OK, here are the criteria:
1. I don't care if it's domestic or an import.
2. I want a truck. Size is irrelevant. Fullsize, compact...either will do.
3. I don't care how reliable they are perceived to be. I will assume it's going to break alot, which leads me to number 4...
4. This is THE question I want answered: Which truck has the most widely available parts, at the lowest cost? I'm not spending more than $2,000 on it, and I know it's going to be a rust-ridden POS beater. I will not entertain any arguments as to the reliability of any particular make or model. All will be assumed problematic. PARTS AVAILABILITY AND PRICE is what I'm after. It will probably have a manual transmission, so don't worry about auto tranny parts prices or availability. Think about manual trans components, though.
5. Boneyards aren't off limits for many parts. If a particular truck seems to crop up in the junkyard often, I'll take it into consideration.
5. This is a bonus: If there are multiple trucks that meet the parts availability/price requirement, which one is easier to work on?
Any of you guys work in parts houses?
Thanks ARFCOM!