1982 1st gen or 1984 2nd gen

[montanatoy]

   Been trying to do both but money is getting a little scarce to be doing both going to do 1 and sell other,  just not sure what i want my twins have both 1st gens been leaning that way but 2nd gens are cool help me decide please!!!!!!!

[NorCalToy]

cant really go wrong with an extra cab, but its a hard decision because they both look like good trucks...

i guess if it were me id probly go extra cab.

[AaronB]

cant really go wrong with an extra cab, but its a hard decision because they both look like good trucks...

i guess if it were me id probly go extra cab.

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[montanatoy]

Yeah both in good shape just dont no what i want yet need some help making up my mind my kids dont care what i build just a tough decision. 

Look its tied 2 for 2

vote people  LOL

[Gittinit]

more cab room, and a more stable wheelbase, go 2nd gen and don't turn back. EFI? better trans?

[KDXSR5]

I voted 1st gen, I love them! Although an extra cab would be nice... but you just cannot beat the looks of a first gen.

[Yoat Goat]

1st gen all the way!!!

[rocktoy83]

go 1st gen all the way man

[Redbeard1]

second gen and dont look back....

[toyotanner]

1st gen! ! ! !
take the tires off the 2nd gen and put them on the 1st gen
put a bed back on the 1st gen and GOOD TO GO!!!!!!

[emsvitil]

xtracab, the extra space is very useful

[kneedownnate]

The ONLY reason I'd go with the 2nd gen is for the xtra cab, but I voted 1st gen cause.... well, do I really need a reason?  It's a 1st gen 

[montanatoy]

Thanks for the votes but i still havnt picked yet look its tied come on people vote i need some help LOL been looked at alot just nobody voting whats up with that?  I would like to keep both but cant build 2 at same time need some help deciding, like both just not sure what to do.  My kids are not helping me decide so its up to the marlin crew!!!  Gona give it a week for you all to decide.  Got untill sat to vote then its what i will go with!!  Have a buyer for either one so it doesnt matter to me which one i build.\

Thanks for the help in making my mind up.   

[Jud]

I like the style of 1st gens but the 2nd gen looks like you have more time into so obviously your more partial to it.

Is the Xtra Cab EFI?

And I love having that extra space behind the seats. You can put your duffel bags and sleeping bags there so they don't get wet.

[Mavericks]

extra cab would be my vote. but I do love first gen too.  Are the motors in similar condition?

[1985SR5]

2nd gen! way more space with the extra cab!

[LilChief87]

idk man its tough i love first gens cuz the way they look but the same for 2nd gens and they got extra room

[montanatoy]

Thanks for the votes here is the low down

Actually have more time in 1st gen then 2nd just havnt taken a new pic of the 1st gen

The 84 motor is not a efi if it was that would be what i would probally keep and build

As for space not sure of that yet cause my boys have there own trucks.

keep voting need help

I like both of them but cant make up mind 

[LilChief87]

the first gen man  second gen

[joey0712]

My vote is to sell them both and find an xtra cab 3rd gen.... Or build the first gen cuz they always look good when done rite.

[ninja turtle]

1st gen all the way.

[montanatoy]

Looks like people have mixed feelings just like me!!  Vote people!  Its up to you guys and gals.

[jimbo74]

i liek the xtra cabs, i know it has a lot mroe room than the first gens or even the second gen reg cabs..... ive owned both second gen reg and x cabs


i have an 84 xcab

[fordh8r]

I've grown pretty partial to an Xtra cab myself. Even though the first gens are cool. I would rather have the extra room. It does come in handy, often.    Plus as far as stock drivetrain components go the 2nd gen stuff is a little better 'out of the box'.

I don;t know how tall you are but the Xtra cab certainly is more comfortable for a taller person as well. Luckily for me I'm not real tall so I get more room behind the seat for more stuff. 

[montanatoy]

Its looking like the 2nd gen is gona be kept but not over yet! LOL

[ninja turtle]

if you let that 1st gen go your going to regret it.

[NorCalToy]

Its looking like the 2nd gen is gona be kept but not over yet! LOL

[toyotanner]

2nd gens get remembered but 1st gens never die 

[montanatoy]

wow great response so far thanks everybody still 2 days left but right now looks like the ext cab.  So everyone vote please!!!!

[yotakid707]

go with the xtra cab u cant go wrong and you can store more tools and parts on trips