How to buy a Cheap Old Truck

[@NewLife-qj9mx]

I was doing a roof for a woman and I asked one day "what are you gonna do with that old truck out in that field?" She said "if you can get it outta there, you can have it" Same truck as this 😏

[@Jeffrobodine23]

What year and engine ?

[@j.danaclark2166]

Inline 6 is a HUGE selling feature in those trucks. Nearly indestructible and good on fuel, backed by a 5 speed, perfection. Everything else I can fix....but I'm a mechanic.

[@stanza77]

No power though.

[@j.danaclark2166]

@@stanza77 has it where it needs it in a truck.

[@Hillbillypunk]

​@@stanza77 no power? The fuk are you talking about? They're not fast, if that's what you mean by power. They have a huge amount of low end torque.

[@XxBrMagicxX]

​@@stanza77 changing the carburetor and air intake doubles the horsepower

[@YTusercomment]

I had a 1992 FORD F150, inline 6 300...one of the BEST engines FORD ever made. I was the original owner and kept that truck almost 30 years. The only reason I still don;t have it is because a jerk turned across two lanes of oncoming traffic and wrecked me, totaling the truck. At least I got a very fair settlement from his insurance company for the truck.

[@bduncan13132]

We bought a truck one time and in the inspection discovered the air conditioner did not work. We asked for a reduction in price and they lowered about $1,000, which was a considerable amount since they were only asking about $3,500 in the first place. On our way home with our new truck, we realized it was due to a blown fuse. Thanks, Dave. All of your videos are very entertaining and useful.

[@amorales9613]

Did you return part of the money? I sold a Honda Accord to a guy. He paid me and took the car. Within a week he told me that something had broken.I can't recall what he said it was. I told him that I was moving and that I'd split the cost of the repair but that he needed to get to me quickly because I was leaving town soon. He came and got his money. My sister the attorney told me I didn't owe him anything, but I wanted to leave things good. Sometimes it's not about the money.

[@ThriftedHeart]

@@amorales9613 they bought the truck not sold

[@ddjohnson9717]

@@amorales9613 no they don't own the guy anything. this is the problem with privet transactions - you get a cheaper price but broken or not you pay for it yourself. You also shouldn't cover for the Accord guy. You did a good thing out of your heart but you can't request/force other people to do the same.

[@We_silly]

@@amorales9613it’s not like you sold it with warranty😂, that’s common sense bruh

[@amidointhisright]

@@We_silly feeling better about something and doing right is cheaper than having it weigh on your conscious.

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

Be great to see a series on how you restore this truck to a safe, nominal driving state. Tracking the costs of parts and tools needed would be nice too.

[@Bushradical]

will do

[@dospalmascb]

Great idea. Look forward to seeing this.

[@CerebralAilment]

@@Bushradical Can't wait!

[@717UT]

Your best friends will be Rock Auto, Ebay, and a mechanic buddy.

[@eaglewing777able]

Good presentation...

[@rentcda]

Dave is the kind of guy we all wish we had as our neighbor. The kind of guy who just stop what he's doing to help you out and makes sure you're ok. Thanks Dave!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@j.m.9703]

That's why Dave went off grid!!!

[@TKO-NY]

@@j.m.9703 😅

[@Goliad_Respector]

We love white neighbors! Please don’t let them get rid of you, white people are unique and our world will be very … awful without you all.

[@atlasiroh5095]

Best way to see more good neighbors is to BE a good neighbor!

[@j.danaclark2166]

Boy! I thought we were rust prone here, but you guys took that to a whole new level.

[@skillywompa]

I have purchased my share of older vehicles and I have to say that this is the best, most realistic video of what someone should go through when buying a used car that I have ever seen. By the same token, it's good to know what others are looking for when you are selling a vehicle so you can make some simple repairs to get the best return on your investment and this video does that as well. Nicely done!

[@FeralCatSanctuary]

I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about in most of this video! As a 78-year-old female, I missed out on that education. But, I am about to go out on the road by myself for the rest of my life (whatever is left of it) and so I do know I have got to learn something about how a truck runs. Your videos are always so easy to watch and so informative. Thanks for this video. So nice to see you again, I have missed your videos.

[@hillbillywisdom777]

$500 truck $600 for new tires $700 for parts to fix everything else. One week total part time labor replacing defective parts. Definitely costs less than 2 monthly payments on a brand new truck. Be Blessed.

[@BigPoppa-Monk]

Good luck finding a $500 truck that isn't a total piece of garbage.

[@hillbillywisdom777]

@@BigPoppa-Monk The one I'm driving now was $500 It only needed mouse nests and acorns taken out of the heat/ac ducts and 2 whole cans of disinfectant spray sprayed in them and ozone generator run in it for several hours. 2002 f150 4x4 One owner. It has served me well over the last year. And the AC even works.

[@BigPoppa-Monk]

@@hillbillywisdom777 They are out there, just hard to find!

[@Bushradical]

I hasve a jeep J10 in Alaska I got for $400 with a plow.....sold the plow for $400 got the truck for $0

[@davekeller2798]

​@@BigPoppa-MonkHillbilly, getting even harder to get them to sell them.

[@brandonanderson510]

I own a repair shop in Texas Dave - everything you have said and showed folks here is spot on - too often people bring me their trucks/cars after they bought them, and I hit them with a similar inspection to make a list - man nice video for everyone to see and learn - good on ya

[@erintobler7254]

So much wisdom here! Given the crazy prices for new pickups, this video is worth more than it's weight in gold!

[@Bushradical]

Glad you think so!

[@Icutmetal]

How heavy is a video?

[@bobashmore6442]

Timely video for me, Dave. Thanks! My '02 Camry got flattened by a hillside full of trees on New Years Eve, true story. I had loaned it to my son because his car threw it's transmission and the wife and I have a nice ten year old mini van, I work from home, she's not working right now, so no hardship to us to help him out. He even parked it in his garage to keep it safe. Everything worked on that Camry, not a single thing wrong with it. On NYE here in Kentucky we had a major ice and wind storm, his house is at the bottom of a cliff. All the trees came down from the top of the cliff right onto his garage and the back of his house. Fortunately only cosmetic damage to the house but the garage was flattened, with my car in it. Funniest part of the story, once they cut down far enough to get to the car it was about half of it's normal height, but still started and drove out of the mess of trees onto the flat bed that hauled it away. Since our 4 wheel pick up got rear ended last Summer we have really wanted another one, so we decided to get one instead of another car. Hence how timely this video is for me. Another awesome video, thanks again.

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@shawnr771]

Excellent information. As far as costs go. New Truck $50,000. Old Truck $2000. Spend an additional amount money. Repair and replace the brake system. Especially the rear brakes most people never worked on them. Drain and replace the brake fluid. New plugs,wires, rotor and rotor cap. Replace hoses and belts Use an engine oil treatment of your choice. I like SeaFoam. Then change the oil and filter. Check the oil in the rear end. Check the transmission fluid. If it is low add a transmission additive for no slip etc. Put a new battery on it. Check the terminals and wires replace as needed. Spending an extra thousand or so doing all this will cut down on unexpected breakdowns.

[@Bushradical]

well said

[@shawnr771]

@@Bushradical My work truck is a 1992 Chevy 1/2ton with a V6.

[@jamesofallthings3684]

50k is a cheap one.

[@theharbingerofconflation]

I drive a 2012 model hilux that first left the warehouse in 2016 and saw only 47 thousand miles. It’s the best find I ever had. Luckily got it right before the used market craze too

[@TrailerYacht]

Love your work Dave. I am listening. I might not have the flashest, newest, most computerised super-truck either - but like you - I HAVE LAND . . . . . Seriously - you & Brooke are heroes. Thank you both for sharing your philosophy.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks TY

[@johnbolton9483]

Construction guys and guys that work with their hands and brains are the best at this stuff....Worked construction as well as flew airplanes for a living and fixed my own stuff my whole life . Dave and Brooke and solid people in my book. Great vid Dave !

[@samuelmennear333]

You’ve got 3/4M subscribers and still so practical and not showy, love it! So admirable

[@weebeastie314]

"and make sure youre not buying someone else's problems and junk." thats a great phrase.

[@TheFlatlander440]

A couple things you didn't mention to check. First off, I always ask the owner for all maintenance records and receipts especially for recent repairs. Second, look at the State inspection sticker, if there is one and it's current. If not, or you reside in a State with no vehicle inspection then it's up to you as you just inspected it anyway. The other thing I do is ask the owner to jack up the front end so I can pull on the tire checking wheel bearings. I always bring a 3 ton hydraulic jack with me just for that purpose. Sometimes tire wear will expose a bad wheel bearing but not always. A simple rule of thumb when purchasing any used vehicle is expect to invest anywhere between $2,000 to $4,000 in repairs and replacement parts like tires. Great vid and I still learned a bunch. Cheers!

[@deanbarr5740]

Good sound advice Dave. The last brand new vehicle I purchased from a dealership was way back in 1986. I've learnt over the years that if you know what to look for, you can find a very reliable used vehicle and save tens of thousands of dollars.

[@Bushradical]

Right on

[@sunbeam8866]

Back then, when I was younger and full-time employed, I wanted to buy something new. But the dealer con-jobs really ticked me off. Glad I never bought a new vehicle, and never will.. Currently enjoying a '96 base Tacoma, fixed up for my needs, currently with 81K. I bought it in 2015 for $400! 🙂

[@bgrieves1]

You have helped us learn how to build a tiny cabin. And now you are helping us buy an older truck. All for free. I definitely love you!!

[@eugeneduran5489]

Bushy, you remind me of myself at a younger age . Hitting my 70s now , but can remember my time in Alaska like it was yesterday. I'm a big guy like you, but I was bullied defended myself and went to jail and kicked out of school . Made my way to Alaska and was accepted by all . Sorry I left . Thank you for the memories. Keep on being radical

[@Tonyconner74]

Bush Rad you are good.... I just bought an 87 F-250, thank God I had far fewer issues than this truck. Where I live, they don't use salt on the roads, but still, I had no idea what to look for, like what you are describing. Fortunately, I took it down to Meinke, and they gave me a thumps up. The only immediate thing that I had them do was replace the left front ball joint & pump some new fluid into the break lines. They initially recommended that I have the left arm suspension arm replaced, but as they were replacing the ball joint, they actually said I am good. This saved me $450.00... Wow! 🎉

[@adrianjay1972]

I love those old Fords! That one is a killer package. 4x4, standard, manual shift tcase, 4.9 I6! That will go for a long while yet!! Great video Dave! Keep it up! Cheers from BC Canada!

[@lanceadams3552]

Everytime! I just love this channel, thank you so much for the genuine content you put out, nothing more nothing less, no gimmicks no clickbait. I appreciate you Dave.

[@bigtransitadventures7449]

This couldn’t have come at a better time, I’m looking for a truck at the moment, I’d like to find me a 90’s ford 4x4, I’m down state here in Michigan and the salt eats em up. I don’t mind it being rusty or banged up, but just want a reliable truck for hailing to our property . Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@Bushradical]

good luck

[@bigtransitadventures7449]

@@Bushradical thank you sir

[@johnmoore5293]

A used truck shopping trip to a southern state would be nice.

[@skypiratecaptain]

I snagged a 98 4x4 4.0 ranger for $2k from Tennessee. Just needed a clutch

[@weswest8666]

Catches on fires and explodes, I’m dying at the random humor at the end 🤣

[@paulhoskins7852]

I had the same truck, only mine was a standard cab with an 8' bed. Inline 6, 5-speed, dual fuel tanks, 4x4. Look forward to seeing you use this one. You are obviously very knowledgeable.

[@josealegria1718]

Sounds like a dream, how far do the dual tanks take you?

[@SimplyLesa]

Thank you so much Dave! I just bought a 23 year old tracker and I took a trusted mechanic with me. I like understanding stuff and learned a lot from this video. Knowledge is power!

[@willschultz5452]

This is a very well done video and well put together! Great for a novice who is looking for a cheap truck ! You cover many things alot of people dont think about 👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@masonwarnke6482]

I really enjoy your videos. It's my dream to be off grid. How ever I am in a group home right now due to some addiction issues. I've been sober for 21 months and have found my calling. U have kept my faith and hope up. Thank u Dave!

[@Bushradical]

Stay the course brother.

[@icreatecrafts8462]

I absolutely love yours and Brooke's videos! Your my and Kerry's inspiration 😉 we only buy used crappy cars, never bought a new car, lasts longer, no car payments and living on a homestead we don't need a new fancy car! I love this video great information somethings we've never checked for. Keep these great informative videos coming!!

[@natewarner]

This is super helpful for folks looking at older and older vehicles. Well done, and thanks.

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@maxvernon1506]

Thanks for making this video Dave. As an owner of an old truck and someone with only basic knowledge of cars and engines, this sort of walkthrough really helps. Much appreciated!

[@michaelkoon8371]

Dav watch your channel every day im 65 retired and so enjoy watching you and lissing to you and learning as i watch you ive learned so much from lissing to you thank you and God bless you and family David you and Brook have a very merry christmas and a brand new new year love the way you and brook pray and thank God for your food so many people dont do this any more what a a sham i always thank him because of him my family always have planty of food

[@Shawn_Richards]

100,000.00 "as is". I had to back up and look at that to make sure I was seeing that right. Love it! 🤣 Great video as always Dave! 👌🏼

[@Bushradical]

LOL

[@Terry_1111]

I really enjoy your videos, Dave! This one is no exception! Buying an old used truck makes more sense than spending ridiculous amounts of money on something I'd be afraid to use for fear of damaging my investment. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! You're a good teacher, for sure.

[@BrLambert]

This brought back memories of my dad working on his trucks, cars, and semi-he was a truck driver. When he bought his first new truck he popped the hood and started removing off all these new fangled things that "weren't necessary" to make a truck work. Looking back he probably should've bought another used one lol. Thanks for your expertise.

[@klb888]

You and Brooke are my hero’s! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. No more new vehicles for us. Off grid here we come.

[@johnweaver1198]

Mechanical locking hubs-winning. Also on this particular truck it has one of the easiest Heater Cores to change in all my years of turning Wrenches. The only part that scare me on this truck is the remaining life of the hard lines (fuel, brakes.) All easily repairable. I agree about the Spring Perches, Body Mounts, and Frame condition. If they are extremely damaged, consider your options carefully. Rust never sleeps.....

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Spring hangers butn off and can be replaced inside an hour. The replacement parts with 4 new grade 8's and nuts is less than 50 bucks. Not much to consider carefully there. Body mounts can be a pita but also cheap to replace. Those two items don't match your frame concern. That's a whole different animal. If that's rotted out or too thin, she's a parts truck.

[@Bushradical]

right

[@ryane.7894]

WOW that is a rust bucket! Glad I live out in the desert... you'd never see that. Even my '96 only has very superficial rust. You've been an inspiration Dave, thank you!

[@anthonyrubino3281]

I Live in the North Star Borough and have been watching your channel for long before I even dreamed of coming up to Alaska and this video is great to see. This is an issue I've been facing since I've made the jump up here, going on nearly 2 years. Quite a necessity up here and the prices reflect that! Thanks for the info!

[@Bushradical]

I have a cabin up north of FBX so I know the area well. If you are willing to turn wrenches I know folks who get good deals out of the equipment auction on Van Horn. Take south Cushman to van horn and turn right ....then it's down van horn on the right.

[@anthonyrubino3281]

@@Bushradical Not sure if you'll see this, but update for you: finally found my north star borough 4x4! Woo! Rewatching your video to check out the vehicle one last time before exchanging money. Thank you!!! No more walking in the snow and a lot more hunting!

[@michaelrickman3161]

while you're under the pickup, check for leaky fuel lines, and brake lines from front to rear.

[@pepawg2281]

Well, just as I expected. Another great posting by Dave the Man! Good thorough walk around that should help all the potential buyers from getting buyers remorse! Good point about expecting some issues, but knowing what's major and what's not is the key! Thanks for another great educational video. Stay radical!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@marcswanson7066]

Six years ago I purchased a 93 Ranger XL. Although it had a few issues, most have since been dealt with and I'm very happy with the purchase. The plastic headlights in older Fords are subject to leakage, fogging, and discoloration and should be replaced. The good news is they aren't expensive. The bad news is the new replacements are just as prone to moisture and discoloration problems and a downright nightmare to install and align. It makes one long for the era of "five minutes and you're done" sealed glass headlights from yesteryear. My first replacements actually resembled partly filled aquariums after going through a rainy spring. I discovered that the problem can be traced to real shoddy gluing of the two segments. Don't gamble. I suggest applying J-B Weld all the way around the outside of the seam and allowing it to dry before installing. There are also special sprays and wipes that only need to be applied only once a year to keep the plastic lens clear.

[@Bianchi8000]

I missed the first 15+ min, will have to go back and view it. What I caught was great, real-life knowledge that is really helpful. Thanks so much Dave!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks...hope you like it

[@Wheelman151]

Good, thorough approach. On the rust issue, I'd add that for trucks with either molded polymer bed liners or just rubber mats, they not only can hide bed-rust, but can cause it by trapping water. May pay to sneak a peek! Also in support of your theme on older trucks...I found a very nice '95 F 250 with 7.3 liter diesel 6+ years ago, bought it and have been really pleased. Reliable and parts are usually readily available because of the popularity of the '87 -'97 (nicknamed Original Body Style). I get asked if I'd sell my "real truck" often, and have been pumping diesel more than once to get yakking with owners of NEW trucks at the next pump over who are dismayed by the number of recalls they're dealing with. Dave's got the right approach! Thanks

[@rioforce]

Literally just was talking about potentially buying an old truck. I’ll watch this soon.

[@Bushradical]

Right on

[@bluemoondiadochi]

Dayum this was one master video! I havent seen anyone machinegun useful info and pack it so tight in a video! Im miles away from buying a truck (driving an econobox here in Netherlands) but it was both a joy to learn and a note when buying me next car. Thank you!

[@christsciple]

Great video! I'm from Montana and love the 90's Fords. I have a fleet of different trucks that includes an 88 F-150 and a 97 F-350 turbo diesel. Both still run great despite my best efforts of beating them up. I still get folks wanting to buy the 97. Folks offering nearly full price what I paid for it brand new back in 97. It just astounds me but I'm not ready to let it go yet because I still use it for a lot of hauling and prefer trucks that are more mechanical/less electronics-based. Makes it easier to work on them. You remind me of something like a mix between Al from Home Improvement and Bob Villa. Great stuff!

[@yvonnejacko5644]

I can't believe I was totally able to follow everything you said!!!! I am not in the market for a truck but I sure was interested in watching this video. Thanks Dave 👍 😊

[@Rob_Brock]

Great video. Your method and pace of explaining the topic was spot on. Presented like a pro. I’m 60 and wish I had something like this when I was 20. I would have saved some money. Thanks!

[@Bushradical]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gavanlee]

@19:10 is probably the most valuable point of this video. It's astounding how much debt people rack up on a new vehicle. I've never regretted buying a used vehicle. It's an awesome feeling knowing you own your vehicle and not the bank! Thanks for the video Dave!

[@jasonmichael2222]

Hey Dave, found your channel not too long ago. Big fan of what you’re doing, I like your videos cause they help me learn the simple need to know things about off grid/self sustaining smart living. Keep up the good work man!

[@garagejim1956]

Great information, living in the Snow Country you have a lot more to aware of. I live in the Sunbelt and have bought many a used cars and trucks. Every now and then I have run across a Snow Country one. As was mentioned in another reply, rust never sleeps and it never goes away. Even if it dragged cross country.

[@danielduffy2981]

This Channel has pushed me from running the rat race to off grid. Owned a 2016 tacoma, spending all my money on bills to buying a 1994 K1500 with no payment. Such a good feeling. Thanks Dave

[@Bushradical]

you bet

[@rickreese5794]

Smart man 😊, welcome to Freedom, ran my 92 K1500 To church today, had it 4 years, Solid, and I love it, have another k1500 I’m workin on now…

[@laragreene8328]

I bought one of my vehicles in 2000 ,an SUV,....ive had to spend very little on it to keep it running good!!! I didnt know what all you know I just lucked up!! But it was only 5 yrs old when I bought it and I keep the maintenance up and I guess that part was the luck...lol!!! I probably wouldnt buy a vehicle over 5-6 yrs old. Great video!!! I still love to learn!!

[@rageoid]

Strong overview. I always check on whether the model has a timing chain or belt and question the owner about replacement and any receipt handy on that. I ask about brake work, head gasket replacement as well. And I always smell the oil (well, almost always ! ). Thanks, you gave me a couple more ideas, appreciate that !

[@Bushradical]

Good tips! The 300 inline six has gear to gear timing.....no chain OR belt

[@joebeutner6538]

'96ish 150 300ci /5speed 130.000mi .very little body rust (for No Wis UP) for $2000........pretty good deal I usually buy siimilar type rigs....run them for 2yrs, till rust eats 'em up and scrap them....scrap prices right now around $800. i enjoy your videos...thanks stay healthy & busy !

[@sharondismuke8600]

Thank you for all this information.. Since I'm a woman, you showed me alot of things that I would not have thought about. I'll be looking for another vehicle soon. I met you about a week ago in a Meijer store, if you remember me. I enjoyed talking with you. You and Brooke are so interesting. Hope I get to see either one of you again soon! Take care!

[@Bushradical]

I tried to make this video mostly NON - mechanical....so anybody could use the info without being a mechanic

[@jcoats5529]

Nothing to do with being a woman! You're just not knowledgeable about used vehicles

[@JBrooklyn1985]

I used to sell cars, new and used, and I met a lot of women who felt as though they were being mislead alot while shopping around for abused vehicle, where they just KNEW the male sales people were taking advantage of their lack of automotive knowledge. This is something that will always bother the hell out of me, as I am personally not SUPER knowledgeable of the technical side, but know what's important stuff. I always made sure to speak equally to both people in a couple, male or female regardless of their knowledge, as you never know, there are many women who know there cars too! I appreciate the heck out of this video, and too am happy you got something out of this

[@ViTaLxMoDzZ]

@@jcoats5529 are you trying to say the percentage of men that know about Mechanics/cars is the same percentage as women do? Dont be crazy. Women can absolutely know this stuff but its less likely which is what she was saying.

[@sharondismuke8600]

@@JBrooklyn1985 I'm single, but my dad was a mechanic when I was growing up. I learned alot from my dad to try to be independent. I've learned other things over the years, but always room for more knowledge. Appreciate your insight and compassion.😊

[@seriousros7280]

Such a good feeling to know you own your truck rather than payments to a dealership (renting) Thanks for this video Solid jacking points - important

[@stan3198]

Great video as usual Dave !!! Makes my 2001 Ranger with 88K look great. I always had company supplied vans and it helped make my Ranger great for retirement.

[@Bushradical]

right on

[@coobybooby]

Just bought a 1999 Ranger a few months ago. Love that little truck

[@greenninja8755]

Thank you Dave. Really perfect timing. My wife and I are avid viewers of you and your wife. We are in the beginning stages of simplifying and moving off grid. Appreciate the knowledge and the way you both share it. Keep being radical.

[@richardmcgrath61]

Hi Dave, love your videos especially the ones about building your own cabin. Like you, I have a ninth generation F150. Mine is a single cab with the 302 engine - just purrs along, and has been absolutely reliable. Here in New Zealand we have LOTS of old American trucks!

[@sumeyaibrahim3811]

i love this man soo much, it's not even funny. The way i've learnt so much from hi is crazy and also the way he talks is just "muah" *chefs kiss* he explains it so well and just listening to him talk is entrancing.

[@Bushradical]

Thank you

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Don't forget to check the clutch if it has a manual transmission , example how much travel does it have before it disengages and engages ( lot of travel before it engages , may be a bad clutch , very little , could need adjustment ) and if it's hard to push down . I noticed the truck you bought has the 4.9 ( 300 ) straight 6 , good engines .

[@Bushradical]

Right on

[@Dr.Dark1331]

Hi Dave i was a big fan of your guitar channel Whip's Cheap Guitars and wonderered what happened to you and hoped your were ok, but looking at old trucks and stumbled onto your video so i am happy to see you are in good health and hope when you have free time you hopefully can make more guitar videos but i also subscribed to this channel as you are always the guy to listen to on how to get the best bang for your buck, as you convinced me to buy an old Teal Stripe Bandit years ago and it is by far the best guitar amp i have ever owned and I had owned much more expensive amps but the Bandit is far better and cheaper and still works like brand new 33 years after it was built in 1992, thank you for all your useful and entertaining videos Dave

[@gottafly30]

Dave your channel is so awesome! Great content and your approach to teaching viewers is fantastic.

[@Shmey]

I had a 1993 Ford Ranger (2.3L engine 5 speed manual 2wd, for those curious) that I had for twenty years. I didn't really want to get rid of it, but the wife didn't like it. I wish I had never listened to her. It had 250k miles on it, but it was still doing pretty well. You going over this pickup reminded me so much of my old one.

[@dfoltz268]

As a kid I can only remember riding around in those same type of used trucks! Dad wasnt having anything to do with the financial burden of a new truck. 45yrs later and I'm forking out nearly 2.5k to have a rack and pinion replaced because its all electronic and has to be programed to the truck.. this makes me want to just go find one like you have shown here, pay cash and not worry about it! Thanks for the reminder and great tips Dave!

[@miaouew]

It is indeed a shame that everything is just computers now. I love old mechanical equipment. When the next Mass CME hits Earth, we will need to go back to mechanical stuff quick!

[@Bushradical]

right on

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

Living in Minnesota I would say this body looks great. So many newer trucks hardly even have rear wheel wells left on them do to rust. Lots of great information. Thanks Dave.

[@vertigobridge3024]

Not in the market for an old truck, but I absolutely loved watching this. Dave is always so informative. Besides, I could listen to Dave talk about just about anything. Such a down to earth person. :-)

[@Meat-suit]

That was the quickest 20 min video I’ve ever watched! Thanks dude, now I know I need to pick up a blower motor resistor.

[@theepicthree123]

Been watching your videos for a while just recently subscribed. Man the way you share knowledge is absolutely awesome. It seems you take pride in trying to deeply explain what your doing to your fans so if they want to give it it a shot they may have a slight knowledge from your videos

[@msb6100]

I don't like trucks. I don't drive trucks. Never gonna buy a truck. But, this video is GREAT--shows you how to check out EVERYTHING and make a good buying decision. I look forward to seeing this truck on episodes of Cheap Wheels!

[@boblamb8421]

Interesting. Looked like the check engine light might have been on and it had a pretty good exhaust leak. In some states that's not an issue but here in Arizona they freak out at emissions time if even an insignificant hose is off. An exhaust leak will result in a fail. In some states people even remove their emission stuff. I've had a rusty car once in my life. Bought it here in Arizona for parts. An Arizona car all it's life. The car was a 61 Mercury Comet. Front floor pans were rusty. How did it get rusty in a dry state where summer temp's average 115? The carpet pad. Rubber quickly dry rots here. That in turn allows water entry. Carpet pads are like sponges. Even with high daily temps that moisture under the carpet stays wet indefinitely. Thus the rotted out floors in an Arizona car. $1900 was not to bad considering the necessary stuff is a cheap fix.

[@aBrotherMark]

The best video I've seen in a while. This is the old-school way my grandpa taught me on how to buy a truck. Good job Dave! and Thanks!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@Suzanne1999]

Thank you for a great video, Dave! You always have informative and entertaining content. You're a great teacher. Love your channel and Brooke's too! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@habaceeba]

I'm just gonna give you a call when I go to look at my next pickup truck. What a great, informative video. Thank you.

[@ANXIETOR]

Nicely organized. Only thing I’d add is road testing, or gravel testing, 4wd to verify it’s functioning or not.

[@Bushradical]

Yup...I did that on the test drive and I drove this rig 60 miles to get it home

[@alive.off-grid]

Hey Dave thanks. Yep I bought an old 1980 J10 full size. The brake lines needed replaced and the back brakes were cracked. So that got replaced . A spring hangers bad so I'm replacing it. Now the four-wheel drive works , the winch works, and the engine starts on a dime. It does have a few new parts on it starter, fuel pump, ignition module. Well it ended up taking a master cylinder, a proportion valve. New lines new brake shoes. The whole front seat is gone and the floor pans are gone. The sides of the bed are rusted out but that's normal for the J10. So I decided to take the floor out of the bed and replace the floor in the cab with it just to get by. It's going to be an off-road truck to be pulling Big Timber Out of the Woods. So mainly four-wheel drive all the components for drivetrain and the winch don't really need the bed but I'll probably just threw a piece of plywood up here and call it good. All in all for the truck as it is everything was there, except for the things that were rusted away hahaha

[@wildlifegrocery2965]

Excellent video! Great, well explained walk around that most people should easily understand, and be able to duplicate. I’ve been mechanically inclined my whole life, so no issues here…but I wanted to see exactly the way Dave demonstrated how to accomplish it. Awesome job sir!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@toivotorvinen]

Jan 2023 Thank you for the excellent presentation. Seems like I have that or a very similar hold down for both my batteries on 96 F250. Ive had it almost 25 years and its a love affair.

[@cherylt8590]

Awesome video Dave, and thanks for going through everything that one should be looking at when purchasing a older vehicle,and explaining everything to us,👍😊....

[@Bushradical]

you bet

[@calebdoner]

I have almost this identical truck. It has been fantastic. Thankfully it has lived outside the rust belt so has zero rot of any kind anywhere. Has an old leak at the pan gasket, so it's kinda of a mess underneath, but other than that has been perfect.

[@andygrose]

Excellent video, Dave. Thank you. How about an update after you fix all the things that need fixing? After the $1900 you spent to buy the truck, how much more will you spend to fix it up?

[@ncd7184]

That I'm also curious on

[@sovbo101]

I like this video the most because it is what all my brothers told me. My brothers never did a video, but I am glad you did. Great advice.

[@frankdantonio2479]

300/6 with a 5-speed. Yup, that’ll run forever. Anybody in the comments looking for a truck that’ll outlive you if it doesn’t rust away, go for one of these.

[@Bushradical]

100%

[@VtwinGuy5]

THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL ON HOW TO BUY ANY USED VEHICLE NOT JUST A TRUCK! Only thing I might add is the problem I have, don't get excited because it's the one you've always wanted in the right color and forgrt to look at stuff. lol

[@bobjoncas2814]

...GREAT INFO. BUYER BEWARE...STAY SAFE//

[@j.h.8098]

Thanks for helping a dad be able to explain to his son what to look for when buying an older truck.

[@walterfabianocoelho1683]

Greetings from Brazil

[@Bushradical]

hello Brazil!

[@vhateverlie]

I love watching these videos about old trucks. I'm from the Maritimes in Canada, There is virtually nothing over 20 years old out here because the body, frame, and wires are completely destroyed from the salt brine on the road and the salty sea air. Always cool to see things that you can't get, I wish vehicles that old could be in that good a shape out here.

[@Bushradical]

I get it

[@northernmemaw4036]

Thank you😊

[@Bushradical]

You're welcome 😊

[@cindysward4268]

Great video Dave, as a 63 year old woman close to retirement, I believe you gave me some good shopping tools for looking for a truck for my husband. And he thinks he needs a new one? No way!!!!!

[@yeahdude1986]

Seller be like. 8500 firm.

[@heavenly4058]

That’s how it feels trying to buy an older truck in Houston

[@eriknelson45]

1850 I'll walk, delete my number because I've done yours

[@ishetrying]

I know what I've got here.

[@ronniesunshine1163]

I've seen videos showing this process before and they don't even compare to this one. Amazing. So much information. And showing it on a vehicle which actually had a ton of issues is incredibly useful.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@kevola5739]

While there is lots to look for I still find this less stressful than the pages of paperwork involved in purchasing a new truck. People tell me they would not buy used cuz they are not a mechanic. I tell them I do not buy new cuz I'm not a lawyer. When you scratch a new truck it feels terrible. When you scratch a used truck you feel like you made the right decision. Now you don't care how wet the dogs get. Save up for a new truck for your retirement when hopefully the heavy lifting is done.

[@Bushradical]

Well said!

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Hey Dave!! I missed this one... Just viewed it, good advice!! I bought an old 73 Chevy Nova years ago... Loved that car! Wish I never sold it!

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