I bought a 1980 dodge ABANDONED 22 years. Will it run and drive 876 miles home?

I bought an abandoned 1980 dodge w200 4 speed manual 4x4 in the mountains of Colorado. Can I get it running and driving and drive it over 800 miles home ? Also. We visit the Durango and silverton narrow gauge railroad and check out some awesome American history along the way.
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[@El_Puchero]

I love the fact that u do a one video with all footage, not these part 1,2,3 videos

[@noahingram8052]

That's why nobody can do series anymore and all these KZbinrs have yards full of crap

[@johnm.5848]

It runs and looks real good for a 40 plus year old truck. If it was my call, I'd pop in a new clutch and do the usual things such as an oil change and make it a daily driver.

[@MDTAR15]

The fact that you left in the scene where you drove up and over your tow dolly make me appreciate this channel even more....their are SOOOOOOOOO many Tubers that would've eliminated that scene. Keep up the good work...very fun channel to watch.

[@darinsheary8847]

I just got on here to comment the same! Real car guys screw up but we try to hide those mistakes. 😂

[@WattsGemini323]

He didnt use the ramps on the tow dolly either not to mention it could have been avoided had the uhaul been in park with ebrake on And he damaged the tow dolly from user error.

[@MaxGiganteum]

@@darinsheary8847 For a second there... I thought I was watching a JYD video... - Max Giganteum

[@insus100]

but why'd he keep trying? The second I saw the uhaul truck move I'd go and put the emergency brake on...

[@carchub]

If you appreciate that part I hope you check out the 1960 impala videos. On the drive home stops at a motel and…well go check it out lol

[@cutumupkustoms]

I love when you put all the cool historical extras in your videos

[@theetravisb]

Thank you man

[@kingcountrytowing]

I dont often comment negative stuff, but in this case I really have to say something. Please do not ever try to drive a vehicle onto a trailer or dolly if it begins to move, you can really easilly seriously injure or kill yourself or someone else. If the vehicle runs away when you are on the trailer or dolly you will have zero control and will just sit there as it runs away, set the brakes properly or chock the wheels. Im serious, ive towed cars for 30 years and watching this completely freaked me out, so, so dangerous. Please make an edit just telling people not to do this. Otherwise good content and a decent video. Ps i think the clutch was just siezing on the bearing, it might have got better if you had pumped it for a few minuites.

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Yah what a moron lol like Jesus u don’t keep ramming it lol lol

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Learning experiences.. put a rock in front n rear of the cube van tire and the dolly lol you are so lucky . U haul wouldn’t be happy lol

[@2ccat4u]

I hope he was smart enough to put the transfer case in neutral

[@MaximusGaming]

I vote to replace that clutch along with any other small things it might need. It runs good and decent 4 wheel drive trucks aren’t cheap anymore

[@robertvance1873]

No Brainer Fix it up.

[@samuelandrade9246]

It would be a waste not to fix it up. It just wants to live!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

​@@samuelandrade9246ballast. Resrator😊😊😊

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

​@@samuelandrade9246yeah

[@davidbryant5875]

Driving that far I would definitely fix the clutch

[@mt-nv4jd]

It's curious why you didn't chock the wheels on the uhaul when loading the pickup on the dolly. It was pretty obvious it was rolling.

[@mikemadison2747]

Sucks you couldn't drive it home, but man, the whole train experience was worth the trip alone. I love your History detours.

[@damianjackson9084]

Theres some real asshat know it alls in here ,he made a mistake and wasn't afraid to show it, still a great channel and great content

[@laurence1643]

The loading mishap with the dolly is one of the dumbest things I've ever seen. You need a keeper !!! That truck is worth restoring.

[@danielrivera5858]

Try adjusting the clutch before you take it appart

[@cowfrank]

Kudos to you not editing out that screw up on the dolly. Your a good sport.

[@RebornRockerVids]

I wish we had a clip of your dad watching the footage of you driving over the dolly 🤣

[@iscariotproject]

you do the gnarliest revivals there is no quit in you sir.

[@theetravisb]

Thank you 🫡

[@bluerazor7049]

Replace the clutch, replace the trashed windshield, spruce up the interior, patch that rust on the bed and you got yourself a good work truck!

[@Adzie36]

Haha yes! Just sat down for my weekend car video binge and my favourite KZbinr uploads 😁

[@DC-bm7oz]

Dude I screamed WTF are you doing when the rental truck and trailer was moving? Good save though!

[@mynameisspence]

First year with part time 4wd. And last of the quad headlights. Very good find!..

[@DependableAutoTruck]

replace the clutch but do it right turn flywheel new pressure plate and clutch disc and release bearing keep that truck and drive probably never find another one that year that good of shape

[@tomjordan1063]

Bought an IH Scout once with the same clutch problem. The fingers on the clutch plate couldn't move cuz rats had stored a bunch of acorns in there.

[@Chris-bz6wl]

All that work on the clutch? Someone was riding it hard. Put a new one in and drive it, great truck!

[@Chris-bz6wl]

I was joking lol but fix it and drive it, only a clutch, done a lot of them.

[@davidbryant5875]

You keep doing the revival road trips you will start getting way more subscribers and viewers. I think that’s how vice grip got so popular he does a ton of road trip revivals

[@silverperzon]

Likewise with Junkyard Digs. We all love a good rescue road trip story.

[@davidbryant5875]

@@silverperzon yes way better than pulling them on a trailer.

[@PapaFixit]

DOH!!!!.... well you got her strapped down eventually....nice!

[@armpit99]

hey. Next time put some rocks to chock the tires on the Uhaul and the car trailer.

[@tonydowd8566]

I'm old school, and yes, the 318 ci is one of the best motors Chrysler ever built.

[@richardbates2367]

Yes sir the poly,a/la and the magnum series 318 V8 motors my favorite Chrysler small block except maybe the 340; but the 318 is reliable and dependable.

[@Texas12valve]

So many hate comments. Good find man, dont let them get you you.

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

This young man, twenty six years old does not deserve anybody telling him he is stupid, I am 65 years young and made plenty of mistakes in the learning process of life. So please, stop spreading hate. Every person gains knowledge along the journey of living our life. ✌️ PEACE MY BROTHERS❤

[@Texas12valve]

@SteveTheFordGuy985 That's what I'm saying. He did a great job, and I appreciate his content

[@scottyellis3442]

I'm glad I ran across this channel. And I'm glad you didn't delete the scene where you went over the dolly, shit happens. I really hope you took the driveshaft out before pulling it too far. Nice old truck, keep it put a little money in it & have a nice truck.

[@theetravisb]

Thanks for watching man

[@germanium1872]

Thank you for not editing the U haul part out. Some other people might have.

[@smarthome2660]

Nice truck, it's cool to find those receipts that show how much it was taken care of and how the owner was riding the clutch to have added a second throw out bearing. Receipts say more than the spoken word because they don't forget like people do.

[@DannebergAcres]

Was the Uhaul in nuetral???? Shoulda done tbe clutch in place- would made a great vid!

[@That_AMC_Guy]

I'm not sure I understand what went wrong here. Why was the cube van / tow dolly moving when you tried to load the truck? Were you overloading the parking pawl? Did you not have the vans' brake set? Did you not chock the wheels??? Why did you attempt to load it twice after the first time you wound up pushing the van??? Kind of a calamity of errors going on here, wouldn't you agree? I bet the clutch & flywheel were just rusty. After driving it and cleaning them off, the clutch was probably nominal.

[@3a.m.284]

100% didn't set the parking brake, guys a bit of a dip shit lol

[@Budweiser-jh9uj]

I love these videos where u find a POS and make it run and drive it home!! Ik it's probably super expensive and uncomfortable but dude u are now my fav KZbinr.

[@theetravisb]

Thank you yes these vids take a lot of effort

[@johnnybravo7733]

It’s a beautiful running basically rust free truck. Change the clutch and it’s a keeper

[@haroldrogers6083]

The 318 is a workhorse like the slant 6 was , it can be made to run very well ! Has a 68 Dodge Dart with a 318 and with headers and a good 2 barrel carb it suprised some big money muscle cars !

[@micksterboone4517]

I like the history lessons as much as the gearhead stuff.

[@theetravisb]

Glad you like the mix

[@DavidsOutdoors-of1vs]

I agree

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Good looking truck! Awesome find. I would call the truck " Gold Rush" 1. Because of its color 2. It looks like it was driven up there to pan for gold in the secluded mountains of Ohio.

[@1976Datsun]

You know the world is changing when people don't recognize a can of Charcoal Lighter Fluid. You can still buy it though. That can looks like Kingston brand.

[@SachinSingh-in7eh]

a major service along with a new clutch and flywheel will be so good for this thing . love from India ❤

[@bigospig]

I'd pull the engine for the clutch job just so you can replace the freeze plugs since it sat for so long.

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

Use brass freeze plugs

[@MaxGiganteum]

Core plugs... C-O-R-E plugs. And I'd use stainless. - Max Giganteum

[@exploringhistory5796]

Definitely deserves a clutch (and windshield). Should make a nice driver & parts hauler.

[@01wellsd]

I rode the train to Silverton back when I visited the US in 2001, the same year the Dodge was parked! Great content, keep it up 🙂 Dan UK

[@thomaslockwood8870]

The rusty can in the truck bed was old school charcoal lighter fluid. Nowadays they make it with starter fluid in it.😊

[@darkenedskiesahead3670]

It's actually a pretty good looking truck... I vote fixer. Just think it's funny you were only 2 when they parked it.👍

[@ElmoIsBold]

1. Love the intro! (Christmas thoughts already?) 2. The "drive it home" part is why I'm here and watching this vid - driving junk home is a true test of fully human. 3. Durango-Silverton railroad is mind-blowing for some - I'm one of those. Really enjoyed it. 4. Bold of you to head out without your Pa (I know you're well-trained by The Master by now.) 5. Perfect soundtrack.

[@randygunther542]

You know, I've seen a lot of hate on this video man but you have done some amazing stuff, this is the kind of content I like to see and if there are mess ups along the way, even better!

[@theetravisb]

Thanks man

[@nikolavlaovic3889]

That's a solid truck, i would fix it if i was you.

[@yaboimax6356]

Why was the uhaul van rolling when you were pulling onto the dolly?

[@user-gg1ze3gt1g]

Cool truck. Definitely worth making a solid runner. When you did the new brake pad/old brake pad comparison, is it me…or did it look like the new pad was already separating from the steel backer? And why wasn’t the U-haul e-brake engaged…or it in park when you “loaded” it? Ha! Feel your pain. Also, did you remove the rear driveshaft? Not sure what transfer case is in there, but you usually don’t want it spinning internally bc it, and/or the tranny, wont get splash oiled when towed, and can seize up. Best to remove driveshaft to be safe. Good luck buddy!!

[@mfc4591]

The steam train is awesome, I am so happy the decision was made to keep it all going. As for the pick up, yes, throw a clutch at it. I wonder if the previous owner did a lot of miles in 4 high, that would put some wear on the clutch.

[@seedsaboveitall608]

Just put a Clutch in it you only need to slide the gearbox back about 2 feet on a jack!

[@joerosier6059]

Good video Travis!!! Thanks for including the part of you driving it over the tow dolly!!! I LOLed at that!!! Also, had you put the truck in 4 low it might have given you enough of a gear reduction for the truck to pull itself up to your buddy's house. It wouldn't have made it back home but it might have made it up that little hill. I had an 87 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 and the tranny failed on me on my way home from work one day. Would barely pull itself and I was stuck in traffic. It was an automatic. I locked the transfer case in low and it pulled it fine and let me get up to about 30 MPH which was the speed limit in the town I was in. Made it all the way to a Chevy dealership. They wound up covering the tranny on warranty. That was the last year of the straight axle 4x4's for GM. I wound up putting 195,000 miles on that good ole truck and it was running fine when I traded it in.

[@joerosier6059]

PS: I loved the part about the trains. Kind of like a bonus!!! I'm a history nut and could spend an entire day at a museum like that one.

[@billywird]

Thumbs up on the visit to the railroad facility. The funding for the Transcontinental railroad was actually approved by Congress during the latter part of the Civil War (it was proposed before the war). This shows that our country functioned even when we were in the midst of this conflict. The completion of the line in 1869 was the beginning of the railroads opening up this country. This was the iron rail interstate system we had prior to the beginning of our interstate system in 1956. Pretty neat stuff.

[@user-ip1ro6qx2b]

Hey Travis, another winner! Sure do love all the history you include in these. That truck is begging for a clutch. Can't wait to see it blazing down the road. Carry on!

[@theetravisb]

Glad you enjoy the history

[@randy51]

Hey. This is Randy in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I say, HECK YEAH! Put a clutch in it. If I was there I would help you with it.

[@kimyuseung]

Maybe there was no other alternative, but it's very dangerous to pull the truck out by attaching the chain to the ball hitch. Ball hitches aren't designed to take that type of lateral force. They can brake off, acting as a cannonball, sling shoting to the front. People have died from this happening in very terrible ways as you can imagine.

[@richardbates2367]

True you usually have anchor points on the rear frame and also the bumper which I don't suggest and also the receiver hitch assembly itself usually has them and that is the places to attach the chain or jerk strap to not the hitch ball on the receiver hitch extension.

[@lukewalker1116]

put in a clutch fix it up. have dad paint it

[@remmor669]

Great adventure. Thank you for sharing with us. The history portion was wonderful!

[@dieselten01]

You never mentioned adjusting the clutch pedal. It needs 1” of free play at the top of the pedal

[@HoosierPete69.]

Doubt that was parked 22 years ago.

[@AndrewLee-iz2ic]

for sure not

[@prevost8686]

Thomas doubted too..

[@danielsidaway719]

Given the condition of the rest of the truck, heck yeah, put another clutch in it. Its hard to kill a Mopar. My brother-in-law had a 1970's-something Power Wagon but it had the 360 4x4 but it was NOT geared for highway driving, top speed of 50 MPH, and that 360 was screaming, but plow snow, there was nothing that could stop it. I could be wrong, but I think Chrysler went to the 318 in the 1980's due to emissions requirement. One thing about those Mopar's, always carry a spare ballast resistor......I learned that the hard way. Great video, overshooting the tow dolly was hilarious!

[@williambarker8147]

Travis, I love the way you and your dad kid and tease each other it reminds me of me and my son. we have the greatest relationship and it's all around enjoying hanging around with each other. great respect allows people to be vulnerable enough to rib each other. Great video!

[@Tiberius2112]

Well I can appreciate you leaving that footage in of the car Dolly mishap, ( to be honest with you I did laugh out loud and say what an idiot ) a lot of people would have cut that part out. Your videos are starting to come around and peak my interest. You should just replace the clutch, do little more work to it and then sell it.

[@Hanzyscure]

I'm sure you removed the drive shaft so the transmission didn't get damaged while towing.

[@claztube]

After seeing how inexperienced Travis was at getting the truck onto the dolly, I have my doubts and I'm completely gobsmacked that the wee U-Haul box van kept moving and... well that whole scene was made for a Laural & Hardy remake.

[@Hanzyscure]

​@@claztubeHe tries hard and does well for a youngster. There are hundreds of videos that warn you not to tow manual transmissions long distances. Because all the gears and shafts only get lubricated while the motor turns them. Removing the drive shaft is always recommended.

[@friguy4444]

Oh MAN! That made my heart go out to ya bud!! I've done some dumb moves myself before in life and they hurt. You are BRAVE to have this showing on your channel for all of us to see. THANK YOU!

[@reggiesilva477]

It deserves to be on the road... good job!! Love the train history

[@firewalker1372]

Hope you put that transfer case in neutral before towing it 😂.

[@brianhayes7618]

I can't believe you over shot the dolly. That's a first for me to see lol

[@joshdevdoss9041]

Good to see the channel evolve in each video. Keep up the good content!

[@Brock_Landers]

Thank you for sharing the story of that old steam locomotive with us. I have been a maritime historian for the last 34 years of my life and my focus has always been on early ocean liners (steam powered vessels, mostly Titanic and the like), so I know alot about James Watt's steam engine invention and how they function. I'd really enjoy a trip on that steam locomotive.

[@peterforst2319]

Adjust the manual clutch.

[@townhall05446]

I was thinking the same thing - also, going up the steep hill, why not put the transfer case in LO range? If the clutch can shove that Uhaul truck it's got to be good enough to drive the Dodge at a steady speed HOME. And why was the Uhaul truck rolling away??

[@pdrphil8159]

People dont give two cents about American history... These kids graduating today could'nt tell you 3 minutes of our history...

[@theetravisb]

Well I do so.

[@JoseChavez-rr6og]

Thank you for the video. They're fun to watch especially with the American history. So cool

[@theetravisb]

Glad you liked it 🤙🏻

[@Quint75]

I was going to subscribe anyway, but your Dad’s baseball cap and general demeanor solidified it…Keep up the good work. 🇺🇸

[@sinister184]

It's a nice truck. Don't skip out on replacing the clutch. Spend some time de-rat turding it and give it a nice clean.

[@mrt7152]

Sitting 20 years? Nah I don’t think so.

[@powerband5235]

That is a badass truck 🇺🇸💪

[@Joe6packAmerican]

Appreciate you showing the Sliverton. It is sad that people aren't learning the history that people created to make this nation. Cool truck find too. Thanks for the vid.

[@thomasarriaga6587]

The la 318 and the evolution to the magnum 318 of the late nineties and two thousands, was one of the most underrated engines...bigger than the ford 302 and the Chevy 305, it was the base dodge go to used in all vehicle and commercial applications...that engine was good for at least three hundred thousand miles and up....

[@antimonykid]

Fix the clutch. The clutch death could have been from going up and down hills or a from a new driver on a clutch. Who knows. Everything is good on the truck. In most trucks, 1st Gear is Granny or Compound Gear for going up steep hills. For normal driving, start in 2nd Gear. I do it all the time and have had no problem.

[@Cherokee93]

Yeah granny is way to low for normal driving only really need it for offroading and hauling

[@klapaucius77]

Great history lesson along with another great video.

[@theetravisb]

Glad you enjoyed

[@terryeustice5399]

Travis. Glad that this is a runner. Love your video and your work. Even though you could not drive it back and had to tow it. Know you will get after your home. The Train was totally cool 😎! 💯👍

[@theetravisb]

I’m glad you enjoyed the train

[@oogboog7049]

If it was a 80 and it needed a clutch at 12 years old I’d believe it needed it again 8-9 years later

[@scottlutes2782]

4 low and first gear when clutch is bad

[@dandunlap8638]

When the clutch gets hot it will slip more, it will glaze.

[@coldsmobile686]

That could have been one of those bullet hole ridden vehicles that never would run again. But, you saved it!!

[@docdeth5146]

Great channel buddy, some beautiful scenery can't wait to see her on the road. Man you have to fix that clutch. 😁

[@EstOptimusNobis]

Can of charcoal lighter. LOL I could read it from the video Trav (check your glasses prescription) 🤪 Love you and your dad's videos.

[@bigfoothunter666]

Railroad Was Awesome!!!

[@theetravisb]

Glad you liked that part

[@DavidsOutdoors-of1vs]

Loved the video. Nice mix of fixerup and road trip!

[@Michael-hj6wb]

Another great episode can't wait to see more on the truck

[@brianhayes7618]

You must have had that Uhaul truck in neutral with no parking break for it to roll that easy. Why didn't you get it on the ramp part ang use a come.along to get it the rest of the way?

[@ethand.7801]

Yah… definitely odd. Thought he was lifting the back wheels up until he cut to the other angle. U-Haul quality I guess? Still not sure why you wouldn’t try chocking the wheels with a rock or something

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

That truck was planted there that exhaust part before the muffler is made in the 2000s and the brakes line would of snapped when you were bending them like that

[@Kyle-sv2zu]

Great video all around, loved the truck and history, thank you

[@eastonA11]

You’re a genius, love this channel and these badass trucks/cars.

[@craigbowley6783]

I'd put in a new clutch and daily it 👍🇺🇸

[@mikecapps430]

Wonder what BS you told U-Haul you were hauling lol. No harm no foul

[@tommyjefferson9525]

I love hearing about history and stuff like that man this is an awesome video

[@BrorAppelsin]

Great stuff!