I'm Thankful For My Old Dodge Truck

[@mattbruckner7228]

Be thankful for no salt on your roads. Beautiful truck.

[@rodrigobeliz]

I am I feel you

[@rodrigobeliz]

It’s from 1987

[@Not_Ferrari]

I'm thankful for the best carburetor channel on KZbin

[@GratefulEd907]

I was just about to say that.

[@ezbg]

in the best way possible, and with all due respect; you look like a king of the hill character.

[@robh3267]

I love the fact that your wife sits right next to you like in the old days, maybe not the safest position but it speaks volumes as to your relationship which is priceless and I have no doubt you are forever thankful for, I know I am for mine.

[@frankm2385]

I'm thankful for camera girl. Without her, none of this would be possible.

[@jenniesgarage]

She, and our son are my greatest blessings.

[@kevinwest3709]

Thanks for being people like we’d be friends with! A wife that understands your obsessions and supports you is nice to see. I have one myself and appreciate it everyday

[@danielgreen7159]

I have a 99 24v 5 speed that my late wife bought before we got together in 2004 that has been so reliable over the years that it is literally part of the reason i was able to retire early. If i had to trade trucks every few years i couldn't have retired when i did. It now has 440,000 miles on it.

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

Happy Thanksgiving To You And Your Family And All The People Who Watch Your Videos.

[@jenniesgarage]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too

[@blainelashley2120]

when im wrenching on my 1993 12v it really makes me appreciate those simple trucks, i was 2 years old when my favorite truck ive ever owned was made lol

[@riccochet704]

Be thankful there aren't all the problem causing emissions systems on that old 12V Cummins. It'll run a long long time with proper maintenance. Definitely more reliable than a new one from any of the brands.

[@1956model1]

Jennifer's smile always makes me feel good. 😊

[@Keirdo69r]

You've spoilt us with these regular uploads ❤

[@Robinsbro17]

Great truck..We have had my wife's Plain Jane '96 5.9 magnum 1500 since new. Honestly never a problem mechanically. Though low mileage(

[@metaldog7128]

I’m thankful for you’re videos 👍🫶

[@plumpii7177]

I had a 2.5L toyota hi ace that was doing 28mpg and it was killing me in fuel costs... id come out of a Vauxhall astravan 1.7L that did almost 60mpg... my vw t5. 2.0tdi does just over 40mpg and for a van that's amazing... You'd need to be a premiership footballer to run that In the UK..

[@mattu08]

The US government doesn’t allow those awesome small diesels here. I’d kill to have a diesel Hi Ace like we drove in the Philippines for a week. Every time I travel internationally I’m jealous of the small vehicles that we can’t get here.

[@richlikeg3722]

That’s a relic of a truck. I know how you feel about old cars. I still drive my 99 Toyota Avalon with 410k miles. I use it for work and my side gig. I like it cause I can fix and maintain it. I’ve been babying the transmission but that’s the weak link. I’m looking for something I can carry more tools in like a small cargo van but need it to give me good mileage. They should make a small cargo van with a Prius engine. I would definitely buy that.

[@timflemming4christ]

I used to have a 92 7.3 idi obs. It was beautiful.

[@donbrashsux]

I’m glad your posting so regularly.. keep them coming 🙏👌

[@Polecat54941]

My 1978 Austin Mini has just 4 glass fuses and works just fine!

[@jaytaggert9883]

I hear ya...! I used to have a 98 2nd gen. 12 valve and changed it for a 2001 2nd gen 24 valve . Loved my ol' 12 and love my 24. Great trucks.

[@kr8219]

You should be thankful for Cameragirl for trying to contain your nonsense.

[@HoldenPower]

😂 she's great

[@MovedbyTruth]

It’s always great when you get one of those really good vehicles that serves you well for its long life. While I’ve never owned a truck, I have owned the same Subaru Impreza since 2009 (15 years and counting) and it has been extremely reliable. And that’s with taking it through 15 Buffalo, NY winters with tons of snow, salt and grime on the roads! Everything still works on it but it is starting to rust around the wheel wells. The AC doesn’t blow as cold as it used to, either, but besides those 2 things, the car is solid and everything works. Whenever anyone asks me why I don’t get something new, I just say “I haven’t had a car payment in 10 years.”

[@jenniesgarage]

Yes it is great to have a reliable car that has paid for itself many times over.

[@waiakalulu1568]

The replacement cost on a truck like this is KRAZY!!!! This truck is actually worth more now than when it sold brand new. Keep it close to you.

[@trythistv]

Can't go wrong with a 2nd gen once the transmission and steering is sorted out.

[@jfr55man]

im thankful for another jennies garage upload... happy thanksgiving buddy!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you, happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@wildthinair]

Great weather 🌞

[@TheSnyperfyre]

Sweet ride! It's so hard to keep vehicles together in northern Canada. Within 10 years they're rusted out

[@TheProCut17]

happy thanksgiving to the three of you

[@jenniesgarage]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@joemcintyre2090]

Them old dodge/cummins trucks are great work trucks I used one at work of the 4 wheel drive variety and it wheeled pretty darn good pulling a trailer.

[@jenniesgarage]

My other one is 4wd. I like it as much as deuce. Only thing I worry about off road is that heavy engine sinking the front end.

[@joemcintyre2090]

@@jenniesgarage I picked up and delivered construction equipment in some pretty precarious sites muddy and snowy never had much problems.

[@bmwloco]

I'm thankful for my 1971 Dodge D100. Slant 6, auto. 20mpg City, 20mpg Highway. Currently cleaning up after Helene.

[@chuckbrewington6817]

That may be the best diesel engine ever built. Still looks good.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

We're ALL thankful for Camera Girl keeping you out of theTwilite Zone any farther that you already are!

[@Zach_A]

I've got a 95 dodge with the same motor. Take care of the killer dowel pin issue and just put fuel in it and go. Mine is a manual transmission so less to worry about there. I only put about 1000 miles a year on it but I enjoy it every time I drive it.

[@caseyriggs2633]

I had a 2001’ exactly 2x4 6 speed and traded for a 2008 automatic 6.7 6 speed both motors are amazing!!

[@chuckbrewington6817]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Fun video.

[@troysmith5582]

beautiful young couple. thankful for the video !

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you for the kind words. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@apfelsrine1133]

I'm thankful for the silent carburator tutorials

[@chuckbrewington6817]

I always enjoy life more when my vehicles titles are in the safe.

[@antman4646]

That torque converter has a lock up. So it will feel like it's slipping when entering 4 gear until it locks up 1:1.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

I won't ever get rid of my 87 D100 short bed 4x4. That 318 is like new. And it's never gave me any problems. I haul a ferro cement sailboat with it that weighs 10.000lbs. The trailer has brakes for obvious reasons. But they haul without asking for anything.

[@kevinwest3709]

Here in the rust belt, we. Don’t get to enjoy them but 10 or 12 years before the rustificate. Unless you have the money for a winter truck and storage for the good one. Great video on an iconic vehicle!

[@jakeflythehi]

I would love to see a project series on the truck.

[@rodrigobeliz]

I have a daitsu kb27 it does 350km with 70L of diesel and has a odometer and steering well not even a radio… but that 1.8 diesel Japanese made never brakes and it only has 260.000 kms

[@powertoyz]

Beautiful ole cummins

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!

[@machinesnmetal]

Your 3-4 shift issue is probably a dirty connection that runs the TC lockup. Go behind your airbox and clean the connections on the middle plug. Might be an easy fix for the next video!

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you for that idea. I will check it out.

[@mikepelz7004]

The transmission you referred to is the Powerflight two speed air cooled converter with no parking brake!

[@thegolfdude]

If the wind noise ever gets unbearable, see how much a new latch is for the door. We have the same problem with older Toyotas

[@WWNF911]

I’m thankful for my family. I recently lost my camera girl of almost 40 years. She was way too young. /rant on If I could do it over again I’d say get your mammograms on time and/ or early to catch it early and if you notice swelling that might turn painful get a second opinion and don’t listen to the quack that tells you it’s just fatty tissue and common for a woman your age. That little tid bit caused us not to catch it until it was stage four. /rant off

[@rogerthat.9105]

So sorry…and sad 😢

[@GratefulEd907]

I just put new tires on my truck and I’m not rolling on 20s but it still cost me a roll of 20s. 😢

[@libertyforamericanow]

I have that same radio in my 98 chevy blazer

[@DaeganJones]

Amen!

[@thetreyrich1]

i love mine. its a 5 speed club cab 4x4 long bed. turned 350k yesterday actually. unfotunately the vacuum pump is held on with only 2 bolts on my 200 24v. anyway that fell off and i lost all my oil. luckily it told me it lost fuel pressure and i got it shut off, bolted back on, refilled with oil and back on the road. yesterday.. Great truck. it was my fault. i just replaced the vacuum pump not that long ago and maybe i should have used loctite. its getting lockwashers and locktite now. mine runs 90-105 all day and all night. no complaints.

[@jenniesgarage]

Wow you saved its life shutting it down quick. And now you've eliminated a weak point. Great trucks.

[@dot_dash]

dream truck

[@jason_l5p]

Been watching your channel for years 10+ years now! wild! love the videos tho, but honestly these 2gen dodges are fantastic trucks and with minimal work can make them comparable and more reliable than a brand new truck. the aftermarket support for these trucks is great, you can get 350hp with minimal mods. An aftermarket radio and backup camera and boom you've got a modern truck without the price and DEF.

[@jenniesgarage]

Yeah I forgot to mention it in the video but no Def is a huge reason I prefer the old trucks.

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

Great truck. The 90’s were a great crossroads of improved technology and tried and true technology. I have an 83 F250 with an International 6.9 diesel with 170hp. Plenty fast for hauling stuff. It feels good to drive it slow and within its limits (the suspension is pretty bad 😂) I only run it a dozen times a year when it’s capacity is absolutely needed but it runs like a clock. I’m an even bigger fan of my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. What it lacks in sex appeal it makes up for in economy and practicality and then some. Comfortable and pleasant to drive too! 😜

[@jenniesgarage]

I agree, around the 90s they figured out how to get good performance while still complying with emissions.

[@monsterkxf]

Nice story

[@jason-ge5nr]

you sure are blessed. thats a good truck.

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you

[@rodrigobeliz]

It’s so funny to listen to an American talking about good fuel mileage 😅👍🏼

[@freddy4ever312]

Does that dog ever stop yapping!! Give it some turkey!

[@Phil-Mcrevice]

By awesome truck. I wanted one but tags are outrageous here in Cali. As you know. Hopefully down the road I can get one.

[@jenniesgarage]

Yes reg is expensive. I think we pay about 280 per year.

[@twocvbloke]

I dunno, if I heard that truck without seeing it, I'd mistake it for an Optare Solo bus about to roll around the corner, they use cummins 5.9s I think (or at the very least similar 6-pot cummins engines)... :P

[@ThingsTokeepBusy]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@nonenone1249]

I had a 94 12v the transmission was a 47RH in the 94/95 years and had less electrics then the RE may be a swap when it comes due.

[@autismion]

Sweet I have a 7.3 powerstroke, it'll be a bit more difficult to figure out all the old falling apart electronics that yours doesn't need but at least I think I could be able to unlike with the new ones. And I'm a firmware engineer, still don't wanna deal with new trucks

[@vanvanoy]

I have a 96 Ram 1500 5.2 that was my daliy driver until about a year ago

[@billbillinger2491]

Where's all the water coming from between the garages? Luckily it's a holiday, and the CA water police are not working. 🙂

[@TheOVprodigy]

I agree with you, my 2 favorite trucks are a 12 valve dodge, or what I have which is an OBS Ford

[@jenniesgarage]

I love those obs Fords, too. Classy trucks. My best friend in school had a 97 powerstroke.

[@TheOVprodigy]

@ Mines just a good ole 5.0, not the best for heavy towing, but a great truck none the less. When I got it from a family member i drove it 1300 after it had sat for 6 years, nothing but tires and an oil change, straight through Nevada north to south. Nothing will give you more confidence in a vehicle then that

[@justinwhite3439]

It always amazes me how US cars make such little power for their displaxement. 30 to 50 MPG is expected from cars here in ireland and 2.5L diesels would make 180hp. Average engine size is 1.5 or 1.6L with many cars with 1L engines doing 60mpg

[@yourneighborhood]

Love my Dodge trucks!!

[@andrewray656]

Please make a video of your old diesel Mercedes if you still have it

[@morganmiskell1803]

I ended up coming into a 1995 12 valve 5 speed 4wd brilliant blue in color w/45k org miles paid an arm and a leg but they don't make anything like they used too.

[@jenniesgarage]

Buy once cry once. Now you'll have a reliable classic for years that will serve you well.

[@markleblanc3447]

Ok, I gotta go Drop a Duece.

[@failranch9542]

4X2 dually just has an appeal to me. They sit right. I know, everybody wants 4X4 but unless they are lowered it just throws off the look. I assume this one is 4X2. It looks like it.

[@jenniesgarage]

Yes it's a 4x2 I like the stance too. just a little bit higher in the back when empty, and level when towing.

[@tuffy16]

I have 98 12v 420000 k doesn't skip a beat

[@zakksrage]

I suspect a boost leak. Those are low rpm’s for wide open throttle

[@motofarmmx2430]

The legendary 12v cummins turbo diesel! Love these trucks. I like mine more than my 3rd gen.

[@captsam54]

Ha.. well hello and I will keep my eye out for those old Dodges.....

[@56Spookdog]

How difficult is our wonderful state making it for to keep your diesel truck?

[@alcoholicsincebirth]

I like your content, but why are you uploading everyday now? I'm so confused. I need another beer

[@skonky]

lol fitting username

[@peterwoollard288]

Great ute

[@lightning5273]

Haven't watched in ages. Do you still have the C6?

[@jenniesgarage]

No, we sold it a couple years ago. Just didn't drive it much, and also had limited garage space at that time.

[@bgb946]

The only thing the truck need is window tint. I don't understand why people don't tint their windows. I'm thankful for tint

[@mrshaneyt43]

I’ve realised over the years that Americans idea of good gas mileage is wildly different from us European’s😂. My vehicle gets 32 mpg and I think that’s bad .

[@James-sir]

Idk my boss had a 12 valve stock with a manual you could haul a trailer at 70mph idk about auto transmissions in them

[@StayTunedMoto]

💪🏻🤜🤛

[@davestraight8219]

truck nerd i mean perv i mean lover 😍

[@tomburdett6639]

👍👍👍😁

[@richtheory.]

I have a 99 24 valve with a 6 speed took over the payments from a friend in 01 & I plan on keeping it the rest of my life because new trucks are overpriced garbage.

[@jenniesgarage]

Nice truck, I think a 6 speed is a huge improvement over the auto, and even the 5 speeds in the 12 valve trucks.

[@richtheory.]

@@jenniesgarage The 5 speed is fine unless all you are doing is highway driving.

[@jlucasound]

🎼🎵💵🛻"...Rollin', Jakes Rollin', Jakes Rollin' in the 20's..🎼🎶💰💵 🤣

[@jinkerGM]

Can see your license plate on your car, not sure if you were aware.

[@rogerthat.9105]

So does hundreds of other people when they drive it every day…so what 😂

[@jinkerGM]

@@rogerthat.9105 I saw them cover it up on another video, just thought I'd give them a heads up. Relax :)

[@Spraysor]

hawe a ns thanks giving manny thanks from acros the world

[@wobblysauce]

Get you there, yes, fast no.

[@st200ol]

You Americans have on odd view on good fuel economy. Over here in the UK if I only got 19 MPG it would never leave my driveway. Happy Thanks Giving, don't eat too much Turkey!

[@milonso650]

thats what i was thinking, but with prices that low and that fact its normal for cars to use so much fuel, i can understand how that comes together

[@TonyHerson]

I think he meant good fuel economy relative to full sized trucks. I have a 2002 Silverado 1500 with the 4.8l engine. I get between 13-16 mpg

[@st200ol]

@ You are right, I’m sure. I would own something like that for lugging stuff about but I’d need a second car with better fuel economy for other trips.

[@rm25088]

Just do a manual trans swap and you will be good to go

[@unfortunately_fortunate2000]

I disagree that the U2 crisis should be included here, although it is actually an absolutely hilarious story. breaching Soviet airspace and in the manner the US did could have been seen as an act of war by Moscow and, the Soviets having known about these recon missions pretty much from the start knew that, while still rather risky, if they did shoot a U2 down and expose to the world what the US was doing, they could pin a shitton of embarrassment on the US and get them to stop flying over their entire country in one fell swoop. in other words both sides were far too aware of what they were doing for that one to have come to blows.

[@carfxr123]

I caught that reference to flat Earth, smart guy

[@carfxr123]

(crossing the lake)

[@hojo70]

Kelly Blue Book says that vehicle with that mileage is worth $4400, sorry

[@randkamza1206]

Sorry buddy, you don't know the market. I own a dealership and been in the game for over half a decade. I promise you that truck would sell for $7500 at a dealer wholesale auction and it would sell to the public at at least $10,000, probably higher. Cars sell for above of below KBB value all the time. It's a baseline, not a true indicator of value though.the older a car is on kbb , the less accurate it is.

[@hojo70]

Oh I never said that you couldn't ask those prices, I simply stated what the truck was WORTH. Sure, someone might come along and pay that for a 30 yr old truck, but in this economy I'm going to say probably not.

[@randkamza1206]

@@hojo70 that truck is only worth that to you and KBB. I'm telling you from experience what everyone who buys those trucks is willing to pay. This is what I do to put food on the table.

[@scottgroves1010]

You need it to move in to your next house?

[@thomask.8533]

Faster than molasses but no match for ketchup...!

[@chubbychubs4636]

Shamone 🎉