Is Daily Driving Old Trucks for You?? (the answer may be different than you think)

[@Soulintent95]

Most people who say theyd love an old pickup definitely cannot actually deal with an old pickup.

[@roughriderestorations]

Some people just like they’re new stuff 🤷‍♂️ they enjoy paying too much for little stuff haha

[@jamesbosworth4191]

They probably would hate mine - manual steering, manual brakes, manual transmission, manual windows, manual seat, low gearing which equals slow on the freeway.

[@Soulintent95]

@@jamesbosworth4191 that kinda sounds like my grand marquis i used to have. Everything was broken so we made it all mechanical like oldschool. Steering a land boat without power steering is interesting to say the least. I miss that thing so much.

[@jamesbosworth4191]

@@Soulintent95 If you mean manual steering, it is fine if you are moving, but if you mean dead power steering, that is a bear to use.

[@ProleDaddy]

​@@jamesbosworth4191I know how that goes. Strong arm steering 💪

[@ffarmchicken]

I like my old trucks because other than NAPA and my tool box, all I need is access to a junk yard to keep them running. No need for Dealership proprietary software or computer parts. New trucks can’t be worked on in a regular homeowner garage.

[@cnkilts]

Been daily driving my 84 C10 for almost twenty years. Mainly to drive to work. It’s had two transmissions, one engine replacement, starters, alternators, batteries and such in that time. Still, I have learned a lot working on it, and it’s cheap to buy parts. Plus, I get a lot of compliments which is always nice. Sometimes the little things like my doors, windows, and no AC frustrate me.

[@roughriderestorations]

I understand those little things trust me lol, but that’s awesome man, that is a good looking body truck

[@cnkilts]

@@roughriderestorations thnx man. It makes me smile when I see other older trucks cruising around.

[@AdvantureRoad]

I grew up with these “old” trucks. Bailing twine, duct tape, and a pair of vice grips would get ya home 90% of the time. I did get a laugh at what people are calling “old trucks” in the comments though. 😂

[@roughriderestorations]

You’re lucky you got to grow up with these, all my generation had is plastic motor boxes!

[@davidkeetz]

I always loved that green interior they had during these years.

[@Wazoo117]

I daily a '61 C10, wouldnt have it any other way

[@roughriderestorations]

That’s awesome man, these old rigs we gotta keep alive, ford dodge or Chevy

[@kylethestyle]

I daily drive a 1970 Chevy C10 with a 307 V8 and 3 speed manual transmission. It's got no power steering, no power brakes, and no A/C (which is kind of a big deal in south Texas).

[@gingergliderider85]

Glad to see young guys enjoying these old trucks! I've had 5 late 70s ford. I daily drive a 78 f350 400 4spd 12' flatbed for couple years.

[@applefordguy76]

I have a 4 inch rough country in my 77 1/2 ton. They call it "Rough" Country for a reason lol.. Fresh mild 460 last year. Love my dent!

[@PEDALFEVER]

There's nothing like driving an old classic pickup. I absolutely love my '81 GMC K1500! The challenge of getting them cranked up when cold, enjoying the bouncy ride they give, and the appreciation of people when they see you and say to you "nice truck", makes you appreciate them even more.

[@roughriderestorations]

This is the exact mind set I have!!

[@joshlorusso3751]

I recently got my first truck, 87' f150 by far the nicest vehicle i have ever driven. Im 21 and i would recommend an old ford to anyone who is mechanically inclined. I havent worked on many cars but everything is so damn simple from what im used to. Idk why anyone wouldnt want one uless u need seat warmers, ac, and to look pretty. Only work ive had to do is replace the fuel pump relay and the water pump.

[@ryszardbiaostocki9533]

Brawo Panowie ! Stare Fordy rządzą ✊ sam jeżdżę F 250 z 1983 roku ! Pozdrawiam z Polski 🖐️😉

[@Frusie]

Hello Poland Man

[@crunchycrispybacon]

Man, it’s good to see these kids keeping these trucks alive. Someone has to take care of these girls when the older generations are gone.

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Howdy y'all from Texas, I'm a 56 year old and I have at one point or another have owned and driven both of these year model trucks. I currently own and drive a 94 c2500hd with 300 thousand miles on it and it still performs flawlessly but the first truck I ever drove was a 69 Ford f350 with a manual 4 speed and a 390 big block and to this day I still regret selling that truck.

[@roughriderestorations]

Actually my 1970 is out of Arlington Texas oddly enough

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

@@roughriderestorations that's cool!

[@markmacdougall7206]

I daily drive a 2001 Ram 4X4 with a 5-speed while my 2018 Cummins 4X4 sits in the garage. My fixxer-upper is a 1979 Bronco. I grew up driving 1970s Fords, mostly manuals.

[@shawnrodgers5612]

Great job young fellas keep those old fords rollin

[@GeneWahl-q7y]

Yes. Old trucks are very good. No need for the radio I like to hear the sounds of a strong motor. Lucky guys. These yrucks ate very fun to work on and build up

[@theupscriber65]

You like to hear all that noise and racket on a 10 hour road trip? That's odd.

[@jimmassey1165]

Love these ol ford trucks. Love my 92! F150 5.0 Automatic.

[@jamesbosworth4191]

@@theupscriber65 I just play my 8-Track tapes!

[@Steve.Vaught]

I just bought an 86 chevy dually to drive daily along with my jeep. All I've heard from people is "Gas consumption". When realistically they're paying like 5x more in new vehicle payments a month than I will in gas and insurance a month on this truck. Why are people stupid when it comes to this?

[@shadowkidgaming8253]

I’ve got a 94 f150 I inherited from my grandfather classic truck and I’ll bet it’ll outlast all these new ones with all the technology they cram into them lol

[@roughriderestorations]

Oh I believe that buddy

[@theupscriber65]

No it won't.

[@yaboidustin2447]

​@@theupscriber65yes it will

[@cltracy2921]

Hope you take good care of it. Not only because it's a classic, but also because it was your grandfather's. My Grandpa bought a new F100 4x4 in 1973 and it stayed in the family for 21 years. I had a chance to get it but didn't. Still regret that to this day.

[@shadowkidgaming8253]

@@cltracy2921 absolutely she’s in good hands

[@timkis64]

i have no problems driving older vehicles.been driving my truck since 2000.left me set once, starter failed. cant say that about many newer vehicles at their current age much less over 24 years of use.they just made them better back then.regular service pays off over decades.

[@sooverit5529]

I have two daily drivers. The one that gets the most use is my 2004 Town Car L, but my other DD is my 1977 F350 SuperCab Camper Special. It's huge, and has a 460. I've worked hard to make it reliable, installed Sniper EFI. It is a great vehicle and very easy to live with.

[@roughriderestorations]

Oh man those sniper efi systems you can’t beat, super reliable and you can make more power too

[@Zappy1210]

1996 F250 4x4, Ext cab, 5.8L, 280k miles, bought it new, well maintained and mint condition, weekend daily driver (company truck is my weekday daily) but it's never let me down once. Honestly wouldn't let it go for less than 25k today and I only gave 21k new for it lol.

[@Thefrostedslime]

I know it isn’t the oldest but I have a 99 OBS GMC that I adore to bits, my nephew has a 94 Cheyenne 2500 he loves, my friend has a 92 Silverado he loves They ain’t the oldest but we all love our OBS pickups

[@guitarscarsetc.etc.7215]

Daily a 94 mustang gt , 5.0 t5. Slowly working on my 59 f100, 351w and currently a c4 trans. Gotta love a straight axle and 4 wheel drum brakes 😂

[@OnyxHuber1187]

My first truck was a 1996 F350 with a manual transmission, I got a new flywheel but little did I know no starter has that type of teeth anymore because they’re prone to shearing, so no starter cause I can’t find one, I typically rely on hills to start it and if there aren’t any I just don’t turn it off, I have a little cord underneath the floor panel that secures the shifter so you can’t drive away, not that many people would want a rusty old truck. I bought that truck when I was 14 now at 31 I still drive the same thing along with the 10 other old trucks I bought for no more than 5K each, I have different beds on them all for different work on the farm, the only vehicle we own newer than 2000 is my wife’s car and the lawn mower, all of those trucks run great and now half of them are at 700K miles and still run just fine

[@joeystrains.9316]

Keep them going, they don't require a computer to diagnose them and they're classy.

[@asmrturbowhistlecalm8224]

I daily a 96 7.3 powerstroke... best advice is to learn the truck , make things as simple as you can . Keep a tool box with you , oil , fuel , some sensors . Keep up on maintenence and then some . My engine blew up before , a long weekend and a new one went in . I couldnt imagine owning a old truck and not being mechanically inclined. Coming up on 400k on the truck , 180k on the engine . Heat blows hot , windows go up and down amd the radio works great . Ill keep it

[@robperkins2674]

I daily a 79 f 250 and laugh at all the Morgage payments goin down the road and when I park more people say nice truck and the truck is sitting next to a brand new 100 k truck.

[@ciscohour5884]

Dailying anything with a carb is a pain.

[@myopiniongoodyouropinionbad]

I have a 1998 Grand Cherokee with 320k miles. It doesn't have the "Old truck" curb appeal but it definitely has a lot of "Personality". When I occasionally let someone else drive it I'm reminded how much "personality" it has, having to explain to them what to do and not do.

[@user-ju7lv6ew6j]

i dd an 85 D-150 and i absolutely love it

[@roughriderestorations]

The the kind or rig my grandpa used to daily, they are sweeeet

[@joeystrains.9316]

Square body rams are hard to beat!

[@richardabernathy6242]

I'm 60. I've daily driven quite a few. Lol

[@whitelightning5937]

I’ve got an 86 f250 and it checks every box that people hate on with old things a/c, power windows and cruise

[@TJ-qz6hr]

Ive driven a 1974 International Harvester pickup everyday, since it was new, but I also drive a 24 Super Duty for long trips, when I need the luxury.

[@roughriderestorations]

I get that, sometimes I wish I had luxury but then I realize that I like old things more than comforts

[@TJ-qz6hr]

@@roughriderestorations I was the same way 50 years ago. Luxury and comfort will come with age.

[@microTrash28]

I daily an F150 aero-nose, and it’s a great time.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great classic trucks!

[@madcowusa4277]

Still driving a 1983 C10 with original engine and transmission. Not quite a daily driver and I do have other modernish cars, but it gets driven nearly daily over several months a year hauling materials. Can't explain why exactly, but I just love driving a 41 year old truck and have zero desire to own a new vehicle after renting a new Rav4 that constantly beeped, chimed and buzzed every minute or two.

[@nlb2000]

Been daily driving an old rusted out 74 IH 200 for the past 4 years now. Loved every moment lol. 23 now btw lol all original stock…2 barrel Holley 345, bias ply tires

[@jordangamesvlogs9892]

Love the verse at the end. Great video

[@saigawesnovember]

I daily drive a very good condition 1994 Bronco. White of course. Or a 1993 F150. Both good looking trucks. People seem to like them among the sea of $80,000 trucks you see nowadays. Plus, I don’t have a car payment.

[@roughriderestorations]

Yea no vehicle payments is a huge plus

[@crueljimi]

Considering you’re just driving your truck and talking it was pretty entertaining lol…subbed…

[@rickymock1865]

I daily my 77 highboy and don’t plan on ever dailying a new truck

[@alejandroruelas9574]

Badass i only drive old trucks and cars classic daily! My newest viechel is a 85' ford and my oldest is a 62'nova wagon!

[@roughriderestorations]

Them old wagons are sweet I’d love to get tm hands on one some day

[@BigTimeTrucker432]

I’d daily my old 75 Chevy C30 flatbed dually if I didn’t live where they salted the roads half of the year. It’s an old farm truck with some rust here and there, mainly cab corners. But in summer time I drive it quite a bit. 👍🏼

[@orangesun3030]

I really like my ‘85 GMC, it’s been so faithful. I also own a ‘68 GMC that I purchased when I was 16. That was many moons ago.

[@averyseeton4037]

Ive been daily driving my 68 f100 for a few months now. It’s got no power steering or brakes. That is one of the major things that cause it to be hard to daily drive. Prior to getting it i had never even drove a classic, but it becomes normal. After all, people did drive them every day when they were new. Bluetooth speaker as a stereo is relatable.

[@WILEDFIRE87]

Well would u look at that good old Chillicothe didn’t think I would see anyone living here making videos definitely following

[@roughriderestorations]

Well shoot, who knows Chillicothe might be famous some day! 😂

[@brentwelin3612]

My newest truck is a 96 f150 4.9 5 speed i take it every where....people buy new trucks because they dont know how to turn wrenches and they must like payments

[@ThatCreditGuy1]

Really sweet trucks guys. Thanks for posting this about them. Hope to see more.

[@greasedonkeygarage]

More is on the way! Thanks for stopping by!

[@wiggyjones]

I have three vehicles. I daily drive my 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ that I bought brand new in the winter. In the summer, I drive my 1994 Toyota 2wd pickup. For fun, I have a 64 Plymouth Valiant that I'm slowly fixing up. Just not into paying 40 grand for a truck.

[@FordHoard]

I love my 61 and 68 F-100s. I also had a 78 F-150 but I ended up trading it last year. The two former trucks were my Dad's so I will never get rid of them.

[@roughriderestorations]

Oh of course, my 78 was my first truck it’ll never get sold

[@russriley3005]

the 100 and 150 had different suspension. the 100 has a lot of stamped steel parts, your steering column has been changed if you have cruse on it. so if you get an old truck, make a video about it. my generation drove the 50s and 60s trucks, my first had a flathead 6 and 6 volt system

[@CountryMileGarage]

Awesome to see some youngster enjoying old trucks. I'm daily drive a 79 Chevy K20 that I Cummins swapped. Keep up the good work and keep that old iron rolling 👍👍👍

[@livewire2759]

Your shifter is in the wrong place... and what's that weird strap thing you're wearing that's attached to the seat? Oh, there you go, the second truck has the right amount of pedals... but still has a goofy seat strap thing... LOL Na, but seriously... I've been daily driving '70s Chevy's for over 20 years, don't own anything newer than '79, and I have no idea if any of my seat belts even work. Old trucks aren't for everyone, but if you're willing to get the knowledge and take the time to keep them maintained properly, they can be just as reliable as modern trucks at a fraction of the price. I've never paid more than $1,000 for any truck I own... insurance is dirt cheap... antique tags don't need to be renewed every year... just pay the property taxes and you're good to go. Even my "fixer-upper's" that I've bought have only cost a few hundred dollars to get going again. I change oil in them once a year, fix things when they wear out, and maintenance still costs far less than monthly payments for a new truck.

[@1320fastback]

I daily a '92 Dodge D250 diesel with a 5spd. Its loud, rides like a dump truck, windshield wipers work but dont park, speedometer is way off, window switches work after hitting them, steering is kinda loose. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@leemccready4652]

First truck I bought was a 72 F100 4x4 360 4 speed. 12 mpg, could start in 4th gear, had it over 100 mph. But was pretty scary to drive. Terrible steering and brakes. Felt like a tractor. Made driving an 18 speed overloaded semi easy.

[@shinigami117s8]

I had a 61 scout that had so much blow by the crank vent looked like the main exhaust. It drove no problem once it tuned it up.

[@IcanDriveIt]

I daily a 99 ram 1500 with a 5.2, 4wd, and a 5 speed stick. It’s not fast, it’s not even quick. But it sounds good, runs good, I own it, I can fix everything on it and it’s simple.

[@roughriderestorations]

Hey man that’s the way to go, can’t complain when it comes to woning it!

[@Frusie]

Hell yea

[@jamesstoy8967]

Just tighten up the steering gear box 1/4-1/2 a turn. It'll help a ton!

[@roughriderestorations]

Really? I hadn’t even thought of that

[@jamesstoy8967]

@@roughriderestorations Yep. Don't over tighten, 1/4 a turn at a time, or you'll cause it to bind and you'll have all sorts of fun then.

[@theupscriber65]

​@@roughriderestorationshe's talking about the worm gear adjustment. You won't notice a difference.

[@Tinman951]

I like the bumpside but id change up the headache rack a little bit

[@leomtz58]

Put new rag coupler on my 76. Made all difference

[@roughriderestorations]

When I replace the steering box I was planning on doing that too, honestly mine doesn’t look bad but I figured while I was down there

[@DMX-PAT]

That track is dope!!!

[@JonesingForTools]

My favorite Ford truck is the F150 from 1973 to 1979. I also subscribed!

[@roughriderestorations]

Thanks buddy!!

[@greasedonkeygarage]

Ive got 2. 67 and an 86. Good video. So you’re a 4-H guy! Same here.

[@roughriderestorations]

Yessir I sure am! 67 is by far my favorite body style for fords

[@greasedonkeygarage]

@@roughriderestorations mine too. I have a 67 I’m restoring next after I put the bed on my 86. **spoiler lol 67 was a great year all across the board!

[@johnm.5848]

I don't have a pickup but the one that I'd choose would be the 88 to 97 Chevy. GM did a great job developing it and it sold like hot cakes during it's nearly decade run. A solid and dependable truck that's still plentiful and parts for it can still be easily sourced and are still reasonably priced. I read something on the internet sometime back that says it's the next 55-to 57 Chevy Belair.

[@dadawesome784]

I daily drive a 1900 F250. It’s a great reliable vehicle. Just hard to park and u-turn.

[@Frusie]

1900 f250???

[@Z3CHYD]

You can take some of the slack out of the steering on the steering box, theres an adjustment screw that you loosen the jam nut, then turn the screw until the steering has no slack again, then tighten jam nut again. I did this to my 68 F100 I had and it took 90% of the slop I had out of the steering wheel

[@williamdomey7584]

My Father had a 77 F150 short bed with the 400M. I loved that truck. I’ve been looking for either a 77 or a 86 F150 4X4 with no luck.

[@CWR66]

I drive a 1998 F150 4x4. I realize it's not a true classic but it is 26 yrs old. I'm 58 so 1998 doesn't seem like it was that long ago to me but compared to even a 10 year old truck it is pretty ancient technology I suppose.

[@jamesbosworth4191]

I drive a 73 GMC C25, (3/4 ton is GMC speak), and I love it. Nice bench seat, column shift, no intrusive center console, and NO smog checks. My other car is a 54 Chrysler New Yorker station wagon. Yes, it's got a HEMI. I don't need a new Japanese car. They just don't appeal to me.

[@roughriderestorations]

That 73 sounds like a sweet truck to drive around, and you don’t see many old hemis still around either

[@jamesbosworth4191]

@@roughriderestorations They are great. And, I don't have to worry about the truck getting stolen. Most of the youngsters can't drive it, as they don't know how to drive a stick and they are too weak to drive without power assists.

[@MP-io7yj]

I been daily driving mid 60s Ford 4x4s and mid Chevy's 4x4 for 30 years our small town every one knows me I could drive a different one every day for 2 weeks and people still know who it is

[@raycecil4643]

I daily drive an 88 F250 7.3 idi supercab 4x4....I love it.

[@benjaminviney9005]

👍nice trucks man, i grew up in and around chillicothe. im not sure if an obs ford f-150 would be considered a classic, but lol i think so in my opinion.

[@Monte1970SS]

You should see my daily driven truck. 1971 c10 with a 12v cummins on a 2500hd 4x4 frame with a nv4500 transmission. One Frankenstein build but love it

[@F3arle55wr3tch]

I want and old truck however it’s just for small runs to lows or Home Depot with materials for my house I got a perfectly good car but it’s a Honda accord it’s not build for moving materials like that however the price of any truck is crazy rn nothing is value for money with trucks

[@Frusie]

Buy one!

[@F3arle55wr3tch]

@@Frusie I would love to .. at the right price

[@Frusie]

@@F3arle55wr3tch 10th Gen f150

[@rocnnrollbus]

Just bought a 1994 Chevy Kodiak rollback tow truck....daily drive a 1999 Escalade...easy to wrench on and no computers. Old trucks rule

[@roughriderestorations]

Heck yea man, that Kodiak can haul too

[@sebastiancastle6579]

I loved having my 82 Chevrolet K10 Silverado 4x4 6.2 Detroit Diesel as a daily but then the flex plate lost all its teeth 😢

[@CranesMakeGains]

I had a 2001 Duramax and a 2016. The 16 shit out cause a little dust got in the turbo pressure sensor connector. The 01 got me to and from work for a week with 4th and 5th gear and the turbo blown out

[@applefordguy76]

Have a 71 F250 2wd 4 speed 360 as well.... Work in progress. Plenty of torque in an ol FE

[@roughriderestorations]

It sounds like we got twinning trucks all the way around 😂

[@mariaayala7833]

I dd my 77 f150 and have been since 2014

[@Thunderrolls87]

I did it in past before buying my 1st brand new Chevy. A 85 C10 and 94 1500

[@roughriderestorations]

That 85 would have been wild to keep

[@okkymahardika748]

no ac no power steering no airbags best truck for daily

[@morganhay859]

Love driving old trucks but the fuel mileage kills me

[@the32712]

Got a 94 C3500 Dually (stick and 350TBI), a 94 K1500 (auto and 350 TBI) and a 93 GMC K3500 Dump Truck (stick and 6.5L)

[@ethanking4061]

Drive my 83 chebbie 100 miles a day. 4 speed np440 (highway gear)

[@roughriderestorations]

I bet you get passed a lot, I understand that lol

[@jeremyst.george6711]

I love my 85 f350 idi 4speed with 3.08 gears. Thing chuggs up mountains at idle in 4th 😂

[@jamesbosworth4191]

Funny how the younger people nowadays can't see driving something that is more than 5 minutes old. When I was young, anything was better than taking the bus/streetcar.

[@Frusie]

“When I was young” bros a dinosaur 🦕

[@ethand.7801]

I daily my 68 c10 in the summer and it’s way less maintenance and a headache than my 89 k1500

[@jaydenlee6891]

Daily driving an old truck is what a chance to see I myself has a 1979 Ford f150 supercab and it's still worth it new trucks is just the opposite of junk

[@roughriderestorations]

I love those old super cabs, don’t see very many of them

[@rocksandcows3229]

I miss dailying old trucks but i needed back doors for 3 kids ha

[@roughriderestorations]

Oh I understand that, 4 door old trucks are hard to find

[@Frusie]

Crew cab duallys

[@fortyfiveseventy]

I daily a J4000 from 1972 and oh boy is it a pile of crap

[@roughriderestorations]

Hey pile of crap don’t matter, it’s about the smile on your face when driving it

[@mountainmangarage7572]

Great video!

[@matthunsecker6241]

I have a 86 1ton 4 door 454 chevy I run around town

[@roughriderestorations]

That’s a neat grocery getter

[@kyleh3615]

Im working on a full frame off restoration on a 76 F250 4wd right now Ive been dailying a 77 150 for a few years now. You can definitely understand why certain things were changed over the years

[@333hornet360]

very cool. ive got a 69 f350, 70 f100, 79 f150 4x4 and 65 c10

[@justing1810]

Lol it's rattling like my old Ford ranger.

[@mromatic17]

13:42 ditch that duraspark box and get an HEI its so much more reliable!

[@bread-gz3rl]

Did you say 4mpg? I was expecting like 12

[@Frusie]

These are pre 97’ fords, they all seem to get single digits.

[@ryanconnors5234]

I used to daily my first gen dodge in the summer, but no over drive 3 speed auto isn’t too nice on the wallet have to fill it twice in a day just to get to and from work

[@roughriderestorations]

Oh I know that feeling, my buddy had a 2gen shorty with a 318 and his tranny hates OD

[@justinraystyles3537]

Love the 1970 ford my favorite grill design out of the bumpside Ford's but I love all the bumpside Ford's my second favorite is the first year bumpside the 1967 I have a all original1970 2 tone white and red 360 engine shortbed ranger f100!

[@roughriderestorations]

Oh dude that is awesome! Bunpsides by far in my opinion are the best looking trucks