Old Trucks Are BETTER Than New... Here's Why!

[@nathanleonard8478]

Old trucks are like Pokémon gotta catch em all.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Pinned comment! 🙌

[@josemarquez86]

Ok??

[@tyvideos1]

@@josemarquez86 ok?

[@Panotaker]

I think the era of buying cheap old trucks is slowly coming to an end. You used to be able to buy old trucks pretty cheap, but new trucks are so expensive, that sellers wised up, and they want a crap load of money for their old trucks now. The good thing is, that they are still way cheaper than a new truck, but they are not cheap like they used to be.

[@ninjameep8616]

I thankfully bought mine for 1k, didnt run but didn't have any rust at all because they parked it inside their famly barn He said other people wanted to buy it just to part it to other trucks , so thankfully i saved mine, took the whole engine out and cleaned it up with new gaskets and a new carb, works flawlessly now and love it

[@TheRamRanch]

These old dodges are somewhat affordable still. I also paid 1800 for my 86 ram a couple years ago, but it’s not as nice as his

[@CJColvin]

I bought my 1996 Ford F150 with a 5.0L (302) Windsor V8 for $3300 back in 2015 with my own Christmas 🎄 money, birthday 🎂 money, Graduation money, working 2 summer jobs, and taking care of my neighbor's dog and 9 years later and still going strong.

[@erikschiller7210]

I remember as a kid in the late 2000s-early 2010s and was looking forward to being in high school and buying an older truck because I’ve always loved most trucks made between the 1970s-2000s but when I could actually get a job was around when the prices skyrocketed. Wish I coulda been of high school age before cash for clunkers man.

[@TheBamster00]

I am struggling to find a decent old truck that isn’t overpriced. The market is filled with complete garbage trucks with everyone asking waaaaaay more than they are worth if they are even in decent condition.

[@jamestiede9405]

The best thing about having an old truck no damn computers in it

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

It's not the computers. It's all the plastic parts they put in the powertrains.

[@CoyBass1432]

and hand crank windows that never need repairing.

[@ro6742]

Pre OBD2 the computer pretty much just monitored the engine. That’s what you want. My check engine light comes on but the engine is running just fine.

[@CarlClements-f7j]

My 2 main reasons for buying old is 1) they don't cost 60 to 100 grand and they make it past 40 thousands miles without needing major work.

[@bubbatools6701]

40k miles, I've seen news articles and recalls at 25k miles for new trucks

[@JayRides-ul9uf]

The old trucks are so much cheaper and easier to work on as well.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Another one is you can work on them doesn't cost a ton of money

[@Tipman2OOO]

😂nice numbering there bud

[@dw5523]

My wifes 2020 Lincoln Navigator needs a new transmission at 55k miles, thank God for extended warranties. Meanwhile, my 89' F150 is doing just fine.

[@25BEDFORD]

I didn't even watch the video and already completely agreed!

[@12yearssober]

Cant beat those old Dodge trucks. One with a slant six and four speed manual is the best weekend warrior truck.

[@tylermontpetit9740]

Gotta love old trucks, my 84 ram has been a great truck. So easy to fix when it does break but thankfully that's not very often.

[@fredkemp1444]

I labored for an old block layer. He had a 1/2 ton dodge 90 model year I think. 8' bed we ran that truck loaded down heavy every day. We'd get a bucket load of Mason sand, 94# bags of cement plus tools, or bricks, or blocks that Ole gal pulled her weight for a long time!! Great memories.

[@powerwagon3731]

LMC sells body and interior items for your Dodge, get a free catalog it’s loaded with truck specific parts.

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

And a taillamp doesn't cost $1500.

[@davestewart9146]

I’ve owned my 77 f150 4x4 for 37 years now and absolutely love it, when I go I’ll hand it down to my kids, great video Jason 👍😁

[@3legend552]

Lets hope your kids treat it as good as you have.

[@davestewart9146]

@ my youngest will get it, he’s 25 and loves this truck, he drove it on my lap when he was little, he’s more of a perfectionist than I am

[@benmercer4342]

I'm so happy i found your channel. I was able to get my grandfathers 1997 GMC C1500 after he passed away. The truck means so much to me and I agree with everything you said in this video. These old trucks are and always will be the best.

[@AnzaValley]

The best $800 i ever spent was to buy my 1977 Chevy C20 camper 350 w Turbo 400 back in 2017. A rust free Az truck that can haul over 2 tons of gravel or pull my tractor. Even with the prices that old trucks cost today only a fool would buy a new truck.

[@Tipman2OOO]

😂nice! I dont understand why so many people miss this! They're so wrapped up in trying to look cool or make up for their small genitals, who knows? 😂

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

400 was prone to overheating. Should have been a big block

[@AnzaValley]

@@Clevelandsteamer324 Cant beat a 350 SBC.

[@fredkemp1444]

Amen brother! I daily a 1998 dodge it's my only truck. It's great it's just new enough to have some creature comforts and old enough to drive and repair pretty easily. I have no desire for anything newer. And I also love the fact it's not beeping at me and all kinds of other nonsense.

[@Tipman2OOO]

😂

[@newenglander1551]

Those old dodges look so nice.

[@mario-sl6cz]

I bought a 94 f150 reg cab long bed 5.0 5 speed absolutely love it so yeah i recommend an old truck!

[@Gene1969]

Thank you for saving and keeping this truck in good shape.

[@Mike-f5r]

Like the two tone paint, my Dodge Ram is a 1985, 8 ft. bed, black, love the 318 V-8.

[@capricetony]

318 is an Excellent Engine 👍

[@aarontracy5160]

Bullet proof.

[@TheMauser98a]

I have a 1987 chevy stepside truck I got it in 2013, and a1994 gmc stepside in 2022, I love both my stepsides. Trucking in Central Texas.

[@TRONA-CA-99]

Still driving my 1988 Toyota longbed truck. Solid, simple and it has been long paid off! 😅

[@MontanaMedic13]

My wife tried to convince me to buy a truck like this and I convinced her it was a bad idea. Now your video has made me want to do it. I must now make it seem like my wife's idea again 🤠and agree with her this time.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

🫡 Good luck!

[@notoriousclass909]

Let us know what happens 😅

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Try and find a fiat ram pickup that isn’t completely rusted out

[@barbaradeininger9521]

You, are a lucky man!

[@frankfitz3421]

Slow learner

[@richard-hr4tw]

'92 D150 owner here . '92 Silverado and a '97 Suburban. All great trucks.

[@70stastic]

Bought my '81 D150 back in 2009. It's been faithful the entire time. Always starts, even in -20F weather. Anything that manages to break is cheap and easy to fix. Everything is mechanical with no computers second-guessing what you're asking it to do. It just works

[@kenlandreth2161]

I have a 1989 V3500 GMC Crew cab dullie 4X4 with a 8X9 flatbed. It's my favorite truck. The maintenance is very inexpensive and I can do it all myself. However it won't pass up a gas station but at less than 1000 miles a year no big deal.

[@russdavis1960]

My 'yard waste' vehicle is a 1977 F350 dump truck. My 'new' full size truck is a 1988 Chevy 2500 2wd. My 'snowplow' truck is a 1985 GMC 2500 4x4. Yes... i have an appreciation for the older vehicles... especially trucks.

[@stuartbooth503]

Mine is a w 250 1987 ex USAF M 880 and I love it. Not many around over here so expertise is thin on the ground hence your videos are much appreciated.

[@krisw8597]

Despite owning a 2021 Colorado ZR2, nothing compares to my 1969 C10. Absolutely love the long bed for work projects and can haul what I need it to. Mostly original with the old tired 350 in my shop to be rebuilt, but have a new factory crate drop in 350 running with the old original 3 speed. With so many guys cutting the beds down, I’m leaving mine stock, I actually use and like the long bed. In Florida, I use the old truck a lot during the non hurricane time lol…. I don’t drive it in the summer much due to the heat and rain, but fall and spring…. Driving it all the time. Can’t beat an old truck, nothing compares to it…

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I alway have an old square body Chevy in my fleet. Can’t beat them. Simple hard working trucks. Fun to drive too.

[@CJColvin]

Great video brother, I have a 1996 Ford F150 with a 5.0L (302) Windsor V8 with 211,000 miles on it and still going strong 💪. The only things I replaced on my truck was the starter, the rear fuel pump, and the power steering megunisum but other than that mostly was just simple maintenance, took out the transmission fluid just to get rid of the shuttering it was making and it hasn't had a problem ever since.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! My dad had an 88 F150 so I’m pretty nostalgic for those trucks.

[@CJColvin]

@JasonExplainsThings Awesome brother

[@cameronhamer9432]

@@JasonExplainsThingsI bought a 02 F-150 for $2000 Canadian , that’s like 1400 US , put a bit of work in it , brakes , etc …. It’s is a great work vehicle , and if you damaged the in any way , no worries . 🇨🇦👍

[@trevorobier5549]

Biggest problem with that truck is it rusts from the top was a bad top design to get rid of water. My first vehicle was a 91 Ram 150. You're truck is beautiful hopefully we can restore ours one day.

[@jamesmcintire3800]

A year or two ago I picked up an 83 Dodge W150 4x4 as a weekend work horse. Bought it for a couple grand and it’s been great so far. I love that old truck!

[@franzvanjulio5523]

That’s a beautiful truck. My friend’s dad used to buy cool trucks like yours back in the day. I’d love to get one of my own. You certainly did good work over the course of the video. Enjoy the holidays.

[@josephmclennan1229]

I have a 1958 Chevrolet Fleetside , which has a 8 ft. bed ,261 6 engine which was the bigger truck and bus engine . It does everything that I need it for.

[@dw5523]

I saved up to buy a new truck, and after a lot of shopping I ended up buying a very well kept 89' F150 XLT Lariat with a long bed. I bought it for all the same reasons you list here. It's beautiful, it doesn't have any annoying tech, and I love driving it.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My co-worker still commutes to his job in his 1989 F-150 4x4 everyday. He bought it new and keeps it maintained and reliable.

[@74Dyenamo]

I just stumbled upon this channel. That's a sweet Dodge!!! If you want a different route than a tarp, there's something called a Load Handler. You put this "tarp" in the back and load it up, but it has a hand crank winch at the end of your tail gate for you to crank off all of the garbage out onto the ground. Last time I saw one they were around $100 but it's been a while.

[@terencemahoney7073]

After 2 ABS computer failures one Silverado one Dakota (computer 1500, programming another 600) I went old school like you. I bought my new to me '83 Ford F-100 XL for $4k with 2wd AC PS Auto long bed. It had sat for years before the PO "barn saved it" and I finished the job. Best of all I can reach over the bed without a step stool. Enjoy!

[@nsidor1234]

Yes, I LOVE yard work. Caring for the lawn, shrubs & trees is relaxing AND rewarding. I've owned my 95 F-150 since 2021. It has become more than just a vehicle, it's like part of the family...👍🏁

[@RogerVaughn95]

Hi there!! I write to you from Northern Italy and I have loved watching your video!! I relate to so many of the things you have said!! In Italy, pickup trucks are not as popular as in the US because they are rather expensive to own (crazy Italian rules and regulations), so the Italian equivalent of the pickup truck as a work horse for personal use is the classic station wagon!! My main ride has always been a model you've never had in the States, a 1996 Fiat Tempra SW, which has an incredible cargo space!! I have done crazy things with her and still do a lot of works including gardening, carrying house furniture and car parts!! Perfectly in line with your philosophy, my car has no ABS, no invasive electronic sensors and no annoying "dinging"!! From a mechanical point of view, I do most of the work by myself because everything is accessible and I only leave the most complicated stuff to my mechanic, who LOVES my car because there are no major complications whenever he has to take on the job!! Funny note, that thing of the seat belt, my Tempra doesn't ding when I drive without it (which I only do for brief moments when moving at low speed)!! In every other vehicle I drive, when the reminder goes off, I plug the passenger seatbelt to the driver's side because I freaking hate it!!! XD That sound, even for a few seconds, drives me mad!!! I lived in Utah some years ago so I had the luck of driving some American pickup trucks as well!! Crazily enough, I drove a circa 1980 Dodge RAM pretty similar to yours, albeit in a much worse condition!! It was super fun anyway because it had no power steering, no electronic crap and it drove on the side of a huge crater in the Utah desert as if it was a picnic ride!! It was such a memorable experience with one of my dearest American friends!! So, I am very lucky to say that I have experienced the best of both worlds, the European and American universe!! This video has made me smile so much and I congratulate you for your Dodge truck because it looks GORGEOUS!!! I really love it!!! Best regards to you from Varese, Northern Italy!! Gabriele

[@huckwach3074]

I bought a $400 trailer that I pull with my minivan. Super cheap to buy and maintain and license and insure. Nice low deck is easier to load/unload. Actually holds more than many truck beds.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My boss has 330,000 miles his 2003 dodge grand caravan he hauls his employees in. Original engine and transmission. He said it just goes through $99 radiators and CV axles from time to time.

[@michaelabrams1244]

Spot on with all the reasons. And old vehicles can be modified for safety as well as performance without much hassle. They're called "classics" for a reason. Great video!

[@slicksiderepairllc2822]

I have a 76 f150 I use all the time. I’d like to put a hoist under the pickup bed to be able to dump whatever I’m hauling. I know they use to make these upgrades. Maybe that’s what you need as well.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My grandpa had one of those hydraulic dump beds in his 1979 f-250 4x4. It was not a bed replacement. It was just dropped inside of the current pickup box.

[@GenderSkins]

I can get behind what you are saying to a point. Problem is people that buy these old trucks, and slam them to the ground and do an LS conversion on an old truck. I’m not saying it is wrong or they should not do it, as it’s their truck to do with as they please. But when you do all that to an old truck, you are taking any usefulness of having an old work truck out of the reason to have an old work truck. And that’s to prevent having to use and abuse your brand new $80,000 truck sitting in your drive way. But my hats off to those guy’s who buy them and restore them, as they deserve to be kept around.

[@Steve_0961]

My brother had an 88 Power Ram fuel injected SCSB 4x4. Was a cool truck that got looks everywhere it went. Only had a 100k on it 318/727 combo. But i will say the best generation to own, use for work, and daily drive is the late 90s, early 2000s from any make ford, dodge, gm. They are great trucks that have reliable drivetrains and have enough modern creature comforts that you can drive daily. Crazy how they’re already over 20 years old

[@ramonhenriquez1812]

Simplicity and practicality all day, awesome truck!

[@supercuda1950]

Being a Mopar fan, and having owned a 1981 PU, yours is one good looking truck. I know you bought yours for the utility, but did you notice how much attention your truck gets compared to your other vehicles (no attention at all)? Mine had the slant 6 and a 4 speed with 4th being overdrive. Wish I still had it. When you get done with your yard I have about 3.5 acres that need a little attention. Oh, don't forget to bring the Dodge!

[@deadlion9197]

I bought my 1975 F250 Camper Special in 2016 for 2K, it's still on its original 390 FE and C6 transmission even at 50 years old now. It hauls just about anything and the problems are minimal. Yeah it doesnt have cruise control, heated seats, or lane assist but its reliable and tough as nails, definitely one of the best things I ever bought!

[@thomdesjardins6959]

got an 07 silverado about a year ago. reg cab, short bed plain jane. Love it. Best part, no payments, easy to work on, cheap insurance the list goes on and on.

[@nealparkin6626]

I've been using my mini van and utility trailer for years. I finally got approval for an old truck. I've been borrowing my Dad's 93 Ram D150 and now I get to keep it. 🤘🏻

[@JasonExplainsThings]

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@trentenanderson4234]

This sounds like the litteral start to my new life. Tired of hauling stuff in my wife's chevy traverse. Got an old leaky truck that needs work, and boy am I excited.

[@danhoyland142]

I love your messaging! I believe you are spot on. I owned a 79 bronco and a 81 f150 and they are totally useful and easy to keep on the road. Btw when you pulled into that chevron station you should of gave that square body some props!

[@El_Winss]

Beautiful truck, for the same reason I'm restoring/fixing up an 1989 Jeep Comanche, I plan to drive it and use as it as intended, as a daily driver truck. Older trucks are easy to work on, nostalgic and lots of cool factors no new truck has. When I was a kid my parents had a Mexican 1989 RamCharger "Royal", great memories!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome!

[@thezachcole]

Yeah! The infamous trike makes an appearance! 😂 What a great video! Making me miss our old '69 Ford Truck.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

LOL… back from the dead! Yeah I remember that Ford. It was awesome.

[@sgt_kissekatt6686]

I dont have a US truck, but I do have a Mitsubishi L200 from 1987 and it shares the same benefits, easy to work on, down to basics without computer, beeping and stuff, hell i even removed the powersteerimg pump cus it was leaking and replacing the seals didnt fix it, doesnt matter, its a joy to drive. Biggest difference is that mine has i think its called extended cab? So i have some room in the cab behind the seats, at the cost of slightly shorter bed. Still longer bed than (most) modern trucks, atleast of comparible size truck. I love it!

[@LizpolygigiBG]

Bed size matters, it's a pickup truck after all. The new trucks have what looks like a little stubby dumpster in the back, almost like the bed was an afterthought.

[@pretendfarm]

That’s a very nice dodge truck 🥹

[@Imabird4real]

One of the best videos I've watched in a while!

[@12Bravojeepstuff]

I love those trucks. I had an 83 W150 prspector when I was 16 for my first car (in 97). Then I bought a 85 Ramcharger later. Such great vehicles. Now we have wranglers and a 4runner.

[@kennethhowell1272]

I believe folks are becoming attracted back to the simplicity of older trucks. All the modern conveniences come at a high price, when electronics can disable a mechanically sound truck.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Woman are responsible for all those electronics. Hubby wants to buy a new truck. But the misses wants it to be easy like a car. For me I'll take the shifter for 4x4 and get out and lock the hubs every time. Simple reliable just what I want. Besides all you find on the lots these days are loaded up four doors and a sand box. To me if four doors are more important than a truck you can actually haul things in then dammit just buy a n SUV. There was a time when everyone wanted an eight foot bed. Not these days.

[@cowthedestroyer]

Yeah the attention you get going down the road is great. I don't own anything else (that drives anyways) besides these trucks. I drive these everywhere and yeah the maintenance is really fun. Fuel pump went out on me yesterday took my 5 minutes and 10 more from someone stopping to talk about the truck and the charger I picked up. Not many people are going to do that about a new truck off the lot.

[@jesseeburcham4135]

I have a 76 Chevy C20 2 wheel drive and it runs on propane. Bought it for 2500 dollars but had to rebuild the transmission soon after. But I love driving it and you can sit up straight in the bench seat. I hate all the bucket seats. They seem to make you lean forward.

[@markbroad119]

I do miss my '72 D100 Dodge. Single cab long bed. No power anything. 8mpg but loved it

[@therealjeffboomhauer4528]

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve got a later model Silverado for daily use and taking trips, and I’ve got a 1979 F250 4x4 for everything else. The cab on my Ford was swapped with a 74 cab so it just has lap belts which I prefer, it doesn’t ding about anything- lights left on, no seat belt, left the key in it, it doesn’t care- very easy to work on, and best of all a manual transmission. If it didn’t get 6 mpg, I’d drive it everyday.

[@CrippleCreekStudios]

Very cool old truck, I wouldn’t mind having one myself. If I ever have the room on my property, I’d go your route and “restore” an old one. As for the yard, I consider it a chore, I do it because I have to, but I want to be done as soon as possible. Thanks Jason for you do.

[@thndr_5468]

I like old trucks because they're actually made to do work and be used. They are also gorgeous and better looking than any new truck today. That truck was a steal for how awesome it is!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

They are beautiful. Thats for sure.

[@chocodiledundee1]

Your Dodge Ram Is gorgeous I absolutely love the Ram 🐏 hood badge that’s so legendary, I’ve got a 1979 F1OO Ranger XLT similar condition as yours I’ve got it for 15 years now all the best from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺

[@BADD400]

Great video Jason love the old trucks

[@gabrielsandoval4994]

1946 Chevy. Runs great. It’s beautiful. Easy to work on. I’ll never sell it.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Wow! Thats awesome.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My buddy used to drive his 1956 Chevy pickup to work every day while his wife drove their brand new 4x4 SUV. His secret. 4 snow tires on it for winter driving. My 2005 mustang does great on the ice and snow with 4 snow tires on it. A set lasts me 2 winters.

[@dave3657]

I had an old house (1920) that needed a lot of work. Bought an old Ford pickup, later an old Chevy Silverado, then a Durango. Now I have new house, but still have a 97 Chevy 1500 WT, reg cab, short-bed. Because I still find that I need to haul stuff now and then. Old trucks are great when you put a scratch in it, you don’t worry about it. Plus it’s fun to drive.

[@davidiverson]

I have a '78 D200 single cab long-bed. Bought it for $1400. Runs great, feels like a piece of my childhood and so dang useful for actually hauling stuff. You have my condolences paying for Chevron gas in Washington state though 😆

[@giuistefanjr72]

Build quality, cheaper parts , being able to diy a lot of labour and maintenance! That's a good one.

[@raymondward1009]

I love old Classic vehicles but the only better thing about the old trucks is that there a easier to work under the hood.

[@Jeffrey-r2j]

And cheaper to insure.

[@redpillthinking6043]

​@@Jeffrey-r2jReally? You'd think insurance rates would be higher because they have less (or no) safe features.

[@storm2945]

@@redpillthinking6043Yeah I have a 1998 GMC Sierra k1500 5.7 v8 truck and my insurance for the truck is $50 a month no accident still knock on wood

[@storm2945]

@@redpillthinking6043I was playing $73 at one time but I looked around and found a cheaper insurance

[@gusLaflin]

As you said, you preferred the old trucks and so do I. I currently drive an 87 k10 with 3spd overdrive automatic with a 350 and I absolutely love it even if it only gets 11.5 on average but hay it will do just about anything and will climb a mountain if I wanted to.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nice!

[@jamesstobaugh]

I had one of those trucks. Same year. Loved that truck

[@kman-mi7su]

I did the same thing, I picked up an old truck for sale on FB marketplace. I bought a 1988 Ford F250 extended cab long bed with the 7.3 IDI diesel. I use mine for home stuff and as a backup vehicle. I paid 1500.00 bucks for it 4 years ago and had to do a little work to it as well. Like yours, mine isn't for sale.

[@taffy1564]

Love the video, would love to see more around the yard videos again on various projects.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

They’re just a ton of work and everyone bailed on watching those. You can look at the last 7 I did and they just didn’t pan out.

[@taffy1564]

@@JasonExplainsThings Understandable, I will watch anything you put out, love your content man.

[@ÖyvindGustafsson]

Nice film reason to have a pic up and very nice Dodge you have.🤠👍💯

[@krazi77]

my first truck was an 87 d150. it was duster gold metallic and bronze pearlcoat. had the 318 and I daily drove it for about 12 years. wish I hadn't traded it off, but I bought an 88 off of marketplace a few years ago and I'm working on restoring it.

[@chronoblip]

Am out in SE Idaho. Recently picked up a 1980 K20 for $1800. There are still good deals out there on old trucks, especially if you can make a drive to an agricultural area. This was an old farm truck which also has bad brakes and needs a lot of TLC, but an old truck of most any sort is an investment. Yes, as folks find out about a new investment opportunity, the cost to get into the investment will go up. But that doesn't change that these vehicles are a good investment due to the utility offered when properly maintained. Bonus points for the manual transmissions being a theft deterrent in an era where folks can't even make it a whole day without smart phones. XD

[@aaronhoughtaling6829]

The old dodges are very under rated. I have a 92 I’ve been riding around in since I was 12 years old. My friend’s dad owned it. After years of trying I finally ended up with it myself. The 318 in it doesn’t have a lot of power. However it’s been incredibly reliable over the years. If it wasn’t for my business and its needs for heavy duty modern truck demands. It would be my absolute go to. Perfect for home owner diy projects and small acreage properties. Cheap to purchase, cheap insurance, cheap to maintain.

[@codysmith9813]

I've had old trucks and new trucks I've gotten rid of the new trucks went back to older ones now to use and enjoy. Bought a 1975 GMC K15 4x4 for less than $3000. Great truck and way cheaper than any new GMC today.

[@rgbigdog]

When you have one of these classics the LMC catalog is one of your best friends.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It's come in clutch a few times.

[@aidenms1945]

8:48 my grandpa used to pick up those beetle engines and rebuild them on the kitchen table.

[@davidyoung8521]

I used to have a 1974 D200 heavy 3/4 ton camper special crewcab 2 wheel drive. It had dual tanks on it. It rusted out in the cab roof just above the sun visors. The speedo needle would flop around like a wet noodle. It had a drain plug in the torque converter. I miss that truck.

[@ponchotran9004]

This is like an adventure channel ! Adventure to the tool store. Adventure to the garbage dump ! Yes, old trucks are beautiful !

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey! There’s a 600 mile off road adventure across Washington State on here too! 😁 But I do love Harbor Freight runs.

[@ntbzero7]

Love the pickup!

[@tommywilliams5734]

I have my Dad's 1987 Power Ram 150 4x4. Will pass it on to my son. 109,000 miles. No problems. It does get compliments. I also have a 2004 Ford Super Duty. Been through a new transmission at 124,000 miles. Now the alternators shot. I like the Dodge cause it's easy to change parts yourself.

[@richardshoat8711]

I love old trucks. And need one for thr farm. You have a nice ride.

[@burntrubber7458]

I bought my neighbors 1997 chevy 1500 for $2,000 last year. Her husband passed away and she wanted to start selling everything she won't use. It has over 200,000 miles on it but the engine runs great. It needs steering components replaced, a new windshield/fixed and a few other things. It also needs a new bed as the current 8ft bed has rusted holes through it. I have a coworker who said he can give me one though! I plan on fixing it up this year to keep long term.

[@NicholasGabrielaNorman]

I got a 2003 work truck (Silverado 1500 4.8L) a couple weeks back for $400 from a friend that wasn't running... I changed the fuel pump for $143 and it runs perfectly fine now. Not 1970s, but highly recommend a simple vehicle. They just last!

[@dwaynehagle7445]

My Daily is a 1993 Dodge D250 .Does have a Cummins. Yes with the Ram's head.

[@jonathansmith283]

I have a 1987 dodge d-150 @ 70k miles. drips a bit of oil but runs great. gas milage is not the best , but I drive it - the MBENZ sits .

[@MarkTomaszewski-mu6bg]

I got a 98 dakota, 230k mi, 5.2 4x4. Love it! Wouldn't trade it for anything new.

[@terrellscaife2411]

The main issue with vehicles 15 years and older is finding parts. It was a guy that couldn’t find a valve cover gasket for 86 Chevy Cavalier so he had to get rid of the car.

[@kennethburton9165]

I love my old trucks. Back in February I bought back a 96 Chevy Silverado that I sold to a friend 12 years ago. It was in really bad shape from neglect, but after a ton of work and money it's back on the road. Although I did spend a fair amount on it, it was still tens of thousands less than buying a new truck. As a hint for your Toyotas, if you really want to hear less dinging from them, get a higher end scan tool, like Xtool, so you can turn those features off.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Interesting! I might look into that. Not an issue with the 4Runner, but the Tacoma can be very annoying.

[@Wheelman151]

Nice truck. Don't overlook one of the best features....wing windows! My wife and I sure enjoy our '95 Ford F250 LB, 4x4, Powerstroke...with wing windows! And no, we don't smoke; just nice to roll with a grip on that pillar. Thanks for your video. Xlnt reasons to own one.😊

[@ChanceT.Abrams]

I still have my 2000 Dodge 2500 4x4 SPORT (ext cab short bed, Gen 2 Cummins). It’s not quite as old as probably some people are considering (but these are basically just good ole trucks). I nearly traded it in about 3 different times on my newer replacements always Dodge RAM or JEEPs There is no place or time, I still won’t jump in it and go. I have had it so long now, that friends & family still ask if “the Goat” is still around and running? It’s become an icon (or extension of me) that reaches from right before college till now, so there are so many memories & even pics of it @ high school graduation, my dogs in it, out at the farm working it hauling hay, at the lake, building stuff, and yeah even me passed out “asleep” 😂😂😖 in the bed… out in the middle of no where bonfires. Yep, newer trucks are great, but yep they ding, lock you in, have all sorts of issues with the technology glitches… 😰🤮. I have a newish Power Wagon it’s great but I’m just as likely (as with all the prior replacements) to go jump in “the goat” & roll. I just did it unexpectedly at Thanksgiving… I guess everyone will see my newest truck at Christmas or next year… It still looks good, runs good, gets excellent fuel mileage for a big ole diesel (about 17 average). It’s still mostly stock, (different exhaust, turbo, tune, but no lift kit, no huge wheels, & at this point… that’s probably what makes it stand out because it’s not all modified & crazy looking. Plus, I have gave it a very good life. It still has its original paint & even the cool 4corners Dodge/Jeep, Farmington, NM. dealer emblem on the tailgate. I plan on “the now old goat” being around for a long time to come. 👍😖

[@toddwynn1968]

84 F-150 300 and four with Granny gear. Fifthteen pounds compression a little blow by, still kicking hard bought a rebuild kit years ago but haven't used 472 thousand on old whitey 😊

[@blueduck9409]

Thats a sweet truck. Ya, i agree old trucks are much better than new ones. Cheaper to repair and maintain as well. God i hate the dinging bells on new vehicles!

[@the1andonly]

I love your truck! But I love mine too. It's a 1989 Chevy C 1500 with a 305 engine, Cheyenne trim level. I picked it up for $ 1,100 CDN. To be honest though, I spent a lot of money on parts and a lot of time in the driveway. But this truck now works really well and people constantly ask if it's for sale. You probably know the answer to that 😉

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Cool little fact. The friend I bought it from and I have an agreement that if I ever want to sell it I need to offer it to him first.

[@outdoormountainman]

I absolutely love old Dodge Rams in the Cummins variety and my wife even bought one. I noticed in your video you replaced the underhood insulation with something that said “Dodge”, were did you find that?

[@petersipp5247]

I fixed up a 1959 Dodge W300 Power Wagon. It was a one ton. Had a 10,000 # PTO winch on the front. Had the famous Flathead six. I turned it into a portable welding rig. I enjoyed it very much. There was a solidness about it. I have a '65 F100 now. Turned it into a portable welding rig too. It is a 2WD, I put a 8,000 electric winch on the front bumper. It is good truck...only half a truck compared the the Power Wagon. I am running the 300 cubic inch six. That is one bad engine. This F100 has been my pal since 12/23/82. The older trucks are great for many reasons...one I like...there are no foreign metriq bolt sizes.

[@agvaquero8361]

love it...great stuff!