ROTTING old Cummins plow truck, Will it run & drive 1,300 miles home after sitting 10 years?

Travis does his first fly and drive on his favorite truck. 1st gen Cummins. This truck was a snow plow truck that’s since been abandoned in the hills of Iowa. Will it run and drive 1300 miles back to Tucson? Find out in this episode.
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[@michaelswart9236]

Got it kinda backwards, you want to buy in arizona and take back to iowa

[@theetravisb]

You aren’t wrong

[@jetstream454]

Haha yeah that body is rotten 😳😆

[@travisa6311]

Yeah, he basically bought it for the drive train. The body is swiss cheese.

[@toyotacorollaaltis8613]

@@jetstream454not worst I’ve seen

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

Yah but the guy in Arizona selling a 1st gen knows he can get 5 digits for it where as the rot box in Iowa is probably a couple grand at best. Body swaps are easy enough but finding a 1st gen rot free cab.....

[@bronsonschnitzel7493]

Amazing content. Most channels would have made this a three part series spread across weeks. Thanks for not doing that.

[@2509498788]

Lots to play with.. I think the power train is where the money 💰 is .

[@That70sChannel]

Your enthusiasm for those Cummins has convinced me that I want one.

[@theetravisb]

They are an engineering marvel.

[@Bloodbain88]

They're amazing. If you ever have the chance, get one.

[@Texas12valve]

They're great if you have the time and money to make them great. Most of the 1st and 2nd gens are very beat up.

[@Bloodbain88]

@@Texas12valve I cheated and got my 12 valve out of a low miles church owned box truck.

[@Texas12valve]

@@Bloodbain88 I also cheated. My dad bought mine brand new in 1994 and gave it to me in 2016 when he bought a new truck.

[@DougNoOnions]

Those revivals and driving long distances are the best kind of videos! Keep your great work

[@mikes.4136]

Incredible work on the truck! I really enjoyed your commentary about the flyover states, farming, and that funky, vintage, fully-furnished, motel room.

[@theetravisb]

Thank you mike

[@designfabrication512]

Some horrible things definitely have happened in that hotel room haha

[@jfr55man]

classic example of a cummins shipping container

[@eigos]

Raw and minimum edits - I didn't expect to stay for the whole video, but your style of telling the story hooked me! Great job on the truck too!

[@tuckerbunting1195]

For those running into voltage regulator problems, the ones sold at O'Reillys, Autozone, or wherever don't like to hold up in these trucks. Some last a couple months, but most last days or weeks. Got a transpo c8313 regulator and has worked flawlessly for over 3 years now.

[@jimcabezola3051]

Another beautiful story of American persistence and perseverance. This was your story, and you commented positively and eloquently on the lives of your fellow Americans along the way. What a road trip! I hope you've a mind to do more. If not...well...you have a whole library of automotive and inspirational stories right there on your lot. Aloha and take care!

[@theetravisb]

Yes I love this country. I will definitely be doing more

[@williamhorn4600]

Dad had me cracking up with all his comments about glad you made it here first, etc

[@bwell2812]

12 valves start so nice.. literally touch the key and they start.

[@timsowry2237]

One of your best videos yet loved it. Getting that truck 1300 miles home was a labour of love. Well done dude.

[@anthonywright774]

I'm from Iowa, my great grand father would start his day at 4 am with a kerosene lantern and a horse drawn plow and a loaf French bread in his pocket, look up Cole the corn star to see modern day GPS farming in Marshall town Iowa, can't wait to watch you repair the floor, doors and cab corners.

[@Oldvehicle19]

I love seeing a straight 6 i really wish more people would talk about them

[@BlargeAdam]

I wish people calm the fck down on there prices for these 1st and 2nd gen cummins

[@jenateer2518]

Glad you made it home. On the other hand I encourage you to give that engine a less rusted out body.

[@paulcowie1363]

Well done, Travis! At least the old girl got a chance to have one last blast down the highway!! A great video! Cheers from Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 😊

[@BrokeBitchGarage]

Can’t wait to see what that drivetrain winds up in! 1300 miles and that motor took it like a champ. #donorvehicle 😆

[@romandjma.recordplayers7806]

Amazing that the truck made it 1,300 miles. That 70s hotel is a trip, and I've seen my fair share of interesting small town hotels having driven between the west coast and the Midwest quite a few times to visit family. Last time I made the trip I stopped at an... Interesting Howard Johnson's in Gallup, NM. They were selling 8+ ft tall metal statues made of car parts in the lobby.

[@theetravisb]

That’s crazy

[@sfcbrick]

My hats off to you, bro. I wouldn't have trusted 13 miles, much less 1300!

[@haroldh8000]

Wow!! You bring back some amazing memories man!! My uncle had an old used car lot with a few old 60 GM’s and Ford’s. I’m impressed by the old-school knowledge that you have. Your dad reminds me of my uncle which I learned a lot from. Looking forward to seeing more of your awesome videos 👍🏽👍🏽

[@WillemHuber]

Im only 13 mins in and I just hope you give this truck a whole new lease on life. Yeah there's rust, but panels can be patched and replaced.

[@rlo2367]

That truck is roached. Cool to take the motor out for a swap into a older dodge truck from the 50s or 60s.

[@charlesreid2141]

Excellent video, I like your no nonsense approach and detailed explanation of what you are doing and why

[@theetravisb]

Thank you

[@tracieblades3271]

Awesome video! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Really enjoyed!!

[@nodrog630]

Hello, I live in the north of England, less than 20 miles away from the Cummins factory, legend of a place and at those miles that engines just nicely run in

[@nicksnextproject535]

I feel pretty knowledgeable with trucks and whatnot but your nuanced knowledge of these old cummins trucks really makes me think im learning something as you go along through the start up process.

[@thomashenniger2070]

Glad to see someone is still willing to take a chance, years ago I did it twice on faith. They say God takes care of the feeble minded. Oh well, it worked.☺️. Tom

[@MajorDan1138]

Great show! Too bad about the rust, the truck was really nice when new I bet. And you're sure brave to stay in that old motel!

[@theetravisb]

Love staying in places like that

[@mikestone7692]

Travis you have an old soul and an old school appreciation for the American Heartland most young men don’t have. I loved how you connected the dots of how important it is to find and do something that contributes to the good of people…

[@Built4it]

The bravery riding in that cab is insane. I figured you’d wind up riding on the transfer case looking at that floor lol. 👍👍👍

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

Nah just stop at tractor supply and grab a cheap flux core and rob some stop signs good to go!

[@victorguerriero5002]

@@joshuaquilliam2887gold

[@arlie3334]

If I knew about it it been my next project I love them Cummins

[@faronf2006]

By FAR the BEST 1st gen dodge cummins video i have watched so far here on KZbin...had some good chuckles with the things you said about the Bate's motel etc etc 😅 I can so relate to your rusty 1st gen Dodge 4x4 with Cummins as i have two myself 🤎

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Wow. What a truck. Good for you. Thanks

[@rayscrafield2106]

Well, another fun trip and video. I truly am envious of you. I'd love to accompany you on one of your forays at some point. We are toying with the idea of moving to the Tucson area so you may be hearing from me in the future. In the meantime, please do some more of the fly n drive videos. I for one love them.

[@1320fastback]

Longest day the wife and I ever had in my D250 was from New Orleans KOA to the convention center in Louisville, Kentucky. We were towing our 22' toy hauler and believe it was 716 miles and took 14 hours including lunch and fuel stops. Coming from California and driving over 4,000 miles we average 14.68mpg towing.

[@joshdevdoss9041]

This Truck is worth Saving, It'd be an interesting project to see how you can fix it up and flip it. Maybe it needs a new Cab but I think Its really worth saving.

[@bultacowally]

Oh gee only a new cab??? Yeah they grow on trees and are real cheap! Really dude???

[@chrisobrien3818]

Only way that'll happen that parts grow on trees not gonna happen to be restored the engine and whole driveline is the thing good on the truck stop trying to think that this truck is gonna get restored especially if it's from the north

[@johnearly6131]

Hell of a journey in that thing. Glad you made it home safe! Great video, was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

[@tylersexton4380]

Besides the old international this has been one of the coolest videos yet y’all are doing an amazing job man thank you for all you do !

[@theetravisb]

Thanks for the compliment

[@richardsgarage6697]

More Cummins content please! Fun to watch

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Sure is!

[@StuartOliver83]

Keep it real buddy there’s so many that have lost the special realness that you have and although I still love those channels this is what’s enjoyable

[@theetravisb]

Thank you means alot

[@j.b.a.124]

Glad you made it home without issues. Great video as always. Cheers from Florida.

[@theetravisb]

Thanks for watching !

[@designfabrication512]

I just love the idea of flying somewhere to buy an old truck and driving it home across the country.

[@jpMcnab]

The best KZbin video ive seen lately. Its what KZbin was made to be.

[@jpMcnab]

Thank you.

[@theetravisb]

Thank you for watching !

[@bigsonslawncare]

Mac Daddy pimp chair!!!! Hiw freaking awesome! That motel had me written all over it sir! My day ✔️💯💪🏽

[@Mr-er6fg]

Sounds like my Dad's words of encouragement.......btdt!

[@wes11bravo]

I just discovered there's a 1st Gen Ram Cummins parked behind the neighbor's two houses away from me. 2WD but maybe I can get it cheap enough to put the drivetrain from an old M880 under it!

[@joe5404]

Good job with this fly and drive video! I really enjoy watching this type of bare bones use what you’ve got and make it home video.

[@theetravisb]

Glad you enjoyed 💪🏼

[@lucasstiles8012]

That was a fun trip.

[@brianbaird3]

1st ans 2nd gen’s are my favorites. I learned how to drive in my grandpa’s 1st gen manual and my dad had the 2nd gen because of my favorite movie twister

[@Paul-oo6uu]

The second proportioning valve in the back is most likely a load proportioning valve. At least on some chevys they had an arm going to the axle that moved when load was applied to the truck. The more weight that the truck carried the more pressure was allowed to go to the rear brakes. It was a good idea but now is just another thing to break

[@101computerman]

The rear "proportioning valve" is actually dodges abs module for the rear breaks. Mines been long since disconnected by a previous owner but I can still hear the solinoids in it clicking when I first turn the keay on and it does it's self test. Might hook it back up but unlikely

[@JoseDiaz-yo6qj]

Cool truck. I had like 6 of those and not knowing sold all but one! I have lots of body parts

[@billywird]

Yes, sir. People would look at that truck and write it off as a piece of junk because it is so rusted out. But like yourself I see plenty of good parts on that truck and it is complete on the drive train or in industry terms the powerplant. Beings it's from the area of the country where there is snow and salt the rust on the body and the frame is not uncommon. I purchased a 1972 Chevrolet four-wheel drive from a fellow that has bad rust in the cab and such but like this Dodge the drivetrain was all there. That was in May of 79. I still have the truck and do drive it. Those farmers down in the midsection of the country just do not feed hundreds of people but try millions of people. This country is the bread basket of the world. Enjoyed the video.

[@theetravisb]

Yes we are we are the best. Thanks for watching

[@connornapier507]

Watching from in the tractor doing tilage in Nebraska! Awesome video and love the way you talk about these small towns and agriculture! Definitely will be watching more. Town of 300 people from Nebraska! Well done!!!

[@theetravisb]

Wow that is a small town, love small town America

[@gusgone4527]

No battery handle jokes. How refreshing!

[@gregroenfeldt]

That big arch over the interstate in Nebraska is a museum about the Oregon trail. It’s a nice museum.

[@mouthwashlisterine2104]

Still kicking myself, several years ago when I was a bright and bushy eyed 17 year old, my grandpa offered me an ‘89 4x4 Cummins for $800. Body had some light rust, but the truck ran and drove flawlessly. I already had a ‘99 Tacoma that I had purchased recently and I didn’t want to pay insurance on 2 vehicles. He ended up selling it to someone else and I’ve never seen that truck again. On the bright side, 12 years after buying the truck, I still have the Tacoma. 480k miles, I bought the truck at 200k. Never had any real issues with the truck.

[@MaxImus72-79]

My favorite was the bald front tire and Dads great eye assessment lol.. Motor sounds perfect 👍

[@somerandomguy3868]

The drivetrain is basically good, those seals are to be expected, u joints and brakes are regular maintenance items, nice find

[@rosslefave5877]

Engines and transmission replacement are normal maintenance

[@railmeat]

I enjoyed the video, more like this please. It looks like you need to find a complete non-rusted body.

[@rachelbrinkley3240]

Them 6BT Cummins are eternal engines

[@mahogany3947]

I like that you're talkin about it

[@braylynwilcoxson5467]

I seen you at my dad I was to scared to come talk to you but my dad sold you that truck

[@theetravisb]

Should’ve came and said what’s up!!

[@braylynwilcoxson5467]

@@theetravisb I was gonna come talk to you but when I was at the top of the hill you had your cameras up and didn’t wanna interrupt your video you where making

[@corydriver7634]

That was the kind of hotel room you get bedbugs from. But I have to say this truck fit right in. That thing you referred to as an oil rig is a pump Jack.

[@icantdrive5593]

The monument you passed by was the Lewis and Clarke Memorial! It’s pretty neat inside :) great video keep them coming

[@SerpentineUsurper]

Unbelievable. Respect from Australia brother 🇦🇺

[@topfuelr473]

This looks like a good Square Body Chevy Cummins Swap donor.

[@anthonywilson6611]

Good stuff. Was awesome hearing that old thing roar to life. Ive got a 97, and the body and front end need work. Badly. But i pop batteries into it and it fires up every time. And its sat for lengthy periods of time. Hopefully i can actually drive the fricking thing some day. Watching these videos gives me hope.

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

That was fun thanks for your time 😊

[@bradyboyle8781]

that arch above i 80 outside kearney is a lil museum "great platte river road archway"

[@leo-ls3lp]

I revived a 1st gen last year, and it mirrored yours exactly. No rear brakes, bad voltage regulator, and tough start.

[@evanhasenauer8302]

This is the first video I've seen on this channel and I absolutely love this kind of content. I wanted to leave a comment about the large, colorful arch that you saw stretching over I80. It is called the Archway Monument. It is a museum filled with many different Nebraska related things including artifacts from the Oregon trail. there are also several cars from the 50s inside.

[@theetravisb]

Wow interesting thanks for the info. And glad you like the content means a lot

[@christopherarmstrong2095]

I love those types of Motor Inns. So much character. New to your channel. I really like this type of content.

[@dwaynebishop9327]

Im a new subscriber to your channel but i love those old Cummins diesels man! I know a guy who had one a few years back with over 700,000 miles on it....looking forward to seeing more content. Great job 👍

[@sdr6950]

Just watched your '60 Impala video. I hope you're still enjoying that awesome car!!

[@ThePapo1980]

Hahahaa the Dad assessment was the best part and he’s right. Glad you made it safe bro!

[@wa6gxq]

That was a great adventure... thanks for the ride along

[@remmor669]

Great video! Quite possibly the best automotive channel going right now! Thank you.

[@theetravisb]

Thank you means a lot

[@KOKO-FLY]

AMAZING you too a chance on them tires.... awesome trip👍🏼👍🏼

[@francisverniere9250]

The 12 valve is a jewel, Dana 60’s are stout but the body and frame is a salt infested pile of rust. I miss my ‘97 12 valve 😢

[@Sokolov812-lz5ov]

lol after watching 30sec of the video as soon as you said cummins i knew it made it home. thanks for sharing

[@joeganz3240]

Im from Nebraska and the big thing across the interstate is the Archway Museum. Its really cool

[@ryzen397]

thats a cool truck

[@michaelhill2844]

I know what you're thinking Travis. Total disassembly. Acid dip body and frame. Complete frame-off rotisserie restoration to a Concours D'Elegance, Pebble Beach standard. Am I right?

[@theetravisb]

Oh yeah I’ll get right on that one lol

[@mamyramer1603]

Great video, Really like your Attitude and commentary, love these trucks i have 2 first gens a 2nd and a 96f350 with 96 manual 2nd gen motor and trans. Thanks.

[@invalidredneck]

I clicked for the truck but the part about farming and your thoughts on the country means alot.

[@garyharrall4002]

I'm subscribing to see more of this. These 5.9 cummins are very indestructible. You won't have much trouble with it. There good motors

[@mahogany3947]

Yes I agree I love the heartland of America

[@Adzie36]

Love this sort of video. It’s amazing that in the uk we would have been pulled over pretty quickly and the car condemned but on the other hand we pay for fuel after we’ve pumped it 😂 funny how some trust systems work in different countries. Great video bud 👍🏻

[@Terminxman]

That is a true chrysler shipping crate. Amazing how well they were able to make their metals rot.

[@JakeLashaway]

I have 1992 Cummins I love it they go for every

[@jasonwells9050]

I'm glad that old Dodge held together for you 1300 miles that's ride around the block

[@2dogsmowing]

At least you have a headliner when you bought the truck. Mine did not when I bought my gmc sierra 2500hd duramax lb7 4x4. So I seen a guy parting out another sierra. I contacted the guy and went out to pick up a headliner. Then it was maybe a week later I found the same headliner to fit my truck sitting out for the trash. But now the headliner is in all done by me. An I got the wood center roof thing. It was a opinion from dealer. An I have all the wood trim that is all matching.

[@KtothG]

nice solid truck there. definitely worth saving

[@matejzatko787]

Not even one revolution to start that vehicle, but at least ten revolutions to the moon and back by the condition of the car😂I love videos like this, reviving old cars

[@stereolababy]

it's nice when they leak enough oil to protect the frame. cab mounts are always shot

[@morgansword]

One of "Traplines and Inlines" the channel name of a lad building a log home in canada. He found a first gen in great condition. His channel name being he is a trapper first, and he loves the inline cummins engines. It is a first rate channel so I have watched this young man, Josh, build and trap coyotes and then finally start building his own home in the outback. You and many have a struggle watching him for his lingo is a bit much for the sensitive ears. I find him very rewarding in the fact he is honest to the letter and has worked very hard to get his place made here in america... canada is part of america if I am not mistaken... kind of wish they were just a continuation of the usa.. You go back a ways and watch him try to rebuild his own automatic transmission in his ramcharger, the full size one as it was his first rig. He got a second gen and done his own repairs... the front axle being the weak point in the shift rail that puts that front axle into gear as they don't have a warn hub on them stock .... Sure his problems are self induced yet for a young boy to man is quite a journey. Right now hides are just not worth the troubles to get so the coyote goes without check and other animals suffer from a over abundance of them. I try to get people past his lingo fora as his trials by fire are so very real. Yes he did finish high school and did some college yet to hear him speak, doesn't sound like it took him far in english

[@utronful]

Dad is direct and calm, how stoic he is. NO plan B, equals attractive terror.😶🤣

[@abrahamgarcia214]

Really good video good information about common things about a first gen and easy way to fix with common tools the we all enthusiasts have thanks

[@steeliewheelies]

46:56 was that an old rail car up on blocks just for lookin? I love that, I love what that stands for

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Just bought a wild first Gen cummins that has a sleeper attached from some camping outfitter. Truck measures 22 ft, videos to come soon as we are going to try and get it running again. Love you’re style man. subscribed!