Ford Raptor vs Chevy K10: What's It Like To Daily Drive a Classic Truck?
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- ( www.TFLtruck.com ) 2014 Ford Raptor or 1985 Chevy K10? If you could choose which truck would you drive on a daily basis? That's the choice that Romans has everyday. Which one does he choose?
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. . . "Hey, the truck doesn't appear to be going into 4wd!"
Raptor- "What sensor was that again? Did the line get pulled away? Are you sure the button works? Hook up the scan tool-NO, not that one. I'm not sure the actuator is working. Is the linkage. . ? Do you out the truck in gear and back up? Is there. . .
Big Green- "Did you click the hubs in? Look underneath; Is the linkage moving? No? Grab that and push it back. OK, you're good now."
Luke Edward I can push a button on the steering wheel and the whole truck is calibrated for whatever terrain I want....no problem with it at all.
Loved the comment. I have an old '76 Chevy K10...have shifter...have 4wd!
@@T4nkcommander until it breaks in 7 years
I will take a K10 any day of the week why? Because I drive one and love it
I loved driving my 77 Sierra, roughly the same as K-10, with a 350 and manual
RAM TRUCKS First ford doesn't suck but I would go with the chevy because it has power and is better for work
And dodge trucks are rust buckets
billy heaton there all rust buckets
My 96 z71 is a beast even though it's not a k 10 is still a beast but my girlfriend drives a 1977 k5
2 keys? Oh the humanity!
BigRob SilveradoMod better than that keyless ignition system.
And our cell phones wouldn’t connect,,,,,,, we didn’t have cell phones, so our lives were always in danger, no airbags, ABS or satellite radio or OnStar, yep I’ll take the old Chevy and I’m a Ford guy.
😂i personally enjoy my two keys for my el camino, makes it fun
I drive my k10 every day. Gets a lot of compliments and I can go off-road with it without worrying about scratching it lol
Come on, Roman. Most folks don't use both tanks full-time. The _great_ thing about dual tanks is that you can _always_ pull up to the pump no matter which way you're facing. Fill whichever tank is nearest the pump and go on about your business. Filling both tanks is bad for mileage and is only necessary on long trips or weekend off-road adventures.
You never talked about hold great it is working on old trucks due to massive engine bays and no electronics, how much better they sound then new cars and how much they cost to maintain over new cars.
jon lipton this is a good point, as much as I love my 2017
Yeah and another thing - it's sort of an unfair comparison. He's comparing a truck specially built for off-roading with a stock series truck. He should really be comparing a K20 with a Chevy Silverado 2500, or an F-250 if he is that much of a Ford guy
I myself like the K10, I would replace the brakes, disc all the way around.
Newton Washinton nothing wrong with well setup drums.
Semi truck still use drum brakes. Must say something....
Disk > Drum. Doesn't matter if there's nothing wrong with a well setup drum or if they're still being used. It's an inferior brake design compared to disk.
Semi trucks don't use drum brakes anymore. They switched over to massive disk brakes and it's considerably safer and more resistant. I've seen trucks with red hot disk brakes go down hills and they just won't fade.
I never said drum brakes were better because they're not. Yes, new semi have disc brakes with anti-lock and all that but new semi trucks still come with drum brakes too. And as previously stated well set up drum brakes work almost as well as disc. The fade comes from the friction material used not the brake itself.
K10 no question. I hope to own one someday especially the 86’ for my birth year.
I've DD a '77 K5 Blazer for several years in Scottsdale. Bought it from the original owner, and he purchased it in Pueblo. It is a Cheyenne so loaded, with A/C and a factory tach, but he ordered it with the SM465. I did put a ORD lift in, so rear shackle flip, new leafs and front sway disconnect as well as the steering box frame brace. Unfortunately, she needs a new engine. Valve guides are leaking like sieves and I was going through plugs like crazy. Here in Flagstaff I keep a '80 K20 which I put a Tommy Gate on. Use it to get firewood, yard work material, whatever else. Also a SM465, no A/C which up here isn't an issue, but I gave up on it down in the Valley. Rides like a buckboard. Remember Roman, the issues that GM went through with lawsuits due to those saddle tanks? Dig the shirt, big PF fan. (is there anybody out there?) All that said, and I do love my Squarebodies, I'm really liking my Power Wagon. Peace!
It's a shame they don't make new cars/trucks like the old ones. Basic, manual everything, with none of the gimmicky crap.
Brent ya and you think they would cus they could sell them for just as much with little effort as remodels
The stake pockets were also for hauling livestock. My dad would put the sides of the cattle rack into the stake pockets then lock the front and rear panels into place. He could transport one horse or cow in the back of the truck. A few years later he bought a used horse trailer at an auction. We had a late 70s Chev 2wd with cylindrical fuses. When the engine would stop because a fuse burned out, my dad would take out his pack of cigarettes and tear off a piece of aluminum foil. He would roll the foil into a tight cylinder and put it in the fuse panel, and the truck would start right up.
I totally agree! I always choose my 30 year old Jeep to drive over my truck. There is something about just driving the basics!
My dad had a '79 C-10 (same but with 2wd). Three-on-the-tree, no a/c, only options were the 8' bed, AM radio and a painted step bumper that had to be repainted every year or two. Before the first repaint it had the dealer's name on it in military-style stencils.
I learned to drive back when most cars and trucks had four wheel drum brakes. They stopped just fine.
I love Big Green so much. You awoke a flame and a dream of mine I've had since I was a kid, a square body chevy truck.
Thanks Roman. I had a brand new 1976 Ford 4x4 that was much like big green. I welcome the better suspension, brakes, bucket seats, cloth interior, quieter interior, and other modern conveniences. Another good story guys.
Roman, I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 that I purchased new and I still drive it. It's pristine, has the old 318, throttle body fuel injected and everything inside that truck is analog. I agree with you that the older vehicles are more fun to drive. I have other newer vehicles, but I love my Ram. It's definitely an experience to drive, and it demands more from the driver also, unlike newer vehicles that do everything for you.
This is one of your better videos, Roman. Well done!
This video makes me sorry for the day I sold my '86 GMC equivalent to this model.
I like watching that K10 shoot rocks over the Raptor
Looks good, sounds good, fun to drive, easy to work on, plenty of modification options such slamming or lifting, cheap to fix, there's few on the road, solid steel body, smaller than most modern trucks, great way to meet people, something you will want to hold onto, feels like a simpler time & the list goes on.
Been daily driving an 87 K5 Silverado. Enjoying it more than my 17 GMC SLT Premium All Terrain Sierra. Thanks for the video.
Been driving my 84' 4x square daily for 27 years. Nobody will ask to buy that raptor every time it rolls out and what will it be worth in 37 years?
back in 1999 I bought a 85 chevy k10, I put a brand new crate motor in with all new components , I also bought a new skyjacker 4 inch lift, before I put the lift in, I ended up trading it in for a new superduty diesel, after watching this I wish I kept my chevy, I had a great time watching you install the lift
A cost effective way to upgrade the rear whole suspension on those old square bodies is with a trailing arm conversion kit. You could keep the rear end you have, wouldn't need an anti wrap bar, and it would ride a lot better.
K10,c10 will be always the best no other truck will replace them
My 74 Chevy K10 is my daily driver. I pretty much take it everywhere. The only issue I have is that I constantly have to fill it up with gas. One of these days, I'd like to add a second fuel tank.
I daily a carbed small block. starts up before the first crank. never leaves me stranded or hanging. smooth powerful very reliable. cheap. and right now I'm getting 22 Mog. bettet than any of our efi or tbi or fuel injection vehicles.
Im diggin the hose clamp on the steering colum.
Love both trucks! I have a raptor just like his and love it! Not too big or too small and has a good amount of simplicity. Wish i had a k10 though 😯
Throw Deaver Leaf spring on it. Deaver is the brand baja racers use in limited classes they will change your perspective on leaf springs, pared with some sort of mono tube shock will make a night and day difference. It'll be as good or better as that raptor, better flex and better ride.
Great video but today that chevy can have an after-market keyless entry, did it to my 87' BMW e30, and it worked like a charm.
I'm not sure what the issue is with rear drum brakes and towing, I have a 92 Ford diesel with rear drum brakes and I have pulled crazy heavy loads up and down mountains and never had a problem.
Lastly, the greatest thing about the old trucks is that you can usually fix most things yourself without paying a mechanic $2K. There is very little beyond the battery and maybe the brakes that most people could fix on that Raptor themselves
Great video guys, have u guys raced those 2 yet?
No, but that would be fun. Thanks for the suggestion.
That square body is a work horse. The chevy 350 is so easy to work on and way more reliable than most vehicles today.
Could you put the new chocks from the ZR2 on the Big Green ? ...if so, that would probably make the ride much better.
I daily drive an 88 C3500. It has a 350, 3 speed auto, and 4.56 gears. It's winding out doing like 60 mph. For whatever reason, my wife loves it. She prefers to take that everywhere over her 2011 Nissan Titan.
You guys should get a lift kit from Tuff Country. They're reasonably priced and they use springs for the lift instead of blocks
Just recently got myself an 84 k20 sure beats anything made today.
I am the same way. However with a 50 mile commute everyday I may pick the modern a little more regularly. Still would take the old one every so often. park the modern one when not on that commute
I'm 16 my 1st truck Was 86 k10 and I love it
You still have it? Sweet truck man, it's been my dream truck since I was a kid but never had the chance yet.
Great video and that truck is awesome. And they are worth alot these days everybody wants them 80s gm trucks
The Fords from the 80's are going up as well. I have a 1986 F-150 with the 351W. In the five years I've owned it, it has gone from "Wow, that's an old truck", to "Wow! I love that truck!". It will be interesting to see how high the prices go because even though the truck is my extra utility vehicle I love driving it and won't part with it anytime soon.
Cliff Warren that just tells you people think older is better. Car companies will never understand that because they are dumb. I never understood why companies don't ever try to do like throwback special editions. Like imagine if Ford tomorrow said next year we are going to release an updated version (as in new engine and tranny and maybe a few extra safety features) of the F-250 Highboy. People would lose their minds.
I daily drove a '70 Dodge Dart. Hands down most reliable car I've had.
F6HemiCharger slant 6 ? One of the most reliable engines made in history
F6HemiCharger if it was back in the day it doesn't count today.
A hundred miles on one gas tank... aahh, the good ol' days!
Tuff Country traction bars #10795 will fix that axle twisting. I have them on a K10 with a 454 and 35s. They work great. Their easy to put on and only about $150!
Cool comparison.
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Personally if someone hit my brand new truck I wouldn't care as much as someone hitting my classic truck.
K10 all day. I’ve got a 78 k10 with full time 4x4. If I’m rolling downhill I might get 8mpg, but that’s not really important to me. The truck has personality and style, and more than anything it’s dependable. My car is a 2014 that gets 38mpg and it spends most of its time in the driveway because it’s boring...it’s only if I’m traveling. It never fails to put a smile on my face when that old 350 roars to life.
I love it, simple but hardy
I used my brothers K15 one winter for 5 mile commute. It beat getting beaten up on the cycle.
I'd love the old trucks...but how do you make a old truck increase mpg?
Engine swap?
For a lift, you guys should think about doing a coil over conversion from ORD. Night and day in driving.
I have a 1987 c10 scottsdale lifted flatbed I love my truck
Have y'all done the ike gauntlet with the 350 in the k10 yet.
I love my ex military 1985 Chevy m1008 k30/D30 6.2 diesel 12/24 hybrid charging system th400hd/Np208 Dana 60/14 FF bolt I have driven mine for 10 years😎👍👍🏻My GVW is 8800lbs it weighs 6,000lbs with me and a full tank of diesel,Love the 73-87 Chevy Square bodies but k10s are a dime a dozen but nice truck none the less😎
There's only 1 problem with square body's, at some point every teenager has owned one and absolutely abused the hell out of it and you have to end up doing a completely full restoration on them
I had a Jeep Wagoneer 1977 that was my favorite but it was stolen. This one had one strip of thin wood from front to back and I painted it White and it a red interior cloth and dash. Perfect but no Van Halen out of the motor but plenty out of the speakers.
MDHenry4 that sucks. I have my 96 Sierra I love this truck couldn't imagine what I'd do if it got stolen. ☹️
VvSQUIDWARDvV nice truck Squid. It sucked because we had so much sweat equity and memories you know...
MDHenry4 ya. And something like that you don't find every day. Wish you the best.
id love to see you guys put a 6 speed manuel
with those bigass tires you really should consider going to 4.88- 5.13 gears depending on your transmission O/D vs no O/D.
I drive my 83 k20 daily and use it as a work truck.
I want a K10 so badly. I'd end up putting a 350 in it and probably make it a vortec 350. I love my 98 1500 cause she may be old but she still hauls when I need her to. I want an older truck, I worked on a 78 Chevy pick up and it was amazing cause there's so much room overall I'm gonna pick the K10 over a modern truck any day of the week
invest in beter shocks and a proper rise kit, and put some isolation in the cabine of the K10 it would be much better , I like both but when I have to pick one would be the K10 , you can do a lot repairs yourself
Love Big Green! :)
Currently debating whether I should trade in my 2018 Toyota Tundra for a square body suburban... The suburban is a holy grail of square body suburbans.
Can we have an update on Tommy's black ford truck
I got a 93 k1500 it’s sick
Don't spacer lifts reduce travel not increase travel?
I'd take an old truck any day of the week before I buy another new one again. I don't need a limousine on high wheels. I need a true work truck.
Do a MPG test with Big Green empty and with trailer.
you should run big green up the gauntlet again, compare new engine vs old
No comparison....old iron always reigns supreme
Possibly re-do Ike Gauntlet in Big Green with the new crate engine?
What? No TFL Truck shirt? What is this channel coming to?!!!!
Seriously, this would be a tough one. I love the look of the old square body Chevy (I owned a 1990 Chevy Suburban for a lot of years), but the Raptor would certainly be more comfortable for daily use.
So a brand new truck can only pull a few hundred pounds more than a 30-year-old truck? I think we know who the real winner is...
do a drage race chevy vs raptor 😠😠😠😠
Hey guys I am about to move to fort collins Colorado I am in Virginia now. How far are y'all from fort collins Colorado?
+Jacobfisher#chevyboy about 70 miles
Old trucks are great for nostalgia but for every day usage, modern stuff is way better if you can budget it.
dchawk81 Better in what way?
My '84 K20 has A/C,cruise, power windows, power locks, tilt, the premium sound option.
It averages 20-22mpg. Up until just the last few years, a 3/4 ton couldn't get 20-22mpg.
FCFordLord Personally, I just find them more comfortable in ways that you can't turn into a checklist.
Although I do miss the no payment days. I won't lie about that.
One day mine will be considered old but I'll still hang onto it. Probably. Unless I upgrade size.
I just thought of one thing that comes to mind so apologies for the edits. The steering is a lot more car-like and comfortable with less of the babysitting play than the older recirc ball style have.
Now I'm only coming from a 1998 Lincoln Navigator to a 2015 F-150 so my experience with well maintained trucks is limited, but even with an all new front end the Lincoln (an F-150 chassis) tended to wander. I'm told that's normal. The new F-150 has absolutely none of that and it's very responsive. It's also dead on center and tracks perfectly. It's far better for longer trips than the Lincoln is/was.
Downside is it doesn't turn as sharp as the ol' Lincoln.
FCFordLord my Raptor has adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, remote start, list goes on...makes it really comfortable vs my dads 89 Bronco 2, as awesome as it was to drive in high school
Did anyone else cringe @ 3:16 when Roman sprayed the Raptor with gravel?
ThomasVMan glad I wasn't the only one.
No but I cringed when I saw they sprang for a crate motor but are still running lift blocks in the back...... :/
Nope, fords should eat a chevy's dust.
Everything these guys do makes me cringe, Mr. Truck is the only one who knows his shit.
If your Raptor isn't getting banged up out on the trails you're not using a Raptor for what it was built for.
Please do the promised bologna cut on the pipe ends :)
What's up with Rusty Boy? Ain't seen it in a while.
Daniel Bell It was parked there. You just couldn't see it because it rusted away.
+dchawk81 lmfao! Poor rusty boy, I hope they get him up and running like big green soon.
I thought they sold rusty boy.
Raising the suspension of your Vehicle wears your tires out quicker the ride is extremely rough leads to pre mature drive shafts the way things were designed are bent and can possibly snap the transmission if that happens your talking about allot of money rebuilding the transmission From being up so high bent cool looking overall.
8:10 California Rolling Stop...
K10 trucks aren't in my era but I still would take one over a new truck
As nice as a it would be to daily drive a new truck, like the Raptor (reliability, power, etc), I'd totally pick an old Chevy (like Big Green) any day. Because Square body Chevy's are just the best trucks ever made. Period.
I really hope there aren't lift blocks in the front.
Dylan Snyder there is Lift blicks in the front
Add overdrive to that list of upgrades
And 4wheel disc upgrade
This is just my opinion, with the price of new pickup trucks now ah days. to find an old pickup and build it yourself is the way to go .
Wearing a pink Floyd t shirt goes well with the 85.
K10's for life!
At the gas pumps park in the middle and fill up both
What's the mpg on the K10? 15?
Josh Kofile he said 8mpg
He mentioned how it looks cool but the axle twists upon accel, also that thing probly rattles your brain off.. love the k10 but I fear that buying one thats not modernized like youres will be a hassle
Give me big green I need it in my life!!!! I'll be you eternal fan if you do!!😄
The Ole Chevy all day! With a stock 350 .
They weren't meant to be driven to have fun they were meant to work with.
I should not have watched this I have a 1987 Silverado k10 short bed 4 speed 4x4 I was going to sell it iv had it for ten years but after watching this video I'm not sure I want to sell it
I'd drive old school
I predict that you will sell Big Green. Lol
i can't decide if the old truck says " I have a pistol and i aint afraid to use it"
or "I have a small amount of money and aint afraid to spend it on gas"
phil tripe. Why not both?
I'm a Ford guy but I'll take the k10 all day because old is better