Once again I'm really sad these are so dang rare over here in germany. I'd love one of those Also: If I could get one of those, I'd choose a long bed over a short bed any time.
@@MXguy95 shipping one is not the biggest expense. But thereafter come between 30 to 40 percent taxes and getting it through the german TÜV is going to be expensive again. But I'll keep saving up for one.
Love those older body style Ford pickups. I had a 91 F150. It was my daily and never let me down. I got a real chuckle out of the "gits and shiggles" comment. 👍😂😂
Great video! Love the truck👍 My wife and I picked up a 71' F350 camper special with the 390 and C6 tranny 6 months ago. We are doing a full frame off restoration on it.
When it's nice and dry spray a red rattle can..maybe red rattle enamel..and spray that hood before it starts to rot through...I like the rustic aged patina to it..it tells it's story and gives it character.
My first truck was was a 1973 ford f-100! It was my granddad truck! He bought it brand new back in 1973! It only has like 53,000 on it! New old truck you got right there!
AUDIOVOX was a huge brand name in car audio, over the globe in the 1970s. Brought back happy memories. Thanks. Also reminded me of my age, but that's another story for another day.😆😂😂🤣😅
I've had both of the audiovox digital display u din cassette tape player stereo and the road gear Walmart exclusive u din digital display cassette tape player stereo.
That Is A FE 360 Or 390 Engine. Yes That Is 1971 Ford Factory Air Conditioning. My Dad Still Has His 1971 F250 Camper Special That He Bought New And His Also Has Factory AC. Thanks For Sharing
Engines were 300-6 302/360/390. All those engines were available in F-100 to F-350. Transmissions were C-4 for the 300 and 302, 360/390 got the C-6. The A/C is factory, as you can see, there wasn't much in the way of venting, even though it was factory, it was pretty much an add-on. After a while, it did work, and it would freeze full blast. All in all, a helluva truck. Especially the XLT option. Usually these came in outside wood trim too. Real weirdo was the gas tank on the frame, and a plastic 2 door cabinet setup behind the seat.
Love my long bed on my 81 ranger xlt but just love the look of the flareside bit love the long bed for everything else but that sure is sone pretty patina on that old girl
That Ford is in beautiful shape to restore, or great to use as is. Jay may have a future as a ventriloquist! Stay tuned for Jay, The Dirty Dodge, and Socko!!
There's 18 and a half minutes of my life I'll never get back... But then again wouldn't have it any other way, it's always enjoyable to waste time watching cool old iron I'll never own & definitely good to hear from ol' dirty dodge getting her 2 cents worth in :) If I didn't know better, from how well everything still works in that old Ferd & how straight it looks I'd say it could have been under 7k miles... Obviously it's not gonna be, but I do think it might only be 106 not 206 from the way stuff isn't just worn slap out like the door tag & brake pedal.
My heart dropped for a second and I was about to apologize. Then I read the rest of the comment haha, thank you so much for checking out the video and hanging out with us! Glad to have you with us!
@@MXguy95 well, a guy's gotta do something to make Jay hook the ol' peepers onto a comment now ain't he lol (too much VGG for me too, have you checked out Mortske Repair? Guy's minty, and Puddin's Fab Shop. 2 of my fave newly found channels) Honestly, you should never have to apologize to anyone even if they didn't like a video, more fool them for watching if that's the case.
They had 352’s, 360,s and 390,s. I had a 76’ SuperCab F250 with the 390. I believe 78’ got the “new” 351M400. We bought a 78’ Bronco XLT with the 351M. My dad was some proud of having the “new” engine platform. That’s what the salesman told him anyway. I’m still rolling the 65 F100 stepside. Unfortunately, it has the 260 L6 with the 3 speed manual on the column. Someone tried to steal it last year but couldn’t figure out the shifter. At least they left the keys in it for me!
I would love to have a 70s ford pickup. Dad had a 75 f100 4x4, 360 4 speed. He had it for 20 years plowing snow hauling firewood. Still ran when it went to the junkyard with 213,000 miles on it.
352, 360, 390, 428 in the FE family. I had a Mercury 410 Super Marauder in the '71 F250 I had with the Edelbrock intake, '64 big-valve heads, Comp Cam set up....it was a torquey machine
What a world of difference 50 years make. Hard to believe this was the top of the line XLT trim level in 1971. Lots of painted metal on the interior, no power anything. This was when a pick up was still A REAL TRUCK !!! Now people want power everything, heated and cooled leather seats, automatic running boards, remote start, navigation, etc. I wonder what someone from 1971 would think of todays modern trucks ???
My Papa use to have a small fleet of them at his lumber yard. It was like taking a trip back in time just walking through the mill seeing all those old work trucks lettered up with his business name on the doors. Some of them hauling shavings, some hooked to trailers with fresh timber on them. And then an old highboy 4x4 covered in mud straight from the logging land. My my... what a thing to remember
Boy those old school A/C compressors were huge. Big old cast iron lumps by the look of them. Always enjoy your videos. You and your family seem like a cool bunch. The house is looking good as well. Thanks for the regular video posts.
You can switch the lines around on the pumps and make them an on board air unit. Hook them to a tank and mount it under the bed, now youve got air wherever you go!
God I remember your 88 ranger that y’all used to have about three years ago I believe, and by the way this reminds me of my old high school days when I used to do sports there, our school colors were orange and black!
I do miss that old ranger sometimes. It was a good truck, and I worked it way harder then I should have. Im glad it still on the road (and living a much easier life ) haha
@@MXguy95 The other vehicles that I miss seeing on your channel that are in your old videos that I always go back to watch our Charlene, and your town car even though you’ve sold that one as well.
Jay I know Smokers use those windows to flick ashes and throw butts out the window, although here in WI we always called them Vent or Wing Windows. Nice if the car doesn’t have AC or your in the highway and want air flow without the window rolled down.
Nice old truck ...I have a 69 the thing about the Ford's they were built to last switches , knobs etc I'm not surprised everything works on that 52 year old truck ...
I don't know about the trucks, but I had a friend who had an 06 Magnum with the 5.7 that would randomly lose electrical power while driving and reset itself while still running, and would occasionally refuse to start, the electrics would come on, but it just wouldn't crank. After it left us stranded in a parking lot, he finally figured out it was the BCM. At least something worth looking into for your truck.
I'm buying a 1986 Ford Econoline 150 conversion van with the big six engine and three speed column shift manual, it's a true survivor, it's a northern van that isn't rusted out and only has 55K miles on it, ran like a champ for awhile until the previous owner put Ethanol blend gas in it which killed the fuel system, I'm only paying a grand for it since it doesn't run, it's also a 2 owner van, the first owner sold it in 2012 when it had 52K on it, second owner only put 5K miles on it because she wanted to keep it nice, I've had my eyes on this van ever since I saw it for sale back in 2012, I plan on converting from a sbc to EFI with a setup off a late 1980s early 1990s six cylinder F-150, from the looks of it it ought to bolt on and work with minor adjustments and give a minor power and torque gain as well as better starting and reliability
@@MXguy95 You betcha. Long bed is major utility everyone can complain about them but after a clutch slave cylinder and valve cover gaskets she only leaks just a bit more than she did off the factory line in 1984!
I have the same truck except mines a sport custom. Even has the under dash a/c. Mine was originally green but painted it blue and white. Good pickups. Fun pickups
That compartment is for the spare tire. On the old style odometers you can tell if they have gone over 100K by the letters not lining up top to bottom. That old Furd F-2fitty is probably a matching numbers survivor but looks to have been worked long and hard.
Having a conversation with your vehicle is normal...I do it all the time and people just get used to me arguing with the vehicle as if it can understand what i say.( I am sure the vehicle understands) lol Oh and that Old Ford is perfect! I want one but people seem to think they are made out of gold here in South Bama!
That's an FE, probably a 360. The shitty 400/351M was only like 77-80. FEs are great, that one needs some tuning though big time. FEs have a wide intake that the valve covers partially go over and the push rods go through the intake. They also have a unique water pump and it has that short hose going from the pump to the intake.
Those compressors are always mounted different in every truck I see... mines got the same system, not a bit works. Having it rebuilt eventually, already gutted it
That’s an FE block so it’s either a 360 or 390 so probably a 360. The 400 you’re referring to is the 351M/400. Not to be confused with the 351 Windsor which was used until like 1997. The 351M/400 replaced the FE block in the trucks in 1977. So my guess is you have a 360 truck jay
I still dont understand the height of the new trucks they make today. Like you said, "shoulder height" Which is absolutely ridiculous. If someone wants a truck that high, then they can lift the suspension after they buy it. Or better yet, just make it a certain "package" that you can buy new. Otherwise, leave them sitting low and easy to get in to!
It's a Creamsickle. We just use those cheap HF tow lights on the trailer. Have to bungee cord them down though. 360 and 390 were the optional engines in these. Known for knocking, so I was told like 30 years ago. I have a Chevy van that when I first got it, ran ok, then a few days later would not start, then started but did a bunch of weird crap. Computer had water in it. On those they're inside the left fenderwell and the case corrodes with salt and stuff and it got holes and between the day I brought it home and the day it acted up it rained and was windy so it got wet in there. So it's worth checking for stupid stuff like that. no idea where they put the computer in a Dodge. The older G-vans they put it under the driver's seat so at least it stayed dry.
Jay has such a great since of humor, love the channel
well said
He’s a cool dude
I dont know about all that. But sometimes Im funny! lol
Love those old fords
I would have it still my 1967 Ford F250 Ranger is a longbed but I love that truck
I don't know why, the Dirty Dodge Speaking cracks me up!
It just had to say something lol
It’s so cute the Dirty Dodge speaking
Love seeing old vehicles like this still being used and kept as is
Yes! They dont all have to be pretty dolled up show trucks. Some of them are covered in battle scars and headed to work every morning
As nice as that “ patina “ is, I do believe it would benefit from a wash
and some radical derusting.
I mean, maybe lol
What?! People don't like long beds? Long beds are what makes a truck a truck!
Short beds are sweet, but the lack of love for long bed trucks is pretty sad. They're cheaper for the rest of us though.
@@Terminxman Short beds are for show. Real work is done with long beds.
@@seanguy9720 Exactly. I own an 1988 F250 diesel long bed.
I like long beds for work. For off road short bed.
Mine is a long bed
That was so funny seeing the truck talking back to you keep it up
Once again I'm really sad these are so dang rare over here in germany. I'd love one of those
Also: If I could get one of those, I'd choose a long bed over a short bed any time.
I dont know what it cost to ship one over the pond, but If you find one in the states you want I could snag it up for ya!
@@MXguy95 shipping one is not the biggest expense. But thereafter come between 30 to 40 percent taxes and getting it through the german TÜV is going to be expensive again. But I'll keep saving up for one.
Love those older body style Ford pickups. I had a 91 F150. It was my daily and never let me down.
I got a real chuckle out of the "gits and shiggles" comment. 👍😂😂
I love that Ford truck! It's worthy of a good restoration..... they bring in good money, even with the long box.
The short bed stuff does sell way easier. But the working truck will always be a long bed haha
@@MXguy95 I wonder why people don’t like the long bed what’s the difference?
Love to see southern vehicles,they last longer
That is an FE motor either 360 or 390. 351-400m came alot later. Sweet truck!
I just love the sound of that truck. Sounds mean as hell. Jay you are funny. Another winner
I love it too! Sweet rig!
I've owned a 69 F100 with the 240 i6, and a 69 F250 Ranger Camper Special with the 360 V8, both 4 spds, both awesome trucks!
Great video! Love the truck👍 My wife and I picked up a 71' F350 camper special with the 390 and C6 tranny 6 months ago. We are doing a full frame off restoration on it.
I have a 1970 ford ranger same color but mines a short bed!! I like longbeds!!😎👍
When it's nice and dry spray a red rattle can..maybe red rattle enamel..and spray that hood before it starts to rot through...I like the rustic aged patina to it..it tells it's story and gives it character.
Cool truck I have a 77 f150 myself it’s my first truck.
My first truck was was a 1973 ford f-100! It was my granddad truck! He bought it brand new back in 1973! It only has like 53,000 on it! New old truck you got right there!
Sweet a 71. Uncle had one for a long time, cousin has a 72. Both F100s.😀
AUDIOVOX was a huge brand name in car audio, over the globe in the 1970s. Brought back happy memories. Thanks. Also reminded me of my age, but that's another story for another day.😆😂😂🤣😅
Hey, I had conversations with my vehicles too...so if that's a mental health issue, I'm doing ok 😁
I remember my mom telling our cars to behave, lol.
No mate talkin to your vehicle is normal well that's what my ford van tells me
Sometimes they need a pep talk! haha!
The Rampage radio is the selling point 😂😂😂
This is true! Id like to find another one!
My first car had an audiovox with a 3 band eq an awesome 14 watts per channel.
I've had both of the audiovox digital display u din cassette tape player stereo and the road gear Walmart exclusive u din digital display cassette tape player stereo.
That Is A FE 360 Or 390 Engine. Yes That Is 1971 Ford Factory Air Conditioning. My Dad Still Has His 1971 F250 Camper Special That He Bought New And His Also Has Factory AC. Thanks For Sharing
Engines were 300-6 302/360/390. All those engines were available in F-100 to F-350. Transmissions were C-4 for the 300 and 302, 360/390 got the C-6.
The A/C is factory, as you can see, there wasn't much in the way of venting, even though it was factory, it was pretty much an add-on. After a while, it did work, and it would freeze full blast.
All in all, a helluva truck. Especially the XLT option. Usually these came in outside wood trim too. Real weirdo was the gas tank on the frame, and a plastic 2 door cabinet setup behind the seat.
Nice written intro here. Reminds me of your essay on your old friend who died and his wife brought his old truck into the junkyard.
That was just something I threw together! haha, but im glad you enjoyed it !
"She's a beaut Clark!"
Love my long bed on my 81 ranger xlt but just love the look of the flareside bit love the long bed for everything else but that sure is sone pretty patina on that old girl
The 71 f250 sounds really good by the way
Even with the manifold leak! Still sounds strong as an ox!
Yeah
@@MXguy95 did you figure out the cutting out issue with the white 2nd gen dodge?
I like how it idles...
That Ford is in beautiful shape to restore, or great to use as is. Jay may have a future as a ventriloquist! Stay tuned for Jay, The Dirty Dodge, and Socko!!
I dont think Im cut out to be the next Jeff Dunham..... Maybe Jeff Foxworthy haha
I watch a lot of videos on vehicles but no one has ever shown these features on an old camper special awesome I learned something today
Glad you enjoyed !
Beautiful roaring engine love it
So do I
That’s definitely an fe engine 360 or 390. Pretty nice truck I love the 67-72s
Wow, that was touching. I had to go sweet talk my old Ford.
Mine too!
I prefer the long bed for the reason you can do much more with them
In my opinion the long bed with a single cab is the best looking combination.
My Papa has always said that a mans truck comes with a long bed, haha, and he still has a long bed to this day.
I had a 76 Super Cab F250 390 4V with 1 ton rear bed had toolboxes in the bottom of the bed
Just got on the video and I already know it’s a good one. Take care and stay safe jay
Love that truck wish I could afford to buy it good to see you Jay take care buddy
Thanks, you too!
There's 18 and a half minutes of my life I'll never get back... But then again wouldn't have it any other way, it's always enjoyable to waste time watching cool old iron I'll never own & definitely good to hear from ol' dirty dodge getting her 2 cents worth in :) If I didn't know better, from how well everything still works in that old Ferd & how straight it looks I'd say it could have been under 7k miles... Obviously it's not gonna be, but I do think it might only be 106 not 206 from the way stuff isn't just worn slap out like the door tag & brake pedal.
My heart dropped for a second and I was about to apologize. Then I read the rest of the comment haha, thank you so much for checking out the video and hanging out with us! Glad to have you with us!
@@MXguy95 well, a guy's gotta do something to make Jay hook the ol' peepers onto a comment now ain't he lol (too much VGG for me too, have you checked out Mortske Repair? Guy's minty, and Puddin's Fab Shop. 2 of my fave newly found channels)
Honestly, you should never have to apologize to anyone even if they didn't like a video, more fool them for watching if that's the case.
A truck like that is highly collectable here in Elmira NY as as where you are
They had 352’s, 360,s and 390,s. I had a 76’ SuperCab F250 with the 390. I believe 78’ got the “new” 351M400. We bought a 78’ Bronco XLT with the 351M. My dad was some proud of having the “new” engine platform. That’s what the salesman told him anyway. I’m still rolling the 65 F100 stepside. Unfortunately, it has the 260 L6 with the 3 speed manual on the column. Someone tried to steal it last year but couldn’t figure out the shifter. At least they left the keys in it for me!
I would love to have a 70s ford pickup. Dad had a 75 f100 4x4, 360 4 speed. He had it for 20 years plowing snow hauling firewood. Still ran when it went to the junkyard with 213,000 miles on it.
352, 360, 390, 428 in the FE family. I had a Mercury 410 Super Marauder in the '71 F250 I had with the Edelbrock intake, '64 big-valve heads, Comp Cam set up....it was a torquey machine
I would LOVE to have that truck. Looks great for its age
Right on!
Now I wanna hear what the cavalier has to say to you lol
Oh... were not bringing that one into this mix lol
She looks beautiful Jay.
What a world of difference 50 years make. Hard to believe this was the top of the line XLT trim level in 1971. Lots of painted metal on the interior, no power anything. This was when a pick up was still A REAL TRUCK !!! Now people want power everything, heated and cooled leather seats, automatic running boards, remote start, navigation, etc. I wonder what someone from 1971 would think of todays modern trucks ???
Miss seeing those old trucks on the road.
My Papa use to have a small fleet of them at his lumber yard. It was like taking a trip back in time just walking through the mill seeing all those old work trucks lettered up with his business name on the doors. Some of them hauling shavings, some hooked to trailers with fresh timber on them. And then an old highboy 4x4 covered in mud straight from the logging land. My my... what a thing to remember
Boy those old school A/C compressors were huge. Big old cast iron lumps by the look of them.
Always enjoy your videos. You and your family seem like a cool bunch. The house is looking good as well. Thanks for the regular video posts.
You can switch the lines around on the pumps and make them an on board air unit. Hook them to a tank and mount it under the bed, now youve got air wherever you go!
I'm a chevy guy but I like this style and the bull noses
That's a nice old survivor truck that's clearly still earning its' living...
Oh she is working hard!
God I remember your 88 ranger that y’all used to have about three years ago I believe, and by the way this reminds me of my old high school days when I used to do sports there, our school colors were orange and black!
I do miss that old ranger sometimes. It was a good truck, and I worked it way harder then I should have. Im glad it still on the road (and living a much easier life ) haha
@@MXguy95 The other vehicles that I miss seeing on your channel that are in your old videos that I always go back to watch our Charlene, and your town car even though you’ve sold that one as well.
Would love to have that truck . Love the dash my favourite .
Jay I know Smokers use those windows to flick ashes and throw butts out the window, although here in WI we always called them Vent or Wing Windows. Nice if the car doesn’t have AC or your in the highway and want air flow without the window rolled down.
Such a sweet old rig. I talk to my cars to maybe.....
You have a gem there!
Yessir!
Nice old truck ...I have a 69 the thing about the Ford's they were built to last switches , knobs etc I'm not surprised everything works on that 52 year old truck ...
Great video always! I like the long bed better in the 3/4 ton Ford’s
SUCH A BEAUTIE! Looks like a foxxo
Good choice of tags on the front hah a
I don't know about the trucks, but I had a friend who had an 06 Magnum with the 5.7 that would randomly lose electrical power while driving and reset itself while still running, and would occasionally refuse to start, the electrics would come on, but it just wouldn't crank. After it left us stranded in a parking lot, he finally figured out it was the BCM. At least something worth looking into for your truck.
Dont sleep on the LWB they're great classic trucks, and can usually be bought at a better price than their SWB counterparts
I'm buying a 1986 Ford Econoline 150 conversion van with the big six engine and three speed column shift manual, it's a true survivor, it's a northern van that isn't rusted out and only has 55K miles on it, ran like a champ for awhile until the previous owner put Ethanol blend gas in it which killed the fuel system, I'm only paying a grand for it since it doesn't run, it's also a 2 owner van, the first owner sold it in 2012 when it had 52K on it, second owner only put 5K miles on it because she wanted to keep it nice, I've had my eyes on this van ever since I saw it for sale back in 2012, I plan on converting from a sbc to EFI with a setup off a late 1980s early 1990s six cylinder F-150, from the looks of it it ought to bolt on and work with minor adjustments and give a minor power and torque gain as well as better starting and reliability
Sweet truck😍
Absolutely love my 84 S10 *long bed*!!! Useful small truck!
Good choice! Take care of her!
@@MXguy95 You betcha. Long bed is major utility everyone can complain about them but after a clutch slave cylinder and valve cover gaskets she only leaks just a bit more than she did off the factory line in 1984!
Omg! You seriously crack me up! Why is the dirty dodges voice so high 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
11:03 Cargo light gives off a romantic glow!
" I never have to wait in line at the popcorn stand, because theres something women like about a pickup maaaaaann"
I have the same truck except mines a sport custom. Even has the under dash a/c. Mine was originally green but painted it blue and white. Good pickups. Fun pickups
I don't mind a long bed. She needs a little help, but what a nice old truck 👍
You and me both!
So much want, I love the color and body style. Put a 12valve in it, freshen the paint with some polish, turn it into a highboy, oh it’s perfect.
That would be a sweet rig! But I don't think I could do it, Im a little too much of purist.
What a great looking Truck,even if she is old and knocked about, she's still a pretty little thing. 😍
You got that right!
Love that style of ford truck ,I would rather have the long bed.
Mmhhmm, even this one with a tool box has a ton of room left for hauling stuff!
@@MXguy95 i ment that is the perfect size truck.
I bet Danny Koker or Richard Rawlings would probably like this pickup.
That compartment is for the spare tire. On the old style odometers you can tell if they have gone over 100K by the letters not lining up top to bottom. That old Furd F-2fitty is probably a matching numbers survivor but looks to have been worked long and hard.
The side toolbox came on the half tons too. But it's a sweet truck
I miss your 88 Ranger man!
I really loved that truck, glad it got a better home now though lol much easier life for it
Laughing my ass off dirty Dodge fussing at the filthy Ford. You're the man Jay!
Good looking Truck
Having a conversation with your vehicle is normal...I do it all the time and people just get used to me arguing with the vehicle as if it can understand what i say.( I am sure the vehicle understands) lol
Oh and that Old Ford is perfect! I want one but people seem to think they are made out of gold here in South Bama!
That toolbox is pretty cool Jay!
Ive seen them with other box configurations too! Sweet little features
Build Ford Tough, i love it 😊👍
Beautiful old truck, I love these monsters
Me too!
That's an FE, probably a 360. The shitty 400/351M was only like 77-80. FEs are great, that one needs some tuning though big time. FEs have a wide intake that the valve covers partially go over and the push rods go through the intake. They also have a unique water pump and it has that short hose going from the pump to the intake.
Nice! Truck ! Jay! Better get some manifold gaskets! They like to burn up plug wires!
That's the plan!
Those compressors are always mounted different in every truck I see... mines got the same system, not a bit works. Having it rebuilt eventually, already gutted it
Sweet truck!
The hubcaps are off an '80s F series 😉
wow ! sound great
That’s an FE block so it’s either a 360 or 390 so probably a 360. The 400 you’re referring to is the 351M/400. Not to be confused with the 351 Windsor which was used until like 1997. The 351M/400 replaced the FE block in the trucks in 1977. So my guess is you have a 360 truck jay
Love that body style. Great Trucks
A great era for ford trucks! I miss seeing these everywhere
That IS factory A/C.
That's how Ford did factory air in their pickups from 67'-72' until the updated 73's came out and they FINALLY integrated it.
And the Dirty dodge has a voice Lol 😆😆😆🤣 the old Ford is Bitchin!!!! I enjoy going with you on your adventures, not boring at all.
Well I appreciate that! Stick around there is more to come!
Put a crankshaft position sensor on the dodge. It will do everything you have been saying especially the check engine light.
So THAT'S what the Dirty Dodge sounds like! 😆
Believe it’s either a 352 or 390!
And you can also reach over the side to load things.... Not shoulder height like the new ones
I still dont understand the height of the new trucks they make today. Like you said, "shoulder height" Which is absolutely ridiculous. If someone wants a truck that high, then they can lift the suspension after they buy it. Or better yet, just make it a certain "package" that you can buy new. Otherwise, leave them sitting low and easy to get in to!
You should fix up the truck looking good. I have a 1967 f100 ranger style short bed
Cool truck I like the color my grandpa tarry had a truck like that only a GMC I don't know what year
This "cream & orange" color is gorgeous! Id love to build and old school ram with this color combo
It's a Creamsickle.
We just use those cheap HF tow lights on the trailer. Have to bungee cord them down though.
360 and 390 were the optional engines in these. Known for knocking, so I was told like 30 years ago.
I have a Chevy van that when I first got it, ran ok, then a few days later would not start, then started but did a bunch of weird crap. Computer had water in it. On those they're inside the left fenderwell and the case corrodes with salt and stuff and it got holes and between the day I brought it home and the day it acted up it rained and was windy so it got wet in there.
So it's worth checking for stupid stuff like that. no idea where they put the computer in a Dodge. The older G-vans they put it under the driver's seat so at least it stayed dry.