@@Terminxman If so then why did he spend so much time fixing the old girl? The car chooses the driver as much as the driver chooses the car - that's every bit as true now as it was back then.
FishFind3000 they do . Not sure where ya live but the trick is to drive through rich areas . Knock n ask if they want to sell it. Ive had alot of cars / trucks for 50 bucks
Yeah right. You try to live with a 1960's truck even for a solid day in traffic, fun for a few minutes then it becomes utterly stressful and hazardous. I know--I drove a 1966 Chevy 1-ton, overhauled with front disc brakes, well maintained, until 2000, it's no picnic. Frankly they are dangerous on the road.
I tell people it's not so much the classic feel or nostalgia that make driving my 58 F100 exciting; it's the moments of sheer terror while sawing at the wheel at 60mph or anticipating phone wielding morons slamming on their brakes after zooming around you to get 1 place ahead in stop and go traffic. Most people who haven't driven an original spec classic car or truck have no idea how much attention you have to pay to the road and surroundings.
Nailed it Python! I have the 1969 F250 Camper Special and it does NOT stop on a dime nor swerv effortlessly to avoid the morons of whom you speak! And absolutely driving these old trucks demands your full attention!
Yes. When I occasionally drive my Dad’s ‘68 Cougar (manual everything) or ‘69 Mustang they require 100% focus compared to my late model Jeep and Cadillac
Ha! My family had a ‘63 Chevy pickup when I was just getting my license at 16. The memories of driving it were exactly as you described. Ours had a 3-speed on the column, and steering with so much play you could complete a decent arm workout before it actually began to change directions, but it was built like a tank. We had it parked out in front of our home which was on a fairly busy street, and it was hit from behind by a drunk driver. He was going approximately 40-50mph and never touch his brakes before the impact. The trucks left rear was a bit higher than the right after that incident, however it didn’t drive much different. The other drivers car didn’t fare so well. It’s fun to relive those memories, but would be agony to drive on the daily.
@@keithlester8278 i have a 1969 f250 ranger but it has power brakes and power steering, but you still have to par attention a lot more than my 1994 f150!
In conjunction with the cool-factor of this truck being so simple, I love the history lesson it provides. But I especially loved the story of how "Rex" bought the replacement engine for it. One of the best parts of Craigslisting is meeting so many interesting people.... I have some crazy stories from my dealings over the past few years so I appreciated his!
I love it, reminds of the red Ford truck my grandpa had when I was a boy. There is nothing like driving an old vehicle. It’s just back to basics, no nannies to control everything. It’s just you and the car. For years I owned a 1968 Plymouth with it’s 2 foot long 4-speed Inland shifter, bench seat, 383 big block engine, 4bbl carb, and lap belts. It was fantastic to take on a drive to go back to a simpler time. As for reliability of old cars, my experience has been pretty good. My dad’s Charger is in my garage and it started right up the other day after sitting a few months. All I had to do was tighten the negative battery cable to the battery post and pump the gas pedal a few times. In 31 years of being around that car I can’t remember it breaking down on the side of the road.
in 25 years of my 1993 Ford Taurus being around it has never broken down on the side of the road either.. i'm the second owner of it i grew up riding around in it as my great aunt drove it for 16 years of the cars life now i have owned it since i was 18 years old i'm 26 years old now .. car has a timing chain unlike new cars 3.8L V6 and a AXOD four speed transmission over 90 thousand miles on it right now had about 60 thousand miles on it when i paid her $800 dollars for it when i was 18.. i still drive it
My 71 F250 has over 400,000 miles on it and still pulls my 26 foot boat no problem.. 390FE with a 4 speed same as this one. They don’t make them like they used to
I died 😂when he hopped in the engine bay and stood on the frame rail, this is why I love old trucks, tons of room to actually get to stuff and work on it.
The most important safety feature is the driver. New vehicles are taking that out of the equation. You have to drive older vehicles. You have to pay attention to what you're doing.
charger master: In most cases a modern car will save your life, in ways that an older car couldn't. But of course there are cases where you would die regardless of the car you're in.
14:41 he where's a mask to a certain extent. There were some smiles at the end when they were chatting. But yes culture has changed from past generations to now (he's only in his 40's though) some if it for the better some it for the worse.
My father had a very similar truck when I was very young and I remember it vividly. He didn't buy it because he wanted that visceral driving experience, but because it was 'less worse' than the other second hand, cab over design trucks he could afford at the time. Cab over with 90% of the weight on the front wheel is not a desirable feature in a Canadian climate with snow on the ground for much of the year! I remember sitting behind that huge steering wheel, dust puffing everywhere when you sat on the bench seat & the fuel sloshing around right behind you every time you went around a corner. I'm not a fan of all the baby monitors tacked onto modern cars either, but I think old trucks like these are best when you just need a hit of nostalgia before moving on...
Erin Wiebe What province are you from? My Dad bought a 68 Merc 100 with the 4 speed when I was about 5 years old. Learned to drive it when I was about 9. I grew up on a farm in northern Alberta.
"considering how easy it is to die"? What kind of padded room did you grow up in? You can die any freakin moment. It's called live. Throw a 4 point harness in that bitch and a roll bar. Honestly though, I drive a 1995 honda civic, 1995 eagle talon, and a 1979 f150. There has only been a few cars that truly scare me seeing an accident. The truck has the biggest thing going for it, a height and frame advantage. The biggest safety issue on these old trucks would be side impact, rolling, or you bashing your head on the steering wheel. So, 4 point and helmet would be what ya want. The 90's vehicles are much less safe than anything today, but even the civic and talon don't crumple up like the rolling coffin, the grand am.
A buddy got a really nice 67 f250 back in high school, it had a 390. this was the late 80s and we still blew thru 175$ in gas in a week going nowhere. I’d be horrified to see what that number would be today.
My dad had a f250 with the extended bed and cab. It was rust and blue. The rear bench seat was so large, we could fit 6 kids from our church youth group across the seat. My brother and I at the time could lay flat one on the floor and one on the seat. This review brings back some very happy memories.
@Quiet Entropy I got 4x4 but seldom use it, mainly for towing cars and heavy shit and driving in snow and ice you need it (can't run chains in Ohio, otherwise...) But it's good when you need it, but I've owned plenty of 2wd trucks and been fine as well. Keep trucking brother.
this is debatible. ppl are brainwashed in this modern day n age thet WE NEED 4x4 OR AWD!!!!!! If you dont you cant drive your vehicle!!!! To wich i say this. my friend drive his 2wd scat pack challenger all year round in a mid canada winter with 3-4feet of snow with ZERO issues....ppl are brainwashed pigs is all...n this is why domestic cars are no longer made because the big 3 brainwashed and told YOU what YOU need.
My husband and I love these trucks. We have a 78 highboy and we just got a 70 f250. My first truck was a 72 Ford f250. 360 with a 4 speed manual. Granny gear. I freaking loved that truck. Can't wait to restore my 70 I just got
When are you coming to Minnesota? I have a 1905 REO, 1910 Model T, 1929 Packard, 1930 Packard Boatail, 1941 Packard Limousine, 1941 Packard Convertible, 1942 Packard, 1946 Cadillac, 1963 Cadillac, 1966 Ford Mustang, 1967 Corvette Convertible, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme... Or a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and a 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass in Pheonix, Arizona.. Those are some of the vehicles my family owns!
gabino grande I once bought a ‘57 Plymouth I found upside down in a field & I also know of a ‘69 Cougar that’s still laying in a field upside down... Pretty common way for farmers to pull parts off a wreck, both the ones I found had the diffs pulled out.
I had a 1971 F250 as my first vehicle, 390 V8, 4 barrel carb, c6 automatic, straight pipe exhaust. I bought it in 1995 when I was 14 years old drove it all the way through high school. These guys are spot on, this is a period of truck when only men drove trucks like this because it meant you had to suffer or sacrifice to do so and it was only meant for work. I miss mine so much
Oh my God, thank you for this video. My parents bought almost an identical truck brand new -- 1969 F250 Custom -- the year before I was born, for our farm. 360 big block motor, same granny first transmission, no power anything. Green, not maroon. Gotta refute your "women didn't want to drive it" conversation, because my mom drove that truck everywhere, daily. I rode in that truck in my carseat as a toddler, and then when we still had it in the 1980's, I learned to drive in that F250 -- learned to drive STICK in that truck, and it was my first car. 16 years old, in high school, and I commuted in that truck. I got it up to 90mph once. Once. God I miss that truck.
Please buy a polarizing filter for your through the window shots. Also, the head on that c-stand is set up backwards. Sorry, I couldn’t help but say that. I love your stuff by the way.
When you're rear ended your head whiplashes strait into the window. A classmate of mine died from that in college. The truck was a handmedown from his grandfather.
i've driven a 1976 f250 camper special from oregon to maryland in 2013 hauling a trailer the whole way. Drove like a champ and no cruise. I still have it and love to drive.
My kind of truck! I think a new steering box would improve the driving experience a lot... One other point, that truck is all metal, it is 48 yrs old but still as useable as the day it left the assembly line & likely will remain that way for as long as anyone wishes to do basic maintenance on it. No 2018 vehicle will be able to last the next 48yrs with basic maintenance, 20 will be about the max. When you look at it like this you see there is a lot of added value there, a lot of savings for the environment not having to produce replacement vehicles. That is where modern products miss the boat as far as the environment is concerned, they are disposable, things that used to last a lifetime now need to be replaced several times in a lifetime, how is that progress?
Matt's Garage I’d agree on some level and I have a 76 F150. But I don’t think it’s manufacturers that did it. It’s consumers. Why build something to last 40 years when most people won’t keep it past 7?
Eyyy Matt's Garage! I partially agree with you, but actually a lot of modern plastics and even aluminum really can match or beat steel in longevity. One main reason: rust. Honestly if you keep a 70's car and a 2010+ car both in a climate controlled garage for 50 years, both will come out looking great, but what plastic and rubber they did use in the old car will be much worse off because it was way less advanced. People tended to discard older cars due to rust, all the suspension needing replacement, and tons of leaks and depending on the car failing engines and transmissions. Still the same today, really, but if anything normal cars are far more reliable than they used to be. Just my take, though I completely see your point of view as well. Most cars don't get taken off the road because they are really done for, most are because the owners want to upgrade. Always been that way. Eventually even the poor folk upgrade!
Matt's Garage I'm not sure about it. Just because a few have been kept alive for 48 years, doesn't mean it's a great construction. It might be, but it's not a proof. There are working pieces of the shittiest constructions ever made. (And people with warm feelings even call them amazingly designed engineering achievements) There are working Yugos, working Ladas too. They are not outstanding engineering achievements, just survivors. :)
It's not about progress, it's more about profits and making money. As I'm sure you're aware, items are made to last a warranty and look cute while the guts are garbage. Modern items are mass produced to fit the wants of billions of people worldwide at the lowest cost. The result is pure shit.
802 Garage Yes rust is a big factor but then that is part of my point, that truck is a lot more rust resistant then new cars, plenty of new cars are now being taken off the road for rust in less then 10yrs so that hasn’t improved for sure (I’m actually an auto body tech & I’ve worked in restoration mostly). As well I certainly don’t think engines & transmissions have improved, I hear of more & more engine failures on very new cars & much the same with the new multi speed trans & CVT’s, all direct injection engines are proned to carbon buildup etc. Yeah you got me on the plastics & rubbers, the old stuff didn’t hold up but then there also wasn’t a lot of it so what little there is can easily be replaced with modern stuff. I mean in Cuba they keep those old cars going regardless... My main point was all the electronics they put in cars now, everything electronically is linked back to the body control module, regulated by multiple computer modules & controlled by a touch screen... A lot of those touch screens are already failing (big issue on Caddy’s) & most cost $1,500-$2,500 to replace, without them the car is useless, besides the costs of all these items they will simply not be available once the car is 10+ yrs old, they will be obsolete & thus the cars will get scrapped. Sorry if you disagree, you are welcome to that opinion but I drive nothing but older cars & it is pretty rare they leave me stranded...
I have a 93 f150 351, Not quite as aged but still very basic Mechanically, does have power windows, door locks, mirrors, steering, air but none of the other fluff you have to deal with now, big comfy bench seat. Tons of parts and easy to wrench on oneself. I actually prefer to drive it over my newer 2012 4 banger Veloster most days. Old girl still gets compliments from people, even women surprisingly to me.
Ever drive a rabbit diesel? Remember the tv ad for a Japanese car from the 80s where they stacked wine glasses on the hood while running to show how smooth it was ? Yea not a rabbit diesel. Start it at 30f and it vibrates the dash up and down about an inch until it’s warmed up. Even then, it’s great for mixing paint when you leave a can on the engine while idling. Change jumps right out of the ashtray.
Just got a 66 F100 custom cab after it sat for over 5 years for free because the dude thought it was garbage. Fires right up, sounds great, and will spin the wheels no issues. Id like to see something new do that. (edited for spelling)
I owned a '71 Ford pick-up back in the day. I miss it. I have missed it every day since I sold it in the 1990s. Today I drive a 1988 Dodge pick-up because I can't find anything older for a price I can afford. And there is probably some adjustment on your steering box that will remove some of the play.
Mark, If i wasn't LAZY and BROKE i would give you money for your content. It is a breath of fresh air... I also think you should run for president. If you do you have my vote.
My mother drove both our 3 on the tree trucks like a pro. We had a 65, and later a new 73. Neither had power anything. Mom drove em just fine. The 65 had either the 240 or 300 Six. The 73 had the 302. Dad put em to work hauling things for his handyman projects around our suburban house. It's refreshing to see a truck that is not a modern land yacht that wipes your butt on demand.
Loved it! A great perspective on older trucks. I have a 69 c10 straight 6, 3 on the tree, nothing power and no shoulder belts. The connection you get with a mechanical truck is something you just can’t get with a new car. I also have an 87 Monte Carlo and that seems like a mixed bag of old and new, but nothing feels like trucks and cars from the 70’s and back. Keep these videos coming, and new vehicles of course.
Illinois plates, a Montreal Expos hat and Canadian Geese as a mascot.. My first time here, I'm a bit confused as to which country you're representing here. :) great cinematography though.
I have a 73' F250 with a 460 that runs on propane. It's very good, as far as emissions go. And it's also a great old truck that will probably last forever. Let's see how many 2018 trucks are still on the road 45 years from now...
I think they would last that long theoretically, it's just as the newer vehicles age there are so many electronics and parts to fail that it would be very prohibitive to keep them running for 45 years, the simplicity of the old ones it what makes them easy to run for years, and the fact that you can built a new motor for a grand or two. The big problem is that newer vehicles just don't look good after even 5 years, they aren't designed very well visually.
Rex was awesome to meet. I'm looking forward to you finding more of the "classic" vehicles in the future. Great job, cool truck. "If it ain't trying to kill me, I don't want to drive it".
I would understand how nostalgic it would be, driving a truck from a simpler era with no regards to safety, emissions standards, creature comforts etc. It would definitely make you more appreciative of today's modern truck, not because it has this or it has that by any means. It would be nice to own a 1st generation Dodge or something around the ranch or cottage.
Modern safety ? You hit something in that ol truck you will be like man I should had seen that speed bump and keep on going that thing is built !!!!! I have a 69 250 I'm a truck driver for 30 years I got under the truck when I first started to restore it I was in aw at how flipping built that thing was no wonder why they last so long . That steel beam is like what they use to on a high rise building reminded me of a semi truck underneath .
I bought my 2013 GMC Sierra (W/T model) for $18K brand new off the dealer. Last of the basic NNBS trucks. Simple OHV 4.8L V8 with just a 4spd auto, manual A/C and basic 4 speaker radio. Manual crank windows, manual locks and manual seats. No infotainment screen, no digital gauge cluster, no LEDs or Xenon lights, none of that stuff. 5 years and nothing but regular oil/filter changes with no problems whatsoever. Planning to keep this truck forever.
I had a1975 Chevrolet C20 3/4 ton "Camper Special" when I was young. It didn't have air-conditioning but it did have the big block 454 engine with the 4 speed and the granny gear. I put a little topper on it and put carpet on the bed. I actually lost my virginity in the back of it. Used to load it up with my friends and take road trips in it. I miss it still, I had so many good times in it.
My dad had a 1970 f-250 high boy. When I was little, me and my siblings would actually sit in the steering wheel and swing back and forth (while it was parked, of course). It was 30 years old when I started driving it in high school and then for a little while after as my daily driver. I loved that loud, uncomfortable truck! My left leg is permanently crippled from years of standing on that ridiculously stiff clutch
I have a 69 Chevy c10 nothing power, and a 17 Civic Si. Talk about screwing with your mind jumping in either one after the other. I go to change gears in the Civic and almost put my foot through the floor. Haha. You should try it one day. Nothing like an old beast.
Kinda funny how I have both as well. I have a 1979 f150 (6.6l, auto 3 speed however, was my dads) and a 1995 honda civic. One gets 32 mpg doing 70 on the interstate. One gets 12 mpg doing 55... the truck doesn't get as much use these days.
Babycow Yeah, takes a man for sure. Unfortunately, there was not one available for the filming of this silly test drive. I think the driver left his man purse in the back bed.
I had a 1968 ford 4 spd 390, that OLD truck went from denver to North Carolina & back then my younger brother took it to califonia and back was sitting outside a bar when some drunk asshole ran into that truck. Was totaled, bent frame etc. Memories!
I drove a 68 F-250 as a work truck a few years ago, thing was immaculate, like right off the factory floor. All original too. Owned by a local tree company, they had it for the last 30-some years. Got repainted and rebuilt every few years.
I have a '68 F250, LOVE it!!!! I have the original 360 V8 with the same transmission and rear end as this truck. She needs some work, but she's a solid truck! NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B, NO radio, no infotainment, just basic truck. When my son masters this truck, then he's ready for his driving license.
Love those old trucks - had a '70 F250 with every option that the one you are test driving has (including the engine, trans and same ratio rear end - and I still miss that old beast. Just a couple of observations; On the test drive where the complaint about the motor sounding like it was revving at 4000, and the comment was made that it had 3.73 gears and you could "do" 55. I beg to differ with those conclusions. First the old 360's red lined at about 4200 rpm, but with the same transmission and rear end ratio mine would go down the highway at 70 mph with the engine barely spinning 2500 rpm (yes i did have a tach - old Sun tach mounted to the steering column). Actually, on a couple of long trips that is where she actually got her best gas mileage running 70 mph down the highway for hours on end. And, yes there were a couple of forays toward the upper end of the speedometer - and that old girl never complained once, and even then was still only in the 3000's of the rpm's. Next, love watching some people drive a vehicle with manual steering. First complaint is how hard it is to turn the wheel and second it seems that they love to fight it when driving. The only time it is hard to turn is when you are standing absolutely still and trying to turn the wheel - let the vehicle start moving and it gets amazing easier. Second, after rounding a corner they seem to fight the wheel (like at about the 3:30 mark in the video), like they have to actually turn the wheel to get the vehicle going straight (hence it looks like you are flailing after you make the turn). In reality all the manuals I have driven have had a great return to center, after you make the corner , you just kinda let the steering wheel go (get your fingers out of the way of the spokes, keep your hand(s) in the same place (10 and 2 if you like) leave a little pressure with your palm(s) on the wheel and let it spin - it will turn itself back to going straight - all you had to do was catch the wheel when you are going straight. You were getting a little closer to figuring this out about the 8:48 mark. And, then the final complaint comes in - you have to constantly monitor the steering - unless something is really wrong with the steering or suspension I can't say that I monitored the steering in any of the older manual steering trucks that i drove any more than the new trucks that I drive now.
Agree with everything you said except for 2500 RPM cruising speeds. With a stock 8.00 X 16.5 tire, cruising speeds with 3.73 gears will yield 3,100 RPM's at 70 MPH.
How do modern cars even move. Seriously, my Prius freaks out so hard over the slightest slick pavement - "UHHHUHUghghhg can't apply that power here, no siree!"
My dad had a 73’ f250 when I was I kid. He also had a 94’ f150 with the 300l6. I bought a 95’ f150 with that same exact engine and manual transmission. These old trucks don’t die when you take care of them, and can appreciate the old school simplicity.
Most young people have no idea what driving is really all about. You don't need all of the stupid do-dads. I have a '65 Ford F100, only option was the heavy duty transmission. Took you from a 3 speed on the column to a 4 speed on the floor with a 6.72:1 first gear. Manual everything. No mirror, arm rest or sun visor on the passenger side. That was all optional. It was the first truck I got when I was 13. Drove it to high school.
USMC Vet I agree. I've got an 87 Toyota 2wd that looks like new. The only option it even has is the back sliding glass. No air, no ps, no overdrive. Heck, doesn't even have a passenger side mirror since that was a option.
I LOVE that truck mate! Here in Europe we would kill for one of those. Thank you for all the work so we All see those beauts in the Road. What a classic!
I know I'm a lot older than you guys, but there is no way in hell I'd go back to those late-60s, early-70s cars. Carburators suck. If it was too hot, the car wouldn't start; if it was too cold, the car wouldn't start. If it was hot and humid, you ran a risk of vapor lock. If you lived anyplace they used road salt, you replaced the entire exhaust annually. The brakes were crappy, the tires were crappy, the steering was vague and the suspensions were all way too soft. I like LOOKING at the older cars, and I feel a bit of nostalgia for my '74 ford torino, but I realize just how much better they are today.
john gordos people some young love to brag about these old cars and trucks but the fact is that there just memories and nothing more but show what we had way back when.
I have driven a 1961 Beetle for 24 years. Nothing you mention has ever affected me. Living in Florida I am inclined to call 'vapor lock' a fantasy. Never seen it, never heard of an instance of it.
That truck is gorgeous! To my eye, one of the most beautiful trucks Ford ever made! And love the west coast mirrors! Sadly here in the northeast, hardly see any older trucks bc the salt rusts everything into dust
I know that "Real Man's Truck" has little things to break and no nannies, gotta admit that modern carburators are great compared to old one, new retrofit distributors are way more reliable, quick ratio steering boxes are nice, modern tires does wonders, new disk brakes are nice, etc. There's never a fine line between a "car doing all the driving for you" and "a real man's truck".
"I don't know if I could ever get used to this." Drive it a few times and it'll grow on you, little longer than that and it'll be all you want in a vehicle. I drove a '76 F100 daily for a year or so when I was a teen, 302 V8, column shift three speed manual, and no options outside of the V8. It was my neighbor's truck, he lent it to me as he wasn't using it, it was in bad shape running wise. It would run, but couldn't keep water in it. Heads and block were toast from overheating and I didn't have the money for an engine most of the time I drove it, but I could afford head gaskets and put a new radiator in it. I averaged about a week on head gaskets. Usually spent my Friday evenings replacing them so I could use the truck during the week. Finally scored a good 302 out of an 80's something Grand Marquis, swapped it in with all new gaskets and a timing set, and returned it to the neighbor. Been sitting in the same place out behind their house for 20yrs now. He wasn't interested in selling it before he passed away, and now the family doesn't want to sell it either. Too bad, because it's the one vehicle from my past I miss the most.
Two days ago on our epic walks through neighborhoods, I commented on how one of these 70’s Ford Pickups are on every block. They must be reliable, sturdy, and cheap to fix. Just tons of them. A friend bought one running well for a grand. For home projects. They offered it up for that much recently to us. Maybe I should get it? Nah.
What is up with the bald guy? He acts like this is a car from the 20's. This is the truck version of the first car I ever drove. 1978 Nova; manual steering, manual brakes, manual windows, vinyl seats, no a/c, am/fm radio with one speaker in the dash pad, three speed manual trans. These things seem to astonish the reviewer. What are you, twelve years old? It's just a truck, like most were up until the 90's.
I have one just like this!!!! Mines a 1968 Ford F-260, stickshift, Dana 24 transfer case. I found it for $1,200 at a junk yard. Me and my friends got it started in the junk yard right there on the ground. It’s so amazing, It’s my toy, my dad and my big brother love to drive it as much as me😂
I can smell gas from here
Fernando Mora oh the days before Catalytic Converters you can smell that gas.
This is the truth haha
Yeah it probably runs a little rich.
That's what mixture screws and timing lights are for.
And the gas tank is in the cab
This guy's character suits this truck perfectly. They were destined to be together. I hope to see him more in future videos.
Dylan Lewis I think I remember him as the guy from the bugeye WRX review if you wanna watch him being less funny
and the cop car review...
That's why the owner of the truck wears boots. And the guy doing the review afraid of exhaust gasses wears fru fru sneakers
bullshit, he's such a hipster, comes off as fake to me, a real colorado cowboy
@@Terminxman If so then why did he spend so much time fixing the old girl? The car chooses the driver as much as the driver chooses the car - that's every bit as true now as it was back then.
Always do the old school. New car reviews are a dime a dozen. These old ones just don’t exist.
FishFind3000 they do . Not sure where ya live but the trick is to drive through rich areas . Knock n ask if they want to sell it. Ive had alot of cars / trucks for 50 bucks
@@jimcyr7380 surely u kid, but if u are telling the truth.... Send me your address
@@jimcyr7380 He's talking about car reviews. You don't drive through a rich area and knock door to door for car reviews.
@@jimcyr7380 You don't get anything for $50 anymore.
Yeah right. You try to live with a 1960's truck even for a solid day in traffic, fun for a few minutes then it becomes utterly stressful and hazardous. I know--I drove a 1966 Chevy 1-ton, overhauled with front disc brakes, well maintained, until 2000, it's no picnic. Frankly they are dangerous on the road.
"You want to talk about how much torque this thing has?"
"How much torque has it got?"
"I don't know"
Thank you!
Enough that it can probably out pull anything today, back when all trucks were used so beyond their factory ratings 😂
2 Much 2 Furious
We're really glad to see the animals we provided were put to good use
You didn't just Supply the animals you supplied award-winning animals
"You wanna have the same lung problems as the driver did."
I tell people it's not so much the classic feel or nostalgia that make driving my 58 F100 exciting; it's the moments of sheer terror while sawing at the wheel at 60mph or anticipating phone wielding morons slamming on their brakes after zooming around you to get 1 place ahead in stop and go traffic. Most people who haven't driven an original spec classic car or truck have no idea how much attention you have to pay to the road and surroundings.
Nailed it Python! I have the 1969 F250 Camper Special and it does NOT stop on a dime nor swerv effortlessly to avoid the morons of whom you speak! And absolutely driving these old trucks demands your full attention!
Yes. When I occasionally drive my Dad’s ‘68 Cougar (manual everything) or ‘69 Mustang they require 100% focus compared to my late model Jeep and Cadillac
Yep..I got 4 old trucks..from 48 to 58..I use them all..easy to work on!!
Ha! My family had a ‘63 Chevy pickup when I was just getting my license at 16. The memories of driving it were exactly as you described. Ours had a 3-speed on the column, and steering with so much play you could complete a decent arm workout before it actually began to change directions, but it was built like a tank. We had it parked out in front of our home which was on a fairly busy street, and it was hit from behind by a drunk driver. He was going approximately 40-50mph and never touch his brakes before the impact. The trucks left rear was a bit higher than the right after that incident, however it didn’t drive much different. The other drivers car didn’t fare so well.
It’s fun to relive those memories, but would be agony to drive on the daily.
@@keithlester8278 i have a 1969 f250 ranger but it has power brakes and power steering, but you still have to par attention a lot more than my 1994 f150!
In conjunction with the cool-factor of this truck being so simple, I love the history lesson it provides. But I especially loved the story of how "Rex" bought the replacement engine for it. One of the best parts of Craigslisting is meeting so many interesting people.... I have some crazy stories from my dealings over the past few years so I appreciated his!
I love it, reminds of the red Ford truck my grandpa had when I was a boy.
There is nothing like driving an old vehicle. It’s just back to basics, no nannies to control everything. It’s just you and the car.
For years I owned a 1968 Plymouth with it’s 2 foot long 4-speed Inland shifter, bench seat, 383 big block engine, 4bbl carb, and lap belts. It was fantastic to take on a drive to go back to a simpler time.
As for reliability of old cars, my experience has been pretty good. My dad’s Charger is in my garage and it started right up the other day after sitting a few months. All I had to do was tighten the negative battery cable to the battery post and pump the gas pedal a few times. In 31 years of being around that car I can’t remember it breaking down on the side of the road.
in 25 years of my 1993 Ford Taurus being around it has never broken down on the side of the road either.. i'm the second owner of it i grew up riding around in it as my great aunt drove it for 16 years of the cars life now i have owned it since i was 18 years old i'm 26 years old now .. car has a timing chain unlike new cars 3.8L V6 and a AXOD four speed transmission over 90 thousand miles on it right now had about 60 thousand miles on it when i paid her $800 dollars for it when i was 18.. i still drive it
My 71 F250 has over 400,000 miles on it and still pulls my 26 foot boat no problem.. 390FE with a 4 speed same as this one. They don’t make them like they used to
I died 😂when he hopped in the engine bay and stood on the frame rail, this is why I love old trucks, tons of room to actually get to stuff and work on it.
I love this video, I've watched it 4 times now!
everyone should drive these cars so they stay off their god damn phones.
Anyone who does get distracted while driving one of these will be rewarded with guaranteed death.
The most important safety feature is the driver. New vehicles are taking that out of the equation. You have to drive older vehicles. You have to pay attention to what you're doing.
charger master: In most cases a modern car will save your life, in ways that an older car couldn't. But of course there are cases where you would die regardless of the car you're in.
doowopp45 people were still distracted back then they looked at magazines and other things.
@@TheRguru1 Really? That bad?
More old cars!
agreed
What are you wearing, Jake from State Farm
I get the feeling this guy is about to go postal
What does that mean
@@swift23219 lose his god damn mind and go on a rampage lol
No, he's just being an old school man who has to deal with modern bullshit.
14:41 he where's a mask to a certain extent. There were some smiles at the end when they were chatting. But yes culture has changed from past generations to now (he's only in his 40's though) some if it for the better some it for the worse.
My father had a very similar truck when I was very young and I remember it vividly. He didn't buy it because he wanted that visceral driving experience, but because it was 'less worse' than the other second hand, cab over design trucks he could afford at the time. Cab over with 90% of the weight on the front wheel is not a desirable feature in a Canadian climate with snow on the ground for much of the year!
I remember sitting behind that huge steering wheel, dust puffing everywhere when you sat on the bench seat & the fuel sloshing around right behind you every time you went around a corner. I'm not a fan of all the baby monitors tacked onto modern cars either, but I think old trucks like these are best when you just need a hit of nostalgia before moving on...
Yeah considering how easy it is to die in these old things the idea of them is way nicer than the reality
I agree, 90 ties and 00 ties cars are the best. European of course.
Erin Wiebe What province are you from? My Dad bought a 68 Merc 100 with the 4 speed when I was about 5 years old. Learned to drive it when I was about 9. I grew up on a farm in northern Alberta.
"considering how easy it is to die"? What kind of padded room did you grow up in? You can die any freakin moment. It's called live. Throw a 4 point harness in that bitch and a roll bar. Honestly though, I drive a 1995 honda civic, 1995 eagle talon, and a 1979 f150. There has only been a few cars that truly scare me seeing an accident. The truck has the biggest thing going for it, a height and frame advantage. The biggest safety issue on these old trucks would be side impact, rolling, or you bashing your head on the steering wheel. So, 4 point and helmet would be what ya want. The 90's vehicles are much less safe than anything today, but even the civic and talon don't crumple up like the rolling coffin, the grand am.
A buddy got a really nice 67 f250 back in high school, it had a 390.
this was the late 80s and we still blew thru 175$ in gas in a week going nowhere.
I’d be horrified to see what that number would be today.
My dad had a f250 with the extended bed and cab. It was rust and blue. The rear bench seat was so large, we could fit 6 kids from our church youth group across the seat. My brother and I at the time could lay flat one on the floor and one on the seat. This review brings back some very happy memories.
I rarely click videos this fast. But Mr. Geese reviewing an old truck is just too good!
Only option that thing needs is 4X4
@Quiet Entropy I got 4x4 but seldom use it, mainly for towing cars and heavy shit and driving in snow and ice you need it (can't run chains in Ohio, otherwise...) But it's good when you need it, but I've owned plenty of 2wd trucks and been fine as well. Keep trucking brother.
Quiet Entropy i'd like to see you make it anywhere in our minnesota winters with that truck, 4x4 is mandatory lol.
Weight and chains at most. Northern Canadian winters in a 74 f250 big block. 2wd
this is debatible. ppl are brainwashed in this modern day n age thet WE NEED 4x4 OR AWD!!!!!! If you dont you cant drive your vehicle!!!! To wich i say this. my friend drive his 2wd scat pack challenger all year round in a mid canada winter with 3-4feet of snow with ZERO issues....ppl are brainwashed pigs is all...n this is why domestic cars are no longer made because the big 3 brainwashed and told YOU what YOU need.
Nope, give me the RWD only. Don't need or want the complication and maint.
damn you wanted basic and now you really got it here lol nice change of pace
"Can you get inside of your Hyundai and have LUNCH on the air cleaner". He says it with such conviction!!! Love it!
Omg you two can be friends for life. Same sarcasm
His pronunciation of "Oregon" triggers me
Doctor Soggy
As an Oregonian, I concur.
Yeah it's painful to listen to
jeeze Im a backwoods Mississippian and it even triggered me
I kina want to punch him
He might not be American idk...But it made me cringe too...Coming from a Texan
My husband and I love these trucks. We have a 78 highboy and we just got a 70 f250. My first truck was a 72 Ford f250. 360 with a 4 speed manual. Granny gear. I freaking loved that truck. Can't wait to restore my 70 I just got
Best SG vid so far this year!!!!! Rex Texican is LEGEND 🧔🍺💪
When are you coming to Minnesota? I have a 1905 REO, 1910 Model T, 1929 Packard, 1930 Packard Boatail, 1941 Packard Limousine, 1941 Packard Convertible, 1942 Packard, 1946 Cadillac, 1963 Cadillac, 1966 Ford Mustang, 1967 Corvette Convertible, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme... Or a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and a 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass in Pheonix, Arizona.. Those are some of the vehicles my family owns!
A few of these vehicles are out at the shop getting fixed but the others all function well and look fucking sweet!
Kyle Peterson is anyone really interested, doesn’t look like it.
Kyle Peterson Impressive collection!
are any of them upside down?
gabino grande I once bought a ‘57 Plymouth I found upside down in a field & I also know of a ‘69 Cougar that’s still laying in a field upside down... Pretty common way for farmers to pull parts off a wreck, both the ones I found had the diffs pulled out.
This channel deserves an Emmy! That was freaking hilarious.
I had a 1971 F250 as my first vehicle, 390 V8, 4 barrel carb, c6 automatic, straight pipe exhaust. I bought it in 1995 when I was 14 years old drove it all the way through high school. These guys are spot on, this is a period of truck when only men drove trucks like this because it meant you had to suffer or sacrifice to do so and it was only meant for work. I miss mine so much
Oh my God, thank you for this video. My parents bought almost an identical truck brand new -- 1969 F250 Custom -- the year before I was born, for our farm. 360 big block motor, same granny first transmission, no power anything. Green, not maroon. Gotta refute your "women didn't want to drive it" conversation, because my mom drove that truck everywhere, daily. I rode in that truck in my carseat as a toddler, and then when we still had it in the 1980's, I learned to drive in that F250 -- learned to drive STICK in that truck, and it was my first car. 16 years old, in high school, and I commuted in that truck. I got it up to 90mph once. Once. God I miss that truck.
Please buy a polarizing filter for your through the window shots.
Also, the head on that c-stand is set up backwards.
Sorry, I couldn’t help but say that.
I love your stuff by the way.
When you're rear ended your head whiplashes strait into the window. A classmate of mine died from that in college. The truck was a handmedown from his grandfather.
Not true
i've driven a 1976 f250 camper special from oregon to maryland in 2013 hauling a trailer the whole way. Drove like a champ and no cruise. I still have it and love to drive.
I have a 1978 f150 with no option and a 3speed column shift. It is work to drive but it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.
My kind of truck! I think a new steering box would improve the driving experience a lot... One other point, that truck is all metal, it is 48 yrs old but still as useable as the day it left the assembly line & likely will remain that way for as long as anyone wishes to do basic maintenance on it. No 2018 vehicle will be able to last the next 48yrs with basic maintenance, 20 will be about the max. When you look at it like this you see there is a lot of added value there, a lot of savings for the environment not having to produce replacement vehicles. That is where modern products miss the boat as far as the environment is concerned, they are disposable, things that used to last a lifetime now need to be replaced several times in a lifetime, how is that progress?
Matt's Garage I’d agree on some level and I have a 76 F150. But I don’t think it’s manufacturers that did it. It’s consumers. Why build something to last 40 years when most people won’t keep it past 7?
Eyyy Matt's Garage!
I partially agree with you, but actually a lot of modern plastics and even aluminum really can match or beat steel in longevity. One main reason: rust.
Honestly if you keep a 70's car and a 2010+ car both in a climate controlled garage for 50 years, both will come out looking great, but what plastic and rubber they did use in the old car will be much worse off because it was way less advanced.
People tended to discard older cars due to rust, all the suspension needing replacement, and tons of leaks and depending on the car failing engines and transmissions.
Still the same today, really, but if anything normal cars are far more reliable than they used to be.
Just my take, though I completely see your point of view as well. Most cars don't get taken off the road because they are really done for, most are because the owners want to upgrade. Always been that way. Eventually even the poor folk upgrade!
Matt's Garage I'm not sure about it. Just because a few have been kept alive for 48 years, doesn't mean it's a great construction. It might be, but it's not a proof. There are working pieces of the shittiest constructions ever made. (And people with warm feelings even call them amazingly designed engineering achievements) There are working Yugos, working Ladas too. They are not outstanding engineering achievements, just survivors. :)
It's not about progress, it's more about profits and making money. As I'm sure you're aware, items are made to last a warranty and look cute while the guts are garbage. Modern items are mass produced to fit the wants of billions of people worldwide at the lowest cost. The result is pure shit.
802 Garage Yes rust is a big factor but then that is part of my point, that truck is a lot more rust resistant then new cars, plenty of new cars are now being taken off the road for rust in less then 10yrs so that hasn’t improved for sure (I’m actually an auto body tech & I’ve worked in restoration mostly). As well I certainly don’t think engines & transmissions have improved, I hear of more & more engine failures on very new cars & much the same with the new multi speed trans & CVT’s, all direct injection engines are proned to carbon buildup etc. Yeah you got me on the plastics & rubbers, the old stuff didn’t hold up but then there also wasn’t a lot of it so what little there is can easily be replaced with modern stuff. I mean in Cuba they keep those old cars going regardless... My main point was all the electronics they put in cars now, everything electronically is linked back to the body control module, regulated by multiple computer modules & controlled by a touch screen... A lot of those touch screens are already failing (big issue on Caddy’s) & most cost $1,500-$2,500 to replace, without them the car is useless, besides the costs of all these items they will simply not be available once the car is 10+ yrs old, they will be obsolete & thus the cars will get scrapped. Sorry if you disagree, you are welcome to that opinion but I drive nothing but older cars & it is pretty rare they leave me stranded...
I got a '79 F100 Ranger. I love my old truck.
I have a 93 f150 351, Not quite as aged but still very basic Mechanically, does have power windows, door locks, mirrors, steering, air but none of the other fluff you have to deal with now, big comfy bench seat. Tons of parts and easy to wrench on oneself. I actually prefer to drive it over my newer 2012 4 banger Veloster most days. Old girl still gets compliments from people, even women surprisingly to me.
I’ve got an 86 F150 (460 swapped) lol. Originally had the i6 with very little options but it’s so simple and amazing to drive
I have a 67 Ford F-250 with a 300 in-line 6 4 on the floor and a 81 F100 with a 302 and AOD trans
I have a 1979 ford f150 Ranger
I've got an 86 2.9L Ranger, great trucks... Truly built tough
Love this video. I could watch old school reviews like this all day. Thank you for blessing the internet with this.
Rex Texican is my hero. Here's to you, Rex.
I'm going out to see if I can eat lunch off the air cleaner of my car. If I can't, I'm selling my pos to get a man truck.
GT1RR LMAO!
GT1RR millenial man truck or real man truck?
I'm ripping out the EFI and installing a four barrel holley double pumper on my Elantra so that I can eat lunch off of it.
You would have to find it first. It's somewhere there, under a plastic cover.
Ever drive a rabbit diesel?
Remember the tv ad for a Japanese car from the 80s where they stacked wine glasses on the hood while running to show how smooth it was ?
Yea not a rabbit diesel.
Start it at 30f and it vibrates the dash up and down about an inch until it’s warmed up.
Even then, it’s great for mixing paint when you leave a can on the engine while idling.
Change jumps right out of the ashtray.
"Real-man hours or millennial-man hours", blue cap over here is a true scholar, yes sir.
Just got a 66 F100 custom cab after it sat for over 5 years for free because the dude thought it was garbage. Fires right up, sounds great, and will spin the wheels no issues. Id like to see something new do that. (edited for spelling)
I grew up driving old trucks like this love them
I owned a '71 Ford pick-up back in the day. I miss it. I have missed it every day since I sold it in the 1990s. Today I drive a 1988 Dodge pick-up because I can't find anything older for a price I can afford.
And there is probably some adjustment on your steering box that will remove some of the play.
you are a sad old looser
As a '72 F250 owner, this video is spot on. Thank you so much for this. I was planning on selling mine, but I'm definitely keeping it now.
Mark,
If i wasn't LAZY and BROKE i would give you money for your content. It is a breath of fresh air...
I also think you should run for president. If you do you have my vote.
My mother drove both our 3 on the tree trucks like a pro. We had a 65, and later a new 73. Neither had power anything. Mom drove em just fine. The 65 had either the 240 or 300 Six. The 73 had the 302. Dad put em to work hauling things for his handyman projects around our suburban house. It's refreshing to see a truck that is not a modern land yacht that wipes your butt on demand.
Loved it! A great perspective on older trucks. I have a 69 c10 straight 6, 3 on the tree, nothing power and no shoulder belts. The connection you get with a mechanical truck is something you just can’t get with a new car. I also have an 87 Monte Carlo and that seems like a mixed bag of old and new, but nothing feels like trucks and cars from the 70’s and back. Keep these videos coming, and new vehicles of course.
Illinois plates, a Montreal Expos hat and Canadian Geese as a mascot.. My first time here, I'm a bit confused as to which country you're representing here. :) great cinematography though.
Great hat!
First time watching SavageGeese? You're in for a treat, my friend. SG produces 100% interesting content with phenomenal cinematography and editing.
Aleks Ulmer these are the
Good Americans . You can tell right away
@@shizuokaBLUES Ha ha I like your comment! Funny, I am American and these guys seem like fun to hang out with for sure. Good day Sir!
Chris O'Connor good day to you too, eh!!
None of the new junk will run or look this good in 5 years! Let alone last as long as this beauty!
My first job was driving one of these around delivering appliances. Same color even. Great memories.
I have a 73' F250 with a 460 that runs on propane. It's very good, as far as emissions go. And it's also a great old truck that will probably last forever. Let's see how many 2018 trucks are still on the road 45 years from now...
I will tell you how many! Not 1
Alan Kuentz I mean lets face it There both Ford's they are always allot of them in Junkyards.
I think they would last that long theoretically, it's just as the newer vehicles age there are so many electronics and parts to fail that it would be very prohibitive to keep them running for 45 years, the simplicity of the old ones it what makes them easy to run for years, and the fact that you can built a new motor for a grand or two.
The big problem is that newer vehicles just don't look good after even 5 years, they aren't designed very well visually.
This review made my day and made me smile as soon as I saw it, thank you
Always good to see an old truck break loose a little.
Those fords are legendary for their durability. In salt free areas they are still working hard
Rex was awesome to meet. I'm looking forward to you finding more of the "classic" vehicles in the future. Great job, cool truck. "If it ain't trying to kill me, I don't want to drive it".
"Drive Right into the Sun." THE vehicle for the EPIC voyage
Great old truck. I had a used 1968 F100 truck. No issues and ran great.
Dude….the owner of this truck bbq’d that yuppy over and over…
“Man hours or millennial man hours.”
How badass was that!!??
I would understand how nostalgic it would be, driving a truck from a simpler era with no regards to safety, emissions standards, creature comforts etc. It would definitely make you more appreciative of today's modern truck, not because it has this or it has that by any means. It would be nice to own a 1st generation Dodge or something around the ranch or cottage.
Modern safety ? You hit something in that ol truck you will be like man I should had seen that speed bump and keep on going that thing is built !!!!! I have a 69 250 I'm a truck driver for 30 years I got under the truck when I first started to restore it I was in aw at how flipping built that thing was no wonder why they last so long .
That steel beam is like what they use to on a high rise building reminded me of a semi truck underneath .
@@TheThirdWheel618 you made me chuckle old man. I’ll give you that
That old Ford truck was GORGEOUS, lets Talk character! We all love to see them in the Road, classic
This may be hard to believe but some people just want a truck that runs and AC is about as luxurious as it gets
Good thing about these is you have tons of space if you want to put it in and still have room for a coffee maker.
I bought my 2013 GMC Sierra (W/T model) for $18K brand new off the dealer. Last of the basic NNBS trucks. Simple OHV 4.8L V8 with just a 4spd auto, manual A/C and basic 4 speaker radio. Manual crank windows, manual locks and manual seats. No infotainment screen, no digital gauge cluster, no LEDs or Xenon lights, none of that stuff. 5 years and nothing but regular oil/filter changes with no problems whatsoever. Planning to keep this truck forever.
Tex Texican gets my vote for the oscar for best actor.
I laughed as soon as I saw the thumbnail
I was laughing at the play in the steering wheel. He looks like one of the Duke boys hucking the General Lee down a dirt road.
just need ball joints, tie rods and steering column links
I had a1975 Chevrolet C20 3/4 ton "Camper Special" when I was young. It didn't have air-conditioning but it did have the big block 454 engine with the 4 speed and the granny gear. I put a little topper on it and put carpet on the bed. I actually lost my virginity in the back of it. Used to load it up with my friends and take road trips in it. I miss it still, I had so many good times in it.
My dad had a 1970 f-250 high boy. When I was little, me and my siblings would actually sit in the steering wheel and swing back and forth (while it was parked, of course). It was 30 years old when I started driving it in high school and then for a little while after as my daily driver. I loved that loud, uncomfortable truck! My left leg is permanently crippled from years of standing on that ridiculously stiff clutch
Thank you savage, I feel more manly than ever
"Real man hours or Millennial man hours?" Shit I'm a millennial and I'm not even mad. Takes a man to drive that thing instead of my Honda Civic coupe.
I have a 69 Chevy c10 nothing power, and a 17 Civic Si. Talk about screwing with your mind jumping in either one after the other. I go to change gears in the Civic and almost put my foot through the floor. Haha. You should try it one day. Nothing like an old beast.
Kinda funny how I have both as well. I have a 1979 f150 (6.6l, auto 3 speed however, was my dads) and a 1995 honda civic. One gets 32 mpg doing 70 on the interstate. One gets 12 mpg doing 55... the truck doesn't get as much use these days.
Babycow Yeah, takes a man for sure. Unfortunately, there was not one available for the filming of this silly test drive. I think the driver left his man purse in the back bed.
Hope you work on your coupe. I own a Ranger and a Honda civic. Both reliable and easy to work on.
I had a 1968 ford 4 spd 390, that OLD truck went from denver to North Carolina & back then my younger brother took it to califonia and back was sitting outside a bar when some drunk asshole ran into that truck. Was totaled, bent frame etc. Memories!
Old vehicles have character.
Does it have Apple Car play or Android auto?
randikalakmal yes
Yes, unless he forgets his phone at home.
No but you can haul a shitload of Apples in the back.
13:19 RIP little buddy.
Fun review, savage.
I drove a 68 F-250 as a work truck a few years ago, thing was immaculate, like right off the factory floor. All original too. Owned by a local tree company, they had it for the last 30-some years. Got repainted and rebuilt every few years.
I have a '68 F250, LOVE it!!!! I have the original 360 V8 with the same transmission and rear end as this truck. She needs some work, but she's a solid truck! NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B, NO radio, no infotainment, just basic truck. When my son masters this truck, then he's ready for his driving license.
Nice to see you reviewing classics...
Love those old trucks - had a '70 F250 with every option that the one you are test driving has (including the engine, trans and same ratio rear end - and I still miss that old beast.
Just a couple of observations;
On the test drive where the complaint about the motor sounding like it was revving at 4000, and the comment was made that it had 3.73 gears and you could "do" 55. I beg to differ with those conclusions. First the old 360's red lined at about 4200 rpm, but with the same transmission and rear end ratio mine would go down the highway at 70 mph with the engine barely spinning 2500 rpm (yes i did have a tach - old Sun tach mounted to the steering column). Actually, on a couple of long trips that is where she actually got her best gas mileage running 70 mph down the highway for hours on end. And, yes there were a couple of forays toward the upper end of the speedometer - and that old girl never complained once, and even then was still only in the 3000's of the rpm's.
Next, love watching some people drive a vehicle with manual steering. First complaint is how hard it is to turn the wheel and second it seems that they love to fight it when driving. The only time it is hard to turn is when you are standing absolutely still and trying to turn the wheel - let the vehicle start moving and it gets amazing easier. Second, after rounding a corner they seem to fight the wheel (like at about the 3:30 mark in the video), like they have to actually turn the wheel to get the vehicle going straight (hence it looks like you are flailing after you make the turn). In reality all the manuals I have driven have had a great return to center, after you make the corner , you just kinda let the steering wheel go (get your fingers out of the way of the spokes, keep your hand(s) in the same place (10 and 2 if you like) leave a little pressure with your palm(s) on the wheel and let it spin - it will turn itself back to going straight - all you had to do was catch the wheel when you are going straight. You were getting a little closer to figuring this out about the 8:48 mark. And, then the final complaint comes in - you have to constantly monitor the steering - unless something is really wrong with the steering or suspension I can't say that I monitored the steering in any of the older manual steering trucks that i drove any more than the new trucks that I drive now.
Agree with everything you said except for 2500 RPM cruising speeds. With a stock 8.00 X 16.5 tire, cruising speeds with 3.73 gears will yield 3,100 RPM's at 70 MPH.
Old trucks rule. Simple and easy to work on
I remember driving a 1970's version of one of these. 3-speed. I prayed for it to change gears.
No touchscreen, no ABS,TC,ESC,ABC,XYZ...., no sensors, no beeps. HOW DOES IT MOVE AT ALL?
How do modern cars even move. Seriously, my Prius freaks out so hard over the slightest slick pavement - "UHHHUHUghghhg can't apply that power here, no siree!"
you bought a prius... nothing to add there
Because it is a real truck,not something dreamed up by some college educated idiot.
because this is a TRUCK , not a spaceship . this truck is made for work and abuse while new cars dont last even for two weeks
I my drive my 72 F100 right into the sun as well, that was a great story on this 70 F250
You should, every now and then, bring a video like this, just so cool how cars were made before iEverything.
My dad had a 73’ f250 when I was I kid. He also had a 94’ f150 with the 300l6. I bought a 95’ f150 with that same exact engine and manual transmission. These old trucks don’t die when you take care of them, and can appreciate the old school simplicity.
OMFG I love this video. I was laughing my ass off the whole time. Please don’t stop sprinkling this type of thing into your mix
Crazy good video!
This is still one of the best SG videos ever
my friend has a 1969 Chevy C10, no options, 3 in the tree, no radio, single cab long box. It’s art
please, more Rex Texican
Most young people have no idea what driving is really all about. You don't need all of the stupid do-dads. I have a '65 Ford F100, only option was the heavy duty transmission. Took you from a 3 speed on the column to a 4 speed on the floor with a 6.72:1 first gear. Manual everything. No mirror, arm rest or sun visor on the passenger side. That was all optional. It was the first truck I got when I was 13. Drove it to high school.
USMC Vet I agree. I've got an 87 Toyota 2wd that looks like new. The only option it even has is the back sliding glass. No air, no ps, no overdrive. Heck, doesn't even have a passenger side mirror since that was a option.
I LOVE that truck mate! Here in Europe we would kill for one of those. Thank you for all the work so we All see those beauts in the Road. What a classic!
That was my first truck! Drove it for 13 years love the 390. I went to a 04 f150 and loved it, but I regret letting it go.
I know I'm a lot older than you guys, but there is no way in hell I'd go back to those late-60s, early-70s cars. Carburators suck. If it was too hot, the car wouldn't start; if it was too cold, the car wouldn't start. If it was hot and humid, you ran a risk of vapor lock. If you lived anyplace they used road salt, you replaced the entire exhaust annually. The brakes were crappy, the tires were crappy, the steering was vague and the suspensions were all way too soft. I like LOOKING at the older cars, and I feel a bit of nostalgia for my '74 ford torino, but I realize just how much better they are today.
john gordos people some young love to brag about these old cars and trucks but the fact is that there just memories and nothing more but show what we had way back when.
I have driven a 1961 Beetle for 24 years. Nothing you mention has ever affected me. Living in Florida I am inclined to call 'vapor lock' a fantasy. Never seen it, never heard of an instance of it.
Nah pal you must’ve driven some shit box cars or you never maintained them
That truck is gorgeous! To my eye, one of the most beautiful trucks Ford ever made! And love the west coast mirrors!
Sadly here in the northeast, hardly see any older trucks bc the salt rusts everything into dust
I miss 70s cars and trucks.
I learned to drive on my Grandfather's 1967 F100 with no Options. 3 on the tree, 4 wheel drum brakes, No Power Anything. I loved that truck.
I know that "Real Man's Truck" has little things to break and no nannies, gotta admit that modern carburators are great compared to old one, new retrofit distributors are way more reliable, quick ratio steering boxes are nice, modern tires does wonders, new disk brakes are nice, etc. There's never a fine line between a "car doing all the driving for you" and "a real man's truck".
"Animals provided by the Straight Pipes" lmao
AMilkyBoi we have a lot of animals
"I don't know if I could ever get used to this."
Drive it a few times and it'll grow on you, little longer than that and it'll be all you want in a vehicle. I drove a '76 F100 daily for a year or so when I was a teen, 302 V8, column shift three speed manual, and no options outside of the V8. It was my neighbor's truck, he lent it to me as he wasn't using it, it was in bad shape running wise. It would run, but couldn't keep water in it. Heads and block were toast from overheating and I didn't have the money for an engine most of the time I drove it, but I could afford head gaskets and put a new radiator in it. I averaged about a week on head gaskets. Usually spent my Friday evenings replacing them so I could use the truck during the week. Finally scored a good 302 out of an 80's something Grand Marquis, swapped it in with all new gaskets and a timing set, and returned it to the neighbor. Been sitting in the same place out behind their house for 20yrs now. He wasn't interested in selling it before he passed away, and now the family doesn't want to sell it either. Too bad, because it's the one vehicle from my past I miss the most.
Two days ago on our epic walks through neighborhoods, I commented on how one of these 70’s Ford Pickups are on every block. They must be reliable, sturdy, and cheap to fix. Just tons of them. A friend bought one running well for a grand. For home projects. They offered it up for that much recently to us. Maybe I should get it? Nah.
What is up with the bald guy? He acts like this is a car from the 20's. This is the truck version of the first car I ever drove. 1978 Nova; manual steering, manual brakes, manual windows, vinyl seats, no a/c, am/fm radio with one speaker in the dash pad, three speed manual trans. These things seem to astonish the reviewer. What are you, twelve years old? It's just a truck, like most were up until the 90's.
I'd love to drive that ol 1970 F-250
I have one just like this!!!! Mines a 1968 Ford F-260, stickshift, Dana 24 transfer case. I found it for $1,200 at a junk yard. Me and my friends got it started in the junk yard right there on the ground. It’s so amazing, It’s my toy, my dad and my big brother love to drive it as much as me😂