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Hello Scott . I have 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie I purchased new pads and rotors to be installed . I’m pretty positive my rear caliber driver side is seized so I will have to get that replace too. My question is can the shop take off my hand break kit and install my brakes while leaving the handbrake off the vehicle ?? The auto parts store guy said it was fine but I would love your opinion on this . Please help me Scotty I have my appointment for tommorrow morning and I need to decide if I want my handbrake replaced or removed ?
I have a 1968 F-250 that I've owned for over 30 years. It's an original AZ truck, with NO rust. I put a new engine and transmission in it last year. 2 door, 2 wheel drive, 8 foot bed, made out of what would be considered armor plated steel these days. No computers, no spy devices, no self driving trash. Just a good solid dependable pickup truck.
Any social media of the rig could use some inspiration
Outstanding!
I wish more people did this with older vehicles.
You are one of the best.
Oh yes!! I have a 96 F150 with the old pushrod 302. 250,000 miles and it still runs strong. I have A/C, power windows, cruise control, FM cassette radio, power door locks, intermittent wipers..... What else do you need? The only downside is rust. They rust pretty bad here in the Midwest.
I stopped buying trucks a long time ago. I need a SUV that can double as my apartment!
Excursion
@@BigbigpoopiLuxury housing...
Gotta love this housing market!
America is working out great for the landlords!
I second Excursion. Only the 7.3 powerstroke variant, though.
@@obsoleteprofessor2034 okay, Crown vic
As a fleet manager way back in the 90's, we purchased a pre-owned 95' f-250, 351W, in front of a 5 speed manual. After purchase we did a vinyl company (logos) wrap, then installed a power tailgate as to deliver vending equipment on site.
The truck was always at solid performer, not a single performance issue.
None of today's pickups can hold a candle to these elder workhorses.
Boy, you got that right!
My 2015 F250 regular cab long bed 6.2 would blow this thing outta the water
yepper' @@mikeguthrie5432
Where's that truck now?
@@stevenbrooks1243 yeah but how often does something break on your 2015? How often does it need service and how easy is it to maintain and repair yourself? I've got two trucks a 2000 superduty and a 99 Ranger. The superduty has just over 250k miles on it, the Ranger has 413k on it. As long as you do regular PM they both just keep running. And when something does wear out the parts are usually cheap and the work something you can do yourself.
I just sold my 2019 after the 10 speed gave me trouble. I now drive my backup truck as a daily driver. It is a 1995 F-150 flareside with the 4.9 V^ and 5-speed trans. Love it.
The 4.9 is the inline 6. Mine is also backed by a 5 spd manual. Who needs 10 gears? Just more banjo work.
@@757optim Truism: In the long run, simplest is best.
What mileage y’all got on your OBS trucks? And what problems have they had?
Well today I finally did it. I saw this video and I went out and bought the exact truck in the video! I got the 95’ Eddie Bauer edition with 2 gas tanks! Pretty cool being able to switch between the tanks and 4x4 with the manual locking hubs in front 😎 if you get this generation keep in mind it’s good to cycle between the tanks as well
Did you end up getting the short or long bed?
I had a 1993 Ford F-150 my dad bought back in 1999. We used that truck for work and it was better then my brothers newer F-150 that was 4x4. We finally sold it back in 2017. It had over 400k miles and still had alot of power. Nothing major done mechanicly besides the gasget to the oil pump to the transmision. She had the 5.0 and it was 2 wd
Trucks were trucks, men were men. Well said sir.
"And a man's word was better than any legal contract."
And sheep were nervous!
Yes sir! We need MEN back! 💪🏾
Bruce Jenner is still a man
And 19-15=2? 😂
Well this makes me feel good about my 1995 F-150. It's only got 97K miles on it but I just use it to haul off trash or move furniture, mulch, etc. I paid $6K for it 20+ years ago. It's the only vehicle I get compliments on and offers to buy it. I'd never sell it. I want it to be the vehicle I drive away from my last day of my job and first day of appreciating Western NC where I live.
Just bought a 1988 suburban. Still needs a bunch of work but i cant wait to get everything fixed
I did simply this earlier this year. Spent 1k on it at the auction and I’m slowly fixing it up. I can second this, parts are everywhere and super reasonable.
My friends dad had a 1991 f150 when we were in highschool, it was so much fun to ride around in. I'd happily have one today.
In high school any rig that runs is fun.
This is very nice overhaul example, tasteful....minor detail, those side mirrors gotta go, bottom mounted types are rubbish.
@Mrbfgray I like the mirrors the way they are on this truck. I always thought they looked nicer. What put on there instead of these? I'm just curious.
Only 2 miles per gallon more? That's reeiculous when you think of the new technology,and the price of a new one too. That's crazy.
@@charlesbosse9669 They are cheesy crap, don't care what they look like when a gust of wind blows them back making them point at the ground. 3-bolt points to door stainless frame units with *center mounting point* to mirror frame is the only way to go, they don't have any tendency to blow back and the friction to aim them is adjustable. I know from experience.
Form follows function and you'll soon not like how they look anymore when realizing how shitty they are.
Wish you could buy these trucks now. Glad i kept my 1991 Bronco 5.8 and 1996 Ram 2500 V8 5 speed. They are worth saving
I like the manual hubs and shifter, too. So simple and reliable. I tell you that guy did an awesome job, it sparkles. And I don’t care how the mileage is, a 70k difference in price buys a lot of gas, never mind the insurance
it's just smart money.
I agree. Back when the pandemic was going strong and used cars cost way too much and everything available had too many miles, my mechanic found me a 2000 Chrysler 300m for a mere $1200. It had almost no rust, 105k miles, everything worked and it ran perfectly. I figured it would hold me until prices came down and newer, better used cars became available. I changed the oil (synthetic), dropped the trans pan, changed the filter and topped it off with synthetic fluid. Manual called for timing belt and water pump change at 100k so I did that as well. I'm retired and have 2 vehicles so I don't put a lot of miles on them. 3 years later the car is at 110k and runs like a dream. I've changed my mind about finding something newer.
It’s still awesome and always will be! Manual transmission is the ticket!
Unfortunately, new or used trucks with a manual transmission are almost impossible to find now, unless you convert it yourself.
Got a manual 3rd gen 4runner and a manual 01 1 ton chevy 4x4 witha 6.0😊
Have 94 Nissan and will not sell it because the 5 spd. Plus 2 88 Wranglers with MANUAL TRANS AND MANUAL 4WD. And 2011 Ram 1500 tradesman unfortunately auto trans.
I was lucky enough to buy a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR new from the dealer in 2014. I will always own it. It’s been garaged every day I’ve had it. It’s so much fun to drive!
I picked up a 95 F-150 XLT at an estate sale 4 years ago.
Purchase from estate of the original owner.
A retiree,
Garage kept its whole life only 130,000 on it.
5.8 Windsor
Everything works, interior immaculate
Body and Frame perfect from California to Las Vegas
Paid 2750 for it
Was offered 10 grand for it
I told the guy I'm not sure I would sell it for 30
Yeah, just renovated a 1971 F100 and a 1973 F100. Real happy with the outcome.
He picked a good solid truck to do. I agree with having the manual hubs. Plus after disengaging them I take a walk around the truck and give it a quick look over, which saved me several times because of a slow tire leak that happened on the trail.
Yup! Not to be subjective, but I got my old 1989 Chevy Silverado! Installed a new 355 engine, new 700R4 tranny and it's been repainted one time from a hail storm back in 20000. Still have it and its sporting around 182,000 miles! Go old or go home!! 😂😂
I'm fixing up a 2001 ram I inherited from my grandfather. It was somewhat neglected for years but I spent the summer fixing it up and it's becoming a great truck. I still have lots to do but I'm done til spring. I learned a lot while fixing it up and grew my confidence to try more and more difficult tasks. Even though I've cursed it many times it's been a great experience overall and I'm very glad I did it.
Completely agree! I've been saying the same thing for years. The new ones are way too complicated, way too expensive and not nearly as dependable or easy to diagnose and fix as the OBS from '92 to '96. Hell, even as far back as '87 they had electronic fuel injection (which I found out is not very hard to diagnose and fix) and are very similar to the '92-'96.
I have a '95 XL 4.9 I-6 5 speed manual long bed. Everything still works, even the A/C. 225,000 miles. I love this truck.
Fuel injection first appeared on 1985 models with a 302 V8.
Still driving my 2000 Silverado 5.3 4 speed auto 4x4 Z71 Extended Cab w/ 211k miles. Pushrod engine. Reliable. Electronics are kind of crap but engine is still solid. Paid $5100 for it with 103k miles on it in 2008.
I have a 1994 coachmen RV built on an e-250 chassis. I paid $9,500 for it in 2011. It has less than 90,000 mi and people offer to buy it frequently. Not for sale. Thanks for endorsing this 1995 due to reliability and simplicity.
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I’m driving my 06 GMC Sierra 1500 regular cab 8’ box with 195K miles I bought new. It’s rusty but stills runs great. The only engine problem I had was low oil pressure at start up but it turned out to a $4 O ring on the oil pump pick up
I need a truck for work. Not a Kid hauler & grocery getter. I would like to replace it but regular cab 8’ box pickups that have decent equipment are like finding Big Foot. I don’t want a turbo, engine shut off & a 10 speed transmission that will crap out 1 month out of warranty. & yes I want a Key!!!
Scotty confirmed the older trucks are real trucks, specially with manual transmission.
Mine has the 5 speed behind the 351W. What a world we in!
I had a ‘94 f150 with the 300 straight 6 cylinder engine and manual transmission. After that I had a ‘96 with 351. I loved those trucks and the mid 90’s body style is my favorite. I had a friend that was a ford mechanic for 30 years and he said he hated that cross arm suspension on the front.
You cant beat an f150 with a 302 v8 they are truly the best of the best
Makes me miss my Bronco
I did the same thing with a 1996 Chevy. I put a new engine in and had tranny rebuilt. Almost 0 rust and it runs line a dream. I have 7500 in mine but it's an ext cab and is a z71 model. I love it! 260k original miles but I now have a warranty on engine and tranny. Lol.
Best way to go
Doing this now, 86 f250 with the 460, single cab, long bed, 4x4. Will be selling my 2014 f150 xl this spring and the 86 will be my daily!
I had a 1996 Bronco XLT. Basically the same truck but with a utility body and shorter wheelbase. Had the larger Windsor V8. The Connecticut road salt did a job on it though, but engine, trans, and transfer case were fine.
Someone in town has a restored 95 Eddie Bauer Bronco , it looks like new. Want to buy it from him but no deal. We cross paths occasionally in town in parking lots and talk truck
I'm not a Ford person, but I respect the truck for its age and definitely the man for taking the time to get it squared up. Maintenance is crucial for keeping older vehicles on the road. That's why I DIY keeping mine going.
My brother bought an old truck fixed it up just like this!
Love my ol 98 Chevy k1500, last good year for Chevy trucks
In 2008 I bought a 1998 f150 for 1500. still have it today, truck was a little beat up (work truck) but ran good and still running good, I had only two problems over the years, fuel pump went out and a fuel injector failed that’s it besides regular maintenance. Did not put any money in it to fix it up the body just drove it as is.
Same Scotty, my 2005 Silverado is a gem! I'll never get rid of it
Scotty , this whole video took a page outta my current playbook. Love my ‘05, ‘12, and ‘ 14 f-150’s. All have liability only insurance.... fleet for cheap love it
SMART man !!!
nice I am working on a 96 dodge Dakota it's coming along real nice.i get about 18mpg.i would say..3.9..
Old school still the best of the best 😍🤣
So true and what’s said it’s like that with everything today even the old crt tv 📺 is better then the stuff they giving us now the old stuff last forever
Have a 94 chevy truck, It's solid and reliable with a 350 sbc and around 240K miles. Best of all, it's easy to take care of. I get lots of offers but I need it.
Thats why im keeping my 03 Dakota. Paid for and still running great.
Got a 1984 Ford F250 with the 460 and a T-19 4 speed manual. 4X4 (manual locking hubs). 160K original miles. It's a beast.
My youngest son was just deployed. I bought his Toyota Tundra to help him out. Actually not a bad truck. 2017. I’m building up an 82 K10 now
I had one just like this one, except it was the inline 6. Only 100k miles, but the body was beat up and rusty. Never had any major mechanical issues.
Had an '85 E250 Econoline, less than 40k miles the C6 transmission went out! Just a hint over 12000, the carb went out, the tank valve went out, and the ac went out, evap and condenser leaked no more Fords for me!
Ooooo - he did a great job overall. I especially like how he did the interior - nice quilted liner on the top and back, nice dash pad - nothing that's overkill though. Looks fantastic.
AMEN!! Been saying that for years, I have a 1987 f150 302 engine 360000 miles still runs like a top 👍
I can’t argue this logic at all. The only thing I can think of is the addition of safety features on a new truck but certainly not worth 12 times more in cost. I knew a mechanic that had an 89’ with a 300/ manual. 2wd crank windows. He said he’d never get rid of it. Though I did try..lol. I had an 87’ Chevy C 2500 that wasn’t bad until a crack between cylinder 2 and 3. I should’ve kept it but…hindsight.
Same thing with my 92 Chevy Ext Cab 4x4 truck. 230k miles and even if I spent $15k to rebuild it and cherry it out I'm saving GINORMOUS piles of cash over the trash that they are selling now. My 96 Yukon SLT is not replaceable at this point either.
I intend to restore them both. For now, they both have 230k+ miles and rolling strong.
If it had the 300 Straight 6, it would be perfect.
Those motors last forever
@@solvend probably the best all around engine of all time.
That body style of the F150 are rare now, and not easy to find used. I live in the Tampa Bay area, and they are even hard to find here, especially with a manual transmission.
The Ford Dana TTB and Twin I Beam suspensions work extremely well when maintained correctly.
own a 94 chevy k1500 like a rock
My 2003 Expedition EB with 168,000 mi gets 20mpg highway 14mpg city. Runs like new. Amazing.
I have a '99 F350 xlt SRW super duty V10 manual hub 4x4, 5 speed manual single cab I found in the NC mtns with 99k miles in 2017. Today, has 127k Miles as it does housework and will occasionally drive on road trips. Gets about 14.5 mpg on the highway. Has loads of torque but not a hot rod. No rust in the cab corners as where it usually happens.
Unique truck as it appears few were built then and puzzles dealers when I bring it in as they haven't seen one before. WILL hold onto it as long as I can as it'll be my old man truck !
Wanted the 92 to 96 fseries 250 with the 460 4x4 manual but impossible to find. Also, I think Cash for Clunkers claimed many of them. Sad 😢
My personal opinion, i think all the trucks from the Big Three of this era were good buys. The square bodies from Dodge and Chevrolet, and the second gen Dodge which still had the reliable 318, 360. As well as the 350 Chevrolet. Fords 7.3 Powerstroke and the rock solid Cummins 12 valve. Plus if we go back a few more years you can get one with the leaning tower of power, the 300 Ford or the 250 GM. Manual hubs and manual transmission is the only way to go. I ended up adding manual hubs to my 2005 Cummins.
Also the Slant 6
@@bobbyheffley4955 aka the leaning tower of power.
Your right Scotty.
Well done that man!
A really nice practical, usable truck.
Standard Cab/Long Bed, that’s what I love. It’s not a 70s truck but it would do. I would even put a hundred thousand into restoring it if I had the money and it cost that much.
I love my auto lockers on my 95 bronco,in the winter going from ice to dry highway pavement you ain’t getting out to lock unlock lockouts,unless you like 4 wheel drive at 70 mph on dry tar
I owned/bought new a '92 F150 XL 4x4 long box reg. cab, inline 6 cyl, w/5speed transmission, this was the best full size truck that I ever owned. The only mod that I did was mud/snow tires and a cross over metal tool box...I wish that I still owned it!
Gorgeous truck. Owner should be proud. Nice color too
*No way! One of my favourites of all time!*
I had a 95 with an 8’ box and I miss that truck! Great great reliable trucks 💯 Little Thirsty, but that comes with the territory..
93 Bronco owner here - this video is pure gold
If you mute the video Scotty is like Orchestra Director 😂😂😂😂
I had a 95 F 150 with the inline 6 cylinder and manual 5 speed. It wasn't fast but those inline 6 cylinders were bulletproof. I also has an 83 F-150 with the inline 6 and a 3 speed manual with a granny gear. Whish I still had that one.
4x4, stick shift, and inline 6, I’d get it n a heartbeat (I’m always on Facebook market place for s real truck). There is no “ clapped” out beater if the enthusiast knows what to look for
I’ve had a 99’ Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel for the last 20+ years 325k miles. . I get compliments on it every time I drive it.
It is irreplaceable. With continued periodic and preventive maintenance it will last me the rest of my life
I was able to get up to 21 miles a gallon with my 1993 Ford F-150 V8. But that was just that one week after that the best was 19 miles a gallon
I'm so old, I remember the Ford I-Beam demo on railroad tracks, balloons, and torches on TV.
I have a CA 1994 150 in Chicago ...new engine...Great truck
94 F150 bought it for 5k
Have put about the same in it. Had 200+k on the 4.9 300. Up to 270k engine has had no issues and running strong. Never selling it.
And it’s a manual plus plus plus I hate Ford but I love the old-school manuals they last forever even older Ford. Those are the only ones I love.
My dad has a 1994 with over 500k miles on it with original engine and transmission and still running strong
I've got one of these with a 460 and a manual!
Nice rosary on rear view mirror. Nice tires too
Man I’m really looking for an old 90s obs Ford rn but they’re all beat to hell near me. I’ll find the right one eventually though. Wouldn’t touch most new trucks with a 10 foot pole.
Still got my 2001 F250 rolling over 300k miles. Just regular maintenance
This is why i love scotty he appreciate all the oldies 💪🏽😂
I’m doing the same thing with my Isuzu powered 1985 S10.
Excellent obs Ford. Not a huge Ford fan but I'd daily that thing awl day.
I know where you are coming Scotty, I have driven old truck’s all my life. But I’m about to retire, so I broke down and got a Ttttacoma, I like it a lot;! Ya
I keep saying this is where we are all going. We have to rebuild all old vehicles. New ones are poorly made and too complicated. I have built 2 Land rovers so far. I would definitely do one of those.
Roller Cam too
I got a Ridgeline I wanted a truck but they were too expensive mines 20k. I mean we got our first snow storm and she gets thru it no problem. I can tow n haul all I need and it's maybe not as much as some but it gets the job done. I'm good
0:34 Do like this guy did, buy a truck a long time ago when you could still find a reasonably operational truck for $1500…
I have a 1994 ford f150 with a 4.9 or 300 straight 6 with a bad E4OD transmission. The transmission is a very weak link. It broke once at 160K and now at 300K. In 2006 i paid $2050 for a transmission overhaul at a well known reputable transmission shop. Now it croaked again and only one shop would touch it. Most transmission shops in a 50 mile radius of me will not touch it. It is a big transmission, but delicate. I also had the transmission serviced at reasonable regular intervals, not like the manual says, that is much too long. I tried to purchase a 1992 to 1996 F150 with a manual transmission and the cheapest one had 160K and a gasoline leak and the dealership wholesaled it for $5100 dollars to another dealer. No $1500 trucks that will crank up and run in Georgia . My 1994 has been in a shop for 7 weeks. The parts are finally here.The E4OD has shift solenoids and a multi-lever position sensors; very weak stuff! I desire a 1967 - 1972 F100 with a 300 six and a C6 or manual transmission.
Best to get a REBUILT transmission rather than overhaul the one you have. I found out the hard way.
Awesome, love those F150 trucks and that’s why I have one but I will not buy any of the new trucks.
You nailed it Scotty! The new trucks are worthless overpriced high-tech junk! I have a 2004 Ram basic work truck that's still going strong & I plan to rebuild it from the ground up with a few upgrades. It will be better than anything you can buy today at a fraction of the price. Real men! Real trucks! I love it man!
I have never had old trucks, but have had old cars and older is better when it comes to saving money. It's cheaper to repair an older vehicle then to finance a new one. I have a 2010 ford escape v6 all wheel drive with 186k miles and still dependable.
I wish I kept my 1989 Chrysler 5th Avenue. Paid $600 for it and put $1800 over 3.5 years including maintenance type repairs like tires, brakes and oil changes. Super dependable and the most comfortable vehicle I've ever driven or ridden in.
If I could rewind 35 years, it would have been a smart move to learn how to work on trucks and truck engines. The Ford in this video is awesome. Very nice.
1990s internal combustion trucks and cars were the peak of the evolution of gasoline vehicles.
If you can buy and fully refurbish for
I agree with u Scotty concerning bed sizes. That’s a true pick up. Todays so called pick ups look more like a SUV with a bigger than usual open trunk. When I’m at Home Depot I see these guys pulling out with 3/4 of their materials hanging out. I like Tundras but after u spend loads of money for them they seem to have the smallest bed of them all!🤔. I care about cargo capacity, not how many people I can drive around.
Don't forget those things were safety nightmares for a long long time; I'd never own one for that reason!
A ton of steel will take the same amount of BTU to move whether coming from an eight cylinder engine or a six cylinder engine.
My parents had a 1998 F150 to tow a big, heavy boat. It looked showroom and had only 60k miles on it until it was sold a couple of years ago. I had offered to buy it at market value over the years but always got a no.
Old trucks were made to work harder, than hauling grocery bags.