How to buy a Cheap Old Truck..........and NOT get Ripped off

2024 ж. 17 Мам.
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Trucks are priced higher than ever right now! So how do you get a good used truck for a reasonable price without getting ripped off? Today we'll look at how to evaluate buying an older used truck and what to look for so you don't make a bad decision or end up buying junk!

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  • Inline 6 is a HUGE selling feature in those trucks. Nearly indestructible and good on fuel, backed by a 5 speed, perfection. Everything else I can fix....but I'm a mechanic.

    @j.danaclark2166@j.danaclark21669 ай бұрын
  • We bought a truck one time and in the inspection discovered the air conditioner did not work. We asked for a reduction in price and they lowered about $1,000, which was a considerable amount since they were only asking about $3,500 in the first place. On our way home with our new truck, we realized it was due to a blown fuse. Thanks, Dave. All of your videos are very entertaining and useful.

    @brendaduncan7385@brendaduncan7385 Жыл бұрын
    • Did you return part of the money? I sold a Honda Accord to a guy. He paid me and took the car. Within a week he told me that something had broken.I can't recall what he said it was. I told him that I was moving and that I'd split the cost of the repair but that he needed to get to me quickly because I was leaving town soon. He came and got his money. My sister the attorney told me I didn't owe him anything, but I wanted to leave things good. Sometimes it's not about the money.

      @amorales9613@amorales9613 Жыл бұрын
    • @@amorales9613 they bought the truck not sold

      @ThriftedHeart@ThriftedHeart Жыл бұрын
    • @@amorales9613 no they don't own the guy anything. this is the problem with privet transactions - you get a cheaper price but broken or not you pay for it yourself. You also shouldn't cover for the Accord guy. You did a good thing out of your heart but you can't request/force other people to do the same.

      @ddjohnson9717@ddjohnson9717 Жыл бұрын
    • @@amorales9613it’s not like you sold it with warranty😂, that’s common sense bruh

      @We_silly@We_silly Жыл бұрын
    • @@We_silly feeling better about something and doing right is cheaper than having it weigh on your conscious.

      @amidointhisright@amidointhisright Жыл бұрын
  • Be great to see a series on how you restore this truck to a safe, nominal driving state. Tracking the costs of parts and tools needed would be nice too.

    @wisconsinwoodsman1987@wisconsinwoodsman19872 жыл бұрын
    • will do

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • Great idea. Look forward to seeing this.

      @dospalmascb@dospalmascb2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Bushradical Can't wait!

      @CerebralAilment@CerebralAilment Жыл бұрын
    • Your best friends will be Rock Auto, Ebay, and a mechanic buddy.

      @717UT@717UT Жыл бұрын
    • Good presentation...

      @eaglewing777able@eaglewing777able Жыл бұрын
  • Boy! I thought we were rust prone here, but you guys took that to a whole new level.

    @j.danaclark2166@j.danaclark21669 ай бұрын
  • Dave is the kind of guy we all wish we had as our neighbor. The kind of guy who just stop what he's doing to help you out and makes sure you're ok. Thanks Dave!

    @rentcda@rentcda2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • That's why Dave went off grid!!!

      @j.m.9703@j.m.97032 жыл бұрын
    • @@j.m.9703 😅

      @TKO-NY@TKO-NY6 ай бұрын
  • $500 truck $600 for new tires $700 for parts to fix everything else. One week total part time labor replacing defective parts. Definitely costs less than 2 monthly payments on a brand new truck. Be Blessed.

    @hillbillywisdom777@hillbillywisdom7772 жыл бұрын
    • Good luck finding a $500 truck that isn't a total piece of garbage.

      @BigPoppa-Monk@BigPoppa-Monk2 жыл бұрын
    • @@BigPoppa-Monk The one I'm driving now was $500 It only needed mouse nests and acorns taken out of the heat/ac ducts and 2 whole cans of disinfectant spray sprayed in them and ozone generator run in it for several hours. 2002 f150 4x4 One owner. It has served me well over the last year. And the AC even works.

      @hillbillywisdom777@hillbillywisdom7772 жыл бұрын
    • @@hillbillywisdom777 They are out there, just hard to find!

      @BigPoppa-Monk@BigPoppa-Monk2 жыл бұрын
    • I hasve a jeep J10 in Alaska I got for $400 with a plow.....sold the plow for $400 got the truck for $0

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • I have purchased my share of older vehicles and I have to say that this is the best, most realistic video of what someone should go through when buying a used car that I have ever seen. By the same token, it's good to know what others are looking for when you are selling a vehicle so you can make some simple repairs to get the best return on your investment and this video does that as well. Nicely done!

    @skillywompa@skillywompa2 жыл бұрын
  • I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about in most of this video! As a 78-year-old female, I missed out on that education. But, I am about to go out on the road by myself for the rest of my life (whatever is left of it) and so I do know I have got to learn something about how a truck runs. Your videos are always so easy to watch and so informative. Thanks for this video. So nice to see you again, I have missed your videos.

    @FeralCatSanctuary@FeralCatSanctuary2 жыл бұрын
  • This couldn’t have come at a better time, I’m looking for a truck at the moment, I’d like to find me a 90’s ford 4x4, I’m down state here in Michigan and the salt eats em up. I don’t mind it being rusty or banged up, but just want a reliable truck for hailing to our property . Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🇺🇸

    @bigtransitadventures7449@bigtransitadventures74492 жыл бұрын
    • good luck

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Bushradical thank you sir

      @bigtransitadventures7449@bigtransitadventures74492 жыл бұрын
    • A used truck shopping trip to a southern state would be nice.

      @johnmoore5293@johnmoore5293 Жыл бұрын
  • So much wisdom here! Given the crazy prices for new pickups, this video is worth more than it's weight in gold!

    @erintobler7254@erintobler72542 жыл бұрын
    • Glad you think so!

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • How heavy is a video?

      @Icutmetal@IcutmetalАй бұрын
  • I really love living in Montana. You can easily find old trucks with no rust.

    @DisclaimerGarage@DisclaimerGarage8 ай бұрын
  • I drive a 2012 model hilux that first left the warehouse in 2016 and saw only 47 thousand miles. It’s the best find I ever had. Luckily got it right before the used market craze too

    @theharbingerofconflation@theharbingerofconflation11 ай бұрын
  • Excellent information. As far as costs go. New Truck $50,000. Old Truck $2000. Spend an additional amount money. Repair and replace the brake system. Especially the rear brakes most people never worked on them. Drain and replace the brake fluid. New plugs,wires, rotor and rotor cap. Replace hoses and belts Use an engine oil treatment of your choice. I like SeaFoam. Then change the oil and filter. Check the oil in the rear end. Check the transmission fluid. If it is low add a transmission additive for no slip etc. Put a new battery on it. Check the terminals and wires replace as needed. Spending an extra thousand or so doing all this will cut down on unexpected breakdowns.

    @shawnr771@shawnr7712 жыл бұрын
    • well said

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Bushradical My work truck is a 1992 Chevy 1/2ton with a V6.

      @shawnr771@shawnr7712 жыл бұрын
  • Mechanical locking hubs-winning. Also on this particular truck it has one of the easiest Heater Cores to change in all my years of turning Wrenches. The only part that scare me on this truck is the remaining life of the hard lines (fuel, brakes.) All easily repairable. I agree about the Spring Perches, Body Mounts, and Frame condition. If they are extremely damaged, consider your options carefully. Rust never sleeps.....

    @johnweaver1198@johnweaver11982 жыл бұрын
    • Spring hangers butn off and can be replaced inside an hour. The replacement parts with 4 new grade 8's and nuts is less than 50 bucks. Not much to consider carefully there. Body mounts can be a pita but also cheap to replace. Those two items don't match your frame concern. That's a whole different animal. If that's rotted out or too thin, she's a parts truck.

      @Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism2 жыл бұрын
    • right

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • My man Whipple never disappoints.

    @robertkeller2309@robertkeller23093 ай бұрын
  • A couple things you didn't mention to check. First off, I always ask the owner for all maintenance records and receipts especially for recent repairs. Second, look at the State inspection sticker, if there is one and it's current. If not, or you reside in a State with no vehicle inspection then it's up to you as you just inspected it anyway. The other thing I do is ask the owner to jack up the front end so I can pull on the tire checking wheel bearings. I always bring a 3 ton hydraulic jack with me just for that purpose. Sometimes tire wear will expose a bad wheel bearing but not always. A simple rule of thumb when purchasing any used vehicle is expect to invest anywhere between $2,000 to $4,000 in repairs and replacement parts like tires. Great vid and I still learned a bunch. Cheers!

    @TheFlatlander440@TheFlatlander44011 ай бұрын
  • Love your work Dave. I am listening. I might not have the flashest, newest, most computerised super-truck either - but like you - I HAVE LAND . . . . . Seriously - you & Brooke are heroes. Thank you both for sharing your philosophy.

    @TrailerYacht@TrailerYacht2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks TY

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Timely video for me, Dave. Thanks! My '02 Camry got flattened by a hillside full of trees on New Years Eve, true story. I had loaned it to my son because his car threw it's transmission and the wife and I have a nice ten year old mini van, I work from home, she's not working right now, so no hardship to us to help him out. He even parked it in his garage to keep it safe. Everything worked on that Camry, not a single thing wrong with it. On NYE here in Kentucky we had a major ice and wind storm, his house is at the bottom of a cliff. All the trees came down from the top of the cliff right onto his garage and the back of his house. Fortunately only cosmetic damage to the house but the garage was flattened, with my car in it. Funniest part of the story, once they cut down far enough to get to the car it was about half of it's normal height, but still started and drove out of the mess of trees onto the flat bed that hauled it away. Since our 4 wheel pick up got rear ended last Summer we have really wanted another one, so we decided to get one instead of another car. Hence how timely this video is for me. Another awesome video, thanks again.

    @bobashmore6442@bobashmore64422 жыл бұрын
    • thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • When checking the oil dipstick, look to see if there are signs of caked on burnt oil which means it was driven when low on oil. Start truck, hold brake and give it some gas and listen for rod knocks. Look for smoke coming from exhaust. Black burning oil, white possible head gasket or worse. If truck appears to have low miles, check wear on gas pedal if pedal is heavily worn, it may have more miles than you think. Wet tires or drive in sand and check to see if tires track straight or crooked... crooked may be bent frame.

    @TheDogLife5225@TheDogLife52258 ай бұрын
  • This is super helpful for folks looking at older and older vehicles. Well done, and thanks.

    @natewarner@natewarner2 жыл бұрын
    • thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • I love those old Fords! That one is a killer package. 4x4, standard, manual shift tcase, 4.9 I6! That will go for a long while yet!! Great video Dave! Keep it up! Cheers from BC Canada!

    @adrianjay1972@adrianjay19722 жыл бұрын
  • Construction guys and guys that work with their hands and brains are the best at this stuff....Worked construction as well as flew airplanes for a living and fixed my own stuff my whole life . Dave and Brooke and solid people in my book. Great vid Dave !

    @johnbolton9483@johnbolton9483 Жыл бұрын
  • The older cars and trucks like that have engine bays that look complicated and overwhelming but once you get into it they're actually relatively easy and highly serviceable. They can rely more on vacuum than newer vehicles but they're a whole lot cheaper to fix than electric modules that go bad.

    @mathehack1@mathehack14 ай бұрын
  • Bushy, you remind me of myself at a younger age . Hitting my 70s now , but can remember my time in Alaska like it was yesterday. I'm a big guy like you, but I was bullied defended myself and went to jail and kicked out of school . Made my way to Alaska and was accepted by all . Sorry I left . Thank you for the memories. Keep on being radical

    @eugeneduran5489@eugeneduran5489 Жыл бұрын
  • Literally just was talking about potentially buying an old truck. I’ll watch this soon.

    @rioforce@rioforce2 жыл бұрын
    • Right on

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • 100,000.00 "as is". I had to back up and look at that to make sure I was seeing that right. Love it! 🤣 Great video as always Dave! 👌🏼

    @Shawn_Richards@Shawn_Richards2 жыл бұрын
    • LOL

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • WOW that is a rust bucket! Glad I live out in the desert... you'd never see that. Even my '96 only has very superficial rust. You've been an inspiration Dave, thank you!

    @ryane.7894@ryane.78942 жыл бұрын
  • Six years ago I purchased a 93 Ranger XL. Although it had a few issues, most have since been dealt with and I'm very happy with the purchase. The plastic headlights in older Fords are subject to leakage, fogging, and discoloration and should be replaced. The good news is they aren't expensive. The bad news is the new replacements are just as prone to moisture and discoloration problems and a downright nightmare to install and align. It makes one long for the era of "five minutes and you're done" sealed glass headlights from yesteryear. My first replacements actually resembled partly filled aquariums after going through a rainy spring. I discovered that the problem can be traced to real shoddy gluing of the two segments. Don't gamble. I suggest applying J-B Weld all the way around the outside of the seam and allowing it to dry before installing. There are also special sprays and wipes that only need to be applied only once a year to keep the plastic lens clear.

    @marcswanson7066@marcswanson70662 жыл бұрын
  • This is a very well done video and well put together! Great for a novice who is looking for a cheap truck ! You cover many things alot of people dont think about 👍

    @willschultz5452@willschultz54522 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for making this video Dave. As an owner of an old truck and someone with only basic knowledge of cars and engines, this sort of walkthrough really helps. Much appreciated!

    @maxvernon1506@maxvernon15062 жыл бұрын
  • Love the oily list Dave😅 that rear leak on the engine is just preventing the oil pan from rusting through

    @TheMajictech@TheMajictech7 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much Dave! I just bought a 23 year old tracker and I took a trusted mechanic with me. I like understanding stuff and learned a lot from this video. Knowledge is power!

    @SimplyLesa@SimplyLesa2 жыл бұрын
  • This Channel has pushed me from running the rat race to off grid. Owned a 2016 tacoma, spending all my money on bills to buying a 1994 K1500 with no payment. Such a good feeling. Thanks Dave

    @danielduffy2981@danielduffy29812 жыл бұрын
    • you bet

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • Smart man 😊, welcome to Freedom, ran my 92 K1500 To church today, had it 4 years, Solid, and I love it, have another k1500 I’m workin on now…

      @rickreese5794@rickreese5794 Жыл бұрын
  • Good sound advice Dave. The last brand new vehicle I purchased from a dealership was way back in 1986. I've learnt over the years that if you know what to look for, you can find a very reliable used vehicle and save tens of thousands of dollars.

    @deanbarr5740@deanbarr57402 жыл бұрын
    • Right on

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • Back then, when I was younger and full-time employed, I wanted to buy something new. But the dealer con-jobs really ticked me off. Glad I never bought a new vehicle, and never will.. Currently enjoying a '96 base Tacoma, fixed up for my needs, currently with 81K. I bought it in 2015 for $400! 🙂

      @sunbeam8866@sunbeam88663 ай бұрын
  • I really enjoy your videos, Dave! This one is no exception! Buying an old used truck makes more sense than spending ridiculous amounts of money on something I'd be afraid to use for fear of damaging my investment. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! You're a good teacher, for sure.

    @Terry_1111@Terry_11112 жыл бұрын
  • This is invaluable information for anyone buying anything used..Thanks Dave your channel gets better as it evolves.

    @regalbowman3143@regalbowman31432 жыл бұрын
  • Everytime! I just love this channel, thank you so much for the genuine content you put out, nothing more nothing less, no gimmicks no clickbait. I appreciate you Dave.

    @lanceadams3552@lanceadams35522 жыл бұрын
  • This brought back memories of my dad working on his trucks, cars, and semi-he was a truck driver. When he bought his first new truck he popped the hood and started removing off all these new fangled things that "weren't necessary" to make a truck work. Looking back he probably should've bought another used one lol. Thanks for your expertise.

    @BrLambert@BrLambert2 жыл бұрын
  • Hey Dave, found your channel not too long ago. Big fan of what you’re doing, I like your videos cause they help me learn the simple need to know things about off grid/self sustaining smart living. Keep up the good work man!

    @jasonmichael2222@jasonmichael2222 Жыл бұрын
  • Excellent Job Dave!

    @charleselertii6187@charleselertii61878 ай бұрын
  • Greetings from Brazil

    @walterfabianocoelho1683@walterfabianocoelho16832 жыл бұрын
    • hello Brazil!

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Dave your channel is so awesome! Great content and your approach to teaching viewers is fantastic.

    @gottafly30@gottafly302 жыл бұрын
  • You’ve got 3/4M subscribers and still so practical and not showy, love it! So admirable

    @samuelmennear333@samuelmennear3332 жыл бұрын
  • One complaint I dont have about the west coast is the unbearably rusty trucks, all you usually have to worry about is overheated and overworked trucks!

    @remady5827@remady58274 ай бұрын
  • I missed the first 15+ min, will have to go back and view it. What I caught was great, real-life knowledge that is really helpful. Thanks so much Dave!

    @Bianchi8000@Bianchi80002 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks...hope you like it

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Hi Dave, love your videos especially the ones about building your own cabin. Like you, I have a ninth generation F150. Mine is a single cab with the 302 engine - just purrs along, and has been absolutely reliable. Here in New Zealand we have LOTS of old American trucks!

    @richardmcgrath61@richardmcgrath61 Жыл бұрын
  • I own a repair shop in Texas Dave - everything you have said and showed folks here is spot on - too often people bring me their trucks/cars after they bought them, and I hit them with a similar inspection to make a list - man nice video for everyone to see and learn - good on ya

    @brandonanderson510@brandonanderson510 Жыл бұрын
  • I own a 1995 Ford F-150 4x4 truck. I paid $10,000 for it in 2001. No rust and ready to go when I bought it. It has the 5.8 L V8 engine. It is a beast, but only gets 8 miles per gallon in town and at best 12 mpg on the highway. It has been a workhorse. I still own the old Ford, but I do not drive it much anymore. One upgrade I did was to replace the OEM transmission pan with one that has a drain plug in it. The new Dorman pan was $36 on Amazon. Pulling 5000 pound loads up steep inclines is hard on transmission fluid so I wanted to be able to easily change the transmission fluid. My son occasionally hauls a tote that holds 200 gallons of water in the bed of that truck. 200 gallons of water is 1600 pounds. Like I said, that truck is a beast. I have owned the truck for 22 years and could get $4000 for it tomorrow. Good luck with your truck. I would never buy a rust bucket like that one is, but I hope it works out for you.

    @jacklabloom635@jacklabloom635Ай бұрын
  • I had the same truck, only mine was a standard cab with an 8' bed. Inline 6, 5-speed, dual fuel tanks, 4x4. Look forward to seeing you use this one. You are obviously very knowledgeable.

    @paulhoskins7852@paulhoskins78522 жыл бұрын
    • Sounds like a dream, how far do the dual tanks take you?

      @josealegria1718@josealegria1718 Жыл бұрын
  • I absolutely love yours and Brooke's videos! Your my and Kerry's inspiration 😉 we only buy used crappy cars, never bought a new car, lasts longer, no car payments and living on a homestead we don't need a new fancy car! I love this video great information somethings we've never checked for. Keep these great informative videos coming!!

    @icreatecrafts8462@icreatecrafts84622 жыл бұрын
  • You and Brooke are my hero’s! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. No more new vehicles for us. Off grid here we come.

    @karahansen@karahansen2 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks Dave excellent info!!! I like how you break things down and make a intimidating process not so overwhelming!!!

    @TandT_1776@TandT_17762 жыл бұрын
  • i really appreciate you going through this. i am looking to get my first vehicle soon and i dont have a huge budget. this is really helpful Dave thank you!

    @alexdewitt2431@alexdewitt24312 жыл бұрын
  • Well, just as I expected. Another great posting by Dave the Man! Good thorough walk around that should help all the potential buyers from getting buyers remorse! Good point about expecting some issues, but knowing what's major and what's not is the key! Thanks for another great educational video. Stay radical!!

    @pepawg2281@pepawg22812 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you Dave. Really perfect timing. My wife and I are avid viewers of you and your wife. We are in the beginning stages of simplifying and moving off grid. Appreciate the knowledge and the way you both share it. Keep being radical.

    @greenninja8755@greenninja87552 жыл бұрын
  • My dad got a '94 F150 with a 5 speed manual and the inline 6 for 2 grand CAD. Absolute steal. The body is in decent shape, with a brand new clutch, and the engine and trans is in great shape... He bought it a good couple years ago and hasnt put much into it besides regular maintenance stuff, new spark plugs, and welding the exhaust hanger back on.

    @juubilo1509@juubilo1509 Жыл бұрын
  • Great video! I'm from Montana and love the 90's Fords. I have a fleet of different trucks that includes an 88 F-150 and a 97 F-350 turbo diesel. Both still run great despite my best efforts of beating them up. I still get folks wanting to buy the 97. Folks offering nearly full price what I paid for it brand new back in 97. It just astounds me but I'm not ready to let it go yet because I still use it for a lot of hauling and prefer trucks that are more mechanical/less electronics-based. Makes it easier to work on them. You remind me of something like a mix between Al from Home Improvement and Bob Villa. Great stuff!

    @christsciple@christsciple2 жыл бұрын
  • I Live in the North Star Borough and have been watching your channel for long before I even dreamed of coming up to Alaska and this video is great to see. This is an issue I've been facing since I've made the jump up here, going on nearly 2 years. Quite a necessity up here and the prices reflect that! Thanks for the info!

    @anthonyrubino3281@anthonyrubino32812 жыл бұрын
    • I have a cabin up north of FBX so I know the area well. If you are willing to turn wrenches I know folks who get good deals out of the equipment auction on Van Horn. Take south Cushman to van horn and turn right ....then it's down van horn on the right.

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Bushradical Not sure if you'll see this, but update for you: finally found my north star borough 4x4! Woo! Rewatching your video to check out the vehicle one last time before exchanging money. Thank you!!! No more walking in the snow and a lot more hunting!

      @anthonyrubino3281@anthonyrubino32812 жыл бұрын
  • Nice work. You are very detailed and organized. Thanks for all the advices.

    @isuckatthisgame@isuckatthisgame8 ай бұрын
  • Most useful video ever! Thanks Dave!

    @timsecord8207@timsecord82079 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for a great video, Dave! You always have informative and entertaining content. You're a great teacher. Love your channel and Brooke's too! ❤️❤️❤️

    @Suzanne1999@Suzanne19992 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Great video as usual Dave !!! Makes my 2001 Ranger with 88K look great. I always had company supplied vans and it helped make my Ranger great for retirement.

    @stan3198@stan31982 жыл бұрын
    • right on

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • Just bought a 1999 Ranger a few months ago. Love that little truck

      @coobybooby933@coobybooby933 Жыл бұрын
  • Just bought a 96 F150 4.9L with a subpar inspection. This is a good post buy checklist for me!

    @Casserole_Girl@Casserole_Girl4 ай бұрын
    • If the motor doesn't knock......it will be fine

      @Bushradical@Bushradical3 ай бұрын
  • This video is a gift from heaven. Thank you.

    @nekrobillyhenry666@nekrobillyhenry6662 жыл бұрын
  • Don't forget to check the clutch if it has a manual transmission , example how much travel does it have before it disengages and engages ( lot of travel before it engages , may be a bad clutch , very little , could need adjustment ) and if it's hard to push down . I noticed the truck you bought has the 4.9 ( 300 ) straight 6 , good engines .

    @thomasfletcher4765@thomasfletcher47652 жыл бұрын
    • Right on

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Great video. Your method and pace of explaining the topic was spot on. Presented like a pro. I’m 60 and wish I had something like this when I was 20. I would have saved some money. Thanks!

    @Rob_Brock@Rob_Brock2 жыл бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • I was doing a roof for a woman and I asked one day "what are you gonna do with that old truck out in that field?" She said "if you can get it outta there, you can have it" Same truck as this 😏

    @NewLife-qj9mx@NewLife-qj9mx6 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for this video. I picked up a 94' f250 back in January. I definitely did not do as thorough a job checking things like you covered but I think I did good for the price. I love these old trucks.

    @bornfreeAlaska@bornfreeAlaska2 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for all this information.. Since I'm a woman, you showed me alot of things that I would not have thought about. I'll be looking for another vehicle soon. I met you about a week ago in a Meijer store, if you remember me. I enjoyed talking with you. You and Brooke are so interesting. Hope I get to see either one of you again soon! Take care!

    @sharondismuke8600@sharondismuke86002 жыл бұрын
    • I tried to make this video mostly NON - mechanical....so anybody could use the info without being a mechanic

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
    • Nothing to do with being a woman! You're just not knowledgeable about used vehicles

      @jcoats5529@jcoats55292 жыл бұрын
    • I used to sell cars, new and used, and I met a lot of women who felt as though they were being mislead alot while shopping around for abused vehicle, where they just KNEW the male sales people were taking advantage of their lack of automotive knowledge. This is something that will always bother the hell out of me, as I am personally not SUPER knowledgeable of the technical side, but know what's important stuff. I always made sure to speak equally to both people in a couple, male or female regardless of their knowledge, as you never know, there are many women who know there cars too! I appreciate the heck out of this video, and too am happy you got something out of this

      @JBrooklyn1985@JBrooklyn19852 жыл бұрын
    • @@jcoats5529 are you trying to say the percentage of men that know about Mechanics/cars is the same percentage as women do? Dont be crazy. Women can absolutely know this stuff but its less likely which is what she was saying.

      @ViTaLxMoDzZ@ViTaLxMoDzZ2 жыл бұрын
    • @@JBrooklyn1985 I'm single, but my dad was a mechanic when I was growing up. I learned alot from my dad to try to be independent. I've learned other things over the years, but always room for more knowledge. Appreciate your insight and compassion.😊

      @sharondismuke8600@sharondismuke86002 жыл бұрын
  • Strong overview. I always check on whether the model has a timing chain or belt and question the owner about replacement and any receipt handy on that. I ask about brake work, head gasket replacement as well. And I always smell the oil (well, almost always ! ). Thanks, you gave me a couple more ideas, appreciate that !

    @rageoid@rageoid2 жыл бұрын
    • Good tips! The 300 inline six has gear to gear timing.....no chain OR belt

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Catches on fires and explodes, I’m dying at the random humor at the end 🤣

    @weswest8666@weswest86662 жыл бұрын
  • Good, thorough approach. On the rust issue, I'd add that for trucks with either molded polymer bed liners or just rubber mats, they not only can hide bed-rust, but can cause it by trapping water. May pay to sneak a peek! Also in support of your theme on older trucks...I found a very nice '95 F 250 with 7.3 liter diesel 6+ years ago, bought it and have been really pleased. Reliable and parts are usually readily available because of the popularity of the '87 -'97 (nicknamed Original Body Style). I get asked if I'd sell my "real truck" often, and have been pumping diesel more than once to get yakking with owners of NEW trucks at the next pump over who are dismayed by the number of recalls they're dealing with. Dave's got the right approach! Thanks

    @Wheelman151@Wheelman151 Жыл бұрын
  • All great information,very thorough inspection. Pretty much the same things I look for. I'm certain alot of subscribers will find this extremely useful.

    @dean9498@dean94982 жыл бұрын
    • I hope so

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • As a kid I can only remember riding around in those same type of used trucks! Dad wasnt having anything to do with the financial burden of a new truck. 45yrs later and I'm forking out nearly 2.5k to have a rack and pinion replaced because its all electronic and has to be programed to the truck.. this makes me want to just go find one like you have shown here, pay cash and not worry about it! Thanks for the reminder and great tips Dave!

    @dfoltz268@dfoltz2682 жыл бұрын
    • It is indeed a shame that everything is just computers now. I love old mechanical equipment. When the next Mass CME hits Earth, we will need to go back to mechanical stuff quick!

      @miaouew@miaouew2 жыл бұрын
    • right on

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for the detail in your video. Your step by step inspection process was very helpful as I reviewed (and bought) an old f-150 this morning.

    @leepatterson4435@leepatterson443511 ай бұрын
  • @19:10 is probably the most valuable point of this video. It's astounding how much debt people rack up on a new vehicle. I've never regretted buying a used vehicle. It's an awesome feeling knowing you own your vehicle and not the bank! Thanks for the video Dave!

    @gavanlee@gavanlee2 жыл бұрын
  • ...GREAT INFO. BUYER BEWARE...STAY SAFE//

    @bobjoncas2814@bobjoncas28142 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome video Dave, and thanks for going through everything that one should be looking at when purchasing a older vehicle,and explaining everything to us,👍😊....

    @cherylt8590@cherylt85902 жыл бұрын
    • you bet

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Living in Minnesota I would say this body looks great. So many newer trucks hardly even have rear wheel wells left on them do to rust. Lots of great information. Thanks Dave.

    @ruthiewrangler9864@ruthiewrangler98642 жыл бұрын
  • My daily driver is a 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 with a 7.3 powerstroke diesel bought it with 99k miles and it now has 190k + miles the best truck i've owned by far. I plow snow with it and wash it often the truck has made me lots of money in the last couple years of plowing with it. I've done alot of work to it over the years i put new injectors, sensors, gaskets, turbo, transmission and even put a flatbed on it. She's pushing 400+ horsepower and is super reliable i've owned it 8 years. Older trucks are way more reliable then anything new in today's world to many electronics that can fail and cost people to much money. You don't need a pretty truck you just need a reliable truck to drive that's all. KISS principle - "Keep It Simple Stupid".

    @cook4015@cook40152 жыл бұрын
  • Interesting. Looked like the check engine light might have been on and it had a pretty good exhaust leak. In some states that's not an issue but here in Arizona they freak out at emissions time if even an insignificant hose is off. An exhaust leak will result in a fail. In some states people even remove their emission stuff. I've had a rusty car once in my life. Bought it here in Arizona for parts. An Arizona car all it's life. The car was a 61 Mercury Comet. Front floor pans were rusty. How did it get rusty in a dry state where summer temp's average 115? The carpet pad. Rubber quickly dry rots here. That in turn allows water entry. Carpet pads are like sponges. Even with high daily temps that moisture under the carpet stays wet indefinitely. Thus the rotted out floors in an Arizona car. $1900 was not to bad considering the necessary stuff is a cheap fix.

    @boblamb8421@boblamb84212 жыл бұрын
  • Solid post, here.

    @sardonic_smile_8752@sardonic_smile_87522 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • I don't like trucks. I don't drive trucks. Never gonna buy a truck. But, this video is GREAT--shows you how to check out EVERYTHING and make a good buying decision. I look forward to seeing this truck on episodes of Cheap Wheels!

    @msb6100@msb61002 жыл бұрын
  • Great video. Even as a mechanic, it’s always good to get back to the basics and remind yourself of the simple checks.

    @hippyhebrewhomestead8593@hippyhebrewhomestead85932 жыл бұрын
  • Not in the market for an old truck, but I absolutely loved watching this. Dave is always so informative. Besides, I could listen to Dave talk about just about anything. Such a down to earth person. :-)

    @vertigobridge3024@vertigobridge30242 жыл бұрын
  • Nicely organized. Only thing I’d add is road testing, or gravel testing, 4wd to verify it’s functioning or not.

    @ANXIETOR@ANXIETOR2 жыл бұрын
    • Yup...I did that on the test drive and I drove this rig 60 miles to get it home

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • I've seen videos showing this process before and they don't even compare to this one. Amazing. So much information. And showing it on a vehicle which actually had a ton of issues is incredibly useful.

    @ronniesunshine1163@ronniesunshine11632 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • A 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 L long bed single cab 2wd is the best work truck! It was made in the last 20 years and it’s got the perfect balance of modern and old school!!

    @zachsheffield1325@zachsheffield1325 Жыл бұрын
  • Excellent video! Great, well explained walk around that most people should easily understand, and be able to duplicate. I’ve been mechanically inclined my whole life, so no issues here…but I wanted to see exactly the way Dave demonstrated how to accomplish it. Awesome job sir!

    @wildlifegrocery2965@wildlifegrocery29652 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • 300/6 with a 5-speed. Yup, that’ll run forever. Anybody in the comments looking for a truck that’ll outlive you if it doesn’t rust away, go for one of these.

    @frankdantonio2479@frankdantonio24792 жыл бұрын
    • 100%

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Been watching your videos for a while just recently subscribed. Man the way you share knowledge is absolutely awesome. It seems you take pride in trying to deeply explain what your doing to your fans so if they want to give it it a shot they may have a slight knowledge from your videos

    @theepicthree123@theepicthree1232 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for helping a dad be able to explain to his son what to look for when buying an older truck.

    @j.h.8098@j.h.80982 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent video, Dave. Thank you. How about an update after you fix all the things that need fixing? After the $1900 you spent to buy the truck, how much more will you spend to fix it up?

    @andygrose@andygrose2 жыл бұрын
    • That I'm also curious on

      @ncd7184@ncd71842 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you😊

    @northernmemaw4036@northernmemaw40362 жыл бұрын
    • You're welcome 😊

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Hello from west Michigan, Dave! Same as always good honest straightforward advice! This is what YT should be.

    @johnhine8725@johnhine87252 жыл бұрын
  • I really enjoy your videos. It's my dream to be off grid. How ever I am in a group home right now due to some addiction issues. I've been sober for 21 months and have found my calling. U have kept my faith and hope up. Thank u Dave!

    @masonwarnke6482@masonwarnke64822 жыл бұрын
    • Stay the course brother.

      @Bushradical@Bushradical2 жыл бұрын
  • Under the hood all you have to look for is a 300 Cu In straight Six. If that's there you have nothing to worry about.

    @jimholmes2555@jimholmes25552 жыл бұрын
    • I heard that !

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  • I bought a 1998 V10 Dodge pickup up with 125k miles. No rust at all. I bought it out of Texas, I was the second owner. I'm very happy with it. Couldn't afford a new vehicle.

    @MAM-cy3yy@MAM-cy3yy2 жыл бұрын
  • Great information, living in the Snow Country you have a lot more to aware of. I live in the Sunbelt and have bought many a used cars and trucks. Every now and then I have run across a Snow Country one. As was mentioned in another reply, rust never sleeps and it never goes away. Even if it dragged cross country.

    @garagejim1956@garagejim19562 жыл бұрын
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