Taking my Free Truck on a 1,500 mi. Road Trip

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  • čas přidán 11. 11. 2023
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  • @mav
    @mav  Před 7 měsíci +326

    mall of america this saturday!!

    • @aznantboi
      @aznantboi Před 7 měsíci

      how are you getting 2 cars there

    • @riotonsaturn
      @riotonsaturn Před 7 měsíci

      I love you mav

    • @wyntermalone4034
      @wyntermalone4034 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I wish I was closer or could make quick arrangements to meet you there!!!! You’re an awesome guy and I know your meetup will be awesome!!!!!

    • @Fix3rJ0e
      @Fix3rJ0e Před 7 měsíci

      I'll be there. Always wanted to meet you in person.

    • @mav
      @mav  Před 7 měsíci +23

      well… looks like only the bug will be there… they need us to push the vehicle in so we can’t start it.. i’d rather push the bug than the truck 😂

  • @BigNastySH
    @BigNastySH Před 7 měsíci +4234

    Hey Mav it’s Matt! I’m so glad sandy got you home and I know she’s in good hands. I can’t wait to see what you do with her, she’s got a lot of sentimental value to me and I wouldn’t want anyone else to have her. Nice meeting you buddy.

    • @keithbrookshire
      @keithbrookshire Před 7 měsíci +128

      Up-vote this one to the top.

    • @BigNastySH
      @BigNastySH Před 7 měsíci +76

      That would be sick!! 😂

    • @widowprepper4292
      @widowprepper4292 Před 7 měsíci +78

      That's so cool of you to give him the truck. Hope you enjoy watching her adventures.❤️

    • @BigNastySH
      @BigNastySH Před 7 měsíci +67

      @@widowprepper4292can’t even tell you how exciting this is to see!

    • @CapeCodCanalFishing
      @CapeCodCanalFishing Před 7 měsíci +46

      Let’s restore this awesome truck!!

  • @samlynes7015
    @samlynes7015 Před 7 měsíci +722

    That truck has a strong beating heart and a lot of character. She's begging for a full restoration.. and she deserves it.

    • @allaboutroofing2
      @allaboutroofing2 Před 7 měsíci +19

      😂 a 93 Ford f-150 isn't worth restoring tho unless it has a crap load of sentimental value. Restoration is exceedingly expensive anymore even if doing all the work yourself. Sounds good tho in theory.

    • @jawkman101
      @jawkman101 Před 7 měsíci +33

      That’s no heart beat you hear that’s the engine knocking harder than a jehova witness at your door😂😂😂😂

    • @maxryan8189
      @maxryan8189 Před 7 měsíci +12

      ​@@allaboutroofing2maybe not a full restoration but he should definitely throw some parts at it and take it for another road trip

    • @sleddarcheddar
      @sleddarcheddar Před 7 měsíci +31

      ​@@jawkman101exhaust leak and a misfire. If that was a knock he wouldn't have made it far.

    • @derrickrayford6453
      @derrickrayford6453 Před 7 měsíci

      Why it has to be a she why not a he for a change 🤷‍♂️😭😂😂😂✌️

  • @Shyguy624
    @Shyguy624 Před 7 měsíci +103

    Sandy seems pretty solid honestly, for a 30yr old truck to make it 1500 miles after sitting for 2yrs is dang impressive

    • @emartin851
      @emartin851 Před 7 měsíci +12

      That's Ford reliability. ❤

    • @johncombs216
      @johncombs216 Před 7 měsíci

      @@emartin851dude that thing is gonna break did you see the rust it’s one bump away from totaled I feel so bad for dude

    • @leftypirate
      @leftypirate Před 7 měsíci

      he got it for free lol what is there to feel bad about? hes a youtuber with a fleet of cars and subscribers. he'll be okay@@johncombs216

    • @davidoriggan
      @davidoriggan Před měsícem

      ​@@johncombs216lmao you obviously know nothing about vehicles

  • @mattphillips6578
    @mattphillips6578 Před 7 měsíci +37

    That truck took care of you on that trek home. It’s now your turn to take care of her and give her a restoration and trip across the country!!!

  • @dianenaylor2104
    @dianenaylor2104 Před 7 měsíci +109

    Please give her an all over “facelift”. Sandy deserves it!💛

  • @skyleaned
    @skyleaned Před 7 měsíci +26

    Seeing a full renovation on this truck would be really satisfying, I tell you

    • @SylusBurton
      @SylusBurton Před 7 měsíci

      uh

    • @Xmetalfanx
      @Xmetalfanx Před 6 měsíci

      Sandy definitely deserves some love/TLC .. not sure why but i just loved the truck the moment i saw it

  • @DOGO8991
    @DOGO8991 Před 7 měsíci +62

    Sick video. Definitely deserves a spot in the fleet for being that reliable! Also its so freakin crazy you're famous enough these days to get noticed on the highway in a vehicle that isn't even "yours" to us fans yet. That little spot you cooked at looks gorgeous. Congrats on all the success Mr Mav

  • @davidcampbell1899
    @davidcampbell1899 Před 7 měsíci +92

    Ford is getting a lot of free advertising from you Mav! I am a firm believer the older Ford Trucks are better built then the newer ones!

    • @alext.7517
      @alext.7517 Před 7 měsíci +15

      Most things built before 2000s are built way better than things after. Nowadays things are built so the consumer has to buy again

    • @timitri8
      @timitri8 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yeah this^ everything is business

    • @brianmcintyre8940
      @brianmcintyre8940 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I have a 92 ford super duty
      The owners manual says to only go 45 mph in drive before shi fting to over drive. ???

    • @som6553
      @som6553 Před 7 měsíci +1

      i know right! i love ford especially the trucks

    • @SylusBurton
      @SylusBurton Před 7 měsíci

      too bad older n newwe chevys better

  • @noonesorrow8476
    @noonesorrow8476 Před 7 měsíci +66

    It would be super cool to see you fix the truck up and make it a sort of budget camping build to inspire others to try truck camping out

    • @OverlandUnderBudget
      @OverlandUnderBudget Před 7 měsíci +1

      full rebuild!

    • @dustyc324
      @dustyc324 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I wanna build one. I've been a mechanic for 20 years. never had a project or fun car. I can rebuild a pickup easily. this is my motivation. I'm gonna start looking for an old chevy.

  • @sassy4044
    @sassy4044 Před 7 měsíci +6

    MAV! I was the one honking and waving at you on 35S today! Been a huge fan for so long so when I saw the f150 w the keep on trucking sticker it made my day! Safe travels bud!!!

  • @Parq_75
    @Parq_75 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Fix the rust + do oil change +air filter +brakes+ gas tank stuff +some Cleaning+new steering wheel +new interior stuff + fix winchled +get new Suspension+Paint the trunk.

  • @peterbannister1215
    @peterbannister1215 Před 7 měsíci +175

    MAV out here making Sundays that much better

    • @malyasianobeyfrankie
      @malyasianobeyfrankie Před 7 měsíci +2

      That and football

    • @KingTuck11
      @KingTuck11 Před 7 měsíci +3

      He always does

    • @jamesscott1932
      @jamesscott1932 Před 7 měsíci +2

      That miss is likely ignition. Get warmed up, set idle at exactly 650 and disconnect power to each cylinder one at a time. The bad cylinder will not affect rpm. All the others will cut the rpm. Do a thorough tune up while replacing everything on your bad cylinder.

    • @ASBO_LUTELY
      @ASBO_LUTELY Před 7 měsíci +1

      In the UK I didn't see it until Monday

  • @matthewgrigg576
    @matthewgrigg576 Před 7 měsíci +36

    Hey MAV. Those are great trucks them 1992-1997 Ford trucks are hard to beat. That squeak is something simple. It's probably an idler pulley for the serpentine belt

  • @wyntermalone4034
    @wyntermalone4034 Před 7 měsíci +7

    I was concerned about the tires on the truck at 1st when it started raining (because Sandy was sitting for 2 years) but when they were shown, they look like they’re in good condition. Sandy said watch this and she took Mav all the way home!!!! That’s a good truck!!!!

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Před 7 měsíci

    That truck has a strong beating heart and a lot of character)))

  • @padensanford
    @padensanford Před 7 měsíci +66

    I think the best videos are when people genuinely enjoy you giving them some merch for helping you out

  • @LeaveNoTrashBehind
    @LeaveNoTrashBehind Před 7 měsíci +219

    That truck has so much potential Mav, we hope you build it into something awesome!

    • @allaboutroofing2
      @allaboutroofing2 Před 7 měsíci +7

      It has the potential to break down and end up in a salvage yard in the near future maybe. Definitely not restore worthy for what it is and how much it would cost in time and money.

    • @LeaveNoTrashBehind
      @LeaveNoTrashBehind Před 7 měsíci +10

      ​@@allaboutroofing2
      You're wrong.

    • @truckthings4302
      @truckthings4302 Před 7 měsíci +3

      ​@@allaboutroofing2dude y is u so hateful towards a truck ..let me guess your either a Chevy or Dodge guy

    • @cptchuff2741
      @cptchuff2741 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@allaboutroofing2ur just pissed because it drove halfway across the country with no issues

    • @marky.bear92
      @marky.bear92 Před 7 měsíci +1

      bros on every comment when someone says he should restore it

  • @TedErskin
    @TedErskin Před 7 měsíci +13

    I’m so impressed that you reached out to viewers to advocate for self care. What a positive outreach!

    • @Ryan-st7hq
      @Ryan-st7hq Před 7 měsíci +8

      It was a paid advertisement.

    • @johnrobinson8955
      @johnrobinson8955 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Because he was getting paid for it. He probably don’t even use the service he was promoting.

  • @SupErC24
    @SupErC24 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Truck definitely deserves a road trip!!! I can’t wait to see what improvements you make to old Sandy!

  • @redmustangredmustang
    @redmustangredmustang Před 7 měsíci +14

    My grandpa had an 83 F-150. Didn't put over 80,000 miles over the 35 years he had, but it ran and it did it's job. He sold to one of his Masonic Lodge guys in the town. It needed a new AC compressor and the guy put on there and the truck still running. Built Ford tough motto turned out to be true.

  • @martinneween
    @martinneween Před 7 měsíci +48

    Better start calling this channel ‘Sunday Night Mav’ because he just makes the weekend THAT much better

  • @sandrewss92
    @sandrewss92 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Class to see people just have that camaraderie with Mav just down his videos being real and authentic.. when I'm having a bad day ill put a few Mav videos on to cheer me up!! I watch all the way from Ireland

  • @Someoneudontknow1231
    @Someoneudontknow1231 Před 5 měsíci

    aw they were super sweet. exciated to see how this truck turns out

  • @revolution55125
    @revolution55125 Před 7 měsíci +15

    I inherited my 95 5.0 from my wife's grandfather and am replacing all the Wisconsin rust with new pieces one at a time. These trucks are amazing.

  • @mariebeattie1980
    @mariebeattie1980 Před 7 měsíci +20

    Way to GO Sandy!!! She ran like a champ.

  • @louisepotier2784
    @louisepotier2784 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Very nice truck! You're very brave to drive her without tools...good for you on your new ''purchase''. 🙂

  • @Rachruff1979
    @Rachruff1979 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I can’t wait to see what you do with this new van what a kind man Matt is my faith in humanity has been restored what a guy..any update on your house?

  • @user-sd5oc2vs5c
    @user-sd5oc2vs5c Před 7 měsíci +14

    I’ve never check oil with The vehicle running in my life 😂

    • @mikez104
      @mikez104 Před 7 měsíci +5

      I know, I cringed.

    • @saginawdan
      @saginawdan Před 7 měsíci +2

      ​@@mikez104I laughed.🤣

  • @MrChilongaso
    @MrChilongaso Před 7 měsíci +10

    I own an 02 Chevy Trailblazer with 193k miles. These types of cars/trucks from back in the day were true warriors. Sandy deserves a place among your fleet. Love your videos dude keep it up.

  • @dawnkangas2968
    @dawnkangas2968 Před 7 měsíci

    Absolutely awesome Mav she rode like a trooper Keep on Trucking

  • @jesseevo3823
    @jesseevo3823 Před 7 měsíci

    i love how you get as many camera angles as you do, solo. hats off to you man

  • @timothywalker4563
    @timothywalker4563 Před 7 měsíci +73

    I love it when Mav says it wouldn’t be a road trip without cooking 🥘 😂

  • @Frame13103
    @Frame13103 Před 7 měsíci +32

    Would love to see more content of you fixing it up! It’s an awesome truck!

    • @mmurphy2317
      @mmurphy2317 Před 7 měsíci +7

      Sandy could be called a "beater"...but, most beaters wouldn't be able to go 1100 miles without something failing. A little of Mav's money...a good wash job and visit to a decent body shop for repairing the rust issues...replace the windshield...let a known reliable mechanic go over the engine/tranny thoroughly replacing all fluids...and upgrading lights and a lot of Mav TLC and s/he's good to....wait for it......Keep on Trukkin'!

  • @vickielewis6268
    @vickielewis6268 Před 7 měsíci

    Was fun, thanks!

  • @rastaco.1871
    @rastaco.1871 Před 7 měsíci

    Give her some love Mav!

  • @412stew
    @412stew Před 7 měsíci +7

    This truck deserves some work and a winter trip into the Rockies of Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana!

  • @davidnilles3117
    @davidnilles3117 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Way to go Sandy. Pretty amazing she made it. I hope she makes a good addition to the Mav fleet. Keep on truckin’. 👍

  • @dopeeboii88
    @dopeeboii88 Před 7 měsíci

    I randomly found mav like 3 years back… went from watching a few videos a month to a few a week to waiting for your noti love the content blessings on blessings and love and safe drives keep on trucking big bruh

  • @kimmypayne2559
    @kimmypayne2559 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Mav is the type of guy who can make anything seem interesting. I would honestly be thrilled to see a video with Mav watching paint dry. He is likable and creative...which mekes him special and he found his niche😊

    • @gregoryforrest8970
      @gregoryforrest8970 Před 7 měsíci

      Some parts for the dash and some Bondo not so hard work. I have owned lots of Ford's over the years. Most of them were as good if not better than Toyotas to be frank as there is a lot of hype on Toyotas these days, Ford's always took me all over Canada and the USA with virtually no problems. Every two years change antifreeze and transmission oil and filters. Never a problem with the drive train. These vehicles were easy to fix for most people unlike now with front wheel drives.

  • @bigenesis
    @bigenesis Před 7 měsíci +13

    Just another Sunday with Mav, bringing home another vehicle! What a great trip! Sandy brought you home safely! It will be interesting to see what you do with her! ❤❤❤

  • @sandyschipper1400
    @sandyschipper1400 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Mav I love ya man. I miss my old truck. This was your gift from the universe for being such an awesome soul. Good name Sandy btw. 😊

  • @mauriceduhaney1107
    @mauriceduhaney1107 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Mav you are one brave guy i would not have trust that truck to go so far but you have balls bro congratulation Sandy is a beast

  • @thomaswilliams5506
    @thomaswilliams5506 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Hey Mav! I’ve been following you for a while and your videos are awesome and therapeutic. I recently made a trip to Minnesota to pick up my fiancé now wife. Be encouraged and keep the videos coming! Keep on Truckin’!

  • @jeteater1
    @jeteater1 Před 7 měsíci +11

    when cooking with charcoal, you need to wait for the briquettes to turn completely white. If you cook with it and they are still black, your food will taste like lighter fluid. After lighting the briquettes, usually need to wait 45 minutes or so.

  • @PatrickC63
    @PatrickC63 Před 7 měsíci +38

    Sandy looks to be a workhorse for your fleet! Your right door issues is possibly a bad door latch.

    • @keithbrookshire
      @keithbrookshire Před 7 měsíci +1

      The cables were known to fail because they had plastic ends that got brittle and broke.

    • @thirtynine3955
      @thirtynine3955 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I had a car do that. Try some WD 40 on the latches. It worked for me.

  • @jeremyc6407
    @jeremyc6407 Před 7 měsíci

    Great Video, Welcome to the Family Sandy! Loved the cook out

  • @metrosfilm
    @metrosfilm Před 7 měsíci

    I always wondered why i felt like home in your videos is because I live in Wisconsin too I love how home this state feels and everyone is usually so friendly

  • @Graham-22
    @Graham-22 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Oh man!!!! I tell ya, this is gonna be awesome. Mav she wants a restoration and I really can’t wait to see it. Sandy definitely deserves it and she proved to you brother. I absolutely love your channel and always recommend it to my buddies!!!!

  • @impulsive_dad
    @impulsive_dad Před 7 měsíci +30

    Watch this right before bed before another long 64 hour week at work what a fantastic bedtime story. This was not to mention another great video. Glad you made it home safe and happy to welcome Sandy to the family.😊❤

    • @dakodasteele123
      @dakodasteele123 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I also watch his videos before bed and recommend a lot of people to do the same. The simplicity really calms the soul and makes for a great night's sleep!

    • @Qvik_
      @Qvik_ Před 7 měsíci +1

      64 hour workweek, yikes.

    • @impulsive_dad
      @impulsive_dad Před 7 měsíci

      @@dakodasteele123 agreed he has a calm and relaxing nature

    • @impulsive_dad
      @impulsive_dad Před 7 měsíci

      @@Qvik_ The hours do drag on but helps with my current financial situation and allows me to save for the future … not to mention your body gets used to being exhausted and plateaus eventually so it’s becomes “the norm”

  • @LimestonePicker
    @LimestonePicker Před 7 měsíci

    Brooks & Dunn, glad to see you’re a man of culture!

  • @Sheluvcasper
    @Sheluvcasper Před 7 měsíci

    A free trucc is a good trucc !!!! N the videos are authentic as always stay positive n continue adventuring I been watching for about three years now !!!

  • @doriamoreira158
    @doriamoreira158 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Some of those old truck are better than the new ones and if you have an EMP you don’t have to worry about yours not working. Enjoyed the video. Keep trucking.👍

  • @SP710X
    @SP710X Před 7 měsíci +6

    Can’t see a Sunday without a MAV video 💯🫡

  • @user-zn3rm3pl4b
    @user-zn3rm3pl4b Před 7 měsíci +5

    way to go Sandy and Mav. I've driven rigs like this for so much of my life, haha, brought back some amusing memories for sure! thanks Mav!

  • @Kbhnzd
    @Kbhnzd Před 7 měsíci +1

    Howdy Mav, just watched your latest vid, and dang, that road trip with Sandy was a real rollercoaster, man! From Jersey to home sweet home, misfire and all. Can't wait to see what's in store for the old trooper. Keep on trucking, dude! 🤘

  • @SombreroKnight
    @SombreroKnight Před 7 měsíci +4

    Love the old Ford and Chevy trucks from this era, Definitely Built to last! I personally daily drive a 93 Chevy pickup with 236K and with maintenance it’s gone a long way! Good luck on the F150 Mav keep it coming.

  • @avengence4600
    @avengence4600 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Love it mav, always stay up for you because your my inspiration to be like you in the future that’s coming

  • @DarrLaw
    @DarrLaw Před 7 měsíci

    Live in one of the cities you mention and used to live in another two of them!
    Happy you made it home without too much trouble!

  • @sarashattuck4022
    @sarashattuck4022 Před 7 měsíci

    I love this truck. Reminder of my grandfather's driving days

  • @LaNette1
    @LaNette1 Před 7 měsíci +27

    Hey Maverick, that was a fun video. The truck is in good shape or as old as it is and for free can’t go wrong. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. You always make my day. Be safe out there.♥️🙏😎👍✌️

    • @QargZer
      @QargZer Před 7 měsíci

      Typically when buying a vehicle the better the deal seems the more it ends up costing in the long run. But he can make content out of it either way so it's perfect for him.

  • @MackJeezy
    @MackJeezy Před 7 měsíci +3

    Pretty hyped on this video from a personal level. My dad recently passed away and I ended up getting his old 1991 Ford f250 XLT Lariat. I have been wondering what to do with this thing, and have actually considered getting a camper shell for it and turning it into my camper truck, but the more I drive it around the more I just love driving an old truck in general. Obviously these trucks don't get a lot of content because of their age, so I am stoked to see something relatable! Can't wait to see where this goes.

  • @joeandrewgarcia7304
    @joeandrewgarcia7304 Před 7 měsíci

    I have a 97 f150 and these things are beautiful. Sure something can go wrong but it’s always easy and simple to fix. Love old f150s. Just something about em.

  • @FlowingReels
    @FlowingReels Před 7 měsíci

    Love your videos bro I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning

  • @jasonalmont7572
    @jasonalmont7572 Před 7 měsíci +5

    The big issue with overdrive on older vehicles is that it should only be used above 40-45mph for significant distances. Back then people used it in normal traffic and it ruins the “gear” locking and unlocking OD constantly. Should only be in OD at highway speed without slower ng down a lot. Essentially.

    • @dustyc324
      @dustyc324 Před 7 měsíci +1

      especially Ford vehicles from that time period. thing should be able to be rehabbed relatively easily and affordable for a guy like mav.

  • @moe4346
    @moe4346 Před 7 měsíci +2

    It’s a great day when Mav uploads

  • @championwarrior1214
    @championwarrior1214 Před 7 měsíci

    FORD POWER BABY!! beautiful truck.

  • @stephenmason5773
    @stephenmason5773 Před 7 měsíci

    my buddy had the same truck in high school.. it was a beast, it rusted out before the engine ever had time to stop running.. Great video! Cheers from your Northern Neighbour, EH?

  • @jamesh9241
    @jamesh9241 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Mav, love your content. As for the first stop on a roadtrip for the f150, I have only one suggestion..... a good mechanic to iron out the miss and any other hidden problems before they become trip ending problems.

  • @Doug8D3
    @Doug8D3 Před 7 měsíci +24

    Your misfire may be actually the torque converter failing to lock up, which would explain why it's worse in overdrive. I had this issue in my car and thought it was an ignition problem initially. Hope you get it sorted out

  • @user-fe3xz7nh5l
    @user-fe3xz7nh5l Před 7 měsíci

    That’s an awesome older truck man. Fix sandy up and take her to southern Florida for a winter trip and do a catch and cook. Good luck man.

  • @peppermeat8059
    @peppermeat8059 Před 7 měsíci

    oh i just found you again today, im already excited knowing this will be another great video!!

  • @StevenPrewitt
    @StevenPrewitt Před 7 měsíci +5

    Mav always has to get a meal in cooking no matter what that's awesome!!!!!

  • @georgejackson7752
    @georgejackson7752 Před 7 měsíci +3

    That's amazing you drove it that far with no break downs most used cars you buy off car lots your lucky if you make it home with out breaking down old Sandy is like a dog from the pound just needs some loving and it will treat you right make her awesome and beautiful again Mav I no you will love your videos buddy

  • @nelroman341
    @nelroman341 Před 7 měsíci

    Your awesome MAV!.

  • @Jaemon4Eva
    @Jaemon4Eva Před 7 měsíci

    Positive vibes brother

  • @JunkyardFox403
    @JunkyardFox403 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Nice find and a great adventure! I had a '92 SuperCab with that same color scheme that I bought just to get me through a winter - ended up keeping it 6 years. One of the best vehicles I've owned, but the rust caught up with it. I only had to go to southern MN to find it though, not New Jersey.
    I'm guessing the reason it wasn't performing well in overdrive (4th gear) is because the misfire sapped too much power - being in 3rd gear brought the revs up enough to compensate. Looks like yours has a 302, which is only adequate in these trucks, so a misfire is going to hurt a lot. It might be something simple. Mine did that once (351W, not a 302) and it was degraded spark plug wires grounding out. After a tuneup it ran perfectly.
    The reason the ignition lock is troublesome is because the chrome bit has three little pins on the back side of it that shear off, so it doesn't stay aligned with the keyway. Sometimes you can take the cylinder out and swedge that part down enough to get it to stick in place, but otherwise replacing it is all you can do. There's a trick with these that you can keep the same key for both ignition and doors after replacing the ignition lock if it comes to that.

  • @BigIronTexas
    @BigIronTexas Před 7 měsíci +3

    For clarity, overdrive has to do with the relationship between engine RPMs and driveshaft RPMs. When you're in regular drive it's a 1:1 ratio, meaning engine and driveshaft RPMs are equal. In overdrive the driveshaft will spin faster than the engine. This allows you to cruise at highway speeds at lower RPMs, which is generally easier on the engine and results in better fuel mileage.

    • @BUCKSHOTSTV
      @BUCKSHOTSTV Před 7 měsíci +1

      This comment is greatly appreciated. I just started daily driving my dad’s old 85 gmc s15 and was not sure what to be driving on. So is it safe to assume that if I was hauling a truck bed full of stuff or a trailer that I’d be in regular drive for the added power?

    • @BigIronTexas
      @BigIronTexas Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@BUCKSHOTSTV That is correct. RPM and torque have an inversely proportional relationship where increasing the RPM through gear ratio reduces the torque and vice versa.

    • @BUCKSHOTSTV
      @BUCKSHOTSTV Před 7 měsíci

      @@BigIronTexas thank you so much!

  • @MatthewTutoriales5
    @MatthewTutoriales5 Před 7 měsíci

    U always so kind mav!!! I hope one day ill give u a hug !

  • @codyclark7316
    @codyclark7316 Před 7 měsíci +1

    absolutely love this man!! that’s how ya do it. fix that truck up it’ll be a beast

  • @jeffreyroye6753
    @jeffreyroye6753 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Those trucks are all but indestructible.. been running Ford forever.
    Got to say honestly I wasn’t expecting you to make it home. Were there’s a will there’s a way!!
    She’s such a light duty truck I can’t say I have anything that I can think of to use her for other than cleaning her up and just keeping her around to run errands.
    Welcome to Mav’s Used Cars.
    As always.
    Watching from Oklahoma.
    Thanks.
    Jeffrey.

    • @estBradley
      @estBradley Před 7 měsíci

      I just completed a 5000 mile road trip in my old 270k+ mile Ford bus with out a single issue. Videos on my Channel of your interested

  • @janedoe8225
    @janedoe8225 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Love your trips man. Wish I could meet you in person someday. Love camping and exploring different places. Maybe someday you’ll be out towards MA again, or maybe I’ll adventure out that way. None the less thanks for making such great content. Living the dream of you ask me.

  • @noahfisher3803
    @noahfisher3803 Před 7 měsíci

    Might be biased, but I love these OBS Fords. I've had a few and put some serious miles on them. Never had one let me down. They're reliable and fairly easy to work on; along with getting parts. Not surprised this one made it back with ease. I enjoy this type of content MAV!

  • @st1291
    @st1291 Před 7 měsíci

    That is one of my favorite generations of Ford-F150s. I would love to see it restored plus the "Mav" camping touch!

  • @chiefpanzer
    @chiefpanzer Před 7 měsíci +3

    Immense love for sandy, the Tesla on the other hand probably didn’t sleep knowing an oldie but golden truck has it beat 😂

  • @belleve5709
    @belleve5709 Před 7 měsíci +3

    That was amazing,including the cooking. Make Sandy great again, we have same truck only it's a crew cab and our doors exactly same thing lol. Can't wait to see what Sandy becomes and how she sees you through her next great adventure

  • @DiscoDevilDog
    @DiscoDevilDog Před 7 měsíci

    When he opened the door I smelled that interior. There is a distinct early 90's F-150 cab smell that only gets better with age.

  • @elsathal7359
    @elsathal7359 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing 🙏🕊🌏

  • @Charlie_ayo
    @Charlie_ayo Před 7 měsíci +3

    Hey Mav! I think Sandy is going to make a great addition to your fleet. I know you just got back from a 1,500mi road trip, but I think you should take her to Cape Cod! You love fishing and the Cape is a great spot to fish. I live on the skirts and if you wanted to, I could show you around. I completely understand if that is too far of a trip you were thinking of. Feel free to shoot me a DM if you wanted to arrange anything. We would love to have you out here!

  • @ladygreer9323
    @ladygreer9323 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Hey Mav. Pretty cool that the truck was Free. God is Good!! You never know what he's going to do next.. Safe traveling & keep on trucking.. ❤️🐞

  • @ladybassplayer23
    @ladybassplayer23 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Be safe mav

  • @tschmidtty
    @tschmidtty Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome video Mav!! Glad to see you stop by the Bloomer Kwik trip!! I stop in there all the time for lunch, being a local. Small world 😁

  • @ErikCroteau
    @ErikCroteau Před 7 měsíci +13

    Your videos have come along way since the beginning. Love the content. Really enjoy it Mav!!

  • @shadz876
    @shadz876 Před 7 měsíci +12

    I would love to see a collaboration with you and either Throttle to rebuild the truck.. and then make it into a camper, that would be dope. Some real Pimp my ride type shit and make episodic too.

  • @TimScottDT
    @TimScottDT Před 7 měsíci

    Those people were awesome to give you that truck, there's not many or hardly any people like that in this world anymore, wish I had a friend like that lol my trucks frame just broke on the lift due to so much rust, in much need of a truck, which I'm working on. You and the guy Matt that gave you the truck, good people!!!

  • @08_crown_vic
    @08_crown_vic Před 7 měsíci

    Loved the video.
    I hope you get sandy running on all cylinders, clean her up, fix the missing dash pieces, and make it an epic camper truck.

  • @GAPMUSIC1
    @GAPMUSIC1 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Mav, I think Sandy is gonna go far! She did you proud in getting you home. I reckon Matt is gonna be chuffed as chops to see you and Sandy on your travels! Great stuff!

  • @smartclock727
    @smartclock727 Před 7 měsíci +9

    I think the charcoal might meant to be placed above the first grate so it gets some air?

    • @BUCKSHOTSTV
      @BUCKSHOTSTV Před 7 měsíci +2

      That and it looks like he threw the food on before the coals were ready. That’s probably why they weren’t cooking and then “magically” things were cooking

  • @dianeandersen4106
    @dianeandersen4106 Před 7 měsíci

    From Michigan gotta love our state homeboy Mr.Bob Seager

  • @J.Benson
    @J.Benson Před 7 měsíci

    Sandy is gonna be awesome 👍! Count on it. 😊