Not terrorizing at all. Amazingly maneuverable and very clear sight lines. Been driving old VW's for decades, and spent many miles behind the wheel of a cabover box truck. I always chuckle and wince when the tired old "first to the scene of the crash" joke is mentioned.
@@corey6393The cabover trucks like the Isuzu NPR I sometimes drive at work bounces me around a lot. I prefer the Ford F450 or out of production GMC Kodiak 4500 for the better ride although the Isuzu turns on a dime for a truck.
@@BrewBlaster True, and the same would happen with that D150 next to it. No cars had the safety features we now rely upon, back then. It's always odd to see people compare them to modern vehicles.
My Aunt and Uncle lived in an A100 van, (and with two cats) in the 1970s, as they travelled around the country selling art. Can you lay an 8x4 flat in that bed? I know you wouldn't be able to close the tailgate, but if it lays flat, that is better. This one is a six-window cab, too. Hah, you could weld you up a foot cage for that thing!
Another day, another video. Another day closer. As stated last time: I've said it once, I'll say it again: You don't need those networks. You do better on your own, and they did make a mistake to cancel both shows, but at the end of the day, your presentation as an independent is much, much better. At 77k+ subscribers, it shows how your style is viewed and enjoyed by many. No VIN, can't win, but might be something like 18 for Dodge A-100 pickup, 6 for six cylinder equipped (8 is eight cylinder equipped), 1 for Warren Truck, Warren MI, 2 for Warren Truck (Heavy Duty), Warren, MI, 6 for Windsor Ontario Canada or 7 for Missouri Truck assembly. Warren, MI truck still operates today and was opened in 1938. Windsor Ontario still operates and opened in 1928. Missouri Truck would have been part of the Fenton, MO plant complexes and closed in 2009, with south St. Louis opening around 1959 and North (which made trucks) opening in 1966. The remaining last VIN digits are the production sequence and determine the model year, much like as Mr. Magnante has pointed out with Ford trucks. No tag, can't brag, but maybe code 12882 Light Blue exterior paint.
My high school driver ed teacher had one of these. The irony is rich as he was a big auto safety advocate but drove a truck inches from potential death !
Saw the episode as well as remembering seeing the original in magazine's at the time. My wife used to look at me sideways when I would insist on watching the show. I guess you either get it or you don't.
I used to drive those in the early 70s for the Oakville Public Utilities Commision. When you drove that down the road, if there was any breeze, those things were all over the road, you really had to "drive" that thing. I went pretty good with a 198 slant six engine. The Fords of the area were equally as hazardous to drive.
Darn handy for those tight city deliveries vs a traditional pickup, as you've said. And I laughed out loud at the steel toes boots comment! Still enjoy seeing how much I retain. Pulling and praying for you to continue to mend sir ~ Chuck
Bill’s San Marin Texaco had one when I was a kid. It was Red & White. All the memories that Bill gave me (as well as other kids in the neighborhood). Bill you are Loved & Missed. May you Rest in Peace. Thank you for all that you did for all of us!
i've always appreciated these things but learned a thing or two today. thanks man! i recall a buddy had an old chevy cab over van (like the a100) and in our drive from mass to tenn it was using so much oil we just punched a hole in the doghouse and added oil via funnel right into the valve cover without stopping. the co-pilot's job wa to watch the gauge and add oil as needed.
Think they called it a Corvair van. Good deal on easy access oil topper! Done similar to just get something home, no way doing that with a today vehicle!
@@goratgo1970Corvair van had the engine in the rear. You'd need a very long hose to add oil to that while driving down the road. Chevy made a front engine cabover van but not a front engine pickup.
I used to drive around with my buddy on Houston freeways in a 62-ish econoline & didn't die 🙂Agree that MT should not have cancelled Super Models but 'big media' seems to be a tough nut to crack- i certainly don't have the answer 😞
When I was a teen in sw Florida there was a guy in town that had an A100 van. He'd put a 440 mid engine in it with a 727. I pulled up next to him one night art a traffic light and egged him on by power braking my car. A 63 falcon futura convertible, 2 speed auto, with the powerful 144 6 banger. Lol I managed to get a little squeak out of the back tire when I took off. 😂 He let me get up to about 45, caught up, and punched it! All I saw was white tire smoke and tail lights.....it was a beautiful thing!
As a teenager my oldest brother used to take us up to New England drag way Epping NH in the 70s to watch the wheel standers . Again Steve hope you're doing better man.
I recorded all 4 episodes of “Super Models” Steve, never should have been cancelled. Great show. So was Junkyard Gold. Hope you are feeling much better.
Love the A100 and the Econoline's. I know they are generally unsafe but would love to have one to putt around my town. A rare piece that will never be repeated - very cool.
I was waiting for a mention of the other forward control light trucks from the 1960's, especially the innovative Corvair Rampside. As its name suggests, it had a ramp built into the right wall of the bed that would open down to street level to make loadong and unlooading incredibly easy. Need to move a refrigerator? Piece of cake! You're a landscaper . . . How do you get your riding mower into your A-100 or Falcon Econoline pickup? You and about three co-workers pick it up and manhandle it abord. With the Rampside, just drive it up the ramp. Tromp hard on the brakes in A-100 or Econoline pickup with nothing in the bed and you'll be scraping your front bumper on the street - I've seen it happen in a couple of promotional videos. With the "Rampie", with its engine in the rear, there's no danger of that. 4-wheel independent suspension was standard on the Rampside, not even available on the other two lesser trucks.
The nice thing about the A100 was from 1966 on V8's were available in them, something you couldn't get in the Ford Econoline until 1968 and the Chevy van until 1967 so Dodge had a jump on the competition for horsepower by at least a year.
Great episode Steve! I first met Bill Golden at the Mopar national's back in 88 at National trail raceway, he was a really cool down to earth guy. Saw him a few times after at other Nationals.
Saw two guys hanging halfway out the windshield after a crash. That was the first fatal crash scene I'd witnessed. Sadly it wouldn't be my last. I'd never get it in one of these, ever.
Hey Steve-O, the crew doesn't think for one second that you were ripping Sandy Duncan's huge EYES, it was because one was glass. 👉. 👁️. Great insight on this A100 ! The Lil' Red Wagon was cool, in fact Dodge reintroduced the truck in the eighties. They added the two VERTICAL exhaust towers on that version. 🛻🔍 Many Thanks Yo ! 🤜💥🤛
I didn't need the model,I owned a67 A 100 pickup,318,auto with ps and dual ac,and it would pull the front wheels up with ease,quick and fun but handeling not so much,one of the first muscle trucks❤❤❤,loved it
What’s the biggest engine you could fit in that Doghouse. I had a 1962 Chevy Rampside. Great Engine and little pick up. Air cooled. Had lots of rust though. Sold it to a guy in Nevada he brought a trailer. And resold it. 🤷♂️
Steve, so proud of you beating that nasty illness!! Get strong and healthy my brother!!
I've been enjoying the truck crawl repeats. Looking forward to new content soon!
Love these trucks. Hope you're recovering well, Steve.
Thanks Steve, love the crawls.
You the man Steve can't wait till you get back
Miss your vids buddy. Hope to see new stuff soon.
Me 2
I hope we get a health update soon. 🙏
Working on it!
@SteveMagnante We're from Massachusetts brother We're strong.
@@SteveMagnanteglad to hear we all miss you.
Speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Those cab over vans and pickups could be terrorizing to drive.
Working the algorithm Steve 👍
Not terrorizing at all. Amazingly maneuverable and very clear sight lines. Been driving old VW's for decades, and spent many miles behind the wheel of a cabover box truck. I always chuckle and wince when the tired old "first to the scene of the crash" joke is mentioned.
I imagine with just a lap belt, head-butting the W/S could be a thing.
@@corey6393 agree to disagree.
@@corey6393The cabover trucks like the Isuzu NPR I sometimes drive at work bounces me around a lot. I prefer the Ford F450 or out of production GMC Kodiak 4500 for the better ride although the Isuzu turns on a dime for a truck.
@@BrewBlaster True, and the same would happen with that D150 next to it. No cars had the safety features we now rely upon, back then. It's always odd to see people compare them to modern vehicles.
I saw one of these just the other day in a parking lot. It was cool.
My Aunt and Uncle lived in an A100 van, (and with two cats) in the 1970s, as they travelled around the country selling art.
Can you lay an 8x4 flat in that bed? I know you wouldn't be able to close the tailgate, but if it lays flat, that is better. This one is a six-window cab, too.
Hah, you could weld you up a foot cage for that thing!
No one has your knowledge or passion , and voice we need you!
Keep on truckin 🤓❤️
Steve, It was Sandy's glass eye that gave her that unique look 🧐
Another day, another video. Another day closer. As stated last time:
I've said it once, I'll say it again: You don't need those networks. You do better on your own, and they did make a mistake to cancel both shows, but at the end of the day, your presentation as an independent is much, much better. At 77k+ subscribers, it shows how your style is viewed and enjoyed by many.
No VIN, can't win, but might be something like 18 for Dodge A-100 pickup, 6 for six cylinder equipped (8 is eight cylinder equipped), 1 for Warren Truck, Warren MI, 2 for Warren Truck (Heavy Duty), Warren, MI, 6 for Windsor Ontario Canada or 7 for Missouri Truck assembly. Warren, MI truck still operates today and was opened in 1938. Windsor Ontario still operates and opened in 1928. Missouri Truck would have been part of the Fenton, MO plant complexes and closed in 2009, with south St. Louis opening around 1959 and North (which made trucks) opening in 1966. The remaining last VIN digits are the production sequence and determine the model year, much like as Mr. Magnante has pointed out with Ford trucks.
No tag, can't brag, but maybe code 12882 Light Blue exterior paint.
As my first vehicle I had a ‘68 A108 cargo van. 318/3 on the tree. Would do block long burnouts. A lot of good memories and stories. 😉
I also remember the Little Red Wagon on TV.
Mr. B. Here ! 👀😎👍✏️📓🎓🍎🇺🇸. Class is in session !
Hope to see new stuff soon
I have seen the little red wagon doing wheelies at the drag strip.
Had one loved mine three on the tree slant 6🎉
Always liked them odd ducks.
I remember watching the Lil red wagon going down the track. Thanks for the video.❤
I've always thought those A100 trucks were the coolest looking
Steve, I love your shows. I am so glad you're back and healthy.
My high school driver ed teacher had one of these. The irony is rich as he was a big auto safety advocate but drove a truck inches from potential death !
steel toed boots and a helmet! lol
Thank you Steve👍and yeah I built one of those models too!
Saw the episode as well as remembering seeing the original in magazine's at the time. My wife used to look at me sideways when I would insist on watching the show. I guess you either get it or you don't.
I used to drive those in the early 70s for the Oakville Public Utilities Commision. When you drove that down the road, if there was any breeze, those things were all over the road, you really had to "drive" that thing. I went pretty good with a 198 slant six engine.
The Fords of the area were equally as hazardous to drive.
🏆Can't wait for you to come back what's your 🍀new self ✌️
I have an original 64 Life magazine Dodge station wagon advert on my wall that includes a beautiful A100 at the bottom
Darn handy for those tight city deliveries vs a traditional pickup, as you've said. And I laughed out loud at the steel toes boots comment! Still enjoy seeing how much I retain. Pulling and praying for you to continue to mend sir ~ Chuck
Bill’s San Marin Texaco had one when I was a kid. It was Red & White. All the memories that Bill gave me (as well as other kids in the neighborhood). Bill you are Loved & Missed. May you Rest in Peace. Thank you for all that you did for all of us!
Keep rockin' Mags!
i've always appreciated these things but learned a thing or two today. thanks man!
i recall a buddy had an old chevy cab over van (like the a100) and in our drive from mass to tenn it was using so much oil we just punched a hole in the doghouse and added oil via funnel right into the valve cover without stopping. the co-pilot's job wa to watch the gauge and add oil as needed.
Think they called it a Corvair van. Good deal on easy access oil topper!
Done similar to just get something home, no way doing that with a today vehicle!
I opened the "hood" on my 68 Dodge and did the same thing.
@@goratgo1970Corvair van had the engine in the rear. You'd need a very long hose to add oil to that while driving down the road. Chevy made a front engine cabover van but not a front engine pickup.
@@tomkrisel4493Ah, looked it up. It is called the G-10 van. Maybe Steve's next video? JK
Still here for you. Take your time.🙂👍
I used to drive around with my buddy on Houston freeways in a 62-ish econoline & didn't die 🙂Agree that MT should not have cancelled Super Models but 'big media' seems to be a tough nut to crack- i certainly don't have the answer 😞
4:14 Carthritis ! lol 🤣👍
Get better Steve! Can't wait to see you on the show again!
When I was a teen in sw Florida there was a guy in town that had an A100 van. He'd put a 440 mid engine in it with a 727. I pulled up next to him one night art a traffic light and egged him on by power braking my car. A 63 falcon futura convertible, 2 speed auto, with the powerful 144 6 banger. Lol I managed to get a little squeak out of the back tire when I took off. 😂 He let me get up to about 45, caught up, and punched it! All I saw was white tire smoke and tail lights.....it was a beautiful thing!
There’s a guy in the Newburyport Ma area that has one of those that’s over restored very nice shape.
As a teenager my oldest brother used to take us up to New England drag way Epping NH in the 70s to watch the wheel standers . Again Steve hope you're doing better man.
I recorded all 4 episodes of “Super Models” Steve, never should have been cancelled. Great show. So was Junkyard Gold. Hope you are feeling much better.
Still loving these pick up truck videos, very informative! Hope all is well Steve!
I’ve been saying that about cab overs for decades; you’re always the first person to the scene of the accident. Great minds, I guess. 😊
Great you are recovering, looking forward to your return!!!
You're much bigger and better than Motor Trend. Don't worry about it, Steve!
Great revisiting again! Can’t wait to see you doing some new videos! Hope you’re doing better!🙏
Love the A100 and the Econoline's. I know they are generally unsafe but would love to have one to putt around my town. A rare piece that will never be repeated - very cool.
Had a '70 A100 van for a while. Looked like hell but it always got me where I wanted to go.
I was waiting for a mention of the other forward control light trucks from the 1960's, especially the innovative Corvair Rampside. As its name suggests, it had a ramp built into the right wall of the bed that would open down to street level to make loadong and unlooading incredibly easy. Need to move a refrigerator? Piece of cake! You're a landscaper . . . How do you get your riding mower into your A-100 or Falcon Econoline pickup? You and about three co-workers pick it up and manhandle it abord. With the Rampside, just drive it up the ramp. Tromp hard on the brakes in A-100 or Econoline pickup with nothing in the bed and you'll be scraping your front bumper on the street - I've seen it happen in a couple of promotional videos. With the "Rampie", with its engine in the rear, there's no danger of that. 4-wheel independent suspension was standard on the Rampside, not even available on the other two lesser trucks.
The nice thing about the A100 was from 1966 on V8's were available in them, something you couldn't get in the Ford Econoline until 1968 and the Chevy van until 1967 so Dodge had a jump on the competition for horsepower by at least a year.
Great episode Steve! I first met Bill Golden at the Mopar national's back in 88 at National trail raceway, he was a really cool down to earth guy. Saw him a few times after at other Nationals.
Steve hope you are well and looking forward to seeing you again. Take care and God bless
I loved your model building show & really thought it would go further. Hope all is well.
Great video Steve ..
Good to see you back at it my friend...best health and see you in Arizona
Awesome video I have a little red wagon diecast signed by Bill Mitchell he was at big daddy Don garlits museum about 10 years ago.
I should get to this yard once it's a bit warmer.
Saw two guys hanging halfway out the windshield after a crash. That was the first fatal crash scene I'd witnessed. Sadly it wouldn't be my last. I'd never get it in one of these, ever.
very nice ole classic truck. thanks for sharing brother. stay safe out there man 👍
Get well soon Steve, thank you for all your automotive knowledge.
So glad you're back!
I seldom miss a steve magnate video
We would appreciate an update on you. We're all very happy you're on the mend!!
Hope you're getting better. Miss ya. Re-watching craw and liking again.
A100s are cool !
You didn't mention the Little Red Wagon's Lucite floor!
"Touch Tone Terror" just recently re-released!!
EP34 + "week"! LOL I love it! Keep it coming!
I had a 66 Ford Econoline van. What a P.O.S. to haul my motorcycle around when going on trips. Used the bike to get parts when it broke down.
I'm glad you're back and on UA-cam.
Keep em coming Steve
cool...indeed..you were quite an eyewitness to anything coming at you.
Be well.❤
Nice narrative ,, Thanks Steve ..
Welcome back bro!
That side glass🫨
Keep 'em coming!
Hey Steve-O, the crew doesn't think for one second that you were ripping Sandy Duncan's huge EYES, it was because one was glass. 👉. 👁️. Great insight on this A100 ! The Lil' Red Wagon was cool, in fact Dodge reintroduced the truck in the eighties. They added the two VERTICAL exhaust towers on that version. 🛻🔍 Many Thanks Yo ! 🤜💥🤛
Thank you, sir, for all the information
Thank you Steve
Man, I would love to have those sears
My Buddy My Buddy, go steve❤😊
Thanks for sharing this video
I think I’ve only seen a handful of these things in real life - where I grew up (Minnesota) the Econoline trucks were much more prevalent!
For what it's worth...I just CANCELED M/T... but I'm still watching you steve.
had a 67 swb van. 3 on the tree slant 6. loved that stupid thing
Good story and info Steve 👍🏻🇦🇺.
I didn't need the model,I owned a67 A 100 pickup,318,auto with ps and dual ac,and it would pull the front wheels up with ease,quick and fun but handeling not so much,one of the first muscle trucks❤❤❤,loved it
Warming up my time machine for yet another run to 1966. Seem to hit '66 a lot & I don't hafta wonder why....
What’s the biggest engine you could fit in that Doghouse. I had a 1962 Chevy Rampside. Great Engine and little pick up. Air cooled. Had lots of rust though. Sold it to a guy in Nevada he brought a trailer. And resold it. 🤷♂️
Hope you are getting better
Motor Trend may have cancelled Super Models,...but, You can always do Your own version.
Steve i hate to say it but Sandy Duncan had one eye. That truck would look funny with one headlight.
Cancelled? Whaddya mean we're cancelled?
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. LOL 👍👍👍👍
Motortrend is one breath away from being cancelled.
karma
Yep
That is not the windshield for that truck. A100 vans & trucks had a 2 piece windshield.
like the new videos thanks.