Those Dodges were the favorite for fleet buyers because of the lower cost compared to Ford and GM. That why you saw so many state and military trucks that were Dodges in the 1970's and 80's. I remember a friend of mine buying a new 1982 D150 with the slant six and automatic transmission and power steering for less then $4000.00. To put that in perspective a similarly equipped Chevy was over $5000.00 back then.
Another good one, Steve. It could have have even went longer with more technical bits added. I always loved that series of Dodge trucks for their interior, especially the dash. I think its the nicest looking dash of the trucks from that era. Bring on the D50.
Good evening Mr. Magnante - I continue to hope for your full recovery ASAP. The 318, the 360 or the magnificent Cummins with the "measly" horsepower of the era were AWESOME!. The idea of the diesel is to put out power as it is capable of doing for extended periods of time without hurting its self. My bucket list includes an extensive camper/trailer trip to Alaska, and an early diesel is exactly what is most suited for the job. I look forward to you being out and about soon!
Those chassis cabs were, like you said, burnout kings, and they were very easy to back into a parking space, the visibility out the back window was second to none.
Good to see Steve again, even if it is in re-runs. Good to see Katie again, too. She's probably missing Steve at least as much as we are. I've been watching the big 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale winter auction this week, and his presence is sorely missed.
I had an 85 D350 360 automatic two wheel drive. That was it's Achilles heel. It would pull good if you had a 1000 lbs in the back but was terrible in snow. You couldn't over load it through. It would carry a Sherman tank away. Insidently i knew a few guys that took care of not having a big block option by swapping out the 360 for 440.
Another day, another video that gets us one day closer to seeing you back in the yard. You seem to be recovering well and those that follow you will be waiting for you. As said last time: Correct on the 440 V8, however some did make it into 1979 motorhomes---they were leftover "run out" 1978 engines. That being they were gone when the supply was run out. Yes, Chrysler finally got smart and dumped Holley and Carter in favor of a Q-Jet which brought better performance and fuel economy. No, that's a one-ton rated truck. 1 is 1/2 ton, 2 is 3/4 ton and 3 is 1 ton. Chrysler gave up the HD market (for the US) a few years before this. Today you can get a Ram 5500 that competes with the Silverado HD series and Ford F-550. Yes, today's Rams still have the 6.7L Cummins "B" diesel in them as an option. We had several of them in our fleet a few years back and still have some. GM's HD offerings are a joke in the market and very incomplete. Stellantis is better, but Ford to their credit is the most flexible and upfitter friendly. That looks like a Grover air horn---they recently went out business. They were located in Los Angeles, CA and then last year stated that they were going out of business due to the economic climate in CA. I believe "The Air Horn Guys" may have bought them or the rights/plans for their products. Their model 1510 "Stuttertone" has been a fire and rescue truck staple for decades. Kleinn, Buell, Hadley and Wolo are other popular air horn companies, Correct, the dealership often had a network of body and equipment upfitters and usually the customer wrote one check to the dealer and they would handle the rest. It still works this way. Popular body companies that made bodies like that are Reading Body (Reading, PA), Knapheide (Quincy, IL), Stahl (Wooster, OH, who also at one time owned Campbell-Hausfeld), among others. Kleinn also makes train air horns and basically had a motto, "If you have to ask how loud it is, you shouldn't ask". Cadillacs had a "trumpet" horn option that sounded like a train horn. No VIN, can't win, but might go something like: 1B7 for US made Dodge Truck, W for incomplete vehicle, D for two wheel drive, 3 for 1 ton rated, 4 for standard cab, W for 5.9L (360 CID) V8 with four barrel (in this case a Rochester Q-Jet), then a random check digit, H for the 1987 model year, possible S for Warren Truck, Warren, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Warren, MI plant opened in 1938 and still operates today under Stellantis. It was known as "Dodge City" for many years. No tag, can't brag. 7 Reply
I remember riding in a couple of these in the mid 1970's at work. They where good trucks, even with a 400. They even worked fairly well for long distance travel between job locations. They had standard shifters.
Hey Steve! The Barrett Jackson auction from Scottsdale is not the same without you! I’m sitting here watching it now. I keep waiting to hear Your commentary, and plethora of encyclopedic like automotive knowledge! I am glad to see,and hear you again from your convalescence location! Been going through the video playlist, most of which I’ve seen already! Take your time! We’ll be here ! Rig up a small block Mopar for that Razor! Yes,I am a child!
Reupload or not, it's nice to see uploads being posted on this channel! Thanks Steve for posting these revisit Junkyard Crawl videos for us! Can't wait to see you crawling through the scrapyard again soon =)
I worked for a mason/general contractor back in the eighties. In 1985 he replaced his F350 dump truck with a Dodge. Considering that 90% of the time it never went on the highway the 318cid engine was just fine. What would scare the livin’ daylights out of me was how people would just cut right in front of me when I was going along with 10,000 lbs of truck and material. After I had gone into business for my self I remained friends with my old boss Ralph. Seemed like every other time I saw him he would say that he should sell that old Dodge, given the cost of insurance and registration. However every time I would try to find out how much he would want for it, Ralph would say “No, I can’t sell it. My son still needs it once and awhile”.
Back in 1989 my dad bought 2 Ram 2500s with the cummins. He ordered them with autos, no bumpers, crank windows, and am/fm radios. He put sections of train tracks for bumpers with a winch mounted on the front. The trucks were red with gold leaf on the doors with his companies name.
Very glad your doing better Steve. I had to goggle it. Liza Minelli, Alexander the Great, Avril lavigne, Kris Kristofferson,, Randy Travis, Christy Turlington, Gary Busey. You being you, I'm sure you seen those already, but the rest haven't. All were and are smart people, some did a bit better upstairs, but you get the picture. We had a 96 chevy dually bbc for a bit for the race car trailer. It was a cursed truck. All Door hinges were gone. Every time you slammed the door shut, you moved metal around. Can't wait for the next one Steve, and Thank you. Be careful, please, for this big Hot Rod family.
I Subscribed long ago because I used to crawl through old cars in backyards & junkyards everywhere - which in Canada you won't find no more. Respect eh
Needed a new pickup in 1988, had to be a crew cab 4 door. Dodge didn't offer one then, ended up with an F350. The funny thing is it was an XLT Lariat with everything on it for 88. Today the base models have more options.
I always loved the D-series body style, but i hated the grill they slapped on it for 1991. I strongly considered one when I bought a 1/2 ton pickup in '93, but the grill turned me off so much I bought a '93 F150 instead, which turned out to be a great decision- what an awesome lil' truck! (300 I-6, 5MT).
0:44 I don't think you mentioned that some of them came with Detroit 2 strokes? (Besides the 8.2 Fuel Pincher) Love me some Screamin' Jimmy's! Get well soon 😊
Had a 77 Dodge D100 Adventurer pick-up with the 360. Awesome truck. Formerly owned by a logging company, so not a straight panel on it. Bumpers were 'U' shaped. But it was a great truck. Would love to have another one like it
Hey Steve love junkyard crawl and hope you get better very soon. Is it possible your videographer could film some vehicles and you could voice over whilst recuperating. Get well soon
That always blows my mind that Dodge didn't continue the 440 in their truck line. It would have been really cool to see the evolution that would have happened just like the Vortec 7.4 and 8.1 GM and the 460 Ford throughout the 80's and 90's. I guess they had their reasons and the Cummins were certainly legendary beasts but I think they lost a lot of sales due to the lack of a big V8 for towing and hauling really large loads. May people just don't want a diesel especially in cold areas.
@@timothykeith1367 Ahh, I can see that based on the time frame that it happened in. Kind of like when Pontiac stopped selling replacement engines in about 1985 or 86 but also destroyed all the tooling so no more could ever be built, at least they thought.
@@carlpreston1680 I work in the fleet department of a large utility company. Our most recent F550 purchases have the new 7.3 Godzilla engines. They so far seem to be very well engineered. Gas engines are way cheaper to maintain and service than the 6.7 diesels that make up the bulk of our fleet. Although they do have less horsepower and torque but given as most of our work is in residential areas they work fine. So if you aren't familiar with the new 7.3 Godzilla it is a 2 valve, push rod, gas engine. I'm betting guys have already shoehorned them between the fenders of new Mustangs and many more will in the future.
Hey buddy! We can't wait to have you back. Take care and get to feeling better. We miss you! Nick
Well said sir!👍👍
Hear hear !
Where else can we learn about these old gems other than from an old gem. 😅
When Steve posts, I watch.
Good to see the support for Steve in the posts he'd appreciate it for sure.
Those Dodges were the favorite for fleet buyers because of the lower cost compared to Ford and GM. That why you saw so many state and military trucks that were Dodges in the 1970's and 80's. I remember a friend of mine buying a new 1982 D150 with the slant six and automatic transmission and power steering for less then $4000.00. To put that in perspective a similarly equipped Chevy was over $5000.00 back then.
Man always great to see content from you Steve! Even if it’s a rerun!🙏get well soon my friend!
I owned a 318ci '92 Dodge 250 RAM another regretful memory should've kept it.
Another good one, Steve. It could have have even went longer with more technical bits added. I always loved that series of Dodge trucks for their interior, especially the dash. I think its the nicest looking dash of the trucks from that era. Bring on the D50.
Good evening Mr. Magnante - I continue to hope for your full recovery ASAP. The 318, the 360 or the magnificent Cummins with the "measly" horsepower of the era were AWESOME!. The idea of the diesel is to put out power as it is capable of doing for extended periods of time without hurting its self.
My bucket list includes an extensive camper/trailer trip to Alaska, and an early diesel is exactly what is most suited for the job.
I look forward to you being out and about soon!
Those chassis cabs were, like you said, burnout kings, and they were very easy to back into a parking space, the visibility out the back window was second to none.
Get well Steve, I love a good old junkyard walk around. Keep up the good work, I love all the info with old articles to boot. Good stuff.
So glad to see your back!!!! Keep healing and get back to us I love listening to your knowledge of the automobile world. ❤❤❤❤❤
Steve, looking at your mug in "real time" puts a smile on my face. Keep moving forward my friend.
Good to see Steve again, even if it is in re-runs. Good to see Katie again, too. She's probably missing Steve at least as much as we are. I've been watching the big 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale winter auction this week, and his presence is sorely missed.
Looking forward to more Junkyard crawls Steve. Pulling for you!
Still working the algorithm Steve. Be back soon.
I had an 85 D350 360 automatic two wheel drive. That was it's Achilles heel. It would pull good if you had a 1000 lbs in the back but was terrible in snow. You couldn't over load it through. It would carry a Sherman tank away. Insidently i knew a few guys that took care of not having a big block option by swapping out the 360 for 440.
I’ll watch them with you Steve ! ♥️🍺😎
I’ve been watching for about a year now . One of the only channels I thumbs up every time . Steve is very knowledgeable and keeps my attention Lol !
Hoping for a Slant 6 under the hood Steve!! Have a nice day.
Another day, another video that gets us one day closer to seeing you back in the yard. You seem to be recovering well and those that follow you will be waiting for you. As said last time:
Correct on the 440 V8, however some did make it into 1979 motorhomes---they were leftover "run out" 1978 engines. That being they were gone when the supply was run out. Yes, Chrysler finally got smart and dumped Holley and Carter in favor of a Q-Jet which brought better performance and fuel economy. No, that's a one-ton rated truck. 1 is 1/2 ton, 2 is 3/4 ton and 3 is 1 ton. Chrysler gave up the HD market (for the US) a few years before this. Today you can get a Ram 5500 that competes with the Silverado HD series and Ford F-550. Yes, today's Rams still have the 6.7L Cummins "B" diesel in them as an option. We had several of them in our fleet a few years back and still have some. GM's HD offerings are a joke in the market and very incomplete. Stellantis is better, but Ford to their credit is the most flexible and upfitter friendly.
That looks like a Grover air horn---they recently went out business. They were located in Los Angeles, CA and then last year stated that they were going out of business due to the economic climate in CA. I believe "The Air Horn Guys" may have bought them or the rights/plans for their products. Their model 1510 "Stuttertone" has been a fire and rescue truck staple for decades. Kleinn, Buell, Hadley and Wolo are other popular air horn companies, Correct, the dealership often had a network of body and equipment upfitters and usually the customer wrote one check to the dealer and they would handle the rest. It still works this way. Popular body companies that made bodies like that are Reading Body (Reading, PA), Knapheide (Quincy, IL), Stahl (Wooster, OH, who also at one time owned Campbell-Hausfeld), among others. Kleinn also makes train air horns and basically had a motto, "If you have to ask how loud it is, you shouldn't ask". Cadillacs had a "trumpet" horn option that sounded like a train horn.
No VIN, can't win, but might go something like: 1B7 for US made Dodge Truck, W for incomplete vehicle, D for two wheel drive, 3 for 1 ton rated, 4 for standard cab, W for 5.9L (360 CID) V8 with four barrel (in this case a Rochester Q-Jet), then a random check digit, H for the 1987 model year, possible S for Warren Truck, Warren, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Warren, MI plant opened in 1938 and still operates today under Stellantis. It was known as "Dodge City" for many years.
No tag, can't brag.
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You sound good and sharp Steve......very cool....see you at the junkyard soon..
I remember riding in a couple of these in the mid 1970's at work. They where good trucks, even with a 400. They even worked fairly well for long distance travel between job locations. They had standard shifters.
I'm going to miss your commentary at Barrett Jackson this week
Hey Steve!
The Barrett Jackson auction from Scottsdale is not the same without you!
I’m sitting here watching it now.
I keep waiting to hear
Your commentary, and plethora of encyclopedic like automotive knowledge!
I am glad to see,and hear you again from your convalescence location! Been going through the video playlist, most of which I’ve seen already!
Take your time!
We’ll be here !
Rig up a small block Mopar for that Razor!
Yes,I am a child!
Another great truck episode Steve! Wishing you a complete speedy recovery!👍
Glad to see ya back! Great to see all the love and support your receiving.
Katie gets her scene appreciation
Reupload or not, it's nice to see uploads being posted on this channel! Thanks Steve for posting these revisit Junkyard Crawl videos for us! Can't wait to see you crawling through the scrapyard again soon =)
Hopefully you’re feeling a little bit better, prayers for you buddy!
I love having the videos show up newly in my feed!!!
Howdy from the Bluegrass State !
Keep on “slugging” Steve.
💪👍
Hope to see you live soon Steve! 👍🏼
Wonder how many are still on the road … especially down south? Glad to see you on the mend Steve. We’re all watching.
that yard has some cool stuff in it. Most "old" cars in our local yards have long been crushed...😶
love you buddy, feel better soon, were praying for you
🙏 prayers going out to you, Steve
I love these old square bodies, my 1st new truck was a 93 w 250 cummins. If it didnt get totaled out, I would still be driving it today.
I worked for a mason/general contractor back in the eighties. In 1985 he replaced his F350 dump truck with a Dodge. Considering that 90% of the time it never went on the highway the 318cid engine was just fine. What would scare the livin’ daylights out of me was how people would just cut right in front of me when I was going along with 10,000 lbs of truck and material.
After I had gone into business for my self I remained friends with my old boss Ralph. Seemed like every other time I saw him he would say that he should sell that old Dodge, given the cost of insurance and registration. However every time I would try to find out how much he would want for it, Ralph would say “No, I can’t sell it. My son still needs it once and awhile”.
Back in 1989 my dad bought 2 Ram 2500s with the cummins. He ordered them with autos, no bumpers, crank windows, and am/fm radios. He put sections of train tracks for bumpers with a winch mounted on the front. The trucks were red with gold leaf on the doors with his companies name.
Katie!! I have been missing her, too! Such a good girl!
Very glad your doing better Steve. I had to goggle it. Liza Minelli, Alexander the Great, Avril lavigne, Kris Kristofferson,, Randy Travis, Christy Turlington, Gary Busey. You being you, I'm sure you seen those already, but the rest haven't. All were and are smart people, some did a bit better upstairs, but you get the picture. We had a 96 chevy dually bbc for a bit for the race car trailer. It was a cursed truck. All Door hinges were gone. Every time you slammed the door shut, you moved metal around. Can't wait for the next one Steve, and Thank you. Be careful, please, for this big Hot Rod family.
I drove a few of that style in the Army. 318 with 150 Hp. All time 4wd, 2 speed transfer case.
I Subscribed long ago because I used to crawl through old cars in backyards & junkyards everywhere - which in Canada you won't find no more. Respect eh
Needed a new pickup in 1988, had to be a crew cab 4 door. Dodge didn't offer one then, ended up with an F350. The funny thing is it was an XLT Lariat with everything on it for 88. Today the base models have more options.
I always loved the D-series body style, but i hated the grill they slapped on it for 1991. I strongly considered one when I bought a 1/2 ton pickup in '93, but the grill turned me off so much I bought a '93 F150 instead, which turned out to be a great decision- what an awesome lil' truck! (300 I-6, 5MT).
Thanks for the show,Be well.❤
Yes Love this! Good to see you back Steve!
Loved that body style. But always was a fan of Dodge. Keep up the rehab Steve.
Stay strong Steve! From the 01810
I missed that "Mean scene stealer"!😊
Hooray for junkyards!
You rock Steve 👍
Thank you sir! You take care! God Speed!
Glad to see you’re on the mend!
I have been around quite a few Guy's that knew about Auto's . But you Steve are a Novelist in knowledge .
wELCOME BACK sTEVE!
Steve you are a legend guru. Keep getting well.
Get well soon
0:44 I don't think you mentioned that some of them came with Detroit 2 strokes? (Besides the 8.2 Fuel Pincher) Love me some Screamin' Jimmy's! Get well soon 😊
I had a 3/4 ton 84 ram with a 360, 727, and 4.11 gears. I should’ve kept that truck. I sold it 20 years ago and still see it on the road today
W.C. mirror . Finally , thanks Steve . I knew it was not water closet .😊
Glad to see you are on the mend
Had a 77 Dodge D100 Adventurer pick-up with the 360. Awesome truck. Formerly owned by a logging company, so not a straight panel on it. Bumpers were 'U' shaped. But it was a great truck. Would love to have another one like it
Keep recovering ❤️🩹 your health we love the trucks 🛻 you are the man
love the channel and I love your knowledge! I cant stop watching your channel!
Another interesting video Steve! Stay strong! 😎👍
great to see Steve up and vertical. even if it's sitting up get well sooner than later you are missed.
Gosh dang Steve happy as hell to see you again. Best of wishes for you and a strong recovery
We're with you Steve ------ Hoping you are having a good day today ------ Thank You for the video ---- Rodney
Carol Shelby was involved in the development of a Cummins in a light duty Dodge truck
Katy the junk yard cameo!!!!!! Get well Steve, love ya like a brother!
2 05s and 1 06 Cummins in my fleet best in my book ... as long as it has a stick .. glad your getting better
Always. Love this. Grill. Thanks
Get well Steve!
Keep getting better Steve !!! We ALL miss you.
Keep getting better Steve. Hopefully you can make an appearance at Barrett Jackson.
Can’t wait to have you back, Steve!
Hey Steve love junkyard crawl and hope you get better very soon. Is it possible your videographer could film some vehicles and you could voice over whilst recuperating. Get well soon
Good idea. We're talking about it. Thanks for watching and writing. -Steve Magnante
These were cool looking trucks.
Can't wait to see you back in action.
Hope your feeling better Steve, enjoy seeing your content, where did your gray hair go ?
That always blows my mind that Dodge didn't continue the 440 in their truck line. It would have been really cool to see the evolution that would have happened just like the Vortec 7.4 and 8.1 GM and the 460 Ford throughout the 80's and 90's. I guess they had their reasons and the Cummins were certainly legendary beasts but I think they lost a lot of sales due to the lack of a big V8 for towing and hauling really large loads. May people just don't want a diesel especially in cold areas.
The loss of the big block was partly a concession to win the federal loan guarantee.
@@timothykeith1367 Ahh, I can see that based on the time frame that it happened in. Kind of like when Pontiac stopped selling replacement engines in about 1985 or 86 but also destroyed all the tooling so no more could ever be built, at least they thought.
Ford should have never stopped making the 460 or pushrod engines for that matter
@@carlpreston1680 I work in the fleet department of a large utility company. Our most recent F550 purchases have the new 7.3 Godzilla engines. They so far seem to be very well engineered. Gas engines are way cheaper to maintain and service than the 6.7 diesels that make up the bulk of our fleet. Although they do have less horsepower and torque but given as most of our work is in residential areas they work fine. So if you aren't familiar with the new 7.3 Godzilla it is a 2 valve, push rod, gas engine. I'm betting guys have already shoehorned them between the fenders of new Mustangs and many more will in the future.
Thank you Steve
sweet junk yard doggo!
So happy to see you on the mend, Mags! Keep it up!
Get well. Steve, hope you're feeling better
Rock on Steve.!!!!
Continued best wishes for a speedy recovery, Steve!
Keep getting stronger, I'm sure Katie misses you...
Continued best wishes for a full recovery!
Nice to see you up bud
Iconography ! Thanks steve ! Get well ..
I hope katie is well too🙂✌️
You the man Steve just get better we'll wait professor
Get well, dude!
Glad your feeling better Steve!!!
That 360 is a pre mag roller good engine !
Thanks for sharing this
As a former CDL TRAINER I WOULD CALL THEM Left Coast mirrors.
This series is so great!