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

mall of america this saturday!!

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.

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

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

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. ❤

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!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!!

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!

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.

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

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!!!

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.

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

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

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

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

MAV out here making Sundays that much better

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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’!

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?

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

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

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! 🤘

Absolutely awesome Mav she rode like a trooper Keep on Trucking

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

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! ❤❤❤

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.

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

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. 😊

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

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😊

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.

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

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.😊❤

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

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!

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!!!!

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.

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.

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

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.👍

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

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

The coals should be placed on top of the bottom grill. Air flow below and around the coals will do the trick.

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.

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.♥️🙏😎👍✌️

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

So hyped to see you working on the old OBS Ford🤘🏼 would love to see you in all the obs groups, CPaddicts and LMC truck and Rockauto Mav!

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.

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

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!

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?

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.

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

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.

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

It’s a great day when Mav uploads

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

Maaan I can’t wait to see what you do with that girl! Got me a 92 f250 I’m converting into my overlander/camper truck. Love the old square bodies!! You are an inspiration to many Mav! Keep on truckin and thanks for all the quality content🤙🏻

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

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.

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.

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

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 !!!

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!

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.

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!

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

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

Keep her MAV! I own a 1993 Ford F250 XLT 5.8L 351w v8 4x4 Auto Supercab Longbed, im fixing up and building into a budget camper build

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.. ❤️🐞

Awesome video, those OBS Fords are so cool. It's worth saving just because the tailgate opened so smoothly! Service the trans, replace the worn front end parts and it'll last forever. Don't waste your money on that high dollar Mobil1 stuff, just Motorcraft 1030 and an MC FL-1A or Wix equal. The doors have all kinds of gremlins, those trucks had a plastic ring on the body side of the door closure that wears away, can be replaced with just electrical tape. Look forward to seeing more of Sandy....Keep on Truckin'

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 😁

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!

Makes night when you end it watching MAV ❤️

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!!!

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

watching MAV is by far the best way to wind down for the day. GOAT

Great video. You should definitely keep the truck for making it that far. The truck deserves that.

Mav your Better help!((: Been watching your videos for awhile and i appreciate you. You make the time go better, I've been home for over three years on disability and it seems like only one year ish so thanks🌟🌞🎄

Hey Mav, I drove 24 hours straight only stopping for gas and food in a 97’ Chevy Silverado last year. It stayed The same temperature the whole time and never gave me an issue once. They don’t make trucks like that did in the 80s and 90s. Hell I remember my grandpas ford could go through nipple high water stock.

I'm a General Motors fan , but I must say that's a nice 1993 Ford truck. You brought it back to life ❤