Vintage Jeeps on Black Bear Road July 2020

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3 жыл бұрын

A group of vintage jeeps drives over the world famous Black Bear Road that terminates in the town of Telluride, Colorado.
This video gives a pretty good feel of what it is really like to drive over this iconic trail. The descent of the famous Black Bear Steps starts at about 13:30 on the video.
Thanks to Jeff Petrowich of Classicjeeptops.com for providing most of the footage for this video. Check out the custom jeep tops he makes at his web site and also see his great flat fender videos on his KZfaq channel Jpetrowich.

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@PK-vd3vo 3 жыл бұрын

God bless these folks. No stupid plea to "smash that like and subscribe button." No silly faces being made. No flex from the latest mod they installed. And no mind numbing synth track. Thank you fellas for showing everyone how to enjoy the little things in life, and how to share that on youtube.

@pdv76 3 ай бұрын

I only just found this channel and it is a breath of fresh air to distract me from all the truly terrible things that are going on in the world today. I wish more people could appreciate what they have and make the best out of enjoying the simple things, friend, 4wheeling and fun. ❤

@themooreclan1220 3 жыл бұрын

love the sound of no music ruining this peaceful ride.

@wirebrush 3 жыл бұрын

CW McCall's Black Bear Road would be the perfect background music though.

@chrismccloskey2502 3 жыл бұрын

Moab...no music. Black Bear...I want some Tool. Loud. So, it drowns out the whimpering of the angel side of my conscious. Lol

@OldGriz708 3 жыл бұрын

@2:40 got the Humvee flex goin' on👍

@asmitadevi9295 3 жыл бұрын

@@wirebrush iiiio

@Marcos.CJ3A 3 жыл бұрын

that old continental 442 engine music...

@zzzz-ok7733 3 жыл бұрын

This is so much more satisfying to watch then all the new rigs!🏜️🦉

@pinkertonj1 Жыл бұрын

This is when you have to be a good driver because your old vehicle doesn't drive itself like the new ones do

@pdv76 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking us out on the trails again. Such beautiful countryside can really be appreciated in a open top Jeep!

@Grampas-jeep 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mikemullay5622 3 жыл бұрын

"You don't have to be crazy to drive Black Bear Road but it helps." C.W. McCall

@ronaldburgess2884 3 жыл бұрын

I saw some of those "U drive 'em Army Jeep cars"!

@marvindebot3264 2 жыл бұрын

The sign was there for a while in the late 70s, not sure if it still is, asshats kept stealing it.

@frankjacoby9460 3 жыл бұрын

Dunking your heads is such a “memory” building family tradition- and the old iron is heart warming to see, I can almost smell the 90 weight on the exhaust

@tammyjarvis3699 2 жыл бұрын

I think those old jeeps handle better than the newer ones ! They walked down those steps with the greatest of ease.

@W2IRT 3 жыл бұрын

The thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is this was filmed with a handheld iPhone...meaning he drove that beast of a road WITH ONE HAND! I'm about to watch it again, with the volume turned up to see if I can hear him clanking as he walks, 'cuz those must be big and made of brass .

@bunditchunasit8076 3 жыл бұрын

very good

@georgerohrs9793 2 жыл бұрын

Stupid and reckless. They don't respect rescue crews. Someday, that kind of senseless stupidity will put rescue crews in danger recovering their mangled bodies from the scree.

@gregdaniels7479 2 жыл бұрын

Just goes to show you, that the original Jeep, is the OG!! So organic and true to its core. Well done guys.

@4x4_travel 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best Blake Bear pass videos I've seen! Thanks for sharing!

@motorv8N 2 жыл бұрын

Simply stunning scenery. What a ride!

@jaynelson5793 3 жыл бұрын

I went down this in 1970 when I was 5 in my parents 65' CJ5 and our friends 67' CJ5. Oddly enough, I remember it.

@diostejastierras7898 3 жыл бұрын

*Y'all are some Mad Lads(& Ladies)!!* This is so raw and no bells & whistles. Showing the Guts on those old Glory jeeps. *Take Care & Safe Travels Everyone!!*

@keithbryan3630 3 жыл бұрын

Where are u all from what state.

@Grampas-jeep 3 жыл бұрын

Keith Bryan If you’re talking about the guys and gals in this video, there are folks is our group from Colorado, Illinois, Utah and Texas.

@V8AmericanMuscleCar 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, just sound of the nature and Jeeps. ❤️

@jedlimen123 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!! Super scenic. Thanks for sharing!

@VaicomaDany 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@SegoMan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me that I need to go back there!

@michaelwier1222 3 жыл бұрын

Keep putting out videos like this and you're going to make me rethink what I want to do with my 3B. Thanks for the video, take care.

@chancbennion2861 3 жыл бұрын

What a good video! Over 20+ years ago when I first started Wheeling I used to see vintage Jeeps Internationals and Broncos all the time. Love seeing this

@souperwulf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along for the ride! Great video, of an epic experience 👍🏼

@ddevelper Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us along with you guys Blessings

@lunakat6260 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful location, and really cool to see the multiple generations dunking in the water. What memories!

@paulweiler9068 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome! Felt like I was right there in the group with my flattie.

@64_Falcon 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool to see. I have a 1984 CJ-7 and one day I can’t wait to take her on a trail like this.

@Hay-tn6hz 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done. Thank you for taking us along with you. Beautiful Jeeps.

@talezfromthedashcam3138 3 жыл бұрын

This is an absolutely awesome video! If owned one of these classics, I would restore them to their former glory and still wheel them. They deserve that

@jafo321 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching vintage Jeeps. Nice video!

@ridewithgnr2116 3 жыл бұрын

Just hit the play button and thumbed up without hesitation. I love to see basic old school tech and good driving rule the trails. Sometimes it is just way more interesting to see.

@OldGriz708 3 жыл бұрын

You're right 👍 I prefer the original basic off road vehicle to this new air conditioned crap with all the latest Johnny Whizbang bullshit bolted to with a tent on top. The new Fiat jeeps are nice and everything but have they won a World war..........

@normanfields6371 3 жыл бұрын

Seen earlier footage of Bam Bam rolling over and now I see BamBam and this video still rock ‘n’ rolling that is one tough Willy’s 👍👍

@bradl45 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Jeep has got it done for SO many decades. I'm shocked we can still enjoy so many of the great roads in the Ouray area !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Mrtojo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for filming this! It was a awesome ride along!

@VPB1970 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Jeeps. No BS. Plain old off roading, with truly effective vehicles engineered to do that, not because it’s a hobby, but because you needed to. I love Jeep, in all forms, but to see CJ and Willys do BB is so, so satisfying! Thanks for the truly amazing, no music, no BS video. Really!

@Grampas-jeep Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words.

@eddiep5676 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for posting. Not a lot of videos with the OGs. Cool tradition as well.

@jimsr.4019 3 жыл бұрын

Great trip, winding down to telluride, awesome ride...

@victorsr6708 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Looks like lots of fun. Nothing fancy just real Jeep’s with real folks driving them. No ridiculous talk, these people made it look as easy as a Sunday drive.

@suesanchez5831 3 жыл бұрын

That was so awesome. Did a lot of jeep tours in that area but never Black Bear!

@TheVortech11 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Jeeps👍

@leandrox2002 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent trip in jeeps, the coexistence between friends and family.

@JeepTJWheelin Жыл бұрын

Colorado is an absolute off road paradise. Really dig all these great vintage flat fender Willys! And very cool to see a TJ among them. O|||||||O 🇺🇲 Only in a 2 Dr 🇺🇲 '41 - '06

@petervollers 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely breathtaking scenery.

@Grampas-jeep 3 жыл бұрын

Peter Vollers About 5 hours from Albuquerque.

@esully60 3 жыл бұрын

I love love to have been on this ride. Best Black Bear video ever!

@Grampas-jeep 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words.

@albany222 3 жыл бұрын

2:25 is where I hit the like button. This video is so raw and so real and so awesome. The sound track is like no other. We have a CJ7. Maybe, just maybe someday.

@ronnieyalung 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your video😁 nice driving😊

@PaulA-yh7kr 2 ай бұрын

Another fun run I liked the house above the water fall over looking the world, Stan & Jeff you know how to put on a show. Can't wait to get mine going, frame & axles & running gear are sandblasted now the body & parts it all takes time but the old gal is 73 years old its time for a back rub! Paul

@rockymnthodad3047 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks.

@timryan8174 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome footage Jeff! And amazing scenery! Looking forward to doing that drive in my flat fender someday,

@kenwelch198 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really hoping to get the chance to get my jeep out to some of these great trails again! Not quite ready to risk a cross country trip to get away from the flatland of Florida yet. Maybe next year.

@DirtyOldMountainGoat 3 жыл бұрын

That is one heck of a final summit block!

@CUDAbuster 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. It seems there is an untapped market for making new off-road vehicles that are mechanically simple with minimum electrical systems and no computers. This video shows that by using a compact vehicle with short wheel base, you don't need huge lift kits and massive tires.

@AustinH7 2 жыл бұрын

Black bear pass is also a fairly easy trail(easy but potentially dangerous) but I get the sentiment

@f1jr724 3 жыл бұрын

Great fun, Great location 👍

@gcjctc2 2 жыл бұрын

I love it, no lift kits, no 35in tires, no lockers, no hill decent, no slip differential, no sway bar disconnect, no body armor just a god damn Jeep! My first was a 1978 CJ7 now I have a fancy Jeep Wrangler JLU. Lol Great job Ladies n Gents.

@DrJohn493 3 жыл бұрын

Driven the Alpine Loop in my FJ Cruiser and I've had this desire to take my (virtually) stock '77 FJ40 Landcruiser and drive it on some of these back country passes but darned if I want to put it on a trailer and haul it 1,100 miles across country. I have not and will not do Black Bear though so thanks for all these old vintage jeeps, especially the one with military markings. And the views are excellent!

@paulvinzant4809 3 жыл бұрын

I am against trailering also.

@galeaiken3841 3 жыл бұрын

Did the Alpine loop beautiful!!! And black bear in a mildly modified 3rd gen 4Runner. After the bear I now have rattling in places I didn't know could rattle lol But the amazing views are worth every rattle Grace earned. 4Runner named Grace because she's amazing

@cq7415 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, vintage. I like your mangled, dented, rusted-out old military Jeep. Glad you got behind that mangled old Jeep “Grmps48”. You did a great job of film one handed with your cellphone camera. Loved your camera angles too hanging out the left side. Funny at 2:30 when Jeep nearly tipped. You really showed how steep the switchbacks are. Thanks for sharing.

@LincolnMaxnCo 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video Great job 👍🙂

@gwenmontgomery7585 2 жыл бұрын

thank you soooo much for this video. we went through this country on the highway and I always wanted to go back and do some photography but now doubt we will ever get there. As beautiful as I imagined, Thank you for taking me there.

@Grampas-jeep 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in. This is one of my favorite places in the world.

@gogerwi 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks

@jamespeters3907 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome trail with amazing views. We recently recently drove this trail in a stock rubicon. I think most stock jeeps are capable of making it across. We didn't use the lockers. I wouldn't recommend full size rigs with long wheel bases though. The turns are tight. I would recommend a bit of off road experience with your rig. There are other trails in the area that you can run before if your new to off roading.

@jpibacache6045 3 жыл бұрын

Que magnificas maquina son los JEEP!!!!.....pootro lado que hermosos paisajes!!, gracias por compartir.

@grampabadger 3 жыл бұрын

That's definitely one beautiful area.

@bettycollins3271 3 жыл бұрын

I have a really nice 76 cj7 I’m about to sell and have done passes like this with no problem. It’s amazing how well these vintage jeeps perform.

@johnsader8811 3 жыл бұрын

Now this is more my speed. thank you

@vintagepureheaven152 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good time! It’s a bit wetter here on the East coast.

@kinorosales881 2 жыл бұрын

really cool...love it..

@isaactrujillo76 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, when jeeps were the size of jeeps.

@OldGriz708 3 жыл бұрын

And not made by Fiat🙄

@chrislecompte6676 3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of my 68 wagoneer. Is there a standard code of travel on this trail direction?

@isaactrujillo76 3 жыл бұрын

Chris Le Compte it’s one way down, at a cut off point a bit before the decent.

@Grampas-jeep 3 жыл бұрын

Chris Le Compte From the Summit down to the power plant Black Bear is a one way county road.

@teop7887 3 жыл бұрын

...they were also a death trap. I do appreciate my 2.5 TJ ('97) for its simplicity, but modern jeeps have come a long way in terms of daily drivers, and off-road technology. What often needed to be outsourced from the aftermarket, can now roll straight out of the factory. A fully equipped TJ Sahara easily tipped at $20k in 1997... which is about $32k in today's money. For less than that, you can buy a 2-door Sport with features you could only wish for in 1997. Gotta be realistic. As for FCA, they turned Jeep into one of the top automotive brands, unlike Daimler-Benz. Cheers.

@AceGoodheart 3 жыл бұрын

That would be so freaking awesome to do. Would love to do that in my jeep, but I would need to go with some experienced jeepers like you guys. Wow, what a thrill that would be. The best part about this video is that if these vintage jeeps are able to do that trail then surely my jeep (3 inch lift with 35" tires) would be able to do it just fine. Huge difference being I have practically zero experience off roading. That'll change though.

@walleyehunter8862 2 жыл бұрын

That guy with the beard / blue jeep had confidence in himself !! I thought the jeep was flipping over .. Experience I'd imagine

@rogermontee8264 2 жыл бұрын

Nice jeep run!!!!!

@Eightball2516 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video this is how it should be old school just as good if not better then the new jeeps these are as tough as nails

@Marcos.CJ3A 3 жыл бұрын

hard way to go back home! that sequence of "z" turns in the edge of the hill... madness! 1st gear + low ratio in t-case, one hand in steering weel, other hand in gearbox handle and a 3rt hand in keys (to turn off engine in case of brakes fail)...

@exoplanetnomad 3 жыл бұрын

EPIC!!!! TRULY EPIC!!!!!

@dangilliam5986 3 жыл бұрын

My Mom, Dad, Sister and I took this trip in a '42 Willys in 1973. Dad drove, I watched the edges and Mom and Sister set in the back and cringed . I don't think I would attempt it now.

@mheib9904 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff . We need good stuff in a time where there’s a lot of crap out there. Thanks

@vdub5818 3 жыл бұрын

We were out there this year july 2-13, go every year now. Made it to the pass of black bear the day they opened it july 8th, but thought it was supposed to be the next day. Chickened out and went back to 550🤣 Our airport rental jeep didn't have the best of tires, but we still did almost every other trail in the Ouray/Silverton area. Imogene was incredible, also the views from a dead end spur called Hurricane Peak, off the California Pass trail, are spectacular.

@ronaldburgess2884 3 жыл бұрын

"The shortcut road that Kuboski was talking about." Gotta love C.W. McCall!

@jayboy9124 3 жыл бұрын

"You dont have to be crazy to drive this road, but it helps"

@Islamisthecultofsin 3 жыл бұрын

Search for "C.W. McCall - Black Bear Road"

@davidkline4372 3 жыл бұрын

Goddamn, I miss Colorado. No place in the country is as beautiful and awe inspiring.

@nealesmith1873 3 жыл бұрын

The joys of shelf roads! I almost drove off the side one time due to trying to swat a fly in the Jeep.

@DrJohn493 3 жыл бұрын

Nooooo, you cannot swat and drive on those roads!

@ynot0714 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know it I'd fess up to that....lol.

@albany222 3 жыл бұрын

Don't swat the flies, just let em ride.

@st1buchanan698 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched a lot of stuff go over that pass. Been over it on a WR450f Yamaha myself. I've never seen anything cross that pass with the ease of those old Army Jeeps. I am truly impressed. Now I just need to find a spot to keep one🤔

@kendzoadventure 2 жыл бұрын

Nice jeep brother

@patriley9449 3 жыл бұрын

These old guys really know how to drive those jeeps. Slow and careful. I could never do that. Once the jeep starts leaning too far sideways I would chicken out. Experience I guess.

@johncitizen5377 8 ай бұрын

I like watching american 4WD videos because the mountains are open with low vegitation. On the East coast of Australia, the 4WD trails take you through thick jungle that is so dense that it stays cool all year round and, in places difficult to see day light. It's very difficult to navigate off the trail. Keep up the good work :)

@Grampas-jeep 8 ай бұрын

I'd love to visit Australia someday and experience those jungles. Thanks for checking in.

@haroldrull4943 3 жыл бұрын

You amazed me taking a video while driving at Black Bear pass? .... nice jeeps too.

@ahmadfathoni2785 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing...!

@dannmatt2304 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@ricardocapriglioni5747 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!!!!!!!

@eightpenny6379 2 жыл бұрын

These vintage units handled this no problem. In fact it looked like a simple Sunday outing through the pass. No drama.

@Jbirdsprings 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. To repeat what others said: great that you did not disguise the adventure with music.

@joshreed7102 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, I didn’t know you could go up the mountain, trail only looks large enough for one truck. Awesome, absolutely awesome video.

@FlyFish402 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure it’s a one way trail once you head down from the pass.

@Grampas-jeep 3 жыл бұрын

Its one way down to the powerplant.

@roytabucanon4349 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love ❤real Jeeps

@MajorWeakness 3 жыл бұрын

Cool old school jeeps

@56fordthunderbird 3 жыл бұрын

wowzer i had forgoten how good my flat fender was

@lanefrank6208 3 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that all the modern Jeeps have all the latest and greatest suspension modifications and yet these classic Jeeps seem to make it without them.

@markwisniewski2227 3 жыл бұрын

Black Bear Pass is a bucket list item.

@almoody7155 3 жыл бұрын

got a '42 MB last week. Extended family has had health issues for 6 or 7 years and it has been parked. I have a new gas tank and carb on the way. It has a later model F-134 and a later one-piece windshield. can't wait to get the grandkids into hunting camp this summer... they will love putting around the mountains in this (four @ 9 yrs old and one @ 11 yrs old)

@Grampas-jeep 3 жыл бұрын

Grandkids love jeeps.

@almoody7155 3 жыл бұрын

@@Grampas-jeep not sure if I will spend more time in the tree stand or giving driving lessons... betting on the lessons

@QBziZ 3 жыл бұрын

Epic!

@machinesrus9212 3 ай бұрын

so cool!

@marshallcahill4958 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like getting off road 👍✌️

@MisteriosGloriosos922 2 жыл бұрын

peaceful, I see!

@sithinstructor 3 жыл бұрын

No one's gonna comment on the Beemer going the wrong way? Alright then. Awesome job guys. Can't wait to get mine running... replacing the fuel pump in a couple minutes actually...

@davepg4173 3 жыл бұрын

What about the women 40 seconds later? Wearing a mask outdoors, not one person within breathing distance from her.🤦🏻‍♂️🙄. Probably wears it at home all alone.

@marvindebot3264 2 жыл бұрын

The road is two way below the powerplant falls mate, he's fine.

@bestamerica 3 жыл бұрын

' cooool nice travel safety on the mountain trail... no wonder where is the XR-311 jeep

@patd4u2 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video, I didn't realize those vintage jeeps had such a poor turning radius, those switchbacks should have been pretty easy with that short wheelbase.

@OldGriz708 3 жыл бұрын

Only in 4 low. In 2 wd it'll turn on a dime and give you 9¢ change.

@patd4u2 3 жыл бұрын

@@OldGriz708 Lol, I'll take the change. The last time I was in a Willys jeep was in the late 60's, my dad had one, not sure what year it was, must have been a 50's model.