CAP Agree there too. The Chevies and GMCs of 67-72 were the second best looking. The mid to late 50's GM trucks were the best looking, I think.. But honestly, I've never met an early 50's thru late 80's American pickup that I didn't like. :-D But I was practicing constraint when I made my first comment. 🤣
I have my late Father’s 1972 F250 and drove it today. Then I saw this. Wow, what a beautifully modified F-100. The workmanship and attention to detail is out of this world. Thank you for sharing.
WOW ANOTHER HOMERUN OUTTA THE PARK !! l m still astounded by the details of everything you guys do !! Next l hope to see someone restore that old international harvester l saw out back of you shop ,kinda looks like a 65 F100.l had a 67 SHORTBOX as my first vehicle :) l used draw it up in different colors and styles ie; old skool hotrod with fat white walls one ratrod one 4x4 even a baja version ,l wish l still had those drawings .....if only
My grand pa had this same truck, but RWD, red color, in the early 70s. He took me for rides around the country roads, when we got home I started to cry every time because I wanted to keep going. Now I'm grown up in my early 50s, am thinking to buy one of these trucks to drive it around on week ends, that will bring lots of wonderful memories of a happy childhood.
My jaw is on the floor. This is such an AMAZING truck. I'm not usually one for 'resto-mods' or putting new stuff on the old vehicles, but dang... you can't even tell!! They did this with so much care for the original styling, and in many ways improved on things without changing the appearance (seat, dash, etc.). I can't even begin to imagine the cost of this project -- probably more than I'll make in several years -- but kudos to Mr. Ward and ICON. You have my respect!
So this brings back my truck lust from childhood. I used to ride in my Granddad's truck; very much like this one, doing farm work, fishing trips, and whiskey visits with his friends. I remember riding in that truck the first time I was offered a sip of shine. (It was a different world back then). I loved that truck and this brings back so many memories. Wonderful job on this build Jonathan!!! Thanks for the memories.
This is my dream truck. I had a '76 F250 when I was a kid and I loved it. It was so old and ratty that I couldn't keep it, but I'll always miss that vehicle. I used to be able to watch the road go by through the hole in the floor and I miss that. I don't know why, I mean it was objectively a junk vehicle but something in my head clicks the nostalgia button on when I see one
Sounds like my old 73 f250 4x4 with a 4 speed manual trans i got from my grandpa when he passed away that truck was so fun it would go anywhere .....had the holes in the floors too hahaha
My wife bought a '76 F250 FE 360 last year. When I took it for its inspection the mechanic looked at me and said, "How the hell am I supposed to make any money out of this?".
If I could “Groundhog Day” the entire year, 1976, that’s where I would spend the rest of my life. The excitement of the Bicentennial, the music and of course the cool factor of trucks like yours embody a patriotic innocence we can appreciate today. The Spirit of ‘76, time to bring it back!!
This is AMAZING. Nothing better than keeping the vintage look and then blowing it up with modern components all invisible to the average eye. 'MERICA. Thanks for keeping us great!
Bolts are Bolts and Nuts are Nuts -- it's not THAT you put them together, but HOW you put them together! Details matter. A quick view of all the comments show how many folks really do appreciate the finer details. It is always refreshing to see a new ICON vehicle. Whatever the type - Reformer, Derelict, or whatever Jonathon Ward decides to turn his teams loose on - They become the flagships of our hobby. The great videos deserve mention as well. Well done, Sir! Thank you.
Love how you were able to preserve the originality of the look but yet improve it in so many ways.. another build you took way past a whole other level..
Beautiful truck I love that none of the original character of the truck was lost. The Bump-side is one of the best looking trucks ever made and I am so glad He honored that. If I could afford it, I would have him build me one just like it. I even love the color and the wheels. The wheels look good to me, with a retro-modern looks, but still honors the truck.
My son would say the same thing because he rode around in the yard when I built mine same year color all stock 8in lift in front 6in in rear 9.00x16 tires aka 35.5in
Back in the early '80s my younger brother was very close to picking up a '72 F100 short bed with a warmed-over 302... This brought back some memories. Simply stunning!
I agree. While the 'Derelict' look appeals to a lot of enthusiasts, to me, a 'restomod' isn't really a 'classic' or even a 'survivor', anymore. A restomod deserves well, full-on restoration! Which the Reformer option does quite nicely in this application!
@@100Aces What's 100k among friends when everyone buy's trucks for 70k + daily now. I've seen people driving trucks that have loans on them that probably cost as much as they owe on their house. I suspect the f100 cost far north of 100k though with all the detail they put into it.
This truck is a great build! My Dad had a '70 Ford F100 Ranger 2WD...man, I remember riding in that baby when I was a very small boy, just a seat belt across my lap, my dad shifting on the column while alternating drags off his Winston cigarettes. SBC 302, three on the tree, bench seat, lots of metal in the interior. My dad seemed so young and vital driving his rig and putting his time in being a good dad and provider. So much fun, I get misty-eyed thinking about it. I wish I had the cheese to get him another one almost like it before he leaves us for good. And a blue '66 Impala coupe with a 327 with a 4 speed. Thanks, Pop!
The storytelling of the build of this truck was just as good as the built truck itself. Definitely earned my subscription. GREAT job and a gorgeous finished product!
Jonathan your love of the design and incorporation of new tech in a clandestine fashion is really beyond anything I've ever seen. I've always your work and the respect you take in preserving what works in the aesthetics of the original. Don't sell yourself short on the review either it is a great behind the curtain dive into what makes this an Icon build. Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope to be able to bring the same type of love to semi's at some point as there are some amazing designs there from the 50's to the 80's that would be awesome given the proper treatment! Cheers.
Excellent work again. You and your team build the best vehicles hands down. I love how y'all respect the integrity of the original design while making it better. Thanks for sharing the finished product for all of us to see
Mr. Ward and Team...to say that you have outdone yourselves, implies I constrain you with limitations. But this is an amazing build. Most certainly a new benchmark. I would almost want you (which I know is impossible) to set out building these as a series. So magnificent, really. As a dyed in the wool enthusiast, I absolutely love this truck. Thank you, all for your efforts and continued craftsmanship...and of course sharing with us earthlings.
MahoneyP573 This is a brand new custom truck with some repurposed parts in it. Yes, it is crazy expensive, for a reason. I bet these Icon trucks will outlast any new factory trucks.
....And DesignDaddy Jonathan Ward knocks it outta the park yet again!!! You have an incredible vision and a top notch team, Jon. Im taken back with how detailed and complete the final product is. Just beautiful artisanship!
This truck is awesome like all the other builds that you and your team have done. Well done sir, you are the master builder for sure. They are never over or under done, they are just right. I could listen to your presentation for hours and hours, please keep doing them and go into even more detail, we'll listen. Thank you for all the great builds. God bless you and stay safe.
I have a real soft spot for this generation Ford truck. A lot of my favorite memories were made in my 69 shortbed F100. You and your team did this one justice Jonathan! My new favorite.
Nice! I've owned my 73 Ford short 4X4 for over 35 years and always will. With the locker, built 390 and 4 speed, it'll climb until it's standing straight up on the bumper. Love it!
This is beautiful. This build really checks all the boxes for what you could dream for in a bumpside/dentside Ford. I have a 1970 F250 Highboy and dream of making it look this good someday. Good work!
Never thought I'd love a vehicle but I'm pretty sure I'm in love with this one. What a fantastic job Johnathan and what a great base to build on, I've always enjoyed the style of the older fords and how they tried to keep that classic look as long as they could.
Used to watch these videos with my grandfather he would just laugh and say this is the best truck I've ever seen for every single truck but he just loved the derelicts
Nicest truck ever imo i have always enjoyed your builds but this one is very meaningful . I had a 74 F100 as my first vehicle when I turned 16 spent many years driving it thru the Pocono Mts . Mine was also a short bed with a 390 but I could only dream of off having something like this some day . I love every single thing you did to it especially keeping the mirrors they just look right . Thank you for the memories!!!!
Love this Truck!!!! Everything Icon does is just so over the top but only if you know what your looking for I love that most people would see a stock truck..but the people that know see the work done to every possible place.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Man, the interior, just nailed it, in an instant I'm 5 years old again riding in "Rusty Truck" we named it, hand me down trucks from Grandpa. Except yours is in way better condition lol, we had holes in the floor and laughed and laughed when we'd go through puddles on purpose to watch the water splash in. Ya never know what you'll remember from time with your Dad. Great job!
Jonathan, totally geeking out with you on this build, it’s just magnificent! Brought back good memories as a kid going fishing many times in a cream yellow ‘61, and later a cool blue ‘68. Love these old Ford trucks!
I’m working on my 72 F250 highboy right now and watching this video is exciting. My truck won’t be anything like this when I get it running and driving but these older Ford pickups are such great looking rigs.
I appreciate all the details that went into this truck. ICON really does a fantastic job of creating vehicles that are better than when they were new. Keep the videos coming!!
Those were the days. I'm 72 Y/o and will always remember by F150 4 x 4. But WOW what an improvement. I can only imagine the ride and handling. Great work and so iconic.
My Dad had picked up a 1970 F250 Longbed Highboy about 25 years ago, and we used it as our field service truck for several years. It's got the old 390 iron head that never worked exactly right. It has the 4 speed manual and part time 4X4 with lockouts. It's retired now, and sitting in our polebarn along with my 66 GMC I1000 I'm hoping to restore someday. We also had an F100 1970 that Dad had bought in the mid 1970's but he sold that one a few years ago. Exact same body style but it was a 2X4 instead of 4X4. That one only saw winter use on nice days. It had the 360 from the factory which was the same block as the 390. My uncle also had an F250 as his service truck. He had replaced the engine at one point because it was getting a little tired, so Dad put that engine in his F100 because his 360 had gone out. We ran it that way until he sold it. Even a tired 390 was better than the 360.
John, You and your Crew did a great job Restoring/Restomodding that 100. You have done an outstanding job of producing what should of been originally. Nice Classy Beast !
I had a 70 f100 like that way back in the day. Baby blue with white trim. A bench seat like a couch with a trampoline in it. AM radio, roll up windows, suicide knob, white top meaning no air and a huge engine that could pass anything but a gas station. It got about 7 miles per gallon. After seeing yours, I wish now that I still had it.
I love this truck so much. You and your crew always do such wonderful and prolific offerings for everything you put your hands on! Have been following you for years and can’t wait to eventually find my ‘personal classic’ and let you work your better-than-factory magic.
I am 100% sure anybody who wishes the 15s were still on it can't afford the wheels and tires, or the brakes, or any of your superb design improvements. Thanks for being such a nerd. I love it.wish I could work on something designed front to back
All I can think of is my old '69 F250 Camper Special in (I think) Lime Gold. Would have made for such an amazing Derelict project. So much respect for your wheel choices. It's where so many resto-mods go wrong and you nail it every time.
Love it always wanted a 1968 F100 short bed not so practical in the uk but if I lived in a country with more space I would have had one long ago love the way that you have kept the inside mostly looking stock best one yet for me.
Wise words at the conclusion. I have not seen a better Ford pickup. I am not surprised, just thrilled to know the truck is out there. Thx Jonathan. Be well
The 95mph top speed logged on the dash cluster is all I need to tell me this IS one sweet truck. Great job, I hope the owner enjoys it, I know I would.
Jonathan, so good to see you, really. I was so pleased to see you back in my feed. It seems that UA-cam has some algorithms that hide many of my regular feeds. Great project here, learned to drive on a 79 long bed with a 300 straight six and 3 on a tree that looks very similar. Miss those old metal dash ford's. Glad to see you're still following your dream and doing it great. I'll hoist a single malt your direction and binge watch your channel to catch up. Cheers, James
Finally someone does an F-100 build that does not totally destroy the aesthetic of the original design. Really, really nice job!
And he put a Ford mustang engine in it instead of a LS :)
@@vikingman4614 I'm a Chevy guy and even I wouldn't do that, it would be sacrilegious!
@@vikingman4614 that's my favorite part of the project. I hate when people build an old ford or mopar and then re-power with a Chevy engine.
@@VAHOSS Yeah, but let's face it; if you want power, torque and fuel economy, all in one accessible, maintainable and rebuildable package...
scarhart53 so only gm can make a engine that can do that . I don’t think so
This truck looks better then the new trucks of today.
With all the upgrades they did, it is better in every way I can think of.
Mark Gosser-Chris Moore
Totally agree
67-72 were the best looking Fords, without a doubt.
@@1SqueakyWheel Agree, so were the Chevys of the same era...
CAP Agree there too. The Chevies and GMCs of 67-72 were the second best looking. The mid to late 50's GM trucks were the best looking, I think..
But honestly, I've never met an early 50's thru late 80's American pickup that I didn't like. :-D
But I was practicing constraint when I made my first comment. 🤣
What a beautiful truck. I love the color. The only thing wrong with it...I’ll never be able to afford it. lol
Man... that’s the way id want a revive for a vehicle, awesome
I have my late Father’s 1972 F250 and drove it today. Then I saw this. Wow, what a beautifully modified F-100. The workmanship and attention to detail is out of this world. Thank you for sharing.
WOW ANOTHER HOMERUN OUTTA THE PARK !! l m still astounded by the details of everything you guys do !! Next l hope to see someone restore that old international harvester l saw out back of you shop ,kinda looks like a 65 F100.l had a 67 SHORTBOX as my first vehicle :) l used draw it up in different colors and styles ie; old skool hotrod with fat white walls one ratrod one 4x4 even a baja version ,l wish l still had those drawings .....if only
My grand pa had this same truck, but RWD, red color, in the early 70s. He took me for rides around the country roads, when we got home I started to cry every time because I wanted to keep going. Now I'm grown up in my early 50s, am thinking to buy one of these trucks to drive it around on week ends, that will bring lots of wonderful memories of a happy childhood.
My jaw is on the floor. This is such an AMAZING truck. I'm not usually one for 'resto-mods' or putting new stuff on the old vehicles, but dang... you can't even tell!! They did this with so much care for the original styling, and in many ways improved on things without changing the appearance (seat, dash, etc.). I can't even begin to imagine the cost of this project -- probably more than I'll make in several years -- but kudos to Mr. Ward and ICON. You have my respect!
Very nice and good looking truck
So this brings back my truck lust from childhood. I used to ride in my Granddad's truck; very much like this one, doing farm work, fishing trips, and whiskey visits with his friends. I remember riding in that truck the first time I was offered a sip of shine. (It was a different world back then). I loved that truck and this brings back so many memories. Wonderful job on this build Jonathan!!! Thanks for the memories.
Ah, nothing says memories like riding with grampa after he's been drinking moonshine. Try it today.
As always it seems like each of Jonathan's creations is better than the last one. Jonathan just keep pushing the envelope!
"It just makes you smile." Sure does. Good job.
Thanks so much for the nice video.
This is my dream truck. I had a '76 F250 when I was a kid and I loved it. It was so old and ratty that I couldn't keep it, but I'll always miss that vehicle. I used to be able to watch the road go by through the hole in the floor and I miss that. I don't know why, I mean it was objectively a junk vehicle but something in my head clicks the nostalgia button on when I see one
Sounds like my old 73 f250 4x4 with a 4 speed manual trans i got from my grandpa when he passed away that truck was so fun it would go anywhere .....had the holes in the floors too hahaha
My wife bought a '76 F250 FE 360 last year. When I took it for its inspection the mechanic looked at me and said, "How the hell am I supposed to make any money out of this?".
If I could “Groundhog Day” the entire year, 1976, that’s where I would spend the rest of my life. The excitement of the Bicentennial, the music and of course the cool factor of trucks like yours embody a patriotic innocence we can appreciate today. The Spirit of ‘76, time to bring it back!!
This is AMAZING. Nothing better than keeping the vintage look and then blowing it up with modern components all invisible to the average eye. 'MERICA. Thanks for keeping us great!
Bolts are Bolts and Nuts are Nuts -- it's not THAT you put them together, but HOW you put them together! Details matter. A quick view of all the comments show how many folks really do appreciate the finer details. It is always refreshing to see a new ICON vehicle. Whatever the type - Reformer, Derelict, or whatever Jonathon Ward decides to turn his teams loose on - They become the flagships of our hobby. The great videos deserve mention as well. Well done, Sir! Thank you.
Love how you were able to preserve the originality of the look but yet improve it in so many ways.. another build you took way past a whole other level..
Can't say how many times I've come back to watch this video. Absolutely awestruck by the finished product. Would love to have this in my garage.
Beautiful truck I love that none of the original character of the truck was lost. The Bump-side is one of the best looking trucks ever made and I am so glad He honored that.
If I could afford it, I would have him build me one just like it. I even love the color and the wheels. The wheels look good to me, with a retro-modern looks, but still honors the truck.
I love the fact that you used a Ford engine! I absolutely love this body style FORD
If i ever win the lottery, that would be a present to Dad.
My son would say the same thing because he rode around in the yard when I built mine same year color all stock 8in lift in front 6in in rear 9.00x16 tires aka 35.5in
He'd rather have a Harley and a stripper girlfriend
I'll be your dad.... 😂
Back in the early '80s my younger brother was very close to picking up a '72 F100 short bed with a warmed-over 302... This brought back some memories. Simply stunning!
Reformer was the way to go, better than factory. Perfecto.
I agree. While the 'Derelict' look appeals to a lot of enthusiasts, to me, a 'restomod' isn't really a 'classic' or even a 'survivor', anymore. A restomod deserves well, full-on restoration! Which the Reformer option does quite nicely in this application!
@@johntilson2535 if you have $100,000 just burning a hole in your pocket!
@@100Aces What's 100k among friends when everyone buy's trucks for 70k + daily now. I've seen people driving trucks that have loans on them that probably cost as much as they owe on their house. I suspect the f100 cost far north of 100k though with all the detail they put into it.
It really is gorgeous. The seat upholstery is lovely.
This truck is a great build!
My Dad had a '70 Ford F100 Ranger 2WD...man, I remember riding in that baby when I was a very small boy, just a seat belt across my lap, my dad shifting on the column while alternating drags off his Winston cigarettes. SBC 302, three on the tree, bench seat, lots of metal in the interior. My dad seemed so young and vital driving his rig and putting his time in being a good dad and provider.
So much fun, I get misty-eyed thinking about it. I wish I had the cheese to get him another one almost like it before he leaves us for good. And a blue '66 Impala coupe with a 327 with a 4 speed.
Thanks, Pop!
The storytelling of the build of this truck was just as good as the built truck itself. Definitely earned my subscription. GREAT job and a gorgeous finished product!
Jonathan your love of the design and incorporation of new tech in a clandestine fashion is really beyond anything I've ever seen. I've always your work and the respect you take in preserving what works in the aesthetics of the original. Don't sell yourself short on the review either it is a great behind the curtain dive into what makes this an Icon build. Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope to be able to bring the same type of love to semi's at some point as there are some amazing designs there from the 50's to the 80's that would be awesome given the proper treatment! Cheers.
Excellent work again. You and your team build the best vehicles hands down. I love how y'all respect the integrity of the original design while making it better. Thanks for sharing the finished product for all of us to see
Y’all build the nicest vehicles! Love how you keep them looking original 🤤🤤🤤
From design to pallet to incredible craftsmanship, this thing is "Stunning" just Wow!
John..love your work. Real car guys appreciate your attention shown these great old cars and trucks.
Icon is the only brand that competes with my “when I make millions” dream cars.
I've never been a Ford fan but this is outstanding! I am reformed now.
Not generally a Ford guy, but this thing is a thing of beauty!! Such a super clean build, what's not to like?? Way to go, fellas..
Just amazing. Astounding craftsmanship.
Absolutely love your OCD and insane attention to detail. Love how you over explain everything also. Amazing build, always impressive.
I just love the way you guys keep the original 70s look to his vehicles and then put in all the goodies in - incredible truck !
“One person on one planet” love that ending to this video! Your a very cool cat, Jonathon.
Mr. Ward and Team...to say that you have outdone yourselves, implies I constrain you with limitations. But this is an amazing build. Most certainly a new benchmark. I would almost want you (which I know is impossible) to set out building these as a series. So magnificent, really. As a dyed in the wool enthusiast, I absolutely love this truck. Thank you, all for your efforts and continued craftsmanship...and of course sharing with us earthlings.
Such a good job on this! I wish I was a millionaire so I could be a customer!
Jonathan, you deserve 10/10!!!
Congrats
Beautiful- much more interesting than some “super car”
roonerjeff hahaha no this is your grandpas truck with extra floor mats....but icon will price in the ball park of a super car
MahoneyP573 This is a brand new custom truck with some repurposed parts in it. Yes, it is crazy expensive, for a reason. I bet these Icon trucks will outlast any new factory trucks.
@@MahoneyP573 obviously you have no clue what you are talking about
You’ve outdone yourself! Both on this video and the project! Excellent
....And DesignDaddy Jonathan Ward knocks it outta the park yet again!!! You have an incredible vision and a top notch team, Jon. Im taken back with how detailed and complete the final product is. Just beautiful artisanship!
This is absolute perfection! A literal dream truck.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC BUILD...... this is my Dream Truck !
This truck is awesome like all the other builds that you and your team have done. Well done sir, you are the master builder for sure. They are never over or under done, they are just right. I could listen to your presentation for hours and hours, please keep doing them and go into even more detail, we'll listen. Thank you for all the great builds. God bless you and stay safe.
This truck is beautiful! You guys did a great job modernizing but keeping the classic coolness of the truck. Very well done.
I had an f250 highboy with a 300-6 and a 3 speed. Best truck ever. Thanks for the video.
It’s a breath of fresh air to see a builder who doesn’t do the same thing over and over . Great build and thank you for sharing . Cheers
Absolutely mind-boggling. The attention to detail - WOW!
Congrats to the AOD REBUILDER ! GREAT TRUCK MAN.
I have a real soft spot for this generation Ford truck. A lot of my favorite memories were made in my 69 shortbed F100. You and your team did this one justice Jonathan! My new favorite.
Superb job of showing us a magnificent iteration of an American classic. You should have your own show!
Nice! I've owned my 73 Ford short 4X4 for over 35 years and always will. With the locker, built 390 and 4 speed, it'll climb until it's standing straight up on the bumper. Love it!
Son of a beach!!! Dreaming eyes and empty pockets don't mix.... Love it all the same.
This is beautiful. This build really checks all the boxes for what you could dream for in a bumpside/dentside Ford. I have a 1970 F250 Highboy and dream of making it look this good someday. Good work!
Too good!Probably the best work worldwide...
Never thought I'd love a vehicle but I'm pretty sure I'm in love with this one. What a fantastic job Johnathan and what a great base to build on, I've always enjoyed the style of the older fords and how they tried to keep that classic look as long as they could.
Used to watch these videos with my grandfather he would just laugh and say this is the best truck I've ever seen for every single truck but he just loved the derelicts
Nicest truck ever imo i have always enjoyed your builds but this one is very meaningful . I had a 74 F100 as my first vehicle when I turned 16 spent many years driving it thru the Pocono Mts . Mine was also a short bed with a 390 but I could only dream of off having something like this some day . I love every single thing you did to it especially keeping the mirrors they just look right . Thank you for the memories!!!!
Love this Truck!!!! Everything Icon does is just so over the top but only if you know what your looking for I love that most people would see a stock truck..but the people that know see the work done to every possible place.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Man, the interior, just nailed it, in an instant I'm 5 years old again riding in "Rusty Truck" we named it, hand me down trucks from Grandpa. Except yours is in way better condition lol, we had holes in the floor and laughed and laughed when we'd go through puddles on purpose to watch the water splash in.
Ya never know what you'll remember from time with your Dad.
Great job!
Jonathan, totally geeking out with you on this build, it’s just magnificent! Brought back good memories as a kid going fishing many times in a cream yellow ‘61, and later a cool blue ‘68. Love these old Ford trucks!
I'm a chevy guy but I gotta give it up, it's a beautiful truck. Reminds me of my grandpa's
Well done Jonathan and the builders. Everybody wants one, I want one too. Everybody needs one ....thx Jonathan for all your Icons!
What a sweet looking truck. Man that brings back memories. Awesome.
Thanks, beautiful looking truck, I see why you like , it’s nice!👍
I’m working on my 72 F250 highboy right now and watching this video is exciting. My truck won’t be anything like this when I get it running and driving but these older Ford pickups are such great looking rigs.
I appreciate all the details that went into this truck. ICON really does a fantastic job of creating vehicles that are better than when they were new. Keep the videos coming!!
You and your crew knocked it out of the park again Mr. Ward!
Just love it, good looking factory truck but it has many new tech. Old truck just never dies. Good job mr. Ward.
O MY!! another one out of the park! Nicely done
Those were the days. I'm 72 Y/o and will always remember by F150 4 x 4. But WOW what an improvement. I can only imagine the ride and handling. Great work and so iconic.
My Dad had picked up a 1970 F250 Longbed Highboy about 25 years ago, and we used it as our field service truck for several years. It's got the old 390 iron head that never worked exactly right. It has the 4 speed manual and part time 4X4 with lockouts. It's retired now, and sitting in our polebarn along with my 66 GMC I1000 I'm hoping to restore someday.
We also had an F100 1970 that Dad had bought in the mid 1970's but he sold that one a few years ago. Exact same body style but it was a 2X4 instead of 4X4. That one only saw winter use on nice days. It had the 360 from the factory which was the same block as the 390. My uncle also had an F250 as his service truck. He had replaced the engine at one point because it was getting a little tired, so Dad put that engine in his F100 because his 360 had gone out. We ran it that way until he sold it. Even a tired 390 was better than the 360.
That fabric choice on the seats is so perfect. You guys make the best stuff.
Wow man, my dreamtruck I love the 70s color combo,and the build is smart andkiller!!!! I'm blown away!!!!
John, You and your Crew did a great job Restoring/Restomodding that 100. You have done an outstanding job of producing what should of been originally. Nice Classy Beast !
As usual, you guys completely nail the interior leather/textile choices.
Very good work. Nice to see someone keeping up with the original astetics. Looks wonderful.
I had a 70 f100 like that way back in the day. Baby blue with white trim. A bench seat like a couch with a trampoline in it. AM radio, roll up windows, suicide knob, white top meaning no air and a huge engine that could pass anything but a gas station. It got about 7 miles per gallon. After seeing yours, I wish now that I still had it.
Love this truck. Very nice work!
I love this truck so much. You and your crew always do such wonderful and prolific offerings for everything you put your hands on! Have been following you for years and can’t wait to eventually find my ‘personal classic’ and let you work your better-than-factory magic.
You guys killed it with this. Glad you went reformer on it!
I am 100% sure anybody who wishes the 15s were still on it can't afford the wheels and tires, or the brakes, or any of your superb design improvements. Thanks for being such a nerd. I love it.wish I could work on something designed front to back
That is absolutely beautiful truck. You did that truck justice!
All I can think of is my old '69 F250 Camper Special in (I think) Lime Gold. Would have made for such an amazing Derelict project. So much respect for your wheel choices. It's where so many resto-mods go wrong and you nail it every time.
This would be the perfect truck with a manual transmission!
and the 300 cubic inch inline 6. I like the coyote engine, but I think it's not the right fit here.
It had one and they took it out
For sure!
3 on the tree! Not the floor shift.
@@jaythrash8804 Hell I would take a 5 on the tree if they'd make it now!!!
Sorry to see the manual trans was thrown out, but still an incredible build.
I couldnt agree more!
@@chevelleranch7481 agree,agree,agree!!!to me it's an unspeakable sin!
Awesome! I almost wrote you a few years ago about doing this to an F-100!
Its beautiful! Now its time for a 73-79! And also 78-79 Bronco!
Looks great! Nice to have kept the original color.
Beautiful. I love what you do with these vintage rides. I wish I had a spare 100K.
What would the 100k be for? Renting it for a week?
Love it always wanted a 1968 F100 short bed not so practical in the uk but if I lived in a country with more space I would have had one long ago love the way that you have kept the inside mostly looking stock best one yet for me.
Nice. Possibly one of my favorite ICON projects.
Another beautiful piece. So grateful for you and your team's artistry, Jonathan.
In love with this build, really a dream truck
Wise words at the conclusion. I have not seen a better Ford pickup. I am not surprised, just thrilled to know the truck is out there. Thx Jonathan. Be well
You knocked this one out of the park sir! Your creativity from one to the next is amazing. I see my 78 Bronco on UA-cam...
The 95mph top speed logged on the dash cluster is all I need to tell me this IS one sweet truck. Great job, I hope the owner enjoys it, I know I would.
Jonathan, so good to see you, really. I was so pleased to see you back in my feed. It seems that UA-cam has some algorithms that hide many of my regular feeds. Great project here, learned to drive on a 79 long bed with a 300 straight six and 3 on a tree that looks very similar. Miss those old metal dash ford's.
Glad to see you're still following your dream and doing it great. I'll hoist a single malt your direction and binge watch your channel to catch up.
Cheers,
James
The most beautiful pickup I have ever seen. Nice work!