I had one ,I drove that thing every where a 4x4 would go by picking the right lines and momentum 😂 finally gave upon me ,I tried to rebuild it but at 17 didn’t have the money or skill ,sold it to a old mechanic that gave me $ 450as is ,about 1978 .still loved that lil truck 🛻
That's awesome! I like the independent front suspension which was a change for Ford since the I-Beam was still being used on the larger trucks at the time.
My first vehicle was a 1974 Ford Courier purchased new in 1974. The Courier was built by Toyo Kogyo also builders of Mazda. That little truck got me through high school with no drama. Those little trucks were very rough riding and got good gas mileage. Taking the overload leaf out did help somewhat. The hood opened up backwards. I do miss it although i don't think i would fit in it anymore. Did i say it was tiny ?
Thanks for sharing the story. It's interesting how these old pieces of metal bring back memories. My mailman brought me a picture yesterday after seeing this one in my driveway. He too had a first gen courier as his first vehicle and wanted to show me the picture and tell me how it made him think of great memories. Thanks again for sharing, I always enjoy these stories. John
@@LostandFoundClassics You are most welcome. As a side my high school had grudge racing against other area high schools at Green Valley Raceway and that truck beat Toyotas , Datsuns and Chevy Luvs. I added an Offenheiser intake and a Hooker header. I removed the air pump and rejetted the zenith Stromberg carburetor. It ran a little better than stock. It would vapor lock in the Texas heat.
Sort of, the Courier has a 1.8 rather than the 1.6 the Mazda received and there are several other differences this specific year right before the second generation started.
@@LostandFoundClassics It's not on FB, they're in Waxahachie. I stumbled across them looking for some other classics in that area. They're on OfferUp 2500 for all 4.
@@LostandFoundClassics They're in Waxahachie. I stumbled on them looking for other classics in that area. They're on OfferUp going for 2500 for all 4. I could reach out and ask his number for you.
Yeah, I spent 12 years in Ohio before moving down south. You almost never see these up North or in the North East unless they are restored or rotten into the ground. This one is complete with 4 cylinder 5 speed manual, keys, and a title. It was a great find!
i learned to drive at age 9 in my dads '74 courier in 1979, fast forward to 1992 i owned the truck and it blew bottom end i left on side of freeway and it was impounded, never bothered getting it back and regret it today as it was what i learned on... nostalgia
Man, that's unfortunate. Thanks for sharing the story though. It's interesting how these old pieces of metal bring back memories. My mailman brought me a picture yesterday after seeing this one in my driveway. He too had a first gen courier as his first vehicle and wanted to show me the picture and tell me how it made him think of great memories. Thanks again for sharing, I always enjoy these stories. John
I've been doing this about 25 years now. There's a lot of ways to find good stuff. In this case, a friend of mine who knows I'm into old Ford Trucks contacted me to let me know someone was selling a collection of cars that had been tucked away for 40 plus years. You have to connect with people who are doing the same thing, especially salvage yards who run into stuff all the time. They need to know you and call you when they find stuff before they crush it. Additionally, Facebook, Craigslist, Swap Meets, Car Shows, Even UA-cam Videos can be helpful because people explore old salvage yards on youtube and share the info. But there's nothing like driving around and knocking on doors. The old fashioned way connecting with people who have cars in garages and back yards. Be sure to have a stack of cash on hand. Some people won't sell unless they see money in your hand and they know you are serious. Some people won't sell because you think they are going to low ball them so if you make a serious offer often they will take it.
It's a small truck that came factory with Mustang 2 independent front suspension. This is the first generation of Ford's "Mini Truck" and was built in Japan. It's a unique piece of history and an extremely rare color. I realize it's not everyone's cup of tea, but its a fun little parts getter for me and my shop.
I grew up working on my own cars in the late 60s and 70s! The late 70s to the late 80s was a waste land of exciting cars for me. Saying that I can see the excitement of restoring something that is rare and I haven’t felt that in a long time.
@@greybone777 it didn’t die, it was parked to be saved for later. The previous owner is 85 and selling off the collection. It has a clean title, keys, and drove into that spot
I drove one of those around running parts for a repair shop. It had a "Lima" 4 cylinder and standard gearbox. It was a screamer! What a find! 👍
@@henrys.6864 thank you! These things are a blast.
Awsome find
Thank you!
Best era of pickup trucks ever made
@@jeffrobodine8579 I agree!
I had one ,I drove that thing every where a 4x4 would go by picking the right lines and momentum 😂 finally gave upon me ,I tried to rebuild it but at 17 didn’t have the money or skill ,sold it to a old mechanic that gave me $ 450as is ,about 1978 .still loved that lil truck 🛻
Cool Story! Thanks for sharing
Old trucks of the 70s thru 90s now being brought back to life. Values may rise after they are fixed and refurbished.
Yup
NICE TRUCK
@@Mark-vd8oi thank you!
That's cool I haven't seen one of those in forever I've always wanted one
It can be yours for $1,200
Bicentennial year! Very cool!
Thank you!
😊I drove these when they were new I worked for ford they road like a tank
That's awesome! I like the independent front suspension which was a change for Ford since the I-Beam was still being used on the larger trucks at the time.
good video!
Thank you!
i had a 1981 courier, i drove it to work all over three states
@@novanut1964 That's awesome! These are fun little trucks for sure.
I like those
Me too!
My first vehicle was a 1974 Ford Courier purchased new in 1974. The Courier was built by Toyo Kogyo also builders of Mazda. That little truck got me through high school with no drama. Those little trucks were very rough riding and got good gas mileage. Taking the overload leaf out did help somewhat. The hood opened up backwards. I do miss it although i don't think i would fit in it anymore. Did i say it was tiny ?
Thanks for sharing the story. It's interesting how these old pieces of metal bring back memories.
My mailman brought me a picture yesterday after seeing this one in my driveway.
He too had a first gen courier as his first vehicle and wanted to show me the picture and tell me how it made him think of great memories.
Thanks again for sharing, I always enjoy these stories.
John
@@LostandFoundClassics You are most welcome. As a side my high school had grudge racing against other area high schools at Green Valley Raceway and that truck beat Toyotas , Datsuns and Chevy Luvs. I added an Offenheiser intake and a Hooker header. I removed the air pump and rejetted the zenith Stromberg carburetor. It ran a little better than stock. It would vapor lock in the Texas heat.
@@allanleeth2415 Those are good mods to consider. But I'm thinking more of a 2.3L Turbo out of an 88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
@@LostandFoundClassics Those were mods I made in the 70's. Good luck with your project.
Probably a predecessor to the ford ranger
Correct! The second generation courier received the first 2.3L engine and later became the Ranger.
This is the first generation.
Love it! Definitely need a rear end. That diff was see-thru😊
It needs a 2.3L Turbo and a 5 speed out of a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with an 8.8 rear disc brake setup.
Sweeeet!
Thank you.
Basically a Mazda B-series
Sort of, the Courier has a 1.8 rather than the 1.6 the Mazda received and there are several other differences this specific year right before the second generation started.
My grandfather had a hotted up mazda one in the same colour with the 1800 swapped in
@@jarrynsmith Very cool
There's a guy here in Tx that has 4 of them for sale as a package. 2 or 3 of them are complete I want to say.
Is it on Facebook Marketplace and what city?
@@LostandFoundClassics It's not on FB, they're in Waxahachie. I stumbled across them looking for some other classics in that area. They're on OfferUp 2500 for all 4.
@@LostandFoundClassics They're in Waxahachie. I stumbled on them looking for other classics in that area. They're on OfferUp going for 2500 for all 4. I could reach out and ask his number for you.
@@LostandFoundClassics It's in Waxahachie, he wants 2500 for all 4. I've reached out to him and asked for his number. But the post is on OfferUp
@@LostandFoundClassics you can find it on OfferUp. I've reached out to the guy for a number for you. Just waiting on his reply.
Imagine that thing with big fat tires under the back. Maybe keep the color and all the patina, with a high revving SBF..
Or better yet, a 2.3L Turbo motor out of a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with a 5 speed and an 8.8 with rear discs.
@@LostandFoundClassics okay.. That's a little smarter.
@@zeeelander It'll fit a whole lot easier and will be lighter with the same power as a mild built small block :)
I would love one of these but I'm in Pennsylvania so it's rsre to even see 90's economy vehicles
Yeah, I spent 12 years in Ohio before moving down south. You almost never see these up North or in the North East unless they are restored or rotten into the ground.
This one is complete with 4 cylinder 5 speed manual, keys, and a title. It was a great find!
Nice do they got any 70 Chevelles
They had one but it sold before I got there. I did get it on film and will be posting a video like this one to youtube in the next week showing it.
i learned to drive at age 9 in my dads '74 courier in 1979, fast forward to 1992 i owned the truck and it blew bottom end i left on side of freeway and it was impounded, never bothered getting it back and regret it today as it was what i learned on... nostalgia
Man, that's unfortunate. Thanks for sharing the story though. It's interesting how these old pieces of metal bring back memories.
My mailman brought me a picture yesterday after seeing this one in my driveway.
He too had a first gen courier as his first vehicle and wanted to show me the picture and tell me how it made him think of great memories.
Thanks again for sharing, I always enjoy these stories.
John
How much they asking for the Buick riviera boat tail in the background?
It's probably already sold. A lot has been cleaned out in the last two weeks.
What a prize.
@@Johnnycdrums Thank you!
My neighbor had one it stayed broke down 😂
This one is going to be the same way for quite a while!
How do you search ? Online or american picker drive everywhere and stumble on..?
How do you talk people into selling them if they refuse first ?
I've been doing this about 25 years now. There's a lot of ways to find good stuff. In this case, a friend of mine who knows I'm into old Ford Trucks contacted me to let me know someone was selling a collection of cars that had been tucked away for 40 plus years.
You have to connect with people who are doing the same thing, especially salvage yards who run into stuff all the time. They need to know you and call you when they find stuff before they crush it.
Additionally, Facebook, Craigslist, Swap Meets, Car Shows, Even UA-cam Videos can be helpful because people explore old salvage yards on youtube and share the info.
But there's nothing like driving around and knocking on doors. The old fashioned way connecting with people who have cars in garages and back yards.
Be sure to have a stack of cash on hand. Some people won't sell unless they see money in your hand and they know you are serious.
Some people won't sell because you think they are going to low ball them so if you make a serious offer often they will take it.
Park it a little while, huh it's been sitting to long as it is
It's like allstate at my house, it's in good hands
My dad had one it was white
That's awesome!
Ok Why!! Maybe it's my age but not all older vehicles especially in the later seventies is worth saving!
It's a small truck that came factory with Mustang 2 independent front suspension. This is the first generation of Ford's "Mini Truck" and was built in Japan.
It's a unique piece of history and an extremely rare color.
I realize it's not everyone's cup of tea, but its a fun little parts getter for me and my shop.
I grew up working on my own cars in the late 60s and 70s! The late 70s to the late 80s was a waste land of exciting cars for me. Saying that I can see the excitement of restoring something that is rare and I haven’t felt that in a long time.
No. You are horribly wrong.
Again why!
I HAD A GREEN COLOR ONE
Awesome!
Looks like a 75 Cabs not big enough for a 76
The VIN and Title say Say 76
Leave it there. If you were around these, then you would know that it died for a reason.
@@greybone777 it didn’t die, it was parked to be saved for later. The previous owner is 85 and selling off the collection. It has a clean title, keys, and drove into that spot
Why.
It's a first generation Ford Mini Truck. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I like it.
Why would you load it like that and dent the hell out of your own fender I don’t get that that’s crazy
Every drum was locked up and the truck already has dings and dents. They didn't damage anything loading it.