Rescuing '70s-styled 1956 Ford F-100 Truck! | Roadkill

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  • @MotorTrendWatch
    @MotorTrendWatch  4 місяці тому +47

    How do you think Freiburger and Finnegan did on this Ford F-100?

    • @stevecanyon23
      @stevecanyon23 4 місяці тому +4

      @@MotorTrendWatch their focus on the things needed to get it running safely shows me my mistakes with my own projects. My approach was often a complete teardown. Tons to learn from you guys!

    • @coyboybc
      @coyboybc 4 місяці тому +4

      @@MotorTrendWatch better than the blue econoline ford Hehateme

    • @wbball15
      @wbball15 4 місяці тому +7

      You should try running this show on UA-cam fulltime.

    • @timothycarey3883
      @timothycarey3883 4 місяці тому +2

      This needs to be the ford muscle truck, but with a turbo LS engine.

    • @smackface6
      @smackface6 4 місяці тому

      IDK they made it to the tire shop cant tell build qulity based on that maybe it went another ten feet and died completely well never know becuase the show gets cut off what a shame

  • @emilianocruz11
    @emilianocruz11 4 місяці тому +335

    We need the return of roadkill show new episodes back here in UA-cam

    • @zacwicht3189
      @zacwicht3189 4 місяці тому +5

      well they mostly have their own youtube channels now for some projects

    • @lilorbielilorbie2496
      @lilorbielilorbie2496 4 місяці тому +5

      emilianocruz IMO if the "geniuses" at motor trend have anything to say about it . Never.

    • @lilorbielilorbie2496
      @lilorbielilorbie2496 4 місяці тому +15

      @@happyjohn8256 I would rather watch paint dry than watch vgg.

    • @AquaticSlaughter
      @AquaticSlaughter 4 місяці тому

      It’s been long enough

    • @JacKnife3705
      @JacKnife3705 4 місяці тому

      @@lilorbielilorbie2496blasphemy

  • @terrystines2536
    @terrystines2536 4 місяці тому +78

    I just wish they would show full episodes !

  • @Tivoliterror
    @Tivoliterror 4 місяці тому +114

    BRING THE SHOW BACK TO UA-cam!!!!

    • @apollosgarage3123
      @apollosgarage3123 4 місяці тому

      As much as I agree I'm glad it's not on UA-cam it would've died a long time ago

    • @bobbaker9395
      @bobbaker9395 4 місяці тому

      BEST THING ON TV, or any where else! I mean… do we really need “the masked singer, “nude and scared” or “name that Shazam”? C’mon!

    • @onebiomed
      @onebiomed 4 місяці тому +1

      THIS. It lost alot of viewers going to a subscription platform.

    • @surfernorm6360
      @surfernorm6360 Місяць тому

      Sadly for now Road Kill is gone according to Frieburger

  • @Junkpusher77
    @Junkpusher77 4 місяці тому +349

    Dave wearing shoes is just weird

  • @chestercribb9075
    @chestercribb9075 4 місяці тому +17

    Love the old orange ford truck it runs smooth as butter keep up the good work at least it a real truck made from metal and not from plastic and aluminum also love the body style thanks for bringing old cars and trucks back to life they deserve to live again

  • @andreaswilson2596
    @andreaswilson2596 4 місяці тому +11

    I am a swede with 35 years experience from american cars, love all your programs, i can relate to all , we have alot of amercan cars from 30 and up, we have access to parts or hand made.

    • @MindofMatter
      @MindofMatter 4 місяці тому +1

      Let me know if you need help finding anything here in Chicago. I like hunting for car parts

    • @davidgalea6113
      @davidgalea6113 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@MindofMatter if you find a mercury capri also known as a mk1 ford capri here in europe please let me know... Its not the fox body based mercury capri since that's what most Americans are familiar with. Its the mk1 european version. They are cheap in your country when they come up for sale..lots of parts needed

  • @staggerinstanton56
    @staggerinstanton56 4 місяці тому +18

    I'm so jealous. That's the exact truck I have tattooed to my arm. Color and everything. Parked in the year I was born.

    • @otto_510
      @otto_510 4 місяці тому

      Hopefully you’ll get a chance to buy it

    • @MotorTrendWatch
      @MotorTrendWatch  4 місяці тому

      Truly a classic!

  • @fingerlakesdiet560
    @fingerlakesdiet560 4 місяці тому +4

    Great video. I'm so glad you changed the oil before starting it. I watch a lot barn find channels they don't change the oil before starting it..

    • @gchampi2
      @gchampi2 3 місяці тому +1

      Hate those "barn find, parked 30 years, will it run?" channels, for precisely that reason. They do more damage trying to hotwire the car than all the years parked ever did...

  • @coyboybc
    @coyboybc 4 місяці тому +3

    Glad to finally see a new episode of ROADKILL
    4 months or more but worth the wait

    • @MotorTrendWatch
      @MotorTrendWatch  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad we could help!

    • @coyboybc
      @coyboybc 4 місяці тому

      @@MotorTrendWatch just hate that Motortrend went to Discovery plus

  • @Beatersareneater
    @Beatersareneater 27 днів тому

    I love the look of the bias ply tires. Miss those old m or n50s. Great work guys!

  • @brozay96salazar53
    @brozay96salazar53 3 місяці тому

    I can never get tired of these guys! LOVE ME SOME ROADKILL!!

  • @kurtbarrett6785
    @kurtbarrett6785 4 місяці тому +4

    Ha!... That was one of my favorite Hotwheels too and I actually rediscovered mine a couple months ago! I have to give my mom credit for so nicely packing up my toys and storing em for me for the past twenty-five ish years.

  • @bmwpete65s55
    @bmwpete65s55 4 місяці тому +31

    I had that orange F100 Hot Wheels pickup, totally forgot about it until David showed it!

    • @CaliBorn73
      @CaliBorn73 4 місяці тому +3

      Same

    • @billbatey7882
      @billbatey7882 4 місяці тому +4

      Dont forget the blue variant..

    • @amandastyles-uh6zx
      @amandastyles-uh6zx 4 місяці тому +1

      I got both variants of that old hot wheels truck orange and blue

  • @theteggyfam9621
    @theteggyfam9621 4 місяці тому +23

    I miss the old longer videos

  • @wrenchbender01
    @wrenchbender01 4 місяці тому +9

    My favourite road kill episodes are when Mike and Dave do them.

  • @mr.thennessen6174
    @mr.thennessen6174 4 місяці тому +11

    Smothering an oil fire with a north face jacket 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. Haha love you guys

    • @MotorTrendWatch
      @MotorTrendWatch  4 місяці тому

      Classic Roadkill am I right

    • @Fabulousprofound168
      @Fabulousprofound168 4 місяці тому

      Expense it to the magazine 😅

    • @pernielsen9812
      @pernielsen9812 3 місяці тому

      I so much like to hear you to do This stuff together. And This truck. If i could i would bye it

  • @CzechoslovakGunStories
    @CzechoslovakGunStories 22 дні тому

    this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 4 місяці тому +1

    CONGRADULATIONS DAVID AND MIKE!!!! THE PERFECT DAILY DRIVER!!!!

  • @toddthewodd
    @toddthewodd 4 місяці тому +3

    That is my dream truck, great find!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 4 місяці тому +1

    THANK YOU AUTOZONE!!!!

  • @please-wake-up-now
    @please-wake-up-now 4 місяці тому

    Man, it’s crazy how these old rides bring back so many memories! 🚗💨 I can totally see that '70s vibe in the truck. Makes me wanna dig through my old toys too! Keep the classics alive! 🙌🎉

  • @BozColorado
    @BozColorado 4 місяці тому +2

    The best channel to ever come back!

  • @lagosduarte
    @lagosduarte 4 місяці тому +1

    nice... looking forward to see more of this trip.. really miss the roadkill show

  • @bilinasmini3480
    @bilinasmini3480 4 місяці тому +3

    MANY THANKS, AUTOZONE!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 4 місяці тому +1

    TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO DAVID!!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!

  • @rolandbeliveau8379
    @rolandbeliveau8379 4 місяці тому

    Started my military career in salt lake, and I was raised in rapid city. Super cool to see multiple places that are important to me be mentioned guys!

  • @sethp0411
    @sethp0411 3 місяці тому +2

    When Dave pulled out the hot wheels is really just proved the point that we are all just big kids still our toys just got a lot cooler haha

  • @jameskester7745
    @jameskester7745 4 місяці тому

    Nice, this was my poster truck as a kid. It was the only vehicle I ever really wanted, and still my favorite vehicle ever

  • @CJLeTeff
    @CJLeTeff 4 місяці тому +12

    Dang, ends right when it’s getting good!

  • @ORBERTAL
    @ORBERTAL 3 місяці тому

    wow what a beautiful simple old school truck I'd love something like this

  • @hosocat1410
    @hosocat1410 4 місяці тому +20

    I love to see people use those freebie harbor freight multimeters! No need to get fancy on these old masterpieces! 😊😊

  • @rudymontalvo2002
    @rudymontalvo2002 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow brings back memories my 2end olds brother had a 56 ford cruising in that truck was so kool , nice

  • @PurpleSeaUrchen
    @PurpleSeaUrchen 4 місяці тому

    I am SO happy yall are back on YT

  • @captaintahoe1
    @captaintahoe1 4 місяці тому +1

    The hot wheels just took me back in time, thank you

  • @jeffmiller6100
    @jeffmiller6100 4 місяці тому +3

    Love some F- 100 stuff ❤

  • @darryl163
    @darryl163 4 місяці тому

    I just bought an 83 f100 3 on the tree straight 6 i love it, bodywork and paint is almost done

  • @agonzo626
    @agonzo626 4 місяці тому

    I like watching all the old stuff, but seeing new or never seen episodes on UA-cam is awesome👌🏼

    • @KrioeLrin
      @KrioeLrin 4 місяці тому

      At least he didn't sell it to a junkyard and maintained it for a long time.

    • @CioerKieov
      @CioerKieov 4 місяці тому

      I was raised in Rapid City and began my military career in Salt Lake. It's awesome to see so many places that I care about listed, guys!

  • @stevecanyon23
    @stevecanyon23 4 місяці тому +1

    Great episode, love this show!

  • @jaxjax5322
    @jaxjax5322 4 місяці тому

    Thats the most beautiful ford pickup up and most classic

  • @Higgwigg2882
    @Higgwigg2882 4 місяці тому +1

    That's a sweet truck.
    I have a California customs hot wheels version of it with the genuine rubber tires. Nice buy. 👍🏼

  • @Brian-ff7tw
    @Brian-ff7tw 4 місяці тому +1

    Yall are the new y block guys!

  • @robertwest3093
    @robertwest3093 4 місяці тому +2

    I just don’t understand how someone can own a vehicle as cool as this and let it sit still for over forty years without driving it.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 4 місяці тому +3

    I LOVE THE 56 F100 AS WELL. I SAW IN TRUCKIN MAGAZINE. SOMEBODY DROPPED A 409 CHEVY IN A 56 FORD F100. IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BUILDS.

    • @markhagge8646
      @markhagge8646 4 місяці тому

      No! Save that 409 for a '56 Chevy pickup.

  • @timbrace
    @timbrace 4 місяці тому

    Wow memories... I had a 56 M100 in high school! So many good times.

  • @tonykemper8896
    @tonykemper8896 4 місяці тому

    I love this truck, hope we see more of it

  • @bryantlee6976
    @bryantlee6976 4 місяці тому +2

    I’m not going to lie really saddens me I’ve watched you guys since the first episode of roadkill and it just sucks seeing my idols getting older.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 4 місяці тому +2

    A MUST WATCH!!!!

  • @billyrice9711
    @billyrice9711 4 місяці тому +1

    My favorite trucks, I'll never be able to afford one but that one is nice 😊

  • @RyanMcIntyre
    @RyanMcIntyre 4 місяці тому

    Somehow it’s not surprising that Dave would have the Hot Wheels that matches. I love your style Freiburger! 👍

  • @jasonfox6013
    @jasonfox6013 3 місяці тому

    I'm so jealous of these guys we don't have as many older cars like this in my country

  • @PatFarrellKTM
    @PatFarrellKTM 4 місяці тому

    Long ago, I had a 54 Ford with the 239 OHV engine, the first Y block. It clearly had a long history of lack of oil to the top end cylinder heads. Glad you got it running.

  • @racebiketuner
    @racebiketuner 4 місяці тому

    Very nice to see another episode. 👍

  • @paullindgren1051
    @paullindgren1051 4 місяці тому +1

    I wish you guys would come back roadkill ❤

  • @brentleetaylor
    @brentleetaylor 4 місяці тому +2

    holy cow david in something other than flip flops is refreshing.

  • @Castathon
    @Castathon 4 місяці тому +1

    The baseball bat hood holder makes this video. Well done as usual lads

  • @chormiclestan
    @chormiclestan 4 місяці тому

    Wow! Brings back memories of my 54 I had. Was my parents, handed down to me after they passed. Had big hopes for it, it sat for 20 years outside, was in decent shape, except for the bed wood! Lost it in a wild fire! Was torn up to see what was left of it!

  • @mcnamarasgarage
    @mcnamarasgarage 4 місяці тому +12

    Had that Hot Wheels!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 4 місяці тому

    THANK YOU, DURALAST!!!!

  • @weldthatiron3683
    @weldthatiron3683 4 місяці тому +2

    Nice iconic truck

  • @richardladd6413
    @richardladd6413 Місяць тому

    My first vehicle. Miss it alot

  • @zebastianwaern844
    @zebastianwaern844 4 місяці тому

    I LOVE that you guys seems to be back at youtube (at least some times)

  • @johnnyvain544
    @johnnyvain544 4 місяці тому

    woah new episodes on youtube...YES!!!!

  • @sporty196071
    @sporty196071 4 місяці тому +7

    At least he kept it a long time and didn't sell it to a junkyard.

  • @stevewall6811
    @stevewall6811 3 місяці тому

    Man I miss that view of the mountains. Utah was the prettiest state I lived in.

  • @davidsinteggy
    @davidsinteggy 4 місяці тому +2

    This makes me happy to watch I'm going to get done playing GTA online and then grab a bowl of cereal and watch this what a good time it'll be

  • @christophertaylor9100
    @christophertaylor9100 4 місяці тому +5

    I agree, I usually don't like orange but I like it on that, much better than the baby blue

  • @clifftonarnold6989
    @clifftonarnold6989 4 місяці тому +1

    I was hoping he would reference the Hot Wheels, as I have the exact same one. They also come in a lime green color. Way cool.

  • @rorajoey
    @rorajoey 4 місяці тому +1

    My dad used to have a '56 Ford pickup in the early '80s. He did a frame-off restoration. It had a 390 Ford V8 with high-domed pistons, a C6 transmission, and no power steering. I don't know how much power it made, but it was enough to break the rear leafsprings.

  • @MessyMason5904
    @MessyMason5904 4 місяці тому

    ❤ My favorite styles of a truck

  • @theupscriber65
    @theupscriber65 4 місяці тому +1

    Ford ignition switch has 2 hot leads to the coil. One while key is in cranking position and one for run position. They often burn out the run side. I bypassed mine by tying the two hot wires coming out of the ignition switch together.

  • @gstag100
    @gstag100 4 місяці тому +1

    Would love more junkyard and abandoned car rescues.

    • @SuoisXius
      @SuoisXius 4 місяці тому

      Wow, that reminds me of things. My two-year-old nephew was cruising in a 1956 Ford, which was a really cool truck.

    • @SoeinDoay
      @SoeinDoay 4 місяці тому

      Wow, that reminds me of things. My two-year-old nephew was cruising in a 1956 Ford, which was a really cool truck.

  • @brucereimer4604
    @brucereimer4604 2 місяці тому

    Awesome...let's see more!

  • @IanAllans
    @IanAllans 3 місяці тому +102

    tunedbyai AI fixes this. Rescuing beautiful '70s-styled truck!

  • @SomeOn
    @SomeOn 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful mountains :)

  • @billydead1342
    @billydead1342 4 місяці тому

    The dynamic duo

  • @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C
    @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C 4 місяці тому +1

    That rear tailgate on the outside is PLUSH !

    • @Fabulousprofound168
      @Fabulousprofound168 4 місяці тому +1

      It’s appreciated by those who have to push it when it breaks down jk 😅

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 4 місяці тому +1

    I LOVE PAT GANAHALS 56 F100. IT WAS OLD SCHOOL ALL THE WAY!!!!

  • @theupscriber65
    @theupscriber65 4 місяці тому +1

    That truck needs to be Chrome Yellow like God intended.

  • @jimdandy2275
    @jimdandy2275 Місяць тому

    Of course I love it. My very first auto purchase was a red 56 Ford truck, 272 and gl 4speed. I gave all of $300 for it running and driving with the title!

  • @tom-ehill2713
    @tom-ehill2713 4 місяці тому

    Duct tape drag was cool! Love this truck fellas, please let know if its ever going to be 4 sale please?

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox 4 місяці тому

    The black steel wheels look much better on that truck just my opinion. Congratulations on getting it running 👍

  • @kevinfalkner1624
    @kevinfalkner1624 4 місяці тому +2

    I always called it the WHY block because the intake holes are on top of one another instead of side by side. Creating an inherent flow rate issue.

  • @jeffreystarr680
    @jeffreystarr680 4 місяці тому +2

    My 1st car when I was 16 was a 1953 Ford F100 4 speed with a 292 flathead.

  • @nivekkrg
    @nivekkrg 4 місяці тому

    By the way, Dave, the oil bath air filter, percolate the air in coming to the carburetor through the oil and the oil traps some of the dirt

  • @cashtalks6253
    @cashtalks6253 4 місяці тому

    61 Chevy step side custom cab is my favorite old truck

  • @squirrel2619
    @squirrel2619 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful

  • @WilliamKiene
    @WilliamKiene 3 місяці тому

    I had my period correct Jackman spoke wheels on my dune buddy blasted and powder coated.
    Yes, this 1956 Ford pickup truck is the number one hot rod pickup in America.

  • @dipe277
    @dipe277 4 місяці тому

    That was fun!

  • @plumbandsquare1
    @plumbandsquare1 4 місяці тому +2

    The real rescue is when Roadkill sells a car.

  • @ipdjbt
    @ipdjbt 4 місяці тому +21

    Gee, I wonder if Autozone sponsored this video.

    • @petittoto7433
      @petittoto7433 4 місяці тому +3

      That is a good thing. It is not aggressive to us and if they want more visibility, they may push to have the episodes back on UA-cam...

  • @chucksgarage7165
    @chucksgarage7165 4 місяці тому +6

    Back in the day, my dad told me you could fill a crankcase with kerosene and run the engine to break loose sludge and muck. Never had the ba-s to try it.

    • @gerry-p9x
      @gerry-p9x 4 місяці тому +1

      Yup works we did that on Chevy c30. Swuarebody oil junked up soaked over nite. Drained oil change filters ran like top

    • @FordHoard
      @FordHoard 4 місяці тому

      Marvel Mystery oil saved my 79 Camaro from a clogged up oil pump. I changed the oil right after, and 40 pounds of pressure.

  • @LoneWrencher
    @LoneWrencher 4 місяці тому +4

    MY DAD HAD A 56 WHEN I WAS A BOY IN THE LATE 70S. it had a corvette independent suspension.

    • @dogsense3773
      @dogsense3773 4 місяці тому +1

      My dad had 56 in the late 70s also! It was light green in California

    • @LoneWrencher
      @LoneWrencher 4 місяці тому +2

      @@dogsense3773 my dads was dark green

  • @bozodog428
    @bozodog428 4 місяці тому

    Super great color.

  • @shaynechild2517
    @shaynechild2517 4 місяці тому

    Next time your in Utah and need a garage with most the tools and torches and welding supplies please hit me up I am a super fan!

  • @luispalomino5514
    @luispalomino5514 4 місяці тому

    Buen trabajo 👍

  • @awkward007
    @awkward007 4 місяці тому

    Thats awesome - goin to hunt for a 56!

  • @brianstill8954
    @brianstill8954 4 місяці тому +19

    Who taught Finnegan how to use that brake tool.

  • @thebinderbuilder
    @thebinderbuilder 4 місяці тому

    What do you do for elevation changes? Or are the tracks all about the same?

  • @MarkMixon-k5q
    @MarkMixon-k5q 21 день тому

    Can't help but wonder how much was the purchase price ? Wrap around back window would have been icing on the cake.