I agree. Matter of fact, since gasoline prices are now at 5 dollars a gallon, these smaller truck and cars with 4 cylinder engines are what's needed these days here in 2024. They need to be manufactured once again. We definitely need them.
@@danbasta3677 I think the ford maverick is the closest we’ll get. Now if ford can make enough of them. And dealers stop with the crazy markups. That’d be super nice.
@@itgaragebenNot everybody wants a 4 door station wagon truck with wagon wheels and thin tires on it. I sure don't. This little Courrier here is more my speed.
I love old Couriers. I had a couple of Mazdas when I was younger. These old body styles are just too cool. I would like to have an old school mini truck again.
This reminds me of the 1979 Ford Courier that I had back in the early 80's. And being a Southern California Native it was lowered all the way around fiberglass air dam smoked plexiglass headlight covers and a shaved tailgate. Had a Lot of fun in that truck. And mine was also completely red like yours.
Love it! My dad had a 74 Courier that he drove every day… I still remember the sound of the tailgate chains slapping the inside of the tailgate every night when he pulled in the driveway. Later when I was about 21 I got the truck, put a new motor in it and drove it for work.. until I had a drunk driver turn left into me head on, I clipped his bumper and rolled into a 7-11 parking lot. Ended up upside down hanging by shoulder belts that I had added. I loved that truck.Good times
IT,, OOOHH GREAT TIRES ,, YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB .. MY SON MAX 8 YR.S SAYS, THAT A GREAT LITTLE RED TRUCK,, I AM THE EDSEL MAN CANT WAIT TO CCC>> MORE ... THANKS ,,..
I’ve enjoyed your videos on this truck and would like to have one myself. I wouldn’t have lowered it but it still looks good, I also would’ve left the bumperettes on it too. Lol
You mentioned not hitting the bumper stops when you bounced on the back. It didn't hit because I saw them slip back as you tightened on the u bolts. You let them move and didn't recenter before tightening.
Hey! Thanks for watching! I used just shy of boiling water trying to get that blue junk off. I found Puddins fab shop video on how to get it off. But that was after I sold it.
JUST NOTICE THE BUICK THAT WILL BE FUN,, WE HAVE A 1978 BUICK DAILY DRIVE ,, THEN AT A CAR SHOW WE SAW A 1958 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL W/SWEEP WINGS,, FOR SALE MY SON MAX 8 YR.S OLD WAS CRYING FOR THAT CAR ,,WE COULDNT LEAVE SO WE BOUGHT IT,, ITS HIS CAR HE DRIVES IT IN EMPTY PARKING LOTS WE GO TO CAR SHOWS LOVES THE BACK WINGS MEAN GRILL.. HA!!!! PEACE!!
@ Yes, I could share some photos of it with you, but I don't think it's possible this way and I don't have an aluminum one for it. Fix small things, it works very well
@@itgarageben -- That's true enough, but I usually know when a UA-camr is going to lower a truck in their video. You kind of snuck this in on your last video of the series. So I watched the entire series only to be surprised and disappointed in the end. Oh well........
I completely agree with you on this. This lowering of these little trucks like this and puttin those ugly wagon wheels and thin tires on them completely ruins them and ruins the looks of them completely. Wagon wheels and thin tires ruin the looks of ANYTHING they are put on.
@@kirkoglesby6175 -- Actually, people in my area never lowered a truck in the 80's or 90's. I've always lived in the rural country and we wouldn't think of doing such a thing to a truck. We wanted our trucks HIGHER for ground clearance, especially 4x4's.
Hey anyone coulda bought it. It was sale for over a month. Wanna do it right? Might need to do it yourself. No need to put HOURS and money into a truck worth 4k when really nice.
Love these little trucks. I was part of the mini-truckin' craze in the 70's. These little guys need to be preserved. Nice ride.
Thanks man! It turned out pretty slick!
I agree. Matter of fact, since gasoline prices are now at 5 dollars a gallon, these smaller truck and cars with 4 cylinder engines are what's needed these days here in 2024. They need to be manufactured once again. We definitely need them.
@@danbasta3677 I think the ford maverick is the closest we’ll get.
Now if ford can make enough of them. And dealers stop with the crazy markups. That’d be super nice.
@@itgaragebenNot everybody wants a 4 door station wagon truck with wagon wheels and thin tires on it. I sure don't. This little Courrier here is more my speed.
Great project truck I enjoy seeing older min trucks I had a 79 Toyota pickup I was cruising in high school
Awesome! How fun!
cool ......have not seen one those in a long time.
Be sure to check out the other videos I did on it!
I love old Couriers. I had a couple of Mazdas when I was younger. These old body styles are just too cool. I would like to have an old school mini truck again.
They’re a tun of fun!
This reminds me of the 1979 Ford Courier that I had back in the early 80's. And being a Southern California Native it was lowered all the way around fiberglass air dam smoked plexiglass headlight covers and a shaved tailgate. Had a Lot of fun in that truck. And mine was also completely red like yours.
How cool!
Love hearing stories about these old cars!
Thanks for watching!!
My first truck was a 79 courier
Neat little truck!
Thanks! I sure thought it turned out nice!
Love it! My dad had a 74 Courier that he drove every day… I still remember the sound of the tailgate chains slapping the inside of the tailgate every night when he pulled in the driveway. Later when I was about 21 I got the truck, put a new motor in it and drove it for work.. until I had a drunk driver turn left into me head on, I clipped his bumper and rolled into a 7-11 parking lot. Ended up upside down hanging by shoulder belts that I had added. I loved that truck.Good times
The tailgate chains slapping that Japanese metal is definitely a distinct sound!
Thanks for watching!
Cool mini truck man
@@kirkoglesby6175 thanks for watching!
We sure thought it was cool!
Beautiful looking little truck. Wish I could have gotten one of these when I was living in Murfreesboro Tennessee.
I love the truck I wish I had it
It was a cool little truck!
Me to! I love these small trucks very, very much!!!!
IT,, OOOHH GREAT TIRES ,, YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB .. MY SON MAX 8 YR.S SAYS, THAT A GREAT LITTLE RED TRUCK,, I AM THE EDSEL MAN CANT WAIT TO CCC>> MORE ... THANKS ,,..
thoroughly enjoyed the video, my dude.. Thanks for sharing.. I was nut-punched at the end when I found out you already sold it..
Life happens fast! I didn’t expect it either!
Did you sell it already i'm interested
Yes! It is being enjoyed by the new owner.
They’re still out there! I’m sure you can find one local to you.
I like the content, keep at it
Thanks for watching! I just released a new video with a new project car! Check it out!
I’ve enjoyed your videos on this truck and would like to have one myself. I wouldn’t have lowered it but it still looks good, I also would’ve left the bumperettes on it too. Lol
Thanks for watching! We have plenty of other cars that you might like too!
"toenail" tires... Good ol' Puddin'!
A guys got a good sense of humor!
@@itgarageben he cracks me up. Been subbed to him since way back when he was nervous to talk to a camera. Good luck! Your content, so far, is awesome
Thanks man! That means a lot!
19:28 you can actually get those at truck stops.
You mentioned not hitting the bumper stops when you bounced on the back. It didn't hit because I saw them slip back as you tightened on the u bolts. You let them move and didn't recenter before tightening.
@@gregoryblair9810 good eye, I’ll have to go back and watch myself to see it.
Who needs bump stops on a minitruck anyway 😉
My Dad Bought A Yellow 1974....Damn Thing Burnt Points Every 5000 Miles. Traded for 1974 ranger. Now That Was A TRUCK
Thanks for watching!
Sounds like a heck of a comparison from a non-ford mini truck to their full size of the day.
very hot water and dishsoap for the blue crap on the white walls and a wash rag
Hey! Thanks for watching! I used just shy of boiling water trying to get that blue junk off. I found Puddins fab shop video on how to get it off.
But that was after I sold it.
where or who did it go to? no more videos of it? need a running/driving vid to see it in action
I sold it, and you are absolutely right!
I need to make sure I get some for my current projects!
Throw some sweet Patina Sauce on it!
I thought about it!
I will most likely do something like that for my 59 Edsel!
Hey where did you get those mirrors? Just picked up a 74 myself and want to order the same ones.
They were on eBay, “hot rod mirrors” is how I found them.
Good luck with your 74!!
Just found this, great video and cool truck. Did you end up selling it?
Thanks! I sure loved it!
And yeah, I did I actually had it sold before the video posted.
Sold this so I could buy the 63 Buick special I have now.
@@itgaragebenI would have rather kept the little truck.
What Lincoln was the springs from ?
I put 2011 ish mustang gt springs on my 92 towncar
JUST NOTICE THE BUICK THAT WILL BE FUN,, WE HAVE A 1978 BUICK DAILY DRIVE ,, THEN AT A CAR SHOW WE SAW A 1958 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL W/SWEEP WINGS,, FOR SALE MY SON MAX 8 YR.S OLD WAS CRYING FOR THAT CAR ,,WE COULDNT LEAVE SO WE BOUGHT IT,, ITS HIS CAR HE DRIVES IT IN EMPTY PARKING LOTS WE GO TO CAR SHOWS LOVES THE BACK WINGS MEAN GRILL.. HA!!!! PEACE!!
How neat!!
Hello, I liked your video. Could I tell you that I have that little courier with me now here in Newark, New Jersey?
Really?? I know it was for sale again lately.
Does it still have the 5 gallon gas tank in the rear?
@ Yes, I could share some photos of it with you, but I don't think it's possible this way and I don't have an aluminum one for it. Fix small things, it works very well
@ send me an email! My email is listed in my recent video descriptions.
It’ll be sad when it has to go, but you have to make room for new projects
I’m hearting this, but I also hate this. Haha
I have a 74 also but please remove those big ugly mirrors
Keep watching! They’re where they belong.
The trash
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If only there was room to keep ‘em all…
*PromoSM* 😪
Sorry man but you lost me at lowering the truck. I absolutely hate it when people lower trucks. I just cannot participate in watching it happen.
Thats too bad! The Internet must be hard for you then..
Thanks for watching!
@@itgarageben -- That's true enough, but I usually know when a UA-camr is going to lower a truck in their video. You kind of snuck this in on your last video of the series. So I watched the entire series only to be surprised and disappointed in the end. Oh well........
I completely agree with you on this. This lowering of these little trucks like this and puttin those ugly wagon wheels and thin tires on them completely ruins them and ruins the looks of them completely. Wagon wheels and thin tires ruin the looks of ANYTHING they are put on.
Thankfully, he didn't build it for you. You must have hated the 80's and 90's. 😂
@@kirkoglesby6175 -- Actually, people in my area never lowered a truck in the 80's or 90's. I've always lived in the rural country and we wouldn't think of doing such a thing to a truck. We wanted our trucks HIGHER for ground clearance, especially 4x4's.
Sell it to me
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you liked the way it turned out.
But unfortunately she’s already onto the next owner
@@itgarageben can't find them here in Tennessee
@@stevenharden803 they’re not super easy to find! Gotta keep looking!
Dude that's a hobo truck your making.... might as well do the body work right. wield that shit.
Hey anyone coulda bought it.
It was sale for over a month. Wanna do it right? Might need to do it yourself. No need to put HOURS and money into a truck worth 4k when really nice.
Or "Weld it" good thing he didn't build the truck for you he built it the way he wanted it to turn out. 😉
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