Words cannot express how cool it is to see McKeel himself in the video, turning wrenches and showing such enthusiasm for bringing a small piece of history back to life. It makes me proud to be a Hagerty Driver's Club member.
I lived in Michigan until 8 years ago. I remember riding in one of those trucks at sleeping bear dunes in 1967, when I was 15 years old. I also rode on Mac Woods dune rides on a cold October day the same year. They weren't officially open that late in the season but Mac Wood himself took us out on the dunes. They were using International 4 wheel drive trucks at the time. I got to ride in the front seat with Mac. On one steep dune we lost traction half way up so he just coasted backward down the dune, put the truck in 4 wheel drive and climbed to the top. Thanks for bringing back a memory that I hadn't thought about in years.
As a kid we would vacation as money would allow in the Sleeping Bear dunes area. We would beg and plead for the dunes ride, in one of the 48 Ford's' occasionally we would achieve our ride. What a wonderful memory, thanks to you and your crew. Now that my wife and I have returned to Michigan to be closer to family. I will add a 4th of July trip to the dunes to the bucket list. If we are lucky ,maybe we can see the Ford pick up in the parade.
This was just heart warming! Appreciate that Mr. Hagerty is going to restore this and his own personal connection to a place and vehicle! Go Barn Find Hunter and Hagerty, keep moving forward!
My cousin in Cleveland, TN was hitchhiking and caught a ride with a fellow in a newer Ford truck, Joe wanting to start a conversation and sound cool asked “does this have Twin I-Beams”, to which the old guy replied, “No, it’s just got one headlight on each side”. 😉
ABSOLUTELY GREAT EPISODE!! Now that it's been revealed that others exist, there DEFINITELY needs to be an episode singularly dedicated to ALL of the others in the background shots! Glad to see this one got saved by someone who definitely enjoys it.
I had never heard of the Sleeping Bear Dunesmobile, what a wonderful story. How cool that Hagerty has car 9 and now the Ford pickup both to be used in the parade and shared is outstanding. Thank you for sharing this story, made my day better.
Always great episodes but this one has so much meaning. I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and have been to Sleeping Bear once when I was very young. I simply do not remember what vehicle we were in but did go on to buy a '46 Ford Coupe at 15. October 11, 1965 My dad pulled into driveway with a brand new 1966 F100 the same color as this truck J code Red with same red interior. I am in process of building a Clone of that truck dad bought new. I had heard of this one #28 years ago and sure wanted it but never pursued it. I currently own 9 1965-66 Ford trucks and more than half of them are under Full Restorations at this time. I do have all the parts needed to build the Sleeping Bear '66 just floating around if in need look me up. AZ stuff so it's really nice. Dad's truck was Red/Red with a 352 and 3spd column shift. Learned to drive in it that Fall in 1965. Yrs later used it for my DL test when I turned 16.
This episode was absolutely fantastic. I know from watching Bohn find Hunter over the last several years. There’s only been a couple of cars that you fired up and gotten running. Particular pick up truck has a great story behind it and it’s nice to see the CEO or Hagerty, appear on the show for his own barn find and revival. I think you may have stumbled on to a new channel idea. Find the cars when you know there’s a buyer follow them through the purchase and then bring in Davin to help get them fired up for the first time.
Funny that Davin was surprised the condenser was bad because its just a big capacitor and they have a tendency to breakdown with heat and age. Back in the 1970's when I was working on cars with points all the time it was quite common for a car to just quit running or for one to not start suddenly and it was the condenser gone bad. Other times when you had intermittent rough running and the fuel system and points checked out it was the condenser starting to die. A lot of people didn't like the GM unipoints because if the condenser went bad even on a new set you still had to replace everything instead of just a 59 cent condenser.
My neighbor had a 69 camaro dropped at his house one day. It was NOT a RS or SS car. Just a regular 69 Camaro. I think it was a 307 V8. But this car was a CLEAN original low mile car and as I recall was like a 3 speed on the floor. Neighbor bought it with the intention of putting a big block in it. As he got into the car he had the good sense to not molest such a straight car. I asked him where and how he found it. He said the guy he bought it from was ready to see it go. He was frustrated and angry with it. He replaced EVERYTHING imaginable to get it running again. But it would never start. So frustrated, he sold it to my neighbor for a song. Just wanted it gone. So i was there as we started diagnosing the car and found all the brand new parts he replaced. Points, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, and coil. Only thing he did not replace was the condenser. We were like, surely that can't be the one thing he overlooked. Found one he had in a tool box. That thing fired right up and ran like a sewing machine. He drove it around as a weekend car and took it to car shows as a Survivor, but wasn't the kind of car he wanted. He had his fun with it and sold it. But I think one of the funnier things I heard from a former life-long professional mechanic. He said back in the day they would put voltage into a condenser coil, which is just a capacitor, and just leave it on someone's workbench. They'd come along and pick it up and get a really big shock. Lol!!!
*** Boy that brings back some awesome memories! I was lucky enough to ride on one of these quite a few times and I loved every minute of it! I always encouraged the driver to go faster and faster on the dunes it felt like you were flying. I can't tell you how cool it is that you guys went out and found this because to me this is some great memories of my summers on that side of the state! So thank you!*** 😊👍
I recently visited the area. My Great Grandparents once ran the newly restored Sleeping Bear Inn. Although I didn't get a chance to look, I got word one of the trucks is in a yard off Glen Haven Road. Also, the only 1956 Oldsmobile 98 4door (made into a convertible) Dunesmobile is on display at the Empire Area Museum. It is in very good original condition. It runs & the clock still keeps time.
Love to see it restored. I live here in Michigan Been up to those dunes many times. My parents took us in the late 60s camping and In the early 80s me and my buddies took our Quads / 4 wheelers up there paddle tires and all. What fun that was. Great memories up there through the years. I keep a great pic on my fridge of me rocking it in the dunes. ❤
We who work on these things, dont see them as just cars or trucks, we see them as living breathing things. At least thats how I've always felt. The thrill of finding this thing sitting in a field for possibly decades, and making it breath again....there's no greater feeling in my opinion!!
While I never went on a Dune Ride, I do remember seeing these running around near Sleeping Bear Dunes. I also love the "Mountain Biking is Not a Crime" sticker on the hood! Very cool project.
My dad had an opportunity to ride in the dunesmobile back in the day. Also, our family own a cottage in Glen Arbor, MI with a little connection to the Hagerty’s. About 60 years of vacations and time spent there and at the dunes. So thrilled to see this truck found and in the right hands. We have seen the other dunesmobile’s every year in the Glen Arbor parade, and it will great to see another one.
Wow! Thanks for the memory! My dad used to keep a set of small emery boards (for nails) in the top of his tool chest. Came in handy for cleaning points AND for after you ripped a nail! Good luck with that baby. Dad had a '66 F100 shortbed with a 352 and 3-on-the-tree that he pulled from a junkyard and rebuilt from the ground up in his shop in Albuquerque, NM of all places! Moved the shifter to the floor during the rebuild. Wish I had that truck today! Davin, you remind an awful lot of my dad. Such a perfectionist (in a GOOD way), an awesome sense of humor and an overwhelming amount of pride in your craft.
Tom. Another awesome video. My late father was a car collector when I was growing up in the early 70’s, and I have many good memories of the times spent with him and the cars. In the Summer of 1979, he taught me how to drive in his 1938 Buick Special sedan.
I thought i might just watch a minute or two but i watched the whole thing and it was great! Brings back memories of messing around with car engines back when i still had a clue what was what in there.
That is so major cool, it blows my mind! Thanks Tom...without you the rescue of this piece of history wouldn't have happened. Nice start to the future of this truck, can't wait for updates down the road!
It’s amazing seeing the boss turning wrenches and getting dirty, the car/truck life has amazing people I would love to see the story and restoration on this truck, like watch it from start to finish please keep us in the loop
Carrying a pack of matches was a must w/points. Sandpaper on the bottom striker and the pack cardboard folded over was .20, perfect to clean and set point gap.
Thank you, Tom and McKeel for this episode and saving this great old Ford. I love the back story and all of the pictures. It is inspiring that you are going to restore this truck so the story of Sleeping Bear Dunes lives on. The story of how the truck found you is so cool. I will be waiting ti see some of the restoration work on this as it progresses. - teeth to the wind
I’m not a “Truck Guy”, but I am a fan of great stories that are told very well and this video has both! I truly enjoyed my time watching this. I want to thank you for it.I now, of course, just have to explore your other videos. I have a very strong feeling that there will be many others as enjoyable as this.Prace, DrRick
Went there as a child in 1970, have some family pics of me and my sisters on the dunes. Great memory this was something special to watch I hope they get that truck restored. It's such a historical piece of automobilia. Imagine taking a brand new truck and cutting it up day 1. Roof delete, 2ft of frame extension, filler panel for box opposite side of step entry, elongated drive shaft I would think too.
What an amazing and touching story. This is one of the greatest parts of the car hobby. I can't wait to follow it's renewal on Hagerty. Please keep them coming.
I live in Aurora, CO and I've passed a Hagerty building of some type a handful of times. I work in IT and applied for an IT job with them, but ultimately got turned down... tragicly. However, I applied because I loved this channel and what they do and the stories they rejuvenate to thousands of minds and memories. I truly love the stuff they find and bring back to life. The owner was such a down to earth sounding, grateful person. Who wouldnt' want to work for a company like that? Also, who wouldn't want to see this truck live on with someone no other than a Michigan original himself!? I really hope they do some follow-ups on this one, amazing episode!
Been following the channel a long time .. love all the Michigan connections .. I grew up north of Traverse City and been to Sleeping Bear many times , great score you guys, its great to see the Hagerty fam get to own this and restore it to its former glory! I reeeally dig the 38 Ford 4-dr convertibles! My first car growing up was almost a neighboring farmer’s 41 Chevy Deluxe and I’ve always thought I’ll find one of those someday to restore and drive.
My dad was born in 1925 in freemont MI. I was born in 1967 in freemont then the family moved to Charlotte MI in 1969. I remember my dad telling us about the dune rides when i was 12 or 13. It sounded like fun then and still does.
The ol' girl still has life in her yet... she just needs a good home, it took a good 20 years but lovely to see that this old F100 is going to be in tip top shape again, love to see it!
First ever visit to the dunes, was 1967. Went for a dune ride in one of these trucks. Great experience. I remember the driver pulling up to the edge of the dunes and stopping so we could get a good view. A lady asked him, “what happens if you go over the edge “? He replied very calmly, “we buy a new truck “. He then continued on his way. I couldn’t stop laughing.
Of all the BFH videos this was the first one I was about to bail on and then Mr Hagerty shows up. The hook was set!!! Great job to Tom and the crew for weaving the story and making me stay till the end. Can't wait to see the results.
I remember as a very young age going on the sleeping bear dunes in one of those trucks. A bit scary because I’d guess I was around 5 years old. What a great piece of Michigan history so thanks Barnfindhunter.
It is amazing how ingrained into the roots of the American psyche and identity cars are. The rest of the world doesn’t understand it but cars have such a direct link to our past and the memories that is so amazing to see these stories.
There’s a lot of places I can buy insurance for my classic vehicles, but Hagerty won me over because of Davin, Tom and the entire company’s obvious love for the hobby. It’s easy to see it’s not just a business with them, they share the passion of their customers. I saw one of the Sleeping Bear ‘48 Fords at Amelia Island several years ago, what a great experience.
I worked for the NPS at Sleeping Bear and remember these trucks well. There were several being still used on South Manitou Island as tour vehicles in 2005. There may still be one or two out there now.
There is nothing better than a car are truck with deep family roots. There is also nothing better than a amazing story to go with both. Can't wait to see it in the future maybe he can send pics as it goes.
Just throwing it out there; a huge 'Thanks!' to Hagerty, and The Boss here, for all you've been doing in media lately.
Legends never die
Words cannot express how cool it is to see McKeel himself in the video, turning wrenches and showing such enthusiasm for bringing a small piece of history back to life. It makes me proud to be a Hagerty Driver's Club member.
Absolutely
I'm proud to witness this resurrection without even being a Hagerty Driver's Club member.
This truck found the right owner. It will be a survivor ! Great episode.
Great to see the boss is a real car guy! It adds to the authenticity and honesty of Hagerty. Love it.
I lived in Michigan until 8 years ago. I remember riding in one of those trucks at sleeping bear dunes in 1967, when I was 15 years old. I also rode on Mac Woods dune rides on a cold October day the same year. They weren't officially open that late in the season but Mac Wood himself took us out on the dunes. They were using International 4 wheel drive trucks at the time. I got to ride in the front seat with Mac. On one steep dune we lost traction half way up so he just coasted backward down the dune, put the truck in 4 wheel drive and climbed to the top. Thanks for bringing back a memory that I hadn't thought about in years.
Mr McKeel is right, you have brought joy to many an old car guy like me. Keep up the great work....
As a kid we would vacation as money would allow in the Sleeping Bear dunes area. We would beg and plead for the dunes ride, in one of the 48 Ford's' occasionally we would achieve our ride.
What a wonderful memory, thanks to you and your crew.
Now that my wife and I have returned to Michigan to be closer to family. I will add a 4th of July trip to the dunes to the bucket list. If we are lucky ,maybe we can see the Ford pick up in the parade.
Tom, you’re a national treasure. Automobiles and America are so interconnected in modern history. So what you do with Haggerty is just a blessing
I absolutely love Sleeping Bear Dunes, M22, and that Leelanau Peninsula area. Gorgeous scenery.
Great episode and congrats to Mr Hagerty for his new purchase! Glad you managed to get it running and "driving"!
Oh my god when I was a kid in the 80s we went on this dune ride and I remember riding in the back of these trucks!
This was just heart warming! Appreciate that Mr. Hagerty is going to restore this and his own personal connection to a place and vehicle! Go Barn Find Hunter and Hagerty, keep moving forward!
My cousin in Cleveland, TN was hitchhiking and caught a ride with a fellow in a newer Ford truck, Joe wanting to start a conversation and sound cool asked “does this have Twin I-Beams”, to which the old guy replied, “No, it’s just got one headlight on each side”. 😉
It's amazing that they found this for you, Mr. Hagerty. May you enjoy every moment of the memories you facilitate from her!
Very cool nostalgia! I remember riding in the modified pickup trucks in the 60’s. Glad you didn’t disappoint the boss on getting it to run!
Not sure if the boss would have appreciated hanging the arse out in the mud though........ 🙂
ABSOLUTELY GREAT EPISODE!! Now that it's been revealed that others exist, there DEFINITELY needs to be an episode singularly dedicated to ALL of the others in the background shots!
Glad to see this one got saved by someone who definitely enjoys it.
I had never heard of the Sleeping Bear Dunesmobile, what a wonderful story. How cool that Hagerty has car 9 and now the Ford pickup both to be used in the parade and shared is outstanding. Thank you for sharing this story, made my day better.
Always great episodes but this one has so much meaning. I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and have been to Sleeping Bear once when I was very young. I simply do not remember what vehicle we were in but did go on to buy a '46 Ford Coupe at 15. October 11, 1965 My dad pulled into driveway with a brand new 1966 F100 the same color as this truck J code Red with same red interior. I am in process of building a Clone of that truck dad bought new. I had heard of this one #28 years ago and sure wanted it but never pursued it. I currently own 9 1965-66 Ford trucks and more than half of them are under Full Restorations at this time. I do have all the parts needed to build the Sleeping Bear '66 just floating around if in need look me up. AZ stuff so it's really nice. Dad's truck was Red/Red with a 352 and 3spd column shift. Learned to drive in it that Fall in 1965. Yrs later used it for my DL test when I turned 16.
Any trucks for sale? Maybe 4x4 ?
@@James-ik8yz i do have a 1966 F100 4x4 i would consider selling. It’s got a 25k mile 2.7 Ecoboost in it not the typical FE
I love barn finds I love classic car stories and especially unique ones, so this is definitely one of my favorite stories and videos !
Great comment Darius!
Sooo agree!! Hopefully we will get to see the restoration of this too!
Simply thank you all for the great content. You have an exceptional team!
As an F100 guy and a duner, this is a cool find with a great bit of history learned. Look forward to seeing updates!
You've got skills, keep honing them
This episode was absolutely fantastic. I know from watching Bohn find Hunter over the last several years. There’s only been a couple of cars that you fired up and gotten running. Particular pick up truck has a great story behind it and it’s nice to see the CEO or Hagerty, appear on the show for his own barn find and revival. I think you may have stumbled on to a new channel idea. Find the cars when you know there’s a buyer follow them through the purchase and then bring in Davin to help get them fired up for the first time.
Funny that Davin was surprised the condenser was bad because its just a big capacitor and they have a tendency to breakdown with heat and age. Back in the 1970's when I was working on cars with points all the time it was quite common for a car to just quit running or for one to not start suddenly and it was the condenser gone bad. Other times when you had intermittent rough running and the fuel system and points checked out it was the condenser starting to die. A lot of people didn't like the GM unipoints because if the condenser went bad even on a new set you still had to replace everything instead of just a 59 cent condenser.
My neighbor had a 69 camaro dropped at his house one day. It was NOT a RS or SS car. Just a regular 69 Camaro. I think it was a 307 V8. But this car was a CLEAN original low mile car and as I recall was like a 3 speed on the floor. Neighbor bought it with the intention of putting a big block in it. As he got into the car he had the good sense to not molest such a straight car. I asked him where and how he found it. He said the guy he bought it from was ready to see it go. He was frustrated and angry with it. He replaced EVERYTHING imaginable to get it running again. But it would never start. So frustrated, he sold it to my neighbor for a song. Just wanted it gone. So i was there as we started diagnosing the car and found all the brand new parts he replaced. Points, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, and coil. Only thing he did not replace was the condenser. We were like, surely that can't be the one thing he overlooked. Found one he had in a tool box. That thing fired right up and ran like a sewing machine. He drove it around as a weekend car and took it to car shows as a Survivor, but wasn't the kind of car he wanted. He had his fun with it and sold it. But I think one of the funnier things I heard from a former life-long professional mechanic. He said back in the day they would put voltage into a condenser coil, which is just a capacitor, and just leave it on someone's workbench. They'd come along and pick it up and get a really big shock. Lol!!!
You always replace an condenser on old ignitions. It solves a lot of problems.
I vacation in that area and love every minute of these northern MI barn finds!
I just love watching people bring these old vehicles back to life. Awesome.
To Mr. Hagerty and the Barn Find team continue saving those classic vehicles. You have a great fan from Nairobi, Kenya.
I've had a Ride in these trucks once when I was a young Boy.. My Grandfather took all of the kids, We had So much Fun...
*** Boy that brings back some awesome memories! I was lucky enough to ride on one of these quite a few times and I loved every minute of it! I always encouraged the driver to go faster and faster on the dunes it felt like you were flying. I can't tell you how cool it is that you guys went out and found this because to me this is some great memories of my summers on that side of the state! So thank you!*** 😊👍
I recently visited the area. My Great Grandparents once ran the newly restored Sleeping Bear Inn. Although I didn't get a chance to look, I got word one of the trucks is in a yard off Glen Haven Road. Also, the only 1956 Oldsmobile 98 4door (made into a convertible) Dunesmobile is on display at the Empire Area Museum. It is in very good original condition. It runs & the clock still keeps time.
Love to see it restored. I live here in Michigan
Been up to those dunes many times. My parents took us in the late 60s camping and In the early 80s me and my buddies took our Quads / 4 wheelers up there paddle tires and all. What fun that was. Great memories up there through the years. I keep a great pic on my fridge of me rocking it in the dunes. ❤
We who work on these things, dont see them as just cars or trucks, we see them as living breathing things. At least thats how I've always felt. The thrill of finding this thing sitting in a field for possibly decades, and making it breath again....there's no greater feeling in my opinion!!
I've been on the Mac Woods rides through the dunes. So much fun.
Looking forward to seeing this some summer day in northern Michigan.
While I never went on a Dune Ride, I do remember seeing these running around near Sleeping Bear Dunes. I also love the "Mountain Biking is Not a Crime" sticker on the hood! Very cool project.
Our family used to go to the dunes every summer! Great memories and so cool to see this little slice of Americana!
Amazing what you can learn from barn finds. Great story and video!
Grateful Hagerty customer here, great company, thank you for these wonderful videos, true automotive enthusiasts!
My dad had an opportunity to ride in the dunesmobile back in the day. Also, our family own a cottage in Glen Arbor, MI with a little connection to the Hagerty’s. About 60 years of vacations and time spent there and at the dunes. So thrilled to see this truck found and in the right hands. We have seen the other dunesmobile’s every year in the Glen Arbor parade, and it will great to see another one.
Wow! Thanks for the memory! My dad used to keep a set of small emery boards (for nails) in the top of his tool chest. Came in handy for cleaning points AND for after you ripped a nail! Good luck with that baby. Dad had a '66 F100 shortbed with a 352 and 3-on-the-tree that he pulled from a junkyard and rebuilt from the ground up in his shop in Albuquerque, NM of all places! Moved the shifter to the floor during the rebuild. Wish I had that truck today! Davin, you remind an awful lot of my dad. Such a perfectionist (in a GOOD way), an awesome sense of humor and an overwhelming amount of pride in your craft.
Always great to get Davin out of the shop and into the wild for some rescue action!
Again another great story…thanking all the Hagerty family !!!!
Tom. Another awesome video. My late father was a car collector when I was growing up in the early 70’s, and I have many good memories of the times spent with him and the cars. In the Summer of 1979, he taught me how to drive in his 1938 Buick Special sedan.
Cool find can't wait to see her all fixed up!
I rode in one Sleeping Bear dunesmobile in '68. Maybe it was this one!?
I thought i might just watch a minute or two but i watched the whole thing and it was great! Brings back memories of messing around with car engines back when i still had a clue what was what in there.
That is so major cool, it blows my mind!
Thanks Tom...without you the rescue of this piece of history wouldn't have happened. Nice start to the future of this truck, can't wait for updates down the road!
It’s amazing seeing the boss turning wrenches and getting dirty, the car/truck life has amazing people I would love to see the story and restoration on this truck, like watch it from start to finish please keep us in the loop
Totally Cool.... I remember riding on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in a International Harvester. Safe Travels
Hagerty is so entertaining. I love what you do! Thanks for keeping us all entertained.
Carrying a pack of matches was a must w/points. Sandpaper on the bottom striker and the pack cardboard folded over was .20, perfect to clean and set point gap.
I remember riding in the Oldsmobile! We were at Higgins lake on vacation when I was growing up in Lansing.
How often do you see a company CEO out helping change spark plugs on an old project, to help get it to run?
....once.... Great video!
Thank you, Tom and McKeel for this episode and saving this great old Ford. I love the back story and all of the pictures. It is inspiring that you are going to restore this truck so the story of Sleeping Bear Dunes lives on. The story of how the truck found you is so cool. I will be waiting ti see some of the restoration work on this as it progresses. - teeth to the wind
I’m not a “Truck Guy”, but I am a fan of great stories that are told very well and this video has both!
I truly enjoyed my time watching this. I want to thank you for it.I now, of course, just have to explore your other videos. I have a very strong feeling that there will be many others as enjoyable as this.Prace,
DrRick
Went there as a child in 1970, have some family pics of me and my sisters on the dunes. Great memory this was something special to watch I hope they get that truck restored. It's such a historical piece of automobilia. Imagine taking a brand new truck and cutting it up day 1. Roof delete, 2ft of frame extension, filler panel for box opposite side of step entry, elongated drive shaft I would think too.
What an amazing and touching story. This is one of the greatest parts of the car hobby.
I can't wait to follow it's renewal on Hagerty. Please keep them coming.
I live in Aurora, CO and I've passed a Hagerty building of some type a handful of times. I work in IT and applied for an IT job with them, but ultimately got turned down... tragicly. However, I applied because I loved this channel and what they do and the stories they rejuvenate to thousands of minds and memories. I truly love the stuff they find and bring back to life. The owner was such a down to earth sounding, grateful person. Who wouldnt' want to work for a company like that? Also, who wouldn't want to see this truck live on with someone no other than a Michigan original himself!? I really hope they do some follow-ups on this one, amazing episode!
So very cool to see you guys are saving a part of history. !! 🎉 Thanks for all you do for the car community.
Been following the channel a long time .. love all the Michigan connections .. I grew up north of Traverse City and been to Sleeping Bear many times , great score you guys, its great to see the Hagerty fam get to own this and restore it to its former glory! I reeeally dig the 38 Ford 4-dr convertibles! My first car growing up was almost a neighboring farmer’s 41 Chevy Deluxe and I’ve always thought I’ll find one of those someday to restore and drive.
Very cool!
Can't wait to see the series of the restoration of this truck.
My dad was born in 1925 in freemont MI. I was born in 1967 in freemont then the family moved to Charlotte MI in 1969. I remember my dad telling us about the dune rides when i was 12 or 13. It sounded like fun then and still does.
Finally get to see Davin, where are you Man wish you all the best👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for sharing Hagerty👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great episode. You guys constantly bring us very interesting content that keep car guys entertained.
The ol' girl still has life in her yet... she just needs a good home, it took a good 20 years but lovely to see that this old F100 is going to be in tip top shape again, love to see it!
First ever visit to the dunes, was 1967. Went for a dune ride in one of these trucks. Great experience. I remember the driver pulling up to the edge of the dunes and stopping so we could get a good view. A lady asked him, “what happens if you go over the edge “? He replied very calmly, “we buy a new truck “. He then continued on his way. I couldn’t stop laughing.
Of all the BFH videos this was the first one I was about to bail on and then Mr Hagerty shows up. The hook was set!!! Great job to Tom and the crew for weaving the story and making me stay till the end. Can't wait to see the results.
Can't wait to see it full of people again!
Another awesome show, what a great story! Keep them coming!
Thanks for sharing, McKeel. And wrenching! Cheers 🇨🇦
What a great job of interviewing, "Show me how you got in." Great job, Tom!
Great Stuff Tom ! I was born in Detroit in ‘56 always like Michigan car history, even tho I’ve lived in So.California for 60 years
What a great Episode. Great to see such a family connection to this vehicle. I hope we get follow ups
I remember as a very young age going on the sleeping bear dunes in one of those trucks. A bit scary because I’d guess I was around 5 years old. What a great piece of Michigan history so thanks Barnfindhunter.
Awesome and outstanding.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
It is amazing how ingrained into the roots of the American psyche and identity cars are. The rest of the world doesn’t understand it but cars have such a direct link to our past and the memories that is so amazing to see these stories.
Another great find! Keep up the good work, er, play! My brother had a mid-60's Ford van with the twin I-Beam front end and I liked the way it felt.
Great video glad you found that cool old truck.
There’s a lot of places I can buy insurance for my classic vehicles, but Hagerty won me over because of Davin, Tom and the entire company’s obvious love for the hobby. It’s easy to see it’s not just a business with them, they share the passion of their customers. I saw one of the Sleeping Bear ‘48 Fords at Amelia Island several years ago, what a great experience.
This is wonderful. I can't wait to see when the truck is completely restored.
Great video. I loved all the personal touches by everyone involved by the Hagerty Team & Family
Great story and video
This is an amazing story!!! I have never heard of this before now.
Another great piece of history saved from the grave!
Love these “barn find” type videos
Great to see Dave again. I miss his weekly contributions to Hagerty.
I always enjoy the content here Tom,but I must say this episode is over top. Looking forward to seeing the progress of this restoration.
Very fun video! Saving a past work of motor vehicle art is always fun.
Glad you found it, have fun
Just excellent ! Thanks , looking forward to the updates
I live in Michigan, and remember taking a ride in one of these trucks. 👍
Great story! When the man himself Hagerty gets his dream vehicle, well now that is great to see.
You and your guys are amazing, Tom!
This is the type of stuff I love to watch
I worked for the NPS at Sleeping Bear and remember these trucks well. There were several being still used on South Manitou Island as tour vehicles in 2005. There may still be one or two out there now.
Need more guys like you in the field, we need more hargartey barn finds .....
There is nothing better than a car are truck with deep family roots. There is also nothing better than a amazing story to go with both. Can't wait to see it in the future maybe he can send pics as it goes.
Cool...we have hiked the sleeping bear dunes many times...we didn't this history of the dunes...thank you Hagerty
Wow! Nice find and cool history!