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Ford F100 Parked for 18 YEARS! Will it RUN AND DRIVE Home?
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2021
- A guy bought another Ford on the line, sight unseen. It's been off the road for 18 years and exchanged hands a couple of times with issues. Let's see if I can get this old truck fired back up, and make it home!
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If Brad doesn't want it, you definitely need to restore that pickup. It's in just too nice a shape to get pushed into the tree row and forgotten about. That's a seriously clean ride. You could do a whole lot with it. I vote for Going To Town Rig resto!
I agree, definitely a restoration candidate 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Yeah that cabs perfect especially the roof!!!
@@Reece_466 ffffff
I'm with these guys!
We'll do something
Uncle Jessie would be proud of vise grip garage for bringing his old Ford back to life... great job Derek...
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
Definitely uncle Jesse's truck lol
Beat me to it Glenn lol
My favorite show as a kid.
Thats what I thought too. Definitely uncle jesse
Seeing this video convinced me that I can do this also. I went out and bought a 81 f250 with the straight 6 that had been sitting for 8 years. After a new starter and fuel pump she fired right up and drove out of its grave to my house. Thanks for the inspiration.
How cool is that!
I want to get a 78 f150 ranger it’s been sitting outside for 2 or 4 years I know it can’t be more than that thanks to google earth it’s got a rust hole near the bottom of the frame it’s also a automatic and 4wd which is a must in my area I just need to ask the landlord about it
@Tsharp 11 using Google earth is a genius idea
@@sategllib2191 shit i gotta scan my area
I’ve got a 83 f150 4x4 with the 300 I’m in the process of fixing it up now ! These videos inspire me lol
Wow. This guy is like the Bob Ross of vehicular fixin’. I watched the whole thing. He’s great.
i recently referred to him as such on another video. dude's so chill i get relaxed watching his stuff.
I’m glad I was not the only one thinking this.
And we'll put a happy little three on the tree right over here next to the turn make it happener circle..
Imagine Derek as a doctor or surgeon.
Stands there with the defibrillator... "FIRST, do a fire-test. Put the clampelators on and...***wheeeeze*...breath'r in a little bit."
..."is his leg suppose to fold that way? I-don't-know!"
too funny Derek as a surgeon "nope not gonna happen" lol or nurse bleep bloop on your pad what heneeds lol
"that's way too much... perfect"
Hands down a better choice for your son, IMHO. If it were my son, I would let him decide but I would still do what I could to sell him on this one. With proper care, this one will last him many years versus the condition of the other one. Of course if he wants a bigger project, the '67 has that in spades!
This one is very good condition. Loved these over the 50s
Retro
The truck like Factory
He should have them both, one driver and one project
Both
My husband has cancer and watches your shows frequently. You are a favorite! We enjoy your shows, keep up the great shows. God bless
Brother, I just started watching your videos. My first one was the model A that you drove home. Once you start watching you can't quit. The combination of your creative way of explaining various parts and the names that you attach to the part your honest laid back but highly educated approach is a brilliant way to keep your audience engaged. Each time I watch I find myself pulling for you as well as the vehicle to get back home. Thank you so much for these clean educational fun videos. They're very very good.
Yeah, I also like the "clean" commentary... I'm no prude but I'm getting sick and tired of the unnecessary bad language in so much stuff. This guy proves you can be funny without having to resort to the lowest form of wit! (which isn't sarcasm, by the way)
"Its galloping. That means one of the pistons is, you know, not like the other" - Something I learned today. Thanks
👍
Or a stuck valve. It means that the compression isn't balanced between all the cylinders.
Derek you make me wonder if you could possibly share some of this kindness and good will with the rest of the world? It's a bit rough out there. We could use more folks like yourself.
Doin' my best - together, we're strong! Everyday we wake up, is a day to be THANKFUL!
@@ViceGripGarage You instill new hope for this country. Thank you for your efforts!
I mean, he is with the videos..Bet a guy gets watched from every part of the world.
@@meatpopsicle5216 Berlin Germany e.G.
@@robertgelley6454 true story. I just wish we could take 1% of his good soul and plant it into someone, just to grow the good further. I guess these videos do the same thing! Pontiac, MI here, not far but still invested!
I seen every one of your shows at least twice. Iv recently lost my job and my girl split but your channel has kept me sane. Thank you for the hard work you put into your channel. I'm sure I'm not the only one that watching you has helped.
Derek, I want to thank you for the awesome channel and especially this video of your F-100 specifically. Watching you work on this truck inspired me to rescue my family’s 1977 F-100 from sitting in the woods at a friend’s house. The truck was originally bought new by my great grandfather. I have a lot of memories of my grandfather driving it; like doing donuts in the snow and going to town. My dad had always planned to restore it, but never got around to it. Working on the truck the past few months has been both a labor of love and learning. I found some cool old registration documents and parts receipts with signatures of past family members along with a lot of mouse house. Anyway, yesterday was the one year anniversary of my dad’s passing. I know he would be proud to know that after 24 years of not being on the road, the truck is back running and driving under its own power again! Thank you again for all of the inspiration, helpful explanations, and humor to help keep me motivated to get out there and work. “It won’t work if you don’t” definitely seems like something my dad would say, as well, so I had better get back to it. Thanks again, take care.
Thats pretty cool bro awesome truck. You should make some videos once you get her running
The obvious name for the truck should be “Shepherd “ a reference to Uncle Jesse of the Dukes of Hazard his CB handle was Shepherd. So good to see the truck up and running and in such good shape.
I came here to say this but knew in my heart it had already been said
@@brandonrogers2943
I’ll second that, let’s go Mr. Rogers… 🤣
“Lost Sheep t’ Shepherd, Lost Sheep t’Shepherd, come in Uncle Jesse!”
I think it will clean up beautifully. That paint looks like it just needs a solid washing and polishing.
This rig is worthy of a restoration in my view
We'll Clean it up!
Yeah when i first saw this video i said, this is one that i want to see cleaned up. I got a feeling its gonna look fantastic.
@@ViceGripGarage Do a vid after cleaning it up and fixing heating issues. Would love to see more. Enjoy all your videos. Thanks!
give her what she needs and drive it, those old trucks are awesome and finding a solid one is rare, SEND IT!
damn that ford is great shape!!!!them old ford never die,there just resting!!!!!
Love the early release! Offer it to your boy. If he doesn't want it, easy flip. She's too solid to leave in the tree row. Someone needs to love on it and get it back on the road.
OK, so the reason the hood is rusted is because it's been over-charging and boiling the batteries ... On Fords, that is almost always because the voltage regulator in the alternator is not seeing a real ground "0" reference. The best solution is a length of heavy wire (# 4 welding cable is good) with crimped and soldered heavy terminals, and run from the Bat Neg clamp bolt to an alternator bracket bolt.
The Ford ground system was not to hot to start with, and it has never been serviced or cleaned (especially on the engine block end). All these old Fords benefit greatly from an enhanced grounding system. It'll almost run like a new engine. A few added new ground leads from the Bat to the fire wall (I like the hood hinge bolts) and the radiator support will make all the gauges, lights and the ignition all work better.
Some really good advice there. Ground's are super important with the charging and lighting systems.
This guy Fords!
Voltage regulator is on the inner fender on these old ones, 30 years ago they were about $25.
@@keithmitchell5332 right, internal voltage regulators didn't come into use on Fords until a few years after this truck was new (y)
Not that it appears to be an issue on this particular truck, but up here in the Midwest rust belt once them metal inner fenders start getting crusty it can cause ground issues for the fender mounted voltage regulator. I usually add a ground from a mounting bolt on the regulator over to a mounting bolt on the stater solenoid and finally to the ground terminal. After replacing the factory positive and negative cables I usually add a ground from the engine block to the frame, and typically crawl around and replace all little ribbon cable factory grounds on the cab, hood, fenders, etc etc, they've typically done a self delete by the time I get ahold of a rig.
On a side note: If either that white E-series van or the blue/green OBS in the background have a 6 cylinder and a 3G alternator that would definitely be worth snagging for a "junkyard upgrade" instead of the externally regulated fire starter that is on it now.
Lightning can (coil) fire juice (gas) ice cube juice (antifreeze) I love all your euphemisms for car parts it's funny LOL
Lightning hose. We should make a Derek Dictionary. 😁
@@slowshop lol yesss he is hilarious
Lol My mechanic has those too. He asked me for the (in Spanish) "golpimetro" in English would be "hitemetter" . He was asking for the hammer.
I started one of these up after a 15 year retirement. New brain box and fresh gas, with a little poured down the carb. Didn't make a full rev before firing. I haven't touched the carb. put 500 miles on it this past weekend. No smoke, no fuss.
That’s a “Goin’ to town rig,” for sure. Regardless of what’s decided, it needs to be saved on. A guy just has to.
I swear when a guy boots up the youtubes and I see Derek uploaded, it gives me geniune joy. A guy couldnt ask for a better person to watch after a long day of work. Thank you Derek for letting me look foward to your amazing content every day and making my day a whole lot better.
Thank you 🙏
I get that same feeling of joy
Same here
Recently started watching your work. The knowledge and patience with these seemingly long lost vehicles is much applauded, and the way you work through problems makes your videos so interesting to watch. But it is the subtle and consistent humor always underlying these projects that is an entertainment gem. Gotta love “lightning hoses” and “sparkalaters”. I’m sure you’ve been told you remind people of comedian Harland Williams.
that's something you don't want to hear a mechanic says about your truck is (I don't know what that is)🤣
My grandfather had this same white truck in Michoacan, Mexico. I remember I used to sneak in there and pretend I was driving and shifting in the ranch fields. He passed away a few years ago and this brings back good memories. Thank you!
Both rigs are great, but honestly think Brad would be safer in 78 F100 just because of the disc brakes and 3 point seat belt.
...and cab mounts.
Agree
“Err on the side of caution”, so right. That pick-up is a gem in the rough. If Brad doesn’t want it, it’s an ideal candidate for restoration. Great video (as usual😁)
Hey Derek, I had watched some of your older episodes. It's amazing how much a guy's smallest humanbeing he is responsible for has grown. Last night I had a few bad dreams about being stranded at the side of the road with severe car trouble. It's not your fault. If you were there, you would have fixed that 77 LeMans I used to own 30 years ago, even if you were six at the time.
My first vehicle was a 76' F100 , 300 6 cylinder three on the tree, that I also moved to the floor and man this video brought back memories, Damn I miss that truck.
I’m glad Derek always explains how each vehicle smells the first time he opens it up. Thank you. Too bad smell-o-vision isn’t a real thing yet.
Thanks for watching Justin
It always makes me laugh
To let the viewer experience first hand what he's up against
Somebody's gotta do the Lord's work ;)
Haha I'm pretty happy to not have smell-o-vision for that. An eclectic description is much more better. Rancid smells can stay on the other side of the screen thanks!
If brad don’t want that gem then I think she needs a full vice grip garage restoration and then keep on the rig cause you don’t find them like that I would love to have a clean truck like that
Was just about to comment that myself, she in such good condition and really wants to live definitely worth a restoration just in the condition itself
She's wantin the SHINE JUICE!
yeah, super clean, base model, manual... it's pretty much a great starting spot for whatever you might dream of. Totally in the realm of a patina restomod, or a super cool daily, or just about anything you like. I can say without a doubt that with a broom out and a few other little things, this is a good dollar truck on bring a trailer all day.
This would have been my dream truck at that age. All sorts of potential.
Love this stuff. Greatest channel on UA-cam right now.
My vote: Clean her up; get it totally road-worthy. Maybe not a full restore at first.
I just brought back a 1992 Dodge ram after being parked for more than 22 years. yes, it fought me the entire time. then after completing , the owner stiffed me on the bill. it runs great, just isn't doing my wallet any good. love your show on the Motor Tend Channel. keep em coming!...
Just one more reason to love Fridays. Favorite quote as always "you can tell It's good because well the way that it is."
Haha
Thank you for the videos and for all that you do.
Being a car guy I would love to see you restore it.
Personally I think this one would be a little bit more user-friendly for the kid to learn on. But that’s up to you guys.
The three-quarter ton is cool but this one is in better shape to begin with.
Either way I hope you keep this one around.
I vote the 3/4 ton I like it better it's older cooler and more of a classic I'm not a half ton guy
Not a bad old truck, and glad someone is fixing it back up and not letting it rot away. It has a lot of potential. Those 300 s are awesome. Plus, you just make me crack up. All your sarcasms is just funny. Every crack, is just another reason to keep watching you.
I’m 58. First time I have ever seen someone try backwards on the ramps after flying over them. Lord. Good stuff.
That Ford deserves to live on. I’d give Brad the final say - I don’t think he’ll make a bad choice either way. If you flip it, someone will be blessed to keep this beauty alive. Thank you Derek. I’ve never even qualified as a backyard mechanic and you explain things in a way even I understand. This baby deserves a name. All the best.
Would love to see a full series on this one. Really would like to see how it looks after a bath and cleaned up.
Full restore. I have a 75 ranger XLT inline 6 automatic fully loaded and I love it. I bought it not running and it was the distributor. So I done a gm HEI conversation on it and it purrs like a kitten.
Just bought a 68 Ford F100 w/360 and 3spd that’s been sitting for 17yrs. Watching your videos will definitely help me get it going. Thanks
That…is my favorite flavor Ford pickup. Love the style, love the front grill, love the FORD on the hood. Super excited your working on one! I’m not even jealous of a fella…nope…suppose I am just a bit. Brad should definitely take this one!
Full restore with your little guy, great first vehicle and he can cross post on his channel. Thanks for all you do!
I have a 1984 F150 with a 300... love it. One of my two daily drivers (alongside a 1995 4.0 Ranger). 300's are hard to kill... and about the compression, can concur. Even after a rebuild mine only managed 120-40 (haven't looked since; it had broken compression rings and had to have it bored 0.030" over).
I love this channel because it is not only a mechanic working, but also comedy 🤣
So VGG, I have a little story from my days at Iffy Lube. Guy rolls in with a beat, and I do mean beat here guys and gals, f150 with the 300 in it. Wanted the cheapest oil change he could get and the coolant topped off. For starters I joked that there was more oil on the engine than in it. Didn't realize that wasn't a joke. Lower bay guy no joke about 10 seconds after pulling the drain plug calls out that it's ready for oil. I called bull and he re-pulled the drain plug with everyone watching with disbelief that there wasn't even a drop of oil in the pan. It wasn't blocked either cause I did put a touch of oil through it just to verify it was clear. Came right out. So we filled her back up. Went to top off the coolant and noticed there was no pressure in the rad hoses. So I popped the cap. Yeah, no coolant in it either. Bone dry. Ran for months before he called for a shop referral for a bad head gasket.
What the hell lol
Since it’s already been converted to a floor shifter you should do a 5 speed swap. Should pick up a little better fuel mileage and it would make it a better highway cruiser.
Go check out Luke on Thunderhead 289 he has a 1974 F150 that he did that to.
I wouldn’t. Between me and my old man, we owned four 150’s. Two with 300’s and four speeds, two with 302’s and 5 speeds. We both had one of each. Both setups were bulletproof, either engine needs a spot in the Hall of Fame, but the 300 4 speeds were twice the worker of the 302 5 speeds. Yeah, 5 speed V8 actually got better mileage, but it was too high geared. If they just could have added an overdrive to their 3 speed with a compound.......
I rebuilt a quadrajet when I was 17 without any guides or anything - just took it all apart and cleaned everything then put it back together the same way I took it apart. It's really not complicated.
Picked up a 1982 F100 sat in a garage for 18 years and I towed it home and put a new battery and fresh oil and it fired right up. Plan on restoring in my life. Love that truck but yours is sweet too love them old Fords! Keep up the cool videos!
Considering the condition it's in, I'm voting for a full restoration. Would make a great series to watch. Congrats on 1 million subs by the way.
Yup. Will watch every episode. Will either way but yes!
This truck brings back a lot of memories for me I had a 77 f100 wit the converted 3 speed on the floor. Derek please do a full restore on this old beauty.
I bought a 77 F100 Ranger XLT new with 10 miles white with red interior 302 automatic. Mine was a radio delete I added a Pioneer Supertuner with a power booster, a very late 70’s custom interior with swivel red captains chairs plush carpet, CB, sliding rear window and a black vinyl tonneau bed cover. I only had $5,600 in to it but that was a lot of money at the time. I had the chance a to trade it for a Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am my truck had 2,500 miles the TA had 25,000 for an even trade I almost did it but the insurance was a lot more and my GF said keep the truck. I also had the choice of a 69 T top 427 4 speed Corvette the insurance agent actually laughed before he gave me the quote a 20 year old with speeding tickets can’t afford to insure a Corvette that’s all I will say. I came to understand that in a GM town I had a awesome Ford. I hope Bentley loves this truck as much as I loved mine.
The older I get the more respect and admiration I have for good Mechanic's, I find i watching more of these channels watching these guys with so much knowledge and business savy. I wish instead of being a football guy playing till my mid 20's I was like my Dad and this Gentleman never sweating mechanical issues. I'd definitely be a gearhead if I could change it. Great channel man.
My buddy's dad had a 78 F100 4x4 short bed with a lift kit and 36s, 351M and a 4 speed manual with a granny gear(basically a 3 speed) back when I was growing up. We went from being kids riding passenger, to learning to drive a clutch, to off road escapades in our 20s, to finally being retired in the early 2000s in my early 30s. Lot of fond memories in that truck.
It never got you anywhere cheap, but it always got you there.
been struggling for a spell with a few things and ive been a bit down but watching your videos has made me feel like my ol self again ,remembering older times workin on ol cars like these reminds me of good times and i dont know they helped me get through ,thankyou Derek
Can't wait to see this rig all cleaned up! 🧰🗜🇺🇲
You and me both!
That rear bumper was known as a step bumper. The chrome versions were an after market add on, but the painted ones were usually thrown in by the dealer to seal the deal right before you walked out on the deal.
that engine bay is so empty compared to a truck of today which would be much more fuller with stuff taking up room inside man they made engine tiny back then🤣
Congrats on all the subs, great mechanical advice and sharp humor way better than anything on TV. Keep them coming.
I'd love to see a full restore on this one. That old truck is amazing and would look beautiful restored to it's former Glory.
Derek,
It will make a great teaching project for Bradley to learn from on his own. Coach dad can support from the bench.
Definitely not tree row material.
Thank you for your great content and keeping these vehicles out of the crusher.
Everyone keeps talking about what it "is".... he works clean. No cusswords, he works clean. I can watch this with my family, children. Nothing crazy, just a guy working on a car.
Watching your resto of Ford f100 Obvious you have vast experience on rebuilds.
Cringed a little bit with all the microfiber rubbing inside the block.
I always rinse bores and bolt holes with brake clean followed by compressed dry filtered air followed by a good saturation of piston and bore with marvelous mystery oil. Smells good which makes me feel good) and doesn't mosquito fog shop as much.
In my opinion brake clean and marvelous remove any metal particles left from honing fibers from towels etc
Have seen trash in oil pickup screens and stuck spools in valve bodies.
B&M&Air are my best friends during engine transmission OHs
Also a bit of fuel line the piston bolts doesn't hurt if the wife yells during piston drop.
Started apprentice mechanic in 78. Still going
Your a brilliant man. Great Show!
Derek, those bumpers were common in the south. I'm in Arkansas and they were very common in the 70's, especially for farmers. But I have seen Nebraska and Arizona stamps. Glad your down south now getting more rust free stock!
Cool!
30:10 “Earlier, I tasted a lot of fuel in the gas…” Hmmm, interesting. I wouldn’t have expected that. 😂 I had a ‘78 with a 300 in it back in the day. Great truck and engine. This is making me nostalgic. It was the truck I had when my wife and I started dating in 1980. (I loved second gear!) 😉
It's 10:01 pm Iowa time. Sitting in the picker upper truck drinking a cold one watching the best UA-cam channel ever!!
I love that is has the trim still up front. When i brought my f100 home, rebuilt the carb, new fuel pump and rebuilt the radiator. She ran no problem after that. Its worth rebuilding, solid motor runs forever ..i found spraying the bed with undercoating keeps it there...just a beautiful truck❤.
I would love to see a part #2 of the revival of this F-100. This seems like potentially a really nice little truck. I would drive it that is for sure.
Wow, what an absolute dream find.. 😍
I used to have an 1983 F100 with that 300ci straight 6, and man, you ain't lying when you claimed their indestructibility! She was a "Three on the Tree" and it took all of you, a mule and 3 small boys to push that clutch in.. I literally had to switch off legs because I felt my left leg growing stronger, I needed to even the workout out. Lol.
I got her on a side deal from my dad, so she had been in the family her whole life. She had 156,000 miles on her and was a shortbed, in the most sparkly poop brown you ever seen..
I had the American Racing wagon wheels on her so she shined even more.. I kept her for a long time, got married and ended up having to trade her in for something with sone "baby room" sadly... ahhh.. those were the days.. I really do miss her.. but hey.. one of those "babies" just turned 21 today!
Thank you for finding this 🤘🏼🇺🇲
Born & raised in Prattville AL, we see maybe 1 inch of snow every 5 years, and the roads are never salted; thus our vehicles rust less or sometimes not at all if taken care of.. Same deal with most southern states..
We have some of the best back roads you’ll ever drive here. I think it’s awesome you moved to Tennessee.
I found VGG a couple months ago by accident and I've been telling my friends about you ever since. I love your sense of humor and your interesting vocabulary! Reminds me of my grandfather while growing up. Please keep up the good work! For what it's worth, I think this little truck is a keeper. I'd suggest either give to your son or do a complete restore. Thanks!
Accident, I bet UA-cam suggested it to you through the algorithm. VGG is on fire and a smokin hot channel. A guy went from wrenching on his own stuff in his garage to Peak and O'Riley sponsored moved houses and got his own big shop in a matter of 3 years!
Yup .
A feller is already stuck .
Lol welcome to a channel that is guaranteed to make a guy laugh his ass off.
Thats a solid looking rig! Would love to see one of your exterior/interior cleaning videos on this one! Plus a full restore!
I bet this one will clean up really nice!
Oh yeah 👍
That rig was unbelievably mint! Couldn’t believe my eyes, like garage keep….
That truck is in excellent condition! As soon as I saw how nice it was I was hoping one of your boys wanted it. Dunno if you've decided yet or not, but I'll keep marathoning to find out. Don't know what I'm gonna do when I get caught up 😭 your channel is my happy place 💗 so glad your channel popped up on my feed. You've got a fan in Kansas 🌻
Derek, you're the best on UA-cam. Anytime my cousin and I are working on a sled, atv, car.. whatever.. we always find ourselves saying. "You think a guy would of (enter whatever we didnt do correctly)." or make those noises ya make when doing a strenuous task.
Anyhow, cheers from Canada friend!
Cheers
I was buying Hot Wheels the other day, spotted one I liked and instinctively I said "that's a going to town rig" ... I didn't realize how much influence this gentleman has
"ahyehh tsst"
What I like about your videos is it’s just like hanging out with a friend talking about cars, trying to figure out what’s keeping us from going somewhere, having a good time and not even realizing it. Keep up the good work, loving what your doing in Vermont
where in vermont i am from st albans
@@darrenquick05478 Hertfordshire? Vermont is in the United States.
@@darrenquick05478 Springfield, other side and bottom of the state.
@43 min I was totally waiting for the dig around in the grass clip and yep, there it was.
This man is a true master. Always a pleasure to watch.
I've always wondered if in 20 years there are going to be any vids like this. Certainly there will be a barn find and an old guy that knows how to get it going, with talents like Derek (and the kids of course). But what about the more modern cars that need a laptop and proprietary programming to get them going. I think we're in the golden age for reclamation, but who knows. Thanks Derek, you've really been a great inspiration and wonderfully entertaining! Dave J
Thanks for the support Dave
I wonder too, but however the tools will come along and most of the time the computer itself doesn't fail.
That said I agree, it's a soon to good era we are in
If it involves any com~~~puter work, check out your local day care...kids nowadays are born with a bleep bloop in their hands...
A laptop and $499 made my VW Golf go from 170 HP to 240 HP, with 290 ft/lb torque. My 1979 Lincoln Mk V has a Tmeyer 434 Stroker in it. No reason you can't do both!
In 20 years we'll have nothing and be happy 😉
Bleep bloop. Full restore on this rough diamond would be great. A nice project to watch. An a really good wash and polish.
She's survived this long so she deserves it.
Great truck with a 300 six. UPS trucks had that engine for years. I had one I couldn’t kill in my twenties. Put a four speed in it and give it to your son. He’ll remember that truck forever!
Nothing stops you! That’s so cool you are very interesting to listen to for details about engines.
The fact that all of the lights worked immediately is amazing to me
Same
finding your channel has been an absolute godsend this year. having a rough year, lightened a lot by you and your family
First truck I ever drove was my grandpa's 79 f100 4x4 with the Detroit lockers and 4:10 gears. Truck had a orange cab and a green bed, was the ugliest truck but never once got stuck in the mud or snow. You could put it up against a tree or something and it would spin all 4 wheels at once, it was a beast
I have a 1974 F100 short box. Fun watching You bring this back to life 😊
The way you handled all those wasps pouring out of the gas cap cover @ 1:45 just blew my mind, I would have been running for the hills
fuck that cracked me up lol
I was working on my old Land Cruiser at my farm a few months ago and I opened the passenger door and there was a yellow jacket nest with about 30 wasps on it right inside the door….. they were just sleeping and could care less. I took off running through some briars and ripped a chunk out of my flannel shirt and fell on the ground in some brush…. it was hilarious. Wish I had it on video
Looks worthy of restoring for sure. This was my first truck when I was 15, that engine burned a quart of oil a week and still wouldn't die. Being a broke teenager, it was good that I could just throw used oil from the local gas station it it.
Laughing, learning and being entertained, who' would have ever thought you could set and be entertained by a Mechanic a father to some awesome kids and a great husband to an awesome wife, there have been many attempts over the years finally a guy (feller) comes along with what people have been waiting for low cost repairs and how too's, Thank's Derek✌
Just bought (another) used motorbike, totally confident with all the things I need to do on it, mainly through watching your channel Derek. You’re so calm and logical when going through getting these old rigs going.
Been a "back yard mechanic" my whole life weather due to finances or just the pleasure of being able to do it myself. LOVE your channel!!! Brings a smile to my face every time!!! 67 yrs. old and enjoy watching you work on these older vehicles. Newer ones scare me because I just can't imagine having to be able to use a scan tool just to find the "code" as to why the dome light doesn't work. Please keep these coming!!! Makes an old man smile!! THANKS!!!
When I watch these videos I sometimes wish I had a broken down rig so I could get it running. I have a 91 C1500 that I bought new when I was in high school. It hasn't lasted 30 years because nothing has broken on it, and it's definitely not because I was able to pay someone to work on it when something did break either. My next door neighbor has a Malibu that has been in his garage for the 14 years I've lived here. I need to see if he'll let me help get it running.
Happy wrenching, VGG friend.
Don't let it scare you. You still don't need a code reader to figure out why a dome light doesn't work. It's the same thing it always was - either a burned out bulb, a problem with a switch, or a power delivery issue.
@@toomanyhobbies2011 Dash light on my sons car came on. Neighbor came over with his scan tool, looked up the code, faulty headrest sensor, WTF!! Seems like the ONLY sensor missing still is the one to tell you that the tire pressure in your spare is low when it's still in the trunk or under the bed. I look in my cabinets at my Tach and dwell meter, vacuum tester, compression tester, timing light and a few others and just shake my head. Who would have ever thought it would cost a small fortune to change a water pump?
@@oneshot8726 "I look in my cabinets at my Tach and dwell meter, vacuum tester, compression tester, timing light and a few others and just shake my head." This!!
It sounds daunting, but tbh, computerizing sensors/etc has made diagnosing problems super easy. No guess work whatsoever, just run a diagnostics and get detailed, accurate issues happening with each system.
Hi Derek. I'd love to see a full restore on this one. The truck looks good and it deserves another life. And I'm sure many of your followers will back me up on this one - I love watching you working on a car, bringing it back to it's former shine and glory. Have a great day!
That would be totally awesome!
I have a 94 F150 XLT regular cab long bed barn find. Found it I GA 6 months ago. Had been parked in 2012. One owner 5.8L 351W made in USA. 162k original miles.
Brought it home on roll back wrecker. Cranked up and cleaned up. Runs and drives and looks like new. Of course had to replace some sensors, belts and tires. Nothing major. Love the truck.
My grandpa has had one of these in his garage for as long as I can remember. He only recently gave it to my uncle who lives out of state
Derek , thanks for getting me motivated to get back in the garage. I love your videos , keep em coming!
Thanks!
Dentside love! Rescued a 1978 Supercab because of your videos!
that's awesome, great work
I'm new to your channel, about 2 weeks in and just flying through your videos. This is my favorite by far. My first vehicle ever was a 1978 (or 76???) Ford F100 just like this one except mine was a 302ci. My column shifter also went nope so I sawzalled the floor and put in a Hurst shifter (that was always loose) Manual everything. That truck drove so many times from Long Island NY to Columbus Ohio then back and more and it never failed me. I taught myself a lot of mechanical things on that truck. Best vehicle I've ever had. Thank you for the great videos and the memories!!!!
I LOL'd at the edits in this one. Very musical/creative. Thanks for the content.
I would definitely point out the benefits to Brad making it his own and then do a bed off cleanup and then go through all the systems and the engine get it back to a nice base factory look. And then in the future when he's older he can modify.
Was thinking the exact same thing 👍
If you’re son doesn’t want it I would love to see a full restoration done. It’s a solid truck. You don’t see them around much. I think it would be great to see it done. You can always sell it later. But I see a lot of potential.
I just picked up a 78 f100 short bed that sat for 17 years. I threw a set of wheels on it and dragged it out of my neighbor's yard. It cranks and turns over on starting fluid. It was a 6 pin stick that was switched to an 351m auto. When I get the time, I'll start working on it.
First car carburetor I ever rebuilt was a Quadrajet. A UA-cam video, fuel pump, and 5 hours of a Saturday and the 1970 Vett was running after 26 years. I'd say I had a more trouble with the fuel pump than the carburetor. I love what you are doing.