From 1973 to 1982 I worked at the Ford Motor factory in San Jose CA. In the "commercial" end of the plant we built the F1-2-3 pickup trucks 25 per hour 2 shifts 6 days. We shipped them everywhere. The F150 Explorers were gorgeous trucks & Jade green is the color here. We used to wonder where all of the trucks were going as we made them day after day after day. In the factory they were brand new pieces of art with their 6 cylinders, 302, 351, 360, 390 & 460 engines. 2 wheel drives, 4x4 in standard & automatic. It saddens me to see while this unit is a survivor that it ended up as it did. Speaking in behalf of the thousands of workers at the plant we took a lot of pride making those trucks. I really hope that you get this unit running & back to life again. Mook is really cool & wish her the best. PS my name is Gary. Cheers!
Kewl GARY!!! I FEEL THE VERY SAME AS YOU...I DID GLASS WORK FOR OVER 40 YEARS...VERY SELDOM WOULD YOU SEE WHAT YOU PUT YUH OUR HEART INTO AGAIN...EVEN JOBS THAT INCLUDED A BUILDING OR CUSTOM MIRRORS...WE NEVER SAW THOSE JOBS AGAIN....AFTER WORK...WE GO OUR SEPERATE WAYS...HOME WHATEVER...I SAW MAYBE 3 OR 4 AFTER IT WAS ALL SAID AND DONE ...I KNOW YOUR HEART SIR...YOU ARE A CRAFTSMAN!!!
I own a '78 F-150 ,Camper Special with factory 351M/400.I have owned it for 16 yrs now.It also came with dual gas tanks.The engine was broke down at 100,00 mi. and rebuilt.It still doesn't have 10,000 mi .on it since the rebuild that was done 18 yrs ago.Thanks for your contribution to this classic body style my favorite
I have a 1978 f350 lariat it was a cab chassis truck that ended up with a flatbed it has a 351m with a granny 4 speed and a set of 4:10 gears in the back slow as a tractor but can pull a house down😂 but man is she a bute you my friend made good trucks back then not aluminum or non of that aluminum block twin turbo junk that ford takes pride in today don’t get me wrong the workers today still take a lot of pride in their work but man y’all made some awesome trucks
I bought my jade green 78 Ford Ranger with the Explorer package in 1980 when I graduated. It had a 302 with the standard 4 speed overdrive transmission. Unfortunately I was T-boned by a truck about 8 months later.
Mad RESPECT for Mook!!! Most young ladies these days would give you a totally different definition of what a dip stick is. It’s awesome to see a young lady take interest in automotive repair and restoration even to the point of climbing into the engine compartment to get her hands dirty! I am a huge fan of the 70’s era of Ford trucks! I’m a new subscriber! Thanks Y’all!!!
@@Didnt_ask69 no, respect to her on taking up a hobby that is labour intensive and dirty. Most women wouldn't even go near a truck like that because it isn't a shiny Mercedes, let alone put their time and effort into trying to get it in working order. Working on cars is a task that is predominantly taken interest by men, I'm sorry if that is too offensive for your little heart to handle but it's true. To see more women getting into this kind of thing is awesome and that's exactly what the original comment is trying to say too, so stop trying to put a sexist spin on everything zoomer :)
The song was actually written by Jackson Brown and Glenn Frey was credited. Only reason Glenn was listed is because Jackson couldn't come up with a line that flowed and rhymed with Arizona. The Eagles recorded it first and the rest is history.
Gotta love old vehicles, so much room in the engine compartment! Get up in there! I am teaching all 3 of my daughters about cars and trucks, having them help me(work on them with me). I want them to be knowledgeable, enough that they will be able to do minor maintenance and know if a mechanic is taking advantage of them. I truly enjoy watching you all work on vehicles, especially Mook. I imagine my daughters ending up as silly as their old dad, and as smart and funny as Mook.
No they aren't. I have a 05 Hyundai Elantra but older vehicles don't have computerized system or fuel injection or other systems that complicate a cars life span if not properly maintained. Older cars have less of that and more timing gears probability than timing belts or chains which don't last as long usually or have the same issues
@@aman4peace If you lower a truck deep enough into water, it will fill up the engine. Air will escape somewhere -- from vents, old seals, and out the dip stick.
European here, I don't think that will change any time soon for the US or EU countries. Culture progresses, we all get more connected but identity is always there, you don't even have to look hard.
Now that was the best start up I have seen in years keep up the faith and confidence and you will continue to succeed so God bless you always Mel in Seattle
A few years ago, I bought a 73' F-100 that i fell in love with at first sight. She quickly turned into way more work than I could have anticipated...so to the back burner that project went. Y'all have given me the inspiration i need to get back on it. Thanks.
i can be in the worst mood ever, come home and watch nook do her thing and bam instant smile. just radiates happyness. god bless you and your whole crew.
Mook's smile is infectious. Had me smiling the whole video just watching her getting into that engine bay and getting her hands dirty. So what's next? When you two have kids are you getting them flooded go-karts in order to start a family tradition?
Mook is a sweet kid. Cute as she can be and funny. Reminds me of my daughter a ton. My daughter doesn’t take too much anything seriously but at the end of the day she is a tremendous help.
I had a 73 it had a 302 2 barrel automatic . 2 toned green pea green on top forest green on the side . I liked that truck . This brought back memories . Thank you .
Mooks is the best american girlie. She loves the old american cars, nows how to repair them, and takes fun in repairing them herself. She also is a great personality in every way and looks awesome too. Such a girlie makes my Day a lot nicer. Greetings from Henry from Holland
Well, she may be a rare girle for some do not go into this kind of hobby She has a marvelous personality I like this stuff on UA-cam because i love seeing old vheicle works after so many yrs That they had not runned my ex father in law loved working these. He wud Run old chevys andrunning them he was a junk yard mechanic Love peace and harmony from Quebec province Canada that was from Maine
I’m over 70yrs and have been driving Ford pickups all my life. How to hang in to the finish. Really enjoyed your tenacity when many would’ve caved after the waterfall.🇨🇦
Love your enthusiasm, it's infectious. Loving seeing these old trucks coming back to life . Modern cars are just too reliant on electronics aren't they . I have an 06 VW Touareg V6 tdi . I love my car but it's so complex . . I'm in the uk that's why I haven't got a proper US truck . Though if you would like to post me something with a big Cummings under the hood .
I became a contractor in 86 when I got out of the service...I must have had 10 of these 78, 77's...All old trucks from that era have their little bugaboos...But, the F150 with 300 - 4.9 straight 6 was a beast motor...
@@gregbartle5956 :)...I hope you get 2 million miles! ...:)...I'm terrible with maintenance, I drive them till the wheels fall off...That's amazing to get that many miles out of your motor!...Has your Trans lasted too?
@@godbluffvdgg yes original e40d I have replaced other things out of want not need though everything that touches the serpentine belt. Put in an oversized radiator for pulling and alternator to put in electric fans. Needs new psom because it's stuck in limp mode
It's "very green"??? Literally I suppose, plus reusing old things is green, but the engine is too big and heavy, which reduces traction without 4wd as well as mileage, and of course poor traction requires paving or graveling roads. Some of these trucks had inline 6's, which were very efficient, and I would even call a 302 green, but with this engine it is only slightly greenish, only because it is reused, the second R. not part of the throwaway society.
The ideal engines for this truck are as light as possible to maximize 2wd traction and mileage, so I would use 200 inline 6 or 3.0v6, though it is not worth removing good engine or matching trans and bellhousing. some people like big engines, so if you can make it go, then fix and sell. I'm also not completely satisfied that the carbs were hopeless.
@@alan6832 depending on the transmission they may not have to. I could be wrong but fords 4.9 300 inline 6 could possibly bolt up to it. If not then they would probably need an adapter plate
The 300 CID worked well in many Ford trucks and vans of that era. A very solid engine, though a 351w, as Kevin suggested in the video would work as well. Otherwise, if I were Mook, I would drive as is with a new set of plugs, a rebuilt carb and a cleaned fuel tank.
I had a 78 and when you pop the hood you always have to give her a little tap on the top to get her to pop. The door replacement panels are crazy expensive to buy new so I went to all the local junk yards and bought all the unbroken ones I could find. I had sets of black, tan, red, green and blue. I also had a kick ass head liner with 4.5" round speakers in the cab corners. Those trucks with the split rear window are a leaking rust nightmare. All the split window trucks will start rusting the cab below the window. I replaced the holes in the floor with speed limit signs and other old street and then laid new carpet over the top. If you go with the 302 make sure you get the right fly wheel because some of them are different on the 302 depending on year and the wrong one will cause horrific shaking and vibrations.
I found myself falling in love with this truck, despite all it had been through it still wanted to live. I've wanted one of these trucks for a while now and now I want one even more. Please more content with this truck.
I found this video by surfin UA-cam my first car was a FORD 1932 pick up given to by my girlfriend Dad when in was a 9th grade back in 1964 my next car was 1955 Ford Station Wagon when I was a Senior in High School ..then I bought a 1965 F-150 Ford truck for work and surfing and used that truck for years maybe twenty yrs for work it would not quit ...and in 2004 I bought a F-150 top of the line Ford Truck for Pulling a trailer I sold the trailer for health reason and my Ford Pickup my wife was scare because it did not have all of the safety features as the new models have so now I have a Ford Ranger 2021 with all of the gadgets and she will let me drive again ....go with Ford all the way you can go wrong ...great series Mook
Your format is spectacular. You actually concentrate on wrenching, not trying to entertain your followers by making up juvenile words and phrases for everything, while talking with a fake southern accent. You can tell everything you are doing is genuine. Please don't change a thing. SUBSCRIBED!
@Williams Susan Hanging out trying to recover from the hurricane that just kicked our butts down in florida. I live on the water and we got shellacked.
Youthful optimism! Brings back the good ol' days when every rusty old hulk had potential. I hope you flushed the power steering, rear axle and trans/converter. That engine's a keeper, work on the rest of the driveline and you're all set. Grease everything up, oil the hinges, latches...Nice solid F-150 there! Nice work on the brakes, and try to find a junkyard-core carburetor for her? Drop the pan, clean the oil pickup screen. Best of luck with your truck, Mook!
The timings off, we don't have a couple of cylinders, and she's been flooded and is pooping all over the floor..Mook 'so your telling me there's a chance she'll be fine.'
You mean the song where he was thinking of Flathead Ford but he didn't know anything about cars so he said flatbed Ford. Yeah. But there is such a thing as FLATHEAD Ford.
@@hyzercreek You mean the song with the Flatbed Ford Truck, also known as a Stake Bed truck, you know the ones that the farm girls drive, as opposed to a regular pickup truck bed. What's those other lines from the song? Lighten up while you still can, take it easy. I know you like the really old cars, but I'm pretty sure the song is about a farm girl in a flatbed Ford, not a girl driving around in an old time flat head rat rod......If anyone knows a girl driving around in a flat head Ford, leave a message. I've talked to long now, Maybe Joe Walsh or Glenn Frey's estate can tell us just what that girl was driving.
@@otherstuffbybob she was driving a flat bed ford ,slowing down to take a look a him!!........I get so irratated when people quote lyrics wrong too!!.......not riding around
That was a lot of fun to watch! Owning one of these myself, it was kind of heart breaking seeing the condition it's in, but awesome to see it moving under it's own power again! Mine also has the 351m with a c6 automatic, all original, still going strong. Keep up the cool content!!
I bought a brand spankin new '71 Ford F100 and took it straight from the dealership to have it undercoated. That piece of junk rotted so bad before the first year was up that you could see all 4 tires when sitting in the cab. When it rained you got soaked from driving through puddles on the highway. I came home from a hunting trip and half the box had fallen off. The 302 8 cylinder rarely got more than 70,000 miles before they died. Never got one cent compensation from Ford back then.
I've owned many 351m and 400 Fords. Put a small cam, good timing set, cheap fenderwell exit headers, intake and 4 barrel on it. They are strong runners. Although they have lower compression some cam and ignition timing can work wonders. The heads flow well and will bolt right on a Windsor series block, but you need a few mods for cooling.
My friends, the first thing you should have done after you found that much water in the oil pan, was to find out where it came from. ….. from what I have seen, you should have filled the radiator with as much water as it would take.... then wait 15 min. and check it again. If it is lowered add more water, and wait 15 min. And then look to see if it comes out the oil pan. (you may have a crack inside the engine block and the water is coming from the radiator.)
This video was made recently but somehow it's giving me nostalgia for a time I didn't even live. It makes me think of the girl I wanted to be when I was little. Very cool work on the truck!
I think this is the first will it run that I heard the expression of need to do no more harm, drain the oil, etc. Very smart!! Most "will it start videos" have trouble with start up because the intake runners are DRY, it takes a ton of fuel to wet things up so that fuel vapor inducts thru the valves.I also heard those negative comments about the 351M and 400 engine family being odd ball and to be avoided. Boy do you have some surprises in store for you. As produced they were dogs, no question. But I have a 78 f-250 4x4 with new process 4 speed and a 400 that I built up, took off the smog crap and that engine is a pulling fool. I used it to tow loaded car hauler to shows and it does not lack for power and durability.
Hey if this is who I think you should check out my 69 elcamino barn find supposedly outta montana. It has the minimal of rust ive seen b4 in my price range.
They should have done the right thing and just left the water in the system. It would start some time, just bring a bigger accumulator. I don't know...
Awesome, really enjoyed watching other folks work on the truck, I’ve worked on all my vehicles; Enjoyed the Video greatly. Oh, and by the way, much respect for the young lady knowing and learning more about mechanics.
Mook, you're a really cool person. I'm glad that your channel is doing so well. A half a million views on such a young channel is awesome. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching. Good job.
This really is a small world. I love seeing other channel owners commenting on other channel's videos. Been subbed to your channel for a while, Wes. I've been trying to talk my brother out of trying to find a non running Polaris 4 wheeler thanks to your most recent video, lol.
WOW! I'm loving this channel, just binge watched every video. This was fun, just what I needed after crawling around under my rusty ass ford in the rain for 2 days! Keep up the great work!!
I had a 79 Bronco with a 351 modified. And it was definitely nothing to brag about, but after it spun a main bearing we went ahead and put in 400 rods and pistons a decent cam 4 barrel intake with a Holley 650 and dual exhaust with an x-pipe. It was very respectable performing engine after that.
I’ve got a 79 f150 custom 4x4 and I had to do the same thing because of flooding. I drained 6 gallons of water out before any oil came out. I do have it running and drivable but there’s so much I still need to do to make it look and feel good to me. - a 19 year old South Carolinian!
I'm not normally a fan of Ford trucks but the F150 did have nicest, cleanest lines. And the green colour scheme is beautiful. The light green and yellow strips are beautiful.
From 1973 to 1982 I worked at the Ford Motor factory in San Jose CA. In the "commercial" end of the plant we built the F1-2-3 pickup trucks 25 per hour 2 shifts 6 days. We shipped them everywhere. The F150 Explorers were gorgeous trucks & Jade green is the color here. We used to wonder where all of the trucks were going as we made them day after day after day. In the factory they were brand new pieces of art with their 6 cylinders, 302, 351, 360, 390 & 460 engines. 2 wheel drives, 4x4 in standard & automatic. It saddens me to see while this unit is a survivor that it ended up as it did. Speaking in behalf of the thousands of workers at the plant we took a lot of pride making those trucks. I really hope that you get this unit running & back to life again. Mook is really cool & wish her the best. PS my name is Gary. Cheers!
Kewl GARY!!! I FEEL THE VERY SAME AS YOU...I DID GLASS WORK FOR OVER 40 YEARS...VERY SELDOM WOULD YOU SEE WHAT YOU PUT YUH OUR HEART INTO AGAIN...EVEN JOBS THAT INCLUDED A BUILDING OR CUSTOM MIRRORS...WE NEVER SAW THOSE JOBS AGAIN....AFTER WORK...WE GO OUR SEPERATE WAYS...HOME WHATEVER...I SAW MAYBE 3 OR 4 AFTER IT WAS ALL SAID AND DONE ...I KNOW YOUR HEART SIR...YOU ARE A CRAFTSMAN!!!
I own a '78 F-150 ,Camper Special with factory 351M/400.I have owned it for 16 yrs now.It also came with dual gas tanks.The engine was broke down at 100,00 mi. and rebuilt.It still doesn't have 10,000 mi .on it since the rebuild that was done 18 yrs ago.Thanks for your contribution to this classic body style my favorite
I have a 1978 f350 lariat it was a cab chassis truck that ended up with a flatbed it has a 351m with a granny 4 speed and a set of 4:10 gears in the back slow as a tractor but can pull a house down😂 but man is she a bute you my friend made good trucks back then not aluminum or non of that aluminum block twin turbo junk that ford takes pride in today don’t get me wrong the workers today still take a lot of pride in their work but man y’all made some awesome trucks
I have a '79 F100. Semi-restored to "rat rod" standards, so still usable!!
I bought my jade green 78 Ford Ranger with the Explorer package in 1980 when I graduated. It had a 302 with the standard 4 speed overdrive transmission. Unfortunately I was T-boned by a truck about 8 months later.
Mad RESPECT for Mook!!! Most young ladies these days would give you a totally different definition of what a dip stick is. It’s awesome to see a young lady take interest in automotive repair and restoration even to the point of climbing into the engine compartment to get her hands dirty! I am a huge fan of the 70’s era of Ford trucks! I’m a new subscriber! Thanks Y’all!!!
Respect because she’s female? Stfu it’s not 1972 boomer
@@Didnt_ask69 no, respect to her on taking up a hobby that is labour intensive and dirty. Most women wouldn't even go near a truck like that because it isn't a shiny Mercedes, let alone put their time and effort into trying to get it in working order. Working on cars is a task that is predominantly taken interest by men, I'm sorry if that is too offensive for your little heart to handle but it's true. To see more women getting into this kind of thing is awesome and that's exactly what the original comment is trying to say too, so stop trying to put a sexist spin on everything zoomer :)
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@@hebn. most men i know even wouldn't
Kool
wish there were more Mooks in the world.
I second that
They broke the mold!
A keeper for sure.
No lie
There are more mooks in the world:
Mackenzie Philips:
ua-cam.com/video/7GLhXtUgUg4/v-deo.html
"It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowing down to take a look at me"
(Take it easy) The Eagles.😃
Did you Happen to be Standing on a corner in Winslow AZ. at the time?
Eagles no The
such a fine sight to see
The song was actually written by Jackson Brown and Glenn Frey was credited.
Only reason Glenn was listed is because Jackson couldn't come up with a line that flowed and rhymed with Arizona. The Eagles recorded it first and the rest is history.
This is the type of content that I like to see - wholesome, enthusiastic, funny, and a genuine interest in all things automotive. Keep it up!
Gotta love old vehicles, so much room in the engine compartment! Get up in there! I am teaching all 3 of my daughters about cars and trucks, having them help me(work on them with me). I want them to be knowledgeable, enough that they will be able to do minor maintenance and know if a mechanic is taking advantage of them.
I truly enjoy watching you all work on vehicles, especially Mook. I imagine my daughters ending up as silly as their old dad, and as smart and funny as Mook.
@@fredgarvin9262 not always true
@Austin... agree. love those old F150 High Boy that are restored.
No they aren't. I have a 05 Hyundai Elantra but older vehicles don't have computerized system or fuel injection or other systems that complicate a cars life span if not properly maintained. Older cars have less of that and more timing gears probability than timing belts or chains which don't last as long usually or have the same issues
A young woman who speaks cars! My friend married a "car" girl and wound up very happy as a result! This was a fun video. Keep it up young lady!
😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
@@lockjaw5161 he struck gold!
Love it when another woman is a motor head like me lol😆👍...
They don't make em like her very often....I should be so lucky. She probably goes fishing too.
They're humble, calm, naturally happy. Here in SoCal you wont find anything like this
*sputters through carb* "Bless you!"
You've got one heck of a woman there.
What a gal! I love when young people get passionate about old stuff, what a beautiful truck, good luck!
With everything going on out there, we need more laughter and fun like this. Thanks
aviato287 x Bro chill, I don’t think enjoying a video means ignoring one’s problems.
I am surprised why allthe water inthe oil pan?
I just got a 78 F250! Here it is! ua-cam.com/video/Tg6wczEu7fc/v-deo.html
@@aman4peace If you lower a truck deep enough into water, it will fill up the engine. Air will escape somewhere -- from vents, old seals, and out the dip stick.
Amen to that.
0:31 Seeing the Vice Grip Garage merch.
A guy approves.
Great to see authenticity and American spirit still alive in Americans. Keep up the good work and attitude.
European here, I don't think that will change any time soon for the US or EU countries. Culture progresses, we all get more connected but identity is always there, you don't even have to look hard.
Now that was the best start up I have seen in years keep up the faith and confidence and you will continue to succeed so God bless you always Mel in Seattle
I LIKE THE WAY THEY HAD FUN ....NO COMPLAINING JUST GETTING IT DONE.
Mike Burton The only way to go, ya gotta have fun regardless
A few years ago, I bought a 73' F-100 that i fell in love with at first sight. She quickly turned into way more work than I could have anticipated...so to the back burner that project went. Y'all have given me the inspiration i need to get back on it. Thanks.
i can be in the worst mood ever, come home and watch nook do her thing and bam instant smile. just radiates happyness. god bless you and your whole crew.
Same here... I always love da cute Mook's cheery smiles and innocent enjoyment of working on cars wif Kevin and of her life in general :D
Mook's smile is infectious. Had me smiling the whole video just watching her getting into that engine bay and getting her hands dirty. So what's next? When you two have kids are you getting them flooded go-karts in order to start a family tradition?
I thought she was his daughter... damn
Rusty Nutz - I’m his girlfriend
by infectious you mean horse face right?
@@aa65064 same
Very rude marty
Mook is a sweet kid. Cute as she can be and funny. Reminds me of my daughter a ton. My daughter doesn’t take too much anything seriously but at the end of the day she is a tremendous help.
I love the GREEN ON GREEN Color combination with the stripe package....That was a sharp Truck when it was new.
I just got a 78 F250! Here it is! ua-cam.com/video/Tg6wczEu7fc/v-deo.html
Mook, you need to upload more. You've got something special going on here with this channel. UPLOAD!! LET'S GO!!
I had a 73 it had a 302 2 barrel automatic . 2 toned green pea green on top forest green on the side . I liked that truck . This brought back memories .
Thank you .
You bought an aquarium shaped like a truck.
lol... great comment...
@Joseph Henderson no fish just crabs
Drownd. Glug Glug.
😂😂😂😂 Beltin observation
Mooks is the best american girlie. She loves the old american cars, nows how to repair them, and takes fun in repairing them herself. She also is a great personality in every way and looks awesome too. Such a girlie makes my Day a lot nicer.
Greetings from Henry from Holland
Well, she may be a rare girle for some do not go into this kind of hobby
She has a marvelous personality
I like this stuff on UA-cam because i love seeing old vheicle works after so many yrs
That they had not runned my ex father in law loved working these. He wud
Run old chevys andrunning them he was a junk yard mechanic
Love peace and harmony from Quebec province Canada that was from Maine
I’m over 70yrs and have been driving Ford pickups all my life. How to hang in to the finish. Really enjoyed your tenacity when many would’ve caved after the waterfall.🇨🇦
Love your enthusiasm, it's infectious.
Loving seeing these old trucks coming back to life .
Modern cars are just too reliant on electronics aren't they .
I have an 06 VW Touareg V6 tdi .
I love my car but it's so complex .
. I'm in the uk that's why I haven't got a proper US truck .
Though if you would like to post me something with a big Cummings under the hood .
I became a contractor in 86 when I got out of the service...I must have had 10 of these 78, 77's...All old trucks from that era have their little bugaboos...But, the F150 with 300 - 4.9 straight 6 was a beast motor...
Rob I have a 96 4.9 and it is sitting a little over 500k and I see no reason why it won't make the million club
@@gregbartle5956 :)...I hope you get 2 million miles! ...:)...I'm terrible with maintenance, I drive them till the wheels fall off...That's amazing to get that many miles out of your motor!...Has your Trans lasted too?
@@godbluffvdgg yes original e40d I have replaced other things out of want not need though everything that touches the serpentine belt. Put in an oversized radiator for pulling and alternator to put in electric fans. Needs new psom because it's stuck in limp mode
@@gregbartle5956 :)...Like finding a great wife...:)...
Fords are supposed to use Motorcraft parts, not, watercraft parts.
It's "very green"??? Literally I suppose, plus reusing old things is green, but the engine is too big and heavy, which reduces traction without 4wd as well as mileage, and of course poor traction requires paving or graveling roads. Some of these trucks had inline 6's, which were very efficient, and I would even call a 302 green, but with this engine it is only slightly greenish, only because it is reused, the second R. not part of the throwaway society.
Did they check transmission for water and fluid quality and quantity?
The ideal engines for this truck are as light as possible to maximize 2wd traction and mileage, so I would use 200 inline 6 or 3.0v6, though it is not worth removing good engine or matching trans and bellhousing. some people like big engines, so if you can make it go, then fix and sell. I'm also not completely satisfied that the carbs were hopeless.
@@alan6832 depending on the transmission they may not have to. I could be wrong but fords 4.9 300 inline 6 could possibly bolt up to it. If not then they would probably need an adapter plate
The 300 CID worked well in many Ford trucks and vans of that era. A very solid engine, though a 351w, as Kevin suggested in the video would work as well.
Otherwise, if I were Mook, I would drive as is with a new set of plugs, a rebuilt carb and a cleaned fuel tank.
Good job bringing a flooded motor back to life. Getting the truck up and moving down the street was a amazing event.
Mook i think its very cool seeing a young lady like you working on trucks and i really enjoyed the video your buddy ben Brown frome Cincinnati Ohio
That's great to see women get into working on vehicles. Also have a passion for older classics like the 70s Fords. Always loved the old Fords.
Not for nothing but Mook is one of the funniest chics I have ever seen.... SERIOUSLY !!! LOL !!
"Nonbelievers die first."
You all make the show
Mooks truck has the shitz....
She is so cute!! How can you not love her spirit! Don’t ever grow up. It’s no fun. New subscriber.
❤️
I had a 78 and when you pop the hood you always have to give her a little tap on the top to get her to pop. The door replacement panels are crazy expensive to buy new so I went to all the local junk yards and bought all the unbroken ones I could find. I had sets of black, tan, red, green and blue. I also had a kick ass head liner with 4.5" round speakers in the cab corners. Those trucks with the split rear window are a leaking rust nightmare. All the split window trucks will start rusting the cab below the window. I replaced the holes in the floor with speed limit signs and other old street and then laid new carpet over the top. If you go with the 302 make sure you get the right fly wheel because some of them are different on the 302 depending on year and the wrong one will cause horrific shaking and vibrations.
I found myself falling in love with this truck, despite all it had been through it still wanted to live. I've wanted one of these trucks for a while now and now I want one even more. Please more content with this truck.
They are out there and for very reasonable money,my buddy has a 96 Eddie Bauer edition,that thing wont die, just keeps going,lol
I got a 351M in my 1980 bronco, it pures very nice. Took all the smog items off and replaced the stock 2150 carb, and it runs at highway speed .
These old engines are rock solid. You can't kill them!
Even being full of water, I wasn't concerned.
I found this video by surfin UA-cam my first car was a FORD 1932 pick up given to by my girlfriend Dad when in was a 9th grade back in 1964 my next car was 1955 Ford Station Wagon when I was a Senior in High School ..then I bought a 1965 F-150 Ford truck for work and surfing and used that truck for years maybe twenty yrs for work it would not quit ...and in 2004 I bought a F-150 top of the line Ford Truck for Pulling a trailer I sold the trailer for health reason and my Ford Pickup my wife was scare because it did not have all of the safety features as the new models have so now I have a Ford Ranger 2021 with all of the gadgets and she will let me drive again ....go with Ford all the way you can go wrong ...great series Mook
Gotta love a girl that will get her hands dirty ! Mook RULES, you go girl !
She should be using gloves . And gasoline in the crankcase is a terrible idea.
Ah, those old days gathered around the engine fire...
The only thing needed are the ;missing eyebrows..... and marshmallows.
when the trucks a rocking and the pan's a sloshing, don't come knocking.
You can also fill it with Kerosene or Diesel fuel and let it sit overnight then drain it. Cleans like magic. A lot of crap will come out.
The Seller lied, big surprise.
Well, the smooth layer of mud over everything under the hood made it pretty clear...
She did mention flood
Need to check the trans and rear end fluid.
Wow...ur smart🤓
@Ranaldo Bobsled Just make sure there's no oil in the water!
@Ranaldo Bobsled
Water cooled everything
checked it off camera?
@@jacobg5122 LTT?
The Mook outro is 100% approved!
Get those brakes done and git on the road girl!
I luv that truck. Reminds me...I need to work on my 1976 F150(460). But Ca says no. Not smog compliant!!!
That person lied about it in a flood, she is so cool it's hard to find a girl like Mook, so compassionate about auto's
she is damn cute
Passionate not compassionate silly!
Girls like her are hard to find.
She’s absolutely wonderful and he’s so amazing
@@stevenholton438 Compressionate.
Your format is spectacular. You actually concentrate on wrenching, not trying to entertain your followers by making up juvenile words and phrases for everything, while talking with a fake southern accent. You can tell everything you are doing is genuine. Please don't change a thing. SUBSCRIBED!
@Williams Susan Outstandung!! You? Hope you're going to rock this again 🙂
@Williams Susan Hanging out trying to recover from the hurricane that just kicked our butts down in florida. I live on the water and we got shellacked.
@Williams Susan I posted my email. Hope you got it but didn't want it up for too long.
@Williams Susan Posted it twice. Then you disappeared
Youthful optimism! Brings back the good ol' days when every rusty old hulk had potential.
I hope you flushed the power steering, rear axle and trans/converter. That engine's a keeper, work on the rest of the driveline and you're all set. Grease everything up, oil the hinges, latches...Nice solid F-150 there! Nice work on the brakes, and try to find a junkyard-core carburetor for her? Drop the pan, clean the oil pickup screen.
Best of luck with your truck, Mook!
50 degrees cold and raining..and windy....but Mook doesn't give a heck" THANK YOU FOR MOTIVATING ME!!! LOL its cold and wet here
Hey Mook, thanks for saving and bringing that F150 back to life. We all owe you one.
I love this!!! the excitement the step by step going thru the truck got me excited to go out back and get my 78 k5 blazer running!!!
"It's what the people want" You are a riot, Mook.
"I found a dime!" Whatever you bought the truck for, it now cost 10 cents less 😂
The timings off, we don't have a couple of cylinders, and she's been flooded and is pooping all over the floor..Mook 'so your telling me there's a chance she'll be fine.'
It sounds like it's to far advanced
@@6996brandylm.p p
Gotta love that attitude
@Equillizer Armtwister I think he was kidding. Like when in "Dumb & Dumber", Jim Carrey says, "So you're telling me there's a chance."
That Eagles tune “ It’s a GIRL my lord in flat bed Ford!”
Opening sequence with Mook!
Ridin’ round to take a look at me!
You mean the song where he was thinking of Flathead Ford but he didn't know anything about cars so he said flatbed Ford. Yeah. But there is such a thing as FLATHEAD Ford.
@@hyzercreek You mean the song with the Flatbed Ford Truck, also known as a Stake Bed truck, you know the ones that the farm girls drive, as opposed to a regular pickup truck bed. What's those other lines from the song? Lighten up while you still can, take it easy. I know you like the really old cars, but I'm pretty sure the song is about a farm girl in a flatbed Ford, not a girl driving around in an old time flat head rat rod......If anyone knows a girl driving around in a flat head Ford, leave a message. I've talked to long now, Maybe Joe Walsh or Glenn Frey's estate can tell us just what that girl was driving.
@@hyzercreek how in the h*** do you know what he was thinking?
@@otherstuffbybob she was driving a flat bed ford ,slowing down to take a look a him!!........I get so irratated when people quote lyrics wrong too!!.......not riding around
That was a lot of fun to watch!
Owning one of these myself, it was kind of heart breaking seeing the condition it's in, but awesome to see it moving under it's own power again!
Mine also has the 351m with a c6 automatic, all original, still going strong.
Keep up the cool content!!
I bought a brand spankin new '71 Ford F100 and took it straight from the dealership to have it undercoated. That piece of junk rotted so bad before the first year was up that you could see all 4 tires when sitting in the cab. When it rained you got soaked from driving through puddles on the highway. I came home from a hunting trip and half the box had fallen off. The 302 8 cylinder rarely got more than 70,000 miles before they died. Never got one cent compensation from Ford back then.
I'm not sure how this ended on my list of UA-cam recommendations, but I am glad that it did! Very cool. Well done, Junkyard Mook!
Saw it after a Scotty Kilmer video
@@TheSleepingonit Me too!
Same here
I saw it after Vice Grip Garage...
I've owned many 351m and 400 Fords. Put a small cam, good timing set, cheap fenderwell exit headers, intake and 4 barrel on it. They are strong runners. Although they have lower compression some cam and ignition timing can work wonders. The heads flow well and will bolt right on a Windsor series block, but you need a few mods for cooling.
I put a couple turbos on my to get around the low compression.
Only did 550hp at the rear wheels.
Never had an issue.
Love the dinosaur engines.
I love it a woman who isn't afraid to wrench on a truck
Mook on the swing about the shirt on the website commercial is hilarious 🤣🤣 @26:10 @Junkyard Mook
That was a fun repair. I love the 70's machines because we can actually work on them. It's even my favorite color. Sweet!!!
You are so right give me an old school truck anyday. I own 6 of those 70s Fords. You can climb under the hood and work on them.
I prefer carburetor powered v8 motor like a Ford y block 292 in a 58 ford f100
NEVER EVER PUT GAS IN THE CRANKCASE .
USE DIESEL
Allways. Never gas!
Yep, gas is a solvent, diesel is more like oil
@@curtisj2165 use kerosine
I was saying the same thing.
@@ty2010 they are pretty similar but both are far better than gasoline
My friends, the first thing you should have done after you found that much water in the oil pan, was to find out where it came from. ….. from what I have seen, you should have filled the radiator with as much water as it would take.... then wait 15 min. and check it again. If it is lowered add more water, and wait 15 min. And then look to see if it comes out the oil pan. (you may have a crack inside the engine block and the water is coming from the radiator.)
i agree. i dont think it was a flood vehicle as there are not any water lines inside that i could see. most likely a coolant leak into the oil.
You guys are so awesome! Keep making videos. So glad Mook has a channel, too!
She is such a goofball ❤️
But in an a extremely cute way.
She is the reason I watch your videos.
Keep being yourself.
This video was made recently but somehow it's giving me nostalgia for a time I didn't even live. It makes me think of the girl I wanted to be when I was little. Very cool work on the truck!
I love “everything is going good, there’s just a little fire”.
I think this is the first will it run that I heard the expression of need to do no more harm, drain the oil, etc. Very smart!! Most "will it start videos" have trouble with start up because the intake runners are DRY, it takes a ton of fuel to wet things up so that fuel vapor inducts thru the valves.I also heard those negative comments about the 351M and 400 engine family being odd ball and to be avoided. Boy do you have some surprises in store for you. As produced they were dogs, no question. But I have a 78 f-250 4x4 with new process 4 speed and a 400 that I built up, took off the smog crap and that engine is a pulling fool. I used it to tow loaded car hauler to shows and it does not lack for power and durability.
A guy can see that you’re wearing a vice grip garage capalator. Well ill be dipped!!
Hey if this is who I think you should check out my 69 elcamino barn find supposedly outta montana. It has the minimal of rust ive seen b4 in my price range.
@@jrsgarage7623 Just another guy who watches VGG? Derek's SN is just ViceGripGarage. A lotta guys imitate him.
Right I noticed that tooo well I’ll be dipped a feller is happy that Derek and vgg vice grip garage....is being represented by these fine folks!!!
Love my capalater and well I’ll be dipped if a feller isn’t addicted too VGG show and the content and merch!!!! Awesome awesome
They should have done the right thing and just left the water in the system. It would start some time, just bring a bigger accumulator.
I don't know...
I absolutely loved this video. Long live the Green Machine!!! Mook, keep us updated on the progress!
Awesome, really enjoyed watching other folks work on the truck, I’ve worked on all my vehicles; Enjoyed the Video greatly. Oh, and by the way, much respect for the young lady knowing and learning more about mechanics.
"It's what the people want, Kevin!" Lmao
Also I really like the paint on that truck
She's wearing a Vice Grip Garage hat! I love that channel! I'm now subscribed to junkyard Mook, notifications on!
Oh well duhhhh!! THAT'S why it came up in my feed after watching Derek lol!
Mook, you're a really cool person. I'm glad that your channel is doing so well. A half a million views on such a young channel is awesome. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching. Good job.
I swear those trucks came off the assembly line with exhaust manifold leaks.
This really is a small world. I love seeing other channel owners commenting on other channel's videos. Been subbed to your channel for a while, Wes. I've been trying to talk my brother out of trying to find a non running Polaris 4 wheeler thanks to your most recent video, lol.
ROFLMAO 🤣
Collab
@@Shane-Singleton Everyone needs a dead Polaris to work on!
@Tsunauticus III I'm everywhere...
I liked the "Tim the Toolman's" hi de ho neighbor ending with the eye's!
Sweet ride...and a great couple. Hope they both last a lifetime
And cool truck too 😆
3:13 That truck was holding it in all those years! The truck had to go and it definitely went! Lol
This very old female car head found this thoroughly entertaining. And I watched from the comfort of my home.
My first vehicle 21 years ago was a 1977 Ford Explorer custom. Thank you so much for taking me down memory lane!!!
Words you never want to hear when speaking about stuff coming out of the exhaust pipe, “Do you think we have a gallon yet”
WOW! I'm loving this channel, just binge watched every video. This was fun, just what I needed after crawling around under my rusty ass ford in the rain for 2 days! Keep up the great work!!
Mook's a barrel of laugh's. Looking forward to seeing what you all do with this truck.
I had a 79 Bronco with a 351 modified. And it was definitely nothing to brag about, but after it spun a main bearing we went ahead and put in 400 rods and pistons a decent cam 4 barrel intake with a Holley 650 and dual exhaust with an x-pipe. It was very respectable performing engine after that.
We use diesel to clean out the engine. Drys the seals, but there's marvel mystery oil and Lucas oil stabilizer for that.
How would diesel dry out seals?
@@Anne_Frank00 it absorbs moisture from them, same as gasoline...
Should just rebuild the engine.all the gasket and sealers are probably shot
@@yuwaraaj1564 oh definitely, but if you don't have the time, it's a quick (albeit temporary) fix that anyone can do relatively easily.
You use atf bro.
If the engine was full of water, might the differential and fuel tank may be too?
@lahokc59 ATF works well for and engine flush. NOT gasoline. Hook the choke back up. It will run better.
460 shares bell housing and motor mounts!!!!!
This is the answer 👌🏻👍🏻
#FoMoCo #thanktheLordforthebigblockFord #noreplacementfordisplacement #385series
I’ve got a 79 f150 custom 4x4 and I had to do the same thing because of flooding. I drained 6 gallons of water out before any oil came out. I do have it running and drivable but there’s so much I still need to do to make it look and feel good to me. - a 19 year old South Carolinian!
I do dig some Miss Mook. Kinda reminds me of the Mackenzie Phillips character from American Graffiti, but just a touch more surly 😁
She's a lot prettier than Mackenzie Phillips.
Mckenzie philips, yes 👍 Something was tickling my brain. I knew she looks familiar
That's who she reminds me of too! Mook is a really sweet girl.
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Carol,two point oh. And not a grungy little twerp anymore,lol!I think Milner would approve!
He called it new 😆 how cute 😏
Could you imagine having a daughter like this 🤗 I would be so proud 🥳 a Car guys dream 😎
24:17
(sees fire)
*Everything's going pretty well*
Love it when Mook and Digs knuckle things out
I love how Mook’s ad placement for the shirts was inventive with the tire swing
Am I wrong but that was enough to make me laugh.
That's probably the most fun 36 minutes I've spent on YT in a really long time.
Thanks guys.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume the rear-end is also chock full of water may want to flush and fill that with fresh stuff
@Diving Duck a shattered planetary gear begs to differ. It can cause very rapid and complete chaos. Lol
You don't even need that. Just keep the water full...
You need to change the transmission fluid and differential fluid asap. The transmission will probably need changed 2-3 times.
Also the power steering fluid
I'm not normally a fan of Ford trucks but the F150 did have nicest, cleanest lines. And the green colour scheme is beautiful. The light green and yellow strips are beautiful.
Why do I get the feeling that Mook bought this truck based entirely on the fact that it is green?
Honestly I would
Hmm, ...
I knew a good old country girl back in high school that had a 67 C10 I think she called it *_Aquafina_* for the blue patina.
ya cant go wrong with a green F-whatever...
unless u get stuck in traffic on a hot summer day...
Somebody watches Vice Grip Garage.
Pretty sure they're all buddies, I think they went to Back to the 50s together last year.
Everyone should watch Vice Grip Garage.
@@seanfrank4158 a guy loves vice grip garage.
VGG is a fun place...
As Derek would say better put some sparkolators in it.
"The truck pooped everything out." Yes... yes it did. Took a dump on your garage floor.
I love these older trucks I don't care for the new ones. This is a Good-looking truck.