Fixing Up An Old Truck, Continued.
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
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This video makes part 4 on my 1983 F250. This truck has been pretty good to me recently, but there's still plenty to do on it. It almost left me stranded because of what ended up being a weak fuel pump and rotted rubber lines (Shown in the beginning of this video). I had to re-prime the fuel pump in the middle of rush hour traffic, in the middle of the road. That aside, I addressed some small issues and some things I've been meaning to get to for a while, like getting both of the dual fuel tanks in functioning order and re-arranging the rear bumper/trailer hitch.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro. No start, no fuel?
02:23 - Replacing rubber lines (Cracked and sucking air)
04:31 - Replacing the fuel pump after all
05:39 - The throttle isn't opening all the way (Replacing frayed cable and modifying the bracket)
10:22 - Dirty fuel in the rear gas tank.
13:27 - I have to remove the trailer hitch/bumper before I can get the gas tank out.
18:39 - Now the gas tank removal
25:38 - Moving on for now, remounting the rear bumper (hangs down way too low for my liking)
40:13 - Fixing the windshield wiper (Motor needed cleaning)
46:04 - Installing a new trailer hitch
50:40 - Installing a new rear gas tank
58:28 - Installing a "stereo"
1:03:23 - Looks like the cassette deck needs some repairs first (Warbled audio)
1:06:25 - Outro: the closest thing to off-roading in the middle of the city
1:09:12 - Cat 
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Really enjoy your film making craft. Head and shoulders above many other Automotive Channels - please keep the content coming.
This dude just fixes shit. No pretense, just get the job done. My new favorite channel.
Reminds me of that Canadian kid Traplines n Inlines. Same grit.
Kind of a cross between Vice Grip Garage and Andrew Camarata without all the Jibber Jabber. I like it!
Dude even fixes cassette players 😂
Possibly the most relaxing automotive channel I've ever discovered.
I hope people realize the different level of editing a video like this has. Lots of time and effort for the right angles and lighting . I also kind of like the no voice concept.
One of the amazing things about Simon is his wristwatch. All that wrenching and it never appears to get scratched or broken. For that matter, he never bleeds or has a bandage on. I cannot go into the garage without at least one of things happening. Wonderful videos!
I have a theory he took his channel branding from the wristwatch. I believe it reads Simon Goodman. I'm also constantly impressed how impervious that watch is and it never seems to get snagged on anything while he works lol.
It’s called editing , lol .
I usually donate a 1/2 pint on any major project.
Never knew watching a car repair video could be a relaxing, zenlike experience. The editing is supurb.
IKR!! Agreed
The memories. All the snow and the slush, and the muck and the cold, all made the joints in my fingers ache watching this.
Love it.
The vintage cassette deck was an awesome touch. Love that model Ford truck.
...and the pile of spare cassette deck drive belts!
Zen and the Art of Vehicle Maintenance. Really great fabrication on the bumper and tow assembly. Top notch
Brother, your videos really make me want to stop being a spectator and repair a car myself haha, I have an 81 Datsun and life is pain and rust hahaha, greetings from Chile ❤🇨🇱
Simon, your channel is up another 3k subs in 3 weeks. Dude, that is phenomenal growth. Another top quality video. Cheers!
Your restoration process is amazing, every detail is perfectly crafted!
Top notch. I love everything about these videos but the endings with the cats (and now a horse!) are the best. Can't wait for the next one, Simon.
Enjoying the new release of Simon while waking up here in France with my coffee. Best start of a easter weekend. Thanks mate!
Stunning filmwork, totaly original. Big thumbs up
No BS
No music
Love it!
Great editing
Good videos on fixing up your old truck. Ford F series and Bronco 1980 - 1991 I believe are the best bargain years. Your videos show realistically how much a pain it can be to work on a truck from the rust belt. Thank you for bringing us along.
Thanks for watching. “Bargain years” is a great way to put it.
Appreciate the editing style. Makes the 1+ hour vid like quality time spent.
Great Mechanic work. I enjoy "NO TALKING".
Saturday morning. Hot coffee ready. Let's see it.
Best cinematography out there.
13:38 Always recommended pb blaster tor rusty bolts and nuts, always worked when wd-40 didnt
Stainless bolts are our friends
Keep it up… you’ll have a million subs in no time. Very awesome talent you have, in mechanics and videography!
I'm glad I bumped into your channel (no damage 🙂). Brings back fond memories in the 60s-70s of my friends and I working on our street rods. You go the extra mile with content, quality and the story at the end with the animals. Keep up the good work. God bless~
You make great videos on the work and repairs you do. You show what you're doing and not a lot of time wasted by talking. One of the best channels. Always fun to watch.
My grandfather had an F150 1983 that looked like yours. It is nice to see someone bring a truck back to life like you are doing. The work you have put into this shows and I personally think your techniques are excellent. Thank you very much for putting this together and sharing your journey with us!
Yes! You're one of the only people I see putting some lube on the fuel pump arm. That's exactly what I would do. 👍
Good job with the Filming & so good to see these Classic still running 👍
The " Realistic Cassette Player " is a real " no way " monument for me. Cool.
either Radio Shak or K-Mart I can't remember which one
Why Radio Shack of course. Man they use to be every where.
Great shot composition, keep up the good work.
Someday I'll have my old truck, my dream. Great channel.
This guy is like the ASMR version of Chrisfix. I love it.
Fascinating watching you fix everything. I need to buy stock in WD-40.
Blame it, and I will never see anything more beautiful than the films produced by Americans about restoring antique cars with high professionalism and unparalleled skill.
The "Realistic" cassette player!!! That brought back so many memories... That and seeing the Radio Shack receipt. I worked there from '88-'89, my senior year in highschool 😊
That’s great. I was really hoping those things would spark memories for some.
very cool congratulations, greetings from Brazil.
I have lived in New Jersey for 8 years. 2002 to 2011. God bless you.
Great job fixing the truck and the camera angles and editing are beyond compare!
You’re a great mechanic and filmmaker. Perfect camera work and you can tell a story without narration.
You deserve more views bro, God bless you 🙏
Mechanics and fabrication I love it
Fluid Film ! I live in the rust belt - I’ve kept my old trucks going by spraying them twice a year with fluid film - stuff totally works
great improvement on your lighting in this one. love how you show all the frustrations we all encounter in fixing out old vehicles. broken bolts, dropping wrenches, inventing solutions. keep up the good work and showing us your craft.
One thing you can do if you run out of gas completely, when you will it up to help the fuel pump bring up fuel from the tank is to put your hand over the carb while cranking so that the engine vacuum goes down the bowl vents and suck fuel up to the car
Simon... just a quick note of appreciation for you and your videos... You have my respect and admiration for all that you're doing!!! I'm PROUD OF YOU young man. Keep going!!! Can't wait until your next video drops!!!
I’m a guy that still wrenches with hand tools more than most but holy shit you’ve got me beat by a mile. I def would’ve put the impact gun on those rusty old bolts for that bumper.
Those truck problems would drive me crazy 🤪 😂🛻🛻🛻
Encouraging to see old vehicles being put into good running order. Love it.
A nice old rig. Love the red interior.
If you looked up "Right to repair" in a dictionary there would just be a photo of this dude.
Superb camera work and storytelling. You do it so well, your narration would be welcome unlike some channels. Brings back memories. Living in the NE with all the rust, I feel the pain.
I like watchin you work big Dude..if I could share some knowledge..when you drill thru steel u want to do it at a slow speed. The bigger the bit the slower the speed.. lube Is your friend in any scenario and if the bit starts to sing then your smoking it..or another words its getting way to hot and itll ruin or snap.. Anyways keep on Truckin My friend.
Awesome video! One tip, Invest in some step bits! They will save you a lottttt of frustration when drilling holes!
I will be watching every video you make.
Still has not broke the crystal on the watch.
Awesome. My weekend starts NOW!
Awesome video! What an atmosphere.... what an adventure. Good filming skills
I like it
So this is what happens when a mechanic and Indie film maker have a child. Great stuff man!
Great work with the camera as always. It’s really enjoyable watching this tough old truck come together piece by piece. Great channel! Keep it up!
You do good work! That hitch is likely some type of old cushioned agricultural hitch. They probably used that truck to move implements around on a farm. A couple things you might add to your tool inventory if you don't have them already- 1. a set of good punches and drifts. Those work better for driving out bolts instead of a screwdriver. 2. A cheap electric heat gun. Those work good for shrink tubing and heating up rubber without charring them.
I never did understand why they used dual tanks on those older trucks. Would have made so much more sense to just put in a single 30 or 40 gallon tank. Not like there isn't room for it. I remember when those things were still on the road, every time I'd go to work on one, the rear fuel door was always full of cobwebs and trash from never being used lol.
Yeah, it really doesn’t make much sense. It’s just fun though to flip the switch and see your gauge move back up.
Simple yet elegant!
Your videos are very well shot and edited.
Soo then, Minnesoota eh? Oh ya, you betcha! 👌👌👍👍 I'm liking the hour-long format. Thanks for the video.
Spray Woolwax Black. It's owned by Fluid Film but is a different formula. Buy the kit with the pneumatic spray gun. Thank me later. I've sprayed many cars and trucks and Woolwax is the best.
Bravo et merci pour tes excellentes vidéos . J’aime la façon dont tu mets en scène tes aventures et tes réparations.
Bless this man and the youtube algorithms that suggested this channel. Only watched the last two videos including this and I'm loving it. Way to rescue the old girl. Do you name your cars?
My new favourite channel, thanks!
Your neighbors must get mad all that noise😂oh well. I always fill the holes in the frame w spray foam. Nothing will get in to rust anymore. Fluid film is ok but expensive by the can I get the gallon containers
damn that bumper looks so much better!
Great video! I appreciate your expertise and patience!
Kenny
😂 It’s amazing what actually getting fuel will do for cars, huh?!😂😅 Just kidding, don’t get all in a tizzy!!! Your videos are awesome and informative!!!
These Videos are great man, Saw part 1 yesterday and realized there was a part 2. Keep em coming!
Great truck, I’ve got one just like it, and repairable! I also have a cat.
Now you need to make a mix tape for that Radio Shack gem.
Lol the no talk bad ass. Next youtube trend don't breathe while filming.
That’s the craziest hitch setup I’ve ever seen
That is an odd trailer hitch, never seen one quite like that. Usually that kind of spring mechanism I see is on the trailer tongue.
Ты огромный молодец! Руки у тебя растут откуда надо. Так держать! ❤
You should have installed some rubber strips between those support straps and fuel tank over time the straps will cut into your new tank but good video thumbs up
Thank you. I thought about that, I feel like if everything is tight and there's no wiggling about, it shouldn't cut in. I also felt like any rubber or other material would catch moisture and speed up rusting in that area, which is one of the areas the old tank rusted.
@@SimonFordman no bare metal against bare metal is not a good thing
They weren't made w them so...
Only you could make a video over an hour long watchable Simon. Nice work!
Played at 2x speed with techno music in the background it's like everyone else's RUclips video. Played as is it's 100% your original style. good stuff man
I felt the dirty fuel on a spiritual level.
My Network's tank was so bad, that even after dropping and flushing the tank twice, it would still clog the factory filter between the pump and the carb.
So much so that I misdiagnosed the pump twice, filter was so blocked that the back pressure was causing the internally regulated mechanical pump to deadhead.
I do miss the car, but I do not miss the fueling issues. Hindsight a new tank and hardlines would have made it much more enjoyable to work with.
Oh, also, love my Husky wrenches.
Great quality for the price, with an amazing warranty. Plus, there's basically a Home Depot everywhere, so never an issue accessing the warranty when on the road.
I do like the wrenches, but the case mine come in gets me so frustrated all the time. The way it holds the sockets, if I even look at it the wrong way they spill out everywhere.
@@SimonFordman Very relatable.
I have a set for home, and a set for work. They definitely cut costs in the case, but I suppose if that means better quality tools, I'll take it.
Kid, you are my hero!!!
Good video thanks for sharing. that was some knarly tow hitch thingy don't think I've ever seen anything like that before
here before this channel blows up. this is some amazing film work.
Dang dude! you can fix anything! Awesome. You should change your name to Mr. Fix It.
I love your channel. Great content. That looked like vacuum hose rather than fuel hose. I hope I'm wrong
Bester Mann. Grüße aus dem Saarland. Alles für den Algorithmus.
I like how the WD40 can has its own GoPro 😂
Great channel BTW
Aside from skills, anybody that likes Johnny Cash is OK in my book. I hear that train a commin!! Great job on that old F-250.
Wow I haven’t seen one of them farmer bumper for some time 😊
I like your style man keep ‘em coming
This guy must be the love child of Scott from Coldwarmotors.
Best channel on RUclips
A friend of mine recommended your channel, glad he did, enjoy what you're doing here!
OUTSTANDING!
The RadioShack cassette deck installation cracked me up. Can't believe you fixed the deck. What year was that F-150? I had a 1986 F-150, 5 liter 302, 4×4. A true 4×4, with the transfer on the floor and 4 speed manual. Loved that truck. Keep 'em coming!
lol you had the same problem I had with the fuel pump. Those little tabs just wouldn’t line up. I ended up just bending them with pliers.
DUDEZILLA!!!!!! Kids like you GIVE ME HOPE!!!!
And how can I get a sticker to proudly display your TOTALLY RAD channel here at CASA DE McBride??
Looks like it could use a rear locker or at least an LSD. Rad vid man.
Yea, definitely. I wanna put one in soon. Thanks.