Rescuing '70s-styled 1956 Ford F-100 Truck! | Roadkill

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • Freiburger and Finnegan find and rescue a beautiful '70s-styled 1956 Ford F-100 truck that's had more than four decades of neglect.
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  • @MotorTrendWatch
    @MotorTrendWatch  5 месяцев назад +47

    How do you think Freiburger and Finnegan did on this Ford F-100?

    • @stevecanyon23
      @stevecanyon23 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@MotorTrendWatch their focus on the things needed to get it running safely shows me my mistakes with my own projects. My approach was often a complete teardown. Tons to learn from you guys!

    • @coyboybc
      @coyboybc 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@MotorTrendWatch better than the blue econoline ford Hehateme

    • @wbball15
      @wbball15 5 месяцев назад +7

      You should try running this show on RUclips fulltime.

    • @timothycarey3883
      @timothycarey3883 5 месяцев назад +2

      This needs to be the ford muscle truck, but with a turbo LS engine.

    • @smackface6
      @smackface6 5 месяцев назад

      IDK they made it to the tire shop cant tell build qulity based on that maybe it went another ten feet and died completely well never know becuase the show gets cut off what a shame

  • @emilianocruz11
    @emilianocruz11 5 месяцев назад +339

    We need the return of roadkill show new episodes back here in RUclips

    • @zacwicht3189
      @zacwicht3189 5 месяцев назад +6

      well they mostly have their own youtube channels now for some projects

    • @lilorbielilorbie2496
      @lilorbielilorbie2496 5 месяцев назад +5

      emilianocruz IMO if the "geniuses" at motor trend have anything to say about it . Never.

    • @lilorbielilorbie2496
      @lilorbielilorbie2496 5 месяцев назад +15

      @@happyjohn8256 I would rather watch paint dry than watch vgg.

    • @AquaticSlaughter
      @AquaticSlaughter 5 месяцев назад

      It’s been long enough

    • @JacKnife3705
      @JacKnife3705 5 месяцев назад

      @@lilorbielilorbie2496blasphemy

  • @Tivoliterror
    @Tivoliterror 5 месяцев назад +116

    BRING THE SHOW BACK TO RUclips!!!!

    • @apollosgarage3123
      @apollosgarage3123 5 месяцев назад

      As much as I agree I'm glad it's not on RUclips it would've died a long time ago

    • @bobbaker9395
      @bobbaker9395 5 месяцев назад

      BEST THING ON TV, or any where else! I mean… do we really need “the masked singer, “nude and scared” or “name that Shazam”? C’mon!

    • @onebiomed
      @onebiomed 4 месяца назад +2

      THIS. It lost alot of viewers going to a subscription platform.

    • @surfernorm6360
      @surfernorm6360 2 месяца назад +1

      Sadly for now Road Kill is gone according to Frieburger

  • @Junkpusher77
    @Junkpusher77 5 месяцев назад +351

    Dave wearing shoes is just weird

  • @terrystines2536
    @terrystines2536 5 месяцев назад +78

    I just wish they would show full episodes !

  • @chestercribb9075
    @chestercribb9075 5 месяцев назад +17

    Love the old orange ford truck it runs smooth as butter keep up the good work at least it a real truck made from metal and not from plastic and aluminum also love the body style thanks for bringing old cars and trucks back to life they deserve to live again

  • @andreaswilson2596
    @andreaswilson2596 5 месяцев назад +11

    I am a swede with 35 years experience from american cars, love all your programs, i can relate to all , we have alot of amercan cars from 30 and up, we have access to parts or hand made.

    • @MindofMatter
      @MindofMatter 5 месяцев назад +1

      Let me know if you need help finding anything here in Chicago. I like hunting for car parts

    • @davidgalea6113
      @davidgalea6113 5 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@MindofMatter if you find a mercury capri also known as a mk1 ford capri here in europe please let me know... Its not the fox body based mercury capri since that's what most Americans are familiar with. Its the mk1 european version. They are cheap in your country when they come up for sale..lots of parts needed

  • @staggerinstanton56
    @staggerinstanton56 5 месяцев назад +18

    I'm so jealous. That's the exact truck I have tattooed to my arm. Color and everything. Parked in the year I was born.

    • @otto_510
      @otto_510 5 месяцев назад

      Hopefully you’ll get a chance to buy it

    • @MotorTrendWatch
      @MotorTrendWatch  5 месяцев назад

      Truly a classic!

  • @please-wake-up-now
    @please-wake-up-now 5 месяцев назад +1

    Man, it’s crazy how these old rides bring back so many memories! 🚗💨 I can totally see that '70s vibe in the truck. Makes me wanna dig through my old toys too! Keep the classics alive! 🙌🎉

  • @bmwpete65s55
    @bmwpete65s55 5 месяцев назад +32

    I had that orange F100 Hot Wheels pickup, totally forgot about it until David showed it!

    • @CaliBorn73
      @CaliBorn73 5 месяцев назад +3

      Same

    • @billbatey7882
      @billbatey7882 5 месяцев назад +4

      Dont forget the blue variant..

    • @amandastyles-uh6zx
      @amandastyles-uh6zx 5 месяцев назад +1

      I got both variants of that old hot wheels truck orange and blue

  • @coyboybc
    @coyboybc 5 месяцев назад +3

    Glad to finally see a new episode of ROADKILL
    4 months or more but worth the wait

    • @MotorTrendWatch
      @MotorTrendWatch  5 месяцев назад +1

      Glad we could help!

    • @coyboybc
      @coyboybc 5 месяцев назад

      @@MotorTrendWatch just hate that Motortrend went to Discovery plus

  • @kurtbarrett6785
    @kurtbarrett6785 5 месяцев назад +4

    Ha!... That was one of my favorite Hotwheels too and I actually rediscovered mine a couple months ago! I have to give my mom credit for so nicely packing up my toys and storing em for me for the past twenty-five ish years.

  • @fingerlakesdiet560
    @fingerlakesdiet560 5 месяцев назад +4

    Great video. I'm so glad you changed the oil before starting it. I watch a lot barn find channels they don't change the oil before starting it..

    • @gchampi2
      @gchampi2 4 месяца назад +1

      Hate those "barn find, parked 30 years, will it run?" channels, for precisely that reason. They do more damage trying to hotwire the car than all the years parked ever did...

  • @wrenchbender01
    @wrenchbender01 5 месяцев назад +9

    My favourite road kill episodes are when Mike and Dave do them.

  • @brozay96salazar53
    @brozay96salazar53 4 месяца назад

    I can never get tired of these guys! LOVE ME SOME ROADKILL!!

  • @rolandbeliveau8379
    @rolandbeliveau8379 5 месяцев назад

    Started my military career in salt lake, and I was raised in rapid city. Super cool to see multiple places that are important to me be mentioned guys!

  • @hosocat1410
    @hosocat1410 5 месяцев назад +20

    I love to see people use those freebie harbor freight multimeters! No need to get fancy on these old masterpieces! 😊😊

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 5 месяцев назад +1

    CONGRADULATIONS DAVID AND MIKE!!!! THE PERFECT DAILY DRIVER!!!!

  • @darryl163
    @darryl163 5 месяцев назад +1

    I just bought an 83 f100 3 on the tree straight 6 i love it, bodywork and paint is almost done

  • @CzechoslovakGunStories
    @CzechoslovakGunStories Месяц назад

    this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made!

  • @timbrace
    @timbrace 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow memories... I had a 56 M100 in high school! So many good times.

  • @mr.thennessen6174
    @mr.thennessen6174 5 месяцев назад +11

    Smothering an oil fire with a north face jacket 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. Haha love you guys

    • @MotorTrendWatch
      @MotorTrendWatch  5 месяцев назад

      Classic Roadkill am I right

    • @Fabulousprofound168
      @Fabulousprofound168 5 месяцев назад

      Expense it to the magazine 😅

    • @pernielsen9812
      @pernielsen9812 4 месяца назад

      I so much like to hear you to do This stuff together. And This truck. If i could i would bye it

  • @Beatersareneater
    @Beatersareneater Месяц назад

    I love the look of the bias ply tires. Miss those old m or n50s. Great work guys!

  • @captaintahoe1
    @captaintahoe1 5 месяцев назад +2

    The hot wheels just took me back in time, thank you

  • @BozColorado
    @BozColorado 5 месяцев назад +2

    The best channel to ever come back!

  • @sethp0411
    @sethp0411 4 месяца назад +3

    When Dave pulled out the hot wheels is really just proved the point that we are all just big kids still our toys just got a lot cooler haha

  • @bilinasmini3480
    @bilinasmini3480 5 месяцев назад +3

    MANY THANKS, AUTOZONE!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 5 месяцев назад +1

    THANK YOU AUTOZONE!!!!

  • @jameskester7745
    @jameskester7745 5 месяцев назад

    Nice, this was my poster truck as a kid. It was the only vehicle I ever really wanted, and still my favorite vehicle ever

  • @toddthewodd
    @toddthewodd 5 месяцев назад +3

    That is my dream truck, great find!

  • @CJLeTeff
    @CJLeTeff 5 месяцев назад +12

    Dang, ends right when it’s getting good!

  • @lagosduarte
    @lagosduarte 5 месяцев назад +1

    nice... looking forward to see more of this trip.. really miss the roadkill show

  • @theteggyfam9621
    @theteggyfam9621 5 месяцев назад +23

    I miss the old longer videos

  • @PurpleSeaUrchen
    @PurpleSeaUrchen 5 месяцев назад

    I am SO happy yall are back on YT

  • @ORBERTAL
    @ORBERTAL 4 месяца назад

    wow what a beautiful simple old school truck I'd love something like this

  • @PatFarrellKTM
    @PatFarrellKTM 5 месяцев назад

    Long ago, I had a 54 Ford with the 239 OHV engine, the first Y block. It clearly had a long history of lack of oil to the top end cylinder heads. Glad you got it running.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 5 месяцев назад +1

    TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO DAVID!!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!

  • @jeffmiller6100
    @jeffmiller6100 5 месяцев назад +3

    Love some F- 100 stuff ❤

  • @bryantlee6976
    @bryantlee6976 5 месяцев назад +2

    I’m not going to lie really saddens me I’ve watched you guys since the first episode of roadkill and it just sucks seeing my idols getting older.

  • @robertwest3093
    @robertwest3093 5 месяцев назад +2

    I just don’t understand how someone can own a vehicle as cool as this and let it sit still for over forty years without driving it.

  • @rudymontalvo2002
    @rudymontalvo2002 5 месяцев назад +3

    Wow brings back memories my 2end olds brother had a 56 ford cruising in that truck was so kool , nice

  • @rorajoey
    @rorajoey 5 месяцев назад +2

    My dad used to have a '56 Ford pickup in the early '80s. He did a frame-off restoration. It had a 390 Ford V8 with high-domed pistons, a C6 transmission, and no power steering. I don't know how much power it made, but it was enough to break the rear leafsprings.

  • @agonzo626
    @agonzo626 5 месяцев назад

    I like watching all the old stuff, but seeing new or never seen episodes on RUclips is awesome👌🏼

    • @KrioeLrin
      @KrioeLrin 5 месяцев назад

      At least he didn't sell it to a junkyard and maintained it for a long time.

    • @CioerKieov
      @CioerKieov 5 месяцев назад

      I was raised in Rapid City and began my military career in Salt Lake. It's awesome to see so many places that I care about listed, guys!

  • @jaxjax5322
    @jaxjax5322 5 месяцев назад

    Thats the most beautiful ford pickup up and most classic

  • @tonykemper8896
    @tonykemper8896 4 месяца назад

    I love this truck, hope we see more of it

  • @RyanMcIntyre
    @RyanMcIntyre 5 месяцев назад

    Somehow it’s not surprising that Dave would have the Hot Wheels that matches. I love your style Freiburger! 👍

  • @jasonfox6013
    @jasonfox6013 4 месяца назад

    I'm so jealous of these guys we don't have as many older cars like this in my country

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 5 месяцев назад +2

    A MUST WATCH!!!!

  • @stevecanyon23
    @stevecanyon23 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great episode, love this show!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 5 месяцев назад +3

    I LOVE THE 56 F100 AS WELL. I SAW IN TRUCKIN MAGAZINE. SOMEBODY DROPPED A 409 CHEVY IN A 56 FORD F100. IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BUILDS.

    • @markhagge8646
      @markhagge8646 5 месяцев назад +1

      No! Save that 409 for a '56 Chevy pickup.

  • @Brian-ff7tw
    @Brian-ff7tw 5 месяцев назад +1

    Yall are the new y block guys!

  • @chormiclestan
    @chormiclestan 5 месяцев назад

    Wow! Brings back memories of my 54 I had. Was my parents, handed down to me after they passed. Had big hopes for it, it sat for 20 years outside, was in decent shape, except for the bed wood! Lost it in a wild fire! Was torn up to see what was left of it!

  • @billyrice9711
    @billyrice9711 5 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite trucks, I'll never be able to afford one but that one is nice 😊

  • @racebiketuner
    @racebiketuner 5 месяцев назад

    Very nice to see another episode. 👍

  • @paullindgren1051
    @paullindgren1051 5 месяцев назад +1

    I wish you guys would come back roadkill ❤

  • @mcnamarasgarage
    @mcnamarasgarage 5 месяцев назад +12

    Had that Hot Wheels!

  • @Higgwigg2882
    @Higgwigg2882 5 месяцев назад +1

    That's a sweet truck.
    I have a California customs hot wheels version of it with the genuine rubber tires. Nice buy. 👍🏼

  • @weldthatiron3683
    @weldthatiron3683 5 месяцев назад +2

    Nice iconic truck

  • @richardladd6413
    @richardladd6413 2 месяца назад

    My first vehicle. Miss it alot

  • @brentleetaylor
    @brentleetaylor 5 месяцев назад +2

    holy cow david in something other than flip flops is refreshing.

  • @davidsinteggy
    @davidsinteggy 5 месяцев назад +2

    This makes me happy to watch I'm going to get done playing GTA online and then grab a bowl of cereal and watch this what a good time it'll be

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 5 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU, DURALAST!!!!

  • @clifftonarnold6989
    @clifftonarnold6989 5 месяцев назад +1

    I was hoping he would reference the Hot Wheels, as I have the exact same one. They also come in a lime green color. Way cool.

  • @stevewall6811
    @stevewall6811 3 месяца назад

    Man I miss that view of the mountains. Utah was the prettiest state I lived in.

  • @zebastianwaern844
    @zebastianwaern844 5 месяцев назад

    I LOVE that you guys seems to be back at youtube (at least some times)

  • @Castathon
    @Castathon 4 месяца назад +1

    The baseball bat hood holder makes this video. Well done as usual lads

  • @christophertaylor9100
    @christophertaylor9100 5 месяцев назад +5

    I agree, I usually don't like orange but I like it on that, much better than the baby blue

  • @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C
    @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C 5 месяцев назад +1

    That rear tailgate on the outside is PLUSH !

    • @Fabulousprofound168
      @Fabulousprofound168 5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s appreciated by those who have to push it when it breaks down jk 😅

  • @MessyMason5904
    @MessyMason5904 5 месяцев назад

    ❤ My favorite styles of a truck

  • @johnnyvain544
    @johnnyvain544 5 месяцев назад

    woah new episodes on youtube...YES!!!!

  • @theupscriber65
    @theupscriber65 5 месяцев назад +1

    Ford ignition switch has 2 hot leads to the coil. One while key is in cranking position and one for run position. They often burn out the run side. I bypassed mine by tying the two hot wires coming out of the ignition switch together.

  • @theupscriber65
    @theupscriber65 5 месяцев назад +1

    That truck needs to be Chrome Yellow like God intended.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 5 месяцев назад +1

    I LOVE PAT GANAHALS 56 F100. IT WAS OLD SCHOOL ALL THE WAY!!!!

  • @jimdandy2275
    @jimdandy2275 2 месяца назад

    Of course I love it. My very first auto purchase was a red 56 Ford truck, 272 and gl 4speed. I gave all of $300 for it running and driving with the title!

  • @billydead1342
    @billydead1342 5 месяцев назад

    The dynamic duo

  • @gstag100
    @gstag100 5 месяцев назад +1

    Would love more junkyard and abandoned car rescues.

    • @SuoisXius
      @SuoisXius 5 месяцев назад

      Wow, that reminds me of things. My two-year-old nephew was cruising in a 1956 Ford, which was a really cool truck.

    • @SoeinDoay
      @SoeinDoay 5 месяцев назад

      Wow, that reminds me of things. My two-year-old nephew was cruising in a 1956 Ford, which was a really cool truck.

  • @sporty196071
    @sporty196071 5 месяцев назад +7

    At least he kept it a long time and didn't sell it to a junkyard.

  • @shaynechild2517
    @shaynechild2517 4 месяца назад +1

    Next time your in Utah and need a garage with most the tools and torches and welding supplies please hit me up I am a super fan!

  • @brucereimer4604
    @brucereimer4604 3 месяца назад

    Awesome...let's see more!

  • @WilliamKiene
    @WilliamKiene 4 месяца назад

    I had my period correct Jackman spoke wheels on my dune buddy blasted and powder coated.
    Yes, this 1956 Ford pickup truck is the number one hot rod pickup in America.

  • @jeffreystarr680
    @jeffreystarr680 5 месяцев назад +2

    My 1st car when I was 16 was a 1953 Ford F100 4 speed with a 292 flathead.

  • @squirrel2619
    @squirrel2619 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful

  • @MarkMixon-k5q
    @MarkMixon-k5q Месяц назад +1

    Can't help but wonder how much was the purchase price ? Wrap around back window would have been icing on the cake.

  • @IanAllans
    @IanAllans 4 месяца назад +102

    tunedbyai AI fixes this. Rescuing beautiful '70s-styled truck!

  • @SomeOn
    @SomeOn 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful mountains :)

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox 5 месяцев назад

    The black steel wheels look much better on that truck just my opinion. Congratulations on getting it running 👍

  • @bozodog428
    @bozodog428 5 месяцев назад

    Super great color.

  • @cashtalks6253
    @cashtalks6253 5 месяцев назад

    61 Chevy step side custom cab is my favorite old truck

  • @luispalomino5514
    @luispalomino5514 5 месяцев назад

    Buen trabajo 👍

  • @araybeezy1653
    @araybeezy1653 5 месяцев назад +4

    Bro using a brand new name brand jacket to put out an engine fire lol

    • @MotorTrendWatch
      @MotorTrendWatch  5 месяцев назад

      You gotta do what you gotta do sometimes

  • @kevinfalkner1624
    @kevinfalkner1624 5 месяцев назад +2

    I always called it the WHY block because the intake holes are on top of one another instead of side by side. Creating an inherent flow rate issue.

  • @nivekkrg
    @nivekkrg 5 месяцев назад

    By the way, Dave, the oil bath air filter, percolate the air in coming to the carburetor through the oil and the oil traps some of the dirt

  • @awkward007
    @awkward007 5 месяцев назад

    Thats awesome - goin to hunt for a 56!

  • @LoneWrencher
    @LoneWrencher 5 месяцев назад +5

    MY DAD HAD A 56 WHEN I WAS A BOY IN THE LATE 70S. it had a corvette independent suspension.

    • @dogsense3773
      @dogsense3773 5 месяцев назад +1

      My dad had 56 in the late 70s also! It was light green in California

    • @LoneWrencher
      @LoneWrencher 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@dogsense3773 my dads was dark green

  • @dipe277
    @dipe277 5 месяцев назад

    That was fun!

  • @ipdjbt
    @ipdjbt 5 месяцев назад +22

    Gee, I wonder if Autozone sponsored this video.

    • @petittoto7433
      @petittoto7433 5 месяцев назад +3

      That is a good thing. It is not aggressive to us and if they want more visibility, they may push to have the episodes back on RUclips...

  • @chucksgarage7165
    @chucksgarage7165 5 месяцев назад +6

    Back in the day, my dad told me you could fill a crankcase with kerosene and run the engine to break loose sludge and muck. Never had the ba-s to try it.

    • @gerry-p9x
      @gerry-p9x 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yup works we did that on Chevy c30. Swuarebody oil junked up soaked over nite. Drained oil change filters ran like top

    • @FordHoard
      @FordHoard 5 месяцев назад

      Marvel Mystery oil saved my 79 Camaro from a clogged up oil pump. I changed the oil right after, and 40 pounds of pressure.

  • @jfk64kennedy95
    @jfk64kennedy95 5 месяцев назад +3

    1st gear, is for field work, when picking up hay bales, towing wagons

  • @tom-ehill2713
    @tom-ehill2713 5 месяцев назад

    Duct tape drag was cool! Love this truck fellas, please let know if its ever going to be 4 sale please?

  • @michaelmaher4328
    @michaelmaher4328 4 месяца назад

    the jc whitney cal-customs bolt on gee-haws are cheesy kool now.