Uncovering the RAREST F100 That's Been Sitting for 20+ YEARS!

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  • @Thecraig909
    @Thecraig909  2 года назад +4

    Check out our newest ABANDONED REVIVAL HERE: ruclips.net/video/tFjcZEa2QV4/видео.html

    • @earlsinks
      @earlsinks 2 года назад

      Beautiful trucks..love them all .I would love to come across a 1985 Ford f150 explorer edition

    • @Hobodeluxe960
      @Hobodeluxe960 Год назад

      lol youtube close captioning called it Saudi Daisy.

  • @stex1985
    @stex1985 2 года назад +14

    This is routine for trucks on my grandparents farm. A newly purchased truck had two jobs,grandmothers grocery getter and take everyone to church on Sunday. It was kept in the garage at the house. It usually had that position for two or three years and then a new one showed up. The truck then moved to a working position each day mostly grandad drove it. Then the pecking order moved on down, there were usually four to five working trucks in operation each day. Then the retired trucks got turned over to grandkids to finish off. Most trucks purchased were used to work up until 1980. Before 1980 if you drove a truck to church you were a full time farmer rancher or you were poor. Trucks were cheap even the new ones. Good show!

    • @huckleberry490
      @huckleberry490 2 года назад

      In 1981 i bought an F150 4x4 for ten thousand in 69 my Grandpa bought one for one thousand or something like that hec i was only ten then and have one just like his in really good shape,and i love to drive it,but not to church,to home-depot,haha or walmart

  • @gearheadtv1115
    @gearheadtv1115 2 года назад +12

    Not trying to be “ that guy” but that galaxie was for sure a 67! All those trucks are awesome what a find!

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад +2

      Oh you're 100% right haha.

  • @stangman1268
    @stangman1268 2 года назад +7

    now this is my kind of museum all that Ford stuff i'll be like a kid in a candy store,do have a soft spot for the older dodge pick ups too.

  • @b-roll4881
    @b-roll4881 2 года назад +3

    Seeing these beautiful dent sides make me miss my 2 trucks. One was a '79 f-250 4x4 with a steel rockbox on it. It had a 390 running on propane. Just a great old bush truck.
    The second one was my baby. It was a '74 f-350 Ranger super camper special. It had a 390 auto. The drive line was a c6 auto going to a huge dana 80 diff, with drum brakes on all 4 corners. The box was the 8'6" one with the spare tire in the box side. All original matching numbers. Rust free except for the roof. It had sun rust. The paint was rare. It was ginger glow glamor with Wimbledon white. The color combo was not rare. But it was a early 74, made in dec. 73. But the ginger glow didn't come out till '75. The guy I bought it from said that his dad had special ordered it from the factory. I was going to do a frame off restore but I ended up in a accident by a drunk driver. I am now full-time in a wheelchair. So I had to get rid of it.
    Thanks for the great trip down memory lane.
    Cheers from Calgary Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

  • @HammerPowered
    @HammerPowered 2 года назад +13

    That's one hell of a collection. If I had space, I'd be bringing some of that stuff home for sure.

  • @damienrodriguez3288
    @damienrodriguez3288 2 года назад +3

    Man I am literally drooling over the mountains of part and hood and tailgates and 460’s geez. This is ford platinum

  • @maxnichols1727
    @maxnichols1727 2 года назад +8

    Always the best videos, you have a way of putting us there with you. I could walk thru those trucks for days.

  • @DeanFamilyAcres
    @DeanFamilyAcres 2 года назад +9

    Been following on Solomon’s channel as well. These had to be the walkthrough of a lifetime. Only thing that’s 2nd is your junkyard trips. 😁 looking forward to more on your F100.

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад +4

      Both junkyard and F100 content coming very soon.

  • @jesseduke694
    @jesseduke694 2 года назад +6

    86 was the first yr for EFI offered as standard equipment but only on the 5.0. All other engines were carbed till 87. And in 85 the EFI was a option on the 5.0 only.

  • @nathan4919
    @nathan4919 2 года назад +34

    A 4 door Torino you automatically become "The Dude"

    • @mikebaird6788
      @mikebaird6788 2 года назад +2

      Yep years ago I had a four-door Torino it was pea green exterior pea green interior - carpet everything only 50,000 or so miles

    • @clevelandlamar407
      @clevelandlamar407 2 года назад +1

      Loved my1974 gran torino. It wS fire engine red and driven by the fire chief..

    • @ljprep6250
      @ljprep6250 2 года назад +1

      Dad owned a metallic Kelly green '72 Torino 2-door with a 351C.

    • @jamesford2942
      @jamesford2942 2 года назад

      "or Duderiono if you're not into the whole brevity thing"

  • @jeffreykbevins7116
    @jeffreykbevins7116 2 года назад +3

    I just found this video about 30 minutes ago and have been watching, and I love it .
    Thanks for the video !!!
    I loved the content and looking forward to seeing more .
    I am a Ford guy, so I just subscribed and will be seeing you later, so take care and stay safe and keep on making us more videos .
    🤗👍💖💫

  • @Flowzart
    @Flowzart Месяц назад

    I've yet to see anyone else with a 70s f100 that's long bed and a step side. I have a 1972 Ford F100 Longbed Stepside and I always get so many compliments and questions about who restored it, painted it, etc. But it's all factory stock, bought it with 12k miles, and in 6 years brought it up to 31k. Getting her back next month and I'm so stoked!!

  • @Thecraig909
    @Thecraig909  2 года назад +2

    Hey guys if you liked this video and wanted to watch PART 1, watch it here! ruclips.net/video/u7FnT2CMZ5w/видео.html

    • @damienrodriguez3288
      @damienrodriguez3288 2 года назад

      1st time watcher. I just love the enthusiasm 👍🏻😆

  • @vernonyamada2200
    @vernonyamada2200 2 года назад +5

    If you guys find bushwhacker extend a flare for 73 -79 ford trucks let me know I’ve been hunting for those for a decade

  • @vikingvisigoth4384
    @vikingvisigoth4384 2 года назад +2

    So Unbelievably jealous of your collection there fellas. Incredibly difficult to find parts in south jersey for 73-79 Ford trucks. Got a 79 F-250, 78 Ranchero GT(even harder to find stuff for) and an 88 Turbocoupe.

  • @joshualucas1045
    @joshualucas1045 2 года назад +9

    Absolutely love the videos Craig. Keep it up

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад +3

      Will do!

    • @scottrichart8559
      @scottrichart8559 2 года назад

      @@Thecraig909 were can I find parts for my 1979 f100 4×4 I need a powerstearing gear box

  • @ww2andtheusrocks199
    @ww2andtheusrocks199 2 года назад +2

    👍👍👍. Neat things you guys are doing. Keep doing it. I went onto the era web and seen the truck’s. Like the prices. 👍👍

  • @seancmadison
    @seancmadison 2 года назад

    In 77 the 460 with the 4350 motorcraft 4 barrel carburetor was stock but a total failure. Do you have any idea what the Holley replacement was. I need the part number because the spread bore carburetors they list are qudrajet style not the same shape as the ford spread bore.

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER 2 года назад

    Great vid, really enjoyed!! 👍👍

  • @JaredKingTV
    @JaredKingTV 2 года назад +5

    Great video!! I used to have a 67 Ford Truck. Dropped a 400 in that puppy and BAM... instant gas hog 🤣 Great truck though! Also, had a (bent to fit) chainsaw bar for a cab mount lol 🤙😎

  • @ferrelx
    @ferrelx 2 года назад +2

    I thought I was a rare breed geeking on fine details like you guys..but mostly with Dodges..Power Wagons are my thing..my old man was a storm window/door installer in the Chicago land area for over 30 years..his 1st truck was a mid 60's chevy..broke the frame..next was a Turquoise 68 ford F250 duel tank with 390/granny 4 on the floor then a 73 F250 custom beautiful midnight blue with white stripes on the bottom (never saw another like it to this day) 460/granny 4 on the floor both of these trucks were specifically ordered with split rims..something about running a higher load rating tire..also 2WD only..because he needed the truck lower to the ground for loading and off loading the windows and doors..
    Then came the TURD 1978 F250 super cab beautiful emerald metallic green..he could not get a 460 for some reason and the other engine offerings were only 30 hp more then the 300 six..so he went with a 300/3 on the tree..blew out 2nd gear 3 times and stress cracks developed around the front spring shackle mounts for the rear axle..yes he used his trucks..it was a rare thing not to see the rear bumper a couple of inches off the ground for the life of the truck which was around 4 years..he was getting older so in 82 he downsized with a white F150 XLT 302/granny 4 on the floor..then a ranger..I know I haven't said much but this covered 20 plus years of using Ford trucks 300 plus days a year..that's a lot of time spent in the cab of one..

  • @marcjenkins1520
    @marcjenkins1520 2 года назад +2

    Those supercabs, Thunderbird and 4 door Torino are awesome.

  • @Dr650rob
    @Dr650rob 2 года назад +2

    What a genius keeping all of these great Fords

  • @HansoHasachiI8U
    @HansoHasachiI8U 2 года назад +2

    A buddy of mine lives in Soddy Daisy, he knows I am a big Ford truck guy and he sent me pictures of this guys stash a couple of years ago. What a great opportunity you got therE!!!!

  • @beardedscrapper538
    @beardedscrapper538 2 года назад +2

    That monster truck is awesome. My buddies dad had quite a few fords. One was an ext cab with 12"lift and 44s. With a 460. It was badass. Also had the same setup in a 79 bronco.

    • @jose.rzaragoza1937
      @jose.rzaragoza1937 2 года назад

      Me 95 crew cab 7.5 l f350 stepping on 35s
      Burns rober strong one no joke

  • @trueclassiccars
    @trueclassiccars 2 года назад +1

    Adding a comment about the Mustang II. I had a 76 Cobra II (bought new) Black w/Gold stripes Black interior 302 4sp. I stripped the syncros and it turned out to be a Dagenham 4sp.Ford cinched out on the drive train. I actually loved the car though.

  • @titankooyman3638
    @titankooyman3638 2 года назад +1

    My first vehicle was a lifted 77' highboy on 35's with the 460 big block and a 4 speed. It was nice to see all these rare fords.

  • @terryoconnor4208
    @terryoconnor4208 2 года назад +1

    Interesting topic I had a brand new 78 Ford 150 sandbox I use it for everything off-road truck pulls mud running drag racing.
    It’s a shame you guys can’t see how customized the interiors were for the time shag carpet curtains and custom front seats.
    I still have a few nice pictures of my truck.

  • @Slider68
    @Slider68 2 года назад +1

    Sorry to say this but our next door neighbor had an identically painted 1978 Ford pick-up truck like your "Snickers".
    I always liked the paint scheme when I was a kid/young teenager. He bought the truck new in 1978 and drove it for about 15 years.
    By the early 1990's it was pretty rusty, even though for about ½ of its life it wasn't winter driven. He oil sprayed it every year that it was winter driven and for the first ~12 years he kept it immaculately clean up inside and out.

  • @hdfxst1521
    @hdfxst1521 2 года назад +1

    Seeing all those old Ford trucks makes me miss my dads 73 F100 with the 302 and 3 on the tree. He bought it new for 3 grand. Wouldn’t mind getting my hands on one.

  • @AimlessMoto
    @AimlessMoto 2 года назад +4

    I'm more jazzed about the Torino's and Ranchero's sitting in that yard!

  • @jessegoldston70
    @jessegoldston70 2 года назад +8

    Yes indeed now waiting for the truck unveiling that you got from the collection 😀

  • @EPstroker
    @EPstroker 2 года назад +1

    78/79 ford truck and bronco heaven.....wow. I had a set of wagon wheels with heart and clubs shaped center holes. guess they came off a sand box truck. always wondered about them.

  • @terrygugel3803
    @terrygugel3803 2 года назад +1

    That's Ford heaven!! My first new truck was a 79 f250 4x4 long bed with a 300 six. I'm currently restoring a 79 Bronco Ranger XLT black with black interior 351m

  • @shaynechild2517
    @shaynechild2517 2 года назад

    I am stoked to see what you have for sale trucks and parts !

  • @raylegg1728
    @raylegg1728 2 года назад +1

    Recently acquired a 78,swb,4x4,351m,auto built by Turtle Top South, neat little rig.

  • @TheTulerie
    @TheTulerie 2 года назад

    This is cool seeing all these trucks, late fords best looking pickups came from the late 70's

  • @Markdc94
    @Markdc94 2 года назад

    My little 1996 F250 is the last of a kind. mid 90s body with a 300 I6 with a slip-o-matic, the pullingest engine i've ever had. I trailered a 96 suburban from Dawsonville Ga. to the mountains of SW Va. with no issues at all. It came from the public school system in Martinsville Va., ZERO rust, oxford white, in great condition with 126,000. They almost gave it away. The 300 I6 is just about broke in!!

  • @littlecabinknives8954
    @littlecabinknives8954 2 года назад +1

    This is the 3rd time I have seen all these but every time I see more stuff. Such an awesome hunny hole

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад +1

      I walked it for hours off camera and constantly found more and more.

  • @DieselSgrass
    @DieselSgrass 2 года назад

    Third sandbox had drivers side rear fender replaced. That's why there are no graphics. Inside of bed clearly shows newer hardware. Some great trucks. Thanks for sharing.

  • @buddyhawkins4703
    @buddyhawkins4703 2 года назад

    Sure love to be one of the lucky guys who gets the chance to own one of those Flareside/Sandbox beauty's!!! Lucky son of a guns finding all those amazing trucks and cars. Keep up the searching and collecting!!!

  • @kevinwells335
    @kevinwells335 2 года назад

    Does he have a rolling chassis for the 78/79 he can tow to northern KY? I have a 78 4x4 f250 4 speed that the body is shot and the frame is not far behind it. But the drive train is still great

  • @letsgobrandon5814
    @letsgobrandon5814 2 года назад

    My dad had the 1979 Bronco with the 351 Cleveland modified with a 4 speed granny gear trans.
    This Bronco was the California Edition with that airbrush paint jobs on the side . Here in Cleveland, Ohio it was the only one I ever seen in person as i was growing up.
    I wish he never used it as his daily driver going down to LTV Steel.
    That truck rotted out so fast from that place.
    It could not be saved at all when I was old enough to try an actually do something with it.
    But at least the motor and transmission lives on.

  • @dennisbisconti4583
    @dennisbisconti4583 2 года назад +4

    Love this video those 460 big blocks can be turned into Boss 429 Jon Kaase makes cylinder heads boss 9s that would bolt 🔩 right up to those blocks cool walk threw toure love those trucks would make great daliy driver's keep up the great work

    • @dennisbisconti4583
      @dennisbisconti4583 Год назад

      @vinny reviews + I think both the TV show Gears with Stacey Davidson did a show with these Boss 9 cylinder heads I think he interviewed John Kaase

    • @dennisbisconti4583
      @dennisbisconti4583 Год назад

      @vinny reviews + looking at the video on these cylinder heads now

  • @kristopherdavis4764
    @kristopherdavis4764 2 года назад +1

    A few late 1985 F150s did have the multiport fuel injection, there was also some 84 to 85 models with the 2 barrel tbi setups on the 302 but there not common.

  • @joeschlotthauer840
    @joeschlotthauer840 2 года назад

    A little off topic, but could you tell me what's the biggest tire I can put on my stock 1979 Ford F100...

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад +1

    Wow amazing collections of fords

  • @-werksmith2078
    @-werksmith2078 2 года назад

    Here is maybe one to check out. I had a '77 f-100 flareside 2wd that had dual gas tanks. I was the second owner in the late eighties. To this day I have not seen another flareside with the front tank "gooseneck" filler.

  • @user-vq7gg9hh8x
    @user-vq7gg9hh8x 3 месяца назад

    Pure good stuff love Ford

  • @tompreciado863
    @tompreciado863 2 года назад

    Happy 4th of July to you and your family Craig

  • @jasonmyers3847
    @jasonmyers3847 2 года назад +2

    My '67 F-100 was originally a sandbox. I swapped it out with a regular short bed fleetside as soon as I could. Yeah, I'm not a fan of step side beds either.

  • @zanewilkins9548
    @zanewilkins9548 2 года назад +2

    I got something a little rare that I'm working on just kind of put on hold for now do to the money issues. But what I have is I don't really know if it's rare or not but I like it it is mine. A 1964 F100 short bed style side custom it still has the three on a tree transmission and the original engine in it that still runs I need floorboards brackets and a firewall and a tailgate. I would like to get the stuff from a junkyard upcycle this thing. And then I want two tone paint it it's got a nice patina on it if there was a way to save it I would but there's like five different layers of pain under it. It was a barn find I just want to bring it back to life.

  • @stoveboltlvr3798
    @stoveboltlvr3798 2 года назад

    Nice stash of trucks sitting there, I am a fan of all American auto makers but I was really liking the Dodge trucks. That 429 Thunderbird would be a nice car to restore. Pretty sure that was an Owl on that truck door instead of a dove.

  • @Hi-Per
    @Hi-Per 2 года назад

    Where do you list the trucks for sale ???

  • @kevinwright1551
    @kevinwright1551 2 года назад +1

    Vary awesome indeed. Nice 👍 collection that you have sweet. Keep up the great work. Okay.

  • @ljprep6250
    @ljprep6250 2 года назад

    I was a Ford man from 1957 to 2007. My first pickup was a white 1960 F-100 longbed with the 312 V-8 and 3 on the tree. My last was a blue 1990 F-150 shortbed with FI 302 and A4 rebuildable ($1280 in 2001) trans. Now I'm happily involved in a gold 2007 Toyota Tundra with regular cab and shortbed. = = So, how did I miss the rare F-100 as shown in your title? = =

  • @ronnietyree8316
    @ronnietyree8316 Год назад

    Im a ford guy myself and i didnt realize there were so many custom paint jobs back in the 70s,but thats very good imformation.i just happen to know of 1.going to get that.thanks.

  • @Jeff-hp3vn
    @Jeff-hp3vn 2 года назад +3

    In my area about ten years ago scrap metal was very low I bought up every olf ford truck I could get. 74 trucks later and 100 classic cars. I have from parts to drivable. Don't have much chevy or dodge stuff. Wouldn't believe the stuff people sold me.

  • @tomolson7777
    @tomolson7777 2 года назад +1

    I had a 75 F-150 Explorer orange with black stripes on the sides from the factory. Mexacelli Red (spelling?) was the color. Sharp with a 390!! Reminded me of the custom

  • @kenrusso9759
    @kenrusso9759 Год назад

    so is any of them for sale Craig?

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад

    Lmfao I'm not speeding I'm qualifying love that plate 🤣

  • @nickrw28
    @nickrw28 2 года назад

    I’m interested in the short bed power wagon how can I contact the owner ?

  • @michaeladamo1188
    @michaeladamo1188 Год назад

    Hey the power wagon @21:49 for sale? Actually any power wagon for sale

  • @arkhsm
    @arkhsm 2 года назад

    Craig, you should go live here, as it's Ford truck paradise !!

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад

      I'm starting to realize that!

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад +1

    Wow nice rare find

  • @coopdoesit7442
    @coopdoesit7442 2 года назад +1

    I see we are behind on uploads 😆 this was before power tour obviously.

  • @jimmypage3183
    @jimmypage3183 Год назад

    Speechless. I am absolutely speechless.

  • @jaratt85
    @jaratt85 2 года назад

    That one engine in the alcove on the right side isn't a Ford I don't think, looks like possible a Nailhead? I've not seen a Ford with the valve covers that level, narrow, and round. Y blocks are close but that intake isn't Y block. I also want to know about that 30's F6 or whatever it is.

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад

      If I remember the story right it was an old Diamond mining truck. Its a 30 something ford.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад +1

    That Ford F250 Big Foot Is sweet

  • @Scrapy-ih7ob
    @Scrapy-ih7ob Год назад

    Dude, greatest information ever at 4:48 Where the VIN is on the frame... now I can verify my NEW Marti tag with the VIN/// thanks. I need Blue HOOD/ And driver's Door/ 79

  • @timezone4907
    @timezone4907 11 месяцев назад

    Terrific video wish it was longer love the Ford family of vehicles great styling If I had the $$$$$$$ I’d be there saying I’ll take that & that & & &. Fantastic Craig keep it going

  • @redneck6331
    @redneck6331 6 месяцев назад

    Love this place

  • @randywithrow8877
    @randywithrow8877 9 месяцев назад

    I remember seeing the 78 and 79 trucks brand new even the ones with the decals on them and the fancy interior.

  • @anthonystromme7335
    @anthonystromme7335 2 года назад

    That 79 power wagon with the stacked headlight was rad I miss my 79 w200

  • @ronjohnson6012
    @ronjohnson6012 2 года назад +2

    If that was my collection I would charge for tours love the Ford truck I have a 79 f100 short bed 2 wheel drive here in oak hill Ohio

  • @BentsDents-Beatdowns
    @BentsDents-Beatdowns 2 года назад

    Is this in Soddy Daisy,TN? I literally live here. I haven’t got to watch any of your videos in a while and I started watching this one and was like damn that looks like the industrial park. That’s crazy!

  • @gerardohtserranoviloria1828
    @gerardohtserranoviloria1828 Год назад

    Dónde es eso? En que parte de los EEUU se encuentra ese yonke?

  • @johnsarian_cu
    @johnsarian_cu 2 года назад +1

    Rome - he's a paint and patina magician.

  • @damienrodriguez3288
    @damienrodriguez3288 2 года назад

    I was sold by 1:15 😂😂😅🤣😅😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️☠️

  • @markmurray2615
    @markmurray2615 2 года назад

    Is that crew cab for sale? I have a 78 that has a bad roof and that one looks to be in great shape

  • @jasonsutton1074
    @jasonsutton1074 2 года назад

    I knew a guy that an Orange Explorer just like the one at 6:40. It was a great looking truck!

  • @GorillaCookies
    @GorillaCookies 2 года назад +1

    All Thunderbirds in 1969 -72 only received the 429 engine. In 73 the 460 became a option but the 429 engine was standard

  • @gabrielaverell2747
    @gabrielaverell2747 2 года назад

    Are there different torque converters for C6 tranny?

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад +1

    Are any of the Sand Box F150 Step Sides For Sale ?

  • @jbird0015
    @jbird0015 2 года назад

    I may have missed it but can you tell us where this place is have a lot of people in Florida hunting parts

  • @williamsanders468
    @williamsanders468 2 года назад

    Dang that gold Torino was mint!

  • @ACEMIDNIGHT102
    @ACEMIDNIGHT102 Год назад

    I’m in love with that mustang II Mach 1!

  • @jamesworkman686
    @jamesworkman686 2 года назад +2

    80-86 is bullnose and 87-91 is bricknose

  • @frank3stangs
    @frank3stangs 2 года назад

    Nice video!! I live in North Carolina! I'm looking for a 67-69 F-100! Short bed! Like the blue truck at 10:46 and at 13:12 in your video!!! Where is this place??

  • @barryparsons4884
    @barryparsons4884 Год назад

    @fordera I'm interested in finding a '78 or '79 f250 supercab two tone xlt ranger like my father's old truck. Could you help? 3 speed auto with a 460.

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 2 года назад +1

    I want so bad to have the man build my old truck back I had in my very late twenties. No it was no longer new, but the man who had it bought it new with the options and it was just about of all the rigs I have had, the nicest one. A 72 ford highboy that he had the original engine that ran just fine but he pulled it and the transmission as well. He put the 427 dual four carb engine with some great things to make it a great runner. Behind that was the heavy duty four speed with the hurst shifter, of course the divorced transfer case was from a 3/4 ton as the 1/2 ton one was a in or out single speed transfer case which were just a lame transfer case. That heavier case had the high and low plus neutral which the half ton didn't have that either if memory serves me right... that is one area I am kind of short for memory on. My truck was turquoise an white... an white top as well, all the glass had the chrome trim on it. I could not raise a good pile of money to get better wheels at the time so went with the appliance white wheels and 7:50 X 16 wheels and tires... those wheels were on my truck when a deal came to me to get a seventy foot by sixteen foot trailer home... at this time there were no houses in this area.. zero none. So it was take it or lose it an living in my truck was old in a hurry. I hooked onto the trailer home and pulled it out of this deep hole it was in an on a side hill pushing my tires nearly off those rims... those rims were holding against some of the most horrible weight that a man could imagine doing to his rig. They never bent or whined, just pulled that trailer out of there an instead of stopping to see if it was going to clear the stop light just ahead... I put my foot into it, an pulled that mobil home seventy miles an hour down the road for ten miles, came to the corner turn off to my place, took the only turnoff that would give me a chance to back up my steep driveway... talk about being glad that I had drove a logging truck for a few years by then... put the rig in reverse, and pushed that trailer up my driveway with the hitch digging into the roadbed. The wife an I had talked about using a dozer to get a home up the hill to the spot it needed to be in. Even I have a hard time believing it did it an I was the driver. I had that truck for a good many years, kept it in beautiful condition, not a speck of rust or a slight even touch of rust as it was just well undercoated and the paint was emeron with pearl... I just don't think I have ever had a better looking rig than that one.... and I have had many trucks, both big and small. I was driving one of my logging trucks I had just bought new, was setting on a high mountain landing to get a load of logs when on the radio for the small town came on with "trade 'E.'O.' " if you can sound that out. People called in and said what they had to sell or trade for. I heard this woman talking on the radio who sounded like the wife, she said she had a old four wheel drive rig that would most likely need some work so it was for sale for five hundred dollars an then the phone number... HELL, THAT IS MY DAMN NUMBER!!! I pulled out of the landing empty and ran to a phone to tell her not to sell my truck... it had been only a half hour since the add hit the air but she had sold it five minutes after the add hit the air. She even left some of my tools I had in the back to go with it! I really came close to divorcing her over it. I still should of. This is back when a new rig would only cost maybe ten thousand if fully loaded in 83... I had had that rig since it was only eight months old. The guy went straight to DMV and had the title in his name an I could not even force him to sell it back so tied him up in court for six months which I lost in court because we had been married for six months an It was not clear that I owned it before marrying her. I will be seventy three fairly soon an just miss that rig so bad. I would drive it if it only had the 390 with stock four speed in it. It didn't have the best gearing but they were the 3.73 gears. Posi in the back with that light duty dana 40 front end. It was just beautiful Craig. I think it was the Ranger XLT trim package. Long story short, I still get worked up over that rig

  • @timothydockery534
    @timothydockery534 2 года назад

    My uncle had a brown 78 Ford F150 short wheel base that had the yellow and orange and stripe on it and that truck was beautiful

  • @christopherhall6233
    @christopherhall6233 Год назад

    Man is this stuff for sale I'm looking for a 250 super cad 4x4 long box to build

  • @brentunderwood7600
    @brentunderwood7600 2 года назад +2

    1985 was first year for efi my 85 f150 was factory efi 302!

    • @jasonchapman846
      @jasonchapman846 2 года назад

      My 85 f150 is 300 six efi 4sp 4x4 long bed

  • @mikeschueler1285
    @mikeschueler1285 2 года назад +2

    My first truck was a 74 F250 Ranger 2wd back in 1989. Loved that truck. My dad's work truck was a 76 F250 Ranger Highboy back in late 70's. It was a hog on gas but it was one tough truck. Amazing collection !! I remember seeing those trucks everywhere "back in the day".

  • @SandraMartinez-kt3lm
    @SandraMartinez-kt3lm 11 месяцев назад

    Hi there, do you have any parts for sale for a Ford f100 ranger 1978?

  • @tylermartin5560
    @tylermartin5560 2 года назад

    Those pickups though! Nice

  • @johnnyhimes3818
    @johnnyhimes3818 Год назад

    What state are these located in? I'd love another one if they are on the east coast. Thanks.

  • @ko4otv43
    @ko4otv43 2 года назад

    Sweet!