BARN FIND 1977 4x4 Ford - Will It Run And Drive After 20 Years?
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and [l]this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God"
-Ephesians 2:8
This is truly a once in a lifetime ordeal. This one owner 1977 Ford F150 hasn't seen the light of day in around 20 years. It's an absolutely beautiful truck that just needs a little work to be back on top of its game. Think we can make it run and drive to attend Holley Ford Fest? Stick around to the end of the video to find out!
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Your Grand Parent in-laws are a reflection of a better world, respectful, humble and modest, reminds me of my father, would wear a suit and tie just to go to the shops. When this generation finally departs the world will be a poorer place without them.
73 to 79 fords were always the go-to for me. I’ve had probably 40 of them over the years. I didn’t always drive them, but when it came to farming I may have had 4 or 5 in the field at any given time. You just couldn’t kill them. Later on I found that you could always trade one for any other vehicle because everybody else wanted one as much as I did.
yea my i love the 70s ford i had a 79 with the square headlights but wish it was the rounds lol. if i ever get a chance im going to get another one.
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@@newedition0456 same here, had a ‘79 was a great truck
I have a 77, was a life long dream to have a truck like my dad had when I was growing up. I was lucky enough to find a Nevada transplant rust free truck up here in Minnesota.
Hell Yeah bro, My first ride was a 74, love the dent sides👍🤘🔥
Man Dylan, this video hit close to home for me. In January of 2020 we lost our Papa at age 93. In May of 2020, I was able to purchase his triple blue, all original 68,000 mile 1981 Chevrolet Silverado. Since then we have restored it back to its formal glory, headache rack and all. Grandma was able to see it afterwards and she passed shortly after. They are both with our LORD and Savior forever. What you've done here for your wife's family is straight up awesome. God bless you brother. The truck looks great! Ephesians 2:8
The Lord is good...
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"the lord" doesn't exist is a figment of the American mind, your welcome from the atheists of Australia
God bless you brother
@@ilduce4298 you can keep your f'ed god thank you very much.
Love how the brothers finish each other's sentences. That family is tight.
Great episode Dylan!
What a beautiful truck definitely the best thing you’ve had on your channel
Absolutely loved how much the family loves that sweet old gal! Nice to see they not only were great caretakers for her but also want her kept in the family!
My dad had a 77 or 78 F-150 red and white paint with an all red interior. Your pov of driving brought me back to being 4 or 5 sitting on my dads lap driving up and down the gravel driveway. He died back in 95. I miss them and that truck. My brother and I are always looking for a truck like our dad’s.
If it had this style grille it was a '77.
'78 & '79 had the later Bronco style grille.
Awesome truck revival! But, that’s second to all the heartfelt testimony by the family. Truly, a priceless story. Thanks for giving The Goose back its wings and letting it fly once again.
55:55 salt of the earth, loving people, to have a beer with. Solid, genuine, trustworthy. love 'em
The interviews with the family recalling their memories with the truck were really, really cool.
That's The Truck that started the Best Selling Truck Run. Iconic Keeper. Awesome Truck
On the starting issue. Sometimes the neutral safety switch is out of adjustment. Usually just pull up on the gear selector into park and hold it and your switch will work. Or put it in neutral to start.
My step-dad had a '77. What a great truck, a lot of memories up in the woods.
I’m a Chevy man but I would definitely own that body style of F-150.
I like how pappy dressed up
I love the commentary from the family members and there memories of the truck,im such a softy but it made feel good to hear them talk about the ole truck.
I got the 78 f150 ranger when I was 13 and me and my dad restored it with a built 429 and we painted it hemi orange and it looked sharp because I had all the original chrome, it took 3 years to restore just in time for my driver's license. I got to dive it 3 months and our garage caught fire and took the truck with it😭 but that was back in the late 90s and the one thing that I still have is the knowledge my dad taught me because he was ap body man/mechanic as a profession and especially the memories 😊
Loved the combo of documentary style interview and wrenching on the truck. Excellent editing and story telling - this was really good - congrats on the truck and family experience.
Love you are repping another channels merch. SleeperDude is a great channel too.
Wow, Dylan, I really truly hope that this truck stays in the family and doesn't get sold to a different family. It should stay in the family until it cannot work anymore and it has to be retired forever. Because this truck has such a cool story. And I hope the story keeps going.
Great to hear the families stories as we progress through the restoration…
Very well presented
Its good to see Dylan McCool!!
Man!!!! The door cards in that truck are completely flawless!!!
You’re not giving us a video, You’re giving us a story, with a hint of video. This is awesome.
Excellent video. I grew up in Ford trucks. Glad to see these jewels taken care of.
Dentside Fords will always be my favorite trucks. My family has had many of them over the years and they are very hard to kill and good lookin too. Very well preserved truck and im glad to see it come back to life
"We got a long way to go and a short time to get there"... RIP Jerry Reed
I like how you incorporated the familys stories into the video.. great job!
I’m not a Ford guy by any means but I got to admit that’s a pretty sweet lookin truck.
I am chevys breakdown to
I'm very proud and happy to see all your family you did a great job getting her going back road😊
I had a 76 f150 back in the early 80's. I miss that truck. Rust free! Gave it to my daddy, he drove it a few more years, and the rearend went out. He sold it to a young kid for $50 dollars.
Mine didn't look near this pretty, but I loved it.
The "self interviews" of your wife's family members adds to the story and connection of this truck.
It's almost like you're watching a mini documentary, so well done.
Absolutely my favorite vehicle ever made. Grew up riding in a retired Forest Service 1974 100 and a 1977 F150 my grandfather bought brand new. So many memories in these guys. I own 3 myself right now. Can't say enough good about em.
Great truck , nice to hear the storys from start through the generations , a true family heirloom , may the chrome stay bright, engine keep humming, and the wheels keep turning 🙏, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨
That truck did some serious work, now it deserves a full restoration and to be pampered.
These are my favorite models and love one with stroke 351 Windsor ,lifted four linked on 36max four drivability and auto with over drive, getting older and winches and lockers be my dream build or bronco because of kids have had many just lost do to bad things and lot freinds had them growing up and have uncles that were full Mopar and one ant having Mach 1 with less 50,000 miles Till today I love my Mopar but own more ford trucks and mustang then others even though big vw fan also fan of all cars as iam now in my 40s but done so much with those old ford's can't but love them.
Business next door to me had a 78 350. That truck hauled steel in the bed and a trailer all summer and plowed all winter. It was a beast before NY salt did it in.
Dad bought a new 390 powered, automatic F250 2WD in 1973.... That thing was an absolute BEAST. And he always ran Co-Op Grip Spurs or Buckshot Mudders on the rear, LOL
Wow that is one beautiful old ford. I had a 76&78 when I was young I miss my 76 every day
How I know this is my favorite Dylan Mccool video? Well typically I find myself skipping through bits of videos ready to see the final result but my southern ass cant get enough of the stories from the family and the truck itself
what a nice old Rig, thank you for getting her running for the family, it's very obvious how much they love that old girl. I know it's not always possible, but hearing the stories of her past was very nice.
I LOVE Square bodies! I graduated in 78 and a OH daughter of farmers 😂! Such fantastic memories
One of the last truck types you could open boath doors and clean it out with a hose. Now that's a proper feature.
Adding in the owners recollections was the best touch I've seen in a long while! What a great idea for aa Run and Drive video.
Love the good ol boys stories.
One of your best episodes. Thanks.
Love how papa got dressed up in a suit and tie for the interview. 👍👍
Love them…my dad had one as a kid…use to sit on his knee and drive it…I just rescued a 79 F150 4x4 4 speed sitting over 20 years…fired it up after some tinkering and parked her in the barn ❤
Had a 77 351 win. Tough truck, problems like them all. Just got to take care of them. Live the video, blessings to you all.
Dylan, thank you for including the grandparent interview. I see so much of Harold in your wife! You cant beat genetics. Thanks for the content brother.
Definitely one of my favourite videos of yours Dylan, and I’ve been watching for a long time now. Something about having the family interviews interspersed adds so much to the content. Long may she run.
We had a 79 when I was a kid. It was long bed 4wd with a 400 sbf with a 4 speed standard tranny. I loved that truck. We took it everywhere!
Great video. It's so cool to just see someone keep a vehicle for so long especially when it's not needed as a daily driver. Keep finding these treasures, both the vehicles and the people.
That old truck looks very nice.. It is also nice to see you include your wife in your adventures.
What a great truck - she's a beauty! Hope y'all put some more work into it, she certainly deserves it. 😎
That rig is absolutely PREMIUM
One of the best years of Ford trucks
My Dad bought a new 1978 ford f 150, I took my driver's test in it. Fantastic truck. I'd love to have one just like it
Some of the best trucks ever made. I had a few.
Best way to replace the engine is to take off the whole front clip. 👌
You were lucky to marry into such a seemingly warm family. Take care of it because i would think all eyes will be on that heirloom they all built so many childhood memories with.
Youll honor the new fam by passing it down again and remembering how special it is that they like you enough to allow the new hire to use the forklift. Blessed for sure.
Awesome Truck Had a 1977 like that with the same engine 351, even had the gun racks on the back window.
Brings back some great Memories for sure. Enjoyed the story that the family shared about the truck. That’s what it’s all about family and memories !
Thanks for sharing !
Keep,up,the great work !
Imo, your best video yet! I'm biased though. I'm a Ford guy, and this truck is the same year as mine! Haven't finished watching yet, but if that temp gauge was at half, that's hot. These trucks typically don't run much past the N in normal. 351Ms have a bad rep. Mainly because they wipe main bearings. Before I swapped in my 460, the M that was in it wasn't a race car by any means. But it had plenty of torque for a worn out and neglected motor. That's a beautiful and sought after truck. Factory ac, race track trim, that's an awesome truck and so glad to see it being preserved!
GREAT video DYLAN 👍THE 4X4 FORD TRUCK IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL..LOVE THE ORANGE AND WHITE 👍
The format of this video is awesome. The way you work on it a bit and then insert a clip of the history of the truck is great. I know it's not every day that you come across a revival with so much history, but this content is remarkable. I don't give out likes lightly, but this absolutely deserves one. Keep the content coming.
Love the sleeper dude shirt bro love that family they're good people I love your channel too Dylan you're good people
These fords seem to be making a comeback. I’ve been seeing a lot of them in my area recently in central Missouri.
This is a beautiful truck. Love the sleeper dude shirt too lol
73-79 Dent side fords are just the best looking trucks ever
They’re certainly high up on my list.
Daddy ran a beast of a tire. Good old COOP Grip Spur.
I always wished my dad kept his old 79 f150 that he had the name put on the bug shield. "MEAN MUDDER FUDDER" stick shift 300. He would out mud everyone in highschool and pull people out of ditches in the winter with his buddy that is still his best friend. This was a great video and reminded me of stories my dad and his friend told me guesting up!
What a beautiful old Ford truck! I know that thing has to have been SO much fun in the winter!
That was a heart warming episode, thanks Dylan
Thank you to the family and thank you Dylan for sharing this. We hear back stories often but we rarely get to hear the story from the folks that loved a car or truck so much that they kept it near and dear to their heart, a part of the family. This video is a keeper, one that should never be forgotten. Again, TY all to those involved.
Really love this video. I had a 78 F250 2 wheel drive limited slip rear end. Had a 351M in it put 325,000 miles on it before I sold it. Still saw it on the road in 2010.
Love the truck , have a 79 short bed w/429 bored and a 78 long bed XLT , dropping a 460 bored in it.
Can't beat old trucks !!
That Truck is very nice. Loved just hearing them talk about it and tell us all the stories of what they could remember of the truck in past days. Dang near had tears in my eyes at the end of the video hearing them say last couple words about it.
Good content Dylan,the video flows really good having the family members involved in it too!
I like the improvised wood mallet to work on the battery
We live on a farm up in Washington state and have an 83 F250 with a 460 in it. He is two tone brown and in great shape. His name is Milton Bradley Brown and he's our workhorse on the farm. Our family including our dogs love that truck. These vehicles are much more than that. They are family memories. Came across your vid and really enjoyed watching it. Having the family interviews just made it that much better! Liked and subbed!!
I loved the stories by the parents and their kids sprinkled throughout the video. Every vehicle has its own story.
Man, I just finished the video. I'd forgotten I had to stop about a third of the way through. What a fantastic truck. I immediately got online and ordered a few parts for my 1973 highboy. Needs some U-joints and I'm just gonna give it a little extra love. What a great family. I don't know what it is about these old Ford's but they really become part of the family. Like I said my dad and my grandpa had em and some of my best memories are in those trucks. I was brought home from the hospital when I was born in my grandpa's 77. Mom, grandpa and I rode up front and dad and grandma sat in the bed.
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I learned how to drive in a 1977 F-150 4wd with a granny 4 speed. Those trucks are forever loved by me no matter how ratty they are.
Dylan, always check the tires on these "will it run" vehicles... on one side of the tire right after the serial number you will find the manufacturer's date code. Since the 1980s they use a 4 digit code that is stamped into each tire with the first two numbers being the week of production (01-52) and the second two numbers being the year. Thus, 2202 would be the 22nd week of 2002. Tires over 8-10 years old can give you nasty surprise... especially if they've been exposed to the sun for many of those years! Speaking as a guy who had an old tire (a Bridgestone with almost no miles on it) explode right after I parked the car! Looked like brand new, but was 14 years old!
One of the best videos I've seen. Thanks Dillon for the video on the old Ford truck Love it.
The family commentary throughout the video was a very nice touch, and very well done. Great truck, first year of the race track trim which looked so good on a dent side. And a short bed 4x4, quite the desirable combination.
We got a 77 f250 my grandpa bought with my uncle back in 82. My grandpa really wanted to see me drive it one more time before he passes but his mind has left before that could happen. I’ve put time into the truck and my grandpa doesn’t want me messing with it anymore. We got it running in the fall of 2020. I was so happy to finally hear it run. I probably would’ve drove it that same week but it lost all power going to the key and dash. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I might be able to drive it before I take all the parts I’ve put on it off as it’ll probably end up in a junk yard or in the hands of somebody else.
The other day I seen a survivor 77 f150 or f250. Beautiful truck. Dark red with red matching wheels.
You can see some videos on my RUclips channel of my grandpa’s truck an what it looks like now. Great video and I appreciate it very much. 🇺🇸
The more I see of this era Ford truck, the more I love them. Scarce as rocking horse manure here in the Rust Belt though...
Dylan, this is quite possibly your best video yet! It's so cool that this truck has (and will) remain in the family. And once again proves cars and trucks are far more than mere transportation, they make memories that will live on forever. Fantastic job! Now, about the '65/'66 Mustang in the background....... :)
The ford 4x4 from 1967 to 79 were a solid truck. I have owned over a dozen and still have my 69 f250 .
I’ve had many trucks over the years, my first two trucks being a 72 Ford F100 & a 79 Ford F150 . Brings back some fond memories. I know you’re a Mopar guy but thanks for sharing the Ford Series. I guess Josh (sleeperdude) is rubbing off on you a little bit 😂. Enjoying your channel! Many thanks to the family for sharing their stories of the 77 Ford 4x4.
Love these historical style videos with the family Talking about the vehicle and its life So refreshing and Relaxing to watch 21:30 @Dylan McCool
Nice truck , Dylan. You are blessing to the family as well as to all of us watching you ! 🙏
Know what? I like that Harold put on a suit for this. Also: restomodding a '78 F100 right now
Wheels coming off after an install is why Costco has you come back after 100 Miles super nice truck
Wow…I’m not even a Ford guy but that truck looks and sounds sharp. What a gem!
What a beauty! In my opinion these look so much better than square body Chevys
I'm happy it's finally back on the road
My fondness memories of Ford trucks has to be the old dent side 75 4x4 390 that my uncle owned back in the day.Old Brown what a truck she was🫡Fords are the most legendary trucks for many reasons! You just can't beat em🤠!Great truck Great Story Great content Dylan💯
Dylan,
That truck is a beauty - thank you.
Paul (in MA)
A lot of people talk trash about the 351 400 modified because they don't hold good oil pressure but I love em they run forever the blocks were cast with tons of zinc in the casting I have em in tbirds as well as f150 and broncos those motors were great engines
Ohhhhhh I did not see the tailgate until the end when Briar started her up.......Love the white in the middle with the Orange letters!!!!!!