If Brad doesn't want it, you definitely need to restore that pickup. It's in just too nice a shape to get pushed into the tree row and forgotten about. That's a seriously clean ride. You could do a whole lot with it. I vote for Going To Town Rig resto!
Hands down a better choice for your son, IMHO. If it were my son, I would let him decide but I would still do what I could to sell him on this one. With proper care, this one will last him many years versus the condition of the other one. Of course if he wants a bigger project, the '67 has that in spades!
Seeing this video convinced me that I can do this also. I went out and bought a 81 f250 with the straight 6 that had been sitting for 8 years. After a new starter and fuel pump she fired right up and drove out of its grave to my house. Thanks for the inspiration.
I want to get a 78 f150 ranger it’s been sitting outside for 2 or 4 years I know it can’t be more than that thanks to google earth it’s got a rust hole near the bottom of the frame it’s also a automatic and 4wd which is a must in my area I just need to ask the landlord about it
Derek you make me wonder if you could possibly share some of this kindness and good will with the rest of the world? It's a bit rough out there. We could use more folks like yourself.
@@robertgelley6454 true story. I just wish we could take 1% of his good soul and plant it into someone, just to grow the good further. I guess these videos do the same thing! Pontiac, MI here, not far but still invested!
I think it will clean up beautifully. That paint looks like it just needs a solid washing and polishing. This rig is worthy of a restoration in my view
Love the early release! Offer it to your boy. If he doesn't want it, easy flip. She's too solid to leave in the tree row. Someone needs to love on it and get it back on the road.
I swear when a guy boots up the youtubes and I see Derek uploaded, it gives me geniune joy. A guy couldnt ask for a better person to watch after a long day of work. Thank you Derek for letting me look foward to your amazing content every day and making my day a whole lot better.
Brother, I just started watching your videos. My first one was the model A that you drove home. Once you start watching you can't quit. The combination of your creative way of explaining various parts and the names that you attach to the part your honest laid back but highly educated approach is a brilliant way to keep your audience engaged. Each time I watch I find myself pulling for you as well as the vehicle to get back home. Thank you so much for these clean educational fun videos. They're very very good.
Yeah, I also like the "clean" commentary... I'm no prude but I'm getting sick and tired of the unnecessary bad language in so much stuff. This guy proves you can be funny without having to resort to the lowest form of wit! (which isn't sarcasm, by the way)
OK, so the reason the hood is rusted is because it's been over-charging and boiling the batteries ... On Fords, that is almost always because the voltage regulator in the alternator is not seeing a real ground "0" reference. The best solution is a length of heavy wire (# 4 welding cable is good) with crimped and soldered heavy terminals, and run from the Bat Neg clamp bolt to an alternator bracket bolt. The Ford ground system was not to hot to start with, and it has never been serviced or cleaned (especially on the engine block end). All these old Fords benefit greatly from an enhanced grounding system. It'll almost run like a new engine. A few added new ground leads from the Bat to the fire wall (I like the hood hinge bolts) and the radiator support will make all the gauges, lights and the ignition all work better.
Not that it appears to be an issue on this particular truck, but up here in the Midwest rust belt once them metal inner fenders start getting crusty it can cause ground issues for the fender mounted voltage regulator. I usually add a ground from a mounting bolt on the regulator over to a mounting bolt on the stater solenoid and finally to the ground terminal. After replacing the factory positive and negative cables I usually add a ground from the engine block to the frame, and typically crawl around and replace all little ribbon cable factory grounds on the cab, hood, fenders, etc etc, they've typically done a self delete by the time I get ahold of a rig. On a side note: If either that white E-series van or the blue/green OBS in the background have a 6 cylinder and a 3G alternator that would definitely be worth snagging for a "junkyard upgrade" instead of the externally regulated fire starter that is on it now.
“Err on the side of caution”, so right. That pick-up is a gem in the rough. If Brad doesn’t want it, it’s an ideal candidate for restoration. Great video (as usual😁)
Derek, I want to thank you for the awesome channel and especially this video of your F-100 specifically. Watching you work on this truck inspired me to rescue my family’s 1977 F-100 from sitting in the woods at a friend’s house. The truck was originally bought new by my great grandfather. I have a lot of memories of my grandfather driving it; like doing donuts in the snow and going to town. My dad had always planned to restore it, but never got around to it. Working on the truck the past few months has been both a labor of love and learning. I found some cool old registration documents and parts receipts with signatures of past family members along with a lot of mouse house. Anyway, yesterday was the one year anniversary of my dad’s passing. I know he would be proud to know that after 24 years of not being on the road, the truck is back running and driving under its own power again! Thank you again for all of the inspiration, helpful explanations, and humor to help keep me motivated to get out there and work. “It won’t work if you don’t” definitely seems like something my dad would say, as well, so I had better get back to it. Thanks again, take care.
Recently started watching your work. The knowledge and patience with these seemingly long lost vehicles is much applauded, and the way you work through problems makes your videos so interesting to watch. But it is the subtle and consistent humor always underlying these projects that is an entertainment gem. Gotta love “lightning hoses” and “sparkalaters”. I’m sure you’ve been told you remind people of comedian Harland Williams.
That Ford deserves to live on. I’d give Brad the final say - I don’t think he’ll make a bad choice either way. If you flip it, someone will be blessed to keep this beauty alive. Thank you Derek. I’ve never even qualified as a backyard mechanic and you explain things in a way even I understand. This baby deserves a name. All the best.
The obvious name for the truck should be “Shepherd “ a reference to Uncle Jesse of the Dukes of Hazard his CB handle was Shepherd. So good to see the truck up and running and in such good shape.
If brad don’t want that gem then I think she needs a full vice grip garage restoration and then keep on the rig cause you don’t find them like that I would love to have a clean truck like that
yeah, super clean, base model, manual... it's pretty much a great starting spot for whatever you might dream of. Totally in the realm of a patina restomod, or a super cool daily, or just about anything you like. I can say without a doubt that with a broom out and a few other little things, this is a good dollar truck on bring a trailer all day.
been struggling for a spell with a few things and ive been a bit down but watching your videos has made me feel like my ol self again ,remembering older times workin on ol cars like these reminds me of good times and i dont know they helped me get through ,thankyou Derek
Being a car guy I would love to see you restore it. Personally I think this one would be a little bit more user-friendly for the kid to learn on. But that’s up to you guys. The three-quarter ton is cool but this one is in better shape to begin with. Either way I hope you keep this one around.
What I like about your videos is it’s just like hanging out with a friend talking about cars, trying to figure out what’s keeping us from going somewhere, having a good time and not even realizing it. Keep up the good work, loving what your doing in Vermont
I found VGG a couple months ago by accident and I've been telling my friends about you ever since. I love your sense of humor and your interesting vocabulary! Reminds me of my grandfather while growing up. Please keep up the good work! For what it's worth, I think this little truck is a keeper. I'd suggest either give to your son or do a complete restore. Thanks!
Accident, I bet RUclips suggested it to you through the algorithm. VGG is on fire and a smokin hot channel. A guy went from wrenching on his own stuff in his garage to Peak and O'Riley sponsored moved houses and got his own big shop in a matter of 3 years!
I seen every one of your shows at least twice. Iv recently lost my job and my girl split but your channel has kept me sane. Thank you for the hard work you put into your channel. I'm sure I'm not the only one that watching you has helped.
Derek, the amount of joy you bring us does a heart and soul good. This channel has been a godsend for me this year. Thank you! God bless you and your family.
Hi Derek. I'd love to see a full restore on this one. The truck looks good and it deserves another life. And I'm sure many of your followers will back me up on this one - I love watching you working on a car, bringing it back to it's former shine and glory. Have a great day!
That rear bumper was known as a step bumper. The chrome versions were an after market add on, but the painted ones were usually thrown in by the dealer to seal the deal right before you walked out on the deal.
that engine bay is so empty compared to a truck of today which would be much more fuller with stuff taking up room inside man they made engine tiny back then🤣
Been a "back yard mechanic" my whole life weather due to finances or just the pleasure of being able to do it myself. LOVE your channel!!! Brings a smile to my face every time!!! 67 yrs. old and enjoy watching you work on these older vehicles. Newer ones scare me because I just can't imagine having to be able to use a scan tool just to find the "code" as to why the dome light doesn't work. Please keep these coming!!! Makes an old man smile!! THANKS!!!
When I watch these videos I sometimes wish I had a broken down rig so I could get it running. I have a 91 C1500 that I bought new when I was in high school. It hasn't lasted 30 years because nothing has broken on it, and it's definitely not because I was able to pay someone to work on it when something did break either. My next door neighbor has a Malibu that has been in his garage for the 14 years I've lived here. I need to see if he'll let me help get it running. Happy wrenching, VGG friend.
Don't let it scare you. You still don't need a code reader to figure out why a dome light doesn't work. It's the same thing it always was - either a burned out bulb, a problem with a switch, or a power delivery issue.
@@toomanyhobbies2011 Dash light on my sons car came on. Neighbor came over with his scan tool, looked up the code, faulty headrest sensor, WTF!! Seems like the ONLY sensor missing still is the one to tell you that the tire pressure in your spare is low when it's still in the trunk or under the bed. I look in my cabinets at my Tach and dwell meter, vacuum tester, compression tester, timing light and a few others and just shake my head. Who would have ever thought it would cost a small fortune to change a water pump?
@@oneshot8726 "I look in my cabinets at my Tach and dwell meter, vacuum tester, compression tester, timing light and a few others and just shake my head." This!!
It sounds daunting, but tbh, computerizing sensors/etc has made diagnosing problems super easy. No guess work whatsoever, just run a diagnostics and get detailed, accurate issues happening with each system.
Derek, It will make a great teaching project for Bradley to learn from on his own. Coach dad can support from the bench. Definitely not tree row material. Thank you for your great content and keeping these vehicles out of the crusher.
Hey Derek, I had watched some of your older episodes. It's amazing how much a guy's smallest humanbeing he is responsible for has grown. Last night I had a few bad dreams about being stranded at the side of the road with severe car trouble. It's not your fault. If you were there, you would have fixed that 77 LeMans I used to own 30 years ago, even if you were six at the time.
Since it’s already been converted to a floor shifter you should do a 5 speed swap. Should pick up a little better fuel mileage and it would make it a better highway cruiser.
I wouldn’t. Between me and my old man, we owned four 150’s. Two with 300’s and four speeds, two with 302’s and 5 speeds. We both had one of each. Both setups were bulletproof, either engine needs a spot in the Hall of Fame, but the 300 4 speeds were twice the worker of the 302 5 speeds. Yeah, 5 speed V8 actually got better mileage, but it was too high geared. If they just could have added an overdrive to their 3 speed with a compound.......
I'm grateful for all the content you're putting out there! I live for these revival videos! They've really taught me a lot about some of the basic mechanical work, I've almost completely rebuilt my squarebody with zero prior experience!
This is definitely one that needs to be fixed up for going to town! I hope you have more content with this truck! It’s so solid that it deserves to be made nicer and maybe even legal on the road. It could be a cool father son kinda project thing . Thanks!
Imagine Derek as a doctor or surgeon. Stands there with the defibrillator... "FIRST, do a fire-test. Put the clampelators on and...***wheeeeze*...breath'r in a little bit." ..."is his leg suppose to fold that way? I-don't-know!"
Buff it up, and keep it as a daily driver. 20 something years ago I bought my friends fathers 1983 F150, 300 inline 6. I loved that truck. I learned how to fix, replace, maintain it with the shop manual and trial and error (no youtube at the time). I ended up saving a few months pay and got the body restored, bought new badges and trim. Painted it the original color, put the original pinstripe pattern back on it. Put lots of back road miles on it. It ran like a champ until I was driving up a steep incline one night and heard a "pop" under the hood. It lost a bit of power but still ran fine. It did get rougher over the years. I never found out what that pop was, I had it checked over by mechanics and they could never figure it out. I didn't have enough knowledge or courage to take apart the motor, so I sold it. I wish VGG had been around at the time because after watching these vids for 2 years I am confident I could have video the truck sent it to Derek and would have gotten a few "check this, this and that" comments and I would still be driving it today. I replaced it with a 2002 GMC 2500, my first 350. That was a good truck too with over 500,000kms on it and ran perfectly, but I always loved that Ford and still wish I had it.
I was working on my old Land Cruiser at my farm a few months ago and I opened the passenger door and there was a yellow jacket nest with about 30 wasps on it right inside the door….. they were just sleeping and could care less. I took off running through some briars and ripped a chunk out of my flannel shirt and fell on the ground in some brush…. it was hilarious. Wish I had it on video
I really appreciate how you simplify things, like rebuilding the carb or adjusting valve lash. You are correct when you say that others make everything too big a deal.
This truck brings back a lot of memories for me I had a 77 f100 wit the converted 3 speed on the floor. Derek please do a full restore on this old beauty.
I bought a 77 F100 Ranger XLT new with 10 miles white with red interior 302 automatic. Mine was a radio delete I added a Pioneer Supertuner with a power booster, a very late 70’s custom interior with swivel red captains chairs plush carpet, CB, sliding rear window and a black vinyl tonneau bed cover. I only had $5,600 in to it but that was a lot of money at the time. I had the chance a to trade it for a Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am my truck had 2,500 miles the TA had 25,000 for an even trade I almost did it but the insurance was a lot more and my GF said keep the truck. I also had the choice of a 69 T top 427 4 speed Corvette the insurance agent actually laughed before he gave me the quote a 20 year old with speeding tickets can’t afford to insure a Corvette that’s all I will say. I came to understand that in a GM town I had a awesome Ford. I hope Bentley loves this truck as much as I loved mine.
Wow, what an absolute dream find.. 😍 I used to have an 1983 F100 with that 300ci straight 6, and man, you ain't lying when you claimed their indestructibility! She was a "Three on the Tree" and it took all of you, a mule and 3 small boys to push that clutch in.. I literally had to switch off legs because I felt my left leg growing stronger, I needed to even the workout out. Lol. I got her on a side deal from my dad, so she had been in the family her whole life. She had 156,000 miles on her and was a shortbed, in the most sparkly poop brown you ever seen.. I had the American Racing wagon wheels on her so she shined even more.. I kept her for a long time, got married and ended up having to trade her in for something with sone "baby room" sadly... ahhh.. those were the days.. I really do miss her.. but hey.. one of those "babies" just turned 21 today! Thank you for finding this 🤘🏼🇺🇲
Picked up a 1982 F100 sat in a garage for 18 years and I towed it home and put a new battery and fresh oil and it fired right up. Plan on restoring in my life. Love that truck but yours is sweet too love them old Fords! Keep up the cool videos!
I'd say keep it. I've got a 65 F100 with the first year 300. I really like that engine. Truck was getting parted out when I picked it up. Now what isn't new is rebuilt. Previous owner proved that you can ruin the bore on a 300, so I had the block and heads machined. I kept all the rattles though, and most of the dents. Yours looks like it has all the fancy stuff, like power steering and power brakes and a radio. It is, of course, only a F100, and I can tell you from personal experience gained only today that if you put a half yard of gravel in the back, the front end just floats down the freeway. But by the time Brad gets it all fixed up, the only thing he's going to want to be hauling is girls. So that'll work.
Derek, thank you for all the hard work and the amazing videos. You are doing an amazing job keeping these ol' girls from the salvage yard! And thanks to you, I rescued my late father in laws K20, that my wife learned to drive in!! My wife and I love watching your show, and give us inspiration to keep going. Keep doing you brother; we need more folks of your caliber!
Yes I say if Brad doesn’t want it do a full restoration on it. It’s just in such great shape not to. Would be a nice series to watch on RUclips as well.
My buddy's dad had a 78 F100 4x4 short bed with a lift kit and 36s, 351M and a 4 speed manual with a granny gear(basically a 3 speed) back when I was growing up. We went from being kids riding passenger, to learning to drive a clutch, to off road escapades in our 20s, to finally being retired in the early 2000s in my early 30s. Lot of fond memories in that truck. It never got you anywhere cheap, but it always got you there.
That…is my favorite flavor Ford pickup. Love the style, love the front grill, love the FORD on the hood. Super excited your working on one! I’m not even jealous of a fella…nope…suppose I am just a bit. Brad should definitely take this one!
So VGG, I have a little story from my days at Iffy Lube. Guy rolls in with a beat, and I do mean beat here guys and gals, f150 with the 300 in it. Wanted the cheapest oil change he could get and the coolant topped off. For starters I joked that there was more oil on the engine than in it. Didn't realize that wasn't a joke. Lower bay guy no joke about 10 seconds after pulling the drain plug calls out that it's ready for oil. I called bull and he re-pulled the drain plug with everyone watching with disbelief that there wasn't even a drop of oil in the pan. It wasn't blocked either cause I did put a touch of oil through it just to verify it was clear. Came right out. So we filled her back up. Went to top off the coolant and noticed there was no pressure in the rad hoses. So I popped the cap. Yeah, no coolant in it either. Bone dry. Ran for months before he called for a shop referral for a bad head gasket.
Not a bad old truck, and glad someone is fixing it back up and not letting it rot away. It has a lot of potential. Those 300 s are awesome. Plus, you just make me crack up. All your sarcasms is just funny. Every crack, is just another reason to keep watching you.
I'm so happy you're back to your normal "fix it and try to drive it home" content. Unique and different than what everyone else does. Thank you for this ❤!
I've always wondered if in 20 years there are going to be any vids like this. Certainly there will be a barn find and an old guy that knows how to get it going, with talents like Derek (and the kids of course). But what about the more modern cars that need a laptop and proprietary programming to get them going. I think we're in the golden age for reclamation, but who knows. Thanks Derek, you've really been a great inspiration and wonderfully entertaining! Dave J
I wonder too, but however the tools will come along and most of the time the computer itself doesn't fail. That said I agree, it's a soon to good era we are in
A laptop and $499 made my VW Golf go from 170 HP to 240 HP, with 290 ft/lb torque. My 1979 Lincoln Mk V has a Tmeyer 434 Stroker in it. No reason you can't do both!
I have to say 2 things. 1)I paused 10 minutes in to try and go back to when I first subscribed to Derek and VGG. Congratulations brother to you and your family. The growth in 2 years of watching has been amazing. 2)As a Texan, your Tennessee backroad drives are what I dream about when I get behind the wheel. I love those mountains. Keep on chasing what you love brother! You are doing your family proud.
I rebuilt a quadrajet when I was 17 without any guides or anything - just took it all apart and cleaned everything then put it back together the same way I took it apart. It's really not complicated.
I would definitely point out the benefits to Brad making it his own and then do a bed off cleanup and then go through all the systems and the engine get it back to a nice base factory look. And then in the future when he's older he can modify.
I learned to drive in my dads 76 F100 with the same basic build. His was 3 on the tree, 2wd, in-line 6 (300), manual everything (inc. steering and brakes). I drove that truck around when I was 8 years old. Unfortunately it went to the scrap yard sometime around 2006 because the rust was way beyond repair. I constantly kick myself for letting it go and I would absolutely love to find another one like it. Great trucks and hope your boy loves it (unless he’s still taking the other one).
I started one of these up after a 15 year retirement. New brain box and fresh gas, with a little poured down the carb. Didn't make a full rev before firing. I haven't touched the carb. put 500 miles on it this past weekend. No smoke, no fuss.
If this was my truck I would replace the cooling system, go through the brakes clutch and tires, give it a tune up, get the seat redone and just wash and enjoy it as is.
Just bought (another) used motorbike, totally confident with all the things I need to do on it, mainly through watching your channel Derek. You’re so calm and logical when going through getting these old rigs going.
the countdown at the beginning was epic and i can’t believe how clean that truck is of rust wow thanks again for the learning experience you would make a great teacher
Derek, you're the best on RUclips. Anytime my cousin and I are working on a sled, atv, car.. whatever.. we always find ourselves saying. "You think a guy would of (enter whatever we didnt do correctly)." or make those noises ya make when doing a strenuous task. Anyhow, cheers from Canada friend!
I was buying Hot Wheels the other day, spotted one I liked and instinctively I said "that's a going to town rig" ... I didn't realize how much influence this gentleman has
I over drove the ramps with an 99 civic and had to jack each one out. Good times. I have an 94 f150 (300 straight 6) that looks like the one in the weeds. 245000 still runs strong. Keep up the good work 👍
I have a F-150 1979 I bought new, 127,432 miles, 302V8, manual 4-spd, not pristine but close to it. These old Fords with a sound platform and little rust are definitely worth restoring. They are so simple to work on.
Looks worthy of restoring for sure. This was my first truck when I was 15, that engine burned a quart of oil a week and still wouldn't die. Being a broke teenager, it was good that I could just throw used oil from the local gas station it it.
Honestly, with how solid the truck is…I’d go thru it and do even at minimum a light restore to make it a daily driver…throw the logo on it and make it a shop truck.
Whether your son wants to "change up" or not, I would very much like to see a real ''fixerup'' of this one. She looked far too good to be parked and forgotten again. 👍
I have a 1984 F150 with a 300... love it. One of my two daily drivers (alongside a 1995 4.0 Ranger). 300's are hard to kill... and about the compression, can concur. Even after a rebuild mine only managed 120-40 (haven't looked since; it had broken compression rings and had to have it bored 0.030" over).
Another great video, Derek! I bought a "77 F-100 back in "79 and drove it for 23 years. Sold it to a guy who drove it for 6 more years who gave it to his son when it hit 400,000 miles. Lost track of it about 5 years ago but it was still on the road. Same 300 engine, 3 on the tree, tough as any tractor we had. Used to haul firewood out of the bush, nothing stopped that old Ford. Oil sprayed every couple of years and replaced clutch once or twice but other than brakes and batteries and a carb kit the 300 was never touched. Oh yeah, oil and filter every 5000 miles all the years I had her. Cheap insurance! I now have an "01 4.6 2v now, good truck but I still miss the ol '77! Keep up the great vids Derek, and yeah, hang on to that one....that's a keeper!👍👍
hey man, real cool truck. my dad had a 78 f100 with the same 300. his was a short bed. brings back a lot of memories hearing it run with no air cleaner. the 300 seemed industrial compared to the 360 in his 73. would be awesome to see it fixed up and on the road for your boy. thanks for waking up these old rigs along with some heart felt memories. hats off to yuh feller.
My grandfather had this same white truck in Michoacan, Mexico. I remember I used to sneak in there and pretend I was driving and shifting in the ranch fields. He passed away a few years ago and this brings back good memories. Thank you!
Hey Derek! Congrats on getting to appear in the parts store ad! Good for you! What a great surprise! Happy for you and your family and the opportunity that may bring, I see endorsements in your future! Really appreciate the entertaining and informative content, and wish you continued success and blessings! MajorDan in Texas.
I've been working the last six months putting a 1977 F150 4sp 4x4 shortbed/shortbox back on the road. Your vids have been a big inspiration and got me welding in new floor pans and sills.
I had one of those too, was a flatbed though with the same 300 i6... saved money for a clean bed, spent it on a '78 Bronco...great... actually the bed came from TN.
I’ve been a fan for sometime now and after watching all your videos (that are hilarious by the way😂) it inspired me and my best friend to Adopt a 1960 Pontiac Ventura with a 389 V8. At 17 years old I have gotten this car to crank, idle and drive just by watching your videos and learning how to troubleshoot. I’m hoping to be able to pick up a rig for myself one day. Your amazing at what you do and I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work.👍🏼 also congratulations on hitting 1 million. Thanks ~Trey
That truck is in excellent condition! As soon as I saw how nice it was I was hoping one of your boys wanted it. Dunno if you've decided yet or not, but I'll keep marathoning to find out. Don't know what I'm gonna do when I get caught up 😭 your channel is my happy place 💗 so glad your channel popped up on my feed. You've got a fan in Kansas 🌻
Found your channel a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Even the Mrs cracks up with your jokes. I really enjoy watching you teach your little ones instilling that you can fix it confidence. More people need to learn how to work on things and get their hands dirty. It’s an amazing feeling being able to look back and say “yup I fixed that”. I say a full restore for this ole rig. She deserves it and she looks rock solid. Any updates on the old hearse firetruck? That’s an old girl worth restoring for history’s sake. That ole girl has saved a few lives in her service as a piece of fire equipment I’m sure. That alone I feel makes it worth while. Thanks for all the content, laughs and inspiration!
I’d enjoy seeing you customize this one for Brad if he likes it. Really clean and straight. The 300 six and the manual are awesome. Great foundation for first pickup.
I'm new to your channel, about 2 weeks in and just flying through your videos. This is my favorite by far. My first vehicle ever was a 1978 (or 76???) Ford F100 just like this one except mine was a 302ci. My column shifter also went nope so I sawzalled the floor and put in a Hurst shifter (that was always loose) Manual everything. That truck drove so many times from Long Island NY to Columbus Ohio then back and more and it never failed me. I taught myself a lot of mechanical things on that truck. Best vehicle I've ever had. Thank you for the great videos and the memories!!!!
Definitely worth restoring. New heater core, radiator and switch out the thermostat, even if it is working because it seems to be full of scale. That rust free, restoring it would be the hot setup.
Definitely going in the direction of restore. With how it looks and runs. I think a decent to full restore would be excellent with that mileage as well. Original engine at that.
The older I get the more respect and admiration I have for good Mechanic's, I find i watching more of these channels watching these guys with so much knowledge and business savy. I wish instead of being a football guy playing till my mid 20's I was like my Dad and this Gentleman never sweating mechanical issues. I'd definitely be a gearhead if I could change it. Great channel man.
30:10 “Earlier, I tasted a lot of fuel in the gas…” Hmmm, interesting. I wouldn’t have expected that. 😂 I had a ‘78 with a 300 in it back in the day. Great truck and engine. This is making me nostalgic. It was the truck I had when my wife and I started dating in 1980. (I loved second gear!) 😉
Another great tale of automotive reclamation! Great job Dereck! I agree with the other viewers, this truck deserves the “going to town” restoration. I had the 4 speed version of this truck and it gave me great service for years before I sold it 30 years ago and the guy who bought is still driving it regularly up here north of the 49th parallel. Definitely give this one to your son and keep it in the family. I have a ‘69 “corn under” 1000D with the 345 and 4 speed in almost as good condition and there is just something about an old pickup that says “let’s getter done”. Keep up the great content Derek and you and yours stay safe.
I have a 94 F150 XLT regular cab long bed barn find. Found it I GA 6 months ago. Had been parked in 2012. One owner 5.8L 351W made in USA. 162k original miles. Brought it home on roll back wrecker. Cranked up and cleaned up. Runs and drives and looks like new. Of course had to replace some sensors, belts and tires. Nothing major. Love the truck.
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If Brad doesn't want it, you definitely need to restore that pickup. It's in just too nice a shape to get pushed into the tree row and forgotten about. That's a seriously clean ride. You could do a whole lot with it. I vote for Going To Town Rig resto!
I agree, definitely a restoration candidate 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Yeah that cabs perfect especially the roof!!!
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I'm with these guys!
We'll do something
Uncle Jessie would be proud of vise grip garage for bringing his old Ford back to life... great job Derek...
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
Definitely uncle Jesse's truck lol
Beat me to it Glenn lol
My favorite show as a kid.
Thats what I thought too. Definitely uncle jesse
Hands down a better choice for your son, IMHO. If it were my son, I would let him decide but I would still do what I could to sell him on this one. With proper care, this one will last him many years versus the condition of the other one. Of course if he wants a bigger project, the '67 has that in spades!
This one is very good condition. Loved these over the 50s
Retro
The truck like Factory
He should have them both, one driver and one project
Both
Seeing this video convinced me that I can do this also. I went out and bought a 81 f250 with the straight 6 that had been sitting for 8 years. After a new starter and fuel pump she fired right up and drove out of its grave to my house. Thanks for the inspiration.
How cool is that!
I want to get a 78 f150 ranger it’s been sitting outside for 2 or 4 years I know it can’t be more than that thanks to google earth it’s got a rust hole near the bottom of the frame it’s also a automatic and 4wd which is a must in my area I just need to ask the landlord about it
@Tsharp 11 using Google earth is a genius idea
@@sategllib2191 shit i gotta scan my area
I’ve got a 83 f150 4x4 with the 300 I’m in the process of fixing it up now ! These videos inspire me lol
"Its galloping. That means one of the pistons is, you know, not like the other" - Something I learned today. Thanks
👍
Or a stuck valve. It means that the compression isn't balanced between all the cylinders.
My husband has cancer and watches your shows frequently. You are a favorite! We enjoy your shows, keep up the great shows. God bless
Derek you make me wonder if you could possibly share some of this kindness and good will with the rest of the world? It's a bit rough out there. We could use more folks like yourself.
Doin' my best - together, we're strong! Everyday we wake up, is a day to be THANKFUL!
@@ViceGripGarage You instill new hope for this country. Thank you for your efforts!
I mean, he is with the videos..Bet a guy gets watched from every part of the world.
@@meatpopsicle5216 Berlin Germany e.G.
@@robertgelley6454 true story. I just wish we could take 1% of his good soul and plant it into someone, just to grow the good further. I guess these videos do the same thing! Pontiac, MI here, not far but still invested!
Wow. This guy is like the Bob Ross of vehicular fixin’. I watched the whole thing. He’s great.
i recently referred to him as such on another video. dude's so chill i get relaxed watching his stuff.
I’m glad I was not the only one thinking this.
And we'll put a happy little three on the tree right over here next to the turn make it happener circle..
I think it will clean up beautifully. That paint looks like it just needs a solid washing and polishing.
This rig is worthy of a restoration in my view
We'll Clean it up!
Yeah when i first saw this video i said, this is one that i want to see cleaned up. I got a feeling its gonna look fantastic.
@@ViceGripGarage Do a vid after cleaning it up and fixing heating issues. Would love to see more. Enjoy all your videos. Thanks!
Love the early release! Offer it to your boy. If he doesn't want it, easy flip. She's too solid to leave in the tree row. Someone needs to love on it and get it back on the road.
I swear when a guy boots up the youtubes and I see Derek uploaded, it gives me geniune joy. A guy couldnt ask for a better person to watch after a long day of work. Thank you Derek for letting me look foward to your amazing content every day and making my day a whole lot better.
Thank you 🙏
I get that same feeling of joy
Same here
Brother, I just started watching your videos. My first one was the model A that you drove home. Once you start watching you can't quit. The combination of your creative way of explaining various parts and the names that you attach to the part your honest laid back but highly educated approach is a brilliant way to keep your audience engaged. Each time I watch I find myself pulling for you as well as the vehicle to get back home. Thank you so much for these clean educational fun videos. They're very very good.
Yeah, I also like the "clean" commentary... I'm no prude but I'm getting sick and tired of the unnecessary bad language in so much stuff. This guy proves you can be funny without having to resort to the lowest form of wit! (which isn't sarcasm, by the way)
OK, so the reason the hood is rusted is because it's been over-charging and boiling the batteries ... On Fords, that is almost always because the voltage regulator in the alternator is not seeing a real ground "0" reference. The best solution is a length of heavy wire (# 4 welding cable is good) with crimped and soldered heavy terminals, and run from the Bat Neg clamp bolt to an alternator bracket bolt.
The Ford ground system was not to hot to start with, and it has never been serviced or cleaned (especially on the engine block end). All these old Fords benefit greatly from an enhanced grounding system. It'll almost run like a new engine. A few added new ground leads from the Bat to the fire wall (I like the hood hinge bolts) and the radiator support will make all the gauges, lights and the ignition all work better.
Some really good advice there. Ground's are super important with the charging and lighting systems.
This guy Fords!
Voltage regulator is on the inner fender on these old ones, 30 years ago they were about $25.
@@keithmitchell5332 right, internal voltage regulators didn't come into use on Fords until a few years after this truck was new (y)
Not that it appears to be an issue on this particular truck, but up here in the Midwest rust belt once them metal inner fenders start getting crusty it can cause ground issues for the fender mounted voltage regulator. I usually add a ground from a mounting bolt on the regulator over to a mounting bolt on the stater solenoid and finally to the ground terminal. After replacing the factory positive and negative cables I usually add a ground from the engine block to the frame, and typically crawl around and replace all little ribbon cable factory grounds on the cab, hood, fenders, etc etc, they've typically done a self delete by the time I get ahold of a rig.
On a side note: If either that white E-series van or the blue/green OBS in the background have a 6 cylinder and a 3G alternator that would definitely be worth snagging for a "junkyard upgrade" instead of the externally regulated fire starter that is on it now.
“Err on the side of caution”, so right. That pick-up is a gem in the rough. If Brad doesn’t want it, it’s an ideal candidate for restoration. Great video (as usual😁)
Considering the condition it's in, I'm voting for a full restoration. Would make a great series to watch. Congrats on 1 million subs by the way.
Yup. Will watch every episode. Will either way but yes!
Derek, I want to thank you for the awesome channel and especially this video of your F-100 specifically. Watching you work on this truck inspired me to rescue my family’s 1977 F-100 from sitting in the woods at a friend’s house. The truck was originally bought new by my great grandfather. I have a lot of memories of my grandfather driving it; like doing donuts in the snow and going to town. My dad had always planned to restore it, but never got around to it. Working on the truck the past few months has been both a labor of love and learning. I found some cool old registration documents and parts receipts with signatures of past family members along with a lot of mouse house. Anyway, yesterday was the one year anniversary of my dad’s passing. I know he would be proud to know that after 24 years of not being on the road, the truck is back running and driving under its own power again! Thank you again for all of the inspiration, helpful explanations, and humor to help keep me motivated to get out there and work. “It won’t work if you don’t” definitely seems like something my dad would say, as well, so I had better get back to it. Thanks again, take care.
Thats pretty cool bro awesome truck. You should make some videos once you get her running
Just one more reason to love Fridays. Favorite quote as always "you can tell It's good because well the way that it is."
Haha
Thank you for the videos and for all that you do.
Would love to see a full series on this one. Really would like to see how it looks after a bath and cleaned up.
That’s a “Goin’ to town rig,” for sure. Regardless of what’s decided, it needs to be saved on. A guy just has to.
Recently started watching your work. The knowledge and patience with these seemingly long lost vehicles is much applauded, and the way you work through problems makes your videos so interesting to watch. But it is the subtle and consistent humor always underlying these projects that is an entertainment gem. Gotta love “lightning hoses” and “sparkalaters”. I’m sure you’ve been told you remind people of comedian Harland Williams.
that's something you don't want to hear a mechanic says about your truck is (I don't know what that is)🤣
That Ford deserves to live on. I’d give Brad the final say - I don’t think he’ll make a bad choice either way. If you flip it, someone will be blessed to keep this beauty alive. Thank you Derek. I’ve never even qualified as a backyard mechanic and you explain things in a way even I understand. This baby deserves a name. All the best.
The obvious name for the truck should be “Shepherd “ a reference to Uncle Jesse of the Dukes of Hazard his CB handle was Shepherd. So good to see the truck up and running and in such good shape.
I came here to say this but knew in my heart it had already been said
@@brandonrogers2943
I’ll second that, let’s go Mr. Rogers… 🤣
“Lost Sheep t’ Shepherd, Lost Sheep t’Shepherd, come in Uncle Jesse!”
If brad don’t want that gem then I think she needs a full vice grip garage restoration and then keep on the rig cause you don’t find them like that I would love to have a clean truck like that
Was just about to comment that myself, she in such good condition and really wants to live definitely worth a restoration just in the condition itself
She's wantin the SHINE JUICE!
yeah, super clean, base model, manual... it's pretty much a great starting spot for whatever you might dream of. Totally in the realm of a patina restomod, or a super cool daily, or just about anything you like. I can say without a doubt that with a broom out and a few other little things, this is a good dollar truck on bring a trailer all day.
This would have been my dream truck at that age. All sorts of potential.
Just bought a 68 Ford F100 w/360 and 3spd that’s been sitting for 17yrs. Watching your videos will definitely help me get it going. Thanks
been struggling for a spell with a few things and ive been a bit down but watching your videos has made me feel like my ol self again ,remembering older times workin on ol cars like these reminds me of good times and i dont know they helped me get through ,thankyou Derek
Being a car guy I would love to see you restore it.
Personally I think this one would be a little bit more user-friendly for the kid to learn on. But that’s up to you guys.
The three-quarter ton is cool but this one is in better shape to begin with.
Either way I hope you keep this one around.
I vote the 3/4 ton I like it better it's older cooler and more of a classic I'm not a half ton guy
I’m glad Derek always explains how each vehicle smells the first time he opens it up. Thank you. Too bad smell-o-vision isn’t a real thing yet.
Thanks for watching Justin
It always makes me laugh
To let the viewer experience first hand what he's up against
Somebody's gotta do the Lord's work ;)
It definitely wouldn't be the same if he didn't
give her what she needs and drive it, those old trucks are awesome and finding a solid one is rare, SEND IT!
Both rigs are great, but honestly think Brad would be safer in 78 F100 just because of the disc brakes and 3 point seat belt.
...and cab mounts.
Agree
What I like about your videos is it’s just like hanging out with a friend talking about cars, trying to figure out what’s keeping us from going somewhere, having a good time and not even realizing it. Keep up the good work, loving what your doing in Vermont
where in vermont i am from st albans
@@darrenquick05478 Hertfordshire? Vermont is in the United States.
@@darrenquick05478 Springfield, other side and bottom of the state.
I found VGG a couple months ago by accident and I've been telling my friends about you ever since. I love your sense of humor and your interesting vocabulary! Reminds me of my grandfather while growing up. Please keep up the good work! For what it's worth, I think this little truck is a keeper. I'd suggest either give to your son or do a complete restore. Thanks!
Accident, I bet RUclips suggested it to you through the algorithm. VGG is on fire and a smokin hot channel. A guy went from wrenching on his own stuff in his garage to Peak and O'Riley sponsored moved houses and got his own big shop in a matter of 3 years!
Yup .
A feller is already stuck .
Lol welcome to a channel that is guaranteed to make a guy laugh his ass off.
I seen every one of your shows at least twice. Iv recently lost my job and my girl split but your channel has kept me sane. Thank you for the hard work you put into your channel. I'm sure I'm not the only one that watching you has helped.
Derek, the amount of joy you bring us does a heart and soul good. This channel has been a godsend for me this year. Thank you! God bless you and your family.
I'd love to see a full restore on this one. That old truck is amazing and would look beautiful restored to it's former Glory.
Hi Derek. I'd love to see a full restore on this one. The truck looks good and it deserves another life. And I'm sure many of your followers will back me up on this one - I love watching you working on a car, bringing it back to it's former shine and glory. Have a great day!
That would be totally awesome!
That rear bumper was known as a step bumper. The chrome versions were an after market add on, but the painted ones were usually thrown in by the dealer to seal the deal right before you walked out on the deal.
that engine bay is so empty compared to a truck of today which would be much more fuller with stuff taking up room inside man they made engine tiny back then🤣
Been a "back yard mechanic" my whole life weather due to finances or just the pleasure of being able to do it myself. LOVE your channel!!! Brings a smile to my face every time!!! 67 yrs. old and enjoy watching you work on these older vehicles. Newer ones scare me because I just can't imagine having to be able to use a scan tool just to find the "code" as to why the dome light doesn't work. Please keep these coming!!! Makes an old man smile!! THANKS!!!
When I watch these videos I sometimes wish I had a broken down rig so I could get it running. I have a 91 C1500 that I bought new when I was in high school. It hasn't lasted 30 years because nothing has broken on it, and it's definitely not because I was able to pay someone to work on it when something did break either. My next door neighbor has a Malibu that has been in his garage for the 14 years I've lived here. I need to see if he'll let me help get it running.
Happy wrenching, VGG friend.
Don't let it scare you. You still don't need a code reader to figure out why a dome light doesn't work. It's the same thing it always was - either a burned out bulb, a problem with a switch, or a power delivery issue.
@@toomanyhobbies2011 Dash light on my sons car came on. Neighbor came over with his scan tool, looked up the code, faulty headrest sensor, WTF!! Seems like the ONLY sensor missing still is the one to tell you that the tire pressure in your spare is low when it's still in the trunk or under the bed. I look in my cabinets at my Tach and dwell meter, vacuum tester, compression tester, timing light and a few others and just shake my head. Who would have ever thought it would cost a small fortune to change a water pump?
@@oneshot8726 "I look in my cabinets at my Tach and dwell meter, vacuum tester, compression tester, timing light and a few others and just shake my head." This!!
It sounds daunting, but tbh, computerizing sensors/etc has made diagnosing problems super easy. No guess work whatsoever, just run a diagnostics and get detailed, accurate issues happening with each system.
Derek,
It will make a great teaching project for Bradley to learn from on his own. Coach dad can support from the bench.
Definitely not tree row material.
Thank you for your great content and keeping these vehicles out of the crusher.
Full restore with your little guy, great first vehicle and he can cross post on his channel. Thanks for all you do!
Hey Derek, I had watched some of your older episodes. It's amazing how much a guy's smallest humanbeing he is responsible for has grown. Last night I had a few bad dreams about being stranded at the side of the road with severe car trouble. It's not your fault. If you were there, you would have fixed that 77 LeMans I used to own 30 years ago, even if you were six at the time.
Since it’s already been converted to a floor shifter you should do a 5 speed swap. Should pick up a little better fuel mileage and it would make it a better highway cruiser.
Go check out Luke on Thunderhead 289 he has a 1974 F150 that he did that to.
I wouldn’t. Between me and my old man, we owned four 150’s. Two with 300’s and four speeds, two with 302’s and 5 speeds. We both had one of each. Both setups were bulletproof, either engine needs a spot in the Hall of Fame, but the 300 4 speeds were twice the worker of the 302 5 speeds. Yeah, 5 speed V8 actually got better mileage, but it was too high geared. If they just could have added an overdrive to their 3 speed with a compound.......
I'm grateful for all the content you're putting out there! I live for these revival videos! They've really taught me a lot about some of the basic mechanical work, I've almost completely rebuilt my squarebody with zero prior experience!
Awesome glad to hear
This is definitely one that needs to be fixed up for going to town! I hope you have more content with this truck! It’s so solid that it deserves to be made nicer and maybe even legal on the road. It could be a cool father son kinda project thing . Thanks!
Love this stuff. Greatest channel on RUclips right now.
My vote: Clean her up; get it totally road-worthy. Maybe not a full restore at first.
Imagine Derek as a doctor or surgeon.
Stands there with the defibrillator... "FIRST, do a fire-test. Put the clampelators on and...***wheeeeze*...breath'r in a little bit."
..."is his leg suppose to fold that way? I-don't-know!"
too funny Derek as a surgeon "nope not gonna happen" lol or nurse bleep bloop on your pad what heneeds lol
"that's way too much... perfect"
Buff it up, and keep it as a daily driver.
20 something years ago I bought my friends fathers 1983 F150, 300 inline 6. I loved that truck. I learned how to fix, replace, maintain it with the shop manual and trial and error (no youtube at the time). I ended up saving a few months pay and got the body restored, bought new badges and trim. Painted it the original color, put the original pinstripe pattern back on it. Put lots of back road miles on it. It ran like a champ until I was driving up a steep incline one night and heard a "pop" under the hood. It lost a bit of power but still ran fine. It did get rougher over the years. I never found out what that pop was, I had it checked over by mechanics and they could never figure it out. I didn't have enough knowledge or courage to take apart the motor, so I sold it. I wish VGG had been around at the time because after watching these vids for 2 years I am confident I could have video the truck sent it to Derek and would have gotten a few "check this, this and that" comments and I would still be driving it today. I replaced it with a 2002 GMC 2500, my first 350. That was a good truck too with over 500,000kms on it and ran perfectly, but I always loved that Ford and still wish I had it.
The way you handled all those wasps pouring out of the gas cap cover @ 1:45 just blew my mind, I would have been running for the hills
fuck that cracked me up lol
I was working on my old Land Cruiser at my farm a few months ago and I opened the passenger door and there was a yellow jacket nest with about 30 wasps on it right inside the door….. they were just sleeping and could care less. I took off running through some briars and ripped a chunk out of my flannel shirt and fell on the ground in some brush…. it was hilarious. Wish I had it on video
damn that ford is great shape!!!!them old ford never die,there just resting!!!!!
I really appreciate how you simplify things, like rebuilding the carb or adjusting valve lash. You are correct when you say that others make everything too big a deal.
This truck brings back a lot of memories for me I had a 77 f100 wit the converted 3 speed on the floor. Derek please do a full restore on this old beauty.
I bought a 77 F100 Ranger XLT new with 10 miles white with red interior 302 automatic. Mine was a radio delete I added a Pioneer Supertuner with a power booster, a very late 70’s custom interior with swivel red captains chairs plush carpet, CB, sliding rear window and a black vinyl tonneau bed cover. I only had $5,600 in to it but that was a lot of money at the time. I had the chance a to trade it for a Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am my truck had 2,500 miles the TA had 25,000 for an even trade I almost did it but the insurance was a lot more and my GF said keep the truck. I also had the choice of a 69 T top 427 4 speed Corvette the insurance agent actually laughed before he gave me the quote a 20 year old with speeding tickets can’t afford to insure a Corvette that’s all I will say. I came to understand that in a GM town I had a awesome Ford. I hope Bentley loves this truck as much as I loved mine.
Wow, what an absolute dream find.. 😍
I used to have an 1983 F100 with that 300ci straight 6, and man, you ain't lying when you claimed their indestructibility! She was a "Three on the Tree" and it took all of you, a mule and 3 small boys to push that clutch in.. I literally had to switch off legs because I felt my left leg growing stronger, I needed to even the workout out. Lol.
I got her on a side deal from my dad, so she had been in the family her whole life. She had 156,000 miles on her and was a shortbed, in the most sparkly poop brown you ever seen..
I had the American Racing wagon wheels on her so she shined even more.. I kept her for a long time, got married and ended up having to trade her in for something with sone "baby room" sadly... ahhh.. those were the days.. I really do miss her.. but hey.. one of those "babies" just turned 21 today!
Thank you for finding this 🤘🏼🇺🇲
Picked up a 1982 F100 sat in a garage for 18 years and I towed it home and put a new battery and fresh oil and it fired right up. Plan on restoring in my life. Love that truck but yours is sweet too love them old Fords! Keep up the cool videos!
I'd say keep it. I've got a 65 F100 with the first year 300. I really like that engine. Truck was getting parted out when I picked it up. Now what isn't new is rebuilt. Previous owner proved that you can ruin the bore on a 300, so I had the block and heads machined. I kept all the rattles though, and most of the dents. Yours looks like it has all the fancy stuff, like power steering and power brakes and a radio. It is, of course, only a F100, and I can tell you from personal experience gained only today that if you put a half yard of gravel in the back, the front end just floats down the freeway. But by the time Brad gets it all fixed up, the only thing he's going to want to be hauling is girls. So that'll work.
Derek, thank you for all the hard work and the amazing videos. You are doing an amazing job keeping these ol' girls from the salvage yard! And thanks to you, I rescued my late father in laws K20, that my wife learned to drive in!! My wife and I love watching your show, and give us inspiration to keep going. Keep doing you brother; we need more folks of your caliber!
Awesome, great job!
Yes I say if Brad doesn’t want it do a full restoration on it. It’s just in such great shape not to. Would be a nice series to watch on RUclips as well.
My buddy's dad had a 78 F100 4x4 short bed with a lift kit and 36s, 351M and a 4 speed manual with a granny gear(basically a 3 speed) back when I was growing up. We went from being kids riding passenger, to learning to drive a clutch, to off road escapades in our 20s, to finally being retired in the early 2000s in my early 30s. Lot of fond memories in that truck.
It never got you anywhere cheap, but it always got you there.
That…is my favorite flavor Ford pickup. Love the style, love the front grill, love the FORD on the hood. Super excited your working on one! I’m not even jealous of a fella…nope…suppose I am just a bit. Brad should definitely take this one!
My husband and I love watching you bring life back into these old rigs. Keep up the hard work and thank you for the awesome videos 🙂
So VGG, I have a little story from my days at Iffy Lube. Guy rolls in with a beat, and I do mean beat here guys and gals, f150 with the 300 in it. Wanted the cheapest oil change he could get and the coolant topped off. For starters I joked that there was more oil on the engine than in it. Didn't realize that wasn't a joke. Lower bay guy no joke about 10 seconds after pulling the drain plug calls out that it's ready for oil. I called bull and he re-pulled the drain plug with everyone watching with disbelief that there wasn't even a drop of oil in the pan. It wasn't blocked either cause I did put a touch of oil through it just to verify it was clear. Came right out. So we filled her back up. Went to top off the coolant and noticed there was no pressure in the rad hoses. So I popped the cap. Yeah, no coolant in it either. Bone dry. Ran for months before he called for a shop referral for a bad head gasket.
What the hell lol
Not a bad old truck, and glad someone is fixing it back up and not letting it rot away. It has a lot of potential. Those 300 s are awesome. Plus, you just make me crack up. All your sarcasms is just funny. Every crack, is just another reason to keep watching you.
I'm so happy you're back to your normal "fix it and try to drive it home" content. Unique and different than what everyone else does. Thank you for this ❤!
I've always wondered if in 20 years there are going to be any vids like this. Certainly there will be a barn find and an old guy that knows how to get it going, with talents like Derek (and the kids of course). But what about the more modern cars that need a laptop and proprietary programming to get them going. I think we're in the golden age for reclamation, but who knows. Thanks Derek, you've really been a great inspiration and wonderfully entertaining! Dave J
Thanks for the support Dave
I wonder too, but however the tools will come along and most of the time the computer itself doesn't fail.
That said I agree, it's a soon to good era we are in
If it involves any com~~~puter work, check out your local day care...kids nowadays are born with a bleep bloop in their hands...
A laptop and $499 made my VW Golf go from 170 HP to 240 HP, with 290 ft/lb torque. My 1979 Lincoln Mk V has a Tmeyer 434 Stroker in it. No reason you can't do both!
In 20 years we'll have nothing and be happy 😉
I have to say 2 things.
1)I paused 10 minutes in to try and go back to when I first subscribed to Derek and VGG. Congratulations brother to you and your family. The growth in 2 years of watching has been amazing.
2)As a Texan, your Tennessee backroad drives are what I dream about when I get behind the wheel. I love those mountains.
Keep on chasing what you love brother! You are doing your family proud.
I rebuilt a quadrajet when I was 17 without any guides or anything - just took it all apart and cleaned everything then put it back together the same way I took it apart. It's really not complicated.
I would definitely point out the benefits to Brad making it his own and then do a bed off cleanup and then go through all the systems and the engine get it back to a nice base factory look. And then in the future when he's older he can modify.
Was thinking the exact same thing 👍
finding your channel has been an absolute godsend this year. having a rough year, lightened a lot by you and your family
I learned to drive in my dads 76 F100 with the same basic build. His was 3 on the tree, 2wd, in-line 6 (300), manual everything (inc. steering and brakes). I drove that truck around when I was 8 years old. Unfortunately it went to the scrap yard sometime around 2006 because the rust was way beyond repair. I constantly kick myself for letting it go and I would absolutely love to find another one like it. Great trucks and hope your boy loves it (unless he’s still taking the other one).
I started one of these up after a 15 year retirement. New brain box and fresh gas, with a little poured down the carb. Didn't make a full rev before firing. I haven't touched the carb. put 500 miles on it this past weekend. No smoke, no fuss.
Thats a solid looking rig! Would love to see one of your exterior/interior cleaning videos on this one! Plus a full restore!
I bet this one will clean up really nice!
Oh yeah 👍
I absolutely love watching these old trucks come back to life.
😃👍yes
I'm not mechanically inclined enough to trust it if I revived one so old. Its not like there are plethoras of parts laying about.
If this was my truck I would replace the cooling system, go through the brakes clutch and tires, give it a tune up, get the seat redone and just wash and enjoy it as is.
Just bought (another) used motorbike, totally confident with all the things I need to do on it, mainly through watching your channel Derek. You’re so calm and logical when going through getting these old rigs going.
the countdown at the beginning was epic and i can’t believe how clean that truck is of rust wow thanks again for the learning experience you would make a great teacher
Thank you
Derek, you're the best on RUclips. Anytime my cousin and I are working on a sled, atv, car.. whatever.. we always find ourselves saying. "You think a guy would of (enter whatever we didnt do correctly)." or make those noises ya make when doing a strenuous task.
Anyhow, cheers from Canada friend!
Cheers
I was buying Hot Wheels the other day, spotted one I liked and instinctively I said "that's a going to town rig" ... I didn't realize how much influence this gentleman has
"ahyehh tsst"
I over drove the ramps with an 99 civic and had to jack each one out. Good times. I have an 94 f150 (300 straight 6) that looks like the one in the weeds. 245000 still runs strong. Keep up the good work 👍
I have a F-150 1979 I bought new, 127,432 miles, 302V8, manual 4-spd, not pristine but close to it. These old Fords with a sound platform and little rust are definitely worth restoring. They are so simple to work on.
Looks worthy of restoring for sure. This was my first truck when I was 15, that engine burned a quart of oil a week and still wouldn't die. Being a broke teenager, it was good that I could just throw used oil from the local gas station it it.
Honestly, with how solid the truck is…I’d go thru it and do even at minimum a light restore to make it a daily driver…throw the logo on it and make it a shop truck.
I second this
@@AthenaKolva I 3rd it
4thrd
I fifth it 👍👍
I'll give that a sixalator.
Whether your son wants to "change up" or not, I would very much like to see a real ''fixerup'' of this one. She looked far too good to be parked and forgotten again. 👍
I have a 1984 F150 with a 300... love it. One of my two daily drivers (alongside a 1995 4.0 Ranger). 300's are hard to kill... and about the compression, can concur. Even after a rebuild mine only managed 120-40 (haven't looked since; it had broken compression rings and had to have it bored 0.030" over).
I would love to see a part #2 of the revival of this F-100. This seems like potentially a really nice little truck. I would drive it that is for sure.
Another great video, Derek! I bought a "77 F-100 back in "79 and drove it for 23 years. Sold it to a guy who drove it for 6 more years who gave it to his son when it hit 400,000 miles. Lost track of it about 5 years ago but it was still on the road. Same 300 engine, 3 on the tree, tough as any tractor we had. Used to haul firewood out of the bush, nothing stopped that old Ford. Oil sprayed every couple of years and replaced clutch once or twice but other than brakes and batteries and a carb kit the 300 was never touched. Oh yeah, oil and filter every 5000 miles all the years I had her. Cheap insurance! I now have an "01 4.6 2v now, good truck but I still miss the ol '77! Keep up the great vids Derek, and yeah, hang on to that one....that's a keeper!👍👍
hey man, real cool truck. my dad had a 78 f100 with the same 300. his was a short bed. brings back a lot of memories hearing it run with no air cleaner. the 300 seemed industrial compared to the 360 in his 73. would be awesome to see it fixed up and on the road for your boy. thanks for waking up these old rigs along with some heart felt memories. hats off to yuh feller.
My grandfather had this same white truck in Michoacan, Mexico. I remember I used to sneak in there and pretend I was driving and shifting in the ranch fields. He passed away a few years ago and this brings back good memories. Thank you!
Hey Derek! Congrats on getting to appear in the parts store ad! Good for you! What a great surprise! Happy for you and your family and the opportunity that may bring, I see endorsements in your future! Really appreciate the entertaining and informative content, and wish you continued success and blessings! MajorDan in Texas.
I've been working the last six months putting a 1977 F150 4sp 4x4 shortbed/shortbox back on the road. Your vids have been a big inspiration and got me welding in new floor pans and sills.
302 or 351?
I had one of those too, was a flatbed though with the same 300 i6... saved money for a clean bed, spent it on a '78 Bronco...great... actually the bed came from TN.
@@andyreid7274 Good ol' 300
I’ve been a fan for sometime now and after watching all your videos (that are hilarious by the way😂) it inspired me and my best friend to Adopt a 1960 Pontiac Ventura with a 389 V8. At 17 years old I have gotten this car to crank, idle and drive just by watching your videos and learning how to troubleshoot. I’m hoping to be able to pick up a rig for myself one day. Your amazing at what you do and I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work.👍🏼 also congratulations on hitting 1 million.
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That truck is in excellent condition! As soon as I saw how nice it was I was hoping one of your boys wanted it. Dunno if you've decided yet or not, but I'll keep marathoning to find out. Don't know what I'm gonna do when I get caught up 😭 your channel is my happy place 💗 so glad your channel popped up on my feed. You've got a fan in Kansas 🌻
Found your channel a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Even the Mrs cracks up with your jokes. I really enjoy watching you teach your little ones instilling that you can fix it confidence. More people need to learn how to work on things and get their hands dirty. It’s an amazing feeling being able to look back and say “yup I fixed that”. I say a full restore for this ole rig. She deserves it and she looks rock solid. Any updates on the old hearse firetruck? That’s an old girl worth restoring for history’s sake. That ole girl has saved a few lives in her service as a piece of fire equipment I’m sure. That alone I feel makes it worth while. Thanks for all the content, laughs and inspiration!
I’d enjoy seeing you customize this one for Brad if he likes it. Really clean and straight. The 300 six and the manual are awesome. Great foundation for first pickup.
The fact that all of the lights worked immediately is amazing to me
Same
I'm new to your channel, about 2 weeks in and just flying through your videos. This is my favorite by far. My first vehicle ever was a 1978 (or 76???) Ford F100 just like this one except mine was a 302ci. My column shifter also went nope so I sawzalled the floor and put in a Hurst shifter (that was always loose) Manual everything. That truck drove so many times from Long Island NY to Columbus Ohio then back and more and it never failed me. I taught myself a lot of mechanical things on that truck. Best vehicle I've ever had. Thank you for the great videos and the memories!!!!
Derek , thanks for getting me motivated to get back in the garage. I love your videos , keep em coming!
Thanks!
Definitely worth restoring. New heater core, radiator and switch out the thermostat, even if it is working because it seems to be full of scale. That rust free, restoring it would be the hot setup.
Definitely going in the direction of restore. With how it looks and runs. I think a decent to full restore would be excellent with that mileage as well. Original engine at that.
Agree.
The older I get the more respect and admiration I have for good Mechanic's, I find i watching more of these channels watching these guys with so much knowledge and business savy. I wish instead of being a football guy playing till my mid 20's I was like my Dad and this Gentleman never sweating mechanical issues. I'd definitely be a gearhead if I could change it. Great channel man.
30:10 “Earlier, I tasted a lot of fuel in the gas…” Hmmm, interesting. I wouldn’t have expected that. 😂 I had a ‘78 with a 300 in it back in the day. Great truck and engine. This is making me nostalgic. It was the truck I had when my wife and I started dating in 1980. (I loved second gear!) 😉
Another great tale of automotive reclamation! Great job Dereck! I agree with the other viewers, this truck deserves the “going to town” restoration. I had the 4 speed version of this truck and it gave me great service for years before I sold it 30 years ago and the guy who bought is still driving it regularly up here north of the 49th parallel. Definitely give this one to your son and keep it in the family. I have a ‘69 “corn under” 1000D with the 345 and 4 speed in almost as good condition and there is just something about an old pickup that says “let’s getter done”. Keep up the great content Derek and you and yours stay safe.
Derek just has to be the best mechanic on the planet. He can get just about everything running again. Top bloke 👍🏻
Marty T is another pretty ingenious fella I like to watch. Same premises but he does more equipment like tractors and what not
@@danielreed9621 He sure is, love watching his channel, he knows his beans for sure..
@@danielreed9621 Love how calm he talks
I have a 94 F150 XLT regular cab long bed barn find. Found it I GA 6 months ago. Had been parked in 2012. One owner 5.8L 351W made in USA. 162k original miles.
Brought it home on roll back wrecker. Cranked up and cleaned up. Runs and drives and looks like new. Of course had to replace some sensors, belts and tires. Nothing major. Love the truck.