Hey Brother! Now THAT'S a definition of a real pickup truck. Not the wimpy new ones that look like a 4 door minivan with a short box attached to it that need a tiny little microchip so it can even run. God Bless you for showing us how it used to be and wishing it was that way again.

@danreed7889

Жыл бұрын

Modern trucks have become minivans

@jeffreydempsey

Жыл бұрын

@@danreed7889 yeah right, 😂

@deez8202

Жыл бұрын

it's a shame there aren't ANY super long bed single cabs nowadays

@lonnyjaw

Жыл бұрын

@@deez8202 When today's co called pickups are nothing but a truck/minivan hybrid.

@deez8202

Жыл бұрын

@@lonnyjaw yeh

Man that doesn't like a highboy ain't no friend of mine.... she's looking like the prom queen all dressed up. Sure, there are supposedly millions made but you show me how many are still a daily driver.... 7.50 sixteen tires were for me the best all around mud and snow, ice or other tire. Glad to see you keeping us looking through the back windows of your place.... kinda like heaven to a old mechanic like myself. Thank you very very much for sharing this post

That truck is absolutely perfect, just the right amount of dents and patina for its age and runs like a top. Love the old school skinny tires too. I would daily drive the hell out of it.....but I imagine she would be costly at the pumps but so worth it. Beautiful rig.

@TroubadourJuggernaut

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@happyfreeliferc

Жыл бұрын

Worth every penny !!!

@MyDarkSide62

Жыл бұрын

Same words from me - well said!!! It's set just the way it is

@philipgates8693

Жыл бұрын

I had one just like this in upstate NY while in the service. It was a UHAUL company truck which had 45k and was perfect except for the rusted cab mounts, which I changed. Loved to drive it. It was so solid feeling in every way. Sold it to a sergeant for 700 when I left.

@MilesCobbett

6 ай бұрын

My 1972 360 used to get 12 mpg. My buddy put a 390 in his and gets 14-15

I had a 1971 F250 4 speed manual back in 1980 and it was the best truck I've ever had. Miss it to this day.

My grandpa had one just like it. He would make me drive him out to haul firewood when I was 14 years old. Loved that truck.

Nice truck. Old school is good school

Look at that loyal Ford. You can count on your Ford's.

The wooden idle stick brings back so many good memories.

Love the manual choke. I had a 1979. Plymouth volare with a 340 from a 68 barracuda with a manual choke and I swore by that thing in the winter. Cool old truck man.

This brings back a lot of memories as a kid riding around with my dad while he checked road signs for his job. As a teenager, I had a 59' Ford 3/4 ton with a staight 6 engine, three on the tree manual tranny- it was a certified stump puller. It drove like a lumber wagon, but it was a great old truck. My current truck is an 03' F-150. Sticking with old school, I went with taller, skinny tires like we used to put on our trucks back in the day- only I put a set of Toyo all terrain tires on. I'll be laughing as I pass by the jokers who have ridiculous offset rims on their trucks stuck in the snow, lol.

@BackyardAlaskan

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I couldn’t agree more, the tall skinny tires will go a lot of places those big fat tires and wheels won’t. Can’t beat the old extra tractions. Thanks for watching!

@StormLaker

Жыл бұрын

tall skinny tires and a set of tire chains will get you most places in the winter, lol.

That's the 71 I learned to drive in. I'll take that over my 07 bullet proofed 07. Classic

Real truck. That’s what I use to do in the one ton fords I drove for work in the eighties. Stick on the gas pedal to keep it on fast idle. Love the tires. And nothing wrong with it little exhaust leak. Makes her sound good. Thanks for memories.

I used to have a '74 F-250 camper special, 390. What beauty

Love the "snick" sound of the old T18 trans! I miss my 79.

@LionWithTheLamb

Жыл бұрын

Mine was a 300 I6, with a T18. Could pull anything with Granny

Man the frost on the engine reminded me of those blue porcelain kettles/percolators. Might jot that down as a future paint job idea haha

I had a 1971 Ford F250 Highboy just like that, it was maroon in color. It still had the factory split rims on it. I had a compressor under the hood and a throttle lock on the dash. Carried an air hose behind my seat so I could air up my tires. Had an 8 track stereo in it. 😀 Was a great truck. I wish I would have kept it.

A man's truck! Crisp 4 speed tik tak shifts.

You've gotta love those old highboys. I got so spoiled using them on the rural fire department, I have always wanted to get one of my own. Isn't there something great about popping the hood on one of your vehicles and seeing a fresh clean rebuilt engine in the bay? Although it's no surprise the donuts are leaking, even on a fresh FE LOL

Awesome...62yrs old and drove ford pickups and CJ-7s all my life.

These old vehicles have way more character than all new vehicles.

You can't ever beat an old car or truck! From seeing these, as a kid in the 90s, I can attest to that. Lol. Nostalgia! 😆😎

Zip ties and backyard all in one night. Pretty cool night. That highboy is nice .👌✌MINT.

Another good old truck and the motor look so good nice paint job on the engine. Spring coming soon hopefully the snow will coming to a end.👍

Iconic Vehicle. Everytime I hear the word pickup, this Ford apears in my mind.

I started using that copper high temp silicone on all my exhaust fittings. Over a year on a 77 chev with a 350 and headers. And my 98 6.5 diesel has it now too. No leaks.

You and zip ties both uploaded, what a treat

@andyreid7274

2 жыл бұрын

Minty

Nice old Ford !!! Time for a new windshield though ! 👍

Great looking F250. I miss my 1976 Ford F150 with the 360FE V8.

Awesome job. Plays Mr Majestyk theme. That's when truck was a truck. When they filmed that movie they took a 68 and beat the hell out of her. And she still ran. I hope to see her fully restored. And if you sell her take her down to Texas. I guarantee you. Should be sold in 30 minutes the moment you put the for sale sign down

Excellent truck. Keep it alive

Dude...... Sweet ride...... You did awesome with the rebuild last summer. Woohoo!!

Thanks for the reminder of my distant youth although I go back much further. Reminds me of what real trucks and automobiles were like and the days when life was an adventure.

Beautiful engine in a beautiful truck, it never spun a tire climbing out of that snow bank!

Makes me wanna watch northern exposure again just for the great trucks.

Love them old Fords thanks for sharing!!

I just bought a 93 F250 and love the nostalgia of it. Watching this makes me want one from the 70's

You got that thing tuned good! For it to start that easy, I love the good ol fashioned timing based engines! And I just love them high boys on stock rims! John 3:16

Badass truck. I had a lifted 1975 f250 when trucks were trucks! Young man I'd never get rid of that truck

Right on. Great ol Ford. Love those trucks.

When I was in highschool (late 90's), my buddy had one just like this. It was painted red, but it had greatly faded over the decades. He had named it "Pink Thunder." Noisy, smelly truck, no cats... fun times & I always say that the last American truck was made 30+ years ago.

Nice truck! Runs great! Makes me want to get my 77 F150 running👍

Absolutely love that truck so glad to see another high boy out there love it

Kool truck my dad had a 1971 F250 yellow and black interior enjoy your truck

What's not to love here? Awesome old lifted truck with a fresh engine rolling through Alaska. Fun stuff!

@eyellgeteven9928

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it doesn't have a lift kit...looks like a factory Highboy to me.

@toddb930

Жыл бұрын

They came from the factory that way.

Well another ford brought back to life and cruising through the snow. 71 or 72 Ford 4 wheel drive was always a classic truck. Thanks for showing that

That's one tough looking truck!

Love the engine sound, and the smal clicking while shifting 👍

I ordered a 79 shorty with low gears ,300 six and a stick . Too low and it could pull down a house but was terrible off road . Sounds crazy but the next Ford ordered was a 97 Off road pack and got the last low gears . It was a stick with a 4. 6 Black and silver Lariat . It had the Mazda transmission . It was the new body style at that time. It pulled and hauled okay, but it was the most reliable and best off road truck I've ever had . I'm in Minnesota and for some strange reason it ran best in the mountains and rarely ever had to be towed . It had about 350,000 on it when I sold it . I wish I had it back . I bought my first Ford F -350 2021 with a 460 . It's been good but loves fuel 😎

Hello Alaskan..Great video here, in fact all your videos are fantastic. The 360 sounds great and started right up in that brutal cold. I watch for all your videos, as I'm now putting my 72' F-250 Highboy back on the road after 39 years of storage. Keep up the good work up there brother.

I love those old trucks they sure don't make them like that any more, good job on that motor looks great and sounds very strong love your content keep the videos rolling.👍 Thanks

Truck is simply perfect!

Love the tough old Fords. Yours is a real "tractor" bruh. Keep it forever.

I think the red highboy is my favorite of the Fords you have. Next would be the military truck with the portable welder on it.AL B.

Considering it’s been a little while , or longer , since it’s last start up , it pretty much started right up after building up fuel line pressure . It sounds great and looks the part . A nice fresh build that you did a fabulous job on . Clean and NO leaks 👍 . Your making me appreciate ford all over again . I haven’t technically owned a ford since I once had a 1970 ford LTD but still have my respect for them . That sir is a goin’ to town rig ! A cold start , even though it’s warmed up somewhat , in Alaska , still is colder then where I live , in New York . Upstate is COLD but downstate where I am isn’t near as extreme ( usually ) most of the time . Appreciate that you hold the clutch in while cranking the engine as we are supposed to . I’ve been taught that and pretty much adhere to it as well . Not just for safety , but better for the starter motor . That transmission ( T18 ? ) shifts nice , no slop in the handle and sounds smooth , no feedback from the synchro’s . I would swear it’s rebuilt or at least low mileage . Nice ! New clutch too , I’m sure ! 👍

Awesome bump side high boy!

First time on your channel. See this old Ford, had to watch. Love these old things. 😊😀

Thanks for the video! Look forward to see what the weather is up there. All the best to everyone

Oh yeah!! Those were the days!! Thanks for sharing.

Love it. 4x4 build definitely in the future for me.

Nice truck and a very nice looking engine. Thanks for sharing this treasure.

I love this truck. And that motor looks clean as all get out. Lol. I love the 70s era fords. I have ah 77 lariat quad cab with thee 400. Great video.

Solid old truck with a great looking motor 👍🏻

Beautiful truck

I had a 1967 short bed 4 wheel drive no dents no rust it was cherry first year of that body style best truck ever I really miss that old truck hope you restore yours 👍

That’s a cool ole truck playing in some good ole snow.

That's one fine rig.i could hear angels singing when you opened the hood

@100GTAGUY

6 ай бұрын

I could hear the shouts of millions of 10mms stuck somewhere in engine bays celebrating how roomy it is haha.

Goddamn, How i miss my 71 highboy... Cant belive I sold it.

Excellent video the truck runs really nice with the rebuilt engine

Really enjoyed the video! Nice work.

Man, what a sweet working machine you've got there. So that's what they're supposed to run like. My father bought one somewhere back around 1982 that had apparently been ridden hard and put away wet. I think that was reflected in the price but, my goodness, what an unruly, hard to steer, oil burning, loud, no brakes, brutal, clapped out POS that thing was. But, I have to say, it surely did get the job done .... pulling stumps, coaxing large and very heavy granite boulders out of the ground, and, best of all, plowing snow like a beast straight out, well, you know where. Anyway, good job. I enjoyed the drive. Take care.

Love that truck!!! Good job on it

That engine looks awesome brother, I bet you won’t have any trouble starting her!👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 good job brother! 👌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸 Kirk from Louisiana, stay safe, warm and healthy my friend, I always enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful truck. I had a '71 in green, miss it even more now.

Love the truck A, good to hear it running. One suggestion, you might consider a heavy coat of urethane bedliner on the floor. I did it to one of my OBS’s and love it. I’ll do them all when I get a chance.

Sweet tyres

when I was a kid my friends dad was a car salesman and he brought one of them home, I was in love from that day on

Really enjoy your content. Can’t wait till summer

Love that truck. We had a 72 F100 Ranger XLT with the 360. Loved that truck.

My dream truck 🇺🇸🤠

Great truck! Sounds so healthy.

Cool truck sir. Living the dream alright.

Awesome bro, love the choke!!

This truck looks & sounds great

Cool truck

Love your truck . thanks for sharing

Manual choke…awesome. I went with an electric choke on my 1971 F250 Highboy. I replaced the exhaust on mine, no leaks…..Very nicely done though!

Looks real good, nice job !

Classic ride, bro!

I had a 1971 f150, 6 cycliner. You could tune it up standing in the engine compartment with the hood up and didn't get wet. Thanks for the memories

1:00 that motor looks so clean

Man u got a nice collection of mint ol fords 👌🏻

That is an incredible truck!

Love those pizza cutters! Nice rig sir. NJ

She is sooooo beautiful! Good on you man! I am wicked jealous man. Not really but yeah.

That’s one beautiful engine!

Man I wish my 71 looked 1/2 that nice! Nice truck!!

I love that truck!!!!

your living my dreams man

That was really enjoyable.

Had a73 f250 high boy 360 truck engine 4 sp remote transfer case. Headers Holley carb, cam, ran really well.