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!

@MikeSmith628

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, definitely a restoration candidate 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Reece_466

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that cabs perfect especially the roof!!!

@trickwhite6382

2 жыл бұрын

@@Reece_466 ffffff

@denniswobbe3157

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with these guys!

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

We'll do something

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!"

@davidsoto4805

Жыл бұрын

too funny Derek as a surgeon "nope not gonna happen" lol or nurse bleep bloop on your pad what heneeds lol

@mcbeet1

Жыл бұрын

"that's way too much... perfect"

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.

@mikef.1000

Жыл бұрын

How cool is that!

@tsharp1194

Жыл бұрын

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

@sategllib2191

Жыл бұрын

​@Tsharp 11 using Google earth is a genius idea

@pivotmaster9556

11 ай бұрын

@@sategllib2191 shit i gotta scan my area

Wow. This guy is like the Bob Ross of vehicular fixin’. I watched the whole thing. He’s great.

@MrMistermoges

2 жыл бұрын

i recently referred to him as such on another video. dude's so chill i get relaxed watching his stuff.

@darthrevan6054

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I was not the only one thinking this.

@Kevlarel84

Жыл бұрын

And we'll put a happy little three on the tree right over here next to the turn make it happener circle..

"Its galloping. That means one of the pistons is, you know, not like the other" - Something I learned today. Thanks

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@marscruz

2 жыл бұрын

Or a stuck valve. It means that the compression isn't balanced between all the cylinders.

Uncle Jessie would be proud of vise grip garage for bringing his old Ford back to life... great job Derek...

@jerredwayne8401

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one!

@C0TT0NM0UF

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely uncle Jesse's truck lol

@petebrown5243

2 жыл бұрын

Beat me to it Glenn lol

@mullinsjm1

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite show as a kid.

@billthompson7579

2 жыл бұрын

Thats what I thought too. Definitely uncle jesse

My husband has cancer and watches your shows frequently. You are a favorite! We enjoy your shows, keep up the great shows. God bless

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.

@mikef.1000

Жыл бұрын

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)

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.

@brandonrogers2943

2 жыл бұрын

I came here to say this but knew in my heart it had already been said

@clivehorridge

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonrogers2943 I’ll second that, let’s go Mr. Rogers… 🤣

@calvarycustoms6681

2 жыл бұрын

“Lost Sheep t’ Shepherd, Lost Sheep t’Shepherd, come in Uncle Jesse!”

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.

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Doin' my best - together, we're strong! Everyday we wake up, is a day to be THANKFUL!

@robertgelley6454

2 жыл бұрын

@@ViceGripGarage You instill new hope for this country. Thank you for your efforts!

@meatpopsicle5216

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, he is with the videos..Bet a guy gets watched from every part of the world.

@Slazlo-Brovnik

2 жыл бұрын

@@meatpopsicle5216 Berlin Germany e.G.

@NickTheFelice

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

Lightning can (coil) fire juice (gas) ice cube juice (antifreeze) I love all your euphemisms for car parts it's funny LOL

@slowshop

Жыл бұрын

Lightning hose. We should make a Derek Dictionary. 😁

@trackpackgt877

Жыл бұрын

@@slowshop lol yesss he is hilarious

@sailorguy23

Жыл бұрын

Lol My mechanic has those too. He asked me for the (in Spanish) "golpimetro" in English would be "hitemetter" . He was asking for the hammer.

Hes so careful putting the battery in and very cautiously connects it. Id love to rig something to loudly pop or the radio to play a song from Christine when he connects the cables to the battery lol

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!

@champking20

2 жыл бұрын

This one is very good condition. Loved these over the 50s

@cobraspits1

2 жыл бұрын

Retro

@cobraspits1

2 жыл бұрын

The truck like Factory

@bgee461

2 жыл бұрын

He should have them both, one driver and one project

@melindaortiz9741

2 жыл бұрын

Both

Just one more reason to love Fridays. Favorite quote as always "you can tell It's good because well the way that it is."

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha

@mattseymoure8198

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the videos and for all that you do.

Nothing beats a good ol ford pickup

@craigengelman4534

Жыл бұрын

found on roof dead

@McNea

Жыл бұрын

@@craigengelman4534 roof?

damn that ford is great shape!!!!them old ford never die,there just resting!!!!!

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.

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@goovoo1408

2 жыл бұрын

I get that same feeling of joy

@basementtroll1764

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

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.

give her what she needs and drive it, those old trucks are awesome and finding a solid one is rare, SEND IT!

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!

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

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

We'll Clean it up!

@euchre1o

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Oak690

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

@raven4k998

Жыл бұрын

that's something you don't want to hear a mechanic says about your truck is (I don't know what that is)🤣

I’m 58. First time I have ever seen someone try backwards on the ramps after flying over them. Lord. Good stuff.

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.

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

@UKDemon

2 жыл бұрын

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

@paulshamblin6260

2 жыл бұрын

She's wantin the SHINE JUICE!

@OldManBadly

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@JamesHalfHorse

2 жыл бұрын

This would have been my dream truck at that age. All sorts of potential.

I spit my beer out laughing when he said the "we are gonna take our digital meter over here on the horseshoe setting" 😂😂

2:41 man its sum huge freaking ticks out there especially on that rear tire

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.

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Justin

@Clawson_customs

2 жыл бұрын

It always makes me laugh

@goovoo1408

2 жыл бұрын

To let the viewer experience first hand what he's up against

@RandallJT84

2 жыл бұрын

Somebody's gotta do the Lord's work ;)

@squarespectrum2271

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm pretty happy to not have smell-o-vision for that. An eclectic description is much more better. Rancid smells can stay on the other side of the screen thanks!

“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😁)

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.

@raven4k998

Жыл бұрын

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🤣

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.

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.

@theronash7269

2 жыл бұрын

...and cab mounts.

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

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.

@dalesmith3669

2 жыл бұрын

Some really good advice there. Ground's are super important with the charging and lighting systems.

@tomtomkapow

2 жыл бұрын

This guy Fords!

@keithmitchell5332

2 жыл бұрын

Voltage regulator is on the inner fender on these old ones, 30 years ago they were about $25.

@NLJosh83

2 жыл бұрын

@@keithmitchell5332 right, internal voltage regulators didn't come into use on Fords until a few years after this truck was new (y)

@_Frank_the_Tank

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Vehicles were made then to last. Trucks got a lot of potential.

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.

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

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!

@natevanlandingham1945

2 жыл бұрын

Accident, I bet KZread 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!

@skagitbigz8084

2 жыл бұрын

Yup . A feller is already stuck . Lol welcome to a channel that is guaranteed to make a guy laugh his ass off.

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 love this channel because it is not only a mechanic working, but also comedy 🤣

Would love to see a full series on this one. Really would like to see how it looks after a bath and cleaned up.

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.

@nathancloutier6219

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. Will watch every episode. Will either way but yes!

That rig was unbelievably mint! Couldn’t believe my eyes, like garage keep….

My favorite show on TV! I watched him all day Sunday.

The fact that all of the lights worked immediately is amazing to me

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Can't wait to see this rig all cleaned up! 🧰🗜🇺🇲

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

18 years to riding home in a single afternoon… hell of a feeling!!

@43 min I was totally waiting for the dig around in the grass clip and yep, there it was.

Full restore with your little guy, great first vehicle and he can cross post on his channel. Thanks for all you do!

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.

Congrats on all the subs, great mechanical advice and sharp humor way better than anything on TV. Keep them coming.

My first vehicle was a 76' F100 , 300 6 cylinder three on the tree, that I also moved to the floor and man this video brought back memories, Damn I miss that truck.

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.

@alexbaker9967

2 жыл бұрын

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

Derek, those bumpers were common in the south. I'm in Arkansas and they were very common in the 70's, especially for farmers. But I have seen Nebraska and Arizona stamps. Glad your down south now getting more rust free stock!

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Another fun adventure ! Nice truck

Love this stuff. Greatest channel on KZread right now. My vote: Clean her up; get it totally road-worthy. Maybe not a full restore at first.

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.

@robbiewallace2754

2 жыл бұрын

Go check out Luke on Thunderhead 289 he has a 1974 F150 that he did that to.

@jaredbaratono897

2 жыл бұрын

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.......

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.

Everyone keeps talking about what it "is".... he works clean. No cusswords, he works clean. I can watch this with my family, children. Nothing crazy, just a guy working on a car.

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!!!!

Gotta love the reliability of a 300. When the last LS engine dies itll be towed to the junkyard with a 300

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!

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.

Great truck with a 300 six. UPS trucks had that engine for years. I had one I couldn’t kill in my twenties. Put a four speed in it and give it to your son. He’ll remember that truck forever!

That cackling laugh when you got the brakes working was hilarious 🤣🤣

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.

I LOL'd at the edits in this one. Very musical/creative. Thanks for the content.

I just brought back a 1992 Dodge ram after being parked for more than 22 years. yes, it fought me the entire time. then after completing , the owner stiffed me on the bill. it runs great, just isn't doing my wallet any good. love your show on the Motor Tend Channel. keep em coming!...

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.

@steve-ph9yg

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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!!!

@tubehound69

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@gwils7879

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@oneshot8726

2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@johnpurdum8126

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!!

@anavelgato1439

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Born & raised in Prattville AL, we see maybe 1 inch of snow every 5 years, and the roads are never salted; thus our vehicles rust less or sometimes not at all if taken care of.. Same deal with most southern states..

You gave life back to a beautiful truck!

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!

@marcosmaisterra4477

2 жыл бұрын

That would be totally awesome!

I wish life was simple again like a straight six and a three speed…. A perfect choice for a guy’s first ride

@brians48now

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 67 Chevy 1/2 ton with a 250. The thing had almost no compression but it never failed to start in -20 weather.

Thank you for your videos, I'm not a mechanic by any means. But with your help, I got my grandfather's 86 running well. The timing and distributor installation was the key.

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.

Bleep bloop. Full restore on this rough diamond would be great. A nice project to watch. An a really good wash and polish. She's survived this long so she deserves it.

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 🤘🏼🇺🇲

Laughing, learning and being entertained, who' would have ever thought you could set and be entertained by a Mechanic a father to some awesome kids and a great husband to an awesome wife, there have been many attempts over the years finally a guy (feller) comes along with what people have been waiting for low cost repairs and how too's, Thank's Derek✌

great lesson on coil testing and using 2 cycle flammable liquid to ease startup wear and tear - the old engines are such a pleasure to fix

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

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Dave

@Mrcaffinebean

2 жыл бұрын

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

@sykwookiee

2 жыл бұрын

If it involves any com~~~puter work, check out your local day care...kids nowadays are born with a bleep bloop in their hands...

@kimchipig

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@nicolatesla768

2 жыл бұрын

In 20 years we'll have nothing and be happy 😉

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.

Watching your resto of Ford f100 Obvious you have vast experience on rebuilds. Cringed a little bit with all the microfiber rubbing inside the block. I always rinse bores and bolt holes with brake clean followed by compressed dry filtered air followed by a good saturation of piston and bore with marvelous mystery oil. Smells good which makes me feel good) and doesn't mosquito fog shop as much. In my opinion brake clean and marvelous remove any metal particles left from honing fibers from towels etc Have seen trash in oil pickup screens and stuck spools in valve bodies. B&M&Air are my best friends during engine transmission OHs Also a bit of fuel line the piston bolts doesn't hurt if the wife yells during piston drop. Started apprentice mechanic in 78. Still going Your a brilliant man. Great Show!

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).

This truck needs one of those big new aluminum radiators. a fill and flush, and a new water pump, and different thermostat,and new heater core. I would let brad keep his original truck and give this to the next boy in line....this truck is clean, and almost rust free. You could do a wonderful power wash video.

@TheWheelinranger

2 жыл бұрын

His other kid has "lawsuit" the 65 Chevy truck

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

@darrenquick05478

2 жыл бұрын

where in vermont i am from st albans

@mr-toyota

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrenquick05478 Hertfordshire? Vermont is in the United States.

@RossTFarnsworth

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrenquick05478 Springfield, other side and bottom of the state.

So i did something last weekend. I was able to get a 1962 ford f250 4x4 with a divorce transfer case 3/4 and has granny four speed. She has some weight reduction. Half the engine was n the cab. The other half is in. Guy gave me another engine for it and its a FE 352 . Going threw the engine next few days. Came with a complete gasket kit and new push rods. Last year i came home to take care of my mother. She had alot of surgery an was in the hospital for two months. Shes doing really good now back on her feet. I came down from Danville NY and i work for The Diesel Shop LLC n Avon NY. Im going to get the 62 running and drive it up to NY. Its 1030 ish miles. Watching these videos inspired me to do this. Im 43 years old and want to do something i can remember forever. Im mechanical inclined out my ears. I think its going to be awesome ride. Going to be back roads as much as possible. Going to stop and see family in North Carolina. Then head up to avon ny. Not trying to steel any thunder. Any words of advice you can give me VGG.

This dude is legit, I really enjoyed watching this entire video.. Lots of ideas and troubleshooting tips... awesome!!

Derek, you're the best on KZread. 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!

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@bgee461

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Wandering869

2 жыл бұрын

"ahyehh tsst"

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. 👍

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.

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.

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.

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!) 😉

Derrick, your comment about ‘enabling’ us in regards to the fuel make it happener is greatly appreciated. I’m so terrified of any mistakes it takes me forever to get shot done. I’ve got you on my shoulder as my Jimeney Cricket

Unmatched professionalism. Always by the book.

Thats a solid looking rig! Would love to see one of your exterior/interior cleaning videos on this one! Plus a full restore!

@normenderle550

2 жыл бұрын

I bet this one will clean up really nice!

@gabrielmartino644

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah 👍

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 🌻

Nice work getting it back on the road. Great truck to get into shape or totally restore. I really enjoy your videos; great humor mixed with incredibly helpful solutions. Bravo!

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!

@ViceGripGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to hear