Just throwing it out there; a huge 'Thanks!' to Hagerty, and The Boss here, for all you've been doing in media lately.

@marck145

3 күн бұрын

Legends never die

Words cannot express how cool it is to see McKeel himself in the video, turning wrenches and showing such enthusiasm for bringing a small piece of history back to life. It makes me proud to be a Hagerty Driver's Club member.

@travisosborne7281

2 күн бұрын

Absolutely

Great to see the boss is a real car guy! It adds to the authenticity and honesty of Hagerty. Love it.

This truck found the right owner. It will be a survivor ! Great episode.

I absolutely love Sleeping Bear Dunes, M22, and that Leelanau Peninsula area. Gorgeous scenery.

@trdpro2grfks

3 күн бұрын

Arcadia bluffs is always worth a stop as well.

Tom, you’re a national treasure. Automobiles and America are so interconnected in modern history. So what you do with Haggerty is just a blessing

Great episode and congrats to Mr Hagerty for his new purchase! Glad you managed to get it running and "driving"!

I love barn finds I love classic car stories and especially unique ones, so this is definitely one of my favorite stories and videos !

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals

3 күн бұрын

Great comment Darius!

@erichildreth7562

3 күн бұрын

Sooo agree!! Hopefully we will get to see the restoration of this too!

Very cool nostalgia! I remember riding in the modified pickup trucks in the 60’s. Glad you didn’t disappoint the boss on getting it to run!

@paulmartin7737

3 күн бұрын

Not sure if the boss would have appreciated hanging the arse out in the mud though........ 🙂

As a kid we would vacation as money would allow in the Sleeping Bear dunes area. We would beg and plead for the dunes ride, in one of the 48 Ford's' occasionally we would achieve our ride. What a wonderful memory, thanks to you and your crew. Now that my wife and I have returned to Michigan to be closer to family. I will add a 4th of July trip to the dunes to the bucket list. If we are lucky ,maybe we can see the Ford pick up in the parade.

Mr McKeel is right, you have brought joy to many an old car guy like me. Keep up the great work....

My cousin in Cleveland, TN was hitchhiking and caught a ride with a fellow in a newer Ford truck, Joe wanting to start a conversation and sound cool asked “does this have Twin I-Beams”, to which the old guy replied, “No, it’s just got one headlight on each side”. 😉

This was just heart warming! Appreciate that Mr. Hagerty is going to restore this and his own personal connection to a place and vehicle! Go Barn Find Hunter and Hagerty, keep moving forward!

ABSOLUTELY GREAT EPISODE!! Now that it's been revealed that others exist, there DEFINITELY needs to be an episode singularly dedicated to ALL of the others in the background shots! Glad to see this one got saved by someone who definitely enjoys it.

You've got skills, keep honing them

Funny that Davin was surprised the condenser was bad because its just a big capacitor and they have a tendency to breakdown with heat and age. Back in the 1970's when I was working on cars with points all the time it was quite common for a car to just quit running or for one to not start suddenly and it was the condenser gone bad. Other times when you had intermittent rough running and the fuel system and points checked out it was the condenser starting to die. A lot of people didn't like the GM unipoints because if the condenser went bad even on a new set you still had to replace everything instead of just a 59 cent condenser.

@mindeloman

2 күн бұрын

My neighbor had a 69 camaro dropped at his house one day. It was NOT a RS or SS car. Just a regular 69 Camaro. I think it was a 307 V8. But this car was a CLEAN original low mile car and as I recall was like a 3 speed on the floor. Neighbor bought it with the intention of putting a big block in it. As he got into the car he had the good sense to not molest such a straight car. I asked him where and how he found it. He said the guy he bought it from was ready to see it go. He was frustrated and angry with it. He replaced EVERYTHING imaginable to get it running again. But it would never start. So frustrated, he sold it to my neighbor for a song. Just wanted it gone. So i was there as we started diagnosing the car and found all the brand new parts he replaced. Points, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, and coil. Only thing he did not replace was the condenser. We were like, surely that can't be the one thing he overlooked. Found one he had in a tool box. That thing fired right up and ran like a sewing machine. He drove it around as a weekend car and took it to car shows as a Survivor, but wasn't the kind of car he wanted. He had his fun with it and sold it. But I think one of the funnier things I heard from a former life-long professional mechanic. He said back in the day they would put voltage into a condenser coil, which is just a capacitor, and just leave it on someone's workbench. They'd come along and pick it up and get a really big shock. Lol!!!

Simply thank you all for the great content. You have an exceptional team!

This episode was absolutely fantastic. I know from watching Bohn find Hunter over the last several years. There’s only been a couple of cars that you fired up and gotten running. Particular pick up truck has a great story behind it and it’s nice to see the CEO or Hagerty, appear on the show for his own barn find and revival. I think you may have stumbled on to a new channel idea. Find the cars when you know there’s a buyer follow them through the purchase and then bring in Davin to help get them fired up for the first time.

I rode in one Sleeping Bear dunesmobile in '68. Maybe it was this one!?

As an F100 guy and a duner, this is a cool find with a great bit of history learned. Look forward to seeing updates!

Always great episodes but this one has so much meaning. I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and have been to Sleeping Bear once when I was very young. I simply do not remember what vehicle we were in but did go on to buy a '46 Ford Coupe at 15. October 11, 1965 My dad pulled into driveway with a brand new 1966 F100 the same color as this truck J code Red with same red interior. I am in process of building a Clone of that truck dad bought new. I had heard of this one #28 years ago and sure wanted it but never pursued it. I currently own 9 1965-66 Ford trucks and more than half of them are under Full Restorations at this time. I do have all the parts needed to build the Sleeping Bear '66 just floating around if in need look me up. AZ stuff so it's really nice. Dad's truck was Red/Red with a 352 and 3spd column shift. Learned to drive in it that Fall in 1965. Yrs later used it for my DL test when I turned 16.

I live in Michigan, and remember taking a ride in one of these trucks. 👍

We who work on these things, dont see them as just cars or trucks, we see them as living breathing things. At least thats how I've always felt. The thrill of finding this thing sitting in a field for possibly decades, and making it breath again....there's no greater feeling in my opinion!!

Hagerty is doing right. I remember when they restored the '48 car. I'm glad this truck survived the decades to live again in it's proper home.

My dad had an opportunity to ride in the dunesmobile back in the day. Also, our family own a cottage in Glen Arbor, MI with a little connection to the Hagerty’s. About 60 years of vacations and time spent there and at the dunes. So thrilled to see this truck found and in the right hands. We have seen the other dunesmobile’s every year in the Glen Arbor parade, and it will great to see another one.

Looking forward to seeing this some summer day in northern Michigan.

Always great to get Davin out of the shop and into the wild for some rescue action!

I vacation in that area and love every minute of these northern MI barn finds!

I've been on the Mac Woods rides through the dunes. So much fun.

I've had a Ride in these trucks once when I was a young Boy.. My Grandfather took all of the kids, We had So much Fun...

Cool find can't wait to see her all fixed up!

Amazing what you can learn from barn finds. Great story and video!

I had never heard of the Sleeping Bear Dunesmobile, what a wonderful story. How cool that Hagerty has car 9 and now the Ford pickup both to be used in the parade and shared is outstanding. Thank you for sharing this story, made my day better.

Oh my god when I was a kid in the 80s we went on this dune ride and I remember riding in the back of these trucks!

To Mr. Hagerty and the Barn Find team continue saving those classic vehicles. You have a great fan from Nairobi, Kenya.

That is so major cool, it blows my mind! Thanks Tom...without you the rescue of this piece of history wouldn't have happened. Nice start to the future of this truck, can't wait for updates down the road!

*** Boy that brings back some awesome memories! I was lucky enough to ride on one of these quite a few times and I loved every minute of it! I always encouraged the driver to go faster and faster on the dunes it felt like you were flying. I can't tell you how cool it is that you guys went out and found this because to me this is some great memories of my summers on that side of the state! So thank you!*** 😊👍

Thank you, Tom and McKeel for this episode and saving this great old Ford. I love the back story and all of the pictures. It is inspiring that you are going to restore this truck so the story of Sleeping Bear Dunes lives on. The story of how the truck found you is so cool. I will be waiting ti see some of the restoration work on this as it progresses. - teeth to the wind

Carrying a pack of matches was a must w/points. Sandpaper on the bottom striker and the pack cardboard folded over was .20, perfect to clean and set point gap.

I’m not a “Truck Guy”, but I am a fan of great stories that are told very well and this video has both! I truly enjoyed my time watching this. I want to thank you for it.I now, of course, just have to explore your other videos. I have a very strong feeling that there will be many others as enjoyable as this.Prace, DrRick

I remember as a very young age going on the sleeping bear dunes in one of those trucks. A bit scary because I’d guess I was around 5 years old. What a great piece of Michigan history so thanks Barnfindhunter.

Our family used to go to the dunes every summer! Great memories and so cool to see this little slice of Americana!

You also have to check Mac Wood in Silver Lake and they have a dune Scooter museum nearby in mears

I live in Aurora, CO and I've passed a Hagerty building of some type a handful of times. I work in IT and applied for an IT job with them, but ultimately got turned down... tragicly. However, I applied because I loved this channel and what they do and the stories they rejuvenate to thousands of minds and memories. I truly love the stuff they find and bring back to life. The owner was such a down to earth sounding, grateful person. Who wouldnt' want to work for a company like that? Also, who wouldn't want to see this truck live on with someone no other than a Michigan original himself!? I really hope they do some follow-ups on this one, amazing episode!

Wow! Thanks for the memory! My dad used to keep a set of small emery boards (for nails) in the top of his tool chest. Came in handy for cleaning points AND for after you ripped a nail! Good luck with that baby. Dad had a '66 F100 shortbed with a 352 and 3-on-the-tree that he pulled from a junkyard and rebuilt from the ground up in his shop in Albuquerque, NM of all places! Moved the shifter to the floor during the rebuild. Wish I had that truck today! Davin, you remind an awful lot of my dad. Such a perfectionist (in a GOOD way), an awesome sense of humor and an overwhelming amount of pride in your craft.

What an amazing and touching story. This is one of the greatest parts of the car hobby. I can't wait to follow it's renewal on Hagerty. Please keep them coming.

Finally get to see Davin, where are you Man wish you all the best👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for sharing Hagerty👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Can't wait to see it full of people again!

Good to see Davin on the channel again! What has been going on inside the Hagerty shop lately?

Tom. Another awesome video. My late father was a car collector when I was growing up in the early 70’s, and I have many good memories of the times spent with him and the cars. In the Summer of 1979, he taught me how to drive in his 1938 Buick Special sedan.

My mother worked in the Glen Haven general store where they sold the dune ride tickets in the late 50’s. As a young child in the mid 1970’s, I remember riding over the dunes in one of these trucks before the park service shut it down.

I remember riding in the Oldsmobile! We were at Higgins lake on vacation when I was growing up in Lansing.

Thanks for sharing, McKeel. And wrenching! Cheers 🇨🇦

Great video. I loved all the personal touches by everyone involved by the Hagerty Team & Family

This is an amazing story!!! I have never heard of this before now.

So very cool to see you guys are saving a part of history. !! 🎉 Thanks for all you do for the car community.

Very fun video! Saving a past work of motor vehicle art is always fun.

Great story! When the man himself Hagerty gets his dream vehicle, well now that is great to see.

I always enjoy the content here Tom,but I must say this episode is over top. Looking forward to seeing the progress of this restoration.

Another great piece of history saved from the grave!

Went there as a child in 1970, have some family pics of me and my sisters on the dunes. Great memory this was something special to watch I hope they get that truck restored. It's such a historical piece of automobilia. Imagine taking a brand new truck and cutting it up day 1. Roof delete, 2ft of frame extension, filler panel for box opposite side of step entry, elongated drive shaft I would think too.

Another awesome show, what a great story! Keep them coming!

How often do you see a company CEO out helping change spark plugs on an old project, to help get it to run?

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals

3 күн бұрын

....once.... Great video!

This is wonderful. I can't wait to see when the truck is completely restored.

There is nothing more cool than getting an old car running...😊

Wow! Nice find and cool history!

Great video glad you found that cool old truck.

Great episode. You guys constantly bring us very interesting content that keep car guys entertained.

Just excellent ! Thanks , looking forward to the updates

Another great find! Keep up the good work, er, play! My brother had a mid-60's Ford van with the twin I-Beam front end and I liked the way it felt.

Great Stuff Tom ! I was born in Detroit in ‘56 always like Michigan car history, even tho I’ve lived in So.California for 60 years

*SUPER DAVIN!* Give that man a raise, Mr. Hagerty. Use my insurance premiums from the last dozen years...should cover it. 🙂 - Ed on the Ridge

I grew up 2 minutes down the road from sleeping bear. Not old enough to have seen this but really cool to learn the history! ( platte lake )

Of all the BFH videos this was the first one I was about to bail on and then Mr Hagerty shows up. The hook was set!!! Great job to Tom and the crew for weaving the story and making me stay till the end. Can't wait to see the results.

I worked for the NPS at Sleeping Bear and remember these trucks well. There were several being still used on South Manitou Island as tour vehicles in 2005. There may still be one or two out there now.

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT CONTENT

Very cool truck! Went to South Haven, MI in the late 80s and took a dune tour in an old Dodge or International. It had four rows and a airplane family lap belt for each row. That thing floated over the dunes with those balloon tires. It was so much fun!

So similar to my '60 F100 rust bucket. Been there done that on most repairs possible. Condenser was always a spare part in the glove box. Brass carburetor float would swamp amoung other problems.. This '66 makes me nostalgic to get another '60s truck. Good job. Edit: The more I remember the less I think I want one now, but...

Great story and video

Love these “barn find” type videos

Can't wait to see the series of the restoration of this truck.

How Kool is that...! Revived..., Running and Driving... Hope to see restoration KZread videos progress along the way one of these days... 😊

Totally Cool.... I remember riding on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in a International Harvester. Safe Travels

Good to see Davin doing his best again 💪

That's awesome! Gotta come to CT and check out the crazy stuff here!!

@MH-ev3wr

3 күн бұрын

Totally, EVERYTHING is better on the Coast compared to Flyoverland, amirite?!?!

Glade to see tom !

So cool, I love the show...but even better when they save the car

Great to see Dave again. I miss his weekly contributions to Hagerty.

This is the type of stuff I love to watch

Great story 😎👍🏻Rode in one as a kid, could have been that one, wish I could find a picture from then

When it's done you can still take it to the dunes at Silver Lake.......that would AWESOME to see!

As a kid..I rode in one of those in the late 1960s on a "dunes tour" at sleeping bear dunes. There were also dune rides at Silver Lake, on Lake Michigan...those were different looking vehicles, and were 4WD...and offered a more of a "thrill ride"

This truck is cool

I can’t wait to see the restoration!

There is nothing better than a car are truck with deep family roots. There is also nothing better than a amazing story to go with both. Can't wait to see it in the future maybe he can send pics as it goes.

Such a cool relic going to a great owner.

That man right there Mr haggerty he could find my dream car, people would laugh at me, but I respect that gentleman

Supercool dunesmobile !

I LOVE IT JUST THE WAY IT IS. ID BE THE HAPPYIEST MAN ALIVE WITH THIS TRUCK

I seen this on marketplace close to me! Cool to see it on a video now