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!

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

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.

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

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

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!"

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.

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!

“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😁)

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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✌

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.

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.

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

First car carburetor I ever rebuilt was a Quadrajet. A KZfaq video, fuel pump, and 5 hours of a Saturday and the 1970 Vett was running after 26 years. I'd say I had a more trouble with the fuel pump than the carburetor. I love what you are doing.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 🌻

It’s nice to see another legendary pickup on the road, I had a 78 f-150 and it was my dream truck, my baby. Some medical expenses came up that forced me to sell it. I love seeing people give these trucks the love they desurve.

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.

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.

Really appreciate this series of videos. Wife recently inherited a 79 F150 with a 6 in row that has been neglected for about 10 years. Since I don't know much about cars, your videos will help me resurrect Ole Pete and make him road worthy again.

hes going to have half the country talking like him....only just found him this past week and I can hear it coming out of my mouth already....Keep up the great work. now i got to get to the next video!

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

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 🤘🏼🇺🇲

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`m new to this channel, it is very entertaining, full of funny comments and you are very skillful. I learn new things to use fixing my old classic car. Thank you!

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

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!

Nothing beats a good ol ford pickup

Just bought a 77’ f-100 and it’s a good driver. Has the 351 in it, seems to run really well. Great video!

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

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.

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.

Watching you work on these old rusted vehicles really makes me appreciate being from AZ and not having to deal with rust welded bolts and disintegrating brake lines!!

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.

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. 👍

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

This man is a true master. Always a pleasure to watch.

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!

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

Old timer referred me over to your page. Doing a 350 SBC rebuild for my first. Love the content and humor. You are a humble guy. I am ready to head down to the hot rod shop with my new VGG shirt!

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).

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'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

Stumbled across this video, watched the whole thing! Loved it, a guy is one funny dude🤣🤣 Well done mate, subscribed and looking forward to the next video!

Whopper super awesome video. It’s great that you donated the old engine to the school. The auto graveyard was super awesome to go through with. You just blew a Fellers mind. Looking forward to the next video. God bless and safe travels to you and Jess. Thank you for all your hard work.

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!

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!!!

My new favorite thing to watch. So glad I found this channel thingy and this professor guy who is an absolute Beauty.

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

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!) 😉

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.

My Dad and I just got done watching the whole video! My dad said brought up some old memories!

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

Derek, you're the best on KZfaq. 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!

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.

Dude thanks for making and sharing this video... I watched this right about when it came out cause I remember saving that Will Harrison song at the end. Fast forward a few months in my life and I'm watching it again but because I bought a project 76 f150 supercab and Basically forgot I had seen the video until that song came on. 6 months ago God knew I would be back here but I sure didn't. Thanks for sharing your perspective on being confident in the unknowns of these kinds of older truck fixes -Jase

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!

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!

finding your channel has been an absolute godsend this year. having a rough year, lightened a lot by you and your family

Nothing stops you! That’s so cool you are very interesting to listen to for details about engines.

Your commentary is what makes these videos so fun!

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.

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!

Thanks for the video, I've got a79 f150 I bought new that has also sat for 20 plus years and am also eager to get it going. It also has the 300 and a 4 speed. 4 wheel drive and lockiut hubs. In 2004 we put new carb and gas tank, brake lines, shocks, and Ali of frame work. It also got under 100,000 miles. Been busy farming ,but now since the Dairy cows are gone I should have more time . I really liked youre cool expression, a throughout the video.

wow what a sweet old ford super clean body and with a 300 cant beat it have a great day stay safe out there

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.

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

Every now and again, KZfaq brings me back to this episode. It's worth a rewatch every time. "Hang on little buddy!" gets me every time 😂

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!