That was my kayak truck for 15 years and letting it go was very emotional for me. I loved seeing this video of your excitement with it. Makes it easier for me to have it sold. Those are 16.5 wheels. Very very low miles on the current tires. We never touched the exhaust so it’s been much longer than a decade since it was worked on. I ran the side mirror into a tree in our yard (confession time) which is why we replaced the mirrors which were never as great as the originals. I never put my boat in the water that someone didn’t compliment that truck. People asked to be able to pose for pics with it often. Unfortunately, life got too busy for my regular kayak outings and the truck wound up sitting forlorn for the last couple of years. I already miss seeing it in the carport but thankful it has a happy new home. (Oh, and I’m very happy you didn’t find a cache of gold and silver in that storage space! My husband and I were watching that part of the video with our breaths held! 😄

Hoovie is literally just living every man's dream at this point

I drove a truck much like this on a farm I worked on in the mid 70s. My parents had a '68 LTD with the same olive drab fabric interior - THE most comfortable freeway car I have ever driven btw. It too had a 390, and when we sold it it had over 250k miles on it without a rebuild. Blew a little oil, but that was to be expected. The 390 was a great engine all-around. Great find!

I started a business cutting geass and doing landscaping when I was 18. I needed a truck and there a 1972 Ford F100 in the side yard of a house a few blocks from me. It sat under a tree and never seened to move but was clearly well cared for. I stopped over when I saw the owner leaving for work one day and struck up a conversation about that truck, at the end of which I suggested he sell me the truck. He initially laughed at me but I eventually taljed him into it. I paid $2500 for that truck and it paid for itself many times over. I eventually sold that part if my business and the guy that bought it negotiated the truck into the deal. I was conflicted over selling that truck, but I decided to pay it forward and included the truck in the deal. That young man was so happy to have thst truck that it was totally worth it.

Man I am all in for the Farmer Hoovie Storyline.

I don't remember the last time I've been this envious of one of Hoovie's vehicle purchases!! That truck is SWEET!!

That is a TRUE survivor ... What a great find. The 1967-1972 was always my favorite F-Series design.

This is basically the perfect truck. Just nice enough to drive, spartan enough to do truck stuff and do it well. Shame about no 4WD, but it's definitely a good tow rig with that tremendous engine.

Hoovie missing out on a sweet collab with the Lock Picking Lawyer that we all needed!

Well as a lover of older trucks.... I am officially jealous, that is a lovely truck. Nice purchase Mr. Hoovie.

My first vehicle was a red 1973 F100 longbed. I bought it in 2002 for $500. It had a like-new paint job from the 90's but the owner lost his license and it sat under a tarp for a decade. It was a badass truck.

Watching this just takes me back to my childhood. It's pretty crazy how much trucks have changed. Those old Fords were actually very comfortable to ride around in, and yes, built like an absolute tank.

That truck looks like you watered a truck seed for two months. It’s a perfect fit 👌

My first truck in the late 80s (high school) was a green F100 Ranger 390. I also had the optional air conditioning and it worked! Mine was a shortbed with a painted toolbox to match. My interior looked exactly like yours. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

I wish a Ford and a Chevy would still last ten years. Like they should!

I do love a 70's F-series. And a long bed! Nice find. I can almost smell the interior during the drive lol Shoulder belts were optional upgrade; You can see the plug on the pillar. 3 point belts can swap in too :) Looks like it had a set of "west coast' mirrors, nice for camper/towing. I think they look great on these trucks!

I love the F250! That's my dream truck, as they sure don't make them like they used to. We live on an acreage and have a 91' F-150 for hauling stuff around. Great trucks!

The nice coating of oil residue is your friend on old vehicles, aka rust prevention. Great find and a solid decision, Farmer Hoovie! 👍🏻

Hoovies approach to choosing this truck is basically the same as mine. I needed a truck after purchasing some property to build a house on. A nice 6ft bed Jeep Comanche with a single cab and nice low bed side for easy loading. It's a 4x4 with a 5 speed. Absolutely perfect for my needs.

I have a 66 C-10 that I paid $2k for and the upgrades and bolt ons are simply amazing . I'm into it for about $12k and it has all the goodies. 400 hp create motor ,5 speed transmission, disk brakes, anti roll bars, performance springs and shocks ,AC, brand new wiring and killer gauges and 130 year old refinished barn wood for the bed. Im 50,000 miles into driving it everywhere. The thumbs ups and the smiles are so rewarding..so yes..these old trucks are better than new ones as far as soul and cost goes .

Thank you for not forgetting your hooptie roots while embarking on this new construction adventure. I think a lot of us are here for that good ol' car content... keep it up and best of luck!

Try twisting the headlight switch to bring up the gauge lights.

I have a 1972 F-250 4x4. I was about 10 years old when the original owner bought it and I always loved it. I was able to get it from him about 5 years ago.

Plant an apple, pear, and peach orchard and find a good country gal who knows how to can food (or is interested), get a big dog, NEVER sell the Countache, and live the good life!

My great grandfather made these. And he had one, a '71. Kept it into his 80s, then drove it from Colorado to Ohio to move into a retirement care facitility. Almost all my memories with him were driving around the town of Berthoud CO and up to Rocky Mountain National Park to go hiking and fishing. Often with 3 kids lined up on the bench seat with him. He had the camper shell behind the house most of the time. Not refined by any stretch of the imagination but the build quality was AWESOME. These things are NOT good on fuel but they will be driving around when they're 100 years old.

Beautiful truck, Tyler! I have a soft spot for those bumpsides. I do have a suggestion... rip out the dual tank system (they're nothing but problems) and add an XL tank to where the spare tire is. This also gets the tank out of the cab. I believe the replacement single tanks are 34 gallons and will run you about $120 online. I put one in my dentside and glad i did. At 10 mpg you'll need all the fuel capacity you can get.

This is a throwback to the days when they offered multiple exterior colors, AND multiple interior colors. I remember looking at a Duster with a Mettalic Blue vinyl interior. Now? Any color you want, as long as it's Tan, Gray, or Black. Starting in about 1971, trucks started being a lot nicer "daily drivers" Especially the 1973 GM trucks.

$7K new.. Hoovie pays $12K. Someone get this man on a channel that talks about finances.

Excellent choice in trucks. I had a 77 Ranger and it was amazing. Start at 40 below or 40 above and never let us down. Even carried a giant camper for 150,000 like it wasn't even there. Made to last to say the least it's still running today with 498,000kms on it.

The "official truck-towing youtube reviewer" has gone back to his roots with this classic! 😂

Such a restful scene. the fields, the grass, the red barn and silo, the windmill and the old truck.

One of the nicest of that era I've ever seen! They do NOT make 'em like that anymore.

Very nice truck. And perfect for a farm with its big bed. Maintenance and repairs are so simple compared to a modern truck - trucks used to be rugged. It also helps it is a lot better looking than any of the modern ones!

That looks just like the truck my grandpa drove in 1972. He was a farmer in western Kansas. He and all the other farmers would drive down the gravel roads with both hands on the wheel. When they passed each other, they stoically looked straight ahead without seeming to notice the other guy, except the right index finger always popped straight up for about three seconds to signify a wave.

I love this truck. I have a 2007 Silverado Classic. This truck is actually a 2006 that was continued on production with the new body style change of 2007. It's a v6 longbed with a manual transmission and cruise control ( which I use all the time). I just turned over 200,000 miles and still runs strong. At 72, I could afford a new truck, but this is my ride.

Sir, that is a beautiful truck & I wish you happy motoring.

That '72 Ford is absolutely gorgeous. Reminds me of growing up spending many of summer on my uncle's farm. Super easy to drive best deal around and good looking

There’s something hilarious about Hoovie having to borrow a vehicle for any reason, especially to pick up ANOTHER vehicle lol

Very nice and cool truck!! Thanks for sharing! Off to see the Wizard!!!

This is one of the best pick-up trucks still available and you can see it in the owner's face. Look at that grin and satisfaction. Thanks for sharing.

That 390 is a real jewel. One of the best motors Ford ever made. It uses the FE big block, but is super understressed. I'm totally in love with your new/old truck!

Nice bumpside. Some advice from someone who's had the pleasure of rebuilding a 390FE- if you plan on keeping that truck for a while, you'll want a couple things done to the engine. All FE's were built with leaded fuel in mind. Since we don't run leaded fuel, the valves will start micro-welding to the seats, since it doesnt have that lead lining cushioning them. This causes pitting in the seats and eventually sunken valves (overall reduced performance). When I was rebuilding my 390 I got heads from 3 engines and all had sunken valves. Sometimes they sink too far for hardened seats, because the shop will hit the water jackets when drilling for new seats. So you'll want your heads serviced, or remanned ones installed if yours are too far gone. Another thing, the FE engines are susceptible to cracked blocks in the oil galley feeding oil to the rockers on passenger head. This oil galley is right next to a water jacket. When it cracks, it forces oil into your coolant system, so long as you have good oil pressure. Mine did this. FSM calls for the oil galley to be drilled out for a .314" pushrod from a Ford 240/280 with ends snipped off (many shops will just use a 5/16 GM pushrod as it's easily obtainable and only a couple thousandths smaller. You can also shove a 1/4" roll pin down there and secure it with retaining compound as a quick fix that wont require complete engine teardown. Details can be found here- www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1215888-75-ford-f250-390-oil-in-coolant.html Keep an eye on your coolant, make sure there isnt a layer of oil building up under the radiator cap. Oh, and a final thing (if it starts smoking), the drivers head supplies far too much oil to the rockers, this can lead to smoking issues. Some have installed both static and umbrella valve guide seals on the intake valves, or just do what I and many others have, grab a jet for a carburetor and press it into the feed hole. It's a perfect snug fit. This acts as a restriction. Rockers get all the oil they need, without too much oil sloshing around in the valvetrain. If you want more power, you can also install 360 flat top pistons, throw a 4 barrel and intake on it, and an adjustable cam sprocket, as all FE's after 69(?) or so had the cams retarded 3 degree's for emmisions. You;ll want that 3 degrees back if you are gunning for the most power and maybe better fuel economy. I just did flat top pistons with the factory FoMoCo "RV" cam it came with (Trailer Edition) and a Pertronix HEI distributor and it will roast the tires if I let it even with highway gears and a 3sp auto. Good luck and enjoy it! I sure enjoy my 76.

What a great-looking truck. Thanks for the tour.

What a Beauty! I just love how simple and easy to work on they are.

I am, without any irony, more jealous of this purchase than *anything* you have ever owned. I have a visceral love for these exact trucks that I can't explain. You are a lucky man with this buy, my friend! Happy to see you out on the farm, hopin' that you're happy!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

Reminds me of my childhood when these and the equivalent GM products were everywhere and all of the men in my family had one. I hated all the greens that were so popular back then, but love them now. We(my family members) all had (mostly) horse farms and these were a dime a dozen back then. You got a real special find with this old girl. BTW, I’m a 74’ model myself just for perspective.❤

Great truck. You’re channeling your inner farmer. Frugal but functional. Love it !

Had a truck just like that. Had 460 big block. Loved that truck. Had it brand new. Excpet bottom on my bed panels was the fake wood. A/C unit below the glove box. Best truck I ever owned till this day.

Judging by the old holes in the doors the truck previously had junior West Coast mirrors on it before the low mounts were installed. That would have been typical of a camper special.

This truck is a classic. If you have a Chevy or Dodge from this era, they are all classic beauties. This tuck and paint is even in American Truck Simulator. They have four door Dodge Charger, and some old Chevy's with the toolbox grill. Those little toolboxes are hard to find, so many rusted away. That is great to have. I wish I had one or two on my truck.

The fact that that truck is near immaculate with barely a fleck of rust means it was garage kept most of it's life and hardly ever used. It's a miracle to find one that looks that amazing.

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

The best vehicle choice you've made in years! Well done!

Of ALL your vehicles you have ever had as long as I have been watching you (years now), this is my favorite one.

He is spot on. My daily driver is a 1976 F100. I just purchased a 1975 F250 to restore that came with a 428CJ. I was asked by a much younger man, don't you miss all the luxury? Trust me, who doesn't love the luxury in todays trucks? The purchase price and cost of maintenance makes it not an option. In my opinion. I don't live for a car payment. I have owned my F100 for over 6 years, and just yesterday I got the same tickle. I LOVE it!

Wow Hoovie I remember buying those trucks for $1500. In the mid eighties that was pretty much the going rate for a very decent truck! Well you are right about compared to the new trucks the price is right. I was looking at a new Super Duty F250 with the Tremor package and it was over $89,000 which like you say make for a pretty large payment each month or draining out whatever will be left from the 401K after the upcoming economic downturn takes it's cut!

I'm enjoying this chapter of Hoovie's Garage way more than the one with the big expensive house

I keep waiting for the green acres intro! That truck is worth more than any modern vehicle. Lovely to see it still on the road!

I had one of these as my first truck in the early and mid 80's. Mine had the tow mirrors. Those side compartments are really handy for tools, etc. Had many fun times in that thing.

She's beautiful. That's not just a truck but an old friend

Really sweet old Ford you got there. Looks like she'll last another 50 plus years as long as you keep up with the maintenance. Perfect addition for your new/old farmstead 🍻

You seem to be doing better, Hoovie. I hope the recovery continues! ♥

Nice buy! This is the way they ought to be built these days---reliable, long lasting, and easy to repair.

I used to see this exact truck around beaver lake every now and then as im a boat mechanic. Glad its in good hands!

Never been too jealous of your other vehicles, but I sure am of this one…dream truck!

I’m going to get mine, let’s go for a drive 💯

My everyday driver is a 1970 Chevy C20. Bought it from 2ND owner 9 years ago, Texas truck. Farm truck with 42,000 miles on it. Best running truck I’ve ever owned. Yeah it drinks the gas, but they don’t build them like that anymore.

That opening image with you and your truck at the farm is so picturesque 😀

I love the new and improved Hoovies Farm videos. Keep it up!

Great truck. I owned a 75 F250 4x4 8ft bed in yellow/white a few years ago and I really liked it. Very simple and robust.

I had almost that truck but a 1971. Same colors, even. Absolutely brilliant.

Like many on this thread, I am super jealous of this truck, great survivor for sure, and the previous owners, who I can tell loved this truck were great to be such great caretakers of this old classic, so glad they didn't mess with any, just kept it in good shape and fixed what needed to be done. I'm still on the lookout for two old classic trucks that were my first two vehicles, 32 yrs ago....both bought with my own money at the age of 14 and 15 from mowing lawns and doing dishes after school. First was a 56 Chevy Apache, 235 straight 6 with an oil bath, watched our local boat mechanic drive it down the hill 1/2 a mile to the marina for work and 1/2: a mile back up the hill to home every day since I had been a little kid, always told my Mom I was going to buy it someday when I was able to drive. And I did at 14 yrs old, had 81,000 orig miles when I got it in 1992, and I drove it all over the mountains in northern Idaho for over a year before I got my license! Best first truck I could have gotten, easy to work on, felt safe, even without seatbelts, solid heavy metal! Second truck, and one of my all time favorites, 1977 F250 highboy, now I'm not sure if it was the original motor or not, but I was told it was, and it was a 390, but there's some who say they didn't put a 390 with the 250 highboy with 4 wheel drive? Is that right? Anyway, I'm sorry, way to long, but this episode brought so many memories back, it's one of those... I was young, didn't know I should hold on to them then, and now I'd like to find at least one of them in decent shape, not messed with to bad and just drive em! Sorry for the novel, couldn't help it 😊

I've been daily driving my 73 F100 with a 390 FE for the last 5 years since I bought it. Everything is original and never been apart. Thing drives like a dream.

That one's a keeper! It TRULY fits the Hoovies Farm Vibe! Keep it and use it around the Farm. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

In the Fall of 1968 my Dad bought the almost identical truck except your cab is painted white while ours was green. I remember the 2 gas tanks and the tool box. Ours had the 360 CI engine. We had that truck pretty much until is was driven into the ground. What a great truck it was.

I love those old trucks. Grew up driving a chevy c10 long bed 2wd. 3 on the tree and no power steering. Lots of good times in it.

Wonderful to see how this makes Hoovie smile, and Car Wizard too. People don't smile like that for modern exotic cars. This is fun and I'll bet it gets lots of use.

Tyler that's a real Truck right there!! It will serve you and the farm well. Keep that one, you will be glad you did.

👍Good ol FORD work horse. Bring TRUCKS like this back FORD & CHEVY! 🇺🇸

I have a 1975 Ford F-250. It's not a luxury truck, but it's super nice. 2 door, standard cab, 2 wheel drive, 8 foot bed, '70s Ford white, AZ truck, ZERO rust, no body or undercarriage damage, carbureted 390/C6, it came without A/C, I installed ice cold aftermarket A/C in it. I had the bench seat completely redone to make it more comfortable and look better. New carpet and new reproduction door panels. Lots of extra gauges on the dash. ALL of the steering, brake, and suspension parts replaced. It came with 16.5" wheels, which I replaced with 16". The only thing I wish it had is cruise control, but you can't have everything. I plan to keep it forever. It's made of heavy steel, it's very simple, easy to work on, easy to get parts for, no computers, no cat con because they didn't put those things on 3/4 ton trucks back then. C6 transmissions are a dime a dozen, and while it has a 390 in it now, there is a long list of engines that will bolt right in. A friend suggested doing a diesel conversion, but I won't put any kind of computer trash on it. These trucks are so cheap because nobody wants to drive them. They want the latest greatest (sic) computer on wheels.

you should have 16.5" wheels. Only 2 companies make tires anymore, I still have them, but most guys switch to a 16" wheel that looks the same and you can use the same hubcap. Been told the 16" wheel will still work with your Dayton front disc brakes. Enjoy!

Great old truck Hoovie! The only downside to driving it is every time you stop at the gas station people will come up to you to tell you how their, Dad, Uncle, Grandfather, etc. had one just like it

My 74, 2 wheel drive and a 390, had the same paint color, i loved it, wish i had it back,

Seeing the barn in the background with this truck is so amazing and feels very nostalgic. Even though I was born in 1979, I still look at these vehicles as so simple and, that makes them look so much better, especially when I compare them to the monsters you see in the modern era. I love the simple, clean look a lot more now that I see what they offer today.

That is a super clean truck. Those old Fords are pretty much indestructible. Great purchase Hoovie! Well done!

That side dumped exhaust is sexy as hell. Great find, Tyler.

What a great story, far better to get an old easy to fix rig thats lasted this long than a new computer driven one waiting to fail electronically (or programmed to) and only be serviced by the manufacturer. 1/10th the price and all the joy and thumbs up and smiles. So sweet!

I just got my Grandpa's F100 with the 390. I love it and the story of these classics make them so much better. I'm ready to get my truck "Brownie" restored.

67 - 72 Ford trucks were a great truck....had a 1970....had 134K on it with a 360 and still ran great ..only thing you have to worry about is the front cab mounts rusting out.....

I honestly wish hoovie would sell his whole collection and start over, doing more stuff like this and putting that money into taking us on more hoovie-esque experiences and farm expansion

In 1972 I was the new car make ready guy at Danielson Ford in CT, they sent me to pick up a loaded truck similar to this but a black and tan or yellow, two tone with 4 wheel drive etc, sticker was 15000 $$ people were staring at me at traffic lights on the way home and asking about it . pretty cool. still remember the attention it got..

Awesome purchase! I have a 1971 F250 that is similar in colors. Mine has a 360 and a 4spd manual. No power steering or air conditioning, but it does have disk brakes! I've rebuilt the engine, brakes and twin I beam and drive it all over in the summer time. They're such great trucks. I've seriously considered buying another 67-72 or a 73-79 2wd F250. Can't beat the style, simplicity and reliability of these old rigs.

This might be the 1st vehicle he has bought that is actually for a practical use, a good ol farm truck!! Sweet ride for sure...

Gorgeous truck. Brought back some good memories. My dad bought a 1972 brand new ,not the xlt version. Ours was red with the v8 with a manual transmission. Very nice find

My friends dad had a 1/2 ton in that color. I bought a 1972 Chev Cheyenne C10 in Oct 71 and have been driving it for the last 51 years. Still looks, runs, and drives great. Best trucks ever made. I have spare points rotor and condenser in the glove box.

So at home in front of the camera, the lens loves you. You're so well informed, not theatrical, or histrionic, as I feel so many have evolved to these days - to keep the attention up. Entertaining as well as informative... keep up the good work!

Great truck. Perfect for real world use. You gotta get all the functionality back to original, including the second tank. It makes them so much more useful.

I have this same truck. Mines rusty now but did look great when i bought it over 10 years ago. I bought her for nothing back then. 500$! Been putting 12+k a year on that 390/c6 as a daily driver for a decade now. Great trucks. Cheap to maintain. Has been a great investment. Basically factory spec. 390/c6 I will say that new parts are garbage. That's been my only real issue. Enjoy the truck! She's a beaut!

I bought an 81 GMC K10 that had been the "flagship" of one of the local repair shops in it's day. It was LOADED. AC, cruise, PW/PDL, and the most comfortable bench seat I've ever sat on.

I had a 72 Sport Custom with a 390, running an Isky cam, 11.5-1 compression, Edelbrock Performer 390 intake, Holler 750 dual-feed double pumper, and Hooker headers. I put a Mustang close-ratio 4 speed mated with a 4.11 rear. Loved that truck!