How to Spot a Real Low Mile Bumpside Truck

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I see alot of for sale adds that often times say low miles or original miles on a old ford that only has a 5 digit odometer and more often than not the condition of the truck doesn't match. We have a 69 f-100 with 46k miles on it and I wanted to show the things on this truck that has really helped me to be able to spot trucks that might have a little bit more use on it than the odometer shows. And just want to mention again here like I did in the video. This is not about knocking guys who repaint or restore trucks or even the people who I have seen selling trucks. Its just an informational video.

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@infamouskingj 3 жыл бұрын

I found the buildsheet under the back seat of my 1967 Galaxie 500 2 door fastback. It was like finding a hidden treasure!!

@larryhampton9069 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is when they say "110k, low miles!!", at 100k these were wore out. My '73 F100 Custom has 22k which I believe to be original. The pedals aren't worn and the vinyl floor doesn't have a hole where your heel would dig in. I know the rear shoes are original because the drums were still held on by the clip washers. The seat still sits like new.

@billjunking_fool5549 3 жыл бұрын

nice truck I bought a 81 Ford F-350 dump box from a farmer that he bought brand new he paid $11,700, it's been setting a few years runs really good the miles are actual 43,7 00. checked the steering wheel brake pedals also pulled all the plugs out they're all burning great I plan on putting it on the road shortly

@norgepalm7315 Жыл бұрын

What did you pay

@sblsbl7600 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Canadian, so when I buy a truck from the South, I don't care about the mechanical. I only care about the rust. I bought a 2001 Dodge Cummins 3500 from Florida sight unseen during the pandemic. I knew there was something wrong with it that they weren't telling me. I could see that the underside was perfect and the engine had no blow-by. When the truck was shipped here I found out it needed an entire front end. I was happy with that. Now I have a rust free 2nd gen with a new front end. Someday I will have a highboy as a Sunday driver. I bought it from Bigboyrides in Miami.

@dw-9877 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt... I’ve been looking for a low mileage original Ford truck to refurbish, this was just what I needed for my search. Just found your channel, looking forward to watching your work on the crew come together, good luck!

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck in your search. This one popped up close to me but I can’t swing the purchase right now. Looks like a good one to check out. seks.craigslist.org/cto/d/girard-1971-f100/7252236481.html

@jerrycraig6522 2 жыл бұрын

I would put chrome grille and front bumper on that beautiful green truck and drive the thing daily, I would love it, A LOT!!!

@geminismechsev 3 жыл бұрын

Too many ideas to make sure about good conditions. Thanks. Is helpfull..

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tim8deb 3 жыл бұрын

That is one sweet truck Matt. Must have been kept in a shed/garage/barn all its life. Rare as rocking horse shit.

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

It was well taken care of that's for sure!

@davidfox5827 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. I watched the series about the high boy build, had a '69 camper special. I relived my flareside 3 times, I guess it's time to replicate my 1st truck. Maybe a highboy flareside,hahha

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

David Fox glad you as a subscriber! highboy flare sides are pretty rare! We have a 67 highboy that was originally a flare side one of 915 made.

@JsCrazyCutzLLC 2 жыл бұрын

We recently bought a 71' F350 flatbed dually which we are in the process of restoring. We aren't trying to keep it all original just, want a cool old truck that looks good and works well. The truck had factory AC but, has not worked in decades. We would like to have air in it one day but, probably is gonna be the last thing we do to it. Would you recommend aftermarket like "Vantage Air" or try to get the factory going again? Thanks in advance 😉👊

@PaulJersey 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt.

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@EYE_SPIDER 3 жыл бұрын

Good video!!!

@jefferyschirm4103 2 жыл бұрын

Love that ole highboy , 240 a little small but plenty of low end torque , a 300 would be sweet !!

@scrappysshadetree1505 3 жыл бұрын

I had too many it’s too nice bed paint and clean plastic in the gauge cluster.

@jsource10 3 жыл бұрын

Nice truck!!

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brianeastman3547 2 жыл бұрын

I would swap the 3 speed manual to a NP 465 4 speed manual with granny gear.

@davidfox5827 3 жыл бұрын

Were the front grills optioned with paint?

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

David Fox base model trucks had painted grill and bumper.

@tonypellegrin4659 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1967 f100 its in great shape my steering wheel has a horn ring instead of horn button why?

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that was custom cab vs base model but I’m not 100% sure on that.

@yeboscrebo4451 3 жыл бұрын

Love those trucks. That gauge bezel has been messed with.

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

Yebo Screbo in what way

@yeboscrebo4451 3 жыл бұрын

@@MattKubik1791 there’s a center section in the bezel that says F O R D that’s missing

@MattKubik1791 3 жыл бұрын

Yebo Screbo I thought that’s what you might be referring to. That is the higher trim level bezel that is plastic. This one is what the 67-69 base models got. It’s painted steel. My 67 highboy truck has the same one.