CAP Agree there too. The Chevies and GMCs of 67-72 were the second best looking. The mid to late 50's GM trucks were the best looking, I think.. But honestly, I've never met an early 50's thru late 80's American pickup that I didn't like. :-D But I was practicing constraint when I made my first comment. 🤣
I have my late Father’s 1972 F250 and drove it today. Then I saw this. Wow, what a beautifully modified F-100. The workmanship and attention to detail is out of this world. Thank you for sharing.
My grand pa had this same truck, but RWD, red color, in the early 70s. He took me for rides around the country roads, when we got home I started to cry every time because I wanted to keep going. Now I'm grown up in my early 50s, am thinking to buy one of these trucks to drive it around on week ends, that will bring lots of wonderful memories of a happy childhood.
This is my dream truck. I had a '76 F250 when I was a kid and I loved it. It was so old and ratty that I couldn't keep it, but I'll always miss that vehicle. I used to be able to watch the road go by through the hole in the floor and I miss that. I don't know why, I mean it was objectively a junk vehicle but something in my head clicks the nostalgia button on when I see one
Sounds like my old 73 f250 4x4 with a 4 speed manual trans i got from my grandpa when he passed away that truck was so fun it would go anywhere .....had the holes in the floors too hahaha
My wife bought a '76 F250 FE 360 last year. When I took it for its inspection the mechanic looked at me and said, "How the hell am I supposed to make any money out of this?".
If I could “Groundhog Day” the entire year, 1976, that’s where I would spend the rest of my life. The excitement of the Bicentennial, the music and of course the cool factor of trucks like yours embody a patriotic innocence we can appreciate today. The Spirit of ‘76, time to bring it back!!
This truck is a great build! My Dad had a '70 Ford F100 Ranger 2WD...man, I remember riding in that baby when I was a very small boy, just a seat belt across my lap, my dad shifting on the column while alternating drags off his Winston cigarettes. SBC 302, three on the tree, bench seat, lots of metal in the interior. My dad seemed so young and vital driving his rig and putting his time in being a good dad and provider. So much fun, I get misty-eyed thinking about it. I wish I had the cheese to get him another one almost like it before he leaves us for good. And a blue '66 Impala coupe with a 327 with a 4 speed. Thanks, Pop!
So this brings back my truck lust from childhood. I used to ride in my Granddad's truck; very much like this one, doing farm work, fishing trips, and whiskey visits with his friends. I remember riding in that truck the first time I was offered a sip of shine. (It was a different world back then). I loved that truck and this brings back so many memories. Wonderful job on this build Jonathan!!! Thanks for the memories.
Jonathan Ward Wow! I know this day would come; I just did not know that it would come so soon. In 1982 I bought a 1972 F100 8 ft. long fleetside Ford pickup. The engine is a straight-six 240 with a three-speed on the column manual transmission. It had under 100,000 miles when I bought it and I put 150,000 miles on it. I was told that it would never be a collector’s truck but now it is. Cool, I will drive my truck thinking I am now in style. Have a good day.
Love how you were able to preserve the originality of the look but yet improve it in so many ways.. another build you took way past a whole other level..
Beautiful truck I love that none of the original character of the truck was lost. The Bump-side is one of the best looking trucks ever made and I am so glad He honored that. If I could afford it, I would have him build me one just like it. I even love the color and the wheels. The wheels look good to me, with a retro-modern looks, but still honors the truck.
My jaw is on the floor. This is such an AMAZING truck. I'm not usually one for 'resto-mods' or putting new stuff on the old vehicles, but dang... you can't even tell!! They did this with so much care for the original styling, and in many ways improved on things without changing the appearance (seat, dash, etc.). I can't even begin to imagine the cost of this project -- probably more than I'll make in several years -- but kudos to Mr. Ward and ICON. You have my respect!
Back in the early '80s my younger brother was very close to picking up a '72 F100 short bed with a warmed-over 302... This brought back some memories. Simply stunning!
My Dad had picked up a 1970 F250 Longbed Highboy about 25 years ago, and we used it as our field service truck for several years. It's got the old 390 iron head that never worked exactly right. It has the 4 speed manual and part time 4X4 with lockouts. It's retired now, and sitting in our polebarn along with my 66 GMC I1000 I'm hoping to restore someday. We also had an F100 1970 that Dad had bought in the mid 1970's but he sold that one a few years ago. Exact same body style but it was a 2X4 instead of 4X4. That one only saw winter use on nice days. It had the 360 from the factory which was the same block as the 390. My uncle also had an F250 as his service truck. He had replaced the engine at one point because it was getting a little tired, so Dad put that engine in his F100 because his 360 had gone out. We ran it that way until he sold it. Even a tired 390 was better than the 360.
Used to watch these videos with my grandfather he would just laugh and say this is the best truck I've ever seen for every single truck but he just loved the derelicts
My son would say the same thing because he rode around in the yard when I built mine same year color all stock 8in lift in front 6in in rear 9.00x16 tires aka 35.5in
WOW ANOTHER HOMERUN OUTTA THE PARK !! l m still astounded by the details of everything you guys do !! Next l hope to see someone restore that old international harvester l saw out back of you shop ,kinda looks like a 65 F100.l had a 67 SHORTBOX as my first vehicle :) l used draw it up in different colors and styles ie; old skool hotrod with fat white walls one ratrod one 4x4 even a baja version ,l wish l still had those drawings .....if only
This is AMAZING. Nothing better than keeping the vintage look and then blowing it up with modern components all invisible to the average eye. 'MERICA. Thanks for keeping us great!
MahoneyP573 This is a brand new custom truck with some repurposed parts in it. Yes, it is crazy expensive, for a reason. I bet these Icon trucks will outlast any new factory trucks.
I had a 70 f100 like that way back in the day. Baby blue with white trim. A bench seat like a couch with a trampoline in it. AM radio, roll up windows, suicide knob, white top meaning no air and a huge engine that could pass anything but a gas station. It got about 7 miles per gallon. After seeing yours, I wish now that I still had it.
I am 100% sure anybody who wishes the 15s were still on it can't afford the wheels and tires, or the brakes, or any of your superb design improvements. Thanks for being such a nerd. I love it.wish I could work on something designed front to back
I’m working on my 72 F250 highboy right now and watching this video is exciting. My truck won’t be anything like this when I get it running and driving but these older Ford pickups are such great looking rigs.
The storytelling of the build of this truck was just as good as the built truck itself. Definitely earned my subscription. GREAT job and a gorgeous finished product!
I agree. While the 'Derelict' look appeals to a lot of enthusiasts, to me, a 'restomod' isn't really a 'classic' or even a 'survivor', anymore. A restomod deserves well, full-on restoration! Which the Reformer option does quite nicely in this application!
@@100Aces What's 100k among friends when everyone buy's trucks for 70k + daily now. I've seen people driving trucks that have loans on them that probably cost as much as they owe on their house. I suspect the f100 cost far north of 100k though with all the detail they put into it.
All I can think of is my old '69 F250 Camper Special in (I think) Lime Gold. Would have made for such an amazing Derelict project. So much respect for your wheel choices. It's where so many resto-mods go wrong and you nail it every time.
Jonathan your love of the design and incorporation of new tech in a clandestine fashion is really beyond anything I've ever seen. I've always your work and the respect you take in preserving what works in the aesthetics of the original. Don't sell yourself short on the review either it is a great behind the curtain dive into what makes this an Icon build. Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope to be able to bring the same type of love to semi's at some point as there are some amazing designs there from the 50's to the 80's that would be awesome given the proper treatment! Cheers.
Love this Truck!!!! Everything Icon does is just so over the top but only if you know what your looking for I love that most people would see a stock truck..but the people that know see the work done to every possible place.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
I have been following this channel since it was just the website “TLCicon.com” so.. since the ground floor. And I have seriously NEVER seen 1 one single finished vehicle that I didn’t LOVE LOVE LOVE. Every project is perfect.
Mr. Ward and Team...to say that you have outdone yourselves, implies I constrain you with limitations. But this is an amazing build. Most certainly a new benchmark. I would almost want you (which I know is impossible) to set out building these as a series. So magnificent, really. As a dyed in the wool enthusiast, I absolutely love this truck. Thank you, all for your efforts and continued craftsmanship...and of course sharing with us earthlings.
Excellent work again. You and your team build the best vehicles hands down. I love how y'all respect the integrity of the original design while making it better. Thanks for sharing the finished product for all of us to see
never seen your video's before but I will now stop stand and applaud you guys work on this. I'm from the country and still see these old fords on the road in Alabama. I'm not a ford guy but i love some old school Fords, Dodge, Chevy trucks from the 70's and 80's. This is superb work and looks amazing. It looks like it could be stock and brand new if they were making them today.
Only thing i would change is the engine. I would have went with the 7.3 cam in valley engine (godzilla). Much better torque and more useful for truck applications like towing. Not to mention Reliability is way better with OHV engines over OHC, DOHC. More complexity and moving parts = not as reliable. Or maybe a LSX but i would have stayed ford like you guys did cause it old with the new.
You just built the perfect vehicle, old style ford flat bed with all the modern twists and upgrades, the colours are far better than today's metallic greys and blacks,
Bolts are Bolts and Nuts are Nuts -- it's not THAT you put them together, but HOW you put them together! Details matter. A quick view of all the comments show how many folks really do appreciate the finer details. It is always refreshing to see a new ICON vehicle. Whatever the type - Reformer, Derelict, or whatever Jonathon Ward decides to turn his teams loose on - They become the flagships of our hobby. The great videos deserve mention as well. Well done, Sir! Thank you.
Love it always wanted a 1968 F100 short bed not so practical in the uk but if I lived in a country with more space I would have had one long ago love the way that you have kept the inside mostly looking stock best one yet for me.
Nice! I've owned my 73 Ford short 4X4 for over 35 years and always will. With the locker, built 390 and 4 speed, it'll climb until it's standing straight up on the bumper. Love it!
Always thing I would have done to this truck after everything you've done to it put a sliding back window that's it you did a fantastic job on your struck it is absolutely gorgeous
Never thought I'd love a vehicle but I'm pretty sure I'm in love with this one. What a fantastic job Johnathan and what a great base to build on, I've always enjoyed the style of the older fords and how they tried to keep that classic look as long as they could.
Those were the days. I'm 72 Y/o and will always remember by F150 4 x 4. But WOW what an improvement. I can only imagine the ride and handling. Great work and so iconic.
....And DesignDaddy Jonathan Ward knocks it outta the park yet again!!! You have an incredible vision and a top notch team, Jon. Im taken back with how detailed and complete the final product is. Just beautiful artisanship!
Wise words at the conclusion. I have not seen a better Ford pickup. I am not surprised, just thrilled to know the truck is out there. Thx Jonathan. Be well
The 95mph top speed logged on the dash cluster is all I need to tell me this IS one sweet truck. Great job, I hope the owner enjoys it, I know I would.
Soooo clean and tasteful! Perfect modernization of this classic. My second car was a '78 (10 years old then) round-headlight Bronco. Very similar body with the clamshell hood. 400M with 4 speed, granny low 1st. Full of character, but smooth over rough pavement it was not.
Man, the interior, just nailed it, in an instant I'm 5 years old again riding in "Rusty Truck" we named it, hand me down trucks from Grandpa. Except yours is in way better condition lol, we had holes in the floor and laughed and laughed when we'd go through puddles on purpose to watch the water splash in. Ya never know what you'll remember from time with your Dad. Great job!
1969 F100 was my 1st vehicle it would not be my last. I worked at a Ford dealer after school and Saturday's. The dealer was in Arizona and sold lots of trucks and I worked in the " new get ready shop" that's where we removed all the shipping protection, then put on the mirrors, wheel covers and such. My 1st was a 69 F100 swb 360, C6 trans, Ranger trim package, next 74 F100 4wd that I dropped a FoMoCo CJ 4v intake and Holley 4v carb in it. Next 1976 F250 4wd that I ordered custom built. $6,700 in July '76. It was destroyed just after I paid the 13 payment. Next 75 F150 4wd. This one I highly customized it. Starting with a 428 CJ I built. Custom roll cage, bed bar, custom made front winch bumper, Warn 8000 winch, then I made a 34-gallon gas tank for it. Put a Dana T case from a 75 Bronco, replacing the single-speed unit with a 2 spd. 4" lift, SVO limited slip 9" pumpkin. Had it 5 years, bought it back 5 years later, kept it 3 years, sold to buy a new Service Truck. 10 years later bought back, kept it for 5 years, then gave it to my oldest grandson after he graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Training, San Diego. With the promise it stayed in the Family. My 1st diesel-powered truck was in 83, F250, 6.9 with manual trans. Then on to the 1st gen 7.3. Next was in 93, purchased new a F350 4wd cab and chassis 7.3 PowerStroke 5 spd trans, dropped a new service body on it and went to work. Then a 97 F350 PowerStroke 4wd pick up. An 03 F350 4wd 6.0 P/ U 06 F350 4wd 6.0 added to the fleet. And currently a 2011 F350 Superduty 6.7. I didn't purchase my 1st car until my wife became pregnant with our 3rd child, who is now 34. I've had other vehicles too. A 74 Bronco, 86 CJ7, 78 CJ 7, FL 70 Freightliner, 2 Mustangs, 1 a Shelby, GMC 7500 Service truck, 75 CJ5 and the 1st car I bought a 74 GrandSquire station wagon For my wife and kids. All my kids (3 girls) drive pick up trucks to this day. My 2 step sons also Drive P/Us, a family thing I I have been in the mechanic trade 40 plus years with most years as owner. I've worked on it all from small cars to heavy equipment had a custom shop that included Shelby Mustangs and Cobras. . have enjoyed myself along the way rebuilding classic vehicles, sold several at Barrett shows in Scottsdale and even a few at R/S shows in the same city. In the classic car / truck market customizing old iron ruins their value. This truck will never sell for what it could have if it had been restored to original specs, tens of thousands of dollars less now. Restored 1st gen Broncos when restored to stock go for over $50K Now stock restored trucks are doing the same. To each his own, but if you ever sale you will regret the mods. Plus they are fast disappearing. part of history.
I have a real soft spot for this generation Ford truck. A lot of my favorite memories were made in my 69 shortbed F100. You and your team did this one justice Jonathan! My new favorite.
I don't believe you should apologize for any of the decisions you make. Your adherence to function over form is enviable. Excellent job, as always. I have a 1994 Ram with a V10, rust free with 60K miles on it... interested?
This truck is awesome like all the other builds that you and your team have done. Well done sir, you are the master builder for sure. They are never over or under done, they are just right. I could listen to your presentation for hours and hours, please keep doing them and go into even more detail, we'll listen. Thank you for all the great builds. God bless you and stay safe.
Looks super nice. Wish I could take it for a spin. It sits a bit high for my liking and not sure about the raised bed floor but really think its top quality build. Would be nice to see some close up shots under the front end.
Finally someone does an F-100 build that does not totally destroy the aesthetic of the original design. Really, really nice job!
And he put a Ford mustang engine in it instead of a LS :)
@@vikingman4614 I'm a Chevy guy and even I wouldn't do that, it would be sacrilegious!
@@vikingman4614 that's my favorite part of the project. I hate when people build an old ford or mopar and then re-power with a Chevy engine.
@@VAHOSS Yeah, but let's face it; if you want power, torque and fuel economy, all in one accessible, maintainable and rebuildable package...
scarhart53 so only gm can make a engine that can do that . I don’t think so
This truck looks better then the new trucks of today.
With all the upgrades they did, it is better in every way I can think of.
Mark Gosser-Chris Moore
Totally agree
67-72 were the best looking Fords, without a doubt.
@@1SqueakyWheel Agree, so were the Chevys of the same era...
CAP Agree there too. The Chevies and GMCs of 67-72 were the second best looking. The mid to late 50's GM trucks were the best looking, I think..
But honestly, I've never met an early 50's thru late 80's American pickup that I didn't like. :-D
But I was practicing constraint when I made my first comment. 🤣
I have my late Father’s 1972 F250 and drove it today. Then I saw this. Wow, what a beautifully modified F-100. The workmanship and attention to detail is out of this world. Thank you for sharing.
My grand pa had this same truck, but RWD, red color, in the early 70s. He took me for rides around the country roads, when we got home I started to cry every time because I wanted to keep going. Now I'm grown up in my early 50s, am thinking to buy one of these trucks to drive it around on week ends, that will bring lots of wonderful memories of a happy childhood.
What a beautiful truck. I love the color. The only thing wrong with it...I’ll never be able to afford it. lol
Man... that’s the way id want a revive for a vehicle, awesome
As always it seems like each of Jonathan's creations is better than the last one. Jonathan just keep pushing the envelope!
This is my dream truck. I had a '76 F250 when I was a kid and I loved it. It was so old and ratty that I couldn't keep it, but I'll always miss that vehicle. I used to be able to watch the road go by through the hole in the floor and I miss that. I don't know why, I mean it was objectively a junk vehicle but something in my head clicks the nostalgia button on when I see one
Sounds like my old 73 f250 4x4 with a 4 speed manual trans i got from my grandpa when he passed away that truck was so fun it would go anywhere .....had the holes in the floors too hahaha
My wife bought a '76 F250 FE 360 last year. When I took it for its inspection the mechanic looked at me and said, "How the hell am I supposed to make any money out of this?".
If I could “Groundhog Day” the entire year, 1976, that’s where I would spend the rest of my life. The excitement of the Bicentennial, the music and of course the cool factor of trucks like yours embody a patriotic innocence we can appreciate today. The Spirit of ‘76, time to bring it back!!
"It just makes you smile." Sure does. Good job.
This truck is a great build!
My Dad had a '70 Ford F100 Ranger 2WD...man, I remember riding in that baby when I was a very small boy, just a seat belt across my lap, my dad shifting on the column while alternating drags off his Winston cigarettes. SBC 302, three on the tree, bench seat, lots of metal in the interior. My dad seemed so young and vital driving his rig and putting his time in being a good dad and provider.
So much fun, I get misty-eyed thinking about it. I wish I had the cheese to get him another one almost like it before he leaves us for good. And a blue '66 Impala coupe with a 327 with a 4 speed.
Thanks, Pop!
So this brings back my truck lust from childhood. I used to ride in my Granddad's truck; very much like this one, doing farm work, fishing trips, and whiskey visits with his friends. I remember riding in that truck the first time I was offered a sip of shine. (It was a different world back then). I loved that truck and this brings back so many memories. Wonderful job on this build Jonathan!!! Thanks for the memories.
Ah, nothing says memories like riding with grampa after he's been drinking moonshine. Try it today.
Jonathan Ward
Wow! I know this day would come; I just did not know that it would come so soon. In 1982 I bought a 1972 F100 8 ft. long fleetside Ford pickup. The engine is a straight-six 240 with a three-speed on the column manual transmission. It had under 100,000 miles when I bought it and I put 150,000 miles on it. I was told that it would never be a collector’s truck but now it is. Cool, I will drive my truck thinking I am now in style. Have a good day.
Love how you were able to preserve the originality of the look but yet improve it in so many ways.. another build you took way past a whole other level..
It really is gorgeous. The seat upholstery is lovely.
Beautiful truck I love that none of the original character of the truck was lost. The Bump-side is one of the best looking trucks ever made and I am so glad He honored that.
If I could afford it, I would have him build me one just like it. I even love the color and the wheels. The wheels look good to me, with a retro-modern looks, but still honors the truck.
I love the fact that you used a Ford engine! I absolutely love this body style FORD
My jaw is on the floor. This is such an AMAZING truck. I'm not usually one for 'resto-mods' or putting new stuff on the old vehicles, but dang... you can't even tell!! They did this with so much care for the original styling, and in many ways improved on things without changing the appearance (seat, dash, etc.). I can't even begin to imagine the cost of this project -- probably more than I'll make in several years -- but kudos to Mr. Ward and ICON. You have my respect!
From design to pallet to incredible craftsmanship, this thing is "Stunning" just Wow!
Back in the early '80s my younger brother was very close to picking up a '72 F100 short bed with a warmed-over 302... This brought back some memories. Simply stunning!
My Dad had picked up a 1970 F250 Longbed Highboy about 25 years ago, and we used it as our field service truck for several years. It's got the old 390 iron head that never worked exactly right. It has the 4 speed manual and part time 4X4 with lockouts. It's retired now, and sitting in our polebarn along with my 66 GMC I1000 I'm hoping to restore someday.
We also had an F100 1970 that Dad had bought in the mid 1970's but he sold that one a few years ago. Exact same body style but it was a 2X4 instead of 4X4. That one only saw winter use on nice days. It had the 360 from the factory which was the same block as the 390. My uncle also had an F250 as his service truck. He had replaced the engine at one point because it was getting a little tired, so Dad put that engine in his F100 because his 360 had gone out. We ran it that way until he sold it. Even a tired 390 was better than the 360.
Icon is the only brand that competes with my “when I make millions” dream cars.
Just amazing. Astounding craftsmanship.
Used to watch these videos with my grandfather he would just laugh and say this is the best truck I've ever seen for every single truck but he just loved the derelicts
I'm a chevy guy but I gotta give it up, it's a beautiful truck. Reminds me of my grandpa's
If i ever win the lottery, that would be a present to Dad.
My son would say the same thing because he rode around in the yard when I built mine same year color all stock 8in lift in front 6in in rear 9.00x16 tires aka 35.5in
He'd rather have a Harley and a stripper girlfriend
I'll be your dad.... 😂
Not generally a Ford guy, but this thing is a thing of beauty!! Such a super clean build, what's not to like?? Way to go, fellas..
WOW ANOTHER HOMERUN OUTTA THE PARK !! l m still astounded by the details of everything you guys do !! Next l hope to see someone restore that old international harvester l saw out back of you shop ,kinda looks like a 65 F100.l had a 67 SHORTBOX as my first vehicle :) l used draw it up in different colors and styles ie; old skool hotrod with fat white walls one ratrod one 4x4 even a baja version ,l wish l still had those drawings .....if only
Y’all build the nicest vehicles! Love how you keep them looking original 🤤🤤🤤
Can't say how many times I've come back to watch this video. Absolutely awestruck by the finished product. Would love to have this in my garage.
This is AMAZING. Nothing better than keeping the vintage look and then blowing it up with modern components all invisible to the average eye. 'MERICA. Thanks for keeping us great!
I've never been a Ford fan but this is outstanding! I am reformed now.
Beautiful- much more interesting than some “super car”
roonerjeff hahaha no this is your grandpas truck with extra floor mats....but icon will price in the ball park of a super car
MahoneyP573 This is a brand new custom truck with some repurposed parts in it. Yes, it is crazy expensive, for a reason. I bet these Icon trucks will outlast any new factory trucks.
@@MahoneyP573 obviously you have no clue what you are talking about
I had a 70 f100 like that way back in the day. Baby blue with white trim. A bench seat like a couch with a trampoline in it. AM radio, roll up windows, suicide knob, white top meaning no air and a huge engine that could pass anything but a gas station. It got about 7 miles per gallon. After seeing yours, I wish now that I still had it.
I am 100% sure anybody who wishes the 15s were still on it can't afford the wheels and tires, or the brakes, or any of your superb design improvements. Thanks for being such a nerd. I love it.wish I could work on something designed front to back
I’m working on my 72 F250 highboy right now and watching this video is exciting. My truck won’t be anything like this when I get it running and driving but these older Ford pickups are such great looking rigs.
The storytelling of the build of this truck was just as good as the built truck itself. Definitely earned my subscription. GREAT job and a gorgeous finished product!
I have 2 old 70's fords, the real enjoyment is adding push button start and drink holders with all led bulbs. Recommend V10 next go, nice video.
Congrats to the AOD REBUILDER ! GREAT TRUCK MAN.
My all-time favorite snow plow truck.
Reformer was the way to go, better than factory. Perfecto.
I agree. While the 'Derelict' look appeals to a lot of enthusiasts, to me, a 'restomod' isn't really a 'classic' or even a 'survivor', anymore. A restomod deserves well, full-on restoration! Which the Reformer option does quite nicely in this application!
@@johntilson2535 if you have $100,000 just burning a hole in your pocket!
@@100Aces What's 100k among friends when everyone buy's trucks for 70k + daily now. I've seen people driving trucks that have loans on them that probably cost as much as they owe on their house. I suspect the f100 cost far north of 100k though with all the detail they put into it.
All I can think of is my old '69 F250 Camper Special in (I think) Lime Gold. Would have made for such an amazing Derelict project. So much respect for your wheel choices. It's where so many resto-mods go wrong and you nail it every time.
Such a good job on this! I wish I was a millionaire so I could be a customer!
Jonathan, you deserve 10/10!!!
Congrats
Jonathan your love of the design and incorporation of new tech in a clandestine fashion is really beyond anything I've ever seen. I've always your work and the respect you take in preserving what works in the aesthetics of the original. Don't sell yourself short on the review either it is a great behind the curtain dive into what makes this an Icon build. Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope to be able to bring the same type of love to semi's at some point as there are some amazing designs there from the 50's to the 80's that would be awesome given the proper treatment! Cheers.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC BUILD...... this is my Dream Truck !
Absolutely mind-boggling. The attention to detail - WOW!
This is how it ought to be. Original but modern functionality. So much better than flashy and can't leave the pavement.
Love this Truck!!!! Everything Icon does is just so over the top but only if you know what your looking for I love that most people would see a stock truck..but the people that know see the work done to every possible place.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
I have been following this channel since it was just the website “TLCicon.com” so.. since the ground floor. And I have seriously NEVER seen 1 one single finished vehicle that I didn’t LOVE LOVE LOVE. Every project is perfect.
This is absolute perfection! A literal dream truck.
Looks great! Nice to have kept the original color.
Absolutely love your OCD and insane attention to detail. Love how you over explain everything also. Amazing build, always impressive.
Had to watch this again, I love this truck.
My over the top wish would be an Icon level camper top.
Mr. Ward and Team...to say that you have outdone yourselves, implies I constrain you with limitations. But this is an amazing build. Most certainly a new benchmark. I would almost want you (which I know is impossible) to set out building these as a series. So magnificent, really. As a dyed in the wool enthusiast, I absolutely love this truck. Thank you, all for your efforts and continued craftsmanship...and of course sharing with us earthlings.
Son of a beach!!! Dreaming eyes and empty pockets don't mix.... Love it all the same.
“One person on one planet” love that ending to this video! Your a very cool cat, Jonathon.
You’ve outdone yourself! Both on this video and the project! Excellent
Excellent work again. You and your team build the best vehicles hands down. I love how y'all respect the integrity of the original design while making it better. Thanks for sharing the finished product for all of us to see
never seen your video's before but I will now stop stand and applaud you guys work on this. I'm from the country and still see these old fords on the road in Alabama. I'm not a ford guy but i love some old school Fords, Dodge, Chevy trucks from the 70's and 80's. This is superb work and looks amazing. It looks like it could be stock and brand new if they were making them today.
Only thing i would change is the engine. I would have went with the 7.3 cam in valley engine (godzilla). Much better torque and more useful for truck applications like towing. Not to mention Reliability is way better with OHV engines over OHC, DOHC. More complexity and moving parts = not as reliable. Or maybe a LSX but i would have stayed ford like you guys did cause it old with the new.
You just built the perfect vehicle, old style ford flat bed with all the modern twists and upgrades, the colours are far better than today's metallic greys and blacks,
Bolts are Bolts and Nuts are Nuts -- it's not THAT you put them together, but HOW you put them together! Details matter. A quick view of all the comments show how many folks really do appreciate the finer details. It is always refreshing to see a new ICON vehicle. Whatever the type - Reformer, Derelict, or whatever Jonathon Ward decides to turn his teams loose on - They become the flagships of our hobby. The great videos deserve mention as well. Well done, Sir! Thank you.
Man Growing up These farm trucks were all Over. My friend had a 74 f100 390ci 2bbl 3 speed 4x4 with granny gear..i wish i Still Had an Old Ford
My favorite Reformer to date! I had 1970 F100 4x but long bed.
I learned to drive in a 70 ford f100, 3 on the tree. This Reformer is my spirit animal.
My truck was 3 on the tree and 4x4 thanks to the Dana 24 transfer case
Love it always wanted a 1968 F100 short bed not so practical in the uk but if I lived in a country with more space I would have had one long ago love the way that you have kept the inside mostly looking stock best one yet for me.
Love all F100, but that is beauty. It's hard to beat .
As usual, you guys completely nail the interior leather/textile choices.
"Food-grade..." exhaust. Hahahah! Leave it to Jonathan to take adjectives to a _whole nother level_ . Cheers!
Well at least he did not take it to "medical grade".
@ soul conjecture
That is his standard pitch. He uses that phrase every video...Cheers.
Too good!Probably the best work worldwide...
Nice! I've owned my 73 Ford short 4X4 for over 35 years and always will. With the locker, built 390 and 4 speed, it'll climb until it's standing straight up on the bumper. Love it!
In love with this build, really a dream truck
It’s a breath of fresh air to see a builder who doesn’t do the same thing over and over . Great build and thank you for sharing . Cheers
Always thing I would have done to this truck after everything you've done to it put a sliding back window that's it you did a fantastic job on your struck it is absolutely gorgeous
Makes me want to work on my 86 22r pickup. Jonathan makes dream cars.
Never thought I'd love a vehicle but I'm pretty sure I'm in love with this one. What a fantastic job Johnathan and what a great base to build on, I've always enjoyed the style of the older fords and how they tried to keep that classic look as long as they could.
The attention to detail is great
Wow man, my dreamtruck I love the 70s color combo,and the build is smart andkiller!!!! I'm blown away!!!!
Those were the days. I'm 72 Y/o and will always remember by F150 4 x 4. But WOW what an improvement. I can only imagine the ride and handling. Great work and so iconic.
John..love your work. Real car guys appreciate your attention shown these great old cars and trucks.
....And DesignDaddy Jonathan Ward knocks it outta the park yet again!!! You have an incredible vision and a top notch team, Jon. Im taken back with how detailed and complete the final product is. Just beautiful artisanship!
Beautiful. I love what you do with these vintage rides. I wish I had a spare 100K.
What would the 100k be for? Renting it for a week?
Now that's a truck. Beautiful!
Wise words at the conclusion. I have not seen a better Ford pickup. I am not surprised, just thrilled to know the truck is out there. Thx Jonathan. Be well
Suspension is awesome! I love the early 70s Fords
That fabric choice on the seats is so perfect. You guys make the best stuff.
Love this truck. Very nice work!
I had one, also short bed, same year. One of my very favs. Nice job!
The 95mph top speed logged on the dash cluster is all I need to tell me this IS one sweet truck. Great job, I hope the owner enjoys it, I know I would.
You and your crew knocked it out of the park again Mr. Ward!
Soooo clean and tasteful! Perfect modernization of this classic. My second car was a '78 (10 years old then) round-headlight Bronco. Very similar body with the clamshell hood. 400M with 4 speed, granny low 1st. Full of character, but smooth over rough pavement it was not.
Man, the interior, just nailed it, in an instant I'm 5 years old again riding in "Rusty Truck" we named it, hand me down trucks from Grandpa. Except yours is in way better condition lol, we had holes in the floor and laughed and laughed when we'd go through puddles on purpose to watch the water splash in.
Ya never know what you'll remember from time with your Dad.
Great job!
Johnathan Ward...you are my hero!
Fabulous breakdown of all the craftsmanship done here, would've missed half of it if it weren't for your delivery of it all.
My dad had a 78' & 79' when I was a teen, and those are still some of my favourite trucks, next to the aero body of the late 90s early 2000s.
1969 F100 was my 1st vehicle it would not be my last.
I worked at a Ford dealer after school and Saturday's.
The dealer was in Arizona and sold lots of trucks and I worked in the
" new get ready shop" that's where we removed all the shipping protection, then put on the mirrors, wheel covers and such.
My 1st was a 69 F100 swb 360, C6 trans, Ranger trim package, next 74 F100 4wd that I dropped a FoMoCo CJ 4v intake and Holley 4v carb in it.
Next 1976 F250 4wd that I ordered custom built. $6,700 in July '76.
It was destroyed just after I paid the 13 payment.
Next 75 F150 4wd. This one I highly customized it. Starting with a 428 CJ I built. Custom roll cage, bed bar, custom made front winch bumper, Warn 8000 winch, then I made a 34-gallon gas tank for it. Put a Dana T case from a 75 Bronco, replacing the single-speed unit with a 2 spd.
4" lift, SVO limited slip 9" pumpkin.
Had it 5 years, bought it back 5 years later, kept it 3 years, sold to buy a new Service Truck.
10 years later bought back, kept it for 5 years, then gave it to my oldest grandson after he graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Training, San Diego. With the promise it stayed in the Family.
My 1st diesel-powered truck was in 83, F250, 6.9 with manual trans.
Then on to the 1st gen 7.3.
Next was in 93, purchased new a F350 4wd cab and chassis 7.3 PowerStroke 5 spd trans, dropped a new service body on it and went to work.
Then a 97 F350 PowerStroke 4wd pick up.
An 03 F350 4wd 6.0 P/ U
06 F350 4wd 6.0 added to the fleet.
And currently a 2011 F350 Superduty 6.7.
I didn't purchase my 1st car until my wife became pregnant with our 3rd child, who is now 34.
I've had other vehicles too.
A 74 Bronco, 86 CJ7, 78 CJ 7,
FL 70 Freightliner, 2 Mustangs, 1 a Shelby, GMC 7500 Service truck, 75 CJ5 and the 1st car I bought a 74 GrandSquire station wagon
For my wife and kids.
All my kids (3 girls) drive pick up trucks to this day. My 2 step sons also Drive P/Us, a family thing I
I have been in the mechanic trade 40 plus years with most years as owner. I've worked on it all from small cars to heavy equipment had a custom shop that included Shelby Mustangs and Cobras. . have enjoyed myself along the way rebuilding classic vehicles, sold several at Barrett shows in Scottsdale and even a few at R/S shows in the same city.
In the classic car / truck market customizing old iron ruins their value. This truck will never sell for what it could have if it had been restored to original specs, tens of thousands of dollars less now.
Restored 1st gen Broncos when restored to stock go for over $50K
Now stock restored trucks are doing the same.
To each his own, but if you ever sale you will regret the mods.
Plus they are fast disappearing.
part of history.
I have a real soft spot for this generation Ford truck. A lot of my favorite memories were made in my 69 shortbed F100. You and your team did this one justice Jonathan! My new favorite.
I just love the way you guys keep the original 70s look to his vehicles and then put in all the goodies in - incredible truck !
Very clean and appropriate build. You would have a care in the world while driving it.
I don't believe you should apologize for any of the decisions you make. Your adherence to function over form is enviable.
Excellent job, as always.
I have a 1994 Ram with a V10, rust free with 60K miles on it... interested?
This truck is awesome like all the other builds that you and your team have done. Well done sir, you are the master builder for sure. They are never over or under done, they are just right. I could listen to your presentation for hours and hours, please keep doing them and go into even more detail, we'll listen. Thank you for all the great builds. God bless you and stay safe.
Looks super nice. Wish I could take it for a spin. It sits a bit high for my liking and not sure about the raised bed floor but really think its top quality build. Would be nice to see some close up shots under the front end.
the raised bed floor bothers me. why go to THAT level of perfection and do that. My guess is that its somehow the customers fault.