Finishing My 1971 Ford F250 Highboy Project

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  • Wrapping up all the recent work to the old Highboy and taking her for a test drive on a nice springtime Alaskan day.
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  • @Trueno1600
    @Trueno1600 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Man, starting at 8:33 those glory shots in the middle of the highway, with the beautiful scenery, that was just epic!!!

  • @michaelnault5905
    @michaelnault5905 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That truck has a soothing sound on highway. Almost like crickets on a warm summer night.

  • @wesleypulkka7447
    @wesleypulkka7447 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    BYA, hey what a beautiful job you've done on the 71! Love that super clean engine compartment! 52 years young and still road worthy, Congrats!

  • @SasquatchBunyan
    @SasquatchBunyan ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Once again, beautiful! That truck is a treasure. Just love that you fixed all the important stuff solid. Cheers!

  • @samspeaks9413
    @samspeaks9413 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Came out great. You gave back to something that has given all it had to you. Never get rid of it.

  • @VintageIronArt
    @VintageIronArt ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Diehard Chevy guy here, but this truck is nothing short of AMAZING. Well done!!!

  • @jimcharles9844
    @jimcharles9844 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You do very nice work. I look forward to anything you post! That highboy is in such great shape. I would prefer to drive those old highboy's over any truck. Especially the new trucks. Keep the projects coming

  • @JorgeDiaz-ly5qp
    @JorgeDiaz-ly5qp ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That is one extremely prepped and ready-to-go, heavy-duty rig. All the effort was worth it - she looks like she's tracking true down the road. Mill sounds beefy. Enjoy the hell out of her!

  • @jeffmeis9684
    @jeffmeis9684 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bias ply tires and rattle and rumble of the transmission one sweet time machine truck envy!

  • @seanworkman431
    @seanworkman431 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's a nice truck Buddy, I'd be proud to drive her around. Great work.

  • @psl54rsniper
    @psl54rsniper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, shes got alot of miles left in it.

  • @ianhall6614
    @ianhall6614 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are absolutely correct when you surmise that we enjoy the 67-72 Ford trucks, no other truck looks as badass as they do. And I think everyone can relate to doing a job to just good enough to be "safe" and street legal, but to actually commit and go through with a full run down of everything that needs to be touched up and updated to legitimately be safe and reliable is a monumental task. Can't wait to see that black 4 door ferd 250 or 350 in future videos! I've had my eye on that one for a while now, she's a beaut!

  • @Zekerose
    @Zekerose ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hell of a job. Sounds nice, looks nice, runs nice. Hats off to ya!

  • @donh8973
    @donh8973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to see the truck back on the road 😊

  • @Freedbird
    @Freedbird ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work. That door opening sound is so distinctive to me.

  • @adrianjay1972
    @adrianjay1972 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice work! Absolutely stunning truck my friend! I love those old Fords.

  • @kellykonoske91
    @kellykonoske91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing like the reasuring "snick,snick" of shifting a T18 4 speed in an old Ford!.

  • @somerandomguy3868
    @somerandomguy3868 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I noticed one day that my truck wasn't riding or handling very well, certainly not like it did when it was new, so I ordered some bushings and picked up a set of shocks, took most of Sunday morning and a bloody knuckle but the new parts were on, this was time and money well spent, it rode and handled better than when it was new, it's such a difference that you can't understand it unless you've drove it before and after

  • @user-fu2cd6md4u
    @user-fu2cd6md4u 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice truck I drive 67 short bed every day love the old ford's

  • @danbourg76
    @danbourg76 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You did an incredible job on the 71 highboy. The patina and the greasy old bias plies look so right on this truck. What a treat👌

  • @wes11bravo
    @wes11bravo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks great, brother. Such a badass truck.

  • @coonlakebackwoods
    @coonlakebackwoods ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an awesome truck. Nice job.

  • @OpenAirAdventure
    @OpenAirAdventure ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "And here is where the bias plies kick in." Haha, love it. If a truck is going to make you feel alive, then this is the truck.

  • @jamesthompson8008
    @jamesthompson8008 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always been a fan of those 67-72 Fords(my first p/up was a 68 F100), but these high boys are a favorite.
    Just noticed it's a factory radio delete truck to!
    One day if you would, please a walk around of that factory crew cab bump side you've got, it'd be interesting to hear it's back story.
    Thx

  • @tysoncarpenter9803
    @tysoncarpenter9803 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Trucks as beautiful as the landscape man. Love it👍🏻

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Leave it just like that, I think it would look really cool with that paint buffed out. Cool AF

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice truck now Austin, great job my friend! Thanks for sharing! Kirk from Louisiana USA 🇺🇸

  • @skipstein744
    @skipstein744 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your highboy is looking good! She is worth all the efforts. Onward!

  • @timothyrondo5808
    @timothyrondo5808 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    its a great look'n truck love those highboys

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That old truck sure looks good! ...and.... its sounds good too

  • @rickburris6164
    @rickburris6164 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh to be in Alaska and park in the middle of a highway and walk around the truck with a video camera.
    You done good on the old Highboy.

  • @garyowens3687
    @garyowens3687 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had one exactly like it when I was 18, kept It for years, got married and thought I needed the money so I sold it. I’m now 53 and realize I didn’t need to sell it but now you can find one that doesn’t cost a small fortune. Anyway great job and it looks like you’ve done a great job.

  • @jasonbucy3642
    @jasonbucy3642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminds me of my 73 I had in high school wish I would have kept that truck

  • @justinphillips6136
    @justinphillips6136 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the fact you still have the dream to get your first project finished. Keep it up

  • @JohnShinn1960
    @JohnShinn1960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy riding!
    Next episode, the winsheild? 😉
    Stayin tuned! 🤠👍

  • @STMwoodturning
    @STMwoodturning ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see this classic truck rolling SAFELY! Thanks for sharing your series on this truck. Love the bump side Fords!

  • @user-zc5qy2sr1c
    @user-zc5qy2sr1c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoy this old iron. I can't wait to see her finished. Nice work so far.

  • @jiminalaska
    @jiminalaska ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best looking Ford truck ever.

  • @wornoutwrench8128
    @wornoutwrench8128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 77 F250 4X4 and a 79 F250 extended cab camper special. Sure wish I had either one back.
    Love this channel and all the old trucks.

    • @marks.c4753
      @marks.c4753 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah my dad had a 77 250 4×4 black and silver 400 under the hood and rare steering set up hard to find part's for i believe it was one year only. I had a 77 150 short bed Three hundred six four speed with posi . That truck could Walk anywhere.

    • @wornoutwrench8128
      @wornoutwrench8128 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marks.c4753 The 77 was Black, I was 19 and the truck was 1 year old when I bought it. I polished that thing so it just glowed. White spoke rims and some big tires. It looooooked good.
      My girl friend, my wife of 43 years now, and I had some epic trips in that truck. Little camper back on it.
      It just got to be to hard on gas so I sold it back to they guy I bought it off of. Last I heard of it was years ago. It had been turned into a wrecker on the Alcan highway.
      The 79 had a 10.5 foot camper on it. Just a plain brown truck with the few extra things they put on to make it a camper special, dual batteries, bigger springs, 9.50X16.5 tires. By now we had 3 kids. They still talk about the places we took them in that camper.
      Those trucks were the best Ford ever built in my opinion, for what that is worth.
      I learned to drive on a 1971 F250, 300 six and a 4 speed.

  • @billcar741
    @billcar741 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great, enjoy driving it. Love the true Alaska windshield. :)

  • @gordondowd5189
    @gordondowd5189 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am glad to see you finish up on it. I like the attention to real world details. Beautiful bodywork doesn't make a great driver. Boy, wish I had saved my first ride
    .

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can appreciate this labor of love of old metal... kind of like myself at seventy three now. I actually wish I was as good a shape as your truck shown here... I more resemble one of the older army rigs that really need some love. Your collection is going to be quite a nest egg when you reach my age. Keep them coming and I will do my part in sharing them

  • @jayr5331
    @jayr5331 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job. This truck is awesome.

  • @rayeddy528
    @rayeddy528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A really nice ride!!! Everything looks great on it !!! You did some top shelf work on that baby!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey !!! Stay safe and God bless you and your family !!!! Eddy ( Mountains of Virginia)

  • @robertriggle2246
    @robertriggle2246 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not the biggest Ford fan, but not a bad looking truck. That is about the only body style I like late 60s early to mid 70s. Love the snow tire roar. Great job

  • @pi1797
    @pi1797 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful rig. Great work and love you put into that truck. It will serve you well. Take good care of it.

  • @chadrhode779
    @chadrhode779 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job, that truck is nice!!!

  • @JoeVizethum
    @JoeVizethum ปีที่แล้ว +2

    another cool video - good work - the truck looks, drives and sounds great !

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing like driving a older ford truck,nice work on her …

  • @comfort_in_discomfort
    @comfort_in_discomfort ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Picture perfect for the Alaskan backdrop.

  • @frostbeard2212
    @frostbeard2212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad and I finished rebuilding a '61 f100 (done to primer no final paint done yet) and we spent today driving around Palmer AK. Got to love the old chuggers.
    Dad recommended your channel and I gotta say I love the old Ford pickem'ups. Got some catching up to do! Love what I've seen so far

  • @harleydavidson1620
    @harleydavidson1620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Hi-Boy content , I have a 74 I enjoy

  • @Mr49Studebaker
    @Mr49Studebaker ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy seeing this truck get spoiled.

  • @jimchevy4134
    @jimchevy4134 ปีที่แล้ว

    New brakes shocks and working parking brake always nice to have both of my 2500 gm stick shift trucks have everything working thanks for sharing your truck with us

  • @Zewestcoaster
    @Zewestcoaster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My mother could always tell when my father was almost home from the howl of the bias ply tires slowing down on the highway....
    Howl of the tires, the click of the gear shift lever. Mom, Dad and the three kids spent a bunch of time bouncing around BC in a regular cab Ford highboy....

    • @BackyardAlaskan
      @BackyardAlaskan  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome! I’m glad to hear the videos bring back some fond memories for people. Thanks for watching.

  • @Shagnasty
    @Shagnasty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just want to say excellent job fixing her up. I watched from beginning to end. She sounds great. Thank you for sharing the work you did. Has always another great project done. Can't wait until your next project will be.

  • @captnsquid8151
    @captnsquid8151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice ride as you had her since you were 15. I would weld a new chunk driver side rear of box behind the wheel well. little maintenance and you will have that beauty for a long long time. Good old Frod pick me ups. Never let you down.

  • @SmallTownGuy-
    @SmallTownGuy- 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bias Plies on the highway = the sound of traction.

  • @chesterdonelly9893
    @chesterdonelly9893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice car! Really old school

  • @PickinwithPickle
    @PickinwithPickle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful truck man! If I owned one I’d drive it everywhere everyday! 😁

  • @thomasbailey8306
    @thomasbailey8306 ปีที่แล้ว

    She looks great Bud..You did a Great job on it. Like I said it reminds me of my Brothers. Color and all. Next you'll have to give her a Paint job and knock some of those Whiskey dents from previous owners over the Years. She deserves it .

  • @toddcrosley8099
    @toddcrosley8099 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing better than a Highboy Ford pickup ! I had a few of them on the farm, they're absolutely tanks. What a great shot with the truck and the mountains in the background . You might want to do a calendar with your trucks and that best scenery in the world you got.

    • @BackyardAlaskan
      @BackyardAlaskan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! That’s a neat idea

  • @Steve-eu5rv
    @Steve-eu5rv ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a beauty and the tires have a built in air raid siren

  • @anthonynapier4668
    @anthonynapier4668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made a nice ride out of it man 👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @kerrypierre9494
    @kerrypierre9494 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell Yeah bro, what a cool survivor. Keep up the good work 👍🇺🇸🤘🔥🔥🔥

  • @donniewright414
    @donniewright414 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats! I have the same truck. Mine has a PTO winch on the front and a roof mount spotlight. I have been riding in it since I was 8 when it was driven off the showroom floor at Crater Lake Motors in Medford, Oregon in 1971. I am 60 now. It is my baby! It has over 1 million miles on it over 3 rebuilds and I went to a 390 in 2017. Everyone in my hometown of Chiloquin Oregon wants to buy her. Needless to say, she is not for sale.
    Good luck,
    Donnie

    • @BackyardAlaskan
      @BackyardAlaskan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome! Would love to see pictures of it. Thanks for watching

  • @petecunnien5368
    @petecunnien5368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful truck!!

  • @wreckerjonny6144
    @wreckerjonny6144 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look at majestic piece of old iron.
    Same truck as my wrecker I have here

  • @R.Sole88109
    @R.Sole88109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mega seeing ol'highboy back in action👍🏻

  • @rayeplin3733
    @rayeplin3733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow great looking truck.

  • @maxnorthouse3992
    @maxnorthouse3992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great. Well done.

  • @chriswenzel1970
    @chriswenzel1970 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solid looking truck with lots of miles to go!

  • @preunit13
    @preunit13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful rig

  • @foxyloon
    @foxyloon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nicely done! Seeing her driving down the road gave a solid impression that she tracks perfectly straight and seems well planted. Very confidence inspiring, and I'd say with certainty that she'd make for a solid "going to town" rig now.
    What I adore about this truck especially is the honest patina of the body. She has just the right amount of wear and tear to show her age, but she still looks very honest and presentable. I'd be proud to drive that truck!

  • @calabar92
    @calabar92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a cool looking truck great job mani

  • @Hapay.
    @Hapay. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Daaaaaamn, love it. 🎉

  • @leepatton1180
    @leepatton1180 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She looks good I kinda miss the alaska style bumper but that one is nice too

  • @DadsGarageDiagnosticSpecialist
    @DadsGarageDiagnosticSpecialist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it. Great #bumpside video.

  • @milcommguy5927
    @milcommguy5927 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Job

  • @ricco8733
    @ricco8733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet ride. Good job.

  • @matthewelwell8849
    @matthewelwell8849 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome truck.

  • @PauloLima-bm3eo
    @PauloLima-bm3eo ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, yang man 👌

  • @scoobydoo5925
    @scoobydoo5925 ปีที่แล้ว

    just love that bias ply hum!

  • @cliffhaupt5413
    @cliffhaupt5413 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have one of the few high boys with a working park break. And I have to tell you in this day and age the state of our young men, drugs and alcohol and such. I’m very proud of you.

  • @lawrencetrapani5623
    @lawrencetrapani5623 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ni e to hear you have had your bumpside for a while! Don't give it up, you will regret it. Have a few from back when they were New! Simple and reliable. Lol hard to get body stuff though! Thanks for the Video

  • @JohnnyAFG81
    @JohnnyAFG81 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man those tires howl like crazy!

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sassy old Rig! 👏😁

  • @ProducersGroupProd
    @ProducersGroupProd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Nice ! Keep on Posting 😊🙏🏽

  • @robertdjordan1376
    @robertdjordan1376 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job👍

  • @lonnyjaw
    @lonnyjaw ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Brother! Great job. I love how you get something like this mechanically sound first as a priority and then the rest just adds the character to it. And as I always say - can't wait till the next one!

  • @iamrichrocker
    @iamrichrocker ปีที่แล้ว

    labor of love, with a few of your friends..

  • @stevevlossak2443
    @stevevlossak2443 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice old truck

  • @gtcbr600
    @gtcbr600 ปีที่แล้ว

    great work on the Fee mate just to protect the under side of it now with some raptor or alike

  • @dickjohnson1158
    @dickjohnson1158 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sweet .

  • @curtisblair7618
    @curtisblair7618 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. It’s almost as good as new! Just needs a new windshield. Lol.

  • @rm25088
    @rm25088 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a beauty.

  • @niiicetoyotaandfummins5956
    @niiicetoyotaandfummins5956 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats a cool old ford!

  • @ivandevries3795
    @ivandevries3795 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beauty

  • @richardbates2367
    @richardbates2367 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah I love how the older bias ply tires especially the m+s ford and the Firestone snow king on gm vehicles looks but they are definitely noisy lol

  • @tmmetz08
    @tmmetz08 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good for you brother!