Just got my a 1993 Ford f150 long bed made in new port news Virginia 2nd owner with 90k miles .thing looks like it came off the factory floor . Love it
I loved my OBS Ford F350 dually powerstroke with the five speed. It came with a few issues like the transmission had some slop in it and some bushings took care of it, the steering column bearings were so far gone that as luck would have it, I found one for a hundred that was a duplicate if mine with the very same controls.. made me so happy and so easy to change out... one of the very easiest ones I've repaired as I'm seventy three and a cripple. Mine was a factory flatbed, aluminum with the tool boxes and other features. I am mentioning all of this because my brothers was the regular cab and mine was the quad cab with a visor over the windshield. I didn't see it in your brochure so not positive its factory now. One thing for sure, it came from the dealer with it on the rig and boy howdy.. really dressed it up. Alcoa aluminum rims that were sixteen inch with the 245 X 16 by 7" wide rim.... that was really a nice fit. All in all, at two hundred seventy thousand and still like new inside. It does have the "Pleather interior". Bucket seats and console. Its still factory paint and has absolutely zero rust on it yet its a work truck. It has escaped all of the usual dents or rust somehow here in alaska. If I were to customize it, the interior would be the 2010 King Ranch or the Harley Davidson interiors design with cameras... it does present some challenge to get into a parking space at times
Just picked up a rust free ‘90 F150 XLT Lariat 5.0 2d long bed Tennessee truck for 1k. Great to come across this, it gives me tons of ideas and confidence to do a lot of work myself
I got a 1989 F150 in ok shape, no rust: I can do some cosmetic work but no mechanical stuff; who could I get to bring it to the level of your truck? thanks.
I have a 1995 ford f350 7.5l v8 460 big block, and the instrument panel isn't working. Do you know where to get it repaired or a new one? I'm in Texas (dfw area)
question? as someone who has no mechanical knowledge and doesn’t know anyone with any would i be better off getting something that doesn’t need fixing?
About 280,000 I think...not sure without looking.. original clutch, tranny, nothing wrong with the engine.. Bought it brand new, always kept emerging maintained...know that truck like the back of my hand
Actually had someone ask if I got a new truck about s year ago lol... They obviously aren't up on the new body styles, but I think these models still look in style!! Best looking truck Ford ever made
I am sure someone has asked this but did you change the gear ratio when you went to the 35" tires and yes the 15" wheels look Great. I am building a 95 F150 single cab short bed. 138,000 miles and almost no rust. I got lucky there. I will be installing a BDS full 6" lift with extended radius arms and new BDS rear leaf springs, 35" BFGoodrich AT K02`s 4:56 gears, I am building a 351 lightning motor with a few upgrades. Your truck is so nice looking! Thanks for posting.
I have the same truck and I have a tip for all of the plastic in side of the truck I put tire shine on it. It makes it last longer and shine nicely as for the floor I use a wet rag and wipe it then use the tire shin and it look really good.
I do some work for a guy that likes to restore stuff that's cheaper to replace . But as he keeps telling me when I point out how it's a waste of money . It's still cheaper than a therapist ! Ole truck looks good hope it goes another 20 years
I'm working on my first '95 currently. I bought it with a b303 cam already installed and am planning on doing injectors, long tubes, MSD distributer, etc. along with assorted interior and exterior repairs/mods. Do you have any advice or recommendations on what to upgrade/replace? Like any weak points that are known have problems?
Trim... what exactly do you mean by trim? Like the inserts in the dash? I don't think anyone makes those anymore... probably the only place would be searching a salvage yard. Lots of good pieces to be found for cheap there.
I'm working on my 95 f150. took it all the way Dow. to the frame and redid pretty much everything. only have about $2300 into it and that was mostly mechanical along with a new inline 6. now its time to do some body work and repaint it
I have the same truck and have replaced the clockspring and had the cruise control speed switch on the master cyl. recall done and replaced and cruise control still does not work :( any suggestions
Hmmmm.....not at the moment. I thought the clock spring would have fixed the cruise. Mine has been like that for probably 15 years. One of those things I'm just not that concerned with but recently have been thinking about looking into and fixing. Maybe I will do a video on this in the not too distant future.
I just started working on my bringing 94 5.0 4x4 back to life. Got it running today and took it for it's first drive in 8 months. I've got a long way to go and will be checking out your vids. Consider me subscribed. Nice truck you've got there.
I recently bought a 93 F150 Xlt long bed with low mileage. Through selling some things, doing odd jobs, and working, I've begun to make her the truck I've always wanted. It has an aftermarket fuel system, cold air intake (with a custom made airbox to prevent from mud), cab lights, cb radio, new toolbox, and a new sound system. Buy selling old stuff, the only money I've put into it from working is about $100. I plan within the next 2 month to do a 6" suspension lift, larger wheels and tires, a black widow muffler, a new set of headers, and a headache rack. All said and done, I priced it out to where my grand total should be about $4,500-5,000 (including purchase price of the truck). I can't wait to have her all said and done. Keep making awesome videos!
Sounds like you have your work cut out for ya! It will never be all said and done, there will always be something more you want to do. LOL! But that's the fun of it. Thanks for watching and more vids are coming!
Love the truck!! I got a 1992 f150. Thinking of doing the same. But would I be crazy to put a small lift, new tires Ect. If it's only 2wd?? I'm going back and forth trying to decide
I wanted to ask you if you replaced the front bumper. Mine is rusting from the inside out through the chrome plating. I wanted to replace it, not sure if I can get an OEM bumper but I did find a few aftermarket ones. Problem is I just don't know about about the quality. Guage of the steel, fit & finish etc. Could you recommend something. Thanks much! Love your videos!!!
Mine is the original bumper that came on the truck. Could probably find a good one at a salvage yard with a little looking. Other than that there are lots of aftermarket bumpers, or can even fit on a newer model Ford truck bumper. They actually look pretty good. Move bumpers, you weld them together yourself.. also Absalutediesel Performance Products has a nice front and rear bumper. You can find those in my Facebook Group OBS Revolution.
Do you have all the how to videos on this project.? I bought a 92 F150 ext cab and if I run into any problems i can just look it up under your playlist.
Have everything I have done to it pretty much. Some of my older vids arent real good though. LOL long, dead spots, misc rambling, but probably in there somewhere.
Wow you really went to town on that thing !! I have a ‘93 shortbox flareside so I totally understand why you did it, one of the most reliable vehicles Ihave ever had
Back when Built Ford Tough was literal. Beautiful truck there TFS. I got a 1996 Ford F-150 and am going to start working on it very soon. I have no experience with restoring old trucks so this is a new one for me. Very good video.
How was your radiator/grill support? And ahh man that goddam water pump bolt broke on my truck but I got lucky with the timing cover no cracks I LOVE MY 95 5.0
Awesome truck I have a 1994 XLT lariat 6 foot box regular cab and a 1996 XL six foot box regular cab I have installed new engines and all the mechanics of the trucks I have yet to do anything with the bodies yet you have done an excellent job on yours I could only wish mine come out nearly as nice as yours you have inspired me 😊
Give it a try! That's what I did. I never did any kind of bodywork or paint before my green truck.. just lots of research and talking to people...dove in with both feet and took my time. Look at it this way, its already screwed up....how much more damage can you really do? None. Go for it!
Ive got a 96 f150 how did you get the hood to line up properly, i had my hood latch assembly get a all caught up and ever since i fixed it the hood hasnt lines up proper
He rambles so much it's hard to follow but it's 3500 leaf springs off another truck so he bought parts from Bronco Graveyard to level it. He's running a 35" tire so that tells me it's a 4" lift. Boom!
so the pinstripe is actually white and has 2 green stripes? my truck is the same teal color as yours but I'm afraid the two tone line is going to look like trash when I do it lol. Thought a pin stripe like this would hide anything that doesn't look perfect
You did an amazing job restoring your truck. I haven't seen what it looked like before but I have a 1992 4x4 XLT which has all the same rust spots that you mentioned on yours. You have inspired me to start fixing it up. It runs great but it isn't the prettiest one on the street. Thank you for uploading this video and looking forward from the beginning and watching the entire process.
Hey great video love the truck and the paint color what size lift did you go with to run the 35s and thinking to lift my truck in about like to go with bigger tires and I was thinking 35's
The Fox Shop thanks for the info. I've got an 04 f150 heritage of like to paint that color .... might look goofy though, since it's not a stock color for that year. But 2 time white and green looks awesome. Love the truck btw!!
man I've been watching this channel on and off for a few weeks now, and it's taken me forever to realize why I like your trucks so much; I may not have had am f150, but my first truck was a 94 ranger, and I think I love these videos because what you're doing is what I wanted to do with that truck while I had it, keep up the videos man, I love em!
The Fox Shop honestly thinking about it, I'll see what this year has, but I'm actually building a civic at the moment... big change, I definitely miss having a truck!
I just got in a car accident a few weeks ago, my 93 f150 is all messed up. I want to get it fixed but my insurance is trying to mess with me... I have a lightning v8 in it and it's still in good condition with good miles on it, but they seem to not care.
I imagine the insurance company just looks at it as a every day regular ol 23 year old F150. They don't want to pay to fix a old truck and that's all it is... to them. Best bet would if they total it, take what they will give you and then buy it back and get to work. That's bad news bud. I wish you the best with it... let me know how it all turns out. At the very least, somehow get the engine back out of it!
Thomas Tommy Exactly man modern vehicles in general are not only overpriced but they look hideous and ugly, so complicated to work on, made out of plastic, and lack soul and character as well.
+Mitchell Navecky welcome aboard! Glad you like it and hope ya stick around. BIG plans for this channel in the not too distant future is everything pans out the way I hope. Tell everyone you know! :-)
Im in about 6 grand but that's with paying $2800 for the truck with two sets of rims and new tires Flowmaster exhaust stainless pipes all the way new leafs all suspension brake lines plus many other goodies like matching toneau cover but it wasn't all peaches and cream had to replace radiator grill support plus there was no a/c so I installed a new one new water pump was a nightmare bolt broke luckily left meat hanging enough to remove so I have about 3500 in parts forget man hours new trans lines the truck is very clean
Love what you've done with the restoration!! . I drive a 95' calypso green extended cab 6'er. Your videos are rather inspirational. I'm lamenting the tear down from the underside-up in order to find an engine oil drip somewhere around the main bearing ( 1qt every two months or so( enough to leave an embarrassing blemish on driveways), along with some electrical issues (turn signal ground issues? power window p/s won't go down). She has 175k mi of west coast Canadian history, needless to say there is relatively little rust or corrosion damage. Anyway, I'm very impressed with your work.keep it up!!! Magnus,
Thanks! Really appreciate it! Wouldnt be surprised if your oil leak is from the rear main seal. (these trucks are 20+ years old no matter how you look at it) but the rear main seal is a pretty common place for a leak. Not really a lot to worry about unless it is leaking a LOT. A qt every couple months.. thats not horrible, but if you are leaving oil everywhere you park.... on the window issue, is the motor spinning in the door but the window wont go down? Or you try to put it down and there is just nothing there?
I have a 1995 F350, and I really want to convert it to a four-wheel drive, I love this truck and really don't want to let it go, but how much would I realistically be looking at cost-wise if I got a shop to do a 4wd swap on a OBS F-350?
Just loosen the 4 big nuts up in front... you can get to them pretty easy, just get under the front of the truck and you will see what I'm talking about. Loosen those and you should be able to move it around somewhat. There is only so much adjustment available. Maybe something got bent at some point?
This is a great truck but 10k just in parts without any additional power upgrades seems like a lot of money to throw at a half ton. I won’t finish mine to this level but I bought a 96 4x4 f150 with 150k long bed for 600 bucks. I’ve got 900 bucks in brake lines, coil spring mounts with front leveling kit, rr shackle mount and hanger, glass pack muffler and custom tailpipe, this includes paint for the frame as well. I still have to do four patch areas, oil pan alignment, tires and paint. At most I think I’d have at most 3500 total in it to do a similar job with similar resale value so I still am a little shocked at 10k but it is a great looking nearly new truck at probably a quarter the price of a new 5.0 4x4.
Just bought a 94 XLT for $1000. Would love to get the truck to the same kind of condition your have yours in. It’s great getting looks when in it. Even better once they realize it’s an Asian dude behind the wheel hahaha! We’re in Iowa as well!
Hey man, great video and wow you did an amazing job. I myself have a Ford F150 xlt 5.0 v8 1994 model. Has 147.000 miles on it. There are two fuel tanks as you know. front and rare. when i drive it in front fuel i feel like i have much less power then when i drive it in rare fuel tank. I was hoping consider you have rebuilt this car you might know what is cosing the problem i have. Do you think the fuel filter on my front tank is done and it would be enough to change it or do i need to change the hole fuel pump? it also starts easier when i have it in rare fuel pump
There is only 1 fuel filter, its mounted along the frame rail. Do you mean the sock attached to the fuel pump? Kinda doubt it but could be. Funny you mention that... I have always thought my truck ran better on the rear tank. Does it? I dunno, probably not and I just mark it up to all being in my head. I have new pumps in both tanks, new tanks, new fuel filter, and I still think that LOL.. Always have. Its possible your front pump is getting weak. Have you done a fuel pressure test running on the front tank and then switching to the rear?
thanks for a quick response. I have been searching on youtube if somebody had the same problem and what i was hoping for was if it was the 1 fuel filter that is mounted along the frame rail. haha because thats an easy and a cheap fix. But yes i definitely think my car runs better on the rear tank. It's not that big of a deal but i just really love how my car runs on the rare tank and was kind of hoping i could fix it by changing the fuel filter so that it runs as fantastic as the rare tank. I haven't done a fuel pressure test yet. But i think that will be my next move. Do you have any idea what it could be that makes my car less powerless on the front tank. I don't know if this is true but i heard that this is kind of an issue with the old f150 that they came with a pump that isnt big enough so thats why it feels like its not as powerful, ive heard they added a bigger pump and the problem went away.
Never heard of them doing that (Adding a bigger pump) Before redoing my truck I did a pressure test on front and rear, and they pretty much matched. Mine is so slight that I have even marked it up to just a little more weight when the front tank is full of fuel.. but really I think its all just in my head. LOL
Sigurdur Hauksson I have the same 1994 f150 xlt dual tank and recently the front pump/tank stopped working completely. So I'm only using the rear tank currently, but the problem is the rear tank sends fuel to the engine, then whatever fuel it didn't use it bleeds the fuel pressure into the front tank. So in like a 50mile trip It can send half a tank to the front and I need to Siphon it out
Thank you very much for your video. Your truck is amazing, I don't blame you for not wanting to take it out in the elements which rusted it in the first place. I have a 95 f150 myself, it's not a 4x4 but I would still love to fix it up and get it looking really nice. Maybe if I decide to go through with it, I'll be able to ask you some questions!
Just got my a 1993 Ford f150 long bed made in new port news Virginia 2nd owner with 90k miles .thing looks like it came off the factory floor . Love it
I loved my OBS Ford F350 dually powerstroke with the five speed. It came with a few issues like the transmission had some slop in it and some bushings took care of it, the steering column bearings were so far gone that as luck would have it, I found one for a hundred that was a duplicate if mine with the very same controls.. made me so happy and so easy to change out... one of the very easiest ones I've repaired as I'm seventy three and a cripple. Mine was a factory flatbed, aluminum with the tool boxes and other features. I am mentioning all of this because my brothers was the regular cab and mine was the quad cab with a visor over the windshield. I didn't see it in your brochure so not positive its factory now. One thing for sure, it came from the dealer with it on the rig and boy howdy.. really dressed it up. Alcoa aluminum rims that were sixteen inch with the 245 X 16 by 7" wide rim.... that was really a nice fit. All in all, at two hundred seventy thousand and still like new inside. It does have the "Pleather interior". Bucket seats and console. Its still factory paint and has absolutely zero rust on it yet its a work truck. It has escaped all of the usual dents or rust somehow here in alaska. If I were to customize it, the interior would be the 2010 King Ranch or the Harley Davidson interiors design with cameras... it does present some challenge to get into a parking space at times
Just picked up a rust free ‘90 F150 XLT Lariat 5.0 2d long bed Tennessee truck for 1k. Great to come across this, it gives me tons of ideas and confidence to do a lot of work myself
Trucks nowadays just don't even come close to comparing to these real old trucks!!!
It's great to see someone breathe air back into the OBS. Where did you find replacement pin stripe tape.
I didn't, you can't hardly ever find it... I bought pin-striping and did it
Looks great mate I want one hey, cheers from Australia 🤙
Maybe I missed it.
Do you know what was the original size motor in the 94 F-150 XLT 4x4?
Thanks
BJ G I think ford offered a 300 inline six , a 302 , and a Windsor/Cleveland 351 , can’t remember which
Easton Warf thank you
I got a 1989 F150 in ok shape, no rust: I can do some cosmetic work but no mechanical stuff; who could I get to bring it to the level of your truck? thanks.
My 93F150 has 1 ton Springs in the front and the back has one t of Springs . My truck is4 wheel drive
Thanks for the vid and details. What size lift do you think it equaled out to? Thanks
6 inch lift
I have a 1995 ford f350 7.5l v8 460 big block, and the instrument panel isn't working. Do you know where to get it repaired or a new one? I'm in Texas (dfw area)
Hello from San Antonio. Place in Washington called Cluster Fix. My uncle in Maine used them and they did an excellent job.
Beautiful truck.. mate
Thanks! Australia?
How much to fill the tank?
Whatever the price of fuel is x gallons?
question? as someone who has no mechanical knowledge and doesn’t know anyone with any would i be better off getting something that doesn’t need fixing?
If you have no mechanical knowledge and nobody that can help that does.. I would recommend getting something that doesn't need fixing.
i love this truck
So do I! :-)
id love to get a 4 door....i have an 01 4 door but this gen f150 looks so much nicer!
Me too!
Would you sell it? Thanks
Umm.... Don't believe so unless you are offering just an insane crazy amount 😂...
How much miles are you guys getting on a 5.0 v8 in these? Looking to get a 94 XLT 4x4 with 230k miles on it
Almost 300,000 on mine... bought new... Oil and maintenance always done... depends on how they are taken care of...
HOW MUCH TOTAL?
How many miles on it? You have proven that everything is fixable.
About 280,000 I think...not sure without looking.. original clutch, tranny, nothing wrong with the engine.. Bought it brand new, always kept emerging maintained...know that truck like the back of my hand
I purchased a 1994 F150 5.0 this exact SAME color, a rare color. It’s an XLT also. Purchased it for 500 bucks.
Ford don't make good looking trucks like this anymore
Actually had someone ask if I got a new truck about s year ago lol... They obviously aren't up on the new body styles, but I think these models still look in style!! Best looking truck Ford ever made
I am sure someone has asked this but did you change the gear ratio when you went to the 35" tires and yes the 15" wheels look Great. I am building a 95 F150 single cab short bed. 138,000 miles and almost no rust. I got lucky there. I will be installing a BDS full 6" lift with extended radius arms and new BDS rear leaf springs, 35" BFGoodrich AT K02`s 4:56 gears, I am building a 351 lightning motor with a few upgrades. Your truck is so nice looking! Thanks for posting.
I have the same truck and I have a tip for all of the plastic in side of the truck I put tire shine on it. It makes it last longer and shine nicely as for the floor I use a wet rag and wipe it then use the tire shin and it look really good.
I use Armor All... have all its life.
This is legit my dream truck right now. This is how I'd like mine to look when and if I get one.
I do some work for a guy that likes to restore stuff that's cheaper to replace . But as he keeps telling me when I point out how it's a waste of money . It's still cheaper than a therapist !
Ole truck looks good hope it goes another 20 years
I plan on her being around another 20 years and then some!
I just got a 93 Ford F-150 I’m 16 I plan on restoring here soon
Your price is right on point too. It’s about 10k to do one of these trucks the way you did. Excellent job. I’m starting on my second 95 as we speak.
I'm working on my first '95 currently. I bought it with a b303 cam already installed and am planning on doing injectors, long tubes, MSD distributer, etc. along with assorted interior and exterior repairs/mods. Do you have any advice or recommendations on what to upgrade/replace? Like any weak points that are known have problems?
would it cost more like 12-15k to get it fixed by a shop
What color blue is that? It's very cool.
Im rolling Around in my dad's original 1992 Ford F150 extended cab XLT .....
5.0 V8 .....
2x4 .... Probably gonna research into making 4x4 ....
I worked at the stamping plant where they made the Ford truck body parts form 1967 to 2006.
Have any connections on body parts for these trucks? :-)
So how long did it take to restore?
Where did u buy all your parts?
like your truck very nice!
Thank you! I like it also!
I have a 96 f150 and I'm gonna be doing mostly what you have done to yours I can't wait until it's done
Its all worth it...sometimes you question what the heck you are doing...but all worth it in the end. Go for it!
What's the paint code for the white and blue, that's how I want to paint mine when I restore it.
PL and YZ. It's actually green. Med calypso green metallic
I'm trying to find the trim around the inside of the cab for my truck same year and all. have you been able to find anything like that online?
Trim... what exactly do you mean by trim? Like the inserts in the dash? I don't think anyone makes those anymore... probably the only place would be searching a salvage yard. Lots of good pieces to be found for cheap there.
yep that's the part. for sure I was just wondering thanks for the response
I'm working on my 95 f150. took it all the way Dow. to the frame and redid pretty much everything. only have about $2300 into it and that was mostly mechanical along with a new inline 6. now its time to do some body work and repaint it
Sounds like a nice truck! Cant beat the bullet proof inline 6... I kinda want one of those.
The Fox Shop I really would like to put a turbo on it
I have the same truck and have replaced the clockspring and had the cruise control speed switch on the master cyl. recall done and replaced and cruise control still does not work :( any suggestions
Hmmmm.....not at the moment. I thought the clock spring would have fixed the cruise. Mine has been like that for probably 15 years. One of those things I'm just not that concerned with but recently have been thinking about looking into and fixing. Maybe I will do a video on this in the not too distant future.
10K
My grandpa has a 1968 Ford Bronco that's been sitting in his barn for a while. Wish you'd do something with it, grandpa
I just started working on my bringing 94 5.0 4x4 back to life. Got it running today and took it for it's first drive in 8 months. I've got a long way to go and will be checking out your vids. Consider me subscribed. Nice truck you've got there.
Thanks! Get to work on that truck! :-)
I recently bought a 93 F150 Xlt long bed with low mileage. Through selling some things, doing odd jobs, and working, I've begun to make her the truck I've always wanted. It has an aftermarket fuel system, cold air intake (with a custom made airbox to prevent from mud), cab lights, cb radio, new toolbox, and a new sound system. Buy selling old stuff, the only money I've put into it from working is about $100. I plan within the next 2 month to do a 6" suspension lift, larger wheels and tires, a black widow muffler, a new set of headers, and a headache rack. All said and done, I priced it out to where my grand total should be about $4,500-5,000 (including purchase price of the truck). I can't wait to have her all said and done. Keep making awesome videos!
Sounds like you have your work cut out for ya! It will never be all said and done, there will always be something more you want to do. LOL! But that's the fun of it. Thanks for watching and more vids are coming!
Did you put a 4 inch or 6 inch lift and what tire and rim size or they? Also, what brand are the rims? Thanks in advance!
6k inch. ProComp 1069 15x10 wheels and 35x12.5x15 General Grabber AT2 tires.
Great Job Sir!
Thank you!
I got a 95 ford f150 the freeze plugs blow out what would be the best way to get to the plug that is right behind motor mount on drive side
Love the truck!! I got a 1992 f150. Thinking of doing the same. But would I be crazy to put a small lift, new tires Ect. If it's only 2wd?? I'm going back and forth trying to decide
How about just leveling the front? New coils up front, lift it 2 inches to level it out with the rear. That's what I did before I decided to lift it.
Yeah that could work!! I'll also need to replace the suspension at some point so I figured why not did it all at the same time.
I wanted to ask you if you replaced the front bumper. Mine is rusting from the inside out through the chrome plating. I wanted to replace it, not sure if I can get an OEM bumper but I did find a few aftermarket ones. Problem is I just don't know about about the quality.
Guage of the steel, fit & finish etc. Could you recommend something. Thanks much! Love your videos!!!
Mine is the original bumper that came on the truck. Could probably find a good one at a salvage yard with a little looking. Other than that there are lots of aftermarket bumpers, or can even fit on a newer model Ford truck bumper. They actually look pretty good. Move bumpers, you weld them together yourself.. also Absalutediesel Performance Products has a nice front and rear bumper. You can find those in my Facebook Group OBS Revolution.
Hi I have a 1994 f150. Needs some work could I get some help?
How many miles does it have?
Do you have all the how to videos on this project.? I bought a 92 F150 ext cab and if I run into any problems i can just look it up under your playlist.
Have everything I have done to it pretty much. Some of my older vids arent real good though. LOL long, dead spots, misc rambling, but probably in there somewhere.
Shop fox what’s the name of those lights you put in the bed of the truck and where did you buy them
What size tires do you have on it and did you put a lift kit in it
35x12.5x15 tires, and 6" lift.
Man, that is the perfect pickup. They don't make them like they used to.
They sure don't. She has never let me down in her ... well almost 23 years now.
The Fox Shop im doing a 1996 f150 with 5.0 im doing long tube headers how will they fit with it being a 4wd auto trans thanks
Wow you really went to town on that thing !! I have a ‘93 shortbox flareside so I totally understand why you did it, one of the most reliable vehicles Ihave ever had
Do you know what the color code is for that color blue?
Back when Built Ford Tough was literal. Beautiful truck there TFS. I got a 1996 Ford F-150 and am going to start working on it very soon. I have no experience with restoring old trucks so this is a new one for me. Very good video.
How was your radiator/grill support? And ahh man that goddam water pump bolt broke on my truck but I got lucky with the timing cover no cracks I LOVE MY 95 5.0
my radiator support is in perfect shape... because I put a new one on when I did my truck. :-)
Awesome truck I have a 1994 XLT lariat 6 foot box regular cab and a 1996 XL six foot box regular cab I have installed new engines and all the mechanics of the trucks I have yet to do anything with the bodies yet you have done an excellent job on yours I could only wish mine come out nearly as nice as yours you have inspired me 😊
Give it a try! That's what I did. I never did any kind of bodywork or paint before my green truck.. just lots of research and talking to people...dove in with both feet and took my time. Look at it this way, its already screwed up....how much more damage can you really do? None. Go for it!
Can tool cost really be put in tho ,they are gonna be used on lots of projects. I would imagine.
What size lift and tires do you have? And brand of lift I am about 90% done restoring my single cab also. Info would be appreciated.
6 inch lift... 35x12.5x15 tires 15x10 wheels. Brand of lift is BDS, Deaver front coil springs, has 3/4T rear leaf springs.
What a beautiful truck. Well done
Ive got a 96 f150 how did you get the hood to line up properly, i had my hood latch assembly get a all caught up and ever since i fixed it the hood hasnt lines up proper
Is that with the purchase of the truck or no ?
No it is not with the purchase of the truck. I have owned the truck since brand new.
What lift setup did you use and what size?
I too would love to know the answer to this please. Great videos!
He rambles so much it's hard to follow but it's 3500 leaf springs off another truck so he bought parts from Bronco Graveyard to level it. He's running a 35" tire so that tells me it's a 4" lift. Boom!
What part of Iowa you from
Do you have any plans for the engine.
Not at the current time.. but you never know.
The Fox Shop Ok thanks man.
so the pinstripe is actually white and has 2 green stripes? my truck is the same teal color as yours but I'm afraid the two tone line is going to look like trash when I do it lol. Thought a pin stripe like this would hide anything that doesn't look perfect
No it is two white stripes. Pretty simple to put on and sticks very well. You apply it, and then peel off the clear backing.
The Fox Shop ohhh, gotcha. ur teal showing through is actual paint. thanks!
You did an amazing job restoring your truck. I haven't seen what it looked like before but I have a 1992 4x4 XLT which has all the same rust spots that you mentioned on yours. You have inspired me to start fixing it up. It runs great but it isn't the prettiest one on the street. Thank you for uploading this video and looking forward from the beginning and watching the entire process.
Hey great video love the truck and the paint color what size lift did you go with to run the 35s and thinking to lift my truck in about like to go with bigger tires and I was thinking 35's
6in lift 35x1.25x15 tires
the leds are a big difference
Beautiful truck👍
What's the name of that green paint?
well on the window sticker it says Tabago Green.. but paint code will bring up Med Calypso Green Met.
The Fox Shop thanks for the info. I've got an 04 f150 heritage of like to paint that color .... might look goofy though, since it's not a stock color for that year. But 2 time white and green looks awesome. Love the truck btw!!
What gear ratio in the axles?
3.55
Does anyone know the motorcraft part number for the lower radiator hose for a 96 f150 5.0
And what size lift kit if you put one in
Nice truck where did you get the led light for the bed
man I've been watching this channel on and off for a few weeks now, and it's taken me forever to realize why I like your trucks so much; I may not have had am f150, but my first truck was a 94 ranger, and I think I love these videos because what you're doing is what I wanted to do with that truck while I had it, keep up the videos man, I love em!
Thanks! Get yourself another ranger, f150, f250..and build that truck you wanted! Thanks for watching, lots more to come!
The Fox Shop honestly thinking about it, I'll see what this year has, but I'm actually building a civic at the moment... big change, I definitely miss having a truck!
I just got in a car accident a few weeks ago, my 93 f150 is all messed up. I want to get it fixed but my insurance is trying to mess with me... I have a lightning v8 in it and it's still in good condition with good miles on it, but they seem to not care.
I imagine the insurance company just looks at it as a every day regular ol 23 year old F150. They don't want to pay to fix a old truck and that's all it is... to them. Best bet would if they total it, take what they will give you and then buy it back and get to work. That's bad news bud. I wish you the best with it... let me know how it all turns out. At the very least, somehow get the engine back out of it!
Zapp What happened to it? Frame damage?
Intro, 👍
nice job- there is nothing like these older fords -- i saved/rebuilt a 93 F-350 4x4 last summer from the junkyard/crusher.
Nice! I hear of more and more people doing that.
Just found your channel and I gotta say, that is one good looking truck.
Thankya... Thankya very much (Elvis impersonation). Welcome to the channel, stick around... quite possibly something big coming up!!
I am wondering where you got those cool bed light's with the fob?
Off of Amazon. There is a video of installing those, also mentioned where I got em. Think there are amazon links as well.
New subscriber, what lift are you running?
Cool video. I think it was worth rebuilding. Look at what the truck cost new and what it costs to buy new today.
Crazy!
Thomas Tommy Exactly man modern vehicles in general are not only overpriced but they look hideous and ugly, so complicated to work on, made out of plastic, and lack soul and character as well.
Got a '93 and stumbled across the channel earlier, subscribed and love the channel!
+Mitchell Navecky welcome aboard! Glad you like it and hope ya stick around. BIG plans for this channel in the not too distant future is everything pans out the way I hope. Tell everyone you know! :-)
Im in about 6 grand but that's with paying $2800 for the truck with two sets of rims and new tires Flowmaster exhaust stainless pipes all the way new leafs all suspension brake lines plus many other goodies like matching toneau cover but it wasn't all peaches and cream had to replace radiator grill support plus there was no a/c so I installed a new one new water pump was a nightmare bolt broke luckily left meat hanging enough to remove so I have about 3500 in parts forget man hours new trans lines the truck is very clean
Love what you've done with the restoration!! . I drive a 95' calypso green extended cab 6'er.
Your videos are rather inspirational. I'm lamenting the tear down from the underside-up in order to find an engine oil drip somewhere around the main bearing ( 1qt every two months or so( enough to leave an embarrassing blemish on driveways), along with some electrical issues (turn signal ground issues? power window p/s won't go down). She has 175k mi of west coast Canadian history, needless to say there is relatively little rust or corrosion damage.
Anyway, I'm very impressed with your work.keep it up!!!
Magnus,
Thanks! Really appreciate it! Wouldnt be surprised if your oil leak is from the rear main seal. (these trucks are 20+ years old no matter how you look at it) but the rear main seal is a pretty common place for a leak. Not really a lot to worry about unless it is leaking a LOT. A qt every couple months.. thats not horrible, but if you are leaving oil everywhere you park.... on the window issue, is the motor spinning in the door but the window wont go down? Or you try to put it down and there is just nothing there?
Is this camera tracking your head?
Yeah I think it was and I couldn't find the setting to shut it off LOL!
The Fox Shop wow you even said it in the video. That's what I get for skipping ahead! Lol
I have a 1995 F350, and I really want to convert it to a four-wheel drive, I love this truck and really don't want to let it go, but how much would I realistically be looking at cost-wise if I got a shop to do a 4wd swap on a OBS F-350?
I've been wondering how I can fix my front bumper from sagging. It doesn't sit flush with the rest of the truck. Do you have any advice?
Just loosen the 4 big nuts up in front... you can get to them pretty easy, just get under the front of the truck and you will see what I'm talking about. Loosen those and you should be able to move it around somewhat. There is only so much adjustment available. Maybe something got bent at some point?
This is a great truck but 10k just in parts without any additional power upgrades seems like a lot of money to throw at a half ton. I won’t finish mine to this level but I bought a 96 4x4 f150 with 150k long bed for 600 bucks. I’ve got 900 bucks in brake lines, coil spring mounts with front leveling kit, rr shackle mount and hanger, glass pack muffler and custom tailpipe, this includes paint for the frame as well. I still have to do four patch areas, oil pan alignment, tires and paint. At most I think I’d have at most 3500 total in it to do a similar job with similar resale value so I still am a little shocked at 10k but it is a great looking nearly new truck at probably a quarter the price of a new 5.0 4x4.
Anyone know what wheels those are
Procomp 1069 15x10
The Fox Shop thanks
you have a lot of patience and knowledge. Inspires me to restore my 94 Bronco EB
Just bought a 94 XLT for $1000. Would love to get the truck to the same kind of condition your have yours in. It’s great getting looks when in it. Even better once they realize it’s an Asian dude behind the wheel hahaha! We’re in Iowa as well!
i hate regular cabs but i love your truck so thats saying something
Thank your for making the restoration videos, I've been following them restoring my grandpa's 95 f150
You should do 4bt cummins swap. It would really cool video. It would get better mpg.
Hey man, great video and wow you did an amazing job. I myself have a Ford F150 xlt 5.0 v8 1994 model. Has 147.000 miles on it. There are two fuel tanks as you know. front and rare. when i drive it in front fuel i feel like i have much less power then when i drive it in rare fuel tank. I was hoping consider you have rebuilt this car you might know what is cosing the problem i have. Do you think the fuel filter on my front tank is done and it would be enough to change it or do i need to change the hole fuel pump? it also starts easier when i have it in rare fuel pump
There is only 1 fuel filter, its mounted along the frame rail. Do you mean the sock attached to the fuel pump? Kinda doubt it but could be. Funny you mention that... I have always thought my truck ran better on the rear tank. Does it? I dunno, probably not and I just mark it up to all being in my head. I have new pumps in both tanks, new tanks, new fuel filter, and I still think that LOL.. Always have. Its possible your front pump is getting weak. Have you done a fuel pressure test running on the front tank and then switching to the rear?
thanks for a quick response. I have been searching on youtube if somebody had the same problem and what i was hoping for was if it was the 1 fuel filter that is mounted along the frame rail. haha because thats an easy and a cheap fix. But yes i definitely think my car runs better on the rear tank. It's not that big of a deal but i just really love how my car runs on the rare tank and was kind of hoping i could fix it by changing the fuel filter so that it runs as fantastic as the rare tank. I haven't done a fuel pressure test yet. But i think that will be my next move. Do you have any idea what it could be that makes my car less powerless on the front tank. I don't know if this is true but i heard that this is kind of an issue with the old f150 that they came with a pump that isnt big enough so thats why it feels like its not as powerful, ive heard they added a bigger pump and the problem went away.
Never heard of them doing that (Adding a bigger pump) Before redoing my truck I did a pressure test on front and rear, and they pretty much matched. Mine is so slight that I have even marked it up to just a little more weight when the front tank is full of fuel.. but really I think its all just in my head. LOL
Sigurdur Hauksson I have the same 1994 f150 xlt dual tank and recently the front pump/tank stopped working completely. So I'm only using the rear tank currently, but the problem is the rear tank sends fuel to the engine, then whatever fuel it didn't use it bleeds the fuel pressure into the front tank. So in like a 50mile trip It can send half a tank to the front and I need to Siphon it out
Money well spent. Fantastic job 👏
1 million. Saved you nine minutes. Jk. Watched the whole thing. Nice video.
Thank you very much for your video.
Your truck is amazing, I don't blame you for not wanting to take it out in the elements which rusted it in the first place.
I have a 95 f150 myself, it's not a 4x4 but I would still love to fix it up and get it looking really nice. Maybe if I decide to go through with it, I'll be able to ask you some questions!