Grew up in a couple 70s ford's, last was a 79 f250 4x4 my dad had till 88 or 89. He use to buy them brand new and trade them in. 79 was when the mills shut down forever and America wasn't great anymore.
Beautiful job guys!! My Dad and I did a 2wd 79 ex cab, frame off. Spent many hours in the back seat on road trips, with a big ole cabover camper as a kid. I miss the 80's 🤣🤣🤣
Can't compliment you enough on this video and the series in general. The cost breakdown was appreciated as well. One of the things that impresses me is how many different fields you're capable of doing. Really hope there will be more projects like this in your/our future!
Thank you so much. I will keep posting videos, it's just hard to find the time with the new job. I will have an update soon on when you can see me on Powernation
I bought a new 1979 Bronco with the 400, auto, quad front shocks, traction lock, and captians chairs. Front end looked the same as yours. 1978 and 79 F series were incredible.
Bro I love the project turned out amazing. I have an 89 Ford Custom I would love to fix for my Sunday truck. One day I’ll get my hands dirty. Again awesome work.
Beautiful job! Loved watching it! Also loved the budget info at the end too, wish more content creators would add that. I'm going to check out your channel to see how Tenn. is treating you. Got the hell out of Phoenix last year, getting too old for that heat!
I think this era Ford and my 2002 Dodge 3500 are two of the best looking trucks ever made! When I have nothing better to do with $50,000, I'm going to build a 79 F-250 with a mean ass Cummins in it.
Loved everything about your work. Really enjoyed watching this come together! Reminded me of working on cars with my dad and brother. Great memories and truly awesome craftsmanship on your part. Loved seeing your family take part.
Awesome truck one suggestion would be rock sliders would in my opinion would kick off the look of this already bad ass truck thanks for making this video series really enjoyed it
What a great series! I would hire you to work on my projects, that are in various stages of completion, but SoCal is a long commute. I wish you the best luck to you and your family. My kids are grown with kids of their own, but they still tell me their fondest memories are of me reading to them and telling them bedtime stories. That is the best tip I can give you, after all the great information I learned in this series. Oh a funny story about my '81 F350: I lost a pair of duals on the Alaska Highway. Back then I traveled with a chainsaw and cut down a Spruce with a 24" butt. I bucked off a 20' log and after jacking up the truck I chained and boomered it to the frame, so that it ran out behind the flat deck. I drove about 30 mils and made it home with the log smoking pretty good. It was only about 8' foot long by the time I made it home, but I made it home. It is a good truck.
What a fantastic truck, really nice job. The new trucks , while they are nice, just do not look like they are meant for any serious work, or that you'd even want to put them to work like you would the older styles. And the prices for these tech loaded new trucks have just gotten out of control these days, $ 75,000 1/2 ton trucks.👍👍
This caught my eye on my suggestions. So I went back to watch the whole build. It came out great. I love everything you did to it. Besides if I had a choice of trucks to own this is very high on that list. That white is so nice. I just wanted to tell you that you have a new subscriber for life.
Austin Coulson my buddy Logan builds trucks down here in Tucson... maybe you know him. I made the comment before I saw you driving around my area 😁. Have fun in Tennessee!
Wish I could’ve dropped down to see ya before y’all left since I’m up by Flagstaff. Just didn’t get my 7.3 rebuilt in time, but I’m sure that I’ll stop by when I finish my “RV” build on the M939.
Just found your channel yesterday and have binge watched the whole F350 series this weekend. Love the way you work, I’m coming to the end of a similar restoration on a W250 Cummins, I’ve made videos on my channel but they’re terrible in comparison to yours. You’ve got a new subscriber!
Looks good. Like the AC system a lot, looking forward to see what they come up with for controls. The drive by sounded good. Sound was on the stock side, but enough difference that people into these things will know something is up. Random story: Today I was with my nephew and there was 72ish Chevy pickup at that gas station. Nephew is like "that truck sounds like yours". I tell him it has a 12v Cummins in it, not identical but very close. Not skipping a beat he asked how many different vehicles had that engine. I'm like that engine didn't even exist when that truck was built. That threw him for a loop. I explain the owner modified the truck so he could put that engine in there. It bent his brain a bit, but the light turned on... I just removed a mental limit that he didn't even know existed. He is only 8 so I won't explain my "anything is possible". All you need is time money and GAS (Give A Shit). Run until you exhaust one of the three... but we will get there. Hope the new homestead is treating you all well. Talk to ya soon.
Nice job, it turned out great. I have one of these I'm planning on building myself except mine is just about too rusty to be worth tackling. Those beds with the tool box are friggin hard to find.
Heck yeah man, that truck is definitely one of my favorites. And definitely look forward to the time-lapse. What is your next build? Im still working out the kinks on my carbon fiber dash, is a pain if you mess up, but should look pretty cool.
I am not sure what I will be able to do next. I have a personal truck I wanted to build (The 49 chevy truck that's been in the background of other videos) but I don't know when I'll be able to ship it here.
Austin, you knocked it out of the park! Truck looks fantastic. Now, you can’t tell me that you’d rather drive that dodge over that sweet 79 dent? Hope all is well in Tennessee. 😎
@@rodfatherschopshop6004 If you remember from the last video, I cut the brake fittings off the old lines to clean them up and save them. That's how cheap I am. 5mpg would make me mad enough to steal the Wife's Prius to drive to work. If I were building this for myself I would have gone with a 7.3 Powestroke and a 6 speed manual. Would have done a 2" lift with some E-rated 35's. That could get you 19 mpg and the ability to tow anything you could hook to it and still daily drive it. I do love the 460, though!
Austin Coulson I’m completely with ya on that whole thought process! 7.3 with a six speed would be killer! Maybe put that combo in that old CHEVY😡 you want to do? 😎
I go over the lift in earlier videos, but it's a 6" Skyjacker kit mostly. The tires are 37X12.5r17 and the rims are ProComp, but I don't know the offset. Seemed like 0 as I don't remember a large +/- offset
That's a good question. I assumed it was a brake light, but since it was the wrong one, I didn't turn it on, so it very well could have been a cargo light. I think the 3rd brake light wasn't required until '92
Back in the day guys used to direct the exhaust at the rear tire to heat them up for drag racing, but I think that was probably just Bro-Science as doing a quick burnout got the tires plenty hot enough to stick. I put them there because he wanted them hidden and not hanging out the back where they could get damaged if he went off roading.
What kind of power and torque do you think it makes? I had no idea holly sniper made a system to fit that intake and engine! Link and info? What was wrong with factory fuel injector? Performance gains?
Not sure on the hp/tq. The C6 has a lot of drag, so wheel hp/tq probably isn't great, but with the Sniper/Hyperspark I would guess 300hp and 400tq. If you want to run the Sniper on the EFI 460, you have to use an adapter from Price Motorsports. It plugs the injector ports and adapts the lower plenum to a 4 barrel. I chose the Sniper over the MPFI Ford setup because I would have had to use the Ford EEC iv PCM and would still not have timing control. Also would have a TON more wiring and no screen with tuning controls or diagnostics.
Quick question on trim/moldings... did you get aftermarket trim for the tailgate and rear taillights? If so, would you say it is good, or worth it to find original Ford parts?
LMC had what I needed for trim on the rear, the sides were polished and reused. I thought they fit with OE quality which is rare for trim. I would use these again for sure.
I am not at the moment, as I am in the process of building a new house and a custom pizza truck by myself, but if/when I am looking for new projects I will post it to the channel. 35's fit perfect on those old F150s, they should have came that way from the factory IMO
Grew up in a couple 70s ford's, last was a 79 f250 4x4 my dad had till 88 or 89. He use to buy them brand new and trade them in. 79 was when the mills shut down forever and America wasn't great anymore.
Beautiful job guys!! My Dad and I did a 2wd 79 ex cab, frame off. Spent many hours in the back seat on road trips, with a big ole cabover camper as a kid. I miss the 80's 🤣🤣🤣
I just wanted to say that I love the detail that you go through on your builds and am really looking forward to whatever project you have next.
Ooohhhthat suction noise the engine makes when you accelerate is sooo nice! Nice work with the build!
Thanks for putting this series together Austin. It was very informative & entertaining to watch. Truck came out bad ass ! Good luck in TN
Can't compliment you enough on this video and the series in general. The cost breakdown was appreciated as well. One of the things that impresses me is how many different fields you're capable of doing. Really hope there will be more projects like this in your/our future!
Thank you so much. I will keep posting videos, it's just hard to find the time with the new job. I will have an update soon on when you can see me on Powernation
I absolutely love the fact that you didn’t paint the truck and just polish what you had!
79’ is the best looking truck ever made.
I love the 79 too but I like the 73-77s with the split grille and round headlights just a tad bit more.
I disagree.
@@turkfebruary5836 I agree
Austin, you did a really, Nice, job on this truck! she looks bloody well, fantastic. You nailed it out of the park.
I bought a new 1979 Bronco with the 400, auto, quad front shocks, traction lock, and captians chairs. Front end looked the same as yours. 1978 and 79 F series were incredible.
Welp. That’s my dream truck. Love how it was updated but not totally ruined or ultra modified.
the truck came out really good,great job,looking forward to ur next build
LOVE the detail man! This makes it a new truck once you're done. This is a 2020 f350 in my book!
I LOVE IT.... The Wife is Sanding with BOTH HANDS....My Dad used to say "You have TWO HANDS..USE THEM"...
You are a master craftsman, like i said before, i wish i could apprentice under you, keep on truckin buddy!
Bro I love the project turned out amazing. I have an 89 Ford Custom I would love to fix for my Sunday truck. One day I’ll get my hands dirty. Again awesome work.
You got my attention. Great restore. Love that Ford!
Super impressed, nice job. Probably will run another 40 yrs.
Love the tool box on the side of the bed
That particular year was Ford's best design. Very nice looking truck and a super job on the project.
Awesome job. Love how it turned out.
FANTASTIC LOOKING TRUCK, WONDERFUL WORK, IT'S MY DREAM TO OWN A F350 ONE FINE DAY
You sir, are what my pops would valla a craftsman......a great craftsman
You did a good job. Have done a few over the years. Would like to find one that good to do.
All I can say is wow. Loved the work you’ve done. That’s my dream truck.
Please show more truck videos. Keep up the great work 😊
I will get back to automotive vids when I get my new chop built
Awesome job. I WATCHED both video's. Good luck in Tennessee everyone seems to be moving their ( Scotty Kilmore!! )
Badass , and a badass wife right next to you helping out and supporting you
Thanks!, I Couldn't do it without the family!
Beautiful job! Loved watching it! Also loved the budget info at the end too, wish more content creators would add that. I'm going to check out your channel to see how Tenn. is treating you. Got the hell out of Phoenix last year, getting too old for that heat!
Beautiful truck, Austin! Awesome work!
I think this era Ford and my 2002 Dodge 3500 are two of the best looking trucks ever made! When I have nothing better to do with $50,000, I'm going to build a 79 F-250 with a mean ass Cummins in it.
Love the Cummins swaps. My personal truck is a 24V CR Cummins
Beautiful work man - to me the trucks stance and subtle changes done, are perfect. Cheers !!!
good work man. with the time crunch and all still nailed it. your a natural at making content just keep polishing your skills and keep it coming.
Beautiful Work!! Enjoyed the build
It looks and sounds sweet and is well built, in other words it’s a dream come true 😊 nice work Sir!
Really really nice truck. Very tasteful, I've never seen a Ford truck that looked so good, and I've owned a few of them. myself Congrats!
Loved everything about your work. Really enjoyed watching this come together! Reminded me of working on cars with my dad and brother. Great memories and truly awesome craftsmanship on your part. Loved seeing your family take part.
Awesome truck one suggestion would be rock sliders would in my opinion would kick off the look of this already bad ass truck thanks for making this video series really enjoyed it
I agree
Ive got one of these. Great to see all the work you put into making yours so nice! I am looking to put a fuel injection kit on mine.
that is a nice truck . Would love to own that one
What a great series! I would hire you to work on my projects, that are in various stages of completion, but SoCal is a long commute. I wish you the best luck to you and your family. My kids are grown with kids of their own, but they still tell me their fondest memories are of me reading to them and telling them bedtime stories. That is the best tip I can give you, after all the great information I learned in this series.
Oh a funny story about my '81 F350: I lost a pair of duals on the Alaska Highway. Back then I traveled with a chainsaw and cut down a Spruce with a 24" butt. I bucked off a 20' log and after jacking up the truck I chained and boomered it to the frame, so that it ran out behind the flat deck. I drove about 30 mils and made it home with the log smoking pretty good. It was only about 8' foot long by the time I made it home, but I made it home. It is a good truck.
What a fantastic truck, really nice job. The new trucks , while they are nice, just do not look like they are meant for any serious work, or that you'd even want to put them to work like you would the older styles. And the prices for these tech loaded new trucks have just gotten out of control these days, $ 75,000 1/2 ton trucks.👍👍
This is such an awesome truck. I think you are responsible for my growing love of the debt side Ford's.
Fabulous job, the truck looks, and I'm sure is amazing.
Very entertaining and full of great information. Thank you so much!
This caught my eye on my suggestions. So I went back to watch the whole build. It came out great. I love everything you did to it. Besides if I had a choice of trucks to own this is very high on that list. That white is so nice. I just wanted to tell you that you have a new subscriber for life.
Thanks! This is one of my favorite Ford colors.
Love it. Just personally I might have stuck with 35s and a 4” lift. But it’s a beautiful truck.
That's what I would have done if it were mine. It looks great proportionally like this, but it's quite tall.
I have a big Chevy k truck. But this f350 is the most beautiful truck I have ever seen. F#$! I want it
Love getting comments like this from Chevy guys.
Looks like it came out great! Hope all is going good in TN, can't wait to see what is next.
beautiful build. i’ve loved watching this series
Great job it looks and sounds awesome.
Great content and an awesome job on this one!!!
Nice job always loved that year of Ford trucks.
Saw you on tv this weekend congrats, explains the tn move!
Was it on Truck Tech? I haven't seen the episode yet
Awesome truck. I would put a 76 grill in it
I didn't think about that. Is that a common mod? I've swapped 53-54 grilles for the 55' but haven't messed with them on other years
@@AustinCoulson I don't know if it's common but it should be. I've always thought the earlier grills look way more aggressive.
Beautiful work!!!
I think the riveted on window reg started in 73. i have had all the 61-66 ford trucks and a few 67-72's Great looking Truck!
Good to know. I was thinking 61, but I haven't worked on a bump side in a while
Austin Coulson my buddy Logan builds trucks down here in Tucson... maybe you know him. I made the comment before I saw you driving around my area 😁. Have fun in Tennessee!
Just saw that you're going to be hosting truck tech! That's awesome man!
30K for a full restomod like this. Sign me up!! ( in a few years when i can afford this ) lol
Wish I could’ve dropped down to see ya before y’all left since I’m up by Flagstaff. Just didn’t get my 7.3 rebuilt in time, but I’m sure that I’ll stop by when I finish my “RV” build on the M939.
Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya Prayers 🙏
Just found your channel yesterday and have binge watched the whole F350 series this weekend. Love the way you work, I’m coming to the end of a similar restoration on a W250 Cummins, I’ve made videos on my channel but they’re terrible in comparison to yours. You’ve got a new subscriber!
Don't check out my early videos, they are unwatchable. I saw your John Deere Restoration, I'll check out the Dodge
Austin Coulson I’m working my way back through them. Watching the F350 full build as we speak, even though I just watched the series last week
Looks good. Like the AC system a lot, looking forward to see what they come up with for controls. The drive by sounded good. Sound was on the stock side, but enough difference that people into these things will know something is up.
Random story: Today I was with my nephew and there was 72ish Chevy pickup at that gas station. Nephew is like "that truck sounds like yours". I tell him it has a 12v Cummins in it, not identical but very close. Not skipping a beat he asked how many different vehicles had that engine. I'm like that engine didn't even exist when that truck was built. That threw him for a loop. I explain the owner modified the truck so he could put that engine in there. It bent his brain a bit, but the light turned on... I just removed a mental limit that he didn't even know existed. He is only 8 so I won't explain my "anything is possible". All you need is time money and GAS (Give A Shit). Run until you exhaust one of the three... but we will get there. Hope the new homestead is treating you all well. Talk to ya soon.
That's awesome to see the gears spinning in their heads. I hope there is a resurgence of people keeping older stuff going.
The truck came put fantastic!!💪😜
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya
Nice job, it turned out great. I have one of these I'm planning on building myself except mine is just about too rusty to be worth tackling. Those beds with the tool box are friggin hard to find.
This was probably the most rust-free 79' I've ever seen. Made the whole build so much easier
Whats your tire wheel set up?
Heck yeah man, that truck is definitely one of my favorites. And definitely look forward to the time-lapse. What is your next build? Im still working out the kinks on my carbon fiber dash, is a pain if you mess up, but should look pretty cool.
I am not sure what I will be able to do next. I have a personal truck I wanted to build (The 49 chevy truck that's been in the background of other videos) but I don't know when I'll be able to ship it here.
Austin, you knocked it out of the park! Truck looks fantastic. Now, you can’t tell me that you’d rather drive that dodge over that sweet 79 dent? Hope all is well in Tennessee. 😎
I'd way rather drive the Ford. Well, at least until I measured the fuel economy
Austin Coulson oh so 5mpg isn’t good enough for ya?😂😂🤣😂
@@rodfatherschopshop6004 If you remember from the last video, I cut the brake fittings off the old lines to clean them up and save them. That's how cheap I am. 5mpg would make me mad enough to steal the Wife's Prius to drive to work. If I were building this for myself I would have gone with a 7.3 Powestroke and a 6 speed manual. Would have done a 2" lift with some E-rated 35's. That could get you 19 mpg and the ability to tow anything you could hook to it and still daily drive it. I do love the 460, though!
Austin Coulson I’m completely with ya on that whole thought process! 7.3 with a six speed would be killer! Maybe put that combo in that old CHEVY😡 you want to do? 😎
Awesome rig.
Awesome job !
Sweet Ford!! 🍻😎
Looks bad ass, wish I had those skills
Beautiful work, dude!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
Welcome to Austin RaceWorks where we're going to build a 8 second truck in 8 days with hopefully something better than an 8 inch rear end.
Now that's a channel that would get 1mil subs for sure.
Looks great!!
Love this build! what was the initial cost of the truck?
Nice truck
Came out beautiful. Any timeline on when we can see you at the new job?
Soon. Subscribe to the Powernation YT channel if you haven't already as it will be posted there.
@@AustinCoulson will you continue to post on this channel also?
@@Matevz96 yes, the plan is to stick with the a new video every two weeks for YT.
Jesus bud. That gal brought you dinner, then picked up a sanding block and sanded the hood? Look after that girl man. She's a keeper.
100%
Looks great man...
My favorite year for fords.
And chevys for that matter
nice truck
Fantastic!
What size tires, rims and offset. Also did you lift past factory. Thank you I'm building same truck only difference is mine is a 78 thanks.
I go over the lift in earlier videos, but it's a 6" Skyjacker kit mostly. The tires are 37X12.5r17 and the rims are ProComp, but I don't know the offset. Seemed like 0 as I don't remember a large +/- offset
Did they have a 3ND break light in "79" ? I think that light in back of cab is a "cargo" light. I could be wrong,
That's a good question. I assumed it was a brake light, but since it was the wrong one, I didn't turn it on, so it very well could have been a cargo light. I think the 3rd brake light wasn't required until '92
It's a cargo light. Factory was an angled down chrome deal. Was larger than the hole. Switch goes over the driver's side seat belt on cab.
3rd brake light mandate came in 1986
What did you do to plug the fuel injector ports in the intake?
I showed that in a previous episode (either 8 or 9 I think) but basically the price motorsports adapter comes with brass 14mm plugs you hammer in
What year model truck did you pull the 460 engine and fuel tanks out off? This fuel tank swap might work for my ‘78 F250
96 f350, I show more of it in earlier episodes
What did you use for vinyl paint for the interior plastics? I have the same interior on mine but I can’t find a good match.
www.lmctruck.com/chemicals-paint/colorbond
This is the best vinyl/plastic paint i've ever used. It's not cheap, but it's worth it
Nice job
looks sick!
mmmm.... I have seen many such builds... My only question is, do exhaust pipes 'pointing' at rear tires increase tire performance?
Back in the day guys used to direct the exhaust at the rear tire to heat them up for drag racing, but I think that was probably just Bro-Science as doing a quick burnout got the tires plenty hot enough to stick. I put them there because he wanted them hidden and not hanging out the back where they could get damaged if he went off roading.
Accesorios xfa dónde los vende tira larga cromado del balde
Very good
You should do a manual swap on that, contact American Transmissions in North Carolina they will hook you up
Damm boss amazing job on that truck , i do really like all you hard work, what part of usa are you?
This was in Phoenix. I moved to the Nashville area shortly after, though
What kind of power and torque do you think it makes? I had no idea holly sniper made a system to fit that intake and engine! Link and info? What was wrong with factory fuel injector? Performance gains?
Not sure on the hp/tq. The C6 has a lot of drag, so wheel hp/tq probably isn't great, but with the Sniper/Hyperspark I would guess 300hp and 400tq. If you want to run the Sniper on the EFI 460, you have to use an adapter from Price Motorsports. It plugs the injector ports and adapts the lower plenum to a 4 barrel. I chose the Sniper over the MPFI Ford setup because I would have had to use the Ford EEC iv PCM and would still not have timing control. Also would have a TON more wiring and no screen with tuning controls or diagnostics.
Quick question on trim/moldings... did you get aftermarket trim for the tailgate and rear taillights? If so, would you say it is good, or worth it to find original Ford parts?
LMC had what I needed for trim on the rear, the sides were polished and reused. I thought they fit with OE quality which is rare for trim. I would use these again for sure.
@@AustinCoulson Thank you!
We are just here to hit LIKE on all the nice comments below
That is a cool truck.
I have a 1978 F150 4x4 with 35's in red. Question are you still taking on projects?
I am not at the moment, as I am in the process of building a new house and a custom pizza truck by myself, but if/when I am looking for new projects I will post it to the channel. 35's fit perfect on those old F150s, they should have came that way from the factory IMO