Hey Sam, love that truck. I laughed when it started and you had that WTF look on your face. I think you should keep that engine, it runs nice and sounds good. I would get some 1978 replacement seat cover kits and a nice carpet. I was amazed how much paint is missing in the bed and it still isn't rusty. You did very well buying that truck. Well done!
Sam, just wanted to say thanks for all the great content this year on both channels, hopefully you will continue your success in not only the business, but also in your youtube adventures.
FIRST VIDEO I WATCHED all the way through in a while. You ain't got too reinvent the wheel buddy. Just do what works... That key was hidden there for the new owner. "A good start is half the battle." -Plato
My dad graduated high school is 1968. I asked him about 10 years ago why everyone had single cab trucks. At that time he had 3 from the 1970’s. He said the single cab in the 70’s and 80’s was the gentleman’s truck. The four door trucks were viewed as a work truck or something a loser would drive. He said no one would own one. Now that’s in Texas so maybe different somewhere else. Crazy to think of the change in culture we’ve made since then. Now single cab trucks are rare.
Thank you! I almost bought a 86 gmc crew long bed today for 600 but yikes it needed work and back fees to I figured I’d spent my money and time slightly wiser for once hah someone else scored that gem
@@samsonandrew7652 that would’ve been cool to score but I understand. Question, does your dad’s red Ford have a Dana 60 or 44 up front? The hubs looks pretty big in video like a 60 but it could’ve also just be me.
Super cool old Ford... I love the Cummins stuff on the other channel as much as everyone else. But Im glad to see you are doing something a little different. Im almost 49 and can remember when big gas dually pickups were king. Here in Ohio, back in the day Farmers and guys that tow never wanted a Diesel truck because of the cold weather issues and poor performance compared to the Chrysler 360, Ford 460, and the GM 454. I even remember 2500 Fords and Dodge with the inline 6.....Until the late 90's diesel trucks were crap. GM had that ole 6.5 NO turbo LOL....Cant wait to see what you do with her! edit: Just got to the end and heard you were Cummins swapping it. Thats cool too I guess especially with the 6 speed. I was really hoping for a Hot Rod Gasser tho...
We shall see if I follow thru with the Cummins swap on this one. I definitely have been considering other options. Maybe good ripping v8 but until then I look forward to cruising this unit. And definitely glad to have a variety compared to back in the day 16 of the same truck hah
Looks like its it in really nice shape and its very cool its a long bed. They didn't make a longed 4x4 back in the day. look forward to seeing this thing get built. Congrats!
Hey Sam, excellent job on getting the old Ford crew cab going !! I’ve always wanted one of those trucks, was always out of my price range lol. I’ve only seen those Ford crew cab trucks in magazines, TH-cam, Craigslist. Never seen one in person. Have always loved those body styles and the Chevy trucks of that era too. What are those trucks bringing these days anyway? Not what you paid for it, lol. But, what they are bringing without the Ls swap? That truck is a survivor IMO. But, great job working on it and bringing life back into her. Thanks
Ive Been looking for a supercab long bed and do the same cummins chassis swap. I didn’t know the crew cab long bed existed 😮. U found a gem for sure man. I sure am Happy to see u driving a FORD though 😂😎
I miss my 76 and my 78. My 76 was same color as ur crew cab and was such a beautiful truck. My 78 was my first vehicle and she was so good to me but she was so rusted out that I bought the 76 with a blown motor and used the running gear out the 78
That is so cool!! Congrats Sam!! A friend of mine had one just like that in the late 70's. It was a 3 speed w/granny gear manual though. I can't tell if that's a 390 or 351?? I hope it doesn't have the "twin I beam" front end! Those things were hard to drive down the road straight! It was a good reliable unit and we put a lot of miles on it! As usual, it turned into a "Fred Flintstone" truck! Floor pans completely rotted out and left big holes in the floor!! You could pedal along, like Fred. LOL The engine sounded really good!! Maybe a resto and leave the engine? It's almost a shame to yank it with it sounding/running so good?!? Great find!! 8) --gary
Just an FYI, those HEI conversion distributors are garbage. They will work temporarily, but they will begin to fail shortly and make you want to burn the truck down until you replace it with a stock ford ignition (which is surprisingly very reliable).
Oh definitely had my concerns swapping it in there. I left all the goods to go back but was coming up short on find a distributor I liked online so I settled for hei. Had all kinds of issues with the one in my charger until I swapped it out for a standard and all new wires lol
Sam you got a sweet truck there!! Gonna be an awesome build cant wait to see the progress!! What are your thoughts on a build I have cooking in my head currently. I have a 2005 chevy 2500hd crew cab short bed 2wd that came from Texas. She's completely rust free and that's a big deal for me seeing I live in northwest Ohio. It's currently got a 6.0l 4l80e and I believe 4:10 gears with the g80. I have a 2010 blue bird bus with the 6.7l rear gear with a I believe an allison 3k 5 speed that's got around 140k on it. She's got the vgt exhaust break which is amazing! For a school bus I couldn't believe it but i had to no speed governor at least I had it up to 70-75 coming home with the cruise control set. I think you can see where I'm going with this lol. I have a 35ft 5th wheel camper to hang on the back and a 32ft goosneck and a car trailer to swing around with it. My current truck is one I built 2 years ago another 05 2500hd crew long box 4by. She's got a 97 215hp pump 12 valve thats well lets just say no longer 215hp lol and an nv4500 263xhd combo init have put almost 20k on it so far and love it!
@@samsonandrew7652 incredible torque thou! More stroke than the 460 and better rod ratio! I have the Aussie 2v's on mine and its a Monster! Guessing your in the FarNor😉 im near Redding.
You being a logger should know they made them in 4x4 version I think you had to order them that way but they did make them in 4x4, and to keep water out on them 2 doors just take a trash bag and open it up then open the doors and slide it down the top of the door like a pillow case and close the door
Hey Sam, love that truck. I laughed when it started and you had that WTF look on your face. I think you should keep that engine, it runs nice and sounds good. I would get some 1978 replacement seat cover kits and a nice carpet. I was amazed how much paint is missing in the bed and it still isn't rusty. You did very well buying that truck. Well done!
Sam, just wanted to say thanks for all the great content this year on both channels, hopefully you will continue your success in not only the business, but also in your youtube adventures.
Thank you that means a lot!
Happy new year
FIRST VIDEO I WATCHED all the way through in a while. You ain't got too reinvent the wheel buddy. Just do what works... That key was hidden there for the new owner. "A good start is half the battle." -Plato
My dad graduated high school is 1968. I asked him about 10 years ago why everyone had single cab trucks. At that time he had 3 from the 1970’s. He said the single cab in the 70’s and 80’s was the gentleman’s truck. The four door trucks were viewed as a work truck or something a loser would drive. He said no one would own one. Now that’s in Texas so maybe different somewhere else. Crazy to think of the change in culture we’ve made since then. Now single cab trucks are rare.
good stuff.Really enjoyed this one.
Much appreciated!
Cool truck Sam. It’s exciting to see new variety of vehicles on your channels, I like it. Now all you need a Chevy square body crew cab pickup.
Thank you! I almost bought a 86 gmc crew long bed today for 600 but yikes it needed work and back fees to I figured I’d spent my money and time slightly wiser for once hah someone else scored that gem
@@samsonandrew7652 that would’ve been cool to score but I understand. Question, does your dad’s red Ford have a Dana 60 or 44 up front? The hubs looks pretty big in video like a 60 but it could’ve also just be me.
I liked this video very much,
I'm hoping for a part two,
The "Old Girl" is worth saving,
Super cool old Ford... I love the Cummins stuff on the other channel as much as everyone else. But Im glad to see you are doing something a little different. Im almost 49 and can remember when big gas dually pickups were king. Here in Ohio, back in the day Farmers and guys that tow never wanted a Diesel truck because of the cold weather issues and poor performance compared to the Chrysler 360, Ford 460, and the GM 454. I even remember 2500 Fords and Dodge with the inline 6.....Until the late 90's diesel trucks were crap. GM had that ole 6.5 NO turbo LOL....Cant wait to see what you do with her!
edit: Just got to the end and heard you were Cummins swapping it. Thats cool too I guess especially with the 6 speed. I was really hoping for a Hot Rod Gasser tho...
We shall see if I follow thru with the Cummins swap on this one. I definitely have been considering other options. Maybe good ripping v8 but until then I look forward to cruising this unit.
And definitely glad to have a variety compared to back in the day 16 of the same truck hah
Great video Sam! Love your face when she starts, total classic look of unbelief.
Looks like its it in really nice shape and its very cool its a long bed. They didn't make a longed 4x4 back in the day. look forward to seeing this thing get built. Congrats!
What a great start to a save. Thanks for sharing Sam 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
You made my day thanks for the post hope you had a good Christmas and a happy new year’s
Love that style of truck!
Hey Sam, excellent job on getting the old Ford crew cab going !! I’ve always wanted one of those trucks, was always out of my price range lol. I’ve only seen those Ford crew cab trucks in magazines, TH-cam, Craigslist. Never seen one in person. Have always loved those body styles and the Chevy trucks of that era too. What are those trucks bringing these days anyway? Not what you paid for it, lol. But, what they are bringing without the Ls swap? That truck is a survivor IMO. But, great job working on it and bringing life back into her. Thanks
Ive Been looking for a supercab long bed and do the same cummins chassis swap. I didn’t know the crew cab long bed existed 😮. U found a gem for sure man. I sure am Happy to see u driving a FORD though 😂😎
Mighty fine, son! Get after it!
RJ
The look on your face when it turned over and fired on first go 😂😂😂
I do believe I personally wouldn’t do the Cummins swap. Until the gas engine gives up completely.
WOW Now thats a real working truck!!! Nice job bringing an old truck back!!!
Thank you!
Hell Ya Brother. My first truck was an old Ford F100. Love this project
Beautiful crew cab! Can't wait to see it finished.
This is such an awesome pickup & I have no doubt it will be phenomenal & everything i ever dreamed of when your done !!!
Any old trk, running and driving, is awesome
I miss my 76 and my 78. My 76 was same color as ur crew cab and was such a beautiful truck. My 78 was my first vehicle and she was so good to me but she was so rusted out that I bought the 76 with a blown motor and used the running gear out the 78
Great truck man I'd like that jealous
Great video Sam 🇺🇸
Top Dawg Carona and I loved this!
Beautiful truck!
I got myself a 1996 f250 crewcab last year, could not be happier.
Nice buy Sam ! Keep up the good work buddy 👍🏻
Nice work!!!
Heck yeah brother 👍
That is so cool!! Congrats Sam!! A friend of mine had one just like that in the late 70's. It was a 3 speed w/granny gear manual though. I can't tell if that's a 390 or 351?? I hope it doesn't have the "twin I beam" front end! Those things were hard to drive down the road straight! It was a good reliable unit and we put a lot of miles on it! As usual, it turned into a "Fred Flintstone" truck! Floor pans completely rotted out and left big holes in the floor!! You could pedal along, like Fred. LOL The engine sounded really good!! Maybe a resto and leave the engine? It's almost a shame to yank it with it sounding/running so good?!? Great find!! 8) --gary
Probably a 351 or 460
Tow strap and wheel chock. Gotta be a Furd thing 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Best comment. Lmao 😂
😂😂
Just an FYI, those HEI conversion distributors are garbage. They will work temporarily, but they will begin to fail shortly and make you want to burn the truck down until you replace it with a stock ford ignition (which is surprisingly very reliable).
Oh definitely had my concerns swapping it in there. I left all the goods to go back but was coming up short on find a distributor I liked online so I settled for hei. Had all kinds of issues with the one in my charger until I swapped it out for a standard and all new wires lol
You don’t find any old trucks here. If you do if the price is as high as giraffe poontang and most are rusty as heck.
Your a smart guy man keep up the vids
That first crank and it starting instantly WTF Chuck.
Old truck is nice 👌, hard to find a complete truck any more with a little to no rust on it.
Sam you got a sweet truck there!! Gonna be an awesome build cant wait to see the progress!! What are your thoughts on a build I have cooking in my head currently. I have a 2005 chevy 2500hd crew cab short bed 2wd that came from Texas. She's completely rust free and that's a big deal for me seeing I live in northwest Ohio. It's currently got a 6.0l 4l80e and I believe 4:10 gears with the g80. I have a 2010 blue bird bus with the 6.7l rear gear with a I believe an allison 3k 5 speed that's got around 140k on it. She's got the vgt exhaust break which is amazing! For a school bus I couldn't believe it but i had to no speed governor at least I had it up to 70-75 coming home with the cruise control set. I think you can see where I'm going with this lol. I have a 35ft 5th wheel camper to hang on the back and a 32ft goosneck and a car trailer to swing around with it. My current truck is one I built 2 years ago another 05 2500hd crew long box 4by. She's got a 97 215hp pump 12 valve thats well lets just say no longer 215hp lol and an nv4500 263xhd combo init have put almost 20k on it so far and love it!
I need that old distributor. I’ll pay shipping for it.
Pull the monster lee with Uncle Jesse’s crew cab pickup
Look forward to seeing this one converted
Very cool.
That truck looks like it'll clean up nice maybe a wash and a wax that would be sweet
Love it!!!
You should design a T-shirt that says “I finish your project trucks” 😂
That’s an awesome idea!
Old trucks are cool.
I could see a Cummins high boy 💪🏻👍
Old crew cab short bed is my dream truck. The long bed is too long and wont fit in any parking spaces.
Naw just gotta drive different. Seems like my daily always have a gooseneck behind it. Anything without trailer is piece of cake lol
You must be a vice grip garage fan.
I like the orange
Wt they don’t make them like that anymore but bro, I hope you’re gonna keep it 👍👍
Probably leaking piston rings causing that amount of blow by.
Which amount of blow by?
I’m sure you already know those old ford’s. Have a sticker on the left valve cover that tells the engine size.
Looks like a 400M engine. They were based off of a 351C. I would bet it is the original engine. It has a whopping 169 Horsepower.
Yeah I did some more digging the other day and I think you’re right. I didn’t know the hp was that low tho hah
@@samsonandrew7652 incredible torque thou!
More stroke than the 460 and better rod ratio! I have the Aussie 2v's on mine and its a Monster!
Guessing your in the FarNor😉 im near Redding.
Possible valve cover gasket leak passenger side
I got a ash tray for it if you have trouble finding one. I will give it to you for what ever shipping is.
Oh come on VGG can do it you can to lol
You being a logger should know they made them in 4x4 version I think you had to order them that way but they did make them in 4x4, and to keep water out on them 2 doors just take a trash bag and open it up then open the doors and slide it down the top of the door like a pillow case and close the door
I’ve never seen one
truck just went up 10k! Might be a ford guy after all haha
The only good Ford, has a Cummins engine. Lol
Turn that bad boy into a high boy and drop a 12V in it make it a Fummins
That’s the plan but with a common rail Cummins 👍🏻
Dodge interior and Cummins and your set
Ford makes good trucks just nothing interchanges so yeah Chevy it is just about everything interchangeable
Wtf it started like a new car 😂
Haha I know right
Scared me
what engine is in that beast
351m
@@samsonandrew7652 I'm looking for a 79 F250
They won’t ship a fuel pump to California?? Explain?
Haha idk but eBay would
Resto sell it! Original patina!
Been repainted
No such thing as a numbers matching ford truck
The idea of factory original
@@samsonandrew7652 Cool someone was an ass to me years ago and ive just been passing it on
First comment
Terrible music. I stopped watching.
Sorry the free content isn’t good enough for you? Perhaps Opera next time?
I think if you used a bfh on that carb it will be alright