BARN FIND 1977 4x4 Ford - Will It Run And Drive After 20 Years?
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2023
- “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and [l]this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God"
-Ephesians 2:8
This is truly a once in a lifetime ordeal. This one owner 1977 Ford F150 hasn't seen the light of day in around 20 years. It's an absolutely beautiful truck that just needs a little work to be back on top of its game. Think we can make it run and drive to attend Holley Ford Fest? Stick around to the end of the video to find out!
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Your Grand Parent in-laws are a reflection of a better world, respectful, humble and modest, reminds me of my father, would wear a suit and tie just to go to the shops. When this generation finally departs the world will be a poorer place without them.
73 to 79 fords were always the go-to for me. I’ve had probably 40 of them over the years. I didn’t always drive them, but when it came to farming I may have had 4 or 5 in the field at any given time. You just couldn’t kill them. Later on I found that you could always trade one for any other vehicle because everybody else wanted one as much as I did.
yea my i love the 70s ford i had a 79 with the square headlights but wish it was the rounds lol. if i ever get a chance im going to get another one.
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@@newedition0456 same here, had a ‘79 was a great truck
I have a 77, was a life long dream to have a truck like my dad had when I was growing up. I was lucky enough to find a Nevada transplant rust free truck up here in Minnesota.
Hell Yeah bro, My first ride was a 74, love the dent sides👍🤘🔥
Man Dylan, this video hit close to home for me. In January of 2020 we lost our Papa at age 93. In May of 2020, I was able to purchase his triple blue, all original 68,000 mile 1981 Chevrolet Silverado. Since then we have restored it back to its formal glory, headache rack and all. Grandma was able to see it afterwards and she passed shortly after. They are both with our LORD and Savior forever. What you've done here for your wife's family is straight up awesome. God bless you brother. The truck looks great! Ephesians 2:8
The Lord is good...
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"the lord" doesn't exist is a figment of the American mind, your welcome from the atheists of Australia
God bless you brother
@@ilduce4298 you can keep your f'ed god thank you very much.
What a beautiful truck definitely the best thing you’ve had on your channel
Love how the brothers finish each other's sentences. That family is tight.
Great episode Dylan!
Absolutely loved how much the family loves that sweet old gal! Nice to see they not only were great caretakers for her but also want her kept in the family!
The interviews with the family recalling their memories with the truck were really, really cool.
My dad had a 77 or 78 F-150 red and white paint with an all red interior. Your pov of driving brought me back to being 4 or 5 sitting on my dads lap driving up and down the gravel driveway. He died back in 95. I miss them and that truck. My brother and I are always looking for a truck like our dad’s.
If it had this style grille it was a '77.
'78 & '79 had the later Bronco style grille.
Awesome truck revival! But, that’s second to all the heartfelt testimony by the family. Truly, a priceless story. Thanks for giving The Goose back its wings and letting it fly once again.
I like how pappy dressed up
55:55 salt of the earth, loving people, to have a beer with. Solid, genuine, trustworthy. love 'em
That's The Truck that started the Best Selling Truck Run. Iconic Keeper. Awesome Truck
Its good to see Dylan McCool!!
"We got a long way to go and a short time to get there"... RIP Jerry Reed
Wow, Dylan, I really truly hope that this truck stays in the family and doesn't get sold to a different family. It should stay in the family until it cannot work anymore and it has to be retired forever. Because this truck has such a cool story. And I hope the story keeps going.
You’re not giving us a video, You’re giving us a story, with a hint of video. This is awesome.
My step-dad had a '77. What a great truck, a lot of memories up in the woods.
I’m a Chevy man but I would definitely own that body style of F-150.
Loved the combo of documentary style interview and wrenching on the truck. Excellent editing and story telling - this was really good - congrats on the truck and family experience.
Love you are repping another channels merch. SleeperDude is a great channel too.
I love the commentary from the family members and there memories of the truck,im such a softy but it made feel good to hear them talk about the ole truck.
Great to hear the families stories as we progress through the restoration…
Very well presented
The "self interviews" of your wife's family members adds to the story and connection of this truck.
It's almost like you're watching a mini documentary, so well done.
That truck did some serious work, now it deserves a full restoration and to be pampered.
I’m not a Ford guy by any means but I got to admit that’s a pretty sweet lookin truck.
I am chevys breakdown to
I got the 78 f150 ranger when I was 13 and me and my dad restored it with a built 429 and we painted it hemi orange and it looked sharp because I had all the original chrome, it took 3 years to restore just in time for my driver's license. I got to dive it 3 months and our garage caught fire and took the truck with it😭 but that was back in the late 90s and the one thing that I still have is the knowledge my dad taught me because he was ap body man/mechanic as a profession and especially the memories 😊
Excellent video. I grew up in Ford trucks. Glad to see these jewels taken care of.
Man!!!! The door cards in that truck are completely flawless!!!
How I know this is my favorite Dylan Mccool video? Well typically I find myself skipping through bits of videos ready to see the final result but my southern ass cant get enough of the stories from the family and the truck itself
I like how you incorporated the familys stories into the video.. great job!
On the starting issue. Sometimes the neutral safety switch is out of adjustment. Usually just pull up on the gear selector into park and hold it and your switch will work. Or put it in neutral to start.
Dentside Fords will always be my favorite trucks. My family has had many of them over the years and they are very hard to kill and good lookin too. Very well preserved truck and im glad to see it come back to life
Great truck , nice to hear the storys from start through the generations , a true family heirloom , may the chrome stay bright, engine keep humming, and the wheels keep turning 🙏, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨
Dad bought a new 390 powered, automatic F250 2WD in 1973.... That thing was an absolute BEAST. And he always ran Co-Op Grip Spurs or Buckshot Mudders on the rear, LOL
Adding in the owners recollections was the best touch I've seen in a long while! What a great idea for aa Run and Drive video.
what a nice old Rig, thank you for getting her running for the family, it's very obvious how much they love that old girl. I know it's not always possible, but hearing the stories of her past was very nice.
One of the last truck types you could open boath doors and clean it out with a hose. Now that's a proper feature.
Dylan, thank you for including the grandparent interview. I see so much of Harold in your wife! You cant beat genetics. Thanks for the content brother.
Definitely one of my favourite videos of yours Dylan, and I’ve been watching for a long time now. Something about having the family interviews interspersed adds so much to the content. Long may she run.
Business next door to me had a 78 350. That truck hauled steel in the bed and a trailer all summer and plowed all winter. It was a beast before NY salt did it in.
That old truck looks very nice.. It is also nice to see you include your wife in your adventures.
73-79 Dent side fords are just the best looking trucks ever
They’re certainly high up on my list.
Love how papa got dressed up in a suit and tie for the interview. 👍👍
That rig is absolutely PREMIUM
I had a 76 f150 back in the early 80's. I miss that truck. Rust free! Gave it to my daddy, he drove it a few more years, and the rearend went out. He sold it to a young kid for $50 dollars.
Mine didn't look near this pretty, but I loved it.
Great video. It's so cool to just see someone keep a vehicle for so long especially when it's not needed as a daily driver. Keep finding these treasures, both the vehicles and the people.
That was a heart warming episode, thanks Dylan
Love the good ol boys stories.
One of your best episodes. Thanks.
Absolutely my favorite vehicle ever made. Grew up riding in a retired Forest Service 1974 100 and a 1977 F150 my grandfather bought brand new. So many memories in these guys. I own 3 myself right now. Can't say enough good about em.
This is a beautiful truck. Love the sleeper dude shirt too lol
The format of this video is awesome. The way you work on it a bit and then insert a clip of the history of the truck is great. I know it's not every day that you come across a revival with so much history, but this content is remarkable. I don't give out likes lightly, but this absolutely deserves one. Keep the content coming.
What a great truck - she's a beauty! Hope y'all put some more work into it, she certainly deserves it. 😎
Love these historical style videos with the family Talking about the vehicle and its life So refreshing and Relaxing to watch 21:30 @Dylan McCool
Good content Dylan,the video flows really good having the family members involved in it too!
Love the sleeper dude shirt bro love that family they're good people I love your channel too Dylan you're good people
What a beautiful old Ford truck! I know that thing has to have been SO much fun in the winter!
I LOVE Square bodies! I graduated in 78 and a OH daughter of farmers 😂! Such fantastic memories
Wow that is one beautiful old ford. I had a 76&78 when I was young I miss my 76 every day
My Dad bought a new 1978 ford f 150, I took my driver's test in it. Fantastic truck. I'd love to have one just like it
Dylan, this is quite possibly your best video yet! It's so cool that this truck has (and will) remain in the family. And once again proves cars and trucks are far more than mere transportation, they make memories that will live on forever. Fantastic job! Now, about the '65/'66 Mustang in the background....... :)
I love seeing all the cross merchandise being worn on these channels. Reppin @sleeperdude
Daddy ran a beast of a tire. Good old COOP Grip Spur.
Love them…my dad had one as a kid…use to sit on his knee and drive it…I just rescued a 79 F150 4x4 4 speed sitting over 20 years…fired it up after some tinkering and parked her in the barn ❤
Nice truck , Dylan. You are blessing to the family as well as to all of us watching you ! 🙏
GREAT video DYLAN 👍THE 4X4 FORD TRUCK IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL..LOVE THE ORANGE AND WHITE 👍
Imo, your best video yet! I'm biased though. I'm a Ford guy, and this truck is the same year as mine! Haven't finished watching yet, but if that temp gauge was at half, that's hot. These trucks typically don't run much past the N in normal. 351Ms have a bad rep. Mainly because they wipe main bearings. Before I swapped in my 460, the M that was in it wasn't a race car by any means. But it had plenty of torque for a worn out and neglected motor. That's a beautiful and sought after truck. Factory ac, race track trim, that's an awesome truck and so glad to see it being preserved!
I always wished my dad kept his old 79 f150 that he had the name put on the bug shield. "MEAN MUDDER FUDDER" stick shift 300. He would out mud everyone in highschool and pull people out of ditches in the winter with his buddy that is still his best friend. This was a great video and reminded me of stories my dad and his friend told me guesting up!
Some of the best trucks ever made. I had a few.
Best way to replace the engine is to take off the whole front clip. 👌
Omg That 77 Ford is Stunning 1:42 I miss my 75 Step Side EveryDay @Dylan McCool
Awesome Truck Had a 1977 like that with the same engine 351, even had the gun racks on the back window.
Brings back some great Memories for sure. Enjoyed the story that the family shared about the truck. That’s what it’s all about family and memories !
Thanks for sharing !
Keep,up,the great work !
We had a 79 when I was a kid. It was long bed 4wd with a 400 sbf with a 4 speed standard tranny. I loved that truck. We took it everywhere!
One of the best videos I've seen. Thanks Dillon for the video on the old Ford truck Love it.
Had a 77 351 win. Tough truck, problems like them all. Just got to take care of them. Live the video, blessings to you all.
The family commentary throughout the video was a very nice touch, and very well done. Great truck, first year of the race track trim which looked so good on a dent side. And a short bed 4x4, quite the desirable combination.
Thank you to the family and thank you Dylan for sharing this. We hear back stories often but we rarely get to hear the story from the folks that loved a car or truck so much that they kept it near and dear to their heart, a part of the family. This video is a keeper, one that should never be forgotten. Again, TY all to those involved.
One of the best years of Ford trucks
Wow…I’m not even a Ford guy but that truck looks and sounds sharp. What a gem!
Loved this one DYLAN. All in the family!!!!!!!
What a beautiful truck! Amazing work!
Know what? I like that Harold put on a suit for this. Also: restomodding a '78 F100 right now
These are my favorite models and love one with stroke 351 Windsor ,lifted four linked on 36max four drivability and auto with over drive, getting older and winches and lockers be my dream build or bronco because of kids have had many just lost do to bad things and lot freinds had them growing up and have uncles that were full Mopar and one ant having Mach 1 with less 50,000 miles Till today I love my Mopar but own more ford trucks and mustang then others even though big vw fan also fan of all cars as iam now in my 40s but done so much with those old ford's can't but love them.
That Truck is very nice. Loved just hearing them talk about it and tell us all the stories of what they could remember of the truck in past days. Dang near had tears in my eyes at the end of the video hearing them say last couple words about it.
You were lucky to marry into such a seemingly warm family. Take care of it because i would think all eyes will be on that heirloom they all built so many childhood memories with.
Youll honor the new fam by passing it down again and remembering how special it is that they like you enough to allow the new hire to use the forklift. Blessed for sure.
Really love the video as always, Dylan! Other than the few things you had to do, this truck was a real time capsule ready to wake up and get going! Loved seeing family members reminisce about the truck. Laughed out loud at your grandpa talking about the truck pull! To be honest I wasn't sure if I was down for a 90 minute video on one vehicle that looked so pristine but man it was worth it. I really, *really* enjoy your content, regardless. Don't forget to do some more livestreams so I can throw you a superchat. Everyone - subscribe to this young man!
Great episode. Loved hearing the stories from the family on the history of this beautiful truck.
I learned how to drive in a 1977 F-150 4wd with a granny 4 speed. Those trucks are forever loved by me no matter how ratty they are.
These fords seem to be making a comeback. I’ve been seeing a lot of them in my area recently in central Missouri.
The ford 4x4 from 1967 to 79 were a solid truck. I have owned over a dozen and still have my 69 f250 .
Man, I just finished the video. I'd forgotten I had to stop about a third of the way through. What a fantastic truck. I immediately got online and ordered a few parts for my 1973 highboy. Needs some U-joints and I'm just gonna give it a little extra love. What a great family. I don't know what it is about these old Ford's but they really become part of the family. Like I said my dad and my grandpa had em and some of my best memories are in those trucks. I was brought home from the hospital when I was born in my grandpa's 77. Mom, grandpa and I rode up front and dad and grandma sat in the bed.
Really love this video. I had a 78 F250 2 wheel drive limited slip rear end. Had a 351M in it put 325,000 miles on it before I sold it. Still saw it on the road in 2010.
That trucks ready for a big Smokey red 22! Looks just like the Smokey & the bandit roadblock scene with ‘hot pants’ 👌
Wow, this looks like the cleanest truck you've had on the channel Dylan! Very cool truck with a lot of cool family sentimental memories!!! My buddy's dad had one around the same yr, it was black n white and I think a camper special. We used to use it to haul our dirt bikes n quads to go riding.
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I'm very proud and happy to see all your family you did a great job getting her going back road😊
Loving this revival...Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you!
I'm happy it's finally back on the road
Such a beautiful ole ford and so kind of you to help get it back on the road to be enjoyed, really reminds of some of the trucks my dad and granddad had and makes me want one of my own even more to fix up
I’ve had many trucks over the years, my first two trucks being a 72 Ford F100 & a 79 Ford F150 . Brings back some fond memories. I know you’re a Mopar guy but thanks for sharing the Ford Series. I guess Josh (sleeperdude) is rubbing off on you a little bit 😂. Enjoying your channel! Many thanks to the family for sharing their stories of the 77 Ford 4x4.
Dylan,
That truck is a beauty - thank you.
Paul (in MA)
We live on a farm up in Washington state and have an 83 F250 with a 460 in it. He is two tone brown and in great shape. His name is Milton Bradley Brown and he's our workhorse on the farm. Our family including our dogs love that truck. These vehicles are much more than that. They are family memories. Came across your vid and really enjoyed watching it. Having the family interviews just made it that much better! Liked and subbed!!
The more I see of this era Ford truck, the more I love them. Scarce as rocking horse manure here in the Rust Belt though...