1954 Ford F100 Restoration Pt1-The Beginning
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- The story behind my dad's truck and the beginning of the restoration process. Thanks for watching. Please click the like button and subscribe!.. You'll get links to future videos during the restoration process.
My 2 cents, I’m a car guy, and love what your going to do. If this was mine, I would return it working order, and drive it as is, it’s magnificent as it sits. That was my 2 cents, now go make yourselves happy and honor your Dad.
Dan Battista. Same here. Once the grime was washed off, it looked great. Tune it, put brakes on it, etc......and drive it.
Thanks for your kind words ... the ‘leave it as is’ idea is something we really pondered on., and we kept going back to ‘what would dad do?’ .. in the end, he would have loved to have seen it totally restored, all painted and shiny and running smooth, but he’d Never would have spent that kinda hard earned money on it .. so in a way, it’s kind of our gift to him.
I agree professionally detail it, make needed repairs and replacements. But leave it as original as possible. Find another truck in worse condition in need of a full restoration. This truck should remain a survivor since its in such good condition in my opinuon.
@@dadstruckrestoration8112 If it was mine i would change out the mechanical brakes & go with modern, the way people drive on hiways is pathetic, you need to stop fast
Agree. Keep the old girls charm. Your Dad would luv that.
I agree with a lot of people about keeping it a survivor. That truck is a part of the family. God bless you.
Happy to see that you guys realize how much the truck meant to your dad.I'm sure your mom will be very emotional when she sees it for the first time, it's a part of her life too. Can't wait for the next video.
God bless your dad for his service.
Sir, I am almost in tears watching this video. I was raised by my grandparents. You video brings back memories of my Grandpa's 54 f100. It is long gone but one of these days... Good luck and enjoy the moment and the memories.
Thanks for your kind comments ... good memories are good to have.
Bless you ...
My Dad had a 1955 Ford F100 3/4 ton truck with a four speed on the floor. I learned to drive it on our farm. I could start in “ granny gear” and pop the clutch with ZERO finesse but my buddies and I got hay out of the fields and into the barn. Some great memories in that old truck. I recall the brake and clutch pedals were round. Good luck with your project and your Dad would be very pleased! Ken
My word. What a gem. I must say I was thoroughly touched by the last slide with the generational photos.
Great video. Great story. Sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Keep it original and in the family. Nothing like driving dads or grandpas old truck around. The smells and memories remind you of the good old days.
Watching the paint shine through all that was the best part. ♥️
A great project, proud of you for honoring your Dad.
What a great video. That truck is a beauty. A great project to honor your Dad. The Greatest Generation.
My Dad had a '56 Ford truck when I was a kid. This brings back memories. Best of luck on the restoration.
Your very lucky to have your Father's original truck,, it's only original once !! I wouldn't restore it , I would clean it up and drive it ☺
I LOVE old trucks. So thrilled to see you actually care about this treasure. Its a gem. I would keep as original as possible. God Bless!!
I'm a mechanic i love car especially the old ones your story need to be on the front page of every news letter. Keep up the good work!
What a beautiful tribute to your dad. The faces of your family as they worked on this project says it all. Looking forward to seeing each step of the
Restoration.
Thank you for the kind comments ... the truck is coming along nicely but slowly. Got to finish next video !!!
@@dadstruckrestoration8112hello, my name is don and I’m from New Hampshire. This video just showed up to me on CZcams. I love old trucks and cars but I have never had the money to spend on one. First, sorry to hear about your dad passing. I think it’s especially neat that your dad purchased the truck new and it stayed in the family as apposed to just buying something to restore. That’s really a priceless connection to your dad. I have enjoyed restoration videos of cars, trucks tractors and everything in between. It’s the next best thing to having my own project. I’ve subscribed and plan on following the progress. Thanks for putting your project on CZcams for people like me to enjoy. I hope this message finds you and your family doing well. Best wishes, don
My first vehicle was a '54 F100 and seeing this close up brought back great memories. Little did I know at the time, how beloved these mid-50s Ford pickups were to hot rod enthusiasts; I could have sold it for much more than the $450 I got for it - and that after installing a new short block and getting everything in working order. I can't help agree with many of the other comments here that you should definitely use this as a daily driver in memory of your dad. But a restoration will be satisfying work and honor the truck's heritage, too. I do remember a lot of brake problems, steering wander, poor starting in cold weather, weak heater and other traits of this vintage. Still, a joy to listen to that smooth, short-throw 239 and work through the gear box. Enjoy!
Thanks for your comments ... and yes all those traits I do remember driving this thing. .. and it’ll seem even worse now as we’re used to the modern power and technology in the cars we drive. I remember having to stand on the brake pedal to get it to slow down, 6 volt cranking problems., and yes it would wander all over the road !! We’re going to slightly update some issues in the name of safety cause we do want to enjoy driving it ...
This is a wonderful way to honor your dad . I'm I'm the process of rebuilding my father's favorite truck a 1990 F350, I lost him 16 years ago do your father proud and build the best truck in his honor
Beautiful old truck, and even better story. My condolences to you sir.
Your story telling skills are top notch and the video made my day. That is a timeless classic truck and it is beautiful. I hope you drive it another 300,000 miles more. God Bless
My dad had a 1956 Mercury that he just bragged on and clearly loved. He passed long before we ever got back to that car and now it's probably never to be found. I am glad that you still have his truck and will looking for those updates.
Sorry to hear about your Dad my beloved grandpa passed away 2018
Love the story and i hope you guys keep that good Ford for generations to come
I’m excited to see the process. Keep us all updated, thank you!
You are very lucky to have your Father's original truck
I would get it running good, make sure the brakes work, shoot clear coat over the paint & leave it like that...the patina of a hard working truck
Nice video Brother. God Bless your father for having a solid trade under his belt and serving his country when asked to do so.
Thank you for that wonderful history of this beloved truck. I was stopped at your story at the mention of 1954 the year of my birth. It's a beautiful truck just with a power wash can't wait to see it complete. Take care be safe and hopefully we'll all be around to look at and appreciate these rolling works of art again.
been looking for old F100 between 1954 & 1956 ... I am absolutely green with envy ...
Growing up in the 60's I worked with my uncle who had a 54 F100 like this one. It had a tired small v8 so he installed a Chevy 327 to give it more torque. He upgraded the leaf springs in the rear to 3/4 ton since he used the truck as a wrecker to haul cars and engines around. We would also haul stuff to and from the family ranch in S Texas. Later he taught me how to drive in that truck. Other than a paint job it was pretty much stock and I loved that truck. Good luck on your restoration and remembering your dad in this way.
My sincere condolences to you and family. My first vehicle was a 56 ford F100. I am currently repainting a 1 /18 scale diecast of the truck. Not the same year but a classic non the less. You are very lucky to have such a supreme truck to restore. I send my very best to you and cant wait to see your project finished. Your Father would be proud.
Thank you for the video. My first truck ( 1980) was a 1953 Ford F100 that I tried to "restore" but ended up fixing it up enough to drive it. It had the 6 cyl. " Cost Clipper Six" I sold it for $600 so I could pay off some bills. Wish I still had it.
I love the sense of family you are blessed to have. God bless you all.
My grandfather is building one with a small-block, and he's making good progress. I'm happy to see another one.
No way I would completely restore that truck. It's great original condition is what make it great, and what makes it still your dad's truck.
A complete mechanical restoration and cleanup would make it perfect.
A "barn-find" with backstory - how great is that?! She's looking mighty fine already.
What a great tribute to you're father on restoring that great looking truck. I restored a 56 Chevy truck back in the day .
That was the first Ford truck I had bought, back in 1975. only paid $175.00 for it. Baby blue color. someone painted it with a paint brush Green. Of course the front fender was caved in, but hey, it ran. drove it for 3 years. then garaged it. wife made me sell it in the 90's. Some memories you cant take away from a person.
Really takes you back in time
I just came across this and watched the first video. What a story! I cant wait to watch the remaining videos. What a way to honor your Dad.
Thank you for saving this old truck. And what a story. I look forward to seeing more videos.
As I sit here crying,you tell a really great story,thanks.
Thanks for your kind comments .. bless you !
That is your dad right there as is. A beauty as she sits. Get her running great and you will think dad is sitting right there with you every time you drive her. You said dad liked things original, well a frame off would surely look great but it will never be original again.
From one son of a mechanic to another, thank you for this story. I have subscribed.
What an outstanding picture throughout the generations. WOW !!
What a gorgeous old truck. Amazing to see one survive in such a well preserved original state.
restoration? man! I've been looking for something likes this for years just to drive it the way it is, that's where the beauty is.
OMG! It cleaned up nicely! Looking forward to seeing your updates!
What a wonderful way to honour your Father. May fortune favour you in this endevour.
Very nice truck. I have never seen a radio in the F 100 with that satellite speaker ,must have been an option. You would be the best person to know what your father would like in regards to the restoration of his truck , so do what you think best and we will all support you . F100 and the Mercury M100 are fantastic looking regardless what you do to them.
Love this,I am restoring my grandfathers 1960 F100 currently.
That for sharing such a nice memory. Your parents did a fine job raising you. Job well done.
Wow, what a great truck and your father was an amazing man.
What a GREAT story! Its interesting to me how cars and trucks can bring a family together.
First the history of your dad and memories with this truck are so fascinating. Your dad will probably spank you or pull your wars if you paint it and do all those fancy things.
Once you power washed it I notice the paint is not bad at all. I would send sand a fender and see how it comes up. If it brings the shine out I would leave that alone. Fix the brakes and other issues it may have. Drive it and enjoy it. It’s a beautiful truck.
What a great story, sorry for your loss, all the best to you, what a beautiful truck.
Just clean that thing up and make it very mechanically sound with awesome brakes tires and keep that original paint on there. There are people that do frame-off restoration and then they make them look rustic like yours already is. That's the same paint that your dad would wash. Even that interior is beautiful keep it as is. Great video.
Bet your Dads in heaven sitting there with a big smile on his face watching you work on the truck 😁
My pops restored one the same year!! Beautiful trucks to own
We've got a 54 f100 as well, nice to see some original pictures to see what had been changed / replaced on ours over the years.
I've always loved that body style. It's the most beautiful truck ever built in my mind.
What a heart warming vid,,thanks for sharing,love the generation photo.
Recently recovered my dad's 54 from a nephew and getting ready to start restoration. Look forward to seeing your next videos
great! keep us posted on the process!
What a great story. Thank you for letting me hear it!
Wonderful sentiments; great way to honor your dad. Darlington, SC
Loved hearing your dads story! So cool.
I much enjoyed your presentation, thumbs up!
We are working on my Father in laws 1954 F100 that he parked in the shed in 87, of course we had to move the snapper mowers as well and put good wheels and tires on it, we had a wrecker haul it to our place after having a new garage built just for it, it's the 6 cylinder 223, the valves were frozen so we pulled the head and had it rebuilt and put it back on, it also needed new radiator and hoses, it will start and run with primer but the carb leaks, we rebuilt the carb but it still leaks, I will buy a new 1904 asap, we also needed to replace the gas tank, the list goes on, Pop is 93 WW2 Vet and we would really like for him to be able to drive it again at least here on the farm, he bought this truck after UT Austin traded it in in 62, we rode in it to cut a Christmas tree around 1980, thanks for sharing your story.
My friend, please, leave the truck in original condition. This is a history!!! A beautiful history!!! My suggestion is replace all brakes components, brake fluid, change all oils, check the radiador condition, new bulbs and put this wonderful truck on ten road again. God bless y’all!
Wow, what a great story! Nice to see the truck stayed in your family, this restoration will be a great tribute to your dad. Looking forward to following your progress.
I saw an f100 and instantly clicked love old trucks like this one
so sorry for your loss, fantastic job telling the trucks history
I am eager to see your next installment. The first road vehicle I drove as a 9-y/o was Daddy's 1954 F-100. Ours was not deluxe, but it did have a heater and arm rest, and it served us well with its 6-cylinder. Daddy added after-market turn signals. We hauled our tobacco to the market, corn and hay for the horse and cow, rocks, dirt, coal for the furnace and vegetables from the fields, and it took us to church on Sunday. He used it every day until I went away to college in 1967. When I came home for holiday, he had replaced it with a 1967.
That’s awesome story too ... it’s funny how our old trucks have so many memories ...
Beautiful story., and beautiful truck. Thank you for sharing.
Great video and story.
leave it as it is, it’s great testament just as is.
An leave the scratch his mom made in the fender
Thanks for sharing this! Can’t wait to follow along and watch the transformation!
Thank you.... we have the truck totally disassembled now ... working on next video
very beautiful story thank you for the military service of your dad God bless you amen. Nice f100
The picture of your father holding a picture of his son and grandson and great grandson, moving. Oh and nice truck I can’t wait to see what you have in store for it.
Cool story. My first memory of any kind of vehicle was my dad’s 54 f100. It had been painted blue but it was well worn ( I think they call that patina these days ) but I loved that truck.
Beautiful old truck I am sure you will make your Dads truck look amazing
If only everyone took care of their vehicles like this guy did, so many classics could have survived
Keep it as is, what wonderful patina. Great story. It looks like your dads truck right now
You are fortunate to have such a project. It will be interesting to follow along.
Episode 1 (2 years ago) .. Eh, maybe not.
If that old truck could talk. Humm sounds like the makings of a good country song love to see that
be a shame to restore that old beauty, looks great just the way it is, what a nice original truck that was so well kept.
Beautiful truck and a great story! Thanks for sharing , can't wait to see it finished
Beautifully done video and heartwarming narration. The truck looks amazing already all cleaned up.
First of all, sorry for your loss! Love the video, I'm restoring a 54 F100 myself! Just gathering parts! I'm looking forward to driving it!
That truck was made the year I was born. My dad had one but it was gray. Six cylinder three speed. Cold old truck to ride in during the winter. He had wooden tool boxes in the back. He was a plumber. May memories in that old stif truck. Thanks from Sc
throughout all the "from the grave" videos this one hits home. I'm almost 60 and seeing a great piece of Americana being resurrected from pure love, and the wonderful backstory and provenance, this is one of the best videos I've seen. Well produced, bereft of flashy editing. Great, clean style, worthy of the memory of the Greatest Generation. I'm excited to see where the family goes with this.
Thank you for sharing your family story. 🕊️🇺🇸⚓
With just a good cleaning the truck looks beautiful, I can't believe it!!! the Dream of my life it's to get one of these and give it as a gift to my dad whos still alive. You really are going to make your grandpa and your father proud, whenever they are i'm sure they're smiling seeing what You are doing! Best whishes and keep that truck as original as You can! Blessings from Uruguay 🇺🇾
Thanks for the kind comments ...I know I’m due for the next video !! I need to update you guys !!
Very nice truck. Great story too! Like it the way it is.
Great project...you dad would love how it turns out
Greetings from Australia. Ive nothing useful to add, except good luck with the restoration and God bless. Your Dad would be proud.
very emotional , god be whit you ,love to see how this end up.
Thank you much ... us too!
That thing is in beautiful shape
Sorry for your loss, i sure your father would be super pleased to see the Truck alive and still with you.
How great your dad was in his character and methods of caring for his truck . You will do a marvelous job with it as you hear your dads very words as you work on it . That is what I hear as I work in my dads garage . My dad left his 56' Ford F-100 and other cars since his departure in 2013. It will be up to me to get it running again . He was going to coach me on a 351 rebuild but fell to illness before we could start .
I had a '56 big window f-100 which I sold in 1975 and I still miss it today. These were simple trucks that could easily be worked on and maintained by their owners and was Ford's most popular truck series for decades. As many things do, they've become very popular as a classic that isn't made like that anymore. Please cherish the gift from your father as I did mine and keep those memories always alive. Very good luck to you and your family.