Its not a moped :)

Congrats on the baby. I had a 1975 Ford F150 Super Cab with a 390 and a three on the tree back in the late 80's. It had a full 8 foot box and I lived in Minneapolis at the time. If I didn't shift just right the linkage would bind between 1st and 2nd and I'd have to crawl under it and unstick it. It wasn't a good city vehicle. :)

Great old car! You can have a lot of fun with this. I have 2 three-on-the-tree cars now, a 51 Studebaker and a 60 Dodge Dart.

Yes, as others have stated, not a moped. It’s a scooter and a damn fine one that should be able to reach 70mph. Mopeds usually can barely go 25mph and have pedals like a bicycle.

That Poor Dog…. Give him/her a ride.

anyone thats worth his sand knows thing or two old day old ways golden rule age has nothing to do with it consider your source nothing is free its either family time or sale your time on avg 78 years 2 8th is education 3 8th for advanced degree numbers i did all kinda stuff curbside shopping to scrape to anything best thing to spend on family is time cant buy it not makeing more plus trade wealth for heath later its body or mind or both one thing is beer jerky milk and cookies greats tools knowing thier junk went to good home open lot doors hearts and minds

let say this i live by 7 things food water shelter eat work sleep family i cant eat it i dont want kinda deal my old man says i did not cry when i sold it i cried every time i fill the gas tank polish that corvette like need sold it bought station wagon ar of year lead gas additve like truck we drove hunting 50 gallon drum gas 20 gallon tanks 10 miles gallon dont go very far point is i fix them use them as barter chips man made bs junk yard dig will do same walking talk reason family priority that what no one talks about get to point first tight as bark on tree like great depression you get watch band not new watch you get shoe laces not new shoes hard work and sacrofice it part being dad father husband later when you get to point then you have something to be proud of family man it is what is cheap thrills truth and honesty

if you reseach it patent or like anything cars candy they rebrand resale lot those turn and burn or fix and flip to be honest lots cheap land cars time line nice do things but mindset of buniness or investment lot stocks and cars dont have value glad you fixed it take pics flip it some tree going make pan cake out that

"Not everything needs to be an LS." . . . . At last, someone who is a realist. Thank you. I'm sick of hearing about LS this and LS that.

Those Helix's are hard to get rid of. Ya will want to keep it if you ride it very much!

Those 454's were really great bikesand bloody quick for only being a 450!

Awsome job bud,

Thank you God thar car is not black or green

Lee Dexter go to that bin sit hope you remember him and say hi tome and yes you meant me before

Have you tried looking at @IronTrapGarage for Flathead performance parts? Mike and Matt seem pretty chill

I had the same exact dent in my tank. Might be my old bike. Is the rear muffler bracket rigged up with wire ? Lol

This may be a Victoria but the crown did not come out till 1955

Hey what year is that kawasaki?

I first learned to drive 3 on the tree in a friend's '60 Econoline van w/ a straight 6 between the front seats in '79. A few years later, I owned a '60 F150 and a '67 Dodge D100. They both had 3 on the trees in them as well as straight sixes, but the Dodge's was a slant!

Good job, fine family. enjoy the Ford. For $1000.; I think someone should looking for a stolen '53...😂😂

Congrats on the New Addition to your family! If you paid a thousand bucks for it, you got a bargain. Get familiar with the overdrive. When the OD handle is pulled out, the OD is off. When the OD handle is pushed IN, the OD is on. The OD is like a 4th, higher gear and will save you gas money when you're on the road.(In town, you don't need it, so you can turn it off.) After you get to 3rd gear and you're going about 25 mph, just let off on the gas pedal for a second or two, and you will feel the OD kick in. By the way, if you're in a playful mood, you can also kick in the OD in low and second gears. I enjoyed watching you work on that engine. I love the 100 horse Ford flathead. I had the same engine in high school back in the 1960s in my 1950 Ford, so watching you took me down Memory Lane! Thanks, Stephen

my favorite automotive saying is "rust is lighter than carbon fiber"

My script garage clear coat wife on clear coat is sold at O'Reilly's online

Had a 1954 Customline originally 3 on the tree, Change it to a floor shifter, Loved it

My dad had a 67 GMC pickup with a "3 on the tree". Learned to drive a stick with that truck. Only problem was the clutch took a lot of strength to push down, and it didn't have a rubber pad on the clutch pedal. There were quite a few times my ankle got pounded. Occasionally my foot would slip off and the clutch would snap back into my ankle!

Congrats on the Baby!!

The linkage probably needs rebuilt , those have a tendency to lock up if pounded on especially if the bushings are worn. I’ve owned 2 1967 Chevy pickup’s both 3spds, one 6 the other a 283 V8. My dad had a 64 comet and a 64 Belair with 3 on the tree. 1979 was the last year you could buy a USA made car with a 3spd on the column

Lake side pipes, 3 carb manifold

that car has good bones it's worth a full restoration as long as it is kept stock. leave the old flathead in it. i learned to drive in a 50 ford with a 3 on the tree lol so i am old fashioned.

you absolutely should build a racing mower!!!!

No syncro in first gear, must be stopped to shift down without grinding. Fake grill, 54 tail lights. Grew up with a 53 mainline v8 dad bought new. I bought it from him at 15 when I got licensed. Had 82000 miles on it and every thing on the car was worn out, Found a donor car and learned a lot about mechanics.

on cars the last year of the 3 on the tree was 1979 but for trucks they were still made till 1987 that was a special option

was just gonna say the steering is surprisingly tight still an looks like it moves every well, so stocked fer ya bud!

only 3 on the tree rig iv gotten to drive was a 1969 chevy panel truck with a 292, kick myself all the time to not gettin it, was blue an was a delivery truck in klamath falls oregon

congrats wayneeee welcome to the world lil buddy!!!!!

great job bud!!!!! nicely well done, sounds really good an gorgeous lookin car

Dummy, the battery is not a table. That's a good way to test out your insurance. Health, car and fire.

Hi There , My Brother Had a 1953, Ford Custom (V-8) ... I was always surprised the When he Stepped on the Accelerator the windshield wipers stopped for a few seconds until he let go .. I believe they are connected to the Vacuum and were not electric Otherwise the interior and exterior looked the same, two door and 3 on the Tree miss that car

I've driven a 1965 F100 short bed and 1951 Hudson Pacemaker. Both 3 on the tree.

Congrats on becoming a dad

GOOD LUCK WITH IT YOUNG MAN / WHEN I WAS 14 I HAD A 1952 FORD RAG TOP V-8 FLAT HEAD WITH 3 ON THE TREE , I PAID FIFTY BUCKS FOR IT / AGE 16 I HAD A 1954 FORD V-8 FIRST YEAR WITH OVER HEAD VALVES AND IT HAD A PLEXIGLASS ROOF (LIKE A PERMANENT SKY LITE ) AND IT WAS AUTOMATIC TRANS. I PAID TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR IT AND GOT SICK THINKING I OVER PAID FOR IT HA HA / IF YOU ARE GOING TO KEEP THE CAR TRY TO FIND A SHOP MANUAL FOR THAT YEAR AND MODEL AND DO NOT SPEND TO MUCH MONEY ON IT JUST DIG THE RIDE THE WAY IT IS / MAY GOD ALL MIGHTY BLESS YOU AND YOUR WIFE AND YOUR BRAND NEW GIFT FROM GOD SORRY I MISSED HIS NAME

My best friend in high school had a 1973 Econoline van with three on the tree gearshift, think it was the only one I ever drove.

Excellent Video John first Three vechiles I drove was 1968 Chevrolet C10 pickup with 292 in line 6 cylinder motor with 550 1 barrel carb with hand Choke , had 3 in tree in steering wheel column plus 377 12 bolt posi rear-end gears , 4 wheel drum brakes also , fuel tank in cab too , also West Coast mirrors , Am Delco Radio 3 speaker to and no power steering or brakes ! Lube gears shifter linkages with Heavy Duty High Temperatures Moly Grease for Truck also Farm Tractor type Also John bet didn't know there a Column Shifter there Manual transmission called 4 in tree with 4 gear foward in middle like Automatic transmission Overdrive on Lever on is on Coulmn 1972 Ford F250 or F350 with 360 or 390 or 400 motor truck my one farmers friend of my family's taught me to year ago ! Also the Last year Vechiles had seen on Three was 1985 On Chevrolet pickup my oldest brother had 1/2 ton full size pickup single cab doors!

Great video and congratulations on your little one!! Father hood is great!!

You are so lucky to have your Granddad still with you with his many years of experience!

It is. NOT a Crown Victoria!

I bet you have new appreciation for VGG after watching this .

Nice machine! Bought a '53 Ford Customline myself 10 years ago and it's been a blast. Congrats on your find and congrats on the little one!

Well I never seen your show I can't believe the old Ford 2 door flat head only cost 1000$ .it's cool you can hang out with your granpaw and your dad 3 generations your truly blessed I remember hanging with my pops and uncle n helped them with there dirt cars way back in the 70s I seen them just gut some nice old cars would be worth a fortune today well imma subscribe

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