1946 Ford Pickup "Lil' Henry" - Concours Show Winning Restoration

[@laserbeam002]

I'm really glad that people take these old vehicles and restore them. I hate to see the old cars and trucks turned into hot rods.

[@kingiking8305]

I owned a 46 flat deck Jail Bar with the 21stud 85hp and a 47 wellside Jail Bar having the Mercury 24 stud 121hp. I loved both those trucks very much. They where very easy to work on and i learnt a lot about keeping them going. My first Ford was a 39 v8 4 door sedan. They were also tough as hell. Thanks for the memories. Nice truck.

[@JimBales]

Thank you guys. This brought back the memories of our family of 5 traveling cross country in 1944 in a 1939 Ford flathead V8 pulling a "house" trailer from San Diego Ca. to Westport CT. Though very young, my memories never faded.

[@RamblinAround]

That's great Jim, glad it brought back some fond memories. I'll bet that was quite a trip.

[@camilogiraldo1076]

my father has a ford 1946 for 40 years. this is really emotive. is the same color. dont wanna cry. thanks for the video.

[@williamwintemberg]

Just Perfect! The truck, shots, music, story, interview and assembly. One of your very best!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, we're glad you liked it! We appreciate you watching!

[@wcpratt9652]

Ap

[@victorchance1510]

Oh I really am kicking myself ,in high school in 1978 I was 18 and I brought a 46 Ford just like this one even to the 3 door heater in the cab and the wood rails, but the foolish teenager I was I sold it. Oh I miss that truck still to this day . Thanks for the video

[@kevinlindberg2220]

I totally agree. To hot rod a "work truck" is a travesty. You have a historic work of art and are a historian yourself.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

man, lil henry sure has a lot of story behind him! talk about a labor of love and a ton of work. very cool truck there Jeff. That guy seems to work great on camera, too.

[@RamblinAround]

They have really researched the truck extremely well. They even made a brochure that features the two previous owners....the first one being the owner of the "Shopping Center" store who you see featured on the doors in the rusty pics. They have done their best to preserve the history of the truck. They are extremely knowledgeable owners, to say the least. Wayne was very comfortable on camera and definitely has the voice for it. Thanks for watching Murray!

[@veganwally]

The owner speaks so well.

[@Ary769]

Awesome, thanks for posting.

[@doublel7337]

Just an awesome video, amazing pickup truck, and a perfect restoration. Add a history lesson from a true gentleman, and you have a winner !! Thanks Jeff !!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you my friend, glad you liked it. We have worked with a lot of people over the years, but Wayne is one of the most knowledgeable owners that we've come across. Both he and Marilyn were really great to work with. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@ArkansasBadBoy]

Wow, such a wonderful video. My father left me a truck like this, green paint and all, and swore it was a 1946. I need to get it out of the barn and into my shop and get it going again :)

[@fredbaumberger8988]

My dad had a 1947 one ton, the key locked the toggle switch and the steering wheel on ours, it was green w/yellow trim too until our hired man rolled it over and the body shop painted it gray.

[@Grandpadew]

Well you did it again...You made Lil Henry the star but you put together one very nice bio..Congratulations....job well done!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, glad you liked it!

[@crazyforblues1967]

In the midst of a resto-mod restore of one of these at my work. Thanks for the video

[@805ROADKING]

Excellent video Bud!! Nice Truck too!!☺

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks E.J., glad you liked it. It really is a great truck and the owners are super cool too.

[@chocodiledundee1]

Mate all the best regards from South Australia 🇦🇺 your ‘46 Ford truck is absolutely beautiful , absolutely magic watching you going through the truck , showing everything, I’ve a few Ford trucks myself and in Australia we do love our Ford trucks . Kindest Regards congratulations.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for having a look, we appreciate it!

[@1966scoutcheif]

awesome to be able to get a truck to that degree of excellent condition. FINS UP 👍 👍

[@RamblinAround]

It definitely takes a big commitment in time and money to get one up to that standard. Thanks for taking a look, we appreciate it!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching!

[@krishanamurthy7072]

V good I like IT

[@not2fast4u2c]

That's a good old truck !!!

[@RamblinAround]

This one is done how they should be. Thanks for taking a look!

[@False_Death]

Very fascinating information sir! It makes me happy to see vehicles like this in their original glory! Its like looking inside a time machine and it lets me see what my own 46 could potentially look like one day! I want to keep mine as original as possible but mine is a 1.5 Ton Duel Wheel truck and unfortunately i believe they are equipped with the infamous Split Rim "Widowmaker" wheels. So i am torn on what to do.

[@marksiegfried6458]

Nice video , thank you

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you liked it, thank you for watching!

[@TheRooster1122]

Just Awesome,,, pretty amazing how the truck came with everything but' the shade tree!! Great video man!

[@RamblinAround]

It really is an impressive truck. Glad you liked it...thanks for watching!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching Alberto!

[@Not-Only-Reaper-Tutorials]

It's wonderful!

[@quinnsforza8657]

I would love to get in touch with you and learn what all you did to get it to that completely original state.

[@maclac48]

Awesome video, I like anything that I can learn something from. I peeped the "push button" start. Waaay ahead of it's time.

[@jet2002jet2002]

the videos just get better and better!!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, we're glad you liked it. We appreciate you watching!

[@Meloadicto]

Wondeful job!

[@Meloadicto]

Wonderful!

[@cyclemaster46]

The back side of the bumper. Shines like the front side.

[@RamblinAround]

They really did a nice job with this one. Thanks for taking a look!

[@carcrazycansgarage3073]

Nice Lil rig

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@jameswarner5704]

Beautiful truck. Do you know the vin number for the 30 millionth truck by any chance?

[@greyhairedphantom4038]

Awesome pickup, hasnt got a chev engine with chrysler diff and a caddy front end....i agree with you on the rods, i would give them 50 bucks for their car.

[@geraldobloebaum5697]

Parabéns. Lindo carro.

[@colinwhite2401]

Hi there I just bought the exact same truck. I'm looking forward to restoring it. Can you give me info on businesses where I can purchase replacement parts. Thanks Much appreciated.

[@trainroomgary]

Looks like a fun a classic ride. Like the story behind this truck. Excellent videography. Ford Greenfield Green is named after a road near the Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan.Greenfield Rd. Meth or fact? Keys / Wow. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@RamblinAround]

Sounds plausible that that is where the paint color came from. Glad you liked it Gary, we appreciate you watching!

[@mrwilson4909]

where would the vin be located at - beside firewall and glove box?

[@RamblinAround]

Try the top of the driver's side frame rail, right by the front crossmember. It also could be stamped on the transmission bell housing above the inspection plate hole.

[@mrwilson4909]

thanks. will take a look in the morning

[@quinnsforza8657]

Mr. Blackmon, I almost don't want to ask due to the sentiment you have put in to the truck, but I have been looking for a '46 ford. Is yours for sale? If not, do you know of any body else who is selling either a project truck or a cheap restored? I live in Charlotte but am willing to take a 'little' drive.

[@RamblinAround]

You can find out more about the truck on their website at: www.lilhenry46.com/

[@quinnsforza8657]

Thanks! Is the truck for sale? I could not seem to find it on the website. And it does not need to come from Mr. Blackmon himself, do you know of any great deals or just in general, a 1946 Ford pickup similar to Lil Henry that is for sale? I don't care to to much about condition, but I would love something mostly if not completely rust free. I would like to know if you know of a project car or restoration for a reduced amount that is for sale? Thank you!

[@oneusmarine]

Great Truck restoration. I have a 1943 Ford 1.5 Ton flat bed. Very rare to be a 43 during the war as ford did not sell trucks to civilians during the war years. It started life as a fire truck and ford was allowed to sell to emergency services. I have had mine for about 4 years and want to start restoring it. I am the third owner and it is in pretty good condition. How much did you pay for the truck and how much did it cost to have your’s restored? I hope you don’t mind me asking that. I paid $6,000 for mine. Hope to hear back from you.

[@gonzothompson412]

One question. How much!!

[@RamblinAround]

It's their baby, no way would they part with it. Glad you like it though!

[@altpotus6913]

Very nice. I have a '42. Not nearly as nice...

[@SteveHolsten]

I know I'll catch it but it needs a good little diesel engine.

[@RamblinAround]

One of the guys at Manns has a '46 Dodge that he's thinking about swapping a 4BT Cummins into.

[@BobZed]

I have the Ford monkey wrench, but not the rest of the tools.