1953 Ford F100 - Jay Leno's Garage

[@MeLikeNike]

Noah is extremely pleasant to listen to. Knowledgeable as ever for hardly having a background in cars. Very nice episode, guys. Was never bored once.

[@maggs131]

I live and breathe GM but this is a gorgeous truck and one of the best looking vehicles Ford ever put on the road. Im also glad to see the top unchopped

[@patrickphippspa584]

That's one of the best guests you've ever had. What an amazingly likeable guy and GORGEOUS truck. Got a '53 F-250 myself in original factory green. Thanks guys!

[@silverssonyoutube8438]

Man that color is awesome.

[@RiggyRonnie]

silverss onyoutube it takes an awesome ride to make it awesome. I've seen a Chevy Tahoe with the same color. It looked like crap the guy added some huge chrome rims.

[@somejackball]

ya i was thinking Forest Green Metallic like my old 91 GTA, but maybe a tad lighter? it's nice

[@waterheaterservices]

JaKBaLL TV 91 GTA, sweet!

[@fraserwright9482]

The green paint that turns purple in some light is ChromaFlair. It was a TVR paint option 15 years ago

[@Schpoople]

Fraser Wright thank you for the history lesson. I genuinely didn’t realize that those TVRs actually came like that from factory. Lol

[@christopherward5065]

That’s such a great piece. Pure Americana without being obvious. The build quality is obvious, the care and attention to detail is a world away from what I’d expect. It’s a thing of beauty.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

I had a '53 F100 with a Ford 390 FE engine, C6 transmission and a 9" Ford rear differential with 3:50 gears. Great truck that I drove near everyday for 20+ years.

[@bizzleb3002]

That green and flat bronze looks great. I like that leather too. Sick build! 🔥

[@barely313]

Those era Fords are the best looking trucks ever in my opinion. Great attention to detail on this build. Sounds just spectacular

[@ftby59mikeD]

AWESOME truck!....great build! This guy is unpretentious & honest about his work. His work ethic & desire to cultivate younger people to join in is admirable too. Would love to see more of his work! Thanks Jay, keep showcasing talent like this!

[@AlexLopez-yu6we]

This guy is a perfectionist yet he seems so chill n genuine.. killer build

[@keithmckinnon7047]

Noah just seems so to the point of what he does, has done, and what he will be doing. This guy really has his **** together for a guy that his family weren't into cars. He's on target like the truck he's riding in. Great build.

[@darcywhite-i8b]

Oh My Goodness!!!! My first car was a 54 Ford F-100. What memories.... I really enjoyed the Show of this truck. To your surprise and mine is that My truck was emerald green in color and looked very much like this in color. I had to sell it when in College (78) and have always wanted another one. My hats off to Noah Alexzander - He really did the Truck proud. Thank for your show Jay..

[@lucky-rowe2623]

I love it . This is so nice. The one thing I would like to see is a little more rubber on the rims. That low profile rubber-band look on a classic doesn't look right to me personally.

[@leithchesser7449]

Agreed

[@JaySmith-kk6lh]

I think 15 inch wheels are gonna come back in a big way

[@fredthegraycatt]

Agreed. I am doing a 1949 truck resto mod, and will wind up spending a fortune to get modern but factory looking wheels and tires. I liked Jays comment regarding the steering column. I am the same way, keeping the original steering column and steering wheel.

[@emjayay]

This guy Noah Alexander is amazing. He's got both mechanicals and aesthetics down cold, and seems like a nice guy besides. Not particularly big on what they did with this truck, but they did it amazingly well.

[@The_ZeroLine]

Yeah. The wheels and overly slammed looked are awful, but it’s most beautiful beside that. I personally prefer that extremely paint stripped patina look on these (as if a ton of different metals are oxidizing on it).

[@rickclark4112]

You guys NAILED this 53.... that thing is a beautiful piece..... THUMBS WAY UP..... You can tell Jay liked this one.....LOL.....he drove it forever....GREAT JOB EVERYONE..... Nice one Jay!!!!!

[@micmag2375]

21:50 Jay looks so natural behind the wheel of this truck, almost like he's off for a days work

[@janinedunkel7605]

Reminds me of my Uncle John, carpenter who wore the denim on denim and now has white hair.

[@mura0]

the green and bronze combo made it really special..

[@jolujo5842]

What a beauty! I absolutely LOVE that paint job. What a pleasing color to the eyes. And mechanically it's a masterpiece. Kudos to Noah 👍👍👍👍👍

[@aufrichtigforty6296]

Props to Ford's design studio. I remember the 1953 Ford F-150 when it was new, and the styling was clean and uncluttered and well ahead of its time.

[@kevinbrown5093]

Aufrichtig Forty when the show did a side profile of the truck..... I am damn near picked up my jaw from the floor. The fenders , the bed and the cab. Wow!

[@patf8845]

Please can you allow captions in future episodes for the deaf and/or hard of hearing? Please like this comment so they can actually see this.

[@crazymower4343]

Agreed!

[@davimatte0]

Absolutely yes, also because audio is not always great and in noisy places is kinda useful have captions

[@nocturnetuber]

I don't even have hearing problems and this one gives me trouble. Sound mix is dreadful.

[@MICHGO1]

CLICK THE "CC".

[@chico305SIGMA]

Download the KZbin app and it should come with CC.

[@SaboCustomBuilders]

Love the Truck! Great Show! I love the enthusiasm of the truck builder! Jay seems pumped as well! Homerun! Thanks for sharing!

[@nadiakent4082]

Glad to see someone else into cars when nobody else in family into the hobby. Took him a lot less time to get into it than me. Wish there had been more outreach for those of us without a mechanic uncle. Thank God for KZbin today

[@matthewnations501]

I love the idea of this truck. Great looking, custom and dependable. Decent hp with modern comfort. Its like a brand new modern truck but with the 50s look.

[@johnaldo8975]

I never comment on much of anything, but I enjoyed the hell out of this one. What a great build and you can tell how natural that was. Every so often one of these builders just comes across as insanely passionate and humble about their work. PS, that volume is horrific...glad I'm not the only one. Cranked my laptop speakers and could barely hear it.

[@GreatDrums.]

Man.. that startup and that idle.. I could listen to that all day. Perfection!

[@stephencivic1989]

I love this truck. I think Mr. Noah did a fantastic job by putting the owners personal touches on it while still retaining the soul of ole '53. It looks new and it looks '53. Plus the Green with the "bronze" and the brown leather just look spectacular. Those seats really do look like they are the age of the truck but still fresh. I could almost smell the leather through my screen.

[@matthewnations501]

Builder: It looked like it came out of a pond, it had barnacles growing on it. Jay: Did it run when you got it?

[@StrangerHappened]

Jay has worked with entertainment "stars" for decades and he is used to not listening to what they are saying since they are not saying anything, actually.

[@Wrench_Warrior]

@@StrangerHappened or was it humor...

[@keithmckinnon7047]

I've fired a few boat V8s that went under so yeah they can still run if not locked up too bad depending.

[@NarySllim]

I thought the same thing “it was under water” “so did it run?” 😂😁

[@gidoe4441]

The craftsmanship seems mind blowing, the lines being cut off from not chopping the roof tingling with my OCD, but still mind blown by the beautiful details on it

[@George50809]

This is one of my favorite episodes. The guy who brought the truck is pretty neat.

[@XSpartanatorX]

It’s refreshing to see a ‘53 build instead of another ‘56. I like the ‘55 grill the best out of the ‘53 to ‘56 models , the fact that it still has mirrors and door handles as apposed to being shaved is a nice touch as well. I would have liked to see the undercarriage and the way the bed was floor was raised and mounted. Not a fan of the wheels, but it is a beautiful build none the less.

[@367scotty]

thats just because they cant find 56s anymore. .

[@ob1expressflying374]

absolutely beautiful truck, I love the subtle touches and as mentioned the matte bronze it goes damn well with the green paint. beautiful work!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Beautiful pickup. That green is perfect!

[@darylwright3393]

An hour drive! Obviously Jay liked the truck and the conversation.

[@randomguy3139]

I absolutely love this truck... The design, that color scheme... The builder seems really cool and knowledgeable too of course

[@Rabidus289]

This Noah guy is awesome, a true car guy. Now i need to fix my damn horn.

[@tracyamcneal9597]

Noah, your team consists of extremely talented Craftsman. This truck is "KILLER" in my humble opinion. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks Jay for bringing this truck to video.

[@MrClassicDoctorWho]

The one thing I usually hate about modern hot rods, are the wheels and this is no exception. It’s only my personal taste but I just love the stock wheels on these old cars

[@ontrack16]

Jay is not a collector. He is an adorer of cars. His excitement is somehow greater than all the other car shows with the possible exception of Calvin's Car Diary but he's in the UK with car specs the US can't have. (not that I'm able to have any of these cars quite yet!). Thank you again Mr. Leno!

[@benjamingoulet8059]

I really love that color and with the bronze 👌 I’m not really a Ford guy but these guys are due credit on this build. Beautiful truck

[@olybobby]

That rig is spot on perfect man - props to the crew who made that happen

[@democracy_is_truth7620]

"Was it running when you got it?" If the dude took it out of a pond I dont think it'd be running Jay 🤣

[@iivv_nn]

LOL, he said it looked like it came out of a pond. But yeah.

[@JCDenton95]

Guy: it looked like it had barnacles growing out of it. Jay: but was it running? xD

[@stevekegerreis1962]

I have watched all of Noah's shows. I am going to be in St Louis soon and planning on going to his shop. Thank you Jay for having him and that beautiful 53 Ford on your show

[@CharlesKuhn-t2y]

How do I get my 56 f100 worked on😅

[@danmurphy1994]

Beautiful, perfect truck! So glad it’s a manual too. It’s very often I see amazing old truck hot rods and it’s an automatic which disappoints.

[@passwordbosco407]

My best friend in 1971 had a '53 he bought for $300. Over the next 2 years he built it into one gorgeous truck. He repainted it the original Surf Green with stock steel wheels he painted red, with the original hub caps. After he beefed up the entire drive train, tranny, installed a 9 inch rear end, and modified the suspension he installed a rebuilt 427 medium riser. That truck looked good and was wicked fast. He won a lot of money with that truck after, well, you know, deserted street races at 2:00 am. RIP Dennis...

[@ddavid122]

The camera 🎥 reflection on the paint, super clear, super clean. Very well done.

[@dominicoconner1973]

Noah good job another great example of the work you and you shop does. I like how you guy's don't cut corners or compromise on your builds like most of the other car shows on TV.

[@quietguy1948]

Beautiful work... Another great episode, thanks Jay.

[@Dont_Gnaw_on_the_Kitty_1]

The paint on this truck is absolutely stunning. You can see the reflections of the lights in the paint are perfect, it looks beautiful.

[@d33b33]

Some day, somebody's going to restore a fifties F100 to factory condition, and blow everybody's minds.

[@roundprairiedairy7006]

Daniel van Slooten only thing to do would be install a big back window kit, not many came with that option, google “1956 f100 big window” you will be in awe

[@bcgrittner]

I think it was Dennis Gage who had a fifties F-100 truck on his show. It had been in the family since new, and it was restored to original condition with the only addition being overdrive on the transmission. That truck wasn't seeing much hauling work. Very well done.

[@RalphSampson...]

@@roundprairiedairy7006 Yes, '56 was the only year for the big window....for the mid fifties, that is. Also, this truck may be a '53 but, it has a '55 grille. I have a '53 Deluxe. All original. Also a '62 big back window Uni-bed.

[@marke.haller4267]

I did a 55 back in 78. Balanced a 223 6 and added an overdrive and used 15" radials and converted to 12 volt negative ground. 26 MPG. Stolen in 93.

[@bluetruck53]

@@RalphSampson... Also this has the earlier tail gate from a 48 - 51 or 52. I had a 53 Ford panel delivery until a couple of years ago with the flat V-8. I would like this one up higher and with bumpers, too vulnerable as is I think.

[@ralphbillick1210]

Jay great show, that’s the longest you’ve drove in quite a while. If you watch Noah’s show you can tell he is a genuine good guy and truly loves what he does and it shows in his builds. It is one of the few shows on Velocity that is worth watching. Velocity is going in a weird direction. Please do a show with your white XK 120 roadster, I have asked a couple times, anybody else like to see that car, tell Jay!

[@k.k.hickey4624]

I'm currently starting a 53' build and I saw this one on his show and I'm super inspired by it, they did a beautiful job. I hope mine turns out half as awesome.

[@officialyoutubecommentator4357]

Where are you at on your build?

[@micmag2375]

I'm not really into custom stuff but this one is amazing. It has character, class and a modern touch that is subtle. Nice one!

[@ramvanbobby3889]

This guy does good work

[@chrislee6691]

This is one of my favorite trucks I loved watching this thing get built. Beautiful truck Noah! Thanks for featuring this build Jay!

[@Cammi_Rosalie]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those color choices. Such absolute beauty. Personally, I would have gone with more "truck-like" wheels and tires, and had at least 6 inches of clearance, but other than that, .. Freakin' Awesome!

[@956MoE]

Loved this episode. The truck was beautiful. The camera shots and angles of the drive were amazing. And the communication between the dude and jay were overall good conversations

[@TheThinker39]

Noah's shop does beautiful work! And I like his conscientious philosophy.

[@paulkelly7896]

That guy is just cool, relaxed and talks the talk, delighted his business is successful, I’m sure he’s worked for it the hard way

[@jackbor4]

Keep rocking the Canadian tuxedo Jay! As always, excellent show.

[@cersadescosmos7497]

The motor and exhaust on this truck sound fantastic! When Jay first turned over the motor and it came to life with a low mellow throaty sound I nearly creamed!

[@rjs1jd]

Jay Leno gots that "AURA" about himself! It just radiates .... I would love to to meet and greet him!

[@pauljones6608]

I like the way that Noah Alexander is not trying to be a show off, but rather a straight forward guy. This is how it is Jay.......

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

I LOVE everything about that truck! Except maybe the wheels.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Oh yeah?........Well don't DARE drive it around on all the REAL roads & streets found all over America. You'll destroy the underside completely.

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

Howabouthetruth People that jack thier trucks up are compensating for somthing... ;-)

[@kfrerix9777]

All caps. That's good (dot dot dot x2) Makes it clear you're not a crackpot.

[@fsouzajr]

Truly Terrible wheels

[@MrSoull]

@@fsouzajr Oh yeah, are you a designer? You guys complaining about the wheels are idiots...

[@cyrilculton1181]

Wow! That is one gorgeous truck. The paint is awesome. My 1st vehicle was a 1953 f100. I think we paid $300.⁰⁰ for it in 1965. It was a work truck & it never looked anything like Noah's work of art. I painted it Bright Lime Green and we called it the "Green Hornet". Had a lot fun with that old truck. Again, beautiful job. Thanks Jay & Noah. 👍

[@smax308]

Great interview. Great build. Noah has an awesome philosophy and story. I wish the builder all the success.

[@MadsWorld34]

i like that truck its dang sure sweet. i just went to a car show a couple months ago and there was a 49 chevy 1/2 ton that looked great but when i found out that no one has ever set in the seats it has never even been started and he never plans on letting anyone sit in the seat or start it. i just laughed at him and walked away. and whats sad is it was the best looking truck there. and when the votes was over i think he ended up with 100 volts out of over 20000 volts.and i'm sure he only got them because people didn't read what he wrote about it. it was one of them where the people that went to the show got to vote. and then they posted the results on a screen. i think he pulled his truck out the 2nd day and it was a 5 day show. but also every car show i have ever went to everything had to be able to start and drive under its own power.

[@iannicholls2798]

great truck, love the green with the bronze highlights. just a little too low for my taste. great video again Jay.

[@brianjoyce7477]

As always a great job Jay. Noah does your show proud

[@504vapehead]

I love that green!! Forest green has always been one of my favorite colors!

[@tomswinburn1778]

Same. And for strange I love tan with brown fenders. Earth tones are cool. But there are plenty who love wild colors and pearls, fades, all the customy paint. Variety man, it's the spice of life.

[@blessed7fold]

These resto mods are works of art.

[@Ravenspeed]

The shape looks weirded to be that low. I think it would look good lifted with normal wheels and rubber. The rest is beautiful 👍🏾

[@roberthoward5015]

Yes Jay Leno should run for president

[@raincoast2396]

Great looking little step side. Ditch the low profile tires and garish rims. Go with something simpler.

[@scottloring6188]

Rain Coast are you part owner of this shop,didn’t think so,so shut your mouth know it all. By the way what’s the name of your shop?

[@2kanchoo]

I couldn't agree more Rain Coast.

[@jonnoMoto]

Pinsqueezebic 1 jimmies have been rustled

[@SootySweep22]

I agree Rain Coast. Modern rims on old trucks just doesn’t cut it.

[@raincoast2396]

Those lowpro tires and oversized rims belong on a ghetto jumper. Like maybe your pimped out ride?

[@mikullmac]

Jay Leno's Garage , your show puts the Top Gear boys to shame!! Each episode is great. True motor vehicle enthusiasts!

[@lucist]

It's a different type of show, therefore not comparable to me. But I agree that it's a show for true enthusiasts because Jay is a true enthusiast. He's wicked funny while talking about CARS, not stars!

[@mikullmac]

Different type of show? Yah, good point. I won't deny that.

[@viperBSG]

used to have a 1979 F-100 Custom with a 302 loved it and drove it into the ground. Great truck.

[@jd-py5nm]

my cousin has a candy apple red f100 he has had it since he was a teen his first car/truck. So many fond memories hanging out with him and using the truck!

[@bigggmustang73]

Looks like it drives really well. Feel like some sensibly sized 17" wheels would really help smooth the ride though

[@lazygringo9701]

Ive been a chevy fan since age 12. But the 53 Ford is a gorgeous truck. Absolute love the grill, and the iconic v8 badge. Nice build.

[@aliasfred]

Nice truck nice color sounds awesome. But what about potholes? Can never drive that in Michigan.

[@IconicCarsRestoration]

Thanks to Jay and Classic Car Studio for inspiring my F-100 🔥

[@killobite]

Honestly I guess that is the most beautiful car I've ever seen! I'm not a car expert and normally I'm not a big pickup fan. But that beauty is just perfect. It's subtle, the color just stands out, the wheels, the details.... It's just a dream. I love the many car shows in television, and also watched it in Noah's show and stumbled upon this clip. Just have to say that I'm toatally in love with this build! ♥♥♥

[@jamesmcnauliv4527]

My dad and I built one of these! Painted in the SoCal White with the red scallops. 500 c.i. Caddy motor with an aggressive cam!Red and white tuck and roll with white carpet (against my wishes) . 3” collectors off the headers that dumped in front of the rear axle with the classic 2” chrome tips “T’d” off to the rear. People would be gobsmacked hearing the huge noise with little pipes. Went to Bonneville, mounted a 2x8 piece of wood to the front and push started a SoCal speedster!

[@adibee88]

Loving that Build, ESPECIALLY the sweet color! 👍⚡⚡

[@DudMan2111]

I love the fact that he didn't put a monster horsepower engine in it like everyone else seems to do these days, I bet that thing is a blast to drive and should be reliable for a long long time.

[@gunnyusmc89]

Loved it jay.... super sweet color nice FORD

[@modelmaster79]

That is a neat build. The colors are awesome... The green, bronze and brown it all goes and its pleasing to the eye. Love '53 Ford pick ups. Brings back memories of my dads pick up going up.

[@MaxvonHippel]

When Leno almost exactly guesses the horsepower, that's how you can tell a *really* experienced car guy hahaha

[@gregcpu]

Only he didn't guess. He was told twice in the first 10 minutes. His dry sense of humour and the guy played along :-)

[@MaxvonHippel]

@@gregcpu Oh no! Now I feel like an idiot :) lol thanks for pointing this out!

[@garyseaton4619]

What a SWEET truck. I'm a huge fan of the early 50's Fords... Great powerplant with plenty of power for a truck that light.

[@mrmoss149]

Thanks again Jay for going with the denim shirt.

[@dazuk1969]

That rod looks amazing...i learn so much about American cars watching Leno...long may he continue..peace to ya.

[@jj62mtpify]

The volume of these videos is so low I have to turn my soundbar almost all the way up to hear them

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

Yea! Jays low and the Dudes Blastin'. Nice! Lol

[@aufrichtigforty6296]

Jay needs to use the closed-caption option.

[@skunkhollow1]

I agree, I thought my speakers were dead when i started watching. could barely hear at full volume

[@504vapehead]

Jerrod Justice my tv is almost full blast right now too. Audio is always pretty low for the garage episodes.

[@pazman0784]

they have to know, right? they must listen to the edit before upload right?

[@kevinbrown5093]

19:21 .... that side profile. Wow - I love this side profile of this truck.

[@jbhix2691]

I just remembered, I have to hook up my windshield washer. I thought I was finished. I did hook up the horn. 😁

[@davidamoody]

as much as I like vintage and classic vehicles I have to say that a stock early 50's F series truck just never grabbed me, that is, until now. The restored is absolutely gorgeous. Well done!

[@HappyDude1]

Now speed actually means going fast 😁

[@storyteller1749]

Beautiful truck. And just as Jay was starting to talk about driving the truck for about an hr I was thinking..."Jay must like this one. The drive is fairly long. " Awesome colors the interior looked very supple and comfortable. Black is the easy choice for an interior. I'm glad they chose what they chose.

[@ramrod126]

Only at 1:30 in. Praying this is not an LS swap.

[@ramrod126]

2:47...THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rjayzonfeet]

You make it seem like it's the end of the world lol.

[@easyas314]

For some of us, it would be close.

[@rjayzonfeet]

IamLord YourGod well that's too damn bad and you know why, it's because you don't own that truck 😊

[@Dvasqz]

Dodged a bullet there.

[@guyski666]

Jay and Noha communicated together on a common level which I found enjoyable

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

Proper gearbox indeed!😎

[@accalarentia4029]

maxxjett films what about your Lancia? You find it? lol I had a '02 STI like your Sir, nice cars

[@tonyd2795]

Very high quality workmanship on that truck, the body and paint look amazing.