1954 Ford F-100 Part 2 NNKH

Part 2 of the 1954 F100. I cut this video a little short because I would love to hear any opinions on what motor/engine combo you guys think we should put in this truck. Manual trans for sure.
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[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks so much everybody for the engine suggestions. I'm leaning toward getting a good used 302 paired with a t5. Or it's possible we may just keep the Pontiac engine in there and throw a Holley fuel injection kit on it. Going to be up to the guy who owns the truck but will definitely be a part 3 in the far future. Thanks again for tuning in and I know part two was kind of short but I figured I would ask for opinions before slapping a motor in there.

[@DustinHayre]

Definitely a 347 stroker with a T5. Do a shackle flip and throw on some Cragar Soft 8s on it.

[@beboboymann3823]

Plenty of these out there with the venerable 302……boring! Go a touch more exotic with a Coyote 5.0 with a supercharger you got the room under that huge hood. Put Coyote stickers on it…….maybe an ACME logo on the doors as well.

[@whammond511]

@@beboboymann3823 “….ACME Logo”! Bwahahaha!!

[@kennethmillar8173]

Chris are you still going to do a part 3????

[@zorans5200]

I really enjoy your videos chris, im a diesel mechanic myself, i learn alot of tid bits from your video's that help me in my job and at home projects, im close to 40 and i have been tinkering with vehicles since i was 12-13.. i enjoy how genuine you are. Much love to you and your family and keep the cool videos coming.. P.s i watch your videos in bed with the wife and i get in trouble for having loud engine sounds while she is watching jersey Shore! ..lol

[@robertwalen4976]

As usual, nice job. First truck I ever drove was a 56 ford. Six cylinder with three on the tree. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@vincentmannelli2258]

NOT BORING!!!!! Your vids are very entertaining and I really enjoy them! You are an excellent Master Mechanic!!!!!!

[@joshb124]

I’m aPontiac guy so I’d have a hard time changing it. I think the motor depends on his needs. But if it wants to stay Ford, it’s hard to pass up a 302 five speed combo. If he’s got a ton of $$ to spend go with a crate cyote 5.0 Hope you can find an off-road park to the 5 ton. They look mean with the single axle conversion.

[@BronsonOsborne]

be nice with a ford FE 390 i used to have a 54 truck

[@vincentl.8145]

man, you are the king of 10 seconds summary! (Shorts Style!) that editing is on point!

[@kennethhuff7158]

I know you are thinking more power but the old saying if it ain't broke don't screw with it might work ,that truck is beautiful .

[@henrysmith8012]

Doing my 55 f100 right now. 292 yblock with 3 speed trans. Keeping it all original.

[@danbolton3180]

Having had both a 1998 and 1999 Mustang Cobra I like the naturally aspirated 4.6 and associated transmission. Fairly fuel efficient and fast!

[@hollywoodbusbin138]

I have a 1954 F100 still bone stock...239 OHV Y Block.1st year Ford offerd either a Flatty or OHV. Still Original 3 on the tree...original trans.and rear diff...top speed (that I push it) 60 mph.. It is a conversation piece when im out....Fire engine red...ive made several bucks this holiday season with people having Christmas pics made with the Little Red Truck theme right now.. Thanks for he video...well done

[@elmostong1865]

For sure a 5.0 with the T5, awesome combo!

[@johngray3860]

Y-block with Holley Sniper EFI!

[@Ray56z]

Love it! And thanks for deciding on a FOMOCO powerplant for it, she deserves it!!!!! Haven't been wrenching much for a couple of decades but something from a late '90s would be EFI and those 351 Windsors are really good motors. I've ran everything from flatheads to built 460's and windsors are my favorite all around go to. I realize as I'm watching this 7 months after release you've made the choice but I had to include my 2 cents.

[@sidgysoho1960]

I'm on your side. Funding permitting, I would hook up a 4R100 and a Holly Eliminator on a 429 c.i.d. 4V controlling it all. If the funding is tight, then as you suggest a Coyote power plant with all the fuel injection fixins' in there. 3rd option, 351 Windsor with the factory Shelby manifold for bbls. and maybe a F.I. tech system and then the T5 or Tremco TKO. Cheers.

[@Ray56z]

@@sidgysoho1960 Had a 429CJ back in the day. Beast with a made tunnel ram with two Holly 600's. Was offered nearly dbl what I paid and it came out of the Galaxie in 2 hours. 428 interceptor went back in and never was disappointed about selling.

[@willarddunn8552]

in 1984 I was a student at College of the Redwoods 1n Eureka, CA. Iwas taking Automotive classes one of my teachers brought in his '54 Ford pickup which had been sitting in his shed for years. I asked if I could be the person to get the project it running He started restoring it but put by the wayside. He had striped down to just the cab and bed. He had a rebuilt 289 sitting in it that was never run yet. No oil in it. I had to take the intake off to check for critter nest. Since no oil was in it I pulled the pan off to get it cleaned up. Informed him what I need to get it started. He got the stuff. Finished putting in the oil and filter on hooked up power and gas line. Hit the starter and it fired off running and was smooth. When it started acorns were fly out the exhaust pipe. I went and got him out of his machine shop class. showed what I done. Put the power to the engine cranked it over and it roared to life. He said he has waited years to hear and see it run

[@roncashion695]

Huge props to your photography. Too many utubers lean too much on hand held. Love your channel

[@michaeltwietmeyer]

Nice job! Your editing skills are getting sick

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks Mike! Been working to try to cut more of the BS out and only keep the good

[@harrywalker5836]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow if he drives it every day,modern v8, single cam 4.6 v8,or ls. id keep the b/block.. fun..zf 5 sp as well.

[@jimm3756]

Man that is a sweet truck. Bringing her back running again is great. I hope whoever owns it plans on driving it and not just letting it sit around.

[@jimmyz2098]

Man - That truck is sikkk! Good ole' American steel Baby! You just can't beat this.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

my turbo subaru blew the power steering pump = trans oil everywhere and on the hot turbo exhaust miles from home = i know what a challange it can be = well done neat old truck = MORE PLEASE !

[@raymendez770]

Looks like that fleet line was a lowrider at a point.. awesome work you did on the truck love the music when you driving.coyote engine..

[@HorsepoweredRims]

I jus discovered u. Im no know it all or my opinion should matter but ur the most entertaining, no nonsense, easy to understand make it running guy ive ever seen. And I will definitely will keep on the lookout for the new videos!

[@larrymestas9890]

Do your thing, Great truck my grandfather had one. Remember riding in it great memories.

[@muddboss3309]

awesome video

[@hobolyf]

Man I love your garage. Got a tundra Affrica twin and a F100. Awesome stuff!

[@blautens]

Your wide variety of skills are very impressive..

[@stevecomb180]

Yeah Boy... the 5.0 with the 5gear would be awesome. My buddy and i put a 5.0 with the 5gear in an AMC, very cool car now 🤘🤘

[@bobmartin7409]

I grew up in the Morrisville area... funny seeing some of these places. I'm in Virginia now.

[@lorenbritsch4581]

ya, a 5.0 sbf out of an explorer is an excellent choice -cheep, powerful (enough) with better headers. Oil pan clears front axle.

[@jefferyhamilton7926]

Love this old truck and the appropriate music for the time period of the truck.

[@paulcrandall6682]

If money is no option than I would swap out the motor and trans for the 5.2L Alluminator XS crate motor via Ford performance parts catalog with Bowler T56 Magnum six-speed transmission. My Dad bought his sweet sixteen childhood truck that he's been dreaming of since his last one burnt down a long with our family's Ford dealership back in 1972. That truck was a 53' but this 56' he bought two years ago at Barrett Jackson. It's truly immaculate, but like most of the resto mods you find, it has an automatic transmission. The motor is a big 460ci with aluminum heads and for me that's just way too much motor for this truck. Personally I wish it had a small block and four speed transmission!

[@neilmerrifield9633]

Yes, keep it all Ford! A 5.0 with a T5 would be perfect, anything newer would need suspension and brake upgrades. Wouldn't be a bad thing I guess.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

I have a same year of truck except it's a Ford 600. Has a gravel box on it. 41000 original miles. Before the gravel box it had a steel shed with a large power plant inside. Hauled that around for a company. Nice truck you have there. 👍

[@mikebas7325]

Can't get enough of your videos. If you didn't learn anything from this video or weren't at least entertained you must not of been paying attention.

[@Carrilleptbreak]

The flip side of Good Golly Miss Molly on the 45 was Short Fat Fanny... true story. Carry on Chris.

[@ahg1358]

Personally I liked my 351 / C4 with the 375 9" rear . But I was just having fun with an everyday driver , had balls but not overboard good combination for me , I learned along time ago to get there slower and good looking than dead . Drive on keep building , live long , God Bless see you at the end of the road . 🙏👍

[@rustyaxelrod]

I got no problem with the Poncho mill but I understand wanting to keep it all Ford. How about a 7.3 diesel Or a late model 6.7? That would be a cool project if you like doing wiring. I’ve had several 289/302ci motors and I liked them also, lots of aftermarket support for the EFI and other goodies. Plenty of 3valve 4.6-5.4L motors in the wrecking yard for cheap and a Coyote would be the obvious choice if the budget allows. Quick check on the Pontiac motor. Grab a date code from anywhere (there are several, look like a screw head, four digits and another screw head in an oval) and the two letter code from the front of the block just under the passenger side head. High value will be RamAir or Super Duty engines. On the back of the block casting near the distributor there is a pyramid shaped post on some of them. Commonly called the “power tower” if it has one of those, you can finance your engine swap with sale of that engine. I have most of the two letter engine codes in old issues of Pontiac magazine, if you want to post them here I can probably identify them for ya.

[@jezza159]

Great job love the work so far as for the engine I'll leave that to you experts in USA. I'll just come along for the ride no matter what you choose I'm sure it will be great. Thank you we are in lockdown in South Australia for a week. Jeremy Downunder

[@codyster]

OH MY PLZ put a modern coyote engine in the f100, or rebuilt the engine and put a sniper kit carb, beefer cam, and electric fans to keep the current fan from taking out the rad/trans bits and keep the rear end but change the gearing. Most of all, dump those rims at the scrap yard lol. Love the channel and the bang-on editing you do and look forward to binge-watching all the videos you have made as I am a new subscriber.

[@moparmadman1134]

They look compact these early trucks !

[@ajd9098]

I think a 351W HO from later model crown Vic would be great in that truck. I’ve had a few Pontiac’s and the motor you have is super decent.

[@philipvale1674]

Hi, Great territorial on getting your vehicle going or your friends vehicle shall I say I did watch part one I'm hoping for part 3 to carry on hopefully put a new engine in , A nice big block Fuel injectedwith floor shift manual . I'm an old geezer 70 years old are used to have a Pontiac Parisien probably not spelt right it was made in Canada in 1964 , when I was living in England I got it quite cheap done some work on it and like you I floored it , Engine mount was a bit dodgy ended up smacking the distributor on the bulkhead firewall obviously the motor stopped I was in my late teens early 20s when I done that . Keep up the great work look forward to part three , Phil from the Moulin in France

[@パトイ]

i wish i could suggest something, I dont know much about cars but i love trucks and pick ups! keep it up man! cant wait for part 3! ❤️

[@eddiepatterson5025]

86-93 5.0 liter V8 T5 or Tremec TKO 5 speed. On the front leaf suspension I’d replace the eyebolt bushings to be on the safe side.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

That's what I was thinking. Can't beat the good old fox body drive line. Cheap and solid

[@AL-ud2is]

Would love a update on this cool little truck

[@AntiTrustNJ]

Nice job my friend. You're right across the bridge from me , I'm in Hamilton.

[@AdamCanFly]

I've got vehicles you could work on in Texas if you run out of stuff in PA! Your videos motivate me to work on my stuff, but the results aren't nearly as good

[@stephenmctaggart8400]

I know Im late to the party but Id love to see you work on that Fleetline :)

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

I'm a Chevy guy so it's good as is lol ! Yeah I actually like your suggestion . But maybe a turbo ? :) Would be cool . Thanks for the cool content ! I'm off to find another one of videos ?

[@eastcoastmustang1713]

351 Cleveland would make good power and long lasting good luck 👍

[@dougstripp7522]

I have a 54 f 100 and 5.0 roller with a T5 is perfect and easy to find parts for later . Great video Cheers from Canada Ontario. Ps stubby headers keeps the heat away from the starter.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Coyote motor would really set that thing of nicely!! Me I'd ls swap 4l60e such a easy cheap way to go!! Lol

[@kurtburkhardt9364]

I think a modern 5.0 T-5 is a great idea. You can make it as powerful as you want, including a supercharger or turbo. Even N/A with just a small stroke and some better heads would give you nice power and more reliability.

[@tommyt8857]

I agree. The 302 is nice and torquey compared to more modern ford engines. A lot more fun to drive in that type of vehicle. Even a 351 would be cool. Either way would be my choice. The t5 is an absolute piece of garbage though. It would need to be beefed up if you go that route.

[@DHS956]

Yes a Ford engine with a5 speed stick shift tranny.would be nice.

[@RayScrafield]

How about an old 460 Lincoln with a 4 spd box? Also, please keep us updated on that old 47 Chevy Fleetline. It looks like a great project car.

[@armandopatane5343]

I’m down with whatever you want you are way smarter than us

[@vettemaniac2237]

LOVE that old truck ... how cool would a flathead look in that baby?

[@twofeathers6540]

love the show do what you fill good with thanks

[@moo.johnference869]

Coyote from a Lincoln suv married to a 6 speed would be my suggestion, after changing the front suspension...nice video!

[@mick00000000002]

well taken care truck ) much money spent on this old girl. i wish was the owner. Beautiful truck. much care has been spent on it. god bless mick Australia

[@jaybailey8044]

I like your idea of the 5.0 ford and fuel injection perfect.

[@PhillipChristiansen]

Subscribed! Incredible editing, not sure how you've flown under the radar this long. I ALWAYS watch at 2x speed because of so much fluff in most videos - but not yours! Loved it. Keep up the good work! Oh, and as for motor? Do something unique. Me? I don't like EFI, so I'm putting a twin turbo IDI diesel in my 49 F1. 😉 You should do it first so I can learn from your mistakes. 😂

[@dankrzeminski6370]

Enjoy your hard work making great content. You should have your own tv show

[@willarddunn8552]

no TV show. you are limited to how long you record and what you can say. You are under their thumb.

[@ronnieperdue5002]

The red baron truck strikes again nice color

[@ImSrry4BeingWhite]

Swap in a Bugatti veyron engine fam. Dude whens part 3 happening? Love it!

[@kencross25]

Thank you.

[@DieselDoc78]

331 or 347 SBF with a T5. High winding, gear jamming fun!.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yess!

[@Amen.22]

351 Cleveland

[@ronlansdell3263]

5.0 with 5 speed!! Love your content! Love that truck! Your friend is a very lucky man. Enjoy.

[@msdespain]

I like you videos as much as Scotty Kilmers. "Rev ur engines"

[@jamierushing8811]

Hi y’all from west Alabama love your show ty

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Hey, awesome! Thanks for checking it out

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

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[@sylvainleseur1072]

Thanks to share

[@zorans5200]

I would honestly put a 1990's ford 302 (5.0L) from a mustang cobra completely rebuilt top to bottom, with a 6 barrel carburettor.

[@itsmephil2255]

You really need that truck in the fleet Crusin the strip with Jen in the passenger seat.....that's America baby

[@born2soon]

YES! The 5.0 would be decent. A friend bought a 1974 Pontiac 400 in 74 and it was a lemon from the git go. You musta got a good one. The steering. Still haven't addressed the steering...

[@davidfarmer1666]

For sure put a Ford 5.0 in the truck. Make it a fuel injection and a five speed transmission. Extra work to get the pedal under the dash but make it a hydraulic clutch off a current Mustang. They do sell full kits with everything needed.

[@lancerice818]

Awesome work. It's really a good deserved truck.😊

[@Aleromi99]

I'm little late to the suggestion box. 351 with holly fuel injection system. manual T5.

[@Sal-i4v]

Great video to watch! My go to power train is a 5.0 w t15.. plenty of power! Also, can you provide info on the tube bending tool used in video 2?

[@rickjohnson1632]

Put the new “ Godzilla “. Ford engine in it 👍

[@galetoth8626]

the lock on the left door only was called the gentlemans door meaning the man would unlock the door for a female she would then side over and unlock his door and thats why only 1 key hole on the doors. if the steering box is what came with the truck you can unlock the nut on the box then turn a slot to adjust it then tighten down the nut to make it steer better

[@Rick-4552]

Five ton! Yes !

[@richardbeu8779]

Fox body 5.05 with 5 speed. I agree with you.

[@Pattokslc]

Also fantastic content man can we get some more boat vids …. I love ur will it run on the boats

[@BlindmanValley]

460 with tremec 6 gear or coyote for the win :)

[@roadrunnerproductionshavas1591]

Do a crown vic. Buy a 2006 and put the front IFS and rear. I just did mine. Works awesome. Little wider in the back but not bad.

[@georgespangler1517]

Put a separate trans cooler on you will get better cooling,, the trans fluid will make engine coolant run hotter,,

[@richwalter3132]

Good afternoon, Nice channel by the way! i would throw a coyote engine and trans in tot his truck, It's a nice truck to start with and a new paint job and interior it will look great! keep filming love watching this channel.

[@jessesalcido2562]

Small block 403 with port injection its old school and new?? Keeps engine bay open to shine. Just an idea I'd play with

[@Radar8717]

For the ford add a Holley tbi kit and Electric fan. Converting the 5 ton into a roll back would be cool.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah if we keep the Pontiac in there definitely throwing a Holley four-barrel or TBI kit on it. And funny you say that, I actually saw one for sale with a rollback. Kind of regret not buying that one. Would have been much more functional

[@Radar8717]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow still an awesome truck If I had the cash it would look good behind my popup garage on chucks side .

[@philthome1303]

Love how you run ‘em hard 😁 👍🏁

[@georgespangler1517]

Keep it old school with after market fuel injection,, but I like the eldebrock carbs,,I have 4 classic cars with 351s with eldebrock carbs love them

[@k-dawg3893]

Good stuff as always No Nonsense!

[@yankeewatchdog7299]

I'm a fan of the 351 ...or a 289. Never really liked the 302. Definitely a stick behind it...Swap those 3.70s for 3.25s....

[@NoName-yr1jv]

Good job nice truck 👍

[@akwilder3513]

The GM 572 or a LS 6 with a power glide.

[@artofnoly9754]

If the guy wants economy, go the Ford 289, best small V8 Ford ever made. But if he wants to smoke 'em at the lights... well, you gotta go 351 or higher, and low range diff. 15 to 20 PSI in the treads. Love your stuff. Where did you do your mechanical training? I'd be intrigued to know.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

So far he hasn't done anything with the Ford yet. I think a 289 or 302 would be great in there. And thanks man I appreciate you checking the videos out. I went to bucks county technical high School for 11th and 12th grade and was in small engines. That's the only formal training I have. Otherwise just tinkering and working on stuff for many years

[@artofnoly9754]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow You sound a bit like me... only I'm about twice your age. But I do love tinkering and fixing old shit. Its very satisfying to see these old beasts get another lease on life. My area of tink was mostly old English cars like Hillmans, Land Rovers, Morris, Austin, and the like. Very basic stuff. Almost like you're back in WW2. I got into it in my 20's, (back in the '80s) buying workshop manuals for the cars I owned, 'cause I got sick of paying mechanic bills, which just kept going up and up. 'Ta hell with that!' I thought. Yeah, really dig your vids.

[@BikingChap]

What a great solid rig, I have to say I'd keep it vintage engine wise, i wonder what he went with eventually. I can't begin to imagine what this would cost to buy if something similar came up now, well out of my league sadly.

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 full body repair done?

[@mcfuller5020]

Just an idea, when you reuse gas or antifreeze, filter it as you pour it back in.

[@willarddunn8552]

use a paper coffee filter and pour slowly. With a fuel injected engine this is a must to keep dirt out of the tank. I worked for a dealer and that is what we did when we had empty tank on a new car.

[@garybarkley2286]

Dam no part 3 what happened to it ied like to know it’s a real nice truck and don’t look like it would take to much to put her back in great shape

[@jbambamtex]

For years I had thought about a project using a 54 to 56 Ford truck with a coyote motor and use the computer, harness, fuel injection, etc. out of a wrecked Mustang or go with something like the Holly SystemMax and definitely a Tremec