1971 Ford F250 Highboy - Cold Start & Drive!

[@lonnyjaw]

Hey Brother! Now THAT'S a definition of a real pickup truck. Not the wimpy new ones that look like a 4 door minivan with a short box attached to it that need a tiny little microchip so it can even run. God Bless you for showing us how it used to be and wishing it was that way again.

[@danreed7889]

Modern trucks have become minivans

[@jeffreydempsey]

@@danreed7889 yeah right, 😂

[@deez8202]

it's a shame there aren't ANY super long bed single cabs nowadays

[@lonnyjaw]

@@deez8202 When today's co called pickups are nothing but a truck/minivan hybrid.

[@deez8202]

@@lonnyjaw yeh

[@morgansword]

Man that doesn't like a highboy ain't no friend of mine.... she's looking like the prom queen all dressed up. Sure, there are supposedly millions made but you show me how many are still a daily driver.... 7.50 sixteen tires were for me the best all around mud and snow, ice or other tire. Glad to see you keeping us looking through the back windows of your place.... kinda like heaven to a old mechanic like myself. Thank you very very much for sharing this post

[@nickgiard8553]

That truck is absolutely perfect, just the right amount of dents and patina for its age and runs like a top. Love the old school skinny tires too. I would daily drive the hell out of it.....but I imagine she would be costly at the pumps but so worth it. Beautiful rig.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

Agreed

[@happyfreeliferc]

Worth every penny !!!

[@MyDarkSide62]

Same words from me - well said!!! It's set just the way it is

[@philipgates8693]

I had one just like this in upstate NY while in the service. It was a UHAUL company truck which had 45k and was perfect except for the rusted cab mounts, which I changed. Loved to drive it. It was so solid feeling in every way. Sold it to a sergeant for 700 when I left.

[@MilesCobbett]

My 1972 360 used to get 12 mpg. My buddy put a 390 in his and gets 14-15

[@chrisullery3386]

I had a 1971 F250 4 speed manual back in 1980 and it was the best truck I've ever had. Miss it to this day.

[@danp7463]

Look at that loyal Ford. You can count on your Ford's.

[@wtsdms7998]

My grandpa had one just like it. He would make me drive him out to haul firewood when I was 14 years old. Loved that truck.

[@brianasselta9237]

Love the manual choke. I had a 1979. Plymouth volare with a 340 from a 68 barracuda with a manual choke and I swore by that thing in the winter. Cool old truck man.

[@michaelwalker7570]

The wooden idle stick brings back so many good memories.

[@Gumboot-Cowboy]

These old vehicles have way more character than all new vehicles.

[@nordland2235]

Awesome...62yrs old and drove ford pickups and CJ-7s all my life.

[@Ferr1963]

Iconic Vehicle. Everytime I hear the word pickup, this Ford apears in my mind.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Real truck. That’s what I use to do in the one ton fords I drove for work in the eighties. Stick on the gas pedal to keep it on fast idle. Love the tires. And nothing wrong with it little exhaust leak. Makes her sound good. Thanks for memories.

[@halon7476]

Nice truck. Old school is good school

[@Thebigmilkfish]

That's the 71 I learned to drive in. I'll take that over my 07 bullet proofed 07. Classic

[@kellykonoske91]

Love the "snick" sound of the old T18 trans! I miss my 79.

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

Mine was a 300 I6, with a T18. Could pull anything with Granny

[@StormLaker]

This brings back a lot of memories as a kid riding around with my dad while he checked road signs for his job. As a teenager, I had a 59' Ford 3/4 ton with a staight 6 engine, three on the tree manual tranny- it was a certified stump puller. It drove like a lumber wagon, but it was a great old truck. My current truck is an 03' F-150. Sticking with old school, I went with taller, skinny tires like we used to put on our trucks back in the day- only I put a set of Toyo all terrain tires on. I'll be laughing as I pass by the jokers who have ridiculous offset rims on their trucks stuck in the snow, lol.

[@BackyardAlaskan]

That’s awesome! I couldn’t agree more, the tall skinny tires will go a lot of places those big fat tires and wheels won’t. Can’t beat the old extra tractions. Thanks for watching!

[@StormLaker]

tall skinny tires and a set of tire chains will get you most places in the winter, lol.

[@johnthom3342]

Thanks for the reminder of my distant youth although I go back much further. Reminds me of what real trucks and automobiles were like and the days when life was an adventure.

[@TheTechCguy]

You can't ever beat an old car or truck! From seeing these, as a kid in the 90s, I can attest to that. Lol. Nostalgia! 😆😎

[@maxhertz8053]

I started using that copper high temp silicone on all my exhaust fittings. Over a year on a 77 chev with a 350 and headers. And my 98 6.5 diesel has it now too. No leaks.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

I had a 1971 Ford F250 Highboy just like that, it was maroon in color. It still had the factory split rims on it. I had a compressor under the hood and a throttle lock on the dash. Carried an air hose behind my seat so I could air up my tires. Had an 8 track stereo in it. 😀 Was a great truck. I wish I would have kept it.

[@100GTAGUY]

Man the frost on the engine reminded me of those blue porcelain kettles/percolators. Might jot that down as a future paint job idea haha

[@roypearce6968]

Another good old truck and the motor look so good nice paint job on the engine. Spring coming soon hopefully the snow will coming to a end.👍

[@Batalia122]

Excellent truck. Keep it alive

[@TheDeJureTour]

When I was in highschool (late 90's), my buddy had one just like this. It was painted red, but it had greatly faded over the decades. He had named it "Pink Thunder." Noisy, smelly truck, no cats... fun times & I always say that the last American truck was made 30+ years ago.

[@ChrisTempel]

I just bought a 93 F250 and love the nostalgia of it. Watching this makes me want one from the 70's

[@tomp3981]

Zip ties and backyard all in one night. Pretty cool night. That highboy is nice .👌✌MINT.

[@andywiggens1069]

when I was a kid my friends dad was a car salesman and he brought one of them home, I was in love from that day on

[@paulcondie2520]

Badass truck. I had a lifted 1975 f250 when trucks were trucks! Young man I'd never get rid of that truck

[@svenmartin840]

Awesome job. Plays Mr Majestyk theme. That's when truck was a truck. When they filmed that movie they took a 68 and beat the hell out of her. And she still ran. I hope to see her fully restored. And if you sell her take her down to Texas. I guarantee you. Should be sold in 30 minutes the moment you put the for sale sign down

[@DarienDrakee]

I used to have a '74 F-250 camper special, 390. What beauty

[@moosehand8721]

A man's truck! Crisp 4 speed tik tak shifts.

[@oriongrandjean5255]

You and zip ties both uploaded, what a treat

[@andyreid7274]

Minty

[@seanfrank4158]

Right on. Great ol Ford. Love those trucks.

[@2strokesforagoodtime157]

That's one fine rig.i could hear angels singing when you opened the hood

[@100GTAGUY]

I could hear the shouts of millions of 10mms stuck somewhere in engine bays celebrating how roomy it is haha.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Nice old Ford !!! Time for a new windshield though ! 👍

[@ndeep45]

Well another ford brought back to life and cruising through the snow. 71 or 72 Ford 4 wheel drive was always a classic truck. Thanks for showing that

[@FantomWireBrian]

I ordered a 79 shorty with low gears ,300 six and a stick . Too low and it could pull down a house but was terrible off road . Sounds crazy but the next Ford ordered was a 97 Off road pack and got the last low gears . It was a stick with a 4. 6 Black and silver Lariat . It had the Mazda transmission . It was the new body style at that time. It pulled and hauled okay, but it was the most reliable and best off road truck I've ever had . I'm in Minnesota and for some strange reason it ran best in the mountains and rarely ever had to be towed . It had about 350,000 on it when I sold it . I wish I had it back . I bought my first Ford F -350 2021 with a 460 . It's been good but loves fuel 😎

[@unclebob7937]

Love the tough old Fords. Yours is a real "tractor" bruh. Keep it forever.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Beautiful engine in a beautiful truck, it never spun a tire climbing out of that snow bank!

[@toddrouch7526]

Dude...... Sweet ride...... You did awesome with the rebuild last summer. Woohoo!!

[@peterjohnson3260]

Man, what a sweet working machine you've got there. So that's what they're supposed to run like. My father bought one somewhere back around 1982 that had apparently been ridden hard and put away wet. I think that was reflected in the price but, my goodness, what an unruly, hard to steer, oil burning, loud, no brakes, brutal, clapped out POS that thing was. But, I have to say, it surely did get the job done .... pulling stumps, coaxing large and very heavy granite boulders out of the ground, and, best of all, plowing snow like a beast straight out, well, you know where. Anyway, good job. I enjoyed the drive. Take care.

[@toddb930]

Oh yeah!! Those were the days!! Thanks for sharing.

[@Mikishots]

Beautiful truck. I had a '71 in green, miss it even more now.

[@jimsmirh2406]

That’s a cool ole truck playing in some good ole snow.

[@carsmartsmedia2324]

What's not to love here? Awesome old lifted truck with a fresh engine rolling through Alaska. Fun stuff!

[@eyellgeteven9928]

Pretty sure it doesn't have a lift kit...looks like a factory Highboy to me.

[@toddb930]

They came from the factory that way.

[@plumbum6558]

I had a 1967 short bed 4 wheel drive no dents no rust it was cherry first year of that body style best truck ever I really miss that old truck hope you restore yours 👍

[@fredsavage4925]

Makes me wanna watch northern exposure again just for the great trucks.

[@OVERKILL_SS]

You got that thing tuned good! For it to start that easy, I love the good ol fashioned timing based engines! And I just love them high boys on stock rims! John 3:16

[@llucq1]

I had a 1971 f150, 6 cycliner. You could tune it up standing in the engine compartment with the hood up and didn't get wet. Thanks for the memories

[@ralphparker9263]

Love them old Fords thanks for sharing!!

[@gmoney9588]

Considering it’s been a little while , or longer , since it’s last start up , it pretty much started right up after building up fuel line pressure . It sounds great and looks the part . A nice fresh build that you did a fabulous job on . Clean and NO leaks 👍 . Your making me appreciate ford all over again . I haven’t technically owned a ford since I once had a 1970 ford LTD but still have my respect for them . That sir is a goin’ to town rig ! A cold start , even though it’s warmed up somewhat , in Alaska , still is colder then where I live , in New York . Upstate is COLD but downstate where I am isn’t near as extreme ( usually ) most of the time . Appreciate that you hold the clutch in while cranking the engine as we are supposed to . I’ve been taught that and pretty much adhere to it as well . Not just for safety , but better for the starter motor . That transmission ( T18 ? ) shifts nice , no slop in the handle and sounds smooth , no feedback from the synchro’s . I would swear it’s rebuilt or at least low mileage . Nice ! New clutch too , I’m sure ! 👍

[@frankaxiak1959]

Great looking F250. I miss my 1976 Ford F150 with the 360FE V8.

[@danbeckley3140]

Absolutely love that truck so glad to see another high boy out there love it

[@pi1797]

Love that truck. We had a 72 F100 Ranger XLT with the 360. Loved that truck.

[@Robrt32]

I have fought the donuts leaking on my 74 390 for 10 years. I put new one in and couple months later I’m right back where I started.

[@timbow50]

I had this same ride in 74'. Bought from my one owner uncle. Was a fricking awesome truck until an old woman turned in front of me. Totaled! I only got to have it about six months.

[@jimchevy4134]

Kool truck my dad had a 1971 F250 yellow and black interior enjoy your truck

[@mikef.1000]

That's one tough looking truck!

[@xrsuperduper7660]

Love the engine sound, and the smal clicking while shifting 👍

[@brianberes6564]

Awesome bump side high boy!

[@sallybrokaw6124]

I think the red highboy is my favorite of the Fords you have. Next would be the military truck with the portable welder on it.AL B.

[@buddy8225]

First time on your channel. See this old Ford, had to watch. Love these old things. 😊😀

[@paulbrantley5212]

Nice truck and a very nice looking engine. Thanks for sharing this treasure.

[@rcman75]

I love those old trucks they sure don't make them like that any more, good job on that motor looks great and sounds very strong love your content keep the videos rolling.👍 Thanks

[@case188]

1:00 that motor looks so clean

[@sherwoodbaker2714]

Manual choke…awesome. I went with an electric choke on my 1971 F250 Highboy. I replaced the exhaust on mine, no leaks…..Very nicely done though!

[@bruced625]

Nice truck! Runs great! Makes me want to get my 77 F150 running👍

[@coreygood86]

Truck is simply perfect!

[@Skully-l1g]

I had the same truck same color and everything and I love that truck

[@brettlamont4965]

Had a73 f250 high boy 360 truck engine 4 sp remote transfer case. Headers Holley carb, cam, ran really well.

[@weldorbillinvegas3429]

Hello Alaskan..Great video here, in fact all your videos are fantastic. The 360 sounds great and started right up in that brutal cold. I watch for all your videos, as I'm now putting my 72' F-250 Highboy back on the road after 39 years of storage. Keep up the good work up there brother.

[@country4lyfe365]

I love this truck. And that motor looks clean as all get out. Lol. I love the 70s era fords. I have ah 77 lariat quad cab with thee 400. Great video.

[@mariusah91]

Goddamn, How i miss my 71 highboy... Cant belive I sold it.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Really enjoyed the video! Nice work.

[@loadstar1600]

Awesome old iron... my grandpa had a 73. I remember it from when I was a kid. I recently discovered that it was still in the area and tried to acquire it from the person that had it. But I lost out in the "bidding" for it. Apparently sentimental value doesn't mean much to some folks. Great old trucks though! Enjoyed the ride!

[@Pimpnpurgatory]

your living my dreams man

[@netsurfers9357]

The 77' was a very good year that had a 400ci with Cleveland heads!

[@clydeschwartz2167]

Excellent video the truck runs really nice with the rebuilt engine

[@davidsamuelu6528]

Love that truck!!! Good job on it

[@BiggestLittleTrucks775]

Love it. 4x4 build definitely in the future for me.

[@frankfry4693]

I loved my 1/2 ton '71 4x4

[@theephemeralglade1935]

What a glorious truck!

[@johnmcgreevy742]

Thanks for the video! Look forward to see what the weather is up there. All the best to everyone

[@jonesy4588]

I had some tires like that once but wider , worked good in the mud

[@jeschreindl]

Solid old truck with a great looking motor 👍🏻

[@Alaska_Engineer]

Love the truck A, good to hear it running. One suggestion, you might consider a heavy coat of urethane bedliner on the floor. I did it to one of my OBS’s and love it. I’ll do them all when I get a chance.

[@IchliebeHunde58]

What a gorgeous truck, but, man, you really need to get SOME sort of shelter for that beauty

[@rich5223]

Cool truck

[@mchl8]

Nice looking truck and the stance is presentable. I wish I could get those tires in the states. All you can get for 16" tires is road use nothing mud or mild offroad . Takes the fun out of things.

[@mwilliamshs]

What states are you referring to?

[@mwilliamshs]

If you really think you can't get mud or offroad tires in 16" wheel size in The United States, lower 48 included, you're either stupid or ignorant. Deestone 7.50-16 is what's in this video. Widely available.

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

Power King Super Traction II is fairly easy to get but they are Bias ply so not really good for highway use. That's what I run when I need diggers.

[@Swetaskmort]

My dream truck 🇺🇸🤠

[@ironaggies]

That’s one beautiful engine!

[@ZacTexC]

Classic ride, bro!

[@nickjonson6996]

That was really enjoyable.

[@rlansdell7925]

She is sooooo beautiful! Good on you man! I am wicked jealous man. Not really but yeah.

[@macman3175]

Awesome bro, love the choke!!

[@garyeverhart2260]

Kansas going to have big snow storm tonight but next week you back in the 60s and seventies again hopefully the last storm

[@willhart7861]

Man I wish my 71 looked 1/2 that nice! Nice truck!!

[@timhanson2080]

Sounds like a winner to me.

[@TheJmich2001]

Love those pizza cutters! Nice rig sir. NJ

[@milcommguy5927]

Thanks for posting.