1978 Ford F600 4x4: Will It Run?

[@petek6522]

Don't matter about Ford dodge or Chevy them big 4x4s are awesome

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh yeah! 😀 thanks for the view and comment Pete! 🙂👍 much appreciated

[@1966cambo]

I agree! Super cool to have a “porch” to stand on when workin under the hood too lol

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@1966cambo that's true! 😂 it definitely comes in handy for that. I appreciate the view 🙂👍

[@cooljohn1977]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE YOU SHOULD HAVE DRAIN THE OLD GAS OUT AND PUT FRESH GAS IN THE TANK.GAS DOES TURN INTO WATER AFTER SITTING FOR A LONG TIME

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@cooljohn1977 thanks for the view and comment John! 🙂👍

[@TylersNeighborhoodGarage]

Man, I don't understand why this thing isn't all over your channel. 177,000 views. This the video that led me to this channel. But...it's just fadeddddd into the background. Discipline and MOTIVATION, young master Zane.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, very true Tyler 🙂👍 Thanks for the comment. Something came apart in the transfer case and the truck kicks in-and-out of 4x4 now 😬 I was told the issue by the previous owner but it didn't act up at first. I'll have to address this eventually. Been taking time from videos to clean up the property and make it easier to make videos in a timely manner. At least that's the plan 🔧🔩 I hope you're doing well my friend. Take care and happy wrenching

[@christophermayer1565]

I'm a firefighter in northern Wisconsin and we have an F600 4x4 we still use for wildland fires. It is a very dependable truck.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's awesome Christopher! 🙂👍 thanks for the kind words

[@erickmarkon9337]

Christopher Mayer we have a 72 f600 4x4 wrecker that was ordered with a 14’ flatbed by lakehead pipeline running through north Wisconsin and up of Michigan for delivering throughout remote areas

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@erickmarkon9337 that is awesome! 😃👍

[@Just1American1966]

We had a pair of F500 (I think) 4x4 trucks at the department I was with back in the eighties. The trucks were from 1966 and 1968, and had originally been put into service as brush trucks, complete with PTO-powered "pump-and-roll" front-mounted pumps. By the time I arrived there, we were using them more as engines than brush trucks. I knew how to drive them, but never really learned the two-lever transfer case setups they had. We had other "beasts of brush" by then to take off road.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@Just1American1966 I bet those trucks were monsters! 😃. Thanks for the view and comment 🙂👍

[@richardcole6690]

"just because it starts up and runs doesn't mean I should take it for a drive... But I'm gonna" 😂😂

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

LOL thanks Richard! :) I appreciate the view and kind comment

[@jiveturkey9993]

The 391 has a forged crank, a higher nickel content block with thicker sleeves and it also has sodium-filled exhaust valves. I had also read that replacement 428 Cobra Jet blocks were bored out 391 blocks. One of the ways you can tell it's a 391 block is it has a mirror image 105 at the front of the driver side cylinder Bank.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and info Bill! :)

[@2004grandcherokey]

Beauty & the Beast all rolled into one! Smart of you to have fire extinguisher handy when trying to start. 👍👏

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment. I usually try to keep an extinguisher handy. I have a video of starting up a GMC Crane truck that almost immediately caught fire, scary stuff! 😬

[@petermccuskey1832]

This very year of Ford I worked for a very dear friend working my way through college that had one as a dump truck. It was the most reliable in his fleet for hauling and pulling heavy equipment off road. It wasn't a four wheel drive but with a good set of chains I took it everywhere. Best of luck with your project.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Peter 🙂👍 Much appreciated. I'm glad to hear your friends old Ford treated him well. All depends on how you maintain the equipment you use 🔧🔩 Take care

[@chuckr5929]

Always a good day bringing old motors back to life.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thats true Chuck :) Thanks for the view

[@justinchurch2366]

I like this guy. First time I’ve seen of his videos. Very good at talking while working to explain what he’s doing. Subscribed.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you Justin! :) I truly appreciate the kind words of encouragement! That's greatly appreciated my friend :)

[@brianmaynard7320]

Thanks for putting the Ford logo key chain on there, Zane!! Lol.. Engine sounded good and can't believe it ran on that old gas! Carb wasn't set up, plugged or anything.. Real nice start up.. Stay safe and be well, my friend!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Brian! 🙂👍 I'm surprised it started on that old gas also lol 😂

[@bojangle3712]

391 has a forged crank and ten thousandths more stroke, thus 391 instead of 390. Heads are different and a few other details to make the 391 an industrial version of the 390. I have an F750 crane truck with air brakes and 47k original miles for picking up logs for my mill. I wanted 4 wheel drive but they are rare birds. Tonka toys.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the info! 😃👍 4x4 swapping your crane truck would be incredibly awesome!

[@finaldrivetv3669]

We have one like that but its a grain truck when i got my license 3 years ago i had no money so i drove that to school and back every day the thing is bad ass

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

It done the job though I bet! :) Thanks for the view

[@roydishman351]

COOL LOOKING OLD TRUCK THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO WITH US TAKE CARE AND BE SAFE AND WE'LL AND STRONG I AM A FAN OF OLD TRUCKS THANK YOU MY NAME IS ROY HAVE FUN THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING THE VIDEO HAVE ALL GOOD DAYS AND NITES BE SAFE ROCK AND ROLL FROM ROY💪😇

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and the kind words Roy! 🙂👍 I really appreciate that my friend

[@uuulaalaa]

I like what you said at the end of the video motivate me to work on my garden tractor now that i moved out of the city i have to remind my self not to give up and work on my own staff

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'm truly glad I could help 🙂 take your project one day at a time. Thanks for the kind words 🙂 that means a lot

[@daverobinson9213]

I owned a 1979 model same set up with a dump bed. Loved it had big plans for a camper setup , changes I had planned were hydraulic disc brakes , 460 stroker with 5 speed od, brownie box between transmission and transfer case . Problem I had was thinking who's coming to get me out when I get the beast stuck ? Then lost interest. A cummins swap would be perfect , might get better than 6mpg ,

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Awesome Dave! 😀 those would have been nice upgrades. Im thinking the same thing..who's going to pull me out when I get this monster stuck?? 🤣. Cummins swap would be awesome. I'm debating now on the power plant. Not sure if I'm going to keep the v8. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate the kind comment as well 🙂👍 take care

[@lonelybikr]

You seem like a really standup guy I could have a beer with. Cool trucks too.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Jeff 🙂👍 I truly appreciate that my friend.

[@jackmeyers9291]

That truck is stronger and more durable than any Dodge or Chevy of that time

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Whoa Jack! I dunno about that LOL. :) Just giving you a hard time my friend. Thanks for the view and comment :)

[@michaelguinn5736]

Hey Zane, I'm a Ford guy, that thing is awesome!!! I remember those trucks when they were new, I started wrenching in 77 or 78 installing Meyer Snow Plows, 5 yard dump boxes, flat beds etc...got into the bigger stuff 7 or so years later, then 3 back surgeries, the doctor told me to find a different career, that's when the automotive testing started....The Lord works in his own way.....it was a blessing!!! God Bless!!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Michael 😀. This truck is pretty cool! Gunna start tearing it apart soon 😉👍. I can imagine that kind of job came with a lot of heavy lifting unfortunately. Thats never good. Thanks for stopping by and God bless my friend 🙂🔧

[@davidsandberg7631]

Just listening to it crank over reminded me of the truck Dad had.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view David! 🙂👍

[@garrisong]

Soon as I saw the opening intro with the toolbox drawer opening I knew I had to subscribe.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you for the subscription and kind words. Its greatly appreciated :)

[@jerrywhalen2100]

Just love that old iron. Can't wait to see it out in the field. Spinning those tires

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Jerry! 🙂👍

[@3rdcoastobs467]

How nice is that gigantic bumper on the front 😂 plenty of room to work in the engine bay and outside! Glad she fired up, that’s a monster of a truck. Glad to see the fire extinguisher made another appearance.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks James! 🙂👍 the bumper makes a nice platform. Just enough room for a folding chair 🤣

[@2011griz]

most excellent. back in the day when vehicles allowed one to do something other than change a tire. good on ya.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words! 🙂👍 I hope things are going well for you 🔧

[@MotorCityMetalArt]

What an awesome truck.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words my friend! 😁👍 Take care

[@Nathan-pw7do]

Those old ferds are tanks! You could make something cool out of it.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Nathan! 😀👍

[@jerrybell3921]

Yup you right ! Such as a lot of beer caps

[@daveb6386]

The F600 brought me to your channel and got you a new subscriber! Can’t wait to see you put the roll back on it, I’ve wanted to do that project for a long time.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you Dave! I truly appreciate the kind words and the subscription 🙂👍

[@DeadInsideButStillSmiling]

Love my FoMoCo,but anything Red,White,and Blue is my kind of iron.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Cory! :) Much appreciated

[@theronash7269]

My Dad bought a 79 F600 brand new, with a navy blue cab and white grill, with a crimson red grain box and white pin striping and white cattle racks. I was 12 years old and I drove it down a gravel road by our farm, brand new, in Alberta looking just over the dash under the steering wheel. We're Canadian but Dad was also a proud American from NY state and a USAAF veteran.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

great message at the end, true, you really saved the day for me morally

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words 🙂👍 I greatly appreciate that

[@Parents_of_Twins]

Years ago my Dad bought an FWD snowplow from a neighbor. If I remember correctly it had been used to clear the runways on a military base in the U.P of Michigan. It came with a 12' or bigger straight blade and a massive V plow. It had 14.00x20 24 ply tires on it and had two concrete weights on the back one was 4'x4'x6' and another that was 2'x4'x6'. The tires on that truck were so heavily built that even with all the air let out they still were fully "up" even with those concrete weights on there. The truck was I believe a 1937 and had been changed from the original Hercules straight 6 to a Cummins straight 6. It had been sitting for at least 10 years when we bought it. Dad checked the fluids and the air cleaner then put a battery on it and sent a birds nest about 30' into the air with it. That thing was amazing when it came to moving snow. It had a 4 speed with a 2 speed transfer case and which we left in high. It would push a foot of snow like it wasn't there. We bought it because we lived down a county road which the county didn't take care of at all. They wouldn't even send a bus to come pick me up for school instead I had to walk just over a mile and a quarter to the highway to grab the bus and this being Wisconsin it gets cold occasionally. We used that for plowing until we picked up an old Adams grader and started using that instead. Dad turned that FWD into a 4wd tractor with a 10 speed transmission.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

OH WOW! I bet that ole FWD was a *beast!* It would be sooo cool to see pictures of it. My family sadly never took pictures of the machines that were around when I was a kid. Sounds like that truck served your family well! The ole road grader came in handy too I bet. Pretty neat how someone swapped a Cummins into it. Thanks for the view and kind comment my friend :)

[@bluejack644]

"She's a diamond in the rough, but you can't see to shine that stuff." (Guy Clark - Sis Draper)

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

LOL! 🤣 Thanks for the view and kind comment 🙂👍 Both are greatly appreciated. Take care 🔧🔩

[@lukedufresne9075]

Beauty old truck never find something that old in that good of shape up here

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment Luke! :) I'm also surprised on how nice the body is

[@RUSPasha666]

Вот это я понимаю дизайн грузовика и звук то какой! Зверь! Я бы прокатился на таком)

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Спасибо за просмотр! Я действительно ценю добрый комментарий! :)

[@roterakaten636]

I have the 1978 f150 ranger xlt.... My dad's best friend worked at ford and walked through the factory in 1978 and built his own truck with all new parts. 6 months after getting his truck it was tboned and my dad and his friend fixed the frame and put a flat bed steel bed on the ford. We still have this truck it had a factory 400 in it but with 989,784.6? Ish miles on her the old girl bit the dust and went to the farm. So new 390 big block and she is still rolling hard on down the road all these years later. Love my ford it's the only ford I will ever not sale and it's my treasure 😍. Only ford I love I will work on her all day long . But I am a Chevy fan for the last part unless it comes to diesel then it's a Dodge game only unless we talking old truck

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's awesome! :) Glad they fixed it after the wreck. 390 power! Thanks for the comment and view :)

[@hugolafhugolaf]

This could be the ultimate overlanding rig. Kinda like Earthroamer, but cheaper.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

It would be awesome to use like that! :) I appreciate the view and kind words

[@2koolchris291]

Love the vid and any American made machine. Dodge ford and Chevy. Just be American is all I say

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words :) much appreciated

[@Military-Museum-LP]

This truck would be a good candidate for Seafoam. I’m thinking the valves might be a little crusty and that stuff would clean everything.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

🤔🤔...you know what, that's a great idea! 😃👍 thanks for the view and kind comment. I'll have to try that 👍

[@theronash7269]

Seafoam is awesome! Put some in the crankcase and in through the intake. Smarten it right up! The ol F600 brings back memories for me, when I was 12 my dad bought one brand new in 79, navy blue cab with a crimson red grain box with white pin striping and cattle racks. Red, white and blue. I remember driving it down a gravel road looking between the dash and the steering wheel. What a thrill! That was in Alberta Canada, but dad was American.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@theronash7269 I bet that was a nice looking truck! 😃👍

[@theronash7269]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE You bet it was! Really enjoyed your video my friend!

[@williammcdonald5223]

I have a 73' F600 4x4 flat bed 'its always ready to work and he do!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's cool William! They are tough trucks, that's for sure! Thanks for stopping by 🙂👍

[@joshuabrooks4907]

This thing gives new meaning to the term "monster truck."

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Joshua! 🙂👍

[@zaquedavis3391]

I had a 89 Ford f250 with a 460 in it that sat for six years, new battery in it and it fired right up. Three days later took it for emissions passed better than a Prius.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's awesome Zaque! 😃👍 you cant beat that!

[@dwhallon21]

She lives... those tires are big, always learning zane

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by 🙂👍

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

Sounds halfway decent! Believe it or not, Ford started producing F600 4x4 in house around '71/'72. Deciphering your VIN will tell you if it was a factory option or not. A lot were still sent out to an upfitter though. Looks like you've got a MICO Lock for your brakes too. Those are quite handy for winching applications.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, I don't know that 😀. Yeah, the previous owner said the lock comes in handy 🙂👍. Thanks Wesley

[@Parents_of_Twins]

Growing up my dad had a 1968 or 69' F-350 4x4 and yeah it was so nice working on it compared to some of the newer models.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh I bet! :) Soo much simpler and easier to work on. Thanks for the view and kind comment. Take care

[@dolinick]

that's a nice truck. my 68 F500 was also owned by an electric utility company. the previous owner had passed away five years ago and his widow was ready to sell it. he used it for cruising and maybe going to car shows. that's what i intend to do with it. just enjoy it. i got mine running when i realized the roll pin was sheared in the distributor gear.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That was an easy fix at least! 😀👍

[@larrygoldstein3481]

The sound of that sucker firing up the first time is dreamy :D

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Larry! 😀👍 I appreciate the view and kind words. Take care 🔧

[@zmurray9499]

Am kicking myself that I didn’t pick one of these 600’s up. A few years ago they were fairly easy to find for cheap. Had a 1970 crew cab 4x4 I picked up cheap and sold for big money. Now wish I hadn’t sold😕. You have an awesome and unique truck👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks 🙂👍 I've been there before. I've sold some things and regretted it later 😔 it's not fun. I see it now as a good opportunity to buy something more awesome later on 😉👍

[@Parents_of_Twins]

I've done that myself. By something cheap that's cool and then need the money and sell it and afterwards be like "damn I wish I hadn't done that". Oh well can't change the past just learn and move on.

[@DakGuy05]

That's a badass truck, I'm looking at a 75 right now with a grain bed

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks! 😁 Hopefully you can bring home that '75! Take care 🙂👍

[@Shane-Singleton]

That thing is sweet! Old F600 dump trucks are pretty common around here but i've never seen a 4x4. I want it!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view Shane! :)

[@gnaxel]

Can’t wait for this project!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks! 😀 I think it will be pretty neat. I appreciate the view and kind comment 🙂👍

[@levikelley1842]

Dang that thing is a diamond in the ruff. Nice rig buddy, I'm jelly AF

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Levi! :) I appreciate the kind words

[@ssn0651]

What , are you 12 ?

[@levikelley1842]

Ssno651, why would you say that fuck boy

[@doug8525]

Really like the old girl! When you clean the points, pull them out of the distributor and use one of those nail files that women use...they work pretty good. By pulling them out you don’t drop little bits of sand down into the distributor.....

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and suggestion Doug :) I never tried a file. That's a good tip!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video and nice old 4×4 truck also have lots fun with for sure!

[@stephenirving1737]

Absolutely in love with that old truck man. have fun lol

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Stephen! :) I really appreciate that. It sure is a neat old truck. Glad you enjoy the project. Take care and be safe

[@ambienteterrazas]

Awesome truck, imagine a mild restoration just to get everything reliable and putting a camper on the back, it would be a sweet ride.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh yeah, a camper conversion would be awesome! 😃 Thanks for the view and kind comment 🔧🔩 Take care

[@jexsmx6608]

great find! 600 4x4 w/granny low, air and winch...

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Jex! 😀👍

[@mikedonzella7527]

Stumbled across your video but Iove the content and the truck is absolutely bad to the bone brother! 👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Mike 🙂👍 It really means a lot my friend. Glad you like the truck and take care 🔧🔩

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Very awesome video on old registration truck

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Donald! 🙂👍 I appreciate the view and kind comment

[@frogdude21XXX]

The ultimate in cool would be a 1 ton dually pickup bed.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That would be sweet! :) Thanks for the view

[@MrOiram46]

That thumbnail photo was made so good, I thought it was an HD Mud Runner wallpaper lol

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

🤣 thank you! There is a Ford like it in the game 🙂👍 thanks for the view and kind comment

[@ghostdevill]

Now this is something worth fixing! Nice truck!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words :) and the view

[@jamesgeorge6551]

As a guy who has been doing automotive/medium duty truck service for 30 years, I really miss an engine compartment you climb into and sit down, and wrench. Nowadays, half the engine is behind the windshield.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Very true James! Its sad how difficult it is to work on newer vehicles. No room under the hood. Thanks for the view and kind comment my friend :) Take care and be safe. Happy wrenching!

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

Dude that thing is sweet just as it is

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and the kind words! :)

[@jamesschenk1963]

We’ll put together video I will be checking out more videos have a great day

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment James 🙂👍 Much appreciated my friend. Stay safe out there 🔧🔩

[@jamesharrison6201]

And all you need is bring your lunch when you're taking the stud out of the carb 😁

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

😂 That's true! I had to re-watch that part to see what you meant. Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a funny comment. Take care 🔧

[@morgansword]

Just subscribed and started on some of your playlist. You bring on some nice rigs, as I am partial to them.... I'm 73 so fit in better. I never really liked the big international engine but that 345 was a workhorse where the 392 would start losing water.... good for water pump issues as the neck was a bit higher on them and a air pocket and problems. They all started on a twist of a key and never failed work real hard for me

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you for the kind comment Morgan! :) I really appreciate that. Oh yeah, the 345 is a great engine. We had a flatbed dump when I was a kid. It had the 345 and it *never* failed to start. Even in the freezing cold, few revolutions and it would fire. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Take care and be safe out there!

[@jaratt85]

god those tires are huge! That thing definitely needs a 7.3L Powerstroke swap and maybe an Allison trans while you're at it. I know that's what I'd want to do with it, but then here in California a 20 year old diesel doesn't have to be smogged whereas a 1976 or new gas engine always does so ditching the 170hp gas engine for a 325+hp diesel that will also get better mileage and not have to be smogged is a no-brainer. The Allison would just be useful to not have to deal with the clutch which I know is really high up in those trucks. (I had a 76 F100 smog and clutch is why I don't anymore)

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment 😀 I would love to swap in a 7.3 but I've heard the wiring can be a nightmare. Im leaning towards a 5.9 cummins. Fuel mileage is definitely a concern now days lol. 👍🙂 Take care

[@jaratt85]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE depends on if you go with a later electronically controlled one or an earlier mechanical one. I personally would get the stuff from Gale Banks to go with the electronic one because variable vain turbos are great and so is being able to control just how much fuel you are putting in at any given time. Banks also makes TONS of aftermarket goodies for those engines that with the turn of a knob you can massively increase the power and then turn it right back down. Add to that his transmission controller and you'll have a great tow rig that can also fry the tires at will whenever you want. :D It is expensive but it's well worth it in my eyes.. There's no gas engine with that kind of versatility. Also with Banks products there's not going to be massive black smoke. (he's proven time and again that that's just a waste of fuel)

[@armedprophet3321]

That truck is awesome, it has a ton of potential.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment! :) Much appreciated

[@pcwizzy460]

For something that sits for about a year or more, pull all the spark plugs out, dump oil down into the holes, crank it with the plugs out, put the plugs in, and then start it.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thats true! 🙂👍 thanks for the view Nathaniel. I appreciate that my friend

[@badgerbob2226]

Sweet rig. we like your videos there just the thing to watch as iam siting here on lock down. see you next time.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks as always Badger Bob! 🙂👍 I appreciate the complement my friend. Stay safe

[@Flippinbiscuits]

That truck’s a beauty. Subscribed!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view, subscription and the kind comment Chris! :) I greatly appreciate that my friend. Take care :)

[@mattbenluke]

That truck is friggen sweet

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Matthew! 🙂👍

[@classicstangbrn8964]

Steel crank, crank snout is longer than regulator 390 to accommodate power takes offs and stuff like that.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the info! 🙂👍

[@fgialcgorge7392]

I've been looking for essentially that truck for about 15 years

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

They are hard to find, but they are still out there! :) Don't get discouraged my friend. I really never thought I would find one close to me but did. Only had to drive about 30 miles.

[@randr10]

Did I miss the part where you drained out the fuel and put fresh in? I can't imagine this thing would just start up and run on 10 year old gasoline.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

It actually did lol. I can't really believe it either. I need to change it badly though. Thanks for the view :)

[@brandonhall9776]

Came here to say this

[@crankysports]

Thats a sweet old Ford man!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words 🙂👍 it means a lot

[@danzmitrovich6250]

There like tanks and the big four wheel drive trucks can always be a lifesaver at anytime when the weather reports are getting bad out it can always come in handy at anytime

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's true Dan! :) Thanks for the view

[@sparksfireandbalingwire8467]

I was wondering when the fire extinguisher was going to show up. It's amazing how some of those old engines will start up after sitting for who knows how long. My convertible ran fine when I got it, but i went through 2 fuel pumps and quite a few filters before i put a new tank on it. You've already got me in trouble, thinking I need a rollback now......

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Jason! 🙂👍 yeah, hopefully I dont have to drop this fuel tank 😕...😂 yes buddy, you *need* a rollback of your own

[@onesadtech]

I'm not a Ford guy either, I'm not even a domestic guy really... But damn, that's a gorgeous old truck. Cannot wait to see what you do with it!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you 🙂 I greatly appreciate the kind comment. Take care and happy wrenching 👍🔧

[@josephwatson2711]

I am ford power

[@norman_sage2528]

Put the Cummings 12 valve you had lying in the garage.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Maybe later down the road when its closer to being done :) and when I get tired of the 4mpg's lol :) Thanks for the view

[@Military-Museum-LP]

The cab is sweet on this truck! Can’t wait to see her washed! Well you got me. I’m a new subscriber from Italia, Carlo

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you! 🙂👍 I truly appreciate that my friend! 🙂

[@TheRoadhammer379]

The cab is interchangeable with the f100-f350, 73-79, also the f600 fenders will bolt right up on the f250/350 of this vintage.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@TheRoadhammer379 I figured the cabs were, that's awesome the fenders interchange also 😃👍 thanks for the info. Much appreciated 🙂

[@TheRoadhammer379]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE you're welcome.

[@marcusmontgomery2392]

Roadrunner

[@dalew6292]

Cool truck.... I have a '67 F850 Superduty, former fire truck, with a military bucket. It ran great....HUGE water pump on the engine! But, radiator rotted out and I'm challenged to find another. These old trucks are beasts....no matter the brand!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That thing is a beast I bet 🙂👍 thanks for the view and kind comment

[@dalew6292]

It's a slow beast too! Top speed is only 45mph.....it would have had to leave BEFORE the fire started!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@dalew6292 😂😂 that's funny Dale! Thanks for the comment 😃👍

[@angelbernes7585]

Awesome dinosaur!!👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment! 🙂👍

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Great looking truck , I miss those old stiff gear shifters and clinks and clunks when you shift too. I liked and sub'd .. look forward to some more projects .

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you Dallas! That truly means a lot my friend :)

[@TheRoadhammer379]

The 361/391 are FT engines, Ford Truck, they are industrial engines and they do have forged steel cranks. The 352, 360, 390,428 are FE(Ford Edsel) engines. Heads and cranks are just two of the many interchangeable parts between the FE and FT engines.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and information :) I appreciate that

[@lucasmcmillan6915]

I love those old ford f500 or f600

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

They are tough trucks Lucas! 🙂👍 Thanks for the comment and also for watching. Take care 🔧🔩

[@brianhuber4124]

That thing is awesome

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you Brian! :)

[@ferrelx]

DUDE ! those tires make that rig..

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment! 😃👍

[@localcrew]

391 vs. 390 - The 391 has a forged crankshaft with a bigger snout for running pto’s & the like. Cylinder heads are different. Exhaust gas crossover is in the center and not offset like the 390. So the intake manifold is different. And the exhaust manifolds are different. Stellite valve seats. Block is high-nickel and has about 25 pounds of extra bulk around the bearing webs. So even though the motors share basic geometry they are vastly different. I have heard of guys turning the snout down and using it in hi-po applications but it seems unlikely. It’s not as if the cast cranks are prone to breakage. You make me want to work on my ‘79 F600. Just a little.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Get out there and do some wrenching my friend! 🙂👍 lol. Thanks for the view and information. Much appreciated

[@FlatThunder]

Really cool truck! Excited to see the end product.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment and view 🙂👍 I appreciate that

[@mybelovedson]

not much on Ford but i do like the 70's model's back in them days truck where built to last for every no trash can TRUCK here if we could only go back to these years one thing thanks for NOT playing music in the back ground

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view Jerry! 🙂👍

[@Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga]

I’ve noticed that giant truck has non-assisted brakes, it might require some brute force of the right leg to stop

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment! :) Yes, I think i'll convert the truck over to a hydro-boost setup. Hopefully that will help out

[@SuperKONR]

A lot of times there's a big hydro-vac booster under the cab...

[@markwilliams4525]

@@SuperKONR I forgot about that but your definitely right because I've had to work on them

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

ford 390 is cast ford 391 is forged it need to be tougher to stand up to more jerking stress of a heavier truck also the 391 i think has bigger main bearings in it

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks! 😃👍 that's always good to know. I appreciate the info 🙂

[@trexthepony8614]

The block is still cast. The ford FT (Ford truck) fe's where a normal Fe block with a steel crank shaft, and an optioned cast 4 barrel intake. They have stronger components, yes, but the block is still sand molten cast. Good engines though

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@trexthepony8614 thanks for the view and information 🙂👍 I appreciate that

[@cindytepper8878]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE If I remember right the 331, 361, and 391 had some provisions for mounting an air brake compressor on them. I seem to remember a guy coming into our shop who was trying to swap a 390 in one that was originally a 391. He ended up doing some hack work to the belt drive, compressor mounting and oil supply and drain to the compressor. He came in for a state inspection when he finished the job and I remember the engine having a strange vibration due to whatever he had to do with the balancer/sheaves to make the belt drive for the compressor work. Lots of the 331, 361, 391 engines were also equipped with a governor

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@cindytepper8878 an engine driven compressor would be an awesome addition to mine! Good idea 😃👍 thanks for the view and info

[@weskirkland5850]

That thing is badass!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Wes. Oh yeah, the truck looks tough that's for sure. Take care 🙂👍

[@jeffreysheldrake7943]

My old man had an F600 but heck it was and old version. 292 petrol with 4speed plus 2speed electric rear . Hydraulic brakes and a G well layflat hoist . Two wheel drive

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

292's were good motors! :) Thanks for the view Jeffrey!

[@samuelbean9928]

The 390 was an FE,the 391 was an FT.There are quite a bit of differences.In the beginning Ford Motor Company classified engine groups by the vehicle line they were intended for.FE was basically Ford cars,Edsel cars.FT was Ford Truck,There were MEL Mercury Edsel Lincoln,but long story short the FT was basically a medium duty TRUCK engine.I believe the FT(sourced from HP books by Steve Christ)"FT big blocks were installed I medium and heavy duty trucks.All FT blocks are cast of high grade alloy iron …...Most blocks are strengthened in the crank support area with much thicker main bearing caps and webs....".Now the FE and FT were offered with either cast or forged cranks...depending on which displacement and load rating.Some FT engines came with 4 piston rings just to complicate things a little more.By the way I would love to have that truck,like the video and will check out more.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and info 🙂👍 I really appreciate that Samuel!

[@brianadams429]

My pop bought a water truck back in the day. His the cab was 80's f600 or f750. Cant remember which but it had atleast a couple hundred gallons to maybe 1000 gal not sure water tank. His was a 370 ci destroked big block ford 429/460 with a manual 5 speed trans. I know he got a extra rockwell independant transfercase with the truck, but i thought he said his had a eaton front and rear end. They were 6 lug, so i may just be remembering wrong. But he also had a 64 f600 tractor carring truck that was a 300 ci 6 cylinder 4 speed manual with a two speed eaton rear for sure which was a 6 lug. The tractor carrier wanst 4x4 but the water truck was

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's pretty cool Brian! :) They are tough rigs, that's for sure! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a kind comment. Take care

[@ydocproductions5593]

That was hilarious when you pulled out that fire extinguisher!🤣 It’s such a cool truck Zane, and was really surprised that it started up. For being that old it sounds pretty good!😃 I also really enjoyed hearing about the history behind it, because I didn’t know that in order to get 4wd you had to go and get the work done at a separate company. Looking forward to see what you do with it man!🤙

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Cody! 😀 I appreciate it buddy. I'm really surprised it started also. I figured the gas would at least need drained

[@johndowe7003]

i wish i had a fire extinguisher when my shit catches fire, happened twice to me already both times i had water luckly. first time i burnt the carb linkage and eit was junk, second time i burned the wires to the hei and dizzy and some other stuff fixed it but it was a pain in the ass

[@ydocproductions5593]

john dowe 🤣 Ya it’s never really “fun” to accidentally burn your property up LOL!

[@johndowe7003]

@@ydocproductions5593 yeah man, i made the mistake of putting an undersized fuel filter on (3/8ths on a 1/4 hose) and it caught my shit on fire, good thing i was next to the water hose or else i would have been fooked

[@ydocproductions5593]

john dowe haha I bet that’s a moment you won’t soon forget!🤣

[@bertmenden2645]

Love the F600, always wanted to build a Super 4X4 Pickup with one of those....on another note I have The exact same "Willy's" as in this video (mine's a 1957 Hercules 4, with original "Willy's" plow, and "Myers" mailman body on it [right hand slider door, but LHD]), same color too (red & rust).....finish your rollback, and I'll give it to you, but fair warning I'm in Ontario Canada.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Bert! 😃 road trip! 😂😂

[@efirizaki5656]

Now that is TRUCK!!!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view 🙂👍

[@bradanderson1627]

Nice old truck! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you Brad! I appreciate the kind words :)

[@bradanderson1627]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE no computer and the security is the owner with a 357 mag.🤔😁😂🤣😂🤣

[@gosportjamie]

Four-wheel drive wreckers and recovery trucks do seem to be something that a lot of the people that build these vehicles have totally ignored over the years. Yes, it's a limited market, but there probably are enough around for it to be worthwhile them catering for them...

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

You would think lol. It's amazing almost all rollbacks I see now days (pickup truck sized) are 2wd. You think they would get tired of getting stuck. Thanks for the view and comment :)