Well done! This generation ford truck deserves to be cherished.
@tedvasquez20744 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck, 80s got some of the best looking trucks till this day
@fernandocabanillas81334 жыл бұрын
Chevy, ford, gmc and dodge all looked great in the 80s Big beefy manly trucks!!!
@chriskeller37057 ай бұрын
nice truck. i just picked up an ‘83 XLT long bed that is in shockingly good shape.
@maxgrey37417 ай бұрын
Have fun with it.
@thechief54374 жыл бұрын
So awesome! Way better than buying new. The cool factor and overall satisfaction of owning this and knowing the work you put into it is priceless. These trucks are becoming so valuable because everything now is just a computer on wheels.
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm happy with the result.
@tonymcgahhey1304 Жыл бұрын
That's one sweet truck we've got an 83 up also that the body's all original suspension everything motor is originally rebuilt but I'm getting ready to put gt40p heads on it I've already got a summit camshaft in it headers and dual exhaust with the Cherry Bomb Vortex mufflers also Edelbrock intake and Summit 650 on it but getting ready to do some more work on it
@maxgrey37416 ай бұрын
Gotta love Summit. We bought a few similar items. They have a lot of my money.
@darickymeister4 жыл бұрын
I just picked up an '83 garage find.... hasn't been started in 10-12 years..... got her started long enough to get it on the trailer. Solid truck...surface rust only...RWD with the 302.... 75,000 miles... 119,000 km
@thespiritof76.2 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it?
@darickymeister2 жыл бұрын
@@thespiritof76. $1400
@grazjj4 жыл бұрын
Great restoration. I had a 1980. Best truck I ever owned. Wish I still had it now.
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Early 80's F150's are my favorite trucks to this day.
@larryspicer37014 жыл бұрын
Thank God someone with common sence knows what wheels and tires to put on a classic. Im so sick of seeing these older and later model trucks and cars with these stupid 20 inch or taller wheels and skinny tires.. It look like a steel wheel steam engine on the road.. God bless you man you saved my hope in the human race..lol you cant buy these trucks no more I dont blame you for spending the money and keeping a truck that's well built..
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
I agree and thank you!
@scarhart534 жыл бұрын
You ain't just a whistlin' Dixie! Wagon wheels and rubber bands look stupid on anything, car or truck, but look especially bad on the old classics.
@darickymeister4 жыл бұрын
@@maxgrey3741 I've got an '83 project F150 RWD with the 302... what size wheels should I go with? Currently has 215/75R15 tires
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
@@darickymeister As you can see I like the stouter/fat look. I think the tires I went with fit my style and the trucks well. Mine are 32x11.5, I get a lot of compliments on the tire/rim package.
@kashifboyd90133 жыл бұрын
Could you imagine caring what someone thought of YOUR build. Ppl really think they opinions are that valuable
@aaronpridgen6087 ай бұрын
Might be the best truck I’ve ever seen in my life. 🫡
@maxgrey37417 ай бұрын
Thank you. Much appreciated
@wildstreak733 жыл бұрын
The rumble that only a Ford can make! Sounds so SWEET!
@Natures_Intentions5 жыл бұрын
I have a 1984 f 150 with a 302 that I really want to restore. I love the older trucks. It has under 75000 original miles. Phenomenal job on that restoration of that truck.
@maxgrey37415 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck with yours.
@fordrestored46464 жыл бұрын
I have a 1985 351w with 39k Miles and I love it do death... planning on doing a restore when I can afford it
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
@@fordrestored4646 Good luck with your restore. Keep your eyes open for old ford f150's laying around yards.
@fordrestored46464 жыл бұрын
Max Grey thank you I always try to. I’m uploading a before and after video of mine so keep your eyes open!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
@@fordrestored4646 I'll keep an eye out for it
@maclac485 жыл бұрын
Awesome job y’all did on this F-150! That bad boy grawlin too!
@maxgrey37415 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@fordrestored46464 жыл бұрын
Sounds just like my 351 my grandad bought it 35 years ago then gave it to me (his grandson) it was in decent shape and I’ve put a lot of time into making it nicer but I have a long way to go
@student_of_life9656 Жыл бұрын
Well done! Thanks for sharing
@Neurolyford3 жыл бұрын
Looks great!! I’m in the process of restoring an ‘86. It’s so much work. But videos like this keep me working.
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good luck.
@raizt15962 жыл бұрын
Got some pictures @neuro? I'm doing an 86 as well.
@skipstein7444 жыл бұрын
Clean! Very nice truck, great job Gentlemen. I had a 1983 Bronco for years and always liked the square body Fords. I now have a 1997 F350 4x4.
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@hornetbrown4 жыл бұрын
That's a good old boy right there!!Love that last pull away shot...sounds healthy!!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's definitely healthy.
@wearewalrus14 жыл бұрын
Well done! My favorite part of the look of this truck is those Front Bumper Pads and the Side Mirrors. Just awesome!! Keep em on the Road!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Familyowned20242 жыл бұрын
Turned out beautiful, great taste man, thanks for choosing the correct wheels for it! 👍🏼
@maxgrey37412 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@aaronpridgen6087 ай бұрын
What the specifics of the wheels?
@marcoortiz60885 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Just bought a 80 f100 Bear down!
@maxgrey37415 жыл бұрын
Bear Down!!!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Is your 80 f100 on youtube?
@sappersteve14434 жыл бұрын
Nice restoration and very subtle. Not to flashy and of course it isn't cursed with all the overcomplicated electronics that come with the 'crap' they are producing nowadays.Well done!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
I'm not a flashy person at all. I wanted as original look as possible. A friend had to convince me to put diamond plated metal around the bed. I thought it would be too flashy but it ended up ok for me. Thanks.
@MattDube4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Nice restore. I'd love a truck like that!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jazzpup82884 жыл бұрын
Wow! Man that makes me feel warm n tingly. Nice truck!!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@onesmartchick502 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that truck!
@maxgrey37412 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@wizardmanuel10225 жыл бұрын
Great job man! That looks awesome.
@maxgrey37415 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@adamporter37424 жыл бұрын
Nice that looks great, now you can get started on a full engine tuneup!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Already put a Edlebrock performer 351 intake, Edlebrock 1406 carb, JEGS hydraulic cams on the engine. Did it about 1 month after video.
@jimh20614 жыл бұрын
Great job! I absolutely love the older style trucks.
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Me too. I've always like the early 80's f150's.
@williamlewis56884 жыл бұрын
This looks better than any new truck that's out right know in 2020 that a real fucking truck
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@hanskelvin64 жыл бұрын
Well thought out video.. It's brief and enough for truck lovers
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
@pbmartinfencing2 жыл бұрын
Best looking Ford body style
@maxgrey37412 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@md.saunders66254 жыл бұрын
Man I love this truck its simply but yet beautiful at the same time. Awesome truck. Coming from a chevy truck owner 👍
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@scottsena67603 жыл бұрын
Very nice job.
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@pierrep26495 жыл бұрын
Very cool. That is a nice looking truck
@maxgrey37415 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bluered13224 жыл бұрын
Kinda funny remembering being a little kid always seeing restored 60s trucks. Now 20 years later I'm 27 and its 80s trucks lol
@Beandiptheredneck4 жыл бұрын
bluered1322 the common cars of today are the classics of tomorrow.. in mid restoration on a 94 model right now
@bluered13224 жыл бұрын
@@Beandiptheredneck maybe my 03 F250 7.3 6 speed will be a classic some day. Lol
@Beandiptheredneck4 жыл бұрын
bluered1322 to the next generation coming up behind us 😉
@josuehc12344 жыл бұрын
Good job, I am trying to have that here in Peru, it is not easy to find that, there are few of that truck. Greetings from south America
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck in your search for one.
@luis-dr4zl4 жыл бұрын
Hay una a la venta totalmente restaurada en OLX Perú f100 1982 están pidiendo ,$10500
@cedvon48314 жыл бұрын
Now that's beautiful as a matter of fact that's my dream truck
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@cedvon48314 жыл бұрын
@@maxgrey3741 you're more than welcome now how much you want for it
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
@@cedvon4831 lol. Priceless to me.
@cedvon48314 жыл бұрын
@@maxgrey3741 I understand
@saschatexsommer7232 жыл бұрын
Top...very very nice Job 👍
@maxgrey3741 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Since this video I've installed an Edelbrock performer 351 intake, Edelbrock 1406 4 brl carb and JEGS hydraulic flat tappet cams.
@athruf49314 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride I'm picking up. 82 f100 with a 460 swapped in it within the week. Very clean for 2k Planning on doing a stroker kit,cam,heads,pistons,edelbrock intake/4bbl carb Hoping for 400 plus hp to wheels
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
@@athruf4931 Sounds like a good deal. Good luck
@GordonCohen2 жыл бұрын
can you describe what the before and after is like? i'm tempted. still running an older stock 351
@maxgrey37412 жыл бұрын
@@GordonCohen the 0-60 was probably cut in half. Everyone who drove it before then after the new carb we’re surprised at the difference it made to this engine
@wayofthewordwow75744 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, love the color, beautiful truck!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@niko-249 ай бұрын
Good job, very nice bullnose!
@maxgrey37418 ай бұрын
Appreciate that. Thx
@PhamVans4 жыл бұрын
Back when America almost had things figured out. Saw one of these at the junker the other day.. Surprised nobody wanted to restore it :x
@MJorgy52 жыл бұрын
Sharp as a tack!
@netkeeper0613 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@76NightProwler4 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a fkn’ truck!
@ryanssawmill82244 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful truck
@connormarty26124 жыл бұрын
Boutique truck! Exelente job, my friend you're the bomb 😆.
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@scottsmith29714 жыл бұрын
Tremendous job!
@darrelstinson47374 жыл бұрын
Nice looking truck!
@k9feces4 жыл бұрын
I love the paint
@Lunatic-Fringe313 жыл бұрын
Good looking truck!
@George_Borman4 жыл бұрын
Красивая машина! Хорошая работа !
@aslmx83204 жыл бұрын
Love it. I had an 82 bronco. Hard to beat those models but then they went to crap with the 87-91 models. They were junk.
@Beandiptheredneck4 жыл бұрын
Aslmx junk how? A lot of people love them. Personally I have 3 92-96 models right now, all of them bombproof and reliable like an old hammer
@aslmx83204 жыл бұрын
Reread my post. I said 87-91 after 91 they went back to a better body style and under carriage.
@ebh20985 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, I want one of those. Very nice.
@flatbroke_92464 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck 👍👍👍👍👍
@jaredbingham2294 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you keep the 15" rim, great looking ride!
@WARD5KUSTOMZ4 жыл бұрын
Oh man thats beautiful
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@davehaveman44313 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@thomaswatson72895 жыл бұрын
I’m restoring a 1983 F-150 myself and was wondering what size tires those are.
@maxgrey37415 жыл бұрын
They are 32 x 11.5. I like the shorter, thick look.
@tankthehedgehog1053 жыл бұрын
@@maxgrey3741 I’ve Seen A lot Of 1980’s F150’s! And Even My Grandpa Has One For A Burning Weed Truck! Old Trucks Are Cool
@pedromontes53242 жыл бұрын
@@maxgrey3741 Hello Max! Do you know by any chance rims those are?? They look like 16x8’s but I’m not sure
@brettlarson27644 жыл бұрын
Turned out great.👍🏻
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@1leggeddog4 жыл бұрын
beautiful truck! ♥️
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JoseTorres-ld9hq Жыл бұрын
Es una chulada no la benden cuanto piden por ella es una joya muy baliosa 👍
@juanhdz33064 жыл бұрын
Super Clean!!
@betomolina81835 жыл бұрын
They sure don't make them like that anymore, now that's a truck.. 👍
@maxgrey37415 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@markj28384 жыл бұрын
Very nice f150...👍
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@88torres724 жыл бұрын
Respect! God Bless You and that beautiful truck..
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@scottgraham11534 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@josefransiscoleyva66564 жыл бұрын
Also have a 84 f-150 Invested around 18 grand to make it look flawless. Original parts/paint. Favorite OG truck!! Can send you guys pics if you wish.
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Do you have pics posted anywhere on the web of your 84?
@josefransiscoleyva66564 жыл бұрын
Max Grey no I can send them through your phone#
@btripodina703 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
Thx
@zacharywilliams36314 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@brandedmcgowan94144 жыл бұрын
GM guy here, these Ford's i remember the first time as a kid i liked the 4.9 i6 engine better if i own a Ford F150/Bronco
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
They are good engines too but the 351W in the early 80's proved to be a great engine as well.
@losmazeman5 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@leahcim38Ай бұрын
Looks awesome. Was the original paint really bad? It actually looked not that bad on this? Beautiful job.were those new inside door panels or did you freshened the older ones?
@nicholasspecialmusic4 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@moisesperez64914 жыл бұрын
Que camioneta más bonita
@J-steezy615 Жыл бұрын
Beutiful truck! Did you do any kind of suspension lift? I got an 86 and I’m going for this exact look
@maxgrey3741 Жыл бұрын
100% stock
@gabrielmendoza11254 жыл бұрын
Not a ford fan but thats a nice shortbed
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@wertyfor4 жыл бұрын
Average person: How much it worth? I give you tee fiddy? You: No, its priceless
@daryl92222 жыл бұрын
Great Job,Love it! I'm restoring my 1984 just finished the paint job. Can't find the original rear bumper like yours. Where did you find one?
@maxgrey3741 Жыл бұрын
LMCtruck.com
@77mrswag4 жыл бұрын
Love it
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@renemagdeburg67114 жыл бұрын
Perfekt 👍
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@donaldlong96494 жыл бұрын
awesome
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@donaldlong96494 жыл бұрын
@@maxgrey3741 no problem sir
@darylhoffmann63284 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@crispychicken27434 жыл бұрын
I had one back I. 85 , it was no big deal compared to my 79 f 250 4x4 that truck was a big deal .
@johnmazza94323 жыл бұрын
I think I'm done buying new trucks. They're waaay toooo complicated. Question, can you still get parts for these older trucks ? Could you make money restoring these and selling them ? I'm in love with what you are doing. Beautiful.
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
You have to search around for parts but there are still a few good online shops with them. Some came from a salvage yard. I've been offered 11k above what I have in it but I did 90% of the work myself.
@eliassantamaria31683 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck Can you please say what style rims and tires you put? Thanks
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
The rims are American Racing 15x10, tires are the older style Mudclaw's 32 x 11.5
@alejandradelpilarpizarroar254210 ай бұрын
You have to promise me that you will take care of me, since I am your first Chilean subcriber and with respect to this Ford, l simply love 😍 American Ford Trucks, cordial greetings from the beautiful city of LA SERENA in Chile 🇨🇱 and I send you a big hug 🤗 from gorilla 🦍 and a bunch of kisses 💁♀️ 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋
@maxgrey37419 ай бұрын
Will do! Thank you
@manuelcorral19425 жыл бұрын
UNA SOLA palabra, primerísima,
@manuelcorral19425 жыл бұрын
Perrisisima
@chipeventstaff5 жыл бұрын
very nice, surprised you were able to find 1 that was automatic, most were standards that era
@maxgrey37415 жыл бұрын
That was an objective. Got lucky with the 351W and automatic C6
@fordrestored46464 жыл бұрын
Mine is the 351 automatic transmission works great
@ramper504 жыл бұрын
Funny, one of my gripes is how hard it is to find a swb f150 with a manual in my area. lots of 2wd manuals, seemingly much fewer manual 4wds.. I just bought a reg cab long bed 4x4 with the 300 i6 just so I have all the parts I need to made a SWB truck manual and 4wd when I find the right truck...
@peterbilt68174 жыл бұрын
Man, that's beautiful! Is it the stock height?
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Yes, I left as much stock as possible
@marcosteofiloalvesdasilva18064 жыл бұрын
🤩🤩🤩
@jctorres90524 жыл бұрын
Quiero una de esas comensare mi proyecto
@911GNX3 жыл бұрын
Awesome resto, Max. Truck is gorgeous! Curious, did you do all the paint and body work yourself? I've got an 86. Allow me to extend an invitation to the Bullnose Enthusiast Forum.
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
I did all of the paint and body work myself. Thanks for the invite.
@TheTyrantfan4 жыл бұрын
Did you guys redo the dash and dash panels too? If so where did you guys get the parts? Thanks
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Just put new leather on the existing dash and panels.
@jayyoutube87904 жыл бұрын
Great job on the truck. I would rather have one of those than most new trucks, the cost of a new truck like that now days with those options? (Short bed 4x4 4-5 speed)
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@rodneyturner31973 жыл бұрын
302 or 351 best in the 80s model Ford f150
@joseluisortiz41484 жыл бұрын
HERMOSA
@maxgrey37414 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@remodelation10143 жыл бұрын
i have an exact one '81 what size tires you put??
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
32 x 11.5
@Cobra427Veight2 жыл бұрын
Hi , is that new wheel arch trim ? Nice job cool truck . I have a rust free 86 F150 supercab ,Tremec manual that i will paint two tone soon , its getting a 385 CI all forged stroker which i just have to assemble . Cheers .
@maxgrey37412 жыл бұрын
No, all trim is original. Spent hours on the buffer... Good luck with your assembly. Sounds like a clean truck.
@kinggermz32496 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity how much did it cost to do this restoration? I have an 84 and i love what you did to yours 😍
@maxgrey37416 ай бұрын
I spent around $5500 after the recent engine work. The only money I spent on labor was having the seat recovered, the rest of the labor was me and a friend. Also, had free use of a fully equipped shop with lift and paint booth. I could have spent another two grand easy if I didn’t have some free resources.
@kinggermz32496 ай бұрын
@maxgrey3741 definitely good to know. Thank you for the information and again, beautiful truck 🙌🏾
@nickfortunato29384 жыл бұрын
😍😍
@brandonc96403 жыл бұрын
Hey man nice truck, just wanted to ask you where did u get the seat ?
@maxgrey37413 жыл бұрын
The seat is original. I just had it recovered but they have some at Raybuck auto.