Aaron Kaufman shows us his 1979 F250 4x4 Daily Driver Dentside!

[@XC797]

When not being interrupted , Aaron gives an excellent presentation of his custom creation .

[@FordEra]

Thanks for watching, the point of my videos is to be informative but mainly i do it so i can get to see these trucks and bring you all along for the experience it’s in my point of view and i could have just enjoyed my time and not made a video

[@wayphun72]

Love Aaron...good for you for scoring this moment with an icon.

[@FordEra]

He’s awesome

[@officialmallcrawler]

You can tell Aaron is passionate about his craft in the way he describes the trucks that he builds in a seamless informative matter.

[@joejoe-qn4hu]

Sweet truck. I had a 78 f-250 4x4 what a great truck it was. Bone stock 351m single exhaust t-18 4 speed 205 t-case 3.54 gears. Only thing I did I put a 4-in Skyjacker suspension lift posi rear end 38.5x14.50x16.5 super swampers. The truck was a silent Beast that could Cruise 75/80 mph down the highway and Conquer quite a bit off road for what it was.

[@FordEra]

That’s a great setup!

[@gerryhartung736]

I have an 350SD, 2008,6.4 model. Deleted 4x4 18s, 230,000 mi. I think it is one heck of a ride. Pull 27 ft travel trailer arount western states. Only major problem, 5 teeth off flex plate. Replaced flex plate, rear seal (not leaking), temp sensor in trans, Bilsteens f/r, rebilt front end, new steering box, complete A C system o/h, no def, no payments, $700 used canopy,used basket, painted my old gas cans yellow, homemade brackets for them and traction boards, two rifle cases on basket for misc, wishing I had diesel truck earlier on in my 80 y/o life. Other truck a 2015 k1500 (town truck), both trucks will last me the rest of my life. No 70,000 trucks, bought and paid for, super reliable, not beaters!

[@johnsarian_cu]

Robert RedFord is a great name. Good to see he's still going strong with builds, too.

[@FordEra]

I thought it was a good one too

[@bobuncle8704]

What a clean build. Wish more were like this. Simple and functional. Wish there was more of Aaron’s work to see, or a channel to watch

[@FordEra]

he just likes to build and stay quiet

[@floridadawg9857]

Great content...... Aaron is a super cool dude and miss seeing him on the tube

[@Stonecoldou]

I agree with Aaron on the headlights. Awesome truck. Love it just as it is.

[@bdcrews07]

Had no idea he moved to Colorado. He used to live around the corner from me, but now that I think about it I haven’t been over that way in about 2 years 😂. Very cool truck!

[@FordEra]

Yes sir moved to cooler weather

[@wesinbama]

I wish Aaron would get back to making videos again.

[@FordEra]

me too, but atleast he is still building cool trucks

[@TheBigcatrider]

Big fan or Aaron since gas nokey. great build I learned how to drive in a 79 f250 4x4 had the rd head lights 351 mf 400 4 speed. Best truck ford has ever made.

[@solomonkane223]

Dude, that is a thing of beauty.

[@brandonjusblong]

I’m with Aaron on the round headlights sweet ride I love it

[@countrymule9623]

I'd drive that thing daily and never give these new things a glance, which I haven't given any make in decades. Perfect daily driver rig!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrankCaffeine]

Looks great, I love a build that has so many hidden details

[@leprechaungarage]

I agree with Aaron , around headlights are the best headlights . 77 is my favorite nose , might be biased since an early 77 highboy 4 speed is what I learned to drive back in the day . Wish I could find my dad’s old silver ford .

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

I have had a couple '73 to '79s great rigs. The one I have now is a '79 F 350 4x4 with a 4-53T Detroit Diesel with a 10 spd od road ranger still under construction. Did a few short bed conversions over the years for people, we shortened the beds from the front instead of cutting the middle of the bed. Sexy ride.

[@FordEra]

Sounds like a beast!

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

She will be when I get her finished

[@davidsonneman1121]

My dad always ran Jimmy’s in his trucks. That 2 stroke sound takes me back to my childhood. I too have a 79 f350 4x4. Cool build!!

[@Rusty_Dents]

Great video. I wish he would have stayed with KZbin and building cool F100's, especially the 4X4 trucks like this. Appreciate you catching up with him and giving us an update.

[@FordEra]

I’ll keep you posted if I see him working on another truck soon.

[@Rusty_Dents]

@@FordEra Appreciate that. Does he still have a KZbin channel? I used to be subscribed to it and can't find it now.

[@Rusty_Dents]

@@FordEra Never mind, I found his channel. He hasn't posted anything in 5 years

[@1HeavyWrench]

I really like how he used the OE fuel injection and kept a Ford in a Ford. Those are damn good engines, I managed a fleet of 100+ vans/trucks back in the early 2000's with 302/351's and some of those had 300k+ hard miles on them.

[@FordEra]

they are solid if you know them

[@jamesblackwell5141]

What an awesome truck! Great Mountain view too. Great to see you guys doing what you love!

[@FordEra]

It’s our pleasure to share it with you!

[@mapquestHs]

Super sweet dentside!!! So many great budget ideas shared here. Thank you!

[@michaelp9759]

An amazing truck, so well done. That guy missed his calling, he could definitely be doing this for a living.

[@aredman22]

I agree with him on the headlights, the streamlined tires, simple camping, but I still like the forward rake on old trucks.

[@kixtonjordan9521]

Aaron is a legend 🙏

[@hermangarman177]

The best looking headlights setup better then the square ones !!! Nice truck

[@ktmcc4360]

Ford is the only truck worth keeping. I've got two '97obs 460trucks. Could not be happier.

[@FordEra]

You’ve got great taste!

[@ktmcc4360]

My 97sbsc is a short bed on a long bed frame. 137"perfection.

[@FordEra]

I like that setup!

[@gearhead6493]

Aaron seems like such a cool dude

[@FordEra]

hes genuine AF

[@JayBird-xi2ws]

Great truck. Was a good watch 👍

[@FordEra]

Appreciate it!

[@Choppipappi17]

Absolutely perfect build

[@FordEra]

It sure is

[@calderboysa]

I have taken my 71 up there too. Still driving mine in the CO snow.

[@FordEra]

It’s a fun path

[@Milllusos]

That vato knows whats up...sweet man

[@FordEra]

sure does

[@Milllusos]

@@FordEra have a happy holidays little brother

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great looking build! Looks like it should drive and handle nice!!

[@FordEra]

Yep, it's a great daily!

[@johnknowlton3998]

Nice to see Aaron

[@davidmilledge221]

In Australia we prefer longer beds because you got more realistate in the back 🙂 people are chopping up landcuisers here and also paying big bucks to make them longer , its amazing how both countries are so different when it comes to 4x4's , yer tucked in and clean looks good looks like the factory did it 👍 in Australia tho its illegal to have wheels sticking outside the guards anyway you need them big after market flares to keep legal , it looks tuff on the streets but impractical out on them narrow bush tracks that want to rip everything off , Australian tracks are made from narrow landcuiser wheel tracks 😊 i guess in America your bush tracks are a lot wider made from big wide fords , chevs and that jeep thing , must admit its a cool looking pickup 👍👍

[@FordEra]

It is funny, i guess we are upside down right 😂

[@greg6459]

AAron = 👍

[@FordEra]

😁

[@davidsonneman1121]

Beautiful country and a neat old truck

[@24Garland]

Thanks for another awesome video 📹.

[@FordEra]

thanks for watching

[@kriswalker4865]

Aaron is a great dude!

[@bradleverton3233]

Aaron needs more coffee 😂

[@bobwise1347]

I like all the headlights

[@willardscott2146]

Old Ford Truck and snow great video!

[@FordEra]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@dirtberger4533]

Sick, perfect!!!! I would drive that everyday.

[@Junkerclunkerz]

Way cool I didn't notice him till he spoke

[@SmudgyContent]

3:29 what does he mean? Solid u-joints in front no bearings?

[@captainschannel9331]

Nice daily 😎🏴‍☠️

[@FordEra]

I thought so too

[@chuckfowler4754]

i love that truck. it’s badass👍

[@psp7784]

Cool dude. Curious how he does his frame chops.

[@j-port8818]

I think I still have the Bronco with the motorcycle on the back in a box somewhere.

[@FordEra]

Find it

[@arnoldgonzalez7377]

Awesome pickup truck, just my style.

[@photoswithjoel]

🔥🔥🔥

[@FordEra]

😊

[@kevinlewis5988]

Nice video

[@FordEra]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@crappiedayfishon1756]

I have a 78 begging to be redone , some day !!

[@Formerlywarmer]

Haven’t seen a Ron since that diesel scout or whatever it was he built for the big off road race

[@Dalton2276]

Does it still have a original style steering box?

[@FordEra]

I believe so

[@maxjones9139]

He could easily have a successful channel!

[@GutFancy]

Did yall leave the dog at the end? I didnt see her in the truck.

[@FordEra]

She was in there sitting between the 2 seats with us

[@sothernborn1]

The only thing that is missing is a steel U step up mounted on a hydraulic actuator that flips up or down when the door is opened or closed .

[@NatalieMackenzieie]

Hi. How do you usually choose a location to shoot your videos? 🍭💝

[@FordEra]

Well it usually is just simple, like this one was a awesome mountain pass near we he lived

[@johndeere8594]

He did a good job but that crease going down the side of the bed where he shortened it would drive me crazy.

[@RonaldRepinski]

Ol boy talking fast .

[@FordEra]

Got a lot to say 😆

[@Moose400ex]

Meh needs a Cummins 12v under the hood! Cummins swap the world! I'd feel better with a dana 60 in the front. I get it you don't always 'need' a 60 in the front and a 44 will get the job done with some chromo shafts. With a Cummins 12v you'd be getting 25+ mpg and could tow a house on wheels. Would deff want a bigger trans with the 12v. Nv5600, that 6th gear is suuuure nice on my '02 24v HO 6 speed. My Herman, that's up on rampart range in colorwod springs right? I graduated High skool in woodland park co. Rampart range was our stomping grounds in high school, wheeling, and keg parties! Gunnison co is where I grew up. My mom still lives in woodland park, and my wife's mom is in conspiring still. The front range got to crowded and expanded to much. Had to go back over on the western slope! Cool build. I love those old ford, I've had many of them over the years. The coolest was my '79 bronco with a big block 460! Torque monster!

[@FordEra]

He has Charlie Brown that has Dana 60 and a 12v with nv5600 too

[@witcher71]

I own multiple Cummins trucks and they are fantastic tow rigs but absolutely suck off road. Too heavy on the nose.

[@paulstalder5708]

Original short eds were shorter in the rear and front. Bed was not 6'-9" originally

[@scubasteve7946]

Nope. Chevy was like you said. But Fords always stayed the same behind the drive wheel and adjusted the length in front of the drive axle. Small correction for Aaron- he is mistaken. The steel super duty bed length is the same way, only shorter in the front of the bed. The back half is the same between long and short beds. Fords were 6'9" for decades on the short beds where other mfgs were 6'6" often

[@yeahright302]

not use to seeing aaron without his big ass beard!!!would not have known it was even him!

[@ZacTexC]

Being so used to that beard I can only tell this is Aaron by his mannerisms.

[@EricCapes-q6w]

Nah ak doing Great like he says he don't need no corporateizm. Done great since gas donkey garage...

[@FordEra]

I’m charge of his own destiny

[@bobwise1347]

Does aaron fab parts to buy

[@dean-zb9nt]

mine 1969 Red

[@witcher71]

Not sure I would have shortened that truck.

[@augustusappling139]

i mean i dont care what anybody does but if you have the budget to lift it and put it on 37's the 4x4 long beds look good as long as they have some tire on them. Just saying bc its a lot of work and so many ppl just think they need to shorten it for it to look good and it's just not true.

[@FordEra]

it i think comes down to preference.

[@augustusappling139]

@@FordEra yea i almost went back and put imho, but i guess i was feeling very opinionated when i posted that comment lol.

[@Toddscamry-lk5wr]

Broke back mountain

[@scottnorman5057]

@XC797 😂 drama queen 😂

[@dakzmcgreyskullz517]

I disagree 💯 with him on the headlights… the round one are ugliest in the 78/79 years… square head lights a million times better looking

[@FordEra]

I didn’t want to say it but I’m a square light guy too

[@Arkansasfestus]

Fuckin a feller

[@fatasslou]

If you like the square lights you must be gen z

[@jonathanchouinard582]

I loved the round headlights in my '78

[@donmccarty9216]

Round headlights belong with the split grill.

[@ringerson4x4]

RECTANGLE headlights.

[@Toddscamry-lk5wr]

Drugs have changed him a lot he wired

[@TailgateGarage]

Next time dont interrupt the man so much!

[@lukereynolds9907]

Take a breath mate

[@PossiblyRob]

Good lord this guy talks way to fast and moves around like a junkie trying to convince you to give them a dollar for their next fix.

[@toddgittins5692]

Keep him away from the torch.

[@johnathanlewis8800]

Another Texan lost to Colorado

[@FordEra]

He seems more found