Abandoned 1969 F100 - Will it start?!

Here is the first video of my attempt to revive this old 1969 Ford F100 we found. Watch as I walk through the diagnosis of missing parts and reassembly of the motor in this old truck.
Let's see if we can get this thing back on the road soon! Stay tuned for more videos and thanks for watching!
Tools Used in Video:
Power Probe III
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[@JunkyardDigs]

Well done sir🤘🤘

[@330_garage3]

I'll take that as a compliment coming from you! I watch a ton of your videos. Thanks!

[@everybodysFavCowboy]

Getting a positive feed back from junkyard dogs you sir are on the right track

[@richardgray115]

I subbed , but I don't know what it means 🙂

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Junkyard Digs is why this video was in my suggested videos. Nice job!

@@everybodysFavCowboy Junkyard Dogs does not sound too bad for a channel name either, right?

[@bobbell5928]

Finally someone that has a plan, brings needed stuff and buys parts! Subbed

[@DavidSmith-fs4nt]

Can't kill those old Fords. Watching you get it going reminds me of how my dad used to work on engines. Great job

[@cc9z]

i am amazed that no weeds trees and brush had grown up around this truck

[@scottmccluremcclure3916]

What does Matt Damon need with a 69 ford F100

[@adamscorner4783]

"93 out of 100 Ford pickup registered in the past 12 years are still in the job" or something like this.

[@dieselbronco9247]

As someone who has owned close to 100 of the 67-72 Ford trucks most of which were junkyard rescues I must say you did an excellent job getting the old girl up and going again. That 360 will last a lifetime if you beat the hell out of it and probably 2 lifetimes if you take care of it properly. Dual exhaust and a factory 4 barrel carb and intake will really wake it up.

[@330_garage3]

That sounds like a lot of trucks. I am working on a video to swap a 4 bbl manifold/ carb etc and see what kind of power gains it delivers

[@erneststanley4854]

Fine job young man. Ignore the negative comments on here. I'm impressed with your knowledge. Look forward to more videos.

[@suzannewillis817]

Giving life and hope to a truck is wonderful. I have passion for vehicles too.my daddy had a '58 Buick supercharger and a old truck...how I miss those.

[@markbusby9709]

I thought exactly the same @Ernest, great job young man, you deserve the accolade, hope I catch the finished truck, "I think I know what you would say to the negative comments lol"

[@abfavero]

what negative comments?

[@karlmaier4243]

It's nice to see someone of this day and age doing old school mechanics! Great job bud keep up the good work!

[@urbanlumberjack]

Lol there are more comments telling this guy to “ignore the negative comments” than there are actual negative comments. Dude, you’re a boss. It takes real knowledge and skill to take an engine like that and diagnose what it needs to get it running. Keep it up!

[@Lune525]

Damn dude, you deserve way more subscribers, I love seeing old vehicles being revived, and you did a great job with this project.

[@330_garage3]

Thanks! The channel is still pretty new, and growing very quickly... its good motivation to keep creating videos and fun content

[@76inty]

I love the sounds of the wildlife in this video reminds me of being a kid in Arkansas.

[@SpynCycle57]

"Running when it was parked" translation "This is where it died at".

[@330_garage3]

Hahahaha that's the story of every used engine I have ever purchased. Spun bearings, bent valves, bad cam bearings etc. I think I've learned people don't pull good running engines out of cars

[@jpag8764]

The light was on when it suddenly got dark. What ahppened

[@tyrssen1]

Damn, wish I could find a '69 just sitting around somewhere. Beats the stuffins out of any new vehicle.

[@yoshuaposhua25]

My dad found one for $500 and he bought it. He gave it to me and now I’m saving to restore it now so I can drive it as my first vehicle

[@Maswan._.]

am I the only one whose gonna bring up how damn loud those bugs are or whatever is making all that racket in the background lol my lord

[@fearplug6027]

Cicadas

[@scottjackson1636]

you get used to them down here in the south. after a while it is actually spooky to not hear them when you're in the woods. After all any forested area that does not have some noise is an indication that something is making the wild life cower in silence, and if wasn't you up to that point, its something else. I live not even 15 minutes from a small city, and only an hour from A major urban area, but i have seen feral hogs, coyotes and even a very large cat or two in this area.

[@Maswan._.]

@@scottjackson1636 we have them up here in MN as well (only in the summer obviously) but man they are noisy

[@yoshuaposhua25]

@@scottjackson1636 I’m totally used to it since i live in georgia

[@scottjackson1636]

@@yoshuaposhua25 Same here in Texas. When they stop and the birds go silent, I start watching the trees. For some reason I have this fear of a cougar just dropping on my back while I am out hunting.

[@arride4590]

I would love to have at least 40% of your engine knowledge.

[@wolfyboy11hitler61]

Put fresh gas in the tank to drain the old gas out new battery and spark plugs and you're a good

[@lanebothwell8403]

I have a 69' f100 as well. Bought mine running, but after watching all your videos I learned a ton. Glad your video came across my feed, hope to see more not just for the entertainment but to learn more about fixing and maintaining mine as well.

[@330_garage3]

Glad you guys are finding the videos useful! Motivation to make some more

[@icerazar713]

This truck is as old as I am. It's also in much better shape. Awesome job! Love these old trucks.

[@srvfan454]

That is way too cool to stay abandoned, and those are super easy to work on. I love the patina you should driver her just like she is.

[@Shane-Singleton]

Nice save! I'm really surprised she kicked over as fast as she did on the ether. Usually it takes at least a second or so of cranking. She was ready to be brought back.

[@sarahneal302]

You are smart. I hope you never give up on KZbin... you have major potential

[@robertbarnett7993]

Just discovered your channel and I love it. Last week I bought a '77 F150 4x4 with a 351W & 4 speed manual, should arrive in about 8 more days. I can't wait to start upgrading it. Thanks for what you're doing. Love the videos.

[@330_garage3]

nice! Hopefully you will find some of the stuff in these videos helpful, or entertaining. I try to just keep the build changing, and keep the content coming.

[@normanbuchanan9710]

what impressed me more than anything else is to see someone so obviously young with so much knowledge, interest and determination, thumbs up man hoping gleefully to see more videos of you and the old girl.

[@markstevens1187]

best thing about this truck no computer or any emissions crap

[@gregreelman4526]

Long live the FE

[@designfabrication512]

I just got the exact same truck in similar condition... looking forward to following your page

[@330_garage3]

nice! hopfully you post of videos when you get it going!

[@Truckman1980]

Good video. Glad to see it saved. These are some of my favorite trucks.

[@tonyfriend7413]

1957-1979..my favorite truck FOMOCO years..

[@1934rod]

Dude , weren't you scared with all those rattle snakes around

[@johnmccallum9542]

The PS front spindle moves back and forth , King pins . ,,, Good job telling how you worked though IGN.

[@dieselbronco9247]

I was thinking radius arm bushings, they will move like that when they rot out

[@robertparzych7852]

That ground wire inside the distributor goes under the screw head not under the points. Your points are not going to sit flat in the distributor the way you did it. Just a tip.

[@330_garage3]

Good tip, I have to assume they were changed in the past... and I assumed someone put it all back how they found it. Hows that saying go.... "when you assume...?"

[@BrodieBr0]

Just getting ready to restore a 1968 Dodge truck with my son so I've been having him watch videos so he's familiar with how cars were back then. This is one of the best videos I have seen especially on the ignition system. Great job!

[@ELOfanatic]

At 13:30 you state that you should see the spark from the distributor going thru the spark plug. Such is not the case. You had the plug hooked to the coil instead. What you should have gotten was a steady, uninterrupted spark. The distributor was receiving no power whatsoever. If you had the distributor hooked up, you would have seen a spark every time the rotor hit that plug, assuming you had spark in the first place.

[@330_garage3]

Yeah I should have been a little more clear there. I was only checking the functionality of the points and condenser at that point to see if they were triggering the coil. The coil firing the plug was the pass / fair criteria for that test.

[@ncknam_]

So informative! I learned so much! Thank you!

[@TheKeymaster316]

Great video, I could watch these old Ford truck resurrections every day, never gets old. Looking forward to the followup video. Not sure where the criticism is coming from but you seem to know your way around a truck. She sounds really solid!

[@330_garage3]

HAHA! I don't know why a few people are so angry about watching a guy wrench on an old truck... they clicked on the video and watched it. I sometimes find myself watching the footage while I'm editing the videos thinking "whats this guy going to do next?" And I'm the one that did all the work.

[@axeman6560]

You explain this very well, and you are organised too. Nice. Another old Ford saved!!

[@seunheinlein336]

The fan is fitted the wrong way around by the looks of it

[@330_garage3]

Yeah..It does look a little off... but its pulling air through the radiator and blowing it over the motor.

[@johnnyholland8765]

Word of caution NEVER stand over or in line of a fan when racing an unknown engine. My neighbor did and he lost most of an ear and was knocked uncontious when a blade from an old six cylinder engine from a 1952 Chevy truck came loose and struck him in the head. A few more inches and he would have been killed so don't worry about some old dead critters worry about yourself. Otherwise good video.

[@TheEyerobot]

Ok so my over caution isn't cowardice. That's good to know.

[@juantabby4787]

This also happened to a cousin of mine, who is scarred for life across his face as his parents had to slide it back on cause it was just hanging there. It’s not a joke.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Similar thing happened to my cousin ...hit em in the jaw ..he now wears a partial and has nasty scar as reminder

[@garrettpitt2057]

This comment is funny to me because I was just working my 78 f150 after months of sitting. I was taking the fan off and realized the four bolts were not tight at all. After a few years of owning it I can’t tell you how many times i gave it hell from under the hood lol, accident waiting to happen. Point is don’t do it even if you kinda know the motors past

[@jameshager1255]

Gets to running First before you put all that stuff back on if it’s worth the work

[@TJAMES747]

Saving private Ryan's 1969 f150

[@terryskaggs2024]

The only time you have to worry about adding zinc to the oil is on a fresh rebuild . New cam and lifters. After its broken in then your good.

[@mybusinessonly1557]

Haters gonna hate. This guy's doing great. Not an idiot who criticizes from his cushy computer chair. At least he's doing something.

[@chrispoole5033]

My Business Only That probably you.

[@newtronix]

Front axle has a problem but well done getting it going!

[@330_garage3]

yeah lots of bad noises from the front axle that need to be addressed.

[@goodluckcult3157]

Lots of detail in the diagnosis and information. Keep up the good work!

[@recklessjelly1484]

You’re on the right track buddy, don’t listen to the dinguses in the comments lol.

[@dangozo8167]

I think you're on to a winner. You did a great job. Good Luck for the future you've got a great opportunity ahead of you.

[@shartne]

Good job making that run again it runs on all eight for sure. After a carb rebuild it will purr. The ford 2 barrels are a breeze to rebuild. Make an update video after you fix the breaks and power valve in the bottom of the carb well clean it and put the kit in but the power valve in the bottom of the float bowl is leaking.

[@loreengamble467]

shartne xfsdl

[@colonialroofingofnorthcaro441]

It usually is stamped on the intake or all mine did, and the timing order as well which I'm sire you knew that. Ford tough

[@fassfass7475]

Buen mecánico....

[@iamrichrocker]

you deserve more subs/views...these old trucks are becoming more valuable..good luck..

[@sarahneal302]

Yes he dose

[@MrPoolman951]

I’m impressed with your knowledge and gumption. Keep up the good work and I will subscribe.

[@nickc8331]

Great Job,,nice video

[@bobadam7021]

I checked all of the comments on this page and not one asks about that 12V probe/tester tool. I don't even know what to call it to look it up on Amazon, but I want one in my life. Got a link, or a part number?

[@330_garage3]

Bob, good question. Its called a Power Probe III. It will change your life. You can power on any 12v circuit with power or ground. Test and check relays, fuses, lights, wiper motors... ANYTHING! Power probe sells other accessories, like wire piercing tools to make things really easy. I posted this link in the video description - amzn.to/2RTSpFF

[@bobadam7021]

@@330_garage3 It's on it's way to my house. Thanks!

[@rgbigdog]

If you don't want animals making a home is a vehicle you will park and not going to used for a long time mothballs are your best friend in keeping out unwanted guest. Put them in the truck , in the engine bay and in the interior.

[@serafintronos9170]

Quiero ver en spanish

[@SchnelleKat]

Very nice work!

[@jimearnest4342]

This is a truck worth saving! I love them old Ford trucks! I'll give you 2 grand for it the way it sits.

[@deepbludude4697]

Nice! you just got to wonder why they get too these conditions and those damn critters chewing wires.. sheesh. I just got an old 71 W200 up and running bombing around in it everyday and its getting better and better...

[@stevenneal172]

Definitely has a small vacuum leak, you can hear it when you throttle it. Other than that, very well done video buddy. You definitely have the knowledge 💪🤜🤛

[@ianwinfield929]

Looks to be either a 360 or 390 block. Either way, the info will definitely help me set the points in my ‘68 for sure

[@330_garage3]

I measured the stroke with a small piece of metal in the spark plug hole, recently... and its just a 360

[@markcollins5026]

Man, I had a 74 f100 it had a 390 but had a 2 barrel, had dual exhaust with glass packs, sounded cool, wish I still had it !

[@markcollins5026]

@Terry Melvin I had bought that truck in 1977 from my uncle, he was into fixing up cars, he probably put in the 390 !

[@kennyevans4998]

Thank you for saving another ford truck. I have a 70 F100 and I have plans to refresh it.

[@bigheadedmartian]

Awsome

[@hillbillypeakgarage6797]

So atf in the cylinders would have been smart

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Great job kid!✌😎👍it should be restored!

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

old ford never die they go faster......blue oval man from the bush in austraila......

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

Reminds me a lot of my '71... congrats on saving that it won't let you down.

[@calveryc1]

Why would there be 141 dislikes?

[@330_garage3]

hahah we'll assume their cat walked across their keyboard or they dropped their phone! Thanks!

[@jameshager1255]

Love them on Ford pick ups have a 69 myself a ranger short box

[@jp7489]

She's alive!!!👍

[@richardbates2367]

What brand spark plug wires did you use on the bump side Ford truck, those are blue also certain Ford and dodge vehicles are known for having electrical interference through the speakers when running lol

[@mlopez3567]

Hey bro, you're like a mix of Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon 😄. Looking forward to watching your videos for notes and ideas😎🤙

[@ditherdather]

First vehicle I ever owned was a 74 F100 with a 240 i6. Next to no horsepower, but enough torque to take you up the side of a cliff. Had a busted motor mount, which would allow the engine to twist and the clutch linkage to fall out the bottom of the truck, if you let out on the clutch too hard. Took me forever to notice the busted mount. I spent a lot of time chasing clutch parts down the road. haha.

[@330_garage3]

HAHA! That would have been a tough diagnosis, especially being young and inexperienced. No way to really see that with the truck in the driveway.

[@colemeyers1161]

I’d check out the front right wheel when you pulled it out it moved back and forth a few inches

[@330_garage3]

Haha yeah I think those radius arm? bushings are pretty much gone

[@juliangerardcascio1111]

Dad,s was 12 Volt !! 1969 Ford Ranger .

[@herbskiwiexperience4824]

Good shit herb have a look at my 1968 Honda mini trail I found in the woods that I get going herbs kiwi experience

[@bobadam7021]

You've got to check this guy out. I laughed my ass off on that video.

[@bigdogpete43]

There you go. That's how you do it. Lot more work to do yet but well on your way.

[@rickbarger5161]

Just grab the spark plug when your testing the voltage on your plug not really firing orders on Fords me they're all messed up

[@corbman9049]

Awesome. Would make a great restoration.

[@leonardonicle4759]

Increible Amigo... Increible... Feliz Navidad...

[@judydavenport9636]

they were always running when they were parked =)

[@330_garage3]

HA! true. (who actually parks a running vehicle?)

[@judydavenport9636]

@@330_garage3 good point ! =)

[@montycrain5783]

I hope you have the Title.

[@330_garage3]

I was able to get a title

[@george6264]

That truck is in such great shape wish I came across it

[@stephensaasen8589]

Hope you connected the original hot lead back to the ignition coil and stopped using the jumper. Those hot leads are supposed to be a resistor wire and drop it to about 8 volts. You might burn up the coil if you stay with full 12 volts.

[@330_garage3]

yeah, I did pretty quickly. The coil would get hot quickly being powered off 12V. It actually still worked once I got the ignition cylinder working again.

[@stephensaasen8589]

@@330_garage3 that's great. Glad you caught that. The coil looks to be the original. Mine looked like that on my '72. It gave out way back in 1994. I was trying to adjust timing and suddenly began running worse and worse. Barely got to shop entrance and engine just died and coasted in. Glad I didn't get stranded. Good luck with the truck. They are really nice to have.

[@Robrt32]

Good job. It is refreshing to see someone know what their talking about instead of making it up

[@coyritch7856]

It's called the coil wire...lol

She's lives! Congratulations!

[@Bearlake1624]

Hope to see continued

[@iamrichrocker]

has anybody ever told you that you look like Matt Damon?

[@57fitter]

Also has anyone told you you put that fan blade on backward?

[@yoshuaposhua25]

@@57fitter he said it still blows air the right way tho

[@brianstevens5520]

Awesome vid👏..its beautiful to see it freed back to the road

[@oghdavin]

I learned so much with this video, man, Thanks!

[@hillbillypeakgarage6797]

Accelerator pump completely fucked...

[@timstime1970]

Please contact me if you want to sell it. Thanks

[@RIPbiker13]

Starting at the beginning after seeing where you currently are. I didn't know it was a 69 like mine. Awesome! Can't wait to see how it all unfolds for you.

[@rickbarger5161]

On a Ford when you give it gas its supposed to fall on its face

[@bigmac965]

Geez, man.. Half an hour on getting spark at every little junction. Just wire it, pull a plug, spin it and look. You see a spark, it's 25 minutes less video time..

[@yoshuaposhua25]

It’s called doing it right

[@vincentmeredith2561]

Love seeing old ford trucks drive out of their graves

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Great start up! I'd swear i was watching JYD or Vice Grip Garage! I've wanted to do a first start video on my channel for some time!

[@blakearnold489]

Awsome

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Nice to see young guy check it out . Trying to find the why

[@jwbranham2009]

Great Video! You did a great job explaining everything you did to get this jewel running again. I had a 69' just like it except it was blue and white. We called her "blue bomber." Steering issues plagued the vehicle and I basically keep the junk yards in business. I have to admit looking back on keeping her running was very fun. Looks like you are having good times as well.