Abandoned for YEARS! Can We Save This Amazing Old Ford Truck?!

[@wssra]

Easily becoming some of the best car content available.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks so much! Hugely appreciate the support!

[@PatientXero607]

Yep, now Tony can do whatever he wants without the corporate nags from MT shutting him down.

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

hell yeah its good wholesome content 100

[@pinchus34]

Totally agree.

[@kelflynn983]

We love the car AND food content. Please keep providing both ❤

[@spinyuk]

Strong mullet game on Brendan!

[@b_for_brett]

Freakin glorious

[@Michael666CA]

I thought that was a front loader washing machine tat on his right arm, until I realized he was a musician

[@BrendenReidJones]

@@Michael666CAhaha it is a front loader. They’re oddly calming to watch, I love doing laundry.

[@Honeybutternutshorts]

I say this with an unblemished record of staunch heterosexuality… its fabulous

[@Michael666CA]

@@BrendenReidJones hahaha your serious it is,? it's not a guitar amp 🤔 because I was totally busting your balls

[@ryanperry9472]

Dude, the "We're Gonna Lose the Shop" is the best thing ever! I almost spit out beer when you said "If we don't get these steaks done right we're gonna lose the shop!" It makes me laugh every time! Love the videos Tony!

[@Michael666CA]

Who said this first,? I see a lot of KZbinrs saying this and having this on their merch

[@ryanperry9472]

@@Michael666CA my guess is American Chopper? No idea.

[@rockdinosaur8619]

@@Michael666CA Mortske Repair

[@Michael666CA]

@@rockdinosaur8619 thanks

[@jimbetts5164]

I think the whole produced drama began with Boyd Coddington's show American Hot Rods, and every show since has followed the same formula , bigger better builds on a budget with even less time and less help. Probably what killed Boyd the stress and a younger second wife and having the first still as a business partner and not a silent one unfortunately.

[@brandonbman5921]

The only thing sicker than that body swapped truck is my man’s sweet ass mullet.

[@Adamas_83]

I was bummed out with you and Mike leaving your respective shows, but as a fellow family man, I 100% understand the time invested vs. time away stresses. The fact that you took a step back and decided to do what made sense for yourself is something many people do after its too late. SO pumped on this channel, and a big amen to doing it your way. Keep 'em coming and I'll definitely keep watching. P.S. Gonna be at DW this year? I'll be helping Keith do tech, looking forward to seeing you guys if you're making the trip!

[@Andrewlang90]

I just wanted to say, your choice of vehicles is quality. I love all the rides, and this truck is just chefs kiss. Your video quality grows leaps and bounds with every video. Love the channel, and I always appreciate the pizza breakdowns.

[@thomasmurphy5906]

Brendan's truck is super cool, getting it road worthy is the right thing to do, great job guys

[@mikes062]

The colors on that thing are awesome!!! That truck is freaking sweet!! Would be awesome to see you and Finnegan take both of your trucks out somewhere with your drag cars on the back!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Maybe one day! Firebird and this thing would be a cool combo.

[@mikes062]

@@StayTunedTA 💯 that’s for sure!!

[@bertmorlas3534]

I remember seeing this thing on hotrod garage, sweet back then and it's still sweet today!!

[@corystansbury]

This channel never disappoints. So much better as independent and a quality group of humans (and doggos!). This truck was and is absolutely glorious.

[@GPierce812]

if you haven't sucked out the heater box it might be a good idea. Creatures like to make homes that cause fires.... ask me how i know lol

[@StayTunedTA]

Ok, we can dig into that. Good looking out.

[@nothanks9050]

Just fixed one for a friend, "my blowers don't work so good and it's making a vibrating noise", sure enough fluffy and his food store got centrifuged and roasted, all the dry grass etc was plugged up, I can see how heat/possible spark, tinder dry kindling and plenty of air could result in a bad day.

[@DG-ti4qc]

Now that's the mullet I remember mocking in my youth! LETS GO 80'S!!!! When I had hair (and it was long) I never rocked the BIG M. Needed to hide my mug :P

[@jeremyleverette6750]

That's the most badass mullety mullet I ever saw. It's magical

[@__Lurch__]

Holy hell that mullet is incredible.

[@jimbetts5164]

Tony you guys should do a previous host of HRG build off with all those who have shared your job title and let America choose the winner let the proceeds go to your favorite charities. It would be a win for everyone !!! Damn my best idea before coffee in a long time!!!

[@theglitch99]

Can't go wrong w/Cummins!! I bought an 04 just like yours from a friend for 4k. Had front end damage. Fixed it for 1500-2k and Im hooked!! Look forward to your diesel tech!

[@StayTunedTA]

Nice scoop! That's a deal!

[@thought1212]

i drive garbage trucks with the new red ones. god have they gone downhill. agree with the old ones for sure.

[@dynomax7497]

Hey Tony and team. You guys are just killing it. You keep going from strength to strength. I love every bit of it, the vehicles, the humor (if this KZbin thing doesn't work out we'll start a food truck) the projects and the food. Easily becoming one of my favorite channels.

[@button-puncher]

Hydroboost...that'll test your lines every time. Double the pressure of a vacuum booster setup. It's great because it's like a big brake upgrade. Awesome truck. Cleaned up REAL GOOD.

[@nickadamson6053]

That truck is definitely badass. Glad I'm not the only one with crazy ideas like this, thanks for the inspiration to attempt to make any of them a reality. Though I'm sure my wife won't be so happy with that 😆

[@nimas.1415]

Reviving an old project with your buddies, that’s good content. Thanks!

[@lordlondis]

Always a good day when I see a Tony video in my feed.

[@StayTunedTA]

Appreciate it!

[@316Autos]

I love the idea of body swaps, take old looks and combine with modern tech. I've kicked around the idea myself, but haven't found the right car yet.

[@StayTunedTA]

It's really such a killer package if you get it to fit and look right. Takes a lot of upgrades to make an old truck drive like one built 20 years later.

[@316Autos]

@@StayTunedTA Yep, and sometimes there's no amount of upgrades that will get it right. I have a 57 Cadillac Coupe Deville that's in that zone, but she drives good enough from the factory that I don't have to swap it. Doesn't mean I haven't considered dropping it on 94-96 Caprice chassis.

[@chriskeiser5809]

I feel like “modern tech” is doing a LOT of heavy lifting when you’re talking about a 12v Cummins lmao

[@philgrimsey3637]

​@@chriskeiser5809relative to the original drive line, it is "modern tech". I guess 😂

[@mattjohnson7316]

Rockin the handle bar mustache

[@StayTunedTA]

I dunno wtf I'm doing with this facial hair at this point.

[@mattjohnson7316]

@@StayTunedTA take pride in it like Burt Reynolds

[@pinchus34]

It’s been said before but I’ll restate; the eating piece in nearly every episode is a huge part of the charm.

[@CaptainNero]

You guys got me hooked.. I am staying tuned. With that thing being so easy to work on it would be the perfect toy hauler shop truck.

[@StayTunedTA]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@bentnbroke]

Loving the variety of content on the channel Tony. You and your crew kill it every time. Hopefully you can get Lucky on as a special guest for some fun driver action. Can't wait for the next

[@Clutch_Kick187]

That mullet and that truck brings me right back to the 80's.. Except diesel's didn't run like that back then.. My 79 Ford had a 460 with a cam, intake and carb.. I thought it was the shit.. Well it kinda was back then.. Chopped and pulled anything I wanted.. got a whole 7-9mph...

[@klav07]

Something about trucks, I can always dig it. Tonys old Dodge truck on HRG was one of my favorites, just seemed like a practical and attainable project

[@nessie42786]

Never before has there been a Mullet more majestic than Brenden’s.

[@DocHolliday3841]

Hey Tony I know that you're very knowledgeable when it comes to cars but in case you weren't aware when it comes to towing 60% of the weight should be at the front of the trailer to prevent trailer sway & that heavy Cummins was at the rear of the trailer. Also that white Dodge Ram 2500 you purchased looks like it has a leveling kit in the front. I would remove that if I were you because the truck should have natural rake; 2 inches taller in the rear so when you tow close to max it's level. Otherwise you LIFT weight in the front & affect steering = bad time.

[@F-U-CKYTCensorship]

Applause 👏🏼 and foreign sounds came from that engine according to closed captions.. I’d have to agree!

[@lousypirate]

one fun thing to do with that p7100 is to get a brake bias adjuster for a race car and hook it up to the preboost screw so you can mess with at idle fuel while driving. I had mine mounted at the bottom of the dash above the trans tunnel. Becomes a "smoke knob" if you feel like screwing it that far... or have the need. Kinda nice to turn it down when you're not doing much, but bump it up when you're towing to get that off the line response. The AFR mods are super worth doing or redoing, they get done incorrectly a lot of the time.

[@StayTunedTA]

ooooh. I'm into that. Coal on the fly!

[@gjponsford4892]

She’s a Classic! Last good looking truck Ford ever built. She deserves saving!

[@parkertrimble8509]

PANIC BEAR!!!! glad to seethe homie doing good!

[@tedweb2526]

I'm beyond stoked for you guys for the subs an 5 million views u deserve to have that an more I have to give you an ur people mad props for ur success an I have tremendous amount of respect for youTony for not changing who you are I definitely thank you for that I respect the genuineness I ur personality u helped me get threw a really bad part of my life recently I lost pretty much everything during covid business almost lost everything important to me i was very close to making a really bad decision in my life but through it all I could depend on you an ur guys to take the bs off my mind if only for a little bit of time so I thank you for that on top of you not changing who you are that's where I give you mad props an respect as soon as I get stuff caught up in my life ill definitely get merchandise but st this point I'm still just making it but hey I'm alive that's what is important so please don't ever change who u are ...thanks for saving my life Literally cause if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be here today so my daughter thanks you as well again mad respect for u Cheddar

[@malikdigger4544]

Best of both in automobile history with this old truck 41 year old F250 body on second Gen Cummins frame & powerplant

[@divadyrdnal]

Cooking and turning wrenches, my kinda shop!

[@jaykay51]

Awesome story. That truck has some history all right. Glad to see that you guys made it road worthy again!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks 👍! I just didn't want it to sit any longer once we saw it sitting there!

[@jaykay51]

I respect a man that will take care of a old friend sir. That's what made this story so cool.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Just found this channel, greatness man!

[@staglione79]

Old fords and 12 valves have a spot deep in my heart!!! Good stuff TA, the stache is sick👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@timdouglas2457]

The best part about the show is you making The stakes

[@friguy4444]

DUDE!!! THAT"S the BEST Mullet EVER!!!

[@robertrobeson1546]

When he was trying to get it into gear reminded me of the scene in Supertroopers where they were trying to drive the Mack truck.

[@soggycracker5934]

Can it be saved? Yes! Can YOU save it... This remains to be seen. That's not a sketchy tow. That's something a half-ton could manage...

[@toyota_jeep4x471]

03-04 Cummins are my favorite. Common Rail injection, zero emissions, and a very simple turbo.

[@AnDrEw122100]

Looka the stash on him lol . Good stuff buddy keep pumping out the content and there’s no doubt in my mind this channel will take right off .

[@rogerdean394]

Ford Man? Yes!!! Extended Cab? 🤔🤔Definitely growing on me! Used to have a ‘77 F-250 Camper Special! Blue and white! Miss that truck!😢😢 Beautiful truck! Excellent shape! Not a big fan of the diesel swap though! White rims were a very nice touch! Overall, killer truck! Nice job!👍

[@jeremyhowell2332]

Weird. I have a 2004 Cummins QCLB, a 1975 F350 Supercab and a Rottweiler. Now I need to find a 12v extended cab to do a body swap. Great idea!

[@koolaid53]

Added a like just for the doggo content! Sweet old pupper!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! He's the bestest boy!

[@GPW289]

Tony, I had a 2002 V10 F250 for 12 years. Pulled a 8300+ camper around the country many times. Your right about the gas mileage. It would pull anything you hooked it to and would pass anything on the road except a gas station. It served me well for a very long time. I eventually upgraded to a diesel also. Great content! Keep up the good work.

[@That_Dude420]

Had the same exact truck same color I lived on farm 12 years with farmers daughter it was half ton he had 3/4 ton suspension under it 4wd I re did truck had 351 modified in it I ended up painting it all white blacked out windows put 331/2s on it big Ford decal in rear window id drag pickups on job sit wanting to hook em up 4wd was best I ever had in a truck 100% loved that pickup 🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonbacues2999]

Easily the sickest truck around. You cleaned it up and it is still dripping in STINK…I love it!

[@GhiaSteve89]

this is like my dream truck. Growing up my grandfather had a 72 f-250 hi-boy that he and my uncle swapped a perkins diesel boat motor into. IIRC it had a manual trans, t-case, and an over under regular box so the thing had like umpteen gears. non turbo so it didn't go anywhere fast but man it was cool. I remember driving somewhere and smelling brakes only to realize the parking brake was still on. After my grandfather passed my dad sold the truck. I actually found it a few years later on craigslist but the seller stated "previous owner ruined it by putting a perkins in. we corrected that and it's got a 460 now. I wish i was old enough to drive before it got sold, maybe I could have gotten it.

[@adamhoffman3687]

Tony the steaks alone should get you a million views. I'm drooling. A set of us 101 mags would be killer on that pickup.

[@CavanalK5]

Happy Birthday you handsome sweet beast! We’re Boxer folks, but Rotties always hold a special place. My aunt and uncle had a could I sure loved when I was growing up!

[@taylorrodgers8988]

Wegmans!!!! I'm from central NY and I'm now in TN and I can't tell you how much I miss that store!!!! And I'm definitely taking notes on this build.

[@dieterlange7581]

I agree on the independent KZbin channels nothing but the best

[@adamyounce2772]

That flow is sick!!!

[@dlee6014]

That cooking set up is very dope.👊🏾💯

[@philgrimsey3637]

Im a bus driver and 80% of the double deckers i drive are 6 banger Cummins. Ive got a bit of a soft spot for them. I also LOVE this truck. A real work horse with classic cool. Awesome machine ❤

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Yes, they have always treated me well, so I feel the same way.

[@T-Stat79]

They both have Lost Boys tattoos...Tribute to one of the best movies ever !

[@taylorlengyel]

I wish I could like this twice! That is a badass rig! Looks great

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! It's one sweet ride.

[@jasonm4928]

Every time I see a vehicle from that part of the country it makes me glad I don't live there. I love my rust free SW trucks. LOL. I really like the Cummins in the Old Ford.

[@BrendenReidJones]

This truck was SO clean when I got it, it’s actually a Canadian truck that spent its first 35 years on Vancouver Island, and as a 2wd I don’t think they ever drove it in the winter. 10 years of Northeast outdoor parking will do a number though, it breaks my heart a little when I see how rough it’s gotten.

[@TheWulf1990]

Purple in the Center is the perfect steak bro!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Yeah, dude, you cleared 150,000! Love it! That truck is epic; way to save it! Thanks, guys, and congratulations!✌️❤️😁🇨🇦

[@StayTunedTA]

Yes! Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@qwiked]

Excellent episode..our biggest frustration during a mediocre drag racing career was the transportation from garage to track and back..(390 Ford F350 ramp truck 7 mpg, gutless)..would have loved that rescued truck..

[@TheTulerie]

This is rad! I've got a 78 f250 super cab camper special with a 460. Got it from my grandpa after he passed. It's been off the road for 30 years, but it's getting close to being back on the road!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! That will be killer to get that thing back in action!

[@curtisgiles9528]

Awesome I have one I built just like that! Love the old ford super cabs!

[@lonewanderer3603]

The key to asparagus is wrapping it in prosciutto.

[@RamosRev]

Wheels looked sweet Barb.

[@robertmcfarland3323]

My brother did the same Cummins swap.except on a 1978 dodge extra cab!

[@brandongreene3213]

Hell yeah! Raised in WNY, I loved Wegmans

[@Derf1313]

Nice truck, then to see bulletproof drive train & suspension, lol! It's a work truck with a special twist. Then food, lol. & then I'm a sucker for big pups too... Thanx !

[@williampresley3000]

This dudes flow is fantastic.

[@brianlafollette7530]

I would be proud to own that truck

[@michaelgrimm2214]

We (my parents) had a brand new 1978 F250 Lariat supercab with a 460 and was so fun to do burnouts with as a 16/17 year old. Great episode Tony!

[@CavanalK5]

I’m a GM-guy, well ok I like a Cummins too. But this thing is killer. I can still hear that sound of an old Ford when you know on the hood or bed of it. STEEL! Nice work and congrats on the milestone in KZbinLand!

[@XG916]

What a coincidence, I'm from southeast Alaska and I'm going to be shipping southwest desert cars back home. I want to get a 8 or 12v detroit diesel though, like a gmc9500 or an international so many old logging trucks up there to source from, everything gets rusted too hence my dealership. Then the truck will serve as independent contractor for my small community and I can help during major builds or disaster relief. I'm learning lots from your channel man

[@explanger527]

I was amazed at the front seats the entire episode. They look beautiful! Love the sound of a 12 valve cummins and in a dentside ford? Yes!!! Awesome y'all got it doin all the things, you know that it's supposed to do, mostly.. Great video.

[@bradleylovej]

The front seats on that old Ford do look amazing. I noticed them, too!

[@bigmikeyz0071]

The old ford camper special is so sick. Tony needs to ditch that 04’ dodge and stick with that old fummings or just keep both. Keep up the good work guys.

[@f.chrisliuzzo7889]

Prob would be a great candidate for dual batteries but def a nice truck!! And maybe a divorced t case and a solid front 4wd setup and that would be a truck after my own heart!!! Lift it very little with some fat 33s tucked in as far as possible and a winch and front bumper and a tool box in the bed with fifth wheel and that beast would do anything that’s required of it.

[@TheFarmallfarmer]

Rip 1978 ford. Love them old school trucks

[@joeconway2940]

Check out the SUR&R brake line fitting kit. It’s at summit and probably other places for like $100 and has almost every brake line fitting you could need.

[@J-Loe]

My dream ride. As always Tony, you’re the king!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks so much, appreciate it!

[@hooligangeneral300]

Best episode yet.

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 👍👍 So Tony you want Back To The Future, a work truck love it ! Good move Tony ! 🍺🍺🍕🍕

[@StayTunedTA]

You got that right! Thanks Mr B!

[@debbiebermudez5890]

@@StayTunedTA Anytime !

[@burgpath7777]

Not a Cummins fan but.love the old Ford body!

[@mauricioreinehr]

Tony making a strong "cheech" style. Keep rocking guys. Loving the channel.

[@johnbarker5009]

I always loved those old SuperCabs. That thing looks rough and tough. Cool truck.

[@bengelman2600]

Brandon's mullet is on point

[@danielsmith9500]

I love the old truck. So cool

[@scottwilliams1976]

Loving the channel, love the f-truck and Brandon, that hair, absolutely majestic

[@benjamingutierrez9031]

I like how he reversed the truck as if it had a trailer attached, while backing it up to the trailer.

[@bud215]

Tony those jorks! Amazing

[@workingcountry1776]

Your shop food game is mint!👌

[@turboboy0]

seeing that DOGGO makes me a bit sad. he is almost exactly the same coloration as mine was. still miss her even though she has been gone for over 12 years. she was 10.

[@jasonvizenor1735]

Ok- The best seat to put in this is what came with the Dodge truck the took everything out of. We have done multiple early truck Dodge and Ford trucks and that seat is soooo comfortable and fits well. Have fun!

[@StayTunedTA]

These are wicked cool, but that does sound good. I had a couple 3rd gen truck and loved it. (just a 318 powered 1500)

[@chuckfinley3152]

Keep it raw and real Tony

[@adambriscoe02]

Put a secondary fuel filter between the factory filter and the cp3, the factory filter doesn't stop the smaller particles from murdering the injectors.

[@puddleduckist]

Cool truck for sure, even with the rust n patina it's cool!!! Cool that it's a manual trans!!!