After sitting 30 years, Is this F250 Worth Saving??

[@tnoyes4023]

Retired mining engineer in south central Ohio here. Your meter is for testing continuity of electrical detonators and their circuits. It is called a blasting galvanometer. They are still used today, although many quarry and mining operations now use non-electric detonators. Your truck probably was used in mine or quarry operations. I love the truck.

[@carloslaguardia2190]

Nice; thank you for your service to the community😁👍🇺🇲

[@Tatorhill]

Ding ding . Sir you are right. I have the same one and another that is silver. I would say this truck came from a rock crusher.

[@viviangrabowski6506]

I love people who are able to give such important Informations about old things ❤... - it's so interesting for others, which are also interested in that things... - so let me also say many thanks for this guys !! ❤ Vivian Hyde 🏳️‍🌈 😊

[@docdurdin]

Matt, I think lots of DIY'ers and us old timers just love being a part of your journey. Hell, at 75, I can hardly find my ass with both hands anymore, but I do enjoy watching you figure things out.

[@RogerEbert-vy5pv]

Far as I recall, you never claimed to be a highly skilled. You've been honest in your abilities. That only increases your credibility.

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

Many a highly educated person is poorly skilled in their trade profession.

[@16480287]

I can,t understand why any one can,t just sit back, relax and watch the video and if need be give positive comments! Being a mechanic (retired Aircraft and automotive) I found out you learn by doing and no two mechanics do it the same but get the job done ! Yes follow the book but you yourself can at times do it better ! doing automotive, but doing aircraft is a lot different , you must follow the book because your governed by law ! either way you yourself must be satisfied the job was done right. You are a great Mechanic ! I have seen many a mechanic have the book knowledge but couldn't apply it to the job ! Merry Christ mas and Happy New year ! MY OPINION

[@timkaldahl]

Ya gotta leave a little room for the occasional backhanded compliment of understatement. For example, this was a pretty ok-ish job of putting the old girl back together. Anyone who watches a long video like this one just to complain must be a garage band guitarist. It takes one of them to play the tune and 5 more to talk about how they would have done it better.

[@Loan--Wolf]

any one with good problem soveing skills makes great tinkers i was forced to retire 20 something years ago im guessing its noting like it used to be

[@rexmyers991]

Yup! As a retired aircraft mechanic I agree completely. Keep on keepin’ on. 😊

[@stevenrowe2797]

Watch your channel regularly. It’s all about enjoying your passion. Ignore the negativity from the trolls. You are being too hard on yourself. You rock!

[@Scott-zt6gx]

Hi Mat you can add power steering to the old truck it just bolts in to existing holes on the truck I did it on my old 68 f250 and it just replaces the old steering box.

[@vancejohnson2578]

Yep! As long as you can source the parts, you're gonna be golden!

[@JayH237]

Borgeson and Redhead likely offer a bolt in kit

[@klapaucius77]

From Scrappy Industries to Diesel Creek, a great Saturday Morning.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

I hadn’t made it to Sam but the last couple Weeks I got to Him First. We all must be Like Minded Folk’s or very low standards in entertainment 😂

[@klapaucius77]

@davidcolesr.8628 🤣

[@BoringIntrovert1982]

I love that old Detroit that Sam is working on. Kinda reminds me of an EMD 567, but on a smaller scale.

[@drthmik]

throw in a Farmcraft101 to that list

[@Rorschach1024]

​@@davidcolesr.8628easily entertained is what my wife says... =p

[@gordonjohnson405]

For your hate mail comment: I watched your trailer hub repair video and didn't catch it, though I ought to know better... Both with that hub and this, before you set the preload you should have rotated the hub several times to seat the bearing. I promise if you do that you will find that whatever you thought your pre-load torque was will have changed. Rolling is what sets the bearing, not driving or being pushed by a nut. As you described your failure on the trailer, that is very likely the cause of its failure. Someone skipped that step. Likely the bearing was riding on the shoulder of the race or itherwise incompletely seaten when the nut was locked in place. Then the hub rolled with way too much slack causing the bearing to walk to the outside of the race. The way to do this is to tighten the inner nut then rotate the hub a dozen or two revolutions. Then check the preload again. Usually there will then be more tightening needed, rinse and repeat until turning it makes no difference to your preload torque. Then you know that the bearing is all the way seated on the race. I would go back and reset both those hubs before you use them, or anticipate another failure. If you think doing those hubs on the Ford and trailer are a pain, try doing the hubs on your deuce. The Rockwell axle hubs on your Deuce are greased rather than oil-lubricated. You will need a 5-gallon pail to do it efficiently. And if you have not done your Deuce hubs since purchasing, then please do it soonest. The Army used Grease Army Artillery (GAA) on them. It is animal fat. It rots, and requires yearly replacement. If you haven't already replaced with a modern lithium like Red'N'Tacky, you might have no grease there at all. Which will lead to a very bad day at some point. Just my $.02.

[@nabob14]

If only there was any easy way to be able to lift that service bed off there, like maybe a crane that can be inside the building that you can mive around................... Love the content! Merry Christmas!

[@ericp5398]

was looking for this comment, knew it had to be there😉

[@ladeseddy5994]

If you follow the channel, he has one to install.

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

@@ladeseddy5994 woooosh

[@texascottonfarmer]

A crane! Yeah, that's it! What a great idea. (He's had a crane for 2 or 3 years, but just hasn't got "a round tuit".) 😂😂😁😁 I know Matt doesn't seem to agree, but a lot of viewers would LOVE to see him install that crane!

[@surlyogre1476]

Yeah, something like a ten-ton bridge crane...

[@kirbydolak8954]

The duck bill tongs were used by mill works handling small red hot steel part. Seen them used at Carpenter Steel, Reading, PA for rolling thru sizing dies. Nice find

[@Screws619]

Blasting Galvanometer. An electrical resistance instrument designed specifically for testing electric detonators and circuits containing them. They were the first instruments used to detect and measure small amounts of electric currents.

[@tonyvancampen-noaafederal2640]

Late to the party again, I concur with @Screw619 that is a test meter for blasting circuits. IIRC that part of PA would have had a lot of people doing blasting in coal mines and also oil field work either acoustic survey or well perforation.

[@stevea9604]

Yep…Used to work in EOD in the Navy and that was used more in the civilian demos

[@stevea9604]

Matt never met a flat space he didn’t like 😂

[@JosephKnueppel]

😂

[@stevea9604]

Nice to have the tools, technology & knowledge all in one place 👍🏻👌🏻

[@mattfoell3860]

The siloo anti gel is made by a company called CRC Industries, right here where I am in Warminster Pa. They are still going strong today, they are the makers of brakekleen.

[@billtodd6509]

Your comment sure brings back memories of back in the sixties, using all that silo in our old 671 238 GM Diesels summer and winter.

[@millcrafters]

Matt, I had a high end body shop for 20 years, the last 11 I had 10 employees. The point I want to make is the red oxidizes, but it polishes up miraculously with very little effort. You can see that somewhat in the rear cab bottom corners where you body shop cleaned them back. Use a lambswool tie on bonnet with Dupont 606S white polishing compound. Then go over it with some swirl remover. (We used to use liquid ebony), and then finish up with a buffing glaze or wax. For such a little bit of effort you will have a mind-blowing result. A note of concern is that with fresh white paint there is a vulnerability. They put white powder in clear to make it. You want to mask off the fresh white paint while buffing the red otherwise the buffing spatter could stain the white. To maks off you want to use something like blue tape that doesn't stick too much on the fresh paint. You many want to return it back to the body shop for that if you are not so inclined. It's a minimum amount of work for a maximum result. I sold Ford trucks at a dealership back in 1972 and you wouldn't believe what they sold for new back then. (In the roughly $4500 to 5 grand range) Imagine the whole rest of the truck looking like that bottom corner of the cab next to the white contrast. Beautiful. Congrats on getting this vintage piece.

[@LonaKellyx3t]

As far as I remember, you never claimed to be extremely skilled. You have been honest about your abilities. This simply boosts your trustworthiness.

[@bobtheeke7403]

You seem to be able to work on all different things and do very well. You have good friends to help when you need them. You are a better mechanic than a lot of the parts replacers in shops. What you have a lot of is common sense.

[@Deck1ngUK]

Matt I enjoy your content for exactly what it is. You don’t and I’ve never heard you say you are an expert at anything. But what is an expert ? “A drip under pressure”. Just stay as your my friend.

[@KirkManning-pd9cs]

Matt you are awesome 👍 I worked in the excavation business all My life I'm disabled and in a nursing home now I tell everyone that I did everything but the office I would have loved working with you and that is a strong statement take care of your body I respect you be safe and have a great Christmas 🎄 thanks 👍

[@richmuellersr18]

Like others said on the blasting meter, Dad used to have septic tank holes blown occasionally when I was a kid and remember the dude using one, that did our blasting for us. Dad bought a brand new 1971 F250, we had the 360 auto in it, a couple things to keep your eyes on, the hood safety latch, and fuel gauge. Ford bought us a new hood, hinges, and windsheild, and a couple hundred dollars for the dent in the overhead camper, when the latch rusted over under warranty, they had a nationwide recall, and the latch is galvanized if it has been replaced, it came up on a corner on a 2 lane highway when a semi passed us Dad pulled a Ace Ventura on pet taxi movie to get on the side of the road,, freaky when a 12 yr old is asleep and brakes slam on and all you see is a green hood!!! The fuel gauge, when it reads 1/4 you GET FUEL NOW, because when it hit E, you are FLAT OUT of gas and walking, NO reserve what so ever!! If you had the 360 the breaker plate under the points would also be needed replaced, Ford had a bright idea of making the pivot out of plastic, and wore through, it would start running erratic and crappy at 1st , then quit, and you took a screw out of the trim in cab and stuck in it to get you home at 1200 midnight in the middle of nowhere !!

[@jimbrown4803]

Matt, watch all of your videos, hardly ever post. Ignore the haters. I don’t post or use social media like Facebook (etc) for that very reason. Love your videos so just keep on doing what you’re doing! 😊😊😊

[@Daddymouse-ny9cz]

Damm straight!

[@EPcleaner]

Please don’t take to heart those critics. Those are people who think based on their own ignorance they think they are experts. They are the ones who charge 100s $ to do simple repairs. You provide as a self taught and experienced dyi and real life experience. Hell watching you helped me a dyi overlander and driveway/trail mechanic build my dream vehicle and retromod fj40 LC. Keep the videos coming.

[@lioninwinter9316]

Amazing condition for a PA truck of that age. The first owner treated it fairly well.

[@davidohler5611]

When I moved from upstate Ny to az I found myself tapping 1/4 panels on old cars to see if they had bondo. That’s so typical to have back home - nice truck Matt - absolutely a survivor

[@4cammer]

I get that brake lines aren't always fun to deal with but on something as old as that truck I would have ran new hard lines. With the bed off no better time to do it. A 90 f150 I had a few years ago blew its hardline in the rear after about 20 years. Thankfully it was parked when it did it.

[@doggonedk]

That's the same way I do drum brakes one side at a time and take pictures. So I can always go back and look at the other side. You're right That 300-6 can't kill em. I had that truck in a 72 but it didn't have the work bed. The only thing I hated about those trucks was that twin I-beam kingpin front suspension. But other than that solid machine. Great video Matt keep em coming!

[@joelalexander3705]

Matt earlier this year I had to have quadruple bypass . I lost my job shortly before that and it only gets better . I had to have an ablation and a implant to shock me back if my heart stops. So I want to say to you that watching you this past several months has helped me get through the days. Keep doing what you do and I hope one day I can meet you at maybe at one of those auctions.

[@frogg5371]

My Dad had a 68 or 69 F250 with the same style of service bed. He got it in school bus yellow and then painted the service bed the same color so he could be seen on the road/misc construction jobs. Had a 360 v8, manual transmission, larger wheels and tires. Great truck!

[@Z-Bart]

LMC Ford 1971. Lots of grill parts and pieces.

[@keithmikolich908]

Matt, you and Sam are very humble people. Y'all are very knowledgeable professionals in my opinion.

[@marksaddler]

Hind sight being 20-20, you can see at 55:55 that the jack stand wasn’t under the axle, so at 1:10:13 when you pushed the hub/drum assembly on it actually fell off the jack which was under the differential. Glad it worked out OK for the old truck though

[@pellingt]

1:16:37 what you showed on the trailer was just hand tight, tapping, then backing off, using a punch to tighten is a huge difference. Great example here of the way to do it without a big socket. This will be fine. Love the truck!

[@cooperdunn7746]

Best part of the week when a notification pops up with a fresh upload from diesel creek’

[@petedavies4796]

Matt ignore the so called experts criticizing, you have never said you are an expert having watched every video you have produced, I look forward to any new video. I love what you do saving these different pieces of equipment. Just carry on doing what you are doing .

[@newandoldtech5634]

44:30 For electric connectors, try Wago connectors usa. Can be easily installed , disconnected, reconnected, and even mounted on a rail for showing off. The 221-415 can handle most situations.

[@rtechlab6254]

Wagos will corrode and fail exposed to the elements

[@aesthetic3616]

Wago's are not meant for outdoor applications let alone on a vehicle. deutsch, Delphi and solder seal connectors are what should be used

[@shawnknight421]

As far as I can tell you are a very good mechanic. I work on truck and trailer hubs daily!!! You do a great job so don’t listen to the couch mechanics. Keep up the great work!

[@00recon]

Not really a great job. His wheel about fell of his trailer.

[@jasm.5823]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. YES save it.

[@chadfranzen2088]

Keep doing what you're doing Matt!! Love your channel!

[@shawnzalewski1917]

I almost forgot about this after seeing the first part of this truck when the video came out. She is a nice truck. I see old ford trucks on the road here and there. I would say keep it if you want to take the time into fixing it, or plan to drive it around once it’s road worthy. It’s your decision Matt.

[@korosys]

I work at a Subaru dealership and completely agree with you about the quality of some aftermarket parts. If you research enough you can find the company’s that make oem parts. For example I own a Mercedes and found that lemfordor and corteco make oem parts for them.

[@antiyx4201]

As a PA resident that's one fine truck in good condition for PA of course

[@zapokoin6133]

I love old trucks very much. If you take care of them, they will never let you down.

[@miningsimple1924]

Im glad to see you get back to this project! Ive been seeing it in the background

[@Meister1551]

I loved this video. I'm not a mechanical person but I sure do appreciate someone who can at least work through problems like you do. I was glued to the entire video and can't wait to see this baby in full service again. I know it will be cool having all your equipment in one place and very mobile.

[@stevea9604]

Roscoe and all your dogs sure love their daddy…Shows the true Matt 🐕🐶🥰

[@rjay1674]

I totally agree with you replacing the wheel cylinders. Back in the late '60's I built a drag racing car, '66 Plymouth, and bought a complete rear end out of a factory build '63 Dodge. Very low miles never would have thought I'd have a problem with brakes which worked good for 2 days and then it struggled to stop and then started locking the rear tires every time I touched the brakes. Pulled off the rear drums and both wheel cylinders had failed which sprayed fluid all over the shoes. Both had rusted in the bores and the seals went south. Brake shoes lock up when they get fluid or oil on them and it was frightening. Also, I would encourage you to maybe use that extra air port on the air tank. I basically had the same system on my truck but I plumbed in an extra schrader valve and carried a tire inflater on a coiled lead that I used to air up the tires on my boat, utility, and travel trailer every time I hooked them up. I also helped a few stranded motorists. Ever had a flat and when you put on your spare it was flat too? Just sayin' ya never know when you might need it. Good video. Thanks

[@JosephKnueppel]

I see the beauty this truck holds once it's fixed. please post more content like this and have a Merry Christmas 🎄 Matt .!!!!!!!!

[@gilraine1225]

the bolts and wedges are commonly used to hold down screens in a screening plant

[@oklahomamechaniclife3343]

I came to say the same thing, and for what irock and mccloskey charge for those damn things that box is a gold mine lol

[@william6526]

I put one of these air bag systems on my pickup so i could haul my 24 foot sled boat. After using it to level my truck and put more weight on my front end i will never own another pickup without it. The really nice feature is being able to adjust the amount of pressure in the air bags while driving. Ive had mine for over 4 years without and problems with the system. Well worth the money .

[@sherrystroh241]

I grew up on a farm. Being a shade tree mechanic was essential to get the job done. And doing that I learned a lot about mechanics the hard way, but we never had any catastrophic failures. We got the job done and so did you and it will work just fine. Don't need to know all that fancy stuff have a merry Christmas.

[@Midwest-small-engine]

Coming from a guy that works at a Semi truck parts warehouse most the smaller parts are built so cheap compared to the stuff made from the 90s prior enjoy the content keeps me motivated to keep on wrenching thru the worlds economics

[@nightsailor1]

On those old carb trucks, you can usually depress the acc pedal to the floor one time and hold it for a sec to set the choke. Then let off. The choke rotates against the spring which has a thermal set to the spring force. So when warm it does not move much. Then give her a start. Pumping it does the same ting albeit with a lot of stresses on the linkage and the acc pump diaphragm. When the choke is set, the engine vacuum pulls gas from the bowl. When warm, no vacuum, no wasted fuel down the carb.

[@zrxdazzer]

It's your stuff Matt. Your KZbin channel that you share with us. Do what you want. 🇬🇧 Often older stuff is better made than modern stuff

[@carterschaper5620]

The most perfect way to wake up on a Saturday morning!

[@RedneckLn]

you seem very humble and friendly. at 51 years old i can say i am still learning every day your videos are great.

[@Tritium21]

From buffalo - this truck is in superb condition for the kinds of salt and crap we put on roads in the north east

[@ethanpedersen1599]

Having grown up two hours south of Buff. It’s only gotten worse over the years, I swear if you stand outside your vehicle after driving you can hear it rusting away.

[@timprussell]

That flat surface issue in workshop is a workshop law in the scientific sense. I love that front end style of the ford trucks. I too had to do that for a brake line spinning off the cylinder.

[@bmansell1]

The pins in that box could be shaker deck pins on a plant for making gravel. They keep tension on the screen as rock passes/falls throw through it depending on the size of rock you're making.

[@oneeyedjack4727]

When starting the truck, I caught the "Jimmy's World" contact reference. I love old Fords and I've had a few. I restored a 1954 3/4 ton back in early '80s. Original 6, three on the tree and a rear gear that would pull anything, but not in a hurry. Don't worry about knowing everything. Another of my favorite channels is Casey LaDelle. He has a saying, "I never said I was good at this". Enjoying the channel, I always hope to learn something.

[@michaelvollmer9491]

Absolute Great Video. I really appreciate (yes i am european) that you Save this nice f250 servicetruck. There are not a lot of them left today, so it is Great that you found this example and put it back to the public. We wish you and your Family a very happy christmas time 👍😎🇩🇪

[@OldVermontGuy]

Agree 100% with the use of the old parts, your observation as to the quality of new replacements is really sad. Cleaning and rehabbing of solid old parts, particularly for units that old, is the best long term solution. Ignore the haters, they are just jealous of your ingenuity and common sense.

[@Machines.In.Action]

That turbo compressor sound is pure mechanical music!

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

Given the fact that this truck left the plant when rust prevention of any kind was light years away, it's in amazing condition. Back to these days when they had V8s inside you could also use as ship's engines! All the best, merry Christmas & a scrappy New Year!

[@charlesroberts6965]

Awesome to see this amazing service truck again... truly remember the previous video of you getting it running. That Siloo Anti Gel is a great product my Dad was a NAPA jobber here for over 50 years and we sold many of that brand of products one other I remember was Siloo for Gas Tanks...it was a product specifically for removing water from fuel and it worked great and we sold tons of it... Always enjoy your content and appreciate you taking us along with each adventure and projects.😎👨‍🔧🧰🛠️🇺🇲🚜😇. A Very Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎅🎄⛄❄️

[@Airborne_Airassault]

Split rims are not dangerous as long as you know what you’re doing. All our deuce and a halves had them. At motor pool we used a cage to inflate, in the field we flipped it, ring side down, and sat in the wheel to inflate.

[@cliffthelightning]

Happy Holidays from the Netherlands, absolutely gorgeous truck.

[@lecirus2140]

Hello, Merry Christmas from France, I love watching you!👍👍👍

[@NAMCBEO]

*Hold on Matt !!!!* Don't think I didn't catch the fact you got a free bulldozer in the deal !

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I like the fact that you farmed out the bodywork on this truck just to move the project along. It would be cool if you did the same with the interior (have someone recover the bench seat and repaint or recover the door cards).

[@scottlangille9900]

I just heard you say the engine is a 300 , 6 cylinder a great engine. First Ford my Dad had was a 1976 F100 with a 300 6 cylinder 3 in the tree. I was 15 year's old and was hired to take the hey in for the neighbor down the road. Lol

[@BoringIntrovert1982]

My grandfather had a blue & white '76 F150 long bed Bicentennial Edition with the 300 & 3 on-the-tree. Learned how to drive on the farm with that truck. Those old 300's are like tractor engines. Not super powerful, but insanely reliable! Probably one of the easiest engines to wrench on as well.

[@Beardman56]

The 300 is the best engine Ford made and it's not even close

[@JohnFrahm0676]

Matt. Everyone is an expert in their own mind. Appreciate the humility and candor. The educational entertainment is much appreciated.

[@c4shd34d30]

the meter is a Blasting Galvanometer used by the mining industry to check wire circuits before they were connected up to set off explosive charges

[@hillbillyhicks8102]

I have been tightening them axle nuts with a chisel my whole life as a mechanic . Im 55 and still do it. I also lightly pack those beaings with grease. It takes a good minute before the gear oil gets to ir.

[@kevinschroeder3889]

Watching you work on those brakes brings back so many memories. My dad and I worked on a ton of cars in his little garage. For all the naysayers and so called experts that criticize your work. F@CK EM. You're doing just fine. May you and bride have a very Merry Christmas.

[@Mandorla12]

I have a restored '71 F-250 Camper Special with a 390FE. Hagerty has it valued and insured for $30k. If you find you don't need the service bed, find a full-size donor bed and make some money on it.

[@feron450]

That’s a really clean old truck for rust belt. I’m most surprised that the service body isn’t all rotted out I remember when I lived up north I’d see those service bodies come in 1-2 years already rotted thru.

[@ScottWM54]

Got2 hit those fittings with your KROIL after the heat....

[@jbbuzzable]

I used to stuff oily rags in the bad cab corners to stop the dust and and slow the rust.

[@greglammers9905]

Matt, I literally have done 100’s of those kinda brakes in my almost 50 years of wrenching on cars and trucks. You did a great job. The only thing I would suggest is there are six pads the shoes ride on clean those with a wire brush and lube them with silicone grease . I will only use genuine manufacture brand parts if they have them. Also, I always pack the bearings before installing them, gives them a head start on lube, before the gear lube gets to it.

[@Rorschach1024]

I would suggest adding a larger air receiver tank teed between the compressor and the smaller tank that once you are on location you can close a valve to the bags and open the valve to the larger tank so you'll have more reserve air for filling tires or small pneumatic tools etc.

[@refurbansuburban]

Thanks, Matt, another great video for the care you take of your rescue vehicles. Really well done!

[@swallowinn4410]

Hello Matt: " I paid my stupid Tax." No truer words spoken. Any wrench turner that regularly works on projects has done the same thing. Sometimes more than once on the same job. Regarding quality of replacement parts, I was surprised you did not try to free up the old cable. You have the perfect tools (A bench vice and forklift.) Clamp the outter cable end into the bench vice, attach the other end of inner cable to the old fork lift and give it a couple of good tugs. If the cable budges without breaking you just lube it up and it will usually be serviceable again. If you snap it you have only lost a little time. I spent 45 years in the "salt belt" as it is referred to and this was common practice for DYI work. The big advantage was not the cost of the new inferior cable? It was getting the correct length and end fittings that correctly match the application you were working on. You did a very good job showing and explaining the differences between older fitment & quality and issues with replacement parts. Looking forward to seeing the service truck put back in service. PS: leave the single barrel carb on the unit. It is never going to be a vehicle requiring extra power. The single barrel carb will move it down the road just fine if it is working correctly. Have a great Christmas to you and your family.❤

[@newandoldtech5634]

28:40 For heavy duty vehicles, "El Max nutrunner". For trucks and bigger machinery, to loosen and tighten for example wheel nuts. Have one from the 80s. Working well on trucks , tractors and ttrailers/wagons.

[@builtbyme]

Bodywork looks really good on camera. You must have so many video files with how you can make one video with so much time between. If you still do all your own editing, your damn good at it. Happy Holidays.

[@dennisbelles9236]

Thank you Matt. I've been waiting to see the old Ford get some much deserved love. She really is a classic beauty

[@jballew2239]

A tip to save that nice floor when doing axles- Get a couple small cage pans. The small plastic trays that go under rabbit cages. Then put the pigmat in the trays. The tray catches/holds what the pigmat can't, keeps all your parts in one area and when you go to clean up you just pick up the whole mess and dump the contents of the pan into the trash.

[@mm9773]

My dad used to have a 9 box rabbit stall and we kept all the trays - useful for a ton of things. Old urine scale can be removed with vinegar or similar acids.

[@youferret]

I can't wait for you to be using that sweet ol' truck Matt. Great video. Once again, it's hard to believe that that there are "those people" out there that criticize the work you do. My feeling is that you are like one of my buddies helping me change my breaks or whatever. We're not pros, we're just getting it done.

[@Nodrog269]

I enjoyed every second, every minute you helping to bring life to the old girl. Can't wait for more, grrreat stuff bro....! Nod UK

[@williamhenderson3793]

As you were saying about breaks on the back of you truck. I have done them both ways and now I just do them the same way you do, the only thing I do differently is I adjust the star wheel until the drum won't turn and then back it off tell I have slight drag. This makes shur that all the parts seet correctly. Great job.

[@darrenbeattie1298]

Not too many guys would switch those springs lol, koodos. Also, (in Canada anyway) dealers are only required to supply parts for 10 yrs. Blows my mind that that is now 2015 vehicles. My 1994 F250 have alot of times OEM are obsolete. Thank you for saving this ol girl. It matters. And not only the parts are better OG, the metal alone they're made of is better. Keep it up.

[@jonathantaylor5217]

One of the best tricks I learned to free up a brake line fitting from the line. Is to melt a crayon after you heat it up. The wax will penetrate and lube more than any lubricant. Learned that from a good friend of mine who been in the industry for over 60 years.

[@LeeBn66]

Hi Matt, I completely restored my 68 F100 and never bought parts from Napa. All of my parts came from LMC Truck, Dennis Carpenter, or NPR. My truck has a 429 and a Ford 9 inch rear diff. One thing I noticed is I didn't see you add or check the diff gear oil. My 9" didn't have a fill plug, so I had to jack up one side and add oil through the axle tube. After all the work you did, don't let the gears and bearings run dry!!

[@johnruppe1699]

If you have to change the intake manifold to change to a 2 bbl, I wouldn’t bother with the hassle of probably breaking of bolts in the head, and check if you have to remove the exhaust manifold to access all of them if you do. THAT is a deep, deep rabbit hole. Strong work today Matt.

[@spiro7723]

A little trick that I use for this kind of work. Heat your fitting and when it is red, sprinkle with icing water to break the rust.

[@1972FordF100]

Hey Matt if you are looking for a grill shroud they are available aftermarket from lmc truck the grill insert is a hard to come by as 71-72 the only difference was the vertical bar design so most put the 72 inserts in the 71s and they fit just fine. To a purist you would know but to make it look nice there’s an option there

[@jerryuptmor2826]

I had a 300 6 in a 1979 F150 high mileage. The smoothest easy running engine ever, but it was a gas-hog for sure. Loved that truck. Thanks for sharing with us, Matt. Stay safe.

[@g.r.4853]

I love those old 70's pickups but I wonder why so many you tubers are concerned about negative comments by the viewers. So you're not a "professional mechanic" and if someone is upset about it, there are 3 options for them, look elsewhere for something as good as this, offer their 'profession' services for free to 'educate' poor ignorant you or build a bridge and get over it. Of course in my 80 plus years of life, I become immune to other people's bias and perhaps some learned points. In those 30, 000 days, I also discovered that far more often than not, they know less (a whole lote less) than you do and are too timid to try to learn. Keep at It, Matt.

[@murphtahoe1]

Been waiting awhile to see that cool Highboy comeback to life! Glad you saved that old beauty.

[@georgedrake-y2k]

When i was a kid, my dad drove a truck like this one same color same body shape. I hope you find a good home for it

[@ddelano7408]

I love watching your videos Matt. There are several companies that make complete hard line brake kits that are cut to the proper lengths for older vehicles. When I rebuilt my 1997 F250 I went with all new stainless steel brake lines. You should always put a little lube on the backing plate pads that the brake shoes ride on to stop grooves from being worn into the pads by the shoes. I also put Never Seize on the threads of the self adjusters. A mini hose clamp can be used to squeeze the parking brake cable retainer tabs in order to get them through the backing plate. Brake cleaner is great hand cleaner also! Keep up the great videos bringing old equipment back to life!

[@richardcowan2889]

I can’t wait to see you install your crane in your dream workshop. Sure would have made it easier to lift that bed off the truck and a whole lot easier on a dozen other projects. I love your channel, love your honesty and at 83 I’ve even learned some. Congratulations for being authentic.

[@elliskinney5731]

My daily driver is a 1981 F 100 with the 300 inch six. I bought it new in May of '81. 600,000 plus miles and the 3rd engine. Prefect shape, no power steering, no power brakes, king pins instead of ball joints. 4 speed manual. One bbl carburetor. Ellis