American Pickers: Mike Makes a Trade (Season 18, Episode 1) | History

Bobby Green shows Frank and Mike a beautifully restored antique Ford truck that makes Mike drool in this clip from Season 18, Episode 1, "Mike's Big Buy". #AmericanPickers
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[@876r876rf]

That guy is a good salesman. "Don't think too hard, you should drive it. You'll either love it or you'll hate it".

[@JonBlondell]

Its Very easy to tell Frank would rather have the $$! Ha!

[@jamespaters8665]

from what i understood the motorcycle was both theirs and they were going to split the profit. mike fell in love with the truck , frank tried staying quiet and not show that he really didnt want the truck . i assume they had worked it out prior to buying it.

[@rainierterucha8907]

Nope the motor was all mike. That was his project on the show

[@desillusionshit1639]

when mike asked frnk do you like it and his reaction was like a married couple

[@donaburns7912]

I’m old and disabled, certainly not affluent and rarely able to get out and enjoy life. In my eighth decade of living, I haven’t driven for years now but I enjoy watching Mike and Frank buying and selling ANYTHING. They amuse me, enlighten me and often feature Danielle who is a real favorite of mine. Great fun guys! This show is why I watch this channel!

[@barbarajones5473]

We still love you.

[@Just_Another_Hoosier]

Yes, we do.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Nice comment, do you have family members who can take you out for a day trip driving? Hope you're well

[@islamispagan2137]

If it was done right it wouldn’t be crashing the suspension on the highway

[@AnthraxBird]

It's lowered with the original Ford suspension. Yes it would lol

[@srteight]

Its Calis roads man, they are horrible

[@americanlostinvietnam3721]

you dont know CA highways. Old truck, new truck, they all do that in CA

[@HypeManZ]

Passion goes away...Business goes away Thats right on, Mike!!!

[@derockshun]

Definitely made the right choice!

[@bensutherland6871]

I absolutely love this truck and the flat green paint also the vintage leather just ties everything together beautifully I'm hey antique truck lover this one is definitely a truck I would love to have and I think it's a great price because it's turn key ready to go I didn't see anything but it needed just beautiful

[@olddogcitypound5859]

The Indian motorcycle is and always will be worth more than the truck.😎

[@charlescooper7951]

I love to watch Mike and Frank they sure fine beautiful pieces of art but that truck oh my Lord absolutely beautiful 😍

[@ThatCarGuy]

40k would get you a completely done one with nice paint... ouch.

[@pdasaro]

Polish that truck, flat paint is for people who can't paint a car properly!

[@htx713cc8]

Your thinking the plastic dip type of guys. Flat paint jobs are much harder to apply properly. You cant sand and buff a clear coat every little detail shows.

[@markjurczyk]

He did a great job building it, except suspension hahahahahahah

[@etivacytic2262]

mike spent 22800 for that bike and trded it for 30k made 7200 so for the truck he actually spent about another 2800 so it isnt bad at all

[@johng4093]

Depends on how you look at it, he gave up that 7200 profit + 10K on top of that. He's out 17,200 that could have been in the bank.

[@georgekouts]

@@johng4093 He sells the truck for 50K and pockets well over 30K in profit! Mike won this deal easily!

[@specialized29er86]

Off to look up vintage leather.

[@williamdixon9484]

The American pickers is the best TV show ever

[@donaburns7912]

American Pickers with Mike and Frank amuses, entertains, and often enlightens me regarding items and/or issues I’ve never had the time, energy or even the inclination to consider. The series is fun, Danielle is GREAT and the show is the reason I began to watch this channel at all. I truly hope the show is at least in some way as enjoyable to be part of as it is to watch. That would be great!

[@edifierbass7821]

Choosing a Truck over indian motor good choice, for me i'll take the truck much safer, protection from weather and versatility wise

[@pdubb4]

Once Mike took a wiff it was a done deal!

[@castoresnegros]

P Dubb yep!! He knew once Mike drove it was a done deal!!!

[@robotjeans]

I never see Frank buy big price items, is there a reason?

[@paulk8716]

He’s cheap!! Still has his communion money!!

[@jcrobinson37]

Plus he usually strikes out.

[@user-cs3zs6jn1d]

I don't think I could have made that deal. I love trucks so much, I'm afraid to sale them . Especially if I had a classic that old, I would never let it go

[@georgeryan2071]

Frankie and Mike are lovers

[@MultiTravellingman]

People forget Mike collects motorcycles and has several Indian motorcylces in his collection, ones older and in better condition. So for him he basically traded off a double and in return got a vintage truck, upgraded and customized the way he would of done it. The vintage leather interior alone probably cost 2-5000.

[@natashabegley1346]

Nojody forgot hw collects junk bikes also that Truck is trash

[@mgrijalva93]

Help! I love old trucks like this. What specific year and model is this truck? Or is it a mix?

[@davidkastin4240]

My guess is a 40 Ford.

[@silverdragon0000120]

I sold my ford pinto a couple years ago and an Oldsmobile. They're good cars but I wish I would have kept them after I restored them.

[@jja1483]

U break it u buy it🤣😃

[@GETUPANDGO]

That looked a very well done truck, I don't blame Mike for wanting it

[@sergeantmasson3669]

One big mistake was the 12 bolt GM rear differential.

[@UNDERGROUNDskateco]

@@sergeantmasson3669 nah it was the spider hexagonal dunderbluss stem bolt s he should've 3d printed them like my ar 16

[@drunkandcory3028]

If it had a supercharger sleeve motor I understand 40

[@hobbsnathan]

Frank is a hater,rather see Mike, because that's what's it's all about ,trading, selling ,buying...

[@p3aorion512]

Mike you just got played. You payed full asking price and you can't sell the truck and make a profit.

[@johngrepo9976]

He's going to have to keep it because there's no profit in it..lol. maybe sell it to gasmonkey-he will take it to auction

[@yixnorb5971]

This is why I never bundle.

[@georgeryan2071]

@@yixnorb5971 bundle screws the seller

[@georgeryan2071]

@@yixnorb5971 car isn't worth $20k

[@timothyantoine914]

I like the Hemi , but that Truck should have a Flat Head V8 .

[@klassenkustoms9932]

Hot rodding is better than stock! Always

[@GT-fi4sk]

At least it wasn't a sbc

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

That is a nice ford

[@goodboyringo9716]

Mike is not scared to spend money

[@GasserGlass]

*Too Funny, every real hot rodder knows that truck build is 20K or less, all day long... 40-K, gimme a break!* ... but it is TV I guess?

[@daleernst4172]

The truck is ten times better and safer

[@shotforshot5983]

I regret selling so many cars and trucks... But then the reality of my life at those times...

[@lindalakota38]

Y dont they do the research i would not pay 40k for that truck im at low 20s i know he has 50k into it time money but their are clasic cars every where of course i love that its more original body instead of realy smoth body filler

[@59jaguar]

I’ve got a 76 bmw r90 on eBay I’d like to trade for a truck. Takers?

[@AlecSonata]

Frank was so hurt inside loll

[@johnsimpson4191]

Frank the neighbor THAT STEALS YOURE WASHING..

[@edwardbenkert2618]

You're so awesome Mike

[@MatthewLinton-jd9ls]

I’v been a true blue fan of you and Frank. Have you guys ever took any of your collection to Barrett Jackson it has I don’t have not seen anything or will you ever do anything like that

[@indiopeninsulares6723]

Yeah

[@willsweat5413]

Those tear drop lights. . .

[@goodboyringo9716]

Caretakers for a short amount of time !

[@broncosteviep1]

Omg I LOVE it!!!!!

[@jakescool6097]

Nice truck

[@mikepranski4083]

Bad deal. That Indian 4 will only go up in value. Worth 50K right now.

[@Guardducks]

Mike wanted that truck so bad.

[@gcthics1534]

Try 35 k mike

[@castoresnegros]

Super crazy cool dudes!!!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Bit of tension between the guys here

[@carlo9524]

That's just $25k. Not too original.

[@proon6919]

Care takers goOd wording

[@lindalakota38]

Love to 40s ford but hate the crome nose

[@perry92964]

ok so the guy said lets trade and mike adds 10g to the deal.......im thinking the shows deals are fake aand they throw numbers in the air for tv........i can hear the producer saying wait,wait ,wait say it 30 g for the bike, we need ratings

[@tomhertz1614]

I will give him $10 for that hideous hat so I can BURN IT

[@stephenmerck5931]

I will add ten dollars to that.just for the satisfaction of watching said burning.

[@williambremner9022]

Whaddya you care about some guy's hat? He probably doesn't like your shoes. Whatever. It's about the pick, not his bloody hat! Get over yourself.

[@Just_Another_Hoosier]

Simmer down, guys.

[@Slowhand871]

I would hand 40 over in a sec

[@brendanmoran397]

Mike shouldn't feel too bad.....even Babe Ruth struck out sometimes.

[@daviddavis774]

That was an awesome deal

[@rolandobowles1557]

You broke it you bought it

[@Scrapla1]

Good salesman and when buying vehicles never take Franks advice he doesn't have the best track record in this arena.

[@kevvymetal666]

straight trade yes. bike plus 10k - no way !

[@Weekend658]

It seems like a dream to me where Wives, have 0 input in to their business finances. Ah what a life that must be.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I don't know about them, but I usually get "bored" with a vehicle, boat, RV, etc. after about seven years. Some even less.

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

Not all Ford, too bad.

[@donboch9993]

AWESOME

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Joey Pantaleon?

[@dave434]

Love the old truck! Had a 52 Ford myself back in the day......

[@castillo33brandon]

Boomer talk

[@richardgonzales4072]

I’m confused. Sounded like this was Mike’s bike. Frank was chomping at the bit for the 30k. Did the bike belong to he business or Mike?

[@jcrobinson37]

I think it was the business’s bike.

[@harrybaiti2577]

👍👍👍👍

[@sixxtwosickkk3861]

So does he still owe him the original 30 he owed mike ... mike coulda said give me my 30 k and then sold the motorcycle for 30k he woulda had 60k ... I'm confused how he gave that guy 10k lmao so he lost 60k plus 10k or am I missing something

[@karlgeli9285]

The seller owed him 30k for the bike but wanted to trade the truck for 40k. Therefore, mike just had to add 10k

[@jamesleclair1162]

I love how Mike said frank was style cramping him..yet..Mike Wolfe no only screwed frank out of money, but also evades his taxes so..get bent mike

[@fernandoherrera1657]

"yeah sure take it around the block a few times" Mike: proceeds to take it on the e way

[@pappy451]

awesome truck . good price too . for 2018 .

[@joematus410]

Cool

[@paulplourde6107]

Yes

[@branon6565]

First things first, get rid of the mopar power plant in favor of a FORD power plant (a Ford in a Ford like it should be) then get rid of the junk Garbage Motors rearend in favor of a Ford 9" posi....THEN he'd have a nice truck....

[@MinnMorke]

And something more reliable than a Ford Pinto rear-end.

[@orde_plongo.3.0]

Then u'll go to their shop n buy that ford.. No? . . . Just like i thought (No)...Yes? 😀

[@vintagesavoiur]

That mopar engine is the most reliable thing on that truck

[@punchline43]

The editing is all over the place. They get off of the 5 at Sunland, pass the Yoshinoya and pull into the garage at the old (old) crow speed shop *4* miles south. Sorry, I used to be from that area.

[@Just_Another_Hoosier]

Apology accepted.

[@juangil7558]

AKA--CHUPER FROM SxL. BBLS YES IAMHIGGG. IAM A NORMAL CITIZEN ENJOING. MY RETIREMENT

[@BhanuPartap-zl3eg]

Nice 💯🙏🗡️🗡️🗡️🙏

[@noone-pi6fe]

Ford with a dodge hemi

[@debbiekent4986]

Man and there Toy's

[@davidrincon6266]

Burbank California

[@danielmesery2904]

It's not a 3 way deal

[@juancarloscamarena630]

Nice Trockingn

[@JrMinyonoPrequel]

OMG

[@irshanct3939]

I think it is a good deal

[@annagraser5088]

Looks like Frank lost some weight.

[@kengrantham4176]

I doubt that...you might want to check your glasses. 😉

[@jamesleathers7532]

My dad had a 40 ford pickup I love it but would want the flat head ford, I hate when they put other brand parts on antiques.

[@skylerspringsteen5730]

James Leathers flatheads are sweet but they are super expensive to rebuild and you can only get max 250hp and that’s dumping tens of thousands into it. They are the prettiest motor out there though

[@Edchevy57]

Would add ford 302 or 351 Windsor.

[@brickmastag5262]

2 picker episode ssss wow

[@66Pipes66]

Yeah,but he was only 22-23k into the Indian

[@tomasrolon5121]

first

[@juangil7558]

Corndog 1738 heak Yeah Ivlove that wicked truck looks bad.

[@130dew]

40k that’s a deal!

[@CoolGuyMcGruff]

That guy's ridiculous hat was too distracting each time he was on screen

[@adamdoyle2804]

Y’all are crazy I wouldn’t have traded that bike for that truck even

[@miketurpin5650]

For 40 k I would find something way better than that.

[@Muataifs]

I Really love this dude's Energy he is GOoOd

[@1BlackopsGuru]

mike got a really nice turnkey truck and the other guy got a piece of rusty junk thats unreliable

[@drunkandcory3028]

Otherwise 20,000 is all I would play

[@LUISSYPER]

Frank is still being cheap as always!!!

[@parentsbasement7734]

Frank wants him to pass so he can bindle it with the belly tanker and offer 5 grand for both