Barn Find 1 owner 52 Ford truck survivor back on the road after years parked

We are back with the real barn find 52 Ford F1 truck that has been in the same family for 4 generations! In this video we fix the brakes, fuel system, and put new casings on it and take it on its first drive in years. What problems will we find and how good will it drive? Let's find out together.
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[@mromatic17]

Josh I gotta say that I love watching your family! I came from a broken home and Its refreshing to see people doing things the right way! your kids are adorable and your wife loves you good job man!

[@larryalexander4833]

Couldn't agree more !

[@stevemacdaddy9909]

Amen brother

[@ElCid48]

Don't dwell in the past, friend. The best is yet to come.

[@mromatic17]

@@ElCid48 2 steps forward and 3 steps back is how things go for me. i know it sounds chilche but i really do get royally fucked on a regular basis like im cursed or something. yes people do have it worse but i always have to learn thing the hard way. i hope that things do get better cuz i don’t wanna see anyone suffer!

[@mwatkins2464]

@@mromatic17 I know where you’re coming from dude.

[@cassondramurray6100]

Do more old trucks!!!! They are my favorite. The first truck I remember was my dad's GMC. We were poor so it was probably late 50s, early 60s. GMC. I was born in 64 so those curved fenders and that heavy grill were a thing. I want to restore one but for now, I live vicariously through you. Thanks so much for what you do!

[@tkdterp8]

I can't even imagine the hours you put into editing all of your footage to make videos for us to enjoy but I can say as a viewer, you guys do a fantastic job with the style you have created! I love the down-to-earth typical American family sharing time together with love, struggles, comedy, failures and successes! THANK YOU! 🇺🇸❤️👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you it’s a ton of work behind the scenes

[@paulym5814]

My gramps used to have an old Ford pickup and I still remember riding with him in it. Best memories of my life was the time I spent with him.

[@paytonhardin1738]

Hello Josh how are you and your family doing today God bless you and your family 🙏❤️ Amen God love you

[@melaniedelaney640]

Love how all the family works together you guys are an awesome family

[@billdursa4976]

Rocky is kind of annoying sometimes. Just like a real family member. We all have at least one. Great video , love how the family works together!

[@craigstreetzel7743]

Kids will remember that day of the many times dad has been caught on camera for being a wonderful father and looks to have a happy wife so great husband as well thanks for taking us along with you on your journey through life I can see Ralphie growing up through your videos

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@suegoss8600]

Hey Ralphy I have a couple Buc- ee’s shirts, cups! I like them! GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL! Love to watch!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😎😎😎😎🏆

[@southernshooter]

Engine looks solid. Don't see any blow by at all. Amazing oil pressure. Only 59k miles seems about right. This truck is a jewel. Wish it was yours.

[@cynthiarabe5924]

It would be so cool to have that for a daily driver! I do love seeing all the old nasty parts come off and new go on! Great job family!!💕

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it’s awesome thank you

[@countrygentleman4084]

@@Sleeperdude I work on tractor and old car and truck cleaning gas tank power washer gas tank clean it really well you will never have any more problem when you power washer gas tank it will make it new inside

[@crownfam882]

@@Sleeperdude i assume you were not the one messaging me to contact you on telegram.if so i apologize for what i said.but it seems very un legit?

[@maryannethomas5311]

@@crownfam882 I got the same thing and yeah, it's a scam. I wrote to the e-mail address listed on his FB page. Hopefully there is something he can do to stop this, comforting to know I'm not alone.

[@jaymac2184]

Yay Wawa!!! I have to imagine she's at an age all her friends are like "OMG how lame is it spending time with your parents!! Get on yer phone and let's talk boys..." yet she is a truly dedicated kid to her family and her cool father. She did such a good job driving that stick without stalling I bet she will he a great driver. Maybe you can train her to be a drag race driver and wrencher like Alex Taylor!!

[@user-kw9tr5wq3h]

I miss working on old cars trucks my dad always built hot rods old Chevys Chevy 2's 63 + 62 and myself I had to 70 novas+ I had a 64 hardtop Nova all of them were two doors I enjoy you and your kids react with each other it is cool that they like to work on Old vehicles restore old vehicles then when I was a kid I like doing that to that's where I learned working on Old vehicles keep showing more videos of doing that I like watching your videos ✋😎🙏😇💞💯🏁

[@user-kw9tr5wq3h]

Pretty cool when your kids learn how to drive a manual vehicle even most adults and kids nowadays do not even know how to do a manual vehicle my dad was growing up on a farm in Coquille Oregon that's how he started on the farm equipment old cars and turn them into hot rods then that's how I stir to learn how to do stuff the real joy to fix up old automobiles I love you guys for everything you guys do 🙏👍😇😎✋🏁 Lol🍿🍿

[@user-kw9tr5wq3h]

I want to ask you guys where do you guys get the glass bottles of the RC cola 🥤 they haven't seen glass bottles in ages let me know where you could get those glass bottles with the RC cola 🥤✅👀 I live in Roseburg Oregon cool to see you drinking RC cola have a glass bottle I like to know where you guys get your glass bottles at comment back thank you I love you guys for the videos and your whole entire family the gentleman and a scholar 🤙✋👍,🙏😇😎💞

[@jebediahgentry7029]

I can say with total honesty that I've been in a home that took a direct hit from a tornado. It's not an adrenaline rush I would recommend. Was about 8 feet away from being crushed by a gigantic tree that fell through my dad's room and actually pushed his bed through the floor. If the house wasn't raised on one end to be level on a hill, I'd be a goner right now

[@amoncopeland6747]

Doesn't surprise me....Jebidiah. ..

[@erichuggins09]

Awesome work that truck is amazing.

[@theragingcreeper9040]

That looks like the one my grandpa gave away, said it had a stuck clutch, as the new owners towed it home the clutch came unstuck and with some new gas they got it fired right up

[@jeffreyevens2033]

Sunday was Funday on the Sleeper dude channel. That was alot of fun. Thanks for taking me along on the test drive. We made home, WOO!

[@stanbritton7982]

I'm glad that you and your kids do all this work together and bring all those jewels back to life

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@itsmephil2255]

Let's not forget Tosh being main camera person and all round assistant to Sleeperdude She definitely needs more recognition and her own T-shirt range ❤

[@marilynyurchick2514]

Absolutely love your family and videos! Keep up the great work!

[@rexkean]

I love old trucks! Anything from the 50's, 60's, and 70's! Pretty much love all the cars from those era's too! Love the video... thanks for taking us along for the 1st drive!

[@timhanson2080]

That truck is sweet. Kids will be driving like champions when they get older and take their driving tests. Always fun watching you and your family.👍🇺🇸

[@davidjohns.3065]

I’ve only fairly recently come across your channel and it’s very enjoyable, great how the whole family get involved. Oh and the animals, love from the UK.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@fastfingers1957]

You guys make me laugh and smile more than just about anything else on Y/T...~applause~ on another awesome vid, keep cranking them out! T/Y

[@reneprovencher8395]

Got to tell you that your family is awesome helping you with these projects!!! WAWAA you remind me of the gals that helped me wash and fix my flips. Barefootin and cute as a button. I miss the 60’s . When my car would die their joke would be, “want s tow?” I’d say yes and they’d show their toes saying, take your pick. Well in the 60’s it was funny!!! 😂😅🤣👍👍

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@patrickcanada5360]

If you only knew how much watching y’all reminds me of my childhood and life, I love y’all lol God bless

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I’m glad you like it

[@MsHeather1234]

My favorite KZbin Family!!! Y’all are the best!!

[@allenwalker4701]

Great job, first time watching the "premiere", I think maybe you got to create a rule, no test drive without tools. Keep up the great work, and thankyou for greasing the bearings and joints...^^

[@joelepack938]

Another great video. That truck is awesome!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@timothyconner4255]

FYI: they have a gas tank sealer for old rusty gas tanks. Use a bag of marbles and some simple green. Rinse tank out and let it dry. Pour the tank sealer in and swish it and move it around to coat the inside! Like new!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@kevinlangley3782]

You know you're doing it right when the whole family starts to diagnose an issue when it happens . Problem solving like that is a life skill that will benefit them in alot of situations. 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@markcollins457]

Love seeing the old Ford come to life, and that glass float bowl is perfect. Everything was doing fine up to the sardines in the can (just awful) LOL!

[@phatiusdaddius67]

Hello from north tx. Love you all. Best channel on untube. Reminded me of our family. We raised three boys in the seventies. We were always working on motorcycles,three wheelers, dune buggies, they had there hands in grease from the time they could walk. I grew up working on model a’s I was a heavy duty diesel mechanic for 43 years. 71 now. Keep doing what your doing. Y’all are the best. Wife loves y’all to we been married 52 great years. :-)

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome thank you

[@nickgiard8553]

This is turning into my new favorite channel....Love it

[@brucevallee5623]

We love seeing the whole family and critters involved. I think that silky chicken has been digging on Ralphies new hair style and is trying to copy him, that bird is a copycat. Lol, keep up the great entertainment we love both channels❤👍

[@irishman63lemans73]

Love that truck. The owner better be excited when you deliver it. Thank you for the fun, lessons, and sharing. Wawa needs a project of her own..she'll be driving in a few years.

[@danhard8440]

suggestion when you change the oil in your daily driver save it and use that in these builds because you know it wont be in their long then on the next change use the fresh

[@mromatic17]

I do this, infact my uncle has a wrecking yard and i rigged up a lifestraw to a hose and click clack pump and car battery. I pump the gas out of the tanks and put in in barrels! I have 6 55 gallon barrels of free gas that as long as it isnt too bad put into my 1994 f150 4x4 and it works great!

[@Mrintelligent2025]

My health just took a turn for the worst. I was hit on my motorcycle in 2010 . And broke my neck. I've had 2 life saving surgerys since. And in 2019 was diagnosed with dual lung cancer. Throat cancer and have a thyroid. They told me I had 30 to 60 days to live. But I'm still here. But I've Ben badling hi blood pressure. For the last 30 days. 175 over 90 . And I'm on heart medication. But nothing is helping. My heart Doctor's just told me last Tuesday that I have about 30s left in life. But only God knows what . I'm a very positive person. All of the time. 24/7 .that's the way I live my life all the time. And always have. You and your family I have brightened my days with each and every video you have shared with me and everyone. I look forward to seeing you all every day I wake ⏰ up . Thank you and your family. That means the world 🌎 to me to see them. Hope you and have a amazing week. Your friend Motor Mike from Milwaukee Wisconsin.

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

Brings new meaning to "Give it some stick!". Well done you lot ❤

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@charlesroberts6965]

Awesome video of bringing back a survivor truck...like you I truly enjoy the ole trucks...seeing this one brought back memories of going fishing with my uncle Charles in his old International truck with the Jon boat bouncing around in back. Thanks again for great content and appreciate you sharing this genuine old truck.😁🇺🇸👍

[@TheWoodlandhoBo]

Great episode. Love the truck. Well done guys 👍🏻 A classic back on the road

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

“House trained snapping turtle” had me laughing

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad you liked it, my buddy Cory used to say that.

[@chakaula8642]

Nice for Wawa to see all the intricacies of car repair at her age!

[@juanpabloarena2724]

The way to start and end the videos is already your Registered Trademark ✨

[@debestanley3709]

I love y’all! I found ur channel by accident couple months ago! I’m not interested in cars at all before until I see you & family helping u ! Tonight I really loved the truck I was born in 1958 so that’s like 100 yrs.ago an I just find it really interesting!! Keep up the good content!

[@jacktaylor1030]

MY NEW FAVORITE FAMILY CHANNEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@genejaeger3010]

Nice to see the family gets involved with old fashioned car repairs

[@sourshoes6768]

Our family LOVES your channel! I’m the only car “nut” but they love to watch too! You constantly put out content unlike others! Great editing on this episode!! Short, sweet but still about an hour long which we like. Great to have a “family” show to watch! Keep up the great work!

[@reneprovencher8395]

Got to tell you that this truck is awesome. Nice job guys. Love the sound!!! Yes needs original mirrors!!!

[@danielventura8073]

My dad had one of those he bought new in '52, He used to sell vegetables grown on his family farm in Kingston Massachusetts after WW2 . He built a box in the bed to hold what he was selling. I have a picture of my mother who he married in 1950 next to the truck long before I was born. He maintained the farm until the house and land was sold in 1967 after my grandmother died. I still remember the old truck and the big '50 Plymouth parked in the barn. Good memories.

[@davida.p.9911]

Headlight Crocs!! 🤣🤣🤣 Well, I guess your feet have to see where they're going. Great work on the truck! 👍👍 Drives and stops really good! The owner will be more than excited about it! Thanks for sharing guys!

[@anthonymessina2834]

What an awesome video!!!! You guys are my absolute favorite channel on KZbin. I had a '55 Ford F-100. My very first vehicle. I put a 430 Lincoln in it. You wanna talk about torquey!!!! It would do burn-outs for days, Ralphie!!!!

[@Profabdesigns]

Dag Nabit! I Caught the last last 4 mins of this. You are one blessed family? 🙏 I found your channel while in the Hospital having my leg amputation 5 weeks ago. I love that your whole family gets in there in some way working together. Praise God there are Families like yours. I’m a Believer and Viewer for life! Can’t wait for the next video. Dean.

[@neildawson8576]

Hope all goes well with your recovery.

[@Profabdesigns]

Thx brother. Being 61, it’s going to be long than I thought. God’s got my back. Thx

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks .. hope you get feeling better soon

[@Profabdesigns]

Thank you Brother. DO you want to wire up my boat? 🙂I was ready to install Entire new harnesses when the leg issue popped up. Bless the whole Family.

[@mmbatrider2]

Wawa deserves a big credit on this video content and salute that every member of this family help one another 🇵🇭

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure

[@billdyke9745]

Learning curve... Never leave home without at least a Leatherman. Never go more than a couple of miles from base doing shakedown runs. And wear proper shoes in case you end up walking home. Here endeth the lesson... Love that truck, reminds me of half the old black & white American movies that I grew up with. Great fun, folks. 👍

[@sapphonymph8204]

Absolutely wonderful! Tell Ralphie to hold that clutch steady as soon as he feels it move.

[@ednahoogewind5700]

Josh..your videos are the highlight of our Sunday afternoon. My Dad had the exact same truck on our tobacco farm in NC.

[@danw1955]

What a gem! I was really starting to wonder if that OHV L6 was actually the original engine until I looked it up. As it turns out, 1952 was the first year for the OHV 6, but the V8's were still the 239 flathead. Surprisingly, the OHV 6 had exactly 1 more horsepower and a few extra ft.-lbs. of torque than the V8! Go figure... It would probably be a plan to pull that tank back out and drill the sending unit plate out for a top mounted draw tube to alleviate the clogging issues, and just plug that bottom fitting. They are a constant source of fuel issues on those old Ferds! My grandfather had 2 of them, a '47 dump truck, and a '51 pickup with a flathead V8, and he had to convert both of them, since neither one would run more than 30 minutes without plugging the fuel line.😛

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah I was wondering to until I researched it

[@AkAv8er]

Your kids are so lucky to have you guys as their parents! Actually spending time raising your children...what a concept! Great to see!

[@twittaofficial]

Love the truck. Great job getting it back home after the breakdown.

[@angrytrucker420]

Some of my best memories are of my girls sitting on my lap and steering up or down the driveway. Then when they could finally reach the pedals and drive me to the mailbox or whatever it was special. It don't take much for us country folk. Love your interaction with your kids. Hope it isn't just for the camera. I've got a feeling it is off camera as well. Keep it up. 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes thank you

[@clintferguson8328]

I love that the kids are learning to drive a old 3 on the tree with no power assist any thing. great video and so clean and family oriented

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes for sure thank you

[@philmccumbee6938]

This is a great old truck. You do wonders to these old vehicles.

[@pmae9010]

Josh, I think you are the first one I have ever seen using a brake spring the way it was intended, and I am betting that is not the last time you give the flaring tool lessons.

[@lisamaurer5682]

Hello fam, love this truck. I think Rocky is a rockstar 😜🤣

[@davidharris4550]

This reminds me of cutting wood back in my 20's, wife and i cut in a drizzle to point we couldn't and when we went to go it clicked once and then nothing, turned out the contact between the solinoid and starter was missing on a chevy squarebody,, i rummaged around truck and found a broken hacksaw blade a 22 mag bullet and a drywall screw, cut the end off the bullet after pullin lead/powder ofcourse and used the brass to replace the copper tube that was missing and used the screw to jam/wedge it back together,, and it saved the day, was sleeting and near dark, i had to use a lighter to see my fingers move cuz i couldn't feel what i was doing,, anyway,, love ur abilities including ur editing and ur sense of humor u and family have, keep doin what ur doin ✌❤

[@exlonghauler]

Nothing like fixing something with just what you have on hand !! Some people might not agree but it is fun !!

[@goodevins9408]

Awesome content what a wonderful Old truck. Well done Josh and team!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@johnelliott7375]

We hope so and glad you are doing well. Have a great evening and week upcoming.

[@robbifalkner7569]

Thank You For Giving your Kids an Incredible Education.. They will Pass It On.. Your a Damn Good Man..

[@rdecoster1]

What a COOL old Ford truck!!!! You can fix ANYTHING!!!! Brake lines, No Problem!!! Tire removal and remount (at home) No Problem!!! I thought for a minute you hired a "Hollywood Movie Star"....No that's Ralphie with a "Movie Star Haircut"!!! Wa-Wa is thinking she is driving this truck to school pretty soon!! This truck here is a Keeper!!!! Great Show!!!! Keep them coming!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@shanna17lo]

Loved this video! Not only was great seeing you fix that sweet little truck. But you had me chuckling the whole time.😁 You guys are funny and entertaining. Keep up the good work!! 👍🏼❤️😊

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@raysimmons9050]

Hey guys from a Middle Tennessean. You guys are greeat. Love all the family videos.

[@itsmephil2255]

Family, love,fun,old trucks and Rocky eating everything in sight Perfect Sleeperdude content right there ❤❤

[@Balonishell]

I'm voting for you as one of the coolest Dads in the world. God bless.

[@billywhite3020]

That's something the kids will never forget

[@katj6488]

Great job Josh, with your families help I am sure you will make the truck owner and family very pleased!

[@sethbarnes7608]

Funny he should mention Allanis Morrisette, I went to her concert last night at the Iowa State fair. She was AWESOME!! Hell of a show!!😁

[@ThemightyStavros]

I've learnt heapsabout car repairs from watching sleeperdude family,your sardines spot is an instant classic, fondest regards from Australia 🦘

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad we have helped

[@hiramwilson3438]

I hope them people who own that truck appreciate all what you're doing for him LOL

[@Sleeperdude]

😊

[@kevinnye5132]

Thanks Josh , just checked my rear end and everything is A O K 👍🏻, great advice 😁.

[@unclerick4569]

But, is it clean?

[@kevinnye5132]

@@unclerick4569 Spotlessly clean , no rust and well LUBED 😉👍🏻

[@tonibest4104]

Love your family!! love how you get these older classics running!

[@mrpurcountry]

Great job on the truck, a little trick with brake lines if you're trying to save them is heat them with a butane torch at the fitting then quench them with a spray bottle of water the sudden shock will break them loose so when you unscrew the nut the line won't twist off. As far as gas tanks Rusty you can fill them with white vinegar let him sit for a week dump them out and the rest will be gone.

[@letterpress_outlier]

Almost a going to town rig! Love it guys!

[@homerfannin485]

Yall Rock as a family. Awesome channel and love it until the end. Really enjoy Rocky and the animals. In thought and prayers.

[@Rebel9668]

I love the old 40's through the mid 60's styles of trucks. Always wanted a '59 Chevy Apache or a '48 Dodge. Growing up I used to drive a '57 Ford F100 with a welded rear axle, towing a hay wagon, following behind the baler through the fields and usually up the road for a half mile to our neighbor's barn whom we shared the hay with as that was one of those great big old wood barns with the second floor all being one big loft. Me and Benadryl got to be close friends in those days, LOL! except back then the brand name was A.R.M. from Contac and stood for Allergy Relief Medicine. When we got that truck it looked like some hippy had taken a red truck and a paint brush and just drizzled white and yellow paint from the brush all over that thing. We didn't have enough of any one color to paint it with so we mixed what we did have which was red, green and blue and it made a color we called Burple as it was brown...ish with a sort of purplish hue to it, but hey, at least it was all one color when we got through, LOL!

[@HoschtonBoy]

Lots of channels on KZbin have videos of car and truck fixin' however this channel has family bonding like no other. Added bonus is cute livestock trying to be human.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@DelButch]

Josh the camera work and the coms are great the editing shows the amount of time your taking to do it also the content has improved greatly keep it up man you’ll hit 200k in no time

[@neildawson8576]

Absolutely!!

[@stevemacdaddy9909]

His editing is getting really good Different camera angles. These guys are great American people.

[@JJDFN]

Great video Josh! What a cool truck, it's a true survivor.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes for sure thank you

[@shartne]

1952 Ford F1 Pick Up Truck Project Wallingford, CT Great Rat Rod project! Flat head V8 was running last summer and turns freely. Interior is in pretty good shape and could be driven in as is. There is quite a bit of body rust however, frame is very solid as is the original suspension. Been in the ... 1 week ago on Americanlisted

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@shartne]

@@Sleeperdude Man I hope you got it.

[@darlenecoleman6352]

I appreciate you a very good dad got them working with you and training very well as they grow older no excuse for not knowing driving. Great dad.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jaimesamuelalarconpresenta9650]

Exelente trabajo en darle vida al pickup Ford clásico exitos y saludos a tu linda familia dé Lima Perú 🇵🇪👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@haroldrogers6083]

How great are those manual tire changers ? When i started working in the tire buisness in 1978 the shop had one over in a corner , i started using it on mine and friend's Cragers and ET mags and never broke out a center unlike how the old center post machine do . I got one of those at Harbour Frieght and also one for lawn mower wheels , well worth the money !!

[@jameskloss3866]

I have to agree with Daniel below, your videos always get me smiling and laughing. Just great unscripted family, and vehicle content. Better than anything on TV. Great old truck the grill and Patina couldn't be any better. Great job with the kids driving and Wa Wa with the smooth clutch take off. Thank you for Sharing and God bless

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks for watching

[@meredithblodgett9157]

Josh your sense of humor is hilarious just love it

[@zisisub]

What a nice truck! Also nice set of skills MacGyver!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@dejanmajcen8586]

Vse vas lepo pozdravljam in vaz gledamo iz slovenije

[@bobbymckinney1264]

That's a good video,love the old ford truck you guys brought new life back into that truck,good job guy's

[@omerlovely3052]

Most of the time of have a hard day. But when I watch u and your family it completely ends my day with laughter and smiles 😂 Thank u for always brighten my day.

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m so glad you enjoy it

[@tommycatfish5515]

Hello josh tosh and fam and rocky and viiaaannia

[@chelu4u]

Love how the kids are learning something useful to use during Zombie breakouts or other breakdowns 😂

[@bobgrewe988]

I do believe Ralph was right about fords Josh. Very shortly after he mentioned it, the truck died. Love the way your whole family does it all together. Awesome. Wawa, you good girl, keep driving.

[@stevenannett1739]

I cannot believe how great shape the body is on that truck,,love it and I'd never paint it,its earned it patina!