Counting Cars: Danny Can’t Say Bye to SUPER FINE 1961 Ford Econoline (Season 6) | History

Watch all new episodes of Counting Cars returning Wednesday, September 30 at 9/8c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite History Channel shows at history.com/schedule.
Danny has a difficult time parting ways with a completely rebuilt 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup Truck, in this clip from Season 6, "Superfine Econoline." #CountingCars
Subscribe for more from Counting Cars and other great HISTORY shows:
histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT
Watch more Counting Cars on KZbin in this playlist:
• Counting Cars: Officia...
Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site:
www.history.com/shows/counting...
Check out exclusive HISTORY content:
History Newsletter - histv.co/newsletter
Website - histv.co/History
Facebook - histv.co/Facebook
Twitter - histv.co/Twitter
Most people in Las Vegas bet with chips, but Danny “The Count” Koker bets with cars. This Sin City legend walks, talks and breathes cars and bikes. When he sees a car he wants, he will do whatever it takes to get his hands on it-including making on-the-spot cash offers to unsuspecting owners. On the HISTORY series Counting Cars, Danny and his team restore, customize and sell cars in a hurry, scrambling to keep their Las Vegas shop in the black. From classics to exotics, from hotrods to choppers, Danny and the crew of Count’s Kustoms will stop at nothing to find and flip the greatest rides of all time.
HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.

[@HISTORY]

Watch all new episodes of Counting Cars returning Wednesday, September 30 at 9/8c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite History Channel shows at history.com/schedule.

[@justinsmith5542]

@0££00￦

[@bonerracing6228]

Ive seen this truck in person in the showroom. The video doesn’t even come close to how great the paint looks on this Econoline.

[@mura0]

usually videos do never do justice to paint jobs and cars in general.

[@charlylucky2037]

Ahh dude! I would've kept it stock. It looked beautiful. That's just me though.

[@thefatwheeler7615]

Right in there with yeah buddy but Still. She looks gorgeous

[@theHAL9000]

Second that!

[@DaveonGrave]

Welding the tailgate shut ruined the truck

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Exactly

[@Racer997]

Another vehicle ruined by these guys…

[@dave-je3wp]

Rather the back wasnt welded nice to flip down and sit on the back wth a cold beer lol

[@AlphaFox38]

Agreed. How bad azz would it be with a 6" wood siderail and wooden slat truckbed?

[@thechronic2093]

Agreed

[@donphillips5957]

Yeah, I think a truck should be a truck. Welding the tailgate with the electric tonneau makes it a 2 seat coupe with an oversized trunk. Of course that fits with the vinyl on the seats, not exactly functional either

[@rconn4501]

100% agree! That's my biggest disappointment on the truck. Smh

[@-FAFO-]

Yep. Can always bet on the Count doing one thing to a car that makes you go ehhhhhh

[@imacloud11]

...welding the back end just took most of the utility out of it

[@rosaamarillo2110]

Show truck!!

[@jlim9411]

Last time I checked, hot rods aren’t designed to be practical. In case you missed it, they’re a customs shop. Crazy designs and styling are what they specialize in and is basically the whole point of this show. Watching this show and expecting practical and minimalistic car builds is like going to a vegan convention and expecting a BBQ.

[@imacloud11]

@@jlim9411 a truck having utility, makes it attractive. They could've swapped the engine & kept the rest stock. The tailgate looked so much better before.

[@jlim9411]

Keith Weller attractiveness is relative. Some people find utility attractive, others find the impractical hot rod look attractive. There’s obviously a market for builds like that (a market with really wealthy buyers) and they’re choosing to fill that market. Don’t get me wrong, I think welding the tailgate was the worst thing they did to that truck, I prefer practical car builds just as much as you do, but you’re acting like that’s the only way it should be done and that people who think otherwise are idiots. Just accept the fact that people have different tastes and that there’s nothing wrong with that.

[@__cypher__]

Wtf?! Got rid of the bumpers? ..ok Welded the tailgate?! Nooooo!

[@Potato-lw3fe]

why not, it is the way they did it back in the early 70s for shows

[@mura0]

I like the paint job, the stance is perfect with the big rear tires and I'd have kept the bumpers for sure.

[@williamfernandini967]

U can see danny made that truck for himself. It's got everything he likes on it tucked paint colors 70s everywhere plus he doesn't hve one

[@richardallis1179]

I had a 66 with straight six van. This is pure beauty! Thanks for bringing it to us!

[@gabygarcet7745]

I'm not going to lie they messed that car up I liked how it looked in the beginning

[@josephmay8837]

I have seen a lot of these trucks since the 1960's and this is the first one that I remember that did not have any rust problems. Even in Texas many would have rust around the wheel wells and inside the step at the bottom of the doors. This body was perfect.

[@macdaddyblues1]

it's pretty cool... i think an original resto might have been better.

[@detroitghost95]

Facts

[@enyionyeobia5103]

Gotta love the Count! I knew it was going into his personal collection. 😂😆

[@TheX-3d]

I may be an odd duck, but this is pretty much my favorite build. I've always wanted one.

[@waynemetevia7983]

Got a kick out of it when Danny and Ryan quietly slipped away and took off in it. So funny! Beautiful Econoline btw.

[@jonathonbarnes6924]

Absolutely ruined it 😂😂

[@gumpthompson5139]

The welded tailgate and tonoue (spelling?) cover are dumb . So is the seat material

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

Tonneau cover ( helping you out) 😊

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

Dodge prowler

[@sallybrown4947]

Okay now this truck Rocks! Excellent Job and perfect paint and correct 1960's style! A+! Still, I would have left the Bumpers front and rear on and of course chrome.

[@JGarcia2016]

Danny and Ryan were like have you driven it nope let's go wile those 3 knuckleheads were chatty kating about it 😂😂😂😅😅😅

[@kendallsherryleech7035]

I don’t blame you Danny! I’d keep it too! Gorgeous ride!

[@kevincheney6628]

Love what you have done to that truck/van looks like a lot of fun

[@DailyDoseDocumentary]

I'd like to make that econoline, econo-mine.

[@DailyDoseDocumentary]

Sorry for the tasteless pun everyone!

[@fugirider5531]

@@DailyDoseDocumentary lOl

[@johnkeller7824]

I always wondered how Danny stays in business when he wants to keep most of the cars his shop builds. History/A&E must pay well!

[@mel924]

Don`r forget the shop, the bar & the band.

[@kennnethrohm4448]

That was one of a kind, it's absolutely amazing and gorgeous

[@karlnitz1126]

Ryan's doing his best to talk Danny into keeping it.

[@rizacramson9416]

Antique should look antique,they spoiled its character,oldness,grace & above all its simplicity... Who agrees??

[@rahuljize]

I liked it better when it was stock now it just look a toy car and really 60 grand for this, Vegas really have some deep pockets

[@smokeafatj561_yt3]

🤣🤣✊ he said I think he's keeping it 🤣

[@raidlover6941]

I would’ve restored it to original

[@paulk8716]

It’s in The Count’s personal collection!!!😂😂😂

[@chrisriley1059]

Love it

[@soulcontractor1641]

I'm "Glad " you kepted it Danny!!

[@Just_Another_Hoosier]

At 5:57 Danny and Ryan gets an idea. Lol!

[@drbelli]

haha Danny watches it all unfolds, stays quietly in his corner, then he doesnt say "fak this im out" he just went in, drove off... too cool

[@arturoramirez7296]

I'M GLAD YOU KEPT IT ON THE REAL

[@peterrobinson7803]

Unlike everyone else, l love the welded up rear end. And the zoomies. A little too nose down for my taste but that paint, Wow. I had the van version of this and it does NOT nose over or even pull up the rear tires. I put a 351 Cleveland four barrel motor in mine and an auto. Did get the FRONT wheels off the ground though. Really miss it!.

[@Snicketbar]

Usually I can understand the logic behind the builds on this show. I don't always like them, but I can at least see why they went in that direction. This however is just bad. They turn down some Frankenstein monstrosity that is glorified to sit in the corner of some garage lost and forgotten. They should have done a resto mod with a counts customs flair.

[@jasonrobinson9242]

Nice! I just picked up a 64 same windows

[@Brad_Jenkins]

Best car yet, love it Count

[@andrearobles7152]

My landlord has one next to his office just sitting there

[@perry92964]

they turned it into a hot wheels car should have went with stock elegant look with some luxury interior

[@senormomero8748]

I’m with u on that man

[@kirksway1]

agreed! I loved the original version.

[@jlim9411]

They’re a customs shop. Not a restoration shop. Everything they do, they do either because someone’s paying them, or because they just want to and know it’ll make them money. Stop hating on them for doing what they do best and being successful.

[@schwiftyRican62]

maybe in 59 more years it looks too goofy for a luxury type look

[@rconn4501]

@@schwiftyRican62 he said stock, elegant. The interior would've been luxury. I'm with him. All about the Count & crew but a lot of times, they disappoint me with their vision...

[@peterhodges6684]

Dude, it screams Hot Wheels !

[@detroitghost95]

BEAT THAT

[@dmadd4643]

Gorgeous. Danny, don't ever sell this one like you did the Rivi. No amount of money would be worth losing this gem in your collection.

[@harrisbobroff9813]

He is like a Surrogate mother, who cannot give up the child once born!

[@vermithraxpejorative6199]

They ruined that truck. I normally love their custom vehicles, but they turned a really nice vehicle into a gaudy mess.

[@chrisgabbert658]

I laughed so much My face was hurting flip it ya go to fast around corner 😂

[@rogertootkaylok5716]

Neat, neat, reply. I heard a funny comment a very long time ago, but don't remember where. It going something like this"I'm so funny I crack myself up !!?!" I think you might also enjoy the comment I posted, here (?).

[@josephgutierrez5244]

One tight truck 🎉🎉🎉 Amen praying for everyone Amen

[@Snowaxe3D]

In Counts defense, The truck looks gorgeous, and people complaining in the comments made some good point, But guys lets be real, This truck wasn't going back to the farm, it's made for Show, not for work,

[@ph11p3540]

That 1961 Econoline looks so 1970s boogie van custom with that crazy deep dark metal flake paint job and pinstripe borders.

[@WOWayne325]

Nice! My first vehicle was an Econoline truck 5 window... Baby blue... It did have a six cylinder though... Man, I wish I had it now ...

[@michaelsirensr.3093]

Dam She's A Beautiful Truck! Absolutely Keep It!

[@Starch-Wreck]

The farther back Counts hair goes back the bigger the bandana. Soon, he's going to be wearing a 10x10 tarp on his head to hide his baldness.

[@davidmhead]

Lol

[@mikebastoni4490]

Beautiful truck

[@elioneal6192]

Luv it Danny... Had a 69 100 Dodge van I drove to high school every day ..well.!! Except when a van full of us left the parking lot oh the memories.... Would luv one

[@amandahirschfeld7382]

Beautiful.

[@deeznuts8910]

Looked better in original form

[@petermachek6678]

This thing is awesome!

[@sumaiyaisaonlineclasses7427]

This is owesome.....

[@turbot6592]

I wish I had that truck it's cool

[@ericmartin2470]

from my point of view, its worth less now from when it came in.

[@robertlaager3728]

Econoline is awesome but my fav is still the Dreamer you built.

[@jaybird2299]

Sweet ride..

[@timsacco6g694]

Very cool, dig the seventies show car vibe, paint is awesome, (I could not do that in a million years!), but could do without the pinstripes and if I owned the first thing I would do is take that tacky chrome Counts Customs off the front, wouldn't pitch it in the garbage, but it would be pretty cool to hang on my wall!😀😀😀

[@HumbleFahad]

Good call!

[@toddclark332]

Love the paint thanks history I'd keep it too

[@karthikkarthik-tw9ev]

The Scooby Doo van .....

[@gobigorange771]

Bo Duke would slide into that and slide right out the other side... man those seats look slick.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Love the zoomies!

[@nickzgigolo7140]

your the best count watchinh here from phillipines

[@HISTORY]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Subscribe to never miss a new video!

[@Brentster1953]

Looks real good, sounds real fine. Wondered if it feels top-heavy in turns~~~?

[@rogertootkaylok5716]

Hey, I, and perhaps they Mr. Koker and others of his shop may have not noticed that. Though I don't think it could have been an issue when driving it! Neat comment you presented (here). It's Great (like from Tony the Tiger of the cereal boxes- and the advertisements that used to be presented on TV, back in the day. I grew up during that time period. By ! RDRT

[@squatchpnw2331]

Im glad he's keeping it, it belongs in his showroom for sure.

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

They flip cars to pay bills. Danny must not care about paying bills.

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

Too much horse-assing around in a business. No one is serious.

[@DailyFunFactsYt]

Random Fact: Before the invention of erasers, people were using breadcrumbs to erase pencil marks. - Daily Fun Facts

[@henryq9390]

I love these put two big people in the cab head down a hill and slam on the breaks

[@sovereignfreespirit]

Mike shoulda made a big Ratfink to put in the back. arms hanging down over the left side and a right hand on a big shifter. ;-)

[@RameeraFamily]

Show me the manufacturing process please 👍

[@godsgift442]

Exactly ☺️

[@doncacique2769]

I remember having hot wheels that looked like that 😂

[@pulefuli2599]

NICE WORK YALL 💪🏽

[@sloaneisenbart9347]

great negotiation .investment made. value gained here

[@kopilapant1420]

The guy wearing shades and half pants also came in pawn stars series as a client. So I guess this all are actors doing their roles.

[@Guape]

Love everything about it but the pin striping

[@anthonyslazas6413]

Wouldn't want it but it's really cool, great job guys!

[@ABDRawahah84]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous

[@mathieuschuler366]

I wish they kept to the original more often. It looks like a toy car

[@TxMONEY28]

I like that guy he’s from pawn stars !

[@ChuckTaylor-ct6fq]

A paint job every Mexican would love .

[@rdchapman3037]

the whole truck made dated and busy. pin striping yuck.

[@BillyFargon]

Dang these guys ruin so many cool cars! :(

[@davidevans3492]

I’m with you. Things ugly

[@876r876rf]

Yeah, it's such a unique truck. Let it be unique like Ford made it and have a light touch when restoring it. I wouldn't be caught dead in that thing now

[@chrisjoe187]

Well done 😎

[@21schange73]

I understand the, "70's ", vibe. Yet, all interiores look like the truck!! Like the outside, but not the inside!

[@possumwilliams2940]

Good move Danny.... I would keep it too !👍

[@jackhume4532]

Another coooool truck from Counts Customs .

[@johnk1639]

It looked better to start with.

[@efrainruiz8265]

THAT'S ONE SICK TRUCK! ONE OF A KIND. DON'T LET TGAT BABY GO! NO, NADA, NADITA!

[@treavy-n1d]

I like you just the way you are you make each and every day a special day by just you being you and the best person you can be is your honest self!

[@cynthiaayers7696]

Does that go for knife-wielding brain-eating squeeze your liver out through your neck Psychopaths.?

[@clarencejones7916]

lolz that was totally epic 🎯💯💯

[@vanamsrinivasarao]

Hi DANNY...👋👋👋 50th like....COUNTING CAR'S my favorite program in HISTORY TV18.....

[@carlo9524]

It just needs a coffin man and some flowers.

[@crtmojo2705]

Yeah that’s a keeper.

[@josephbesancenot8364]

Memory to Rosa.

[@kevincheney6628]

That's cool

[@joaquindplanc9826]

Hey it turned out beautifully ... but it appeared to be in such great original condition that it seems a shame to have customized it. Might have been better to restore it or maybe a restomod with the Icon treatment. And welding the tailgate ... that hurt.