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[@dalejones4322]

Great video. Tow tests. Mpg tests. Decibel tests. 0-60. Barn paint job and body work. Drag race it. If you do an engine swap, redo all the tests after. I look forward to all the future videos.

[@StrongmanGarage]

DO NOT paint this truck it looks perfect

[@dalejones4322]

Strongman may be right. It is a good looking truck. I was just brainstorming.

[@PrzemyslawSliwinski]

Given a length of the video a didn't expect to see the 0-60 test.

[@Wheelman1966]

@@PrzemyslawSliwinski It will easily go 60..

[@rogerj412]

I wouldn't mind seeing it put back to the factory original paint. As for engines just rebuild what is has and leave it alone.

[@jedilast1]

I think a spinoff series of this truck getting a restoration would be amazing.

[@BYLRPhil]

No way, it needs to stay a beautiful, running off-road beater

[@jdubskiwright2380]

Agreed 100%

[@brettspaulding5855]

Mechanical restoration only.

[@JC_Chappy]

I'm torn. I want to see it tried to it's original Forrest Service Green, but also love that's it's a survivor and think it should only be mechanically restored.

[@MarioRodriguez-dk4po]

Restoration? Its perfect just the way it is.

[@boriskook8622]

It’s a forest service vehicle and even though it’s not quite a bumpside I immediately thought of Forest Bump as a name... It’s a beautiful machine and as much as I would like to see it in its original color, I would rather leave it as it is. Just do some sensible technical upgrades like brakes and steering. And leave the 300 I6 engine where it is obviously.

[@chadalcock7275]

I thought the same thing with the original color.

[@robertrobinson1111]

The three hundred six is good for about two hundred thousand miles and then by by oil pump. My buddy had a 1984 F100 good truck though and a nother buddy of mine had a 1988 good solid truck it had three hundred thousand miles but by by oil pump. If someone buys one the best thing to do is replace the oil pump and you should be good.

[@Ramblin_Rob]

I’ve had several of the 300 six bangers. Rock solid. My suggestions have been stated but modify the brakes and steering, maybe a rear locker but for sure go to the original color. That orange color is off a ‘69 IH Scout lol

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

How do you know it’s a Forrest Service truck?

[@kingkota2302]

Straight six nah upgrade to a v-8 or straight 8 put the straight 6 in a museum.

[@kenbreetz]

Love seeing the younger generation appreciating such a legend of a truck

[@BrewBlaster]

Whatever you do to that truck: Never take that 300 Straight 6 out.

[@kiefercosgriff7300]

ls swap

[@CopyofCharlotte]

@@kiefercosgriff7300 no

[@aidenwells288]

I agree

[@ricochetey]

Needs a 460c.i. swap ill tell you whut

[@TerryByrdJr]

@@kiefercosgriff7300 🤫

[@alexbrideau6870]

I would like to see this truck in that original green color and really bring it back to its forest ranger days. Attach a shovel and a mattock to it. Put a Smokey the bear logo on the door. Of course you have to redo the seats and headliner in it. This could be a very cool project

[@admranger]

And then name it Kermit. Perfect.

[@Jupiterider1]

Call it “Smokey”

[@chrischiampo7647]

I Like The Way You Think 😀😎😀

[@billyjoejimbob56]

@@Jupiterider1 Dang... you beat me to it! Perfect name. Take her back to Forest Service green!

[@kevinostberg1729]

What do I want to see done with this truck? I want to see it parked in my driveway and the title in my hand.

[@bricksandpieces1]

Same

[@jimmyp6443]

Had a 65 four wheel drive in high school ,10 year old truck ,back then it was nothing but a used truck ,this kid made my 65 look like a novelty !

[@gilbertjuarez1037]

8:37 the sound those old ford doors make when closed is satisfying

[@jefftuckercfii]

And I remember those steps recessed inside. When I was a kid, all my relatives had Ford pickups.

[@bigsparky8888]

SOLID....WELL BUILT...

[@jonblais6225]

my 79 f150 makes the same sound and closes with no effort

[@gilbertjuarez1037]

@@jonblais6225 yes sir I have two 77 f150’s those things are solid

[@billbeverly2864]

Needs to go back to the Forest Green paint.

[@eutimiochavez415]

Bill Beverly yes that’s my favorite color

[@michaelpartin2684]

Id LOVE to see you get it to where it was out of the factory. Right color, right axle ratios....EVERYTHING.

[@omgcool7206]

You did a truly excellent job on this video. No nonsense, no distracting transition animations and guitar riffs every minute... Just a knowledgeable guy and the vehicle, pointing out features, trivia, and impressions. It reminds me of Jay Leno's garage, but for vehicles that lived an actual life. I hope you guys do more videos like this (we don't want over-the-top production). Keep up the great work!

[@TheBronco67]

I would definitely keep that motor, for low speed lugging and 4 wheeling there is none better. I think the only things I would do to the truck is new weather stripping, fix the rust issues, If you can do a disk brake upgrade up front I would look into that because if you are off road and go through a creek then you won't have any brakes till they are dry and I would put a posi in rear end.

[@frederickevans4113]

Ditto. And vacuum-pack and store the original parts just in case someone else wants to buy it in original condition at some point in the future.

[@mariaayala7833]

They need to bring back the foot button for high beams

[@MadsWorld34]

i agree we need something to go out once a year just before you have to get it inspected. LOL.

[@dandingfelder6763]

I always loved the high beam floor switch. The only problem is the road salt used in winters. It very quickly rots the switch and floors.

[@jamesschultz30]

@@dandingfelder6763, yea, this truck is as old as me. Floor high beams are one thing I'm glad is gone. They always got bad and it was one of the first places the floor would rust.

[@1coachseller]

Name: Forest Why: she just runs

[@intlcamper]

Great name especially due to the possibility that it was originally a forest/park ranger truck.

[@murph914]

Since June of 1965 she Was Running! 🏃‍♀️

[@mikeyoung6347]

you win

[@thor6264]

Didn’t a Ford get outrun by forest gump though 😂

[@VINTAGE1959]

I'm 26 years old, I once owned a 1965 Ford F100, sporting a nice patina turquoise paint, with a two tone painted white cab top. It was a 352 V8, 4 on the floor. I daily drove that truck for 3 year's, almost everything was original. It was a solid vehicle! I adore the time I had with her. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

[@Wooolfey]

The 300 six... Best internal combustion engine, ever... That would be my dream truck cept I would have prefered to have the glorious stepside...

[@MrSweetHart6976]

Take it up the ike, lol This is a great find, keep this one and make it an official TFL shop truck. This thing will probably get more attention around town then a modern truck

[@robertyoung8289]

Bet this thing wouldn't hold 60 on the Ike with no trailer! 😀

[@garyallard5068]

@@robertyoung8289 i bet i would..lol

[@brinkee7674]

I'd be happier to see this come in than a New Raptor that's for sure. I had one back in the late 80's so I have a soft spot for them. I also had a 2nd gen Bronco which I also like a lot, even more than the 1st gen

[@VICSKIM949]

Congratulations on owning an actual truck. Absolutely beautiful.

[@randyscott954]

My dad had same truck when I was 15 years old. I'm 51 now. I miss it. Thank for the memories

[@jlbueno0611]

The cool thing about that truck, is that if you ran out of brakes, you can just throw it into second gear and then go down to first and basically use the engine to break just as fast as using brakes . Bringing you to an almost stop and guide it to safety.

[@danthompson1467]

This is how trucks need to be made now ! Everything you need nothing you don't and no dam computer

[@charliekeeling6073]

In the spring of 1966, Dad brought home a 66 F-250 Camper Special with an ElDorado truck camper. Fuller Ford out of Cincinnati, OH sold trucks alongside trucks. Truck campers were hot in the early 1960's, perhaps because of John Steinbeck's book Travels with Charley? It was a custom cab, 352 cid, 4-speed. Mom, Dad, 4 brothers in the camper and sister who always rode up front, we transversed this country from Expo 67 in Montreal to Hemisfair 68 in San Antonio and many beach and hunting trips in between. Great memories! He sold the truck & camper and switched to a Country Sedan wagon with a 429 2V to tow a 24 foot trailer. Another 4 years of great memories. Three of his boys continue to RV, making great memories. Thanks for sharing your truck.

[@bradwillard8822]

Tommy, great vid. You took me back to my dad cruising in his green 65. That 300 will outlive anything you could replace it with. Mod the old 6 cylinder. She'll do you well. Loved this video. Will be following this build.

[@petrbenda3406]

The truck looks amazing - the general design aged extremely well and there is just the right amount of patina to look cool, but not neglected. Looking forward to more videos with this rig.

[@Buell1906]

I really like old trucks. That one is great! Drive that truck for a year and you won't need to go to the gym. Do a little off roading with it. Maybe take it to MOAB and see how it does compared to newer trucks. I bet it does just fine!!!

[@frederickevans4113]

Mother Of All Back-roads?

[@bmartin7828]

I love this F100 and old Chevy trucks, keep it as original as possible but definitely upgrade the brakes and steering for ease of daily driving. Thanks Tommy, I love the TFL classics channel along with the 17 other TFL channels.

[@safetymikeengland]

You are right about that inline 6 - those things are really sturdy. I love that old chain-latch release for the tailgate. I never knew about the old-style truck bed on the 4WD models. My Dad had a 74 one-ton; the original mirror had to be replaced because the horse kept using the mirror to scratch his butt; breaking it off a few times. One of the problems with that gas tank in the cab is, a minor leak was not unusual; the gas fumes could get you over time. You are so right about the wing windows. When you get it up to 30-40 mph, that wing window will give you a nice little breeze.

[@salvatoredelia6238]

Keep it original! Excellent walkaround, great job Tommy, thanks.

[@jface3806]

Fix the rust, new paint back to the original color, throw in some power steering, maybe rear LSD? Good to go and test it out! What a truck!

[@JonBecker81]

That’s why “parking brake” was called “emergency brake” back then.

[@Danefrak]

Interesting!

[@colinrinker5209]

This is one of the first cluster gauges I’ve seen that haven’t been cut for gauges in a long time, good find.

[@mdragon99]

Funny hearing the "features" being described in modern terms. For the record, back then we were all skinny but had tremendous arm strength. Very rarely got speeding tickets though.

[@TFLclassics]

True that

[@dash8896]

Loved my Ford F150 with the 4.9 and manual transmission. I couldn't kill it even with over 300 thousand miles on it.

[@RHFD1704]

This was the best video I've seen from you guys. Absolutely love seeing and learning about the old trucks. My ideal truck would be one like this with A/C, power steering, modern brakes and new style seat belts. I definitely love the old metal dashes versus the modern plastic ones.

[@Firebrand.886]

Heck yeah! I have 64 F-250 2WD with a 292 Y block, and it’s really sweet seeing this series of this truck getting this type of recognition.

[@gadgetmantwincities]

My first truck was a 1969 f100. I would love to have another one someday with modern running gear underneath!

[@scooterdogg7580]

had one on 68 4x4 tow truck chassis , it was fantastic

[@upscaleshack]

Looks like the axles were swapped from a 3/4 ton. Those front U bolts need cut off or they'll hang up on every pebble you come across.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

The half tons and 3/4 ton trucks both used the same Dana 44 front end for the 4x4 trucks.

[@upscaleshack]

@@warrenmcelroy4718 There's a shot of the rear in one of their vids. Clearly a full-floating D60. Both are 8-lug. These aren't half ton axles.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@upscaleshack hahaha, I didn’t pay any attention at all to the eight lug hubs either, good call my friend

[@leeglidewell1473]

Matt Lewis good call brother. When this whippersnapper was born, this truck was already sold as forest service surplus. When I saw the axles it was obvious this truck was modified, or it had the wrong badging on it. Old Fords never die, they just get new owners and keep on truckin'! Built when y'all actually had to "drive this truck". Giddy up.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@leeglidewell1473 i grew up with these old trucks so it’s awesome to see one in such great condition. My Brother still has the ‘66 F250 4x4 that he drove when we were in school, my Junior year of Highschool I bought a 76 Highboy Ford that was pretty tough to beat but sadly I sold that one about twenty years ago.

[@mikedurham3563]

I would keep the straight six. Mine 65 F250 was originally the 352, but now has a 390/335 engine. I still have a couple 352's, but it's much easier to get parts for the big 6 and it can easily be modernized to give a little more power. Also, the original mirror would have gone in the square hole in the front of the door and is about 3-4" in diameter. Almost useful.

[@Rob-ee2lm]

That was an outstanding throwback for me. Thank you. I owned a '65 2WD about 30 years ago. I didn't miss it then but I do now.

[@justinmcmahan5285]

I learned to drive back in the 90’s in my dad’s 66 F100. His had 352 V8 and three speed column shift. I’d love to have my own one day.

[@Yehudah5768]

I had a '59 as a teenager. It was a freaking tank!

[@alphaclean3364]

Please keep that straight 6 in there. That motor deserves respect. I'd call it 'Big Legend' Thanks for this entertainment

[@practicalman45]

I drove my '65 F100 for over 30 years. It was 2WD and had the custom cab and fleetside bed. Came with a 240-I 6 and 3 on the tree when I bought it in '72 for $750. By the time it was totalled out in a crash in 2002 I had converted it to F250 running gear swapped in from 70's vintage F250s. It had a rebuilt 1982 302, a New Process 435 4 spd., Dana 60 rear axle and 8 lug single piston caliper power front disc brakes (they fit onto the original twin I beams axle). That truck had a lot of memories for me. I drove it through more than 1/2 of the US states. It was my work truck, carrying a portable welder and tools for my business for the last 17 years I had it, inside of a truck bed canopy. I was really glad I didn't die when it got wrecked: it still didn't have any seat belts (I could drive legally without seat belts because the truck didn't come with them!).

[@benkanobe7500]

That steering was an option. It was called "Armstrong" steering....

[@andrewsmith9575]

Nice! Great find Tommy! Don’t go to crazy on it. It is rolling history. Iconic motor! Fed Ex put that motor in all there 2nd gen Econoline E150, 250 and 350 vans through the 80’s. Unbelievable beatings everyday. Reliable like no other. Have fun!

[@reganjames6172]

Needs a disc conversion and power steering. Would tidy up the bed rust as well and perhaps re do the seat and headliner. What a great truck!

[@Mikeongaia]

Mean. This has been my dream truck since I was a kid. Glad to see one getting recognized on a big time channel

[@tarekmakky2804]

Name: Smokey (Bear) in reference to its Forest Service beginnings. Keep the motor stock. Fix it up a bit to make it safe. Keep it forever.

[@Jackalski57]

I'd love to see you keep the original engine and running gear, though possibly do some bolt on power adders from Esslinger Engineering. One interesting side note is that the straight six was the easiest on the battery when it came to starting. The cold cranking amps needed was super low. The V8's and V6's took more and the straight 4, even more. I think a body and paint restoration would be great, though for safety I'd definitely want to upgrade to a more modern braking system. Dual chamber master cylinder with power, though not sure about going to all around discs, but that would be safer for long downhill runs, especially with any kind of load. I'd put a fuel cell in the bed, to keep adding to the safety factor. If it would work, I think the speed sensitive heavier duty rack and pinion steering that came in the 80's Mustang GT's would be a great add on, as would a roll bar with 6 point harnesses, or at the very least a well secured lap and shoulder belt. As far as a name goes, "Tangerine" may be good if you make it a more vibrant orange. However "Tandeleo", as in the old George Carlin skit mentioning "Tandeleo Breckinridge", "My what a colorful name" comment, could well be a great inside joke. Not sure if that comedy bit was from the 70's, rather than 60's though. If you go with a green, I think a sweet metallic yellowish-tinted green fade would be great and then call her "Olivine", like the gem of the same color. I see so many possibilities! My family had a 73 Ford Ranger XLT with a 302 in it. Another Ford workhorse engine. It was so smooth that if you were stopped at a light, you'd also thought you'd stalled. No vibration or noise when idling. That baby was pure silk and was donated to their church in the late 80's, still running perfectly.

[@clooperman3745]

If looking for a name and the orange paint is kept how about Tango ( an orange fizzy drink in England).

[@Jackalski57]

@@clooperman3745 We have one here in the US called "Tang". I didn't mention that because it since is was so short & just one syllable.

[@indk240]

Absolutely love this truck. You should do 4 wheel disks, a redhead steering gear box, and hop up the engine with an offenhauser intake manifold, new, carb, and a header

[@paulrodrigues9603]

I liked this video. It brought back memories. I bought a 1965 F250 with a 352- 2bbl motor that the previous owner forgot to put antifreeze in. I was going to scrap it. But my younger brother had a 1965 Galaxie 4dr brougham. He couldn't pass state inspection because of a rusted frame. The car had a 352 V8 4 barrel carb. I was 17 and had no idea what I was doing. I bought the Galaxie for the motor. I put it into the F250 mated up to the 3 on the tree transmission. Turns out the truck was a rocketship. By accident (HA HA) I found out it would lay rubber and tire smoke the whole length of the High School property. Just like the kids that had Corvettes could. It was so much fun.

[@russelpeel617]

Do a resto-mod on it. keep the classic look with a modern drivetrain. Old school spotlights and a rollbar with some decent 35 MT tyres.

[@CJColvin]

That would be awesome brother.

[@arisvoutsas7173]

WOW!!! What an amazing truck that is. I'm really impressed by how easy it starts its engine.

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

Had one of these , put a 390 automatic in it , dual mastercylinder with a power booster , and power steering , loved that truck . Some one hit it in front of my house and rolled it into the yard , loved that truck . Good luck with yours , the power drum brakes worked great . My wife could drive the automatic and the power steering was so nice with a smaller steering wheel

[@MHISSTC96Cobra]

I watched this video and the other one you did when you bought it. It was entertaining to see a younger adult who didn't grow up around older trucks, review it, and be astonished about all the stuff that just was the way it was back in the day. It's also always nice to see vehicles and scenery from near where I grew up in Colorado back in the late '60s through late '80s, even though the population there has gone nuts over the last 30+ years. As a '65, this truck is a very interesting combination of what was current at the time along with a heap of parts from the '64 and older generations of trucks probably due to the fact it's in that transition period when they first went to Twin I-beam and the new series of engines, along with it being a 4x4 and a fleet vehicle put together for customers like the Forrest Service. I learned to drive in a 2WD '64 short bed F100 with 223 I6 and 3-on-the-tree sitting on my great uncle's lap while we worked the pedals and shift lever and I steered. I acquired that truck from him when I got my driver's permit back when I was 15 years old in the summer of 1984. I learned a lot working on that truck as a teen, and it definitely influenced my car hobby today. I still have that truck today along with two other short bed '64s I've picked up mainly as parts trucks over the years. I'm looking forward to eventually restoring/resto-modding the truck I've had for nearly 37 years. On your truck, I say fix what needs to be fixed, upgrade the brakes to a more modern system so you can compensate for the other dumb drivers out there, and just drive it and enjoy it for what it is. It's a cool old truck that was meant to do cool old truck stuff like going fishing, hunting, helping your friends move, feeding your livestock, and getting you where you needed to go when the snow was deep and the DOT didn't do nearly what they do now to clear roads. There are so many stories I could tell about driving my '64 F100 through the years.

[@gord7025]

We had 2 '86 F-250s when I was a kid. They still had the floor vents on them.

[@DrKinesin]

This truck is so cool! I would love to have something like this one day. Keep bringing this truck out and showing us.

[@georgeprietz4424]

Keep it original. This’s is special to me. My dad had this truck back in the 80s. He would take me for rides in it when I was a kid. He put a mechanical cruise control in it. Sadly he died he a jeep accident. After that the Ford caught on fire mysteriously. Devastating losses for sure. Nice truck Tommy. Thanks for the memories this’s video brought back.

[@billjamison2877]

My grandfather had a 1961 Ford truck. It was one of the vehicles I learned to drive in when I was 16 in 1970. That thing was a beast to drive and as you said Tommy, you had to really pay attention when you were driving this critter or things would get really interesting really fast.

[@chrisran24]

I love this truck. Reminds me of riding in the back of my grandpa's truck when I was little. Different model and year but it's got the feel.

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

Not gonna lie it’s actually gonna be funny watching a city boy try to wrench on this old truck

[@burkiwa]

A young city boy at that! I sure hope he doesn't do any engine swaps.

[@JohnSmith-ft2tw]

I have a friend with this body style Ford that he uses on the farm. I doubt there's much original left of the drive train on his, though. He's a shade tree mechanic that might have a John Deere motor and a Massey-Harris transmission in it by now. I wonder if he ever built that electric tractor he talked about?

[@admranger]

I'd help TFL restore this. Fun project.

[@kasinko]

As a city boy that wrenched (and still wrenches) on a 1981 F250 with the 300 and a t18, I am pretty sure that the word you're looking for is BORING :P What's he gonna do, strip a bolt? You can see everything and everything is so simple! You'd have to TRY to screw anything up lol.

[@danbolton3180]

When I was in junior high(1973 ish) the morning bus passed a yard with a '65 ford pickup going to waste that I really wanted to save. Later on I bought a 1967 f250 that I had for a few years before buying a small 4x4. The old Ford drank oil, but was tough. I slipped off an icy road into the ditch one morning and scratched the bumpers paint. Now I'm in my 60's and seriously looking into a 1970 f250 4x4. Nothing like an automotive workout to make you feel young again.

[@bruchett4799]

What I like about some of the old vehicles as mentioned 13:10 is that they have vents that cool you down rather than being in a furnace that requires the AC on at all times.

[@itsalwaysfriday9766]

Cool truck, cool video. I love my 65 2wd long bed. Mine has a 74 front end to add the power steering and disc front brakes.

[@keithjackson9406]

added pwer steering from a 1978 to my 66, bolts up. Saginaw pump, effortless

[@andrewcrane6020]

Keep the 6.

[@johnnymula2305]

Its nice to see a young guy who appreciates the old iron. I had a slew of old Fords. A 56, a 47, 2 77 4x4 short beds, 2 early Broncos, a 78 Bronco, 84 Bronco, and currently have an 86 Bronco. They all have their own personalities. And are great fun to drive. I’ll never own a new vehicle. The classics are just to much fun. You forgot to show the Absolutely useless cup holders on the inside of the glovebox door.

[@JuanRodriguez-zr4cw]

This is awesome information I just purchased a 65 straight 6 from a junk yard with title! It’s basically complete just no bench seats and aftermarket steering wheel other than that it’s complete

[@MrTrundleon]

My suggestion(s) - strip the paint down to the original Forest Service green, convert the steering to power assist, and finally, convert the brake master cylinder to a dual circuit unit. Oh yeah, replace that heater core!

[@onesadtech]

Gorgeous little truck, would like to see a resto-mod type of build on it, update the steering, brakes, lights, maybe add some modern accessories, but otherwise leave it as is visually. Just my thoughts. 😊

[@gregeakin2279]

My dad used to have one that looked exactly like this except it had the mechanics tool box bed instead of the standard one. Loved that truck!

[@ModelA]

That truck is space aged compared to the cars on my KZbin channel. I like your idea of staying stock! It's about time there was someone willing to stick up for stock 60's steel. Good work, Tommy. This truck doesn't need a name. That's undignified.

[@freerider604]

Love this truck!

[@fritty9927]

So much reminded me of my 53 Chevy truck I sold last fall. My straight six was the venerable Blue Steak. I took her all the to 70mph once; thought she was gonna blow!!😄 You could leave it orange and call it “Orange Crush”.

[@jamescraig4479]

Orange Crush... brings back late 70's Broncos memories with Craig Morton at QB... loved that team!

[@fritty9927]

@@jamescraig4479 you bet, and they are close to Denver.

[@alejandromartinez420]

Love it, the 1988 Ford F200 Explorer was a very awesome off road pick up also with the exhaust pipes down the sides.

[@robertbaker8798]

I drive a 66 and it is very similar. It's my daily driver. It's a four on the floor no power steering no power brakes. I bought it when I was 13 with yard mowing money. It's taught me a lot and I love it. My arms have gotten bigger by driving it. My truck was a old fish and game truck. We call it Forest.

[@straight6fords580]

Whats up with these trucks being hard to steer did they put a nicer steering box in the 63 F350 because mine turns so much smoother than even my 93 f150 with power steering and decent sized tires

[@AustinR9514]

That was the best engine Ford has ever made!! Great video really enjoyed it.

[@Clones2011]

you really scored, thats an amazing rig

[@safetymikeengland]

growing up in gthe 60s, my dad had ford trucks from the 50s and I loved those tailgate chains. I agree; the hidden running board was awesome. and the gas tank inside the cab was a bad idea.

[@JTsBuildsandFields]

Love those old ford 4x4 and the 70s highboys. They are awesome. Lots of the 4x4 drive trucks you find are old forestry trucks or brush trucks for fire departments. Ive seen several factory 4x4 old fords like this for sale and sitting around. Plan to own one someday.

[@jackwolford608]

It's funny watching a millennial go through the "old school" controls. He does a good job but forgot the cupholders in the glove box.

[@StephaneDemers]

Too true. These were just normal for us in our youth, most cars lacked PS/PB back when we learned to drive.

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

@@StephaneDemers Oh, and to use the latch in the door as a "church key" to open a bottle of pop. "What's a 'church key'", Tommy asks.

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

@@StephaneDemers Yep, they had "armstrong steering," "powerful brakes," and "260 air conditioning" (2 windows at 60 mph). The real trick was steering with both hands and shifting the transmission, using both feet for the clutch, brakes, and accelerator (and to dim the lights at night), AND keeping that open bottle of pop (or beer) sitting on the seat in your crotch from spilling. Those were the days!

[@straight6fords580]

There are no cup holders in the glove box also you could open a beer bottle on the latches of these trucks be cause of how they are designed they are actually a pretty neat design and the way they close honestly rivals my grandpas 2015 truck

[@jackwolford608]

@@straight6fords580 Look at the glove box lid when he opens it. We always used those circles as cup holders when I was a kid.

[@enfieldsingle5007]

It’s not, “excited to run” if it doesn’t need the choke during a cold start. It’s running too rich. Fix it.

[@donneuharth9495]

Great revisit to the past! I had a 1965 F100 back in the 1970s and wish I still had it. Regarding the tailgate chains & catches, the better & more secure way to hook them if from the bottom when in the up or closed position and from the front when the tailgate is in the lowered position so they are less likely to pop out while driving over rough surfaces.

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

Good stuff, I have a '62 F250 Unibody and I'm tossing around the idea of making it a 4x4. For $6500. you did well on that. These trucks are going up in value everyday and that 300 straight six is excellent. I have the 292 in mine with the same four speed. Thanks!!!

[@brycetaylor8037]

Lover the stuff you guys do you should look into doing something on a early ranger kinda like what you did with the Tacoma. I had a 2003 Ford ranger edge 4x4 I had some nasty mud terrains and believe me I put it through it’s paces. Anyways keep up the good work love your content!

[@brusher.production]

Yess! I agree! I think this would be awesome. Rangers from the early/mid 90s through the early 2000s were pure workhorses and didn’t and dont’t die. It would be really cool if you guys did a series where you compared the ranger to the Tacoma. They’re SUPER similar, from the engine options to the cabins to the ride, to the transmissions, to the reliability and both are freaking awesome. (Although the rangers are significantly cheaper ;).

[@jamescraig4479]

Awesome truck! Do a mild restoration and repaint it in the original Forest Service color!

[@jimjoyce4514]

I had an SJ Gladiator some years ago. 1971 with a 258 3 speed. It had an ashtray on either side of the radio. No power anything, but at least the gas tank was below the bed

[@Kliffy77]

One of coolest trucks ever on TFL please keep it and restore it.

[@jlsgarage872]

I think tfl realized we all love vehicles attainable to a 15 year old for his first car or a middle aged guy looking to relive childhood memories

[@billp5424]

That air cleaner hasThermactor valve from the 70’s. Hope a period correct one is on the agenda. Great truck with tons of potential.

[@TheArkDoc]

Love your truck and I cannot wait to see what you do with it. 6 months ago I bought a super solid 1964 flair side (aka step side) 2WD with a 223 straight 6 and 3 on the tree. Her name is Betty Ford; she's currently in Rehab and will return to regular service after spending 25 years in a pine forest. I will be following your progress on this for sure.

[@stevenpdxedu]

FYI, that chrome blank in the dash is the space for a throttle cable which would be an option. It was very useful on 4WD trucks. Could be used when winching yourself out of a ditch, doing farm chores, with a PTO, or just impressing your friends by getting out and walking uphill beside the slow moving vehicle.

[@Renduevenstar]

i will continue to say this, todays "save driving technology" sometimes is more of a hindrance than a positive thing, drivers have devolved into finding other things to occupied themselves, rather than paying attention to the driving they are doing. some of this makes you safer in an accident and i think that is great, but that whole lane keep assist and auto breaking has taught people to just not pay attention to the fact that they are driving a murder weapon at 60+ MPH.... its a shame :/

[@seanriedel8933]

that is for sure. when ever I am driving someone and they ask me why they need to put on their seatbelt after i ask them to and i always say "because we are in a 3000 lbs murder machine and you are going to loose"

[@rarityd]

This is a good ways to earn my love back from your channel after I left you since your ram Trx dominating raptor videos

[@CopyofCharlotte]

I have a 1961 F-100 that had a 300 swapped into it sometime in the 90s. Have yet to get it running but just from the time i have spent around it, it is great.

[@laynedouglas5105]

I bought my 1965 F100 in 1985 (for $300). 2WD short bed Flareside that was also built in San Jose, and was also a Forest Service truck. It came with the 352 V8. Unlike the 6, the V8 really needed the choke. That engine does not like the cold, damp winters in the Bay Area. Been driving it regularly ever since 1985. I upgraded the brakes to power disk up front, maintained the drum in the rear. That is a highly recommended change, even if you are not towing. 1973 F100 disk brake spindles bold right on. My steering was really stiff for many years, but got much better when I finally rebuilt the steering box. Half of the reciprocating balls where in the bottom of the steering box, not doing their job. I also added Vintage Air air conditioning because I am getting soft in my senior years. Love my truck. A friend of mine has a 1966 F100 Crew Cab, 4WD. That is a rare truck.

[@catchthefire4Him]

I lobe this Truck! You should call it Forest

[@jamesfrantz6085]

You lobe it???I lobe it too then.

[@jnic2003]

Love the 300 6 !

[@robedmund9948]

Those F100s came from the factory with Armstrong steering. A very special option. My dad had a '66 2-wheel drive he rescued out of a junk yard and restored from the ground up. Same orange paint, but a bit shinier. Wish I still had that beast.

[@phillipschwarz66]

It should be a T19 transmission. 435's have a aluminum top cap that came in the 70' on. Also that truck is a 260C with a closed knuckle 44 and a dana 24 transfercase. I would love to have those front fenders, hard to find them with the larger wheel well openings.