FIXING SNICKERS & Full Tour of Auto Metal Direct!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Jason is the man! Glad to see you’re giving the truck the attention it deserves.

[@FordEra]

He sure is and thanks brother

[@danfarris135]

Good parts are a great advertising plan !!!

[@FordEra]

thank you

[@thekingsilverado3266]

Most of us watching will be in touch this summer. I am only seasonal here but it doesn't mean I don't have projects coming this spring.

[@John-qh8id]

Great to see a company that cares about their product.

[@FordEra]

its so nice

[@SpeedBumpGarage]

Those parts look amazing! Hurry up with the bump stuff lol.

[@stevenwallace5990]

It is unbelievable how much "R and D" goes into developing a OEM looking and fitting part.... just like it came out of the factory!!!!!!!!!.......this was a outstanding video!!!!!!!..... showing the lengths that a company like AMD!!!!!!!..... will go to and will not half/ ass the process in the finished product!!!!!!!......when you see the finished product they produce you can see the pride in the parts and the company!!!!!....... outstanding content and channel!!!!!...... keep on keeping on

[@FordEra]

Thank you for checking it out

[@mightymikethebear]

I am a Chevy guy but I like what AMD is doing for the rebuilders and restorers.

[@FordEra]

they are awesome

[@FreedomRock44]

I forgot SNickers was a 78......LOVE 78's!!!! Love 73-79!!!!

[@IR-nq4qv]

The burn out that caused that carnage was epic! That was without a doubt, a once in a lifetime event for sure. Awesome that the truck is going to come back as good as new thanks to AMD

[@denniscasey986]

So nice to see old trucks will soon see new life.

[@HogshooterHotrods]

I have used AMD and always knew they made awesome stuff, but this walk through and explanation of their process is eye opening on the amount of R&D they do!

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Glad to see it's being fixed

[@gregpeacock1794]

Glad ole Snickers is getting taken care of wish they had all the parts for a Dentside longed with dual tanks for my 79 F350 4x4. what an impressive place that is !!

[@sblsbl7600]

Been looking forward to Snickers being brought back.

[@FordEra]

its coming

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Love the old fords.I will get one soon a nice clean one

[@edcadlick2650]

Cool Solomon get Snicker fixed up.😊👍

[@FreedomRock44]

So Glad snickers is getting the love!!!!! Snickers looks like it stepped out of the TV show Chips back then!!!!! So Classic and Great!!!!

[@gearhead6493]

That’s what makes it sad it’s been ruined lol

[@FreedomRock44]

@@gearhead6493 It's getting rebuilt so nothing to be sad about.

[@gearhead6493]

@@FreedomRock44 I saw that. She still won’t be the same . 😞

[@antoniopalacios9224]

Excelente la Tecnología Norte Americana que servirá para la restauración de grandes vehiculos

[@ESEDOOR]

So glad i came across this video im about to pick up a 77 high boy and now i know where to find parts for it .. thanks

[@jasonmyers3847]

This is awesome, Solomon! It will be great to see it fixed again!

[@javierteruel1098]

Q increíble q semejante galpón con todas esas autopartes como si fueran de fabrica q encajan a la perfección...sniker va a quedar 10 puntos de la mano de esos profesionales saludos desde Mendoza Argentina

[@ablemarine9072]

Just happened to check You Tube and saw this Channel! Very Kewl Gentlemen. This is an Example of the Heartbeat of America! So nice to see vehicles from an era of The Best Of Our Nation. And I Need parts for my Bumps! God Bless you and continued success! Restore America

[@FordEra]

Thank you brother

[@ablemarine9072]

@@FordEra You are Most welcome! Old Geezer here who has had Bumpsides all my life, and to date! Daily Driver is 1970 f250 camper special with mist of the goodies, my 69 Crew cab was Daily for 39 years and many many miles, getting ready for complete restore, As a Driver, Not for Ego! Lol need parts and resources for them if you can help! God Bless you and friends, Thanks again

[@andrewfreeman1864]

AMD is great. I wish they had Full Sized 1950s Ford Cars too.

[@thekingsilverado3266]

That's a place I just might visit and never ever leave.

[@diyjeff1838]

I need some bump side hoods!!! Let's goooo!!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

diyjeff1838 In case you didn't know. The hoods from 67/72 are all the same. That also includes the dump trucks from that same era. 1967 Bump sides are a one year only deal on some of their parts hood emblems, heater knobs, radio, grille and the doors. However 68/72 doors will retrofit on to a 67 they just will have the door lock knobs that 67's don't have.

[@Ulfstigandr]

I think half the squarebody's popularity is the repop parts. Its a full catalog car, you need it its available. The mustang and early bronco i think are the only fords like that. Even though the dentside is one of fords most popular vehicles. By the way, when will the IH repop panels start coming?

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Love the pale green and white truck on the back of the trailer at 6 seconds.

[@lumberjackgarage193]

Waiting on bumpside box floor.. thanks guys

[@scottbrown7415]

AMD is doing great things! I have several different pieces for bump side Ford's that they did. The fit and overall quality is stellar. It was so nice to install front cab mounts and floor pans that actually were made to fit! That bump side shorty style side floor is on my list for next springs rebuild project.

[@scottbrown7415]

I just had to add that it would be very cool if AMD could develop a new bed floor for the F250 high boy! That unique frame width presented a big issue for restoring a 74 F250 4wd.

[@davesayers5809]

Outstanding AF AMD and God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤️ 👏

[@1934rod]

Has anyone used the inner fenders for a 73' f250 4x4, how is the fit and does the galvanized look match factory?

[@donaldhalls2189]

Looks like their doing a great job, with the panel's, don't look as flimsy as some I've seen, thanks for the tour, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@FordEra]

Top quality parts for sure

[@harnettsgarage]

That's awesome! I'm hoping one day they have quarter panels for a 66 Mercury Montclair....It's OK, but certain body lines are missing, thanks to being patched with bondo and flat sheet metal.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very impressive looks like quality stuff I believe it’s in good hands Solomon

[@FordEra]

Thank you

[@fordtrknut]

I think I speak for most 1973 to 1979 F-series owners......we need roof skins! Thanks AMD for starting to make the hard to get NOS parts!

[@jameshudson9479]

Awesome parts,incredible business AMD

[@FordEra]

They are so good

[@RuggedArtistry]

I enjoy seeing AMD's warehouse and their inventory but I'd really like to see the stampings actually being done, the tooling and what goes into making the dies to create the parts.

[@Mr-er6fg]

Go to China

[@curtm6867]

67 F100 Shortbed been looking for a full bed floor replacement. Could only find sections or 73-79 bed floor So they make what I need. I hope 🤞

[@ablemarine9072]

Thank you Soliman!

[@bradnoyes7955]

Neat. Is anyone repopping the bedsides with the built in tool boxes? Didn't see any on AMD's site.

[@FordEra]

No i dont think so

[@alexsavoie3963]

I saw that burnout blowout on instagram. Broke my heart to see the truck get all mangled like that. Glad to see you're fixing it up right. Was that paint scheme original to the truck?

[@FordEra]

Thanks brother, it was done in the 80s

[@2koolchris291]

I love that truck

[@FordEra]

thank you

[@johnnymula2305]

I had a 77 Dent side that i spent many more hours on a short bed restoration than I would’ve liked. Glad to see its finally available. Do you guys also have sheetmetal for the 80-86 Broncos and F Series? I have an 86 Bronco that needs a tailgate. (Basic rust issue)

[@autometaldirect]

not too much yet for the 80-96 trucks or Broncos. We do offer a killer Rear Cross Sill replacement for the 80-96 Bronco - an area that is almost always rusted out on the Broncos.

[@johnnymula2305]

@@autometaldirect rear sill, as in rear lower tailgate section? If so, i definitely would be interested.

[@ripnandtearing]

Did you fix the rear axle?

[@iddddaduncan]

great episode!

[@FordEra]

Thank you

[@jamesrichards5843]

Love you guys. Fantastic videos. I have a 68 f100 and love to see all Ford trucks and the restoration of them. One question, when do you guys get around to shipping t shirt orders? I ordered one a while back and it is still not here. Not upset, just wanna wear the new shirt!

[@3wbasie]

Hell yeah can’t wait

[@FordEra]

Thanks

[@Not_Built-Right]

Wish AMD and others had fitting parts for Australian cars.

[@HattemMorse]

Awesome my man!!!

[@FordEra]

Thank you

[@HattemMorse]

@@FordEra it's hard to say, but the big bang was almost worth it to see all this cool stuff get done! Really appreciate all the work you put in bringing us along! Thanks Solo!

[@tinkerne-round4079]

This is a left field request for AMD if you could forward it. Ask if they could make rear quarters for 69-75 International Travelalls. As far as I've found nobody makes them and loads of people need them. International has quite a following but body part suppliers only produce scout parts. I'd be willing to loan them my travelall as a pattern.

[@seandurgin]

Nice. Now do the slicks!

[@jomomma8291]

So is the inner panel galvanized like factory???

[@ricardoramirezccc7242]

Nice 👍 I have a 1971 f100 sport custom short bed original California truck found in Mexicali BC desert nice little rust on bed $ 12 g nice videos

[@mark98070]

I've heard about the superior quality of parts from AMD. Imagine that, body panels that fit!

[@gpoetx]

Here's hoping one day they have a roof skin for 72 fastback torino

[@FordEra]

🤞

[@jackcobbiii1797]

You can literally build your own on a new frame;)

[@FordEra]

true

[@Mr-er6fg]

It's not Snickers anymore. It's REECES PIECES!!!! ha ha

[@FordEra]

true 😆

[@EPstroker]

Hated to see this beautiful truck get tore up.....but I'm sure she'll get put back better than new. Atleast your using it and it's not stored in some collection. 2 of my friends both had 79 broncos in that same color brown. 1 was a custom trim solid brown and the other was a 2 tone trailer special.

[@FordEra]

Thanks 👍

[@jasonmyers3847]

It sure would be nice if they made parts for my '65 Ranchero. Maybe some day.....

[@mattdonna9677]

LMC out of Kansas?

[@jasonmyers3847]

Matt, I don't think they have anything for my Ranchero either.

[@grosseileracingteam]

Hey Solomon. I wonder where their sheetmetal is from. U.S.A. or somewhere else? We used "non U.S." aftermarket fenders and doors on my friends 1976 Dodge Ramcharger about 25 years ago and they only took a few years to rust out.

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

I was heavy into the 67-72 GM trucks for a long time, and while I do try to support US pieces, I will also say that *MOST of* the China pieces of today are better than *MOST of* the US pieces of 20 years ago. The original repro complete tailgate made for the 67-72 GM truck weighed just over 50% the weight of a stock one. We’ll ignore the glaring errors made in stamping… like not embossed with the GMC nor CHEVROLET lettering, but those gates were such garbage, I sat in the middle of the gate, fully assembled, properly installed, finished product… and my 195 pound self bowed the damn gate. Wouldn’t even latch. That was in 2001 or 02, so just over 20 years ago. As a union man I also wonder country of origin, but if it is the best piece made, with a forever warranty from rust (!!!) I would be ok if the box said China.

[@FordEra]

I am not 100% sure

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Knowing how to use a car wash really helps with rust * ha now you know maybe

[@FreedomRock44]

Solomon what yr was the yellow f100 patina????? 78???

[@randysrestoration]

Good Stuff! How ya liking the 7.3?

[@FordEra]

I really like it

[@grndiesel]

Any zinc coating under that coating? Just curious because ford used a lot of galvanized steel back then. Paint is nice but it will still rust from the first scratch without some zinc underneath the paint.

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

So, once *properly* installed and assembled, is there any way for a bump side ford expert to tell that it has reproduction panels? Or is it an EXACT reproduction of ford’s?

[@FordEra]

It wouldn’t have the actual factory stamping but there also isn’t a 100 point restoration class at our f100 shows

[@shaygalley1277]

What an awesome video. once I found out AMD has our bump sides on the radar and has new box sides in R&D the rest of the video was all bonus.. I’ve been waiting for them to make a short box kit for the bump sides and it looks like it’s in the works..this is awesome news.

[@hooligangeneral300]

Where can I get the FORD hood emblems that are stick on tape type if possible? Black inlay if that exists

[@deeplycon638]

Yep FORD I all I know 💯

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Now only if they put this effort into 73-79 Bronco, there are no replacement panels for the rear section nor is the panel for the one under the rear bumper. instead of patch panels in bed bronco how about the whole dam thing. but love effort put into Dent side replacement parts.

[@chrisnevergrowold330]

This is amazing, I'll be hitting him up for '73!

[@brucegreg1859]

So I guess when AMD talks about containers of Metal, it is made in China NOT U.S.A.? If so... That Sucks! American Truck transgendering to Chinese.I will stick with NOS or Rust Free Thanks.

[@mmg6282]

“Not yet” means….haven’t thought of that!!

[@mcb2043]

What trim level does snickers have to give it that paint job, or is it not factory?

[@FordEra]

Not factory

[@mcb2043]

@@FordEra Love how it looks.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

This cab floor is made by another company not us. I'm thinking that "other" company is lmc. And I've used lmc's shite metal and IMO. it's junk. If I had known then what I know now I would have been better off going to the junkyard and getting my sheet metal. Live and learn I guess. I may have missed it but why is the truck called Snickers.?

[@kylegroves7287]

Love the content but what’s going on with your online store? People are not receiving orders and emails are not being returned.

[@FordEra]

Thank you, All orders are being processed. When it’s a 1 man show it’s not as fast as Amazon.

[@kylegroves7287]

I realize that, but 2 months seems a bit excessive imo. Again, great content and products though.

[@erichuff2538]

Is any of that sheet made in AMERICA 🇺🇸?

[@marcosvelazquez1320]

Do you guys have the hood for Chevy c 10 19 72 ?

[@nickefgen9219]

Yeah......I don’t think that will buff out😆😆......lol !!!

[@thedustyredneck]

they make great stuff, but they are always out of stock for 80s squarebody chevy panels as of late.

[@transitogodinez4095]

what is the address to make a purchase

[@billybike57]

Snickers is going under the knife. The guys at AMD will do her right.

[@vandalsr1959]

Now start making your parts in America

[@QwertyQwerty-zn8wz]

Но, ждем новый отжиг колес.

[@h1ghwaym3n84]

Not all cars are identical from factory they did what they had to to get it off the line and out the door

[@FordEra]

your right about that

[@gregsimon9061]

Ok Soloman, you know that I worked as a Ford parts manager for27 years and when I seen you destroy the bed side of this beautiful truck, I definitely gave you a lot of shit, glad to see it getting repaired, but it's only original once....

[@FordEra]

I didn’t plan to have that happen, Thats why it’s called an accident

[@gregsimon9061]

@@FordEra 😂😂😂

[@Abrego379]

😲

[@FordEra]

🧐

[@briandetrick2688]

we all have brain farts. it happens

[@413x398]

Neat video, but once again distracting canned music drowning out the conversation.

[@George196207]

Seen way too many done up vehicles that the sum of parts way out paced the sale worth of the end result . Especially when you get into making the hottest engine and adding bling. Nothing drives the price way up and adds value for little investment like a good paint and body job. Not a fan of the roached paint look.

[@FreedomRock44]

Like 365

[@kellykonoske91]

And pulled by a f$#%N Dodge? tsk tsk!

[@FordEra]

lol

[@mikeyoung6347]

THIS IS the Future of Trucks! "Electric" Trucks are not the future. So many brand new junk built trucks with no longevity, ridiculously stupid tech (electric E brake???) that WILL fail. Rebuilding and upgrading an old, well built, and well used truck with a lot of life left is a better dollar spent.

[@FordEra]

true

[@jimearnest4342]

Us guys out here who would give their left arm for that truck,and you go out and destroy it for views 👎

[@FordEra]

yea thats exactly what my intentions were. Cmon man. you really think i did that for views or you think i did that to have fun with friends and stuff happens. Happy holidays

[@timburns5025]

Boutique time and please don't do that again, could have been seriously hirt, and it makes Ford motor company look bad for there defective tires that people have die from, also ok for charity's, but Florida trying to out law any racing and burning is on top of there list, just to let you guys know, and I may possibly want to buy that thing, so even tho you guys are making money off this stuff, your running it for others generation, or advancement of technology from others. So I would re-think strategy.