Ford F-150 Bed off Restoration (ON A BUDGET)

Hey Thrifters! In this video I strip down my old Truck and Restore what I can on a Budget. I recommend that if anyone has an older truck like this to just take a look under your bed and you will be amazed on how much you can accomplish with the bed off!
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Song Credits:
Roaring 2020’s - One piece at a time - Johnny Cash remix
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Arctic Monkeys - Red Right Hand Theme Song to my current favorite Show - PEAKY BLINDERS
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[@ChaseThrifts]

Ole Blue is Still going Strong and is my daily driver now! i've put about 20k on her since this rebuild, with no issues to date!

[@wyattwethington7351]

What is the paint code on that truck

[@terracestevenkennedy9198]

Drive a 1990 F-150 love how they drive you can redo a old truck for a fraction of one of the new trucks there is less electrics so they brake down less.

[@ashcatcat9720]

Wow truck looks so good, it belongs in an LA drive by.

[@ashcatcat9720]

Old Dodge shade truck lol (via crawling dogs)

[@howardgray-sh3de]

Hello. Just happened across your video and really enjoyed it. I recently purchased a beater 96 f-150 5.0 with only 82,000 miles. It too has some issues (mostly rust!) but is drivable. I will be budget fixing a lot of the same things as you.

[@nikkisanchez5266]

That bearded guy... Gotta love sweat pants season!

[@TheRoberttc2001]

😘

[@charliemountain82]

Those cab corners are way easier than you might think. I live in the midwest, so I'm no stranger to rust. Loctite makes a gap filler foam that does not bow, and is closed cell so it's waterPROOF, unlike other filler foams. It's called "tite foam" because it is very rigid once cured. Cut out the cancer, spray WD40 onto any remaining surface rust. *Try to keep as much of the original material as possible. As long as the rust has been treated thoroughly, it will actually help you keep the desired shape. Let it sit for a day or two, then spray the WD out with brake cleaner or carb cleaner. You don't want any oil to remain in there. Back the section with HVAC tape or another strong adhering tape. It only has to last a few hours. Fill section with the foam, let cure. It will look really ugly. Once cured, shave the foam to the rough shape of the rocker corner, about an inch behind the actual surface of the truck. Blow out dust with air. Bondo/sand to shape. Prime, paint. Make sure that any of this material that is exposed to the elements has been thoroughly primed and painted. On my 97 Blazer, I did this all along the bottom of the doors on both sides, and painted the whole truck with Rustoleum black (it had mismatched panels all over, so this was a way to keep my 600$ truck looking good, and under $1000. Holds up to the elements just fine, working on 2 years. I've done this to numerous trucks I've kept or sold (to friends that knew I did this) and never, not once in several years has the patch failed, nor has anyone not in the know noticed. Sure, if you lift the truck up, you'll see a slight chunk there from underneath, but if you did it right, it'll save you a butt load of money and welding.

[@socksonfeet8125]

Anyone who takes their doggos to buy parts gets a sub from me :D

[@ChaseThrifts]

They go everywhere with me, basically their truck

[@gallegossouth4331]

I PICK THINGS UP AND I PUT THEM DOWN FOR FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonathanmartinez69]

Think Trump will be begging for change under a bridge in Russia when iys all said and done

[@hunterwhite6527]

i came to youtube for somthing else truck related and im about to start a project on a 92 ford f-150 8' bed..... but i loved ur video u got my subscription!!!

[@teresamccullough9893]

wish you had shown welding up bed bolts and bolting bed to frame other wise realy good show

[@Duzi4lyf]

Id rather bust the back window then to dent the cab

[@tobolulo]

No expense shall be spared in any vehicle that carries Theen and Wanda.

[@ChaseThrifts]

True, but I think I should of bought a shiny new truck then!!

[@ElHobbito]

"only hanging in to see if Donald Trump gets reelected" rofl -- ya im subscribing. Great vid. Just got a 2003 f150 where I may be doing some of these things too.

[@ChaseThrifts]

Right on!

[@SprouseyTheHandyMan]

Subbed

[@zacharysmith7700]

aye man I just picked up the same truck with 95k miles on her! I have the XL version but I also consider myself a shade tree mechanic; I like what u have going on here, good independent energy, subscribed!

[@Devoneakapimp]

So lucky. I bought one for $1200. Spend over $2k more on a bunch of bull shaz

[@truett44]

I enjoyed your honesty and your humor and Jonny Cash and Thanks for supporting the best President in our history. what part of Indiana are you from I'm from Connersville Ind. but I live in California. your Video helped me very much. Friend me on F.B. Jack Suttles

[@bsirvine]

That leaf spring shackle was being a bastard!

[@wiboxermom7829]

Boys and toys. Hi Theen and Wanda. 😃

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great vid! Just picked up an 96 !

[@noonespecific9463]

I’m redoing a 93 f150 4x4 , I’m trying to change my cluster and add a tach, know anything on that subject? Lol, it’s tested me getting the truck in general completed, but the end is near , I can see the light, lol.

[@jkunzier65]

Thanks for posting this video. We have a 96 F150 and we have some tank issues to fix. Love the Johnny Cash.

[@hobolyf]

I'm doing the same job on a f350 and I love the work you have done to yours.

[@michaelhafner6128]

Could have taken the heavy as frig tailgatenoff the box first lol :)

[@freyallarganswald4746]

You are doing a great job on your truck, 🤗. I saw in the description that you love the show peaks blinders. Do you understand the Birmingham (brummie) accent? I’m from Scotland but struggle with the thick brummie accent lol. I agree tho, leaky blinders is a great show 🤗💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ChaseThrifts]

I think a good portion of it and enjoying listening to the accents! And thank you!

[@Finance1979]

Great video, i'm gonna do mine just like yours.

[@ChaseThrifts]

Right on!

[@dennisspring5321]

Go to Walmart and get the tires from them they cost $79:00 then you have the cost of mounting and balance Hi I have then on my 4x4 truck not a problem I get good traction with them,you can also check Ammon prime there Price is $74:00 each but it's up to you to decide.😁

[@ChaseThrifts]

I saw they had some the size i needed for around 80$. But then you have to ask yourself, are those any good as far as the quality of them?

[@briansmith2131]

Please Don't Go 2 Wal-Mart 4 Car Repairs they are a bunch of Morons not Qualified. They get paid $9-10bucks a hour. You get what you pay for.

[@Trple777]

$800? That truck is worth at least $3K

[@seanfagan6998]

The license plate lights are junkyard parts

[@marcosoriano9241]

Is there any part connected to the fuel tank that is in the side panels of the bed that needs to be disconnected first? I’m planning on doing a bed removal on my old ford too and I don’t really know the structure of the bed. An answer would really help a lot.

[@wille8266]

Late reply…yes, the filler hose (hoses on dual take) need to be unscrewed from inside the gas cap. You also need to get the electrical un hooked back at the bumper

[@simonash9486]

I noticed the Indiana plate and was wondering how close you are to Evansville?

[@ChaseThrifts]

Used to go to Evansville for my job. About 3 hours

[@Delereus1]

I know he is not from NC because any truck here is over a 1000 this truck would be listed for 3k

[@ChaseThrifts]

Truck prices are nuts, i got this one pre pandemic, and from a place where i've known the owner for a while.

[@joewaltz2709]

I’m just starting a similar venture.

[@redrush40]

quick question: how did your brake lines hold up? Did they rust out on you yet? I found that if you rebuild them with junk from aftermarket/autozone, they tend not to hold up, compared to stainless.

[@ChaseThrifts]

i havent had any issues yet. they seem to hold up great!

[@STBRetired1]

@@ChaseThrifts Notice that now there is a new type brake line made of Copper and Nickel (NiCOPP) that never rusts and is easier to bend with your bare hands. NiCOPP is DOT approved for brake lines and is only slightly lower in PSI burst rating than stainless steel.

[@mtbindiana6724]

I’ve got the 1994 F-150 XL with the 4.9 inline 6. I’ll be replacing the driver side front fender. As well as swapping the bed. Grinding down the rust and spraying with rust reformer.

[@ChaseThrifts]

Those inline 6 engines are bulletproof!

[@mtbindiana6724]

Chase Thrifts question.. the only worry I have with removing the bed is the fuel fill caps. How do you fill the gas?

[@ChaseThrifts]

@@mtbindiana6724 I put my bed back on after I did all my repairs, but you can tie up your fuel filler hose if you have to

[@itsmesmalls1990]

4:35 for the man in black

[@charliemountain82]

I had a beautiful red 96 with a 5.0. Paid $1000 for it, towed to my place. It had a bad fuel pump. Tinted windows, Texas truck with zero rust. I pulled the bed with a winch and an old swing set frame. Stripped the frame and hit it with Rustoleum professional series roll on bed liner; hit the bed with it at the same time ($100). Changed both pumps while the bed was off ($200). Found out the oil pump was out ($100), so before lifting the engine, I removed and painted valve covers with Ford Blue ceramic paint ($10), painted intake manifold with Gray ceramic paint ($10), highlighted the letters by sanding off the high points. Changed oil pump, gaskets and reassembled. 2 weeks later, I sold that beautiful bitch for $4500. It looked better than new. $1000+100+200+100+20=1420 Odds and ends probably made it a smooth $1500. $3000 in about a month to work very part time on something to be very proud of. These trucks clean up so nice for not much at all.

[@caryhuffii7224]

How much that bed weigh?

[@javiercervantes7206]

What 's name of song????

[@ccc822007]

I'm going to upgrade my rear tank to a bronco tank it will total between the two tanks of 51 gallons With gas prices being high right now it would definitely help having more gas.

[@altruisticscoundrel]

Great video!

[@jc-aquatics191]

Im proud of my accomplishment of putting the bed on all by myself on my 1990 f150.

[@ericmel0930]

Great video man! Trucks looking great 👍

[@ChaseThrifts]

Glad you like it

[@stacy9179]

Rock auto lol

[@darickymeister]

Lol... I have a "wife unit". She's a great gal. Not happy about my 1983 F150 barnfind though.... I guess I got too many trucks.

[@FBI-yd6co]

Do the work plz!!

[@MartinRamirez-oe8kl]

I think you don’t know what you have that truck at needs more love man Put in more effort to it

[@ChaseThrifts]

I dunno, it has been running up and down the interstate for me for the past year. Doing great :)

[@flipfloddess9986]

I started taking off the bed before I knew I had to tak weld..... I don’t own a welder

[@ChaseThrifts]

You don't necessarily have to have a welder. But my carriage bolts were rusted out so they wouldn't hold while I took them off!

[@ronaldchurch6356]

grind the tops off and replace the bolts.

[@AMM0beatz]

$800? Wow

[@kristineguetschow9134]

Theen and Wanda are willing to help I see.

[@ChaseThrifts]

i let them help, as long as im not welding, grinding, or painting. I think it passed (Wandas truck inspection) at the end!

[@kristineguetschow9134]

Chase Thrifts 👍👌🏼

[@FordBronco-pz4lv]

Thats like a 4k truck here in Michigan because of a little thing called rust

[@classicshoelaces.7340]

Dam, I'm jealous. Someone welded my shock mounts to the frame. Enjoyed the channel, definitely subscribing.

[@Kitty-pq8lv]

That shackle mount will last 4 more years no problems.

[@abelvalle6188]

Moved to texas and brought my truck with me. Really want to do this to get some of that rust from winter road salt off. Might have to jump this up on the priorities....

[@ChaseThrifts]

Mines held up for far, need to do the front half sometime...

[@matthewguffey9057]

Queit literally subscribed because the intro was epic and heart felt.

[@mtbindiana6724]

How did you fill up the gas while the bed is off?

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool!

[@andrewwilhelm5781]

Nice work man. Good wrenching.

[@STR8SICCC]

*Great song choice!*

[@EastDallasKicks]

Nice boxers

[@briansmith2131]

Thanks 4 the Video Chase. Can't Wait 4 the Next One. Also man Love your Music Choices.👍

[@ChaseThrifts]

Thanks! one more coming by the end of the week most likely! Just came in from changing my u-Joints!

[@cheapshotmike1091]

love the boxers. such good doggos

[@MercedesBenzGuy-cu4ej]

Nice job brother! I look forward to other projects from you

[@garywheeler2055]

Well done video. You have a knack for this 🍺🇨🇦

[@eviedechant]

Wanda hid it

[@amethystwinter1977]

Very interesting 🤔☺

[@Thegpguy]

What does she top out at

[@ChaseThrifts]

About 80/85

[@maddog6191]

I love the truck bed and looks good

[@ChaseThrifts]

Thanks!

[@SirNecro]

So Im Australian and have to say the original version of Red Right Hand by Nick Cave is better..

[@ChaseThrifts]

I was going to use the original, but i like to Arctic Monkeys upbeat version a bit better for backround music on this video!

[@ChaseThrifts]

@@SirNecro I've been watching Peaky Blinders alot lately, and i love it. Thanks for watching!

[@TheRoberttc2001]

Love Nick Cave!

[@kristineguetschow9134]

Lookin good!

[@ChaseThrifts]

Thanks! i know its not storage units... but i had just as much fun doing this as i did sifting through a mountain of junk!

[@jmr0411]

Subbed

[@ChaseThrifts]

Thanks! i was wondering if this video would bring new viewers!

[@jmr0411]

Chase Thrifts well I’m a fan of your style keep it up.

[@hobuttgarage]

Obs f150, boxers, beer and arctic monkeys...whats not to like!