Ford F100 Trophy Truck “Barely Street Legal” Throwing Down!!

This is our first but definitely not the last shoot with Morgan Clarke. This guy and his crew build some amazing off road toys and they are truly purpose built to take a beating. This F100 started life as a Toyota Tundra then rolled badly and was turned into this beast. It still retains about 4 feet of Tundra frame rails but the rest is full custom underneath with an F100 cab set onto the frame work and features a built LSX engine to push it through the whoops, over the jumps and pretty much anywhere it wants to go so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@jessed0308]

Dear Jesus, i want one, amen.

[@shivanandkomu5818]

Amen! Men & his loving machines it's unique madness!

[@jwalkerXx]

Amen.

[@That_country_boy_will.]

Me to 😂😂

[@explorster]

Dear GOD, I want one. AMEN

[@adamgreen253]

In the might name Amen 🙌

[@codinchiritescu8301]

I've known Morgan since high school, he was one of my very best friends and an incredible human being. Despite life taking us in our separate directions since, both in places we live and our respective careers. Watching him get this exposure and be successful just soothes my soul. Unconditional love for this dude, his family and his craft! 👊

[@Max-vh9eh]

Love you too sweetie pie

[@3lsforyou83]

You ain't know him shut yo ass up

[@Taylow]

If I won the lottery, this dude will be building me a truck. Such a talented and good ass dude!

[@MorganClarkeDesign1]

Thank you

[@skylightatnight6996]

The passion he displays when describing every single detail of his truck is awesome

[@jhosmargaming1566]

Agree

[@graemefrench6841]

so glad to see Morgan get the props he deserves one of the best in the business right now

[@imyourmacdaddy5653]

that guy was tearing it up, i love it

[@georgefrempter596]

Dogs R Barking !!! 💪💪

[@fishpony1211]

Dude this guy is as insane as his build lol. Holy shit i was amped the whole time and wasnt even present. What a bad ass truck. If i had a truck like that i would make some insanely bad decisions.

[@dottyboos]

My thoughts exactly! It would be so amazin’!😂

[@rongreene6180]

Wrong motor

[@fishpony1211]

@@rongreene6180 a big block is never the wrong motor in any application. Imo

[@EnglertRacing96]

​@@fishpony1211 its actually an LSX which is a small block

[@fishpony1211]

@@EnglertRacing96 7.4l 454 small block!!?? Damn thats crazy. I thought it was a big block lol. Still a bad ass engine

[@kuurizzo1896]

This is actually one of the best autos on this show. This guy was just GETTING. It was so fun to watch

[@AutotopiaLA]

It was a blast shooting this one!

[@MrJonnyd55]

This guy is a nutter

[@positiveenergyautomotive9724]

You guys should see what he’s building now! A twin turbo lambo powered rear engine Range Rover Dakar inspired truck. Can’t wait to see that on the channel when it’s done

[@greg.ocallaghan]

"Registered as a '73, smog exempt, insured" LMAO 😆🔥

[@BingBangBrine]

california legal lol

[@beinghappy1312]

This is some of the coolest looking driving footage. It's like a monster truck that you're actually allowed to drive on the road and be very intimidating. Seeing one of these roll down the road looks way cooler to me than a nicely done muscle car. Trophy trucks usually don't have such a nice looking body

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such an incredibly cool build and he can drive it!

[@greym6436]

Morgan to me, Is a MASTER of his craft literally …I have watched his documented growth in off-road trucks builds sense what I could call day one as a KZbin spectator/ off-road guy myself. Glad to see the off-road Craft being placed on stage..

[@adamjohnson4790]

Ive been following his IG for a long time, hes too sick at his craft

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

Something about an old school body of these style trucks gets me so hyped up. They look so cool literally flying through the desert! Morgan is an artist

[@The_Buttcheek_Bandit]

I love Morgan just gets down to business

[@mrmoss149]

This guy is INTENSE. Wow. Incredible build. Wow.

[@Shaquille796]

I thought I was in class watching this, that guy knows his stuff. Truck is sweet!

[@GLRESTOMOD]

Not gonna lie, one of my favorite episodes and I’m not a truck guy! Love the build and his driving skills and his ability to explain concepts related to the suspension was exceptional! Fantastic episode!

[@jayweiss4378]

Uncle Jesse would love that truck

[@nenjalj]

Same here! Awesome episode! I love ATLA!!

[@GLRESTOMOD]

@@jayweiss4378 he definitely would 😂😂😂

[@romeyrome32]

I'm totally with you.

[@doc4165]

I almost had tears of joy watching that bad boy on the road. Morgan is unbelievable wow

[@samc9007]

If Morgan worked for the cartel, every load would make it across the border.

[@itz1av3]

Thanks for explaining Pre-runner vs. Trophy truck I never realized they were different parts of the same team

[@maddogchad77]

They also have Trick Trucks its a 4X4 trophy truck for the silt beds etc.

[@slynn5138]

⁠@@maddogchad77Wrong! There is absolutely no difference between a Trophy Truck and a Trick Truck. The names are synonymous with one another. The only reason they go by different names is because SCORE International copyrighted calling the vehicle a Trophy Truck in their organization, the other race promoters call it a Trick Truck when racing in their respective races. Also, although there are plenty of 2 wheel drive trucks still racing, none have won a race for quite a long time. Every competitive truck racing in Trophy/Trick Truck class has been 4 wheel drive for the past 2-3 years.

[@maddogchad77]

@slynn5138 news to me because I have heard the term many times in score refering to trick trucks whatever not my place to argue

[@randallmeeker3407]

Morgan is one talented guy. I have been following him and Tera Crew for a while. Fantastic builds.

[@corzinc]

I’ve been following Morgan for a long time, this guy in my opinion is one of the best fabricators today. I’m so glad he’s finally getting the exposure that he deserves. He’s been grinding for a long time too!

[@ByronTexas]

That F100 was completely gone through!

[@MorganClarkeDesign1]

🖤

[@AutotopiaLA]

And then some

[@designfabrication512]

That F100 is SO gone through it’s a Toyota

[@mauricesiermachesky4900]

WOW! Morgan Clarke knows is OFF ROAD stuff, not only building but driving! Best episode EVER!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He really gets it

[@mikes.9755]

Morgan is such an inspiration to guys like myself that are into the fab work. I am building an old first GEN 4runner rock crawler in my garage and watching all these videos just inspires me to keep thinking and trying to design.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s awesome! I love hearing that

[@gregcook6498]

What a rush! When you ride with someone who can really drive and knows exactly what the truck will do because they built it is an awesome experience. The adrenaline pump was working overtime that day I’ll bet.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s so fun riding with drivers this good in vehicles this we’ll built. Total blast!

[@buickgnx007]

Did I enjoy the video? R u kidding!! The guy is a mad man!!!! Morgan was rippin it with 0 f@#$% given! Def have him back on !!!!

[@hoponspot]

That rig is beautifully designed - looks good and is functional - just became a fan of Morgan Clark!

[@13_13k]

Being from LA, and being a car guy, I've always had an internal battle over my love of street rods, drag racing, and track racing and my love for off road racing, rock crawling, dune buggies, rails and Trophy trucks. I want them all. I was fortunate as a very young kid starting around age five(1970), that one of my dad's best friends raced the Baja 1000, Patker 500, Mint 500, and all the other races and our two families would drive from LA out into the desert and we'd camp and ride dirt bikes for a couple of days while the race was going on. Racers like Steve McQueen, Mickey Thompson, James Garner, Parnelli Jones, and many others. In those days there was no pre runners, no helicopters, no team crews, it was a driver and a navigator. You carried some spare parts and there were very few people who lived in those areas. If a driver broke down there was no help unless a local happened to live nearby but they were so poor that all they could offer was a pair of hands. Our parents would go down to La Paz every Christmas and bring toys and clothes and food to a couple of families that had helped get Randy's baja bug back in the race and gave them water and a little food when they were broken down in the races. It was so different back then. When I watch what those races have become it is mind blowing. That's why I still want to build a desert racer for King of the Hammer. You get to do trophy truck and rock crawling in one race. I've done the Rubicon trail in a bad ass Jeep and I've done some fast desert running, and I've street raced muscle cars had dirt bikes and street bikes. I'm ready to build something, not sure what though.

[@uglyass9084]

Sounds like a great time Kenneth, I imagine California is unreal

[@slynn5138]

King Of The Hammers is the best 2 weeks any car enthusiasts could imagine. It’s unlike anything else, as a fan you get to meet all of the drivers and everyone there is super passionate about the vehicle they brought. Most racers have personally done the design and fabrication of them and are always willing to discuss their ideas with you.

[@13_13k]

@@uglyass9084 ---- California in general for its geological characteristics, is an amazing place considering we have just about every type of climate and terrain anyone could want. But, I've lived in NorCal for 17 years, moved there at 30yrs old and then moved back to LA because as beautiful as NorCal is, the people are cool but it's completely different than SoCal. SoCal is the home of hot rodding, skateboarding, surfing, dirt bikes, off road racing, sand racing, drag boats, etc... and I grew up around, literally in my neighborhood, famous speed shops for parts like Headman Headers, Iskendarian Cams, Gulstrand racing, Vasek Polak Porsche racing, Paisano Brothers top fuel funnycar racing owner Joe Paisano lived 2 blocks over from my house, my sister and his daughter were friends, Halibrand Racing wheels owner lived a few blocks away and are family friends and so many others. As a kid growing up and then as a teenager and in my later years myself and my friends took advantage, in a good way, of everything we could towards whatever hobby we were doing, which was everything from sports, baseball, football, soccer, surfing, skateboarding, golfing, snow skiing, water skiing, cars, motorcycles both dirt and street, boats, that's what SoCal is and has to offer. Anything you want for recreation and the best of the best can be found here. Like deep sea fishing or big game fishing, one of the biggest names in top of the line lures for Marlin, Tuna, Sail fish, etc... is a shop called Melton International and the Meltons are my family. I've also lived in Hawai'i and that is a great place but I get island fever and need to be back on mainland. In SoCal I have multiple times gone snow skiing in the morning til noon and drove back home to where I live a mile from the beach and gone surfing that afternoon. Sometimes you can be at the beach 80°F and look East and see snow capped mountains in the winter only a two hour drive away. It is paradise except the politicians who are destroying the state are making it too expensive, too much crime, bad infrastructure, making it almost impossible to run a small business like I do. But, the whole country is that way thanks to both Democrats and Republicans that hate us and hate our country.

[@13_13k]

@@slynn5138 --- I was invited to go last year with some of my friends who go every year but I couldn't justify taking the time off, it was a last minute thing and I have my own business and couldn't swing it. I'm thinking this next year I'll plan ahead and go.

[@uglyass9084]

@@slynn5138 I've been interested in the West coast for a few years as I haven't seen it yet aside from pictures and films, I can imagine California being otherworldly in its variety of things to offer. Thank you for responding

[@blackbeard308]

I'ma huge fan of MCD1 IT'S SO COOL how AUTOTOPIA DIVERSITY is a big bowl of badass keep killing it SHAWN 🍻🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲 love AUTOTOPIA 😎

[@ramonriveraroman4170]

That truck is like a Swiss army knife it's not afraid to take any tasks on.

[@vanPoll]

This is the best sounding truck I've ever heard. What a machine.

[@andrewsmith5198]

Best sounding? Lol

[@frankhoffer3504]

Dam Shawn, Morgan is one hell of a creative designer. It's raw with a sound that's wild. Looking at the structure, it's bullet proof. I love the way he drives the piss out of it, he can drive. Thanks again Shawn, for a great 👍 video TCB

[@christophwilhelm6431]

Really amazing how he's so comfortable counter correcting that suspension. Beautiful hobby

[@TranceFur]

Except for the part where he loses the slide and has to do a donut in oncoming traffic.

[@mattbender3197]

I've watched the build up of this vehicle on his channel and it's a mater peice, full credit to him and his team, it's a credit to their ability to build beautiful machines like this 👍

[@Slingshotgixxer]

Holy F*** ! Trophy truck builds make for some of the best viewing , especially when driven like that ! Great technical breakdown as well , soooo good!

[@AutotopiaLA]

They’re so much fun when someone knows how to drive them and his builds are top rate

[@legione1capone]

One of my favorite builds you've covered so far. Love that the guy really drove that thing.

[@redline870]

This one and the one you did with RJ Fab are my two favorite trucks in history. An F100 style pre-runner is my absolute dream build. This guys style and taste are amazing, that fabrication level is second to none!!

[@josephmatuszak3855]

I love the spartan nature of Vivian. You know that she's ready to get down n durty. No silly frills or princess and the pea mentality. Thru and Thru Experience Build. The way it all works and can be seen, it's like it wants you to know her moves. 🔥builder and build! Kudos for sure

[@jayh9635]

I really love the diversity of builds you do on this channel! Hotrods, lowriders, off-road, pro-touring! Keep it up! A+!

[@buctorque4313]

There is nothing compares to that sound

[@WOZCINEMA]

Morgan, up there in Simi Valley, do you know the Lilley family? First gen stuntmen! Clint Lilley is thee top and busiest stuntman in my industry!! Lilley Fam are horse wranglers for all the westerns!

[@kylesanchez4409]

Morgan my mans! Good job showing off the build. Congrats on your success. Siccccccc

[@richheider8455]

With all of Morgan's and crews fabrication ,form and function, it's fun to watch him put it through its paces Vivian is an awesome build 😁😎🤙

[@creedns]

Dude is a lunatic to the best degree. I love this shit.

[@SlushboxStudios]

The fact that it was once a tundra, is mind blowing 🤯

[@AutotopiaLA]

I know!

[@davidroberson8030]

Exactly, I guess now you'd have to call it a TOYORDHEVY??? Being that it has Toyota Ford and general motors parts in.

[@K00leD]

The truck is amazing in every detail, and such an engaging interview. I was just open smiling watching the video.

[@acmwallet]

It all made so much more sense when he said, "I used to ride dirtbikes..." ✊

[@MorganClarkeDesign1]

👊🏿👊🏿

[@acmwallet]

#braaap

[@dustinnisley5924]

Best episode so far

[@jpvdw1961]

Dig every video but damn I keep seeing that F40 under wraps.... you're killing me smalls

[@brucekelley8431]

Damn. My heart was racing just watching that truck and that smile on your face said it all. Awesome !!!!

[@ChevyS10LSUK]

Now thats a build.... the craftsmanship in this build is outstanding...

[@seanlarson4595]

This guy is so knowledgeable - now I finally know exactly what a “pre runner” is! Great build!

[@luisjonassk8]

What a awesome build! Love the idea for the impact gun!

[@krullmanz1]

i love how chilled Morgan is.. Just a Sunday drive!

[@oldironsfury]

The driving was smile bringing 😁 awesome truck absolutely awesome 💯

[@fntony4967]

What a build! So much cool and awesomness here!

[@FASTFPSGAMER]

All i can say is BEAST!!

[@JarvisMod]

Another great episode. That dude was cool as hell. Fun driving. Amazing builder.

[@dezerttaxi]

Morgan is a genuine genius and a pure source of passion for his craft and for the sport of off road.

[@danielstover3029]

Way to go Morgan! You are a fabrication "Rock Star"! AutotopiaLA thank you for another great video. Thanks to both of you for bringing us the very best content. Thanks for sharing! 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@jayweiss4378]

I want this car if the world turns into a Mad Max movie!

[@mauryballstein8863]

So cool you guys did an episode with Eric’s truck. That is one of the coolest prerunners ever built. Morgan does amazing work.

[@wadesnider5218]

Cool truck. Glad to see your channel doing more of these style truck s

[@Rey-vm9it]

and the sound is just, perfection

[@syndicateindustries2745]

Love Morgan's builds!

[@MrFred-sm9nw]

From the interview to the drive, this was very well spoken and edited. never seen this channel before, you have a new subscriber. There are plenty of other channels that have lost their luster over the years, this brings back my excitement for the industry. You can tell that hes had his paws on this whole build, dope!

[@Jerry-se1uj]

First time seeing this shops work and I’m hooked! Amazing build! The passion, countless hours, and hard work shines in your finished product. Great interview and walkthrough of this build. Bucket list is to drive the shit out of a trophy truck. Seeing this truck hard brake on pavement gave me chills. 🤙🏼🔥

[@sickjohnson]

Absolutely wicked build, super jelly of that ride you got Shawn...cuz that is what I call terrorizing the streets man!

[@user-lx1th9sg6b]

One of the baddest trucks on this planet

[@Hey_Buddy999]

That’s officially the coolest truck I’ve ever seen or heard. Amazing!

[@jasongoodwin5455]

Out of all the stuff you film these are my favorite. I have always been fascinated with long travel suspension geometry and how they work. Someday I hope to do something like this in my shop.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s cool. They really blow me away

[@darrellr.1501]

This might be one of your best vids yet Dude! That truck is bad f'ing ass

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks and I totally agree

[@HelloHello-gv2gg]

That truck is amazing. Best review ever dude.

[@JakeBerg777]

The prerunner explanation blew my mind. this truck is freaking beautiful.

[@harmankardon478]

great stuff, as a hot rod guy seeing the differences in building a rig like this is very interesting.

[@JoeMicc1973]

Was patiently waiting for some off-road…did NOT disappoint!!! This truck was freakin insane at the cruise!!!

[@ikonik6286]

I was scared the car culture was dying I'm so happy your proving me wrong I can die happy now

[@AutotopiaLA]

Far from it. Just keeps getting stronger

[@mrsimo7144]

Anyone from the UK. This has to be the ultimate commuter truck. F77k all that traffic. Go as the crow flies... Yeehaa! Thanks Shaun. And the crew! Much love.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love it!!

[@mortenhansen3455]

I never really can take my eyes of that suspension work! It just takes a proper beating!

[@jasonbennett8455]

I love how this thing is the best of everything to make it one badass Beast

[@2004dully]

MCD , you are a hell of a fabricator!

[@craiglizt8074]

Easily one of the best episodes! This truck is rad as hell and sounds sinister!

[@damionmorris3496]

That is a beautiful truck! My man did a fantastic job!

[@RickyBoada]

WOW! One of my favorite episodes. What a bad ass truck

[@tomn7829]

That was awesome...thankyou. Made me feel like I was ripping in one of my trucks again. I'll bet it was a blast. Your the man for sharing that..

[@AR-qd7kz]

Off/Road Next Level👌🏻

[@Foxtrot1967]

It's amazing how smooth the ride is in Trophy Trucks - Like Butter

[@jasonstickitmoore]

Absolute respect. Love it,🤘🦾💯

[@sweatgangathleticsstraight9210]

Hell Yeah sick build Morgan👏🏽💪🏽❤️❤️🤙🏼

[@DeadOnTrail]

Morgan is one of a kind in the industry. Such dialed setups!

[@samgyupsal6699]

Thanks for showing this! I love everything with a motor from exotic sports car to trophy truck baja racer and everything in between!

[@gregoryfranks7347]

you drive as good as you weld. you guys made my day with this. i cant express how much i needed some ASMR!! much obliged

[@dank3823]

Awesome! That was wild. I'd love to be able to rip up the roadways in that beast. Especially in Cali.

[@justinrhoades6811]

Exhaust cutouts are always good

[@edgaraguilar9151]

He's the man!! Looking forward to taking a trip out Cali just to visit his shop one day

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a cool guy and incredible builder and driver

[@PowerstrokeSynd]

Gigantic RC Truck! I love it 🤘

[@drdesmo8489]

Never mind the Dukes Of Hazard County 🤘🏼😆 ! We just got a taste of the best type of vehicle going. What a killer build, Aces High for shooting this insane video. I got tears from laughing so hard. “ I think we’re golden bro, Let’s get outta here” 😂 Yeeee Haaaaa ! Thank you guys Big-Time for this one 👊🏻🤘🏼❤️

[@4xhoser]

Hell Yeah MCD1! Fan of them and Terra Crew for years! Love that build and miss the old orange tundra too 🤘😍🤘🇨🇦

[@aaronflores9325]

Wow Shawn first the Ford Ranger now a Ford F100! Such rad custom builds.