1964 F250 4x4 Ex Forest Service Fire Truck | What The Truck? | Ford Era

In this episode of What The Truck? we chat with Riley over at @hodsonmotors about his one-of-a-kind 1964 F250.
This 64' F250 is far from original with an F600 front end treatment, an F800 firetruck roof, a unibody big back window, custom made bed with widened & lengthened fenders rolling on 38" tires powered with a Ford Racing 460ci V8
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[@kumaquattro]

I'm normally not a Ford guy, but I'd love to own that truck . Everything about the truck is so tasteful and the color is spot on . Very high quality build , bring it to SEMA !!

[@jaredsummers2460]

Bad ass for sure

[@royharper925]

This is the most BAD ASS truck I've ever seen!! It is Truckin beautiful. I want one!

[@HannahRoot55]

Harper 👋

[@natpen1425]

This is the COOLEST truck I have EVER seen.

[@Harleyforever20]

It’s amazing how so much custom work looks like it came from the factory like that. What a well executed build!

[@FordEra]

they did such a good job

[@Harleyglide03]

My Brother.

[@billyjoejimbob56]

@@FordEra Beautiful build! A great balance between retro and mod. Raised roof, MD F series fenders, widened bed and rear fenders... all subtle touches that look like the belong. One suggestion: take that forest surface badge off and clearcoat it... If you let it tarnish it will kinda disappear. I like the way it attracts attention as is!

[@jimbob7332]

@@FordEra who did this build ?

[@parrishinvestigations952]

I'd rather have that truck than anything built in the last 40 years. I'm so impressed with the color, stance custom but elegant! Simple but complex!! It is a work of art!! I love it!!!

[@chrisbarajas6711]

That is one of the most beautiful trucks i have ever seen

[@leathers970]

I have a 1973 f100 Forrest service truck, I have a 66 f100 lowrider ,I freaking love your truck.

[@nathanialthompson5422]

I love how factory custom this truck is, one of my favorite builds on an older truck.

[@FordEra]

Mine too

[@os8367]

I had a 64 F250 2wd about 35 years ago. It had a 429 in it, l kept the old split rim wheels on it. Let's just say, it surprised more than a few people at the stop light.

[@robertphillips4616]

I have seen this truck many times and never knew the bed was widened. So many cool features. And I'm glad he stayed gas powered on this one. Seems more correct for it.

[@HannahRoot55]

Phillip 👋

[@markbuckeye]

That is totally badass I love it! Great color great stance. That would be a great truck to have no question...

[@FordEra]

sure would be

[@barrynelson634]

There is no doubt, this is the best lookin step/flareside in the bidness! So perfect in the width of the extension, that sounds bad, but widening out of the rear fenders! Good job guys, and the front bumper widening, rear bumper, power windows, AC, BOOOOOM! Ya Nailed it. Sweet! OH, don't call me! I can't afford it!!!

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

It's amazing how all that stuff looks factory yet makes the truck literally look like it's on steroids at the same time!!!!💪😎👍

[@FordEra]

right

[@AFellowDoktuh]

I'm a chevy guy, but I can appreciate a well built Ford or Dodge, especially classics like this truck. Back then vehicles had such character to them. Nowa days everything tries to have that boring euro look to them and its started to trickle over to modern pickups.

[@westernblood3732]

It's like a Stomper toy I never had. Love this rig!

[@billybike57]

I never believed in love at first sight, I do know! What an extraordinary truck! 🛻

[@FordEra]

haha

[@BSM7702]

thats army "baby brother's pack wagon" i love it

[@FordEra]

Yes it is

[@valiik]

I’m also normally not a Ford guy but your channel has been bringing out the best of the Fords. 🔥🔥🔥

[@FordEra]

I appreciate that!

[@RickGTI2019]

One of the best vehicle videos ever. Very down to earth by regular guys. The truck is amazing, love it, love the color too. Great job, thanks. RickGTI

[@FordEra]

Thank you, i appreciate that

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Stuff like this is why I’ll never just like one brand of vehicles there’s cool stuff in all the brands This is one cool pickup I’d be proud to own

[@deepbludude4697]

dude agreed Ive had lots of trucks in my 61 years, currently Dodges, fords, and toyotas but Ive had mercedes unimogs...Nissans, pinzgauers I love old Iron!

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

@@deepbludude4697 Im born and raised in the West Virginia mtns and one of my favorite 🦄 unicorn of Trucks is a unimog with as many attachments as possible for it my town is a one stop light town and I could make a killing with it and have a truck I’d enjoy driving everyday to the local grill and grocery be perfect combo for me 😂

[@HannahRoot55]

@@oldscoolcooldiecast1879 😮

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

@@HannahRoot55 😉

[@mysteriomarvel933]

Beautiful retromod truck. Well done guys. This is the stuff us old guys want.

[@ljaysperspective1775]

The custom work appears so subtle that the truck looks manufactured that way. I've driven Ford's all my life, i worked for a Ford auction for a few years so I guess Fords are seared in my DNA. This truck is very tastefully done, I would love to own it. Enjoy and nicely done👍💯

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Absolutely freakin gorgeous!!!

[@barrynelson634]

Sooo cool! In the 80's, a retired friend of mine had a '66 F350 dually 4x2. I just stared at that thing thinking, that cab and fenders would look so awesome on a 4x4. Wish I woulda had the bucks back then to do a project. Awesome looking ride my friend!

[@FordEra]

nice, yea that would be a good candidate

[@adamskull6268]

I freaking like this truck! This truck would be perfect for the shooting range, dunes, river and the apocalypse. I love what you guys create with these awesome classic trucks. Keep up the good work! 💪🇺🇲👍

[@bryanluntz1603]

Great flare side I always called them step sides Great ride Riley That short wheelbase stance makes for a super capable 4x Nice job

[@FordEra]

i always call them step sides but some dont like that i call it wrong lol

[@davidwilliams9450]

Stepside was Chevy's term for a narrowbed but it became a generic term by truck enthusiasts for narrowbeds from other manufacturers as well. GMC called them fendersides, Ford, flaresides, and Dodge called them utilines.

[@joseroldan3363]

One of a kind 🛻 So nice and beefy, color is beautiful

[@axkevin]

ive never seen something more beautiful

[@HannahRoot55]

Hey 👋

[@c7d3p]

That thing is a brute! Very cool.

[@bjmartin5225]

I’m glad a guy your age has that truck . You did a nice job .

[@BobCummins]

It is perfect. I loved the gauge check feature.

[@HannahRoot55]

Yup 👍🏻

[@toxicbear4792]

That's freaking beautiful

[@FordEra]

it sure is

[@toxicbear4792]

@@FordEra hey bub how can I send you pictures of my truck ?

[@Russellsperry]

The truck is amazing, and I would love to have it out on my ranch. I would use it every single day! 👍

[@FordEra]

me too

[@RapidCrest]

Wow, awesome looking color, looks like glass. Overall sweet truck. Ford era, Thanks for sharing.

[@FordEra]

your welcome

[@777RocketS]

This is Stunning! My 64F100 needs a big brother..that one is perfect

[@FordEra]

isnt it

[@donparker1823]

I bought a 1959 GMC 4WD (long bed) forest truck in Great Falls MT one time. Was my first 4WD. 292 CU In straight 6. Gobs of power. Really fun truck. I rebuilt the engine but that's all I knew how to do. This FORD is magic. Supper nice work. Great explanations. Thanks

[@HannahRoot55]

Don Parker 👋

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

Perfect. Perfect blend of Ford truck features. Well done, sir. Well done.

[@HannahRoot55]

Chris 👋

[@jerroldkazynski5480]

Awesome job, guys. Fords have given me great service. There's a F250 from that vintage sitting out back on my ranch.

[@HannahRoot55]

Kazynski 👋

[@coryhenson5059]

My favorite truck build I’ve seen thus far! Nice work!

[@haroldstrickland8416]

I love the wide fenders on it. Looks similar to my 55 Chevy 2nd Series 6100 4x4.

[@albertoscastellano3827]

Dream come true...! Tears falling 😢 😭 Amazing truck...! Congrats to the owner

[@toro220d]

Those vehicles you showcased are absolutely awesome wonderful craftsmanship craftsmanship and I love how he has them in those shelter autologic shelters those things are awesome and they are probably the sharpest trucks I've seen in a long time

[@HannahRoot55]

Hey Toro 👋😎

[@musicauthority7828]

Hello Soloman thats a really cool truck. I had a 1964 F850 Super Duty, (the original super duty) tandem axle tractor. it had Bostrom seats but it didn't have the tall cab. and I bounced my head off the headliner quite a few times. It was a pretty cool old truck, it was a gas pot with a 534ci V8 and six speed automatic transmission. I had a 40' flatbed trailer for it, but the person I was going to contract it to went out of business so I sold it. this video brought back quite a few memories thanks brother.

[@FordEra]

glad to bring back some of those memories. sounds like a good truck

[@kblackav8or]

You had a 534.. or a 477. Ford didn't make a 572 unless you swapped in a stroker something else.

[@musicauthority7828]

@@kblackav8or You are correct it was a 534 it's been a little while since I had the truck. and I'm starting to get old the memory is as good as it used to be. I corrected it in my comment.

[@bakfixx]

Great truck! I think that it truly is an F-250. I say that because you have a leaf spring suspension in the front. I had a 1966 F100 4x4 short wheelbase stepside. Mine had coil spring suspension in the front (same through 1979) and a single speed transfer case. You guys really did an EXCELLENT job on that resto.

[@FordEra]

Right on

[@scotthay1486]

Great vision and beautiful execution of a custom build. A project that you can be really proud of. Love it.

[@charlesparr3296]

Incredibly beautiful truck!!!

[@willr69420]

*What a cool truck! (I've been one of the 20% since the day I found your channel a couple of years ago, and you've never disappointed me and I've never looked back).*

[@FordEra]

I appreciate your support brother!

[@frankm8533]

That thing is sweet!! I like the tall roof conversion.

[@FordEra]

me too, it fits this build perfectly

[@frankm8533]

@@FordEra I am at a C10 show don't worry I won't cross to the Dark side 😂.

[@FordEra]

@@frankm8533 😂

[@oscarmayer9823]

I like every truck on the lot! Nice looking trucks!

[@scottbrown321]

Great show. Love the truck and all the mods. I have a stock 66 long bed. It has the custom mustang seats and comet center console. Retired now, so think I will sell.

[@1161byron]

A work of art! Belongs ina museum

[@thetruthisoutthereyt]

I had a 1964 long bed like that. It was a fun truck.

[@willb3018]

Outstanding build. All the mods look so factor. And that is a killer color

[@Deano_77]

What a beauty.. A stunning looking truck.

[@yardsausage]

that truck is a hoss..total badass..

[@davecolvin310]

Turning radius a must for fighting forest fires

[@Cat-fy5lw]

Nice truck! Love the gauge cluster! And the whole truck.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Awesome classic truck find

[@FordEra]

sure is

[@turbogrin]

I had a 65 Dodge W200 that was a short bed with 8 lug rims and 3/4 ton Stepside !

[@HannahRoot55]

Sounds good 👌

[@kenpolzel412]

I love this truck, this is my favorite Ford

[@FordEra]

its up there for me too

[@HannahRoot55]

Ken 😒

[@kenpolzel412]

@@HannahRoot55 yes

[@lariat8653]

I think those door glass switches are cool. I seen a truck at the super nat’s in pigeon forge a couple of years ago that had those installed.

[@FordEra]

they are so trick

[@pata9078]

That is a handsome ride. Nice work!

[@dp97303]

NICE those are real trucks! I own a 3/4 ton 1989 GMC im rebuilding it restoring it i like the old trucks anything newer than 1990 on trucks NO GOOD

[@RobertTaylor-om4cc]

That's the best looking yank truck I have seen you may not build the best car's in the world but no one comes close when it comes to trucks.

[@HannahRoot55]

Taylor 👋😊

[@Irish88_]

Beautiful truck, incredible work guys!

[@stanwalls6434]

Wow I’m loving that, wish I had a 100 grand to drop on a build for my 66.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Man I love that interior

[@axo9043]

Not a fan of Fords in general but this is a thing of beauty. Well done!

[@210078]

That is absolutely stunning!!!

[@HannahRoot55]

Cote 👋

[@nickefgen9219]

Cool truck, I like everything you did on it

[@HannahRoot55]

Hmm 🧐

[@deweydecimal1446]

Truck is freakin sick!!!! Wow!

[@johnsontire6468]

SUPER COOL!!!! great job on all the custom work!

[@HannahRoot55]

Tire 👋

[@chrisretired5379]

Awesome, thank you ! The 460 / C-6 combo shall serve you well !!

[@HannahRoot55]

Chris Retired 👋

[@chrisretired5379]

@@HannahRoot55 👍

[@southernshop8424]

Had a 1964 f100 292 short bed. Retired scoolteacher maintained it well til he got dementia. Rented a basement apartment from "aunt" Tula and "uncle" fred. Drove that truck for 20 years after a brake job, front end , suspension it was a great truck. The only reason i sold it was to pay my power bill after getting out of work for a while and a n old classmate needed a truck desperately he timed it wrong and burned it up 3 weeks later.

[@-Just_Justin-]

I'm in love. This truck is beautiful

[@FordEra]

join the club we all are in love with the same woman, i mean truck haha

[@martyheiney1691]

Awesome truck Nice to see it had some Ford ponies under the hood.

[@FordEra]

oh yes

[@MotoDeSoto]

Pretty close.

[@mromatic17]

Damn that truck is amzing except the 460 mileage!!!

[@Hellodarknessmyolefriend]

Luv the older trucks. Today ones are freaking expensive and too complex to work on

[@FordEra]

agreed

[@denniscasey986]

Amazing truck.

[@mromatic17]

that was a straight 6 originally you can tell by the hood emblem it should have one inside on the rubber floor mat. its that lightning bolt through the gear.

[@HannahRoot55]

Where are you from ?🤔

[@gabrielfigueroa5654]

Man. That’s the best truck I wish I can afford.

[@choloscuinc]

One beautiful beast!!

[@ronaldcobbley9668]

Very nice a show stopper

[@robotrash41]

I added 78-79 keyed hood release handle and latch to my 1960.

[@andrewjarrell5966]

Man I like all of it the truck is one of a kind from the paint job to the customized metal work and the windows a lot of good work went into your truck normally I don't watch a video that the walk around is longer than the test drive five star!

[@HannahRoot55]

Where are you from ?🤔

[@jamesmorgan818]

Amazing in all respects.

[@flawlesslandscapingsacrame7261]

Dope ass truck ,1 of a kind truck

[@FordEra]

yes sir

[@edgarandrade5820]

I own a classic ford 40 and I love your truck brother. Nice soon nice.!

[@explosionsofawesomeness959]

gorgeous truck! only thing I'd change is the radio then it'd be perfect

[@XC797]

Very nice job on that classic Ford truck. That part of Las Vegas looks like you're far from the city.

[@FordEra]

calico basin

[@ferv5470]

What a beauty of a truck!!!!

[@mikeharmon4193]

Nice truck I'm building a 65 crew cab with f600 fenders 5.9 cummins allison dana 80s front and rear

[@FordEra]

man, i cant wait to sere it. if you have any photos send them my way would love to check it out [e-mail]

[@mikeharmon4193]

@@FordEra It's just a pile of parts right now got a couple of other vehicles in the way right now

[@HannahRoot55]

@@mikeharmon4193 Mike 😒

[@dwaynetempest3433]

I have a fleet side ,looking for those marker lights ! Few are broke ,glass!!

[@scottscheuerman8714]

That pickup has F 600 front fenders but the wheels base on all those till 67 had a shorter wheel base I think they were 120 inch wheel base

[@safetymikeengland]

I love this truck. the color is cool.

[@HannahRoot55]

Where are you from ?🤔

[@billyrice9711]

Hell yeah Ford tough 💪

[@patb5266]

Amazing truck, thanks! We're the same age ha. For me all that beautiful paint would be bedliner of same color with trim still black paint.

[@jakenicholson926]

That is an amazing truck. Great work.

[@markfava80]

Beautiful truck you did an incredible job.

[@FordEra]

Glad you like it!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

I'm not a Ford guy but that truck is badass!!