Ford F-100 | Buyer's Guide

[@gilberttorres3498]

I've had my 76 Ford F100 for approx. 3 years now...and wouldn't change it for anything. This truck brings back to many memories of my childhood, riding around in the back of my father's and grandfather's Ford trucks. Thank for sharing.

[@V8trickshot]

I hear ya man nothing beats cruising around in an old ford truck. I have a 78 it's a tank

[@bradleyrussell8534]

Gilbert Torres I have a 89 ranger XLT work in progress

[@deniset2356]

I drove a '67 for about 6 months back in 2002 when I was going to college. That was definitely a workout with that giant steering wheel. :P

[@armandobenitez1744]

They are beautiful steering wheels friend, here in Mexico we also love this kind of giant steering wheel

[@official-billvancleef7128]

I still have my 72’ f100 after 39 years and it still drives great

[@davidareyouhuman]

@@official-billvancleef7128 wow 39 years that is awesome!!

[@mitchelkane2641]

My first for vehicles where 67 to 79 Ford trucks. Taught me how to be a mechanic and a good driver. And when you get one in good shape they're one hell of a good truck!

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Just bought myself a '67 with four on the floor and a 352. Quite different than anything I've driven but I love it! It's definitely one of the most fun things I've driven. Someday I'd still consider buying another truck the 300 six though. That's one of my favorite engines of all time.

[@outcast4389]

No one cares

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

@@outcast4389Stfu, five people liked my comment, that ain't no one.

[@Josh-we2xm]

i just got my first truck 2 months ago that happens to be a 72 ford f100, can't wait to get her back to her original glory.

[@mailchrisbailey]

same here! bought my 72’ 2 weeks ago. only 88k miles and the first owner took real good care of her

[@AmesiesCorner]

I had one of these back in the 90's. It was a 76 double grill which I think is the best looking of all the Ford pickups.

[@bighands69]

All the trucks from the 1930s to 1990s look amazing compared to today trucks. Even a 1970s Toyota will look amazing.

[@dyer2cycle]

...I was sure someone would prefer the "double grill"...I personally MUCH prefer the '78-'79 grill...remember when they came out in '78 (I was a teenager), I immediately thought they were a vast improvement from before...I never liked the '73-'77 grills in the Ford trucks..something to do with the divided grill, and the headlights always looked too "low", with the parking lights perched above the headlights like eyebrows...then, I have never really been a fan of any vehicle with the parking lights mounted above the headlights, instead of below...with the notable exceptions of the '65-'66 Ford trucks, and the '64-'66 Chevy trucks...but to each his own...

[@randalldias7327]

Check hood alignment (where it meets the fender at the rear of the hood). I had a '79 Ford years ago and mine suffered from the same issue as the truck in the video. The hood hinges get worn out and the back of the hood does not go down flush with the fender / cowl as it should. The reviewer did not mention it, but was quite evident on this truck.

[@shawnmiller9381]

Wondering a good solution - just adjust?

[@bookkeeper75]

My dad bought one brand new in 78! Drove it through high school! Awesome tough truck!!!

[@poopathyraaja9949]

You lived my dream.

[@rickytart1028]

Great truck. I bought one new in 1978 and drove it for 14 years. Should have bought two and saved one for later.

[@timort2260]

Funny how I'm watching this hours after buying one. Liking my truck so far

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Tim Ort what you think of a 1993 dodge 250 super cab

[@timort2260]

@@AlejandroP1980s dodge 2500 are chill wouldn't buy one after 2007ish. Cummins are the best way to go with dodge though I like the 360 in my 80s RV

[@plumbandsquare1]

Same!

[@timort2260]

@@plumbandsquare1 congrats dude. Hopefully you enjoy the truck. I really dig mine even if I'm waiting to get another motor so I can put it back on the road lol

[@plumbandsquare1]

@@timort2260 Something to look forward to. Good time to add extra HP.

[@NiteRythemzRadio]

i just copped a 71 f100 custom with a 360 v8, standard 4 speed. very solid truck. love the fords, had a 66 f100 before and never had any problems with fords. the chevys i had before......... i digress.

[@reece7259]

The 360 is a dodge engine

[@anthonyrappazzo8781]

Wrong. Ford Had their own Ford 360 FE Big Block from 1968 to 1976. It used the same heads and block from a 390. I have a 1976 Ford f150 with a 2bbl 360 paired to a c6 trans.

[@branon6565]

NiteRythemzRadio1....my Dad has owned both the 390 powered Ford and the 360 powered Ford. He said that 360 would run circles around that 390, he said it was stout and full of torque...

[@melrose9252]

Branon Fontaine He must have had a weak 390.

[@greuel8767]

Nice video. There was never clear coat on this era pickup, at least not from the factory. Front cab mounts are a major area to check for rust.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

There is such a thing as a carwash ,even though it has to be done properly , most people have no idea how to do it

[@airdave1961]

Had a '73. First year of this style. F250 camper special only option a/c. So much fun to build and drive. Sitting in my friends stuff yard(not junk). Thinking about bringing it back to life.

[@deepcow]

I had a 1981 F-100 (bought new) 2wd with an 8’ bed, 300 straight 6, automatic trans. Drove that truck for 12 years, had no problems except pwr steering pump went bad after 9 years, put 175k miles on it. Used it to pull my 22’ boat all over Florida. The truck wasn’t exciting but it was reliable and was cheap to own.

[@TimothyArcher]

@Hagerty, I would love to see an extensive guide that explains the differences and common traits between the F100, F150, and F250. Is it possible that your team could produce such an episode? Also, I'd love to see as much content as possible, on the history of COE trucks of all makes. Thanks a bunch! I love your channel. Great stuff.

[@ofp8574]

When they were still making the F-100, the F-150 was basically a heavy duty option package for it. Same 15x6 wheels, same frame, only difference was it was emissions exempt, and had an extra pair of leaf springs at the back. As for the F-250, those were just a step above the F-150, with a marginally higher GVW, but the slightly heavier gauge F-350 chassis, including a few differences. Full floating rear axle, eight lug 16½" wheels, and I beleive they had thicker kingpins. One other thing of note, the F-100 was the only truck available with a short box. The F-150 and up came with an eight foot box, minimum. I beleive you could get a flareside nine foot bed in the seventies for the F-350. Anyway, that's basically the differences. No real need for an "extensive guide." They're all about the same truck. Same cab, same box, same hood, same fenders, same interior. You could convert an F-150 into an F-100 by removing one pair of spring leaves.

[@alanragsdale9220]

@@ofp8574 the F. 250. Had a 8 bolt rim. Same rear end as 350. Pretty much.

[@isaiahrosales7070]

@@ofp8574 yeah but I’d still love to know more about the ford coe I didn’t really like the style from the 40’s to late 50’s where it kinda had a hood and looked goofy even though it’s a cabover and should be flat in the front I really like the later models from the 60’s-90’s where they kind of looked like Mack cabs the mr688s Mack cabs but with their own ford twist on it I’d love to own one of those later ford cab overs and make it a toy hauler or something

[@codymcgonagill5392]

I've had several F-100 once you get them running good they stay good for a long long time. And that 300 inline 6 Bulletproof gutless but Bulletproof I blew a radiator hose engine got so hot it actually swelled and seized waited a few hours for it to cool down replace the hose fill ER up with water crank right up. Unbelievably tough

[@heydude76]

I just bought a 1978 f150 pretty good shape and the color is calypso coral orange same as one of the colors available on the 1970 boss 429, I like that the truck comes with a C6 transmission and a 9 inch rear end I have purchased the Jon Kaase boss 9, going to keep it all factory as far as the exterior under the hood will look like the stuff dreams are made out of..... well in my little world it will:)

[@erickmarkon9337]

I've had a lot of these trucks most were rust buckets and the only real problem you need to look at are the front cab mounts. Because the drivers in particular will collapse and the clutch will no longer engage or the automatics will jump into reverse. In cab tanks are best and the power steering is strong... When it doesn't leek. The HighBoys make great plow trucks because of their weight traction and power

[@Krankie_V]

autos sometimes jumped out of park anyway regardless of the cab mounts lol

[@PuddleofGravy]

Me and my Pops bought a 1979 Ford F-100 Custom awhile back and it is performing amazing to be 100% Factory

[@timaldrich1823]

I've read the comments, rectangular headlights were an option in '78, so it is not unusual to see round headlights on one. Ford was well known for using up their parts bin in this era so in '79 you could still end up with round headlights if it was a bare bones truck, which this one is. it is still a nice truck. Also, it was likely equipped with a 240 six or maybe a 300 six when it was new.

[@mauser2134]

the 240 was phased out in 72

[@steveledesky7526]

I had a 1974 f100 , my first truck, it was 1981, I was so excited, I had numerous trucks over the years, I now have a 2017 f 250 4x4, I still think about that f100, I had what a special time that was, I

[@dalesands1291]

I don't know if it still this way in central Georgia or not but even when I left in 2004 there were still plenty of 70's era F-100's on the road as daily drivers. Some businesses were still using them for the business. You could walk into any parts store and they had everything for them. One after market company started making sheet metal for them, I delivered a few of those big hoods.

[@woodyofp8574]

I'm in Georgia, and I still see a few of them.

[@johnwilkerson7049]

I'm a Ford guy and a mechanic and I love these trucks

[@smartepants777]

Perfect, I'm looking to buy and old F100 in the near future!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Now I'm missing our family 73 F100 Custom my Dad bought brand new when I was 9. It was medium-dark brown, 302 with 3 on the tree, and no power nuthin! It originally had the dog dish caps (much later replaced with full wheel covers). Dad did add an AM radio, and a weird a/c unit that mounted in the glove box, instead of hanging under the dash. Mom and Dad both drove it like a pro. I want to go back!

[@kevinrichards3288]

Ford produced those 6th generation F-series pickups from '73 through '79 & the fullsize Broncos with that same body style from '78 through '79. The F-150 was first produced in '75 as a heavy duty half ton pickup at the time because the base F-100 pickups were still in production up through '83 which was during production of the 7th generation F-series pickups. The supercab pickup was first produced in '74 & they were only offered with the fleetside boxes. New square shaped headlamps came out in '78 that became standard on Ranger models & optional on Custom models & in '79 the round shaped headlamps were dropped & the square shaped ones were on all models.

[@Catboy.]

I got a $400 77 f150 with a 400 engine. Still have it and it's still as awesome as the day I bought it

[@michaelsylvester7272]

I have say that one good looking classic pickup. Thank you for sharing.

[@deepwater2652]

Had a 1978 F100 that basically looked the same as this one. "Stove-bolt" inline six and three on the tree. Ford monkeyed with the ignition and timing for a "lean-burn" system that would pass EPA standards, but the engine would continue to buck and kick after switching the ignition off - would have to pop the clutch to stop the engine...

[@plumbandsquare1]

After owning a driving all makes of American truck, I bought an old Ford. Always had good luck with GMC as well, but like the look of the Fords better.

[@Bdub1952]

I remember warming my daughter's baby bottle on the dash vent of my '72 Sport Custom long bed. She's 45 now. It had a 360 and got 12 MPG. Consistently. The good old days when gas was cheap.

[@nicokirsten4436]

My first car was a 1974 ford f100.. and stil driving it!!!

[@antwan1357]

Nico kirsten i just had to like this comment.

[@TheRoadlord]

Those are good old trucks. Im a fan of any US made truck from 80 on back. Just freakin simple to work on.Currently workin on a 76 F100 Custom long bed that's a real stripper. Only option that I can see is 302. Radio delete and no power nothing, 3 on the tree with cheap poverty hubcaps. Same color combo as above down to the red dash cap. No painted letters on tailgate though. Im one of the few that thinks a long bed looks better than a short bed. Cool truck.

[@ScottHz]

I just got one, 76 F100 Custom, longbed, 300ci six, 3spd. Loving it so far!

[@avega2792]

To me a long bed looks better stock height or lifted. Short beds look funny stock height and worse when lifted, so short beds look best dropped.

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

Nice truck!!! Mine is a long bed 302, cream with Crimson interior, rectangular headlights, and has been in the same city since 1979.

[@MattMorris481]

I had that same truck same opinions same color everything, wow!

[@rivercity3908]

No mention of cab mount condition? Really? That's F100 101 guys. ...Wow

[@ltwig476]

Yeah the front right cab mount gets destroyed by a leaking heater core left to rust away the cab around the front mount. Seen this scenario with farm trucks not driven every day.

[@shawnmiller9381]

That's any old truck 101! Lol

[@douglassopa2544]

ohh yah" alls true had mine 32 years all redone low maintenance very trust worthy they are. we love them. thanks,,,

[@ozzstars_cars]

Thanks for the video. '79 is one of my favorites of all Ford trucks. I own an '87 Ranger lonbed and a '97 F150 longbed

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

Ozzstar Wasn't the 1979 models only came with square headlights?

[@ozzstars_cars]

Michael O'Keefeyou are correct for that generation F150. 1980+ was a new body style

[@shawns.2851]

Michael O'Keefe I remember them having square headlights, too. Reason being for my remembrance is that I grew up in a very rural area and my girlfriends were rural, also! I can make a recollection, vividly, in mind of my girlfriend at the time coming to visit me in a new orange 79 extended cab long bed of her Fathers that had the squares(?)

[@brandoncazares8452]

The ‘79 F100’s my favorite out of all the years for the Ford trucks

[@randyjones4975]

I learned to drive a manual on my dad’s 3speed on the column. Would love to find a 78 on relive those days

[@brandoncazares8452]

I’ve always loved the old Ford trucks

[@dethmetel]

Man, that Hood reealllyyyy needs adjustment

[@gosportjamie]

+dethmetel Yeah, I noticed that. I'm not sure if it's restored or original, things on the video suggest that either could be the case. If it's original I would suspect the hinges were perhaps bent...

[@shawnmiller9381]

I saw that. Mine does it too. I just never took the time to set it down.

[@JLil]

Gives me flashback to when the hood of my ‘71 flew open going 65 on the highway!

[@revkingjim]

Would love more videos on different models of this truck.

[@eazyrider6122]

The 1978 F100 Custom in Australia came out with a 250 alloy head Xflow as well with the NP 435 4 speed gearbox to a 9" Diff. Disk front rear drum brakes. But so many combinations with these trucks.

[@martycarter3306]

I like him...he's very truthful!!...not to many people like that....I do like that body style truck...but if you want to keep it from rusting....try to keep in the shop and away from weather....

[@hyperlogos]

The drip rail is a typical heavy rust area, and it's horrible to fix.

[@mebe2k]

+Martin Espinoza especially with the SuperCab, and crew cab trucks of this vintage..

[@jasonchilcote2784]

Not to brag but...ok I'm bragging. I have a 79' F100 Stepside, wood panel bed, Straight 6, PS, PB, and AC. It's 2wd but maybe someday I'll make it a 4wd. I had a 76' High Boy but recklessly sold it to get m a r r i e d. Hopefully soon I'll be posting videos of it's rebirth back onto the road and some simple mods for some mud. I do like this video. Mostly informative and useful. If you are looking for a tough reliable truck then the older F series is the truck for you. Plenty of aftermarket parts to keep it running like new. :)

[@Rare92Mustang]

Clear coat on a 1979 Truck? I don't think so.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Rust happens from the inside ( dirt build up ) out not from the paint inwards F100s were easy to keep clean if you know how to do it ,rust out would not be a problem

[@jamesintensifies6675]

Prone to rust? I park my 77 next to newer trucks '00 and up, and they are already falling apart in chunks lol

[@oldgreen100]

I have read that the 6th gen F-series used a lot of galvanized steel.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

James stop parking next to GM trucks easy fix

[@thestuffz]

when I let go of the wheel in my 73, it goes where the bias ply tires want to go! lol

[@rosahigareda3877]

[@jerryolson3746]

Really love this generation F Series

[@shanerichardson9568]

Love my 73!

[@calebproductions5970]

Yes they were awesome. My grandfather had a 73 new. I just bought a 76.they both look almost alike.

[@terrygugel3803]

My first new truck was a 79 f250 4x4 300 six cylinder, have a 79 Bronco, great trucks, I thought in 79 all the headlights were square...

[@Gramps83]

I wish I had kept my ‘69 F-250 crew cab (4 door) short bed 2wd truck. It was pretty mint too.

[@julzmax956]

I have a 78 custom camper special in great condition. I put it up for sale recently but I have not gotten any takers for $3500.

[@mattadrev471]

+BalzyMcGEE where you live? miles?

[@johnhull6363]

79 had rectangular headlights

[@juanrdz80]

John Hull that’s right. I have a 79

[@brisket9934]

79 was the only year with optionable circle or rectangular headlights

[@TheFrameoff]

Round headlights ended early 79 then rectangular

[@clemsonbloke]

@@brisket9934 No according to Ford, Square headlights were standard equipment in 1979.

[@taylorcannon6129]

It is a 78..... 78 had round lights in square beselle ...79 had square lights in square bessle

[@billyholland9552]

I now driving 77 Ford pickup and I've had the 78 75 70 and a 64 I've had no problem with these trucks I know these Ford trucks in and out and if I was able to buy another one I would

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Love this truck. From the UK

[@Chicken_Wing91]

I just love that body style.

[@danielc5205]

1978 Customs had the egg crate grilles with the round headlights. And, I believe the 1978 Customs also had brown painted dashes.

[@adjacentchannel]

I'm surprised you left out the 390 as one of the engine options in the F100.

[@lisawanderess]

@@adjacentchannel my '71 F100 Ranger XLT has the 390 😍

[@breakingames7772]

Thanks I'm bout to go buy one with no bed and no grille but the rest is new looking

[@1219husky]

love my 84 f250 oem truck want to give the 351 windsor more power and figure a softer ride its rough on some roads

[@SuperRobvan]

I got a ford f250xl gas love my truck easy to work on i just did the 4 shocks myselg saved alot..if ya just replace the old sensors like map sensor and fuel pressure sensor and fuel filter truck should last i only use syntetic oil in mine so does better..only draw back is gas milliage..but gas right now is 170 here now...has two tanks still work...anybody that drives loves it..got that old feel to it..love working on it..oh its a 1997

[@brookslittle7898]

I wish I could buy this truck. Its perfect!

[@brandoncarswell9857]

Can you speak to what average prices should be on these trucks?

[@MarvelousSeven]

Learned how to drive a clutch in a 1961 F100. 4.9L I6. As reliable as a sledgehammer.

[@davyboybunkia4586]

I've got f100 was two wheel had 240 3 speed ok gear drive 4 speed and 4x4 streight axel Dana and 4-78 near great timing it saw that 3 v notch on bottem was tdc 10 btdc and runs great so also I was adjusting lifter tinckering and found in if tighten it speeds up so brought back on torq like rest how

[@nadz109]

Had 3 1979 fords

[@shawnmiller9381]

They all came with bumpers. I believe he meant they didn't come with step bumpers.

[@danbailey96]

No they didn’t all come with rear bumpers .....they were optional...back then a truck was a truck not a daily grocery grabber but a workhorse

[@MDC2020]

That guy acts like he's driving a Semi

[@wesleyparker3819]

My Damn Channel drive one daily like me I treat it like it has power steering

[@jasminewilson8888]

Lesile. Priddy. 200. 412

[@waynemineo5786]

Nice informative video. I learned something new today.

[@57Banjoman]

Yeah, the 78's had the round head lights, but maybe this was an early production truck for '79. Anyway,this truck is mint, and the three on the tree is awesome-would love to have it!

[@equipmentmanagementservice2310]

the 78's with the XLT option had the square headlight. I have a 78 F100 XLT step side I bought new. Currently with 55,000 miles

[@bigcheese82]

Matt Damon and Fred Williams combined... Great vid

[@GF_Burke]

My 79 F150 4x4 with a little baby 6 banger, is my DD. ;) Mine came with PS. Hell, she now has a saginaw pump.

[@jamesmurphy7040]

That truck is a 78 Custom, not a 79, because the Custom in 78 had the round headlights. 79 everything had rectangular headlights.

[@wesleyparker3819]

I love the f100s. I have 3 and would sell 2 of them

[@destrawd4658]

Do you know what your talking about here? That is a 1978 model. As they never produced a 79 with round headlights, only the 73 through 78(for 6th gen). They might've been changed but I doubt it. The door could be from a 79, if thats where you got your info. but still the headlights tell a different story. Maybe you got it from the vin. But, the cab holds the vin, and the cab can be switched between vehicles, if done so it changes the vin of the old truck to that of the new cab. So that might have been a 78, but with a 79 cab. What i'm trying to say is that, if you want to be such a respected company as you could see yourselves than I suggest knowing what the vehicle is before telling people otherwise. Also our 79 has stock power steering so that was an option. And it looks as though its a stock F-150 not 100. The suspension and everything else under the chassis on that truck strongly resembles an F-150. Also F-100 were very low compared to that truck.

[@ryan_poul757]

F100 and f150 were basically the same

[@IFHSP2]

I’m just looking one with minimal rust. The alignment is the last thing I’m worried about.

[@sethmccormick6003]

When buying one of these also look for rust on the cab corner

[@gregorysoutherland535]

pretty sure that aint a 79, in 79 they did away with the round headlights and the square headlights were standard. other years the square headlights just came on the higher levels of trim.

[@georgehuerta1990]

I love that truck

[@patrickeoliver3890]

18 years old, looking to buy one as my first truck anything new or updated I should know about??

[@bigdaddy9376]

Gorgeous truck

[@richard_lerma_jr]

Super awesome thanks for the advice.

[@nationaldispatchllc958]

Nice truck - love this model

[@clemsonbloke]

This must be a 1978 because all 1979's had square headlights as that was standard equipment in 1979.

[@mitchellyardanoff4666]

Rust Buckets? What about all the GM trucks from the same era or the shit from Toyoda and Dotsin ( those trucks are all decomposed)

[@kevinrichards3288]

I think that's a 1978 because it has the round shaped headlamps & 1978 was the last year for round shaped headlamps & first year for that grille & headlamp bezel designs.

[@erikbunty2016]

Only the Customs had them, both the pickup and Bronco. The Ranger trims had rectangular lights.

[@kevinrichards3288]

@@erikbunty2016 yes that is correct 1978 was the first year for square shaped headlamps which came standard on models with the Ranger trim package.

[@kevinrichards3288]

@@erikbunty2016 & then in 1979 the round shaped headlamps were dropped & the square ones were on all models. Also 1979 was the last year for those 6th generation F-series pickups & 2nd generation Broncos. 1978 was the first year for the 2nd generation Broncos.

[@davidbrown8118]

I just bought a 79 custom f150 4x4. factory sunroof, but no lighter. no radio

[@radioguy1620]

to start with avoid one thats been repainted if youre worried about rust.

[@thatoneredneck8023]

Love my 02 f150

[@chrisdugas1226]

Just wondering, how do you tell if a Ford truck from this era has 4wd or not? It's easy to tell with a Chevy or a Dodge since you just look for the C or K for Chevy or D or W for Dodge.

[@klpinfl127]

The fact that it's a F100 means it's 2wd.

[@chrisdugas1226]

@@klpinfl127 Okay, thanks

[@carlosmaluycalderon771]

Le falta ajustar el capo se nota ese pequeño detalle más sin embargo esta hermosa la camioneta

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Bought a 78 with a broken engine & auto, put a Jasper engine in it and should of NEVER got rid of it

[@charlesleealexkean6336]

I honestly thought that they only put those circle headlights with the 78-79 grille on the 78 models only. I guess I was wrong lol

[@Bossrich6287]

Why would someone give this a thumbs down?

[@Hissmannen]

How difficult is it to put aftermarket aircondition on a truck like this ? Or aftermarket power steering ?

[@davyboybunkia4586]

Between all year -4-78 the sane grill or was it other smaller blunker fronts and chrome around tail light

[@maclac48]

Nice video my dude. 👍🏿