Resurrected 1948 Ford F1 truck | Why I Drive #12

Old vehicles are a bit like stray puppies. They tend to adopt their owners, rather than the other way around. As evidence, Lori Bentley-Law can point to her 1948 Ford F1 pickup, which she found at a swap meet wearing a sign that read "For Sale or For Parts." After you watch the video, check out more of Lori's story here: www.hagerty.co...
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[@KiwiStag74]

You so perfectly summed up why I drive classics myself. The old car has a soul. It has moods and it has tantrums, but it can also go the extra mile for you if you ask it nicely. If you listen carefully enough, you can hear the car telling you about itself (and of its health) as you drive along and it rewards your attention to any issues it has by putting a smile on your face when you are sitting on an open road with the window down, listening to the engine sing its song. Nothing is better than feeling the car do its best for you and knowing that you helped it when it needed you to. Modern cars just do not have the same character. Give me an old straight six or a flat-head V8 and point me toward the open road.....and you won't see me for dust.....

[@maxhenry9724]

Absolutely couldn’t agree more. I have a 47 Mercury my dad and I rebuilt in 1985. It’s never spent a night out of the garage and never driven in the rain. My dad passed 10 months ago and I sit behind the wheel and and remember how great of a father he was to me. No place or object brings me closer to him.

[@timvandenbrink4461]

My son and I just finished restoring a 1950 Ford F1. He doesn’t know it, but he will probably inherit this truck. I hope he remembers me, like you remember your Dad.

[@johnbehneman1546]

EXACTLY!!! THAT IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT DRIVING MY EDSEL. YOU CAN'T PUT IT INTO WORDS. YOU ARE DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Well if that doesn't make you want to get your hands dirty with an old car, you have no soul.

[@saxongreen78]

F1 is probably one of the prettiest trucks ever made.

[@modobe]

Thank you Robert and Aaron for perfectly capturing my love for Bondorella! You two are the best.

[@Hagerty]

Thank you for sharing Lori!

[@mathewkorn5008]

Lori Does bus 22 mean anything to you ?

[@modobe]

@@mathewkorn5008 No, sorry! Wrong Lori

[@stevebeavers3754]

Beautiful truck!

[@mathewkorn5008]

Lori Bentley-Law Thank you for responding! Always looking to reconnect with good people. Way awesome pickemup truck!!!!! Be Well

[@stymiesnerdly771]

Love it! The '48-'50 F1 is the best looking truck in American automotive history. The historic flathead is just a bonus.

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

She's a car guy's dream. The girl is good too.

[@TheGentlemanRacer]

@Les Paul Her husband might not agree with you.

[@johnhughes7348]

@Les Paul My god, aren't you an asshole.

[@GearsofHistory]

@@TheGentlemanRacer Just report him, there is no room for hate and bullying in our community.

[@classiccarfanatic]

Roads & Rides what did he say?

[@delhollingsworth4755]

Hi Lori! We could be sisters from 2 different Mothers. In memory of my old Dad, semi-retirement and caring for Mom until death, I have been working on an old 49 flat8 as well. My bike is an 03 HD Anniversary night train- Alabama born, field raised with being a good steward to every creature as my motto. She's not currently running but I am determined to start her before June ends. My 4 dogs love to ride. The 12 yr old deserves a few more before he earth's travel ends. Thank you for your story. Heading back out to the barn to rewire the signal switch before my husband the taskmaster puts me back on yard duty.

[@ktmracer100]

I hope you got that thing running! 😊

[@aaronsesula2033]

It’s like she explained exactly the way my mind works when I drive !

[@robgrant9583]

That is a cool looking truck. I have a 1967 Chevrolet Malibu. That car is my escape from the everyday world when I drive it

[@tmmason10]

I love this style of ford trucks.

[@jcsold1s394]

Lori and Hagerty huge big, big thanks. Hagerty MORE, MORE, MORE PLEASE? Valdez?sp Why I Drive was the best and than came Lori....Kinda upsets me that I could not put into words of why I drive my '46 Ford Coupe, but Lori nailed it for me. More people then you would think have their cars for ego, to be seen. Lori and people like Valdez?sp drive away from the city and the people to drive for the spirit of it all. Lori and Hagerty huge big, big thanks. Hagerty MORE, MORE, MORE PLEASE? Oh, and Cotter is great also, but skinny legs;)))

[@ryanmcneill7492]

That’s one very cool vehicle. Rarely seen here in Ireland , if ever . Got to be the nicest pickup I’ve ever seen.

[@bandccoresohio]

My grandpa had two of these when i was growing up great fun trucks

[@TheGentlemanRacer]

Awesome to see Lori and her amazing truck, her and Brian's place on Route 66 is amazing and they have a lot of really cool bikes and toys.

[@THE_Michael_Westen]

That is a beautiful looking piece of automotive history.

[@knightfire2363]

Outstanding.

[@toyfreaks]

Great episode! She expresses exactly how I feel when I drive my 1984 SAAB. Sometimes I hold my breath when I turn or have to listen for that exact engine pitch to maybe slip the into a stripped out 3rd gear... sometimes we just have to rumble along in 4th. I love the way it smells, the way it sounds...

[@sojake3712]

One of the best personal truck or car videos I've ever seen. I really enjoyed that. Thank you.

[@nelsona779]

Lori you have a beautiful truck. I love the way you went with the patina on this it looks badass.

[@noneck8166]

lol....What patina?.......it was all stripped off...

[@nelsona779]

@@noneck8166 in my opinion it's still patina. But thanks for trying to correct me.

[@noneck8166]

@@nelsona779 You keep using that word....hope you don't work in a 'conservation of history' type job then dude...

[@nelsona779]

@@noneck8166 I don't I'm just a car guy and I understand what you mean but it's still some type of patina to me because they cleared over a certain look on the metal and it's not bare

[@bmh67wa]

I've always liked that body style. The truck is nice too!

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO !!! I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. BEAUTIFUL TRUCK. GREAT EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@phooesnax]

My favorite truck model.

[@MattCSLnut]

What an awesomely cool old truck full of character and perfect imperfections 👌🏼

[@Rocketman1583]

Some people think it looks like an anteater I do too which is why I think its beautiful

[@moparedtn]

Wonderful story. Our old cars are all about the stories and this one is no exception. Good on the owner and thanks for sharing, Hagerty. :-)

[@Hagerty]

Our pleasure! Thanks for being a fan!

[@garya3056]

She’s got it right... there’s a great feeling driving a vehicle that’s older. We get that same experience with a car from 1959 that we’ve restored 👍

[@BlacktopTV]

Congratulations Lori on the beautiful video of your equally beautiful story.

[@joemateo9]

Beautiful truck. Now that I'm retired I'm looking to find a Ford F1 myself just like dad had when I was growing up. It'll be my project truck. Working out all the dents, sa ding down the body. When I'm done ill be taking trips early in the morning like this pretty lady does, going back in time. Enjoying life like I did when I was a kid...

[@josuerivero7563]

Lovely ride

[@johnbruenn8755]

Lori I LOVE your truck! She's beautiful in the steel finish. I feel the same way about my '53 Crestline Vic. It's like going back in time every time I drive her. Flatheads forever! 🙂❤️

[@tracerloenan8020]

Lori, Thank you for sharing.

[@alpiedelmicro]

Great story! I know that one day I Will restore the familiar car, and once I talked to someone about fixing all the scratches and small hits that the car has, and this person said "hey, why Will you fix that if it's part of the history of the family" He is god Damm right!

[@bosse641]

Dream truck. Wish it was mine :-) Good job Lori.

[@shawnoandrew]

One of my top 3 favorite trucks, top being the 1940 F100

[@85MasterV]

'F' Series started in 1948, I think you are referring to the Ford 'Pickup'.. either way, sweet trucks

[@99fordf]

awsome truck great story

[@antoniomao5243]

She`s a lucky and happy car girl.

[@willyhwang1059]

one sick truck

[@carolynjones6457]

My Brother in Law would fall in Love with this Truck.

[@nelsona779]

Who wouldn't it's a unique look

[@carolynjones6457]

703 CRUIZ'N As long as he can sit inside his house watching Television on his days off, and doesn't have to work on the Pickup, he would buy it. He's all gung ho when it comes to his work, ( he owns an Auto Detail business,) but when he'd at home he won't even try to start working on the 1967 Ford Pickup he has now.

[@nelsona779]

@@carolynjones6457 if you guys were close to me I will come and help and get him motivated🤣

[@carolynjones6457]

703 CRUIZ'N It's been tried, nothing works, he is a five days a week worker. Yet, since my Husband and I want to move to a warmer climate, my Brother in Law has been trying to dig a furrow ( Farmer talk) around us to keep us for moving. Out of couriousity, just how would you motivate him? I could use a good laugh.

[@edpazikas8777]

Nothing like old school vehicles, this is what keep burning inside our souls! You can not compare these feelings when you drive a modern electric toy, doesn’t matter how much it cost.

[@jimschafer9196]

Love the back story of your build, great stuff.

[@ilovedogs7224]

Exactly! Nuff said!!

[@davidsherley2652]

Very well said

[@mariuszwypychowski3640]

Amazing people and style.

[@chrisblore9635]

Just beautiful

[@warrenpierce5542]

Let the steel shine through.

[@devinrogers7962]

That pretty much sums it up

[@trinidadcarrillo9010]

Love the videos so inspirational !

[@flatbroke_9246]

I have my 92’Ford that’s my favorite one

[@sebastianwong1170]

This lady is the very essence of cool

[@alexenns3203]

She's got the right idea

[@GETUPANDGO]

That thing is awesome

[@888william9]

Like your style. Good work

[@elementgtaonline289]

hello friend good video uploaded thank you. OMG nice truck . B happy 🙌👍

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Great truck!

[@mikemurphyseemsliked]

Could not have said it better myself if I tried. - 1979 GMC Suburban

[@4rosea]

Just fantastic !!!! So nice video ;) Thanks!

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Drum brakes stop just as well if not better than disk brakes. The difference is that drum brakes don’t dissipate heat as well so repeated usage such as in racing will result in brake fade. As long as you’re not racing or driving down a mountain with a heavy load, drum brakes are better than disk because they have more surface area and thus more stopping power.

[@appamtnculture1302]

Love it!

[@Craigs_bikeshop]

Is anybody else thinking why aren't there more girls like this one in the world

[@NRA-vg2gj]

Great story 😎🌵

[@Northbaylandscaping]

Wow nice truck very impressive!

[@hasaanahmedkhan]

I want this truck.

[@luisloyola1190]

Hi lori ,love your truck and miss hanging out with you and Kristin. Cheers my friend ,have a look at hagertys craftsman series luis loyola ..

[@rogerholloway8498]

Love it. I had a '48 for about 10 years and sold it for $150 in 1980. Dumb.

[@davidwildridge8080]

You just set it free for someone else to enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnmccann3964]

Awesome!

[@robvanza]

Love it!!!

[@normanalvarez5751]

Awesome!!!!

[@billbright1755]

Girl, you rock! But my stove bolt six will be right behind should you need anything. “ like a rock”

[@ManuelAlmendarez-i4u]

Hi lory nice truck I have 1948 aswell

[@AMERICANLEGENDModelBuilder]

This could have been somebodies first truck, coulda been somebodies last truck.

[@손정민-v8k]

Awesome thanks

[@jf6395]

nice philosophy...great style

[@ianhogan2578]

Do a ford 460 engine rebuild

[@joegallardoelizondo8112]

Awesome

[@landonjohnson3829]

Hey do anyone know how to protect a bare metal patina surface like hers because I own a 1948 Ford F1 and wanted the same look

[@DimitriTheSaint]

How do you keep the metal from not rusting now that the paint has been taken off ?

[@IsadoreWoW]

Lacquer

[@modobe]

Yep. Truck has a clear coat. Stripped the truck in 2009, polished, and then had a clear coat sprayed... with a little ice-pearl flake mixed in. It’s holding up pretty well, considering the painter expected we’d only get a couple of years out of it. Nine years later, clear is just starting to break up in some areas.

[@capitan_camote_picante6370]

1:22 you can see.. the truck isn’t moving

[@flypawels]

Nice!!!

[@bobcrawford5083]

is this an ad for something?..sure looks like one

[@davidjenkins1958]

My kind of Woman, and beautiful to boot.

[@tylerbeck9242]

More redline engine rebuilds

[@serz1885]

who cares about the truck Women is A GOLD WOW

[@nathankoroush7918]

Great truck, but why the outfit?

[@charlesdyer2376]

W O W !!!

[@robertbirch62]

mmmmmm ford mmmmmmmm

[@accalarentia4029]

Luckiest person in the planet

[@kbnguy]

what the word i'm looking for...oh yeah, hipster!

[@stevedriver1476]

the rusty rat rod thing ,,the no paint,,its like tattoo,s or bell bottom jeans and beards..

[@extreamline]

WOW :0

[@racer67]

What a woman!

[@williamguillIII]

OMG....we have found the perfect woman! Can we please clone her?

[@DimitriTheSaint]

Btw so they just copy Petrolicious now ? no shame why not... Next they will copy doug de muro if anything goes

[@estpst]

read more about her: loribentleylaw.com/

[@rangerteq65]

What did you do the exterior? just plain metal?

[@NikolitheRussian]

Truck looks pretty perfect to me. 'Imperfections' are more character than anything else

[@williammatthews2948]

Lori looks a lot like my second wife. but don't tell my first wife because she's sitting across the room, and the ride home would be somewhat uncomfortable. Lol.

[@williammatthews2948]

@@pissoff234 I see someone has no sense of humor.

[@tsil4l4hi]

Hahaha nice

[@HAMRADIOJOE4178]

IM TELLING

[@elirivas1654]

Hello, from Corpus Christi, TX. Gorgeous little truck! I have a '48 F1 myself. Took it apart and just had the frame blasted and primered....don't know whether I'll have it (the frame) painted or powdercoated. I was thinking of going with the raw steel look on the truck too. Wasn't sure how that would look though...thanks to you and this video, I'm truly inspired now. Anyway...thanks for building this beautiful truck.

[@bigospig]

I've got a '49 F-1 in my garage and someday I will be living that dream.