I CRASHED MY $200,000 RESTOMOD!

The biggest fear most of us classic truckers have is that a day like this day would happen. You re driving and suddenly BOOM.
Our 1979 F150 Raptor Swapped truck got into an accident. Luckily nobody was seriously injured and the truck only sustained body damage and mechanically it is 100%
It will get repaired & back to better than before.
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[@superczech69]

Glad you are OK. Also glad you were in a older very solid truck. Trucks can be fixed, humans not so much.

[@FordEra]

thank you and amen

[@iansteward4708]

Isn’t it actually a newer truck?

[@nathanmcdonald610]

@@iansteward4708 Yeah, it's built on a newer F-150 frame and just wrapped with vintage Ford truck sheet metal. There's a big misconception that older vehicles are safer and that could not be further from the truth. Newer vehicles are a hundred times better in a crash than cars/trucks from 40 or 50 years ago. I love vintage cars and trucks as much as the next guy, but facts is facts.

[@joshwilliams6910]

⁠@@nathanmcdonald610they’re not safer but I think people get the part where they can take more of a hit and not have so much damage confused with being safer but the person inside will still get fucked up cause the car/truck isn’t absorbing the impact as much as a newer car/truck will.

[@JC-gy4xs]

Solomon the truck will be fixed and we are glad you are okay.

[@FordEra]

thank you

[@bobuncle8704]

Tough man. Best thing is you’re ok. The truck can be fixed.

[@FordEra]

Absolutely right

[@fredthegraycatt]

I am glad you are OK and that the at fault driver had auto insurance. I hope you don't get jacked around by their insurance company.

[@FordEra]

Thank you and i hope i dont either

[@cwp1alpha]

It's salvageable. Proof the FORD held up well

[@FordEra]

Definitely is, cant beat classic american steel

[@cwp1alpha]

@@FordEra I'd take a dozen OBS Fords over an over priced new Super-Duty any day. Better to fix, cheaper on taxes and insurance, plus STILL fun and safe to drive.

[@sblsbl7600]

Leave it yellow. It looks great. People who say if it wasn't yellow I would pay 200k are also saying they can't afford to paint it. I call BS.

[@FordEra]

in a way thats how i feel. On the other hand I think some might just not want to bother with repaint

[@gonefishing7813]

My heart breaks. I like the yellow…but I don’t have the money to buy it. I just repainted my 78 regular cab short bed 4x4 it’s OEM “Dark Jade Metallic “ that’s a stunningly beautiful green. Remember there is an ass for every seat…best of luck 🍀

[@diyjeff1838]

Ok. Escalade undercover?? Dang. Baller.

[@FordEra]

He does security work

[@Robert8455]

Color change is just going to spend more money on it that you won't recover. I say count your blessings it wasn't any worse and nobody got hurt. Yellow really narrows down potential buyers but it is what you have there. I say fix it back and maybe add some free style inspired graphics in the white area.

[@FordEra]

thats the dilemma. I was thinking that too about adding the graphics on as is

[@bigjobford1956]

Thank God You were alright 🙏🏻and Black interior all the way with black exterior and silver center,,and the yellow just doesn’t do the body style justice of the era,Old School look is always 🏆

[@FordEra]

thanks man

[@donaldwilliams2270]

Like I said the first time you "what the trucked" that Beautiful build , that the top of cab from the belt trim at back of cab to the windshield would look alot better white , leave it yellow and white but paint the top white , Glad to hear your ok

[@FordEra]

Thanks 👍

[@donaldwilliams2270]

Your welcome my Ford brother @@FordEra

[@noduh736]

Thats why im never in a hurry driving

[@FordEra]

I learnt a big lesson that day. Always let the idiots go

[@DentsideDepot]

Just glad youre okay man, trucks are easily fixed and like you said it doesnt look too bad.

[@FordEra]

thank you, definitely could be worse

[@pauledwards3513]

glad you are ok.Grabber blue and white!

[@FordEra]

Thank you, Thats a great combo

[@bobbysmoke6.4dzl94]

Deep Metallic Blue! Factory Ford color with the center section still white but with a hint of sand color. MINT!🤙🏻🏁

[@FordEra]

That’s a good setup

[@omar_padilla]

The truck did it's job it protected you. I'm happy you're ok,BUILT FORD TOUGH BABY!!!. Black! Definitely black! All black as long as you get back on the road it deserves it.

[@FordEra]

Yes sir

[@theupscriber65]

Sad to see you so upset but glad you're ok. I hope that everyone in the accident is. Trucks can be fixed. You're ok and everything else will be ok again too.

[@FordEra]

Exactly

[@carlashton9331]

Glad everybody’s ok. Doesn’t look too bad to fix. I think these trucks look great in blue.

[@FordEra]

Thank you

[@TheTkrum]

I had a guy back into my driver door, not paying attention to not hit the lambo parked next to me. Can’t match the paint. Bodywork was impeccable. I got a $15k check from the insurance company, which doesn’t cover half. Sucks man. Oh well. They are trucks for a reason. It’ll eventually buff out. Glad everyone is safe. - The KMC F150 “bofa truck”

[@FordEra]

Damn man that stinks. Thank you

[@TheTkrum]

@@FordEracurious how you got Rawlings attention to consider buying your truck?

[@71FordGator]

Glad your OK. Trucks can be fixed. Black with Free Wheeling reflective stripes would be Awesome!

[@FordEra]

Thank you, I think that might be the move

[@TheTruckdriver999]

Oh man that sucks Disbelief and shock sucks Don’t rush making decisions Glad your all ok

[@FordEra]

It definitely does, I just had to sit there and take it all in. Thank you

[@billhill4479]

Good to see you're ok. l'd leave it yellow. The only thing l don't like are the wheels. Replace them with old school style wheels like you have on Snickers. The truck will look more classic while being modern underneath.

[@FordEra]

Fair enough!

[@classicfordgarage]

Damn Buddy! Glad you are ok. Black would be a great substitute color.

[@FordEra]

Thank you and i think so

[@yeahbuddygarage]

Glad you’re ok man!! That’s what’s important. For the paint work I would either leave it yellow or paint the yellow black and leave the interior as is. Maybe you could do some yellow accents like pinstriping the trim yellow instead of black.

[@FordEra]

Thanks man. Definitely trying to figure it out.

[@tmcdon]

Glad you and Dad are okay. The truck is just a truck. People are not replaceable.

[@FordEra]

thats true and thank you

[@bernardflood8289]

Greetings from Ireland. That sucks. I recently bought a yellow 1970 Ford Zodiac truck, something like a Ranchero (originally it was a hearse). I liked the colour at first but wasn't sure but now I love it.

[@darylginter5542]

Glad your ok. I had the same thing happen to our 79 Bronco a week after full restoration. The other gut ran a red light. I did not have special insurance so they wrote it off and only gave us 12k for the truck. I had more than that just in the powertrain. If I was going to repaint it I would go with Cinnamon glow and white or black and red.

[@FordEra]

Dang man, i hate that for you.

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

So happy your ok !! Keep it yellow!! Looks fantastic in yellow!!

[@FordEra]

Thank you!!

[@johnnymoody2740]

As long as you're ok. The truck is fixable. Black and white

[@FordEra]

Thank you, Thats always classy

[@andrewlitchfield4843]

Dark blue would look awesome👍

[@FordEra]

Cool idea!

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

Happy to see you're ok ... God bless 🙏

[@FordEra]

Yes, thank you

[@Ghost-pb5lm]

That is not too bad that can be pulled out. The hidden damage is the one that can be worse.

[@FordEra]

Absolutely right, all in all its not bad

[@kylesaad5647]

Glad you were / are ok.

[@FordEra]

thank you

[@johnkranz4004]

OUCH Solomon whoever gives you money towards the paint then change the color. It’s a beautiful truck.

[@FordEra]

that is an idea

[@zulubravo5733]

Glad you’re ok!

[@FordEra]

thanks

[@mcb2043]

I love the truck it sucks but glad everybody is okay. As a fellow young person your stuff has inspired me to learn more about these awesome old trucks. The bright yellow is sick and reminds of my late grandfathers full bright yellow f26 camper special that I have never seen another like

[@FordEra]

Thanks man, I’m glad i can inspire you. That really made my day. Sounds like your grandfather knows what cool is

[@mcb2043]

@@FordEra thank you, I hear he really was. I am surprised that thing is still around. He used to drive it though ponds to scare my cousins and the truck was fine. I heard those stories and didn’t really believe it until I did brakes and saw all of the mud that came out of those rear drums

[@Dane_the_Pain]

gday mate .. glad to see you came through that without any bumps n bruises. as for the rig .. to me it isnt the yellow thats the issue - its the white - gotta change that up to black or a dark blue, green, grey etc .. rims look pretty ugly too. just my opinion .. cheers bro🤘

[@FordEra]

Thank you and we will figure something out

[@johnlabree6286]

People just don't pay attention. Glad you're okay.

[@FordEra]

Right, its a massive bright yellow truck

[@Motoxr32]

Black or blue and replace the wood grain. Update it basically. Bead locks gold.

[@DirtyD786]

damn homie, glad you're safe.

[@FordEra]

thank you

[@tylerthomas1339]

I’m glad you are ok god bless you

[@FordEra]

thank you brother

[@k13ehr]

Glad you're okay, I keep the colour as is, I wanted a Harley in the same colours as it is so distinctive, but they had all sold out so went for a different one

[@FordEra]

Fair enough!

[@davidblalock9945]

On a lighter note, your truck looks to only have gotten a little bit of a booboo, but that Camry is clearly totalled.

[@FordEra]

yea that is true

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Wow, that really sucks. Glad you're okay! I wouldn't change the colorway though.. That's an insane amount of work and money. If it were me, I'd just replace the fender, grille, headlight and bumper then call it a day. The hoods an easy fix.

[@FordEra]

it might happen that way

[@BloxWheels]

Saw this on Instagram, glad you're good man. Whatta cool truck.

[@FordEra]

Appreciate it!

[@vandalsr1959]

Glad you are okay I would have lost it

[@FordEra]

I lost it, thats why there is barely any video.

[@RCJesus420]

Man, what a bummer!!! Gotta love FL drivers... they're bad in Orlando, but I know they're even worse in Miami. Hopefully, you can get the original shop that did it to fix it. I like the yellow, I think it looks great. Green is my favorite color for sure, but a lot of people don't like green. I bet black would be the easiest color to sell it.

[@FordEra]

thanks man

[@Shop_Simplicity]

Oh man, so sorry, glad your okay!!!

[@FordEra]

thank you

[@donaldwilliams2270]

Take it to 23rd garage TN , Nate and Don will fix you up ,make a video about the repair together , their work is second to none

[@DesperadoGarageOfficial]

Dam it man another ford down! My other buddy just fixed his f350 frok when a lday pulled out in front of him two years ago and he just fixed it now like a week or two ago and not even a week later again another car pulled out in front of him while hes pulling his enclosed trailer with his other car inside! Im hoping insurance goes through and they dont total it out on you. Keep your head up buddy glad your ok man. I mean i would keep it same color and if i had the cash id buy it in a heartbeat off ya.

[@FordEra]

Dang your buddy cant catch a break. I appreciate it

[@kingdaniel3519]

Damn! That's a shame... I'd cry too.

[@FordEra]

its sad

[@kingdaniel3519]

@@FordEraIt sure is.

[@HULKS_COUCH]

Shows how tough those trucks are man absolutely crushed that other car and your truck looks like you can hit the same spot 5 more times - truck did it’s job and protected you I’m sorry man

[@FordEra]

That’s right and thank you

[@DentsideBronco79]

Black with free wheelin stripes would be sharp!! I also think the new ford eruption green with wimbeldon white would look great too!

[@FordEra]

That new eruption green is stunning

[@txmojave4546]

Great to know everyone is ok. As for the color ? Burgundy or bronze.

[@FordEra]

thank you & both good options

[@leonardcrowder4]

This sucks, I know the feeling. I have 96 f150 I was only driving about 3k miles a year. I hadn't drove it in 2 months and decided to take it out a reckless driver running a red light hit us. It's been over a year and it's sitting in my garage still. Just waiting on the right time and resources to get it back on the road.

[@FordEra]

Dang man, i hate that

[@Cali074]

minor setback for a major comeback brother! glad you're okay! these vehicles are materialistic you're life is not!

[@FordEra]

Amen brother

[@HootervilleHaney]

Leave it yellow, the right person will come along

[@FordEra]

😁

[@CHEESESLICER96]

Lots of money it took but even with little you can fix that over time glad you're ok

[@tompreciado863]

You should consider the 1979 Ford F-150 pro-line paint scheme or a charcoal grey with black trims

[@FordEra]

i will thanks

[@christophertaylor2464]

Thank God you are ok that is what really matters.

[@FordEra]

thank you

[@jeromepetry2018]

Dark blue and white would look great!

[@FordEra]

It would thanks

[@rustynail2205]

So thankful that no one was injured. Leave it yellow. Looks perfect in that color. Video ending with “smash the like button”…. I can’t like this one today, let alone smash. 😢

[@ThePenn7]

you can't prevent stupid people doing stupid things

[@FordEra]

sadly

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I think a nice green would look good. I'm glad you're O.K., the truck can be fixed.

[@fightinggator4398]

That's sad, but glad everyone is ok!

[@FordEra]

exactly right

[@johnmclaren7059]

Glad your ok! Now she looks like my 78 crew cab 4x4 with the Elvis lip👍

[@jeffstephens7958]

Keep it yellow it looks great that way

[@FordEra]

thanks

[@reggeckmann3993]

They are not buying because its yellow?? They aren't building their own Raptor dentside either 😮

[@FordEra]

people who were seriously considering buying this truck, did commission the builder to build them their own so yes

[@mikem3161]

Black with center charcoal grey!! metalic in both paints

[@michaelgreen8169]

Bummer! Everything can be replaced except the moulding. Dennis carpenter stopped manufacturing the chrome back in 2019😢 Good luck!

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

Black with freewheeling graphics would be amazing

[@FordEra]

I think so too, imagine that driving around sfl

[@WildBillFlysRC]

Do NOT paint it green, it needs to be black with the loud stripes. Glad everyone is okay.

[@FordEra]

im kinda feeling that too & thanks

[@john242ti]

Glad you're good. Seems to be a somewhat minor repair. If I were to change the color at all, maybe flip it, so the yellow body parts are white and the white body parts are yellow. Personally, I'd just replace the damaged parts, and keep driving.

[@FordEra]

Good idea!

[@Rockhead75]

The yellow is amazing!!!

[@FordEra]

🙏

[@Rockhead75]

@@FordEra This is Macen by the way and I partial to that yellow because I had the identical 79 f150 . Looks like your doing well keep it up !!

[@throttleblip1]

Damn that Toyota!!

[@FordEra]

going to cost more to fix then the dang toyota

[@throttleblip1]

@@FordEra that's for sure just the paint work! I know you were calling Eddy for some parts

[@kylesaad5647]

Blue/Silver....79 factory colors...

[@FordEra]

those do always look good

[@brucerobinson1284]

Yellow if you want a lower price when you sell it . just change the color to anything except pink .

[@FordEra]

haha

[@iddddaduncan]

Oh no,, sorry to see that

[@FordEra]

thanks

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Welcome the world of driving on Americain roads let's hope the have insurance

[@FordEra]

Luckily they did

[@Itsmetonyp]

Leave it yellow! It looks amazing. Too few yellow cars these days.

[@FordEra]

I wonder why that is

[@Itsmetonyp]

@@FordEra big conspiracy about dulling down colors we see everyday in order to stifle happiness, creativity, etc. But some people attribute the lack of color in modern cars to resale value and insurance cost. Cheaper to repaint a black or grey car than a bright yellow or purple.

[@iansteward4708]

It’s a newer Raptor with body parts that can be bought from a catalog…it’ll be ok.

[@FordEra]

Agreed

[@bobmoyer7929]

Red and white would look awesome !

[@Cali074]

lmao you know me and my green i was just about to comment go green! then you said the richard stuff haha

[@FordEra]

Haha

[@rickymiles9018]

Definitely the black free wheelin.

[@FordEra]

could be so cool

[@dennishayes65]

keep it yellow

[@FordEra]

it is beautifully done

[@franksanta-teresa971]

Hopefully, that Camry driver has current and good insurance; earlier this past summer, my brother was just a block from home after working second shift, and he was turning right onto his street, when a drunk driver popped over the hill and crashed into him head on. The idiot DID NOT have insurance!!!

[@FordEra]

Luckily he does have insurance

[@jaydenlee6891]

God put you in his hands thank God you survived

[@FordEra]

Amen

[@mustangboyy6]

Man what's wrong with yellow. That color is badass!

[@FordEra]

I think so too, but apparently it’s too loud

[@rodgerbricksone6869]

Hang in there!

[@gatodelasierra]

Gracias a Dios usted está bien, horrible pero lo material se arregla, saludos desde Costa Rica, Sol por dicha estas bien, eso es lo bueno.

[@FordEra]

Amén estoy agradecido

[@TheImchrisbit]

If you repainted it in cinnamon glow and Wimbledon white it’d definitely look amazing. I want to do that color combo with one of mine one day. I do like the yellow though!

[@FordEra]

Great idea!!

[@kimrussell7272]

Yellow is perfect for that truck

[@FordEra]

it does look nice

[@kylesaad5647]

Paint it dark blue / silver. I'll buy it. Have $$$$$$

[@tim8deb]

Sorry to see this happen to you and the truck. I hope it all works out for you and the truck . I love the yellow.. My thoughts are if you want to put down 200k on the truck and cant stump up the cash to pain it your not a serious buyer Love channel your from an Effie nut in Australia.

[@bzamski17]

That sucks but you’re not hurt and it’s definitely fixable

[@doubleduty1703]

Metallic green would sell it . But no white . Chevy truck had a beautiful metallic green in 2000 , with metallic silver accents . Sorry for your bad luck . That’s why I don’t drive a 200 thousand dollar truck...lol mines worth 2 g .

[@FordEra]

Right on, I try to enjoy life and not think about the values. makes me nervous if i do

[@jonathancastro_voz]

Boa sorte amigo ! Vai dar tudo certo ! Abraço aqui do brasil, eu também tenho uma ford f100 bumpside 1977 !

[@barrynelson634]

Needs to stay yellow! Pee on the haters. There's an ass for every seat and a color for everyone! I have ayellow one and EVERYONE loves it!

[@FordEra]

I kinda like the yellow too but new is fun

[@barrynelson634]

@@FordEra but you have the funds to make that happen.

[@6SPEEDMedia]

Trust me i know how you feel. I just got rear-ended in my 77 a month ago

[@FordEra]

dang man i hate that for you, i hope you are ok

[@6SPEEDMedia]

@FordEra sore but okay glad to see your okay as well

[@billbatey7882]

Black and gray two tone or all black.

[@chaloherrera9739]

That sucks 😢

[@FordEra]

right