My 1965 Ford F100 Is a Total Dumpster Fire... Here's What's Broken

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

I mean, is anyone surprised? Dumpster fires is kinda Tommy’s thing.

[@dfcvda]

in my country, we love these.

[@dainwilson4523]

Those issues are nothing for a truck of that age. Definitely one to save

[@brly4542]

Also parts for old Fords are dirt cheap

[@kasinko]

Yup! My $1,000 project truck ticked pretty much all of these boxes. Always drove no matter how many boxes were left unticked, and that feeling once they all were.... this isn't a dumpster fire at all! Although the gear damage is admittedly unfamiliar territory for me.

[@volvo09]

Yeah, not bad overall. It's an old truck and someone probably went ham in the mud and water at one point to break those gears and get water in the diffs and trans, but it's not too bad. You will find problems like this on old vehicles like thia that aren't true barn finds from grandpa.

[@brly4542]

@@WW-wf8tu LMC truck can get anything you need, they sold a lot more f series than galaxies

[@chrisgill7824]

@@WW-wf8tu most if not all parts for that motor are available at just about any auto parts store. They built millions of them for a lot of years, and every body panel is available from a variety of places, LMC is the most popular for this. It's probably possible to build an entirely new truck with nothing but brand new parts.

[@LukeEdward]

SOOOOO... A bunch of soft parts, seals, and fluid replacements? Then a few other services, and a new heater core? This ain’t a “dumpster fire” to us guys who do our own work. It’s just a $350 in parts and fluids, a couple weekends spinning wrenches, a carb rebuild, and go. My only regret is that I didn’t find this “dumpster fire” for myself.

[@IKnewMickey]

Agreed. Nothing out of the ordinary for a old girl like this Ford.

[@dainwilson4523]

Agreed. The use of Dumpster Fire seemed more like clickbait. Not saying that was the intent, but those repairs are just part of keeping it running. As for the spring u bolts, get out a cutting wheel and call it done.

[@Konkr420]

just clickbait

[@dustinmittel348]

Kinda click baitish

[@steveeichelberger806]

You have to consider TFL doesn’t do their own wrenching and don’t have the experience of enthusiast mechanics. Them documenting their experiences is what makes this great for the budding shade tree mechanics. You gotta learn somehow!

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

As a mechanic myself I think that the truck was in really good shape for its age

[@shitloveaduck]

It’s nice seeing experienced opinions on here once in a while. I had said in another comment, I already see myself lifting the box, cab, and fenders, steam clean everything, finish sealing leaks and start painting and detailing it out!! I have done so many old trucks over the years, that’s the easiest way to start, if you have the room and tools to do it,,,,,,,,

[@gotchagoing8843]

@@shitloveaduck " if you have the room and tools to do it,,,,,,,," And the desire, and expertise to do it. At worst, buy a shop manual and give it a try. But that doesn't happen much with tflt. Back in the day when I had my own outlaw harley shop, we used to refer to those that couldn't even rebuild their own carbs or even put on a custom exhaust system as "wallet riders". That is tfl.

[@shitloveaduck]

@@gotchagoing8843 - nice!! I really like the term,,,,,”Wallet Riders”. When it comes to bikes, you would have liked me showing up!!! Hahaha. Trucks are easy, cars harder, bikes,,,,,,, multiple carbs,,,,,,,,, auauauagghhh!! Haha. Stay safe out there, Eh!

[@Zach-ju5vi]

@@gotchagoing8843 "wallet riders" lol as a certified motorcycle mechanic that is a perfect term for them.

[@alextran8188]

Same. Its nearly 60 years old so it isn't gonna be perfect.

[@pattda1]

Definitely not a dumpster fire. It’s a good truck that simply needs some anticipated maintenance and repairs for a truck of its age.

[@IKnewMickey]

If a person spent the last yr parading around in an $80,000 Jeep over lander I can see how, in comparison this ole ford would look like a dumpster fire.....to that kind of person.

[@donhappel9566]

@@IKnewMickey Or you know, if you wanted to stir up drama like the "reality" TV shows for more clicks/more money.... How long before Tommy and Dad start growing mustaches, yelling/screaming at each other, and throwing things?

[@robertyoung8289]

Still more reliable than the Defender! 😀

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

it's still running and hasn't had to be replaced twice

[@daniels2761]

And less frame rust than a brand new Chevy. Lol

[@johnshellenberg1383]

This content is way more interesting than a bunch of $70K trucks...awesome.

[@fotomotoxxiii]

Agreed. New vehicles are so weird.

[@CraigSmith568]

Other than the ring and pinion everything else was just maintenance issues. Not even close to being a dumpster fire.

[@donhappel9566]

Exactly what I was thinking. Other than the rear R&P it's just an old truck. Everything else is normal something like that. Granted, the R&P job is outside the average guy's DIY skillset but the rest is straight forward. But "It's a normal old truck" doesn't get clicks like "dumpster fire" does. Gotta sensationalize everything for the clicks!

[@robedmund9948]

Dang! Toby looks like he's still a teenager, but he's got it together. Love to see young guys getting into the trade!!

[@badgerpa9]

Awesome to see Toby again he is a great tech. When you get an old vehicle you need to figure NONE of the maintenance has been done and Toby did a great job pointing out and doing the services. Your frame is the only thing I would call bad but that is fine as is or it is repairable if you want. You have a nice truck Tommy, more dependable than the 3 defenders. I hope you continue to fix it up and clean her up she deserves some love. Keep it Tommy 20 years from now you will be glad you kept her and fixed her up. Toby is right about doing the preemptive carb rebuild, the way she looks getting ahead of abuse is the right plan for durability and not breaking down in the middle of no where. Stay safe guys.

[@RunDub]

Always nice to see Toby on the channel. Dude really knows his stuff, and seems super passionate about what he does.

[@takiman1]

Toby! What a legend! Love that guy.

[@charlestaylor8832]

Definitely not a dumpster fire. Typical old truck issues. I have similar ones with my 59. Don’t waste too much time or money on the parking brake. Those pull handle brakes didn’t hardly at all when new. Yes, I’m old enough to remember those.

[@davidj1436]

Solid body for the age, it runs. I was expecting no floor, seized engine and wheels on the verge of falling off. It has a lot of years left.

[@Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga]

Aside from the broken teeth in the differential it just need it maintenance. That’s not that big of a mess nor a dumpster fire. Hell, that’s pretty good for a truck with over 50 years...

[@fernandosaucedo7118]

Toby is awesome! He looks like he knows what he's doing.

[@regsparkes6507]

Not nearly as bad as we were led to believe just some essential maintenance issues, which Toby 'handled' quite easily. Love those BFG's and wheels, I think it's a great truck and would really like to own that one. Reminder, DO NOT CHANGE OUT that 300 CID In-Line 6!

[@shitloveaduck]

Needs a nice 302 fuel injected. 325 HP and 400 lb ft of torque with a nice fat torque curve. No more problems. Still a Ford based motor. I have owned several Fords with the 300 in line 6. It’s reliable, but not powerful enough. They were Ranch trucks and, especially compared to the other trucks with the 351 and 460, were very underpowered. If they were used just as a runaround truck , or compared with the 302 from the 80s, then I would be ok with them. With a load of hay bales climbing the side of a mountain,,,,, not so much. To each their own and it would be adequate in this truck. Certainly much cheaper to clean up and maybe improve the performance on this motor than a full engine swap, but if it was my truck, I would sell the 6 cylinder to someone like yourself and put some more recent technology in there that would not have issues. I have built 45 classic trucks over the last 40+ years. Kept the original powertrain only when it was numbers matching, or adequate already. Nothing in this truck is numbers matching except maybe the transmission and I don’t feel the motor is adequate. I will get a lot of flak over this, but I also get a lot of support. It’s a personal decision and sometimes one made with more emotion.

[@shitloveaduck]

@BL Dontmatter - I’m not talking a base 302. It takes very little effort to have a 325 hp and 375 lb ft torque 302 and if you go to a 345 stroker,,,,,, there’s 400 hp and over 400 lb ft of torque. I would rather the 302 for better reliability. I had several of those I6 motors and hated every one of them. Put a load of hay in the back and hope you are driving downhill. I was always buying a 351 in the newer trucks, but we had to finish off those I6 fuel eating pieces of crap. I eventually watched the wreckers. I got a fuel injected 302 out of a Mustang GT with the 225 hp and two 351s. The 351s had a wider torque band, but were fuel pugs as well. Switched to GM for a while then back to Ford in 1998. The only big thing the I6 has going for it is longevity. They do last, but if they can’t do the job, what’s the point?

[@kevinanderson705]

That dude is worth every dime he charges you to fix that truck.

[@blackscotydog]

That ole Ford is in great shape for it`s age! A keeper for sure.

[@dennisthompson7707]

The body on that is in better shape than the 61 F100 I'm restoring, defiantly worth saving. The tires and wheels look great, I hope you keep it around a while and fix it up.

[@steveeichelberger806]

I wouldn’t consider it quite a dumpster fire. The ring and pinion damage is probably the only thing not visible from just a visual inspection. I think the best part about you guys buying these old vehicles, is that people see what kind of issues they should expect when buying one for themselves. Keep up the great videos, guys!

[@kevinblock2307]

Toby is great 👍

[@stout_tossme7541]

Toby is a rockstar. This is awesome. I can't wait to see what else yall do.

[@kadimsilahtar]

I wouldnt worry much about the truck if I have such a mechanic, he is young but old school at the same time, kudos.

[@MaxBrandenberger]

TFL usually doesn't make clickbait videos like this... c'mon Tommy!

[@mikebell2750]

Toby is always very thorough in his work by showing us all the little issues and describing how they could have a affect on the vehicle. 👍🏼

[@paulalvaro6313]

Less issues than later model trucks

[@gregc9220]

For a 56 year old truck I wouldn't say this is a dumpster fire and is in really good shape for it's age, atleast y'all didn't have to pull the cylinder head 🤣

[@shitloveaduck]

Nice one!! You are gonna get beat up by the Toyota fans now,,,,,,,,, hahaha. Actually, touch wood when saying that,,,,,,,, heh heh.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

What a gorgeous truck

[@stig120212]

wow! thank goodness got a mechanic like Toby to help. Could you imagine it taken to somewhere else...

[@jjmarz1001]

Those teardrop shaped wheel arches are killer.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

that ol gal has plenty of life left! SAVE IT!

[@markely7587]

That truck isn bad at all! You can do the valve gasket, hose and rebuild that carb yourself. Relocate that battery to to the engine bay so it’s easier to service. Replacing the gears would have cost you less than those wheels and tires. Certainly a good truck. You should automatically replace all the fluids on a new used vehicle, especially one that is old. Nice, well conducted inspection!

[@LX450_Adventure]

I think the clickbait title is a Dumpster Fire. 🔥 😁

[@jamescharles8663]

Old trucks like these so are darn cool to see .

[@philtripe]

thats a great example why you should avoid any kind of water while off road if at all possible

[@mikefoehr235]

I hate GM and Ford. Here is why. I bought a BRAND NEW 1988 Sierra 4X4. Where I lived there was a Shell gas and also Rapid Lube. I liked the work they did. They would check the two diffs and Transfer case for good fluid level and lack of contamination. My truck needed its first oil change. I am there getting the oil changed and the guy in the pit says...YOU DO A LOT OF OFFROADING?...I Say well my truck has only been on the highway...not even gravel roads. He says...YOUR TWO DIFFS AND TRANSFER CASE ARE CONTAMIMATED WITH WATER. This is why I will never own another GM.

[@jameshall4385]

That is a great truck and all of those issues are cheap and easy to fix on something like that. The rims look great

[@ryanweaver3798]

I have the same carbarotor and I bought a brand new one off Amazon for 95 bucks it’s runs better then ever

[@brianhall23]

For its age it is actually in good shape. Not a dumpster fire.

[@madnak5141]

I'm pretty sure the body was put on a later model chassis. I've been working on a truck a little rougher than this one and the drive train layout is the same as an early 70s f250 highboy. Dana 60 rear, Dana 44hd front with divorced transfer case. Would love to see more videos on this rig.

[@ducktapepilot]

Apparently on this channel, total dumpster fire = basic maintenance and few small issues that need attention.

[@graemelliott3942]

My all time fav TFL vehicle of all TFL vehicles!!! There are many professional companies that can rebuild those axles. Currie, Fusion and Dana has a rebuilding program & Colorado Axle & Gear is a known shop in your area that specializes in big 4x4 axles! Save that old heater core it can be fixed. The rest are simple fixes!

[@donhappel9566]

You hardly need somebody like Currie, Fusion, Dana, etc. A new dif (might as well put a locker in while you're in there...) and gearset is very basic stuff. Maybe outside Joe Average's DIY skills, but super common for any 4wd shop.

[@oscarmayer9823]

I didn’t see any fire on this one. Just a couple smoke signals but that’s expected on a truck that old and been modified in this way. Some frame bending is not bad. It still drives straight. The mechanic was spot on about the truck and I don’t mean any disrespect but when he said “his day” I guess it was funny to me because he looks young. Usually old men say that kinda thing.

[@trabertgraneau3323]

Most of the mechanical issues are natural wear and tear for a truck its age, as long as they are fixable

[@ROBinJVILLE]

That truck is in great condition. All that work is EZ

[@cheyennedogsoldiers]

Love it best project you've ever had, and really nothing for something of this age.

[@PuddleJumper68]

I second this!!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Holly sniper EFI. I did it to my old 1976 GMC C25 454, made a world of difference.

[@shitloveaduck]

Fuel injection is the best on these older motors. Smartens them right up!!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@shitloveaduck 100%

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Keep the old girl alive. Love those old trucks.

[@keithmiller5261]

Dumpster fire is definitely over-state’s. The only real pricey problem I saw was getting the rings on the rear end fixed. Some of those seals might be a little pricy too. But once done definitely worth it.

[@mboiko]

"...and raccoons when you're not paying attention"...love it.

[@mysteriomarvel933]

Love the 1965 ford truck. I'm biased to that year as my dad had a great looking caribbean turquoise F250 camper special custom cab model. Toby seems like a stand up guy and very good mechanic. You can tell he enjoys his job and is well versed in ford trucks.

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

Toby is truly awesome, love that guy. Listening to him and his level of knowledge with the mechanics of a vehicle is captivating. Without question I'd take my VW to Toby for routine maintenance if I lived in the Denver area.

[@neilmac4730]

For the age of the truck it's in great shape.

[@andybrooks4070]

Im so happy with the wheel choice, it fits so well and makes me want to get machined methods on my new f150 and make a retro looking build but it just isnt the same

[@abou824]

Agreed, the wheels look fantastic.

[@fasted5822]

Standard procedure to rebuild the 1 bbl. Carter carb and blue Loc-Tite the carb body screws. I owned a bunch of the 300's and the carbs all got loose.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you, Tommy, Love the Classics channel, and the 65 Ford F100 - a great size truck. Toby is very thorough, wish he were in Minnesota. Tire change, my dad was a smaller guy installing tires on big rigs, lower the lift, roll tire up on your steel toe boot

[@mariodesmo]

That truck is in very good shape for it's age and those are some impressive axles. I would do the routine service it needs and drive that sucker around town! When I was in college I would buy old cars and trucks just like that one to flip. It was a profitable business. An old trick I used back in the day on vehicles with oxidized paint was to give them a "comet bath," which is to wash it and scrub it with comet cleaner, then wax it. You will be amazed how clean and shiny that paint will look. Hope to see more of that truck in future videos!

[@williamkrass6603]

Love that body style, the 66 grill was the best, had one at one time.

[@85bigGMC]

Man, I get that 16.5” tires aren’t common but those slotted rims fit the style of the truck so much better.

[@kylehamm7287]

The fact that the truck doesn’t have a lot Of rust for that year is the big advantage. Can’t wait to see how TFL tackles the body after the mechanical stuff is sorted out... I don’t think they will do a wrap in this case

[@MrGarfield4]

I wouldn’t exactly call this a dumpster fire. Many of your issues are not unexpected for a 56 year old truck...except for the bump stop “hit” on the chassis above the right front wheel (major OUCH). BTW, do NOT swap out that 300 cube six. It will run forever. Last fall I dumped a bunch of $$ into mine (199k miles) to fix the oil hemorrhaging and it just purrs. So far has not burned a drop of oil. 😊

[@brianrocco4301]

The front axle is a "closed knuckle" dana 44. It's how all solid axles were made back in the day.

[@RobbDzzz]

Back when I was a kid my dad had a truck just like this, it had a brown cab and a Turquoise bed (dad and grandpa replaced the previous rusted out bed so it didn’t match). Fond memories of that old girl!

[@jamesford2942]

Upgrade to selectable lockers when you get new ring and pinion sets for it. New bearings and seals in axles, transmission and transfer case. Reseal engine, new hoses and a tune up and it's ready to go for a long time.

[@peterkelly2785]

Dumpster fire? Drove in under its own power. This truck kicks ass! Maybe you should stick to new trucks.

[@aaronrugh9951]

I’m not saying that it’s not badged and titled as an F100, but the 8 lug bolt pattern on the wheels, the bed from I believe 1959, and the massive stack of leaf springs would lead me to believe that this is actually a 1965 F250. I own a 1964 F250. The only difference between mine and this one is where the front turn signals are mounted. Mines titled as an F250.

[@Cousin_Gregg]

Yeah, probably best to get out of a mess like that, let us know where we can pick it up.

[@dellstudio10]

I've put trucks back on the road that were in way worse shape. It's definitely worth fixing and enjoying.

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

Toby is an absolute unit

[@fredkemp1444]

So glad you put chrome wheels! If you went black I would have cried.

[@samparks1141]

Definitely one to save get the issues fixed and keep her going for another almost 60 yrs

[@NWI_Steel]

Those wheels and tires are literally perfect for that truck!

[@R.Nelson]

Morning Tommy 🌞 still love the 65' buddy!!!... Thanks for all your time Toby!!😎

[@jamiea2404]

Rebuild the carb when it’s just needs the bolts tightened or at most add a base gasket?

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

Aka rebuild it?

[@captinhoop]

I don’t know why but I like that mechanic

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

nothing like a certified mechanic.

[@kerryrwac]

Put new shocks on it before you off road it. The rubber bushings are dry rotted and who knows how old they are.

[@rickreese5794]

Right On Toby !!

[@ColJonSquall1]

I wouldn't call it a dumpster fire, just a truck that has seen some neglect in maintenance. All of which is pretty easy to fix, since its mechanical. Where as if its a modern vehicle, like say the Defender, it'd be catastrophic electrical issues, lol.

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

Perfectly good work or play truck. Since the rear gears are messed up, this would be a great opportunity to put a plain ol' Detroit Locker in the rear. Stone reliable and will make the truck a real off-road performer. Most of the other stuff is pretty routine for a truck this age. Pressure wash all the gunk of off the transfer case, oil pan, etc. and you can determine how much those are leaking. My guess in that they have inconsequential seeps. I didn't pay attention to the transmission--if Reverse is all the way to right and up, it's probably a Borg-Warner; if Reverse is all the way to right and down, it's likely a New Process 435. I've owned and driven both; I prefer the NP435. Please repaint it into authentic U.S. Forest Service green. And, ignore the clowns who want swap the engine out. The 300 Straight Six is a legendary, durable engine ideally suited for 4-wheeling. If you really want to "freshen" the engine, look for the fuel-injected 300 Straight Six (4.9L) out of a late '80's or early 90's Ford F-Series. Best of both worlds.

[@willb3018]

Nothing really that bad as far as I can see for a truck of this age. Great wheel tire combo.

[@kingelvis7035]

The '75 rusty F250 that you had to have because it had the Ranger/XLT trim - THAT was a dumpster fire.

[@cigarjefe]

Nice truck. Put period correct wheels on that thing, and you’re golden.

[@davidspeck8761]

56 years old... I’m surprised by all the issues..... usually those years are perfect bumper to bumper...... this guy really gets on my nerves. Automotive journalist my &$s.

[@petersipp5247]

Yeah, got to be irritating...the pointless "facts."

[@ashtonrussell7866]

Your buddy should start a channel, he could just make videos of how to diagnose certain problems with older cars etc he's pretty interesting.

[@DJLuDog3]

That has less issues than my truck. Save that thing get it all done and especially get the transfer case opened and check/ rebuilt. Those transfer caes go dry bad things happen. Would not hurt to while at get the re main seal down. But over all not bad issues at all wow I would try finding the original buyer and set up and put it on

[@getofftheinternet28]

Please confirm that everyone in the TFL family is safe after the boulder shooting. thought of you guys as soon as I heard.

[@peterkelly2785]

German auto service? My garage has more Mercedes in it than that shop. Anyway...love this truck! I have a '59 F250 factory 4WD with a 292. First year for Ford factory 4WD. Great video!

[@MrBillsfishin]

Toby is awesome and those new tires made a huge difference in the look of that wonderful of Ford. Thought is was funny you pulled your American truck into German Auto and there was another American car on the lift as well. Lol He wasn't German Auto on this day!

[@Bradsroad]

Would lowering the truck on the mechanic's lift make for mounting the tires easier?

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

That's not a dumpster fire. It just needs a little fixing, which is expected for a truck that age. Actually, that truck is in very good condition. Do the fixing and take care of it !!

[@michaelanderson8042]

You should start a RAFFLE to get money to :::: drop the engine and transmission and totally rebuild, redo the rest of the drivetrain, redo the back bumper area for towing along with redoing the shocks and suspension bits, get all the body parts fixed up and get a good paint job year specific etc etc etc. This would give youse guys lots of content and showcase German Auto and the nice fix-up job they do for you. :)

[@mikek5298]

Hardly a "dumpster fire". Everything noted can be fixed with basic tools in your driveway.

[@Ulfstigandr]

What you guys gunna do with them 16.5 slot mags?

[@TheArkDoc]

Given the title of the thread, I expected a lot more to be wrong. This truck continues to impress.

[@john8201]

It’s not a dumpster fire, the truck just needs maintenance that it hasn’t gotten in 66 years

[@roberthahn3710]

When I was 16 this truck would have been a great project vehicle for AUTO SHOP. We would have had fun.

[@timnewby115]

A lot of so called mechanical issues blown out of proportion.

[@triviace]

I would'nt mess with Toby,he can flip those wheels very well.

[@dornjr]

Remember in Ghostbusters when Ray is going over what the ambulance needs before it's converted to Ecto-1? ...ya its kinda like that. 😄 Love some German Auto content though!