Old Ford Tow Truck FORGOTTEN For Years! Will It Start?

[@RobbyLayton]

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[@truenaturestormers2525]

I love the new project, can not wat to see the next one, but I love the truck.

[@andrewtegarden9589]

It wouldn’t run cause it didn’t have no gas in it 😂😂

[@jeremiahsmith7977]

That’s so funny that Hillbilly had a teacher named Mr Black because I had a teacher named Mr White😂!!!!!!!! And a Mr Green and a Mrs Green

[@jeremiahsmith7977]

Ford power steering pumps always sound like that on a cord ranger so I’m sure the f350 is no different lol 😂

[@joeyamador7961]

We're those your brothers houses you passed on the way to the hill?

[@foxp2483]

"I think it's outta gas " Matt perks up a hundred miles away as if he'd heard a sound inaudible to others.

[@ericnewberry]

That would have been a great stitch into the video 😂😂😂 any time some one runs outta gas cut to Matt lol.

[@Josh-GT]

THAT is frigging hilarious 🤣

[@dancarter482]

The GAS signal.

[@remorrey]

Demri, thank you for trying to get Hillbilly to understand the importance of understanding and protecting bees. Too many people wrongly categorize wasps and hornets and their bad behavior with bees. A former beekeeper.

[@wynottgivemore9274]

Yes and hornets are needed too...

[@dancarter482]

@@wynottgivemore9274 Amazing things, got a big nest near the house. _IF_ anyone messes with them the others all get an alert and they come to help. We leave them alone and they just go about their biz. Had to catch and release one or two and the gang showed up to find out why their friend was sending out an SOS.

[@opossom1968]

True. Apiologist and Entomologist are still trying to find out why our bee's are dying out. People need to understand without bee's our food supply would be drastically effected. No more Fruits to name one. Something so small, yet enormously vital to our survival and most animals.

[@scottibass]

Even wasps and hornets can be pollinators

[@swamp-yankee]

@@opossom1968no, we know what’s killing the bees. We’re simplifying hundreds of thousands of acres of habitat into large crop fields without weedy boundaries and fence rows, and dousing them with insecticides. It’s super obvious if you live around agriculture why they struggle. I live on a mountain and have fields up here, and rent a valley farm around crop agriculture, and in the valley there are less bees, no bats, fewer tree swallows, etc. I ain’t confused about what’s killing the bees. It’s happening in front of my eyes every day. Also effective broad spectrum herbicides that kill off weeds in fields, and simplified rotations that no longer include years of hay or pasture. Basically it’s agriculture, and it’s obvious.

[@CR500R]

I've restored 9 of those F250/F350 trucks over the last 20 years. I highly recommend a Saginaw power steering pump conversion, no more whine, way more reliable. The third brake light wasn't a thing until '94. On the '92 and '93, it's only a cargo light. In '94 is when Ford added the 3rd brake light/cargo light combo. I'd also do a ZF-5 speed manual transmission swap. It's literally bolt in. Rory's truck is a ZF-5 speed. Far far more reliable than that E4OD automatic. That's what makes Fords so fun, is their interchangeability!

[@timothygeiger8271]

What interchangabilty? Back in the day you had to figure out if it had a Cleveland, Windsor, or an M. One wouldn't bolt to the others transmission, components wouldn't interchange. At least with Chevrolet a small block would bolt to anything else. That's why most people that do mods always goes with Chevrolet, easier to work on, actual TRUE interchangabilty. When i was going to automotive school, we always had a motto. If a manufacturer could find a way to screw something up, it would be Ford.

[@oregonfordguy9812]

​@@timothygeiger8271it's a 460. the zf cab behind thousands of 460s in the 88/97 f series. so all the parts are available.

[@CR500R]

@timothygeiger8271 Tim, this isn't back then. The 9th generation F-Series trucks. 1992-1997 (F-250/F-350/F-Superduty) were all very interchangeable. I wouldn't post a comment like that, wasting my time if it wasn't. The 9th gens are extremely plug-and-play. I've worked on them for 20+ years now.

[@CR500R]

@oregonfordguy9812 exactly right! 💯

[@matthewrobison6231]

Absolutely!! 100% agree that this rig need the Saginaw power steering conversion. I have done this twice myself and the difference is incredible, and cheap!

[@stevenlewis6781]

You got a great deal on the wrecker. Those 90’s fuel injected 460’s weren’t very powerful but they were very reliable. Good thing is they can be made into torque monsters fairly easily. The fact that everything still works after sitting outside for 7 years is pretty amazing.

[@loose-arrow-garage]

Those old OBS Ford are quite reliable regardless of what the Ford haters say. With proper maintenance and some upgrades it will serve you well!

[@annagarner1280]

❤ DANG STRAIGHT....LOVE MY FORD...AND HILLBILLY S RESPONSE....YOUNG MAN AFTER MY HEART...

[@forestlawrencegrading9154]

I'm still putting 1000 miles a month on an IDI Ford from 1993

[@oregonfordguy9812]

​@@forestlawrencegrading9154I used one in my 75 crewcab because of the reliability

[@justingould7348]

Whether your a Ford fan or not if you can’t admit that OBS Ford was one of the best truck produced you have problems. There’s a reason the F series truck has been the best selling truck for 46 consecutive years. I still run a couple OBS’s everyday for my business along with new trucks because they are just rock solid.

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

Just kindly send anyone with OBS negativity over to ZIP TIES N BIAS PLIES ol’ Peg will straighten them out. 😬

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

I love how You can see just how excited Hillbilly is excited to have a Ford in the fleet.

[@MartinRodriguez-yr4gf]

if you put a pressure compensated, load sensing variable displacement pump on it, it will go faster and you will actually have some serious pulling power

[@ruger8412]

Pretty sure only reason Paul & Matt did electric winchs was sponsor obligations from harbor freight.

[@pat8988]

He'll need to keep the hydraulic pump for the equipt. in the back anyhow. A remote throttle control would probably help with speed issue.

[@donlum9128]

Sorry for your brothers loss. Glad the Ford is going to continue to work the Utah mountains.

[@mattc.310]

Interesting acquisition. You and Rory can have a ford wrecker pull off. That winch will pull a mountain over. Speed can be had with a few parts changes. High speed isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's a single line, but it'll get some work done. Get the wiring right so you're not chasing gremlins all the time. It'll be fun to see where this goes.

[@justingould7348]

Must not have too much faith in the towing ability of that shiny new Duramax since you brought the Trekker along to tow the new tow truck back to the shop. 😇 Love the new Purchase!

[@brapperdan9554]

That truck is worth some love and effort. You also have some great consultants to call. Can’t wait for more videos on this useful project

[@moparman1962]

Guys...and The Boss of course...thanks for letting us know that the old 1920's Off-Road Tow Truck project Rory was going to do for you is still in the works...we can't wait to see it, see it work and see what it can do.

[@128file]

You will not go wrong with your new to you OBS Ford. I have a 1993 with a 300 line six with 220,000 miles still my daily work truck. Look forward to you building it out.

[@bradmeacham6982]

Small world syndrome in action... Noticed the Castle Rock, CO labels on the truck. My old neck of the woods! Went to grade, junior, and senior high school there.

[@damgui1]

Can't wait to see how this turns out. Glad to see a Ford in the wreker wars mix.

[@dwitcraft]

It's always nice to see your sense of community. Thanks for introducing us to your neighbors;)

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Very cool purchase, Robby! I think your shop is a great new home for that wrecker! So sorry the former operator has passed on, but I'm sure his sister is happy to see it used as intended and not as a home for bees and/or wasps.

[@charlielivermanjr8837]

That old Ford will run for a hundred years if you take care of it. I do highly recommend that you pay attention to the transmission. I had a 95 F150 that was a fantastic truck, the only issues I ever had was the transmission. I come from Ford country, I grew up just 20 miles away from the Ford Truck plant in Norfolk Virginia back before it closed.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Usually when a wrecker starts winching the RPM raises to like 3000 RPM. At that RPM the winch will be fast. So that feature does not seem to work.. I assume a lever on the back can controll the RPM of the engine. A hydraulic winch is way way stronger then electric ones. And should be as fast.

[@offroad6309]

Plus they can run for long periods without over heating and burning up the electric motor.

[@russellhltn1396]

I can't imagine a professional waiting around all day for that slow winch, so yeah, something is getting overlooked.

[@Stratos53100]

Thats why Eric over at BSF recoveryteam has it on the 'Wrecker, idles up when the PTO is turned on

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@Stratos53100 Yes. It either has a mechanical lever connection to the crane levers that is in operable or another way it can raise the RPM of the engine so it can power the hydraulics. When that is done the crane should be fast and very very powerfull. Stronger than electric powered by a battery.

[@benjones1715]

most wreeckers have a throttle lock at the back for rpms

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Your little daughter is just truly, truly something else. Sooooooooo precious!!!!

[@brentevje5939]

You keep doing whatever floats your boat and I will keep watching thanks for your time and effort you put into your videos.

[@theburtseoni]

I like Hillbilly's suggestion - put in a 12 valve Cummins and that will make that little Ford wrecker a real gem! And installing 5 winches from Harbor Tools will make it very useful for off road and sketchy recoveries! That Ford wrecker was a really good buy!

[@randycook7226]

great looking wrecker should eventually add to your fleet of recovery vehicles and its great seeing Adlea and having her tell her jokes thanks for bringing us along on your adventures and keep making great videos 📹 😀 you keeping us informed.....

[@joeBeranek-lh8qz]

She is so funny . she lights' up the video with her joke's😂 . She sure look like her mom with her smiles all the time. Take care now and be safe with the new project. Great Buy.

[@Ray69Smith]

She be needing a classic paint job Layton style !!🤔👍👍👍

[@rarelyright]

I love this project. So many ways you can go with this. I hear the classic Ford exhaust leak, driving one like that myself

[@Woggerdogg]

My ol' 92 3/4 ton 460 has it...and its a bugger to fix. I think you have to take the drinker side fender off just to (break off the manifold bolts) fix it. LOL

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

You and Hill Billy are awesome mechanics! Hill Billy had a point that the snow cat needs TLC. Only 2 weeks before the snow can start flying.

[@DIYwithUncleCy]

I will SOOO be looking forward to what you guys do with this truck. You said it Diamond in the Rough! Maybe a slight lift, definitely the 5 winches. Yea don't delay this one too much.

[@ewood88]

You got a steal on that OBS Ford wrecker. Cant wait to see you do some upgrades and put it to work. I would keep the hydraulic winch and just add some additional electric winches.

[@jimsonnenburg7440]

I agree

[@lonhoschar1943]

I can tell this is going to be a great addition to the fleet!! Can't beat a "good ol' truck"!!!

[@JoshWebster-g5v]

Robby - this video about fixing the fuel pump problems with your Ford truck helped my 16 year old son fix the fuel problem with his 1996 Ford. Thank you for posting the video. We are looking forward to many more videos. Oh, and thanks for letting him see your shop when he stopped by one evening last winter. You are great. Thanks.

[@kelumsrimal5212]

I would very much like to see you guys priorities this project. Can't wait to see you on next wrecker games roby. Good luck. ❤

[@erichodges212]

This truck was affectionately named Charlie It lived its life in larkspur Colorado And Castle Rock There's a lot of off-camber roads that it worked best on ! That was around 2000 Truck worked pretty good ! See you at John Wayne Cancer foundation Ridgeway Colorado September 23rd

[@ArnCital]

11:18 I use those electrical connectors for my winch on a cradle on the front of my '03 Rubicon. It has a 2nd battery for the winch in the trunk and I used #2 welding cable for the plugs from the battery. I have plugs front and rear so I can use the winch either front or back. I also made up a jumper cable like this one to use the winch battery for starting vehicles so that there is no danger of wiping out the $700 PCM. Warn 9000# winch and cradle is 110#. The welding cable insulation is very durable and the fine strands of wire makes it flexible. All electrical connections/lugs are both crimped and soldered. I use the marine battery switch to tie the batteries together so that I can jump start the Jeep easily. I can also carry the winch, battery, and chain to where I cannot get the Jeep to assist someone.

[@offroad6309]

Anderson plugs are great. My plow truck has them which makes it easier to plug a winch or jumper cables in.

[@ArnCital]

@@offroad6309 Those Anderson plugs, not the chinese knockoffs, are really tough.

[@christopherenoch4230]

Robbie, proud that you gave Hillbilly a little victory! He had the same smile (you know what I mean) he had when working on his Harley. It's a smile I don't notice with other projects.

[@gordonreilly3128]

Your channel seems to becoming, Robby Layton's graveyard of half-finished projects.😍

[@kevindouglas2060]

Those old Ford push rod engines were just better. If you're going to rebuild everything, this is a great place to start. It has the potential to better than anything you could buy new. Especially with these folks doing it.

[@jramsdenbb]

Congrats on the addition to your fleet, Robby! You should consider reaching out to Casey Ladell…. He’s got a similar rig and might be able to give you some ideas.

[@grahamquigley8818]

Did Robby do acting school in a past life? He's got better camera presence and timing than many real actors. Fun video as usual.

[@P-J-W-777]

Hydraulic winches speed is dependent on where the PTO is installed on the Transmission. If it’s installed in a constant speed licit will be slow. Since that truck is setup on a hydraulic pump run off the engine itself the speed will vary depending on the engine RPM. I’ve installed tons of PTO’s and winches of all sizes up to 120 ton on trucks with my dads company and I’ve seen and ran hydraulic winches that are much faster than electric. The only winches I’ve ever ran that are faster are chain driven that are connected via a splitter/transfer case as you can use the transmission gears and engine speed to spin them faster.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Yep ! A Cummins is a Good Idea ! Nice score on that truck ! Thanks for sharing !

[@meeeee9407]

Robby, You should keep the hydraulic, it works and is already there, just add the electric winch, or two like Matt has on his wrecker, to the boom.

[@iannorton4463]

So refreshing to hear solder pronounced correctly guys.. Excellent.. ✌️👍🇬🇧

[@tracker1955]

You ought to be working on Wiskers getting ready for winter, Matt had that much for thought.

[@JamesSargent-dh6ci]

Yep, every August 2, April 4me, it's my winter coat up here in the north woods of Maine. Good ideas be safer 🥶🐲

[@Dottietravels]

Your daughter is adorable! Love seeing your relationship with her

[@AFloridaSon]

Y'all definitely need an off-road wrecker.., just in case Matt does the Off-Road Wrecker Games again - lol. Nah, you definitely need a dedicated off-road recovery vehicle. This will be a great build, can't wait to see it in action.

[@joepitts3638]

I have used the solder sticks in the past and they are great, but i can 100% tell you that they do not like gas. After putting an in tank fuel pump in a jeep i did an ls swap on, i started having isues and had to drop the tank, the rubber was super soft and the solder crumbled.

[@MarkoMygun]

Great video guy's, love the new wrecker. First thing I would do is make sure it runs dependably, put a lift on it ,and really good tires and you'll be able to go most anywhere.

[@benjaminferrel5474]

Demri Layton, Phd Entomology As always, the whole crew is the best on KZbin!

[@Kenny-rn2xc]

Excited to see that you are finally getting a piece of equipment that is made for the jobs you are doing. There are suggestions in the comments on how to make the hydraulic winch faster. Start there and add electric winches on the back and front. Fix the things that need fixing to make it really dependable and put it to work.

[@Jeanie363034]

And a winch on bouth sides too .

[@codystepanian9558]

This is a great project. Love seeing old projects getting some love.

[@besetapart369]

The trekker looks more complete with that shell, now for a couple sizes bigger on the tires

[@offroad6309]

Could really benefit with lockers.

[@Thom1973]

Good day Hillbilly I love the look of the Trecker with her topper at timestamp 9:07

[@jefftabor595]

The owners were so nice! And Demri looks 21 and be nice to her. Hillbilly is always awesome too. Robby doesn’t look much older then 21 himself. Nice ford truck.

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

I’m excited about this one! I’m Ford through and through but if you do a engine swap a 12 valve would definitely be the way to go especially since you live so close to *Industrial Injection.* 😬 ❤

[@tonyveldkamp408]

Hi from New Zealand love the channel great content, heard a comment about gas priced at $4:50 a Gallen that’s really cheap ,with the exchange rates for 1 Gallen of our gas you would pay approximately $21 not a joke ,at the moment our gas at the pump is $3.15 a litre . Keep up the great work

[@AFloridaSon]

Eric with BSF has a hydraulic winch on his wrecker. Awhile back he showed up for a recovery, but there was already a wrecker with an electric winch hooked up. The e winch did not have the power to bring the stuck rig over the hill. It could be that it was an older or cheap e winch, I'm not sure, but Eric wound up having to hook up his hydraulic winch to pull the guy out. It's just something to think about.

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Great find. Everyone needs an off-road wrecker.

[@christophersanders5007]

$2800 for a 1-ton 4X4 truck is a screaming deal. I sold a 1985 Chevy K30 single cab rust free Las Vegas dually with a 454/T400/NP205/Dana 60 front/Dana 70 rear a few years ago that ran and drove, but was still wore out from one end to the other for $7500.

[@mendonesiac]

Seriously, the front axle alone is worth almost that much

[@puddy7791]

You've got to get that thing up and running good now for next years Off Road Wrecker Games! Good Luck.

[@BrianW2979]

I think I would build the roll cage in the laymo before i put the roof back on. It would be easier to weld the top. You could just clamp the roof in place when you need to check for clearance.

[@foxp2483]

I think they're doing an exterior cage.

[@christopherthompson4359]

Love the comments about the projects vehicles..... just means you have great vision for the future and are ready to keep working to meet those visions.

[@mudrunner66]

I would leave the hydraulic winch on the truck, it can run all day without overheating. I would add an electric winch for short pulls.

[@simoneppstein9445]

Ms. Demri’s closing comments, so dang right accurate.

[@garyfox33]

Nice looking wrecker, won't the winch work faster if you idle up? Can't wait to see that out on recoveries after some upgrades including all LED lights.

[@etteyafed]

the obs gassers that era are extremely reliable and very easy to work on, great trucks

[@ravennexusmh]

$4.25 a us gallon sounds like a freakin bargain. Buy it all.

[@jeffclark2725]

Agreed 4.25 a bargain

[@stephenstevens6573]

Only 3.60 here in Ohio...but don't forget...before Biden it was 1.99 here...

[@joshuaearnheart2756]

It’s $3.34 where I live in Missouri. Diesel is only $4.09. Farther west you go, the more expensive it gets

[@ganster2263]

2 days agi we were 3.99 now where 4.16 😢

[@alanm.4298]

Quit your complaining, Robby! Here in San Jose, California... $5.90 a gal. at the station down the street from me. And my 24 gal. tank is below 1/4, dammit! I've been watching in hope the price would go down a little... but it only seems to go up. It was around $5.60 a week ago.

[@kimetherington2252]

I don't think you can go wrong with a Ford Truck! I had two a 68 F150 and a 88 XLT. I'd keep them both today if I still had them! Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next...

[@homegrownson]

Doesn't Hillbilly get a Harley whenever he Sings Little Teapot, of course if Robby puts a LS in Wrecker Hillbilly would have his Motor for Broncstar

[@RobbyLayton]

Just one Harley! That was the deal!!

[@RobbyLayton]

Don't give him any ideas!

[@maximeberube7490]

Broncstar need an ls swap too 😂

[@paulhall170]

What's not to love about bad decisions lol??? Good work on SOLDer, Demri!!

[@Ram1rez601]

Those old fords are good. Wendy's is good too. A double baconator is my favorite.

[@Douglas-gj5tq]

👍 Thx for info on solder wires & gas tanks! Also the “McDonalds is always out of ice cream” I’ve experienced in UT, OR, VA, MD, & now Kentucky where I live. I saw somewhere on y-tube many locations do this on purpose because to save overhead $. Electricity to run the machine & labor to clean and maintain it. (since they use powder, there is no refrigeration of ice cream involved).

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Hey Robbie I am a 71 year old and a plumber and you are pronouncing it correctly.

[@PurpleBeardedBison]

Just a couple things to help you along with this... Econoline van with the 460 will have the power steering brackets to install the Saginaw power steering pump, the Fsuperduty will have front leaf springs to lift the front or you could go with the shackle reversal kit, most also have the parts to upgrade to the hydroboost brakes. The medium duty F600/F700 doors will have the better "west coast" mirrors.

[@dougalexander7204]

Your little girl is exactly a copy of the boss. Wonderful.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Cool wrecker! It will be very Handy!!!! Always Love watching you guy's!

[@thatdave86]

Casey LaDelle will be proud of you 😊 C & C Equipment has some nice older Ford's ,but they also have some Hetts and one set up with a JeerDan wrecker unit ,imagine Robby and Hillbilly in one of them

[@808SSCamaro]

Demri is like a fine wine 😉 Wendy's chili is so underrated! Their burgers are good size. Seems like other places have made theirs smaller over the years. Thanks guys for sharing!!!

[@jimjess62]

Love the topper on Hillbilly's trekker. Looks badass.

[@gonzalez7805]

Great addition.... Hope we still get to see the treker and skid steer...

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

I love new projects you're entire crew including of course your beautiful family!

[@JohnRay-th5kb]

Hey Robby and crew, I just saw this episode and wanted to say that I was made in commerce city, too! Great Channel!

[@bradleymadosh911]

Im super excited that yous got a wrecker because now you can be in the Wrecker Games this year. Yes it is going to be Awesome. Im a Chevy Guy also but a Wrecker is a Wrecker as long as you can Tow Vehicles with it im Stoked.

[@edwardhughes3240]

Roby, to check if the 4 wheel drive works, get it in a gravel or loose dirt area. Shift into for low, go full turn each way and if it jumps the 4 wheel drive works!

[@GregMarsh-f1n]

Thanks Robbie. SOLDER STICKS it is. Well done fella. Regards from down under mate.

[@tmcblane]

Your daughter is so cute! Looks just like her momma!

[@nocrackhere]

Nice classic ACDC shirt on your baby girl! You all rock!!

[@Highplains_Dirtbagger]

Good to see Cody again!

[@spencerthompson7955]

That’s an awesome truck. I agree that truck would look great in blue. Can’t beat an old Ford

[@tifreak8x]

90s ford 460 7.5 L engine by the look at the top of that. Top notch engine, all the power you could want, but better have a good card since it loves to drink gas :p Favorite memories of my childhood were made in a 91 F350 with that same engine, as a tow truck. Great truck, almost 300k miles before the output shaft in the transmission let go. Still have the truck, hoping I can make it go again someday.

[@tonydowd8566]

You guys are killing me. I love the back and forth banter. ❤😂

[@redlight722]

Leave the old light bar on top! So cool !!

[@Greg-bu7mi]

Great wrecker...awesome family and staff! Love watching!

[@jtheun]

"What we have behind us is a diamond ne the rough" and there stands Hillbilly behind you. I know that is not what you meant but it made me smile.

[@markburke2533]

Sure miss my old '82' camper special F250. This is a great video.

[@NebukedNezzer]

I like using solderstick I got the same big pack you have.

[@LostandRefound]

Can't wait to see you guys using the tow truck.

[@justinmills8084]

Great addition to your fleet.

[@tank2837]

I’ve converted to The Church of Robby Laton with these Sunday drops!!! Praise hillbilly lord 🙏🏻

[@ruger8412]

We buy our trucks at Mid America. We got a 97 just like that one. Dad just had heart transplant 4 weeks ago saw him riding shotgun yesterday towing car's 62 & no stop in sight even heart failure had a hard time slowing him down. Ps get a double winch boom & those wheel doilies look amazingly new!