Rare Ford F100 ABANDONED in the Forest 25+ Years Ago!! Will it Run & Drive?!

A Rare, big window, shortbed, Unibody F100 left for dead in the middle of the North Carolina Woods! I think it needs a Rescue! This one is in a tough location and is definitely going to take some persuading to get running! I hope you all enjoy! Thank you as always for the Love and Support! I hope everyone is having a great week!
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[@muddymom]

This video has just made my day. I'm home alone sick as a dog, x-mas day, and here comes a Budget Buildz video to cheer me up! Thank you!

[@Mitch-Hendren]

Get Well soon . Sending you some positive vibes from Ireland 🇮🇪 😊

[@bvalt1]

me too, definitely made my day better!

[@jamesfrady272]

Me too bud. Me too.

[@scottludlum]

Merry Christmas!

[@michaelatkins9780]

Ditto.

[@lepepus]

Hearing your dad laugh behind the camera when you test drive these things is such a treat! 🤗

[@MrLangDog]

His laughing was well timed with my laughing too.

[@mordechaitaub3594]

Yeah, he is not really that shy anymore.

[@hermanchai5787]

Love dads chuckles

[@BudgetBuildz]

😁😁 I’m sure glad he gets as much as a kick out of this as I do!

[@jamescook5738]

Just cam across your vid. Am an old mechanic myself. But in 1983 i grabbed ahold of 8000 thousand volts of electricity. Lost both my hands. Am a really outgoing dude. Enjoy watching your vid. Really like th overhead view of th carb rebuild. Like seeing yal saving an old vehicle. Keep up the great work.

[@kande6916]

That is the coolest old ford truck ever!! Those old ford motors are tough. Please do more with that beauty!!! thanks!!!

[@lonnymossey525]

That was amazing.... That's "MY DREAM TRUCK"! I could not believe what I just saw you accomplish. My dad and I went fishing in that same truck my whole childhood, not with that size engine of course... "You have no idea what I would give to have that moment in time once more"! THANK YOU! Not many videos hit home like this one did ❤️! 👍👍👍

[@vayabroder729]

Leaving the hood open is an invitation to stuck engines. You and your dad have the best rescue channel because you do finish what you start and do it the right way. Wishing a great 2024 to you, your families and everyone here.

[@M.TTT.]

crackhead scrappers don't care lol

[@someonenobody8054]

Love hearing your dad laugh when you’re driving around the yard! Y’all have so much fun!

[@hcombs0104]

It's amazing. With a little TLC this truck could have been kept on the road, but left for dead. It's fascinating how you and your Dad got this going again. Nice save.

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

I bet they parked it cause the carburetor caused it not to run. Great save guys!

[@ronniejohnson317]

Thanks for making my day. I had a 64 F100, with a 240. Back in the 80’s, I decided to soften the ride and took out two leafs in the front and two in the back. The pair of arches lowered it about 4”. Living in Mississippi, people gave me some crap about my low rider. It rode great and to this day, my favorite vehicle. No ac, power anything or a radio. My dad helped me work on it.

[@hanknipper3921]

Great job y’all! Can’t wait to see it cleaned up

[@sugartreefordman7293]

What a cool little truck! And I love a 351w. Please fix this one up!

[@kristoffermangila]

This unibody F100 is fairly rare nowadays. All this truck needs are a new fuel tank, brakes, cleanup of the interior and the engine bay, a new exhaust and that's a good start to restore to this truck. Maybe in the future, a model correct tailgate, maybe an engine overhaul and if you like, a full repaint might be a phase 2 for the restoration. In any case, nice start! Happy Holidays to you and your family man!

[@robertlacob8831]

Love these old F100's unibody trucks! They are just the perfect size for any homeowner and part-time tow use. Next episode should be very interesting. I'm Michael and Dad won't disappoint!

[@royhaught9516]

You guys have a lot of courage, one look at that truck in the woods and I would have run away as fast as I could. You guys saved another vehicle from a sure death!

[@greatbull67]

That ol truck deserves some more air time

[@berndm9743]

Great sounding old 351W engine.

[@Tealmoney8571]

That old Ford is gonna be a beast! That 351 sounds great looks like a positive traction rear too!

[@michaelisbell9482]

You cant kill them old Fords. Loved the episode, hope you guys do something with that old girl, she needs some love

[@markallchorn2438]

Brill !! Really like seeing these great old vehicles being rescued and bought back to life. Looking forward to the next installment. See ya next year 👍

[@GrantRTanner]

Man, im always so impressed with how you can get these old machines running. It's amazing really!

[@rogergonsoulin9675]

Let’s see you guys do a budget home job on this baby, it’s a good looking truck

[@robinmurphy3085]

I am impressed! Of all the channels I watch, you all were the only ones smart enough to clean the carb and most importantly CHOKED IT! I get so frustrated watching the other guys try and try to start old worn out, cold engines with no choke.. thanks!

[@echobeefpv8530]

A very cool truck !! It looked like the glass is still good as well, that would be really rare ! Hope to see more of this for sure, that truck still has miles of smiles to give !!

[@playinwithfirecustoms7954]

She's a really solid looking ol girl!! I can't wait to see what's next!

[@anthonyangeli256]

Great job on the old Ford truck. Really enjoying all your videos. Definitely two thumbs up plus loads of real genuine fun!!

[@backyardkombi5466]

Nice video and nice save of a cool old truck.

[@rustyallen1148]

Would love to see you get that truck roadworthy again! Great episode.

[@cguitarallday]

Great truck. Love it. Glad to see it brought back to life

[@TheDogLife5225]

Earned a new subscriber! I had a 63 that I was forced to give away, way back when. Loved that old truck. Flat head with three on the tree.

[@mikewilliams2072]

I am so glad to see that radiator out!!!

[@allanclark5925]

Great job. One of the best videos you have made. You did the right thing changing the oil before you even tried to start it. You can't run them with the oil pan full of sludge and rust particles and then be surprised when they start knocking on your first drive like Mortske does.

[@MaxGiganteum]

-- Excellent observation... my criticism with the drivetrain would be that he didn't drop the pan on the automatic transmission. While the fluid was so low that it wouldn't engage (or barely started to after the motor fired up), it's not uncommon to find water has condensed inside the case. This obviously is bad. Dropping the pan not only eliminates having any water in the system, it gives you a chance to see what's in the bottom of the pan which gives you a good idea as to the condition of the transmission itself. The idea is that it's better to be safe than sorry and end up with a pink milkshake for fluid and a non-functional transmission. I would also having pulled both valve covers by default to look for debris and to examine the rockers. It's just a smart thing to do when dealing with a vehicle such as this truck that sat around for a lengthy period of time in less-than-ideal conditions. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum

[@joe.olivet]

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Let’s get it going!

[@chuckschultz7028]

You are braver than most other YT channels and not just on the projects you take on. Wearing shorts into a tick infested woods probably requires a warning label on the content! Unibodies are the "bubble tops" of the F-100 world and need to be saved.

[@onestopfabshop3224]

You don't need to worry about ticks. Lol

[@MaxGiganteum]

@@onestopfabshop3224 Tell me that when you get Lyme disease... - Max Giganteum

[@stevecook9000]

those unibodies are such cool trucks..........combined with a dandy v8! awesome find!

[@w.r.1356]

Brotha, oh wow that's awesome. Just freaking ❤ them ol ford's. Want one like that so badly. Thank yall so so much for saving it. Bless yall 💯

[@DependableAutoTruck]

great video don't see many of those older fords running around anymore thanks for sharing

[@jimbates955]

I have no idea how you found this one, but wow what a great find! Would’ve loved to have seen more of the abandoned cabin, is it for rent? 😂 Looking forward to what y’all got in store for this ol’ gal, I think it would be worth doing a full restoration, body work, paint and all! Congratulations on a great job getting her running! 💛

[@michaelthrapp8790]

That's awesome I love old trucks and they're being restored and brought back to life they don't make them like they used to the older trucks are the best

[@bobbymac9334]

Cant beat a good ole ford, sounds great. Merry Christmas yall.

[@furlvr1961]

I'm NOT a mechanic, and I'm NOT a automotive restorer, and I will admit I am rather mechanically illiterate overall, but I am a huge FORD fan! ❤ I have heard it said, that the 302-V8s and the 351-V8s were two of Ford's best engines ever. Curious if you concur. Merry Christmas guys! 🌲

[@Jordanrhart]

I love how you guys just get after it and do what’s required to guarantee a reliable vehicle. No messing around doing the bare minimum, repeating unnecessary steps.

[@kristenkylemack9477]

I had a 65 short bed ford pickup! Her name was Blossom. I loved that truck! ❤ i had a 64 ford futura 2 door Falcon. Her name was Alice! ❤ My brother had a 1970 Mach 1 Mustang 351 Cleveland. He would let me barrow it on the weekends sometime. I would always clean it out, wash it Detail it & bring it home with full tank of gas. That way I got to barrow it a lot. That wss a really fast & fun car! ❤

[@WiseOne6969]

That was a great save. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@stevegarbacz8573]

Excellent episode boys. I sure loved to hear that V8 engine run so good, and it's real nice to see that pickup out of the woods. If the truck could talk it would thank you for living again ! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your dad ! Steve from Montreal, Canada.

[@dirthawk2669]

Way to go GUYS !!!! It's a Blast watching you two rescue and revive these vintage vehicles !!! Keep up the fun work and HAPPY NEW YEAR To YOU AND YOUR FAMALYS !!!

[@glock21guy]

I go through that much anti-sieze about every 10 yrs, but I live in the super salty North, so I put it on everything, liberally. Had to remove the bumper on my truck this year. Was expecting a fight, but forgot I had taken it off a few years ago and so it was coppered up. Came right apart. Best stuff ever.

[@MaxGiganteum]

And yet strangely, hardly anyone uses the stuff. Smart on you with your efforts! - Max Giganteum

[@rudolphbritz8836]

Love your dad! Seems like the coolest father. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Love your content.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That’s seams amazing how good it runs after sitting in the bush for that long Top work Michael and dad 😍😍👍👍🇦🇺

[@robertanna9964]

I think this resto will get more views than the 911. Can't wait!!!

[@davidjohn5852]

Good job. Great patina. I would give it a fresh paint job.

[@fehden]

Ford F100 is the best Truck and was never die…i love best old cars ❤

[@tommyjefferson9525]

What are awesome video guys for Christmas that truck runs like a top you are a wizard at them carburetors man that thing runs like a top Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to your family and keep them videos coming

[@chrislambert2889]

Very Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎁. Thank you for great content and family channel

[@Surroundedbyevil368]

Enjoyed this video I love to see old machines be saved thank you.

[@mikecollins7222]

Can’t wait to see what you have in store for this old truck!

[@paulmitchell8210]

Man thats sounds so good. Cant wait to you get brakes on it and hit the highway! Merry Christmas from New Zealand

[@BikingChap]

When that first fired up i thought "Uhoh" but it ended up sounding sweet as a nut. Can't knock an old Ford :) All the best for 2024 from across the pond!

[@theconfessionsof_a]

I love the fun you and your Dad have together, it’s so refreshing and genuine to see and hear. Much love from England

[@davidarnette327]

Glad you rescued this one when did before vandals destroyed it......Seriously how much in scrap metal is half a radiator worth. Keep up the good work

[@mattbrown5511]

Merry Christmas and all the happiness in everything you do. This was a great revival and can wait for the future installments.

[@charleypearson2314]

Great truck! Bless you for saving it.

[@tectalabyss]

Merry Christmas. I own a 1961 uni-body that my dad owned. I hope to get it back together before old age, the better of me. Love the old Car's and truck's . Hate all the new junk that costs what a mansion did a few years ago. All the best from Upper east Tennessee.

[@mixerman1]

Dad chuckling has to be the highlight, neat little ripper coming in hot lol

[@mattkubler5740]

I love watching you and your dad do these cars. You are awesome genuine people

[@verseb1]

I like old trucks, sad that some one would abandone this one in the woods good job rescuing it ! 😀👍

[@robertspear9134]

What a cool old truck, can't wait to see what you and Dad do with this one!!

[@klapaucius77]

Nice work! She wasn't ready for the scrapyard in the sky yet! Still a lot of life left in the old girl.

[@boydmerriman]

I surprised myself when I realized how good I was feeling when I saw that truck going across the yard on it's own power! That truck suddenly looked almost showroom! It's like a pony getting out of the barn for the first time in years! The truck looked happy!

[@gregoryblair9810]

351 was my favorite Ford engine!

[@MichealMessam44000]

Yes sir. The Christmas time of the year. Everything need to the Christmas Present.

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job cool FORD Nice show Happy New year 😄👍👍👏👏👏

[@rafaelramirez4371]

That was a great reviled rescue can't wait to see what's next for it have a Merry Christmas you and your family

[@dannyplanck6498]

Yes the cover in the distributor is OEM

[@EricDamron]

That thing is sweet. Everybody is gonna want that. Great episode

[@AscendedZombie]

Awesome video, man! What an old sweetheart of a truck! Would love to see the cab get vacuumed out, a pressure wash, and get the brakes working. Then it would be a sweet ride.

[@davidcornish9235]

GREAT SAVE!!! LOVE watching !!! 😀

[@7HEATHER7]

Hello! Thanks for the Vid we are enjoying! Suggestion: instead of WD40 we recommend ATF with Acetone 50/50 blend in the plug holes as well as down the carb throat. WD40 isn’t a penetrant and it’s designed to displace water. You may get better results with the ATF/Acetone combo. Just a suggestion ❤

[@MaxGiganteum]

I second the motion... WD-40 is for shite! There are vastly better penetrants and lubricants on the market. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum

[@cprgarage3206]

Not only a uni, it's a big back window truck, definitely worth saving

[@MaxGiganteum]

Seems to me that truck is definitely a unibody... 40:28 - 40:38 looks pretty obvious. Bed and cab joined as a unit or is my eyesight worse than I thought? 🤔 - Max Giganteum

[@cprgarage3206]

@@MaxGiganteum only when reading my comment!

[@emilmellow8885]

Another fun revival! Thanks

[@billydeal3205]

Nice one guys! As an owner of a 61 F-100 Stepside, this is one of my favorite rescues yet! It’s not dead, it’s just hibernating! 😉

[@MaxGiganteum]

Flareside... Stepside is Chevy. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum

[@thomasgoolsby8661]

Ok, I am really impressed. The way that engine looked, well, I never thought this one would run. I know that this one is going to be a fun build. Thanks for sharing this.

[@jerrydineen2827]

That old girl deseerves some new paint. She's a beauty!

[@josephhead2748]

That's a rare truck. Nice job getting it running.

[@brucemelton4983]

That was fantastic, you were tearing it up!! have a great Christmas, look forward to the next one

[@adamweston4152]

I really like the patina on the truck, that is a keeper.

[@jeromeshipley1709]

I’d say this thing is a perfect candidate for a comet wash inside and out and some poppy’s patina!!! Preserve that look!

[@SFHCommish_1]

Just catching up on this Restore job. When I was a kid, I had a 302 in mercury cougar, and I was researching how to give it some more power and I understand you can put 351W heads on them but you need special bolts to do it with. Love for you to see if you to do that on something. 😁

[@richardsikorski1260]

It’s deserve a full restoration and a full repaint smart little truck. Very cool love the show Richard from England

[@rustomodz]

Glad that radiator came in clutch on this build Michael!! Definitely need to park this one with the Fairlane!!

[@ghettsumm7949]

Wow! That truck is solid and seems to have all the glass intact! Other than the interior, and brakes. The only question mark now is the clutch and gearbox. Great save gentlemen.

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Merry Christmas to you both, Great find , great video , great content. Love it Be well

[@bobroediger6121]

Great find! Very desirable truck! Great Patina. That truck would look great with the right set of tires and rims.

[@ShenanigansWrenchRepeat]

Danged ole Doc Holiday with the WD40 can lol. That was impressive! Rad truck! Thanks for the awesome content and inspiration 🤘🤘🤘

[@olivermunch8842]

I'm thrilled again, it was great. Very good entertainment, funny, interesting... great. Greetings from Germany

[@QuantumTime-pc9ts]

Cool body style, great patina. Amazing revival of an incredible survivor. Thank you.

[@McGruff2008]

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! 🎅⛄️🎄✝️

[@danielventura8073]

Watching you rebuilding that carburetor reminded me of rebuilding the original Motorcraft 2V on my 69 Torino Squire when I was younger than you are now, then replacing the distributors on both of my Mazda pickups, then upgrading the throttle body on my 90 Dodge Dakota in 1993. Now I'm in my early 60s watching you and your dad doing the car stuff I have memories of. Thanks to y'all for this Christmas gift and a Merry Christmas to you and your entire family. Danny Ventura, Tampa, Florida

[@خالدالبيومي-ظ1ز]

Thank you ❤! And happy new year! Stay safe!

[@almclean4835]

Enjoyed this one, I enjoy all the videos. Hope you and the family had a great Christmas

[@geraldharkness8830]

love hearing that engine run again!