Returning an ABANDONED F100 to the Road After 9 Years!!

Today we set to work on returning Angus's F100 to the road!
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[@probandit5237]

All these revivals are so satisfying, it honestly warms my heart to see a dying piece of history get brought back to life and given a nother chance. I can't wait to be able to do this soon.

[@patrickmccoy6567]

Angus is definitely yall's James May. Excellent content.

[@CubCadetMan71]

I think John would be Richard Hammond.

[@stevenplaskett7728]

Too bad he is a complete idiot. NEVER NEVER ANTI SEIZE WHEEL THREADS.

[@Turbochargedtwelve]

You definitely can anti seize them and it’s fine. You do need to remember to back off from the dry torque spec though. I don’t exactly understand why people think this. Look at the more seemingly extreme but wholly excepted case of ARP studs in an engine, they require you to use moly line when assembling and engines don’t fall apart...

[@mikequick5497]

@@Turbochargedtwelve maybe because losing an engine while driving down the road isn't quite as dangerous to you and others as it is losing a wheel. Also, of note, ARP sets the torque specs and they account for the use of lubricant in those specs. Whereas when you look up lug torque specs they are given for dry install.

[@ddd228]

@@stevenplaskett7728 Actually you can, IMO.

[@johndeerekid167]

Kevin: I would confidently drive this around the block... If it had brakes. Derick: Hold my cold snack while I drive it 400 miles home.

[@rsprockets7846]

Open the bay door before you croak from co

[@kman-mi7su]

Derrick: "A feller is gonna do the RIGHT thing and drive this truck home 400 miles, but first, a feller needs a wobble pop".

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

Well I'll be dipped

[@tylerensley5504]

@@kman-mi7su hahahaha

[@bansheemania1692]

It has 13.8%

[@ricktroyer8713]

Angus is definitely a guy to keep close to the camera and around the shop. Dude knows his subject and how to convey it in a way that everyone will know what he’s doing and have a good understanding of the topic. Solid solid stuff guys!

[@douglasnicholls1366]

When adjusting brakes, particularly after replacing shoes, a better procedure is to lock them up solid with the star wheel and then back off until the noise stops. This will center the shoes in the drum and get the adjustment closer without dragging.

[@Joseph-C]

Drum brakes are great and all, but this is the one thing that bugs me about em. There's about a million and one different ways to adjust them and anyone you ask tells you a new way you've never heard of before. I've heard you should center them by pulling the ebrake, center them by pumping the brakes, adjust until you hear it contacting then back it off, adjust until you feel it contacting but only slightly, adjust until the shoes rub enough to stop the wheels from spinning in exactly one revolution, now adjust until they are completely locked then back it off. I still don't know if I have my drum brakes set right.

[@kurtmccarthy6733]

Yes Perfect Practice, the Only Way To Do It !!

[@Duaneoca]

I love that you have three generations of Ford truck in a line there in the shop. :)

[@thekingsilverado9004]

If y'all ever wanna set your wallet right on fire that is just exactly the way we do it here. usually the blaze is so bright all your neighbors can see it too not just U lookin at your on line bank statement sizzling.

[@sykwookiee]

Me too brother...I've bought and sold every one of those trucks...not because they're bad trucks, I never kept ANY truck...Ford, Dodge, Chevy, doesn't matter...I love trucks and I want to own them all, but my wallet says no more than 3 at a time...

[@billyhill2488]

LOVE 60's Ford trucks. You could tell it REALLY wanted to get back on the road by how fast it's coming back to life.

[@ScottyBennitone]

Angus is a pretty cool dude . Hope to see him featured more often on the channel in the future. That truck is running like a stabbed rat . Thumbs up guys .

[@giovannip919]

Agreed. Really enjoyed Angus’s presentation. Just try to wear masks the next time to play it safe with brake dust.

[@boogietr0n]

New Junkyard Digs employee? He seems pretty cool with and around the camera

[@boogietr0n]

I didn't know it was Thunderhead 289 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@floppyseizure8615]

@@boogietr0n Uh, it's not...

[@ladeseddy5994]

Angus has his own channel.

[@colbybarbour9990]

@@boogietr0n it’s not

[@irav4u]

he's gotta be a schoolteacher

[@jerrycraig6522]

I'm so glad there's young guys out saving these American icons, thanks fellas, and, making videos so us old farts can enjoy what you do, thank you!!!

[@sugartreefordman7293]

Man what a steal! Wish I could find one in that good of shape for $500!

[@Joseph-C]

Same but I think looking in Iowa helps

[@kaedanmontgomery3162]

i just bought a 1966 f250 for 1000 its worth 5000

[@kaedanmontgomery3162]

@Jan Brady haha cool

[@kaedanmontgomery3162]

@Jan Brady thanks

[@drewtooker4243]

A little rust repair and fresh meats and she’ll be a ripper. Awesome truck I love pre dentside longbeds

[@tim1894]

So happy to see you working in your shop. You’re really moving up. I’m proud of the whole team

[@edryan2926]

Way to go Angus! Put some emphasis on "maintenance, and brakes" and do a time-lapse to show us how it's done. I like it. We need videos like this once in awhile! Next, do some quick vid's on the rest of the upgrades, cleaning it, maybe a windshield, fix the old electric window mechanisms, and stuff like that. Great work!

[@DonnyT744]

That truck is awesome. Pro staff tip, when working on drum brakes your best friend is a piece of rope for the springs. Small engine starter rope works awesome.

[@saucercrabzero]

Great video, really hope there's a part 3! Angus is great in front of the camera, hope he becomes a bigger part of the Junkyard Digs Cinematic Universe!

[@motorhomeman1949]

I'm so glad to hear someone say they prefer working on drum brakes over disks. I haven't seen or met a lot of other people that agree with me on that.

[@ford_truck_garage]

Needs some Thrush mufflers. Those old long stroke Y Blocks have a nice sound. Also that's a solid lifter engine. May need the lash adjusted to really smooth her out.

[@robkerz2610]

You are too nice to hook up your buddy like that! He is so happy his new truck running! You can see it in his face.

[@charleshill9236]

This week's highlights. Heated garage. Awesome lift. Marvel mystery oil. Ultrasonic cleaner with pinesol. Drum brakes. Heavy duty shift lever. U guys did good!

[@group447]

The Bendpac is the best addition to the show ever. Sooo much clearer explanations. Thanks Kevin!

[@ray8427]

I like how it was being backed out of the garage at close to the 36 minute mark and the exhaust was moving side to side - Like a Happy Dog out for a walk. Great job gents!

[@gavinbritt1349]

“Oil pressure hovering around zero.. hmm that’s a little low” 😂😂 that had me

[@shabadoo24]

We need more Mook..

[@richardanderson2742]

I second that. Things go better with Mook!!!!

[@allanwoodham9484]

Definitely need her back

[@billholt7603]

I third the motion!!!

[@eliembree4637]

Angus is a KZbin hit! Great job guys. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@niteclydn]

"Ooooooooh you dont need brakes......" --- Peg

[@simonveil2931]

Just down shift it to a complete stop. Miiiiinttt👌

[@coltonmartin5923]

breaks just slow you down

[@craighiebert3384]

"Ejecto-sealo, cuz!" That was great...

[@apatterson8128]

Angus, being relatively new to Junkyard digs, is a pleasant surprise. His articulation and pronunciation are excellent. No verbal fillers (uuuuhhhhhh...) or unnecessary chatter. A well composed informative, instructional video. Pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

This old Ford just sounds smooth as a kitten and runs very well with that carb rebuild love the exhaust sounds these old girls have that thump thump just love it @Junkyard Digs

[@coltonmartin5923]

i have a 292 that i found out in our scrap iron pile that im thinking of putting in my 65 mustang just because i love the old ford engine sound

[@michaelstone917]

Would love to hear how good this thing sounds with a new exhaust

[@stevejones6647]

Ya I wouldn’t even drive it until that terrible exhaust was fixed

[@billpar]

was thinking exhaust all along the test drive

[@thomas7529]

The amount of luck you guys are having with that truck is astounding. One day I hope to find a car/truck like that. Holy grail being a 60s-70s Jeep J10

[@geoffreybartlett9293]

Quick drum brake tear down: pull the adjuster lever out of the rear shoe. Release adjuster cable. Remove hold downs. Shoes, springs, all hardware folds toward you and falls off the backing plate. Assemble in reverse (not the trans).

[@chrisbrown1248]

Bruh I swear anytime this man uploads I get happy

[@crusiethmaximuss]

That engine sounded like it was an old war bird firing before taking off a runway.

[@capslock793]

Video editing tip: if you have background noise like the heat, you can take that noise profile and remove it. You just need 3-5 seconds of ONLY that noise. Look up "noise reduction" for a full guide.

[@davidthrash4553]

I can't say it enough how proud I am for you and Mook having this building. I'm looking forward to see how good you guys are at what you. This your time to really shine and show off yours and Mook to show off good you two really are. Here's to displaying your talents. I can't wait to see the best from your channels. Keep it coming.

[@victoriadurham29]

I love this truck! Please do a part 3!

[@YouSuckAtTag]

We got a new shop, some employees, lifts and stuff. Congrats on all your success guys!

[@iandennis7836]

My dad had one of those back in the mid 70's. We would escape to Nantucket every other summer from grey wet Englandshire and spend the days in the glorious su shine. Dad would take me to the lumber yard and his latest customer projects listening to the oldies on the humming, spitting, fading cab AM radio. Good times and you just brought it all back. I am subscribed, thanks guys.

[@gabealexander88]

First time i've heard an alternator that sounded like a merry-go-round in a haunted playground. Good work saving this old truck.

[@josephhead8345]

I learned to drive in a 66 Mercury pick-up. Looked very similar.

[@Derek-tk4wf]

If Thunderhead289 wasnt so busy with his 'being married' stuff, this could of been him in this video.

[@johncrichton4341]

I love the 2 tailpipes (loose!) waving at us as the car came out of the shop, engine running - it was as if the car was wagging it's 'tails' cos it was so happy to be out in the air alive!!!

[@jeffgibson184]

I find when adjusting the brakes after the shoes are hitting we’re you stopped, I will spin the wheel in reverse hit the brake pedal (wheel still spinning, you’ll need 2 people) and the shoes will self center and and know longer be hitting, so continue with this adjustment until they have a slight drag and move on to the next one. When adjusting the brakes with the tool you are expanding the shoes but you are also pushing the shoes , so by hitting the brakes your re-centering the shoes and getting the best possible adjustment so there will be no pulling to the left or right. I do fully enjoy your channel and look forward to the next now it’s time for the margaritas 🍹🍻

[@stevenschwartz6003]

Should ride very smooth with those leaf springs, a lot of thin leaf's. Probably needs shocks.

[@johnbowse4693]

The old boy is dripping tears of joy

[@donaldprater5099]

Super cool. I'm working on a 64 short bed with a 292 and a 3 speed. That one seems to have a granny gear 4 speed. You only use 1st when towing very heavy loads you start in second when just driving around.

[@KiwiStag74]

That old Y block sounds great when up in the rpm. Truck itself is such an awesome find being in condition it's in too. Angus is going to have quite a few miles of smiles with the old girl, I reckon. Great vid, mate.

[@shadowshade5739]

Great job! Love your work! We dont have cars like that in europe, a bit jealous tbh

[@100texan2]

Yep, back when America was strong and manufacturers and workers cared about quality.

[@stianabbedissen6598]

You should do something about the lightning. That poor fellow couldnt find the switch for it. At least provide him a decent headlamp 😉

[@mountie816]

What a great memory. When I was a teen in the late 60's I used to ride with my older brother installing home furnaces. He drove a truck just like this one. Six cylinder with 3 on the tree. We would be driving gravel roads on the coast of Newfoundland Canada and there were times I thought we weren't not gonna get home cause he drove so fast. But the truck handled great. My uncle owned the furnace company and he had this truck for many years. So glad I subscribed to your channel.

[@dapfury]

23:23 the look of, "I have no idea how this thing is running, but I'm glad it is"

[@tomsilven]

Nice Thanks! Drinking beer and bored. 1, 02 at night here in Finland.

[@chicagovasko]

Cheers.

[@tomsilven]

@@chicagovasko Thanks. Its morning now, but here in Finland its ok drink few, if there is still left some from yesterday. Perlenbacher lager. Hölökynkölökyn like we say here. :)

[@stuartpayne8811]

Hei !

[@carlover1333]

This truck appears to be made of truck. Seems legit

[@donaldrempel32]

Yes I had a 1957 Fairlane with the 292 Y block as a young guy. My brother and I went and got a couple of 312 heads and a four barrel intake from the wreckers, got a performance cam and a shift kit in the automatic transmission. We could hit well over 120 miles an hour with it, it would wrap around to back to zero and could lay rubber as we hit second gear. our brother in law loved to drive it too. Great motor!

[@donaldrempel32]

And by the way my dad had a 1965 ford truck with the manual transmission, 1st gear is bull low only for pulling a heavy load etc. For regular use use second gear to start. My Dad never used the clutch except for starting off. So we learned quickly to shift without the clutch as well. It is a good skill to have, in one of my first jobs driving a GMC truck with a 454 and a 5 speed transmission in front of a 4 speed transmission the order from the mechanic was that you could not use the clutch except to start off because with the loads we were carrying the clutch was being burnt out often.

[@joeledger5580]

Love seeing those old Fords. My father in law had a 64 F100 with a 3 on the tree. Truck ran great. He put power seats in it from a Fifth Ave....man do I wish I could have gotten that truck.

[@ShenanigansWrenchRepeat]

Hell yea! I happen to be sittin here doin nothin and I've been so excited for part two! Watchin it RIGHT now 🤘🏻

[@johnqpublic3319]

Heat? Tools??! Dammit you’ve gone Hollywood…! LMAO😂👍

[@kennethreiver985]

Recently worked on one of these trucks for a friend . It has a 300 Six and a 3 speed with overdrive . Glad young guys are working on these (I'm 65 ). I'm also glad you can do carburators (seems like a lost art ) . Great job !

[@MM_in_Havasu]

As one poster said below, adjust the valve clearances, they are 0.019" in & ex. Solid lifters in the y-blocks.

[@jerbus7956]

Question on brake drum adjustment: the rule of thumb I’ve been using was that you extended it until the you couldn’t turn the wheel by hand, and then backed off a couple clicks. Is that not right?

[@papaowl13803]

Have used this rule forever. It help's to center the drums better. Shoes will last longer to.

[@Joseph-C]

@@papaowl13803 I need somebody old school who's done a thousand drum brakes to definitively tell me what the correct way to do it is, because there are too many different ways all over the internet. How freely should the wheel spin when you give it a solid flick? One full revolution? Less? More? For context I'm working on a rear pair on a solid rear axle, open diff Ford.

[@papaowl13803]

When wheels don't turn, back off adjuster until wheel and drum turn with minimal friction. Shoes and drum will seat themselves as you drive. Also after about 500 to 700 miles readjust by hand. After that the self adjusters will do the rest. Remember to adjust brakes backing up will a firm stop. 2 to 3 times will do it. One more thing, once a year maybe less pull the drums and check the adjuster and grease. This will keep the adjuster working properly. Hope this helps. papaowl.

[@Gkitchens1]

When you said "safety isn't something you want to mess around with, do your brakes" For some reason I heard a wild Derek pop into my head saying "what is brakes? Its fine."

[@joshuaneilson]

“I’ll do the right thing and just pretend I didn’t see that”

[@motorhomeman1949]

The nice thing about Ford trucks this old and probably others is that if you loose brakes you can just shut the engine off at any speed and stop as long as it's in gear. I wouldn't recommend doing this, but it works in an emergency situation.

[@MegaMobass]

My shop teacher always used to tell us to put never seize or some sort of lube paste on the backing plates for drums. Keeps them from not only sticking but squeaking and squealing as well.

[@greggthompson7]

I’m digging the new shop. Keep up the good work.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hey guys and Gals I'm so impressed you got that Beauty Running and driving I'm such a fan can't wait to see what happens next

[@bradklingensmith]

I can tell you my old family used to run 1950-60s Ford dump trucks, ran them all for about 50 years. They never had an oil change without Marvel's and they always ran beautifully.

[@Mike.Howard]

24:00 - Not dead, merely sleeping... Great work guys!

[@davidthrash4553]

Yes please make as many parts of this truck. Great job my friend!!! '

[@2koolchris291]

I laughed at what mook said when she walked in while he was filming. Happy to see the sister of the og f250 getting back on the road. Hope the og f250 will be able to join her sister again one day.

[@ernmeister54]

The implosion from the bubbles cause shock waves that make the dirt come loose. Deal with cavitation on pump impellors all the time. Love that truck too.

[@dragonstorm8171]

I hope this turns into more than a 3 part series, i'd love to see that thing with a few new body panels, rims and tires, and some nice repairs or upgrades!

[@ChrisHolly]

This is fantastic, that truck is a gorgeous beast!

[@robertbrady9597]

AMAZING OLD FORD TRUCK

[@granthopper5]

A great way to save money in terms of oil usage is to buy oil by the 55 gallon barrel; been doing that for years, especially since we have a larger family, and for my endless projects. 1. It's great to not have to rush to the store to get oil every time I need it and 2. if you catch it while the oil prices are lower you can save 25-45 percent. I usually keep a barrel of 10w30, 10w40, and 15w40 around. Depending on where you get your barrels from, I hear they can usually chuck in additives that you would normally have to supplement; haven't tried that yet though.

[@dri50]

I had a 55 Merc with a freshly rebuilt Y block 292 and a 4 barrel carb. Converted it from Auto to 3 speed. It had enuf guts to destroy 2nd gear on a 56 Ford trans. Nice running engine! Nice job on the truck!

[@lovichaines6012]

I just love this truck, good work Angus !

[@nathandube1685]

We need more Mook Kevin!

[@edwardbrindley7572]

What have they done with Mook?? Were has our Mook gone?? Ooh were Ooh were has she gone??🤣🤣😉

[@whitebison66]

The gentle, hypnotic bobbing of the tailpipes...

[@skn9895]

Great old truck! Thanks for saving it! Instead of STP, why not use Valvoline VR1 oil for it's zinc content? I've been using it in all my old flat tapper for years. Good stuff!

[@nealpurdy1202]

I love this truck. What a beautiful f100!

[@DubstepMagiic]

“That’s reverse..” 😂😂😂😂

[@alan6832]

I use #2 gasket sealer on wheel lugs because not only does it prevent rust seizure pretty well, it also keeps lug nuts from spinning off.

[@Steveindajeep]

Everytime i see an old truck drive down the road the theme from Sanford and Son starts playing in my head.

[@aaronh5567]

Revival status to road ready in two episodes! That has got to be a new record.

[@hollowpoint357sw4]

Love your garage dude, gotta send you some signs & flag's.

[@coinman1972]

I gotta agree on how well stocked o'reilly's is for old Ford trucks. The not only had all brake lines and the correct distributor rotor button for my 88 f150 w/ the 302, they rotor was Motorcraft! I'll be dipped!

[@dodge4x418]

Marvel mystery oil is usually great stuff, I always put a quart into a motor for fresh start up including a camshaft break in.

[@wwesupercardman]

Never clicked on a vid so fast another great vid kevin love from the great up north actually I dont think Ontario Canada is up north but oh well XD

[@theinterestbox8608]

ayyy fellow rust province man xD

[@brianjohnston9822]

That is what I posted in part one. Ottawa is not north, but Kapuskasing might be.

[@ronaldheit196]

What, it's definitely up north from Miami Florida. In fact it's well above the artic circle which pretty much runs thru the Florida panhandle for us. And I'm from northern Michigan originally. Thank God the U.S. Coast Guard in it's infinite wisdom stationed me here at Miami Airstation in 79 and I decided I love palm trees, cold Corona's with a slice of lime and girls in bikinis in the winter. Ooh, and two layers at most when the temperature dips to a horrible 50 degrees.

[@ray8427]

I am now in Bethany, and yeah I do find where I am is north.

[@rondogwil]

Get a proper set of drum brake tools. You'll like doing drum brakes even more, and not bust a knuckle. Be safe!

[@aaronhayden1780]

Just did this whole process this weekend on my grandpas 55 f-100. Completely rebuilt brakes, master cylinder lines shoes, wheel cylinders drums. All bearings repacked, rearend fluid changed, points condenser rotor cap plugs and wires, new ignition and made some floor plans. For 3 days for work laying on the ground I don’t think that’s bad

[@ryguy9024]

Ahh Buschhh beer. The best for wrenching on old junk. 2 friends and a 30 turned a timing gear replacement on a 302 into a weekend long project. Good stuff.

[@anonymousfriend897]

I love the show keep on digging.

[@datasailor8132]

ISWYDT

[@telecasteroil]

Great truck , this episode Everything is a Hammer .

[@undergroundact]

Yeah the channel locks as a hammer was a bit of a cringe moment. Not that I haven't done that.... it was just awkward to watch.

[@jarrodkaelin5517]

Shop is lookin good buddy, proud of you for making it as far as you have. Keep elevating and keep grindin, it’s all comin together 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@Wacked]

Adjust it as close as possible before adding the drum over the brake, fit - refit etc. . Makes for easier adjustment when you don't have to use the little thingymojig hole on the backside.

[@mikeobrien3744]

I just bought a 68 Plymouth Fury wagon in Georgia. Last ran in 1979. I need a hazmat suit to tear the carpet out. Shoulda got a ford truck.

[@akersjon278]

Hey Mook, wouldn't it make a simply hilarious video if you sneaked up on Kevin when he is sleeping with a pair of scissors and a GoPro on your head and cut off half his beard? Stage one, plant idea in Mooks head, completed (insert my evil laugh here).

[@ericnelson9370]

I used to have a Nissan frontier with about 130,000 on it. The valve train on it was very noisy. The mechanic at the dealer said that was normal to have a lot of valve noise on those older Nissan 4 V6s. That mechanic suggested marvel mystery oil so I gave it a shot. It made a huge difference. I sounded so much better that it got to the point I couldn't stand to listen to the motor without MM oil. It definitely does something.

[@normanchambers7929]

Amazing find and great job bringing the old girl back to life. You should consider converting those front drums to disc brakes.