Shop truck EP 1 (1960 f100 "Fridge" rebuilt as a shop truck)

[@aaroncowles2504]

I have owned 3 different 1960 Ford pick-ups in my day -F-250, 292 V-8 - F-100 short box 223 straight six - and a F-250 , also a 223 All had the stand up 4 speed with granny gear Drove them,many , many miles and,years and they,all paid for them self many times over Always my favorite year for Ford trucks and I have owned many beater hardworking trucks

[@rdspeedfab]

Very cool. I love these trucks!

[@davidgarcia6095]

I’m glad that you are excited about the project,I hope that everything work out for you,and thumbs up,it is a beautiful truck,choose the right color.

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you David! I appreciate the encouragement! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@gtmotorsports937]

Love it Rob!! Can’t wait to see what you do to it!

[@rdspeedfab]

Thanks buddy!!! I’m super pumped on this thing. Like more than new car pumped. Haha

[@gtmotorsports937]

@@rdspeedfab right on!!

[@bobway2462]

My dad bought a used 1960 f 100 yellow, it was the first truck I drove, that was in the early 70s

[@rdspeedfab]

What a great memory I’m sure!

[@vorhese]

2 years ago got my '60 with running 223 and 4 speed in Arizona for $1700, which is cheap. Bought a big window donor in New Mexico for $1200 on ebay. Sold a lot of stuff from donor and made all money back. Bought a running yblock, 4 speed and ram horns for $250 in Denver, worth the drive . I'm going the whole 9 yards restoring. Paint $ is gonna be the killer.

[@rdspeedfab]

Oh excellent!! That’s the way to do it!!

[@tomwilkinson2184]

Really nice truck to start with. Great find ! Can't wait to see what you do to it!

[@rdspeedfab]

Thanks Tom! I’m really excited about it myself!

[@jasonwilson1677]

We had 1959. In the 80s. Holded water out west. Had 411 posi

[@rdspeedfab]

Man, it was pretty new back then!

[@jeffreylevin1266]

Nice truck! Look forward to seeing what you do with it 👍😎.

[@rdspeedfab]

Thank you Jeffrey. I just got the replacement sheet metal for it, today!

[@BlueOvalEdge]

Damn. Exciting !!! I know I'm bench racing with your money, but when I saw that giant engine compartment, all I could think about was a 400M. I still see them in junkyards and they are torque monsters. They do not use a SBF bellhousing so that is an issue. Just thinking out loud. Nice find there. Yes, the forward swept A-pillars and windows are inspired.

[@rdspeedfab]

Haha I don’t mind you spending my money at all!! I know zero about the 400M. I’ve always messed with the SBF series and I know a touch about the FE series because my dad messes with them. Nothing is out of the question at this point! Like I mentioned in the video, I’ll let the truck tell me what it wants 😆

[@bobd3330]

Tampa Florida check in

[@rdspeedfab]

I love Florida! We make a couple trios a year.

[@bobhartwell3262]

I have a 57 setting in my yard. Started to restore 30 years ago, and never got back to it. Wanted to put a 390 in it witch i have still.

[@rdspeedfab]

It’s never too late, Bob!

[@masonmullen9434]

Just bought one off of Craigslist for $2,500 got an extra engine with it too. It’s a ‘60 f-250 4x4 Got It from northern Alabama, I’m down in south Florida

[@rdspeedfab]

I’m in Northern Alabama! What city was it in?

[@masonmullen9434]

Came out of Tuscumbia, in Colbert county! I plan on trying to start a channel like yours and do some restorab Vids!

[@rdspeedfab]

@@masonmullen9434 I’d love to watch the progress! Making the videos helps me stay accountable to making progress on the cars haha

[@daleslover2771]

@rdspeedfab I work on a 200 acre ranch, love to put my in 4x4 granny low, jump on the tail gate with my best friend, with Hank kicking out his top 10, drinking a 6 pak of Rainier Beer, haven't seen a irrigation ditch that will stop it. Everybody drives by waving, hey, where the driver at?🤣

[@rdspeedfab]

@daleslover2771 🤣🤣🤣awesome

[@denymane]

Nice!! Man I’m stunned to find out you just made this video. I’m in Tempe,Az and I bought mine 3 months ago for $2,200. The owner was restoring it and ended buying everything from wire harness, interior,fuel tank, brake and fuel lines with clamps all the bushings all new glass with weather stops straighten and powder my frame and under bed and cab rebuilt diff with a book on how to build. It was an insane buy . The owner moved to Colorado and storage was getting expensive plus he said he lost interest. It was the patina look and the guy just gave it a clear coat on it.My dad restored his 1957 f100 in the 80s and sold it in the late 90s so you can imagine how it feels. I was scrolling looking for more info about my v8….good stuff man

[@denymane]

Ooh and yes I bought it torn apart but I know a deal when I see one

[@rdspeedfab]

That is an insane deal!!! Very nice!

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Where are you going to get your patch panels from...

[@rdspeedfab]

I got them through EMS automotive out of Michigan. They are excellent panels! I made a quick video of them.

[@jeffreykurth2703]

I'm not in to lowering, but I have an idea. Cut the cab corners out th reverse them inside out. In that concave put exhaust stacks. Not Semi high, just cool.

[@Bossrich6287]

My father bought a 1958 Ford truck brand new,it was a 6cyl. With the 3-speed on the column

[@rdspeedfab]

I love that!

[@Bossrich6287]

It was green and my father used it for his produce business, unfortunately my father died in 1969 and we had to sell it

[@drdjh2003]

$1500 is going rate in Oklahoma. I got a 57’ chrome grille pickup for $800 in close to same shape. Original V8 truck but it’s all gone. Got the old original oklahoma title too.

[@rdspeedfab]

I need to start shopping Oklahoma! People out here are way too proud of their junk. Literally.. most of its junk.

[@drdjh2003]

@@rdspeedfab where are you located? This truck was forsale at $1500 for several wks. It had some Tahoe bucket seats in the front and the original seat was still in the back. I sold the Tahoe seats and threw the original seat back in I think I’m in it now for 720

[@rdspeedfab]

@@drdjh2003 I’m in Northern Alabama.

[@drdjh2003]

@@rdspeedfab I sold a 56 chevy 4dr to someone in that state over thanksgiving week end. You guys have all that moisture.

[@rdspeedfab]

@@drdjh2003 lot of moisture. If you can find a car that hasn’t sat under a tree covered in leaves, it’s usually ok. But most old vehicles get retired to the pasture down here. So we fix a lot of rust.

[@hollyrock911]

pull the bed and get that frame inspected and roll.

[@rdspeedfab]

I’ve got to get this 70 fastback mustang wrapped up then I’ll pull it in the shop. I just bought all the floor and can corner sheet metal for it!

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Without watching I’d have paid 400$ now I’ll be surprised

[@rdspeedfab]

Yeah you will be lol.

[@jasontaylor7837]

In Australia you would pay a minimum of $10000

[@rdspeedfab]

Holy crap!!!!!!