Should we build a car hauler out of this 1948 Ford F6 we just bought? 🤔

We made a deal with Archie on the 1948 Ford F6 truck... now we need to load it on a car dolly and tow it 5 hours to home. Keep us in your thoughts 😅
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[@danobrien3109]

I absolutely love this fella. With age comes the ability to say what you want without the mind filter. This gentleman has likely forgotten more than most young folks will ever know. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@leonardburns4589]

The wisdom of a old man, I'm there with him. It's some much fun watching him interacting with you both.Great guy, big hello to him.

[@charlesirby9222]

Us old Porch'Dogs have to keep a constant eye on these Young'Pups!

[@dieseltech139]

💯👍 Knowledge is everything. Best comment!

[@michaelmcnicholl608]

That would be a really awesome truck to see back in service the way it was meant to be used…as a hauler. Weather it’s a farm produce, or equipment hauler makes no difference. Just seeing it back in service would be excellent, it deserves it being in that good of shape. You two always do vehicles justice, I just hope I’m able to see you complete it.

[@jeffreydempsey4388]

My exact words while watching this last night with the GF. Man that eould make a bad ass car hauler

[@angryyank]

But not if that weather is cold

[@fast-eddyflat-hed8336]

I've been doing rotisserie restoratons for many many years....I do all the metal fab, bodywork, paint, wetsand and final polishing....My buddy and I just finished a 49 Ford pickup for his dad, and now were doing another 48 Ford Pickup for another guy... and a bunch of other things inbetween...The respect you have for your adoring wife Joline....and clearly your passion for hand crafting and building one of a kind rolling works of art is astounding. Although I do the same thing you do, you sir are at another level!!! I'm not usually impressed by much, but I've been addicted to seeing what you are going to create next. Not very many can go from a vision in their head, to then translate through their hands into reality...keep creating brother. Keep creating...

[@liamfinn7339]

didnt want this episode to end Archie is a right proper geezer as we say in the uk , great show it keeps getting better ! love it the cars , the people and you guys

[@alexward4569]

That's my favorite body style Ford! Making it a car hauler would be MINT!!!

[@kevinmcleod3741]

What a great new addition to the Hiltz team ! No longer looking for a hauler you have one ! Money saved instead of spent . Thumbs-up Jolene 👍 and 👍 great addition 👍. This is going to be a epic build and I'm ready !!!

[@kevinmcleod3741]

@@JohnnyMac04 it will be a great fit for Chad's style around the home and area he's from , anywho on thoes longer hauls he's got a truck for that to .

[@coopdoesit7442]

Man i love interactions with old heads warms my heart so much to learn and the stories they tell are like an unwritten history book !!!

[@davidsolloway9349]

The body looks to be very solid. Am looking forward to hearing your plans .

[@jamesmccrindle1022]

JOLEEN ARCHIE S KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IS OUTSTANDING.IF I KEEP UP WITH ALL HOTRODDING ASPECTS ,VARIETY WILL BRING HUNDRESDS OF THOUSANDS MORE SUBSCRIBERS..I'VE NOT MISSED AN EPISODE IN THREE YEARS ,,,,THE LAST TWO WEEKS HAVE BEEN MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE THAN EVER BEFORE,,,,WE WANT MORE SUCCESS FOR YOUR SMALL FAMILY,,IF BEAUTIFUL HEARTED PEOPLE ...!!!!DESERVE ALL THE GOOD KARMA AND SUCCESS.....GO ON JOLEEN U CAN DO IT...

[@robertdehaes7572]

When you find something straight, solid and complete, you feel compelled to buy it and hopefully share your desire.

[@nickchristensen2335]

You have a CABOVER semi truck that you can build any kind of huge hauler that you could want! That thing could easily haul buses! Put a removable ramp with a winch at the top of it

[@benaubrey3204]

Welderup and diesel brothers have nice rigs for hauling cars, would be nice to see chad do one.

[@thestreets5206]

4mpg from semi just to move the odd car around?? Seems wasteful

[@mrcurious1818]

Was thinking a hook truck then you could have different bed attachments

[@nickchristensen2335]

@@thestreets5206 good point but when I bobtailed back home in my semi from bringing a load I got 12 mpg.

[@snoopu2601]

They have a semi diesal to haul anything with? I'm guessing they bought this old fire truck to haul Jolenes race car in to the race's they been wanting to go to. I'm guessing that other thing he started with that car sitting in tip of another car is a no go became a bigger project than Chad wanted to get into finishing.

[@jeff1176]

I remember my dad doing the very same thing to me many many times. Made me chuckle thinking about the memories. Seems like all old men are exactly the same all over the world. God I miss my old man. Thanks Chad

[@williamerentfro9543]

Nice old truck. Perfect for the custom builds on the rear. Build a nice ramp truck. I see that happening.

[@tonylashmit2613]

No you will start a car hauler then move onto something else,lol. No problem with that just like to watch you work. Still want to see the cab over finished!

[@shanejongebloed3590]

Thanks Chad for the memories……..I enjoyed the last two episodes so much it’s like being there with my dad. Dad was a truck driver for over 35yrs and yes I know what the air valve tool was……actually was going thru so of his bits and pieces yesterday and found 3!!! Best part was the wire and the tail shaft. Dad was always telling me how to do things…….his way. But Chad even I knew how to ‘wire’ it up. Again thanks.

[@MF-rn5os]

Yes you should build the car carrier. That F6 is awesome and would look cool carrying the flathead 6 race car

[@freebird1ification]

id keep it original as i could also

[@seattletown3983]

Watching him drive the truck on to the Dolly with a smile. PRICELESS!!

[@willydoitbettydont9100]

Yes a BadA$$ car hauler this truck would make. It won't necessarily be fun to drive in it's current running gear configuration, but will do great short run hauls for sure.Will be fun to watch what becomes of this great old rig.

[@nickchristensen2335]

Definitely update the breaks master cylinder!

[@daveyelmer3222]

That truck is a great find ! The original style is amazing - that grille. All the operational "period" features are remarkable. Some reflection on a simpler time can be relaxing.

[@thomaspepper2201]

I purchased a 1948 ford 1/2 ton with the split rear end with a 4x block to keep a wood bed with steak bed sides from going to low. Could carry a cord and a 1/2 of 10ft logs. Had a 6 flat head, granny 4 speed no seincrow with the single brake fluid can under the drivers floor, Still had the floor start pedal and a Cruz control cable to hold your speed. The BRAKES WERE SCARY. Sold it for $500.00 after paying $350.00 and a lot of wood cutting and hauling small stumps. Told the guy I sold it to, about the brakes and to watch the fluid, didn't do it, crashed it threw a tavern block building wall in to the bar. No one got hurt just tavern excitement. Thoughts were the days. Cutting fire wood, having a beer at the tavern and selling your wood, going to the market and buying a steak, potato and cooking on a fire in the woods with your six pack. You still had $75 dollars in your pocket after gas and your meal. Enjoyed the vid, as you see brought back good memories, your just starting a new one for you. take care

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

I used a 46 ford flathead 8 with a 2 speed. We hauled handle blocks. White oak for the whisky stave mill and logs and firewood ect. It had good brakes however it didnt have a booster or power brakes. You had to downshift and it was always very iffy. I managed to buy a 66 Ford F600 that we still have. In 1972 and it only had 20,000 miles. Good booster brakes larger 8x25 x 20 tires . Still have part of the 46 ford.

[@kevincorbin6273]

What a wonderful story that man is, we could all learn a lesson on how to interact with fellow human beings, Thanks Chad &Jolene for sharing the experience

[@mr_big_pea_pea4013]

It would make a great beginning of a Camper.

[@tylersowa3858]

Yeah! A 4x4 solid axle conversion! Out of a f350!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

That's a nice old truck! My dad had one that looked just like that one! He had a dump bed on it!

[@garyk.]

Not a highway truck. It would be good for local hauling and back road travel.

[@kelvinbrewer6893]

I think this is the best video I have seen in a long time ! Very wise and good man. Loved his soft voice and how he showed his wisdom to Chad. A big thumbs up 👍 👌 👏

[@kevinmcleod3741]

The little red Ford truck found a new home and a new lease on life . Thumbs-up Jolene 👍 Chad 👍 great content . Love the idea of a new hauler . Helps save money and makes you money . Because everyone loves this little red truck ! From pics to calenders to owners . Thumbs-up on a great purchase . Dang it now I want a little red truck !

[@vintagetinrandykehler4824]

YES, you should absolutely turn that truck into a car hauler!!!

[@mattcasoni]

Ok I do love when Chad makes his stuff his stuff but that truck is so nice I’d love to see it whole… BUT I didn’t buy it so the owner decides. Awesome truck

[@mickb1971b]

As I'm just 50s now listening to the young ones just make me😅🤣😅

[@Laurie_H]

Love the truck and the styling. It would make a great tilt bed car hauler.

[@roymazac2532]

Would make a great car hauler. Go for it.

[@michaeldeignan7922]

look's like a 2spd rear ,bonus

[@tn65s]

@@michaeldeignan7922 Yes a vacuum two speed.

[@wilcothefox]

What a great truck you've bought. It would be great to restore this truck technically, keeping the original patina.

[@danielmeegan6259]

God Bless great work loved every old-timer I ever met thanks for the memories

[@michaelxdgeorge]

Love seeing his cars in town! Always a treat 😎

[@frankdecoste7098]

Hey Chat,the old guy is a legend...I am so impressed at how respectful you are to him...that will make you a legend! You guys are awesome,love your channel. My cousin Tracey lives not far from you...hope to go visit your area some time in the future again...been a while. Big shout from Lennox Passage,Cape Breton,N.S.

[@cathyandgreg4239]

Well that was a lot of fun.... Love listening to the wisdom and wit of these old fellows.

[@theodoreko2700]

Another vehicle going from sitting in a garage to sitting outside like that old dodge you bought it sat in a garage nd I seen it set outside. What happen to that idea of the Mercury cab over that was to be a hauler?

[@DCCustomDesign]

Use CAUTION airing up those old tires after deflating them. They don’t look like the lock ring type, but like the RH-5 WIDOW-MAKERS (split rims)!

[@mattcasoni]

Wise man

[@blainedyck3836]

They are a two piece rim they lock in the middle of each other plus there’s a boot and a tube . Those are safer then those damn lock rings Worked on lots of those truck wheels

[@nickchristensen2335]

I grind out the bolt pattern center of the rim and weld it into modern 22.5 s. Let all of us nag him to get rid of those dam split rims.

[@DCCustomDesign]

@@nickchristensen2335 I found 2, one piece 22.5 for my 59 Chevy Viking 60 that I put on the steer axle. I replaced the widow makers on mine with the lock ring type until I can find more one piece 22.5’s (which are hard to find around here!)

[@calvinpochinko4277]

Daniel is right!... don't stand in front of those Wheels when you air them up because there's a a chance you could lose a body part or your life.. If those are the Firestone RH-5( look it up) you want to get rid of them... They don't call them widow-makers for nothing... if you do make a car hauler you probably want to change out that rear end anyways it's not going to be fast enough for the Highway... the hardest part is finding wheels with that bolt pattern and yes you can cut the centers out of those and have them put into tubeless rims or find wheels off of an old U-Haul truck or something like that that with a one-piece wheel... but you might find it better to update the entire drivetrain to something more current with better braking, handling and Power.. those old flatheads can overheat sometimes and if it's anything like my 38 Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton that I restored that had a top speed of 45 mph with standard steering and no power brakes you don't want it.. it's only fun for the first day

[@CarswithNash]

Cool project Chad, I’ve always liked those trucks.

[@barriecollins6838]

Wow that f6 sounds and runs sweeter than some of the modern day vehicles Chad and jolene..and I think it would be ideal as a car hauler .especially if you keep on buying the amount of cars you seem to be getting. It would save you a lot of money cause you won't have to higher anymore trailers .keep up the great work the both of you 👍 👏

[@greggmoorman5985]

Chad this is an amazing awesome buy I’m so glad you got it !!!

[@johnroadley-battin4577]

I really love the banter you had with Archie on both episodes, great truck, did Archie get a good price.

[@snoopu2601]

Solid truck not much you have to do with it put the front fenders on and build a flat bed with a ramp to haul car's on. If that's what you bought it for to be a car hauler? I have a picture of my brother's 1964 long bed Chevy truck with a small forgen car in the bed he was hauling off to the wrecking yard. Good thing he doesn't live to far from the wrecking yard because he would have got pulled over for shire. Well accully the car was stripped out so it was pretty light weight. Yeah that fire truck looks great as is just make the two front fenders match the rest of the truck won't be to hard to do. The hardest part is Chad to not chop the top or do some sort of radical change to it! Lol 👍🏾✌🏽💯🏁Go fast or cruise

[@l.greenemachine66]

Big red could come out to be a nice looking truck after you're done with it! Right on!

[@adelphi0]

Good on you guys, continued success witth everything on the go...

[@timothy9955]

now i know how chad is that he respects his elders and listens to them and doesnt act pig headed i love the way you carry your self and i think the old man actually has respected you also thanks chad for bein who you are

[@mikeroeder6339]

Chad, this one still has me laughing. Great banter, I think you meet your match with the guy who sold it to you. Congrates on the new project. These heavy duty trucks are gaining interest these days. I think I have seen about every variation of a 1/2 ton truck there is and these big trucks are now what catch my eye. Looking forward to the build.

[@davidelack8809]

Glad you bought it brother! Fabulous truck, will be Amazing when it gets the old Hiltz Magic applied to it!

[@benjaminw4210]

It will be awsome to see this piece of history back to the roads. A car hauler would be pretty cool

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

So Cool! I have a 48 Ford F5 Short Bus! I found it abandoned in the forest for 25 years! Then I got it running then drove it out! I just made a 400 mile trip to the old church it use to belong to and showed up at their reunion!

[@hedwigleemans6249]

what a gorgeous piece of craftmanship - keep it as original as you can - also the patina

[@davidtutor6763]

Always lobe watching. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the hard work you two

[@rayeyth2550]

Keep all the chrome and badging!!!! They are historically beautiful!!

[@darkredvan]

Yes, do the car hauler. Great idea and project. 👍

[@cannabisticannabisticino2718]

Great buy. 😎👍 Now you can indulge in designing the rear with a nice ramp for loading cars. Greetings from Switzerland

[@wayneguess7946]

Archie is the most fun character you've had on here! What a guy!😅

[@mikewinkelman7015]

Car hauler for sure will be very nice. A bit of history in that truck glad you got it

[@richardmcbride7180]

the truck would make a great car hauler,clean it up and leave it stock,also that flathead v8 is awesome

[@terrygrant4014]

Thanks for including us on your purchase it’s was awesome 👏🏻

[@jimcoplan9502]

This is an interesting find. The work to convert it is quite extensive. Have fun restoring the body to its former self Chad

[@daveyelmer3222]

Does Chad do "restorations" ? Chad sounded like he might want to preserve the original red patina . A repaint would be great, though - maybe add little custom artwork ?

[@rondejoux8006]

I think tidy it and flog it,I don't think it would be reliable as a highway runner. It will breakdown and then it would be worth nothing. I would be using Joanne's truck with the sleeper , it would be good fun. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@richardrussell500]

Awesome... I once owned a 1960 Dodge flat bed with a Poly 318 and a stump puller transmission with 411 gears in the rear. That truck was a lot of fun. I look forward to this build :-)

[@vehdynam]

What a great video. Nice countryside , nice cars, nice people.Archie is a gem. That truck is clean , very nice find. Thank you for the road trip.

[@joetallon4968]

There’s so many things you could use that truck for! Pretty neat!

[@markbeer9393]

OMG I absolutely love him!

[@hugoiksa4651]

The knowledge and wisdom that he holds as his own is the real gold of his life. What a joy to watch these videos!!

[@dougkellner1774]

I love this truck and CAN’T WAIT To see it turned into a Hiltz Towing truck!!

[@thyslop1737]

The things you can do with that truck is pretty much limitless. The look, the asethetic is sort of in the power wagon lane. And love me the power wagons and those are super popular. Would restomod it, but not get too gaudy.

[@thomascoyne157]

I like it how too secure a prop shaft 👍👍👍loving it 👍👍👍👍

[@ejharrop1416]

Awesome purchase and the future car hauler is all set. Surreal to think that in 20 years you will be visited by a youngster like Archie is today by you. Cycle of life and enjoy. Thank you, take care and peace out.

[@frankfurther3828]

Thats a sweet truck that practically started itself. A great find. I'd have to leave the sheet metal alone and use it however you see fit.

[@ufo-bro532]

Chad I must say that you have learned a lot from the old timer owner, when it come to removing the driveshaft or tailshaft.

[@mitchellbennis9236]

How about repainting the cab and interior, maybe doing something with the top, clean up the engine room and use her as a parts truck. Put a bed on the back and paint the chassis? Many possibilities!

[@dukefrog]

Very cool truck! Definitely don't see many F6's any more, neat rig👍

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Looking forward to this build! 😁

[@13711961]

I’m glad you bought the truck for towing Jolene‘s race car for racing on the beach.

[@billhoward7730]

YES, you got my vote for a car hauler. Good luck and safe trip home. Bill

[@hitnmiss49]

Glad to see you bought the truck.

[@ronmason3819]

Why are you taking the driveshaft out of a stick you put it in neutral and go.

[@daveyelmer3222]

I hear that; but, I expect the seller has some detailed understanding of a possible towing issue on that truck / transmission. No harm done.

[@FT7Concepts]

Airbagged beaver tail hauler. Roll around in style 😎.

[@MAGLtd-hh3ct]

So what type of vehicle did you tell uhaul you were towing with that Dolly ! 🤣nice purchase.🇨🇦👍

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Yes go for it ! !😊

[@stevenbiggar8223]

Good ol' Archie..great wisdom good soul fun to watch

[@maniestrijdom7271]

Nice truck ,will look good as car hauler.Please give us a update video on the outher truck you did

[@rexandersen5346]

When I started out on a farm then into a lime works ,there was a mutch older worker had the split ring off the front wheel of a uclid. The tyre still not coming off was facing up in the workshop told me to hit it there.well the angels must have been guarding me that day .the tyre came off that rim the 12 pound sledgehammer hit an eyebeam the roof of the workshop pinged around a few times and ended other end of the shop.never did listen to him after that.

[@peterhamilton-norton8130]

WOW look at that... its a beast and a half, sounds fantastic, i know you will work wonders with this beauty Chad.

[@mikewinkelman7015]

What a super guy ,I bet he's got tons of knowledge he could pass on to someone.

[@jjtrucker5950]

I always used extra lasso straps when I used my dolly.

[@ajaxracing]

Love seeing old trucks put in work

[@michaelanderson3771]

So you managed to meet at a price I see. This would make a great toy hauler - however I thought you were going to do that with the cab over . This would look great on a lowered chassis Body drop but I am sure you already have a plan.

[@daveyelmer3222]

This actually runs - big advantage...

[@paulmiller1618]

Totally different 1 is a car 1 is a truck

[@stephentesta9106]

Absolutely love this truck. A major dream for me.

[@davidnorth3411]

These old pieces of history are the best part of America , the old ford truck and Archie’s hard work keeping it in working order . The two parted ways but you can bet he’ll be interested in seeing the old rig from time to time .

[@brycechessum4684]

That Ford would make a great car hauler, a beaver tail deck with ramps and winch will bolt right on

[@shawns57garage]

Hell yeah ! Nice vintage ramp truck

[@johnwhitehurst474]

Hook Jim and this guy up, should be interesting.

[@wgoconnor33]

I could watch Archie every week !

[@maniestrijdom7271]

That must have been the biggest truck following you 2 home.Would like to have seen that on the road !

[@problemchildprojects7694]

Don't you already have a "cabover" project that has went to the wayside? Partial projects, and finishing none are kind of becoming the norm around here.😒 wishing to see something get finished!

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

Oh Archie is quite the character !! 😝😝😝

[@kevinmhardie842]

They will be the best thing that could happen for the truck