SURPRISED MY DAD WITH HIS OLD TRUCK HE LOST DURING HARD TIMES!

So my dad bought this truck brand new back in 1997 and was the first brand new vehicle he had ever purchased, I found the truck and brought it back home for good! LOVE YOU DAD!
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[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

I am 72 years old and have had a very hard working life and from the look of your dads right hand as he held the shifty knob he is a very hard worker also. I found this very touching and it brought tears to my eyes as i watched your Dad. I was watching your dads hand as he held that shift knob. Once you start shifting a stick on the floor your hand hold on the knob never changes we all grip it the same as the first time we held that knob.

[@AcesUpOffroad]

I thought the same thing, you can always tell a long life of hard work by looking at someones hands. That man has been a worker his whole life.

[@triciabrown3035]

years ago we were listening to my, at the time sister in law, she was proudly telling us a story about how her father stole a bunch of silver from where he worked, and buried it in their back yard, she proudly proclaimed "he had a family to support!" later, after she left, my mom turned to me, and said, "your father had a family to support too, if things got bad, he would just go get another job." which makes me far prouder of my father, than I would be if he stole. God, am I glad she's gone!

[@spychodog]

@@triciabrown3035 how did burying it in the back yard help their family?

[@gabrieluribe1852]

Yes hard times 08 & 09 the bank took 2 of my business trucks I couldn't get my Nissan frontier crew cab LE back, but I bought myself a 2013 Nissan xterra pro 4X cause I'm a Nissan man.

[@poopipeboy3033]

"It needs a bit of TLC" A few months later, engine has 1000hp twin turbos and nearly gets blown up at burnout-fest.

[@johnmilner3262]

Yeah lol

[@jamesgrecu4612]

I love u brother. I got my 77 k5 blazer from my parents. They past on now, but this old truck brings the memories, no matter what. U got a good heart brother. Remember the blood family to best of your ability, and always remember the good times. Much love forever. 🤙🤙👍👍

[@jamesgrecu4612]

I also plan on restoring my truck K5 IN MEMORY OF MY PARENTS. NEVER LOSE THE LOVE.

[@russellbehrman6175]

Bruce, as a Dad I can tell you that that meant a lot to your Dad. To see him hug you and tell you fix it up nice for him made me really misty. He's proud of you and knows that your going to carry on his name and business not because you feel you have to but because you want to. You have passion! Keep it up.

[@chrish9486]

That was really nice. My dad passed in 2014, miss him every day. God Bless. RIP dad.

[@aiman272]

making your parents happy is priceless! There are no substitute for them. You did good to them Bruce. Keep it up!

[@briancaldwell8333]

That's awesome man! I'd love to be able to do this with my dad's old 66 F100 - Thanks for sharing with us

[@MrOmgfreak]

your a good son... dont change !!!! stay who you are.... and pass down your kindness to your son.

[@jimkennedy2708]

...And we know you will cherish it and take great care of it ...your dad must be so proud ...

[@michaelquilligan502]

5:04 the cowboy pissed his pants 😂😂

[@wraithconscience]

Handsome guy, Bruce. Well done! You're a good son and good man! Well done! God bless!

[@Galaxy2517]

Guarantee you this is one of his favorite memories! You are so lucky to have that opportunity!

[@edwardstephens247]

So thoughtful of you to pass this along to dad.

[@westvirginia3percenter462]

I have a 1970 Chevy blazer my dad got me when I was 10 as a project and here I am now23 still have it

[@kingconker7795]

west Virginia 3 percenter WV 3% 👍

[@Jaxon9859]

Wow, same thing here. I got a 1972 chevy blazer when i was 12. Still have it at 31 yrs old

[@wildcoyote34]

@Aaron Pierpoint i have you all beat ,,I bought my first car at 14 , in 1988 ,,the car actually a truck a very rare 1983 nissan 720K Diesel ,fewer than 500 built in 1983 ,,today i am 45 years old and i am still driving it ,fully restored in 1993 ,the original SD25 turbo diesel engine has 800,000 miles on it ,when i bought it in 1988 i paid $3500 for it ,,it's nearly rust free even today , it's 36 years old and it had 280K miles when i got it

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Great job I'm sure he thanked you many times over for that moments like that can't be replaced

[@michaelbraun5074]

That's pretty cool of you to do that for your dad! Your pops is old school with hiding emotions but I can tell it meant a lot to you and him, congratulations!

[@TruckCentral]

Congrats buddy...really happy you finally got this truck!

[@80shorrorronniepierce67]

I wish to god my dad was around and had a business like that I could grown up in and learned a trade in like that you were a lucky lucky guy

[@cumminschevy5275]

Can't beat the joy of pops, enjoying a truck that was loved soo much. Good job Bruce 👍 I need some shades something got in my eyes.

[@aarondinsmore7176]

Got a 66 CJ-5 in the barn that was my great grandfathers first new vehicle. The whole family learned to drive in it. I first drove it at 8 years old. Waiting for life to allow me the freedom and $ to restore it. They are not people but vehicles certainly bond families in a way not many things can. Glad you brought the truck home.

[@chinohose8582]

It's the days like that brotha that mean the most to some people 💕🙏 right on man keep up the good work 💪

[@redrhino1911]

Thanks for sharing and capturing a video of a life changing moment. Pretty cool, and great to watch.

[@indianahoosier7113]

Man how awesome is that . You know your dad was jumping for joy inside ... 👍

[@RoadhogRNA]

It doesn"t get any better than that!!! Enjoy the truck and Your Dad!!!

[@ryanmckenna2521]

In 98 my dad and shopped for his last new truck, 98 Ram. He made his last payment September 98, and passed away suddenly. I had his truck for a few years and sold it for financial reasons. It broke my heart. For 10 years it ate me alive. Then I bought it back. It's in worse shape than your dads 97, but salvageable. It's where I feel close to him, that part of me that died many years ago has been brought back to life. I hope to restore her to the way he had it and pass it down to my kids if I'm ever blessed to have them. Great video. So happy for you and glad your dad is still here to share in this memory.

[@Okidoku34]

How is it working out?

[@ryanmckenna2521]

@noaharnold8112 unfortunately it is on the back burner. I was dealing with health issues and became a dad myself. Hopefully in the spring I can get it in the garage and start disassembly. It needs a ton of work now.

[@danielwatford7522]

That's awesome for you to do that for your dad. I will never be able to do that for my dad. He no longer with us. Thank you for sharing this with us .

[@DubiusTheWolf]

It's great to finally see someone trying to keep or get back a truck that means a lot to them - not only pretend it does mean a lot to them and then mercilessly throw it away for some new junk! Gotta love your attitude! Theres way to many folks going like "oh this thing means so much to me" and bla bla and a little later you see them trade it in just for some shiny new paint.

[@willandrews9741]

God bless u! I feel for u every step of the way!!!! Never let that truck go! I totaled mine & I would give anything if I had dug my feet in & refused to let er go & just had er fixed! So happy for u!

[@abundantlyblessed9782]

Truly a Blessing. Somethings are just priceless 💜💜💜 many more Blessings to you both. 🙏💜💜

[@joell3102]

Outstanding, well done young man.

[@wesleytruax2469]

thats awesome cant wait to see you fix it up. i have a 87 chevy that was my uncles. i got it after he passed away and intend to fix it up.

[@PoBoysDiesel]

Congrats Bruce It always feels good to get back the things we always wanted to keep but situations took em away. very cool video thanks for sharing

[@davidthomas1494]

Hey. I saw this and it randomly really similar to the time when I got my Dad's 1986 Mustang back. I was so happy. I wound up having to sell it during hard times myself. Congrats to you. I know you and your dad were really happy.

[@chrisclews3374]

That was a nice thing two do very high respect I know the feeling after being a family workhorse. Nice truck 😎👍👍👍

[@randyprevette3903]

Love a heart felt story! Wish i could do that for my dad! Im 50 and shedding tears my friend!!

[@ameliarose9594]

Awesome your an awesome guy I bet your dad is very proud of you!

[@SMoir-mr9tk]

it's amazing how a simple beat up ol dodge can mean sooo much to certain people...beautiful video sir !!!

[@treybiller489]

Wish you the best of luck. We need more people like you in this world 🙂

[@danwashington6379]

A dad would never deny a hug how sweet !!!

[@meengreen52]

I sold my 1999 dodge ram ten years ago and recently found it and immidiateley started working on it. My dad helped me buy it when i was a teenager (my first ever vehicle/truck) im a dodge guy through and through. I also recently finished restoring a 1996.. my dad calls the 96 "my truck" because he likes it so much. A little over $23000 invested in my 96. But nothing beats seeing your old man smile. Cant wait to eventually give him the keys.

[@emilyward4263]

Nice to see that theres still ppl out there that value a REAL PICKUP TRUCK!!! With a little TLC that diesel with be around for a long time...

[@momohunkerton4294]

From a father to a son, that was pretty dag on cool buddy, you're an awesome son

[@joelschermerhorn5447]

Wow, what a nice gift for your dad, to bring back the family truck!

[@Twankiejones]

Back in 2006 when my grandmother passed away who was my best friend, and life hasnt been the same since without her, one thing i got to keep vehicle wise was the tag off her van, i just turned 23 now, if i woulda been this old then id have that van, but me and my dad pull garden tractors and for years the one we pull now til 2 years ago when we changed it, where the headlights go on it or a plate to cover the holes up on the grill we put the tag there. So to me this was touching, I know your dad was crying tears of joy on the inside when you brought that truck back.

[@haydenfrase2079]

Tyler Broome my papaw was my best friend too

[@Lb7_Danny]

what

[@roadrunner7828]

3/4 ton, manual trans 4x4. That a real truck! Congratulations on getting it back! Unfortunately my 03 GMC Sierra 2500HD, with 6.0 vortec and nv4500 manual was totaled. Owned it for 7 years, loved every minute of it.

[@markrobinson3830]

That was heartwarming and touching to me. And the ones that displayed the thumbs down, y'all need to think about what would happen if you was to do what this man did for this family..

[@TruckandTravel]

That was pretty cool Bruce, thanks for sharing :)

[@anthonybush3134]

I feel the same. 8 years ago I was 16 and we went on a church trip in a 7.3 ford excursion. Every since then I wanted one. And finally I was able to buy it from her!

[@stevenbailey421]

Man that's good stuff! Can't beat that ol' 12V Cummins! Can't wait to see the progress of this ol' green goat!

[@tysonkurt6801]

I get the emotionless part lol!! I also love the sound of the old Cummins. When I worked at a landscaping business way back, reminded me of a school bus :)

[@johnblegen1150]

That is so AWESOME you got your dad's truck back. Vehicles are not just a mode of transportation to some people for me they are a family member with tons of memories in them

[@HollywoodOutlawGames]

Just found your channel today and I have to say, you have phenomenal content and deserve 100k+ subscribers. It’ll be cool watching your content from now until that time. Have a great day!

[@Crawlerworkz2023]

What you did was amazing, hell of a son, proud to be a subscriber

[@KittieVR]

Kyle [e-mail] same here

[@kayonpassley9971]

yep i think everyone emotions were very much on the same page ,aaawesome move Bruce

[@michaelboring1731]

That's right man I got a 1992 Toyota pickup 4x4 with the 22re motor that my dad owned for years. I'm 20 years old and have been driving it since i was in high school and i have people everyday try and buy it and i tell them you can't put a price on good times and memories made! Its the truth!

[@ervz1095]

Blessed u still have u dad good job

[@billwestphal1421]

Congrats on the family find.

[@johnhatton5556]

Glad to see you got the old truck back. Also glad to see you are a ferris dealer I work at ferris in munnsville ny.

[@taylorpaige3996]

John Hatton yolo

[@braydendavis1828]

My father has a 3rd gen 6speed Cummins. It’s been his company truck since he bought it brand new in 08. I’ll never forget the fishing trips or lessons learned in that rig.

[@the.porter.productions]

I’m with ya, dude! I’m very sentimental about my REO...my dad bought it new off the show room floor, my oldest brother drove it home and I learned to drive in it when I was 7 years old...so we go way back that truck and I. 🥰

[@ccoutdoors842]

My grandfather's old Harley Davidson goftcart 3 wheel, mix fuel Watching this brought back old memory of it and we'll yah :( I'm just glad yahs have that old girl back and where she needs be :) Nice one :)

[@kotybenedict2640]

You are one inspiring dude, keep it up man

[@traptrap6247]

I love how when Bruce bought it he noticed the third gear grind and he didn’t even mention it to his dad and his dad said the same exact thing

[@jcoleman9577]

this was my first video of yours i watched. great job. love the truck glad you were able to get it, now a sub. love these dodge trucks.

[@homecyber32283]

thats awesome man keep us post on how truck comes along its cool see ppl keep ol stuff goin and its really cool c ur family get a family truck back . it doesnt alwas happen but cool yall did

[@brianhays4817]

That's awesome you got the family wagon back. Just remember you can't live in the past but you can build on it to create your future. Pe@ce Brother.

[@cwb9318]

I had an old 77 Ford F100 that I lost in 1999 from getting in trouble selling pot when i was 18, lol. Only time in my life I ever was in trouble and never was able to get it back since and i'm now 36. I'm glad you were able to get your dad's truck back, it must've been a good feeling.

[@andrehalsell72]

That's a really nice truck glad you got it back

[@Kyle_Godfrey111]

Wow that guy got a steal. But it’s worth it for your father man! You are awesome 😎

[@mightymachinez]

Loved it man! I'm also a big diesel fan,and we also lost our 99 dodge 2500 back in 08,It was a rough year..

[@randellcopeland5199]

Like you said, SENTIMENTAL VALUE of it. So glad you got it back in your family

[@mikeolson506]

Congratulations he must be great dad for you to do that for him your lucky

[@freisdairyllc6898]

My grandpa had a Minneapolis-Moline R and I always wanted to dig it out of the shed and get it running. My dad sold it when I was only 8 or ten. When I was 25, after telling the guy who bought it and fixed it up, that if he ever sold it I wanted first chance, I got that chance. That tractor will never leave our farm again.

[@SmellySnowBalls]

Really hapy for you! I still remember our first family car, had it for many years, i really wish i could find that but i know it's sold to the scrapyard for some years ago, so i was too late :/ Happy for you and enjoy the truck :)

[@MrRoadliner113]

Good stuff! It's good to see things like this.

[@andygallegos2706]

10:11 there's nothing better than the sweet rumble only an old Cummins can make, I know because my dad's a truck driver with a century class packing an N14 plus and there's nothing that satisfies me like the sound and smell of a good diesel engine.

[@wessiderock]

That was awsome! nothing like a good ol truck story..

[@TheArcticGiantWalks]

This is pretty inspiring man not gonna lie, I've been thinking about doing this for my dad as well but with his Datsun 260z. This video just showed me that it is possible with just a little bit of dedication.

[@wwehbkcenarocks23]

That’s an awesome truck! Congrats! I kinda had the same situation. Grew up with my dad having old squarebody’s and plowing snow with them. Always loved them trucks. I wanted one when I turned 16 for my first truck. Long story short I just bought my dream truck at 17. Can’t explain how I felt when I bought it.

[@Galaxy2517]

Makes me feel old... My youngest was born in 97... My pride and joy Dodge Cummins is an 05...

[@quintenpuckett3399]

Thanks for the video Sir

[@mikeelshoff1591]

My son has his grandpas 96 dodge 2500 he loves is its all rotted out but he doesn't care. Its gold to him

[@chaosacsend9653]

I got my grandfathers 97 I love it

[@todydn]

I currently have an 04 that requires almost no emission equipment Blue quad cab longbed somehow bone stock and it will stay that way and one day my daughter will drive that truck and rebuild it so her kids can too God willing there's still diesel around to fill it up

[@CollinZ71]

God I wish I could find my dads old 95 Chevy C1500. Sold it in October of 09. Gorgeous truck navy blue on mag wheels. I’d buy it back in a heartbeat. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnt4060]

Glad you got the truck back man!

[@shaihuludthe8th]

You're right down the road from Crystal Springs! I used to love swimming there when I was a kid.

[@sharniellasmith5679]

Congrats!!! A dream truck doesn't have to mean the most recent year. I finally got my dream truck 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500. It's about how you feel in your heart. Thus is so special💛🤠! I would love to get my dad a 57 Chevy car

[@themandownthehall]

Love this @6:08 "may need a little 3rd gear synchro" and dad @9:46 "synchronizer" Experienced mechanics rock

[@outerspaceslandscapellc]

heck of a story man. glad you got yalls truck back

[@Anti-HyperLink]

Outerspaces landscape Yalls?

[@theleastofhisbrothers]

good on you Bruce your the sort of man worth knowing

[@jonahsride]

Great video! Cant wait til i become a diesel mechanic someday & have my own shop!

[@haydenkiersey5962]

Its funny how similar of a experience I just had I recently purchased my late grandfathers 95 ram Cummins 3500 flat bed single cab 4x4 12 valve standard trans back from my uncle who had mistreated it and had Ben letting it sit broken down (bad injector pump) for 10 years, without telling my grandmother I had the truck fixed and drove it to her house, before I rounded the corner she recognized the sound of the old truck and was blown away I had it fixed and was driving it her smile was priceless so happy to have my grandfathers truck

[@carolschapker728]

awesome glad the Dodge is back in the family

[@picho3647]

God bless you forever brother

[@towrecker]

I paid more for my dads first car ,a 1963.5 ford galaxie , than I did for my house , I was tired of hearing it's not for sale , seems I changed his mind , it's not bragging , it's the look , and reaction when they see it again after all those years that is so great , but in an odd way very humbling also ... one only has one father , and to a father that speaks tires and gasoline , so to speak , it's the ultimate showing of what he actually means to you , so at the end of the day , be it cash , or in your case another truck it does not matter , you would have doubled the expenditure to have got the reaction , and see the happiness , as they have no price to high to pay ... unless we are talking $10 / gal diesel , then smiles per gallon will indeed suffer ;)

[@streetshots1274]

Hoping to have my dads car back next year. He had a 1973 Duster and luckily the current owner is a friendly local guy.

[@trevjames4604]

Yeahhhhhhh nice one!! You sir are getting a subscriber

[@kountryquads9475]

That's cool you got it back! The guy who got the gmc made out like a bandit!

[@jamesstuart7575]

Awesome you got it back. I have the no port unity to buy back a 74 f100 I bought and rebuilt back when I was in high school in 88. I sold it in 90 and it stayed local. My daughter is turning 16 and wants an old ford truck.

[@racemaniac8682]

wish I could track down my Dads 95 he brought it brand new 5.9 magnum 4x4 at what was then bob hoss dodge of Kansas city, he sold it to a friend in need that never even pay him for it man it hurt me when he sold that truck, im glad you were able to get your back in the family

[@Bradygoodz]

Farmer got a great deal 👍🏻

[@blythkd9017]

Great deal, any mechanic has to feel something for getting and old HD truck back that he bought new, especially if he had to give it up against his will. I'm sure it means a lot to him regardless of any outward show of emotion.