Survivor walk-around and drive of my 1974 F250 Highboy

Here I go into how I found this survivor 1974 F250 Highboy. I also talk through where my passion and fascination for these big ol' working trucks started!
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[@maseonthebass]

Great video and a beautiful truck. Its kinda strange how we develop a strong fascination for certain material objects over others when we are children isnt? I have a very similiar story to yours. Its 1983, im 13 yrs old. Get my first job putting up hay bales for the ex govenor of Kansas, which is where Ive lived my entire life. He has a 74 highboy hooked to a hay wagon in the corner of a 40acre hay field. Fires up the Ford, puts it in granny gear, lets out the clutch and then jumps out the truck and tells me to start bringing him bales. I was amazed that the truck could drive itself across this field by itself, and it didnt matter to it if the trailer was empty or full, which I knew exactly how much weight it was pulling at idle, because I carried every hay bale. I had a smile on my face the whole time, and decided that day that my first vehicle would be a highboy. Two years went by, and I got my drivers license, and I found a 77 that had a 4speed, and I payed $1800.00 for it. Drove that thing like a dirtbike! Since then ive had a 74, a 75, another 77, and 3 76s. There have been many times I have cursed because of these old trucks, but everytime I have gotten out of one, as im walking away to go do whatever it is im doing, I always take a look back at whichever one I was driving at that time in my life and get a huge grin on my face! They are the toughest trucks ever built! Good luck to you, and thanks for sharing your truck and story how you came to getting it.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

What a great story! Thank you for sharing this. I love how these trucks ignite so many memories and stories. I love hearing them all. All the best.

[@user-lx3tw4nq6e]

Absolutely Fabulous

[@15Jeep]

Great Video! Reminds me of the first "Dent Side" High Boy I saw as a kid in the Show Me state.....it was Navy Blue. About three to four years later, I saw that same truck quite often at the local 8,000 acre 4WD off-road playground known as "Number Nine Hills".....next to Park Hills Missouri. I found out the owner was Bob Chandler who purchased the truck new in 1974. Yes, this truck later became known as the original Bigfoot truck. Number Nine Hills had sand dunes along with gigantic sand piles along with red clay mud and very unique gray mud...resulting from the lead mines from years past...at one time the largest lead mines in the world. Your 1974 Ford F250 would have rolled off the assembly line with Kelsey Hayes rims with light to medium silver / gray paint. Not sure about the original tires, but the ones you have on your truck are very similar to the original tread pattern. Your truck most likely has the original NP 435 (4 speed) manual transmission behind the Big Block FE 390 V8. The transfer case should be the strong, reliable and durable gear driven NP 205. NP = New Process (New Process Gear Company)....which later became New Venture. The earlier Ford Super Duty trucks had New Venture transfer cases...NV 271 and NV 273. Ford is now using Borg Warner transfer cases in Super Duty trucks.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed my video! What a story! Did you ever get to chat with Bob Chandler? The blue on that truck is a beautiful color! You don't see many in that metalic blue. Kelsey Hayes rims, these would have been similar to what I have on there now right? Steelies. I was going to paint them grey or off white but decided on pure white. Yes it's an NP 435 (4 speed) manual transmission with a 390FE. It was an original 360 from factory. I believe it has a Dana 60 front axle. I need to work out how to identify it to make sure. bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1974_ford_f250_4x4_high_boy_160815376260dec12a1974_ford_f250_4x4_high_boy_159918769408fa42201CTP_0550.jpg?fit=1356%2C2048

[@WayneMarion]

*fleetside

[@IronheadGarage]

Sure is a sweet looking old Highboy. Great story with it to she has traveled a long ways. She's got a great home now. Thanks for sharing have a good one 👍🏻

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

You're a legend! Thanks heaps man!

[@timg926]

What a beautiful truck! Also interesting to hear all the history!

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@jdtractorman7445]

Beautiful truck man. I actually learned how to drive a manual transmission on one of these trucks in the late 1980's. Back in an era when trucks were simple and easy to work on.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thanks ma man! I appreciate it. Learning to drive in one of these would have been a blast!

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Very nice..

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you!

[@cowhand4560]

Had a 73 same color same everything was my baby. 1987 driving to Ft Collins from Green River Wyoming and hit a patch of black ice and rolled her off a bridge threw the mother out blew three tires and got ejected. Broke my neck and back. Truck wounded up on me till a sweet couple stop and dug me out and called for help. What was leftover was in a bone yard in Elk Mtn Wyoming……this was a a tear jerker seeing it but thanks for the time travel!!!🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Man, respect! What a story! I'm sorry to hear this, but I'm glad you live to tell. That's some heavy shit.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Ps. I had to google Green River Wyoming and Elk Mtn Wyoming. How spectacular. My wife and I are heading back to USA next year. Wyoming is one of our top spots.

[@15Jeep]

@@stacks_and_setbacks If you plan to come to the Cowboy state (Wyoming),.....very scenic drive over the Snowy Range on Highway 130 from Laramie WY to Saratoga WY and or Encampment WY. The road comes to a T...turn right to go to Saratoga or left to go to Encampment. Another very scenic drive awaits if you turn left and go through the town of Encampment (a few turns in town to stay on the main road) to continue on over Black Mountain and down to the town of Savery WY. If you like Old West history.......there are TWO must stops in South Central Wyoming. 1. Wyoming Territorial Prison located in Laramie WY on the north side of Interstate 80 and not too far from the Highway 130 exit. Famous Outlaws - The Wild Bunch.......aka - Hole in the Wall Gang - Robert LeRoy Parker - known as Butch Cassidy; Harry Alonzo Longabaugh - known as the Sundance Kid; Harvey Alexander Logan - known as Kid Curry......they all spent time in prison there. wyoparks.wyo.gov/index.php/places-to-go/wyoming-territorial-prison 2. Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum located in Rawlins WY a few miles west of Laramie and or North of Black Mountain. The historic Split Rock is North and a smidge West of Rawlins. The historic Independence Rock is West of Casper.....and Devils Gate is nearby...the entrance to the Sun Ranch. Can also see Hells Half Acre West of Casper. Devils Tower up in Northeast WY.....west of Gillette...near the town of Sundance. wyomingfrontierprison.org/ The Johnson County Range Wars .....go North to the Big Horn Mountains up around Sheridan WY. The historic "Wagon Box Fight" is near Story WY....just South of Sheridan. Fort Laramie is a great place to visit......located about 110 miles North of Cheyenne. I am not a big fan of the museums in Cheyenne.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

@@15Jeep Thank you my friend!

[@trentklair9979]

God bless brother.

[@morgansword]

I'm a old man now but back in the day had so many of these rigs... makes me sure miss my old rigs.. had some beautiful ones as well

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

I'm sure you had some beauties. Have they all been sold now?

[@morgansword]

@@stacks_and_setbacks I am seventy three as I hope I mentioned, I gave all I had left to one grandson who used them for drugs I am sorry to say

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

@@morgansword I'm sorry to hear that Morgan.

[@terrylee1029]

What a beautiful rig man. I know Im commenting a year to late. But damn it brings back memories. My dad had a 77 highboy Ford midnight metallic blue 4 spd. Nice friggin ride buddy you definitely have a gem.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you so much man. I appreciate that!

[@williamboweter714]

Beautiful truck, it reminds me of my late grandfather's. His was a 1973 Ranger XLT also only his was 2 wheel drive with the 390. His truck was two tone with the same brown with yellow.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment.

[@dross8580]

Out ol Williamson valley rd

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Right on

[@thequietrebel7695]

A dream machine! I'm jealous....

[@WorkHardPlayHard-mm3xx]

Outstanding truck. Shes stunning

[@redneckster6639]

I like it, I even like the sea of brown! I wish those trucks to be back one day again.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Brown for miles 😂

[@redneckster6639]

@@stacks_and_setbacks Brown for life! I much prefer this to those new "all grey" or "black and white" trends.

[@nealhardin6869]

She's a thing of beauty my friend congratulations

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you sir!

[@gerardfenn3988]

You Gotta Be Kidding Me??? Some people sure step in the S%&( just at the right time. Well Mate, show me where to take my next step. Good for you Bud. Just looking at the interior sure brings me back. I drove some Fords in the 70's that were used for collision shop towing and chasing in Brooklyn. I can sure feel the shift from 2nd to 3rd. We used to invert the air cleaner lid to give the engine a more robust sound. Loved the bench seats and when an accident came over the police radio, possibly a 10/53 or a 10/85, off we would go racing through the streets to be the first at the crash site to claim the wreck to tow back to the shop. Those Highboys give you such a sense of purpose. Driving it is such a Blast but owning one would be the Dream. Of course it would need to be as clean as yours. Can you drop me a tip on finding these highboys through Facebook, Craigs list. Last but probably the most expensive would be BAT Auctions. Most of them on BAT are sourced by salesmen just looking to flip it and they still need a ton of work. Times have changed. Nowadays, rust and awful old fading paint are called "Patina". Must be some kind of "Wokeness Brainwashing". I'll take no rust and great paint any day. For your enjoyment, go to BAT and look up the last highboy, about 2 weeks ago, that went for $55,000 because it had such great Patina. CRAZY. Good Luck to you and your Truck. Hope to chat one day. Take Care Mate.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you. Much appreciate you taking the time to write a comment. Have a great day!

[@ko4otv43]

Sweet survivor! Mines not a High boy 78 Ranger F150 three on the tree 2wd.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you!

[@phillipgarrow2297]

My 1975 Ford highboy was the exact same color

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Do you still have it?

[@zax4x4]

Beautiful truck!

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thanks man!

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

I see you have some vids on your Bronco. Looks killer. I'll have a look tonight.

[@zax4x4]

@@stacks_and_setbacks thanks! Yeah she’s a work in progress but I’m excited to get her revived.

[@KevinFlores-zm7ds]

I have the little brother to your truck.1974 F100 Ranger XLT,short bed, same color! Was 302/ c4, now .030 over 351w/c4, Fitech efi,Edelbrock rpm air gap intake, Edelbrock rpm camshaft. Love your Highboy, good luck.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Sounds like the brother indeed! Nice setup!

[@blindtomsadventures2067]

Nice truck.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you!

[@harryeverett2152]

I just moved to Kentucky from NSW. Bought a 1972 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Edition. I was hoping to find a highboy but couldnt find anything in good enough condition. Either way the girls going to come back to Australia. Hopefully can get a lift in it soon when the bank account feels good again hah.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Awesome! Sounds like you're living the dream! How long before you're back?

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

Kentucky isn’t the best area to find HiBoys in good condition, im in Franklin County and the best of the best around here are considered junk in the western part of the country haha. Nevada, Arizona, Utah and that part of the country is where you should try looking… welcome to Kentucky my friend

[@tim8deb]

Love this truck Beautiful . I have an Australian delivered 77 Ex Telstra Hiboy with a 300 6 in it but it has front disc brakes standard for that year , factory AC and and after market power steering set up. Drives ok with the 300 in it. I am upgrading the motor though . Love these trucks from my youth the original Bigfoot.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Sounds killer. Are you in Victoria? I’d love to see some snaps of it?

[@VAbow78]

Great story, also grew up admiring these old fords and lucky enough to own a couple now.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you. Much appreciated. Enjoy your trucks my friend.

[@VAbow78]

My two Highboy’s m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYK4e2WVrrdjr5o

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

@@VAbow78 What a combo! Did bumps come out in that color combination? I've seen your dent on forums when googling tire sizes :)

[@mikehenry4743]

Beautiful truck. I have the exact same truck that I still use for wood cutting and such. I guess one of these days I'll give it the retirement it deserves.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you! I'd love to see some pics of it.

[@mikepruett1745]

Keep those bolts tight on the front hubs. I had a 75 they were loose in all the time and I broke a hub.

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thanks. Will do

[@OdySlim]

That is a beautiful truck. I reminds my of my Uncles. Both used Hi-Boys or Dodge Power Wagons for their logging Company and Farm in Oregon. Yours is stunning! Thanks for the video! Regards from Ody Slim

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thanks so much man! I love to hear stories about real working trucks! I'd love to see some old pics of them.

[@OdySlim]

@@stacks_and_setbacks ill try to find some..

[@OdySlim]

Are you on Face Book?? I have one good picture

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

@@OdySlim Yeah man > facebook.com/rossnaumov

[@Andrewj2152]

good video! I just subscribed!! I have a diesel swapped highboy

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you! I appreciate that. How do find the diesel swap?

[@Andrewj2152]

@@stacks_and_setbacks it’s in multiple of my videos! I put in a 7.3 idi turbo diesel, and a zf5 manual transmission!

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

@@Andrewj2152 I’ll check them out!!

[@phillipdeeznuts3903]

Love the truck man! It's so amazing to see these trucks in such nice condition! Might i ask what your engine/trans/transfer case setup is?

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you sir! Thanks for watching. It is hard to find them these days unmolested. She's running an original 4 speed and a 390 FE. The original 360 was swapped out a long time ago.

[@heathstevenson1872]

damn - mine is a survivor too, just didn't survive as well as yours! Nice rig

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Thank you!

[@franciscovazquez573]

Oray oray this truck is phenofenal hall this me i like the power of ford the power of 8 cilindrers yeeee. I have same this but i no money thats fixiet sow bat

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

?? Have you started that drinking game already??

[@voodoostroker]

She's a beauty!

[@jesseduke694]

Very nice! I also have a 76 high boy. Mine is a bit rougher. I assume u still have the original 360 in it? Or has it been replaced with a 390? I like the wheel choice! I love the look of a simple steel wheel with aggressive knobby tires. My 76 had a roll bar in it as well? I wonder if that was a dealer installed roll bar? I should see about looking into that? I assumed somebody else put it in but idk? I notice your gap under the hood looks not quite right? Maybey some adjustment might take care of it? But super nice just the same! I'm not one to really get cought up in the body imperfections anyway! I'm more interested in the mechanical side of them.

[@jesseduke694]

Oh I noticed your hubs? They look bigger than mine? Mine has the dana 44 front axle, is yours possibly the dana 60 front axle? I see u have the big radiator also. I would have to look into it to be certain, but I believe the valve covers u have are not period correct if that's somthing u are interested in. The valve covers for that truck I believe have smaller lettering & are boxed in. I can't rember for certain if they was used only on the 75/76 engines or if they were used from 73-76? Maybey u know what I'm referring too?

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

I appreciate you watching and commenting. One thing that lets this truck down is the engine. It’s a 390 and not out of a 4x4 (front sump). And like you mentioned, incorrect valve covers. I don’t know that about the valve covers. Thanks for pointing that out. I’d actually like to pull the engine out and for period exhaust manifolds (going backwards in terms of power and economy), rear sump and like you said, valve covers. I just bought a rear sump for another project. Gee, they’re expensive.

[@OdySlim]

I did not know Austrailia was so beautiful. You must love living there. After seeing your video I am going to have to add visiting there to my bucket list. What parts are you in?

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Sorry I didn’t see this come through. It is a beautiful place. A long way from anywhere which can be hard when traveling overseas though. I do think you’d enjoy it though. A lot to see and do. Plus the Australian culture is arrrr.. different lol

[@OdySlim]

@@stacks_and_setbacks Different culture... Well now Im definitly adding AU to my list. Thank you!

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

@@OdySlim Any time!

[@jacksonms212]

Super NICE TRUCK !!! ................ want to sale it ??? Shipping it from down under back to the states might be an issue .... lmao It might need a shot and a passport

[@stacks_and_setbacks]

Lol. Thanks man!! It cost me an arm getting it here through Covid so I’ll hold onto it for now. You’d be a winner though. Buying it in AUD to USD is a bloody good rate. The other way around is killer.