Will this STUBBORN Abandoned F100 Run and Drive After 15+ YEARS!?

Today we bring an abandoned 1969 F100 back to life!
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[@JunkyardDigs]

Thanks for watching!! Check out our merch on www.junkyarddigs.com/

[@DeputyMikesRc]

Hey, I was just starting to get my first car/truck, and I wanted an older one. Are they reliable?

[@Bender_B._Rodriguez]

When I select video quality I get a message that says missing options and it does nothing and the quality is low.

[@lawrence1986ify]

i would like to see if you can buy like some engine cleaner that goes in the motor to clean all the sludge out and see if it really dose work

[@p9raceway759]

Imagine Kevin without MANSCAPED…scary

[@laurafoisey4121]

Wheres the og f250 to show a example of your first in the grave reveal

[@billholemo2518]

I've been a mechanic for over 43 yrs. I watch you every time you post. I enjoy listening to how you teach to the 1000s of young people!! You come right out. And tell em ain't nothing perfect.

[@devlinmangan4355]

I am one of those young people, started watching Kevin when he was working on the lemans, and now for the past 9 months, I've been working as a mechanic

[@Cam-gb1cu]

I’m 22 and remember very little from my dad working on clunkers back when that’s all he could afford but I’ve always loved channels like this, think I’ve been watching for around 3 years maybe and I can truthfully say that Kevin is a big reason why I didn’t hesitate to buy my 61 Buick LeSabre that I’m planning to work on this summer, only $400!!! Last on the road in 95 hasn’t ran in about 3 years now an I just couldn’t say no to the experience !!!!

[@Edward55221]

My biggest fear when it comes to rescuing old cars is dealing with the DMV

[@RMonkey]

I've been a mechanic for 58 years and I agree this kid knows a lot, however some things he shares are clearly guesswork.

[@shebrightmechanics4033]

I've been watching Kevin since I was 10 maybe am now 16 love old cars hate most modern cars like up to ba falcon that's where i stop liking cars like every thing old school motor on my go kart is a briggs big block flat head

[@chriswood7770]

“I had a beer about it” 😂 As always, thanks Kevin for the amazing content and limiting the “KZbin” drama BS.

[@williamhevey8913]

You said, than-kevin.. good word play

[@peytonrudolph4958]

I love that you can help people who don’t know what they’re doing or don’t have a father/parent figure that will teach them. I got lucky and my dad loves cars and has a big shed a lift. Please keep making this content for the years to come!

[@ckrose4163]

Very Very true! My Dad and I both love cars, but he never taught me anything about cars.

[@igormac88]

My dad doesn't even have a driver's license 😂 but somehow I love cars since childhood, got a technician degree in mechanics and went to school to study journalism until became a car journalist 😂 I learnt how to drive in my 13s just by watching my mom driving (she, by the other hand, liked cars and was a great driver) Watching the channel makes me recycle all my knowledge on basic mechanics that I don't deal with ages ago. Brings memories and new ideas to my own future. Also is super entertaining as the team could not be so good. Man, resurrect a car parked 48 years ago and take the road with him takes some serious skills

[@loganbolton8148]

As a guy who’s about rebuild a carb to put on my dads 429 in his 78 F250 Super Cab I really appreciate how thorough you were during that segment.Great videos man keep up the good work!

[@weatherman0017]

i literally just bought a 1977 f100 to bring back to life. what better timing for this to come out and fill in any knowledge holes i have for reviving vehicles!

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Nice! Good luck on the build!

[@Trenton-om9qs]

Great video as usual Kevin. This is a great video for beginners that want to revive an old car or truck. It's also nice to see that F100 again.

[@MegaMikeZero12]

Love watching your videos Kevin! Just watching has taught me a lot about older cars even though I'm not much of a mechanic. Keep up the excellent work!

[@daz0705]

As much as we enjoy watching and learning from you Kevin we miss Mook its been too long and i need to hear a Mook Boop !

[@Tech_481]

Irk!

[@craigbowley6783]

I usually skip the ads on people's videos. But I always crack up at yours and Mooks😂 you guys have the best delivery 😅

[@dajuice8228]

I'm glad you're gonna do something with it, it looks like a solid truck,love the paint on the old girl. I look forward to seeing what comes of it.

[@fazerobloz]

I love you jyd big fan been here for a couple years love the videos keep making great content and helping us do our own revivals

[@wrenchhead6840]

The sign of a good teacher is making anyone think they can replicate the lesson…. Thank you

[@Preston_Wood]

Thank you for making this video!! I plan on asking about a 1979 F-150 SuperCab near me after high school and this video will probably be vital to that.

[@BuffsGarage]

Perfect timing on this how to video... always appreciate your insight and experience!

[@gnupurhalldorsson5990]

Thanks Kevin for saving one more of the great F100 and giving us inspiration and knowhow to do this. Can´t wait for you to pass the 1M milestone!

[@jacksmith-ks3pz]

One of the best videos about revivals and so inspiring. Thank you for making this. Short, sweet, and always to the point.

[@mrsirrman1294]

Hey bud love the videos y’all inspire me, just wish I had the resources to spare on my own project truck. Keep it up!

[@JunkyardDigs]

You will someday! The trick to finding them cheap is finding the ones not listed for sale, IE sitting behind a shed or on an abandoned farm

[@mrsirrman1294]

@@JunkyardDigs I remember you saying that, and I’ve been looking ever since. But even if I found one for cheap I have no money to spare and won’t for a while. Times are tough sir

[@oldguysoldbikes]

I loved your comment "a ;wrench is a ;wrench and ;oil is oil" So many people in forums or Facebook groups swear that this brand or that is the only one ;you should be using because all others will cause catastrophic failures.

[@eternalbeing3339]

Thats why i use harbor freight tools. They get the job done and are cheap.

[@j.c.aguiar2126]

I know right?😂 Seriously though, I'm going to use a cliche most often used for a different "hobby 😉" : the best tool for the job is the one you have with you... Not literally of course, not looking to start a fifty comment chain here explaining how wrong I am 😂😂😂

[@hachipanki8634]

Kevin's videos always inspire me, i'm only an 18 y/o kid who binge-watches this channel on his free time recollecting all the information i can. A couple monts back i went to my uncle's place, he had a 1954 Chevy Pickup that had been sitting in the middle of the woods for a very, very long time, and i wanted to revive it, at least i had the motivation to because i don't have any money to waste. It was a really solid rig, i even tried to convice my uncle to try to run it, but that went nowhere. I starting watching these videos just because of that "dream" that i had when i first saw that old truck sitting in the woods. Sadly the Chevy is no longer there, but the dream goes on. Cheers from northern Argentina!

[@mcb2043]

Man keep trying, it took me 3 years to get my grandads truck from my aunt

[@Shadetreehack57]

So this means your never gonna go into great detail about how to rebuild a carb again, right? Next video "I'm gonna show you how to rebuild this carb"

[@christophermeiners8305]

......I dont want you to be right

[@Shadetreehack57]

​@Christopher Meiners we both know what's gonna happen

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Its part of the revival 🤷‍♂️

[@j.c.aguiar2126]

Probably not the next video, but I'm sure it'll come up again. This wasn't the first and doubt it's gonna be the last, though you gotta admit he throws in new tidbits each time. Like filling and filing the stamp on the spacer. Good advice and not something everyone does or knows to do...

[@Shadetreehack57]

​@J.C. Aguiar if he would do a little tid bit like that every now again yea that's great but I don't need half the video to be a carb rebuild when he has specific videos on how to do it

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

ANOTHER GREAT AMOUNT OF INFORMATION FOR US BEGINNERS, THANKS

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Noting that you don't need to go crazy putting the carb back together and also the bolts that hold it to the manifold and spacer, I usually use 1/4" drive tools so I DON'T reef on any of the bolts. It is VERY easy to warp the base of that carb.. like SUPER easy to do.. So yeah anything that seems like you should be careful, use 1/4" drive stuff.. It'll save a major headache. You just can't torque with a quarter drive like you can on a 3/8. It doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but it really makes a huge difference.

[@wingdwolf56]

Love the video! Hardest part for me is finding a vehicle to work on that isn’t completely rusted or parted out

[@jordanwiley4582]

Sometimes you gotta settle.

[@MadSceintist]

Just bought an 84 Chevy 3500 flatbed dumptruck for $500. It'd been sitting 4-5 years and is growing thick moss. I aired up 3 flats, added a battery and a gas can in the passenger floorboard to the pump.... drove it home

[@DavidsAuto]

I just started watchin, I can already tell it's gonna be a banger, keep it up bro, love ya!

[@elvsrbad2]

Love seeing these videos. Had a Camaro that was sitting for a decade I got running recently, was such a cool feeling to see it running again. I want to pick up an old truck at some point, but living in the Midwest means so much rust

[@markreisen7038]

I found a 1981 f150 that had a bad 302 that I replaced with a rebuilt block and this was a Washington state truck with 96,000 og miles and has alot less rust than a Wisconsin truck would have.

[@illiaflannery7312]

driving engagement in the petty tool argument. Actually kinda jealous of that truck. I love those old fifth gens and 69 is my favorite year with all the styling flairs that came with the ranger package. I'd want an f250 camper special but that one's a mint rig as it sits. fun throw back video, Kevin

[@billmack88]

Respect for staying with it and bringing it back. I love the channel, but where's Mook? I truly enjoy watching the two of you wrench together. Let the good times roll.

[@thegasmaskdude21]

Thanks! been subscribed for a while i love your content, always cracked me up

[@affordablevs]

Great old truck, it definitely wants to live! To be fair by the end of the video the sound coming out of the back sounded SWEET! Keep the faith with this one!

[@ttbini]

Never looked forward to content coming out like I do when I see a new junkyard digs video, love the videos man been hooked ever since I’ve seen the first

[@adam4118]

A wrench is not just a wrench... it can also be a hammer & a bottle opener.. great video junk yard team..

[@j.c.aguiar2126]

Been watching you and your gang's videos for a little while now. I don't tinker with my vehicles much but my son does and I help him out sometimes. Their are a lot of guys out there making stuff like you do, but I like watching yours because I can tell you're having fun with it. It doesn't hurt that I pick up tips now and then, but mostly I like watching someone who enjoys what they do, and you and Mook are heckin' hilarious... Keep up the good work 👍

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

I'm still in the process of catching up on as many of your videos as I can and I think these videos where you get old cars moving again after they've been sitting for decades is some of your best content. I was someone who always assumed that meant cars were dead, but you've shown me that's not true. All it takes is a little tinkering and it's back to life. I just wish I had the skills and knowledge about cars you have. It's probably too late for me at this point. I'm almost 40 and I'm finding it more and more difficult to learn new things as I get older. Being on the autism spectrum doesn't do me any favors either.

[@nick-dm3if]

Im convinced trucks are alive, it started running good because it didnt want to go through surgery and get a new heart.

[@richardphelan8414]

This was a good episode with some very good information about High mileage engines and the internal engine noises they make

[@Precisionreelworks]

I saw this pop up and thought "is this another video where Kevin does brakes?" And what a nice surprise you didn't have to this time!

[@matttyreeoutdoors]

Now that is the true farm truck haha! It's got to be held together with anything and everything constantly. It deserves more life

[@111scone]

Cool, I just yesterday asked my husband if you or Mook posted anything new, and here you are.

[@TestECull]

3:20 You also need to have your shop foreman come over and inspect it as well. A second set of eyes never hurts!

[@aaronbarr6378]

Been watching for years now I knew cars before but thanks to this show I figured out a lot of new things that have helped tips and things I forgot great show for learning and entertaining

[@tobias5827]

Absolutely love the videos you make Kevin, super entertaining and informative. Learned a lot and preparing to possibly take on my first project car (Unknown year AMC Eagle). Would you have any additional advice for people taking on a project car from the mid 80's?

[@jeremyboyle5695]

Learn to Find Vaccuum leaks. "80s cars were so choked with emissions that they used vaccum to suck themselves forward." Replace ALL of the vac lines. (Maybe you'll delete some, if legal there, once you understand the car...)

[@markreisen7038]

Yeah, find out what year it is then do some research to find out what your dealing with and drive on from their.

[@robertbayer874]

Loved the informative vehicle tech. Absolutely great advertisement for Manscaped on this one!! Had to laugh out loud on several parts, especially for Mr. Scissors🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thunderpants645]

Excellent content! Love the way you share knowledge about making things run on bailing wire and duct tape.

[@Tech_481]

For some reason I read your name as thunderhead 289😂

[@chanvirghuman3046]

Great video and thanks for sharing your knowledge on the Internet. If you weren’t for your you guys, I would’ve never got my old motorcycle to run.

[@shabadoo24]

Kevin and Luke from Thunderhead 289, explain the process really well.

[@digitaldave3517]

Kevin, that feeling you felt when the engine started running better without explanation….that’s called being flabbergasted. It’s ok. It happens to everyone.

[@drewharris3544]

bro we are so close to 1mil subs dude ive been watching you for years like your first f150 that u got running back on that farm and man i waited what felt like weeks with you getting that together and running good job kevin

[@FishFind3000]

Same, I’m amazed how fast he’s grown.

[@rondavis2791]

​@@FishFind3000 52:02 yeah he's really grown lol

[@planb2222]

Kevin is a mechanical WiZArd! I am in awe!!

[@702johnny]

Nice to go back to your roots. I started watching when you pulled off every car guys dream. Pulling that truck out of the wilderness and getting it to run better and better.

[@billy-waynejeffcoat4828]

Man I definitely want one of these 70s ford trucks. Gonna have to start saving and get gouged for what people are selling them for in arkansas lol Showing this old girl some love, you really start to see it come back around and want to hit the road.

[@mgarner79]

I got a set of cheap wrenches/ratchet/sockets (made in India) for Christmas when I was 15 years old. 30 years later I still use that set on every project. I'm definitely not a professional but I turn wrenches way more than most folks. Just like you said Kevin....a wrench is a wrench.

[@dirtpounder]

Sometimes, cars just heal. It's so weird, but even I've had it with the last couple cars I've frankensteined.

[@travisryan8978]

I honestly recommend this video to someone that wants to learn a lot about carbureted motors. Absolutely love this man.

[@danscott3880]

Yea that station wagon video. Had me riveted. I was praying for ya to make it home ...that's how us ARMY guys roll

[@jimg7784]

Nice video Kevin. I like how you explained things in a very simple basic manner.

[@billyduffany3387]

It needs a nice 289 with a 4speed. I had a 72 f100 in high school, it had a few engines in the time I had it but the last was a 289 with a 3 speed manual . It was a new England truck so she had its share of rot . I always loved that body style.

[@gtrplr778]

Very informative, and entertaining. I watch all your videos, and I always learn something new. Most vehicles can be revived, it all depends on what's wrong with it and how much time and money your willing to invest. One of my favorite stories was a coworker who found an old Olds Delta 88, supposedly with transmission issues, he had basic trans service done and he drove it for years. Air blew cold and everything, one lucky guy. You just never know.

[@mikebetts5532]

Excellent video. You’re one heck of a mechanic. You can also use a Leather belt to takeoff the filter. Mike from Florida👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸

[@richardthomas1743]

Good afternoon and thumbs UP!!

[@jamesbigham9036]

Kevin what happened to this was suppose to be a video on working on Mooks truck? I hope everything is ok with her. I admire how you do videos that the regular person could do is a great thing. I am curious how many times can you say balls in one video.

[@southernshooter]

Love the way you teach as you go with your amazing knowledge.

[@jwjw1213]

I recently got a 1967 ford LTD and it has been impossible to find any information on but taking what I’ve learned from watching your videos the last couple years it’s been the most reliable vehicle I own so thank you for all you do

[@chadwright7614]

Old ford's never die....love it

[@anthonyplumlee1]

"Petroleum based jungle juice!" 😂🤣😅☠️I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.

[@ericblackwood1286]

Good job keep up the good work

[@loukmot]

i think you should do a budget friendly rebuild on this cruppy engine! it would be e great episode!

[@guymanicone7921]

Love to see you put a new cam in it and everything that goes along with that

[@ckbass32]

Love your videos. Just FYI, on many engines, the oil pressure sensor blowing out can look just like a rear main failure. Not sure about Fords, but it certainly happens on small block Dodges.

[@rodztorations5869]

Thanks for the laugh this morning!! I'm watching your video and my son is playing a game with his friend and when you started saying ballz over and over they started laughing uncontrollably. They are 6&7 but I'm 40 and have no excuse. 😂 I guess now I have to talk with a parent so they know why there son yells Ballz randomly now. 🤦🏻‍♂️ You videos are great and I actually learn a little something watching them every now and then.

[@thatrustyf100]

Great to see another f100

[@gfnhwi017knz3]

This is the exact same thing with my Fairlane, despite I'm still learning how to tear apart a carb and rebuild one.

[@smncutler]

The points pivot is raunched, they're flopping around. New points buddy!

[@adampatterson3188]

Man, this is down right the best ever. I hope to God anyone of all ages watches your videos or even just this one. Thankyou so much for what all you do. Do not ever stop.

[@canadacatalyst]

Great Job Kevin, love it!

[@Heyello]

Valve train sounds like a drumline! If you ever get your hands on a Fiero or a Firebird, I'd love to see it! My first car was a '96 Firebird V6, I'd love to see a revival.

[@dougpark1025]

Those high tech insulated pliers. Definitely a must have shad tree mechanic tool.

[@RushGuitarMan]

Love your videos, man. Btw, the sponsor bit you did was hilarious, Kevin.

[@Kyle6OH]

I can’t believe extending the pushrod actually worked lol. Love seeing engines keep going after someone else gave up

[@silverperzon]

This makes want to take on my 65 Dodge A100 van that I got from a buddy 3 yrs ago. The engine is a slant 6 with 97K miles, 3 on the tree setup. Towards the end of that 90k it was used on a ranch property up until the brakes went out, they had used a pole to stop it and that was that until my buddy got it. He tore the distributor, plugs, spark plug tubes and lost ‘em. He was originally digging into why it had low compression. May have just been a low viscosity oil issue all this time as you mentioned. He gave up on it years ago and sold it to me. It came to me with no wheels. California rig, so minimal rust, straight side panels and complete. The only dings are on the rear doors, bumpers and front end from the pole stops. I’d love to get it going again, but it came to me with no paperwork so I’d like to sort that out before I think about dumping money or parts into it.

[@mrnotnomis]

Had to add a comment about the torch cleaning kit. If you have any small engine stuff, these are almost as necessary as a screw driver. With so much ethanol in the fuel now, it's easy for jets to get clogged in small engines. Because the engines are smaller, the tolerances in the carb are tighter, so even a small change to the jet will make things run wrong. A torch cleaner can be used to clean those jets out when you're ready to start mowing or 4-wheeling again.

[@funnymonkey4385]

Best sponsor video I've ever seen

[@Mgreen90s]

try using the chem dip in the ultra-sonic cleaner I know some other youtubers I follow such as Mustie 1 have found it works really well.

[@jeffsr8300]

That's the thing with FE's they never say die. Thnx GREAT stuff 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@hellbillygarage]

Lol I have that Delta box out of my great grandmas Ranger. Using it for my garage tool box for now 😂

[@williamkanzig7130]

Love your channel. Strange cause usually I don't have to look up how to do brakes cause it is usually in your most recent video but not lately lol. Keep up the awesome content!

[@davidcatlette9697]

Now that old ford needs some major upgrades !

[@calebhickox1633]

Milwaukee impacts and everything else harbor freight has never done me wrong 🤣

[@robm9772]

I’d love if you did an “electrical for dummies” video. I mean like, basic basic beginner, what is voltage what is amps etc video.

[@nigavru]

I waited a long time for the hoodie cord to wind up on the fan... Thank God that didn't happen...😊

[@MrWill73]

Cool video! I can feel the knocking out of my computer 😂😂😂 there’s a reason why they were parked😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@brandonfloyd6321]

A quick polish and some trim would be a sharp truck

[@cronchythelordofchazz]

You might've peaked. But also. You're clearly more creative than I. I just feel like this is so exactly perfect

[@boots4003]

long time viewer, first time commentor. just wanted to make a suggestion, hoodie strings and unshielded fan blades don't mix. cut the strings off before you wish you had. otherwise great content as always

[@TestECull]

30:07 It's prolly those wallered out points that are moving in all the wrong directions haha

[@TestECull]

38:33 Homey that thing just started 250% easier than my 14 Challenger starts. ._. old iron is just so damn much better it isn't even funny. Engine clatterin' to beat the band, smokin' like it's coal fired, knockin,' running on 7, sunk lifter/wiped cam, STILL STARTS RIGHT UP WITHOUT A MOMENT'S HESITATION! Who's leg do I have to hump to get these modern computerized garbage piles to start that reliably?

[@462ANIMAL]

I wonder what the vacuum reading on that would’ve been, before it would run without full choke. I’m not sure if Kevin has used a vacuum gauge in any of his videos.

[@dave1135]

20:42 the gm dealership I worked at had a special container with a basket to rebuild carburetors. It heated the berrymans and agitated the basket when connected to shop air. Did a fantastic job of cleaning the carb

[@peterpower0495]

Are you selling anything from your fleet? I know of a few people looking for an F100 just like that or even something else from the fleet! Keep up the good work!