Ford F-100 | Buyer's Guide

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[gilberttorres]

I've had my 76 Ford F100 for approx. 3 years now...and wouldn't change it for anything. This truck brings back to many memories of my childhood, riding around in the back of my father's and grandfather's Ford trucks. Thank for sharing.

[deniset]

I drove a '67 for about 6 months back in 2002 when I was going to college. That was definitely a workout with that giant steering wheel. :P

[official-billvancleef]

I still have my 72’ f100 after 39 years and it still drives great

[mitchelkane]

My first for vehicles where 67 to 79 Ford trucks. Taught me how to be a mechanic and a good driver. And when you get one in good shape they're one hell of a good truck!

[Josh-wexm]

i just got my first truck 2 months ago that happens to be a 72 ford f100, can't wait to get her back to her original glory.

[plumbingstuffinoregon]

Just bought myself a '67 with four on the floor and a 352. Quite different than anything I've driven but I love it! It's definitely one of the most fun things I've driven. Someday I'd still consider buying another truck the 300 six though. That's one of my favorite engines of all time.

[randalldias]

Check hood alignment (where it meets the fender at the rear of the hood).  I had a '79 Ford years ago and mine suffered from the same issue as the truck in the video.  The hood hinges get worn out and the back of the hood does not go down flush with the fender / cowl as it should.  The reviewer did not mention it, but was quite evident on this truck.

[timort]

Funny how I'm watching this hours after buying one. Liking my truck so far

[AmesiesCorner]

I had one of these back in the 90's. It was a 76 double grill which I think is the best looking of all the Ford pickups.

[bookkeeper]

My dad bought one brand new in 78! Drove it through high school! Awesome tough truck!!!

[rickytart]

Great truck. I bought one new in 1978 and drove it for 14 years. Should have bought two and saved one for later.

[deepcow]

I had a 1981 F-100 (bought new) 2wd with an 8’ bed, 300 straight 6, automatic trans. Drove that truck for 12 years, had no problems except pwr steering pump went bad after 9 years, put 175k miles on it. Used it to pull my 22’ boat all over Florida. The truck wasn’t exciting but it was reliable and was cheap to own.

[airdave]

Had a '73. First year of this style. F250 camper special only option a/c. So much fun to build and drive. Sitting in my friends stuff yard(not junk). Thinking about bringing it back to life.

[codymcgonagill]

I've had several F-100 once you get them running good they stay good for a long long time. And that 300 inline 6 Bulletproof gutless but Bulletproof I blew a radiator hose engine got so hot it actually swelled and seized waited a few hours for it to cool down replace the hose fill ER up with water crank right up. Unbelievably tough

[TimothyArcher]

@Hagerty, I would love to see an extensive guide that explains the differences and common traits between the F100, F150, and F250.

Is it possible that your team could produce such an episode?

Also, I'd love to see as much content as possible, on the history of COE trucks of all makes.

Thanks a bunch! I love your channel. Great stuff.

[timaldrich]

I've read the comments, rectangular headlights were an option in '78, so it is not unusual to see round headlights on one. Ford was well known for using up their parts bin in this era so in '79 you could still end up with round headlights if it was a bare bones truck, which this one is. it is still a nice truck. Also, it was likely equipped with a 240 six or maybe a 300 six when it was new.

[greuel]

Nice video. 
There was never clear coat on this era pickup, at least not from the factory. 
Front cab mounts are a major area to check for rust.

[PuddleofGravy]

Me and my Pops bought a 1979 Ford F-100 Custom awhile back and it is performing amazing to be 100% Factory

[NiteRythemzRadio]

i just copped a 71 f100 custom with a 360 v8, standard 4 speed. very solid truck. love the fords, had a 66 f100 before and never had any problems with fords. the chevys i had i digress.

[rivercity]

No mention of cab mount condition? Really? That's F100 101 guys. ...Wow