Full Build 1960 F100: From Flooded to Back on the Road

Today we've brought in Clint Black's classic F-100 and are tearing it apart from top to bottom to breathe some new life into it. #f100 #truck #ford

The main focus here is on the suspension system. The truck needed a complete overhaul, so we’re diving deep—removing old, rusty parts and installing brand-new components. The goal is to get this baby back on the road safely and reliably, without any surprises during its first drive.

As we got into it, we discovered some pretty serious water damage. This old girl had practically been swimming before we rolled her into the shop! Because of that, we had to switch gears and find a replacement 223 inline six engine. We gave that a fresh coat of Ford blue paint and got it ready for installation.

One funny (or not-so-funny) thing we found was the rear shocks. Eric noticed right away that they were completely shot, he could move them around by hand easily, which isn't supposed to happen. The studs meant to hold them in place had either broken off or been poorly repaired in the past, so that was another fix on our list.

From crusty, rusty old parts to a shinier and more reliable truck, this build was all about bringing new life into an old classic. We’re diving into every nook and cranny, making sure Clint Black’s 1960 Ford F-100 not only looks good but runs like a dream. So stick around, because there’s nothing cooler than restoring an old pickup!

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PARTS USED IN THIS BUILD

Duralast
Duralast Brakes

Holley
Retrobright LED Headlights

Summit Racing
American Autowire Classic Update Series Wiring Harness Kit

Summit Racing
Bed Wood & Parts Truck Bed Wood Floor Kits

Summit Racing
MagnaFlow Hot Rod Kit

Summit Racing
MagnaFlow Hot Rod Kit

Dennis Carpenter
Fuel Tank

Dennis Carpenter
Restoration Components

P.O.R. Products
POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating

The Outlaw Garage
Classic Radio & Speakers

[carlphelps]

Learned to drive @ 13 yrs old in my Dad's 1960 F100 4spd. After owning a 1955 F100 I purchased a 1960 F100 in 1978 for $800. Drove it till 1992 when I sold for $2500.00. Lotsa memories.

[dancampbell]

Clint has always been one of my favorite country music singers, cool to see his old truck back out on the road 👍

[RTWGraphics]

Him driving this truck in Better Man. I was 14. I fell in love with classic trucks from then.

[asaga]

You make my day with these full build videos, amazing

[GoTerry]

one of my all time favorites... Clint and the Truck

[NathanPellham-yopl]

I grew up on country music, Mr Clint black being in the long list of country music icons I love to listen to even to this day, there's something truthful in county music that connects to the soul and pulls on my heart strings, no matter what type of music one listens to we can all agree that there's a tune we can all connect to and empathize with one another, great music comes from the heart and soul and can make you feel what the writers of the music was felt apon the time it was written,

[saludahead]

I had a 62 Ford F100. we swapped the 3 speed for an automatic and a 351 Windsor with a bunch of go fast goodies! We swapped in another brake master cylinder 'and hooked it up to the front brakes and the stock master cylinder to the rear Did dandy burnouts!

[terrencelalonde]

Great job guys for a great guy, Clint Biack and kept it olb school just like he wanted

[johnlambert]

VGG would have gotten it running! In the truck!

[chrisgramza]

Clint Black is coming to my venue in Virginia this summer. I hope to park my !970 Ranchero next to his truck. Awesome job fellers

[outlawd]

Clint black right up there with Travis Tritt Randy Travis Alan Jackson & we are all just killin' time. Cool truck indeed.

[johnkennedy]

Underside of the tonneau cover . Cut pieces of foam to fit in the cavities between the conduit and possibly tape them in place and then attach another layer of fiberglass fabric so that you don’t have to fight over each piece of conduit, but I have never done any fiberglass work so I am not sure if the resin would make the foam change shape or not? Anyhow I love the show and hope everything works out for you ✌️

[Annonymous]

watching bits and pieces of this reminds me how much I absolutely hate working on vehicles, and wish I could just afford to have someone else do all my mechanic work for me.

[NASTYcraftX]

No idea who Clint is, but truck turned out nice.

[gagebritton]

That is something I would do with my wife when I get my Crown Vic build-up. Lol, that was awesome.

[infinitehoodedgaming]

Music city trash.
Poor block prep
Didn't inspect the new motor properly and just threw paint on it 😂
Maybe one day this truck will get the love it deserves.

[sgoossen]

Hey guys, I'm so impressed of your automotive mechanical works. Appreciate you for sharing video. Keep up with
your work. 👍

[petersimpson]

That engine is going to look great for about 10 minutes of run time till the old gaskets start leaking again :)

[jasonreed]

this is where that turbo 300 ford inline 6 should have gone, large billet steelie copies blacked out centrs with a mustang style large dog dish, and a polished soft lip, QA 1 suspension, a built auto overdrive auto 4l60 or 80 E, would be a much more exciting build, oh well still a very cool old truck, i hope it lasts twice as long!

[WilliamCollins-shlm]

Fly by night I suppose ???
Bigger Badder Better !!!
Was how I Flew !!!
A 460 a Dana 60 an whatever was in the junkyard !!!
Plus 4 disks an a dual pot master !!!
In for a penny go for the pound !!!