Restoring a Vintage 1972 Ford F-250 Spard Custom Pickup Truck

TLDRJoin me as I restore a 1972 Ford F-250 Spard Custom pickup truck that has been parked for 20 years. I plan to drive it over 800 miles to Mount Rushmore for a filming project.

Key insights

🚚The 1972 Ford F-250 Spard Custom is a one-owner, low mileage truck that has been parked for 20 years.

🌧️The restoration project is challenging due to the truck's rust, locked-up engine, and worn-out tires.

🔧The goal is to get the truck running and roadworthy for an upcoming filming project.

🌎The plan is to drive the restored truck over 800 miles to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

🎥The restoration process will be documented in a series of videos for the Roadworthy Rescues project.

Q&A

Why was the truck parked for 20 years?

The exact reason is unknown, but it could be due to transmission or rear-end issues.

What is the condition of the truck?

The truck has rust, a locked-up engine, worn-out tires, and some body damage.

What is the goal of the restoration project?

The goal is to get the truck running and roadworthy for an upcoming filming project.

Where are you planning to drive the truck?

I plan to drive the restored truck over 800 miles to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

What will be documented in the videos?

The restoration process will be documented, showcasing the challenges and progress of the project.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video begins with the introduction of a 1972 Ford F-250 Spard Custom pickup truck that has been parked for 20 years.

01:15The host discusses the challenges of restoring the truck, including rust, a locked-up engine, and worn-out tires.

02:40The goal of the restoration project is to get the truck running and roadworthy for an upcoming filming project.

05:25The host shares the plan to drive the restored truck over 800 miles to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

11:30The host moves the truck into the shop to work on it during a thunderstorm.