1979 F-350 Supercab Resto-Mod Start to Finish 

I've been a professional mechanic for 10 years and I've always fought the brake cable clips with pliers, the trick you used with the wrench was so easy and made me mad at my self for not thinking of it, haha. Nice work man keep it up

‘79 Ford Trucks are by far my favorite body style of any truck ever made.

I want to do this with an 89 Ford Ranger I bought for my Dad. It was the last conversation I had with him before he passed unexpectedly two years ago. I have none of the skills, but I will learn. I appreciate channels like yours that will teach me in time, even if it takes the rest of my life.

You picked a great truck to restore! I'm wishing I had the talent, space, and money to pull something like this off. Thanks for sharing!

Seeing the wife and kids help and encouragement with your build was a blessing. You had the best part of your build long before you ever purchased the truck. Amazing work ethic and talent. The results are absolutely fantastic.

Love these old Ford trucks, there's not a better looking truck ever built. You did an amazing job.

This truck came out looking incredible. I loved this era of the Ford pickups. My father had a couple of the 70's and 80's F-series pickups when I was growing up and they always served him well. This one looks great in white. Not a lot of trucks can pull that off.

That dent repair was pure artistry!👍🏻👏🏻

I bet that kid will be a top notch mechanic by the time he is 15.

That dent work was pretty freakin amazing.

That was genius. The whole rebuilt and the shooting/editting. Alot of respect.

Awesome Job. 1979's will never go out of style.

Why isn't your channel called, " The Amazing Papa Show"?? That would be amazing. 😅👍

Who is this man, he did every single thing to this truck expect machine the heads?!

Anyone who can and does this to an old Ford Dentside is a good man. Lots of hard work, hours and money invested. Your little boy will enjoy this beast after you pass it down to him.

Glad to see a Father with his son....your a lucky boy little one👍

I thought this was going to be a weekend warrior project, I was wrong. You’re a professional. Great video.

I envy your talent, that was amazing. The truck looks beautiful and I am so glad you went with a 460.

Nice truck! Nice dog, sister cookies… Pretty solid video bro… God Bless America…

DUDE! Just randomly started watching this video and at the end I noticed you were in Phoenix. Then I recognized your house. You sold me your old lincoln 140 welder a couple years ago! Still welding and getting pretty good at it. RAWAH!

Awesome build, real, not like gasmonkey etc where new parts are just thrown together. Takes a lot of skill to take it totally apart like that. Kudos to you, hope folk folk to you for a build.

I have to say what a wonderful job and such a nice restoration you kept it simple upgrading and repairing what you needed without taking away from the trucks design nice job

I love the fact that you didn't go overboard. Improved it over the original. Didn't go bananas on the paint. That truck is worth quite a bit more now and has another 200k miles in it or more!

these types of projects remind me how badly i miss automotive but doing heavy duty up in northern canada has allowed me access to money that i could never even fathom having access too at 22. i just hope i can make enough money up here to come back south and live a life like this.

I used to rebuild engines with my Dad. I have fond memories of working with him on many engines he would rebuild. It is nice to see someone younger doing it. God Bless you all. Beautiful job. Such memories I have with older trucks.

I have a 77' LB with 351W and love seeing these build vids. Nothing more enjoying than seeing the beginning to the end especially in one vid! All I'm saying issssssssss WOOOOWWWW. What an amazing job with EVERYTHING. Not sure if you do this as a profession or a hobby but must say you have some serious talent. Also, its so nice to see the family involved as well. Great vid & THUMBS UP!

Nothing sexier than a newly machined head and I LOVE that you got the kiddo in their turning that wrench!!!

Second time watching this. Still just as captivating! I love the thoroughness of the job! No part is left untouched and it looks brand new. Kudos to you!

I had a 78 F-250 4x4 SC...pulled the 351 and put in a 460 to pull the 5th wheel. The 460 got us to the next gas station faster! Nice job on yours!

This is one of the coolest videos I’ve ever watched. I wish I had half the knowledge and talent to be able to do this!

My dad and I rebuilt a 1976 Ford F-350 when I was 10. Had a 390 in it. Some of the best memories of my life.

Hi. I just watched your build and wish I could give you a thousand thumbs up. My first truck was a ‘79 F150, three speed on the column with a simple 300 cubic-inch inline six cylinder. That truck pulled my boat all over the Florida keys and later a horse trailer in California. It was unbreakable and my favorite truck of my forty years of truck ownership, best looking also. Thanks for bringing back the memories.

One of the best RU-vid videos I've ever seen. Had my attention from start to finish. The hard work paid off. Truck looks fantastic.

I have received a bunch of questions on this video and almost all of them are answered in detail in the individual episodes. There are links to those in the description, but for those of you that don't have the time or desire to watch those, here are the answers to the most common questions; Q: Why did you do all that body work and not repaint it!? A: Because the owner and I appreciate trucks that have the original paint, and he uses this truck as a truck so it is bound to get little scratches. Also, it would have increase the cost by around 10k Q: How long did this take? A: 275hrs of labor over 4 months Q: How much did it cost and is it for sale? A: I Charged 30k$ USD for this build, and around 13k$ or so was labor and the rest parts. The owner paid for a lot of additional parts himself. I don't know the exact total into this truck including the truck itself but I am sure it's over 45k. The owner is accepting offers on it and if you email me @ acthecarguy@gmail.com I will pass your info onto him Q: How did you learn to do this? A: Lots of trial and error (mostly error) when I was young. I learned better techniques and how to read technical manuals in the Army as a helicopter mechanic, and last but not least, RU-vid Q: How did you become so awesome? A: Awesomeness is passed down from the Mother. Don't believe me, look at my Sister's cookie or look at my wife wet sanding the bed, then see how proficient my Son is at engine building. Thank you all so much for the support on this build, if you have any more questions just write them in the comments!

i bought a 1979 ford f 250 from my neighbor, hes an old farmer (not too old lol) and it sat in his farm for about 10 years and i asked if he would let me fire her up for shits n giggles, i threw some starting fluid in it and she roared like a lion back to life. has the old inline 6 the engine that never dies. i ended up working and paying for it last summer, fixed it up and put love into it. great truck. i love fords and their older models. great video man

Old video, but my grandpa has a truck just like this back in Mexico. Got to drive it as a 5 year old 😂 Good times.

BEING ABLE TO DO THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE, AMAZING TALENT .

I'm speechless at the detail and know how it takes with all the hard work to a magnificent job ! Thanks for sharing!

WOW , love the build ...... my dad had a similar truck when i was your son's age. His was same make and model in hunter green and had the built in tool box on both bedsides. I can remember what my dad did with his truck really impressed me , he would take that big ol' truck threw the same spots where mostly if not all only jeeps n blazers could go threw. Didnt know if it was dad's skill behind the wheel , the truck itself or both. Brought back a lot of fond memories , thank you ..... i want to do a build like this for my dad in honor of him and now i will use this video to help me do so when i find the right truck.

I remember when that model came out. Job I worked on bought a new one. It was the fanciest and strongest truck I had ever seen. We beat that thing around on the ranch until the bed fell off but it would still go. Spent almost its whole life in 4 wheel drive. Never saw the highway. Ole Yeller...RIP!

You and your sister are both very talented. Great job on both the actual truck and the cookie 💯💯

Great job! Nice, rust free and well preserved body. This is what happens when a man owns tools and knows how to use them.

Thanks for renewing this classic. I love seeing them every so often on the road. My grandpa had a 78.

I’d definitely take that truck over my 2019 F150 any day of the week!!!!

This guy is beyond a true craftsman, he is a one-man factory on his own. Excellent, impeccable, artisan work. I am honestly sorry that I am too far away to snatch this truck from him. He deserves every penny of the price he asks for his work. This is true quality through and through.

Much as I hate "patina" with the fire of a thousand suns, I have to say that, in this case, I get it. And it's freakin' awesome. You didn't go for all-out, glittering perfection; the kind that renders the truck unusable. You pushed out the dents and patched up the worst of the finish, and, most importantly, you kept it a useful truck. Trucks are cool and I love them, because their whole gestalt is that of a utilitarian vehicle. Great build and well played, bro.

I can’t fathom the knuckle bustin, cut to pieces fingers and arms and back breaking man hours that went into this! Well done and something to be proud of!

That’s a 1979 factory “Camper Special” as evidenced by the storage in the bed. I had the 1978.5 version (460 ci and a C6) of the same truck and sold it to a high school senior from southern Indiana. Needless to say he was beaming from ear to ear 😁. I miss that truck.

When a new truck is so expensive and ugly you’ll spend whatever it takes to renew the truck you want. I would buy this truck in a hot second over a new one. Excellent work. Aloha

Brother..you have some serious skills, i wish i could apprentice under you.

Man this brought back some memories. I had a 79, 3/4 ton, same as this truck. Duel fuel tanks, white paint, tool box on the side, same color interior. Wish I'd never sold it now. I loved that truck.

The amazing papa show! That's what it's all about right there. That truck is the most badass thing on the road aswell!

Amazing! I’m totally Impressed!!! I can change oil, brakes, and wiper fluid. You rebuilt this whole truck by yourself👍.

One of the best restoration vids I've seen, you're a blessed man to have such a supportive family. Thanks for sharing, saved and subbed 👍

That cookie your sister made was incredible! Did not expect it to be that good!

This is what we all love about America. Keep it coming.

That is awesome! Living in the rust belt, we dream of having such a solid start. Beautifully done, it’s cool to see you are able to have the original paint and and then upgrade everything else.

I have to agree with everyone else, I love the 79’ too. Had one years ago and it was a beast. Love this build, you guys are so lucky to be able to do this and have the family there too. I envy you and your crew

I just stopped by to watch this video and I must say I am really impressed by your knowledge about mechanics and painting work. I am absolutely illiterate about cars and mechanics. BTW I think "The amazing papa show" sounds great.

Great job on the best truck ever made. I had a 250. A red wasp got after a kid driving it on the farm and he dead centered a tree. Didn't hurt the kid but ruined the truck. That was 20 years ago and I still miss the truck. Scott

Very good, that was a lot of work. A lot more than I would dare attempt. I love the concept of restoring decent older vehicles to be daily drivers. Uniqueness, character, simplicity, minimal inspections, low taxes, all around a winning combo. I dont think today's cars will survive to be classics, they are too complicated and will get too expensive to fix when all the electronics wear out. I'll take vintage any day.

Beautiful job. So glad you restored such a cool classic!

Had a rough day at work today.... this video just made my day. Thanks.

I have been an auto tech for over 45 years. Have always been amazed at how many mechanics do not know how to disconnect a parking brake cable. Found that a Ford distributor wrench works great for the tight places. Much better than pliers, LOL. Like your vids and the quality of your work. 👍

Little mans' voice at the end, some sister love with cookies, and the wife warning (and obvious help in the cab 2/3rds in) make this a family channel. Dude, we could sub you for Sesame Street, but for some serious learning. Great job and welcome to TN!

78/79 fords are the best looking vehicles I’ve ever seen I can’t wait to own one

Watched the video again and again and again.It’s an art piece.

What a great job! Excellent attention to detail, doing everything properly. And showing the next generation how to spanner, too. When the world has gone to those boring, soul-less electric vehicles, cars like these will be truly appreciated.

That is one magnificent truck. Brings back some amazing memories of my dads work truck with its 460. Now I think I will have to go and watch the whole build. Thank you so much

"The Amazing Papa Show" just got my sub!

Hats off...Sir, you are an inspiration. Its great to see a throw-back to a no-nonsense project like yours. A driver, a mule and its yours..you win !

It's beautiful, I have 2 '79 Fords can't wait to do something similar

Dude, I'm completely impressed with your ability and capacity to do this project with your own hands. I admire people like you who are able to develop this kind of job from the beginning to the end. Accept my congrats and admiration. It was an amazing job!

Great work, saving this 350 from a graveyard. Great mechanic skills, also the cookie was looking yummy :D

Thank you for this video. Excellent restoration of a classic workhorse. Congratulations. Done with kindness, respect and with a loving family. Big ups for your accomplishments.

WOW! You're amazing! I'm a great fan of classic cars, and this F-350 is BEAUTIFUL! I remember when my dad told me the story of how he got his F-100, and from there, my passion for old cars was born. I love the Ford F series, and seeing how these wonders are restored today is totally satisfying. ❤❤ In the future, I would like to learn how to restore old cars as well. Congratulations on this great project! 👏 ​

Que trabalho fantástico! Parabéns!

How in the world does one guy have this much talent?!!!!

Gifted, talented and ingenious! Pulling this work off all by yourself is amazing!

clean smooth and professional you can't ask for a more thorough job for restoration absolutely beautiful

Oh man, that's a pretty truck. Love those 70s Fords

Holy cow, man. That was sweet to watch all that love and care you put in. Beautiful. I'm from Illinois originally. I don't think I've ever seen an original truck that nice to start with! LOL

Beautiful Truck. Love seeing old iron rebuilt and enjoyed for years to come.

I don't know if I would call this a resto-mod in the traditional sense, but I like it.

Amazing skill set. The music during the brakes sequence was fantastic.

Your not even done building it and I already want it so bad.

Nice job. Sold mine and still miss it 20years later.

So I’ve got my eye on a ‘79 F150 Super Cab long bed Ranger just sitting in the weeds. I have been debating on whether or not to make an offer on it but this video has cemented my decision. Super awesome video and thanks!

your sister is amazing, at least someone in the family got talent lol. j/k keep up the good work and welcome to the east coast.

Had a '76. '79 is my favorite year.

I don’t know how I’m going to do it, but you’ve just motivated me to finish my 89 Bronco! Thank you!!! I’m asking the universe for a shop like yours😇

I've had a successful classic/vintage vehicles restoration business for 30+ years. I'm a 50+ years master level factory certified auto truck tech. Over the years, I've restored/re-freshened/modified 100+ of the '73-'79 Ford F-series trucks. IMHO, they're the best trucks that Ford ever built. I personally own three of them myself.

I only lack 3 things to do this: Knowledge, Skill & tools.

Great work, that truck is beautiful!

I have a 1979 Lincoln Continental 4 door. Wish I had the space and big tools to do this. Amazing work and patience!.

Awesome it looks amazing. Always had the 79 ford's bouncing around in my head . My dad had a red 79 ford and I remember bouncing around on that spring seat happy as could be. I loved that truck. Now adays I always want one, it's 1 of the 3 cars I always wished I'd get.hope 1 day. Best wishes

"we decided to swap the 400 for a 460. good man!

Henry Ford knew what was really going on.

Unreal! Speechless. I knew after the first minute i was watching the whole video. Love the time lapse. You're a wizard my friend. You couldn't have got anymore intimate with this truck. Seems like you touched every nut and bolt. The love, time, effort etc that went into it, I can't even imagine, I'd probably have a stroke. I sat back drank my coffee and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very Very few have that level of skill and talent. You the man!

I wish you had time enough in the day to explain what you are doing step by step, especially as far as the tear down and rebuild of the engine. Great video man. Well done. Thank you for taking the time.