5 Things I Hate about my ‘77 Dentside Ford 

I have a 77 that I just fought and fought with trying to get my hood to close properly. Bought new hinges and that didn’t help. Finally figured it out. You have 3 bolts on each hood hinge. Leave the lower middle bolt alone and listen the other two and work in small increments by tipping the hinges like your opening up the hood further, so they’ll rock back toward the cab. Small increments, then tighten and close to check progress and the back end of the hood will be lower when it’s closed. Also close slowly to make sure the hood isn’t hitting the cowl. If it is, both hinges may need to come forward. I simply slid my hood forward because i was beyond tired of messing with it but I finally got it closing right with pretty close to perfect gaps.

Sorry to pop your bubble but all of the gripes you have about your truck come with the territory of owning an old truck. If you want turnkey ready, go, buy a new truck. After growing up in a body shop building and restoring classic cars, I have come to the conclusion that they should have a $100 bill slot on the dash. Every time you start it up, it needs $100 for something!! Nowadays with inflation, that's $250.

90% of the stuff you're complaining about is expectations, you act like you expect it to drive like a new car. It's not going to drive like a new car it's an old truck. While the add-on power steering system that they used on the 4x4 is up until 77 1/2 did suck just about everything else you've complained about is almost irrelevant. And as far as the hood hinges go your hood hinges are not adjusted correctly. It is a rather painstaking task to get them adjusted properly but that's all that needs to be done. Raising up the radiator support to raise up the front clip won't line up the rear with the cab it'll just make the whole hood sit up too high, loosen all three bolts on the side of the hinge and bring the whole thing down until the hood closes correctly when you shut it.

Yep... Controversy! I love the dual shocks! Added them to my 1979 Bronco back in the early 90's and never looked back! Back then I built a good strong 460, so my engine was heavier. I love a good stiff ride and it does handle better! I also love the steering stabilizer! It absolutely helps! With that said I still learned a few things watching your episode, never knew that about the door seals! way to go Jr., keep up the good work!

I stumbled upon your channel and can identify a lot with your "hates" I drove the first dentside to arrive in Mesa Az in 1972 at berge ford. The transport driver couldn`t get it started so being a young 22 year old "monkey" I was commanded by the dealership owner to " get up there and get that truck started Hippy" ( my nickname since my hair touched my collar}.. The ignition switch was not plugged in all the way . After the dealership I went to work for an insurance adjuster from Albuquerque NM. He bought all teh fords the Navajos totaled after driving them for a week, yep , a week sometimes. We would take them back to Phoenix and make one runner out of 3 and sell the leftover parts. In 1975 I went on my own until a truck fell on me in 2019 and when my wife divorced me and was forced to sell out and retire. I now live in Payson AZ and have hauled the parts that wern`t stolen up her with me. I don`t think I have a lot of time left on this earth and need to sell all my "stuff". My typing is very hard to do in my condition. I parted out and built over 1500 dentsides since 1990 and have a lot of parts and trucks left. Some tools also but most were stolen along with all my guns. I would like to speak with you for a few reasons. One is I want to know who sold you this truck you speak of. second to be there for you and anyone who needs advice on these units and also to ask if you or anyone you know would like my remaining inventory. Like I said it is hard for me to type and even harde r to read. I went blind in 2019 and many operations have restored my sight partially . Please call me any time . I dont sleep much so dont worry about the time . Thanks Rick Wallace

The dentsides are such a good looking truck and Bronco. I always pull the steering damper off first thing and never put one back on.

I expected to hear about the steering design. I switched to the '78-9 design components immediately and recommend everyone does it.

My Dad ordered his 1977 F150 short wide brand new from the factory with a F350 transmission. Always been stored inside and this truck will always be passed down in our Family. They will always have parts to keep these Fords around forever.

Hi man I,m the uk and have a 1978 f150 ranger...man do I love it

Beautiful truck! I have a 73 super camper special with a 390 and 4 speed. My biggest gripe is the awful gas mileage, I mean its beyond awful. I guess we don't do this to save gas tho lol.

Thanks for the content and info! I got a 77 long bed 4x4 same color but white roof!

i have a 78 F250 i need all the tips i can get

Hey, I would love to see more content about your dentside. Especially the door seals.

What I hate about my 77 f150 is that it’s old……..really dude…..it’s an old truck…..things wear out and you have to repair it

yeah I agree on sourcing parts it gets frustrating.

Looks like a nice truck. You have a 73-75 grill in it though. 76 & 77 shared a grill slightly different.

That thing is sweet!!!

Anyone that hates anything about those trucks should drive a scooter with a luggage rack and purse mounts.

I had a 75 F 100 4x4 for 18 years and the steering box whine, 9 inch axle bearing failure, hard starting when cold and weak starter was aggravating. Awesome looking truck though. As you can tell by my name I prefer Dodge now.

Maybe I do need one😂

I got a 74 almost just like it but it’s green and white. I paid 1150 dollars for it in 2013. It runs perfectly right now. Drove it about a hour ago. I upgraded the steering box is about all I’ve done. That and tires, oil changes and plenty gas. lol 390 loves gas

Do you have a video of newer style of door seal you put on your bronco

but the one thing you do love is your a proud owner of a dent side. pleasure to open up garage door and seein they old stud. its a 35 year love affair for me,,

Earlier grill? Looks good man

THREE POINTS: 1. Actually, $10,000 is a good and fair price for the F150 you purchased. The 1973 - 1979 Ford "Dent Side" trucks including the second generation 1978 - 1979 Broncos sell for $40,000 - $65,000 plus in very good to excellent condition at all of the popular online sources. 2. @ 4:54 - Those appear to be Rancho (not Ranchero) 5000 series shocks. Definitely do not appear to be the Rancho 9000 series (I've had Rancho 9000 shocks)...don't see the small red adjustment knob. Furthermore, virtually all OEM shocks are junk compared to aftermarket shocks with one notable exception on new GM trucks...the Multimatic DSSV shocks (aka - dampers). However, for a long list of reasons, I would not own a Chevrolet or GMC 4WD truck newer than 1972. Not a fan of GM "Square Body" trucks and starting in 1988, GM went with IFS Axle and "low hanging" frame rails...not good on a Class 2 (2500) or Class 3 (3500) 4WD truck. IFS Axle is not as strong and trouble free as a Dana 60 Solid Front Axle...and low hanging frame rails greatly reduce the "Breakover Angle" which can and does cause the Chevrolet and GMC 4WD trucks to "high center" a small rounded knolls off-road...quite a sight to see....both hilarious and pathetic at the same time! 3. Parts Replacement comes with buying older trucks. It is hardly ever one part that fixes a particular problem on 40 to 60 year old trucks. It costs money to fix these trucks up correctly.....using NEW OEM parts in combination with some better quality aftermarket parts. LMC Truck out of Kansas City MO (Go Chiefs...ha!) is an excellent source for original OEM parts.

Not a 77 grill. That is a earlier grill fits all dent sides but I remember the 77 grill because my first truck was a 77 ranger XLT f150 camper special with a 460.

I had a 1976 F 150 Dentside. 360 Automatic Full time 4x4. I fixed all those issues. Plus many other. Got rid of it Then I bought a Chevy . Best fix ever 😂 Best day of my life was when I didn't have to Fix Or Repair Daily. If it decided to start that day.

The issues with these fords and getting parts for them makes me want a v8 squarebody to build a sleeper . But any video i watch on the trucks makes me cringe with the rust and overall poor build quality of them. And makes me think an old smog era v8 that is hard to interchange isnt so bad after all. And I can close the hood with put it folding in half

1990 paid $998 for my 76 f150 only rust drivers side fender just below cowl brake fluid leak because booster was also rotten previous owner had 50,000 dot3 bottles there purchased new fender/inner fender then spent 2 years building this ford into my dream truck. goodbye 360 hello 390 with 4V intake rebuilt c6 rebuilt transfer case repainted ppg deltron basecoat/clear coat metallic ford midnight blue inside/out 2 gallons base color alone 3" body lift 4" suspension rancho shocks the rebuilt 390 got brand new holley 650cfm headers 12" glass packs 38" gumbo mudders on 15x8 aluminum slot wheels new mirrors on doors with cb whips installed aftermarket sunroof (hated it) new carpet new bucket seats on & on & on bla bla bla problem was cops would'nt leave me alone something about blacked out windows & bumpers too high many tickets & trip to court sold the truck kid that bought it rolled it days later recently talked to his sister it still sitting at the gravel pit upside down said i can have it back but don't want it

parts,right...anyone see coilsprings 7700 lbs or greater

SVYF

$10,000 for a half ton????? you got harddddd scammed my dude

$10,000!?!? I must be sitting on a gold mine with my '78!😂 these things were $4,000-5,000 new. For what you paid, it should have new paint...or run.