ROTTEN TO RESURRECTED - Forgotten Ford F100 P2. - Budget Paint Restoration 

That freeze frame of hugging your boy hit me in the feels. Goes to show where your priorities lie. Not only are you a great dad, but you don't mind showing it. That moment could just as easily been edited out and saved for your own personal use but instead was cast into your already great vids. Your family is a shining example for the rest of us to see.

I love the “will it run” videos but seeing you actually “restore” a rig is such a nice change. Especially one this clean! Can’t wait to watch every video and see what Jessica has in store for the interior

Man I love this guy! All about the original! And a family man! That hug with his boy was awesome! Moreover he isn’t about the expensive stuff! The homegrown elbow grease and work! I love the truck and a “catch 27”lol witty too! Your awesome man keep up the good work! Love to have a beer or coffee with this guy!

Best part?? 23:10. The hug from the son. Boy do I love a hug from my 6 year old son. They are so small only for so long. ❤❤

My late husband was my built in mechanic and body restoration guy. 13 years gone. I watch his life lived vicariously through you. Thank you.

You and your family are truly blessed. It literally brought a tear to my eye watching this video knowing what that truck is going to mean to that little guy when he gets old enough to take it over. I never had those experiences, nor any of the others most normal fathers and sons share. This one left a smile on my face, and a warmth in my heart. He's very fortunate to have such a great father in his life.

I have an 86 F250, it's crazy how little this truck changed over 40 years. 6-in-a-row, ready to tow.

THIS ONE BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES!!!! I spent years riding through the north hills of pittsburg with my granddad in a white F100, his old pickup and I learned a lot from my old idol about the outdoors and life in general , thank you very much for the most wonderful memories I have had in over 50 years. god bless you and your family you are a true man and I appreciate you

That one quick snapshot of you, hugging your son…priceless! Made this old fella tear up! I love how close you are to your boys…some of us never had this kind of relationship with our fathers. You’re a wonderful father!

Derek you have taught me two things over these videos that resound with me, one hard work will pay off eventually and the second is if you can share your passion with the next generation. It makes it all the more worth it

Nice to see a feller really clean something for a change!!!!! As a fellerr who was helping around at his uncles body shop before he can remember I am not a big fan of leaving things ugly when I know they can be made beautiful again. I understand a rat rod but all these muscle cars and old trucks .... older than this though like 66 and before deserve better. Cannot get enough of you bringing cars back from the dead though!!!!!!! and a cheap electric buffer is much safer for beginners to use on their rigs usually won't eat the paint

Just seen your O'Reilly's commercial freaking love it. Someone off-camera tossed a box into your hand and you caught it just like the commercials. What a natural!!! 😂

It’s a newer version of Uncle Jessie’s rig from Dukes of Hazzard! “Uncle Jessie” is a good name. ;)

That little Bentley is a Daddy's Boy! He's gonna be a fine mechanic in a few more years. I wish every kid could have the chance to grow up around cars like this. There would be a whole lot less hoodlums running around on the streets.

Old Fords….THANK YOU! 👏🏼

You have been hands down a great content creator and human being, throughout your videos and the more I watch. The Bob Ross of auto gurus, and entertaining to watch. 🙌

That poor old truck is blessed to have had the chance to be brought back to life by an amazing revivalist. She's coming along nicely! Looking forward to the interior video...keep em coming, and happy new year!

This rig was a great find and I'm so happy that you're bringing her back to life! Paint looks fantastic compared to what you started out with. BTW, every time I see it I can't help but think how much it looks like good old Uncle Jesse's truck on Dukes of Hazzard. Keep up the great work!

This truck deserves raptor liner. The 4 jug kit w the gun is $120 and it's fool proof. Cheek poke the bed, wipe with degreaser, mask shake and shoot, covers everything. Great stuff.

This definitely gets my vote as No.1 most satisfying VGG video to date!

Ah man the little pause camera shutter got me right in my fatherly feels. Really doing what you intended for the channel: bringing cars and families together. You're the man. I'm gonna hug my kids extra tight tomorrow, just cause.

i lost my father my sophomore year of high school, he taught me how to wrench and appreciate the simple things that can be made into something amazing with a little work. im 27 now, and this channel has brought joy to my heart that i havent felt since those days. i cant wait to bring my own little ones into this world to keep that joy going. thank you VGG

The old girl is cleaning up nicely! I’m anxious to see the interior….and that Monte Carlo in the background!

That "snapshot" of your son coming in and hugging you will be priceless to you one day in the not so distant future. My boy is 25 and he is big as you Derek. Miss them hugs from the lil guy. As Always, May God Bless you and yours!

"They're only original once" I completely agree! That thing looks amazing all shined up! I'll take lightly weathered original paint over a cheap respray any day. Thanks for sharing your paint restoration process!

Great job! Really brought that old Ford back around, and that's sayin something coming from a GM guy. The hug from the kiddo about got to me. I love being a dad and those kinda hugs from your little fellars are the absolute best thing in the world.

That is an excellent rig. The condition for a 1978 ? Score ! I've owned many SB V8 Fords over the years, the 300 I-6 was the true workhorse of the gas powered fleet. They were used in tractors, farm equipment, generators, dump trucks and more, then some. I love her as a survivor with the clean up. Keep her as she is appearance-wise. Not too many know what a basic work truck looked like in 1978 !

The best part of this video is the father and son snapshot moment at 23:10. 💯💯💯

That's a going to town rig Uncle Jesse would be proud of!!!

Big ford fan here this feller is. Happy to see some blue oval love!

Vice grip has given me hours of entertainment while my wife is deployed over seas and while I'm wrenching on my own rust bucket. I really appreciate the content you put out.

what a knowledgeable man you are.. BUT most importantly a father your sons will look upto for the rest of their lives.. your children will look back on time watching you and helping you.. in a small way in re building those vehicles.. which you do with such professionalism ..i used to watch my father make stuff back in the 1960's .. and i still remember his advice now.. good luck to you .. and your family .. x

Derek, you are a great Dad and a Hell of an American. It's been a ride watching the channel grow over the past few years. Keep up the good work. God bless you and your family.

That ol Ferd is DEFINITELY a great machine. Your son will truly enjoy driving that reliable rig!!! 👍 Also Derek, thank you for the quality content and I want to wish you and yours the very best of things for this year and many more to come.

I'm thinkin' the "creature" you referred to is most likely a slug or two. They're EVERYWHERE down south! Btw, that little snapshot where you were huggin' on little man warmed my heart. You're a great Dad Derek! 😊

Busted!!! the camera caught you lovin on the bentley.. Nice work dad. it tickled me that you have improved in your display of affection. the close up of bentley showed a pretty happy boy.

She's only original once. Great job preserving this gem. Thanks Derek!

I never tire of watching this talented and industrious Fellah reviving old cars and pickups. Another really good looking American pickup truck rescued from obsolescence. Bravo and thank you for sharing the journey Derek. All the best from sunny Wellington, New Zealand.

Ford actually made some decent trucks back in the late 60's and early 70's! Thank goodness for that maple and pine tree it was sitting under all those years, all that sap preserved the paint pretty good there fellers! Derek, the best juice I've ever used on a situation like this is the same juice I mix up for my house. Water, Clorox, and cheap dish soap! IT WORKS WONDERS, and can, and should be applied with a pump sprayer! Looks great!

Great pause for that hug. I'm a single dad and my kiddos are in their 20s. Still pause for a moment to tell them I love em and bring it in.

So, I’ve watched far, far too much of this channel, perfect. At first I thought hmmm this is weirdly good, then I was like, this is the best car restoration channel, then I decided it was simply the best car channel, now it’s plainly just the best channel on RU-vid. It’s informative, entertaining, funny and ultimately uplifting. Probably not.

Interior! One reason I love fixing up old pickemups is the interior is reasonable..not a lot of real estate in there! Looking forward to seeing Jessica put her touch on it. Maybe even a modest sound system? I've also seen those factree Ford rims widened with some dog dish poverty caps looking good on those trucks.

Ioved rewatching this one!! The music had a different feel and a guy liked it!! Also I missed the hug snapshot the first time around. 💪🏻🇺🇲

Hey Derek, next time you have to clean a vehicle with a lot of organic growth I have an easy way to clean it and the results are phenomenal. Super easy too. Get a pump up sprayer with 30% bleach 70% water and some soap to help it stick and stay wet. Let sit for a minute and rinse thoroughly. Don’t let it dry on there. I have clean alot of dirty vehicles like that. Your working to hard pressure washing and your right you are running a high risk of damaging the paint

Glad you chose to clean the exterior first. Also, appreciate the, "It's original only once," philosophy. No need to worry about dings and minor dents because they are part of the truck's unique story. It's no longer from a cookie cutter assembly line.

Pro tip: after letting the purple power soak use a soft brisheled brush to loosen the grunge this will let you rinse without leaving the zebra stripes...and thanks for the videos...I love everyone of them

old trucks are so awesome, makes a feller happy to see

Just in my experience, those trucks came from the factory with no bumper. The dealerships put those on. They came in white or silver and they were tough as hell. Good advertising for the dealer too.

Can’t wait to see the interior work! Also my vote for a name would be “Shepard” uncle Jessie’s cb handle. Thanks for the great vid!

I think the weathered dinged thin paint look that it's got going on looks pretty cool to be honest and it makes it look like it's not been abused but also like the owner isn't afraid to actually use it. I don't think it needs a respray at all and i fact i think what would be more fitting is a protective coat to keep it as is.

Yes! I can finally enjoy the ads on RU-vid when they are O'Rieleys with Derek on them!

This truck is a true survivor.. it turned out beautifully.

I am loving this series! Other than mine was a 400 with a C6 auto, add a saddle blanket seat cover, a set of white wagon wheels wrapped in BFG Radial T/As and you have my first truck in your possession. Bringing back some serious memories. Good stuff, keep it up! Side note: Keep loving on those kids and getting them involved. Maybe let each one pick a build and direction for an upcoming series. They are only kids for a little while and these are things they will remember and cherish forever. My oldest is my camping buddy. We built my old Isuzu Trooper into an overland rig (before it was popular) because she loved backwoods camping. I thank God everyday for the relationship we have. Now that she is in college we have a lot of stories of adventures to look back on and thankfully she still wants to hang out with the old man. I also (because God has a sense of humor) have a four year old daughter. My wife doesn't understand why I am constantly pulling her into my projects and taking her camping and hiking even though she is a girly girl... I see her smiles when we are getting outside of her comfort level and hear her laughter. I may have to take her to get her nails done after going 4 wheeling cause the mud ruined them, but she will tell everyone she talks to about how much fun it was. lol Waiting for the next notification bell. Till then I'll be in the garage tinkering. Cheers!

Yep, without doubt one of the best structural quality rigs you have picked up. This one is worthy of really fixing up. I am seriously curious to know what Jessica's skill set is. In early vids I see her pulling interior stuff apart, I have seen her MIG welding in a trunk, etc. What can this girl not do?

That truck bed SCREAMS Rhino lining! Great transformation! I actually love the patina (can’t believe I never heard you use that word during the transformation)

I love the truck! And love the its original only once. I was born in 78, I'd drive that beauty with pride. Might just go find me one 😊

Love to see the family involved! Already got my 6 year old granddaughter helping out with grampie's bumpy truck.

Im looking forward to seeing what Mrs.Bieri has planned for the interior. As far as wheels and tires,i like'em white with dog dish hub caps.but whatever you chose will look great im sure.

The truck bringer-backer stuff is really good stuff. HOWEVER, Dad pausing long enough to give a HEARTFELT HUG TO THE SON IS PRICELESS. One can Always give some TLC to any vehicle, old or new. However, what that son, his son, and the sons thereafter will ONLY CARE that you took time to SHOW YOUR LOVE... THAT'S WHAT your viewers should always try to EMULATE!!! .

I worked for a Ford Rent a Car system from 1977-1985. Washed a lot of Ford pickups and Econoline vans back then. A lot of the white painted vehicles had issues. It's like there wasn't any clearcoat sprayed over. The paint would get really chalky over time. Your truck reminded me of that. Great show!

Looks awesome. I'm a Chevy man at heart but I really do love the style of these old F100s, and that 6 shooter was hard to kill. I had a buddy who sank his deep in a waterhole. Took over a week to get it pulled out, but not for the lack of trying. He ended up lifting it straight out with a crane. He changed all the fluids a few times. It sounded like a Cummins diesel from then on but it ran another 12 years until he sold it. Will probably outlive us all.

Derek is like the real life tool time. He's tim, al, and also flannel shirt thrown into one. More Power!

Purrrrty! Loving watching you bring her back to life. I would name her Grace💖😍

That truck is an amazing find. Uncle Jessy would be proud to roll to the boers nest in that rig.

I love the way you are restoring this truck, Derek. Great job! I would leave the dents and dings in the truck, especially for a daily driver. They tell a story of a truck that lived a life of work and they are a badge of honor. By shining her up, keeping her running and using her every day you are keeping that old truck's soul alive. Thanks for doing this and sharing it!

23:08 Its the reason we do the things we do. That moment where the kids appreciate us and we know for sure they love us just as much. I might have leaked some awesomeness out of my eyes for a second there.

I have a 79' old rust bucket f 250 4x4 that I picked up for $500 and am fixing using your videos, along with Junkyard Mooks just cuz she literally has the same truck "Booger". Thank you for being you and for making these videos. Always fun and entertaining, would love to have this f100 though. A great looking truck.

Really really great moment with you son. I'm 71 a old male and it brought tears to my eyes. I Only wish my dad would have hugged me. Keep it up your doing something right....

I ran to my phone when I heard the RU-vid notification lol. Ive got to say I’m a Chevy guy but these old fords really catch my peepers sure don’t make vehicles like they used to. Looks great keep up all the good work can’t wait to see more of this old fella.

Nice results! Another great time with the old Ford. Great start to another year, thanks. Your videos have gotten me through almost two years of bad health, lost business, family crises, and hanging on to a job the whole time that I never should have taken. I'm pretty sure I look forward to your content more than most, but there's a lot of us out here, and we're thankful to you and your family for everything you do. Thanks again!

That freeze frame of you and your boy is beautiful.. it’s life. And it’s so nice to see you being able to polish the lower half of a rig finally!!! Welcome south my friend.

Thank you. I am currently fighting a old 77 f150 4x4 from the grave. Your Chanel helps with alot of issues I find. To see you bring an old Ford back from the grave is nice to see.

I just finished my first week of mechanic school thanks to you sir. I love this channel. Just started Chrysler certifications, should take a month. Cheers and best wishes from Knoxville!

This old Ford is a true gem, such a great find. The more you work on it, the more I am amazed by it. Original paint, miles, bumper etc it just looks to good to be true. But its got to be I'm looking at it, glad this one found you. Now it will get what it deserves, I don't care what comes next, I am already eager to see it! Thanks for the episode, and see you in a week!

I love the frozen moment of you and and your son. Truly the best feeling....the real meaning of life.

That truck is a rare treasure and I am really enjoying seeing it brought back around a step at a time. :)

I love the care you put into older neglected vehicles. You give them new life. Keep up the great videos, and I hope you and your family are doing well.

Fantastic! You did an amazing job bringing back the shine to that beautiful Ford. Your videos are fun and inspiring Derek. Just love your work!

man, i love old trucks, they look so easy to work on. less electrical system work and can almost do anything and it will just keep running

One thing I don't hear much about is the music. It's always a great part of the video and not something you hear very often. Well done as usual Derek, et al!

Saving on rigs and bringing them right back around is the best start to a guy’s weekend

Can a feller just take a second to appreciate that Tennessee climate? Shirtsleeves and power washing around New Year's! Can't do that in Mini soda!

Now that 78 f100 cleaned up real nice. Uncle Jesse would be proud. 😂 I love those original side mirrors it still has on it. Take care of those. Aftermarket replacements are not the same.

Loved the hug your little guy part, that was awesome great dad! 👍👍😁🇨🇦

A guy has been cold and wet outside all day moving around snow after a record-smashing snowfall and came in to get a bite to eat and warm the old bones. Couldn't get better enjoying a cold snack and watching an early release VGG video while thawing out by the fire. Thanks Derek!

Man I'd drive it til the wheels fell off. I love these old Fords. My dad had a truck just like that back in the day. Glad to see you putting new life into it. I agree with the others. This trucks name should be Uncle Jesse. Have a great weekend yall.

Derek, you probably know.. buy I'm gonna tell ya anyway.. you are one of the best dad's I have ever seen.. I got a few years on ya.. I pretty much have a similar background as you. My boys are grown up now . I cherish the memories of the past. Very similar to what your doing. I was in law enforcement for 30 years. I now work at a tech center as the school resource officer (part time).. in all my years on the job .. the most rewarding feeling is working with kids... You are a true leader.. I am very impressed. The problem with this world is there isn't enough dad's like you...

Got a f100 from a junk yard for $400 back in 90s. Used it 5 yrs. Straight 6. Changed trans from a sloppy 3 speed to auto. Bolted right in. Great truck. Also had a 66 Ford.

I saw the before and after on Instagram. What an amazing transformation

This makes me happy, staying original and enhancing the history of this Rig with some sweat and polish. I can't wait for the interior makeover

My first vehicle was a F-100...baby blue 300 I6.....loved that truck.....would luv to have another......relive my youth.

A guy jut got his VGG hat ~ Thanks! ~ My Dad was a mechanic & had a white 79 F-150. Does my heart good watching this restoration. My Dad taught me so much about wrenching on old vehicles. We had so many trips together similar to yours. Love your site AND your devotion to your family. Keep up the great work all around.

I really love your videos and how you incorporate the family, great fathers have great children I always say God bless you all. Love the way this truck turned out. Now all you need is a flannel interior.

A guy's content has been therapy for me during a lot of difficult times. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love yo you and your family.

When Clay Millican mentions you in his video and tries to revive the paint on his toterhome, priceless.

im amazed at how good the ol rig came out! id leave it just like that!! when your son gave ol dad a hug you almost got me there but it was just my wife cutting onions! keep up the good work!

To be honest with you, Derek, whichever video you post, I seem to enjoy them all equally. Your choice of firing-order. Thanks for your labours.

100% best RU-vid channel out there. Nothing makes my day more then watching a new VGG video! We all appreciate what you do!!

I was amazed that when you were pressure washing, that the window seals didn't leak.

I would love to see the interior restore next.