Very informative video of what you look at when evaluating a truck! Everyone evaluates a new purchase differently. I'm always open to another's way of doing something that could save me time and money! Thanks JC
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
i am always open to learn from others also....there are many people out there that know a ton more than me and i have no problem listening.
@86angrybees
5 жыл бұрын
It’s odd, I always see these work fords with a dent in the bumper exactly in the same spot, just right of the left tow hook
@colton7373
5 жыл бұрын
i got a horrible dent just like that from rear ending a tundra looks pretty badass
@FrankGerald.
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Videos. Lots of Great Information.
@SmittySmithsonite
5 жыл бұрын
Nice plug! Holy crapper! Wonder if that one was OE original, 190k? What a mess. Hopefully that didn't damage a valve on it's way around the cylinder. Great video, J.C. - covered all the bases. Looks like you got a great truck, too. 👍👍
@FullThrottleAdventures
5 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Two things we stay away from: Fender Flares(Rust Cover Up) and Bed liner "Protection"(Rocker and Door Rust Cover).
@MnTrucker1984
5 жыл бұрын
Man, i wish my 06 looked like that. Good ol MN cancer roads. Another great video JC thanks
@lakesideranch
5 жыл бұрын
Great presentation JC! You certainly have developed a sequence of things to check for and observe the obvious. Great camera work and nice commentary as always. Looks like a good candidate for your inventory! Work safe, stay warm. Doug@ the "ranch"
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
I didnt go through all the things i look at because the video would be over an hour long....a few repairs and some tires and who knows...it may find a new home!
@HankHill757
5 жыл бұрын
Good info! I may look you up when I’m ready to buy. I want a heavy duty truck for full time rv towing in a few years. I like the other video with the 750’s with manual transmission’s. They would make an excellent tow vehicle.
@hddm3
3 жыл бұрын
Great tips man
@scottpearsontoolsmore185
5 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks brother. Thanks for sharing this with us. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
thanks scott.
@leroychristen6636
5 жыл бұрын
Another great one JC. it becomes very obviouse in your "Ritual-walk-arounds" you have a set number of things to look-at /view. So many of the items you mention are "no-brainers" for people in you line of work........my problem is I don't purchase many vehicles and DON'T have an established routine in identifying potential problems. This vid' is an EXCELLENT review for those of us who are "non-flippers"- thanks JC for sharing you knowledge & time with all of us!
@jayh8490
5 жыл бұрын
im new to this channel, and i must say i love it, just awesome
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
welcome! hope you find some videos you enjoy!
@jayh8490
5 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojectsthanks, i have found tons that i enjoy, i really love this channel. straight forward stuff, you seem to be a really honest hard working guy, love it. been going through all kinds of your videos and haven't found one i don't like.
@howtofixmycar4805
5 жыл бұрын
very good job.. I do the same thing in California.. all heavy equipment..
@SteveP-vm1uc
5 жыл бұрын
I have an 02' F250 Super Crew Lariat. V-10 auto with 120K on it with the original just about everything. INCLUDING PLUGS!!! This has been the best and most comfortable truck I've ever owned.. I am afraid to change the plugs myself due to the aluminum head/original crap design plugs issues. I'm a handicapped Vet with a fused back and I cannot afford to have to pull one or both heads for repair. Just wondering if you have a good trick to pull these plugs without snapping off the end?? Maybe do a video of this sometime!!
@AntonioClaudioMichael
5 жыл бұрын
Great informative video
@CaptainAmerica-nl4tq
5 жыл бұрын
Would you share how much you bought the truck for ? Thank You !
@kwshilts
5 жыл бұрын
A great tutorial. Another great video.
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching kenneth
@rickdoesitforyou
3 жыл бұрын
Did you do head gasket and heads?
@tasmaniandevil7610
3 жыл бұрын
I look at miles and what the pickup is made of and wiring harness for future replacements and parts availability and what other people say about the experience and parts price list
@istvanmeissler2238
5 жыл бұрын
In my area that truck would be worth one third of that asking price (2500 to 3000) in that condition. The main redeeming quality of that truck was the lack of rust.
@anttiroppola4414
5 жыл бұрын
Brick in passenger footwell? Emergency brake?
@the.porter.productions
4 жыл бұрын
Good info. I have gotten to like the V10 engines...they seem to be powerful and dependable if they haven’t been abused. Hope this truck worked out well for you.🤩 It’s wasn’t a 10k truck...then.
@MHFtractor
5 жыл бұрын
Great video man. And good information on purchasing a truck. I know you sell beds and part from you trucks you buy and sell. So I was wondering if you sell any 4x4 axle out of a 3/4 or 1 ton ford truck? I am looking for front and rear axles with a 3.73 ratio in them. Thanks for your time.
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
where are you located? i will look and see what i might have.
@MHFtractor
5 жыл бұрын
I am located near Ashland, KY
@AntonioClaudioMichael
5 жыл бұрын
Great video JC
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
thanks antonio
@bamamowersgarage8937
5 жыл бұрын
Keep us updated on it JC
@haerfgvbag7050
5 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@WatchWesWork
5 жыл бұрын
So what would be the value of this type of truck with those issues fixed?
@justinbayola
5 жыл бұрын
5k
@ovwok
5 жыл бұрын
Spark plug was not tight, couldn't dissipate heat overheated and burned off just like a valve that doesn't seat.
@geobert7637
5 жыл бұрын
Them subs be going up!
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
cant believe people want to watch the stuff we do....very grateful for each and every one!
@MrVolvo224
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you JC
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
nice to see you marcus
@RX7GSLSEowner
5 жыл бұрын
You said that it isn't a $10K truck...curious to know what you think it is worth and if you were able to buy it for that. I ask because I've seen trucks that weren't worth the asking price (like this one) but the sellers refused to budge...
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
i was able to buy it for what i thought it was worth and should be able to make a few bucks after the repair.
@sterff8990
5 жыл бұрын
That looks to be a solid truck to fix up. I’m surprised how little rust it has.
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
i was surprised at the little amount of rust it had also.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
5 жыл бұрын
The exhaust welds dont look good
@johnwolf1475
5 жыл бұрын
Where did the rest of plug go?
@gc99289
3 жыл бұрын
Probably inside the cylinder........ouch.
@richardm1631
5 жыл бұрын
JC it gonna to be a good truck after you get done working on it
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
i think it will also.
@deluch22
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, came across this today, figured you may be able to help with a question. I am thinking about building a tow rig, I want to shorten the frame on a 2007 F550 4x4 6.0L diesel so I can make it more driveable around town and still be able to pull a lot of weight, likely 20,000+lbs. And I want to do this for cheap, hence the older year. The truck is already bulletproofed and has had regular maintenance on it. I believe it would be fairly easy but let me know if you know of any issues that may come up. Thanks
@j.c.smithprojects
4 жыл бұрын
The freme on your truck doesnt lend itself well to moving the axle forward. there is a change in height just past the front leaf spring hanger. the f550 has a double frame that you will have to cut down. the rear fuel tank can be an issue. parking brake "intermediate" cable will have to be changed. i dont change the frame length on those little trucks very often. its not been costy effective.
@deluch22
4 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects Hmm, is it difficult then to just cut out a 1-2 foot section in the middle of the frame just behind the cab? Then the entire rear set up moves forward, shorten necessary lines and use a shorter drive axle. These are just my thoughts. I don't actually have the truck yet, just looking at ideas...
@j.c.smithprojects
4 жыл бұрын
it can been done but it is not the preferred method. i dont cut and weld unless there is no other way. if you do cut and weld, consider the method of cut you want to do (angle cut, z cut, straight cut), type of weld and also adding an inside the frame liner that extends long before and after the weld joint. disclaimer: i dont advise anyone to do this. they should seek a trained professional with the proper certifications.
@deluch22
4 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects I will do some more research but thanks either way....its a project idea i came up with to solve 5 birds with one stone....
@truckstractorswildlifeguns6648
5 жыл бұрын
v10 bad about headgasket blowing, probably coolant leaking in combustion chamber, fowling plug,and causing a miss. replaced headgasket s on one of these ,in frame, wished id pulled the engine, instead of doing it in the engine bay ,passenger head ,with the AC stuff in the way is,apain to remove .. broken plug,just like the 5.4 litre v8, not many threads in the head,hela-coil .
@truckstractorswildlifeguns6648
4 жыл бұрын
Jeremiah Bradley i agree, the 6.0 cost 2,000 $ for 2 injectors, that was my cost ,owner paid alot more, and the 6.4 ,i cant see any reason why anyone would buy one of them, its the worst diesel ever produced ,its worse than gm s gasoline conversion diesels in the 70s ,i agree, had used,a couple v10s that were pretty good, one was,in,a,E450 church bus, it was actually quite impressive, compared to the previous ones I'd driven, i think gearing helps ,4.10 and lower ,helps them alittle.
@mmiller1188
5 жыл бұрын
The end of that spark plug didn't cause any damage?
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
no damage. compression test, cylinder leak down and a 5mm camera confirmed its all good.
@mmiller1188
5 жыл бұрын
Lucky !
@RaymondBusChannel
4 жыл бұрын
It's 2wd or 4wd
@cesmith4566
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like another one for your fleet! Really clean cab, bed rotted away and oh no not another lift gate! Lol
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
looks like another one for someone else's fleet. i could use the motor and trans for another truck and sell someone a good newer ford to put a cummins in. NO MORE LIFTGATES!!
@AntonioClaudioMichael
5 жыл бұрын
Tire couping
@alexsabothomas3621
5 жыл бұрын
Hey jc just courious there a Ford engine you'll never buy or work on. If not, what engine in general would you never buy.
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
I typically dont buy any 6.4 powerstrokes, 6.0 powerstrokes from 2003-2004, cat c7 engines and mercedes mbe4000
@alexsabothomas3621
5 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects I was expecting you to say 6.4 and c7
@AntonioClaudioMichael
5 жыл бұрын
Wow definitely an exhaust leak
@AntonioClaudioMichael
5 жыл бұрын
@ JC Smith you willing to sell them v10 badges on the corner panels by the headlights
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
yes i will sell the badges.....buy the badges and they come with a free truck!
@AntonioClaudioMichael
5 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects lol okay you want to leave them on the truck I got ya
@vikingored5993
3 жыл бұрын
Wait a minute,,,wait a minute,,, I was thinking that a F450 Were Diesel only
@larrybe2900
5 жыл бұрын
What happened to the remains of the spark plug?
@gosportjamie
5 жыл бұрын
That's rather where a bit of experience with those vehicles comes in so you can tell whether that issue has hurt the engine or not. In this case I'd say JC is pretty confident that it hasn't or he'd be looking at engine work or replacement, but he's not yet so it could be alright. Big engines like this V10 have big valves so a broken spark plug tip can be pushed right out of the exhaust valve, which is something you generally won't get on a car engine...
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
the remains of the spark plug likely made it out through the exhaust. i removed the plug and did a compression test and a cylinder leak down to check for any cylinder damage. it checks out good. i replaced the plug and it runs great.
@larrybe2900
5 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects Thanks
@charlesdyer2376
5 жыл бұрын
Ya best hope the end of that plug ain't busted a valve or worst yet ate a hole in the pistone !!
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
i checked compression and leak down when i pulled the bad spark plug out. had it got stuck or damaged the piston or valve....it would have showed up in these tests and it would still have a miss. it runs perfectly smooth now.
@morgansword
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if you ever had to work for a fleet outfit that gives you a number and time card but it is humiliating for me but when you need to feed the family, you do what you have to. It hurt so bad to be a number, no Hey Morg, I see you pulled another hundred plus hours week!! And they are happy that you did and was willing to put it in your check plus maybe hows the kids doing stuff. I don't expect them to love me but just a number.... forget it! I started my own outfit working under a tarp before I got a shop built and I wasn't in a hurry when I got a roof over my head, I just wanted to own it instead of making the bank money. It took three long hard working years to put up the first half but creature comforts are nice and the tool box looks better without having drain holes in the boxes. I made real good till I had a fatal mistake cost me everything I had. I payed insurance on everyone but me cause they punish you for being a sole owner. I caught a man who fell over ten feet... probably closer to fifteen feet and broke my back, broke my neck and tore his shirt pocket when I caught him. He was old at the time and I knew that he would die if I didn't... next time I holler "Olay" and let them scrape up the pieces. Great video... now I remember where I was going... your experience is what made you owner operator!!
@georges4562
5 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@bajadan2769
Жыл бұрын
i always look at my wallet
@DDayDark
5 жыл бұрын
didn't say how much he bought it for. Kind of was hoping to know how much you where able to talk him down.
@benjimenfranklin7650
4 жыл бұрын
Gee I like trucks with out power windows ! Them motors always break at an inconvenient time.
@j.c.smithprojects
4 жыл бұрын
very true.
@royfrank7101
5 жыл бұрын
Anything bigger than a f450 needs a tilt hood
@pcwizzy460
5 жыл бұрын
*F-550
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
some f600 and f700 still had a traditional fenders and hood with the option of a full tilt forward hood. newer models f650 and larger all come with tilt hoods.
@royfrank7101
5 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects after workig on trucks for 40 years, alltrucks 1ton and larger should have tilt hoods
@MrHoaas
5 жыл бұрын
Please give us MORE repear video's !!! 🙂👍
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
as soon as winter gives up...we will be back at it!
@FreddyFunderbunz
5 жыл бұрын
JC shanefeld!
@seanherron5267
5 жыл бұрын
whats that truck worth
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
it will vary in value from person to person and depending on what part of the country you are in. here where i am, many farmers like the gas f450 /f550 trucks with a longer cab to axle measurement. many dont want to spend the extra money for a diesel engine to only use it a hand full of times a year.
@kfstreich4787
5 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects I should drive ca v10 trucks that way and newer sprinters back out west, sf bay area, Portland, Seattle area they are gold.
@truckstractorswildlifeguns6648
5 жыл бұрын
2 wheel drive ?,that many miles ,maybe $ 2500 ,with the engine miss, easy fix on this one. i agree definitely not a 10k $ truck.
@jdub229r
5 жыл бұрын
Wonder if someone stole the original cat? Was a big deal during the recession.
@kfstreich4787
5 жыл бұрын
You look for red paint....
@Rock-Bottem1982
5 жыл бұрын
Try zooming out when you do ANY videos in the future(and STOP pointing the camera at the ground), and slow down when panning the camera around, I cant see a damn thing you talk about because you only focus on that object for about a second before you move somewhere else
@paulchamberlin6884
5 жыл бұрын
If only people would undercoat yearly...
@rxwhat33
5 жыл бұрын
shit american cars and truck body panels arent lined up from the factory.
@pcwizzy460
5 жыл бұрын
Why do you only do Tritons in the Fords?
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
i dont only do gas engines. i do a lot of diesels. many of my diesels dont need repairs...when they do, i show that too.
@pcwizzy460
5 жыл бұрын
@@j.c.smithprojects THose are the bigger trucks, I'm talking F-series, all of them are gasoline, I have only seen one PowerStroke.
@firefighterah7935
5 жыл бұрын
Would that be worth like $5000
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
it should be in worth that and a little more when its all fixed up and ready to go.
@jlletaw1954
5 жыл бұрын
They were too high on their price
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
i agree. i paid what i thought it was worth with the running problem.
@kevinbarry71
4 жыл бұрын
No cruise control or even power locks. Talk about the poverty spec truck
@j.c.smithprojects
4 жыл бұрын
its a work truck....not a personal vehicle.
@kevinbarry71
4 жыл бұрын
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS I realize that; but that's still going to be annoying
@j.c.smithprojects
4 жыл бұрын
i buy and sell lots of these trucks outfitted the same way. it is attractive to business owners. less things to repair....no cruise control can mean less accidents.
@tyronesmith9988
5 жыл бұрын
Me
@maxpuppy96
5 жыл бұрын
First thing you look at it says Ford on the grill walk away.
@shanali852
5 жыл бұрын
Mark Nairn stereotypes ain’t always true
@tysonwalsh8193
5 жыл бұрын
You need a CDL to drive that truck
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
no. it is under the limits for a cdl.
@tysonwalsh8193
5 жыл бұрын
In N.H. it any over 10000 I think
@tlclandscaping8455
5 жыл бұрын
@@tysonwalsh8193 in much you need a Chauffeurs license if over 10,000. And a cdl if anything is rated over 26 000. So a f550 with 14,000 gvw trailor Is a cdl
@squirrellyboe7421
5 жыл бұрын
First thing to avoid Is a truck with a blue oval badge that has a four letter word on it.
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
Your on the wrong channel for that kind of talk! i like ford trucks. i buy and sell a lot of them. in my area ford trucks are far more popular than any other.
@ugcesrtole
5 жыл бұрын
your cell phone camera work is causing me nausea. Get a real camera. Nobody can watch your vids without getting sick.
@j.c.smithprojects
5 жыл бұрын
Feel free to buy a "real camera" and send it to me. until then i will use what i have.
@alexludwig4632
5 жыл бұрын
Your comment cause me nausea tuff guy. He does a great job despite using his phone. Love the vids jc smith.
@Dylan_Sterling
5 жыл бұрын
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS As my grandfather always said “You gotta piss with the cock you got.”
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