the vehicle. “This will probably be the only diesel truck I’ll ever have,” Younce confirms. “I like old-school stuff and you just don’t see a lot of these trucks in good shape anymore.” With double the factory horsepower, a blend of square-body ruggedness coupled with modern curb appeal, and rock-solid reliability, it’s hard to argue with his decision to keep it for the long haul.
UNTIL IT BURNS TO
THE GROUND, IT’S GOING TO BE PARKED IN
MY DRIVEWAY.
—BLAKE YOUNCE
In his first-ever attempt at drag racing, Younce piloted his F-350 to a low-15-second quarter-mile—not bad for a truck that would’ve run 19s in stock trim. Thanks to everything he’s added to the old Ford, he can keep up with the newer trucks on the...
Roughly three years ago, Younce addressed the truck’s fading factory paint. The job was undertaken by his neighbor, Jon Bibler, who restores cars for a living—and the results are second to none. Once the truck was painted, Younce put the leftover...