$108 Budget Makeover! 2000 Dodge MAXI Van is saved from the junkyard! Looking good & ready to work!

We saved this 2000 Dodge Maxi Van from the junkyard and gave it a BUDGET $108 makeover. Once again useable a looking presentable utilizing some good old backyard butchery!
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[@Ulford]

What a horrible hack job. In 2 years it will be back to the original rustbucket but worse. Restored? no, it's not restored. A used cars sales person would be proud of you. Did you just paint black over the rust on the lower sides? I'm not bashing you man but really...

[@the-inevitable-jim]

You're missing the whole point of the video. Making something useable that was given up on is the point. If it is a pile of rust in 2 years, that's great! That means someone got 2 more years of use out of something that nobody saw the useable value in. Thanks for watching!

[@thesteelgator]

Hear, hear, Jim! Love the sentiment.

[@ShaqsBigToe69]

perfection is the killer of efficiency

[@cmcb7230]

I was navy 1998-2003 these vans were everywhere, every duty station I was they had them even the older body style.

[@lisadan66]

I know we said this before but your videos and editing are fantastic. You would think you’ve been doing this for years . Fans for life Jim

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@lisadan66 I appreciate you! Thanks for watching!

[@VF1Skullangel]

Not bad. I'm willing to bet the next owner will get a generation out of it. I painted my old camaro with rustoleum and it stood up to a Tornado, hail, a fender catching on fire and much more and still you can buff and get a shine out of it. It's great stuff that lasts.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@VF1Skullangel Thanks for sharing, it's pretty decent stuff for a rattle can. Thanks for watching !

[@MrErikthebean]

Dalton has taught you well…love the floors

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Had fun with this one!

[@Wrenchingwithray]

Turned out good Jim! It was a pleasure meeting you!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Appreciate it Ray. It was great meeting and working with you!

[@imtonedeaf1]

Off insectreplent takes yellow off headlight lense then polish them

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Interesting tip! I'll have to try that sometime. Thanks for watching!

[@glenharper3136]

-Thanks for the video Jim.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@glenharper3136 You're very welcome!

[@TheFlyingHubert]

I'm so glad you made that can look so good without spending a lot! You saved it from the car crusher for sure! Awesome 👌 job!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@TheFlyingHubert That was the plan and happy it worked out. I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching!

[@lesleyandrewkersten1457]

Pole barn garage approved. Looks good Jim

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@lesleyandrewkersten1457 Thanks 👍👍

[@hayneshvac2]

Great job Jim. I will note that whenever you encounter these maxi vans, to thoroughly inspect the frame, especially around the steering box bolts. The frames of these post 87 vans were made of harder steel, and didn't flex as well as the older ones did, and thus end up cracking leading to some dangerous situations. Hope this one works out well for whoever ends up with it. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

It's good in that area. Appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching!

[@ramonrivas2606]

Awesome van Jim God bless you

[@timsmart4014]

I love it I drive a 2019 ram van at work I take great care of it

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Awesome! Thanks for Watching!

[@joeyv2008]

Well I love pole barn garage and now I’ve subscribed to your channel now . I enjoy your content thank you

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@joeyv2008 Thanks for watching!

[@terryelliott4942]

Man Jim yall did good with that van some can and will use it for something

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielweith1075]

Pure hackmanship at it's finest! Great video Scott and Jim!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@danielweith1075 We had fun! Thanks for watching!👍

[@kimworthington]

Great video, Jim.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

I appreciate that comment! Thank you for watching!

[@brettwilkinson8904]

Good thoughts on the spray cans. It's like painting a wall .A brush for trim and roller for the rest.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@brettwilkinson8904 Exactly! 💯 Thanks for watching!

[@davida.p.9911]

Great looking van!! Excellent job!!! 😎👍 I'm definitely impressed!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@davida.p.9911 Thank you. I appreciate the support.

[@michaelglagola]

What a great video, Jim way to make something useful Looking forward to your next video Dalton said the two of you were going to pick up cars together somewhere so I’ll be looking for that video. I like the turbo cans that you used to paint that and use a smaller can to cut in on the trim, you take care of love what you do.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Just got back from the adventure with Dalton, and yes you will want to watch that one! Thanks for watching!

[@jonathancharrington3410]

Dalton rubbing off on you too much Jim 😂😂

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Hmmm.... Maybe??? Thanks for watching!

[@jonathancharrington3410]

@ hahaha 🤣

[@conradhrademacher1282]

Awesome job, and great find

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@conradhrademacher1282]

@the-inevitable-jim I always look forward to seeing what the next restoration will be from a regular Joe that does amazing work , guess that comes with years in the trade

[@MilkMad]

This reminds me of The Van!™

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@JoeThurman-p4t]

Looks good jim

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamculbertson7850]

I really liked this video!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@putzer8034]

Nice job Jim

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

Little bit of work made a great transformation. Good job Jim.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@wrenchesinmotion3282 Thank for the comment. I appreciate it!

[@billfeathers875]

Great job I like that van

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@LoneWrenchGarage]

Nice to see variety of projects

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks!

[@jamesHazel-b2n]

Tire inspection, shock inspection, U joint inspection.....but I like purpose built vehicles. With the mileage and maintenance it's still useable. Cheaper than the mortgage payment nowadays for a new one!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@wdjones4735]

Great job👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thank you and Thanks for watching!

[@greasebellygarage]

it's nice to see another Motorhead in his '50s that enjoys a variety of project junkers like me! fun fact I've always loved Dodge vans.... especially the 97 and older ones...

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Awesome! Welcome aboard. Thanks for watching!

[@georgewilson1184]

You need to study up on some old VanWorld magazines from the 1970s you will catch a fresh new perspective on ideas for a new generation shaggin Wagon they have murals nowadays that go over your windows but you can still see out

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulchristopoulos685]

Great project Jim. I love the use of "Dalton Fasteners" as well! Great way to save an ugly truck and make very usable again.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@paulchristopoulos685 Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@uncle4318]

Nice quick project and a new look for such a nasty exterior! Good job Jim, great vidya as always.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Appreciate you watching!

[@GuntherVonB]

Another one saved! Well done, Jim!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thank you sir!

[@briandjordjevic9969]

Those 318s are great.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

5.9L 360 V8 in this one. The 318's are good as well. Thanks for watching!

[@ericlapointe838]

Glad you started a channel Jim miss you PBG now I can watch your content❤

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@ericlapointe838 Thanks for joining the channel! I'm actually out with Dalton right now as we speak doing a revival with him for PBG. Thanks for watching!

[@BradyWeatherford]

It don’t have to be perfect, just good enough for who it’s for! That’ll be great as a trade van, lots of dry storage!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@BradyWeatherford Yessir!

[@mkofftiger]

You two make me laugh. I love that you did this project.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@mkofftiger Thank you!

[@donniehensley2545]

Like your work and thinking great job

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnnymack8442]

Good job man. There's still lots of life in this old work van.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@johnnymack8442 Yes, yes there is! Thanks for watching!

[@rogercamp6071]

There are all kinds of rough vans nearby owned by people in the trades that aren't pretty but they serve a purpose same as the one you have and I'm sure it won't last long before you sell it 😁

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@dailydouble2286]

The Dalton force is strong with this one. Self tappers are the greatest invention since sliced bread

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@dailydouble2286 Indeed they are 👍👍

[@olikat8]

Boys & Girls Club in Seattle drove a Dodge window van into the Pick & Pull. "We don't want to bother to sell it, we have a new van, so we're just going to junk it." It had 62K miles, nothing wrong...me & a buddy pulled the powertrain; I got the engine, he got the transmission. When I stripped the thing down? Beautiful inside. Popped it 0.030" over, scored some JE Pistons from a friend (NIB), put a better roller cam in it, and an Edelbrock top end on it (I used the 308 heads, with a little clean up & good machining) on a 318 in a Valiant sedan. Absolutely a gereat runner, shocked that the B&G Club would waste the money like that, not wanting to be bothered...btw, there is no frame, it's unibody

[@the-inevitable-jim]

That’s a shame, it’s good to hear the engine found a good home!

[@Lane-jq3ed]

Good shit Jim👍🏻 a guy could get years out of that rig

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@Lane-jq3ed Absolutely! Just sold it today and it's going to work tomorrow! Thanks for watching.

[@robertgorman5622]

Go go turbo Jim 😂😂😂❤

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@CruisinWithKevin]

Been working like a banshee just catching up on your vids now Jim. Jim the fan of the man van lol!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@CruisinWithKevin As you should! 😁😁 Thanks for watching!

[@dominicdevone2684]

Awesome work. I can see a carpet installer scooping that van up. That's like the perfect size.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@dominicdevone2684 I agree with you 💯

[@MCMonsterbuilder]

Sometimes I wish I could do this kind of "restoration" legally in my country, at least on my own stuff. But nah, I would never get through inspection like this. That floor patch maybe if done from the underneath and hidden a bit better but the rust spots on the rockerpanels, no way to hide that good enough to pass. And I would have to send someone else to get the inspection done. The inspection guys don't like how I look and fail me on that alone especially with a van.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Just making it useable once again. Thanks for watching!

[@michaeljennings7146]

It’s so bad yet so good at the same time! If one was ever driven exclusively on road salt I’d guess it was this van! 3 grand or under is a steal really.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bandit-e3v]

Daaaang, kinda wish it was mine. Outfit it for camping and vacation fun. Good work!! 👍 👍

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@Bandit-e3v It can be yours!

[@kevinjohnson7839]

Hello Jim! Thank you for your videos!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thank you for watching Kevin!

[@JeffRothlisberger-eu9kq]

What a great transition!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@JeffRothlisberger-eu9kq I appreciate it!

[@andreasfiska7066]

Small tip regarding the headlights, wipe them with wd40 and the will look a little better

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@phillipgardner5836]

I don't understand how this generation turned so disposable, I love watching you guys bring life back to what essentially would've been trash

[@the-inevitable-jim]

I agree 100% Thanks for watching!

[@jerryhicks8058]

Be good to do the underside of it also with the undercoat also

[@jerryhicks8058]

I have something that would make a good project for you Jim

[@jerryhicks8058]

74 Gran Torino Brougham 4dr

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@jerryhicks8058 Email me at [e-mail] Interested!

[@mrbill8542]

Amazing job Jim !!!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@douglewis3182]

Great common sense video. Loved it

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@douglewis3182 Thank you!!

[@jonathanhaynes6889]

Pole barn garage would be so Proud of you!!!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nathanwest4605]

That turned out great! Nice work!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@nathanwest4605 Appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@dukedawg2288]

Good job Jim nice to see the verity of videos

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@dukedawg2288 I like to mix it up to keep it fun!

[@nogarage_garage]

LOL, Sandy always has this look of "why do you keep pointing that camera at me?". Good job on the van.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@nogarage_garage Thank you for watching!

[@chaddelong6795]

Nothing like giving an old vehicle a second chance that most people wouldn’t of. Too many of these old vehicles rust out from sitting and once they’re gone they’re gone.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@patrickbrown3135]

Carpet installers love the Maxi-vans for their extra length to haul 12'&15' goods .

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Yes they do! Thanks for watching!

[@sec1868.]

Dalton would be proud!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@sec1868. Absolutely. He loves it!

[@paulwerner3150]

"That floor sure looks 'factree' "!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@grantmelcher1830]

Turbo Jim with Turbo cans!!😂. Looks good buddy!!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

I appreciate the support! Thanks for watching!👍

[@RustyZipper]

I’m still trying to figure out why you didn’t mix up some Rustoleum white in a quart can, some Acetone and a splash of Hardener and spray it from a $10 Paint gun 🤷‍♂️

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Too much work, LOL!

[@PeteO-v4y]

Great video! Great idea Jim! Thanks.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@PeteO-v4y Just wanted to have some fun and see what I could make of it. 👍

[@PeteO-v4y]

@the-inevitable-jim great job! Did you use por-15?

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Nope

[@brianlundberg5163]

Fantastic!!! Great fun, Jim.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@brianlundberg5163 I appreciate the support. Thanks for watching!

[@carpetguy7888]

Good chance front frame horns are rusted through. Look by the power steering gear box. These vans are notorious for frames being rusted out.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@carpetguy7888 it's all good there

[@willyum789]

Definitely would make a great trades van. My older brother would have not killed but severely wounded someone for that van 35 years ago when he was just starting out.

[@J-High666]

I thought it looked official like a halfway house DRUGGY BUGGY but that thing cleans up nicely & 85 thousand miles wow can't beat that thats a win

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@J-High666 I agree 100%. Thanks for watching!

[@DetroitNerd]

Awesome vid! How many turbo cans did that thing take to complete?

[@the-inevitable-jim]

6 1/2 cans plus one regular can for trimming out the edges. Thanks for watching!

[@regency403]

Nice you gave this Van a bit of an extended life for a few bucks.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@regency403 That's the idea 👍👍

[@PowerToyz]

4:45 "well the tires are good" 😂 its not an xj but good video Jim

[@TheVillainsProjects]

Pretty good results for $100, honestly. Good work!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@TheVillainsProjects I'm very happy with the results. Thanks for watching!

[@paulryan388]

Good to see you channel your inner Dalton, bring on the self tappers 🤣👍🏻

[@mrhipbone]

You mean The Lord's Fastener? 😂

[@the-inevitable-jim]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@RustyZipper]

I would have spent a little longer and scabbed in some patch panels on the bottom. But otherwise it’s 💯 better!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@RustyZipper nah....too much work. LOL

[@richardoswalt1009]

Should have put roofing cement under the metal would have slowed the rust and sealed it up better. Take it from someone who raised 5 kids and had to fix my cars on a budget..

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@darylmatis4061]

It's being Daltonfied with the self tappers, hell yeah

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@darylmatis4061 Dang straight!

[@darylmatis4061]

@the-inevitable-jim got to love the self tappers, budget body work

[@WilliamM-h9e]

10-4 !! jimmy

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@peterbenson3776]

Rattle cans?!!! I thought for sure you would go for the Wagner.. 😂

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Nah... too much work, LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@PaulCox-y9t]

I’d love to have it to use as a handicapped van.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@danabarber3398]

Its the vaaaannn 2.0

[@MadScientistGarage]

Buddy, you knocked the free candy look right out of this thing!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Yeah buddy! Now it's all ready for you!

[@Dinkymaster7]

Good video!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@allenthompson4714]

Inevitably kick ass. Was the paint you used appliance white? Heard that you and Dalton are teaming up on something or another, looking forward to that!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@allenthompson4714 Rustoleum Gloss White. I'm out with Dalton right now as I type this doing a revival for his channel. You ABSOLUTELY need to watch this one when it comes our! Thanks for!

[@WSUNNYA]

THE VAN 'TM'

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@WSUNNYA I appreciate you watching!

[@BillyNoMates1974]

Bodge with a big B, but hey it works. and looks good too winner winner, chicken dinner

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Function before form! Thanks for watching!

[@Terry-n6f]

Dalton wondering where all his self tappers went to

[@the-inevitable-jim]

LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@paulwerner3150]

To the maaaaxxxxxx!!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@peterbenson3776]

Looks like a 1 ton rig

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@peterbenson3776 Just like I described it even. LOL

[@peterbenson3776]

@ i heard you say that later. Nice work great save!!

[@GrimsReaping]

If your ever in Jersey I’d love to meet you and buy you some pork roll!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@GrimsReaping Sounds delicious! Thanks for watching!

[@AlishaD.PikePike]

I enjoy all your videos.keep up good work. Where is the Lincoln?

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@AlishaD.PikePike In the garage.

[@73ac39]

Those 5.9 and 5.2 run forever. I had alot of these ram wagons. That rot can be prevented if you pull the rubber plugs out behind the rockers and flush them. The vans just weren't as good after 97. Got too complicated.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlmeisner3668]

Either you spend too much time with Dalton or Dalton spends too much time with you.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@carlmeisner3668 And the issue is...🤣🤣🤣.??? Thanks for watching!

[@TruckzNTrainz]

Make the van sound just like your intro engine sound!

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Wouldn't that be hilarious?! Thanks for watching!

[@TruckzNTrainz]

@@the-inevitable-jim grocery getter gets an upgraded exhaust!

[@mikePatch-v8u]

How much for it, would work great for my bread deliverys

[@allenthompson4714]

I think he said 3 grand.

[@dragon2knight]

He said in the $2000's. Very worth it.

[@the-inevitable-jim]

@@mikePatch-v8u $2950. Thanks for watching!

[@gregoryfatigati5707]

I tell you what that was a 180 it looks great for a radle can job it's ready to go back to work

[@the-inevitable-jim]

Thanks for watching!