1979 Dodge D200 Crew Cab First Look! California Truck Obsolete Automotive MoPar 360 V8

[@michaelruys5021]

Nice truck. Really like your taste in cars and trucks.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks!

[@bigmountain7561]

In 1979 I was 19 and stationed in Alaska. I was in the Motor Pool and we had just received a one ton 4x4 crew cab that honestly looked like your truck. Well about the second week we had it we had a black ice problem that day and I was careful but I managed to 360 the truck about 4 times in front of the Front Gate of My Base. I was going slow and just tapped the brakes. Well afterwards when everyone stopped getting their panties in a dither I got my ass chewed out by my First Class standing right next to my Chief Petty Officer. After the chewing we sat down after work and had a few beers. Oh the good old days in a Mopar!! Great Videos Thank You 🙏

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Sounds like a butt puckering moment! Unexpected 360s aren’t fun! 😂

[@nealsidor1323]

Love it. Stock (repainted) wheels. As for the grill guard, I'd keep it in semi black. Somebody went to a little trouble on it 'cause he used that ol' Dodge and loved it...

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I did think that if I kept it on I’d paint it black actually.

[@user-ym8pd9kj4k]

If you have a lot of deer around and you're going to drive it at night, keep the grille guard. Like someone mentioned, if to plan on hauling lumber or pipes keep the rack, at least keep it. You can always reinstall it. Nice truck-I wish I had it!😂

[@michaelhungate7506]

Nice Nice Nice. Great find and in great original condition.

[@frankfurther3828]

Another gem. This unit beats any new RAM. So how does a guy do a nationwide search for a particular vehicle?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

By literally browsing all the sales classifieds across the country! Pick various cities and see what’s for sale in the area.

[@cjdesign5700]

I'm not a Truck Guy, but you got a unique original one Austin. Congrats.

[@agviator]

It’s been a long time since I’ve driven a manual with that snap and pop sound and feel

[@FantaLaStrada]

nice truck and nice cap! The owner probably didn't need his windshield wipers too often in Morgan Hill. It barely ever rains there.

[@slimwhitman1301]

That grill guard MAKES the truck. Perfect. No opinion on the rack.

[@danam0228]

I like the push bar and rack

[@sneaks01]

Really happy for you!!! Love those old Dodges! 😊

[@joes3485]

Nice score! I agree, put a winch on the front and straighten & repaint the rear bumper. Remove the overhead rack. Do the wiper repairs and get the replacement wiper reservoir to replace the busted one. At some point straighten the left front fender and remove the left front door dent and then repaint.

[@agviator]

Thumbs up every time Austin. Especially for this one.

[@perillouss3506]

Those racks come in really handy, i have one on my 1976 D100 and have used it for hauling long lumber, pipe and even corrugated steel culverts. Saves having to hook up and pull a trailer.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

My thoughts exactly. There is some usefulness to them.

[@perillouss3506]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive I also scavenged some rear leaf springs and shackles of of a D200 crew cap like you have and put these on the 76 D100. I could haul an incredible amount of weight with the bigger springs. Rode rough unloaded, but this is a work truck.

[@johnkendrick7304]

Just need to take a Brillo pad to those nice hubcaps and put them on a new set of tires on those factory rims and you'll be in good shape

[@shaunclifton5281]

I LOVE that Truck !!!! Yes !

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

All right, now I’m jealous and I’m three seconds into the video if you need any Dodge truck parts or info let me know

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I need a coolant reservoir tank (above the radiator) and washer bottle! Probably some other things I’m sure.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive we have both do you have an email or something I’ll reach out to you with my contact info but!

[@joeandrews3064]

yes

[@DanT271]

I say keep the grill guard as far as the ladder rack it depends on your needs

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

The rack would have some usefulness for sure. I just don’t know how I feel about it just purely for aesthetics.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@olikat8]

Austin, if you replace the muffler or re-do the exhaust- here is a helpful hint. Look at "Different Trends" mufflers. 409 stainless steel, fully welded and available on CARID. The 2.5" pair I got for the Valiant were $38 apiece. An automotive engineer buddy turned me onto the brand and absolutely not disappointed

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

So CARID is legitimate? I’ve always been skeptical!

[@olikat8]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive it is. You can find Different Trends at other outlets, too- the engineer at US Car Tools (in Graham, NC) got me the part numbers of what he wanted in order to build the exhaust on my Valiant. Sometime, if you're ever over this way, we can meet at the shop & Herb McCandless is nearby

[@shaunclifton5281]

​@ObsoleteAutomotive Also check out Porter mufflers. Independently owned, made in the USA, brilliantly constructed, and sound Awesome. I have them on my 383 70 model Sweptline. 👍

[@shaunclifton5281]

​@@olikat8Herb & Mike are the best. What great people. Killer museum.

[@olikat8]

​@@shaunclifton5281Different Trend is in Cerritos, CA. It's a full- line manufacturer, too. The engineer who steered me their way actually learned exhaust from "Old man" Bassani. Definitely will look at Porter, too, as well as ask "The guru" his opinion...I always ask those with expertise & experience when possible.

[@johnkendrick7304]

Seems like all the expensive stuff doesn't need to be done. Just seems like exhaust tires and things like that that are easy so I think you got a nice truck there I'm not sure about that rack either looks cool though in the front

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I lucked out that the trunk doesn’t need extensive work. Can’t wait to get it 100% roadworthy!

[@danielulz1640]

I know Marx Chevrolet Buick in Gilroy! I think that they were still in business when I left the Bay Area in 2001.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Love. This. Truck ❤❤❤❤

[@michaelatkins9780]

2 barrel or 4? That engine has been replaced. Check fender tag. Nice truck. Yes grill guard and rack. Period correct. Screams 80s rural farm service truck.

[@HelpingHand-ic4wt]

that there is your goin-to-the-swap-meet crew hauler and "half-a-million dollar mopar" car hauler. I'd hang a shade awning off the rack for some car-show sitting comfort.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Good idea there!

[@michaeladamo1188]

Definitely remove the ladder rack and push bar!

[@robertwenzell9510]

Ditch the grille guard,keep the roof rack;and ditch the wheels.😊

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Wheels are going away as soon as I can!

[@danclancy6535]

Very nice ...your right ..get the stock wheels back on , i would remove the rack & bumper guard.. Tripp is going to pick up my stepside bed. If you want west coast mirrors , you can have the ones on my 1972 "Squad 51 " mirrors

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I’m surprised this truck never got bigger mirrors since it was a work truck.

[@shaunclifton5281]

​@@ObsoleteAutomotiveThe small ones definitely look better.

[@ReaperRestorations]

ditch the wheels,roof rack and push bar. it'd clean up the look of the truck a lot

[@michaelmihalis9057]

Austin,paint it,re chrome bumper pusher ,bed rail,rear bumper,fix AC,fit it with black steel wheels with re chromed center caps,mount outback lights to the bed rail and slap on an old school sun tach to the column and your good to go.Mike the Greek

[@michaelruys5021]

Is that an 8 foot box?

[@ptstouring49]

Congrats! Beautiful truck. If she were mine I would ditch the roof rack, fix what’s broken, pop the bondo out of the door, do my best to Paintless dent removal it, and hit it with some primer and whatever can of spray paint I could find that is closest and drive it. It would be a shame to paint the whole truck as she has a great look. If you oil and/or wax the finish, compound and polish before if you want, it would look great. I don’t even mind the wheels on her. 😂

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

The wheels just don’t do it for me. Wrong look! Plus they are Chevy wheels and actually don’t fit properly. Looks like they forced them over them on as the center hole is smaller.

[@ptstouring49]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive I agree steelies would look much better.

[@shaunclifton5281]

​@@ObsoleteAutomotiveThey are Hideous. Awesome truck ! You Scored big time

[@slimwhitman1301]

How do you prevent rust from exploding on these old vehicles with 'patina' rust underneath since you are taking them out of their arid west environment. I bought a DeSoto fender from a CA desert salvage yard. The back side was thin paint and factory bare metal. In the 20 years in my not wet, but Midwest normal humid basement, the rust greatly grew. It liked being unprotected outside in the desert far more than protected in my not-arid basement.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Pretty much anything subjected to humidity and moisture out here will rust. Many of my desert cars start rusting. Just an unfortunate thing as the western feeds have baked thin paint or bare metal. You can only do preventative things like waxes and such but the only real true fix is repainting. Otherwise just make sure the cars don’t sit damp. Driving them lets them air out!

[@billhyde2303]

Why not keep them might be rater hard to find.

[@GalaxieMarauder]

Straight pipe that whole exhaust no muffler. Add some 16" LT tires and a 2nd battery for the winch

[@briandjordjevic9969]

I know one that’s sitting away in a yard

[@440gtxblewbyyoumopar9]

I left 2 messages about where you can get upholstery for your truck . They keep deleting my post.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Send me an email: [e-mail]

[@440gtxblewbyyoumopar9]

That doesn't work either. My phone won't let me. I sent you my email and KZbin deleted it too. This stinks because this is probably the only place that would have it. They had the material for my 57 Dodge Custom Royal

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@440gtxblewbyyoumopar9 if it’s sms fabrics in Oregon… I don’t do business with them.

[@440gtxblewbyyoumopar9]

Sent the info from my tablet. Yes it is SMS

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@440gtxblewbyyoumopar9 Yea they tried screwing me 3 times and the last time they wouldn’t give me my money back after never sending my the right material. Had to get my bank to get my money back.

[@Aaron-vq2lc]

Ditch the grill guard and the rack.

[@user-hd1dm7hr3f]

Номера старые, калифорнийские примерно конец 70 х годов

[@ricknel76nelson54]

I'd keep the guard and remove the rack.

[@coyboybc]

Ladder rack and grill guard got to go

[@dcformee123]

I think I would definitely get rid of those rims on with you with that they're ugly they don't belong on that vehicle they belong on a much newer one as you can tell also the ugly push bar in the front I would get rid of it? Like we used to say when I lived out in California send it to Long Beach that's where all the junk yards were LOL and definitely I would get rid of that ugly bedrock that looks like a mess but I really do like the truck my friend I think you got a good one there other than a few little like you said cosmetic thing take care I used to have a 71 Plymouth scamp plant 6 AC 2-door I miss that car so much I should have never sold it that was a big mistake selling my old Chrysler and then I sold it right before the prices went way up like an idiot I paid $200 for it from the original owner it only had 58,000 mi on it I drove it I drove a 10 years over a hundred thousand miles and then got a newer car and decided to sell it and that was a mistake I should have kept it it was a good car.

[@rickrice3221]

Nice unit - since you asked, lose the rack and grille guard.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I still can’t quite decide. As far as looks I think it would look best without the extras. The rack would be useful however.