Why Did I Tear Apart a Mint Condition Truck!? | The Ultimate American Truck Build - Ep.1

[@MrRedGiraffe907]

I feel that "decent garage" is such an understatement of the quality of work being done to these historic trucks by a single dude out of his garage. its such a cool thing to be able to share in the journey.

[@decentgarage]

Thanks man! That means a lot. Tons can be done out of a garage haha

[@Frank-o7u7f]

He is more detailed than the V belt guy

[@decentgarage]

@@Frank-o7u7f I'm a religious follower of vbelt too. He's such a good dude

[@Frank-o7u7f]

agreed@@decentgarage

[@adamyoder8771]

Amen brother!

[@brcron007]

"Best Thumbnail ta Date"

[@decentgarage]

Probably the most work I've put into a thumbnail as well!

[@bluef2501989]

Man you are a force to be reckoned with. Doin this in the driveway. No fancy shop, no fancy equipment just guts and grit. Pray things keep accelerating for you. God bless

[@decentgarage]

Thanks man! I try to make due with the space I have. Luckily my neighbors don't mind haha

[@brcron007]

Tim my friend. "You are a True Madman" 👍 😁 😉 Love your Amazing "Drive" As always TOP NOTCH CONTENT !

[@daltonhooley902]

I volunteer for my truck to be next! 🙋‍♂️ haha. Love the videos Tim!

[@TheTravelall]

I bet your neighbors love you. Haha I love your channel because you are doing all this work in your driveway just like us. Can’t wait to see the parts you use so I have an idea what to get for mine.

[@rollbouncepartyrental8650]

The man I look to for first gen guidance and motivation! Keep it coming! Always great content!

[@decentgarage]

Will do!

[@ryanweaver5867]

That is the perfect candidate for restoration!!!! It will be so satisfying to bring it up to 11 out of 10 condition

[@decentgarage]

Totally agree! This tear down too me a total of 20 hours. Had it been a rust bucket donor it would have taken closer to 80 and then all the extra work to restore it

[@MisterBoJengles]

Screen cap looks like a Michael Sabo cap, he made great videos on 4wheels.

[@keeprtuned]

Great video, Tim! If you get confused where something goes or what factory bolt goes where hit me up. I’m a walking encyclopedia for oem stuff haha

[@decentgarage]

Haha will do!

[@Roxaschao]

You are a pillar of the 1st gen Community Tim!

[@decentgarage]

Thanks! I try my best

[@real0072]

Interesting AF connection w/the Reaper/Predator Driver...............have two ex USAF trucks in build (both W350s).........originally painted in Air Force Blue.......one of these "Six Packs" was used by Minuteman Missile Crews up in the Montana neck of the woods.......the other a flight line vehicle that spent time at TAC (now ACC) bases......some time at Mountain Home in Idaho....parts are fairly plentiful other than the rear cab doors, rubber, etc.....

[@decentgarage]

That's awesome insight. If you been around the channel and seen my silver crew cab is is also an ex air force flight line truck from eielson AFB in Alaska.

[@nw9120]

Definitely coolest guy in the neighborhood 💪🏼

[@decentgarage]

Absolutely!

[@L3Trip]

Joker you did a great job and sweet truck, going to be a great project. Enjoy it!

[@bcbloc02]

I didn’t think you could even get the dash out without pulling the windshield to get to those screws in the front.

[@decentgarage]

You can, you just have to notch the gasket around each of the screw heads.

[@nand0cuzz]

that's a good looking truck!

[@sjfodor]

What an awesome idea for content. Super clean truck. Keep up the great videos.

[@decentgarage]

Thanks! Will do!

[@kellymichael7362]

Keep the projects coming brother. Love learning more about theses 1st Gens to help me work on mine, especially how you edit your videos.

[@decentgarage]

More to come!

[@jtyan9305]

Cool, love your channel. I'll be watching. I'm getting ready to do a 12 valve VE swap into my Ramcharger and a cab swap on a '91 D350 dually dump truck.

[@decentgarage]

That'll be a sweet rig!

[@ThePoofdiggins]

So excited for this build!!

[@decentgarage]

Me too haha!

[@lojack85]

I bet your Home owners association hates you haha This is going to be an awesome build that will give me a lot of inspiration/ ideas for my 93 w250. Can't wait for more videos!

[@KENNEY1023]

If he lives in an HOA he would already be fighting fines and going to court. People hear of horrible HOA abuses of power. The HOA I dealt with would have fined him already into the thousands of dollars. I could see to many vehicles and running a business out of his home. Although he isn't really running a business it looks that way. The HOA cummunity I lived in didn't allow commercial vehicles, boats, motorcycles, RV campers. Also you were allowed two cars oh and no grills or smokers. Most of Florida is now HOA and most of them are ran and ruined by lawyers.

[@lojack85]

@@KENNEY1023 They are just as bad here in Texas. Almost identical restrictions when I lived in a neighborhood. I moved to the country where I can do whatever the hell I want in peace lol

[@daveunderwood6498]

This video couldn't happen at a better time! I have the identical truck, except mine's a standard and has seen more salt then any vehicle should ever see. Can't wait for the other videos. Thanks guys. 👍

[@decentgarage]

Glad to hear it!

[@ronaldduwaynebrown8071]

Wow that was a sweet truck can't wait to see the finished product

[@decentgarage]

Should be incredible!

[@Hatya05]

Im extremely interested in the suspension improvements you guys have planned. I daily drive a 93 d350 and would love to get it to ride like a more modern truck.

[@Mopardude]

You mentioned about windshields being so hard to find but LMC is selling them for a price that seems to good to be true. You have any insights on what LMC is selling or you just referring to original windshields being hard to find?

[@decentgarage]

Yeah more that the original ones are hard to find but the reproduction ones are actually great quality. Just pay someone to install it cause they are a pain in the butt

[@cowthedestroyer]

first gen industries now have some brand new interior trim pieces if any are cracked you can pick up some new ones. i should do this to a truck if i ever find a 12 valve looks like aton of fun

[@decentgarage]

Yep I'll be using many of their products on this build

[@adamyoder8771]

I am so curious what you guys will go with for a transmission?

[@decentgarage]

Stay tuned. You'll find out shortly.

[@JuanGomez_]

Awesome

[@ReaperRestorations]

Tim, can I give you another patch for Joker from the 151st ARW maintenance squadron?

[@decentgarage]

That would be awesome!

[@ReaperRestorations]

ill bring it down@@decentgarage

[@georgeenriquez612]

Crazy build Tim. How many miles were on that truck?

[@JordanJokerSmith]

Hard to tell with a speedometer that did not work for an unknown amount of time😅.

[@georgeenriquez612]

@@JordanJokerSmith I see, Clean gem of a truck you got there sir 👍🏻

[@JordanJokerSmith]

​@@georgeenriquez612Thank you!

[@gusocon319]

Hello Tim, I have a truck just like the one you are taking apart, -Dodge 1991 1/2 , W250 , I. purchase the truck in November 2 1991,

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Love the channel and your work! You live in a beautiful home and a beautiful neighborhood. In a future video please let us know how your neighbors and possibly a HOA allow you to continue these activities in your front yard and driveway. You must really have understanding and supportive neighbors which is good for you and this channel. Eager to see the next video in this series.

[@decentgarage]

Luckily my neighbors are love that I do this. I don't have an HOA either. If there was an issue I'd move before I'd stop wrenching

[@freddydelgadoguzman7708]

Hola amigo cómo estás saludos acá de Austin Texas Freddy Delgado nice Cuminns love 1frs genecio saludos y be día I

[@NicDaddy1]

You have to be in the aircraft to be a pilot, he’s an operator. 😂