Today for our “Christmas” special, we get an old dodge Powerwagon M880 going after sitting near 30 years.
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@92powerdiesel617 ай бұрын
You guys have no idea how much army equipment sits, idles, and gets abused. Put it this way this truck was taken care of by a bunch of teenagers for almost two decades. The fact that it's still alive and running is almost a miracle.
@tcfinds7 ай бұрын
It’s actually fairly decent. Update video coming monday
@theunofficialskaterboys10277 ай бұрын
I have a M880 and everyone told me that it would be forever reliable. Welp. Motor blew on the first drive, rebuilt it. Then trans went. Rebuilt it, then master cylinder failed, and so on and so forth. Not reliable but they truly are tanks! Love mine
@trickyricky121475 ай бұрын
If that truck spent its whole life up north here it would be totally gone. The Texas climate did save it alot, so there's plenty of potential as a property rig.
@92powerdiesel615 ай бұрын
@@trickyricky12147 I'm not saying that it's a lost cause but I am saying the maintenance that people think goes into government vehicles is hugely overrated. I have had six of these trucks and absolutely love them. It was a comment about surplus military vehicles not one about dodge trucks.
@jeffhutchins70489 ай бұрын
I had one of these about 20 years ago. Put the axles in my '78 W-100 SWB mud race truck with a 400 HP small block. Put the 1/2 ton axles in the M880 with cut fenders, welded-in fender flares and 36" Super Swampers.
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Ha! I bet those axles loved those super swampers 😬
@BRTowe9 ай бұрын
Think it says Raytheon. Raytheon is a defense contractor. They build missle guidance systems. 👍
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
I do believe you’re correct! Thanks
@billkendall64079 ай бұрын
Correct !!
@enjoythesho19925 ай бұрын
Its always the ones without titles that turn out good
@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE9 ай бұрын
Those swampers make it look *extra tough!* 😎 Awesome find Tyler! I think the hubcaps are a nice touch as well. Merry Christmas to you, your family and Zane 🔧🎅
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Friend. Hope you had a wonderful day.
@mrchevy78928 ай бұрын
Paint a military star on the door and it will set that truck off..👍🏻👍🏻
@tcfinds8 ай бұрын
Oh yes!
@MidnightPolaris8009 ай бұрын
She's a beast. Hub caps for sure. Kinda hard to watch you cut those fenders though since we have all rusty trucks up here in minnesota
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
I thought about hacking them for a sec, but they are pretty rusty, I have a couple good replacements for it, but I’ll probably leave these for the match.
@jeffhutchins70489 ай бұрын
It's WEIRD that it has "Custom" badges on the bed.
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
It is
@Michael-B417 ай бұрын
replace all the hoses so it it doesnt burn the engine up be the first thing and just use it as a farm truck
@tcfinds7 ай бұрын
Oh I they are all replaced now, check in next weeks video for an update!
@gerry-p9x8 ай бұрын
Needs a macho power wagon rattle can paint job like rivls from Simon and Simon
@tcfinds8 ай бұрын
On the subject of macho…one may or may not be on its way to a future episode…
@LeeSmith-zt5ug9 ай бұрын
Put a fork into it,,it's done
@shmitt83075 ай бұрын
STOP TAKING THE GOOD FINDS😂😂 save the rest for me!
@tcfinds5 ай бұрын
Sorry!!
@as10732679 ай бұрын
linda camioneta
@garyoffill5629 ай бұрын
What size tires are those?
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
36’s
@jeffhutchins70489 ай бұрын
It's a '76 if the grille is correct. The only other year for the M880 is '78 which is a different, one year only, grille.
@theunofficialskaterboys10277 ай бұрын
I thought they only made limited in 76 and the majority was 77
@Tealmoney85719 ай бұрын
I had a 79 D150. Loved it! That old Dodge needs to be on the road. Has a cool story too!!
@79tazman9 ай бұрын
I have a 79 D150 it's black has a 360 and it's a short box too
@Tealmoney85719 ай бұрын
@@79tazmanNice! I miss mine. I'm gonna have another one day.
@odelldickey22188 ай бұрын
That old Dodge is a diamond in the rough and I’m glad you saved him! That is a rare M 880 because it has the NP 435 , 4 speed . Most came out with automatic transmissions . Thanks for the video. American Iron all the way!
@tcfinds8 ай бұрын
It sure is, it going to be coming back relatively soon, going to actually make it fully functional and a good usable truck.
@odelldickey22188 ай бұрын
Thank you! You are a talented man and have some great kids !
@odelldickey22188 ай бұрын
Psalm 127:3 Children are an heritage of the Lord
@Thatwhite95obs8 ай бұрын
I like how you involve your kids in your videos, they will grown up remembering all of this props to you man.
@tcfinds8 ай бұрын
Thank you. I adore my kids. My son in particular loved working on these old rigs.
@DependableAutoTruck9 ай бұрын
I really enjoy the channel but most of the time i watch with headphones and when the music intro comes on almost blows ear phones off then have to turn down then can't hear your voice and have to turn back up to hear you wish you could make intro and voice the same would make it much easier for us who listen with headphones
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Good to know, I appreciate the feedback back, I always end up running through it when I edit, but it doesn’t show louder when I listen. I’ll definitely get it nipped next time. Thanks!
@jerrylongwell34147 ай бұрын
When I was growing up as a kid in Rankin TX there was a guy that drove around a truck just like that camper and all. I wonder if it’s the same truck? Super nice truck!
@tcfinds6 ай бұрын
It’s possible, ended up being a hunting truck for a long time
@ManuelLuisis9 ай бұрын
No hub cap
@LeeSmith-zt5ug9 ай бұрын
No center caps
@ryandean699 ай бұрын
Looks great with the caps on it. Just get it going for around the ranch and fox what’s needed.✊
@danielstrachan89886 ай бұрын
I would like to see a three inch lift on it😁😁👍👍
@conorcuomo42838 ай бұрын
Call it Mr Green Bean or hulk it so clean IL truck that age returns to earth or it just custy shell driving around with felony holes 😂 it Chicago thing 😅 that clip for fan or cellphone we had in trucks hold two way phone
@tcfinds8 ай бұрын
I’m thinking “Grinch”
@glennjones12669 ай бұрын
Enjoy your Videos!; Merry Christmas
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
@gerry-p9x8 ай бұрын
Official use only nprob army
@Hootman8658 ай бұрын
Raytheon defense contractor
@PapaJ56679 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and yours Tyler should name it ..THE GREEN HORNET
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas! Green hornet works! Also thought mean green machine, or “grinch “
@PapaJ56679 ай бұрын
@@tcfinds yup green hornet hit me when it first busted off and the during the test drive the tailpipe pitched a fit ....like a mad hornet 🤣 🤣
@johndeere85949 ай бұрын
No caps.
@larryippert81438 ай бұрын
I'd have fun with it, and Merry Christmas and New Year
@tcfinds8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you too!
@zackcaleb069 ай бұрын
Ram 💪
@trickyricky121475 ай бұрын
Good on you for rescuing that old rig
@tcfinds5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@paulsfam9 ай бұрын
I used to work on those when I was in the Army in 82
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Very nice. Thank you for your Service.
@79tazman9 ай бұрын
Now that is a sweet old Dodge I love it!!!
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@jamesknutson82959 ай бұрын
Great video ! Merry Christmas!
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Thank ya , Merry Christmas to you! And wish aunt Barbara one too!
@mickaelholladay74469 ай бұрын
It's Ray-theon dude.
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Thanks dude.
@mickaelholladay74469 ай бұрын
Of course@@tcfinds
@olikat89 ай бұрын
Raytheon. Not "Maytheon." Defense contractor
@fraserobrien38289 ай бұрын
nice dodge wow
@RustyInventions-wz6ir9 ай бұрын
Lovely truck. Nice job
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@GhostRider505699 ай бұрын
One of my Favorite pickups
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
Me too! I can’t wait to drive this on the road!
@seanwoessner34539 ай бұрын
How Old are your kids
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
They very, oldest 6, youngest 2
@Rasputin-p4e9 ай бұрын
At 4:50. "Let's take a look"". But you are walking away from the vehicle. Come on mate. Make yer talk simple. You're making it hard. Be cool. No more dramatics, like in the intro, as if you got an ADHD. And the other line" my beautiful daughter". No need for that. It's not necessary. Too much self-praises. It should be earned.
@tcfinds9 ай бұрын
I said “wonderful” daughter. I appreciate the compliment of “beautiful” that you have so generously given! She must have earned it.
@Whitetrash_Customs9 ай бұрын
Man, you must be real fun to be around.......
@billharris33859 ай бұрын
I thought he done a good job with the video. He had fun with it , he was thankful for Jesus what more could ya want. If ya don't like it don't watch it.
@warhound77819 ай бұрын
Key tag was for ordering replacement keys via the code.