Dodge W300 4x4 Dump Truck Revival

[@gforcekaras]

The level of controlled optimism, sarcasm and humble honesty is what makes this channel so watchable and enjoyable!

[@gusgone4527]

I agree. So, in that spirit. Old tyres tire very easily! Todays lesson for Low Buck Garage. Remember, correct spelling is important or people have no idea what you are typing.

[@GeneralSamov]

@@gusgone4527 And it's not buried in the ground too much, so we should be ok there!

[@gusgone4527]

@@GeneralSamov 🤣

[@kittensinmittens2010]

Yup

[@salehdinkhah6854]

very true!

[@alexgillies4183]

Nice catch on the brake-fluid getting sucked into the intake! Most people wouldn't have figured that out for a long time.

[@ProctorSilex]

At least a couple of bottles later, apparently.

[@paulosborne6517]

"Directly into... all over the engine" - James, your humour cracks me up every time. Who ever thought I'd get an abdominal workout watching rusty old truck repairs..?!!

[@Smidgen-x4i]

Really like both the narration and videography showing the mechanical-hydraulic workings of the dump bed. I'm amazed how this truck still works despite it's age. Come to think of it, I've got a couple of decades on the truck. Hmm. Thanks.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'm very envious of that Dodge dump truck of yours! 😁 I've got a hand full of old 4x4's. Internationals and a Ford. I've never even seen an older Dodge 4x4 in my area that was heavier than 1/2 ton. Cool truck! Nice job with getting it running again. Take care 🔧

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@rsprockets7846]

@@LowBuckGarage needs a electronic ignition install from a 1973 mopar

[@williampankratz600]

I have to envy the entire Grandpa collection of awesome old equipment that is mostly intact

[@ReaperRestorations]

the W300 was a rare beast. i used to have a '58 W200 which was tall, but the W300 stood a full foot taller!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Hey Zane, good to see you here! I just found this channel. I'm ready enjoying it!

[@ex-engineer6657]

Thanks for the walk down memory lane. I drove one like that in the early 70s on a job. It had the old 318 poly engine and a massive transmission, granny low and 2wd. What a torque monster!

[@chasrmartel4777]

So rare to find one of those with the smokescreen feature still intact.

[@maxxcherry6955]

James Bond would be jealous !

[@2dogsmowing]

It's mosquito repellent. 🦟

[@jessepitt]

I like the boat tank. It’s very nostalgic for me, I grew up on a dirt road island, all our vehicles eventually ended up with a boat tank on the roof. When you went up a steep hill you just had to squeeze the in-line primer bulb. Which was easily accessible because both the doors and the hood had been removed for safety.

[@zeusapollo8688]

Used to drive an old jeep on an island like that

[@rodmcintire7319]

You have some of the best luck in getting this equipment and trucks to start and run, it amazing. Never would of thought of the brake fluid being sucked back into the engine. Your good 👍

[@d.j.758]

we absolutely need to see more of this truck.

[@PetrifiedEye]

thats a nice 1970-1971 sweptline my dad has a 71 and we still use it for work. still one of the best trucks we have used in a while now

[@hfdzl]

I'm not a Dodge guy, but they still look they were making a 'real' truck in the '70s Good job! +1 on the Mosquito fogging feature.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Too bad because they are the best trucks ever and still made

[@mrwow1667]

@@MidnightPolaris800they had ups and downs, but they are indeed great trucks

[@AvaPxiaO]

I have a soft spot for old dodges so this was very emotional :)

[@canyondan]

So enjoyable. Love your narration, electrical, mechanical skills and innovation

[@kennethsonier1766]

I love your sense of humor, absolutely amazing to see that truck start and drive after sitting for only God knows how long. Have fun wrangling tires 😂👍☮️🇺🇲

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks! 👍

[@user-tz5kd2mr9b]

Hey. As a service connected disabled veteran who left brain matter over sees I do enjoy your videos. I think we're kind of in a ballpark. I'm still challenged with leaving comments. And I hope you know you are doing a" Good Job" good job is not lightly given in old world military speck.. peace and Later

[@johnossendorf9979]

Now that's a Dodge I'd be proud to own ! In the early 90's I drove an early 70's F-250 Tall Boy that had a dumping wooden stake bed and was set up a lot like this Dodge with a divorced transfer case and PTO for the dump. At idle in Granny low it would pull a landscape trailer with two commercial 52 inch walking behinds, a Bolens tractor, a bed full of tools, weed eaters and a push mower or two up one of the steepest hills on the way back to the shop. One day I got out and walked along side, the woman I worked with became quiet unhappy with me until I got back behind the wheel.

[@henningklaveness7082]

I loved listening to how the compression evened out as you ran it, the engine gradually running smoother as it came back to life. Also, good luck on the tire bale building project :-P

[@calvinh.8882]

I once had an old 1942 Dodge 4x4 military WC-53 Carry-all that had that same PTO system run off of the transfer case but it was for the PTO-driven winch it had on the front. I got rid of it years ago and still regret it to this day. It was in great shape and I wish I would have restored it like I wanted.

[@79tazman]

Yeah those are great old trucks with the bullet proof flat head 6 they were built for war and could take a beating. There is a channel called Backyard Alaskan and he is out saving all the cool old trucks from Alaska and he has some sweet one's if you have never check his channel out you ought to Here is his link kzbin.infovideos

[@calvinh.8882]

@@79tazman Thanks, I'll have to check that channel out.

[@jayjones6904]

Miss them wc 53 and 63s miss all my old dodge's don't make them like they used to

[@69Dartman]

My second car was a 41 half ton closed cab military Dodge pickup with a winch. It had a similar setup for the driveline and winch but was the early round nose version that was higher off the ground. The Ambulance in the opening credits of mash was a half ton for a reference. My first car was a 42 Ford GPW Jeep 😎 I really loved those old military vehicles and would love another someday just like you.

[@mromatic17]

You usually have to put the transfer case into neutral to engauge the PTO. I love old iron it great video! I’m obsessed with old 4x4 trucks. the older the better! I love the rare ones like internationals and jeep trucks. i love how simple they are!

[@RubenKelevra]

Starting fluid in an old rust bucket is always a good sign. It means someone else thought it's worth starting. So you're not yet lost your mind. :)

[@gerry-p9x]

Guy had new 69. 4by like this mint green black guy he wood blast past jr highbus stop and show off

[@donaldpruett852]

I love your subtlety and tongue-in-cheek comments about things. The tires on that old Dodge truck are nearly transparent. Maybe you are a Virgo, like me. Anything for a good laugh. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching. Back in 1969 I had a 1965 Jeep gladiator pick up with 230 OHC in-line 6. Horrible motor. Replaced it with a long block replacement and within 7 months it was just as horrible as the original. Seeped oil from every seam. I suggested to Maricopa County (Phoenix) to buy a bunch of these to drive up and down the dusty dirt & gravel roads to keep the dust down. Wish I had another one today to restore with a Chevy, Ford or Dodge motor. Couldn't afford it in `69, I was a newly wed and 25 years old.

[@mhenderson5305]

Be sure to chock the bed with a 4x4 (stick it in between the bed and the rail at the hinge point) before sticking a body part in there. I had a co-worker lose a hand when he hit the wrong lever. We would hate to lose you so early in your production career.

[@robertjohnson3550]

Cool old truck would like to see more of it

[@hectort4796]

I love your positive attitude. You got Smokey Joe running!

[@tcsmith4838]

Definitely a 1970 or 71 d300. Bitchen power wagon!! I'd love to have that!! 4by, duelly, with a dump bed👍

[@johncovill8834]

I feel like I owe you money for this teaching. Thank you Dean. Absolutely COOL MAN!

[@ThePigslayer]

Try patreon

[@methanial73]

I had a 64 d200 with a poly 318. Great truck.

[@MLFranklin]

Nice diagnosis on the brake MC/booster problem!

[@muddboss3309]

love grandpa's back yard and lived the video another great day....

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@bencarter2807]

Watching reruns. in dec 24, he doesnt come out with new ones on a particular day. comedy gold!!!

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

Another great video! hope to see more of the old dodge. Makes me miss my old 66 dodge.

[@Bret4207]

Nice truck! I drove a heavier version right after I got out of the USMC in the early 80's. Great trucks!

[@rsprockets7846]

sweet truck late 60s to early 70s

[@jasonnoteboom4489]

"Directly into... all over the engine". Perfect!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Simply fantastic. Hope we will see you doing some pretty needed maintenance on this poor old workhorse. Best regards luck and health.

[@aaronbossert3329]

Stale gas will make it smoke like that.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I like how you go about getting the old engines running! Use the old oil, plugs, and what ever else.

[@jjock3239]

I was never a Dodge guy, but I would take that baby in a heartbeat. I actually have need of a 3/4 dumper, or some yard beast type dumper with a smaller footprint. You have amazing luck at getting those engines, that have been sitting forever, to run. If I would have tried that, the valves would have been stuck, and I would have been able to use the push rods for some fancy artwork. Great video.

[@edwardlowery6510]

some of them dodges are monsters

[@rickey5353]

You've got a fine old truck there.

[@jlucasound]

That must have been so nice when it was new. Dually and 4WD. With a mason dump.

[@Sileff]

Thank you KZbin for bring me to this masterpiece of a channel!!

[@davidallen5320]

You have a great touch on the throttle Kept it running early on You’ve done this before

[@boolongfellow8452]

Cool old truck and there's so much more neat stuff in the background

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks! Just need time to get to it all...

[@vicmabus1532]

I like the inner fenders on these trucks; flat surface with ribs, so your tools wont roll off!

[@MrJanaRobi]

That was Epic ! I hope some young people got to see the value of yard equipment .

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks! I hope so too, that's one of the reasons I spend the time making these videos. I want people to know that you don't need much money to get things going, just time and effort.

[@dustytrailscactusron]

Sure was fun watching! What a great old beast. (And the truck is cool too!) ;-)

[@LowBuckGarage]

Funny, thanks! 👍

[@Indrakusuma_a]

Just love seeing you able to move around all those forgotten vehicles. You got a new sub here.

[@stevevogelman3360]

MAN….you come up with some really neat stuff.

[@thedocisin3204]

Love the whiney sound of those vintage Mopar starters.

[@alanfrost4809]

I'd love to see you make this old Dodge streetworthy! I dig your channel by the way.

[@bondvagabond42]

Its pretty easy to convert vacuum assisted brakes to manual brakes, I figured it out when I converted a 1 ton ford diesel van to manual transmission, the clutch master cylinder from the donor pickup wouldn't clear the vacuum booster, or something like that, can't remember. I just figured out max throw of the brake pedal, max throw of the brake master cylinder, and added a new hole on the brake pedal to hook up the rod that actuated the brake MC. Not as good as working power brakes, but way better than power brakes with dead power assist.

[@stevehartz4615]

That is so cool you gotta love the old stuff

[@seaknightvirchow8131]

I really like that truck. I would love to see it spiffed up a little bit but this is low buck territory.

[@anthonyhengst2908]

This was really neat, thanks for taking us along.

[@jamescummings7246]

I love it bro. I see the Oshkosh plow vehicle in the background you did good on that one too I would love to visit Grandpa's backyard

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@69Dartman]

That truck should have the special 318-3 forged crank engine so it's a very tough engine kinda specially built for monsters like this. That's definitely a special beast that deserves to live again. Ya never know when you'll need a dump truck to play with, almost as useful as a halftrack or two...

[@bushape2591]

Great job getting it going fun to watch

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

That’s a old school battery tester for a old school dude. I love it!!

[@cmac956]

Hi , good call on the brake fluid being sucked into the manifold . good eye ,and nose as well , great video .

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks!

[@johnnyholland8765]

Yep it's got that ol Chrystler whine to it. It is a shame the body is in such bad condition. I wonder if you can still get body parts? Try the locking hubs. If they are locked out the front end won't pull. The drive shaft will turn but it won't pull. Try the hubs. The front axle may not be broken...

[@peter-hr1gl]

nothing against your channel or approach, but I watch a number of these and it never ceases to amaze me how NOBODY transports these beasts into their clean/well lit/garage/workplace in order to work on them in comfort, with the proper tools, and lighting. Not to mention proper tools and cleaning equipment for those situations where you have potential rat/mouse hanta virus. Wonder how many DIY mechanics have died of respiratory diseases in the 50's/60's. Guess that's why I don't do this type of mechanical work. I appreciate the knowledge needed, but for those rare few channels that approach it the way I would, I enjoy watching those more.

[@JeronWhite]

Give a nice day coming to cutmans

[@johngrace199]

Great job getting the old truck running...I truly hope those tires will be properly recycled at some time.

[@jeremyclark6849]

Great video..I just love that old dodge.. you definitely made me laugh too.. keep up the good work.. I'm looking forward to the next one

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@ScottPlude]

45. That's my magic number. I love anything with a top speed around 45. That implies a 1-2 barrel carb, a straight 6 or worn out v8 (6's don't wear out, EVER), maybe even points. power nothing (breaks, steering, windows, etc)

[@davidkellogg2582]

That was a good video and I like your sense of humor and it was information that an old broke guy who drives old vehicles can use.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@marianniculae]

I love the old battery check voltage device.

[@brianeastman3547]

That dumptruck would make a great restoration project and a great Firewood hauler

[@morganjatkwicz9171]

Love it. What a awesome truck. Guy up here had w300. A low mile truck coolest rig around. Growing up we had a 69 w200 power wagon. 45 mph top speed down hill being pushed . Slant 6 4 spd. 55 k original miles. Rusted out yo nothing.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@war113]

This truck is magnificent...I would so restore it.

[@alangordon3283]

Love the smoke screen generating truck

[@donscarborough1951]

Great... Really enjoyed the show..

[@LowBuckGarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Well that was fun and if your having fun then that's a win!

[@DavidSweet-f7q]

I would like to see more videos on this truck. That is if u still have it. I have a 64 D500 that I'm working on. They r great trucks.

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Good to see , you learned to not worry about the mule , just load the wagon, ha ha !!

[@Jmanhag]

Juist discovered your channel and have been watching some of your videos. Interesting and fun. I really enjoyed this one. I have to add to your knowledge base here as there are a couple of scenes where you are sitting in the engine bay and sort of crouching under the hood. Only once did I see a video on this series of Dodge truck where the hood was opened to the 90 degree position. It is a simple thing to push the hood beyond the normal 45 or so position to its full 90 degree position. What was common knowledge about the Dodge cabs back in the 60's seems to have been lost in the 21st century. Keep up your video presentations.

[@LowBuckGarage]

I never even tried opening it further, I'll have to do that! It was barely moving at all when I started, I've been soaking the hinges in oil.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video :) I remember at my first full time in 1994 for doing Sandblasting on vechiles plus lots boss bought local scrap yard a 1975 Dodge 5 ton with Hydro Boom also Box to also had 318 V8 industrial with 4 barrel carb Holley 1000 CFM with hand choke cable knob in dash, 5 speed Manual transmission floor shifter with single axle with a 2 speed rear end and 390 ratio not 4×4 at all ! But had 2 fuel tank on behind seat and second passenger side door 350 gallon! Great truck was and PTO ran of transmission too ! Truck color was Navy Blue plus Black Interior and Blue seat!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, and it sounds like that was a pretty cool truck!

[@stebishopnomad1838]

This has fast become my favourite yt Chanel your so funny with your one liner's 😂

[@lonnyjaw]

For some strange reason - I like that truck!

[@chrispaleen5137]

Great channel love the content. This reminds me of my 67 w200 wish I still had it. Your truck appears to be a 70 or 71 ,a company called Tourq King might have the parts to fix the front axle. 6 lug axles share the same architecture but undesirable axle shafts.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks for the info, I'll look into them!

[@lubesEquipment]

Yeap by the grille, hood, badging and 8 lug I'd say 70 or 71

[@rsprockets7846]

@@lubesEquipment lighted side markers 70 or 71, 68 69 had round reflectors

[@arnoldgonzalez7377]

That's a cool out Dodge truck.

[@dustcommander100]

That was amazing - thinking about the brake fluid being the cause of the smoke. I question whether I would have had the wisdom to think of it. I really liked the smoke, and I think the rings probably benefited from the brake fluid shower as they awoke from their long slumber. Nice truck, and the dump system was interesting.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Once you got it off of burning the brake fluid, it starts just like my 318 in my 1958 Plymouth Suburban. Cranks right up!

[@deepbludude4697]

Nice! list that ole gal on Powerwagon classifieds their asking crazy numbers for any PW especially ones running!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks! This one's a keeper though, its far too handy around the yard to let it go.

[@deepbludude4697]

@@LowBuckGarage Dont blame ya!

[@danielson101]

lol and yes ours was manual steering as well lol great big steering wheel lolol!

[@440phoenix]

Wow! that dump truck is awesome 👌

[@raymayoh]

Like the dashboard in the Dodge truck.

[@renoreno2701]

Feeding the old engine with brake fluid to clean it was smart.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Awesome video. Love old dodges like that. I have a bunch of dodges. I watched the whole thing. Im subscribed

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@amandahugankiss4110]

your humor is so dry that i am always caught off guard.

[@ridestreet20]

Fun fact Dana 70 front axles share a lot of brake components with Dana 70 rear axles so there is a lot of parts availability new and used.

[@davidbeer]

What a great ole truck.

[@johnsmart3587]

One of your best, thanks.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you think so!

[@rexfreelom4300]

We both live in North Carolina where the gasoline powered up the Dodge flatbed W300 we cannot work on cylinder lift because first we, have to replace the negative battery cable.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Nice job. Good video. Happy Motoring.

[@dirk4926]

Nice to see the old girl running and working

[@HarryPrimate]

As a bonus you also scored a bottle jack.

[@salehdinkhah6854]

That's probably more reliable than a brand new Dodge!

[@mt.sinairefuge5360]

I have one of those old dodge 300 trucks here in Peru. It looks the same but mine is a '81 model and 2wd with a large crane mounted on the back.

[@mt.sinairefuge5360]

it was built in 1981 here in Peru. Dodge used to have a assembly plant here so apparantly they continued making the old trucks here into the 80s

[@berlacio]

great truck!

[@someone46018]

Look at that smoke, burns gas as well as oil, you got yourself a two stroke dump truck 😅