FORGOTTEN 1957 Dodge Restoration After YEARS of Sitting! Will It Run?

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
I bought Big John the 1957 Dodge 1 1/2 ton for $1300. Think we can do a budget restore on my old friend here and get him back on the road where he belongs? Subscribe so you don't miss out!
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[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

Don’t lock the steering on a flat tow. Never had to do it before, so lesson learned! All I could think was these giant tires locking to one side and throwing me off the road. Safety third people!

[@mikaeelmohammed]

lol

[@srdadams]

Every time i flat tow i put a bungee cord on the bottom of the wheel and down to the seat. Works great!

[@mikewerner3797]

Was this truck in Tennessee? What town did you find it in? Awesome truck!

[@backroadsliving7740]

😂🤣😂

[@backroadsliving7740]

cant wait to see the rest of it

[@juansuarez3792]

That truck it's so cool man, love to see an entire series of the restoration of that

[@williamthrasher8540]

so would I

[@SomeBigFatGuy]

Frame-off restomod with Cummins power? Yes, please!

[@devinhiggison1198]

yes please

[@josephg41]

@@SomeBigFatGuy Only you lose the timeless old soul of this truck when you engine swap them. Obviously they're plenty fun just the way they are, and i can testify to that, I have a bone stock '56 Chevy truck myself. 6 cylinder and a 4 on the floor and i have several classics, even modern engine swapped ones, and none are as fun as that truck.

[@josephg41]

@Randall Johnson True, and it's about time someone left one of these trucks stock.

[@chrisfisher8774]

Make this a series! Fuel system, ignition/wiring, budget interior, brakes and lines, bed of the truck would all make great 15-20min single episodes

[@ThunderHead289]

That idle note tho 👌 McBeef

[@SHADOWMARE174]

most definitely

[@jameshall4385]

It runs so good it doesn’t even need a driver. It just wants to run

[@daniellynch7864]

All it need to drive is its own robots hands and feet and let it be able to use it and then it will be off LOL!

[@billyhill2488]

Considering the circumstances that truck really didn't fight you at all to get running. Popped right off so he needs to be freshened up and put back to work. Great farm truck right there.

[@calibration9792]

"I can definetly tell it wants to go" "starts Truck again" "Truck says: Aight Imma head out" lol

[@scottscaneh]

Reminds me of Forrest Gump "That's my Boat" Dylan "That's my Truck"

[@louroberts5567]

OMGOSH! I just commented the same thing! hahaha! That's all I could think of when I saw that!

[@scottscaneh]

@@louroberts5567 too funny

[@dammitboy9251]

What time??

[@cpedersen474]

Truck was saying "c'mon kid, we got s*it to do", and the hand grenade bit was gold. 🤣

[@arnoldnellis6120]

I thought that’s what it was, good idea Dylan but hold off for a bit. Lol

[@Jeff_S...]

A hydraulic flatbed would fit nicely on that rig, for picking up cars. Would be a nice set piece and the seller would surely get a kick out of it. Also, jet wash it please!

[@evilborg]

When engines and vehicles were built tough.

[@ApolloTheDerg]

Just watched Diesel Creek start up his late 50’s early 60’s road grader and the thing also just starts and runs. It seems cars not so much, but heavy equipment was built to last, the fact it started when just trying to check spark said it all lmao.

[@flyingace5057]

Screw built ford tough, this thing is alive after SSOOOOOOOOOOO long

[@j.t.illingworth7925]

When I saw the diesel pouring out of the gas tank I thought wow that looks pretty good but then I remembered oh yeah that’s not red farm diesel.

[@timothytrujillo467]

its not diesel

[@ryanwilson3483]

I thought the same thing!

[@captainexcabier]

"It want's to go, can feel it." *starts, immediately takes off*

[@dodge4x418]

Just proves the theory that all cars & trucks just want to run. You've got to do a restore on it.

[@mustachecashstache898]

Almost any not stuck flathead six will run

[@aaronm.2790]

When it started rolling in gear: "WHO? WHAT? I'M AWAKE, LET'S GET TO WORK!"

[@2strokepower803]

"IM OUTTA HERE. LATER"

[@prodaof2554]

That comment man perfect

[@AB-ou8ve]

Lmao

[@dverespey]

It followed you home, you keep it.

[@keiththeakston3125]

Good one !! 😆

[@nicolasbonini]

Oh c'mon Dad! Look how cute he is! Can we keep him pleaaaase??

[@navywolf1753]

35:38 the truck is like "Alright I'm gonna head out"

[@mustachecashstache898]

When you finally get to experience the engineering masterpiece of the 48-59 dodge truck

[@Jono.P]

Really love how you told the story of how the truck caught your attention and how you couldn’t stop thinking about it and then went to see it. I could feel your emotions of excitement. It was nice to hear the story for a change, rather than have the video start off “here’s a cool truck lets fix it”

[@nicholasbrown5801]

For the love of God, do a build series on this truck! I would love to see this thing all cleaned up and being put to work building your new shop!

[@edwardverlander7681]

I agree but no Crazy stuff ..No add ons ..Just make her look like she did in 1957 ..nothing else please. So many people do restorations and totally destroy the look of the vehicle..

[@nicholasbrown5801]

@@edwardverlander7681 completely agree with you

[@unknownsoul13]

@@edwardverlander7681 I would be tempted to put a modified full dually pickup box on it. But, honestly, the guys suggesting a rollback are smarter than me.

[@unknownsoul13]

What would you guys think about transplanting the heavy duty Cummings from a newer Dodge?

[@bigassfordsd]

@@unknownsoul13 That truck would be cool with a cummins, but he would prob need a new rear end too if he did that. Those things are so low geared that a cummins would be out of revs before reaching much speed.

[@Stinkydo0d]

I LOVE Big Bad John! Ever since I watched Spielberg's "Duel," I love old trucks. You gotta do a full-on restoration of this! The truck definitely deserves it. I mean, just look at its enthusiasm! 35:36 It really wants to work again! lol

[@xerocustom]

Dude this is epic, I agree with everyone in saying that Big John is a keeper

[@matsottile7718]

“i can tell the truck wants to go” then dylan starts it and it takes off the truck said “yeah i want to go just with out you”

[@brianhayes7618]

Make it a rollback to fetch future vehicles. Would make great channel content.

[@timothyhalstead6082]

I totally agree so he could tow all the vehicles he buys and can even haul them to car show's

[@lehmanbarfield3514]

Or a ramp truck

[@davidkeeton6716]

@@lehmanbarfield3514 Yeah, old school! Wouldn't it look neat with that 70 Road Runner up on back.

[@leonardwalters154]

I was lmao when it took off on its own, I then started thinking, what a heart warming video, a young fella and his truck that didn't take much to make it run

[@thorstencoates9255]

Next time you tow like that dont lock the steering. The wheels turn automatically

[@shockcoach]

This!

[@mikaeelmohammed]

ok cool

[@SHOdown13]

Big John needs a patriotic over haul. Red Plaid Flannel seat covers. White Body, blue accents, rims, front bumper.

[@PhaQ2]

Damn good thing granny gear is so slow, you would've had a hell of a chase on your hands if it was any quicker.

[@jimrusso1988]

Pulling that D500 with that Ram conjured up an image of a mother dragging an unruly kid home by his ear! Classic looking D500!! Bring her back!

[@seanbarney8934]

nah, that was the kid pulling the mother

[@18wheeler77]

You didn’t have to brace the wheel. It would’ve trailed just fine.

[@1986Honda4trax]

You arent supposed to, the wheel is supposed to turn freely, it would turn itself as it goes through the turns

[@18wheeler77]

@@1986Honda4trax yes, but because you are pulling it from a fixed toe hitch, it will always follow the towing vehicle. Trust me, it will trail. It’s not like you’re pulling it from the rear. THEN you need to strap the wheel.

[@18wheeler77]

@@1986Honda4trax I’m sorry, I read your comment wrong. You actually agreed not to strap the wheel. Lol sorry.

[@jmccracken491]

Brother I see a big indication you are born again. I am also and so pleased with the Lords blessings.

[@RJ-zd4zy]

When your 6ft tall and still shorter than the truck lol

[@dph49]

You're a cool dude Dylan McCool. A genuine, no BS person just having fun and bringing us alone. A tip of the hat to you sir!

[@backyardmechanicrestoratio6958]

6:28 anyone else notice that beetle

[@Sunpetal4ev]

It looked lonely. I thought toss it on the bed if the truck and take it with you.

[@drumme19r84]

Sure did! He could fit that Beetle on the bedtruck! :D

[@arnoldnellis6120]

Um, I saw A Mustang 2 Hatchback at the end of the video. Wanna know more on that car (Got A 78 Ghia In My Garage So..)

[@bluerider7922]

Indeed I did notice. Got another tow bar?

[@DanEBoyd]

@@arnoldnellis6120 Looks like a King Cobra.

[@mikaeelmohammed]

"It wants to go, I can feel it" Then he started it and it went just like it wanted

[@dodgerehab6984]

As a guy that is restoring several Dodge military trucks, the look on your face driving that beast for the first time was wonderful. Welcome to the brotherhood of big Dodge trucks!! That ol' straight 6 in there won't let you down, I've rebuilt 3 with my dad so far.

[@vayabroder729]

I hope he leaves the old powerplant in. Too many Cummins swaps out there on these.

[@PMDc-OneCarGarage]

Great video Dylan. Glad the "takeoff" turned out to be laughable because that could have ended very badly. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@trevor9972]

What’s up with the editing in this?! The music?! It’s all fantastic!!! The channel is coming into its own and I love all of this.

[@thestuffz]

when flat towing you do not lock the steering wheel. It would have followed you like a regular trailer with a free steering.

[@vintagedashboard6810]

The luckiest thing that happened on the tow home was the dodge you are driving didn’t drop a valve seat and leave you and the old dodge on the side of the road.

[@sandking588]

Lol

[@dadratsforge]

"Will it run?" Hell Yeah!! And no Dylan required 😂😂😂

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

I like that little chuckle "he he, left it in gear". And of course it fires right up and just walks off when you make that one little mistake.

[@johncatalano7185]

Greetings from Cleveland, the home of PB Blaster... Those first generation Dodge Ram trucks were built to work and work hard!!!! Just get the brakes fixed and get some good rubber on her and you've got a exceptional towing / hauling rig.....

[@ghostfox3560]

I would have kept that sediment bowl on there as a way to check for fuel flow.

[@homeFall1]

I agree, the clear plastic filter he threw in just doesn't look as cool to me...

[@keithreilly386]

Them on Flathead seem to run for a long long time haven’t seen one in a while though

[@popsboatsnhotrods]

Thank tge good lord for you being young and having cat like reflexes ! Awesome video as usual Dylan , keep em coming .

[@phillipcroyle]

They just don't build 'em like they used to.

[@jeffgravel9042]

Ain't that the truth!

[@richardbaker5151]

Reliability like that needs to be rewarded, Big John definitely needs a good wash and polish, even go all out with a fresh paint job, go full resto on him.

[@vayabroder729]

It would look absolutely beautiful!

[@gamingwithappuhero9314]

nice after the charger we are seeing the repairs of a lots of classics still rooting for a new full restoration series tho

[@gamingwithappuhero9314]

not suggesting anything but imagine a fully restored dodge truck to carry the dodge challenger to events (altho its perfectly capable of driving itself but just imagine how cool it would look)

[@NotaMechanicJack]

I think once something like that calls his name he’ll focus on it for now we can see these random finds but eventually I’m sure something will pop up yelling “Building ME!”

[@vayabroder729]

That would be AWESOME!! Showroom looking ‘57 to carry his cars to shows.

[@gamingwithappuhero9314]

@@vayabroder729 right that was my idea too it would be a different level of flex for him

[@garyashdown5376]

If there was ever a KZbin post on old truck's then this is the one I would recommend anyone and everyone to watch. You didn't have to say much as the look on your face said it all. In my opinion one of your best post's to-date. Well done young man bloody well done. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@dentoncustoms]

Ol doc hudson saves the day again. That 57 dodge is so dang cool.

[@errorsk2188]

Lmaooooo so Dylan was just too much for the truck xD It drove out of there at idle, damn.

[@ericbarrows6606]

Truck was like: "lemme show you how it's done"

[@darrenbutland2056]

I just about fell out of my seat laughing when the old girl rolled away from you! Hope you replace the D on the grill badge.

[@zakbroad9130]

it drove out of its grave, on its own power........ driving itself😂

[@neilmurphy845]

That engine sounds perfect you wouldn't know it's been sitting for years.

[@dadratsforge]

That was brilliant and hilarious. The truck was like "Fooled you!"😂😂😂 You two were meant to be together!

[@munched55]

If you know how to double-clutch you won't be grinding the gears so much. I doubt that truck has a synchro first gear.

[@DScaglione.]

Thumbed-Up Then Hit Play! B I G J O H N Love it!

[@RedWingsninetyone]

I love how you step on the bumper and the suspension doesn't even budge

[@akinoffury2332]

"He stood six foot six and weighed two forty-five Kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip, and everybody knew you didn't give no lip To Big John" Heck of a name for a heck of a truck

[@SouthernShadetreeMechanic]

"Nobody seemed to know where John callled home, he just drifted into town and just stayed all alone. He didn't say much, kinda quiet and shy, and if you spoke at all you just said 'Hi,' to Big John." Yessir, the name fits.

[@j.walker3498]

I got to meet Jimmy Dean when i was a kid at the stock show. I was just talking to him we had long chat. My mom knew who he was didn't tell me till after we left.

[@jorgerivero375]

I'm glad you didn't get hurt when big junk took off but I hate to say it but I couldn't stop laughing holy crap Dylan you have to be more care full there buddy 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😥😥

[@tomclarke6475]

I LOVE this truck! Please make it a series! 😁

[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

Planning on it! I love it.

[@AdamSNook.]

please dont change the engine in this it sounds beautiful love the look of this truck it would make a great work horse for you

[@thedungeondelver]

"If you look around, there's a lot of traffic." _Laughs in Orlando, FL_

[@jeremyelford7926]

Bids the driver to cry me a river while sitting in Seattle traffic

[@shockcoach]

@@jeremyelford7926 i was just going to mention Seattle traffic. Blech!

[@scotfenedick6618]

And Chicago.

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

@@jeremyelford7926 I was thinking the exact same thing then saw your comment lol.

[@marvinalancornell8275]

@@scotfenedick6618 AND DALLAS TEXAS TOO.....

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lmfao I Feel Powerful That's funny nice to see it had gears and working well other then breaks @Dylan McCool

[@chrismeeker8565]

My first day of flying a plane the old pilot told me "these things will fly with or without you." The way that truck took off without you was like "get out of my way!!'

[@megadeuz6148]

You could have used a chain and a length of pipe as a tow bar. That way you wouldn't have to lock the steering wheel, it would have followed you like a puppy.

[@franciscojaviergonzalezlar3998]

6:24 you will never lock a steering wheel while pulling

[@joeschlotthauer840]

31:51 my 68 Buick Skylark did that... Is that a Mustang II at the end, where's that video...

[@nathanielcouey3486]

I think this is the easiest old vehicle to get running I’ve ever watched on KZbin.

[@joshluna4978]

True Dodge classic truck!Please pressure wash the patina back to the original color! Cheers Vespa Squash

[@willjordan7718]

Great video man glad to be apart of the channel as it grows

[@kennyc388]

This awesome young man should replace Biden immediately. Great speaker, smart and amazing attitude.

[@Richofallthings]

I haven’t seen you this excited in a while lol look at your face. So cool

[@bobadam7021]

Okay, I laughed hard when he walked back into shot and said "I left it in gear." That was hilarious.

[@ChristianHasselberg]

OMG. I saw Dylan’s toes go bye bye. That was a close call.

[@jayceec3539]

The best part of the video was when the truck says " enuf of this im outta here"!!

[@rustyachers2459]

I never tie the steering they follow just fine

[@rong4189]

Yes, that’s how those towbars are designed.

[@grizzlyrider6original70]

Was my eyes playing tricks on me! Or I'm just seeing things! 35:37 did that truck just left you

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

"The wheels started spinning to see what we could haul..." Probably just about anything, just not very quickly.

[@kevinsullivan1780]

Have fun with the beast! I know very little about. Fixing it but it would be awsome to pretend.

[@eddiepatterson5025]

The ol flathead 6 runs really well doesn’t smoke that’s a rare find. Somebody has taken good care of that engine.

[@mwilliamshs]

Learn English Somebody took Or Somebody has taken Or Somebody's taken Not Somebody's took

[@eddiepatterson5025]

@@mwilliamshs I have corrected my English and please do not be rude about it. Have a Blessed One Sir.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Rule of thumb: never start a vehicle when the transmission is in gear. Other than that, you're doing well.

[@jjdekay6969]

Monster of all Tennessee cold starts!...Nice job!....Cool Truck!

[@petecunnien5368]

What an awesome find and revival!! That would be a great addition to any collection!! I’ve done the old start and jump in a few times, definitely gets the blood pumping!!

[@nreis02]

When you turned the key and it fired right up, my heart freaking stopped. Simply amazing. Can not believe it fired right up.

[@ApolloTheDerg]

It seems 50’s-60’s equipment just loves to run, check out Diesel Creeks grader also just starts up ready to work. They built equipment so well it just starts without much work.

[@norsevikingsir4932]

If you find any old chevy 1 tons or bigger, would you mind letting a feller know?

[@bigjongoose4384]

Man this ones going to be good. I'd like to see you restore this one to original.

[@jeffgravel9042]

I agree. Then, use it as per normal, letting it age- and in 3 or 4 years, you'll have a 3 or 4 year old truck with everyday scrapes and bumps. It'll be like going back in time.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lol left it in gear and started it and she took off on ya lol 😆 😂 🤣 @Dylan McCool

[@stevebauer6293]

I don’t understand why you would lock the steering when your towing it.

[@brucehardy1640]

If you don't tie the steering the vehicle can whip back and forth on you as you are driving down the highway (high speed). Mainly you will get a whipping motion on a lighter vehicle. So not all vehicles will whip back and forth at highway speeds. The speeds he was traveling at once he got off the freeway, he could of untied the steering wheel. He would of had better control of the truck then.

[@DishNetworkDealerNEO]

He could have had someone in the cab steering for the sharp turns.

[@brucehardy1640]

@@DishNetworkDealerNEO but he didn't have someone to do that. And that is not what steve asked. He ask why you tied the steering. I tried to answer that question. Not what could have happened or been done.

[@DishNetworkDealerNEO]

How about the guy that followed him home, giving us the shots for the rear and also pulling ahead for the shots of the truck being towed down the road as it passed by. The both could have pulled over, he could have hopped in and unlashed it and used the steering, and then the rig pulled over, and he walked back to his pickup truck, and then they continued in their way. He had an assistant. That is how they got some of the shots they did.

[@brucehardy1640]

@Randall Johnson no

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow at the tire flex on the last 4 turns on them front tires on that big o truck @Dylan McCool

[@cutweldfab9257]

Best introduction and commitary yet

[@flyingace5057]

"Gets it running" The truck: MA PEOPLE NEED ME, GOODBYE!

[@craighiebert3384]

Love that flatbed!

[@evilernie1969]

I think Mr. McCool just found a new tow truck!!!!! That beast would pull a mountain!

[@sudsycloud6530]

When you jumped under the hood to restart it, I thought to myself "I hope he took it out of gear." Well... 6BT swap!

[@josephg41]

Nahhh Paradox on KZbin already did that... Its about time someone left one stock, they are plenty fun just as they are as evidenced by his smile in the video. I have a '56 Chevy truck 6 cylinder, 4 on the floor and it is the most fun to drive classic vehicle i've ever driven.

[@morgansword]

@@josephg41 Did Paradox quit youtube?? I haven't seen anything since he started on the gmc truck and just did some cleaning

[@josephg41]

@@morgansword They went on an unannounced hiatus, I think they're about to come back

[@jarrodmoore1323]

Hey Dylan, congratulations on looking after an old truck. Happy to see a young guy with some mechanical sympathy. I am from Australia and am doing the same process with my 1974 Dodge D5N 600. It was built here by Chrysler Australia. Have subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your video's..

[@paulog8813]

You should get that VW bug at 6:25 as well.

[@solomonlynn7456]

Boy: Are you still alive? Truck: Dammit it's already daylight, we got work to do!!