FORGOTTEN 1957 Dodge Restoration After YEARS of Sitting! Fixing 64 Year Old Brakes

"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." - Proverbs 16:32
Big John the 1957 Dodge D500 fights me at every possible turn. Think this truck will ever hit the road again after sitting for decades?
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[@Mayrowhvanilla]

Anyone else love the way this video was edited? Perfect amount of knowledge, perfect amount of comedy.

[@nocomment2944]

Yes ! The messed up hair ending was great , explained the whole " fun " journey of car maintenance and repair. and modification. As I write the soccer fans in the pub down the road are singing like a football folk song chant thing I think England might have beat Italy in the Euros.

[@SparkyFolf]

Patience is the only thing I can think about right now. Patience is key.

[@Kiloyoten]

Hello brother

[@SparkyFolf]

@@Kiloyoten Hello?

[@JCsFluffyTail]

Indeed, 😎😎😎

[@Kiloyoten]

@@SparkyFolf herro!

[@vayabroder729]

Believe me; Dylan knows about patience! That’s for sure! 😉

[@matsottile7718]

i love when dylan talked about the left hand thread and who really needed to know about that was kevin and luke during the satellite revival

[@odahithedubious2017]

My question for automotive experts: If it's a safety feature to have the driver's side lug nuts left-hand threaded, why doesn't everyone do it? You'd think there would be lots of news stories of wheels loosening and coming off on other makes...

[@uzivatel56]

@@odahithedubious2017 You just answered your question. Somebody decided it was not worth the hassle manufacturing cars with different thread directions on the lugnuts. Nothing happened. Wheels didn't come loose. It works just fine.

[@zen4realfightman426]

@@odahithedubious2017 because we don't need to worry about that anymore because we tighten are lug nuts so tight that only Act of God can loosen them or a very very strong piece of Steel jk

[@dodge4x418]

I really think he needs a good power washing. Great job.

[@eddiepatterson5025]

Agreed 💯 %

[@seanmoody6032]

No one is perfect and people make mistakes that's just part of being human keep up the vids I really like them

[@richardl8652]

“Nacho fry box....it’ll change lives.” 😂

[@rodmandealerman3297]

Change my life? You mean it'll give me the winning Powerball numbers?? 😁 🤑

[@morganbrowning867]

@@rodmandealerman3297 nah it’ll make you gain 100 pounds if you work next door to Taco Bell

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Costco has the best fries, but I digress 😂🍟

[@talltimber4577]

Love how you always say thank you when something goes right. That is the key to working on old equipment being thankful of the small victories.

[@vayabroder729]

I do the same thing; thank the Lord for His help...😉🙏

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

I do the same when working with horses. Always give thanks.

[@pauls95blazer]

"Rides like a covered wagon" Too much fun.

[@onefortheroad2291]

Hey man kudos to you for doing something so different! I really enjoyed the Challenger build but this is so unique!

[@RageTH22]

I've always liked your videos, and I'm enjoying the new method you're using for these videos and editing now! I hope you're having as much fun making this as I am watching it! Great job!

[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

I’ve had so much fun making these!

[@RageTH22]

@@DylanMcCoolVideo thrilled to hear it! I'm glad to see you're enjoying yourself!

[@paxhumana2015]

@@DylanMcCoolVideo , so, did you give my ideas that I suggested in the previous video some thought?

[@robtledgard8068]

Big John is just stuck in his old ways, let him know that every thing you fix is gonna make him feel and run better.. keep at it dylan!!

[@joeday4293]

We old guys do have a knack for being pretty stubborn, LOL.

[@aayangoverski3437]

The intro is fantastic 👏🏻

[@KorbinRock]

I love Big John. Please do more of him! You're my favorite classic car restoration mechanic on youtube.

[@dubdaze68]

Love the sense of humor, Sir. Sounds like the electric pump decided to self-immolate.

[@wanderinggentile]

That narration was PERFECT. It was engaging, funny, and the got it wrong counter just made a video that would work for non-car people. It was 40 minutes that felt like 15. Great job.

[@dodge4x418]

Dylan; the explanation for why it stopped raining; God has a sense of humor, if you ever doubt that just tell him your plans. If that's not enough look at the Duck billed platypus.

[@Gforce_2398]

I had an old Chevy dump truck that I used to keep in my front yard and the way big John Started and idled made me have nostalgia I miss that old dump truck.

[@fordfairlane662dr]

That head smacked of the hood is priceless. .been there done that!

[@icerazar713]

Love the moral of this video. He who can admit when he is wrong, is strong indeed.

[@josephhead8345]

Very well said.

[@StreetMachine18]

looking forward to seeing big john back on the road!

[@gamingwithappuhero9314]

same Im exited that this may turn out to be his next big project

[@cajunhcm]

Hey Dylan @10:09, that 1/2” hose fitting should have a hose running up to your engine. That’s how the brake booster gets vacuum. Will definitely help with the ease of braking. On the firewall of your truck they might still have a large check valve mounted to the firewall, one side goes to the intake manifold and one side to the fitting on the booster. I’ve changed a few of those boosters over the years on 2 ton trucks. They are like master cylinders, they don’t like to sit up for long. May have to invest in one of those as well. Good luck with the project

[@richardarthur8191]

Dylan it is great that you use what we call a sermon to get a good point across. The Dodge truck would make a nice camper.

[@duncanmacrae6384]

Haven't even watched the whole video, gave it a thumbs up just for the intro. I think we could use the "most important tool" a lot more.

[@lgregory7948]

You hit the nail on the head with the "patience" story... well done and thanks for the reminder!

[@steveaw5895]

Don’t give up! That truck has been waiting for YOU. Big John knows your his salvation, don’t let him down.

[@floppyseizure8615]

My father in law almost died when starting a tractor. It ran him over and almost ended his life. He was starting it by shorting it like you did.

[@paxhumana2015]

@William Weaver, ouch.

[@gusser2121]

With how difficult this process has been, I was cheering with every success and down in the mouth with every set back. You're doing great Dylan. There's an old riddle: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Make sure you chew well with every bite my friend, and best of luck on this build.

[@willyhearrell9060]

Everybody has to have their own way of being unique. He found his! Love it.

[@mustangron3445]

I liked this video a lot! Awesome editing!

[@Shawn-ne6ld]

Looks like Teng tools needs to send you some stuff if that’s how your tool box drawers really look...lol

[@KrishnaDraws]

Dylan, you are a good teacher - I'm not a car fixing type of guy, but I enjoy watching and learning from your videos.

[@jamesscimone1447]

Dylan’s videos are getting better and better man... I think I’m going to start calling him Dylan “McSmoooothh” ☺️☺️👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

LOVED your commentary and enthusiasm at the end after all your trial and tribulations. Great stuff!

[@papilloncycles3463]

Great format, I like how it displays an inner dialogue while teaching a lesson. Thanks Dylan!

[@CMKshadow]

That Truck is a GREAT Find! Congrats! :)

[@chrisblais2016]

I truly enjoy your videos. Not only are you talented with vehicles and engines but your are also a fantastic, natural teacher. Along with Junkyard Digs and Thunderhead289, y’all are a first rate tech school! You encourage novices like me to be more self sufficient. Thank you for the great content!

[@danielgrady9264]

"but it was obviously too painful to watch" *cam falls* had me CACKLING

[@BlownBudgetGarage]

Same tho lol

[@asluicer4536]

Wrong counter is too funny

[@BitterCynical]

Man working on an old thing like that in the rain is some character building stuff. Almost feel guilty watching this all warm and cozy.

[@uski59]

I share the love for the old Dodge,....lol....you found out Ya don't mess with Big John,.....you tryd to walk it outta there....but Big John just took off runnin without ya......Yall lucked out on this beauty,...usually them valves get all stuck from sittin....& ya gotta pull the head & lube & tap & crank & hope they don't snap off...I had The D100, flat 6 3on the tree,... my first P/U...it was a rusty old bucket....but I rebuilt all the external engine components & drove it for years without a problem.

[@larrycroft470]

This young man and those like him gives me hope for the future of America . What a fine example of young manhood.

[@evanwarner1472]

Hands down the most inspirational KZbinr on the web now much respect keep up the good work brother

[@telecasteroil]

Patients is something my father taught me It's the most important tool..!

[@Sidewinder1999]

It's important to have 'patience' when dealing with very sick 'patients' like this old Dodge truck...

[@derpydog1008]

Mines broken.

[@melvinshupe4588]

I love your real life content and the fact that you don't leave much out. My opinion the less you leave out the better the video. Great Job!

[@IR-nq4qv]

41:11 good example here of properly jacking up a vehicle and safely supporting the vehicle and the jack stands to keep everything stable

[@crueljimi]

The problem with the brakes is that once there’s a leak and it sits a long time, moisture finds its way in and everything corrodes from that point on, hence the seized master piston and leaky wheel cylinders…Great content and presentation style, almost as if you’re narrating a tv show with a story line in the style of “The Wonder Years”, subbed…

[@hgbarnes1584]

THAT, was your best produced video. Very entertaining. Liked and shared, Thank you.

[@Mr.M1STER]

Your excitement while driving this truck is on a new level.

[@keikun6969original]

Dylan, make yourself a drum brake spring tool. Take an old STRONG standard (flat-tip) screw driver and grind a V-shaped slot into the blade of the screwdriver. It will make the job INFINITELY easier.

[@RANCHIN21]

Loved everything about this video. Everything. Big John can fight all he wants, but he’ll never win the war!

[@colt250ss]

Probably my favorite video you have made yet! Excellent work, thank you.

[@hollowpoint357sw4]

Do not give up on big John that is an awesome truck. You both have come so far. 🚚

[@anoopachuthan1788]

Dylan, you're getting better and better at making content...now that I see you're trying to add a bit of humour to your videos and it works really well Dylan you have a great humour sense..keep going, buddy..you'll get there..!

[@PaddyBoy644]

36:37 as John said don’t get to cocky young man!

[@yunus_aros]

You’re a man of culture I see, Knipex Cobra. 🙌🏻

[@michaelcassidy5684]

I like the new narrator. He seems to get a bit too close sometimes but I chalk it up to enthusiasm. A fine addition to the team.

[@stevenplaskett7728]

I love the opening. My dad never learned that lesson and always threw his tools around loosing his temper. I practice patience and keeping a cool temper both in my daily job as a mechanic and with my son when teaching him new skills like ridding a scooter or swimming.

[@18wheeler77]

16:35 Gotta love that Baja Blast!!!

[@bigunone]

It is always great the first trip after you bring one back

[@murraydalziel1091]

Greetings from a cold and windy Scotland. Your videos are jist Beezer. Thank You for posting.

[@jamiejones5776]

big john is just showin his self alittle bit. .......nothin to worry about. job well done. 😁👍👍

[@mattcrooke8321]

The camera falling over at the end there, just about sums up your day! Keep at it fella, John’ll come around in the end.

[@kermit4688]

I’ve got a 1950 Dodge 1 ton flatbed. I feel your pain my truck seems to fight me every time I work on it. But it’s a blast to drive. Love the truck👍

[@yunus_aros]

Dylan your outdoing yourself. I love it. 🥰

[@wadepg]

You and Derick are my go to for entertainment. Great job Dylan. Keep it up!

[@BoHaNsKi78]

These videos get better and better. Keep up the good work.

[@matthewb8229]

Literally laughed out loud at "...nowican'tseethistastesfunny." All those comments, stacked right on top of one another, was a stroke of editing genius.

[@gerrysmail8891]

Hey now that you're driving a "BIG JOHN TRUCK" use them mirrors when backing! LOL Hope you're having as much fun doing these as we are watching them! ✌☝️😎

[@huskierider1]

Patience is indeed a virtue Great intro. Love the wrong counter. We are rooting for you. That is going to be one awesome truck with stories to back when done. Hang in there!

[@paradoxes1272]

2 min in and I'm already smiling! Love your videos.

[@eddiepatterson5025]

The format is a departure from the original but it is good 😌. I like this. First thank the Lord you’re okay. Big John is gonna be many battles in different stages but you got this Dylan. Stage 1 Brakes done ✅ Stage 2 Electrical would be your next target 🎯. You’ve got this. Patience Determination. Dylan wishing you a Blessed One Sir.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

The additional work you put into editing this one and voice overs etc shows. You have better software than I do, and you know how to use it. Most people don't realize the hours of work that goes into a video. Your patience got a workout today.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

BTW, love that truck. Totally something I would own.

[@sktraaaaayp]

Your content is getting way more better I watch you from Saudi Arabia

[@brendannoerper7717]

Those rear wheel nuts are called budnuts. Also, its fun watching light duty guys remove tires on heavy trucks! A prybar under the wheel helps a ton! Slides right off

[@jdeltoro518]

Just minor set back Great job on the brakes rebuild.

[@18wheeler77]

17:12 even more satisfying ratcheting with Vice Grips.

[@TheIronDuke502]

Hello Dylan. I am fairly new to your KZbin channel and really enjoyed this video. Regarding the hydraulic braking system; From the parts that were already replaced, I would strongly advise you to go ahead and replace all of the hydraulic brake hoses. On a vehicle that has been sitting for a long period of time, The hoses usually crack open at where they have the metal crimped onto the rubber hydraulic hoses or they deteriorate internally and get to the point where you have to practically stand on the brake pedal to engage the brakes. One thing to assist in removing those large wheels would be a roll around wheel lift designed for dual wheels or maybe even a hydraulic pallet jack with a helper to help steady the wheels. I worked for many years within a state government equipment repair facility in which the mechanics were doing basically the same things you were except our trucks braking systems transitioned from electric over hydraulic to air brakes. One point to always remember regarding the IH/Navistar trucks was that you should take a photo or write down all of the pertinent information that is on the ID Plate. Always know what the day that your truck was manufactured because IH was notorious about changing production runs within a model year and sometimes more than once. Ford was also famous for changing midstream within a model year.

[@kennethchapman9564]

One of your best videos, which all are great btw, but this one shows how us gearheads struggle sometime with the old broken down vehicles we try to bring back to life

[@richardmead9225]

Curious, how about the mechanical drive shaft emergency brake ?

[@reecenewton3097]

Chrysler was known for engineering, but not for those grab-the-driveshaft E brakes.

[@DanEBoyd]

I think it was just a regular drum style brake, only mounted on the driveshaft.

[@almclean4835]

Big John has attitude, love it.

[@UGRagtop]

Your videos and editing keep getting better and better. Intro cracked me up. You've inspired me to hunt down an old Mopar to resurrect. Keep it up Dylan.

[@GhostRider-ii7tz]

You will get there Dylan.I have seen you overcome a lot of obstacles with other projects.👍

[@TomAllenBird]

So far this is my favorite video of yours!

[@bryco32]

Love this series with this old truck. I'd have had a EZ Wire wiring kit over nighted and rewired that truck within the next few days! Can't wait for the next video on it!

[@bbgcars]

THAT THING IS A THING OF BEAUTY!

[@ronaldschawo8971]

Nice job! I really enjoy the way you've changed how you shoot your videos. Great project the 57 is my favorite body style of that era of Dodge trucks.

[@brucenaylor2043]

Definitely wanna see more videos of Big John!!!!!!

[@virtuestreams2616]

The interesting thing about patience is how misaligned expectations oftentimes are responsible for its absence. It took me 40 years to figure out the cause and effect relationship between patience and expectations, but it was a welcomed revelation, so now I teach my students what I’ve learned via living in the hopes that I’ll preserve their patience. Loved the video Dylan! Just think, you are finally giving this old iron the attention it has always needed-I bet your efforts will pay great dividends and give you a bit of joy to boot. ✌🏻🧰🔧👏🏻 Fun fact: my nickname as youngster was Big Bad John🤣🤣. I earned this name because I swung a vicious pickaxe and splitting maul.

[@ChrisHolly]

I love watching you reason out how to work out the problem. It is so satisfying to watch the darn truck stop!

[@FlatheadTerry]

My "patience" wrench is bent, broken and scratched from throwing it at something or skipping across the garage floor along with some choice swear words. It's therapeutic to throw it and I feel better after. Great video Dylan!

[@RogueShadowTCN]

+100 for that intro. +99 for the knipex.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Yep, patience is good. I am taking my time with my build but I also have a target to get to a show in July. I really like this truck Dylan.

[@rayjordbakke2032]

One of the best episodes I’ve seen yet . I’m rooting for ya. Big John 😬

[@davidwease3757]

Patience....so true....sometimes things are just easier when you take a break and come back fresh

[@tomcarpenter700]

True, I'm a Body man, That takes a lot of patience, Some people have less patience Then a quack

[@saskjoe1968]

If that hood is like on my 57, it can flip right back past vertical. It was a special hinge so you could pull the engine without removing the hood

[@FrethKindheart]

I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this video.

[@suthrnboy143]

Fantastic video Dylan! Love the new storyline and videography!

[@seancummings6379]

Great vid. I really like the new format. Looking forward to see Big John revived and runnin like a top!

[@ShadowMaster_6]

I love how you live the life I would love to have fixing classic trucks and cars keep up the good work

[@fpgist]

Patience is right! Good stuff man!