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

[@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

[@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.

[@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”

[@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!

[@calibration9792]

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

[@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.

[@navywolf1753]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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??

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@xerocustom]

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

[@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.

[@mustachecashstache898]

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

[@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!

[@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??

[@jmccracken491]

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

[@dadratsforge]

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

[@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 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@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!

[@RedWingsninetyone]

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

[@dentoncustoms]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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”

[@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.

[@samuellipsmeyer7848]

This is definitely gonna be my new favorite series on youtube, im in love with this truck

[@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

[@mikaeelmohammed]

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

[@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.....

[@Pedroisanickname]

Good looking truck. Great story telling. You can't kill those old smooth running striaght sixes. A real sweetheart.

[@tomclarke6475]

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

[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

Planning on it! I love it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@gordonstearns6776]

Ok big john i am 70 years old and I love it god bless you and any one around you doud

[@thestuffz]

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

[@popsboatsnhotrods]

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

[@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.

[@SHOdown13]

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

[@b.healey1982]

Sweet Rig, great market for these babies when done up. Nice to see a smile Dylan, you've done well given Big John life again.

[@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.

[@captainexcabier]

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

[@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!!'

[@eaglecatcher39]

You have inspired me to goto a local farm auction an look for old farm trucks around an get them Running. It brings me back to my childhood frowning up on MY aunt's an uncle's Dairy farm. Thanks so much.

[@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.

[@armedinbama]

I love when you can show some of the surrounding scenery. This part of the country sure is beautiful!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@cutweldfab9257]

Best introduction and commitary yet

[@garykidd4468]

Poor kid videos on one of the only 3 days there was snow in southern Tennessee in the last 5 years. Gotta love it. Thanks for sharing with use, you sir, are a trooper.

[@ericbarrows6606]

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

[@dvorcemkrmotorsports8835]

You had the biggest Smile on your face driving the Truck around, Bigger smile than when you were driving the Charger and the Challenger. Keep up the good work Mate.

[@keithreilly386]

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

[@andrewglasco4376]

"Rubbing my Hands together"...Can not Wait for more video's on Big John!!! Great Video Dylan!!! See you in the next installment.

[@jjdekay6969]

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

[@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..

[@RJ-zd4zy]

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

[@ApolloTheDerg]

I was watching Diesel Creeks video on his Grader and just wow. late 50’s early 60’s equipment just works, it doesn’t care, it was built to work and by gosh it works to this day. It’s amazing, watching old car restores be painful with the carbs and then you get these rigs that start when you just trying to check spark lmao. Love it!

[@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.

[@matthewb8229]

I had a 1973 Dodge Country 100 4X4 that had a USAF Data plate on the dash. I took that thing hunting, fishing, Christmas Tree cutting, 4 Wheeling, everything. I loved that truck. My AF job sent me to another base, and I had to sell it. Just had no way to move it. I miss that truck. Dana 44 front axle, Corporate 9.75 rear. Tourqueflite 727, with an NP205 transfer case.

[@thorstencoates9255]

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

[@shockcoach]

This!

[@mikaeelmohammed]

ok cool

[@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...

[@Richofallthings]

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

[@Plumcraziness]

I'm not surprised it fired right up and idled like a champ. Those old Mopar flatheads were extremely well-engineered and are as reliable as the sun rising every morning. Mopar flatheads were used for all kinds of applications where a highly reliable engine was needed like in military applications, agriculture and even in airport machinery. They're so reliable and durable that some are still in use today, all these years later. In fact, some rural parts stores still carry parts for these engines because they are still used for pumping water out of fields and for irrigation, etc. The fact that some parts stores still carry parts for them is a testament to their reliability and durability, and just how well-engineered they are. Treat one right and they'll outlast you.

[@nathanielcouey3486]

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

[@davidbrugman2171]

Love it! Totaly! I was 6 years old when that big bad John was new!

[@craighiebert3384]

Love that flatbed!

[@Mike-xt2ot]

Best purchase in a long time!!!! That truck IS AWESOME!!!!

[@DScaglione.]

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

[@Woah.its.alex_]

Watching that Dodge pull that Dodge shows incredibly how far trucks have come!

[@jayceec3539]

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

[@jetstreek17]

You got my like when you started it in gear and had to chase him down.. well done, I love that you are human.

[@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]

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

[@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]

Love how you show the past and Explain it like a Story Teller Just makes the video so much more enjoyable and entertaining great work As always @Dylan McCool

[@bobadam7021]

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

[@raymondmumford6255]

It’s a great truck! What a fantastic tuff old thing. I remember listening to that song, Big John, my father loved it 😀😀

[@neilmurphy845]

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

[@terryeastep3915]

I love your excitement and satisfaction in your eyes 👀

[@zakbroad9130]

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

[@squireallenboice3116]

A...ma...zing!!! Just goes to show how awesome the oldies are.

[@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

[@danielpothier9990]

Love Big Bad John (Big John). and the joy you express running it was great! Fell out of my chair laughin when he took off on you!

[@rustyachers2459]

I never tie the steering they follow just fine

[@rong4189]

Yes, that’s how those towbars are designed.

[@stephensaasen8589]

That last time you jumped the solenoid, I was thinking, "I wonder if he left it in gear..." And when she took off on you, I thought, "Yep, guess he did." I laughed out loud. 😂😂 Glad she was in low gear. This brings back memories for me. My dad had a 1951 Dodge 1.5 ton similar to this. He sold it when I was 8 years old and I'd just about give anything to get it back. Lost track of it after 2005.

[@ChristianHasselberg]

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

[@philsigman9088]

This is now my new favorite Dylan McCool video. Reminds me a lot of my late father's old 49 GMC truck he used as a daily driver for awhile when I was a kid. Even my mom drove it on occasion.

[@robh7592]

Your face at 27:20 that's me when I've just been told chocolate cake is for desert..... The joy 😁

[@franciscojaviergonzalezlar3998]

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

[@hectorfr91]

I'm an old Ford guy and I think that was AWESOME.

[@phillipcroyle]

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

[@jeffgravel9042]

Ain't that the truth!