I Built The Ramp Truck Of My Dreams (Mostly) In 4 Days - 1992 Dodge D350 Cummins Car Hauler, Part 3

[@moparpollack6242]

"I'm not a complete moron!" you prove this to us every week!

[@mikemiller3650]

Oh man that crew cab with matching race car livery is doooope

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I knooooow. It’s real good

[@moparedtn]

Very ambitious project there Jamie, especially for a self-professed "non-fabricator". I'd have some concerns about cantilevered forces at play or some such, but most of the weight of the towed car will be up on the main deck typically, so there's not as much concern there. As it stands, you've improved that old girl by quite a bit regardless. Adventures await! - Ed on the Ridge

[@codyhollinger6531]

Weld it thick grind it slick!

[@mikecsokuly3122]

Awesome job. Thanks for sharing your experience and humor

[@jeffgibson184]

🇺🇸👍 It’s amazing what a person can do when your back is up against the wall. Good Video

[@gasser66]

"Don't run your hands satisfyingly over the boards you just installed" 😃😃Been there, done that. I'll probably do it today lol.

[@bradsrestorations1085]

Jamie, you ARE a fabricator! That turned out great.

[@madbrax5184]

I think you've just leveled up on your fabrication skills... Good job.

[@LeonardMagnusson]

thank you for bring us along kind sir.

[@russmurphy7062]

There's literally a thousand different ways you could've done this. But then again, the thousand ways would come from your audience. I have to point out that the truck is yours. Meaning, how you did it, is the right way. Coulda, shoulda, woulda, it comes down to how you wanted to build the extension. The choice of materials is yours. How I'd do it, vice your ideas, is why I'm not gonna say anything about that. It hold a car, that's all the you're after. Good job brother.

[@minnesotatomcat]

I love the solid rims on those old barracuda’s, it just looks right 👍

[@Kcwomack]

I think you should consider using expanded sheet metal for the front of the rear storage area. Regular sheet metal would just act as an air brake/parachute. Any reduction in drag should be helpful. 🤓

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

But do I want air flowing up and through there? I’m definitely not smart enough to model the whole truck in Air Shaper to find out. Haha.

[@d1mennis]

I am impressed! And no rain!

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Back in time Race truck carrier . Old school MOPAR only😀👍🏻🇦🇺allowed .

[@garytilley6510]

Pressure washing is strangely satisfying!!

[@Sebastian_Dinwiddie]

I was nodding my head so much when you spoke of other channels that record EVERYTHING and use fast motion, that I almost passed out.

[@JeronWhite]

Good truck

[@clembob8004]

The ramp bed looks good, and it definitely looks strong enough. And, a sweptline cab would be super cool, especially with a"DDG" logo on each door.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I think so too!

[@rexkean]

I'm stoked to see the cab swap! That thing is gonna be sweet!

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

Ramp trucks are life

[@r1lark]

Pretty cool! Don't forget some type of hooks for the tie downs.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m on it!

[@brucenichols540]

Dr. Jamie... I am VERY impressed! Dang man... Good show!

[@marcbrown6391]

Right after the creation of the welder, they created the grinder. This probably isn’t true, but I say it almost every time I weld. Welding is one of those skills you have to keep using to stay good at it. When I used to weld a lot, my welds were much more pleasing to the eye.

[@michaelroberts6450]

You got what you needed through trial and error just learned another real life skill that will save you money. Imagine what it would have cost taking it somewhere and having them do all the cutting, fabricating ,and welding on that truck. You did a nice job can't wait to see the underside storage compartments when you get around to it. Your description of the long term vision sounds really good and functional . Just Keep it on the ramps and no shame in a back up camera it's smart .

[@pcbullets8726]

Looks really good dude! I am definitely impressed. I would have had a heart attack driving the 68 on the back of that. Crazy!

[@ryanomalley430]

That truck is awesome! I can’t wait to see it when it’s fully finished!

[@OlderNotNecesarilyWiser]

Wow Jamie, that really looks good! Have to admit my back hurts from just watching you. Great job!

[@DavidSnow-s2r]

Totally new look for the old D350 she is more useful now. Charger looked awesome on the back. Keep up with the great work and stay safe out there.

[@qmopar]

That ramp truck is awesome. Even more awesomer is what it will be hauling and even more awesomer than that is where you’re going & what you’ll be doing! Long live Mopar trucks and cars!! Thanks for doing your part to show us how to keep them on the road. 👍🏁🔥🇺🇸🏆

[@taco2k3]

Uncle Tony is how I ended up on your channel, and subscribed 👍🏼. Living in Oregon myself I can relate to your working “climate”.

[@zekeanderson4745]

I enjoy watching you work on this truck. I had a 92 150 318 magnum red also. So its taking me back to my 20s.

[@linwoodlane5721]

You work as i do - thats perfect

[@Veterangarage]

I’m impressed!! Great job from one bad welder to a lot better welder.

[@chaddavis7228]

I'm digging the big red express. Have a good day.

[@jamesdeans2614]

Think I can feel your satisfaction here in West Australia. Truly a dream come true.

[@thorsbyguy5121]

Great job Jamie! Congrats on the feverish burst of energy and focus. This is how things get done. My opinion on the Sweptline cab swap - forget it. I'm old enough to clearly remember my Uncle's new '66 pickup. Doors never fit right, door handles stuck, glove box was a struggle to open and close, windows resisted opening and closing, whistled and rattled from day one, and within five or six years you could see the ground through the cab floor. Nostalgia has its place, in our thoughts.....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

This cab whistles. It rattles. The doors don’t shut right. The glovebox doesn’t close right. The driver’s window doesn’t work right. Half of the electronics are dead. So really, it seems about right 😅

[@BlindBatG34]

Thanks for helping me procrastinate on tracing the rats nest of wiring on my D150 project.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You’re welcome 🤣

[@mutantryeff]

I rattle canned my hood with flat black paint (do this about every 5 years). I use mar-hyde one-step rust converter for the rest of the truck. Since the truck is faded black, the mar-hyde just blends in if done correctly. I have two super nice leather seats out of a mid-80s sports car in my 93 D350 - comfort is #1. I need to get the A/C working as we have already hit 100F. This past weekend my son helped to swap out a 1" spacer on the front coils for a 3/4" spacer. The 1" looked nicer, but it was almost impossible to get aligned. I like that old cab you have.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Nice. Yes when the cab swap happens, I have big plans for comfy seat, center console, etc. creature comforts. That will definitely be a while.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

My 92 D350 had seats that look comfy and sporty. From the factory. But they were killing my back. The side bolsters were cutting into my side and I am not even fat. I swapped in a seat from an E body Cuda and problem solved. It was a direct bolt in. Well, the punishing suspension part of the problem was not solved but the seat part was.

[@richjordan9375]

The best part is seeing you get off your butt and _do_ car things all the time. Its inspiring! Another weekend here with zilch done on the car (but yes we did do gardening and planters and other stuff). I need to work on the car! And the truck looks great! Long and well may it serve you.

[@markcollins457]

Love the truck it looks like something my uncle Joe had hidden behind an old double ender life boat (28' UPSIDE DOWN) in his back yard. Now I know what it was for I think!

[@earlfreimuth5799]

YOU are an Amazing fabricator 👍👍

[@user-KrackerJack]

That truck don't look bad at all , I like it anyway

[@mutantryeff]

I'm running 12x16.5 duplex rims on my D350 dually. Weight capacity is the same. Smoother ride as there is only two side-walls, and stays in balance better.

[@dieseltechjb]

I’ve had a lot of ramp trucks over the years. Here’s some unsolicited advice. Relocate the taillights and make the whole side a lip for the ramp. You’re gonna need it Work lights by the trailer hitch, and low on the deck at front. The lights up top seem like a good idea but they make shadows and are useless. Fill that center in except for a slot for ramps. I know you want storage but you’re gonna drop a lot of cars in it when the deck is wet. There’s more but I’m not writing a book

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome. I actually got some big gnarly lights to use for reverse lights on the bumper, and already added a spot in my control panel for a switch to use them as work lights too. Dropping the front lights to the deck makes good sense. I wasn’t totally sold on having them up top for various reasons anyway. The center area is going to be completely covered by a panel that opens. I intend for it to be strong enough to resist the occasional car trying to drive over it. I also don’t plan to use this for anything but race days, when it shouldn’t be raining - but obviously stuff happens. Thanks, I really appreciate it.

[@aarvolaredonjunior1032]

It's very simple you'll buy more Chargers and completely take over the World. I can honestly say that's the best video I've seen in 5 years.Well done

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Bingo! Oh, thanks!

[@maskedmotorsdiy3575]

When I hear "ramp truck" I think of "The Dukes of Hazzard" car jumping high in the air."

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Not ruling it out

[@beljames1563]

Definitely coming together. Happy Tene see ing.

[@geoffkeller5337]

Fantastic job and thank you for sharing! Looks great and definitely looking forward to seeing the rest of it come together

[@bretbarrish9141]

3/8 of a clue should get you half way there most of the time. lovely

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

When global domination has been achieved.... put a head bust of Prudence on the hood of the ramp truck with working glowing eyes .....good content and thanks 🔧👍

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I love it! Haha. Thanks!

[@wiggyjones]

Love the Super Troopers reference.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Proud of that. Haha.

[@minnesotatomcat]

You made me giggle cause I’ve been there before, the first time you actually go BUY brand new metal and then weld it 🤣 it almost looks too nice!

[@aarvolaredonjunior1032]

Heavy duty roofing pitchfork would have made quick work of that rotten wood bed with children screws.you got this because you have a good plan and are relentless. Good luck on the long trip

[@kevinclark5706]

I'm impressed. Real nice work.

[@teddysmith457]

That is a good looking ramp truck, buddy

[@Full_Garage]

Great job, Jamie! As you say; follow your dreams. And you did and brought us along. You just built something that a lot of us motorheads would love to have. Looking forward to see the rest of the improvements before you head east.

[@americanjoetv1390]

Bro, Ramp truck dreams for the WIN! Solidly impressed. She's straight and true-ish. Looks banging with your charger in her. Maybe once you get the sides boxed in, Add the hockey sticks to the side? or maybe AAR stripes? dunno but she needs....something. Besides lighting and the crane. Just an Idea. Keep it up, we're still watching and loving every minute.

[@Darryl-69SE]

Wow wow, you could be the best guy doing metal work on chargers if you wanted to. Very impressive!!!!

[@theempireofrust]

This is a great exercise in built not bought. This things awesome! Pretty similar to what I have in mind for my ramper, just going to build it on a crew cab Squarebody instead! For now I'll have to be satisfied with my wrecker!

[@cbobmonster]

Oh, and I like the fancy touch refrigerator hell yeah lol

[@scotthay1486]

Nice one Jamie. A focussed goal and intense motivation on your part my man.🙂🐏

[@JohnM-c5f]

Livin’ the dream!👍🏻🍹

[@PaulSteinberg-il4tw]

Excellent job young man!

[@auteurfiddler8706]

All I can say is "Wow." 👍 There are different options for the tie downs. I would try some in the metal at the front and back, and some in the wood on the bed. I think they look like "D" in little holes in the wood. The Mopar radio is roughly Din and a half and most of the aftermarket radios with inputs for rear view camera are double Din. A few are single Din. As for it being the perfect truck, I would like all my "first gens" to be Club cabs since I don't like the shorter leg room and upright seat backs in the standard cabs. There was a long feature in a car mag about 40 years ago about a stock car racer with a long career. A Mopar guy. He built the "perfect ramp truck" by combining several other trucks. I think the key to it was starting with a diesel powered D600 or something like that and replacing the cab with a Club Cab or crew cab and lengthening the frame.

[@SypherF]

This thing will kickass! Hope to see that cab swap!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheGto389]

Absolutely loved the video! Really appreciate the longer length video, more like watching. A short movie. And maaaan that DEMON is sweet!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome! There’s plenty more on the Demon coming up soon too!

[@scofab]

Lookin' good enough... nice job.

[@dantupper1784]

Getting There!!

[@CarTech1976]

Awesome video! I love the longer content. Fabrication like this is not my forte because, well, I’m kinda dumb. Great content, thanks Jamie.

[@SuperDeadAhead]

wow bravo jamie! great build and video.

[@idaholineman5788]

So glorious!! Beta test with the best car in the fleet..yea let’s do that!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Damn right! Haha.

[@13coyote13]

One big suggestion would be to install some type of traction material on the wood, if it rains that wood will be incredibly slick.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

If it rains, I’m not going racing! Also, I will generally be loading and unloading with a winch - but I may still install either grabby tape or expanded metal.

[@TimothyRussell-uv7uv]

Looks good with the 68 on it .

[@mutantryeff]

You need some of the mead I submitted to the State Fair on Friday. Actually two meads (4.3% and 5.6%) plus an Eisbock that won the gold in its category last year. The meads are super refreshing - like a lawn mower beer but a mead with some lime and/or tangelo juice for flavor.

[@halftrack4199]

Nice job on the ramp truck Jamie! It seems pretty swank. Can't wait to see you drive it across the country...fingers crossed!

[@Legacy_Lou]

Good work here Jamie 💪

[@jamesmoon8947]

Well done that Man

[@hansosl]

Hey uncle D this looks freakin awesome

[@0004612]

Incredible job Jamie! Too cool ramp truck should work well for the trip to Tennessee……take your time getting there and all will be fine. Uncle Tony will be waiting with a big hug. 😊

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m not expecting a hug 😅 thanks!

[@SE-me2pt]

Another great vid, I said it before and I'll say it again "Better n tv" , your editing is pro and I love that you don't annoy with high speed redundant mundane recording or lame background music and gimmick sounds or idiotic memes. Although I despise fake drama I did appreciate the artistic license during the previous Holley replacement vid. Definitely had some Jack Nicholson "The Shining" moments.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Haaahaha. I should burst through a door one of these days. Thank you!

[@minnesotatomcat]

I had a 79, it’s ridiculous how similar they were with a 92 🤣 not a whole lot of major changes going on in those days.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Dude, yeah. Haha. Basically ‘72-93 are the same truck. Yes the dashes, interior panels and noses changed, as well as the added body lines, but to me they’re all the same thing.

[@Rallykylen]

Looks awesome! Very entertaining videos as always, until next time !

[@ChristopherJohnston-t5z]

I think it came out great. Especially when you consider you did this in only 4 days.

[@petesfeeder]

Looks good. I plan to do something similar with our 56 GMC. It already has a 12' dump bed.

[@JimmyLoose]

You put brand new tires on it because you don't need a blowout with a priceless heirloom like that that Demon riding piggy back. I applaud that exercise of due care. 12:00 Ooh! Geometry! a^2 +b^2 = c^2 and SOH CAH TOA for degrees.

[@josephcetar9202]

Tons of work to do on your own, looks good!

[@milokerrigan7256]

Great job there pal!

[@johnchapman3446]

Love it jamie....good job!

[@dh2360]

Very cool truck, it looks like it will serve you well.

[@stevenhagebusch9561]

i drag race a 62 pontiac catalina in vintage super stock in my area....i haul it on a 80s chevy ramp truck....it works but much rather go older but changing a cab to a older cab sucks....as you said for the vibe.....so i bought a 63 pontiac catalina wagon to pull a car trailer to haul it to the races....jack slicks cooler ect in the wagon.....plus when not pulling its still just a plain ole wagon....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Nice! Funny enough, we own a ‘66 Coronet station wagon with a 440 swapped in, and before I dug in on this project, I was strongly considering putting a hitch on the Coronet instead. I’ll probably do that too. One of those why not both type situations. Haha.

[@stevenhagebusch9561]

@@DeadDodgeGarage agreed....im not gettin rid of the ramp truck.....its too handy.....but the cool factory of pulling in in a wagon hauling a super stocker.....cool factor is maximum.....but.....your swept line cab is in line with my plan of a 58 gmc cab on mine....but like you toooo many projects....

[@michaelnault5905]

You need a vacation! In Tennessee :⁠-⁠)

[@billharden7127]

EXCELLENT JOB.

[@chrisgurney2467]

This is brilliant 😍

[@SKYNET9er]

Job well done Jamie 🚛🇺🇸👍🏻

[@AvverageJoe]

nice job! love the charger

[@paulcabezola3559]

That truck is awesome and I admire your resilience !! Well done !!

[@lessharratt8719]

I am impressed. Good job. You probably will do this again.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yeah… I probably will. Maybe not in four days though.

[@69Kowalski]

Great Jop Jamie, that Ramp Truck is Fantastic and You doo a Fine and Great Jop. I Liked to Watch the Movie,, and Remember .. Doing by Self get,s You more Happy Out of It all the Time of You Live ,, as i also Think.. sincerely Maik