LIGHTS for the RAM HEAD plus COPPER tail pipes!

lighted eyes on dodge ram hood ornament
new copper tail pipes with 59 caddy bezels!

[@johnblue9806]

I am so happy to see the truck back, one reason is because you and Brown work on that, to make it GREAT!!!

[@adammamayek6237]

Waylon definitely DO NOT let the bags hang without support of some kind. The chain is a good idea ! You can take the bottom bag bolt out so the bag will still be in there ,an hold the truck up but separate when being lifted . Put the bolt back in when done of course! But the limiter chains are a a good idea. Lowriders use them also!

[@zooki4x4.]

A 6x6 is big by any standards. Very nice buck.

[@richardlincoln8438]

For a fella that says He don't like wirin' You do a dang decent job Waylon. All those chicken lights are the cat's meow. Those animals visiting You at Your house are pretty special... Well, maybe not those smell cats You had to relocate.... Anywho, thanks again Ken and Best Wishes to You, Your Family and Friends !

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

ive been FORCED to learn how to wire haha

[@HermanClay]

Keep ya head up & stay focused. You're a country boy, we dont quit. And remember.. light bread still gets pilot bearings out. :)

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

haha.. my dad always used grease... I've found that light bread is much cleaner! haha

[@davelester7357]

Wow, the addition of the "eyes" is an amazing touch. Love the copper tail pipe. I hope to get see 2000 more of you videos. Thank you

[@lateefcarrere1649]

You're going to have to set up a wildlife camera for those occasional visits...that was a great elk sighting. Giving the Ram "eyes" was a natural progression of the Dodgillac's comeback in my opinion, along with the new tailpipes. But I wouldn't change the support chains, because I think they're meant to support weight under compression only. They are going to stretch in the course of driving, but I don't think they are meant to hold the rear axle if you lift the entire truck. P.S. If anyone suggests paint, tell them "it is already, but thanks anyway"😁

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

haha i know what the chains are meant to do. I put them there! haha.. my question was can the bags handle that weight but I'm not going to risk it

[@williamoneal2763]

I am very fond of the unpainted look. Gives a look of being “individual, special or how you want it to be”. It is your putting your mark on it...I like this in a build like this. Yep..there are so many people that just don’t get it. But all things said and done ..”Waylon, you march to a different drumbeat” 😊😊

[@bobbofly]

Not really sure another link would be a great plan. I'd be worried about the stress, too. Totally knew where you were going with the hood ornament the second you started pointing at the eyes with the stylus! SO flippin cool!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rickaccount]

Nice fabri-cobblin’ on the hood ornament and the tailpipes! I enjoyed seeing that majestic animal as well! Best always, RC

[@shotsrodder]

You are a blessed man to see a beautiful creature like that bull 🙏 nice work on the pipes and hood ornament 👍 I did a similar thing on my 30 sedan grill ornament a skull with red led eyes 😂😂 the kids love it 🤩 sometimes the devil tries to change our faith but you have pulled through beautifully Ken 😇 enjoy the fruits of your labor this year 😎

[@robertchall8576]

Like they say paint causes stress. You are going to have to watch where you park with all that copper . That was a pretty sight to see the elk sitting there.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Very cool Waylon, very cool! Like them lighted eyeballs on the ram, real nice 👍👍! Like John Denver used to say "FAR-OUT"! Actually it was more like "Faaarrr-out"!

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Ken. The amber Ram eyes really set it off. What a cool idea and the chrome and copper exhaust tips look great too. Wow, what an amazing site to see an Elk that close up and it didn't seem afraid of you at all. It would take a lot of work to get the patina in a paint job like you already have. Be safe and God bless.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Tail pipes turned out great, Ken 😎👍 Congrats on having that many videos out for people to watch 🔧

[@machinistwanttobebrianfrom6887]

Brian from Ma.Hope all is well man that song at the beginning hit different brought me back to the garage days with my Grampy and him singing all these songs I seen that pencil smoker and thought you started vaping lol and that animal that was magnificent . Man that was critiquing Your truck needs his eye peepers calibrated Thanks Besafe

[@TeamHeavyChevy1]

Ken she is lookin mighty finr, love the new eyes and tail pipes. Man that Elk was way cool. Thanks for sharing.👍 Cant wait for the second maiden ride.

[@gm19651]

Wow nice touch on the eye lights. The tailpipes look awesome. Doesnt look to big if you ask me. Thanks for description of the self tappers they do seem kind useless, well in my opinion. Nice finish with the wild life , something special when in your own yard that close another great video 👌

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

I want to find one of those ram heads for my 2000 ram. Old Dodgelac is turning out awesome! Wow! That bull elk is a giant!

[@glenmiller3783]

Hey Ken when I set up my air ride I use the extended length of the shock to set the lower limit for the bag extension, I am in agreement you don't want to hang the diff on the bags.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yeah, its too much weight before the shocks bottom out

[@fredflint1797]

New for 2025! Similar to the previous model, but with new upgrades! Shore is purty!!

[@slipperyjk]

Those tips just work! 👍

[@2duser2]

It is amazing what you have done to bring this charcoal brickette back to life. Some really nice new touches as well.

[@B13Joyce]

Yes Varthane is a Brand name , they used to use it on roller rink floors. If you look at the label close the girl is wearing roller skates.

[@thomasmarti5856]

The work bench kinda reminds me of a certain MHS :)Love the Ram's eyes idea and love the tips Waylon. Thanks for the video!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

didn't you hear me call him out lol

[@thomasmarti5856]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire nope i missed it.

[@randygolden4520]

I shore do appreciate you taking the time to share the beauty of your surroundings up there with the rest of us , that was one fine elk and most likely a once in a lifetime chance to get that close to one in your on yard . We’ve got them in one spot down here in ar. but only in small numbers, Now that ole Rod you be working on she’s just about turned from a lump of coal to a diamond so I presume that in our near future that your gonna roll up your sleeves and get down and dirty 😅 I shall be patiently waiting, keep up the good work

[@jimschafer9196]

Very nice wild nature shot one big boy caught on camera and nice light setup too. And the custom copper tip's Bling Bling very becoming for the Dozer-Lack.

[@EnthusiasticTruck-xh7ss]

I like the Lights in the Ram Head and the Copper Trail Pipes AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU

[@robertdodd4215]

I like as well. I was thinking for sure you were going to wire as turn signal indicators in true anal retentive fashion. Its all coming along great

[@timcook7949]

Looking good. With all the copper the patina looks really good. As you said, you have a good eye. Thanks for the video

[@ollyalme]

The devil is in the details and I love the looks of this detail!

[@ianlangley987]

All looking good Ken and congrats on the number of videos. That deer looked grand and I can't imagine walking around with that on you head. Also I could never kill a nice beast like that. Cheers Ian

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

THAT weren't no deer m'friend!!! that was a 9 foot tall ELK! yeah I would never kill one either

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes sir! Imagining and creating is why we like to build these things!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I much prefer being an "imagineer" ..that way I get to scare the angels! haha.. thanks for stopping by m'friend!

[@ratrodsafrica]

@1963impala2drWaylonWire haha! Well, imagineering is a heavenly pursuit whilst maintenance and repair is a hellish business 😂

[@lynnlutjen3819]

You sure have a masterpiece on your hands ❤👍👍👍👍

[@shanewright6958]

Looking good and another great video 👍👍

[@tonyjones9715]

I love it. It looks great, just like it is. That was a nice elk. I really appreciate and enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I have my original patina square body : ) A fella rustoleumed it while I was away as a favor : ( I never drove it again, been about two decades sittin

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

shame on you.. DRIVE IT!!

[@joek1960]

@@geoffreyjones2000 get'er running then drive it fast enough to peel the rustoleum off 'ner

[@OnlyTheEd]

I had to do some 'dent work' shortly after I bought my car.... a 1997 Chevy Lumina. I did what I could with a demolition bar, and a hammer..... and pliers, and vise grips and I even replaced a broken headlight lens assembly soon after, I bought the car in Fort Madison from a car lot for $999.00 knowing the headlight was broken due to the fender getting a hit and the fuel lines leaked (That cost me $532.00.). It ain't pretty, but.... it ain't a rat rod, either, my daily driver, so to speak. It gets me around, when I need it to. Just replaced the serpentine belt on it today.✌

[@jamesholland5475]

Love the content, Waylon , for me I can't miss an episode ❤

[@joek1960]

The pipes turned out right nice.

[@pack1send1]

That work bench is wanting to be covered up with parts for the Dirty Dozen Ken. I've not watched all of this video yet but I'll be willing it is going to be a good one.

[@Canarsie92]

I was just listening to Conway Twitty today. Amazing..!

[@djm1953]

a fella i worked with had a Yosemite Sam on his hood and he plumbed it with windshield washer pump so it would squirt out of the pistols and hit his windshield when driving and when parked would squirt people walkin by good ol days

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I used to turn the little windshield washer nozzle to squirt people too.. I would have made the yosemite sam so he peed on people haha

[@JohnBradfield-k2y]

Neat pipes. When you were speaking of your tailpipe decorations,and airbags,saying you like manual airbag adjustment,somehow I pictured you with a bicycle tire pump to do it with. Anyway it's a neat ride

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

naa im talking about manual control over automatic ride height. thank you

[@scottwatson8648]

Beautiful animal also to quote Alton Brown “ Good Eats”

[@Kickinpony66]

@10:55... When you turned the Shop Lights off, the Dogeiallac turned into a Rat! (at least that's what I saw!) 🐀🐀Man, I bet that piece of copper pipe was pricy! @17:20... I think 3 feet long looked great! It gave it a really wild look! And... the Elk was awesome!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

there was another one just outside the yard.. i saw the two of them grazing just above my driveway a few minutes after I shot that video

[@geoffreymills9932]

I've got 2 quick and easy tricks for you, 1 is Tarn-X, it'll shine copper like a new penny, and 2, is if you want a snug fit on those pipe tips, wrap a hose clamp around it and squeeze it a little smaller than the pipe 😊,

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

haha.. you giving me a tip for what is already done funny :)

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Beautiful elk, what a treat!

[@nedflora1154]

Naturalist Waylon Wire 😊🦌

[@erniekoch8646]

Thanks for the bull. Been a long time. Time in the timber.

[@Phorhesa]

5 years building it, only 5 mins to burn it up. Great to see it coming back from the ashes.

[@BestKaylee]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it and I always look forward to your videos.

[@eddief3326]

Yes he was nice. if you put out some corn he mite stay around. the light inb the ram head works grate and the tail pipe also Enjoyed.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

its illegal to feed them

[@eddief3326]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire did not know . different states different rules

[@N8vmama605]

Paints just overrated, keep the patina! Looking great, thanks for another awesome video!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

ive never ever entertained the idea of painting it

[@lpresson]

I really enjoy your videos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dougal445]

Surely the question can be asked of the air bag supplier...., "What is the maximum recommended extension"? if there is a "half link" difference, move the chain anchors.

[@davidh4873]

The tail pipes look great. The chains on the suspension I think is a good idea. I have never built one with air bags but here around Chicago we see a lot of low riders and they all seem to have the chains on them. The Elk looked like an amazing 10 pointer he had to be a pretty big boy for sure. I personally have never built a rat rod. But I am planning on giving it a whirl after I finish my 55. I really like the finish you used on this one kinda looks rusty and shiny at the same time.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

count again :)

[@boevatt9152]

It would be nice to have some Amber all those mirrors I like the eyes and the ram

[@tiffanyrichert4994]

don,t stop being you ken i like it all

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I wouldn't know how to be anyone else haha

[@tony.toronto]

Wooda couda had em blinking with the turn singles. Ah perfect as is

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yeah "coulda" but they being in the center.. ummm I don't think so lol

[@copperscorner]

another great video Ken

[@sammymolina7733]

Keep up the good videos I don't really leave messages but if u were to put ketchup on copper let it sit for a few minutes then use a scrub pad it cleans really easy we use to do that where I used to work

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

good tip.. thanks

[@erniekoch8646]

Just keep on doin it.

[@billcar741]

Looks great without the paint.

[@waynethomas899]

Hi Ken we took a vote on the ram and the eyes have it lol regard wayne

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

oh har har! good one!

[@BAtadCrazy]

Perfect!

[@johnblue9806]

Get you a can of Never Dul , it comes in a gray tin can . It will make the shine up job really easy. Inside the can is wool with cleaner already in it. Put it on like wax and take it off the same. You can get at any auto part place, plus some Wal-Marts...

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I got some of that

[@chriscater812]

Looks incredible !👍🏻

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Looks great!

[@Jonh-l6w]

O yea that's going to look great 👍

[@catman19]

To find air leeks use soapy water. Just spray on all conections & watch for bubbles. Good luck

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

ive been trying that for years

[@danmay9728]

Like you sir, I like it as is. As allways be safe. Peace🇺🇸

[@JasonF-o1m]

Great job

[@nancypatterson228]

I LOVE IT!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks!

[@larryanderson8049]

Use that smoke machine to check your intake and carbs for vacuum leaks. The Dodgelac is looking mighty fine.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yep.. I know

[@gregvan5057]

I'm sure you may know this,, On big trucks there is a levelling valve that sets the ride height

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yeah, I talked about how I like doing it manually.. part of the experience of this mochine

[@randythompson8257]

Now you'll have to make it shoot flames

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I can do that!

[@smarternu]

Nice

[@johnblue9806]

It's just right

[@dennisgallagher1686]

I guess some just don't get it rock on Ken

[@wessmith1793]

yea

[@65bugnut]

It looks good. You know, I've seen big rigs with lights on their side mirrors, just saying. You better stay away from truck stops, because they sell all kinds of lights, and do dads.

[@scotthandschug298]

You should drive the reincarnated Dodgillac on power tour!!!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

dont think i want to be crammed into that little cab for 3200 miles lol

[@rickbandy3862]

Let,s do it!

[@jackparkey3128]

Let th shocks hold th rearend....unless theyre too long?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

it stretches the bags before the shocks bottom out

[@joek1960]

Some people just don't get it. The look at my car and ask "When are you gonna paint it?" I say, dang it's taken 18 years to get it looking like this. Why would I change it.

[@dynomitegliatti7811]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rickyguess65]

Your shocks will hold the rearend from dropping to far

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

its too much on the bags before the shocks bottom out

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

How come you didn't just buff that pipe out with your bench polishing machine?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

because the old pipes were all beat up and too short..it would have been a lot of work to modify the other end to make them stick out further. new pipes made it quick and easy! now do you understand grasshopper ? haha

[@fredjones1238]

tail pipes look fantastic that copper must have cost a fortune? you probably would have got by with a 1-foot piece but that's me I'm a penny pincher these days

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

each piece is over 1 foot..

[@BearButler321]

It looks painted to me Ken😂

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yes .. painted by mother nature!

[@snakebite2841]

👍👍👊

[@bcbloc02]

Shouldn't that be mouse resistant loom? I haven't found any that was proof. I drilled the lighted rams head on my 89 so that it blows smoke out his nose when I rev the diesel. :-)

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

they can't chew through it.. its really hard to cut even with side cutters

[@bcbloc02]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire Can you put a link to the stuff in the description? I assume you can get it in different diameters?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

@@bcbloc02 yeah ive got several sizes.. its almost like wire mesh. just google wire loom..its everywhere!

[@miketodesco6915]

Hey Waylon, What's that background with the gears?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

original 57 cadillac posi

[@cycleguy666]

The shocks hold the weight of the rear axle when the car is up on the lift. I see no reason for your restrictor chaines unless your restricting ride height or travel. Over pressurizing may strain the shocks at full travel!!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

if the shocks held the weight... i would not have posed the question. the weight is on the bags before the shocks bottom out

[@erniekoch8646]

0h ya

[@loulucas4426]

I got one of your stickers my wife lost it

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

email me your address and I'll send you a couple [e-mail]

[@tertessa]

Nice 👌

[@OnlyTheEd]

As for polishing that bit of copper pipe...... I bet you wish you had a lathe to chuck it up in..... 🤔 Hindsight is well...... useless sometimes.

[@cleroyster2610]

DON T NEVER PAINT IT!!!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

you don't have to worry about that!

[@yourbeekeeper]

Paint is overrated.