1974 Dodge BIG BLOCK Shortbed Truck! Budget Friendly Transformation! Mopar Muscle Truck!

[@robertbourinski8286]

A feller could have spent some money on rust repair instead of lowering the truck and making it less useful . But it’s your show . You can waste money as you see fit .

[@MortskeRepair]

How exactly is it less useful? Easier to get in and out of now. Easier to load and unload the bed.

[@dwebs262]

Some say that...This Feller sounds like he tells people to "Get in there nice and deep like" while caressing his belly button...

[@tonyfriend7413]

Buying Chrysler products Instead of Fords...PURE LOVE and Joy.

[@Pedroisanickname]

Oh, STFU and Merry Christmas Mr.Scrooge!

[@chrismayberry4315]

Someone didn't love you enough when you where a little guy

[@RioSul50]

My father, a farmer owned a 1974 dodge pickup. He had it 10 years then bought hos last truck, a 1984 dodge pickup. He liked the slant 6. He passed in 1998 but could not drive the last couple of years, A nephew got the 1994 and as far as I know it is long gone.

[@garysloan8163]

Mortske is cool, but Duff Dog is the REAL superstar. Duff is adorable!

[@Truckman1980]

The white letters out definitely look right on her! I'm a ford guy but I love these litlle trucks too. Should be pretty sweet with that 383 in there!

[@MortskeRepair]

I agree!!

[@johnpatrick4672]

Mortske, I enjoy your work on these old trucks….. but this is Definitely Duff dog’s show!!! WHO’S A GOOD BOY?!?! Love ol’ Duffers.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@utahrusty7555]

I will always love these, I had a 79 with pretty healthy 440 and auto, that truck was scary, but fun as hell! Did the MOPAR Cop wheels, had them widened front the rear, 15X10 up front, and 15X13 rear with the "Ram Charger" Aluminum center Caps, Really made the look PERFECT! I did a "B" body front suspension, so I could play with stance, had the Race Hemi Bars, so it handled really well, also had an "E" body rear axle with locker and 3.91 gears! My truck was "Race Hemi Orange" with the charcoal rims and white letter Goodyears! Sexy Sexy!

[@philipcoston5993]

66🎉no B8t V505-g9

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Man I wish you could post pics in the comments. I’d love to see that truck. I’ve got a 77 W100 Power Wagon that I’m putting a 440 from my motorhome in. You don’t see many of these trucks around any more.

[@nicolasstanley1392]

I have an 86 f350 that was 460 swapped from a 6.9 diesel by an RV repair shop here on the Olympic Peninsula, WA. I bought it after the work had been done, EXCELLENT fit and finish on the short tube headers they used! I’ve had them on and off several times with no issues and no leaks… Hard to say the same for the clapped out 460’s I’ve been dealing with!

[@tonygiraldes7848]

What a great Christmas Day present! All the best to you, Mr. Mortske and all the people (and Mr. Duff ) that make these videos possible 🙏🎄

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

Best Christmas Gift is watching Mortske on Christmas morning.....Don't tell my Wife that.

[@MortskeRepair]

bahaha

[@prevost8686]

Mojo is a tremendous asset to have in the shop. Older guys have a lot to offer in experience and patience.

[@bobwright992]

Wisdom can only be experienced. Never bought.

[@Bluffton91]

Duff is truly loved. He is your loyal companion. I love how inspects your new projects. Makes me miss my my old buddy Nelson.RIP😮‍💨

[@mitchm5883]

I used to own a parts warehouse and appreciated your comments re having a good relationship with parts guys. We would always lets good mechanics/diyers walk the back shelves and find what they were looking for. I still find it fun trying to remember the parts numbers for the various parts you replace. Merry Christmas. Brown Christmas here too. (Central Alberta)

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you!

[@americanrambler4972]

Maybe it’s a flatlander thing, but I always cringe when you delete (cut) the parking brake cables. Maybe because where I live, hills are everywhere. And I use the parking brake a lot.

[@americanrambler4972]

Did not know Puddin’s name was Warner. Cool tidbit.

[@americanrambler4972]

I like the merry Chrysler (pentastar) idea.

[@franklinmaurer8383]

Looks great! Nice job lowering. Yea, less useful but it isn't my truck and I love it anyway. You're right though. Would be cooler as a stepside though again less useful... Odd that no one points that out but hate lowering trucks.

[@richardharrison8493]

Professor Mortske is our junked truck surgeon. Makes me glad to know ive hung on to my 79f100, 95e250van with 8000 lb towing package, 98f150fleetside4x4, 94ranger 4x4 with 200k miles and no oil leaks,4.0v6 and a 2003 mercury marquis.

[@danwilson7776]

2 hours of Mortske on Christmas morning!? Yup we like that

[@fasttruckman]

I'm not a fan of lowered trucks, but on the positive side, I still enjoyed the video.

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@maxbialystock254]

Just got back form a 2600 mile round trip through the Midwest. Spreading the word with my Mortske Low Life T Shirt. Got lots of comments so know your fans are out there sir! Merry Christmas to you . Duff. Mojo, Chin and all the crew.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@jamesparoline3757]

Thanks!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you kindly!

[@JeffKopis]

I had a 78 D200 with a 400BB, 4 bl, and Hedman Elite headers. The headers were $400 in 2003! But they fit perfect and worked GREAT! I also had a 71 Sweptline shorty with a 383, the unfortunately non-synchro NP435 granny 4 speed, and 3.55 Sure Grip. It had Hooker Competition headers that you cant get anymore. I love headers!

[@coolbeach6717]

I don’t understand why people don’t like lowered trucks they look amazing. Love the videos as always.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@theMick52]

Really? I was driving behind a lowered truck, with the 3/16" of total suspension travel it was hilarious! Dude drove across some railroad tracks and literally pieces were flying off! Who would purposefully do that to a truck that can actually do things like tow and haul stuff and not have to slow down to 6mph to cross over a bump. Just sayin... For a friend...

[@MortskeRepair]

@@theMick52 That's what happens when it's not done properly.

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

That truck looks to be in pretty damn good shape wouldn’t take really a whole lot to build a hot rod out of it !!!

[@edelio2743]

The only thing I got for Christmas.... 2 hour Mortske....thanks bud !!!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

worse than coal!

[@americanrambler4972]

9 minutes in, I am really really digging this truck! Except for the rocker panel and fender rust, I am really pleased with the looks of this truck as is. To me, the ride height and stance is appropriate.

[@jeromeleach9316]

Another good one sir, thank you. Your shenanigans have compelled me to finally get serious about working on Gertie the '49 Ford F-2. Since bodywork and rust repair sucks, I'm saving it for last. However, just since I've been watching your videos, I've installed a new radiator, hoses, clamps, battery tray, welded up and refurbished the front and rear splash pans (all work has been to bring the truck back to OEM specs. and appearance. Yeah, am a bit of a purist.), adjusted the brakes, installed a repro temp gauge (original died), restored the spare tire carrier and hardware, restored a spare original rim, bought a new OEM type tire from Specialty Tires of America (should get tire mounted, and get it all tucked under the truck next week), and restored the headlight buckets and hardware. Also bought new king pins, a new OEM type wiring harness, and have collected in the last few years new leaf springs, shackle kits, etc. Hope to install all the parts by Spring. Thank you Mort, you've been an inspiration.

[@MortskeRepair]

My pleasure

[@drew7767]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years Mortske, Duff and the rest of the crew. Thanks for all the hours of entertainment!

[@MortskeRepair]

Happy holidays!

[@JeffKopis]

I love headers. And Cragars. And sidepipes. Slot mags. Air shocks. White lettered tires. And flexy hoses! 😂

[@79tazman]

yeah those rims gotta go gotta get some 15x7 police slotted steel rims with the center caps or just plane with no cap is the way I would have it. That's a sweet truck

[@Leo-DaGreek]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🥃🇨🇱🤠🐶🚜DuffDog Stay Warm My Friend!

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@raistlin7939]

Merry Christmas Mortske, Chin, Mojo, and Duff!

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@dennisconnolly1]

"Duff" has got alot of character, I've got a first gen Dodge. Thanks for sharing!

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on!

[@baconator_c10]

This actually makes my day. Merry Christmas to you and Duff.

[@johntahash761]

Talk why to much, get-r-done Merry Merry

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@redwhiteandblue7290]

Merry Chrysler (Christmas) to you Duff, Mojo, and Chin ... oh yeah you too Mortske !!! 👍👍👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you!

[@VintageDailyDriver]

Merry Christmas to you and the whole Mortske Repair family! I don't usually watch hour or longer auto repair videos, but this was very entertaining! Well done.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks, you too!

[@davidarnette327]

What a great way to spend Christmas afternoon. I am now washer educated. Also South Carolina (not other States) has outlawed the Carolina Squat! If you miss them go to Louisiana. 😂

[@davidanderson2393]

It's a Christmas miracle, putting headers on a Mopar big block is about as fun as putting them on a Pontiac big block. When you mentioned the rear diff being a quart low and no big wet area, I thought this can't be good, we will see what goodness is hiding behind cover number one at bearing time. Hope the axle shaft isn't shot with that bearing going bad, down side of c clip axles, Merry Christmas.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@jazman1966]

A two and a half hour mortske! Gosh, you'd almost think it was Christmas or sometning!

[@randysinger2673]

D&D Said they are dropping in to see you, He could show you how to fix Rust, For a Price LOL !!

[@041bubba]

Happy New Years to You and Chin. Cheers! 🍷🍷

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you!

[@RandBLSWorld]

Best Christmas present for a guy going through a divorce!

[@cbrokenshire11]

In the same boat buddy

[@loganpark7993]

Stick it out guys work hard and know that next year will be great!

[@dandunlap8638]

I’ve been married 35 years, for me the divorce would be the gift😂😂

[@mcpuddin6106]

Wouldn't the divorce be the better present lol

[@larrygcrews7971]

​@@dandunlap8638 lol man that's hilarious 😂

[@SammyFender]

Merry Christmas Sir Mortske and Lord Duff! It’s funny. Back in the dark ages, when I was young, Keystone mags, white letters out, and lift kits were the thing. Steelies, black walls were what you had when you couldn’t afford anything

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@SpaceInTime1885]

@:27 - Used to have one of those "Lil Red Truck" paint schemes roll around this side of the neighborhood. As a kid, it was like seeing a giant hotwheels truck.

[@SpaceInTime1885]

WHITE LETTERS OUT - ALWAYS !!!

[@jeffkottwitz1170]

That's for sure.... Mopar guys are special!!! Old trucks are cool though

[@jeffhutchins7048]

I consider this a personal Christmas present to me, been asking about this truck ever since I glimpsed it up there on the lift. Had a 400 HP small block in it, 727, 3:55 gears in a '75 D-100.....it sounded GOOOOOOD!!!! PULLED the engine, put it in a '78 SWB 4WD (W'150) w/ M880 military axles, 4:10 gears for mud racing.

[@LarryBunch-q7j]

I am a Chevy guy, but I Like this Truck. Looks pretty solid and 727 Transmissions are almost bullet proof.

[@trentdawg2832]

Had a ‘74 ramcharger with a spicy lil 360 in it some 25 yrs ago…i had bought that truck for $300 at the time cause the reverse gear was non existant…you learn how to park on hills and pull all the way through on parking spots real quick…when all else fails you always have 4wd to just make it out of there…..that is one of the few vehicles i deeply regret getting rid of…but then again i was younger and didnt have the money or knowledge to repair stuff like that as i do now!!!…..awesome job and slick truck Mr.Mort!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome

[@FreedomRock44]

The Duff man seriously inspects what your are talking about on film at that moment it is great .....he is a real Car dog. Like we say he is a Car guy(in to cars).

[@BeeABaw]

I’m not a big Chrysler fan, but I absolutely love that truck. Love the Ram Charger of the same vintage.

[@johnelliott7375]

Wow I will eat my words and tacking the axle bearings and seals. Agreed 💯% with your diagnosis and fix. May you all have a great Christmas 🎄 Duff and Mr Mortske!

[@danielventura8073]

I saved your video for last on Christmas day because the weather in Florida is cold and rainy but I stay warm by laughing. Especially the reverse replays.

[@Jammer.1]

1 year ago we had wind chill of -19 with 21" snow & today it was 58 & partly sunny until late today when it started raining ! Merry Christmas @Mortske !

[@jeremybuchan8060]

YES! Mortske injury for the win! Glad I'm not the only one who does the old wrist brake 1000...

[@pokey999991]

YEP! It is His Show, Duffs! Drove by a road intersection, Said “DuFF RD!” Cool! But there are a lot of DUFF roads

[@davida.p.9911]

If i had the money, id buy that in a minute!! The ol D100 looks GOOD! 👍😎 Good job! Hope you're having a Merry Christmas Mort! 🎁🎄 And a Merry Christmas to Chin, Mr. And Mrs. Pookie, Mr. And Mrs. Mojo, Duff and anyone else i may have forgot. And stay safe in that storm, i saw ND is getting some ice and snow.

[@MortskeRepair]

Happy holidays!

[@sethosborne6250]

Have a good Christmas 🎄

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@JohnKaiser-lz2gl]

When I first started watching Mortske last year, I couldn't understand why he hated headers so much. Now I know! I'm still trying to figure out anti-white letters & Cragar wheels, but I guess a few more 2 hour episodes & maybe I'll understand that! Love ya' Moretske, thanx for the entertainment!

[@Clarkes_Engines]

Truck is awesome! Gives me reasons to go finish my truck up! Thanks for doing a Mopar!

[@mikepoint4717]

That’s a cool little pick up and the dog dish / with the steelies will look great .

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@waterchicken4477]

It’s crazy how interchangeable some of these parts are I never would have thought FOMOCO, GM, and Mopar parts would be cross platform. The more you know

[@phillanassa759]

Merry Christmas Mortske and Duff! I had a W200 440/727/Dana 60/60/NP203 Club Cab Ex Pennsylvania Forestry Truck in Medium Blue. The body was mint but I had to put floors and a seat. With a lift, 40" Gumbo Monster Mudders for offroad and 35X12.50X 15 street tires this truck was impossible to get stuck. It rode very nice for a 4wd that high, the heavily padded custom seat helped considerably. Fuel mileage was about 15mpg. I did a lot of work to make it even sweeter, then sold it for a sizable amount to buy my first house. I sold it in 1997 and wish I still had that truck. Here in South Central Pa, these are all but impossible to find unless they are a basket case. I paid 1500$ for it in 1992 and made a lot of money off of it.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@Rich-q9r]

Totally agree on the black steelies, 7 and 8".. dodge had a 15x8 steely on the 4 wd.. possibly might find a pair... the 383 is the 327 of mopars, you will love the way it runs! 👏👏

[@FreedomRock44]

This guy you talk about who you got the truck from.......I like him.......he is NEAT. Clean Interior.....stereo and Tach clean looking fit!!!!!

[@williamlookinggoodoldguy1964]

Good thing's come to those who wait .the 100 came out prefect, black Nascar look.i like it .always a good video...TY

[@dandunlap8638]

My favorite Christmas present this year…my son got me the Low Life cap.

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome!

[@hummervs3278]

I had a 3/4 ton one, same year and color with 318. I was into hot rods, low riders, and the mini truck scene at the time. Also needed a workable truck. So I chopped the top 12”! Bucket seats on the floor instead of the bench seat. Made a dump bed but it was like a workable bed that could dump a full load of dirt/ gravel. Then got a sung top that had had side windows originally. So chopped away 12” of lower half. Split down the middle and mounted with hinges so it opened the snug top like butterfly wings. Then later modified the dump bed to the whole bed could raise up and back also. Did suspension drop so the frame was 1” off the ground. Plan was to do a 3” working suspension but on hydraulics so it could ride nice or get slammed to lifted slightly above stock height. But before it all got finished a friend’s dad was in a bad way and blew up his 318 and it broke the transmission housing at same time. He needed it for work and mine was a toy, so gave him the truck to fix his daily driver. Always wondered where they crazy truck went.

[@bigbill709]

Merry Christmas Mortskie and team.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@donlandenberg8126]

Love the lowered looks of the Dodge. Nice video. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@nearpar]

Hi Mortski, I just did the same job on my 77 D100 I used the B Van lower control arms and they work great, I Lowered the front about 3 inches and the rear 6 inches. I too have a factory-installed 440 in this truck. The previous owner already had installed headers and a factory later-model mini starter. Not sure what brand the headers are, but they fit well with no modifications. The ring gear is welded onto the torque converter.

[@MortskeRepair]

Sweet rig!

[@MyGarage-uu5ld]

I was coming here to say the same thing. The "B" 100 lower control arm is the one to use.

[@tombridges5946]

Love the D100. I once owned a 85 short bed, lowered. Mild 340, ran 12.80s

[@rockystanaitis2908]

The upside of all of all these lowering videos is that I now know more about vehicle suspension than I ever thought I would.

[@andrewmason1111]

Thanks Mr. Mortsky and Duff! For Christmas gift of watching you do your thing to a Mopar! I really wish I had the loot to buy this! 1970s RAM lowered and a big block! Haven't seen you do a rig this cool since you worked on The King! I have a feeling that someone is going to grab this truck up fast from you. Merry Christmas to you Chin, and Duff!

[@MortskeRepair]

Happy holidays!

[@iHap]

Thank You Mr. Mortske for the Christmas day Video. God Bless you and the entire Mortske Family. The love Duff shows for you when he jumps up for pets and ‘good puppers’ shines bright. Happy New Year! Love the Duff!

[@MortskeRepair]

Same to you!

[@larryd.214]

Merry Christmas Duff, Mr. Mortske, Mojo, and Chin! Nice ol' Dodge!

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@tattoosbyjoe216]

Top notch, bottom shelf. Let’s see more of this rig

[@martinmcdoniel4551]

Yay! A 2-hour Mortske Video best Christmas present I got on this day!

[@richardbates2367]

I helped my best friend who was a big dodge and Mopar fan lol, had swapped out a big block ac California emissions 440 thermoquad carbbed motor out of a 75 dodge adventurer se d200 club cab long bed with a 4spd, and we put the 77 b100 short wheelbase van dodge tradesman type,2bbl Holley 318 tf727 and the truck d/w series transmission plate from a 4x4 with the holes welded shut and swapped in a automatic steering column,it was a ac truck and the motor pretty much dropped right in place except for the y pipe van exhaust and the smog pump on the 75 dodge club cab truck...

[@briansmith4588]

Good move w the white letters out on that old Dodge w the black wheels! Love it

[@larrygcrews7971]

Merry Christmas thanks for dropping a video on Christmas!! Cant believe ive been watching you guys going on 4 yrs now looking fwd to another 4! PEACE ✌️

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@AltTechFan]

You mentioned hurting yourself and then a few minutes later you tried to force a shock on and appeared to be moving/rocking the vehicle on the lift. 😮 I'm really glad that wasn't foreshadowing. Stay safe!

[@rockystanaitis2908]

BTW Love every minute of your programming. Please give Duff a big hug for me.

[@AaronBrevik]

Merry Christmas to you, the Duff dog, Chin and Mojo. I look forward to every video and have enjoyed watching your channel grow.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@50Merc]

Not only did I get a “Dew” Mortske shirt I get 2 hours of entertainment on Christmas!! Merry Christmas and keep doing what you’re doing!

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@jimmyford796]

That’s a 9.25 rear end they are very strong. I got a complete kit from Belltech for my 87 Dakota. The B100 van lower arms are what you want.

[@MortskeRepair]

good to know

[@joelkarch3538]

white letters look good on this one .gota be honest .nailed it

[@radders50]

Merry Christmas Mortske and duff ..and viewers 🎄

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@careysavage]

That turned out to be a pretty good looking ride . Merry Christmas Doff dog Mortske and mo Joe and Happy New Year 🎊 see you all in the next video.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@darrenbutler1938]

I just hauled my dads 74 d100 318 3 on the tree reg cab long box 2wd from. Where its slept for 32 yrs hopefully I can bring it back to life and enjoy driving the wheels off it like dad used to just to my style

[@MortskeRepair]

Good Luck!

[@darrenbutler1938]

One way or another its going to live again plus I'm a dodge boy like my dad was

[@Trumpallthewayperiod]

Oh hahaha. And i gotta share the funny of the day. 1:13:18 headers are the biggest home wrecker you ever heard of. 😂. Thanks for making me roar this early this a.m. (I agree. They suck but that was hilarious)

[@craigstreetzel7743]

Buddy of mine was a Mopar fan in the 90s and he had a 73 stepside and he had been building a 440 and the school had a truck parking lot for the car to take a spot that would have a stap and drug it could end up getting called to the office to make you aware that your car is blocking the bus ramp 😂 im glad that my first car was a truck

[@murtkirby9725]

I must have been on the nice list to get a 2+ hour video. Lol. A vey Merry Christmas to you, Sir Duff, Mojo, Mrs Mojo, Chin, Mrs Chin, Paisley, and the tits up gang. A great 2023, waiting to see what 2024 will bring. Be safe and healthy.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@gregdiamond6023]

I’m a ford guy but I have a soft spot for mopars. I think it’s because the skat pack were so bad ass. Merry Christmas all!

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@Rogger_53]

Merry Christmas to you Mr Mortske and Duff from Alberta Canada. Love the content and hilarious commentary. Made my day. Always look forward to spending a weekend morning watching your videos.

[@dougaranda6187]

She’s a pretty clean truck underneath. I had a ‘78 and a ‘79, the ‘79 being my first new vehicle. It was a 318, 4bbl, short box, and no accessories at all, not even PS. It was surprisingly quick.

[@mikesalm5053]

Speaking of old auto part stores, I remember going to Chiefs' auto parts. Also tech tip on cheap headers like these. Cut the flange in between the first and last primary tube and use multi layer aluminum gaskets and they will never leak.

[@gtbrain]

Merry Christmas. Being a fellow Nord dakotan gotta be loving our winter this year. Makes for lots of shop time!

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@harold306]

2 hour video.... best Christmas present ever. Merry Christmas and thank you.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@Rich-q9r]

Theres also stock mopar 15x 6-1/2 steelies for the front.. love the look, My 74 stepside was a parked for eons, abandoned 327 swap.. went through it also..lots of fun, keep it all up 👌👌

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@hanknipper3921]

Duff looked so sad because of the very short ride but it was a great video! You Mojo and Duff made Christmas very nice

[@toddallard7133]

Ahhh, Nothing like a Christmas Mortske Monday! Just like opening Christmas presents!!!

[@emsguy486]

Merry Christmas Mort, Duff, Pop and Mama Mortske, Chin, and especially Mojo. Thanks for all of the entertainment all year long!! May next year be even better thank this one for y’all.

[@MortskeRepair]

same to you!

[@mikepraed4623]

Christmas just got sweeter! My dad had a 77 or 78 Dodge ram looked like that.

[@MikeJBlues]

15x8 steel police wheels with dog dish would look killer on this rig , white letters out 😊