$500 Dodge Ram PART TWO

It’s long been awaited, and with so much on our plates the little green? Blue? Dodge Ram has sat idly by waiting for it’s day in the sun… again… So here it is!
We’ve now replaced the fuel pump, the radio, the mirrors, and swapped on some new wheels and tires from the old dirty dodge. She’s really starting to come around after that interior scrub Cody gave it too.
It just might make a real truck after all!
Thank you to everyone who has watched this so far. We appreciate all your positive comments and support. Couldn’t do it without you guys.
Jay Smart (Maxx)
PO Box 713
Chesnee sc 29323

[@assassin295]

My grandpa just passed away and left me his 97 Ram 1500. Only has 80,000 miles on it and is super clean. Bout to put new hoses on the thing and drive it for years to come 🙏

[@thedeadblitz]

have fun with it

[@MilesProwerStudios78]

Rest in peace to the dirty Dodge That thing was an absolute trooper

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Still give a few parts. BTW buddy had 97with rotted frame got 2k for it in swap

[@johnsarian_cu]

As someone who lives in NH, seeing not 1, not 2, but 3 second gen Rams that aren't eaten up with rust is amazing! 😍😍😍

[@TheDonkDonk420]

I can vouch for that, thankfully my 2nd gen ram lived down south most of its life before I got it in NH. No frame rust and minimal door rust

[@MrX-pj1dy]

Can we get an F in chat for the original Dirty Dodge

[@Brograzi8]

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[@Reapercrewgarage]

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[@MilesProwerStudios78]

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[@weegeemike]

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[@Danzilly]

Gonna miss that truck! F

[@rockinrides]

Trucks really coming together. She cleaned up well! Pour one out for the OG Dirty Dodge. Can’t wait to see that paint cleaned up.

[@Trance88]

The greenish-blue dodge looks pretty darn sweet with those replacement wheels! I think it looks pretty good with that matte look, too. It doesn't need to be shiny as its a work truck, anyway. This generation of Ram has always been my favorite full-size pickup.

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

This generation and ford 9th generation fights. Chevy I like 1989 to 1995 years more.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Good video 😀

[@nicholasphillips2994]

I've got a '96 Extended Cab 5.2 I pulled out of a field for $500. It's awesome seeing someone else putting in the work to keep one of these old trucks going. It frustrates me to no end, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@SpaceHuskyXnation]

You should install a center console and full bucket seats with power windows, power locks, and power mirrors, and the overhead console with the compass and temp feature make it more like it fully loaded single cab

[@transylvaniatjtravels931]

The red dodge is giving twister movie vibes. The blue dodge looks so good with the og dodge wheels

[@fredmaxwell9619]

Looking good, clean and polish those head lights too.

[@theramquest4advanture.]

I love these trucks. I have a '97 Ram 1500 with a 360 V8 auto with 298,345 miles on it so far and still going strong. It still has the original engine and trans and I've put 106,000 miles on it myself in the little over 10 years I've owned it. The main thing with these trucks is, I don't think the radiator trans cooler is enough to keep the trans fluid cool enough. So one of the first things I done to my truck was put an external trans cooler on it and so far so good. Still got good cold AC too, I charged it up about 6 or 7 years ago and still blowing cold so far. My truck needs some body work and paint at some point. Not sure how long it will last but time will tell.

[@theramquest4advanture.]

Here's a video of my truck and one day I will fix it back up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4OTqXdon8tobrMsi=q8uc7UVYfFdT-Lwe

[@jacobmoore4797]

These trucks are amazing. By far, Dodge has always been my favorite. They may not be the best quality, but I love how they drive. I'd take a Dodge over a Toyota. It's just a much funner experience.

[@ttgk8506]

I'm a big fan of regular cab LB trucks. Currently have a silverado with the 5.3 and it scoots along pretty well. Tows great too. Plus nobody asks to borrow it since it's a regular cab

[@razor_wuff]

YOURE WELCOME MAXX! I'm glad I can see my old radio be put to use, also the tape deck worx! Also also, enjoy dem stickerz!

[@Susky_husky]

I gotta know where you got the “Murrica” stickers.

[@razor_wuff]

@@Susky_husky Redbubble or Etsy I can’t remember. I got them like 3 years ago, same with the Awoo and cash for clunkers

[@michaelbustillo9583]

At least the original dirty Dodge made it 300,000 miles, I remembered that was one of the first vehicles I seen on the channel when I subscribe!

[@jwarehouse1]

Nice to be able to fix stuff up that isn't loaded with rust.....Truck is looking good. Take as many parts as you can use of the white one...

[@GhostFolf86]

Trucks looking better and better each time I see videos on it and makes me look through my old emblem collection and find my 3 Ram 1500 emblems 2 in silver and 1 in red plus makes me want to turn wrenches again and get my paws dirty again fixing bmx bikes like I used to but once in a while I get my paws dirty working on my mopeds doing oil changes,mirror work and tires because I love working with tools and being an autistic folf it soothes me to know that I worked on something with my own 2 paws 🐾🐾🐾🐾, arrrrrooooo

[@otterchaos666]

My first ever truck was a 98 ram, reg cab, long bed!

[@davida.p.9911]

Those dashes.....bad for cracking. Wow! I wish i still had my 1997 Ram 4x4, sadly though, i could no longer afford it. Had owned it since new, which made it that more difficult to part with it. That's life, though. She looks good Jay, especially with the new wheels! Thanks for sharing!

[@MJY58]

I must say I like the green truck, too bad we don't live closer. I have an 05 f150 I'll trade you it runs it needs a little bit of work, it's my daily got a 4.2 in it. But it runs good. I like the wheels on the dirty truck. But I like the black ones better. Did I say I like the green truck.

[@ericwhitehead6451]

Some metal polish and a foam pad in a drill will clean up those headlights real nice. Not a perminent fix, but should last you 6 months or so.

[@sagetl6447]

I agree on the lugnuts . They are worse here in Ohio 18 mm are your saving grace. Great video Jay.

[@JackMustang]

Nice truck. My papaw had a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 in a red color that he got from my cousin’s Grandpa Dave. He replaced it with a 2002 Chevy Silverado S1500 which recently died, and now has my Mamaw’s Chrysler Town & Country from 2010. My Mamaw now has a 2024 Chevy Equinox which is nice.

[@Minivan_Man]

The world seems to be good where you guys are. Love those 2nd gens, if those do not rust out - they're great trucks, really. Keep up the great content - greetings from Austria 🤘🏻

[@THOMMGB]

Nice driving in God's Country. It's amazing what can be accomplished when you know what to do and how to do it.

[@BDKennels]

FWIW The dash on my 97 Tahoe broke like yours. I ended up buying one of those plastic welders off amazon for 20 something dollars. I used a bunch of the W shaped wires and put it back together. Holds great. I won't be winning any awards at the car show but the dash is solid as can be. I threw a cover on it and you can't tell. From 10 feet away.

[@ryzen397]

lookin real nice, i used to own a 5.9 ram back in 99. It was a laramie with 4x4. loved that truck

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Cheers to the Original, un-rusty,yet Untrusty Dirty Dodge .All Hail the New Purty Dodge!

[@randytracy1742]

Hey, jay my boy-you’re doing great with that dodge ram 🐏 it looks good with the new wheels! 🛞 I hope you have a good weekend with the others! I can wait for part3 sometime in the near future! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@unccred]

Should get a windshield, new headlights then do a rattle can respray. I’ve seen some KZbin videos showing that it can look really good.

[@davidbryant5875]

I just painted and sold a 98 dodge dually. Was a fun project to do. Only problem I couldn’t figure out couldn’t fiquire out how to get the gauges to work. Tried everything

[@charlescanter2628]

Good video bud keep up the good work and miss your videos bud

[@Danzilly]

Hey Jay! Nice to see another dodge! Have a good weekend fella!

[@dennise4163]

all the way down on the shifter is not neutral btw. lol Great looking rims.

[@huzeboyz1928]

The video I've been waiting for!! Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication you put into this truck!!!

[@jeremyd.778]

What up Jay? Glad you dropped a new video

[@TrainsRKool1999]

Have a good evenin Jay, that’s my favorite variant of blue on it

[@motocrossedful]

looks great except - headlights, buff and seal them or replace them.

[@KenzertYT]

Yanno? Those wheels really look good with that satin-ish paintjob it has. They work well together

[@kevindaniel6666]

The truck is looking good hope you cody and jessie have a great weekend

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I like that color Jay 🙂👍 Truck looks great with the new wheels 👀

[@LordNelsonsTrousers]

Can you do a final send off video for the dirty dodge, it's almost iconic lol, been watching you stuff for years

[@laarshegdish6016]

R.I.P. Dirty Dodge!

[@tythetyrant8919]

that white 2nd gen was pretty clean man shame for it to be scrapped

[@TELKX]

Oh have I been waiting!

[@Danielfurrvanity]

Hey Jay he ran that stop sign lol

[@tommyboy8524]

That truck is looking sweeeet

[@DeeEva548]

nice boat

[@Endcyberbullying]

Rip og dirty dodge

[@BRTowe]

Those factory head units are often repairable.

[@adamrtr2774]

Is there some type of memorabilia I could buy from the OG dirty dodge

[@jessestout8646]

Cant wait to see this video! 🙂

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Add the front safari bar grille guard offa dirty to the new truck....

[@jacobmoore4797]

I love these trucks!

[@IllinoisRailOffical]

She’s cleaning up real nice!

[@heydude2533]

Glad I found your channel. I see bran new trucks out there but nothin like the older ones. Especially went they are brought back to life. Nice video. I subscribed.

[@chriscreekmore210]

Definitely a decent looking & running truck. Great job bud!

[@herbiehusker1889]

It looks pretty nice.

[@nimas.1415]

Those awful fuel pressure regulators/filters on top of the pump are usually the culprit

[@MattBrownbill]

Use the Vice Grip Garage clear on it. Derek makes it look easy as.

[@L_SGarage]

Take the push bar off and put it on the new dodge 🙏 please!!!!

[@NoahR-fe3tg]

Nice vid

[@TheWidgetz]

Yes good looking truck bro

[@Ulford]

Jay, you say green Dodge but on my screen its blue. Great video and great truck. Looking forward to more videos on the truck.

[@Mrjackietreehorn]

I watched part 1 for the second time today not knowing part 2 already came out 😂😂

[@EthanCopple]

Good looking truck man love what all you done with it, you gonna put them pod lights from the white truck in the bumper to?

[@Kbrusky15]

awesome part two!

[@joaovitorschmidt6194]

those trucks in my country worth a lifetime of work to buy, average incoming is like less than U$300. 2026 if everything goes like planing i'll move to US. Nice work brother

[@aaronshyper3426]

I was waiting for this vid!!!!!!

[@davidbryant5875]

Got a dash cover off eBay for like 70 bucks.

[@scott1564]

Forget buffing it. Sand it and apply a Line-X to the entire truck.

[@paulspicer9898]

A dodge having an electrical problem No way

[@charlieb3943]

Ima newbie came across your channel cause I also have a 97 1500 and they rule and will enjoy watching your videos Jay

[@brandonmorris2513]

Man you got ole Cody working too! What about Charley ? He needs to be out there supervising!

[@mozzberg590]

Once again, a good running vehicle is worth saving. Regardless of looks. Side note, the steering wheel in the old white dodge is in great shape.

[@breadtilian]

New windshield would be fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@kb94596]

A wild Jesse appears!

[@richardbates2367]

I didn't know your dad had a dodge d100 short bed...jay sir

[@BillwaxyouLikesmiles]

Good video Jay .. did Jessie pick him up another del slow.. good to see all the gang again

[@marcopimentel615]

Countryman riding in a country road.

[@phreakyzeke5824]

Dont park anything 10 foot of an old dodge ram, the electrical problems can be contagious

[@eliswalley6088]

Put a Bluetooth transmitter that plugs into the cigarette lighter

[@bryduhbikeguy]

BTW: 112 K < ! Well earned Jay.

[@cadespencer6320]

You should next buy a classic to restore from Collier Motors in Pikeville North Carolina!

[@solofalcon]

i have so much i wanna say lol, good and bad

[@hunterwaldroup6403]

Think you could do a driveway update on everything you got in the future?

[@lil_rios]

you should buy an old cummins!!

[@bigronsfishing2763]

I've got 2 dirty dodges myself. I'm also mechanic lol

[@OtherSarah2]

For the OG dodge, what do you need to get out of the sheet metal? (And how far are you from South Main Auto? I bet Eric O could fix your electrical issue.)

[@brycepeters964]

I'd do one of those wipe on clear coats and a decent exhaust than leave it.

[@redwinstead7873]

Take the bars off of the bottom of the doors ❤❤❤❤

[@solofalcon]

Please dont use any Armorall products lol

[@_Crunch_]

Need part 3 asap

[@redwinstead7873]

Damm good truck i got a dodge ram it got 324 000 on it still running good ❤❤❤

[@darrensaltiel440]

Leonardo di caprio fixes trucks ? who knew

[@kamryn7496]

What wheels do u like better for the money MB wheels or American racing I think the American racing r23s look great on any 80s 90s 2000s trucks

[@RebelRacer99]

That rig could use some new headlights, rip to the og wite ram. What's the status on the red one?

[@deivid__]

Bro is so sad to see the dirty dodge abandoned.

[@bluerazor7049]

It's not perfect and it's not meant to be, at the end of the day. It's a work truck and it should remain that way, you just breathed some life into the old Ram.

[@kylebesemer9354]

Coil overs and an exhaust.