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@spasibovseproebali1537 Жыл бұрын
Старая классика или даже масл кар..как я люблю Американские машины..Господи храни Америку и ее автопром❤
@79tazman Жыл бұрын
That's a sweet rig so when you gonna sell it to me because it will go good with my black 1979 Dodge 350 with a 440 it almost looks the same but my back looks a little smaller that yours but that is a really sweet truck
@spoolinekrhdhulk-urban-c-w570911 ай бұрын
Just like flat bed fast and furious movie down 👇 in Mexico
@alantimberman298410 ай бұрын
Any plans on selling it
@q-perspective89899 ай бұрын
How do you define Abandoned?
@grizzleypeak Жыл бұрын
Some serious potential there. Totally worth restoring and customizing.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan!
@MynameisDUmass Жыл бұрын
Facts
@knightwolfeventdj Жыл бұрын
wish like hell I could find abandoned trucks like this
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
They’re out there
@HorrorBigGameRR Жыл бұрын
Same
@iwantosavemoney Жыл бұрын
I know where one of these are
@Fractal_blip Жыл бұрын
Florida.
@tanneradams20 Жыл бұрын
Biggest question. Do you actually look for them?
@Tibbyturnwrench Жыл бұрын
That is a sweet ol truck. Sounds fantastic. Cleaned up surprisingly well.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m saying!
@ripperlipper1016 Жыл бұрын
Didn’t need any soap
@jacobfleming565 Жыл бұрын
That truck was converted by Federal Coach Company. What an awesome truck that is
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Yep! I cannot find any info on it though
@sammiller6952 Жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you how perfect this truck is, I’m trying to start a freight hauling company starting with a diesel dually, I’ve been looking everyday for the perfect rig and this is it.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Would be great for hot shots
@jackcallaway122811 ай бұрын
Jealous in a good way of you and your pops firing that thing up. Y’all’s smiles were contagious
@RealSteelFabrications10 ай бұрын
Appreciate it man!
@mungaloyd1 Жыл бұрын
Mega cabs and mega roofs as a retro ride is badass
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
For sure!
@JasonThibodeau-l6f9 ай бұрын
Jealous in a good way of you and your pops firing that thing up. Y’all’s smiles were contagious
@rcone4u19 ай бұрын
We was very surprised with all the wiring issues and not knowing much about diesels lol
@RealSteelFabrications9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it greatly
@enragedbutterfly Жыл бұрын
I miss my first gen so badly. This thing is a beautiful beast.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
They’re awesome trucks!
@chrisharris4251 Жыл бұрын
My dad had an early 90’s squarebody Chevy dually. Had full wood grain console, with built in tv/vcr that opened up at the rear of the console for us kids in the back. Wooden Interiors were top of the line and so cool in those days. Now when you see one though it looks so ancient.
@chrisharris4251 Жыл бұрын
I may be wrong in the vcr part, because I can distinctly remember there being one of those boomerang looking antennas on top of the cab, so it may have just had tv and whatever channel you could pick up from the antenna/boomerang thing 😂
@wysoft3 күн бұрын
@@chrisharris4251 if it had a TV I'm sure it did have a VCR. Had a cousin with an early 90s Chevy conversion van that had a mini VCR under the TV. Both mounted in a wood grain cabinet. I know what you mean, back then those wood grain interiors on conversion vehicles seemed like a hotel on wheels.
@brockryan3405 Жыл бұрын
This is automotive history. Thank you for preserving a unique unit.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@GLC-1979 Жыл бұрын
The 5 -speed WAS the Getrag. the auto wasn't. Just to your comment @ 8:27. I could also tell the turbo bearings were going out based on the spool down whine after a throttle blip. Spent too many years with these old trucks...
@nunya6747 Жыл бұрын
what a gem, hope it gets restored good shit man
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Will get some love for sure!
@houston19871 Жыл бұрын
This was my buddy Williams truck he sold it years ago He put the stacks in it came from Ottawa ks
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Would love to see pictures of it!
@keeprtuned10 ай бұрын
“Automatic getrag” the getrag is the 5 speed manual that’s in the truck! Love the truck! The old sleepers are cool rigs. Keep it up.
@RealSteelFabrications9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@MegaRetr7 ай бұрын
This is automotive history love it
@RealSteelFabrications7 ай бұрын
It sure is!
@IKhanNot Жыл бұрын
Sometimes all that crap a sitting vehicle collects over the years actually ends up protecting the paint from the elements. A good wash, polish and wax/ceramic coat would work wonders here. Nice find.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Preserved it pretty well expect around the roof
@1978JonBullock13 күн бұрын
293k is a decent amount of milage but i have worked on those Cummins with over 500k many a time. She's a nice rig, well worth your time and effort.
@jsmooth72179 ай бұрын
5.9 first gen Cummins dont die they just wait for the right person to wake them up. I love my 1993 dodge d250, she is old but is a beauty
@cliffordthe7.372 Жыл бұрын
My buddy had a red one that said 7 of 14, it was a 1st gen dodge D350 “cabriolet” on the side and the back seat was electrical fold out to a bed, had interior custom lights a cb setup and a Radar from the shop, thought it was cool
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Where was it marked?
@willkrull7316 Жыл бұрын
Hell my ram with the 5.9 just pushed past 300k and still running like a Cadillac and hauling like a freight train.
@LaLaLucky7777 Жыл бұрын
I love these older trucks! Just a beautiful thing
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@treystewart54410 ай бұрын
That dodge 12 valve Cummins sounds awesome it sounds like a loud peterbilt 379 semi truck with straight pipes sounds awesome 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
@RealSteelFabrications10 ай бұрын
It is wicked!
@elektro3000 Жыл бұрын
The pickup of my dreams! It's nearly perfect, just about everything I want except for maybe being a W350 (4WD). That sleeper conversion is the coolest. I so want an intercooled 12 valve.
@markwebb1292 Жыл бұрын
I have an 89 single cad dually. Non intercooled . Best 1200 bucks ive ever spent
@xmo552 Жыл бұрын
All my projects start off that grimey... I just wish they cleaned up that nice after the first wash. That's a nice ride.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Sure did clean up nicely!
@jshkohler Жыл бұрын
My dad has been looking for that exact type of truck. His was wrecked in 1998 and he’s been chasing for one ever since. He just can’t get one for a decent price. He doesn’t mind doing the work to restore it, but people want over 10k for junk with holes in the frame and cab.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Sadly everything is crazy priced now!
@thekingofredlions8695 Жыл бұрын
That is probably the coolest truck I have ever seen. Man what I wouldn't give to get to see that in person
@rcone4u13 ай бұрын
Where ya located?
@KurtClark Жыл бұрын
That old war wagon is a BEAST!
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
You know it
@roywhitman7109 Жыл бұрын
Awesome find! Never thought it would have cleaned up so nice!👍 Don't let the mileage bother you. I've got a pair of 96 Rams. A 2500 with over 625k miles & a 3500 dually with over 250k miles. Both run strong!! Do check to see if the killer dowel pin has been installed!! Best of luck with this project!!
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Wow! 625,000 miles is getting up there. We will check for sure, thanks.
@kitjasabsgabs1830 Жыл бұрын
My dad and uncle both bought a pair of 97 Cummins after taking a drive in log buyers Cummins 24v H.O. My dad sold it in 07 and got the newer 6.7 Cummins. The ppl who bought that truck still have it. They've put 2 beds on it, fenders, etc cause of rust. It's still going. We delivered them a tree length load of firewood weeks ago. It's got over 700k. Same engine, trans, rear-end. It was a automatic 4x4 single cab. Uncles was a extended cab 6 speed with a jake brake for pulling trailers. Both had regular service. After the 6.7 was bought the VGT actuator that moves the vanes in turbo went out. He kept it until 2015 and went with 6.4 hemi 4x4 .75 ton. Had new cams from the issue with cylinder deactivation. And trans was rebuilt. 279k. Uncles saw half million miles with no issues. I believe both had the pin issue corrected? I'm not sure. I left for Marines and idr if they got it done or not. Their truck driver had a 95 12v. It had over 500k. Best diesels ever. His log loader had a Cummins for powerplant.
@roywhitman7109 Жыл бұрын
@kitjasabsgabs1830 Someone told me a long time ago that these particular Cummins engines were good for a million miles! I honestly believe it, today! My 2500 is suffering from severe rust issues at the moment. Both vehicles run incredibly well! A buddy of mine is pushing me to do a body swap, but I'm thinking more like doing a rat rod project. Both trucks are 2 wd automatics. I figured going rat rod would keep me from doing any kind of heavy work & give the mechanicals & frame a little longer lifespan. The dually would then do All of the hauling & towing. BTW, I'm a former SEABEE. Thanks for your service!🇺🇸
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
@@kitjasabsgabs1830 that’s amazing! Can’t believe how many miles the engines are good for
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
@@roywhitman7109 rust is not their strong suit!
@jeepanimal2943 Жыл бұрын
Nice find. Probably not a camper hauler though. Looks like a competition horse hauler. Gooseneck horse trailer, and a place to sleep during the weekend. Seen a few rigs in the same basic style in the mid west.
@rcone4u1 Жыл бұрын
There was some log books in it and appeared they did hotshot loads
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Very much possible
@tommymaddox67856 ай бұрын
@@RealSteelFabrications hotshot rig is first thing that popped into my mind. Someone spent way too much oil money on this bad boy 😂
@SteveInQLD0078 ай бұрын
You good 'ol boys got yourselves a real little beauty right there!
@RealSteelFabrications8 ай бұрын
Sure do
@nickcoker8890 Жыл бұрын
Zip ties would be proud of the smoke! Definitely would get some “how dare you’s “ from the pollution girl! Love the truck
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
She rolls some coal! And I bet. Glad you liked it!
@christopheranderson11629 ай бұрын
I always liked those Ford dually van things too ...was like a half a van with a bed for hauling a 5th wheel
@RealSteelFabrications9 ай бұрын
Ya those are sweet. Just saw one on marketplace yesterday
@JaughnDough10 ай бұрын
The intercooler was only added midway through the 1991 model year to meet the new emissions standards. It had nothing to do with power. The non-intercooled trucks actually have the *potential* to make more power due to larger injectors. All 1989-1993 trucks made the same 160HP and 400 ft-lbs of torque.
@RealSteelFabrications9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@adonvonpanzern Жыл бұрын
There ya go, thats a cummins for you. Invincible engine that will outlast the frame its built on
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Both are pretty stout. After 91.5 the frame got beefed up
@joshschlachter2 ай бұрын
Looks like the wheel is wobbling or a bulge in the tire or something @ 12:32
@TylerMartin-bf9yb Жыл бұрын
This truck is a national treasure I love it
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it
@excitationofstereocilia2103 Жыл бұрын
@@RealSteelFabricationshow did u find and buy it? Is it for sale?
@Jjamess110118 ай бұрын
Watching the speedometer hit 0000000 is so pleasing
@justification19799 ай бұрын
Federal made hearses and limos. Never knew they did pickup conversions like this.
@RealSteelFabrications9 ай бұрын
I didn’t either
@specialoperations200111 ай бұрын
Federal Van Conversions Denver Colorado the one I had the original owner said was a additional 15k conversion mine was same as your but Maroon
@RealSteelFabrications11 ай бұрын
WOW! Thanks for sharing on the Facebook group!
@haroonmuhammedessa97426 ай бұрын
MY guy was real happy when it started 😂. I was too
@RealSteelFabrications6 ай бұрын
Super!
@brianneston8575 Жыл бұрын
Dodge was the second one I came up with a crew cab in 1962. International came up with a crew cabin 1957. I know it was true. They stopped making the crew cap for the Dodge and they restarted in 2010. My question is when do they stop making them
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
The old international crew cabs are pretty sweet
@Whitestorm2 Жыл бұрын
I have a 92 D350 with a very similar conversion except mines a 2 door. That back bed most likely folds up into a regular seat. My truck's has a motor and a switch up in the ceiling. The big box in the ceiling between the two front seats thats open to the back most likely had a CRT from the factory. These conversion dodges are super rare and extremely little is known about them. Western Hauler did make a few, you can check every window and see if any of them have western hauler etched on them. Otherwise ive never been able to find out what company built my conversion and the other 10 or 15 that were exactly like it. Mines up to 1.5 million miles, most of these were hot shot rigs so even though they were driven to the moon and back they received allll the preventative maintenence. Mine was sitting in Oregon for 10 years and had the same type of dirt and grime that this one did. Flew out, got her running right and drove her back to the east coast. It was the trip of a lifetime hahaha. Then I daily'd her for 2 years without many issues!
@rcone4u1 Жыл бұрын
We have never seen one like this and have figured out most of the wiring issues but not sure how the back seat works. We tested the switch’s on the ceiling but there isn’t any power up there and not sure where it wld come from with out taking it completely apart. Would you know how that would of been wired in? Thanks
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! 1.5 million miles is amazing! Will see if I can find any markings on who might have done the conversion.
@WilliamFerguson-c8l Жыл бұрын
@@RealSteelFabrications he is on the money western hauler is the company but that one you have was a prize truck in the rodeo I bought it from the sec or third owner I put the aussie stacks on and did turn pump 2.5 turns she will pull very well miss the long ugly girl
@WilliamFerguson-c8l Жыл бұрын
What was the reason for it to be parked for so long
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
@@WilliamFerguson-c8l it’s awesome to hear info on it! Anything else done to the motor you know of?
@bryantford3054 Жыл бұрын
It’s a hotshot rig. That’s why it has a sleeper. Very cool old pickup. I’m sure those are mostly highway miles.
@twizz420 Жыл бұрын
This is a gem! Also that truck was a powerwasher's wet dream when you first got it
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Yes it was lol
@itsa22pewpewstafford219 ай бұрын
This truck is exactly what I’m looking for. Complete restoration.
@dustykurth1703 Жыл бұрын
Nice find! Cleaned up wonderfully, Definitely worth fixing up. I've seen these old diesels with over 600,000 miles on them... Awesome Dodge! 👍
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
They’re beast!
@irisessex906 ай бұрын
This truck is a beautiful piece of engineering. They must have used magical paint on this truck it sure lasted would like to know what they painted it with. Glad you’re restoring it. Lining the bed with weather tech would look really cool and protect it at the same time.
@anythinggoesgarage5943 Жыл бұрын
that is one special truck! gotta love a 12 valve!! Probably are not many of those custom ones made.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen one!
@goodaysgonebadonesacominon9 күн бұрын
Ford had a conversion kit on they're diesels and the one where the the front was a van and the back was a dually . I liked those also.
@bartismoellis1052 Жыл бұрын
Dodge did put a Mitsubishi 6 Cylinder turbo diesel in their 1/2 ton trucks back in the 1980s.but they are very rare
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Never knew that! Would love to find one
@JO3BID3N-is-a-P3D0 Жыл бұрын
and worse then the isuzu chevy luv or Perkins ford ranger diesels
@hubertrobinson88259 ай бұрын
Some big air horns and some fixing up and you got a great truck rolling coal and all that man you got yourself a great truck
@RealSteelFabrications9 ай бұрын
You got that right!
@rustyedges704 Жыл бұрын
Not sure why so many people are mad. They could just not watch it. Good video imo and cool truck saw a second gen just like that for sell here a few months ago.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
I don’t mind, love hearing their feedback. Good or bad. Glad you liked it!
@Niterider7311 ай бұрын
Looks like a cabriolet conversion. Possibly centurion, but more than likely a cabriolet.
@RealSteelFabrications11 ай бұрын
Federal
@wreckum56 Жыл бұрын
I have one similar to it except a 2500 and it doesn’t have the third door. I think mine was converted either in Texas or California.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Has the electric bed in the back as well?
@wreckum56 Жыл бұрын
No it doesn’t it was made for a cowboy special
@outdoor74327 ай бұрын
It's satisfying seeing old things come back to life and really getting moneys worth out of that 5.9, nice job!
@RealSteelFabrications7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@77chevy4x4 Жыл бұрын
I remember it well .. elders would get them for trailing new rvs to locations as well as vacation truck along the way .. we had a 94 ford p stroke elderly had this truck ..
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the info
@JO3BID3N-is-a-P3D0 Жыл бұрын
omg thats so coooool! the 12valve cummins is theee best engine in the history of mankind ! 300,000 miles is nothing! and that ram looks great in white! Mopar for the win!!!!!!!!!
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Mopar or no car! But their electrical….
@chevy6794 Жыл бұрын
Don’t like the way it was cranking before it started. That gallop is not normal. Could have been something to do with sitting? Maybe try cranking it with the ignition off and see if it still does it? Might need the valves set? Check the compression but a healthy one cranks smooth. It is turned up though so I wouldn’t be surprised if 5 or 6 got temped out? Good news is non P pump Cummins motors are still obtainable. Also check the KDP. The auto is a 727. The auto is not a Getrag it is a 727 and is basically the same one that came in the old muscle cars. It’s rock solid but runs out of gear by 110kph like 70MPH. The Getrag standard is a little weak and your better off with the NV4500 from the second gen. Beautiful rock solid trucks though. Probably the best trucks ever built and definitely one of the last real trucks ever built. King pin front end and amazing on fuel. Especially towing. If you keep it you won’t regret it.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Seems to be running pretty solid other than the tranny issue
@chevy6794 Жыл бұрын
@@RealSteelFabrications ya. It might have cleaned up? Turn off the fuel and crank it. See if it’s still doing it? Set the valves do a blow by test and leak down. Also a miss really shows up at 1100 rpm on those for some reason. They should run perfectly smooth obviously vibrate but no miss like a gasser. Consistent never changing vibration. Lol. Not knocking it. Beautiful truck. Wish I had it. Lol.
@Sam-us3sp4 ай бұрын
What an engine! I have a 1st gen 89, legendary truck. Never gives me any problems
@RealSteelFabrications4 ай бұрын
They’re amazing
@MansoyHumilde777 Жыл бұрын
Had a 94 f250 with a cummins. Best engine ever but those dodges are a nightmare. I also had an 89 cummins 250 and it was a rust bucket and wiring was hell.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Wiring is a downfall for anytime made by Chrysler
@beau669411 ай бұрын
Would you sell it
@MansoyHumilde77711 ай бұрын
@@beau6694 i sold it already lol
@ironmikelaw3 ай бұрын
Dad is loving that!! It ain't nothing like shifting those gears!
@RealSteelFabrications3 ай бұрын
He sure is
@screwsnutsandbolts9 ай бұрын
Cool truck ! 👍
@RealSteelFabrications9 ай бұрын
It sure is!
@mcmillancattleco.345IH Жыл бұрын
There's three of these for sale around me, would love to get my hands on one
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
What state?
@mcmillancattleco.345IH Жыл бұрын
@@RealSteelFabrications Texas
@2wheelmonster Жыл бұрын
That federal badge is from a company that modifies hearses and is in business still today. I have that same badge on my 2003 cadillac deville. Same fiberglass top and third door. So I don’t believe someone found that badge and threw it on fender but I see the work federal does to hearse and it very similar to what you have
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Yep! Made by Federal!
@2wheelmonster Жыл бұрын
Aw yea
@davidmerrill4496 Жыл бұрын
The Factory Truck in the Picture is CUMMINS FIRST SHOW TRUCK AN I SEEN IT IN COLUMBUS INDIANA AT THE AIRPORT PROPERTY THE GUY I WORKED FOR BOUGHT IT an it got worked too it had 2 transmissions put in when he sold it the oil pump was weak I don't know where the thing is now but it had a metal plate that had KONG on it ...............
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Word
@rexross7086 Жыл бұрын
I have 300000 on my 2001 5.9 12 valve cummings. Doesn't smoke still runs great. I would love to have that truck. You get everything fixed on it. I would almost trade you my three quarter ton 2001 4x4
@joesnyder7128 Жыл бұрын
The 5 speed manual is the Getrag the auto is the torqueflight.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Ya I miss spoke
@joesnyder7128 Жыл бұрын
Its all good I do that a lot lol!
@spoolinekrhdhulk-urban-c-w570911 ай бұрын
The chevy and didge had same interior execpt 454 2:35 same diesels also 3:36
@refrigerator_man Жыл бұрын
that truck aint nothing but a good ole boy
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Sure is!
@refrigerator_man Жыл бұрын
@@RealSteelFabrications right jealous of that beautiful rig brother!
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
@@refrigerator_manmore videos to come!
@mattboswell53927 ай бұрын
Reminds me of my brothers highschool truck. 93 w250 5 sp. it was turned up, and had stacks. It sounded good
@Mlito6911 ай бұрын
The look on his face of nervous excitement 😂 hoping something don’t break
@RealSteelFabrications10 ай бұрын
Lol
@MrChristoph0r10 ай бұрын
I feel like Derek’s vernacular is trickling into everywhere. I love it. Bat-trees, sparcalators, go handles, you name it.
@conanruisi11 ай бұрын
This truck is a dream Absolute barn find good job
@RealSteelFabrications11 ай бұрын
Appreciate it
@heaveymelt Жыл бұрын
that thing is cool where was the frame streached
@rcone4u1 Жыл бұрын
Center of the cab and its beefy
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Middle
@heaveymelt Жыл бұрын
Cool nice find
@Expatriate1977 Жыл бұрын
Wow is the cool! I’m not a diesel fan but I’d drive this all day long. The badge on the fender is from the custom builder company. Federal builds limos and other vehicles. If I’m not mistaken, they make most customs for officials including the armor.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Cool! Thanks for the info
@RyanSwinscoe Жыл бұрын
I've got a question for you. I've got a 2003 5.9 cummins 24v That I change A head gasket on and now She will spend over just fine, but will not fire up unless you get it a little Start a fluid
@rcone4u1 Жыл бұрын
Honestly this is only the second diesel We have ever had and the first one was last year so still learning about them my self
@RyanSwinscoe11 ай бұрын
Same here but thank u for the reply on it
@johnnyblade33358 ай бұрын
😊seeing that wiring bird nest, yep it's a Dodge.!
@RealSteelFabrications8 ай бұрын
Sure is
@liamholloway90229 ай бұрын
I feel like most of the abandoned stuff I find while hiking around is stuff that has been picked over. I guess a lot of the stuff that runs is on private property
@blakeporth1859 Жыл бұрын
Man that is a good find right there! I hope you bring it back to life.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
That’s the plan
@williamslater-o5b Жыл бұрын
One sweet truck the way it is. Once it's restored, man oh man. It's a damn shame the manual transmission isn't available on the new Rams. Putting an automatic transmission on a Cummins, is like putting margarine in a hot buttered rum. What's the point?
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
I agree, don’t know why they ever went away with the manuals
@williamslater-o5b Жыл бұрын
@@RealSteelFabrications Someone told me it's because the engine has a better torque curve with the automatic. I don't see how. A manual makes better use of the torque produced by a diesel engine. I could be wrong.
@AMCguy Жыл бұрын
Thatll be a great toy hauler man. Cant touch a new comparable diesel for less than 100k. Good find. That rig well do good by you
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@five12man9 ай бұрын
Jesus that's a beautiful little rig
@slicksnewonenow Жыл бұрын
That was built back in the early days of "Hot Shotting" when owner-operators first figured out that they could do one way runs for decent money and not have to go through a big company for the work... A lot of people I knew were into that business... And they made boatloads of cash doing it! A lot of them hauled classic cars from here to there and would usually pick up another to bring back from their destination or somewhere in the area. I also knew a guy that hauled those giant wooden swingsets with "forts" on them... He'd haul one from the manufacturer in Kentucky to some place like Colorado, then pick up say a '56 Buick in Colorado and take it to Missouri and then pick up an old camper and haul it back to Indiana on his way home... That four day run would net him about Six Grand... Nothing to sneeze at, especially back in the Nineties!
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Great money for sure!
@victorcoleman949 Жыл бұрын
I could see that things as a restomod...on air bags, satin black, aggressive wheels, upgraded engine and drivetrain, custom interior.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Bagged would be sweet!
@germandelariva3754 Жыл бұрын
He found himself a golden ticket.
@TheBalerDoctor Жыл бұрын
Awesome truck. We have Chevy K30 same size with same engine ..where are you located we are in Staffordshire England but my sons moving g to the US next year
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Awesome! We are in the Midwest
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Awesome! We are in the Midwest
@norsevikingsir493211 ай бұрын
A better battery and Cosby sauce and you wouldn't have to abuse the starter like that
@goodaysgonebadonesacominon9 күн бұрын
I like the looks of that truck . Straight up rodeo rig!
@sylvesterspivey2708 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could find a abandoned truck like this one I will clean it up for sure especially the inside with the interior I used as a traveling truck since it has a bed in it already love the way it sounds with them stacks on the back and it's a stick shift witch makes it even better
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
It’s so much fun!
@KK-re7rk11 ай бұрын
what driving licence category you need to operate that badboy?
@RealSteelFabrications10 ай бұрын
Anyone!
@BRTowe Жыл бұрын
Some paint correction and a set of Alcoas and that thing will look pretty dang cool.
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@michaelmyers38926 ай бұрын
Yeah I would definitely restore that one but only for my liking I would do away with the turbo and the stacks just my preference but she is a beauty and she is worth rebuilding and saving
@RealSteelFabrications6 ай бұрын
We just released a new video on it fixing some of the rust
@larszenthio1012 Жыл бұрын
It sounds absolutely wonderful and seems to work quite well.👍 A little fix with the interior and look over the brakes and the light, then out on the roads again. 😎🤘
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Runs very well! New video tonight!
@paudiss7 ай бұрын
Pleaseni would like to know which song on minute 0:35
@truthseeking3818 Жыл бұрын
Tell dad i got that same Gas Monkey Garage shirt! The engine sounds amazng. Congrats guys this is a really nice lookin' rig!
@RealSteelFabrications Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@nightfall2211 ай бұрын
lol this truck has been sitting for several years… brand new ass stack in the bed lol. This truck though is beautiful. I love those old dodges