Stevie Fast Jackson debuts "Project Ronnie" New Build - Episode 1 - Help Me Choose a Path

Stevie Fast Jackson Debuts his new build project "Ronnie" - Episode 1 - Help Me pick a path and components for this build. Put suggestions and tips in the comments section.

[@FinnegansGarage]

nobody uses the Lenco these days so use that behind a screw blown Hemi. Dont fix the fix the body. just put a new chassis under it with a cage and make it stupid fast and do stupid burnouts. I figure Ronnie would approve! lol

[@ryanmonahan7912]

Don’t fix the fix the?

[@Rudderify]

Burnout truck!

[@MrJneesy]

finnegan has a deep rooted illness concerning patina vehicles just smile and nod

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Thanks Man! Great advice! I appreciate you

[@th600mike3]

Lenco's are still popular. Lol they'll never go away

[@castilhosrafael]

Steve = screw blower. Whatever power plant you decide to go with, put a screaming screw blower on top of that. Keep it “streetable”, and flexible, that you can go to a burnout pad, drag race it or put up some miles. Looking forward for this build!

[@170turbo]

What this guys said ☝🏻

[@davidvonanderseck8649]

Ya that sounds cool plenty of space for that

[@davidvonanderseck8649]

Project Ronny I like it

[@isaacloudermilk6907]

Is this going to be a burnout truck with a screw blower hell yeah Stevie this is going to be sick.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Whatever we do with it, Its gonna be sick!

[@MrTouchofevil]

@@SteveJacksonRacing blown big block body like it is with lenco

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

@@sexygirls1280 hey bae

[@Yaktaco]

Hearing you talk about him. Gave me the impression he was a centered man you could rely on. I would make it a nice dependable, carbureted shop truck with enough HP to hurt some feelings around town. Definitely pick up your kid in it. Those moments molded you. Keep part of that mold.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Great advice Allen. Thank You.

[@nitrofish1974]

Preserve the memories, you only get 1 shot at it. When you drive it you'll feel why he was the way he was. A time machine to remember the way things were back then. Priceless. Burnout truck can be made out of anything, this truck is special 👌.

[@BobHerrick]

This a hundred times over.

[@davidconley3610]

I’d put it back like it was when your Dad drove it. ! All the parts are still available either new old stock or aftermarket. Going to be a awesome build either way you decide to go 👍

[@bradpeterson7572]

Need some more big blower vehicles for Cleeter's burnout comp. At Cleetus and Cars. You'd be a perfect ambassador.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Hell Yes

[@terra2805]

It has to put you back where we want to see you again Stevie. It has to be a grudge truck. Either a pro charged or screw blown Hemi. Big tyres of course. None of that pansy stuff. DO IT STEVIE....DOOOOO IIIIIT!!! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!! Stevie Fast back on the grudge scene?!! WOOOOHOOOOO!!! 💪

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

When you put it like that!!!

[@stevebauer6293]

Ronnie the ripper sounds like a perfect name for a blown burnout truck.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Hell Yes

[@supersportrsz28]

I would not hack this truck up. Somehow keep the memories alive with a build that can carry on what your step father lived. So many choices to go with it's tough to decide. Great video with good memories. Can't wait to see the progress.

[@richardv.K]

This is going to Awesome, you are best😎Great going with Lyle and you at LeMullet. Hope to see more antics from and Lyle 🤟+ Cleetus.💪Best Regards from Finland🇫🇮Helsinki and God Bless America🇺🇸

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Thank You Richard!!!!!! I appreciate you. Lots more coming!

[@jakemcghee4283]

Keep it like you remember it… it has a sentimental value to you, making it a hot rod will not hold the same memories. My grandfather had a 78, just like this one and I regret changing it up.. clean it up, crate motor, make it clean and keep those memories!

[@courtlandbroussard6900]

This will be a huge step looking forward to watching

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Thank You! See you tonight at 5:30!!!

[@andyfriar]

You said it was an emotional project for you. So cutting it up for a burnout truck would be cutting up your memories it seems. I really like the sleeper upgrade drivetrain and keep it functional but crusty. The orange color, dual tanks and full trim still on it part got me excited. Personalized license plate 'RONNIE' seems like a no-brainer too.

[@jefffarnsworth8318]

I think because of your sentimental attachment making a warmed up driver that looks like the past makes sense. Although shortened, tubbed procharged monster sounds cool too.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

I can see both ways!!!

[@DEATHTRAPHOTRODS]

Since Ronnie was a big supporter of your racing make it a wild drag truck. I would bet that would make him smile!👍

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

💪💪💪💪

[@bienlien]

This 100% needs to be a collaboration build with Cleetus McFarland!!! Y’all two together, dual burnout vehicles builds! KZbin takeover for sure!!! You flying down to Bradenton, holy shit y’all would win the internet!

[@despizedicon]

IT's his StepFathers Truck !!! The hell you want some youtuber "Helping out" With that? You realize Stevie has so much more knowledge on top tier racing than some 20 something year old youtuber that can't even TIG weld???

[@DustinsRacing]

@@despizedicon calm down man, that camaro burnout car is cleetus’s car. He had a lot of knowledge.

[@justinshearer3016]

wow...this is the happiest ive ever seen him. i really like this version of stevie fast. I like the nhra door car champ version also...but this is one i could get used to

[@1972roncan]

Keep the exterior as is. Once it gets to the point of falling apart, you can always get new skins and paint it. Put it on a new chassis with some updated suspension so it rides good, stops good. Update the interior with Comfy seats, harnesses, center console w/ built in beer cooler. Screw blown BBC or Hemi. Slap an enormous radiator on it to keep it cool. And make sure you have cup holders...... It would be the baddest drag strippin, road trippin Ronnie ever created. Pretty sure it would put a smile on Pop's face when he's lookin down on you.

[@karlsson178]

What ever you decide to do whith the truck will be the right thing for remembering your step dad. Start small, clean it off, putt it in the shop and start on somthing small on the truck. Once you start im sure the insperation and ideas will come to you. Good luck, will follow your progress from Sweden 🙃

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Thank you David. Great advice

[@That_Corvette_Guy]

I’ve already smashed that like button and it hasn’t even started yet 😎🤘. No doubt Stevie Fast + big ole screw blower = It’s gonna be good lol.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Thanks Man!!!

[@joshhuffine4522]

Small block crate motor and drive the daughter to school!! You have the memories, now pass those same memories on

[@427Musclecar]

My suggestion is "2¢" convert it into a drag week vehicle. Leave the patina and muscle up the rest.

[@motocross3586]

Keep it simple Sir, leave that patina just how it is. Upgrade the chassis and a nice big block with a/c, and run it, . That is so major cool my friend, the connection with that truck is PRICELESS!

[@tjhayes7588]

Let’s go this is gonna be awesome 👍🏻🇺🇸🍺💪💪💪

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

#LETSGOOOOOOO

[@keithaldridge8780]

Why don’t you have a million subscribers Love this channel. Absolutely one of my favorite watches Go Stevie Screw the NP Queens 💪💪💪💪💪

[@TheMlc4life]

Stevie make it a stick shift truck and crack the 6s in the quarter of course. Or a no prep racer and show them the who the real OG is. Or a burnout truck but that is last on the list. Dragweek car. You can capitalize on Cleetus' audience and get them to watch with any of these suggestions.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

💪💪

[@chrisjackson9386]

That's what I was thinking build Ronnie for NPK! And play with them guys and gals

[@a.jsipple7322]

Drag week of course.

[@misterkrispy8010]

Watching the Project Ronne from South Africa... I vote for building a wicked sleeper. Along the lines of Farm Truck.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Thank you Christian!

[@glockspecific7757]

I see where this is going, go drop some knowledge off at the Cleetus garage so they can get that thing right!

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Needs a Screw!!

[@micahbuchheit1283]

@@SteveJacksonRacing DEFINITELY NEEDS A SCREW BLOWER. MY FAVORITE PART OF ALL THE VIDEOS WAS WHEN YOU WALKED UP TO THAT THROTTLE LINKAGE ON TOAST AN GAVE IT THE STEVIE FAST TUG.

[@crazylarryjr]

I'd leave the patina, fix the doors and hood, and build a drag and drive racer out of it, doesn't matter the drivetrain, but something you can load up and hit drag week a time or two out of the year. The connection with your Uncle is what makes it cool

[@Thewestmos]

Would love to see it shortened with tubs big tires and and screw blown engine! Leave body alone!

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Would have to paint it if we shorten it. Wont be able to find a matching rust color

[@michaelmcinnis5590]

I love your Henderson racing shirt. Burnout truck !!!!

[@captlucky2320]

Plz do these KZbin vids during the season get us the inside stuff kind of like Clay does

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Yes sir. Much More Coming! Im going balls to the wall. and Clay is the MAN

[@captlucky2320]

@@SteveJacksonRacing hell yeah, Clay is the man! I ordered one of the random sale shirts if possible can it be on of the og shadow ones lol same name on my email

[@brianpeterson8667]

If it was me I would preserve the memories. Drop a crate motor in it and clean up the interior. Make a driver out of it. Then take your daughter to school. I did a project with my Dad like this (first project ever). Some of the best times of my early years 👍. Whatever you choose , just be happy doing it. ✌️🇺🇸

[@jc3045]

I would like to see it restored enough so it’s safely drivable and used as a tow vehicle for a no prep car that you all build and whoop them Sesame Street Outlaws with.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

💪

[@timothyclifton5918]

With the sentimental value of it I’d do a frame off restoration on it and enjoy it as a daily driver.

[@danielholter1861]

I’m looking forward to this! Let loose and have some fun! When is the KTR Project Ronnie shirt drop?

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Me toooo! Under Construction!

[@craigbowers4047]

My stepdad was also named Ronnie, he passed away 3 years ago and I have his 98 C1500. In a way like you I have been very indecisive about what to do with it. I've narrowed it down to two options. One, basically a 90's era type build with a mild big block, with 041 ECM, 4L80E, rear disc brakes lowering blocks and spindles, stock appearing nice comfy reliable daily driver. Option two, 8.1 big block LS Whipple, 4L80E 4 link large wildwood brake kit, weight reduction and painted pretty. Because of your busy schedule you could make the frame, suspension and drivetrain pretty, put it back together then next year pull the bed and cab to finish it how you want. FYI areomotive makes a nice tank & pump kit if you go with fuel injection. Don't forget to ask your annoying sister for input. lol

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

I like both of your plans! Thank you

[@craigbowers4047]

You're welcome. I hope you build something that's everyday driveable that would make him smile. If it has dual tanks it probably has the camper package and a 12 bolt that can take a little power. Griffin has some good direct fit radiator choices, March has an accessory drive for about any combination you can think of, Dakota has a few dash choices and if you happen to use a 4L60E definitely consider the Sonnax gearset to change 1st & 2nd. Right behind the cab where the frame steps up the lower flange of the rails of that radius bend likes to flare downward. I think it's the weakest point of the 73-87 frame.

[@brandoncarpenter4077]

Definitely needs a 6spd with a screw blown hemi

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

I can hear that thing rowing through the gears now

[@brandoncarpenter4077]

@@SteveJacksonRacing Yes Sir she's going to bad!

[@arcilladiez]

If Mr. Ronnie liked carbs, I say keep it a carb setup. I think a big-inch-chevrolet-architecture pump gas motor with an overdrive trans would be really neat. Keep the accessory drive and keep ac. Wash it and don’t do anything other than that, cosmetically. Quiet exhaust. factory, widened rear wheels. Keep it looking like a washed version of what it is now. I think it would be really cool to see it scooting around Augusta as a driver, and that sort of concept would still be adequate power to be a burnout machine. Been watching you for what seems like forever at Jackson. I have memories of thinking the pink Camaro was stupid fast the first time I saw it. Best of luck, dude!

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Great advice!!! Thank you man. I appreciate you and the advice

[@maxxiejr4217]

I remember the pink car from Peach Orchard on the weekends and running over by the airport!

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Yes sir! Those were the good ole days

[@larrythomas3624]

That hits close to home. I have a1977 GMC 3/4 2wd that my Dad bought in the early 80’s. I have a ton of memories with it when I was a little kid, and I drove it when I first got my license. My thoughts have also gone a bunch of different directions over the years too . Same story though, it’s a keeper no matter what.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Thank you Larry.

[@AusChris79]

Aussie here! It's Gotta be Screw Blown BurnOut Truck to pick the daughter up from school in! Ticks all the boxes man

[@jaycemad1]

Really cool to see someone such as yourself asking for input and interacting with the fans. Stand up guy, the reason ill always be a fan!

[@dotmotorsports9328]

New chassis and modern powertrain stuffed under the body exactly how it sits today. Keep those memories alive from being driven to school. It's only original once!

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Great advice

[@vatkins8262]

Only something Mr Ronnie would be very proud of rear end modded or full chassis modded on 315 drag radials, fuel injected small block or big blockwith possible Newnan near Hemi. With AC got to keep the AC. Keep it long wheelbase it handle better, multi diverged burnout truck, daily driver, drag truck, School pick up and drop off the kids. On the drive to the Sonic or ice cream. One big bad screw blown nightmare with a slick that paint job or not that's optional. Let's make it happen looking forward to see the end results if anybody can do it I know you can. Because you are the man that makes dreams a reality. Go Stevie goooo.

[@johnblevins3]

Bad ass street sleeper with a crazy powertrain 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@erichuff2538]

Ls as wild as you want .. nice brakes/make it safe to drive and be done. 💪👊👌

[@LilWormy1]

Keep it Carb & Linkages... Roadworthy with AC... but Flip the Breather Lid... Make Ronnie Proud! 💪😎🏁

[@4vcoupe]

big power. leave it looking the same. have fun

[@dragbikedemon]

That truck is memories. Cherish that!

[@brianzardo4049]

Blown burnout truck! Love the fact you kept it. I have 2 vehicles that's the same way. One was my dads and one was my grandpa's

[@revtec4267]

A retro drivetrain, brake and interior upgrade and leave the exterior crusty so you can drive your daughter to school 😊and enjoy it and Ronnie's memory 🦘 He sounds like a great man 💙

[@AA_RAWN]

Start with a platform you can build up! That way you can get it running and drive it this year and add a power adder next year and Shorten the bed. I definitely think keeping the character of the truck is cool and no matter what you decide your grandfather would be smiling!

[@jameswalls7140]

Just drive it around memories are priceless

[@bryanshowe5096]

Screw blower all the way brother. Bring that badass old truck alive!

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

SCREEEEEWWWWWW Blowers are so cool

[@kentbuerk9479]

What ever you decide on for the truck, make sure to store all the original parts somewhere. You never know when you mite want to reflect back on something. For instance the seat. To most people it's junk, but you have memories of when Ronnie drove the truck with that seat just like that. Make good conversation pieces for grandchildren when that times comes

[@mikewood1421]

for what its worth...it seems like he genuinely LOVED the truck....I think, you should load it up with the hot rod stuff that is near and dear to your own heart as well....i.e. all of your absolute favorite go fast parts, and enjoy the shit out of it on some of those drive and drags.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

I agree with you Mike!!

[@scottwheeler2494]

Build something you can drive everyday. I hate LSing everything, but that favors ease of use. Build something YOU can hand down to your kids. Replace the bed and any other part that needs it, but that’s it. No frame off restore. Just drive it. My Grandfather had one just like it that I drove till he traded it in - would kill to have it today.

[@c5pete]

Whatever powertrain you decide, you gotta keep it a driver. Best of success with it! Hope to see you at PRI!

[@mytmousemalibu]

Screw blown hemi as a burnout machine 😁 I want to see you at more Cleetus events if time allows, Ronnie is the perfect excuse! Bring Lyle Barnett with ya too and get him on the same page! I'd leave the truck nice & patina'd, has a nice Uncle Buck thing going on! Watching your vids sure make me miss this stuff! We had a 69' Nova with a Minor Bros. 526ci Arias/Fontana, Kobelco Redline, 3spd Lenco & Bonnifante 3 disk. No electronics at all, mag ignition, your foot on the clutch and other on the loud pedal!

[@KE7NKF]

Make it a driver/sleeper. Your memory of going to and from school is something to share with your kids. Put a new seat in. Fun motor and trans. Just a fun driver. Think of your step dad and him driving it all over the place. Keep it fun.

[@GodwinNCStyle]

Great seeing you yesterday in Bradenton. I will send pics of my truck later.

[@dustinnettrouer1164]

keep it longbed! keep the nostalgia of it im in the same boat my father left me his 77 long bed make it a driver!

[@ryanbeall]

either a screw blown burnout truck or a small tire nitrous truck kinda like andy macs bipolar but either way definitely leave the paint the way it is and preserve that essence of your stepdad cool idea looking forward to seeing it built

[@Stevesbe]

So glad you're doing more with the yt channel . Put a 2500 BBC procharger deal in ronnie and leave the patina

[@CS-ir9mo]

Long bed screw blower drag truck stacks threw hood tubed. Like your fox body with screw was nasty thing was in love with it first time seen

[@hevid6149]

As an Australian I'm always going to say burnout truck . With ur skills I'd say u will tipping Ronnie in hard in no time .... plus I'll be ahead of the curve in the serious burnout seen that's only just getting started thanks to cleetus. Plus summer nats or powercruiz down under will definitely want you to come and see how crazy it really is ... what ever you do I can't wait its going to be bad ass

[@Mac-td7lt]

Stevie Badass Jackson. Restore that track and turn it into a pro street vehicle. Sounds like your step dad loved u and you loved him. I'll bet that he would be happy to see that truck being a beautiful monster.

[@holbrookjeremy]

You’re the modern day burnout king! It needs a screw blower for sure. I love the fact that you still do a good old fashion whomp whomp the throttle at the start of a burnout and the end of one!! Whatever you decide will be awesome

[@davidfultz8037]

The whomp whomp made me an instant Stevie fast fan!

[@bornfree180]

Little version of the shadow that would be sick witch anything STEVIE FAST touches is BADASSS ANYWAY .!. YEE YEE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@BSC1587]

Screw blown hemi burnout truck.. LFG! 💪 Note: Seeing it restored back to original looking but with screw blown hemi would be a hoot but the patina with a nasty screw blown hemi would be badass too.

[@johnhornback4698]

Welp I guess the next Cleetus PPV is gonna be AMAZING to watch!!!! You know what to do Brother!!!!!

[@aussiegvmuscleandcustomrc6850]

From over here in Australia Stevie we wanna see build a burnout truck. You will love the feeling of blowing the tyres at big revs 👍

[@hebertbuilt2075]

Keep the truck long bed exterior as factory as possible. Put a fresh chassis under it cage, possible ladder bar etc. Big block chevy with a f1x and do some drag and drive events. Really cool seeing you professional racers get back to your roots.

[@paullane7489]

Go big horsepower either way. Make it nice or not is up to you. But huge horsepower is the way to go. 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

Whatever we do, it's gonna have a lot of balls.

[@sheldonvanek9791]

Great project for the OFF Season! screw blower and Lenco, big-block Chevy or proline engine, not a MOTOR as most of youtube doesn't know. Great job with the videos.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

THANKS SHELDON

[@southernway8132]

Burn out truck everyone loves a burn out truck !!! Ready to see how it goes man !!

[@jakemosher215]

I assumed a blown burnout truck to compete with Cletus from the get-go! I could also totally see doing something you could drive on the streets all the time.

[@annwilliams2128]

All of the above !!! Tubs , big block ,blower ,nice interior, leave the outside !!! Ronnie will be proud ! Keith

[@johngeoghagan2427]

Deff a big ass hemi screw blown for sure and and I agree with James bienlien for sure with a burn out truck with cleetus

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@BrandieLee]

What a sentimental truck. Part of me likes the idea of a BBC badass highway truck, part of me likes the extreme idea of a blown burnout truck.

[@yeahok115sure]

Cleetus has started a badass burn out class in America!! It’s not just the aussies now

[@gregoryskelton9270]

small block & procharger fix outside stock make it a sleeper. stevie fast style! hell yea🚓💪

[@bsnare1797]

If it were my truck I’d clean it up to be a nice driving truck that you’re not scared to death to get a chip in the paint or something. I’d personally go the 350 route instead of an LS. Whatever you do, I look forward to following along!

[@blake6403]

Gotta make the biggest baddest Burnout truck ever! Pumped to see you doing Cleetus's event's

[@micahbuchheit1283]

Hell Yeah !! Watch Out KZbin. I'm hooked already.

[@southjerseysound7340]

I'm just about finished my grandfather's truck(first round of mods) and it was about the same shape and meaning to me. I decided to keep it close to how it was with a few things I always wanted. I shortened the bed and welded arches in with some ruddy Brown primer. I swapped in a 4l80e and an older TPI fuel injection setup I had from my S10 back in the day on the original small block using a old Haltec stand alone ecu. Now that it's running and driving I've been doing little projects with my oldest daughter as time and money allows and even if I had a unlimited budget I'd still keep it as a father daughter project all but with a better motor/drivetrain. It's a family truck with memories and I'd still want projects for us left to do together.

[@BlakeGriffith]

MASSIVE single turbo 😎 front half, leave body as is and mini-tub. Small tire funnnn.

[@nickb289]

I think a screw blown LS7 and drive it around town as a shop truck. Keep the a/c and ps/pb as well so it’s usable in the summer. Burn out truck will sit around, your dad drive it everywhere and you should too.

[@stephenwest7792]

The way you talked about your dad you should just fix the rust and keep the look of it now. Back half it, pro charged big block with the 6 speed. Upgrade the front suspension. Then cruise Ronnie around till somebody wanna try ya💪💪💪

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

💪💪💪💪💪

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Big LS Procharger guy here but when you mentioned "screw blower" and "keep it looking exactly the same" ......... I think that would be AWESOME

[@cliff4695]

All great ideas. I did the same with my dad's truck. I thought to myself, if my dad had unlimited funds, didn't need a daily driver, what would he do with it. Answer was simple, he always wanted to do a 347 stroker, NA, with over 500rwhp. So that's exactly what I did.

[@romo2598]

Stevie Fast w/ his own “Farmtruck”. Hell yeah brother!

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

LYEAH!!!!

[@mikeschwindt7407]

You could restore that truck no problem. Classic industries makes everything for that year it would be bad ass.

[@SteveJacksonRacing]

💪💪💪😂

[@jalalhodges9283]

I would put a nice frame under it with a built ls with a procharger setup and a 24/12 on back with a 24/9 on the front. Lowered down and leave it like it is. If there is any metal work that is seriously needed then do it but but the character back to it. Can't wait to see what you decide to do with it.

[@adamwewer2367]

I would definitely go the sleeper route. Leave the body/paint/interior as is and stuff as much hp as you can under the flat hood.

[@sssal243]

CHOP IT UP BROTHER,THERE IS NOTHING OUT THERE LIKE A SHORT BED,SLAMMED ON THE FLOOR WITH THAT LS-7 WOULD BE SWEET MAN.

[@foxracing9295]

I’m with finnegan, hemi, lenco, keep race week style event in mind. Badass.

[@thefr8train]

definitely a burnout truck! between the shadow and a burnout truck I think it would be great for the channel