The HOLY GRAIL 2nd gen Dodge Cummins! Best time to buy a 2nd gen project!

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@karjack11 20 күн бұрын

Sam, I admire your self driven obligation to keep these trucks on the road. Do not ever be discouraged when deciding to upload 2nd gen dodge, any dodge cummins truck content. We have a very similar passion for these trucks. Im in the east in alabama but saving for a LRG NV5600 rebuild. I have a ext cab 02 24v HO NV56 4x4 drw 4wheel disc truck with almost 400,000 miles on the original drive train. Bought it during peak covid pricing from a chevy dealer in muscle shoals alabama w/ 364,xxx miles and ALL original down to the hoses, hydroboost, dealer relocated block fuel pump and original vp44.... Truck was a disaster operation wise but it was all there and all trying to function. I have resealed most of the engine and put clutch/hydraulics/flywheel, rear main, engine seals, hydro boost,vacuum pump, ps hoses and pump, ac compressor, belt drive accessories, brakes, rotors...and who knows what other small wear and tear stuff. But i wanted to say the HX35W turbo my truck has factory is very impressive for a stock 2nd gen. Ive driven a 01 auto with the hy turbo like yours and it was such a gutless turd i dont comprehend how they ever sold an automatic late 2nd gen. Im thinking about making a few videos and seeing if any interest in the history of my rigs. I buy to keep and dont have but the 1 aforementioned cummins so far but i have 5 other gas 2nd gen dodges i want to restore and show progress on. Look forward to more of your dodge content. Thank you so much

@gtr1952 Ай бұрын

I really like the 01 Sport, and especially with that trans in it! Only a dually would be cooler! I'm 72 now and partly disabled, so there is no more building trucks for me. If I found one, I'd put a bed rug and matching glass cap, so I could use it to haul guitars to and from guitar shows. 8) Shhh, don't tell my Silverado!! LOL 8) Peace --gary

@sammyshuey8078 Ай бұрын

I like your 08 and your grandma's truck nice clean trucks 👍👍

@Eric_Olsen Ай бұрын

The ultimate holy grail 2nd gen is a 12 valve Cummins crew cab like featured on Diesel Brothers when they had their cable show.

@VBELTandSON Ай бұрын

@@Eric_Olsen I’ve had several full crew cabs on the channel also

@timothydare6007 Ай бұрын

I love my 1998 12 valve. Even when it breaks down I have a passion for it. So many people tell me to sale it but not today.

@ESPspiderXIII Ай бұрын

Just bought a 96 Dually 12v back in August. Living in Wisconsin, this is a Montana truck- zero rust. Will keep this gem in the garage throughout winter. Cloth intact, no dashboard cracks, AC functional. Love, love, love this truck. Only 9k at 240k miles.

@Bloodbain88 Ай бұрын

Undercoat it with something like Fluid Film, even not driving in winter you'll still fight rust over time.

@DuckbumSD 4 күн бұрын

I’ve finally refreshed my 00 2nd gen ram 2500 Cummins , only Thing I haven’t had to do was the Trans and please diesel gods give me some more time on that one 😂 215k on her and I love her ❤

@5150cash Ай бұрын

Grandma's truck is the best..... 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 Especially when she took it on a test drive

@bigmurph1447 Ай бұрын

Not in my area 2nd gens are still crazy price people want over 10k for one thats beat to hell and rusted out

@cindycloud1469 8 күн бұрын

I don’t know I love all of them I can’t really decide I’m 14 and have always had a love for 2gens my dad had one and I’m saving for 1995 12v that a guy is holding onto for me . I love your work and I love to watch your content. I hope one day I can do the same thing .

@bradcarroll5265 Ай бұрын

You could still get a non quad cab extended cab through 2001. The quad cab was always an option. It’s not common but they are around. I’ve seen quite a few for sale on marketplace. I also remember seeing them new on the lot. My mom was the dealership comptroller for our local Dodge dealer my whole childhood through the early 2000’s.

@Chase-bn9ju Ай бұрын

I like the 98 12 valve, that truck is put together perfectly and is soooo clean

@Sunde53 Ай бұрын

the one pro of the earlier cabs is they seem much stronger, and there is no potential of rattling or noises compared to the ones with the doors

@JonesDieselPerforman Ай бұрын

Same thing happening here in British Columbia. 2nd gen prices are down significantly.

@jacobmyers4550 Ай бұрын

The 01 sport is my dream second gen.

@dodgedude908 Ай бұрын

Between the 3 “holy grail” trucks you got, my fave would have to be the ‘01 24 valve truck. One thing I’m dying to know about your grandmother’s truck is this- did you ever find out what was causing the 24v engine you had put in it initially to keep malfunctioning? If not, I’d love to see you do a teardown of that engine and see if you find out that way

@blackbettythemudmower Ай бұрын

Nothing beats a sport bumper

@maxray2645 Ай бұрын

No joke just picked up your 97 12v w the chrome trim in red and everything lol. No suicide doors but for 5400 I can’t complain whatsoever. Mint

@sprucegoose1016 Ай бұрын

Love seeing your builds bud. Grandmas truck is def my fav

@ShawnR718 Ай бұрын

Man oh man looking a dream garage just watching this vid, I’ll have one some day that’s for sure

@georgefriesen4378 Ай бұрын

I like them all. I have a 95 and an 01.

@leeburton5757 Ай бұрын

the black truck is my favourite one

@dangoodwin5954 Ай бұрын

Got my 95 with 162k for 6400 unmolested and no dents. That was a few years before covid craziness though. I'll never sell it. Doubled the miles and did a lot of work with it across several states. Still running strong.

@oscarbear7498 Ай бұрын

5 days ago a 1994 dodge 2500 went for $12k Having 82k miles on it mint condition lol. Dude had it up for 4 months. Market is still dropping 🫳 because of election. Everyone is scared, no one us buying so prices prices keep dropping

@SundownWheelies Ай бұрын

I bought a 2000 ram 2500 with the 24v Cummins in it ,it’s got a built transmission and new fuel system and stage 2 injectors for $2000 in August it was really well taken care of by its main owner and the one of my buddy’s bought it in may and hit a moose with it in July and it sat till I bought it I fixed it up and I’m 17 so I went to the DMV to go register and title it and not even 5 minutes after we got it registered some lay t boned the bed the truck is from Minnesota so it’s rusty but I’m still going to fix it I’ve got the parts I just need to put it all together

@rickyregisterkjv1611 Ай бұрын

I love the 01 Sport!! My favorite

@andrewswartzfager168 Ай бұрын

Love everything about your channels brother. Keep on keeping on!

@bobbyjfarms3681 Ай бұрын

I like all 4

@adambatchelder4121 Ай бұрын

Nice trucks ,I have a 01 24v nv5600 truck . I've contemplated putting a pee pop on it.

@georgeenriquez612 Ай бұрын

My favorite is the 08 Hoss 😎🤘🏻

@genehart261 Ай бұрын

The 12 valve is the one that everyone wants but I prefer the 24v. I have a 2001.5 H.O. with a 6 speed, Dana 80 rear end and rear disc brakes hydro boosted. I put in a FASS lift pump and a fuel pressure gauge, 275 HP injectors. Bought it new, later 2nd gen trucks have things that earlier ones don't.

@Grant3758 Ай бұрын

Why does everyone like the 12 valves more? Im new to diesels and trying to figure out which to shoot for

@oscarbear7498 Ай бұрын

@@Grant3758p-pump. 12v has a mechanical pump 24v has a electronic pump which has bad history to fail.

@Bloodbain88 Ай бұрын

Like the guy above me said, the 12 valve is sought after because of it's legendary reliability. The mechanical fuel system also allows it to run on waste oils like old engine oil, transmission fluid, vegetable oil, and many others. The engine itself literally cannot have electrical failures because it doesn't have a computer, it doesn't have an electric fuel pump or electronic injectors, no cam sensor, no crank sensor, no mass airflow sensor, no manifold pressure sensor, no O2 sensors ect. If you keep them stock (or close to stock) and change the oil and filters regularly, the engine WILL last a very, very long time. Driving one on a long trip gives you great piece of mind too. You just know it's not going to break down and leave you stranded. Probably ever. This isn't a dig at the 24 valve Cummins though, they're great too. But nothing compares to the reliability of those 12 valves.

@jeffwilliams4676 Ай бұрын

You should do more videos on these trucks.

@logandelvalle1160 Ай бұрын

I love 2gen dodge ram trucks, i have one of my own

@lhmm149 Ай бұрын

I bought a 98mod 12v 4door couple weeks ago :) need some work tho 😅

@gianniboomhower Ай бұрын

We NEED videos on that crew cab dodge in the back

@VBELTandSON Ай бұрын

I have a bunch of videos on the crew cab on the second channel. I just finished the full restoration on that. Samson Andrew channel

@tractorboy31 Ай бұрын

Im looking in spring to buy an 05 ish 3500 g56 4x4 crew cab long bed dually from south with hopefully less than 180k. My f350 7.3ps blew up on me coming home from vacation with tractor. She got me home on 7. Im looking into getting a 14ft ish camper and get a 40ft gooseneck and stack camper on gooseneck using tractor to go to tractor show 1 trip. Im guessing trl load be 17-19k

@XerxesLlewellins Ай бұрын

I think I have a "Holy Grail" Dodge Truck. 03 3500 Cummins Turbo 4x4 6 speed manual trans - crew cab

@VBELTandSON Ай бұрын

@@XerxesLlewellins why?

@XerxesLlewellins Ай бұрын

@VBELTandSON 315K miles, dually, with that manual trans. Just cannot find another one like it, I would have to believe. She's working hard hauling my bird dogs all around the country. How do I attach a photo?

@lyndonhamby7432 Ай бұрын

I like them all Sam 👍🏻🇺🇸

@jeffreypinder9398 Ай бұрын

The 01 works for me with grandchildren and car seats. I'm 60 years old and still hauling grandbabies around. All nice trucks, Grandma's truck is a "Keeper".

@Jicatita.durango 4 күн бұрын

Man I have one dually 2002 3500 with 134k here in reno 6speed for sale

@gfamily8406 Ай бұрын

I've got a 2002 4x4 dually nv5600 extended cab with 83,000 miles. I dont really use it. How much do you think it might be worth? No rust, just dents on the bed. It used to belong to a company.

@lego5773 Ай бұрын

man I wish. I’m looking at getting one and yours sounds like a pipe dream but definitely out of my budget.

@jtstanley26 23 күн бұрын

My dad has a 2002 2500 Cummins extended cab long bed 6 speed manual with 97,000 miles. Problem is it’s been mostly sitting since 2012 or so. He mentioned getting rid of it the other day. Should I try to take it off his hands?or would it need a lot of work? It has barley towed and was a commuter

@VBELTandSON 23 күн бұрын

@@jtstanley26 email me some pictures of it. Vbeltandson@gmail.com.

@korn111685 Ай бұрын

The 01 gets the tip of the hat for me.

@brycehickman6841 Ай бұрын

Have a running 97 12v if anyone is interested parting out in Texas

@jaredwutz2454 Ай бұрын

Did I miss the body work on the OG? Or is that coming?

@VBELTandSON Ай бұрын

@@jaredwutz2454 I haven’t filmed any of the body work yet on the 96

@MaryRamos-p1q Ай бұрын

Where can I get the flatbed on grandmas truck

@alexbland7890 Ай бұрын

How many miles on a used manual transmission would you consider buying? I found a g56 with around 300k miles on it for 3,500 bucks. I wasn't sure about it. I'm stuck between the g56 and nv5600 for a swap.

@VBELTandSON Ай бұрын

@@alexbland7890 if it was abused it should be solid. The trans in the grey truck has 300 on it. Solid trans still. Can’t go wrong with either but I like g56. Might offer the person 2700 for the high mile unit that be a deal

@PhilMarshall-b4k Ай бұрын

I have an 2001 Sport Duelly Black 6 speed manual. 52k miles. Special ordered in 2000

@PhilMarshall-b4k Ай бұрын

High output

@PhilMarshall-b4k Ай бұрын

Paid $38k

@Dannyyzeee Ай бұрын

the market in general is really low right now. not even desirable vehicles are safe right now. prices will be back up in a year or 2 (if Donald comes back)

@Marklin15 Ай бұрын

Low used car prices are a good thing unless your trying to get rich getting rid of your rusty junk.

@donutman3089 Ай бұрын

I've got a '98 Dually short cab, 12V with a long bed. Love this truck but this dash...is trash. Where can we find decent parts for these old beauties? Like you, It's a labor of love to keep them rollin'. I'm thinking at 500K, having an in-frame done and a manual swap while I'm at it. She's pretty much my daily driver and can STILL pull a freight train. Hard to believe no one has made an aftermarket dash assembly that is NOT plastic. Swear I saw one on FB that was made of fiberglass, but he was out of them. So where do YOU source your parts?

@Twotone4g Ай бұрын

Lrb speed makes a full aluminum dash

@donutman3089 Ай бұрын

@@Twotone4g I've seen those and it's a very cool design. My only issue is, if you get in a wreck, it's going to be the Ron Popeil slap chop thing. "It slices, It dices, it totally tenderizes!" I recently checked into them again and they were $500 cheaper now, so there's that.

@falcon5152 Ай бұрын

That's no different than jagged sharp plastic ripping through you. @@donutman3089