Restoring Dodge Diesel pickup. START TO FINISH (must watch)

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[@joedeen1807]

I’m glad the algorithm put this video in my recommended section

[@TheWolvirine25]

Same

[@erwingfc2360]

Agreed with you there

[@gwbaker8449]

I’m into Chevys and a bit of dodge. But that 2nd gen looks like it rolled off the assembly line. You did a good job with that truck man.

[@covenanderson5123]

Same here I love my chevys but that is a good lookin dodge

[@laurahoefling6062]

But at least it starts

[@laurahoefling6062]

I’m in to Chevy’s to but Laramie is a pease of crap.

[@hauptfachhauptfach6202]

That’s not a second gen

[@trevormcclung740]

@@hauptfachhauptfach6202 how soo

[@williamloveday3728]

Took me entirely too long to realize the intro was just one dude lol

[@ucleanservices7869]

At the beginning of vid and you got me interested lol

[@lance_WatchThis1]

Are we watching the same video those are obviously different people clothes and everything

[@chetburton5528]

You did a Hell of a job. They couldn't keep them things on the the showroom floor if they still built them like that. I really enjoyed watching you bring it back to life.

[@mudmowercentral1999]

I'm more of a ford guy but a manual 12 valve Cummins any year is worth saving in my book

[@spencermills32]

I’m also a ford guy but I’d always buy a old 12 valve Cummins and put a 5 inch straight pipe on it

[@cd1168]

Too bad fords suck

[@matthewfuson8349]

@@cd1168 why you gotta hate, let people like what they want. It’s all about preference

[@curtismcintyre9284]

There's a special place in my heart for 2nd gen 12 valves. Because of people like you these ol beauties can stay on the road. Keep up the good work ol son.

[@codybrucker6337]

I'll say this you have that completely right brother

[@Wreckerrick201]

Awesome. My mom bought a 99 24v brand new, extended cab, long bed. She passed 2 years later in 2001 from breast cancer and I ended up having to sell her truck as the estate required it. Same color. Absolutely loved it. I wish I could find it. I’d buy it in a heartbeat... great rebuild!

[@johnafton7709]

Man that truck makes me want to rebuild my old Dodge ram even more. Love that green you chose.

[@kylemartin2594]

Makes my heart feel good seing a young man do what I've always done..fix it yourself..ill subscribe!

[@cole1407]

For sure im 19 turn 20 in 3 days but ive been working on old 1st, 2nd and 3rd gens since i was 16 I do all my oil changes, body work and repair and we make custom straight pipes that are tig welded completely too.

[@wetplanet268]

i think all motorheads have multiple personalities when doing projects like that.

[@a.ortega4505]

Yeah it's like yeah u love the truck but once u start sometimes you start to question if u bit of more than you could chew .

[@GHOST399_]

@@a.ortega4505But it's all worth it in the end.

[@jaredjenkins97]

Man just keep doing what your doing. I love these old 12 valves. I'm getting ready to restore my 94 3500 dually and you give me plenty of ideas and tips evertime I watch one of your videos. Haters are always gonna hate and it's probably because they don't own one cause if they did they wouldn't be haters. Keep it up man.

[@clorox2287]

Honestly love vids like this. Because it shows that even the most beat up trucks can come back from the dead

[@thesaltyorange2800]

I’ve always been a ford guy, but I love these dodges so much too!

[@brevinainslie6357]

This was a great time period for pickups, before they became fashion statements. All 3 had great trucks!

[@chasejohnson1282]

Same here

[@gonzo6.235]

1:37 every Cummins owner on Facebook marketplace

[@isaiahbrown567]

Gonzo 6.2 facts

[@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg]

This and f'kn tacoma's

[@johnbussell8279]

Best rebuild I’ve seen. None of that bs led lights, black letters, etc teenagers do to trucks. Nice truck 👍

[@keishagibbs3195]

I'm so glad you saved this truck. So much love went into the restoration.

[@Bushy556]

Man. I wish had had the skills y’all have to do something like that. I’m sooooo jealous. Beautiful truck.

[@pitts3219]

Keep bringing them back to life. And love how you had alot of the parts. Hook your girl friend up with her!Job well done.

[@VBELTandSON]

🤔😉

[@jaharo4527]

I just found your video while surfing in KZbin looking for these generation Rams, love them!! Your video is really inspirational, letting us see that even a junk car can be brought to live with patience, skills and some money.

[@VBELTandSON]

Thank you This was actually an easy build compared to what I did after this one

[@timhorn1563]

Satisfying build! Love that you had all the parts laying around for it!

[@torqueranch4396]

This makes me miss my 97. Shouldn’t have sold that one. I love these dodges. You can beat the crap out of them and they won’t die.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

When things were built to last, now they keep breaking down so you're forced to keep replacing them every 3 years

[@bobington4938]

Amen

[@ryanmartin4038]

Still have my ‘97. 280k miles on a 5.2 with nothing but routine maintenance. Only casualty over the years? My dash. Lol.

[@sgtspooktaylor9552]

They do have massive transmission problems tho. My 98 dodge dakota V6 3.9L was an automatic and the previous owner was the original owner and he told me it had been rebuilt then replaced then rebuilt then rebuilt again. It had 180k when i got rid of it and it was actually slipping when i sold it. I mean overall i loved it, it was a nice truck. But even on marketplace i saw someone with a 97 ram 1500 with if memory is right had about 230k. Yes thats alot of miles but the thing was is it was a manual transmission and he said he replaced it a few thousand miles ago. I was shocked about that as ive actually never heard of a manual tranny go out.

[@neamad69]

And now they’re built like shit, electrical problems up the ass like you wouldn’t believe

[@londonwatson7342]

Did I search for this? No Did I watch it from start to end? Yes

[@DanielFlores-hu3pq]

Sweet ride! Always loved this Dodge Gen! Thank you for taking us for this wonderful ride of Restoration!

[@loganlarson58]

I’ve been trying to upgrade my truck for the longest time. It’s crazy to see how much you can do to this truck. It’s beautiful

[@69BOSS429]

Seeing this gives me motivation to get my 97 done, keep it up man.

[@AirohThird]

What a amazing project! I loved the whole project and even more the result. You just built a perfect daily.

[@SirKrux]

Phenomenal, so jealous that you have the knowledge and ability to do a project like this. The 12 valve turned out beautiful, wasn't too sure of the color but after seeing the finished project it wasn't too bad.

[@OffRoadRunner94]

The ole girl definitely turned out great. Glad to see another dodge brought back to life. Seeing this series on the truck really makes me want to finally get that 5.9 magnum and 46re out of my truck and get that tried and true 5.9 Cummins and nv4500 swapped. Keep up the great work Sam love watching your videos.

[@landofold669]

I got a good 4500 and t case if you ever decide to do it!

[@LoneWolf-cf5tp]

The Hell with the toolbox, I want to win that truck. Lmao 😂

[@tylerblack9518]

Lone Wolf fact

[@mr.lowslow7702]

What a tremendous job. Truck looks absolutely amazing. Absolutely tremendous.

[@farminginuticaoh203]

You just can’t beat them old trucks they get a little touch up and they look awesome you did a great job man I appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos because they’re awesome . Thanks Man

[@claytonsiegrist3185]

Truck looks good. That is one of the best truck motor combinations dodge ever made nice to see that you took the time to rebuild it and keep it on the road

[@stevesetzer4308]

Great build, enjoyed watching the change to a true “project”.

[@mr.nobody7771]

So glad I came across this video, such a beautiful build and I really appreciated seeing a once beautiful truck, being brought back to life

[@rogerjustice8835]

Love my 12 valve, it’s a 97 bought it in 99, still runs fantastic. Unfortunately the body is getting rough on her now but still a great running truck. I have plans to restore it, already bought the parts to fix it. Without a doubt the best truck I have ever owned. Y’all did a great job fixing this truck congratulations and enjoy your hard work.

[@ZachThe_Ripper]

Love the truck man. Makes me miss my 12V even more 😭

[@jaybirdls1]

LOL I forgot about the multiple Sams montage! 🤣 “Would ya just look at it?!”

[@carlosmed]

From Guatemala: what an amazing job! Congrats. I have my father’s ‘88 Toyota Pickup waiting for the perfect time to restore. This video is very educational

[@user-oq7sk3qf3n]

Did you restore it?

[@tylerconley8893]

Hey man, its all about restoring the past. Nothing brings me back like watching you bring this baby back to life. Great job and way to go.

[@troywilliams159]

Always liked the metallic green. Ended up with a 95 v10 in red.

[@obs.takuache9405]

Pr4 Red?

[@colton7373]

Puro Takuache cuh the color

[@tcop30]

Who builds a truck from parts they have around the house, This guy does.

[@ibooogeymani9380]

This guy was able to build this truck in a garage!... With a box of scraps!

[@brandonbennett7865]

@@ibooogeymani9380 did you purposely reference the first Iron Man movie?

[@jabberjaw7416]

I am 79 years old and live in Conn. I have a 2002 2nd gen. Dodge with 5.9 V8. I bought it new mainly because I loved the 2nd gen. style. Love to watch video’s like this one as my Dodge is getting where it needs done work due to rust. Great to see you turn an apparent junker into better than new!

[@jacobschalk5983]

Can see you love what you do. Glad there are people out there like you still

[@mattl9424]

Loving the channel Sam! With all this inside time lately, I've been watching some serious hours on the channel and you've convinced me to give my '01 Reg cab a midlife overhaul. My pointers get right fired up barking whenever they see Boon on the flatscreen too 😂

[@kyledeveau1027]

Should do a shout out with Westin when he gets the cummins mustang done

[@tremaynejames6154]

Nice Dodge 👍

[@jmwilson614]

Yeah, you definitely brought that one back from the dead. Nice work

[@kentmckean6795]

Sweet restoration. 12V's are a dying breed!

[@coorsman1962]

When dodge came out with the cummins I test drove 1 loved it It was a 1996 model I think I finally. Bought a 2001 xlt extended cab Auto white black trim it came from South Carolina it ended up in ohio A car loan had it and I saw it it had 200,012 miles they wanted 14,000 For it I got them down to 12000 It lasted 6000 miles then the trainy Blew 47re I had it rebuilt for $4000 With a Suncoast triple disc torque Converter good truck the only thing Scary thing is it as a Cummins 53 block I herd of the block crack Issues I baby it let it warm up before driving the old girl if it does crack I'll get a 12 valve.

[@PO-pr7fu]

Have the same exact truck, Trying to rebuild mine just like yours. Sweet Build Man!!

[@mrkrankypantsakakurtakaton676]

Wow my dream truck since I had my hip surgery I can’t drive a five speed anymore but other than that it is perfect WOW TOTAL PERFECTION. Thank you.

[@markcobberti1569]

Man I am so impressed with how great of a job you did to restore that Dodge Ram Truck. All I could say while watching the transformation of the truck was wow, wow, wow. Keep up the great work.

[@J.BaxGeronimo]

The time lapse and tear down was incredible nice job man.

[@HoboJoeGarage]

Holy hell that truck came out great!! Can’t find second gens where I live that aren’t all rot boxes.

[@jasonyowell7484]

Loved these trucks when they first came out. Great job on the restoration.

[@bythefnbook6109]

Probably at least my third time watching this video. Still amazes me when you save these old trucks

[@mikestrucks]

Wow this Truck looks so good 😍 Holy cow Sam ! You did an amazing job 👌🏻 👏🏻now I want a regular cab again 😅

[@t335er7]

Hell Yeah Brother, I like everthing about it.Name her Meatloaf because its all leftovers in one clump . 👍😂

[@chrisrenick7385]

This was great to see. I just brought home the identical truck that my grandpa has had since new. Can’t wait for her to look that good!

[@shawnkulczyk4935]

That is so awesome. I inherited my grandpa's 96 he bought new. 180,000 miles. Not a dent in it. My dad and me been working on it since April 2022, getting closer everyday. I hope we can figure out how to do a video half as good as this. Everything in this video is so familiar. Looks just like all our pictures. Can't wait to get it done. Sanding paint off right now. We have the original box but grandpa put a flatbed on so I kind of like that for now. We are running 5 inch stacks : )

[@ericvortecmax]

I have a duramax and I’m a diehard Chevy guy. But man I love those manual transmission Cummins trucks. You did a great job resurrecting that truck. It deserved to be brought back to life. Keep up the good work brother!

[@damondegrave1346]

Love the truck man, I really appreciate seeing that people are still trying to revive some of the old dodges, keep up the good work and I hope you have a good day

[@bradleymuth1669]

Since I was like 10 I figured that a second gen cummins was my dream truck and it’s awesome you could do that, the truck looks great?👌👌

[@mylesh2329]

Todd MUTH bro I’m 16 and I’ve had the same dream for as long as I can remember

[@jonathanglanville7953]

Man, I'm glad I stumbled onto this channel; every once n awhile the internet makes me smile. My dad had a 1st gen w350 5 speed that he used to tow his drag car with (64 Polara with a hemi.) I learned how to drive a stick on that truck and how to back a trailer, your 1st gen content brings back some memories! Fast forward a few years and I bought myself a 95 2500 from a local dentist who towed a travel trailer. Between him and the original owner they have most receipts dating back to 95 when Dodge first warrantied the track bar! She's a little rough right now but I'm having a ball working on it. I have a small tree service business I do on the side so this channel really has everything I could hope for 😂

[@geoffreyfernandez236]

Thank you for posting. It helped me. I did the same thing you did. I brought home a beater and you helped me rebuild it

[@jasondoerksen5158]

Damn I am jealous of you!! I would trade my 2019 for one of those of the wife would let me. GOOD JOB!!

[@CL-rv2kr]

Good looking truck, those are hard to come by in my neck of the woods.

[@eli2376]

Satisfyingly good. I'd say my favorite part is how you took the time to put the trim and emblems on straight.

[@Mmartinez4774]

Hell yea. I'm a year late but I'm working on a dodge 1500 single cab. Going to try to restore it. Your video is helpful and a way for me to start on my project. Thank and keep them up.

[@4kendall4]

Nice ute, Trying to find a cummins second gen in Australia is proving quite difficult.

[@kamikazekunze]

No that is a badass truck. .......... Just wish you would have tapped that bed dent out while it was under pressure.

[@PalmSandsRanch]

Great truck, nothing better than a 12 valve 5 speed Cummins! Love the green! My favorite color. Sweet ride.

[@The314moses]

I have an '01 diesel with 223k on it. 5 speed manual, and I'm thinking of doing the same thing. You guys did a fantastic job!

[@lukeholloway6389]

Interested to see what headlights you used and how you like them, trying to decide what to go with on my 96 at the moment.

[@davesprojects709]

Miss my second gen. It’s sitting in my driveway without a front end and a bent frame. It scared a Ford and the ford jumped out in front of it. Miss the sound of her. I have a 2016 cummins now. Way quieter.

[@KungPooMonkey]

My dad had a 01 Ram 2500. Good memories in that truck! I'd love to get my hands on one for myself. Much nostalgia!

[@aaroningles71]

Turned out great! Little things and the simplicity made it even better!

[@cowboyranchlife9370]

I know this is an exaggeration but it looks like a million bucks

[@mitchmoran8656]

How about when I win the giveaway you give me the truck😂 Looks great!

[@chrisbailley3905]

I love the green truck!! Absolutely beautiful build!

[@tylerweid849]

hell yeah man I love that you keep the old truck living. keep doing what you are doing.

[@mikestrucks]

First hey 👋🏻

[@williamgreen4757]

How does your dad feel about having more than one of you, get him on the record?

[@paulhusar6575]

Looks good and y'all did a good bringing the old girl back to life.

[@russelldavis3717]

Love what you did. I have a 98 that im doing the same thing to. Mine needed a new dash. You give me inspiration to get back after it. Thankyou.

[@Butheadanbevies2001]

Great Rebuild, Looks amazing.

[@cory_97]

I feel like this is taylor's new bad larry

[@jakepardall2991]

Been subscribed to your channel for probably a year and just found this video. This is my favorite truck you’ve built. I have everything but love the old 12 valves!

[@CaliliTV]

Looks amazing i like when things get restored and keep mostly stock love it!

[@chuckreno1887]

Big Job! Well done guys! Enjoyed watching the transformation!

[@cearabostick9315]

My husband loves what this guy dose he watches all his videos lol . He has a 2001 Cummins that is in bad shape that he’s been trying to fix up which Is hard for him to do with all the kids an the money it cost . we have a lot of memories in that truck bringing our kids home from the hospital after being born which is why I think he will never get rid of it ! Vbelts vids are a big help to him .

[@VBELTandSON]

That’s awesome! Hope he slowly but surely gets the dodge fixed up! Thank you for the story and thank you for watching!

[@patrickkelly3452]

HELL YEAH BROTHER, this was such an awesome video, I absolutely love 2nd gen dodges like this and his really hit it home for me👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@squishybeetle4134]

Well done sir! That's a crazy amount of hard work you put into that beautiful looking truck 👏

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

Im honestly impressed...great job on the rebuild! Im seriously considering doing this for my oldest son when he turns 16

[@paulbrooks4757]

Wow impressed. Truck looks great. Looking forward to seeing what’s next 👍🏼

[@PhantomPhixer89]

Very nice make-over. Always loved the ram 2500 Cummins and especially since it’s a 5 speed! Not many people can drive a 5 speed ! Continued success and fulfillment!

[@briowens8675]

Looks good man!! I love watching these restoring videos especially on something they don’t make anymore

[@texasplumr]

i don't know how I missed this but it turned out great. Nothing quite like building one yourself. You should damn sure be proud!

[@dwaynepeoples2139]

Love all the work you put into the Green Machine!!

[@smac8393]

Hell ya brother! Just bought a 97 2500 cummins 4x4. Harvesting off my 2000 1500 even the seats from the 2000 to the 97, just gotta take the "bump in front" with the seat. Good call when the driver door works you got a gem baby! Thanks for the motivational video.

[@hiramelders5746]

Beautiful rebuild! Color is perfect! In aww! Great job!

[@kirbykhyrbs7980]

That truck fits really well where I came,PROVINCE OF BENGUET-BAGUIO CITY,HALSEMA HIGHWAY that beast can be well used by hauling tons of vegetables mainly potatoes,carrots,tomatoes and cabbages.Thumbs up to you Pal for restoring that handsome pick-up.

[@jamesjohnson9483]

Just very happy to see older trucks get saved from the scrap yard and yes they don't make them like that anymore