Will This Classic Dodge Truck RUN AND DRIVE after 15 years?

[@donalddixon6541]

I had a 1978 D150 Adventurer with a 400 C.I. engine that had a tool box built into the drinker side bed. The Adventurer was the top of the line dodge truck with power steering and brakes, air conditioning, CB radio, etc, etc. 0-60 in 5 seconds, beat a corvette on the expressway one time. He was not a happy camper........Had it for nearly 20 yrs.

[@lukepokrajac1057]

400's even with low compression were torque monsters...not much horsepower...but they would pull.

[@frankdenardo8684]

@@lukepokrajac1057 A friend I know has a 1976 model. Has the 318 V8 engine and V8 engines are known for power.

[@donaldtucker4743]

👏🏿👌🏿

[@ricktaylor3748]

I'm sure you did have a 0-60 in 5 seconds Dodge truck.👀👀👀🙄

[@UnlaunderedShirt]

Hey bud, just wanna let you know that the reason a lot of us like this channel is the variety of types of videos you do. A lot of other channels just do races, or just do revivals, or just to auto repair, but you do it all. Keep it up, great video!

[@ericthelv51battlemage7]

Speak for yourself bro, I only watch the revivals

[@3a.m.284]

@@ericthelv51battlemage7 judging by the likes it seems like you're the only one whos speaking for themselves 💀

[@boomingtx]

@@ericthelv51battlemage7I’m with ya. I enjoy the revivals so much more. I know he also has some upgrade episodes which I’ll tune in for but man I love me some revivals

[@Matt-t6l]

Yep go the revivals I agree 👍

[@COFFEYTYME]

Don’t listen to these other comments on your post here, I will say, I’m guilty of liking the “found this let’s fix it up and drive it home” vids, but I’ve been watching Derek for most of his time on the yous tubes, and the most enjoyment I get has to do with him being just and all around good feller. Good mix of learning something, and comedy. He is the type of people we need to keep the few of us interested in doing our own work/repair to our vehicles that we need.

[@zachkeister1866]

An hour of the good ol’ revival stuff everyone’s been asking for and it’s dropped while the guy’s on Sick Week. What a legend.

[@High_Caliber]

Thinking the same thing. Like how many Dereks are there??

[@willietapper1922]

@@High_Caliber We are all Derek! 🤯🚙🔧⚙

[@modelcarswithglen.]

Willie tapper??? Probably

[@willietapper1922]

@@modelcarswithglen. especially after a couple wobble pops 🤣 You're one of the few to realize, Glen. Nice lol

[@krisdoan2256]

Just what I need, my vavorite car rescuers (as if I watched anybody else) I miss these, thanks Derek. You are my super hero.🙂

[@davtronics7497]

We often hear so much about the Mopar 340,360,440 but the 318 is a fantastic engine. 15 years and after it starts, it idles, no smoke, no stuck lifters. My brother and I fixed up same truck in 1988 when I was 16. It ran like a dream.

[@daniel01m]

318 was only motor Dodge made IMO

[@bobbydelamar606]

My 1970 Roadrunner has a 383.

[@isabellastevens752]

Great engine was the 318

[@zoranspasic7637]

Replaced 3 motors in a p/u like this took from OH to AZ it did not like the heat after 2nd died got rid of never owned another Dodge

[@JamesCouch777]

My uncle had one that had over 300k on it and still ran.

[@JerGol]

I gotta tell you, I love seeing Bentley involved so much and trusting him to drive the rig into place once in the barn is sign of growing competence in the young feller.

[@jangrahame4891]

Old truck archeology is always so much fun with Derek!

[@RidersInBlack]

The panic on Derek's face for those brief seconds when he was trying to negotiate that corner that came up and bit on him made the whole video. Excellent content my friend. Been wanting this for a little while now. Love these resurrection videos. She's a pretty rig and she deserves to be fixed up.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching Darrell

[@beedalton9675]

Love your humor man👍 I got a old 85 dodge d150 stepside the original euc box still works.. thanks for keeping the old cars alive

[@beedalton9675]

@@ViceGripGarage i missed the old Monte Carlo video ill try to catch that one i had a 79 Monte

[@corey6393]

1:06:21 I think we've all been there a time or two! 😀😮

[@davelowets]

@@beedalton9675 I liked the '79's also. 👌

[@YokaiTheWolf]

Derek is the Bob Ross of automotive youtube. I watch many of these videos to wind down at the end of the day with some fantastic therapeutic content.

[@leitheparsons1186]

Part Bob Ross and part Red Green.

[@bazd]

I agree stress buster! Good lad!!

[@freddishaw1031]

That kick down, sudden corner and grabbing brake is the first time I have ever seen worry on your face in any of your test runs. Love your videos .

[@HaddaClu]

There's just something about about watching people bring back to life these older vehicles that makes for a relaxing after work activity. Doesnt hurt when the host is as chill and easy going as Bob Ross. Thanks for the awesome vids. While not a truck my family had an old Plymouth Volare station wagon when I was a kid - from 1990 and didnt get rid of it till 2012 - and we used it for pretty much everything. Towing a small popup, hauling yard trash, you name it - it was our truck. Those older cars / trucks will keep on going forever so long as you take care of them

[@wyattjuneau5356]

8ftIwill

[@kennethdonaldson3087]

watched 1970's car tv ads on utube the 1974 ford country squiew with the magic 3 way open rear door even opens when window up was cool then it showed the rear seat next to that door facing backwards hope it locks from the driver

[@Mr.Safety.]

I have a 94 f150, was gonna go to the junkyard if I didn't dump 4k into it, she's ready for the highway

[@graysonbrown2774]

Didn't expect a video this week on top of the sick week content. Thank you for making a guys Friday night!!

[@Leatherman5900]

Amen!!

[@mtd610]

💯

[@cracyzero777rat]

You see he is an O'Reilly ad, only ad I approve

[@williambowen3186]

318 r bulletproof

[@williambowen3186]

I want it

[@nobodyspecial6436]

When you hit the brake and did the hard right my cold snock flew straight out my nose I laughed so hard….. These revivals are priceless…. Best KZbinr in the business…. I watch a lit but yours are head and shoulders over the rest… You keep pumpin ‘em out and I’ll keep watching

[@danielblaylock5566]

For sure the best on KZbin..........gor my nephew, brother and dad watching his videos since the Buick riv video....

[@michaelnull6385]

😂🤣

[@davesnowpros6785]

I know this probably seems quite basic but watching these videos inspired me to do all my own servicing on my motorbike. So rewarding. Thank you.

[@realamerican911]

His videos made me start taking lld scooters that people say won't work... And make them gitty up again. 👍🤠

[@thedirtyworkbench]

That old Dodge really put a smile on my face. Growing up on the farm my dad had a 1979 dodge 150 power wagon adventure package. Learned to drive in that old truck. It was the exact same color as well.

[@markratony7630]

You had me on the floor laughing while you were driving the Dodge in the rain. I don't know how I missed this episode. It was great.

[@RustyBoi-ni1mj]

Watching your content got me motivated to do my own resurrection. I ended up yanking an 88 W150 with a 318 out of a scrappers field. Got it running and driving 2 weeks ago. Feels great.

[@207garage3]

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[@Ethanthefenceman]

Be a goin to town rig in no time!

[@devini8376]

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[@everquester4393]

I'd love to see this Dodge come back to life as a daily driver.

[@ezl8002]

It's a go to town truck for sure and a keeper!

[@dominik7014]

Damn, in America you can easily daily drive car like this one? I mean, in europe every car older than 1990 is super classic and needs special treatment. Parts are very expansive and rare..

[@typicalmountainbiker]

@@dominik7014 you could daily drive a truck like this as long as you didn't go on the highway. These old trucks are SUPER easy to work on and parts can be hard to find but when you do they're not expensive. As long as you pick a common car/truck, old cars can work fine for dailies.

[@donfronterhouse4759]

​@@dominik7014I'm sure a lot of it is difference in parts available. GM literally,(really literally) 100 million small block Chevy motors. So there are millions of used parts and millions of aftermarket parts for those cars. Mopar and Ford's sold tens of millions of certain things too. In Europe,you guys barely have any cars except Morris Minors or Mini's.😆

[@gabesauer8363]

Probably one of my favorite test drives to date. Had me cracking up. Love the old Dodges. Looking forward to part two of this revival.

[@Castiel1118]

same here

[@americanjoetv1390]

Same! We couldn't stop laughing. It was hysterical!

[@KolchakXI]

Keep ‘er goin’, brother. Great episode. If ya end up putting this one on the evil bay, a guy’ll be watching. Good stuff and good laughs every time. And you’re teaching me stuff. Thanks.

[@BaptistJoshua]

Evil bay is right!

[@MrFixIt79]

Yes sir! I was a remote control, frequency programmer, and a tin foil installation mechanic. Didn't realize a guy wore so many hats back then. Excellent video as usual!!

[@redarmysoja]

And a "go outside" antenna turner, which was always more fun when it was raining or freezing, especially at night.

[@vancouvermr2]

Thanks Derek for being a man with integrity. I thought that was great that you wanted to apologize and make it right with the owner of the driveway. Most guys would have just said “it’s OK it’s muddy anyway. Your parents and grandparents have taught you well. Your passing it on to your boys. Thanks!

[@RockinMidwest]

^A. Feller couldn't agree more.

[@MnStevep]

I've been watching you for a little over a year now and it's always entertaining. This time though, I was in tears during your test drive. "Was that a peacock?" "Well, anyways..." Classic!

[@MrLunithy]

Yeah the peacock WTF?🤣😂

[@testy518]

We got our 1st TV in about 1948. It was a 7" Motorola that weighed about 50 pounds. We had a rabbit ears antenna and in addition to the on/off volume and channel changer we also had brightness, contrast, horizontal hold and vertical hold. We only got 2 channels, but with all the adjustments I stayed pretty busy!

[@jordantobins681]

2 things - I’m 45, and spent my 5-11 years being the human remote… and between your Sick Week videos and a revival uploaded while you are busy with all that, man, you are firing on all 8…. Thank you, Derek!

[@HogoTVOfficial]

"There's something really wro... WAS THAT A DAMN PEACOCK!?!" Classic! lmao. Also loved how ur kid steers on in and does a great job up the ramp then gives his opinion on how it drives. Never see kids get involved like this anymore.

[@philbudne2095]

An the kid told him that it pulls when you brake, but did he listen???? Noooooo!

[@greggrozelle6944]

Balace Resistor?

[@GRIMRPR6942]

I've come to enjoy this channel so much over the years that when i heard "was that a peacock???" strangely it seemed like a completely normal thing to hear. Thanks for the hard work, enjoyment, and enthusiasm you bring to this this channel Derek. I just happened to be watching this while i was swapping out the ignition switch in my 2nd gen RAM 2500 and it really made the whole job seem to go much easier knowing there was another feller out there wrenchin on a Dodge.

[@Tealmoney8571]

My dad had a 78 adventurer-er club cab, short box. I loved that old truck! He parked it for a while after the trans started slipping. I went to school and came home and it was gone, he sold it to a junkyard! Made me sick because the short box club cab is pretty rare to find. Yes! I was a human remote as well ! 😆

[@kristopherboice197]

That's a sweet truck! Those 318's are bullet proof, glad to see you doing some mopars for a change...

[@gregbenwell6173]

Haven't seen him do a single Oldsmobile yet.....kind of waiting till he does!! LOL!! They are a "different animal" and the internals!!

[@kristopherboice197]

@@gregbenwell6173 he did a Grand National which is pretty much an Olds.

[@williamdishon4440]

I can't believe how strait the grill is. I had two of those late 70 Dodges and a strong wind would bend them. LOL No smoke 318s where great engines. Yes I was a TV remote when i was young.

[@pyrrhus17]

318 !

[@C77-C77]

That's usually all that's left of an old Dodge truck, the motor.

[@paulshea2560]

The front bumper is mint .I just can't get over that.I really like those Trucks 72 to 93 only though. Metal door handles,lots of leg room. AGREED 👍

[@RyanFordFJB]

Started watching your channel Derek for almost 2 years now. I was always into cars and wanted an old classic. Finally after enough binge watching the videos. I ended up getting my mitts on a 1965 Galaxie 500 LTD. Sat 16 plus years. Got her running in a week of owning it. Was driving it earlier last year. Decided to pull it apart and redo/repaint and get rid if any rust I find. First project car. But very solid. Keep up the great work!

[@HAUNTEDRECS]

Hell yeah, 65 was the best year for the Galaxy in my opinion. I got a 67 country sedan wagon (the galaxy/ltd style wagon) that I have dreams of getting back on the road but she is real rough. I did get my Gramps 1980 F150 Ranger rollin again this year, after sittin for 10+ years after he died. Derek and all these youtube guys definitely lit a fire under my ass to just go ahead and get into workin on these old rigs. Wish I started sooner. Cheers bud! And F.J.B!

[@auteurfiddler8706]

@@HAUNTEDRECS 67 is my favorite year for the Galaxie, but I like the 60's, especially the wagon.

[@Kevlarel84]

I was also the TV remote channel changer in my house until around the mid 1980s. I was the TV on-off make it happener as well.

[@andrewkleikamp6334]

Getting to see this truck up and going is fantastic, I’ve been waiting to see this truck on the channel ever since it was dropped off. Hauling this thing down for you was alot of fun and now getting to see it run is even better. Keep up the good work!

[@mrfordman9999]

Did you record any of your adventure?!?! Would love to see the pick up story....on this pickup. Badum tss!

[@jrkbgk1111]

@@mrfordman9999 I second that one! 💜

[@andrewkleikamp6334]

No I didn’t, I was picking up most of his vehicles close to his previous home and delivering them to his new home so we had made an agreement not to make any videos or photography of where I was or was going to, however I do have a few pictures of his cars on my trailer and he had a short clip on his channel a few months back of me delivering one of the loads, working for Derek and Jessica was an awesome experience and I had a fantastic time, I would gladly do it again anytime!

[@juanhigareda3810]

Acd right brand lmao

[@SimonCas]

Wasn’t not expecting a revival! Glad to see one. You’re really pumping out the content, that’s a ton of work man we appreciate it

[@johnhpalmer6098]

I was not expecting this either, but I bet this was shot and edited before Sick week, and he held onto it then either uploaded it the past day or so, or already had it up, just scheduled to drop today before he left town. But yes, fun to view.

[@twinkie27271]

@@johnhpalmer6098 Jessica uploaded it for him. He told us she was going to.

[@MaximRick]

The Bob Ross of fixing old cars. Always find these videos so relaxing to keep on while doing things around the house.

[@mattw785]

Happy little trucks?

[@mikef.1000]

Who in the blazes is this "Bob Ross" people keep on talking about.. ?

[@MaximRick]

@@mikef.1000 Only the guy that millions of people grew up watching who was known for his gentle nature while painting and teaching people to paint.

[@mikef.1000]

@@MaximRick Thanks for that. I don't think we ever had him on the TV in Australia

[@skylinebros3162]

I always watch him when I’m trying to go to sleep.

[@moparkelly]

Loved your diagnostic reference @ 38:10!!! I am one and laughed my butt off when you said it. I am also an old hillbilly mechanic from Missouri which is why I love your channel. I was definately used as a TV remote via ViceGrips on the broken knob as well as holding the coat hanger antenna! Keep up the good work... 🤠

[@JustRolledIn]

Love these videos, especially on a Friday! Can't wait to see.

[@cordcd7]

Agree, great way to spend a Friday evening.

[@SammyFender]

Enjoy your videos too

[@Quint1836]

Love your channel man!

[@gballa2730]

Especially with a few beers!!

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

Customer states... Derek sure is a fella worth watching

[@marcusaurelius2770]

With engine running so well, I vote for working on her some more. Thanks for doing what you do. Happy to see the little guy helping you out.

[@major1040]

Your Channel is hands down the most enjoyable automotive content I have ever seen. Its even better than roadkill. Love it man, keep it up.

[@hydmonger2816]

VGG is #1 Puddin is a close second :)

[@tteeke]

I'm 66. I retired more than half a century ago from my T.V. remote career. We were a Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge family too. Lots of memories in these trucks. I have two 82 d150s today. One is a step-side short-bed . They both have slantsix's and 3 speeds w/O.D. Thanks! Good Memories!

[@raydenmorris5220]

Gotta love step-sides.

[@CLT77664]

I LOVED how you commented on that new carb being "made in China, so you know it's good"... then followed by a moment of silence and accompanied by a blank stare on your face!! I get the same damn feeling every time I go buy replacement parts for my rig!!

[@jimbilton1956]

Me too! That was absolute comedy gold from Derek!

[@robertedwards6438]

Thank you Derek for everything you do! Watching a fellar go on sick week was mighty inspiring!!! I've had a real hard time in my life lately and you and your channel are one of the few things that make a guy smile. I wish you the best brother!

[@GT380man]

+1 in all that. Puts a smile on a guys face.

[@christophermosley]

I would love to see you bring this truck back around. I'm currently working on a 77 d100 and grew up around these trucks.

[@mvining7]

Nice! I'm getting ready to start on my 77 D100 soon and it's always awesome to see folks bringing these back.

[@ToyotaandDodgeGarage]

I have a 76 Ramcharger and absolutely love the first gen Dodge trucks.

[@christophermosley]

@@mvining7 my father had a 75 with a 360 as far back as I can remember and its part of what drove me to dodge. I love them and can't wait to finish the one I have now. Always looking for videos of them getting repaired or body work done. Just so much fun to watch and learn tips.

[@mvining7]

@@christophermosley that's awesome. Mine is a 77 D100 short wheel base utiline with a cammed 360. I got it when I was 16 as my first truck. Drove it for a few months then the transmission went out and had to work all summer to pay for part of the transmission rebuild. Drove it a few more months and then it started having issues and had to get something more reliable for college commute. It's been off the road for almost 14 years now but I try and crank it every couple of years to keep the engine from seizing. Wish I could do it more but it's always a task to get it fired up these days. Hoping you're turns out well sir!

[@WhenICanGamer]

I just got an 89 W100 and I’m loving the old girl even though it’s ugly as sin. The 70s Trucks look so good! Love the hood.

[@andrewg6238]

At 49:19...I never saw a mopar start that well when they were daily driven! My grandparents had a 71 Newport...hated rainy days. Sunny ones weren't that great either! Thank you for what you do!

[@crazzywolfie]

definitely worth repairing. that is definitely a very well optioned truck. you don't see those factory cb radio's or sunroofs much. you likely just need some new wiper linkage bushings. they are plastic and it is common for them to fail with age.

[@zekeanderson4745]

I just uses washers and e clips to fix mine on my 78 ramcharger. Couldn't find tool to get those rubber garments on.

[@bb5242]

That was not a factory sunroof, lol.

[@crazzywolfie]

@@bb5242 i didn't call the sunroof factory

[@nissan300ztt]

"Was that a dang Peacock" Things id never think id hear Derek say. Love this guy. Hes such a good person and has a great personality.

[@dennissecor8092]

I had an 83 Dodge royal with a 318 and it ran rough at idle and a friend told me to try running seafoam in the gas and a couple cans over a couple week's fixed it, I was shocked and drove it for a few years, even the a/c worked, love them old dodge trucks, great job Derek, it's a keeper!😊

[@westonmj14]

This is my favorite truck Derek has worked on so far. Just a classic well built rig.

[@jasonpowell92]

That's a going to town rig

[@coderexe30]

This man has made 27.67 hours of content working on old cars, and I’ve yet to hear him say the word ‘carburetor’ once

[@jassibrar8418]

What's a carburetor??? It's a fuel make it happener!

[@unknownsoul13]

Sorry ut he just called it a carburetor. Lol

[@jamiejenkins5643]

Yep 50min in... the notorious carburetor word

[@timfoote2874]

The technical term is "Fuel-Make It- Happener".

[@timfoote2874]

Technically 'Fuel- Make it- Happener'

[@conrad463]

That just shows you what kind of guy you are with letting the homeowners know what happened. Class act.

[@flinch622]

That, and it would be nice to not be towed. Can't believe he took it out with a stuck wheel cylinder. Oh well - getting stuck probably saved his hide.

[@chickencoop628]

I would love to see more on this old rig, old Dodge trucks from the 70’s are great! I got a 78 been working and this was just up my alley!!!

[@GregHuston]

Actually ran pretty sweet once you got that timing and carubretttttor dialed in! I think the little truck deserves a little brake and suspension work.

[@printmastert]

carb and timing fiery thingy are most of it

[@barryclay9084]

It's great to go back in the timeline of VGG and watch stuff I haven't seen. Thanks Derek.

[@nicholassmerk]

A couple ideas for you from my experience with a 1985. Police car intakes are fun, you can't get jets for the original carburetors so don't ever drill them out. I put a spread bore Holey on mine, even though it was way over-sized for a 318...still just about popped a front tire off the ground. You may be able to get 10 degrees static timing at idle, anything more will pre-detonate. Remove the passenger side exhaust manifold with the rusted out bi-metallic spring, you will only boil the carburetor with the cross-over heat. Replace it with a driver's side manifold. Oh, and check the frame for cracks under the steering box, they are notorious for that.

[@kevinpelesky5467]

This is info that I needed. Awesome

[@nicholassmerk]

@@kevinpelesky5467 Lol, which part? It was a pain in the rear living in an emissions regulated county and trying to maintain one.

[@zhouchens]

Thanks for the info

[@curbmassa]

I had the same truck, a '77 with the 400. Check the frame around the steering box for cracks, I think they're notorious for breaking there.

[@kronosfather]

Same on two different Dodge trucks of the 70's flavor. Uncle was first to find issue after he scrapped the first one. He is mopar fanatic and absolutely loves the 318ci. We have an 82 3/4 ton we are fixing up this spring and summer. Amazingly rust free for its age.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Either that, or something is amiss with the steering box, or both.

[@anthonycaldwell9201]

Got a Lil Red that has those cracks..it's a darn shame

[@jeffrykopis5468]

Not half as often as Chevys do from that era.

[@krhickssc]

Excellent episode on that mopar. I was my dad's favorite remote when the wire to the TV would not work. Love to see the brake job completed on that rig. That 318 sounds great.

[@johntalbert8890]

Great trucks Derek, It's called a 1st Gen, and the starter you put on was introduced in 1988 on production trucks., Known as DENSO mini starters, half the size, twice the power.

[@DieselAddict-vs9fc]

1972-1993 was 3rd generation dodge ram. It's not a 1st gen.

[@ericd6781]

@@DieselAddict-vs9fc - This truck (1977) is a 3rd-Gen D Series, but not a RAM. They were not named RAM trucks until the end of 1980. Dodge kept the same model D & W trucks marketed as RAM trucks from 81 until the 93 design change.

[@ericd6781]

This truck is a 3rd Gen D Series truck, not a RAM.

[@warsunone8585]

Been w2atching your amazing videos for a while now. Thank you for the content! This will be the longest comment I've ever made on KZbin. This truck takes me back to when I turned 16 and my older brother sold me his 1979 Lil' Red Fire Express with a 360 power barn. Day 4 of owning my first rig and the motor locked up due to the distributer shaft shearing off. Got the rig into the high school auto shop to rebuild. I wasn't in the class and relied on the upper classmen to do me right. They forgot to mark how they took the piston holder downers off and couldn't get it back together. They informed me days later that they say symbols like "Luck Charms" diamonds, moons and hearts etc.. that marked the pistons for reassembly. Got it back and 2 months later sheared the oil pump shaft for a second time. Put a used 318 in and sold it. Thanks for the memories!

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Little Red Express Truck with the (non functional) vertical chrome exhaust pipes, step side bed, decals on the door and wood slats over the bed?

[@lucmarier5016]

Think its worth putting this thing back on the road. I'm a dodge guy with a 2003 dodge dakota in very good condition and I drive it often and when you take care of these trucks they can last. I'm a big fan. Looking forward to see more of this truck.

[@dipwaded]

dozens of times over the span of many years I’ve seen the response as “I spit out my coffee laughing” well, I went to sip my coffee when you hit the brakes and literally my coffee almost went through my nose. Thank you for everything Derek and family. what a blessing you are to have in the world. thank you for another wonderful video ! “Drive safe”

[@ViceGripGarage]

Glad you enjoy Ed

[@strangersound]

I was lmao during the drive segment, too. That was hilarious! :)

[@mikebas7325]

Yep, between that and a guy mentioning the Bentley doing the Ace Venturing as they pushed it in to the shop got me. As always, an awesome vidjoe comes through for some Sunday enjoyment at work.

[@ryanmccollum6754]

Bentley saying it pulled when pushing it in was the first red light. I have a '98 F150 that did the same thing when I bought it. Just about ripped the wheel from my hands and spun out when touching the brakes. It was just the rubber brake line swelled up as you said. Easy fix. She might just settle down in the front end once you get that fixed. Nice truck, Derek. I just hope the flaky wheels hold up til you get 'er home.

[@flcl64]

I just wrecked my 75 Adventurer Sport 440, loved that truck with all my heart. I'm getting my grandpa's 84 Ram 250 next. Hasn't run in at least 15ish years, haven't even seen it in 20. You can bet I'm gonna have a bucket of Derek quotes at my side the whole time I'm getting them back on the road.

[@Chadwick-Von83]

You selling anything off the 75? I'm trying to build one on a very tight budget. I swapped the 318 for a 440 big block too. I really need a dash pad and door panels. And of course window regulators and seals. My truck literally had no rubber left anywhere when I bought it. It's coming too slowly though.

[@flcl64]

@@Chadwick-Von83 Just finishing rebuilding mine actually

[@gregpanek523]

I had a Warlock like that, Black stepside, gold pinstriping all over it, no gaping hole in the roof.or air vents in the wheelwells, I loved it. it handled like a go cart ran great! Chrysler starter is a chrysler starter from a slant 6 to a 440. with the rear wheel drive from '62 into the begining of the 21st century You can get one anywhere.

[@gmf8171]

The best thing about the 440 is that after it throws a rod at 4600 rpm, you can use it as a boat anchor.

[@KadenBarriga]

I’d love to see more of this truck! Really enjoyed this episode Derek. Thanks for making my Friday!

[@randr10]

I've driven vehicles with brakes dragging and shocks/tires messed up like that many times. You can tell when these magazine journalists test drive a Mustang or a Camaro and talk about how "bad" the handling is, they've never had the good fortune to get into a rig like this and have to learn to drive around it because they got nothing else to get them around.

[@mikeshaddy9788]

Best channel on KZbin! Love the cars, love your down home presentation and knowledge. Added bonus for me, I grew up in the area of Tennessee you’re in. I get excited on your test drives spotting places I recognize. Keep up the good work, and thanks for taking me back home now and then

[@peteowens3033]

Brings back memories! My first job (excluding cutting the grass for neighbors) was as a lot attendant after school and on weekends at a new dodge dealership in Raleigh, NC in 1975. Looks just like the ones I drove around the lot, washed on the line and detailed for delivery to customers. The 318s where my favorite but most of them where the "Leaning Tower of Power" as you described them in another video. I love that description of the slant six ! The local power company had their new fleet of several hundred pickups and Darts delivered through that dealership so 99% of the ones I ever saw there where baby blue. I almost forgot the came in any other color. ;-)

[@NLJosh83]

Do the brakes, fix the sunroof right, clean it up and do some one-grit sanding before laying down a budget paint job. I have a soft spot for those old Dodges and this one appears worth putting moderate effort and budget into. My childhood TV memories don't include being a remote control to change channels (we had two lol) but the signal came in from a TV aerial antenna mounted to the top of a tall, skinny wooden pole that rotated. It was held to the eave of the house with a strap of sheet metal fashioned into a loop. My job was to go outside in all weathers, foul and fair, and rotate the pole until the reception cleared up. I'd turn it slowly and the person on the inside of the house by the wall would knock on it when the TV picture was gooder-ish. How many times did I come back inside, froze and soaking wet, only to be told it moved after the knock was heard and I'd have to go back out and turn the antenna again.

[@averypavlik7812]

this one has far too much rust to just paint over

[@nelsonwelch1747]

That direction was very important. yap..and of course it was black and white only and the smallest amount of "snow" was what you were looking for,

[@gilesshine3917]

I also remember having to go outside and turn the antenna to get NBC...and turn it back to get everything else.

[@NLJosh83]

@@averypavlik7812 I meant cut out the bad sections and weld in new panels, but on a budget. It appears like the structural parts are all intact.

[@NLJosh83]

@@nelsonwelch1747 our TV was colour, I'm not that old lol Though we did have a black and white TV in the kitchen as well, only one channel on that one with telescopic antennae attached.

[@dennisknieff1646]

would love to see it completed The engine sounds good I think it would be great to see what you could do with it. You do not see a whole lot of the old ones like this running down the road

[@FrisellFan01]

Once again, it is the humor Derek uses....that keeps me dialed in and always has be coming back for more

[@gregpanek523]

You already brought it back this far. It sounds great, put new calipers and hoses on it, probably needs to replace the purple rotor after the trip with the locked up caliper which obviously made it steer a little funny. Put a new filter in the trans, adjust the bands and do something a little more perminent with the roof hole and it's golden! Probably needz new plastic bushings on the wiper linkage... But yeah, she needs just a little more lovin' to make her an enjoyable ride.

[@dangrefrath9852]

I had a 76 D100 KING CAB that needed the wiper bushings. About $2 as I recall ,,,

[@nicholassmerk]

@@dangrefrath9852 Yep, mine were shot too. Now I wish my GMT400 Chevys had metal cowls. I was able to get the old Dodge apart and back together in once piece.

[@MidnightOilsRestoration]

Great video Derek! I just bought a 1977 Dodge D100 longbed with a 360 for my son to have a first vehicle to drive. I bought the old truck from an old friends son after my friend passed away. I remember him telling me about buying the truck new and putting over 400,000 miles on it; at the time of telling me that we were cruising down the highway and it was running like a top! These are great trucks truly, I grew up around mostly chevrolet because that's what dad loved and I've still got his old 1978 high sierra longbed 350v8 around, of course its probably got 300-400,000 miles on it also-like you said you just can't kill em! Despite dad loving chevrolets, we had a 1978 dodge van around when i was a kid and we took all our vacations in it. I learned to steer in that thing as we went down the highway :) When I look back the thing I never considered is the fact that while unlike the chevy truck which we drove all the time, the van would just sit until it was time ya know... and I cant think of a time where it ever let us down! For a vehicle to do that its pretty impressive I think. We did have one Ford around when i was a kid, the one my parents brought me home from the hospital in 1976 Thunderbird 460! For a boat that thing would fly, but its the one I learned to wrench on as well as hold a flashlight on! We had to work on it constantly, and it was always cold when we did! I never thought I'd grow up to do this kind of work but there's something about it that takes me back, much like the great country music that briefly came on towards the end of your video. Keep up the great work brother, and may the Lord bless your efforts on your journeys! :)

[@kaseyhunt411]

You’re really cute sir. You look like Sergeant Slaughter. 😊

[@kevinfischer4569]

Glad to see this rig back to the road. A long time friend of the family has one that he’s been keeping running for the past 30 plus years I’ve known them. One day it’s driving down the road and the next it’s all torn down getting repaired and repainted. Thanks for recalling all the memories I had growing up.

[@toddfrazier3844]

Dad had a '75 powerwagon ext'd cab long bed 4x4 440. I've had a 74 d-100 ext cab long bed 360, a '75 Bicentennial tribute d-100 std. cab short bed w/225 3-spd, a'79 d-100 std cab long bed 360, and an '86 d-150 std cab short bed 225 3spd. Loved them all. Thank you for this content ❤

[@terryvuylsteke2434]

Now that was awesome! The look in your eyes during the test run when you hit the brakes was priceless. Good luck down at sick week as well, cheers from Canada.

[@moparman1962]

Would love to see you do the brakes all the way around, bleed 'em, fix the headlights so they're both bright, service the trans and drive the ol' Adventurer 150 once in awhile. Maybe a guy could even more permanently fix the poor man's A/C vent in the cab roof too.

[@richparker3048]

I would actually like to see the "recovery operation" too.

[@bb5242]

@@richparker3048 Don't spare the gritty details--I think this is one thing that sets you apart from the "evolved" car repair shows.

[@bradleywhite4953]

A fella mozzle do two or three more videos on this pick-em-up. Love watching you bring these rides back to life! Thanks Derek!

[@James-wz7ck]

Definitely took notes on adding the milage on my oil filter on my two rigs. Helps a feller out when going back and forth between them

[@formerpilgrim4934]

I was rooting for the truck to start like this was a sporting event.

[@johnellis6615]

😆😆 me 2

[@althazarr]

I for one would love to see this fixed up as a daily driver. Minus the small amount of rust, it has great potential.

[@shawnalexmacdoug]

Agreed...nice little sport truck

[@Joe-kg5mw]

also agreed. Great little truck for goin ta town!

[@jimmyalber]

Another great revival! My dad had an old Dodge truck very similar to that. Yes, I was often used as a TV remote when I was a kid. Not only to change the channel, but to adjust the antenna and fine tune the station. Kid’s these days have no idea what life was like back then; walking across 9 feet of shag carpeting to change channels!

[@tonyriehle6657]

Climbing up on the roof to turn the antenna at sunset, I don't know what that was about, but dad said..

[@melmackey8138]

As a retired mechanic, you crack me up. Love your terminology, you make me laugh, cause I've been were your at,keep up the videos I really look forward to seeing them, you really bring humor into a rough problem lol

[@mashrien]

I'm still stupendously happy Derek's *_finally_* taking sponsors. They deserve the success and the extra monies goes to helping revivals and other content. It's a win for everybody, and 30 secs of *_our time_* doesn't hurt us at all.

[@johnmorin7244]

I agree, but I also think he is good and entertaining enough to not need a sponsor, just my opinion, like upchurch and Calhoun, or cleetus and heavy D sparks. His content is unique and original/ intriguing to say the least

[@wildman510]

Except most company's that run sponsors are trying to compensate for having low quality trash

[@tonytatano6985]

If CNN can get ad revenue for their less than entertaining programming, someone as entertaining as Derek should be able to do it as well...

[@focused313]

They could offer a non ad version on patreon. Either way, a person can just fast forward through the ad. 👍🏼

[@mikecyanide7492]

Dont go fast forwarding they track that! Just let her run and light one up if ya got it lol better for our guys bottom line. Believe it or not Peg sent me from zip ties lol if there was ever a yin to a yang. He was right tho definitely mint 👌

[@robertmorin6495]

Fun watching you sort this out, thanks for all the laughs too. I think I had that 318 engine in my old Dodge Coronet. It has a new starter, mufflage, pipolators, spark plugs, a tune up, an oil change and a new carb now. What more could a feller want? It's a goin to town rig when the sun is out. Hope to see more on this later.

[@AllMouthAndTrousers]

This is the most addictive channel on the internet. Love the old cars, love the Derek, love his family. What I can never understand is why the seats tip forward in the truck cabs when there's no room to store anything. Hooch smuggling? Mice extraction? Smallest yung un' travelling compartment? I don't know.

[@451degreesF]

It being american, probably a rifle compartment:D

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

Storage. There's room for spare parts

[@weedsome1719]

Some people clean their things every now and then ghehe

[@fathaar]

Gun & whiskey bottle storage, maybe a belt and some fluids, possibly a fire extinguisher

[@timfoote2874]

That's so you can remove the fuel tank.

[@coryheckler2354]

Derek, this is the 2nd time I've watched this vid. I rebuilt a 1977 M884 military power wagon Communitions vehicle with a 318. This thing had 2 batteries and 2 altinaternators. The wiring was nuts! My son, being a Mopar mechanic supplied me with a roller cam and lifter kit to rebuild the 318. Boy was this a going to town rig. However, the front axle was positive one. This is why they called it a troop killer. But wow, it was a tough SOB. Thank again for sharing. IE, my VGG cap is great....thanks Jessi.

[@puttheduckonit]

You gotta show this rig some more love she's a good runner! I think she deserves the same treatment as the Scout!

[@PaulyOutdoors]

I was most definitely the universal remote controller of my family. Pulled the knob, turned the dial through all the snow to find something on air. All we had back then was channels 3, 6 and 10. Sometimes 12 came in on a cloudy day. A guy sure misses the sign off and seeing Old Glory at midnight!!

[@Leroys_Stuff]

I also had to climb the utility pole to hook the pirate cable tv back up

[@billzxxx1]

Whats the car on passenger side next to the truck next to this ol dodge?

[@PaulyOutdoors]

@@billzxxx1 Looks to be the Duster that was dropped off in his driveway back in Minnesota. A guy's eye are getting old and could be mistaken though.....

[@caseykaczmarek2240]

Growing up my Dad had a '79 with a 318. Many adventures with it and it never let us down. To this day he regrets selling it. Love to see more on her. I too was used as a remote/ antenna adjuster for many years.

[@shawnmansfield4299]

Yep! I was a little human tv remote for our 10 inch black and white TV with the separate uhf and vhf knobs. Haven't thought about that for years! Thanks for blasting me into the past Derek.

[@Alsome56]

I love your videos. I'm going to do a vice grip style rescue on my grandfather's 68 Firebird 400 that has been sitting in the field since '83. Hopefully I'll get some of it on video. You're an amazing inspiration.

[@danielgallihugh1688]

This reminds me of an old Dodge I had that was a utility truck. Painted orange and all. It was before I knew much about automobiling. Could never get the fuel make it happener working right. Loved my truck but didn't know what I was doing or what I had. I love the old revivals. Thanks for posting. I missed having these videos during sick week. Don't get a feller wrong, I like sick week too. But I really enjoy the revivals. You inspired my 75 dj5 mail jeep revival. Fixing it in a fellets yard and driving it home. It made a good goin to town rig, I drive to work every day. You're awesome and I love your channel.

[@johnrothermel4552]

I’m so impressed at how you’re able to drop so many videos. Love watching them especially when it’s a tin grille!!!!! Really loving that truck.

[@alarvanis7490]

Mr. Derek. You've got a few screws loose dude. Don't ever tighten them ! Thank you ! For the GOOD work you do making entertaining, hilarious and informative videos. That old Dodge is a beautiful truck. YES fix it up. Put a roll bar in the back. A pair of rear facing jump seats like in the old Subaru brats. Pop out rear window and a new sunroof. 🤙🙂

[@jordibabbel1146]

Surprised a guy with a new video on bringing that old Dodge truck to life. I think it is worth saving on for sure. Some brake work and a for real sunroof and that rig is ready for travels.

[@lilith7461]

Revivals, builds, and racing. He can do it all. A feller of all trades. Keep up the good work Derek! 👍🏻

[@jeffreyevens2033]

Pretty cool old dodge. Sure dont see many of them around. It has less rust around the rear wheel wells than many of the new rams. She's got all the body chrome, nice grill and bumpers, take a peep at the brakes and front end.

[@beepeepeabody2690]

My favorite channel, I watch at least one episode a night. Love this guy!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I definitely miss these can we get it running videos Derek Lots of Good Build Videos but the good old will it run and drive home videos are my favorite episodes @ViceGripGarage

[@MrFraz91]

Derek you are such a legend. Your channel and you and your family really bring a lot of joy to a fella

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for the kind words

[@andysmith1825]

Derek, you’re back at the action everyday, loving having an excuse for cold snacks!!

[@davfrui]

I want a cold sammich and I don’t know how to get the hunting game Derek said In the description down below ? UGH 😣 SHOULD I GO TO A LAPTOP 💻? I’m in mah tv and mah telephoniBaloney mastromi “ITS ALL BEEN TATTERED” I been shatter, TA -TA-TA-TA,,,, I BEEN TATTERED !!

[@ericswilley357]

Derek is the Bob Ross of mechanics. The dead pan colloquialisms are solid gold.

[@tinysupreme6417]

The new starter you put in is a mini starter. I just put one in on my '79 with the 360 to make better clearance for long tube headers. I believe they put the mini starters in from the factree on the Gen 2 Dodge's since they're smaller and crank better than the old 30 pound c'mongetouttathere's.