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.
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.
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!
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 😂
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
I just found your video while surfing in TH-cam 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.
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
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 : )
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.
I'm a diehard dodge fan and to see this restoration makes me want to start work on mine soon if ur curious I have a 94 ram 1500 I wanna completely redo. Thank yall for such a good video
Was just gifted a ‘95 3500. Don’t have nearly the mechanical ability y’all do but I’m about to start a resto on it as well so that I have a dedicated rig for my camper. Thanks for the encouragement/inspiration lol
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.
hey buddy, good for you! I started out to restore my 1990 short bed D150 4x4, but the cab /body was so rough, I ended up buying an arrow straight 88 and am now swapping entire drive train from the 90 to the 88(including both axles and diffs.WHEW!!} also robbed elect. leather seats and tilt steering wheel out of a Chrysler "Fifth Avenue"/ I"m in way over my head, no building, Just doing it in the field.... BUT watching your build was inspiring and has put helium of hope back in my balloon! I've got a long road in front of me, but like you, I'll never sell it, It's a family member. I'll send you a pic. when It's done. thanks for the Inspiration!. GOOD JOB ON YOUR BUILD!
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!
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.
Badass truck man.. phenomenal job, I'm currently doing an overhaul on my daily, 03 2500 cummins, has the HO motor, 6spd nv5600, Laramie with the 8ft bed, power everything. Truck was my dream truck also my first, and little by little I'm getting her back to her former glory like you did with this beauty..
I love that truck! A recent misfortune killed my 1500 with the 5.7, and I decided to take the jump to a 4th Gen 2500 with a 6.7 Cummins. She needs some work, but videos like this make me excited to get to work!
I have the same truck mine is a 97 Dodge ram 1500 but your truck is so awesome I love that truck I've always been a big fan of Dodge thanks to my father and you inspired me to get my Dodge all fixed up keep making more videos of that beautiful truck of yours
Looks great! I just bout a 1994 dodge 2500 single cab, 5 speed, 4x4, 12 valve! I got a smoking deal on it and am about to start the restoration on it! Runs great no blow by, shifts great, 4x4 works! All it really needs is cosmetic…
I have never seen one of these restored. It’s always ‘yank the cumminz out of it and toss the dodge bit away’ but this funky bodystyle is starting to grow on me. Good work!
Truck looks great I’m midway through the rebuild on the 99 I got from my day when he passed on thanksgiving video gave me a lotta things to look at awesome job bro
Nice job! Gives me some inspiration! I rescued a 96 that needed a little lovin! It's a work in progress. I hope mine turns out even 1/4 as nice as yours! Best wishes!
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!
Man I’ve always wanted to own a Cummins with a ppump I’ve got kidney disease and failure soon in my right. I’d give my left for this truck lol… bang up job I’ve been on and off homeless most of my life. I’d like to start a shop but can’t afford too. Thanks for y’all’s love for these good trucks!
Love the green on that truck, I have a 97 12 valve duolly 4x4, paint it and do a gasket all around but I’m not happy, still leaking oil, I’ll not take it to the righ people, in Houston need a good recommended up grader shop, looks great, keep on doing things just like it.
Sorry I didn't read the title of the video . I didn't look closely eather . I thought you guy's were doing what I see to much of some guy destroying a good Dodge truck . I watched your video and to my surprise you were restoring it . Thank you.
first time seeing you on YT, loved the vid! Just got a 2003 F150 myself that has a solid motor and transmission. So I've been watching all sorts of DIY maintenance.. this is like all wrapped up into one! and amazing.. absolutely beautiful truck you found there.
Absolutely LOVE this body style of truck! I also like how you restored it. Perfectly done in my opinion. Its a truck, its gonna get battle scars so you didn’t go crazy show quality/ trailer queen resto, rather you did it how most people can do it if they had the skills. With new diesels costing 75-100K….why wouldn’t you want to save her….beside all the other positives to it (great bones to start with).
You Guys did a amazing job with what you had on hand . You took a turd and turned it into a truck that I see is nothing short of a great looking truck .And a spray booth made out of plastic and a nice paint job to boot you guys are good
I’m glad the algorithm put this video in my recommended section
Same
Agreed with you there
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.
Same here I love my chevys but that is a good lookin dodge
But at least it starts
I’m in to Chevy’s to but Laramie is a pease of crap.
That’s not a second gen
@@hauptfachhauptfach6202 how soo
I'm more of a ford guy but a manual 12 valve Cummins any year is worth saving in my book
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
Too bad fords suck
@@cd1168 why you gotta hate, let people like what they want. It’s all about preference
Took me entirely too long to realize the intro was just one dude lol
At the beginning of vid and you got me interested lol
Are we watching the same video those are obviously different people clothes and everything
Lord bless you then
Makes my heart feel good seing a young man do what I've always done..fix it yourself..ill subscribe!
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.
i think all motorheads have multiple personalities when doing projects like that.
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 .
@@a.ortega4505But it's all worth it in the end.
I’ve always been a ford guy, but I love these dodges so much too!
This was a great time period for pickups, before they became fashion statements. All 3 had great trucks!
Same here
Man. I wish had had the skills y’all have to do something like that. I’m sooooo jealous. Beautiful truck.
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.
🤔😉
Seeing this gives me motivation to get my 97 done, keep it up man.
Best rebuild I’ve seen. None of that bs led lights, black letters, etc teenagers do to trucks. Nice truck 👍
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.
I got a good 4500 and t case if you ever decide to do it!
Always liked the metallic green. Ended up with a 95 v10 in red.
Pr4 Red?
Puro Takuache cuh the color
Did I search for this? No
Did I watch it from start to end? Yes
I'm so glad you saved this truck. So much love went into the restoration.
Love the truck man. Makes me miss my 12V even more 😭
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!
Who builds a truck from parts they have around the house, This guy does.
This guy was able to build this truck in a garage!... With a box of scraps!
@@ibooogeymani9380 did you purposely reference the first Iron Man movie?
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 😂
What a tremendous job. Truck looks absolutely amazing. Absolutely tremendous.
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
What a amazing project! I loved the whole project and even more the result. You just built a perfect daily.
I just found your video while surfing in TH-cam 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.
Thank you
This was actually an easy build compared to what I did after this one
Wow this Truck looks so good 😍 Holy cow Sam ! You did an amazing job 👌🏻 👏🏻now I want a regular cab again 😅
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
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
Hell Yeah Brother, I like everthing about it.Name her Meatloaf because its all leftovers in one clump . 👍😂
Nice ute,
Trying to find a cummins second gen in Australia is proving quite difficult.
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!
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 : )
Damn I am jealous of you!! I would trade my 2019 for one of those of the wife would let me. GOOD JOB!!
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.
No that is a badass truck. .......... Just wish you would have tapped that bed dent out while it was under pressure.
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.
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.
I'm a diehard dodge fan and to see this restoration makes me want to start work on mine soon if ur curious I have a 94 ram 1500 I wanna completely redo. Thank yall for such a good video
How does your dad feel about having more than one of you, get him on the record?
Looks good and y'all did a good bringing the old girl back to life.
How about when I win the giveaway you give me the truck😂 Looks great!
Was just gifted a ‘95 3500. Don’t have nearly the mechanical ability y’all do but I’m about to start a resto on it as well so that I have a dedicated rig for my camper. Thanks for the encouragement/inspiration lol
Satisfyingly good. I'd say my favorite part is how you took the time to put the trim and emblems on straight.
First hey 👋🏻
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.
Never owned a 12v, but my 02 24v is a beast. I love every bit of it. After seeing this I will paint it now.
As a teenager I always wanted a dodge like this. Now that I’m 39 I still don’t got one but the dream still lives haha! Great video!!!
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!
Turned out great! Little things and the simplicity made it even better!
hey buddy, good for you! I started out to restore my 1990 short bed D150 4x4, but the cab /body was so rough, I ended up buying an arrow straight 88 and am now swapping entire drive train from the 90 to the 88(including both axles and diffs.WHEW!!} also robbed elect. leather seats and tilt steering wheel out of a Chrysler "Fifth Avenue"/ I"m in way over my head, no building, Just doing it in the field.... BUT watching your build was inspiring and has put helium of hope back in my balloon! I've got a long road in front of me, but like you, I'll never sell it, It's a family member. I'll send you a pic. when It's done. thanks for the Inspiration!. GOOD JOB ON YOUR BUILD!
hell yeah man I love that you keep the old truck living. keep doing what you are doing.
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!
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.
Probably at least my third time watching this video. Still amazes me when you save these old trucks
Badass truck man.. phenomenal job, I'm currently doing an overhaul on my daily, 03 2500 cummins, has the HO motor, 6spd nv5600, Laramie with the 8ft bed, power everything. Truck was my dream truck also my first, and little by little I'm getting her back to her former glory like you did with this beauty..
I’m a big ford guy but this truck is a master piece you guys did amazing on this!!
Yeah, you definitely brought that one back from the dead.
Nice work
I love that truck! A recent misfortune killed my 1500 with the 5.7, and I decided to take the jump to a 4th Gen 2500 with a 6.7 Cummins. She needs some work, but videos like this make me excited to get to work!
I have a 2001 Dodge SLT 24 value Cummins with a 5-speed manual trans and I love your restore.
Thank you
I love the color, it’s the same as my 24V, as soon as I’m back from my deployment I’m gonna finish my old dodge! Good work! Love the vids 🤙🏼
Nice build I done couple of those a lot of work I admire how you know little bit of everything instead of paying someone else it’s rewarding
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!
I have the same truck mine is a 97 Dodge ram 1500 but your truck is so awesome I love that truck I've always been a big fan of Dodge thanks to my father and you inspired me to get my Dodge all fixed up keep making more videos of that beautiful truck of yours
Sweet ride! Always loved this Dodge Gen! Thank you for taking us for this wonderful ride of Restoration!
Looks great! I just bout a 1994 dodge 2500 single cab, 5 speed, 4x4, 12 valve! I got a smoking deal on it and am about to start the restoration on it! Runs great no blow by, shifts great, 4x4 works! All it really needs is cosmetic…
This just popped up in my videos. For the record it is 5/12/23 and you now have 121k subscribers
Love the truck, she is a beauty.
Thank you!!
I have never seen one of these restored. It’s always ‘yank the cumminz out of it and toss the dodge bit away’ but this funky bodystyle is starting to grow on me. Good work!
Can see you love what you do. Glad there are people out there like you still
Behind the square body Chevy the 2nd gen ram is the best looking truck ever made. You guys did such an amazing job saving this ol girl 👍
This is exactly what I needed to see i have been putting my 12v on the back burner for too long it's time to get S*** done! Thank you sir!
Im not even 2 minutes in and i already love with this channel
Thank you I appreciate that!
I love the green truck!! Absolutely beautiful build!
Truck looks great I’m midway through the rebuild on the 99 I got from my day when he passed on thanksgiving video gave me a lotta things to look at awesome job bro
Exactly those are really rare trucks and those trucks are getting to be super hard to find in factory condition
Great video
Iv got a 97 long bed 2wd that Iv been thinking of giving another life.. this video gives me hope
It look great now. My 17 yr old son loves the old 12 and 24 valves.
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!
Loved these trucks when they first came out. Great job on the restoration.
Just very happy to see older trucks get saved from the scrap yard and yes they don't make them like that anymore
Nice job! Gives me some inspiration! I rescued a 96 that needed a little lovin! It's a work in progress. I hope mine turns out even 1/4 as nice as yours! Best wishes!
NICE TRUCK I HAVE 2 98 SST AND 2001 4X4 BOTH WITH 5.9 MAGNUM GAS MOTORS LOVED ALL YOUR UPGRADES KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.WAITING ON YOUR NEXT VIDEO...
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!
Great job, shows what good old fashioned hard work can accomplish.
Sweet restoration. 12V's are a dying breed!
Nice job! The green was a good choice. The manual trans is rad!
Man I’ve always wanted to own a Cummins with a ppump I’ve got kidney disease and failure soon in my right. I’d give my left for this truck lol… bang up job I’ve been on and off homeless most of my life. I’d like to start a shop but can’t afford too. Thanks for y’all’s love for these good trucks!
Shame about ur kidney man I hope you get better
Love the green on that truck, I have a 97 12 valve duolly 4x4, paint it and do a gasket all around but I’m not happy, still leaking oil, I’ll not take it to the righ people, in Houston need a good recommended up grader shop, looks great, keep on doing things just like it.
That truck definitely looks a whole lot better and that's kind of an interesting color green I could see myself paying my GMC that color
Love all the work you put into the Green Machine!!
fantastic work and good job spotting the value of the old truck and your unused parts - efficient!
Sorry I didn't read the title of the video . I didn't look closely eather . I thought you guy's were doing what I see to much of some guy destroying a good Dodge truck . I watched your video and to my surprise you were restoring it .
Thank you.
These are prob the best looking trucks ever produced
first time seeing you on YT, loved the vid! Just got a 2003 F150 myself that has a solid motor and transmission. So I've been watching all sorts of DIY maintenance.. this is like all wrapped up into one! and amazing.. absolutely beautiful truck you found there.
Absolutely LOVE this body style of truck! I also like how you restored it. Perfectly done in my opinion. Its a truck, its gonna get battle scars so you didn’t go crazy show quality/ trailer queen resto, rather you did it how most people can do it if they had the skills.
With new diesels costing 75-100K….why wouldn’t you want to save her….beside all the other positives to it (great bones to start with).
That truck looks awesome love the paint job you did a awesome job on that Dodge brought a peace of history back to life that is so cool
Dude i looked up building a 2nd gen and this video was just what i wanted. Awesome truck man
Looks great , good job, I've got a 95 ,2500 V-10 single cab long bed just put it in the paint shop and I have a bunch of new items to replace .
Man that looks awesome! Definitely a dream truck!! You should put the cab lights on the top.
You Guys did a amazing job with what you had on hand . You took a turd and turned it into a truck that I see is nothing short of a great looking truck .And a spray booth made out of plastic and a nice paint job to boot you guys are good
Wow impressed. Truck looks great. Looking forward to seeing what’s next 👍🏼
Great job bringing the old girl back to life. Love that truck!
Thanks for the video. My friend has a 2004 diesel that he will keep forever but is considering a refurb on it. Nice restoration job,
Beautiful truck, great job. I hope you keep her on the road for many years.
My first time watching one of your videos, but it won’t be the last. I am subscribed!!!