My grandpa just passed away and left me his 97 Ram 1500. Only has 80,000 miles on it and is super clean. Bout to put new hoses on the thing and drive it for years to come 🙏

Rest in peace to the dirty Dodge That thing was an absolute trooper

As someone who lives in NH, seeing not 1, not 2, but 3 second gen Rams that aren't eaten up with rust is amazing! 😍😍😍

Can we get an F in chat for the original Dirty Dodge

The greenish-blue dodge looks pretty darn sweet with those replacement wheels! I think it looks pretty good with that matte look, too. It doesn't need to be shiny as its a work truck, anyway. This generation of Ram has always been my favorite full-size pickup.

I've got a '96 Extended Cab 5.2 I pulled out of a field for $500. It's awesome seeing someone else putting in the work to keep one of these old trucks going. It frustrates me to no end, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Trucks really coming together. She cleaned up well! Pour one out for the OG Dirty Dodge. Can’t wait to see that paint cleaned up.

You should install a center console and full bucket seats with power windows, power locks, and power mirrors, and the overhead console with the compass and temp feature make it more like it fully loaded single cab

The red dodge is giving twister movie vibes. The blue dodge looks so good with the og dodge wheels

My first ever truck was a 98 ram, reg cab, long bed!

I'm a big fan of regular cab LB trucks. Currently have a silverado with the 5.3 and it scoots along pretty well. Tows great too. Plus nobody asks to borrow it since it's a regular cab

Looking good, clean and polish those head lights too.

Is there some type of memorabilia I could buy from the OG dirty dodge

Some metal polish and a foam pad in a drill will clean up those headlights real nice. Not a perminent fix, but should last you 6 months or so.

I love these trucks. I have a '97 Ram 1500 with a 360 V8 auto with 298,345 miles on it so far and still going strong. It still has the original engine and trans and I've put 106,000 miles on it myself in the little over 10 years I've owned it. The main thing with these trucks is, I don't think the radiator trans cooler is enough to keep the trans fluid cool enough. So one of the first things I done to my truck was put an external trans cooler on it and so far so good. Still got good cold AC too, I charged it up about 6 or 7 years ago and still blowing cold so far. My truck needs some body work and paint at some point. Not sure how long it will last but time will tell.

Nice to be able to fix stuff up that isn't loaded with rust.....Truck is looking good. Take as many parts as you can use of the white one...

I must say I like the green truck, too bad we don't live closer. I have an 05 f150 I'll trade you it runs it needs a little bit of work, it's my daily got a 4.2 in it. But it runs good. I like the wheels on the dirty truck. But I like the black ones better. Did I say I like the green truck.

Nice truck. My papaw had a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 in a red color that he got from my cousin’s Grandpa Dave. He replaced it with a 2002 Chevy Silverado S1500 which recently died, and now has my Mamaw’s Chrysler Town & Country from 2010. My Mamaw now has a 2024 Chevy Equinox which is nice.

I just painted and sold a 98 dodge dually. Was a fun project to do. Only problem I couldn’t figure out couldn’t fiquire out how to get the gauges to work. Tried everything

Trucks looking better and better each time I see videos on it and makes me look through my old emblem collection and find my 3 Ram 1500 emblems 2 in silver and 1 in red plus makes me want to turn wrenches again and get my paws dirty again fixing bmx bikes like I used to but once in a while I get my paws dirty working on my mopeds doing oil changes,mirror work and tires because I love working with tools and being an autistic folf it soothes me to know that I worked on something with my own 2 paws 🐾🐾🐾🐾, arrrrrooooo

At least the original dirty Dodge made it 300,000 miles, I remembered that was one of the first vehicles I seen on the channel when I subscribe!

Oh have I been waiting!

Those dashes.....bad for cracking. Wow! I wish i still had my 1997 Ram 4x4, sadly though, i could no longer afford it. Had owned it since new, which made it that more difficult to part with it. That's life, though. She looks good Jay, especially with the new wheels! Thanks for sharing!

YOURE WELCOME MAXX! I'm glad I can see my old radio be put to use, also the tape deck worx! Also also, enjoy dem stickerz!

all the way down on the shifter is not neutral btw. lol Great looking rims.

I like that color Jay 🙂👍 Truck looks great with the new wheels 👀

nice boat

lookin real nice, i used to own a 5.9 ram back in 99. It was a laramie with 4x4. loved that truck

Hey, jay my boy-you’re doing great with that dodge ram 🐏 it looks good with the new wheels! 🛞 I hope you have a good weekend with the others! I can wait for part3 sometime in the near future! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

I agree on the lugnuts . They are worse here in Ohio 18 mm are your saving grace. Great video Jay.

Hey Jay he ran that stop sign lol

Cheers to the Original, un-rusty,yet Untrusty Dirty Dodge .All Hail the New Purty Dodge!

I love these trucks!

It looks pretty nice.

Got a dash cover off eBay for like 70 bucks.

What up Jay? Glad you dropped a new video

The world seems to be good where you guys are. Love those 2nd gens, if those do not rust out - they're great trucks, really. Keep up the great content - greetings from Austria 🤘🏻

Should get a windshield, new headlights then do a rattle can respray. I’ve seen some KZfaq videos showing that it can look really good.

R.I.P. Dirty Dodge!

Hey Jay! Nice to see another dodge! Have a good weekend fella!

Those factory head units are often repairable.

Nice driving in God's Country. It's amazing what can be accomplished when you know what to do and how to do it.

Yanno? Those wheels really look good with that satin-ish paintjob it has. They work well together

looks great except - headlights, buff and seal them or replace them.

Have a good evenin Jay, that’s my favorite variant of blue on it

That truck is looking sweeeet

The video I've been waiting for!! Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication you put into this truck!!!

The truck is looking good hope you cody and jessie have a great weekend

Yes good looking truck bro

that white 2nd gen was pretty clean man shame for it to be scrapped

Definitely a decent looking & running truck. Great job bud!

Those awful fuel pressure regulators/filters on top of the pump are usually the culprit

Good looking truck man love what all you done with it, you gonna put them pod lights from the white truck in the bumper to?

She’s cleaning up real nice!

awesome part two!

Nice vid

Cant wait to see this video! 🙂

Good video 😀

Can you do a final send off video for the dirty dodge, it's almost iconic lol, been watching you stuff for years

Good video bud keep up the good work and miss your videos bud

Add the front safari bar grille guard offa dirty to the new truck....

Glad I found your channel. I see bran new trucks out there but nothin like the older ones. Especially went they are brought back to life. Nice video. I subscribed.

Take the push bar off and put it on the new dodge 🙏 please!!!!

A dodge having an electrical problem No way

I was waiting for this vid!!!!!!

Rip og dirty dodge

Jay, you say green Dodge but on my screen its blue. Great video and great truck. Looking forward to more videos on the truck.

Use the Vice Grip Garage clear on it. Derek makes it look easy as.

those trucks in my country worth a lifetime of work to buy, average incoming is like less than U$300. 2026 if everything goes like planing i'll move to US. Nice work brother

Ima newbie came across your channel cause I also have a 97 1500 and they rule and will enjoy watching your videos Jay

I didn't know your dad had a dodge d100 short bed...jay sir

Countryman riding in a country road.

I watched part 1 for the second time today not knowing part 2 already came out 😂😂

Once again, a good running vehicle is worth saving. Regardless of looks. Side note, the steering wheel in the old white dodge is in great shape.

Forget buffing it. Sand it and apply a Line-X to the entire truck.

Man you got ole Cody working too! What about Charley ? He needs to be out there supervising!

New windshield would be fire 🔥🔥🔥

Good video Jay .. did Jessie pick him up another del slow.. good to see all the gang again

Think you could do a driveway update on everything you got in the future?

A wild Jesse appears!

Put a Bluetooth transmitter that plugs into the cigarette lighter

What wheels do u like better for the money MB wheels or American racing I think the American racing r23s look great on any 80s 90s 2000s trucks

Need part 3 asap

For the OG dodge, what do you need to get out of the sheet metal? (And how far are you from South Main Auto? I bet Eric O could fix your electrical issue.)

BTW: 112 K < ! Well earned Jay.

That rig could use some new headlights, rip to the og wite ram. What's the status on the red one?

You should next buy a classic to restore from Collier Motors in Pikeville North Carolina!

Dont park anything 10 foot of an old dodge ram, the electrical problems can be contagious

i have so much i wanna say lol, good and bad

Coil overs and an exhaust.

I've got 2 dirty dodges myself. I'm also mechanic lol

In my opinion the front lights need polishing or change them with new ones

I’m in your area of nc and I need a 2nd gen back bumper how much would you take for that bumper on the white truck ?

Please dont use any Armorall products lol

Leonardo di caprio fixes trucks ? who knew

Your Acura RL is back?!

Mind if I drop these videos in my 2nd Gen group?

What’s up with the RL?

you should buy an old cummins!!

Shit, I wish I knew where to get 500 dollar trucks in decent conditon.