FAMILY HEIRLOOM TRUCK! Can We Fix It? Dodge 4x4 Restoration Part 1

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“Everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when there was a flood, the river burst against that house and yet it could not shake it, because it had been well built." -Luke 6:47-48
This 1975 Dodge W200 Club Cab 4x4 has been in my family since brand new, and it started McCool Auto many decades ago! This truck deserves a solid restoration and upgrade, but it is in dire need of work. Think we can put it back on the road? Stick around to the end of the video!
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@Hootman865 23 күн бұрын

Dylan I could listen to your Dad tell them stories all day long

@aaronsg71 23 күн бұрын

That’s really McCool that you get to work on this family heirloom Dylan! Can’t wait for the final results!

@Robert-qh2jp 23 күн бұрын

Dylan great video as always ...listening to your dad was great lost my dad in 2015...look forward to this build.... Honor thy father... Everyone be blessed

@chapmanracing1206 23 күн бұрын

Love seeing you save the old truck. I'm a Dodge truck man and love seeing them get saved.

@HamptonBallance 23 күн бұрын

I am with you there!

@IrishFPC 23 күн бұрын

This is awesome. Love seeing the history and the family ties to the truck. Good on you and your dad must be so proud seeing you work on the truck and making it live once again.

@johnhicks1969 23 күн бұрын

I am so excited to see more of this truck

@michaelstringer3826 23 күн бұрын

This is the build i have been looking for. The old 4wd mopars are my passion. Keep this build going!!

@cmdr_talikarni 23 күн бұрын

In high school (early 90s) my best friend had a 75 D100 4x4 360 (swapped on 4 barrel carb), he later picked up a 78 ext cab 4x4 with 318. Had so much fun with them.

@hernanmartinez8313 23 күн бұрын

It’s nice to work to on family history vehicle full of memories.

@robertnovotny4588 23 күн бұрын

Hope to see the family truck being restored back in the near future 😊.

@stevengamsby8376 23 күн бұрын

I have my 1974 W100 that my Uncle bought new in 1974 I got it from him in 1979 and drove it to high school and my son drove it to high school from 2020 tell he graduated in 2022 still run and 4x4ing in the desert near Sand Mountain close to Fallon Nevada great show

@MrKoreyjay 23 күн бұрын

I grew up in my dad’s 79 club cab. Loved this video. You gotta take this on the power tour next year.

@cabowabovhnut 23 күн бұрын

Oh man! I'm stoked beyond belief that you are doing this! I've been so curious about that truck since I first saw it in the field in a video. I had a '74 Power Wagon that I really miss, so glad you're doing this! The parts with your Dad telling the history of the truck and your family really makes this such a special video, I loved hearing the way he says certain things about getting in the carb, just hearing him talk like a Tennessee man like me is awesome to me! Can't wait for the next video, family first, trucks and cars a close second. ❤😊

@JoE_Songs 23 күн бұрын

love this project. Especially the effort to fix the metal with the donor parts, instead of switching whole body parts. looking forward to the net video

@AllenDonaldson-sb4yg 23 күн бұрын

Them old dodge truck are tough

@joshuaweitzel9310 23 күн бұрын

You and your dad to restore this truck together. His stories touched my heart. It would be really special to watch you and dad bring this truck back to life.

@R3TR0R4V3 23 күн бұрын

Heck yeah, looking forward to seeing this truck restored! 😎

@victormiller3368 23 күн бұрын

Always going to have a soft spot for these 72 through 80 Dodge trucks. Makes me miss the 76 W100 Power Wagon I had back in 2017. One of these days, I'll have another 72 through 80 Dodge truck. Can't wait to see the final product. Really digging the truck as a whole.

@Northspy49 23 күн бұрын

Can’t wait to see how this turns out. Full resto please.

@OmarDenarzi 23 күн бұрын

Now these are the worthy stuff to make a video on, Really appreciated the work effort that you put into these videos my buddy Dylan ❤❤❤❤.

@TailFenBaits-pp1rr 23 күн бұрын

Gotta be one of the coolest videos on the channel now! I wish I could have something like this from my family.

@anthonyciampaglia9238 21 күн бұрын

I lost my dad last September we were like brothers instead of father and we were that close I’m 41 years old now I lost him when I was 40 and a half years old I would watch you channel with him he would always watch it with me but it would always put him to sleep he could fall asleep watching the local baseball and football games on the tv I’m from Baltimore Maryland born and raised and my teams are the orioles and ravens

@heofthesquarebum 23 күн бұрын

Congratulations on being able to work on your family's truck!

@davidcolesr.8628 23 күн бұрын

I absolutely Loved Story Time With Pop McCool, I would Listen for Days

@Carcrafter7165 23 күн бұрын

I like where this is going. Looking forward to seeing the results

@AmyTaylor6572 13 күн бұрын

Hello there 👋👋, how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. God bless you!❤❤

@stevehilliard1495 23 күн бұрын

I didn’t realize your name was actually McCool. That’s awesome, hi Dixie👋

@AmyTaylor6572 13 күн бұрын

Hello there 👋👋, how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. God bless you!❤❤

@neildawson8576 23 күн бұрын

Now you're getting into a great mule of a truck!Thanks.

@bonehead292yblock5 23 күн бұрын

I remember the first time I rode in a Pontiac grand prix I was a little kid in the early 2000s and I had a granddaddy that had 3 1977 Pontiac grand prix and I rode in a gold and white vinyl one and Ive missed him for 21 years he was a Korean war veteran

@JPacGibson 23 күн бұрын

Dude, sweet old truck. 💯

@diamonddahlberg 23 күн бұрын

I will be enjoiyng this series of videos. Keep up what you are doing, please

@jasonstarnes3838 23 күн бұрын

This one definitely needs a t shirt. My favorite model dodge pickup! Cummins 5 speed swap!

@stevegerman5569 11 күн бұрын

Great that you videoed your dad and his remembrances, Dylan -- this is something you'll look back on for years to come. I enjoyed this!

@terrystines2536 21 күн бұрын

I'm a Mopar guy and can't wait to see this truck going again !!!!!

@chrislyons5841 23 күн бұрын

Watching this takes me back to High School. My good friend Dad had same year 225 I believe 4 speed. Some great memories on their farm. Same year green stake pad. The trick was newer would go anywhere old granny gear.

@anthonyshelton6786 23 күн бұрын

the stories you have with that beast it truly deserves to come back to it's glory

@edwingodfrey5731 19 күн бұрын

Hey Dylan, I Love this build!!! There is a 1979 Dodge Club Cab Long Bed Truck that My Brother and I grew up with that means a lot to us. It was our Dad's truck and was last on the road around 2003 or 2004. My brother learned to drive in this truck and drove it around our woods, yard and up and down our road when I was away most of the time at college for a year. This truck is currently at my brothers house. We hope to get it running and driving again soon. This video will no doubt inspire us to get busy with the truck that we grew up with.

@stephensaasen8589 15 күн бұрын

So love this story. I know my old classic autos hold the same kind of sentiment for my oldest daughter. She used to love riding in the old Nova or '72 F250 when I'd get them out to drive. Still have them and don't plan to release them. I can't tell you how many times I've heard stories where people said they remember riding with dad in the old car and miss it. One person even asked if I'd sell the Nova because their dad had one like it and wished for one. I always say no because we have our own memories with these vehicles.

@Tuxedorunner 23 күн бұрын

That’s amazing, especially the history, I’d restore it, 2in lift, the memories are perfect. Definitely really excited on the build. 🙂

@Irontrianglegarage 18 күн бұрын

That’s a great project. I grew up with a 1981 GMC C2500 heavy duty originally ordered by PG&E. They abandoned it when it arrived at the dealership. My dad bought it for his construction business. We used that truck for everything. Tow the boat to the lake, haul cars around. Move a couple of times. I wish he would’ve kept it. I would’ve bought it from him unquestionably. 292, SM 465, 14 bolt full floater. That’s so cool that you get to build that neat old Dodge back up.

@user-kw5qf9bw4k 23 күн бұрын

your Dads stories are the best part of this video. keep going with it

@RCindustry 23 күн бұрын

The bed on my 74 is Rusted just like that that undercoating they used just held the moisture inside of it I guess

@silverback8183 23 күн бұрын

It's amazing at the number of people that let things that are important rust away

@DylanMcCoolVideo 23 күн бұрын

Well when you have a family to take care of, it’s hard to get to every project at once. It’s still with us though.

@silverback8183 23 күн бұрын

@@DylanMcCoolVideo reminds me of the 70 Z28 sitting in the front yard of a house. The owner died shortly after buying it but the family absolutely refused to sale it, last time I saw it, it had a tree growing through the windshield.

@clevelandmaker386 23 күн бұрын

@@DylanMcCoolVideoDylan... don't go putting other parts on it..... repair the rust replace the parts that need it... keep it as you remember it...... You are so fortunate....my dad died when I was young.....I was into cars then but my family was so apart so all the passed down cars got traded in..... Do what you have to do to keep the memories alive....and if you do need parts....try rocket restoration in Olympia WA...aka Dead Dodge garage

@bradcarroll5265 23 күн бұрын

That’s an awesome truck! Pulling it in the shop with the Charger was great lol.

@Trenton-om9qs 17 күн бұрын

Cool to see you bring your family truck back to life. Ik a lot of us have/had trucks and cars that are sentimental and have lots of stories to tell. Ik i sure do😂

@edwardkamenar1493 23 күн бұрын

LOOK! IT'S McCool IN THE HOOD!!!!

@gunsandhorsepower 23 күн бұрын

Cant wait to see this thing rip in the feilds again man a big cam 440 would be amazing for this truck we got to see a video of him and dad riding in this again

@jamierushing 23 күн бұрын

Hi Dylan from west Alabama hugss

@kevinkbradshaw2239 23 күн бұрын

I've got my Grandpa's 1970 C10 that he got new. He's gone now and it's mine. My first memory of it is driving it in the hayfield in when I was around 5 years old. I'm slowly trying to get it going, but I don't have a garage and not as good a mechanic as you but slowly getting there. Keep up the good work, we love your channel in Missouri

@bigslim492 23 күн бұрын

Dylan the drivetrain on the old truck is something special so DON’T get rid of the old differentials and transfer case. Those are heavy duty parts and just a little bit rare. Take the frame, engine, and tranny from the ‘92 and keep everything else from the’75. If you want taller gears then put in some new gears. Yes the ‘75 has sentimental value but I don’t think you realize just how rare that truck really is.

@auteurfiddler8706 14 күн бұрын

The club cabs in the mid 70's had very few made. I think less than 700 w100 short beds, and about 1000 long beds and less than 2500 w200's but I forget the exact numbers. From "The Standard Guide to American Trucks"

@SvartaGolfen 23 күн бұрын

Go all the way, fix the rust, respray and make it (Mc)Cool again

@philspear73 23 күн бұрын

My buddy's dad had an old extended cab similar to this in dark green, man we pulled some shenanigans out by the lake in that sucker! My head hit the roof a few times one night.

@TheDeafMechanic 20 күн бұрын

Really neat truck. Your dad’s stories are my absolute favorite part of this video. Stuff like this is priceless. Reminds me of listening to my late grandfather when he’d talk about is 72 C10 he bought new that I now own.

@PaytonTurner12407 23 күн бұрын

Dylan McCool is back back again 0:07

@elihiggins1056 21 күн бұрын

Love the truck Dylan! And love the idea of bringing it back to life even more! I look forward to seeing it again.

@chrisbeverly7266 22 күн бұрын

Great family story and memory thanks for sharing that with us man

@adamtereska8734 22 күн бұрын

Dylan, you need to think of it in this manner: all of the memories are inside the cab. Rocker panels, floor pans, and cab corners will not take away those memories. A replacement bed, doors, and fenders won't kill the memories, but they will help continue to save the past memories and build new memories as well because it will make the truck last longer. Your dad and uncle would be proud to see it like new. The "patina" doesn't make memories either. This family heirloom is a worth a set if fenders, doors, bed, cab corners, rocker panels and floor pans. This is above "patina."

@geoffsclassiccars 22 күн бұрын

👏👏👏 Couldn't put that any better definitely needs to be saved

@josepha9313 16 күн бұрын

Have been binge-watching your Dodge Challenger rescue from a few years ago. Fantastic work! Most of the vehicles I looked thru had missing engine/tranny and rusted thru floorboards. Not much left to rescue. I almost went for a 1966 Pontiac Tempest but the guy wanted 5000 for it and would not budge! I love the old Chargers, Roadrunners, 442, GTX. Original Hemi blocks alone are a fortune. Wish I could post a photo here.

@AmyTaylor6572 13 күн бұрын

Hello there 👋👋, how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. God bless you!!!❤❤

@charlesstarlin6354 23 күн бұрын

Awesome always cool stuff always thanks

@davidcolesr.8628 23 күн бұрын

I Will Follow This Build Closely, I Like that Rig

@bellowsjeep3999 20 күн бұрын

What a great video and a great story. So glad to see your father telling his story. What a super cool truck! I love it! Can’t wait to see how this comes together! I am a huge fan of your plan too!

@AmyTaylor6572 13 күн бұрын

Hello there 👋👋, how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. God bless you!!!❤❤

@JohnFunches-qu1zg 19 күн бұрын

I JUST LOVE - HOW YOU TRULY LOVE YOUR DAD! 😍👍

@bumpsidegarage3002 21 күн бұрын

Love it. Old trucks is what I’m all about.

@petecunnien5368 22 күн бұрын

WOW from a video standpoint and a build standpoint!! This video hits on ALL cylinders and the back story and forward build is going to be AWESOME

@russellhanlin9510 20 күн бұрын

I think that's so cool keeping family history alive

@mattbrown5511 23 күн бұрын

What a way to honor your family history through an heirloom. God bless your whole family.

@AmyTaylor6572 13 күн бұрын

Hello there 👋👋, how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. God bless you!❤❤

@robertshort6147 23 күн бұрын

cool old truck and great stories from your dad. it will be great seeing that old dodge back on the road!

@USSinGen90 23 күн бұрын

Well since you're keeping it in your family and if I had the money I would do a full restoration keep the truck in black but Sam blast the truck and do like you said put another frame on it but Sam blast it breast prevented undercoat the frame and then you have a solid foundation awesome story

@robertandresen2275 22 күн бұрын

Man I tell you, if could sit and listen to the stories pops could tell it would be a great experience, great job on the family heirloom.

@TWub78 23 күн бұрын

Love the truck Dylan cool to see it stay in your family as long as it has

@markhesanalienking9757 23 күн бұрын

Great stories and history, Great video Dylan!

@meek01__53 18 күн бұрын

Cool video, Love the stories! You should mount a winch in front of your lift to make it so much easier to get cars onto the lift. Something you can remove if needed but save your back.

@AmyTaylor6572 13 күн бұрын

Hello there 👋👋, how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. God bless you!!!❤❤

@hambone03 23 күн бұрын

Congratulations man I can't wait to see it done

@markhoffman6861 23 күн бұрын

LOVE the truck and absolutely love the fact that you're going to save it. I have an '84 W150, 318 w/727 and NP208 that I've had since '86 (brought our youngest son home from the hospital when he was born in '88 in it) that I will never let go but it needs the engine gone through and the trans is slipping so time to get that rebuilt too, but it's rust free! Wish you were in my neighborhood...

@gaza698 23 күн бұрын

this is fantastic :D i have always loved that body style of truck!

@bobtucker8875 23 күн бұрын

Really enjoy everything you do,how thoughtful. Having a 76 4x4 my self this will be enjoyable 😎. Thanks for sharing 🙏.

@SixSixthSix 23 күн бұрын

Great stories your Dad told about the truck, thanks for sharing! Definitely the right call on getting a different truck with a good frame and what not.

@abrdds 23 күн бұрын

❤… nice video… that snowdrift story is why I don’t venture out in any snow deeper than 6 inches ( Md near DC )😂😂

@kimworthington 23 күн бұрын

Video series? Would love to see you dedicate a run of episodes to this beauty.

@TomTom2149936 23 күн бұрын

Love the history here, always makes it more fun to watch when the car/truck has a story like this. I love the white grill on it aswell, can't wait to see more of this truck.

@FreedomRock44 23 күн бұрын

I love dylan's satisfaction.....Yeahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! Sounds real Good!!!!

@LunarOutlawsGarage 23 күн бұрын

That truck is awesome! It has exactly one Dylan horsepower!

@markaphillips14 23 күн бұрын

Find a 2nd or 3rd hen frame. That would be awesome

@josephviste8065 23 күн бұрын

Dylan McCool I love that truck that you get to work on. I've always loved the look of those trucks.

@feron450 23 күн бұрын

It’s really cool to see you so excited about a project Dylan. Glad you’re in a spot where you can do that

@paulweigle6872 15 күн бұрын

Really looking forward to this series

@hawk.wynd.4645 23 күн бұрын

i think this will be an awesome project and i cant wait to watch.

@jeremyphillips162 16 күн бұрын

Awesome video cant wait to watch you fix up that old truck

@adrianshields5436 23 күн бұрын

Love hearing your dad's stories. He's soooo chill & "matter-of-fact" with his explanations of the truck's history...lol

@jesseduke694 23 күн бұрын

Good video! I liked hearing ur dads storys about the truck. It reminds me of storys i hear & some that i remember about my dad & his 75 ford. Wich i have kept & still have today. But like you mentioned, not hardly anything is still original on the truck now. I have hot rodded it out to go to mud runs now.

@stevepearce4803 15 күн бұрын

Funny to see a truck like that, I had a 1974 Dodge club cab and it had a 440 in it. It was so much fun with the big motor in it.

@AmyTaylor6572 13 күн бұрын

Hello there 👋👋, how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. God bless you!!!❤❤

@aarongrabowski3775 22 күн бұрын

Im going to like this project. Your old man is a cool guy. Thx Dylan.

@clarkepearson4705 23 күн бұрын

I can feel what this build is , your Dad's story is great, keep it coming

@rcsubject9844 20 күн бұрын

Super excited for this build

@warrenthornton3432 23 күн бұрын

Go hard Dylan can't wait to see the full rebuild on the dodge .

@markallison88praiseandwors65 23 күн бұрын

❤God bless brother. Can't wait to see what you do with this Truck 👍🖐🖐

@funguy3657 19 күн бұрын

My grand dad had one of these trucks . Was a brown one. I loved that old truck and when he past away the older family members sold it off never to be seen again

@AmyTaylor6572 13 күн бұрын

Hello there 👋👋, how are you doing today? Hope you’re having a wonderful day. God bless you!!!❤❤

23 күн бұрын

Love this Dylan, you and your dad will need to go somewhere special together when this is done

@gmag1969 23 күн бұрын

I've always loved these old Dodge extended cabs. That color looks like what I call forestry green. All the forestry trucks around here were that color. Can't wait to see this truck back on the road.