1979 Dodge W300 Club Cab Sitting for 13 years | Will it run?? 

This dude can bring any old vehicle back to life if I was in the area I would definitely let him work on all my vehicles

You Know Chad......I'm retiring soon and I didn't really have any direction, but, your having so much fun getting to it on these 'ol barn finds....got me motivated! thanks for being on You tube!

I love the no bs attitude. "What is this, I don't know". I love it! Keep up the good work sir!

I’m not a Chrysler fan, but that’s actually a pretty sweet truck. I am glad to see it’s gotten another chance at life. It’s pretty much the dream old work truck, 4x4, manual. Another excellent video.

Great channel! My friend had a 1968 Dodge Coronet with a 318 in it, you couldn't kill it. Thanks for the journey getting the old truck running...........

Just goes to show no matter how long an old vehicle sits, somehow they always come back to life. I love watching will it start videos because I get excited whenever they fire up like they were just parked yesterday. Keep up the great work!

I love "will it run and drive" Videos. Thank you from Germany, near Cologne.

Love to see the old stuff come alive. Thank you.

Holy Cow! What a great OFF ROAD wrecker project! She's a beauty!

Love seeing the old ones brought from the dead! Still need to hear what those horns sounds like lol 😂

Dodge had the best Engines & Transmissions in their days 60s and 70s very reliable engines

I do not know why but I can not get enough will it start videos and you did not disappoint me on this one. Keep them coming . .

The VIN numbers are correct on that cab, it was originally mated to a 2WD chassis. Someone took a 4WD chassis and extended it to drop that clubcab on top of.

Man you scored on that find. I love those old Dodge trucks. They pull like a tractor in 1st and low loc. Miss having my old goats. Can't wait to see more videos on these trucks.

Grille is 77/78(78marker lights) cab and dash appear to be 73/74. Drivers doors been changed there for the vin won't match the cab. It's definitely a pieced together truck. Has an auto column and it's a Manual trans. The fuel filler being on the cab is also proof its not a 79(cab at least) cab has a data stick that has the vin number as well. You are correct the D means 2wd and W means 4wd. CID is cast on drivers side of block(carb indicates its a 318). If it has Drum front brakes its likely a 74 if the frame and cab belong to each other. If it has Disc brakes it's a 75 up D60. The lockouts never came on 75-79 as they used the Full-time 4wd NP203 transfercase.

You can’t kill an old dodge. Good stuff buddy ✊ ✌️

I love how you Q'ed the keyboard mechanics about putting a filter on the suction side of the fuel pump lol! That's something I hate about leaving a comment is I don't want to be one of them keyboard mechanics lol! I am an actual mechanic who has discovered the world of RU-vid and really considering starting up my own channel since I have a ton of project content.

Nice truck. I love all makes of work trucks. Flatbeds, stand bed, dump, utility. They all just have a good look to them .

Great video! Us amateurs always learn something from you guys. Thanks for your time!!

Appears somebody made that truck a 4x4 ..and whatever else they did to it! I love these old vehicle resurrections! The story they could tell. I’m working on a 79 F350 4x4 that’s been sitting since 1991…..boy! it needed just about everything to make it road worthy again!

Nice to Simi formal to meet you Chad, my name is Ted, I'm a 58 year old almond ranch mechanic in Central California. And we are really liking your videos. Central California watching

Bro that old trust what everybody's looking for nowadays and I love that Texas bumper on the front keep it rolling

Your Knowledge is now broaden with bringing back this Dodge Truck! I certainly prefer the 4 Speed!

Chad I enjoyed the video.. Love seeing another Dodge Boys back on the road. Hope to see that new shop being built soon.. thx for taking us along on another Chadventure... Take care my friend...

Those old 318 Cu in engines were hard to kill! You forgot to put some Marvels in her! Got a name for this old rig..."Tennessee Stud". Nice job getting her going!

1978 grill, W300 chassis, pre 1976 A/C dash.Tin Grill Rain Man.

The VIN, you said, was for a regular cab. Maybe that's why the frame was stretched.

My old stomping grounds . My parents live right next door from where this truck came from .. I've seen this trucks for many years . Great videos, I really enjoy seeing the area where I've spent so much time .

Now you are an expert on Chrysler! I certainly learned a lot from this video.

We had a couple of those 318's back in the 70's. a '71 charger and a '71 A100 cabover pickup and those engines are bulletproof! Everything else on the vehicle may turn to sh***, err, crap, but those engines will go forever.

Great job I figured the clutch would come loose once you got it moving glad you didn’t have to put it high gear and ram a tree as I have had to do before on tractors 😂😂

I had a 72 and a 73...easy to work on. Loved where the fuse box was.A fellow could change the brushes on the alternator while still on engine.

I wouldn't worry about the low run temp. That thermostat is probably just a placeholder as you may have stumbled upon the first ever air cooled 318.

I like the Lamp wire to the solenoid..nice touch!

If it is a 318, that is a very good engine. There is a electronic module that may give you some trouble with spark. All in all Dodge is very good quality.

Didn’t know the 1979 had the gas tank behind the seat. Looks like you have some kind of Frankenstein truck It should have square headlights also

Thanks Chad for your great video's and your funny humor 👍🏻😄 . I love video's from restoring old trucks, cars and machines .i am looking out for your next video . Regarts from Holland 🇳🇱 🍻🍺.

wow when i subbed a few days ago you barely had 1k subs. grats man. keep it. your videos have been very good.

Thanks for sharing. Love your analysis of each of the problem!! Keep them coming!

lot of times those rubber flex brake lines will swell right up and prevent fluid from going through I have seen then allow fluid through but not allow it to go back when you release the brake

Bottom side of the block either the left or right side will denote the engine designation.

Very good idea to have a fuel filter between the tank and pump. I did the same thing.

A round of applause for Chad. (This channel is worth it just for the way he says 'I don' know?...) Great stuff. Many thanks.

I learned how to drive on a 74 dodge 200 club cab. Love them old Dodges. There aren't too many people now who would want to drive them. They aren't very quiet to drive especially with lock out hubs. And not the greatest ride quality. That one is more than likely a 1 ton. And it's in great shape for it's age.

I have been binge watching your videos all weekend. I subscribed.

New subscriber, love the video. The completely closed-up plug gap was awesome!

that old dodge sounds healthy!! not even a lifter tick! I had a 79 318 and loved it wish I wouldn't have sold it.

Awesome video. That is when Dodge trucks were worth a crap

Holy smokes. Great job pops. I know nothing about Dodge myself. But that old truck just wanted to run and drive again. Great save. And great job. Keep up the great work

Nice save! The engine block has the casting date located on the opposite side from the casting number. There should also be a partial VIN on a pad underneath the oil filter area.

I like those old dodges. I had a 72 short wide and an 80 short wide.

I have owned and built all makes of trucks,the best three older model trucks,are Studebaker,International,and Dodge,people didn,t like the designed,but they are the toughest trucks ever made.

Wow another great video I really enjoyed watching this one I learned a few things I used to drive an old 83 Dodge Ram pickup. I sure wish they had RU-vid back in those days. Keep making these great videos

My friend Mr. Sam TAFLINGER pulled a 1940 dump truck out of a ditch. That’s been there for 40-50+ years. 6-volt electric positive ground flat head FORD 6 cylinder engine. Wouldn’t start then he replaced the fiber gear ⚙️ on the camshaft. And retired the entire truck and got it a running. One other thing is that he had to learn how to shift gears with a transmission with no synchronizers to help it shift gears more smoothly. What I’m trying to say is it doesn’t matter how long it sets if you know how to work on any engine you can get it to run even if you have to Work on the carburetor too. God bless you good luck and I know you got it running.

Really enjoyed that thanks, watching from Cornwall in the UK.

That someone's old box together work truck but I love it they just don't make them like that no more built to last

Ok I'm a dodge truck guy I have a lot of them from 72-77 The reason the vin on the door does not match is the door has been changed. The title followed the door good trick to make it a usable truck. Find alot of them with bad or no titles. some states make it near impossible to file for lost or a new title.

Just found your Chanel! Now I’m going to have to marathon watch all your videos. Thanks mate great content.

Don't know why but I like dump bed swaps and builds. In lieu of rebuilding the reclaimed shop for the time being!! Lol! Can't wait to see if your numbering system holds up on all the pieces. When I do it it always makes sense as I am doing it but doesn't mean a thing when I look at it three months later.

I just found your channel and gave you a sub. I really like your content and seeing these old rides come back to life is pretty cool. Great job, I'll be watching for your next video.

I've never seen a "self clearancing oil pan" before but I have seen severe weight reduction. The distant heavy gunfire at the end is hilarious.

they replace the engine with one from a passenger car . trucks have rear sump pans and car front sump.

I’m a super big dodge guy. Had me yellin at the TV lol

Valve seals are gone in that 318,. I have a 318 from 1998 it started to smoke at acceleration it was concerning.. then it got so bad that at every red light it would leave a cloud of blue smoke.. so i tore into it and removed the valve covers and valve springs and sure as hell my valve seals were done.. so i changed them out and no issues after that.. you will need a leak down tool to hold the valves up once the springs are removed. I also put a cloyes timing chain kit on it and timed the distributor with my multi meter.. runs almost like a new truck.. dodges are well built.

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DID NOT GET A SHOCK PULLING THEM WIRES

Nice video, thank you! The 318 is an excellent engine going back many years. They are measured in liters now. I have a 99 Dodge SUV with 180 thousand! I had the leaking metal seals changed and a bad computer replaced! My T.B, throttle body fuel injection has never caused trouble. Ron PTL USA.

Got a white Firebird sitting up there!😁 Great to see the truck driving!😁

Dodge all the way.

I've always loved the old dodges

Great video! The old Dodges remind me of my grandpa's old trucks. Thanks Chad!

Really interesting watching your videos and the knowledge you have as well as trouble shooting methods👍👍👍

that is a variety of years truck with a car pan on the engine... all dodge trucks had a rear sump oil pan. the grill is a 77,78 dodge grill. 79/80 dodges had a flat hood, and no gas tank in the cab.

the dash board is a 1972-1974. club cab trucks never had a gas tank in the cabs ever... i am a dodge man!

Those selctro hubs are awesome.

Finally, someone who can drive a granny 4 spd. Don't know how many times I see people starting in 1st. Granny is for haulin or crawlin.

Man found your channel while back. Hooked good old boy knows something for sure. From my hill top in Sc.

I never was really a Dodge guy either but I did enjoy the video, thanks

great video im new to your channel only seen three episodes, in my life ive done alot of what your doing and i feel your pain lol thanks for no bad language as my grandson watches with me..im in Ontario Canada. looking forward to your next video

Lol, this video could be turned into a drinking game; take a shot every time he says “…like I said, I don’t know nothin’ ‘bout Dodge.”

Pretty cool old truck Chad, Well done getting it going, great video

This truck is awesome please do more with it.

Fantastic. Great watching your videos here in England. The rustier the better. Lockjaw was a hit from us. Can’t believe the finds on your channel and others I watch. Will it run. Well 90% do. American metal….Keep up the great content.

I believe that was originally a 75 w300 cab and chassis regular cab and they put the long flatbed on it and then the frame was extended and changed to the d300 club cab.. configuration it is now..

you remind me of a more angry vice grip garage. It looks like you have a nice little gold mine of vehicles. thats a really sweet truck minus the 318. it would be cool if you found a bed for it.

Really like your way, just subscribed ! I'm about your age and moan and groan as I lay down, get on my knees, etc. Always been a Ford guy but the older I get, I like everything that's a good deal, old and savable ! Made the same mistakes on firing order, unintended intake manifold BBQ's and more. I appreciate you keep your experiences honest. God bless, carry on !!!

What a great engine! I have a 89 d100 with a 318 and in the past I've had several 318 vehicles and they are very dependable! I'm also a chevy guy but I've strayed and bought a dodge or two in my day lol! The only trouble I had was the wiring! They are known for wiring problems. Just found your channel so I'm going to go ahead and subscribe 👍

I usually found the best way to force bleed brakes is to get a big cattle or horse syringe from a farm store or a local vet and suck the brake fluid thru the lines. Alternatively you do get brake bleed pump kits.

Another one spits off the dust. Nice job Chad

She's a beaut clark!!

Very enjoyable video. I’m so glad you washed her up real good at the end………that filthy windshield was gettin me triggered lol.

Jeez, I love those old Dodge trucks, I'd love to own that right there and fix it up

i forgot to mention blue smoking engine ive had great results with Engine Restore i used it a number of times on engines thats been sitting works good for me.

Not only do I want to see it run .I want you to drive it at least 50 miles.

You did a good job getting her going again! 👍

Engine ci is stamped along with the date on the driverside above the starter. Those plugs were the wrong plugs that the guy had in it. Small block dodge plugs are alot longer

Drinking game….take a shot with each “I don’t know…” said!

As a mopar man i can tell you that 360 will run on four cylinders and last forever thats why I’m not a chevy guy! Yall have to remember now chrysler was the very first vehicle manufacturer in america and yes ford hired them to build their cars until they had enough money to build their own so trust the engineering fella

The bit in the glove box you didn't recognise is a pillar switch for either the hood or the doors

I believe the stamp code you showed M5 is for the mound engine plant.. Its also a 1985 engine

Wow thanks merv … love the old dodges I bought a. 79 d 100 short box 360 4x4 , with lockers front an back ,got it running last fall got to cold .going to get back on it soon the heater box is a mouse house … love the mopar winch … great vid …. Dave fron Canada 🇨🇦 later