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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

"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.

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!

Best channel on RU-vid! 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

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

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.

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!

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 ! 😆

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

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 .

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... 🤠

Love all your content man, I honestly think you don’t need the adds nowadays but either way your content is entertaining and great on its own… keep doing what you do, and congrats on the 1 million mark!! Ya deserve it

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 RU-vidr 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

Old truck archeology is always so much fun with Derek!

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

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.

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

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!!

Great and informative video. It encouraged Dad and I to get my blue 77 dodge d150 out and running again. Tinkered on it for 5 hrs today. Runs great but also needs a fuel pump. 👍

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!!

I got a 78 D100 Ol' Slanter 6 ..she's my favorite! Hauls my big Harley the back of the 8ft bed to Gatlinburg to play in the mountains...Great truck! Just started watching your videos. My Dad introduced me to this channel and I get a kick out of your projects my man! Be safe

My grandpa had a dodge truck exactly like that minus the moon roof seeing this truck brought back memories. Love your channel and love your content watching and subscribed all the way from Hawaii.

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

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!

Yes Sir! I was the go-to remote control for channel & volume manipulation for much of my early years.. I also earned an advanced degree in rabbit ear adjustment and foil wing installation to improve reception.

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!😊

I find you funny! You are a great mechanic that sells a good story! LOVE EVERY EPISODE !

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

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.

The brake parts for a D series half-ton are dirt cheap & very easy to work on & the PS/front end work is pretty basic stuff too, but that rust out looks to be fairly extensive. So, i'd consider that to be a great parts/donor truck having many of the sought after parts for a 77/78/79 "tin-grill" D100/D150 and/or Adventurer, intact.

Looks in good shape.worth fixing.easy to work on.

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.

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!

I enjoy this guy so much. Gratz on the new show too.

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.

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!!!

Glad to see the little guy involved. Even get his thoughts on the subject.

This guys videos are great, love his humor and obvious knowledge of autos.

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!

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.

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!

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. 🤙🙂

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!

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!

That's foldable rust! You crack me up Dereck! Seriously the funniest comment you've made so far and you have so many! Keep up the good work! Love your content!!!

Wishing you and your wonderful family a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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.

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.

Another fun filled video. The military used many types and styles of Dodge trucks. Nice touring roads.

Hey. Just wanted to say I've learned a lot of confidence-boosting, valuable knowledge watching these, and I just came across a 73 D10 (318) in great shape and I think I'm going to try to get her running. She spins and even has AC. Really looking forward to it now. Thanks 👍

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!

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.

One of my favorite videos from you love the old dodges and your humor is the best

For some reason I like these trucks. By now they have some weight reduction and beat up but are simple and reliable. Great video thank you for the content.

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

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.

Would definitely love to see more on this little rig, I’m normally a Chevy guy but I think it’s a need little truck

Just my cup of tea! Been driving these sincr 71. My drivrways full of them .been workimh on my 78 lately...been in storage since 2012..needs some freshening!

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.

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

Love all the revivals you do. Never the same. But most definitely make it a going to town rig. Thank u again for ur content.

Not only as a remote but also rabbit ear adjuster 3000. Love the videos and thank you for all the work!

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.

"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.

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.

Yup, I was the early model t.v. remote as well. Nice truck. I hope you found her a good home.

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

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”

Hi Derek thank you for motivating me to get my old truck back on the road after many many years and the wife is happy that iam back at it in the garage and I am happy about getting to drive my 1952 Chevrolet 3100 again feel like a teenager ....lol Thank you once again

Can we go ahead and acknowledge the fact that Derek walked on his knees almost the whole way around this truck to give us this awesome over view? Your the man Mr. B We love ya buddy.

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.

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

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

I've always loved Aerokroil. Awesome stuff. When I saw that can I knew you were using the "good stuff"...though I'm not sure why you would use it on a Dodge. Great stuff!

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.

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

Been watching for a few weeks now and I thoroughly enjoy watching your vids. I'm about 2hrs North of old Nashville. Would love to get a chance to meet ya and see your collection and projects one day.....keep the content coming!!!

Love those trucks! I'm in the process of restoring/hot rodding my '78 that I bought when i was in high school.

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.

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.

I'm a OG Watcher of this Channel and somehow I missed this video until now. It is my absolute favorite! Derrick you are very talented genius, in many different ways😂

Truly enjoy all the videos with restorations and fix-em-ups. Makes me want to go to the old farm and see if my dads old Dodge D10 is still there that was parked near a field about 30 years ago and see if I can do anything with it. Don't have the money or time, but it could be fun to check if it's there anyway. LOL Thank you for all you do!

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!!