Don’t lock the steering on a flat tow. Never had to do it before, so lesson learned! All I could think was these giant tires locking to one side and throwing me off the road. Safety third people!

@mikaeelmohammed

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@srdadams

3 жыл бұрын

Every time i flat tow i put a bungee cord on the bottom of the wheel and down to the seat. Works great!

@mikewerner3797

3 жыл бұрын

Was this truck in Tennessee? What town did you find it in? Awesome truck!

@backroadsliving7740

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂

@backroadsliving7740

3 жыл бұрын

cant wait to see the rest of it

That idle note tho 👌 McBeef

@shadowmare1742

3 жыл бұрын

most definitely

That truck it's so cool man, love to see an entire series of the restoration of that

@williamthrasher8540

3 жыл бұрын

so would I

@SomeBigFatGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Frame-off restomod with Cummins power? Yes, please!

@devinhiggison1198

3 жыл бұрын

yes please

@josephg41

3 жыл бұрын

@@SomeBigFatGuy Only you lose the timeless old soul of this truck when you engine swap them. Obviously they're plenty fun just the way they are, and i can testify to that, I have a bone stock '56 Chevy truck myself. 6 cylinder and a 4 on the floor and i have several classics, even modern engine swapped ones, and none are as fun as that truck.

@josephg41

3 жыл бұрын

@Randall Johnson True, and it's about time someone left one of these trucks stock.

Make this a series! Fuel system, ignition/wiring, budget interior, brakes and lines, bed of the truck would all make great 15-20min single episodes

It runs so good it doesn’t even need a driver. It just wants to run

@daniellynch7864

3 жыл бұрын

All it need to drive is its own robots hands and feet and let it be able to use it and then it will be off LOL!

Considering the circumstances that truck really didn't fight you at all to get running. Popped right off so he needs to be freshened up and put back to work. Great farm truck right there.

Truck was saying "c'mon kid, we got s*it to do", and the hand grenade bit was gold. 🤣

@arnoldnellis6120

3 жыл бұрын

I thought that’s what it was, good idea Dylan but hold off for a bit. Lol

"I can definetly tell it wants to go" "starts Truck again" "Truck says: Aight Imma head out" lol

35:38 the truck is like "Alright I'm gonna head out"

"It want's to go, can feel it." *starts, immediately takes off*

Reminds me of Forrest Gump "That's my Boat" Dylan "That's my Truck"

@louroberts5567

3 жыл бұрын

OMGOSH! I just commented the same thing! hahaha! That's all I could think of when I saw that!

@scottscaneh

3 жыл бұрын

@@louroberts5567 too funny

@dammitboy9251

3 жыл бұрын

What time??

Really love how you told the story of how the truck caught your attention and how you couldn’t stop thinking about it and then went to see it. I could feel your emotions of excitement. It was nice to hear the story for a change, rather than have the video start off “here’s a cool truck lets fix it”

When engines and vehicles were built tough.

@ApolloTheDerg

3 жыл бұрын

Just watched Diesel Creek start up his late 50’s early 60’s road grader and the thing also just starts and runs. It seems cars not so much, but heavy equipment was built to last, the fact it started when just trying to check spark said it all lmao.

@flyingace5057

2 жыл бұрын

Screw built ford tough, this thing is alive after SSOOOOOOOOOOO long

For the love of God, do a build series on this truck! I would love to see this thing all cleaned up and being put to work building your new shop!

@edwardverlander7681

3 жыл бұрын

I agree but no Crazy stuff ..No add ons ..Just make her look like she did in 1957 ..nothing else please. So many people do restorations and totally destroy the look of the vehicle..

@nicholasbrown5801

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwardverlander7681 completely agree with you

@unknownsoul13

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwardverlander7681 I would be tempted to put a modified full dually pickup box on it. But, honestly, the guys suggesting a rollback are smarter than me.

@unknownsoul13

3 жыл бұрын

What would you guys think about transplanting the heavy duty Cummings from a newer Dodge?

@bigassfordsd

3 жыл бұрын

@@unknownsoul13 That truck would be cool with a cummins, but he would prob need a new rear end too if he did that. Those things are so low geared that a cummins would be out of revs before reaching much speed.

It followed you home, you keep it.

@keiththeakston3125

3 жыл бұрын

Good one !! 😆

@nicolasbonini

3 жыл бұрын

Oh c'mon Dad! Look how cute he is! Can we keep him pleaaaase??

Pulling that D500 with that Ram conjured up an image of a mother dragging an unruly kid home by his ear! Classic looking D500!! Bring her back!

@seanbarney8934

3 жыл бұрын

nah, that was the kid pulling the mother

As a guy that is restoring several Dodge military trucks, the look on your face driving that beast for the first time was wonderful. Welcome to the brotherhood of big Dodge trucks!! That ol' straight 6 in there won't let you down, I've rebuilt 3 with my dad so far.

@vayabroder729

3 жыл бұрын

I hope he leaves the old powerplant in. Too many Cummins swaps out there on these.

Just proves the theory that all cars & trucks just want to run. You've got to do a restore on it.

@mustachecashstache898

3 жыл бұрын

Almost any not stuck flathead six will run

When I saw the diesel pouring out of the gas tank I thought wow that looks pretty good but then I remembered oh yeah that’s not red farm diesel.

@timothytrujillo467

3 жыл бұрын

its not diesel

@ryanwilson3483

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing!

I LOVE Big Bad John! Ever since I watched Spielberg's "Duel," I love old trucks. You gotta do a full-on restoration of this! The truck definitely deserves it. I mean, just look at its enthusiasm! 35:36 It really wants to work again! lol

You're a cool dude Dylan McCool. A genuine, no BS person just having fun and bringing us alone. A tip of the hat to you sir!

When you finally get to experience the engineering masterpiece of the 48-59 dodge truck

Ol doc hudson saves the day again. That 57 dodge is so dang cool.

I was lmao when it took off on its own, I then started thinking, what a heart warming video, a young fella and his truck that didn't take much to make it run

I like that little chuckle "he he, left it in gear". And of course it fires right up and just walks off when you make that one little mistake.

A hydraulic flatbed would fit nicely on that rig, for picking up cars. Would be a nice set piece and the seller would surely get a kick out of it. Also, jet wash it please!

Dude this is epic, I agree with everyone in saying that Big John is a keeper

When it started rolling in gear: "WHO? WHAT? I'M AWAKE, LET'S GET TO WORK!"

@2strokepower803

3 жыл бұрын

"IM OUTTA HERE. LATER"

@prodaof2554

3 жыл бұрын

That comment man perfect

@AB-ou8ve

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

Reliability like that needs to be rewarded, Big John definitely needs a good wash and polish, even go all out with a fresh paint job, go full resto on him.

@vayabroder729

3 жыл бұрын

It would look absolutely beautiful!

"Will it run?" Hell Yeah!! And no Dylan required 😂😂😂

That was brilliant and hilarious. The truck was like "Fooled you!"😂😂😂 You two were meant to be together!

Brother I see a big indication you are born again. I am also and so pleased with the Lords blessings.

I love how you step on the bumper and the suspension doesn't even budge

Great video Dylan. Glad the "takeoff" turned out to be laughable because that could have ended very badly. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

“i can tell the truck wants to go” then dylan starts it and it takes off the truck said “yeah i want to go just with out you”

"It wants to go, I can feel it" Then he started it and it went just like it wanted

Damn good thing granny gear is so slow, you would've had a hell of a chase on your hands if it was any quicker.

Greetings from Cleveland, the home of PB Blaster... Those first generation Dodge Ram trucks were built to work and work hard!!!! Just get the brakes fixed and get some good rubber on her and you've got a exceptional towing / hauling rig.....

If there was ever a KZread post on old truck's then this is the one I would recommend anyone and everyone to watch. You didn't have to say much as the look on your face said it all. In my opinion one of your best post's to-date. Well done young man bloody well done. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Big John needs a patriotic over haul. Red Plaid Flannel seat covers. White Body, blue accents, rims, front bumper.

I LOVE this truck! Please make it a series! 😁

@DylanMcCoolVideo

3 жыл бұрын

Planning on it! I love it.

When your 6ft tall and still shorter than the truck lol

What’s up with the editing in this?! The music?! It’s all fantastic!!! The channel is coming into its own and I love all of this.

I love when you can show some of the surrounding scenery. This part of the country sure is beautiful!

6:28 anyone else notice that beetle

@Sunpetal4ev

3 жыл бұрын

It looked lonely. I thought toss it on the bed if the truck and take it with you.

@drumme19r84

3 жыл бұрын

Sure did! He could fit that Beetle on the bedtruck! :D

@arnoldnellis6120

3 жыл бұрын

Um, I saw A Mustang 2 Hatchback at the end of the video. Wanna know more on that car (Got A 78 Ghia In My Garage So..)

@bluerider7922

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed I did notice. Got another tow bar?

@DanEBoyd

3 жыл бұрын

@@arnoldnellis6120 Looks like a King Cobra.

"He stood six foot six and weighed two forty-five Kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip, and everybody knew you didn't give no lip To Big John" Heck of a name for a heck of a truck

@SouthernShadetreeMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

"Nobody seemed to know where John callled home, he just drifted into town and just stayed all alone. He didn't say much, kinda quiet and shy, and if you spoke at all you just said 'Hi,' to Big John." Yessir, the name fits.

@j.walker3498

3 жыл бұрын

I got to meet Jimmy Dean when i was a kid at the stock show. I was just talking to him we had long chat. My mom knew who he was didn't tell me till after we left.

This is definitely gonna be my new favorite series on youtube, im in love with this truck

Love how you show the past and Explain it like a Story Teller Just makes the video so much more enjoyable and entertaining great work As always @Dylan McCool

Truck was like: "lemme show you how it's done"

When you turned the key and it fired right up, my heart freaking stopped. Simply amazing. Can not believe it fired right up.

@ApolloTheDerg

3 жыл бұрын

It seems 50’s-60’s equipment just loves to run, check out Diesel Creeks grader also just starts up ready to work. They built equipment so well it just starts without much work.

Subscribed. You had me hooked from start to finish. Can't wait for the next part 👍

You have inspired me to goto a local farm auction an look for old farm trucks around an get them Running. It brings me back to my childhood frowning up on MY aunt's an uncle's Dairy farm. Thanks so much.

Make it a rollback to fetch future vehicles. Would make great channel content.

@timothyhalstead6082

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree so he could tow all the vehicles he buys and can even haul them to car show's

@lehmanbarfield3514

3 жыл бұрын

Or a ramp truck

@davidkeeton6716

2 жыл бұрын

@@lehmanbarfield3514 Yeah, old school! Wouldn't it look neat with that 70 Road Runner up on back.

when flat towing you do not lock the steering wheel. It would have followed you like a regular trailer with a free steering.

I just about fell out of my seat laughing when the old girl rolled away from you! Hope you replace the D on the grill badge.

Thanks for rescuing this old girl, Dylan. That’s one amazing truck and I’ve never seen one like it!

nice after the charger we are seeing the repairs of a lots of classics still rooting for a new full restoration series tho

@gamingwithappuhero9314

3 жыл бұрын

not suggesting anything but imagine a fully restored dodge truck to carry the dodge challenger to events (altho its perfectly capable of driving itself but just imagine how cool it would look)

@NotaMechanicJack

3 жыл бұрын

I think once something like that calls his name he’ll focus on it for now we can see these random finds but eventually I’m sure something will pop up yelling “Building ME!”

@vayabroder729

3 жыл бұрын

That would be AWESOME!! Showroom looking ‘57 to carry his cars to shows.

@gamingwithappuhero9314

3 жыл бұрын

@@vayabroder729 right that was my idea too it would be a different level of flex for him

Great video man glad to be apart of the channel as it grows

"Rubbing my Hands together"...Can not Wait for more video's on Big John!!! Great Video Dylan!!! See you in the next installment.

I think I’ve said this before so impressive that you got this old dodge running again! Love seeing videos like this! Keep up the great work!

You didn’t have to brace the wheel. It would’ve trailed just fine.

@1986Honda4trax

3 жыл бұрын

You arent supposed to, the wheel is supposed to turn freely, it would turn itself as it goes through the turns

@18wheeler77

3 жыл бұрын

@@1986Honda4trax yes, but because you are pulling it from a fixed toe hitch, it will always follow the towing vehicle. Trust me, it will trail. It’s not like you’re pulling it from the rear. THEN you need to strap the wheel.

@18wheeler77

3 жыл бұрын

@@1986Honda4trax I’m sorry, I read your comment wrong. You actually agreed not to strap the wheel. Lol sorry.

My first day of flying a plane the old pilot told me "these things will fly with or without you." The way that truck took off without you was like "get out of my way!!'

This is now my new favorite Dylan McCool video. Reminds me a lot of my late father's old 49 GMC truck he used as a daily driver for awhile when I was a kid. Even my mom drove it on occasion.

Good looking truck. Great story telling. You can't kill those old smooth running striaght sixes. A real sweetheart.

Pretty darn Cool Dylan.👍

The ol flathead 6 runs really well doesn’t smoke that’s a rare find. Somebody has taken good care of that engine.

@mwilliamshs

3 жыл бұрын

Learn English Somebody took Or Somebody has taken Or Somebody's taken Not Somebody's took

@eddiepatterson5025

3 жыл бұрын

@@mwilliamshs I have corrected my English and please do not be rude about it. Have a Blessed One Sir.

Thanks for doing this truck. I posted my dodge back when you began your facebook group. I love mine and need to watch your videos to learn as much about mine and how to work on it as I can

Thanks for the awesome video, I love the big old trucks like this. At the end when you were talking about the song. I just found that song last week. Again thanks for the video, I always get excited when you release a new one.

Them on Flathead seem to run for a long long time haven’t seen one in a while though

it drove out of its grave, on its own power........ driving itself😂

Sweet Rig, great market for these babies when done up. Nice to see a smile Dylan, you've done well given Big John life again.

Nice video, subscribed. The smile you had while driving it (after the 'left it in gear part') says it all. you seem pretty genuine, and pretty excited about this old rig. good for you!

Best introduction and commitary yet

Next time you tow like that dont lock the steering. The wheels turn automatically

@shockcoach

3 жыл бұрын

This!

@mikaeelmohammed

3 жыл бұрын

ok cool

I just found your channel... I watched this video and liked it. Your narrating and the fact you are obviously well read is a nice combo. I subscribed. Thanks

I`ve been watching your videos for quite a while now, Darts, Challengers, Chargers, all great, but THIS is definately the best yet. LOVE IT

"If you look around, there's a lot of traffic." _Laughs in Orlando, FL_

@jeremyelford7926

3 жыл бұрын

Bids the driver to cry me a river while sitting in Seattle traffic

@shockcoach

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyelford7926 i was just going to mention Seattle traffic. Blech!

@scotfenedick6618

3 жыл бұрын

And Chicago.

@MattsRageFitGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyelford7926 I was thinking the exact same thing then saw your comment lol.

@marvinalancornell8275

3 жыл бұрын

@@scotfenedick6618 AND DALLAS TEXAS TOO.....

Monster of all Tennessee cold starts!...Nice job!....Cool Truck!

Great video glad you posted

Awesome video!! I think I was as surprised as you when it started and actually drove on it’s own power! Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

I haven’t seen you this excited in a while lol look at your face. So cool

Okay, I laughed hard when he walked back into shot and said "I left it in gear." That was hilarious.

GREAT video,loved it DYLAN...Looking forward for the next one!!!!!!!AWESOME TRUCK!!!!!

Just found your site love the old Dodge Trucks, it's a runner and had you running to catch it, Great!!!!

I think this is the easiest old vehicle to get running I’ve ever watched on KZread.

She’s a keeper!! Love it❤️

Great work Dylan. Can not wait to see what you do with it!

Great job Dylan!!! It runs so good!! Your smile when driving was worth it for sure! Amazing when that thing took off by itself LOL!!

Love that flatbed!

OMG. I saw Dylan’s toes go bye bye. That was a close call.

Love Big Bad John (Big John). and the joy you express running it was great! Fell out of my chair laughin when he took off on you!

5 minutes in and just loving this already. The truck, your story, the footage. Awesome man ☺ 👍🏻

The best part of the video was when the truck says " enuf of this im outta here"!!

Thumbed-Up Then Hit Play! B I G J O H N Love it!

Love this truck! Looking forward to watching you rehab the beast!! Please continue... can't wait for part 2!!

I was watching Diesel Creeks video on his Grader and just wow. late 50’s early 60’s equipment just works, it doesn’t care, it was built to work and by gosh it works to this day. It’s amazing, watching old car restores be painful with the carbs and then you get these rigs that start when you just trying to check spark lmao. Love it!

That engine sounds perfect you wouldn't know it's been sitting for years.

I would have kept that sediment bowl on there as a way to check for fuel flow.

@homeFall1

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the clear plastic filter he threw in just doesn't look as cool to me...

Hey Dylan, congratulations on looking after an old truck. Happy to see a young guy with some mechanical sympathy. I am from Australia and am doing the same process with my 1974 Dodge D5N 600. It was built here by Chrysler Australia. Have subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your video's..

I also love that truck! Nice find, great work to get it running. Thanks for the video. Can't wait for the next steps.