My old man has a '64 shortbed with push button trans, 318, and it was painted a salmon pink from the factory. There's not another one like it in the world.
Love those old Dodge trucks! My grandfather had a '67 D200 that he'd bought new... Looked exactly like this one (without the fancy body moulding, but with a padded dash bumper pad). It had more miles running in the hay field than it did on the road; and that's the truck I got my driver's license with! I later had a '69 W200 Powerwagon that I wished I still had today! Currently driving a 2001 Dodge-Cummins 2500.
I strongly believe in your quote ''If we all did the same things restoring these old vehicles, the world would be boring.'' I love seeing what people can come up with when they add their creativity to a project. That old girl looks great!
Beautiful I had 1966 Dodge D200 4by4 with a grandma 4 speed at 55 the build in tack was at 4 grand . I could pull a house down justice turn the locking hubs and go . In the winter of 1978 it's was hit by a plow truck in the front right they scrap its . I'm 67 years old I live in northern Indiana all my life. I love you video be safe man.
Heck yeah Ken, ya done that one real good. I'd drive that one with smiles. That ole wide block 318 sounds really good too. Always nice to see a old work truck fixed up and ready to work again. Good job!
that brings back a lot of memories...we used to log in the mountains of colorado..we had various old dodge trucks...the dodge power wagon was known as the roughest riding pickup of any....but they were tough...nice rescue....
I lean toward GM trucks when it comes to new(er) ones, but once they get as old as this Dodge, well you gotta like it (same goes for an older Ford.) Thanks, Ken. I think it's perfect just the way you did it.
Just came across this video and had to watch it as I have recently acquired a ‘66 D200 in sea foam green and a slant six, 4 speed on the floor. Got it running. Just need to work on the brakes and it will be road worthy. No intention of repairing the rust and all. I want to keep it kind of rough and just drive the old thing. Thanks for the inspiration. Great job!
thanks. thats what i did with this one.. I replaced the master cylinders.. mine has two.. one for the hydraulic clutch too.. I had to replace the windshield and I put a carpet in it.. but I'm thinking I'll swap that out.. for a 3/4 ton farm truck..a rubber mat seems more appropriate. I'd love to see your truck if you have pictures.. my email is coatesgrafting@gmail.com are you gonna clear coat it?
Looks great. First thing I thought when you showed it was ...clear coat that thing. It's earned them spots. Only thing it needs is an eight ball shifter knob. nice job. Always enjoy your videos and usually learn little something.
Just saw the Diamond truck vidio again . old truck just grows on you. those old 318 engines ran well for a long time! My never meat you but love your music and your rat rods.
everyone tells me those were good engines.. this one sure runs good... I've been saying the exact same thing! I was planning to flip that truck but man.. its starting to grow on me.. "like a wart" ! hahaha.. thanks so much for the kind words.. sure appreciate you watching..
I've watched this video about 4 times! Really well done. Driving across the country in a couple days to pick up my first Sweptline and the "patina" look is exactly what I'll be going for. Thanks!
Best of luck! I'd like to see pictures or better yet.. driving across country to pick up your sweptline would make an awesome video!! have you considered that?
WOW fantastic to see an ole Dojayeeeee brought back to life...beautiful end result and like you said about restoration.....what you ehnded up with was a great idea!! More ketchin up to do......See yaaa.
Well sir you just never cease to amaze me with the old iron you find and get to put back on the road. I love everything you did to that old 65 D200 Dodge truck. Besides when you fix them up the way you want it wouldn't be any fun to make it another cookie cutter truck. It shows your talent. 1 1/2 thumbs up Id give you 2 thumbs but i only have 1 1/2 lol
Man I love this truck and how you got it going! I have a 68 that I can’t wait to get running. I’d like to do it the same way you did yours… I’ll post it on my channel as well. Thank you for the motivation Ken. Kevin
Man, I really dig these "ancient" classic, vintage trucks. Boy, that's 1 groovy 1965 2nd series light blue pickup truck. I wonder if it's a d-100 1/2 ton or a d-200 3/4 ton truck. Anyway, I've got a 1969 Dodge camper special pickup truck that's tan with white top, regular cab 2 door, 128"wheel base, 318 v-8 177 horsepower motor, sweptside with an 8' bed box, 2 wheel drive with 3 speed auto transmission. It has a 1969 11' self contained grayish silver Avion c-11 overhead camper. I bought the truck in Oklahoma on Mar. 2016 & the camper in Colorado on Jul. 2016. Then I drove it back to Corpus Christi in south Texas. It was an adventure miracle journey round trip.
Ken , I have to say , I am proud of you ! . you certainly did restore this Truck . Inside & Out . I really like what you did to it . the Emblems , clear coat , and the interior looks amazing . I love it . that's a $10.000 Truck if I ever saw one . ... Ray in Pa.
Back in the day, when these Dodge pick ups where a common sight, I thought they were extremely ugly. "The Blue Diamond" and 50 years has changed all that. Good lookin' old truck now that you've given it the COOL treatment. Thanks for the videos Ken.
just got done watching your video on your 63 Impala sweet car my brother in law had a 63 Impala 327 4 speed it was a clean car 63 was a good looking year to.
yeah, i always liked the body lines of the 63.. mine would be worth more if it were a factory 4 spd. its not really a show car but still.. a nice little driver. im blessed to have it
Wow there is a ton of old iron out there I wish I could just walk out the back door like you do and find these rusty jems. Great job on the Dodge and I look forward to seeing what else you do to it.
yes, its everywhere around here.. and because of the very arid climate and no salt on the roads.. they just last forever..pretty much rust free other than just a little surface rust. thanks for watching! :)
Thanks Dan, it has the old style 318, they called it a wide block.. it looks a lot different than the later 318s. I've never noticed the mileage. I'll have to check..there are a couple other videos on it.. of when we brought it home and when we started it up. you can see the engine. its in a playlist on my channel called 65 dodge I think.. good to hear from you. I follow all your videos..I bet those girls are really growing up on ya!! time fly's!
Hey that 65 came out nice keep up the videos with dodges I have a 66 D100 Stepside I picked up for 20 bucks can't wait to get it finished it keep up the good work man I'll keep watching
Beautiful old truck. I am looking for an old runner to use on our farm. Love the patina of that old dodge brothers. Well done. Let me know if you are ever willing to part ways.
That's a sweet old truck. @4:24 1972 was the last year for left hand thread on the driver's side lug nuts. Ma Mopar made a lot of changes to cut costs and save money on the 1973 models. They needed every penny they could save to build the prototype for a new tank that the Army didn't know they needed yet. It was adopted as the M1 Abrams....
Hats off Ken. You've done her up real nice. Reliable set of fun, classic wheels that's not afraid of a little work. Kens Bluish Diamond! Chuck in Kansas
Bravo!!!! Very good rescue , I really like how the old girl turned out. Just so you know I watch every one of your vid's I just do not commete very often. Thing have been very hecktic here in nebraska as someone broke in to my shop, So I've been busy!!! LOL
An electronic ignition distributor from a 1975 318 will drop right in. Then you can use it to trigger a GM hei module and coil. You might consider bypassing the amp meter. They have a habit of burning up in the dash or the high current melts the bulkhead connector. That's a solid old truck and that poly 318 is one of the best ever built for reliability.
My first car I bought was a 1966 Dodge Dart Gt and I had a '68 Dodge Charger but i like all makes and models maybe I should look around for an old dodge truck myself since i never had one.
Ken that new Dodge you drive will have more problems before it's 50 years old ,soo you might as well drive this one another 50 years in style , Nice work Ken!
Looks Really Nice. I like the old Chevy bumper on it. But, Ya need to stop by your local O'Really's and get 2 more bumper bolts for the right inside bolt holes. he-he. The Wheels look real good on it too. Nice Job!
Very nice truck it cleaned up beautifully. I'd love to find an old truck that doesn't need a ton of major work. Something that just needs a little love to make it run, drive and look like that. Don't care if its Ford, Chevy, or Dodge.
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My old man has a '64 shortbed with push button trans, 318, and it was painted a salmon pink from the factory. There's not another one like it in the world.
Love those old Dodge trucks! My grandfather had a '67 D200 that he'd bought new... Looked exactly like this one (without the fancy body moulding, but with a padded dash bumper pad). It had more miles running in the hay field than it did on the road; and that's the truck I got my driver's license with! I later had a '69 W200 Powerwagon that I wished I still had today! Currently driving a 2001 Dodge-Cummins 2500.
Now that's one fancy Ram Truck , it's amazing how good shape that truck was after sitting all those years . I think it's perfect...well done .
I've got the exact same '65 dodge d200 rig that my grandpa left me before he passed. I'm working on it right now! This video is inspiring, thank you!
Good luck!
have you driven it yet? just wondering how you like that power steering by "armstrong"! haha
@@1963impala2drWaylonWire No not yet haha however I'm hitting the gym in preparation for it.
I strongly believe in your quote ''If we all did the same things restoring these old vehicles, the world would be boring.'' I love seeing what people can come up with when they add their creativity to a project. That old girl looks great!
That's a damn fine truck. I love those old Dodge trucks.
thank you
Wonderful to see it road worthy instead of sitting and left to rot away. Great Job!
Those old trucks have souls I tell yah,I could see the smile on its face....well done young man!
i agree and thanks!
Beautiful I had 1966 Dodge D200 4by4 with a grandma 4 speed at 55 the build in tack was at 4 grand . I could pull a house down justice turn the locking hubs and go . In the winter of 1978 it's was hit by a plow truck in the front right they scrap its . I'm 67 years old I live in northern Indiana all my life. I love you video be safe man.
The old Dodge cleaned up nice and runs great!!
Heck yeah Ken, ya done that one real good. I'd drive that one with smiles. That ole wide block 318 sounds really good too. Always nice to see a old work truck fixed up and ready to work again. Good job!
that brings back a lot of memories...we used to log in the mountains of colorado..we had various old dodge trucks...the dodge power wagon was known as the roughest riding pickup of any....but they were tough...nice rescue....
thanks for stopping by!
I lean toward GM trucks when it comes to new(er) ones, but once they get as old as this Dodge, well you gotta like it (same goes for an older Ford.) Thanks, Ken. I think it's perfect just the way you did it.
Just came across this video and had to watch it as I have recently acquired a ‘66 D200 in sea foam green and a slant six, 4 speed on the floor. Got it running. Just need to work on the brakes and it will be road worthy. No intention of repairing the rust and all. I want to keep it kind of rough and just drive the old thing. Thanks for the inspiration. Great job!
thanks. thats what i did with this one.. I replaced the master cylinders.. mine has two.. one for the hydraulic clutch too.. I had to replace the windshield and I put a carpet in it.. but I'm thinking I'll swap that out.. for a 3/4 ton farm truck..a rubber mat seems more appropriate. I'd love to see your truck if you have pictures.. my email is coatesgrafting@gmail.com are you gonna clear coat it?
Best looking D200 I have ever seen!
you did her right, looks great....long live the ol blue diamond.
this video just made my broken finger feel better. Must have been that sweet dodge. Big Thanks
101 percent agree with what you've done. Looks fantastic, and the inside has cleaned up real nice.
Looks great. First thing I thought when you showed it was ...clear coat that thing. It's earned them spots. Only thing it needs is an eight ball shifter knob. nice job. Always enjoy your videos and usually learn little something.
Nice job saving another old one! Really like what you've done with her so far!
Just saw the Diamond truck vidio again . old truck just grows on you. those old 318 engines ran well for a long time! My never meat you but love your music and your rat rods.
everyone tells me those were good engines.. this one sure runs good...
I've been saying the exact same thing! I was planning to flip that truck but man.. its starting to grow on me.. "like a wart" ! hahaha.. thanks so much for the kind words.. sure appreciate you watching..
You totally went the right way! What a sweet truck Ken.
I've watched this video about 4 times! Really well done. Driving across the country in a couple days to pick up my first Sweptline and the "patina" look is exactly what I'll be going for. Thanks!
Best of luck! I'd like to see pictures or better yet.. driving across country to pick up your sweptline would make an awesome video!! have you considered that?
great job. i am a ford guy but i would not throw that Dodge out off my stables for sure. that is one sweet awesome iron.
WOW fantastic to see an ole Dojayeeeee brought back to life...beautiful end result and like you said about restoration.....what you ehnded up with was a great idea!! More ketchin up to do......See yaaa.
Man that’s a beautiful old Dodge Pick em’ up! They dang sure don’t build them like that anymore!!! Heck of a job on that Pick em’ up!!
Yep Ken, she was a diamond in the rough. I sure like those rims, they bring out the beauty in that ol rig.
That is one nice looking Dodge truck you brought back to life!
Looks great. white steelies would look nice on the old girl.keep up the great work bring these old vehicle's back too life.
It great to see you saved the old girl Ken I love it :)
Some old vehicles just dont need restoring they just a little love and want to be drove!
Looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well sir you just never cease to amaze me with the old iron you find and get to put back on the road. I love everything you did to that old 65 D200 Dodge truck. Besides when you fix them up the way you want it wouldn't be any fun to make it another cookie cutter truck. It shows your talent. 1 1/2 thumbs up Id give you 2 thumbs but i only have 1 1/2 lol
my Dad had a new 1966 Dodge dump truck .... you did a wonderful job on the blue diamond..
love them good old dodge pickups!
that is a bloody good looking truck love it what you have done is just what it needed well done
I think it looks better the way you did it than how someone else would have restored it. Good job!
I like it Ken. Glad you were able to save the old girl. You really don't see too many of these.
Man I love this truck and how you got it going! I have a 68 that I can’t wait to get running. I’d like to do it the same way you did yours… I’ll post it on my channel as well.
Thank you for the motivation Ken.
Kevin
Man, I really dig these "ancient" classic, vintage trucks. Boy, that's 1 groovy 1965 2nd series light blue pickup truck. I wonder if it's a d-100 1/2 ton or a d-200 3/4 ton truck. Anyway, I've got a 1969 Dodge camper special pickup truck that's tan with white top, regular cab 2 door, 128"wheel base, 318 v-8 177 horsepower motor, sweptside with an 8' bed box, 2 wheel drive with 3 speed auto transmission. It has a 1969 11' self contained grayish silver Avion c-11 overhead camper. I bought the truck in Oklahoma on Mar. 2016 & the camper in Colorado on Jul. 2016. Then I drove it back to Corpus Christi in south Texas. It was an adventure miracle journey round trip.
you wonder if its a d100 or a d200? read the title of the video haha.. thanks for watching!
That chevy bumper made all the difference. I like it.
Lefty guitars and old Dodges....life is good!
Awesome ride! I’m the proud owner of a 63’ D100 318 Poly 4 Spd. Same color and damn near same patina. :-)
thats great
Ken , I have to say , I am proud of you ! . you certainly did restore this Truck . Inside & Out . I really like what you did to it . the Emblems , clear coat , and the interior looks amazing . I love it . that's a $10.000 Truck if I ever saw one . ... Ray in Pa.
is that an offer?
Well just my opinion that truck is sweet it came out sweet wouldn't change a thing very nice I like seeing you bring back the old iron
I love it! It turned out just perfect to me.
thank you
You're welcome.
Back in the day, when these Dodge pick ups where a common sight, I thought they were extremely ugly. "The Blue Diamond" and 50 years has changed all that. Good lookin' old truck now that you've given it the COOL treatment. Thanks for the videos Ken.
nice thanks for saving the old girl
just got done watching your video on your 63 Impala sweet car my brother in law had a 63 Impala 327 4 speed it was a clean car 63 was a good looking year to.
yeah, i always liked the body lines of the 63.. mine would be worth more if it were a factory 4 spd. its not really a show car but still.. a nice little driver. im blessed to have it
looks real nice! amazing what a new set of shoes will do to the look of a rig! nice job
That's amazing Ken. There's really no rust. Looks great nice work.
Wow there is a ton of old iron out there I wish I could just walk out the back door like you do and find these rusty jems. Great job on the Dodge and I look forward to seeing what else you do to it.
yes, its everywhere around here.. and because of the very arid climate and no salt on the roads.. they just last forever..pretty much rust free other than just a little surface rust.
thanks for watching! :)
That turned out nice! What motor does it have? How many miles does the truck have?
Thanks Dan, it has the old style 318, they called it a wide block.. it looks a lot different than the later 318s. I've never noticed the mileage. I'll have to check..there are a couple other videos on it.. of when we brought it home and when we started it up. you can see the engine. its in a playlist on my channel called 65 dodge I think.. good to hear from you. I follow all your videos..I bet those girls are really growing up on ya!! time fly's!
Hey that 65 came out nice keep up the videos with dodges I have a 66 D100 Stepside I picked up for 20 bucks can't wait to get it finished it keep up the good work man I'll keep watching
the Blue Diamond looks awesome you did a great job no matter what anyone says love the Chevy bumper makes her shine
Amazing turn around. Looks excellent.
Thanks for sharing this project. Very nice driver when it was done. I'd sure like to hear that exhaust your going to put on it.
Beautiful old truck. I am looking for an old runner to use on our farm. Love the patina of that old dodge brothers. Well done. Let me know if you are ever willing to part ways.
That's a sweet old truck. @4:24 1972 was the last year for left hand thread on the driver's side lug nuts. Ma Mopar made a lot of changes to cut costs and save money on the 1973 models. They needed every penny they could save to build the prototype for a new tank that the Army didn't know they needed yet. It was adopted as the M1 Abrams....
Hats off Ken. You've done her up real nice. Reliable set of fun, classic wheels that's not afraid of a little work. Kens Bluish Diamond! Chuck in Kansas
thank you
Awesome looking truck, you did a great job my friend
Bravo!!!! Very good rescue , I really like how the old girl turned out. Just so you know I watch every one of your vid's I just do not commete very often.
Thing have been very hecktic here in nebraska as someone broke in to my shop, So I've been busy!!! LOL
good luck with everything and thank you for watching
Turned out very nice!
Well done on saving the Truck, time very well spent
I'm loving it Mate!! The only thing missing is "Waylon's Garage" lettered on the door and sanded half off to look original!! Well done!!☺
Pretty good looking old truck, Always been a chevy man but I'd give some money for if you'd deliver.
Did sum ol feller proud. Couldn't look any better. Sounds fun
That truck looks great! That Chevy bumper does look good on it.
My wife does something called chalk painting, kind of a weathering technique for furniture that mimics this very thing. I like it.
This is a pretty cool old truck. Nice work.
thank you sir! we just keep draggin' em home dont we! lol
Runs good and looks real nice. You done good.
Ken I think that truck came out real nice. What a sweet old driver! I like your twist too, be well!
you did a nice job on the dodge and thanks for showing us
chevy bumper on a dodge looks great
Love it.. I'm trying to get funds for a local '66 hope I get my Blue Diamond too.. thanks for the exact inspiration I have.. great job
good luck!
Truck looks Great just the way you have it! I Like! :)
The fresh Black in the chrome looks nice too!
What a Great Truck,,, I wouldn't have done it any other way...!!!!!
Just a little attention and that old Goat is shaping up pretty nice.
An electronic ignition distributor from a 1975 318 will drop right in. Then you can use it to trigger a GM hei module and coil. You might consider bypassing the amp meter. They have a habit of burning up in the dash or the high current melts the bulkhead connector. That's a solid old truck and that poly 318 is one of the best ever built for reliability.
Finally joined your site, I've enjoyed your videos/projects as inspiration for mine, a '51 half-ton Studebaker "Studebuilt".
Man, that ain't nothing but FUN !
My first car I bought was a 1966 Dodge Dart Gt and I had a '68 Dodge Charger but i like all makes and models maybe I should look around for an old dodge truck myself since i never had one.
Your truck, your looks! Better than it rotting away, anyhow!
Something to turn heads for sure!
Ken that new Dodge you drive will have more problems before it's 50 years old ,soo you might as well drive this one another 50 years in style , Nice work Ken!
You are one amazing guy. Thanks again
Perfection! I love it. Thanks for sharing it.
nice truck you have,thanks for sharing.
I like what you did with the old Dodge!
thank you
What a nice rig!
Thanks for the great video, you make it look so easy!
Nice job. Great choice with the clear coat as well.
Yes sir, that turned out damn nice Ken. Good work.
Looks Really Nice. I like the old Chevy bumper on it. But, Ya need to stop by your local O'Really's and get 2 more bumper bolts for the right inside bolt holes. he-he. The Wheels look real good on it too. Nice Job!
i love that old dodge look good i like it
Ya did good. You did all the right things, IMHO. Nice truck.
You are an artist.
What do you think would it look good with a slide in camper ? Could be a fun get away truck .
Very nice truck it cleaned up beautifully. I'd love to find an old truck that doesn't need a ton of major work. Something that just needs a little love to make it run, drive and look like that. Don't care if its Ford, Chevy, or Dodge.
love these trucks! i have 1970 on a Dakota platform
wasn't it a 150 back then?
man what a truck nice work like the paint