Reviving a Forgotten Truck: Restoring a Rusty Relic

TLDRIn this video, watch as a father and son team restore an old Dodge truck that has been sitting in a neighborhood for over 20 years. They uncover its unique story and work to bring it back to life on a budget. Follow along as they clean and repair the body, inspect the engine, and troubleshoot the transmission.

Key insights

🔍The father and son duo, Lance and Christian, form Cravened Customs to restore forgotten trucks and preserve their hidden patina.

🚛The Dodge truck they discover is in surprisingly good shape, with minimal rust and solid cab corners.

🎨The unique paint job on the truck resembles brush strokes, adding character to its overall look.

🔧They encounter issues with the clutch, but manage to get it working again by spraying penetrating oil and working it loose.

🔩The transmission remains a challenge, and they may need to remove it for further inspection and repair.

Q&A

What was the condition of the truck when they found it?

The truck was surprisingly in good shape, with minimal rust and solid cab corners.

What issues did they encounter with the clutch?

The clutch was stuck due to rust, but they managed to get it working again by spraying penetrating oil and working it loose.

What challenges did they face with the transmission?

The transmission remains a challenge, and they may need to remove it for further inspection and repair.

What is the unique feature of the truck's paint job?

The paint job resembles brush strokes, giving the truck a distinctive and artistic appearance.

What is the goal of Cravened Customs?

The goal of Cravened Customs is to restore forgotten trucks and preserve their hidden patina.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Lance and Christian form Cravened Customs to restore forgotten trucks and preserve their hidden patina.

02:55They discover an old Dodge truck in surprisingly good shape with minimal rust and solid cab corners.

03:30The unique paint job on the truck resembles brush strokes, adding character to its overall look.

08:00They encounter issues with the clutch, but manage to get it working again by spraying penetrating oil and working it loose.

13:51The transmission remains a challenge, and they may need to remove it for further inspection and repair.