Ok, it's been way longer than I anticipated. I was hoping to have this truck done already and on the road, but I also had to pay for all the parts that I am putting into this project, so I had to take on some side projects to fund it.
Below you will find my video on Youtube that compliments this blog.
So let's begin. I was shopping around for a truck to replace our Expedition that we sold, because it was falling apart with rust.
I wasn't really looking for a project car, wasn't even on my radar. So as I was searching for a new truck I found an ad for a 2006 Dodge Durango for almost $700 bucks. Ad said something like it needs head gaskets, oil pan, etc, etc.
It intrigued me, but I needed to know what was up with the oil pan. It is unusual for a car at this age to need a totally new one so I asked him. The answer I got back seemed kinda rude "Didn't you read the ad?" !
I already had a good salty attitude that day so he kinda made me mad, lol. To make a long story short I told him my final and only offer would be $400 and to my surprise he said when could I pick it up! I really didn't think he sell it to me, so I was a bit taken back. Also I only had about $650 from the Expedition sale to work with and that truck would need to be towed home, around 50 miles away!
Ok to make a long story even longer I went and checked it out. It didn't start at all. the battery was pretty much dead. So I bought it. Sent a flatbed over the next day and they towed it to my driveway as you can see in the pick below.
So this is my intro to my series I am doing on this project. I will not be doing a step by step engine rebuild course here, but there will be many tips I give as I go along to hopefully save you some time and frustration.
I am currently about half way thru this build so I have many vids I have to edit and then make a blog like this one for, so I should be able to put up a new video every few days.
Hope you enjoy and lets learn together guys and girls.
Here is my intro vid, hope you enjoy them as much as I did enjoy making them for you all.
Here are some quick photos of things coming up
Wow this thing is gonna need some love, I rebuilt a jeep I bought for $800 a few years back and this is is bringing me back. Brings a tear to my eye to see a vehicle thats only 11 years old in this kind of shape though, I followed you to see the process, keep up the good work!
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yeah, but thankfully it is mostly just the engine that needs the love. might have to replace one of the cylinder heads too.
I just put up the second blog/video
many more to come
thanks for following, it should be interesting
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your blog looks interesting, so you also have a new follower.
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I always admire those that go through this type of restore process. Good on you!!
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thanks, it is a process but well worth it. Just knowing that your car is rebuilt right is my motivation.
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That motor looks like someone drowned it, pulled it back out just to drown it again. You have your work cut out for you.
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lol, I drained almost a full 5 gallon bucket of water out of it, PLUS 5 quarts of oil and that all came out of the oil pan! then I drained the usual amount out of the cooling system!
I do appreciate the comment, I should be putting up the next video this weekend
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I thought so when I saw the milky white oil. excellent can't wait for the update.
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