With 60k miles!!keep the 454..with a 4l80e...and u got 3.73..RARE...u got a nice survivor..badass two tone..and SILVERADO package..blessings bro

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

I love a good Cummins swap, but I think maybe a Duramax swap is more rare and would be amazing.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

And way more expensive!

@philvictor5537

3 жыл бұрын

UNITED BY TRUCKS True. Love the truck. You should keep That 454 and put it in another project if you get one.

@philvictor5537

3 жыл бұрын

UNITED BY TRUCKS my bad. I didn’t hear you say that yet lol 😆

@3rdGenC10s

3 жыл бұрын

Love that paint scheme. I say keep the 454 in it, seems to be a great pickup.

@MRBoatwrights

3 жыл бұрын

It's just hard to beat a 12valve 5.9 with a p7100 pump if you want reliability on a low budget.

Let that big block eat for as long as she will!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya!

I would leave the 454 in this truck and dial it in. I love my 88 Dually 454, it runs great.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

This one runs so well!

@charlesroyal3428

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS do a gear change/overdrive or EFI if needed, and just enjoy it

@Back_door_bandit_98

Жыл бұрын

Either keep the 454 or see if you can find a 8.1 vortec to throw in it. These older trucks deserve to keep the big block.

The teepee looking badge stands for camper special. My Dad had a 77 camper special, long bed single cab. 454 TH400. Bad ass truck!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Sounds like a killer rig.

I will pay you not to do that, I beg of you!? It's perfect the way it, but I'm a purest at heart, plus, I'm a gasoline guy.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

haha no need to do that! Trust me, this truck needs more efficient towing power.

@ur2fat2weardat28

3 жыл бұрын

UNITED BY TRUCKS everyone at work would be telling me 10 mpg is good. 😂

@hotrodbob.

3 жыл бұрын

You must own a gas station to want to keep the 454 in a tow vehicle

@ur2fat2weardat28

3 жыл бұрын

Hot Rod Bob Costco gas is cheaper , business expense write off , company gas card 😬

That....is.... soooo....coo!!!!!😎😎😎 That emblem on the cab molding(which btw is about as rare as hen's teeth & not reproduced)is a teepee, or ⛺...been on Camper Specials from '73-'87 & I believe the intent is to make reference to camping 🏕. & the outdoors. I love the original look & the red & white is easily my favorite on those! Nice, nice score!🤜🤛

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! I thought that's what it was.

Love it, reminds me of when I got my 78 CCLB. Drove her 4 hours home only to have the 454 knocking when we got there. Had to do a 6.0/4L80 swap, all new brake system and lowered suspension. She's much cooler now. You're going to love having that truck!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

I already do!

Love the new addition. Drove those trucks new in high school lots of memories. In crew cab red interior 6.2 diesels and 454 both.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love it.

Love your channel!! Keep up the great work!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

That's such a nice truck. (it just needs a Cummins) My brother took one of his trucks an hour away on a car trailer & wanted me to follow in my car, on the way back he didn't want to haul an empty trailer, so we loaded up my car & I rode with him in his truck. What a blast we had!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

I love doing stuff like that!

Super nice 🔥 can't wait to see what you do to this one 🤘

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty pumped about it!

That’s a beast, so original, obviously had an easy life. Personally I love it the way it is, they don’t make them like that anymore but I’m sure you will wave your magic on it and thats cool, I’ll be watching in anticipation😊

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Allan!

I love my 90 crew cab with a 12 valve Cummins. My only complaint is noise! I have put sound deadening everywhere I can think of and its still wears on you after a few hours on the highway towing my camper. However it is so much more fun to drive than my 454. 18 mpg and I can pass anybody on the highway in crazy fast time!!! Best thing would be a 24 valve with a built P Pump.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I've been thinking about that too. May have to think on that one.

Nice truck, great find.I'm going to give you my 2cents why you SHOULDN"T Cummins swap that, here goes: -You noted that the stock truck drove nicely, with A/C you could envision driving the family around in it for long trips. Find someone near you who can take you out in their Pre-94 Dodge with a Cummins. You will notice the Cummins is noticably louder/rougher. You may be OK with that, but ask your wife what she thinks about it(after 10 hours? It gave my wife headaches, and she was from the Philippines where diesel power is standard. I've driven the Cummins for work, in a newer chassis(Quieter, less NVH), and it will come to be a part of you, good and bad. I also had two GMT400s with 6.5 diesels, I don't suggest that route either. -The Cummins weighs 1300lbs(when mine was delivered, we weighed it). Thats a lot of work to do to the front suspension to hold that weight and get the ride/handling you have now. The stock truck has a TH400? Not ideal, but think what you would go with behind the Cummins. A 4L80 is going to need a standalone computer to run it. A BUILT TH200/700 could live behind the 454, but not the Cummins. Your best bet for the Cummins is a 47RH, last of the hydraulically controlled Mopar transmissions, and a good package, but you're going to spend $2k getting one built and ready to install behind your Cummins. -You got 10mpg towing a healthy load behind a 34yo carbureted smog motor. That's fairly sensational. You could TBI that motor and pick up power, drivability and at least 1mpg towing. You could pick up the electronic controls to run the 4L80(95 TBI) for more gains. You could TPI/Vortec it, which opens up a lot of power potential. Of course you could 8.0 or 6.0LS swap it. I think you could get 70-80% of the mileage/power you want to get from Cummins while staying with GM corp. gas drivetrains, at less than half the total cost! You do still have your new truck, and nothing is going to approach the MPG you get with that. -Having two tow rigs gives you choices. The big cab to haul family and a rig or two to shows. The new truck to daily and use for long forays. I think you have to put 10k+ per year, for a while, on the Cummins swap to come close to justifying the cost of the swap. I think you can do more fun/creative things with that time and $.

@mikejohns3104

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, there are other ways to pick up more economy. You have to ask yourself, Is it needed? Considering how much a classic is usually driven. Regardless of mods, tasteful or not, this truck would be worth more to me as a survivor.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Very thoughtful response! Thanks for the feedback.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Understood. I appreciate the feedback. I'm honestly struggling with it.

Great truck! Perfect timing to see this since I just picked up an 86 Crew myself, but only a 3/4 ton and a GMC (C25). Giving me some ideas for my own build :)

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

👍 I would keep it as is mechanically with 69k miles. I would need some window tint with all that glass.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not big on tinting classic trucks but I was just having that convo with my wife. It might get some tint.

@ur2fat2weardat28

3 жыл бұрын

UNITED BY TRUCKS I feel like I’m in a fish bowl without it 😂.

Another nice find. Love the truck

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Just a great channel man!!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I don’t why why I’m just seeing this video on your channel but that’s my hometown 😂

Cool Truck.... I am right up the road in Hickory NC!!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Dream build for sure! Love the 80s square bodys to begin with. Diesel swap would be sick! Can't wait to see what you do bro

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!!

Congrats on the new ride, I'm digging it

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Nice Score ! Thumbs up ! Those are getting hard to find that haven't been thrashed and neglected. Should make a super nice cummins swap ! Ask me how I know ;)

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I'm well aware. Searched for a while for this one.

Nice truck!

60k sounds about the right time for some heads cam and blower😉👍. Nice dually swap with some bags and wheels and you got a 10 out of 10. Awesome find.

That’s an awesome truck, I looked at it on marker place last week. Can’t wait to see what you do with it

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully he came off the price some! I think he was originally asking $12k for it.

I love the truck, it's awesome. Have a great weekend. Diesel does sound like the right thing to do. I love your videos, keep up the good work.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Sweet crew cab. Clean bro!!!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Crew cabs back then were all long wheelbase with only the 8ft fleetside beds in only three quarter & one ton series unlike today where they're offered on half tons & shorter wheelbases too.

nice truck good find

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Man super awesome truck. My uncle had an 82 crew . Lots of great road trips. A 6.0 LS would be nice in the engine bay. Enjoy your channel very much.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

Yes one should my reson for saying that ! I did do the cummins conversion in one of my c20 1974 chev the other i did the Ls conversion have both worlds

Robbie I'm jealous. I've wanted a truck like that for a long time.

Tune up the big block let er do her thing! Wicked tow rig!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Currently what has happened!

That emblem means camper special.

That's one sweet truck 👍👍🇨🇱

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Man!! wherever you its fine brother..that truck its a beast👊👊

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is! I'm so pumped about it.

If the AC already has a slow leak then it will work for a few days and blow hot again. So run it until it is empty then swap out the AC compressor yourself. You're not really going to have to worry about releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere if she ran empty already. So hit up the parts store, change the compressor and fix the leak, then take it back to them for another recharge. Easy peasy, lemon squeasy.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea.

@MrClarkisgod

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS Not illegal if you didn't mean to. Lol.

Damn fine rig. I'm very jealous. Ran around the country installing cabinets in Marriott's back in the 90s in a 403 Olds Rocket swapped CCSB. That thing would roll out and got 10 mpg no matter how you drove.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

It's true, but it runs so well.

The swap sounds like a great idea. I was wondering if you know anybody that needs a square body radiator, I took mine out and replaced it with a 4 core aluminum one. There is nothing wrong with the one that I took out, in fact it kept my sb 350 @ around 180° , I just can't see throwing it away.

Killer truck, I love it! Also... how good is that black Kasey Harris hat?! Love mine.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

It's the best, man! I was already an Ebbetts Flannel fan and have a few of their hats, and this one is very close to it.

And that truck is an antique now too.

Holley EFI, heads/cam and whipple is what I would want to do. I did the same trailer rent thing when I bought my 2011 crewcab silverado. Trailered my RCLB gmc home.🤘

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

Killer truck man! My neighbor has one

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! I love it.

smart thinking

Definitely give us an update on the A/C repair. I'm debating on fixing my factory air system or getting an aftermarket kit.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

It's currently working super well. Hopefully it hangs in there.

@mplante7352

3 жыл бұрын

Vintage air has kits for these trucks as well from what I've seen there nice too.

@thomassiever8342

3 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my compressor and charged the ac in my 86 before the SETN. It's not bad, just need to borrow some gauges, a vacuum pump, and watch a few KZread videos and you can probably do it all for @ $200 in a day. I'd come help if I lived a little closer.

Tee Pee emblem means Camper Special. She is too nice to pull that 454 out. If it was a little rough and tired , by all means swap her with a diesel. Keeping her original , she’s only original once . Keep up the great content!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Definitely considering it.

Saw this and it took me back to my 83, road tripping loaded down, teaching my sons how to drive. Back then I wanted to do a Cummins swap up to five years ago when someone made an illegal turn in front of me while towing trailer and destroyed the truck. Love the square body, understand the purist but do the swap!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Willie!

Wow thats nice you can call it Big Red

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

We do actually call it Gus, the big red crew

You sir have an addiction. LOL

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

It's true. And I think I just realized it.

Very sanitary, stock, clean. Hard to find something that hasn’t been customized and painted a funky color. Keep it stock, gas mileage is tough to swallow though. Just bought a k30, not as nice as yours but sanitizing it up.👍

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I really want a k30 crew

Love the truck it's awesome

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I think that a 6.3 ls / 4l80e would be an awesome swap and be capable of doing what you want the truck to do

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the feedback!

Enjoy the truck while you can man

Sweet truck man. I am supposed to go out of town with my son to look at a car for him but that may change. If so I may try and head to Sun down on depot. Can you give more info on this Saturday or put a link to website or something so I’ll know what I’d be getting into? I’ve googled with not much luck. Thanks

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Check out their Facebook page for more details.

Never seen one of these. Definitely something I'd drive...

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they're pretty unique

Motor swapping is a lot of work. Tell you what, I'll do you a favor and take it off your hands.😉

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

I NEED IT!!!!!!!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I have it!

I have a 90 suburban with a small block 350 and it has 556984 miles on it still runs

I can see the appeal. You have some sources to reference the labor portion of it too. Great truck!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You know it!

Much love from Oklahoma

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Keep the BBC! Maybe ditch the TH400 if you feel it is needed later, and/or add an overdrive unit for unloaded driving.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely considering it after it performed so well over the last 1000 miles.

I have 5 trucks and 2cars, I deliver pizza at night, and I have a 87 454 long red, low mileage that always starts, El roho, grande it's got square body patina, I can't wait to meet you, brother..,I have a obs, Cali, show truck,95k orig mi. Short, bagged with 90s paint., And my 64 Econoline PU allterd wheelbase Gasser wheelie stander, long story...

Really nice truck. Please tell me you're going to leave the paint as is. Makes this truck look awesome. Believe it or not, this truck is actually on my bucket list of favorite vehicles.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Paint and factory trim styling will all stay. Not even sure I'm going to touch the suspension, other than maintain it.

Nice c30 !!!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hello, Ive been doing some research, but cant seem to find my answer. I would like to ls swap my C-10 78 with an Ls3 6.2; however, Im confused if i need any modifications needed? Can you help me thanks

Does this vehicle have a (4x2) Differential lock? If so, does it kick in automatically? or how is it? Thank you.

You absolutely should. I would love to swap both of mine but I don’t have the funds. I also think you should make it a seven foot bed (It will look more symmetrical). Bad ass trucks man!!!!!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Have you been in my head talking to me? That's the plan.

@Verticalpedalgarage

3 жыл бұрын

UNITED BY TRUCKS great minds think alike 😉. You can make it a seven foot bed bed on a budget too. Keep the stock tanks, and springs. Looking forward to seeing this build bro!!!!

Digging the H hat!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks man.

Go for it, you'll get more power, MPGs, and you can tow much more.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

If you do .... do the Cummins swap ...it would have an exact match to it in Durango Co! An Old cowboy owns it!! Loves it too!!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding?!! Would love to talk to him about it.

@mathewkorn5008

3 жыл бұрын

UNITED BY TRUCKS I used to bump into him in Home Depot parking a few years back. He may own or work for Montoya’s Ranch , Hesperus Colo. Dale I believe was his name

@mathewkorn5008

3 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna ask a friend who may know a thing or two more than I .......I will get back later later

@mathewkorn5008

3 жыл бұрын

No Luck

Awesome truck !!! Its a beast i love it . Yes the emblem means camper special . The whine from the power steering pump is probably just means its slowly going out . Mine in my obs whines like that and it has plenty fluid in it . So yea tell me about your ac problems lol i just had my compressor in my 98 obs 2500 replaced tuesday .......... but nice cold ac . And that shit was 930 bucks . 😮😮😮

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

AC stuff sucks! But I'm in move with this truck.

@nujayfabrication8089

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS its one of my favorites so far you have picked up !

Keep the big block. Save the Cummins for some farm equipment.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

haha

I love my single cab long bed c10 but I like crew cabs more

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with it

One word.... YES!😁🇺🇸

Years ago Gail Banks put twin turbos on a stock 454 it made 1200 hp,but that's Gail Banks,One turbo would be good though...Just a thought.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

turbski, huh?

@29auto30

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS Yup,simple, and if you don't like it then you can diesel it...

Maybe a gear vendor or a 4l80, aluminum heads, and efi should help it out a lot. You know a ls 6.0 or 6.2 don’t do much more than that towing.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Oh this bad boy needs diesel power!

Yes!

The Cummins swap would be cool and all but as nice as this one drives I'd leave it be

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Considering it!

No leave it alone nice truck

Yes, you definitely should!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy!

12 valve swap is the cheapest way. Con noise but sound dented and a P pumped towing 20 plus MPG. DO IT!!!!!

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the noise factor is what pushed me to the Duramax swap.

Look at what it took for Finnegan to Cummins swap one of those. He had to hack it up pretty bad. This truck is too nice IMO. But, it is yours. You could give it to Whistlin' Diesel and I wont bat an eye LOL.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

haha definitely not letting this one go. And I believe Finnegan wanted to use the factory fan and accessories, radiator etc, and that's why he had to cut firewall. You can definitely do it without cutting the firewall.

What Are You Talking About?? You Had Our Undivided Attention Since 0:01!! She's So KLEEN, I Would Just Buff & Enjoy As Is!! 👍

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks man!

The only issue I see with the truck is the gauge cluster surround has been changed. It's out of an 87-91(tbi) or 84-91 diesel truck since it has the 2 lights between the speedometer and fuel gauge. Carbeurated gas engines never got that.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm good to know. Never knew that.

Wow that is a awesome Truck . Nice condition too . How much was it ?

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

2 жыл бұрын

$9800

Just...wow. unreal.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty stoked on it!

No way this is who this truck belongs to. I saw this thing rolling down I75 pulling a camper behind it

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Brandon S that’s us, man! We were pulling our airstream either to or from TN for Sundown on Depot this past weekend.

Keep the 454. Love big blocks

1973-1991 Crew & bonus cabs, K5 Blazers, Jimmys, & Suburbans 1973-1989 One ton regular cabs 1973-1987 Half & three quarter ton regular cabs I rarely see any of those generation Chevy & GMC fullsize trucks out on the roads nowadays.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

They’re the best

@kevinrichards3288

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS yep

I would leave the 454 in it atleast until it gets tired.

@bennell7586

3 жыл бұрын

pull it and build it because that year of the 454 had under 300hp mine 1975 C25 is original 454 built bored .30 over now 460ci with forged crank rods and pistons with edelbrock top end kit with 11:1 compression run beautifully on 93 pump gas and makes 600hp and 583lbft

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@bennell7586

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS it said 70k on the odometer when i bought it but by the gease and grime on the motor and the whole under side its most likely 170,000miles

@bennell7586

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS she burned a little oil due to worn out rings so why not rebuild it spent 6k in parts 1,500 on machine shop bill I assembled it

@bennell7586

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS 578hp to the wheels

Our 84 Suburban looks like the younger siblings to this truck! Same red paint, but with silver on the bottom, as well, we're a half ton suspension and a 350. No, the gas milage isn't much better. Around 14 combined.

i want to cummins swap my 78 c30 dually but my purist friends would string up by the toe nails lol. I really want a duramax in it but that project is a little out of my budget, the way I want it done at least.

Auto Cool in Smyrna? Might have em look at mine before the tear down. Don’t rule out a Gen 5 6.2 :)

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

The t-pee means you're native American, lol! Camper special.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

haha I do have a little Cherokee in me, but yep - camper special, it is.

Holley sniper efi and a 4l80e will be the ticket. Love the truck either way. Cummins swap would be cool to

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! We're about to throw a slight curve ball at ya'll very soon.

Camper special band badge on the back of the cab on each side..

Back in the 90s/2000s My dad owned a 83 lowered C30 dually with a 6.2 diesel and it was in mint condition from he says and right as he was about to big block swap it he sold the truck to my uncle who sold it to a friend who beat the truck up and well it got scraped and crushed 😣😭

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yikes

i saw that truck on Facebook marketplace about a week ago.

@UNITEDBYTRUCKS

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Couldn't resist it.

@patrickwyatt1624

3 жыл бұрын

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS I thought it looked familiar