Imagine that. Were trucks so cheap back in the day that people just stopped using them, parked them permanently, and uttered "oh well" as if they didn't matter, even for reselling them?

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Its amazing, so far i also got the quadrunner to run I got from them

@ItBetterBeFast

Жыл бұрын

Boomers had it good. Yet they call other generations the wasteful ones

@Terminxman

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, there's a video of a 1978 F250 4x4 on here being detailed that the old man that bought it drove like 2 times and stuck it in a garage and never touched it again just because he never needed to drive it. Had like 140 miles on it. Unless you're very well off or borderline rich today you don't even think like that. Obviously the ratio between income and truck prices were even more extreme back in the 70s than the 2000s.

@bestrigs96

11 ай бұрын

Thats a 40k truck new tho lol not cheap better but not cheap

@KennyGroomes-ck7wo

11 ай бұрын

What year is your chevy

WOW ! This truck is a diamond in the rough!!!.Been running a 95 diesel dually for years.Bed rotted,found another one.Trucks getting painted currently.This truck of yours kicks ass!

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that been testing her, what make is your 95

@juancontre5858

Жыл бұрын

We're u live that bed rotted out ,i have one just like this one, it was just as clean as this one till some f..k thief stole it an smashed the right side an removed parts of it was able to get it back ,replaced missing parts except the bed there's not that many, all i need is the right side of bed but i can get the hold bed complete i would buy it. Good luck to the gentlemen with his great find.

The fact you got a 3500 with the 8.1 and its 4x4 and is pretty much loaded for 3,250 is a hell of a find let alone in that condition most used car dealerships would just do the bare minimum and charge 25,000 for that truck its honestly sick how used car dealerships can do this kind of stunt and really people who scam you should be criminaly charged with theft as your getting robbed

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you I helped my mom bought a use jeep liberty from a use care dealership it sits behind her house engine blow up

@nezarl8374

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like some commie BS Thankfully we live in a free market where if you do your own search for a good truck you might stumble upon a good deal and can make some money if one wants to resell

@Averagegamer673

Жыл бұрын

@@nezarl8374 he got lucky extremely lucky but your not wrong but then again

My dad had an 03 GMC 2500 with the 8.1 for so long and I loved that truck so much. He had it for almost all of my childhood and eventually sold it to get a new GMC 1500 because he no longer needed a heavy duty truck. I miss that thing everyday and would love to find it again one day and buy it back.

Man I love these old 8.1's, so wish I could find a nice one nearby but they're actually sorta hard to find. She spun right to life as soon as she got fuel. Those suckers run forever as long as they got oil, amazing find. Sad to see it sit for so long but she's in good hands now it looks like.

@kevindittoe5820

11 ай бұрын

i bought an 8.1 with 87k on it last year, got it up to 112k now. Finally went and plugged it into a scanner, no stored DTCs nor active ones at 110k on the original spark plugs. By god does it drink fuel but I love it.

@marvnation924

11 ай бұрын

@@kevindittoe5820 They're definitely thirsty but she'll pull anything you can reasonably put behind it without much fuss and won't let you down for another 200k miles easy. Those 8.1's were originally marine engines and there was a test where they ran it at 300 hours WOT with only 5 minutes idling every hour for a rest.

@agentwade

23 күн бұрын

@@kevindittoe5820 I'd kill for a low mile pickup with the 5 speed. I've got the 8.1 in my avalanche. I LOVE this truck lol

@agentwade

23 күн бұрын

@@marvnation924 I've got 240k on mine and she runs like a top. Trans is a little weird sometimes but once in a blue moon. Love the 8.1

Beautiful truck. I feel the same way about her. I was a framer back in the day and you knew who the Boss was when he pulled up in one of those. 😎 Hard to beat an old Chevy.🇺🇸

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Now even I can afford one lol just took me 20 years

@stlrsfan27

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam Enjoy it,you deserve it. 🤠🇺🇸

@RohanSanjith

Жыл бұрын

Imagine replacing it with a Tundra twin turbo v6

@robbykelley7131

Жыл бұрын

@@RohanSanjithI don’t get it ?

@b1eechsnak363

Жыл бұрын

pre vvt and dod are the best

I've always dreamed of having an 8.1 truck. My work has three of them. All with zf6 transmissions and floor shift 4 wheel drive. Nice find!

Oh that starter sound takes me back to childhood. My dad's '01 1500 with the 4.8 and 4 wheel drive was such a soldier. Overloaded more times than we could count and didn't fail us until the fuel pump went in 2015. Sadly the PA winters ate it down to the bone so it went to scrap in 2020 with 256k on the original engine, transmission, and differentials. It was the last vehicle my dad bought brand new and it paid every cent back in service. Hopefully his 2017 doesn't let him down.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful story it's hard for not to get sentimental about my trucks

man, so clean that even the bed bolts arent rusted away. everything in the rust belt usually needs to be torched off.

Best looking of the GMT800’s for sure. That HD hood and grill was awesome.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I agree

The little holes you mentioned in the water pump are weep holes, so when the bearing fails it will leak and let you know it's time for a new pump. People in comments are whack, you keep doing you. Make it happen.

@DannysCam

27 күн бұрын

Thanks brother

I like these longer videos. You should do more of them about fixing stuff.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I like them to I wish my quality was better it's filmed in 1080 but my old computer only let me save it in 720 gonna have to step up my game if I want to be like low buck garage

Have owned a 2001 hd 8.1 for 23 yrs --- since new. The cam sensor + crank sensor do fail --- was a recall on them. Will stall + hard start ! They do use oil !! Keep an eye on it. They are bullet proof, still have original factory parts after 300,000 +

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I can notice the power difference then my 6.0 more tork I drove a dump truck once that had the 8.1 I was impressed ever since I also drove a dump truck with a duramax I was not impressed

@agentwade

23 күн бұрын

I've got 240k on my avalanche 8.1. After a fresh oil change she doesn't use a drop for about 2kish miles. But once it starts getting dirty she starts using it fast. Like a quart a week lol

This truck came out around the time I was born and seeing barnfind in the title made me feel old

AMAZING! I can’t wait to see more of this Chevy!

What a bad ass truck. Those 8.1s are awesome.

That’s awesome that truck is actually mint besides the surface rust hood find I have a 05 Dmaxx just like it but black cat eye

That is a great pickup nice score/save

My dad has one of these it's a 05 sierra 8.1 blew a head truck rums amazing we use it for towing alot ita also black. You got soo lucky on this truck

Awesome truck bud! Wish i could find one like that!

Bought an F350 SD, crew cab, V10, 4wd with the Warn bumper & winch combo. Had been sitting in a central Oregon field following the owner's death. Bought it cheap, then proceeded to do a ton of work on the mechanicals, the body & paint, and a few upgrades. My total cost? About $20k. But it is clean, presentable, reliable, and moved our family off the insane West Coast.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@olikat8

Жыл бұрын

@DannysCam it makes sense over buying what's out there for $20k or a new truck. It's not a daily, but it's definitely useful

I got 243k on my 8.1L 02 Silverado 2500hd. I put an 8” lift on mine with 37s. Love this truck it’s a beast.

That’s so awesome man, we live for these kinda finds haha

the action figure in question is Quistis from Final Fantasy 8. That find is actually probably more rare than the truck itself.

@bobblofinshlof9741

9 күн бұрын

That action figure is not rarer than a crew cab 8.1 the figure is like 20 bucks on eBay.

Always wanted one those. Looks great

Thats such a cool truck! Love that bodystyle

Just ran into your channel awsome find. I own 4 gmt800s beautiful trucks. Can you please upload another video like a part 2 with a wash, oil change etc lol love it awesome stuff

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good idea

Just found your channel and I am liking it I wish it was in HD or 4K though but great content

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I'm trying I ordered a gopro

Just beautiful. Wish I could buy one like that

I’d change the oil, change tires, clean the throttle body and give her a good bath. Watch out for break lines going bad and the inevitable bad Chevy front wheel bearings. Awesome find! Thanks for posting!

@ryanravencaller

Жыл бұрын

Id add changing coolant and transmission fluid to that list, coolant becomes corrosive, and oil degrades after time, sitting ten years every fluid actually should be changed diff gear oil and all

nice job on getting that good ole chevy running again. Also that action figure looks like Quistis from the video game Final Fantasy VIII made by Square Enix

@Ryanmoody89

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I said.

Good looking truck!

You have a very nice truck. I have two vehicles with an 8.1. I love them both.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

So far I like the power do you to withyours

@t.l.robinson2162

8 ай бұрын

​@@DannysCamyes, especially the one that is now an 8.8 and has 700 horsepower.

That’s awesome. I need something like that.

Man you got an awesome deal on that truck.

one rare asf combo wow i never see 8.1s anymore that trucks worth big big money

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I been looking ever since I drove my buddy's 8.1 02 dump truck it had 6 tons on it and it pulled a trailer with 16k on it with ease made me want one

Very nice looking Truck

I've always been a Chevy guys and growing up I also thought ppl who had those trucks were the boss man too.i hope I can get one to.i love those Chevy trucks .there great. Love the video man 🙂👍

@DannysCam

11 ай бұрын

Thank you brother it's funny I feel rich driving a 21 year old truck

This is a nice truck!

I definitely would bought that truck myself so. You're gonna? Find can't wait to see what you're gonna do with it thanks for the video

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Right now thinking about building a bumper, id like to make it a camping rigg putting a slide in camper maybe

@williamallen5369

11 ай бұрын

@@DannysCam that'd be a great idea. Would definitely watch

Dude you have that truck for a steal that’s like a brand new truck to me I know I’d of loved to gotten that one

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

It's my favorite so far gonna mortgage my house and buy tires

@eboi8209

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam I just put tires on my truck I know what you mean lol out of the ones in your video I’d definitely keep that of all I almost had one for 3k but ladies son stepped in said now lol it had like 90k miles and not a single imperfection in it

Noticed no tailgate handle.... On any of those trucks!!! I have two of them, and the door handles are next! I love Big Block Chevys!!!

@DannysCam

3 ай бұрын

Everyone I've owned I had to replace that handle lol

Awesome I bought the same truck brand new 2003 miss that 8.1 with a Allison transmission bad ass truck

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I like it so far got plans to fix her up more stay tuned

@braddurham145

Жыл бұрын

For sure

Been sitting for 10years ...tire look great....yeah right!!!!

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Tires got Flat spots from sitting you notice it at above 30 mph also tire date codes all say 2010

Beautiful work

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

wow, very lucky find

I LOVE that gen of silverardo. 494ci of FURY! lol

4:40 A Silverado hauling a smaller Silverado while following a smaller Silverado. :)

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

How God intended it makes me cry thinking about it

Sick truck

Go with a MOVE bumper. Comes as kit and you build it to the truck for the perfect fit and look.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking about how much do they run

@lostkid6464

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCami got a set for my truck, after powdercoat and doing all the welding it’s probably 2200$

The action figure is QUISTIS TREPE from the video game Final Fantasy VIII .

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

He'll yeah

Will find one have gmt800s right now awesome

ooo thats a good one.... id would of defiantly bought that.. and laugh all the way to all the gas stations lol

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

30 gallons to fill up lol

Well done brother 👏 👍

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it I'm not a good mechanic but some times I get lucky

8.1 is the truth. Truck would start no matter how cold it was outside

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

@11.9lsupercharged4

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam kzread.infoXpAZOdyJviE?feature=share3

@11.9lsupercharged4

Жыл бұрын

Had the Allison . I swear these trucks will take anything on 60-100 roll

I love your videos. However, just a thought -- always drain the old gas out of the tank. Never add good gas to old. Depends on the age of the gas, right? Ben

Hey man you have to let it pump a few times with the key at least 3 times to build pressure

Nice truck! I have the same truck in a 2500HD with a short bed and love it, I haven't watched your whole video yet, but do the lifters make noise when the 8.1 is first started? I heard it is normal.

@DannysCam

5 ай бұрын

Definitely makes some noise when it first starts I love the 8.1 and my truck with 6.0 but I like the 8.1 more

Nice truck you got. Other then the Gas it Takes-Needs. To bad it’s not a Diesel. Definitely seemed like a security issue, at first when it was starting and diesing.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I like the 8.1 better then a duramax I've had a duramax in a work truck nothing but problems

@fj400007

Жыл бұрын

​@DannysCam the 8.1 will be cheaper to run for sure.

I would have changed the inline fuel filter also.

I've driven nothing but 8.1 trucks since 2005. Best truck gm built. Have to replace passenger side motor mount and exhaust manifold gasket on mine this weekend. That truck will start and stall if the induction tube disconnected because the ECM needs to see a changing MAF (mass air flow) signal. No tube, the engine can't pull air through the MAF. GM, and many others, will do this because the MAF is used to help control the volume of fuel through the injectors.

@kevindittoe5820

11 ай бұрын

I've also got an 8.1. Broke that passenger side motor mount cuz of all that torque (just tell yourself that)

This truck competes with the 12-valve Cummins when it comes to looks

Oooof a huge camper on a dully!!!

That starting and dying is the security system it's trying to recognize the key. turn it forward let the key set on run for 5 mins with the engine off and it should reconnect the key then start mine does it all the time . The part that reads the key in the column is bad on mine

It won’t run with the air intake off because around that year the MAF needed to read in order for it to run , same thing happen with me

If the fan doesn't want to come off use a b f h tool always works

New subscriber here. I also love GM trucks.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I'll try todo more videos on my chevy trucks currently have 5 in different states of repair haha

@SH-di8im

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam I’m not going to say you have a problem 😂😂 that’s pretty awesome

That’s awesome bro good find sick truck and great price

Hey my truck only has 20 pounds of oil pressure but truck runs and goes amazing what could that be?

When gylcohol and the orange coolant mix it turns into a sillica gel (or sandish grit) and will ruin a block quick

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Your right about that

I have an 2003 2500 HD 6.0 I love it I couldn’t give in paying 55 for a truck

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

My daily is a 06 6.0 2500

Find me one of those too Nice

Cowboy Cadillac plate with a picture of a late 90’s F-Series on it lol 😂

That's my dream truck

@DannysCam

11 күн бұрын

Want to buy it haha 8k and it's yours

Nice truck I’m a big Chevy kid

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@TrackMasterGaming14

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam your welcome

the off brand dr pepper relic was hilarious , that tasted just like flavorless brown sugar water I bet you LOL

AC Pro is goated

The starter 🫠💀💀💀

Very nice

When you were running it with the air intake hose off, were you also disconnecting the MAF sensor in the airbox? That might have been why it was running for only a few seconds without it. I loved seeing you do a little editing work with this video! Keep up the good work man!

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I think your right I need to use better editing soft wear it took me 6 days to edit it on windows movie maker

@Rylanhere

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam😮 that’s doesn’t sound like much fun 🤣

Its late but i would had taken the gas tank down even though its more work an drain clean out the tank so i wouldn't had to deal with any other issues down the road if i was to keep that truck, can u kindly say what u plan on doing with it?? Keeping it or selling it

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I'm keeping her I've put about 50 gallons through hee so far she didn't have much old gas

Your so lucky. I have wanted an 8.1 for so long. But since they ibly made them for 2 years. They are hard to find not completely rusted out here in michigan

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Look at uhaul truck sells there selling off all there 8.1 5500 trucks some are pretty cheap

@shadowzboi4924

Жыл бұрын

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you

I thought when you put a new fuel pump or filter you have to just turn the key on and off and keep doing that pretty sure

Te blue board is a great idea don’t know why I’ve never done that

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Helps on gravel

“Sir tweaks a lot” 😂😂

My neighbor has an 03 avalanche 2500 with the 8.1. I think the reason why it kept stalling at first was an anti theft system. I did some work to his truck and I had the same stalling problem after reconnecting the battery a couple different times.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a info a avalanche with an 8.1 would be sweet

@MattsRageFitGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam yeah it has no problem getting out of its own way.

So I have a 2003 GMC with the quad steer. Love that truck. But I got a problem with it right now. None of the gauges are working. Which could be a problem because I put 24 gallons of gas in that thing last week. The most I have ever put in it was 22. So I think I almost ran her out. 😳

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I have one like that I put a junk yard cluster in it fixed it for about 6 months now my fuel gauge is bad again

Please find a chrome bumper for your truck. It is too nice for a painted bumper.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I'm trying I do like them ranch hand style bumpers

the white chevy you used to back on the tire to break the bead does the side of it say brock?

@DannysCam

10 ай бұрын

Yes former broch construction truck

What year is that truck?

Im subscribing because you drank the Dr. THUNDER LMAO!!!😂😂😂

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Image what id do for 20 bucks and half a pack of red 100s

@Bloomamba94

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam 😂😂😂 damn bro. Yo i need to see an update to this truck.

@wyattgardner3552

Жыл бұрын

This was the whole reason I subbed too!

Fuel filter ?

It's a 32 gallon tank the most i put in mine when it reads empty i usually put 25 to 28 i don't think i ever had put 30 or even 31 in sll years owning it

Replace all the front in parts with kryptonite once and you won’t have to do it again. Bought all of mine for my 8.1 from the duramax store. Love it all.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

What kind of oil you recommend I run most 15w 40 in all my trucks over 200k miles

@richardharvey8939

Жыл бұрын

@@DannysCam I run 5w30 full synthetic. My brother in law runs the rotella diesel oil in his 8.1. He has 2001 with about 300k on it never been out of the truck another friend also has 04 8.1 he runs the rotella 5 40 also his has almost 370k plus miles never been out of truck either. We all use and tow with them but do regular maintenance. Just check your oil regular to keep up with usage. All of ours use between changes but not excessively. I don’t mind a quart or so max between changes a little at a time. Keeps fresh oil in engine constantly. Doesn’t matter towing or empty just sometimes uses some . Sometimes go 2000 plus miles doesn’t use a drop. Might drive 3 or 4 hrs and use a 1/4 to half a quart. Just check every other fill up.

Got a 02 2500hd 8.1 allison 1000. But it throwing p0700 734 735 codes, grinds and stays stuck in high gear and no reverse. until you reset it by turning off the truck and opening the door.

@user-oq6bd1gw5s

Жыл бұрын

Have never reset a trans let alone an Allison by opening the door .. your something else

496ci is a good engine had one in an Avalanche

When you change the oil 🛢 substitute 1 quart of oil 🛢 for 1 quart of Lucas trust me it's truly a miracle in a bottle you'll never have a dry start again.

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

I put a little Marvin's in it but I'll try lucas

That's a nice truck, what's the KBB?

@DannysCam

Жыл бұрын

Seen one like it go for 12k

Is it for sale?

Crank and cam position sensor time