My uncle had a 79 Chevy crew cab dually in this color. His had a 454 in it. He had it new and got rid of it at almost 20 years old and a half a million miles. We always called it the big green monster.

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

We're going back with a 454 and a 4L80E very soon.

@highnoonsmallenginerepair

6 ай бұрын

Same truck maybe? You never know

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

Could be!!

@highnoonsmallenginerepair

6 ай бұрын

@@Crossthe_line Didn't you say it had a big block in it before?

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

Correct, VIN shows a 454 originally

Always good to have that extra radiator laying around

That was some American workmanship, Chevy at it's best. Personally I really like the ole girl 😉. Very interesting 🤔 content.

Its amazing when you listen to a vehicle how long you can make it last

That's good use of materials, making due with what you got, duallys are getting scarce, nice find.

@Crossthe_line

7 ай бұрын

This one is a survivor for sure!

Great video, gotta love the old dually square bodies!

@Crossthe_line

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Hard to beat an old square body.

You might could try putting a non-filer on that spark plug if she might start hitting on 8

I've been there before Id be willing to bet you have a pin hole in a piston. It has to be small otherwise it would have been like my dodge and pump the oil out the tailpipe super fast. But if it made it 1200+ miles shes definitely a keeper worthy of a rebuild of the highest level

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

I agree, we're going to yank the head and see what's going on with it but unless it's 60 over we'll definitely give it some love.

@claytoncoolidge992

6 ай бұрын

@@Crossthe_line ❤️

Good job fixing on the old truck so far...smart choice replacing all the tires and painting the wheels and putting that fancy aluminum radiator in the truck..

That was awesome that truck did well good old trucks love them trucks

@Crossthe_line

7 ай бұрын

It's a solid truck!

Never wanted a old 1 ton more in my life.

I had 2 OBS GMC’s in the 70’s. Both std cabs, 4x4’s, 3/4 ton, 350 engines, one full time 4x4 with auto trans and the other with manual 4 speed. Both of them would get 10 mph. Didn’t make any difference if they were idling or running down the road. Also had a 3/4 ton, 2wd, 1983 Square Body that improved a little, getting 11-12 mpg.

@Crossthe_line

3 ай бұрын

Yeah these older engines weren't known for their fuel mileage but would run forever!

You checked the wrong side rocker arm. It was the drivers side exhaust chuffing so it would be the right side of the engine, not the left

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

I was told that #8 was the dead cylinder so I went off what I was told.....however he was thinking that #8 was on the driver's side. Young kid still learning.

Square body crew cabs must be in! I just bought one this summer too 😂

@workingmansrestorations7071

6 ай бұрын

I bought one 2 years ago in Washington and finally brought home to ny a couple months ago

Very amazed with the condition of the engine. Made me rethink instead of buying modern truck.

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

We love our old school stuff around here, old doesn't mean junk.

@jackjr.sparrow3668

6 ай бұрын

@@Crossthe_line yes sir for sure. Plus I think the design looks way better than today and a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

Very little style or flavor in today's vehicles in my opinion. Thanks for the support!

Hey......I owed that truck in 2017 lol that's crazy. It was in Amazing shape when I had it. I'm glade you're gonna fix it

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

What engine did it have then?

@dennisdavis3159

6 ай бұрын

It had that old oil burning 350 unfortunately.

@dennisdavis3159

6 ай бұрын

The big block was long gone. I bought it here in North Dakota. Looks like the guy I sold it to abused her

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

She's getting a new lease on life now. I put another 350 in it the week after we got home. We have a 454/4L80E, all new door/window seals, lowering kit, etc for it.

@dennisdavis3159

6 ай бұрын

@@Crossthe_line that's awesome. Can't wait to see more of her on your channel

You look like a grown up Bart Simpson.. beautiful video and truck..wait for a 454👍🏻💪🏻

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 thanks man!!

@-Barracuda-426

6 ай бұрын

@@Crossthe_line thank you and merry christmas from Europe

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

@-Barracuda-426

6 ай бұрын

@@Crossthe_line Thank you very much!

Bought a 79 Chevy c30 dually crew this summer it’s been swapped already with a 12v Cummins she runs excellent mated to a TH400 with gear vendors overdrive on the tail shaft paid $1,000 in same shape basically

@olsonjamie

7 ай бұрын

In pipestone Mn

@Crossthe_line

7 ай бұрын

You stole that thing at $1000!!! After driving this one home I wouldn't mind building 1 for myself with a 12V.

That back window was factory modification for the camper.

Around NC that square body definitely doesn't have any rust on it. That little bit ain't even considered surface rust 😅😂

@Crossthe_line

5 ай бұрын

For sure!! 🤣

It's a shame you can't find an overdrive unit & install it on the dually.

Sucks when you cant swap a engine on the road... when i bought my dually i actually was looking at another one with no engine or trans... and i wanted to you tube an engine insatall out on the road meeting people and friends along the way... then i called my tow guy i have used in the past and he said he had same truck running and driving for $500 more so i bought it and after 2 years of sitting, i put in my semi trailer and took home

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

Engine swap would have definitely made for better content!

Great video. Wish that truck was in my yard.

@Crossthe_line

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! It's definitely a survivor!

I believe that's the same radiator I bought for my k5 withe 454

My 82 3/4 ton made the same clutch pedal noise. Please dont lower it. Regards from Ody SLim

This thing with a 12 valve cummins and a 5 speed manuel woold be very nice

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!

You should power stroke, swap it it would be cool and unique

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

That would definitely be different

So I think the reason The gauge was showing hotter when the lights were on was a loose ground somewhere. My bonanza does the same thing.

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

I think you're right

I think the good old boy can put a cap on all respecthat's not necessary I'm sure you can get it figured out man... It's Harpin on the man it's just a radiator cap a good old boy can get it done is a big strong man

That truck deserves a diesel engine.

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

We have 2 more that are 4x4 that will get diesels

40:31 is that a 4x4 crown vic in the background?.......lol, git 'er done!

@Crossthe_line

7 ай бұрын

Yes it is!! Cummins, 40s, custom frame

7mpg is absolutely ridicilous haha :D

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

🤣

You should turn that 350 into a 383 stroker.

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

We still need to open it up and find out what happened to it but I agree on that.

HSHAHAAH Great video!!!!

Noticed the extra antenna....

@Crossthe_line

7 ай бұрын

Breaker 19!!

Get the 3 tonne of tyres an wheels off the back ,you might get better mpg!

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

Needed the traction.....🤣

9:30, right where a Ford belongs, on a trailer behind a Chevy. A Duramax swap would be cool, keep it GM.

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 I was waiting on someone to comment about that!

How'd it do on fuel?

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

7ish mpg

Is the red 2nd gen for sale at 19:37?

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

No sir, that truck belonged to a customer and was getting a new engine.

@dougjm7335

6 ай бұрын

@@Crossthe_line thanks for the reply, I’ve been looking for a good 2nd gen dually, v10 or Cummins.

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

No problem sir

Diesel engine 1979 Chevy Silverado dually

Duramax engine swap over

This is another vice grip garage won't a be I hat why can't this people do their own thing it's so sad

@Crossthe_line

7 ай бұрын

Not even close to Derek's level and not the only thing I do.

@refrigerator_man

6 ай бұрын

want-a-be** Hate** if you're gonna be a hater spell right first.

Yes Chevy Silverado dually is better than ford

@Crossthe_line

5 ай бұрын

Everyone has their opinion

You talk to much

@Crossthe_line

6 ай бұрын

Too*