😂😂😂😂 "...These add on plastic fender arches.... designed to trap moisture and salt and result in bod rot..... very, very, unique design.. guaranteed to sell trucks 5 or 10 years after they roll of the lot.... "! 😂😂😂😂 You'd almost have to believe it. Thanks for another great video Steve. 😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
While it is true that the "black band" on the windshield hides the glue, that is not it's main purpose. The band is called a frit and is made of ceramic. It's main purpose is to block ultraviolet light to prevent the urethane (glue) from degrading.
@@Gas_n_Gears He was and might still be fighting off a brain infection but he is getting better. It's a type of or was a case of meningitis. I think he just read too many articles about all the mistakes Stalentis has made to destroy the Dodge/Chrysler brand.
@@williamrogers. Oh, that's terrible. Get well soon Steve, your show is one of my favorites and I only have five. Your tours of the yards are the same I used to do, before they all closed. Thanks for your response William, appreciate it.
Another day hoping you return to the yards soon. As stated last time: 1973 to 1991 (not 1987) for the square body. Again, as with the truck yesterday, 1973 to 1986 were CK series and 1987 to 1991 were RV series. The GMT400 was released in the spring of 1987 as a 1988 model year truck and the RV series were sold through the 1991 model year. They were given different nomenclature to differentiate them. They are also listed in separate parts books. The square bodies are in the 1985-1991 "C,K,R,V Series" parts books (1985-1986 CK series and 1987-1991 RV series) and the GMT400 trucks are in their own parts book from 1988 onward. I have parts books for them both on microfiche as well as in electronic format at home. The "blue screen" Bell and Howell parts system covers 1976 and up passenger cars, 1953 and up Corvette, 1973 and up light trucks and 1979 and up heavy trucks. I still use it now and then even today. Katie is saying, "No bacon in here and this guy isn't giving me props, I'm off to find some squirrels to chase.....". We (just about) got the tag we can brag: 50U for Olympic White exterior paint and I believe I see a code for "solid paint" on that tag. The "cowl tag" in these years is an abbreviated "buck" tag of sorts with basic information, mostly for the body and trim end of the assembly process. No SPID, wish you did. Without the buck (tag), we're out of luck. No VIN, can't win, but it can be figured out, no doubt: 1GC for US made Chevrolet truck (or 2GC for Canadian made Chevrolet truck), maybe E for 6,001 to 7,000 # Gross Vehicle Weight rating with hydraulic brakes, K for 4WD conventional cab, 2 for 3/4 ton rated, 4 for two door cab, K for 5.7L (350 CID) V8 with throttle body injection, aka RPO code "L05", aka "Simple Simon", then a check digit, R for the 1994 model year, then possible J for Janesville, WI assembly (closed in 2009), Z for Fort Wayne, IN assembly (still operates today), R for Arlington, TX assembly (still operates today), F for Flint, MI assembly (still operates today), V for Pontiac, MI assembly (Opdyke Road, closed in 2009), or 9 for Oshawa, Ontario Canada assembly (closed in 2019, reopened in 2021 and still operates today) and the rest is the production sequence. The GMT400 was an excellent truck and they have been known to run, run, run, run, run, run, run and run some more. They do suffer from rust and the tail light sockets sometimes corrode giving you the Lucas, "Prince of Darkness--Get Home Before Sunset" syndrome with the entire back of the truck failing to light. The TBI system in these was bulletproof and the trucks are easy to fix. The engines were powerful, decent on fuel and very familiar to most people that have had to fix them. Parts are readily available and not costly. A friend of mine had a few of them and recently cleaned out his garage after he sold his house, giving me a small load of NOS parts for them. I think that windshield band was a few things: a "tint band" to give some solar coverage and make the HVAC work easier as well as to protect the sealant used to seal the windshield.
@@LongIslandMopars I remember when I first started my current job in 2005, we had 1999 (GMT400 based) Suburbans with diesels in the fleet (they are all gone now). I had to drive one maybe 80 miles. It was a noisy but somewhat comfortable ride. LOL.
When I was a kid, my dad had a 1988 Chevy dump truck that was the square body style, and a 1988 GMC 3500 that was a GMT400 style. Always thought it was interesting how it was a running change until it was phased out.
From Northern California I always get a kick out of “the” before the highway number in SoCal … “The” 405 … yap Steve definitely lived in SoCal … Great stuff Steve !!!
I think the ss350 was available in Canada also . Thanks Steve. In my opinion, these might have been the best trucks gm built. The vortec 5.7 and 7.4 that came out in 1996 were wonderful
1994 GMC EXT CAB 5.7 was my first new truck. Sold it in 2009 to neighbor with 268,000 miles. Engine & transmission were great. Water pumps (2), alternator & fuel pump, 2 exhaust systems. Never used any oil or had leaks.
Sir, could not agree more about venti-panes, wind wings, etc. I hope someday they rediscover those. Thank you as always, nice to see the group here today. We're all pulling for you. ~ Chuck
glad you hosted one of these . there is alot of significance not mentioned. The steel was aluminized, not galvanized. the overdrive years was all in by 1994. prior to this you could get the old th400 farm truck 3 speed and 11 to 1 compression. The last in gm history. The freaks heading to world record miles on one build are mostly in the 1996+ with 4 wire alternators, the first in truck history to control amps, not just volts. This preserved the bodies in multitudes of decades. The wide flares were reserved for heavy 3/4 ton to 1 ton...because of the bigger everything on 8 lug. Factory wheels stuck out too much. There is also a bit of a secret in the frames.. two of these parked next to each other can weigh 1000 pounds different...while looking identical. I curently run a 1996 k1500 wimpy truck weighing iin at 5652 pounds empty. VERY heavy.on a 10 bolt rear. Factory manual. Being a welder of 9 years for these.. it is quite obvious to me now. Some have a very dense frame. Another realm of secrets is Mexico, some even had a straight 6 with a carburator...and the optional 6 lug alloy wheel in 5 lugs. 8 lug alloy in 6 lugs. Mexico only. I also found an elusive diesel available there...
The funny thing about the 85 mph speedos was in my old '85 Corvette with the all digital dash the linear speedo on the left hand side only went to 85 but the big read out next to it would go up to as fast as you pushed the car..
Speaking of the SS 454, I had a extended cab 1985 Ford Ranger 2wd that I dropped in a little hot 302. On I 75 in Michigan I seen him coming in the "Fast lane" (No traffic) So I caught up with him. He put the pedal to the metal and I passed him. His truck ran out of breath. He tried a few more times and gave up.
The 4.3 vortec v6 was so badass, they even put it into the 2500 pickups and vans... frealz! THEN you could the the nv4500 5spd with the v6! Cool AF if you ask me... usually youd only get the nv3500 (far weaker) with the base v6 1500.
Comments here some are claiming getting over 300k on some of these trucks. That is very impressive. Clearly the drive trains in these trucks were some of the most robust that GM ever had. Cheers
My Dad had an 89 GMC K1500 extended cab long box...with a 305! He let me borrow it to go to work at Sears Auto Center in the late 90s. At some point, I looked out the shop door and saw one that looked like it. Came out to a pile of glass on the ground. It was never recovered
I had that same truck, k3500 single wheel. Same thing, base model white, roll up windows. Beat the shit out of that thing until the cab was held on by the steering shaft.
My 98 Z71 1500 IFS went to 290 000km had its very first front end rebuild in 2018 !!!! I can assure you ive owned many solid junk front axle trucks that needed front end work once a year at a min!!!!
We have really been enjoying these archived videos. Trying to like & watch them all. Curious about this particular junk yard. What’s the story? It looks like nothing has been touched for many, many years. Lots of overgrowth.
I can see by the color of your hair or lack there of that you are back on your feet I hope the worst is be hind you and hopefully you will not have any of those problems in the future only the best of thoughts my man you take it easy.ps thanks for the history lesson.
my friend would borrow his dads 91 gmc truck, he would drop it in first gear and floor it. Eventually as it got close to the rev limiter it would automatically slam into second gear and squawk the tires. We thought that was pretty entertaining
Aren't the good LS engines in trucks 1999-2006??? 2007 and up had the horrible active fuel management system that ruined the engines unless you removed and replaced the Lifters with the standard parts before it happened?
Corvette had it in 97, F-body got them 98, then trucks & SUVs got them in 99. The LS4 was the wierd one, it had a 60* V6 bell housing bolt pattern, shorter crankshaft, funky accessory drive to save space in a FWD, and the intake manifold was the worst of any LS.
@@AndreS_-df2nw Thank for the information. Sort of late to the game but I'm thinking about learning the LS ropes. I've got a couple vehicles that are known LS swap platforms.
😂😂😂😂 "...These add on plastic fender arches.... designed to trap moisture and salt and result in bod rot..... very, very, unique design.. guaranteed to sell trucks 5 or 10 years after they roll of the lot.... "! 😂😂😂😂
You'd almost have to believe it.
Thanks for another great video Steve. 😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Looking forward to seeing you back soon Steve hope your getting better..
The creeping plant on the antenna was for tuning in the old green grocer radio show
While it is true that the "black band" on the windshield hides the glue, that is not it's main purpose. The band is called a frit and is made of ceramic. It's main purpose is to block ultraviolet light to prevent the urethane (glue) from degrading.
Always makes my day better when I see Steve's uploaded.
We all hope to see you back and healthy very soon. 🙏
I've been watching to see what the health issue was, but having no luck. I did see someone mention bee stings, was that it?
@@Gas_n_Gears He was and might still be fighting off a brain infection but he is getting better. It's a type of or was a case of meningitis. I think he just read too many articles about all the mistakes Stalentis has made to destroy the Dodge/Chrysler brand.
@@williamrogers. Oh, that's terrible. Get well soon Steve, your show is one of my favorites and I only have five. Your tours of the yards are the same I used to do, before they all closed.
Thanks for your response William, appreciate it.
He's already back... This is just old video
Another day hoping you return to the yards soon. As stated last time:
1973 to 1991 (not 1987) for the square body. Again, as with the truck yesterday, 1973 to 1986 were CK series and 1987 to 1991 were RV series. The GMT400 was released in the spring of 1987 as a 1988 model year truck and the RV series were sold through the 1991 model year. They were given different nomenclature to differentiate them. They are also listed in separate parts books. The square bodies are in the 1985-1991 "C,K,R,V Series" parts books (1985-1986 CK series and 1987-1991 RV series) and the GMT400 trucks are in their own parts book from 1988 onward. I have parts books for them both on microfiche as well as in electronic format at home. The "blue screen" Bell and Howell parts system covers 1976 and up passenger cars, 1953 and up Corvette, 1973 and up light trucks and 1979 and up heavy trucks. I still use it now and then even today. Katie is saying, "No bacon in here and this guy isn't giving me props, I'm off to find some squirrels to chase.....".
We (just about) got the tag we can brag: 50U for Olympic White exterior paint and I believe I see a code for "solid paint" on that tag. The "cowl tag" in these years is an abbreviated "buck" tag of sorts with basic information, mostly for the body and trim end of the assembly process. No SPID, wish you did. Without the buck (tag), we're out of luck.
No VIN, can't win, but it can be figured out, no doubt: 1GC for US made Chevrolet truck (or 2GC for Canadian made Chevrolet truck), maybe E for 6,001 to 7,000 # Gross Vehicle Weight rating with hydraulic brakes, K for 4WD conventional cab, 2 for 3/4 ton rated, 4 for two door cab, K for 5.7L (350 CID) V8 with throttle body injection, aka RPO code "L05", aka "Simple Simon", then a check digit, R for the 1994 model year, then possible J for Janesville, WI assembly (closed in 2009), Z for Fort Wayne, IN assembly (still operates today), R for Arlington, TX assembly (still operates today), F for Flint, MI assembly (still operates today), V for Pontiac, MI assembly (Opdyke Road, closed in 2009), or 9 for Oshawa, Ontario Canada assembly (closed in 2019, reopened in 2021 and still operates today) and the rest is the production sequence.
The GMT400 was an excellent truck and they have been known to run, run, run, run, run, run, run and run some more. They do suffer from rust and the tail light sockets sometimes corrode giving you the Lucas, "Prince of Darkness--Get Home Before Sunset" syndrome with the entire back of the truck failing to light. The TBI system in these was bulletproof and the trucks are easy to fix. The engines were powerful, decent on fuel and very familiar to most people that have had to fix them. Parts are readily available and not costly. A friend of mine had a few of them and recently cleaned out his garage after he sold his house, giving me a small load of NOS parts for them. I think that windshield band was a few things: a "tint band" to give some solar coverage and make the HVAC work easier as well as to protect the sealant used to seal the windshield.
Amen, GP.
@@LongIslandMopars I remember when I first started my current job in 2005, we had 1999 (GMT400 based) Suburbans with diesels in the fleet (they are all gone now). I had to drive one maybe 80 miles. It was a noisy but somewhat comfortable ride. LOL.
@@googleusergp I like the diesels before all the emissions garbage.
@@LongIslandMopars These were good trucks, but assembled in Mexico.
When I was a kid, my dad had a 1988 Chevy dump truck that was the square body style, and a 1988 GMC 3500 that was a GMT400 style. Always thought it was interesting how it was a running change until it was phased out.
My great uncle was the head engineer on the GMT400 project (this generation of truck) at GM Oshawa❤
I look forward to seeing you back Steve❤
Loved my 94 GMC, it was a great truck. That body style will be timeless.
I daily drive a 99 c2500 suburban 💪🏻 love the gmt400 platform
@@billthepainter5106 I'm glad, yes it was.
@@samholdsworth420 Excellent, I'm happy to hear that.
Thanks for sharing Bob. I like your uncle already!
From Northern California I always get a kick out of “the” before the highway number in SoCal … “The” 405 … yap Steve definitely lived in SoCal … Great stuff Steve !!!
Hi Steve , I have to admit . I look forward spotting the Wheel Boro & Katie in your video's . Thinking about you Sir!
Videos, not video's. Don't put apostrophes in plural words.
@@chuckfinley4757they taught us that is school in 2nd grade
These Chevy trucks were all great from 1967 all the way thru 2006
I hope you’re getting stronger every day. We all miss you.
Awesome thanks Steve
As usual Steve taught me a little tidbit i didn’t know, hurry back we need you out there!
334k miles on our old 2 door Yukon one of the most reliable vehicles in our fleet. GMT400 was bulletproof. Good to see you Steve keep on the mend sir!
My daily driver is a 1994 k2500, 8 lug, extended cab, long bed, 5.7L, 5 speed manual transmission with 333,976 miles lol
I think the ss350 was available in Canada also .
Thanks Steve. In my opinion, these might have been the best trucks gm built. The vortec 5.7 and 7.4 that came out in 1996 were wonderful
Truck week is turning into truck year and im all for it! I have not missed an episode yet!
So cool of you Steve to personally pick these videos!! Heal, get your health back my brother!!!!!!!!
I'm watching every time. Looking forward to more in the future Steve. 👍
1994 GMC EXT CAB 5.7 was my first new truck. Sold it in 2009 to neighbor with 268,000 miles. Engine & transmission were great. Water pumps (2), alternator & fuel pump, 2 exhaust systems. Never used any oil or had leaks.
Sir, could not agree more about venti-panes, wind wings, etc. I hope someday they rediscover those. Thank you as always, nice to see the group here today. We're all pulling for you. ~ Chuck
glad you hosted one of these . there is alot of significance not mentioned. The steel was aluminized, not galvanized. the overdrive years was all in by 1994. prior to this you could get the old th400 farm truck 3 speed and 11 to 1 compression. The last in gm history. The freaks heading to world record miles on one build are mostly in the 1996+ with 4 wire alternators, the first in truck history to control amps, not just volts. This preserved the bodies in multitudes of decades. The wide flares were reserved for heavy 3/4 ton to 1 ton...because of the bigger everything on 8 lug. Factory wheels stuck out too much. There is also a bit of a secret in the frames.. two of these parked next to each other can weigh 1000 pounds different...while looking identical. I curently run a 1996 k1500 wimpy truck weighing iin at 5652 pounds empty. VERY heavy.on a 10 bolt rear. Factory manual. Being a welder of 9 years for these.. it is quite obvious to me now. Some have a very dense frame. Another realm of secrets is Mexico, some even had a straight 6 with a carburator...and the optional 6 lug alloy wheel in 5 lugs. 8 lug alloy in 6 lugs. Mexico only. I also found an elusive diesel available there...
Great revisiting video! We all hope you’re feeling well!🙏
Great you are recovering, looking forward to your return!!!
The funny thing about the 85 mph speedos was in my old '85 Corvette with the all digital dash the linear speedo on the left hand side only went to 85 but the big read out next to it would go up to as fast as you pushed the car..
Seeing the surface paint peeling off the quarter panel brings back memories. Was a bad idea to pressure wash your vehicle in those days
We're all pulling for you Steve. Hope to see you back in the Junkyard soon
Always learn something from his videos. Always.
As young guys we used to fip over the air clear lids on these trucks to make them louder. We called it the indian air cleaner.
Take care of yourself, Steve, be safe and God bless!
Thanks Steve. Be well.❤
My 98 K1500 did not have the fender flares. It was a Cheyenne trim level and was without a doubt the best vehicle I've ever owned.
Peep the first gen DSM next to it.
Hope you're getting better. see you soon?
Yep.. i remember that paint..major callback...i believe they used the paint..come back soon Steve.👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you as always Steve!👍
Hi Steve! Absolutely love your videos. Love these old rigs!
The dealers and parts stores in my area didn't offer that special radio antenna.
Getting a Cheyenne punished you with 2 headlights. Getting a 3500 punished your spine! At least mine did! 😊
That would be a K2500, not a K20, that Mostly ended with the square body in 1987 .
Speaking of the SS 454, I had a extended cab 1985 Ford Ranger 2wd that I dropped in a little hot 302. On I 75 in Michigan I seen him coming in the "Fast lane" (No traffic) So I caught up with him. He put the pedal to the metal and I passed him. His truck ran out of breath. He tried a few more times and gave up.
Love you katie , I wanna forget steves lousy attitude towards you. Hope your still alive and doing well , I miss you.
Hope ur doing well Steve, blessings
The 4.3 vortec v6 was so badass, they even put it into the 2500 pickups and vans... frealz! THEN you could the the nv4500 5spd with the v6! Cool AF if you ask me... usually youd only get the nv3500 (far weaker) with the base v6 1500.
I love how this truck has the old "pass through glass" early cell phone antenna on the drivers side of the back glass.
Comments here some are claiming getting over 300k on some of these trucks. That is very impressive. Clearly the drive trains in these trucks were some of the most robust that GM ever had. Cheers
I've seen 350SS pictures, never in person ,tooo cool!
My Dad had an 89 GMC K1500 extended cab long box...with a 305! He let me borrow it to go to work at Sears Auto Center in the late 90s. At some point, I looked out the shop door and saw one that looked like it. Came out to a pile of glass on the ground. It was never recovered
I had that same truck, k3500 single wheel. Same thing, base model white, roll up windows. Beat the shit out of that thing until the cab was held on by the steering shaft.
Those plastic fender flares were stock on the 3/4 and 1 ton.
I had that poster on my wall for years!
Thank you Steve
Im still rocking my c1500!
We all remember when GM introduced this IFS front end, and fixing them
My 98 Z71 1500 IFS went to 290 000km had its very first front end rebuild in 2018 !!!! I can assure you ive owned many solid junk front axle trucks that needed front end work once a year at a min!!!!
Love the body style And the price point. Rooting for you brother!!!
55 & 56 Packard had the torsion bar suspension.
These were good trucks but they became awesome in 1996 with the Vortec.
Keep on truckin 🤓❤️
Howdy and as always great vid, Um the twists on the antenna were to prevent "singing " or whipping around at speed.
@throttleblip1 Thanks alot for the heads up-no, I didn't notice-I'll check out the new videos.
Thanks for sharing this video
Mr. B. Here ! 👀😎👍. Professor is in the house ✏️📓🎓🍎🚙
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@@UnfinishedProjectDartSport Mr. B. Here ! ☕️ am afternoon 🍸 🍺 ! LOL
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I trust you are keeping up the good fight Steve, take care and stay safe!! Howdy from southwestern Oregon.
We have really been enjoying these archived videos. Trying to like & watch them all. Curious about this particular junk yard. What’s the story? It looks like nothing has been touched for many, many years. Lots of overgrowth.
the black around windshield is also to block sun to prevent glue from cracking
My 1994 has only 95k on it and it still on the road. I got it new. Good truck!
There’s alot of those trucks still on the road here in Ontario Canada
Great video Steve. My opinion the center bolt valve cover engines are 3 times the motor of a ls motor
Hi Steve hope you're feeling better great video
Its not just to hide the ugly, The ceramic frit mostly protects the glue from UV light.
Nice work Steve ..
👍🏻👍🏻Watch a commercial for the Chanel and Steve.
I know it's hard!
I can see by the color of your hair or lack there of that you are back on your feet I hope the worst is be hind you and hopefully you will not have any of those problems in the future only the best of thoughts my man you take it easy.ps thanks for the history lesson.
Uploads keep the channel going (i pray 🙏🏽) but can’t wait for you to return !!
Greetings from Detroit
The fender flairs were stock on the 8700 gvw. The 7200 gvw did not have them.
Only 4x4 had the flares …even a one ton dually came with out flares unless 4x4
3500hd had the flares also
DanE!! Where are you??
I saw a bunch of 350ss trucks in the south.
Mine didn't come equipped with the bioengineered radio antenna I had to install my own vine.
Everyone I know who had one. All went over 200k before major problems. Sad they can make it off the lot now without something going wrong
Merica🇺🇸💪😄👍
Thanks Steve!!
👍🏻🇦🇺good knowledge Steve.
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my friend would borrow his dads 91 gmc truck, he would drop it in first gear and floor it. Eventually as it got close to the rev limiter it would automatically slam into second gear and squawk the tires. We thought that was pretty entertaining
K20. 1994. Good. Year. Thanks
my dad has a 1993 c3500 thats been sitting in a barn for 20 years because of paint issues, although i guess its my problem now...
I had a friend in Florida that had a 350ss
Katie doesn't want to build a truck.
GMT 800 starting in 1998 had ls engines.
Your typical great humour 👍
Rare truck! Practically everything available is a moredoor.😅 Get on the bus!😅 Are those KCs on the bumper? I'll take'em!
. The time's were a changing . Michigan Gary , 75, thru 95 . Suburbs of Detroit . 🙂 gb* ~ it's a hard life, it's (MULDEW) .
Get better soon Steve! Love the mean scene stealer too😂
Are any of the cars at this yard for sale?
Yes I believe most of them are bernardston auto wrecking in Bernardston Massachusetts
We need a junkyard walk with a chevy obs rescure
I hate the OBS name. They will always be GMT400's to me.
oh steve it's march😂😂😂😂
1000th Like... Love ya Steve😊
What year did government mandate automakers galvanize vehicles??
Square body went all the way til 1991 in Mexico
Aren't the good LS engines in trucks 1999-2006??? 2007 and up had the horrible active fuel management system that ruined the engines unless you removed and replaced the Lifters with the standard parts before it happened?
Corvette had it in 97, F-body got them 98, then trucks & SUVs got them in 99.
The LS4 was the wierd one, it had a 60* V6 bell housing bolt pattern, shorter crankshaft, funky accessory drive to save space in a FWD, and the intake manifold was the worst of any LS.
@@AndreS_-df2nw Thank for the information. Sort of late to the game but I'm thinking about learning the LS ropes. I've got a couple vehicles that are known LS swap platforms.
The 4x4 is the number of Miles yocan go before filling the tank again Just jokes I'm sure it's more than that?
This generation was peak GM truck, the next two generations went downhill.