Thanks mate for a bloody good laugh. I'm down in Queensland Aussie & have a 74 Luv in my shed awaiting restoration which was my grandfathers. I've got 3 boys who have started on & absolutely love the retro style. I've subscribed, cheers mate.
Awesome man thanks so much. It's hard to describe to others why we are drawn to these types of vehicles but for some reason I think shiny stuff is just boring. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the effort it takes to restore a beautiful hot rod but I want something I'm not afraid to use or scratch. I use this blue LUV as a daily farm truck now lol.
Awesome video! One of your best. That truck is a treasure and took the beating like a Luv. I need to find me a 4x4 now for sure. Keep the videos coming!
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. We had fun with this one. If you guy’s like it enough I’ll have better luck talking the wife into helping me again! Lol
😂when you started talking about the hp, you had me rolling laughing. I still have my 1980 4X4 Luv, 430k miles on it. I taught my kids how to drive stick shifts with it. It's one of my prized possessions.
lol, thanks! 430k that’s amazing. Engineer rebuilt somewhere along the way? I learned how to drive in 92 Nissan hardbody. I think that’s why I have a soft spot for small trucks
I had a 1979 4WD LUV with an 85 mph speedometer. When it was new, I can remember zipping around hilly, curving two-lane highways in northeastern Oklahoma with the speedometer pegged at 85 mph being followed by a Corvette which was struggling to keep up.
@@fabricobbletech It was. Because of the speedometer limit at 85 mph, it was tough to determine top speed, but a friend at the time had an identical 1979 LUV and got a speeding ticket for 93 mph.
Yep have two of the luvs with original 4 cylinder 4 speed, a 72 and an 80, in 1989 had a 79 4x4, first one I ever owned was a 75 Mikado, back at 16 years of age.
Is this the 2023 or up and coming 2024 model? Luv the retro gauges! I would say that watching how well it handles at speed off road you probably be a real contender at the Baja 1000. Already have a roll bar. Add a 5 piint harness and you'd get into the unlimited class. Good luck!!
The LUV is like the poor man's Datsun. I actually learned how to drive in a 1992 Nissan Hardbody 2WD truck which I thrashed on like any kid would. But I think that truck is why mini trucks have always held a special place in my heart lol
@@fabricobbletech I love this little truck. But then, I love canopy small truck out there. My favorite is the 521 series Datsun/Nissan trucks, however I would take a truck like this one if the situation presented itself to me. Then again, I love the Ford Courrier trucks very much to. Just wish these car and truck manufactires would only start building small trucks once again, I mean, since gasoline prices are up to 5,6 and 7 dollars a gallon these days, these little 4 cylinder engines can help save you a bundle in gasoline savings alone.
It looks like the body style didn't change until 1981. I'm guessing the front clips may be interchangeable. I can't tell you for sure right now. I have a 1979 parts LUV parker out in the weeds. I'll take a gander at the front but you may just need grill, headlight bezels, and headlight mounting brackets to do the swap.
@@chevy-714 Do you have instagram? I think the white LUV, I pulled this engine from, may have still had it when I pulled it. If you find me on there I can send you vid message showing you what I remember. Send me PM
Love these little trucks, HOWEVER, I'm a conservative sort of guy. While it maybe fun to take it out there and beat the hey out of it climbing rough terrain and stuff like that, I would be more likely to respect thos little truck, and trucks of other makes and models with care and drive them senseable. They will last you much longer if you take good care of them and matain them properly. Not putting you down, your truck, you can do what you want with it, just saying, I come from a bit of a different mold here.
I pulled this truck out of the weeds where it was left to rot. Didn’t run and was completely clapped out. I’ve completely refurbished it mechanically including swapping in a replacement engine. I can’t rescue them all but there are still plenty out there waiting to be scrapped if you want to rescue a few.
@@fabricobbletech zombie luv Niiiiiiiiiice That's basically what I did with my '89 bronco lmao I got so.many parts and pieces from others as well other various vehicles I'm not a mechanic btw, I dunno shit about shit,.but my cousin builds it It's got a 12 valve Cummins, sidewinder turbos, Allison tranny, though the suspension is still (mostly) stock, it has the scissor front end they come with. It reinforced Because of the weight of the Cummins, but I'm wondering if I can put humvee axles on both ends 😂🤣 She also has a fat pipe out the side, 4 inch straight pipe, mind you, with a tip that he made himself that really... Really makes the neighbors hate my guts
Makes you wonder why anyone ever built another truck after the luv was made
Lmao
Most uncomfortable seat ever made other than that nice truck
Thanks mate for a bloody good laugh. I'm down in Queensland Aussie & have a 74 Luv in my shed awaiting restoration which was my grandfathers. I've got 3 boys who have started on & absolutely love the retro style. I've subscribed, cheers mate.
Awesome man thanks so much. It's hard to describe to others why we are drawn to these types of vehicles but for some reason I think shiny stuff is just boring. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the effort it takes to restore a beautiful hot rod but I want something I'm not afraid to use or scratch. I use this blue LUV as a daily farm truck now lol.
The crap this truck went through in the oil fields was crazy lmao everyone made fun of us but we were pulling their ásses out 😂
Badass truck!!! I need an old Chevy!!!! RIP dad love you!
Awesome video! One of your best. That truck is a treasure and took the beating like a Luv. I need to find me a 4x4 now for sure. Keep the videos coming!
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. We had fun with this one. If you guy’s like it enough I’ll have better luck talking the wife into helping me again! Lol
😂when you started talking about the hp, you had me rolling laughing. I still have my 1980 4X4 Luv, 430k miles on it. I taught my kids how to drive stick shifts with it. It's one of my prized possessions.
lol, thanks! 430k that’s amazing. Engineer rebuilt somewhere along the way? I learned how to drive in 92 Nissan hardbody. I think that’s why I have a soft spot for small trucks
@fabricobbletech No, I bought it off the showroom floor in 1980 for 3,700 bucks. It's all original except for your usual stuff.
I had a 1979 4WD LUV with an 85 mph speedometer. When it was new, I can remember zipping around hilly, curving two-lane highways in northeastern Oklahoma with the speedometer pegged at 85 mph being followed by a Corvette which was struggling to keep up.
That thing must have been wrapping the engine so hard lol. I think if I recall correctly somewhere around 80 is maximum recommended engine rpm
@@fabricobbletech It was. Because of the speedometer limit at 85 mph, it was tough to determine top speed, but a friend at the time had an identical 1979 LUV and got a speeding ticket for 93 mph.
@@brianeaton9046 wow lol
Your commentary is on its own level
that lil thing is a beast good content
I would love to have that truck!!
I’m going to have to do an engine swap at some point. I was being sarcastic in the video but these things are oil burners and blow-by queens
Fun video. That's a awesome truck for sure!
Yep have two of the luvs with original 4 cylinder 4 speed, a 72 and an 80, in 1989 had a 79 4x4, first one I ever owned was a 75 Mikado, back at 16 years of age.
More of this
Nice
very strong
Just bought a 80 luv 🎉
I miss my '79 LUV 4x4
Those old LUVS are extremely rare to find! One of my friends had 1976 model when she was 16.
4x4 conversion model?
@@fabricobbletech No, just a 4 cylinder base model
That's great. 🥰 👍 💯
Is this the 2023 or up and coming 2024 model? Luv the retro gauges! I would say that watching how well it handles at speed off road you probably be a real contender at the Baja 1000. Already have a roll bar. Add a 5 piint harness and you'd get into the unlimited class. Good luck!!
Lmao!
Hey man love it! I draw through turbo charged a luv last year and it worked out great. Videos on my channel
I thought pipe bumpers held your fishing rod
Great video, funny stuff ✌😁🤠😎
It's as quiet if not more quiet then any Datsun 620 doing 70mph in the cabin🤣
The LUV is like the poor man's Datsun. I actually learned how to drive in a 1992 Nissan Hardbody 2WD truck which I thrashed on like any kid would. But I think that truck is why mini trucks have always held a special place in my heart lol
@@fabricobbletech I love this little truck. But then, I love canopy small truck out there. My favorite is the 521 series Datsun/Nissan trucks, however I would take a truck like this one if the situation presented itself to me. Then again, I love the Ford Courrier trucks very much to. Just wish these car and truck manufactires would only start building small trucks once again, I mean, since gasoline prices are up to 5,6 and 7 dollars a gallon these days, these little 4 cylinder engines can help save you a bundle in gasoline savings alone.
The amount of smacks on that vehicle improve the quality by tenfold
😂😂😂 funny guy
Awesome! Can the dual headlights be retro fitted to an 80 Luv?
It looks like the body style didn't change until 1981. I'm guessing the front clips may be interchangeable. I can't tell you for sure right now. I have a 1979 parts LUV parker out in the weeds. I'll take a gander at the front but you may just need grill, headlight bezels, and headlight mounting brackets to do the swap.
In 76 400 hp was huge most cars were under 200 hp
This truck was under 80hp. Probably under 50hp now lol.
Looks like that Luv is a real Trail Blazer, not affaid to off road abit
She’s low on power but not afraid of a challenge lol
I hav a 1979 truck and I can’t drive yet I got it for 300
How tall are you ?
it is On sale ??
Not at the moment. I use it all the time!
For the 76 che luv stock engine what's that upper pulley called n we're can I find one there's like 2 hoses connect to the back of it
Is it the water pump pulley?
@@fabricobbletech I think is the smog air pump ....
@@chevy-714 every LUV I ever rescued already had that deleted
@@fabricobbletech can u show how to delete.. it
@@chevy-714 Do you have instagram? I think the white LUV, I pulled this engine from, may have still had it when I pulled it. If you find me on there I can send you vid message showing you what I remember. Send me PM
Love these little trucks, HOWEVER, I'm a conservative sort of guy. While it maybe fun to take it out there and beat the hey out of it climbing rough terrain and stuff like that, I would be more likely to respect thos little truck, and trucks of other makes and models with care and drive them senseable. They will last you much longer if you take good care of them and matain them properly. Not putting you down, your truck, you can do what you want with it, just saying, I come from a bit of a different mold here.
I pulled this truck out of the weeds where it was left to rot. Didn’t run and was completely clapped out. I’ve completely refurbished it mechanically including swapping in a replacement engine. I can’t rescue them all but there are still plenty out there waiting to be scrapped if you want to rescue a few.
Duh!
THEY WERE REALLY REAL!?!?!
What, Chevy LUV 4X4 conversions?
@@fabricobbletech I mean the Luv itself
I thought they were all rusted out and gone for good
Gone with the wind
Gone, like my
Moral compass
@@Apoc_Bone_Daddy most are. I rescued both my half rusted out LUVs from their grave
@@fabricobbletech zombie luv
Niiiiiiiiiice
That's basically what I did with my '89 bronco lmao
I got so.many parts and pieces from others as well other various vehicles
I'm not a mechanic btw, I dunno shit about shit,.but my cousin builds it
It's got a 12 valve Cummins, sidewinder turbos, Allison tranny, though the suspension is still (mostly) stock, it has the scissor front end they come with. It reinforced Because of the weight of the Cummins, but I'm wondering if I can put humvee axles on both ends
😂🤣
She also has a fat pipe out the side, 4 inch straight pipe, mind you, with a tip that he made himself that really... Really makes the neighbors hate my guts
@@Apoc_Bone_Daddy mint 👌
I have that heat light on the dash. How do I get it to turn off ??
Do you have a heat light instead of a gauge?
@@fabricobbletech yeah. I think that's wat it is ..... Heat light is on. ..is it a sensor ? Seem like coolent leaks. A lil from it
@@chevy-714 the only coolant sensor I know of is directly underneath thermostat section of intake housing. Check there. Yours may have come unplugged.
@@fabricobbletech it's a hose that's connected. By the firewall almost by the break booster
@@chevy-714 those are your heater lines. Might be your heater valve you are talking about. It turns water on and off to the cab
This Video is a Hand Slapper!