We have ten work trucks like that one. No rust on any of the cabs or frames. Its always the beds that go bad. Starts at the hinges. We removed the beds to blast away the rust. Didn't work out very well. We recycled the beds. We installed steel flatness and aluminium cabinets on top and underneath. We used stuff plastic fenders. Now, no rust. Its expensive but worth the money when we sell them. We also installed headache rollover bars. Repainted the 1972 c20 396 v8 400 turbo gearbenders o/d rebuilt rear limited slip 355 new susp. F and r. Holley inj. New w/tires. Lighting new seats console autometer. We didn't know how it would turn out much less sell. We put it out next to the road with a sign that read: highest bid wins this truck and yes,there is a reserve attached. We sold it and the same guy wants 4 more trucks. Now that's how you do it.
I think this is my fave episode yet, 50 year old truck, runs like a dream apparently, fun trip, friends turning up for an impromptu car show, and no breakdowns. Keep it coming people. Oh, and I LOVE your dog
Brings back memories. I drove an old C20 for years. Near same set up. 350, no A/C, 4 speed. I had factory duel tanks holding a total of 40 gallons. Needed it for the 10 mpg! You can't kill that truck! BTW I suspect it has the cast iron 4 speed trans like mine had. Yes 1st is not scynro. Don't need to use it unless your pulling out tree stumps or climbing mountains. Later models labeled the shift knob with an L rather than a 1. It will pull anything you hook to it. I remember mine had 16.5 "tube type" tires. Had to run inner tubes cuz the wheels were not made for tubeless tires. Smart change over to 16 tubeless. Enjoy!
I had one of those back in the 80's. It had a bad radiator so I filled it with water every day, when winter came, I drove it to work and back every day without any coolant, work was only about 2 miles away. The next summer I bought a radiator so I could go on a trip. That truck ran forever but it totally rotted away from the damn salt. The cab was so rotted that one of our barn cats got in through the rot hole and helped herself to my tuna sandwich.
All I can say is dude, To have a Lady thats into the car scene and be totaly beautiful on point and excitable towards hotrods. My guy, You are the luckiest rascal alive. I love your channel, keep it right and tight. wow man . I hope the build is as sweet as the others, evolve! will meet you one day. Smitty 1300
Really nice to see a wife who has a lot of intelligence and can appreciate the quality and the value of a nice truck her husband bought for her and she looks like she really likes it way to go girl.
Love this truck, love this channel. I can't get enough of you two. The star of the show has to be your niece. Absolutely adorable with a personality to match!
Good to see you kids having fun! Finlay is better behaved than my grand kids for sure! Those c20s are unkillable if you change the oil and put air in the tires. Drove one for work for at least 10 years and it gave us ZERO problems.
I had a 69 C-20 3/4 Ton. Brings back memories. I got mine set up to carry a piggy back camper. It had 2 fuel tanks and a 4 speed with a Granny Gear. Heavy Duty everything. I miss that truck. You guys are gonna have so much fun with that thing. I'm jealous.
I bought an old '69 Chevy C30 stepside. It was an old County Truck with a 327, two barrel and 4 speed. I bought it to tow my '62 Chevy II race car to the drag strip. The first trip, it smoked like a pig, used 2 quarts of oil and overheated towing uphill. I looked in the Recycler and found a disassembled 350 long block for $500. Forged pistons, .30 over and a machined block. It even came with all the bearings and gaskets. I assembled the engine using a Comp Cams Extreme Energy RV Cam, Edelbrock Streetmaster manifold and Hooker Headers. I replaced the clutch and reconditioned the radiator. First trip towing with the new motor, She ran cool, used no oil and I could pass people going uphill. That truck towed better than my new 96 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 360.
I know I've put this in your face before, but my wife and I are so enamored with the two of you,... We are trying to find a decent J20 to restore in hopes to take our Grandkids out camping... we show them what we hope to accomplish and they tell us, "talk to the garage, maybe they can find one"... Honestly, my grands just LOVE seeing a loving couple project together. My wife and I will find our tow rig, and if you will, keep giving our grands hope...
My brother and I had almost the same truck (my dad’s originally). It was a 1970 3/4 ton GMC. Those floor shift 4 speeds were creeper gears in first gear. We started our masonry/ house moving business with it forty years ago. That truck was tough as nails. we used to put a full pallet of cement blocks on her (90 at 35 pounds each), plus a quarter yard of mason sand and three or four 100 # bags of mortar. Sometimes we skipped the sand and mortar and squeezed two pallets full of block instead.
A bottle of cheap whiskey, a package of burger and a fun night with friends versus throwing away $20+ gambling. I’m totally with ya there. Never got it. Loved Garfield! Another awesome video.
C10's run and drive like no other truck. I have a 67 stuffed with a mostly stock 454 and turbo 400 (Hailey's comet). Shes my baby and I love her so much. Great video you guys.
That sort of transmissions, at least here in Mexico, we call it "reinforced 1st". It's got a very low ratio so the truck can take off a little easier when fully loaded. When driving normally, just take off from 2nd, just like you did.
What a fun trip! Thanks for taking us along guys! (And I’m not much for gambling either, but with the luck you had with Garfield, heck! I would’ve hit up a casino too!) 💰 💵 😉
Garfield got the job done very well indeed. I lived in Des Moines Iowa. Moved there just before the major flood in "93" Flood, Truck, Iowa. Must be some kind of connection. LOL Until next time. Be safe👍 Be well.👌 God Bless🙏
Neat video! What more could you ask for, cool vehicles and cool people all havin a good time. We have a terrier in our family too, so that just makes it all the better. Enjoyed it!
I have a great idea for the truck... sell it to me. lol.. My dad owned one just like it, with the exception of his was a blue 1970 and had a 454 in it. Other than that, it had the same work bed on it and everything. But when I got my license in 74, I drove that thing all the time, and just loved it. Some people see fancy cars with big engines and think that's the ideal thing, but to guys like me that grew up in the construction business, this is life, with fond memories. I happened to click on one of your videos today, and when I heard you talk, I knew you two were a fellow Texans. And yes, it was the word "yall" that gave it up. Great video.
Such a great life, you buy awesome truck , it’s perfect , your dogs cute , a car show happens in your front yard , magic appearing snacks and camping with Emily. Great music and editing guys.
Steve Bo If only it were that easy!!! Lol! You forgot the roughly 6k we spent buying the truck and driving cross country! Lol! The dog is real cute, we agree!
@@flyingsparksgarage wooooo 6 k for the c-20...... i guess not too bad...... esp,. how clean & ready it was basicly for u all to drive to tx.,............
Jamie Round The truck is worth that but it was half of that! I’m calculating all our expenses total to make the trip and produce the episode! Initial purchase price, fuel cost for Wayne’s truck there and back, Garfield’s fuel burn, hotels and we actually paid an editor to cut this one- which is super exciting! Certainly, freeing up my time for other tasks in the biz isn’t free though! 🙏🏼😇 It’s all good, just have to invest in the dream ♥️ it’s why we appreciate each of YOU so much!
@@flyingsparksgarage Emily... sometimes you just make me laugh. At about 8:06, I had to laugh when you stomped on the breaker bar to tighten the lug nut, "Man, she wrenches like a GIRL!!" (Just teasing!!) ;^)
You folks are SO REFRESHING to watch. Emily-you're a chronic optimist,and I LOVE that. You have a contagious smile and enthusiasm for life. All that,and you wrench,too! How could you BE any better. Subscribing now.
So, You have a good utility/service truck. Clean her up, repair any rust issues, do a little body work, a fresh paint job, turn that idle speed down, and you will have a great way of being able to take care of some of your road issues with other vehicles. Its truly a keeper.
i had a 60 ford utility back in the mid 80's when i started my construction business loved that truck repainted it redid the interior had a great time with her...
Awesome video love the adventures. Doesn't always have to be crazy. Good times and new friends is what it's all about. Looking forward to seeing your plans for Garfield
What a great episode! John from @madscientistgarage is so funny and such a nice dude! Steak dinner and a surprise car show?! Awesome. Plus he's a snazzy dresser in that @flyingsparksgarage @imperialbeachdad tee 😎
The 350 motors were the best. First car was a 76 mercury cougar and I could not kill the motor. Ran great. Minimal rust. Rising gas prices in 1991 and 1992 and my parents talked me into getting a POS car. Just wish over the years that I would have kept the Cougar. Introduced by watching Josh with his Hilux truck. Good vibes seeing everyone come together. Love the videos. Godspeed on your future endeavors.
I hope and pray one day God will send me a lovely lady who gets as excited over trucks/cars & builds as Emily does..Dude you knw this but you are truly blessed to have Her as your wife..May God bless Ya'll and the Family at Flying Sparks Garage & Merry CHRISTMAS to all!
Garfield was ready and raring to go back on the road! Unidentified loud noises are always interesting, but maybe it was just something on the road! I'm sure the next road-trip project will be better at breaking down! ;D
I grew up on these second gen C series GM pickups. My first vehicle was a 1968 GMC 910 with a 250 6 cyl and 4 spd transmission just like your C20. I also owned a 1971 C20 Cheyenne with a 350 4bbl and close ratio 4 spd. These trucks never go out of style. You made a good decision buying this one!
Watching this video again sure brings back old memories. 4 wheel drum brakes, pedestal style accelerator pedal, manual steering and 4 spd with bull low un-synchronized first gear. Feel free to ask questions about any another historical data from this generation of GM trucks.
You guys and I have so much in common. Boating, flying, and awesome automobiles. I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you for all of the content and effort it takes to upload. If you ever come to Napa, CA I can set you up with some excellent winery tours and tasting.
This episode made me laugh so much ❤️👍🏻!!! Glad y'all made it home with no issues! We don't get a lot out of gambling either, but just have to look at it like entertainment, like going to a ball game or concert.
Lamest Roadkill Ever, LOL. Nice find guys, that truck is awesome. It looks like someone has put a lot of effort into making or keeping it mechanically sound. She's a real gem. I'm sooo jealous. I volunteer for a tourist railroad in Ohio and that is exactly what I've been looking for to build a Hi-Rail truck.
I was born August 2 1967, yes I'm old...Haha. When I was 3 years old my Grandparents took me to Mexico in a 1969 Chevrolet truck pulling a trailer while my Mom attended school. That pickup was an awesome truck. We were there for several months. My Grandma said I learned to speak Spanish. Haha, I don't remember it now, except for ultera cervasa por favor.. Such good memories. Okay no I was not saying that at 3 years old. Hahaha.
I was a paint & body man for thirty six years. For the last few years I was building hot rods and pro street cars. Would love to get my hands on that truck. I love it.
1st timer..Emily is real, down home human bein..all are ..put later model 6spd manual in C-20...hadda 67 C-10," granny" 4spd. for 15 yrs..daily driver..finally stripped timing gear in 283...upgraded to 79 1 ton...still got it...old GM trucks never die...just get passed to next gen..God bless& keep on trukkin!!!
I was excited seeing the 2006 Gto in your garage.I bought a 1965 new when I was 20, sold it four years later for a 1969 Firebird, wish I had kept it but who knew. Recently aquired a 2006 GTO, what a differance. Only way to go,6 speed tranny,some modification, the car is awesome.
Like Aaron all that N O D D I N G ! My uncle had a 70 maybe 71 about that same color … (not a C20) GOOD TIMES MEMORIES FLOOD BACK … (and at the same time I MISS HIM SO MUCH! RIP U.P. Rest In Peace UNCLE PAUL!!!) Junkyard digs where’s MOOK? Glad y’all had a good party …
LOVE THIS!! Have a 72 C10 3 on the tree great truck,has Sears tires still on it! Thanks for the awesome work y'all doing! Also SBC swapping a 78 280z 2+2 LOVE the DATZEN! gave me so many ideas!! You guys slimming my checkbook down!!
When I first started on the water department in 1988, I drove the exact same truck!! Only the cab interior was yellow too! Not great in snow storms here in New England though, LOL!
That suburban hauling two trailers looks sweet!! Also really like the new truck! I have the same brake controller in my truck 74 it just looks so much better in an original interior.
I say full resto for that truck in the same color. You never see the utility bodies done that way. I would put your logos on it as well, cool ride for sure!
Nice find! Truck looks really cool. Doesn’t look like the original engine though. Noticed the center bolt heads. I had a 69 C10 with original engine and drivetrain, after fresh fluids and brakes I drove it from Las Vegas to Kansas City with absolutely no issues. Goes to show those things are unbeatable. Stoked to see what you guys do with that.
New subscriber, came here from Junkyard Digs, although I've watched Emily's videos before! Glad to support the channel, great video (even if Garfield didn't break down!), keep up the good work!
Sub incoming!! :D thanks to vice grip garage and junkyard digs! Thanks guys for showing me this channel aswell, Great content right here, keep it up! :D
You people are so damn lucky that's an awesome truck!! That's one of my favorite trucks!! Put a big block in it and race it! That's what you should do with Garfield! Glad you made it home safe.
I found your channel watching boat videos. The next day, another one of your vid popped up in my feed so i checked it out and scrolled thru your vids to find this sweet c20! Now, im here on episode 1of this truck. Subbed. ✌😎
Love the truck! NV4500 swap, disc brakes and let it eat! Oh, and A/C for our Texas heat. Powertour rescue-rig??? I'm in East Texas; my Rambler and I should totally meet up with Garfield!
That's a nice looking solid truck. My baby is a 1969 chevy 3/4 ton four wheel drive, manual transmission. And now has a vig block and disc brakes in the front. Your transmission is most likely a SM465. Your rear end looks like a HO72. Both my 69 and my 72 suburban have that rear end. Be careful they don't make ring and pinions for them any more. I know this for a fact. I broke my 69 and the shop could only get used in a 4:56 ratio which is what my 69 has. Our suburban has 4:11 gears and my wife broke it. No used set of that size. So I had to find a corporate 14 bolt and adjust the spring pirches. It's still parked with broke axle under it and new axle next to it. I forgot to check gear ratio of the new axle and I couldn't drag it through the dirt to get it under the suburban by myself. One of these days it will be running again. Good luck with your new Garfield.
What a nice old Utility truck...good score! Really enjoyed your road trip vid . I had the same enthusiasm when I bought and brought home my 1987 Chevy Crewcab Dually (454 BB -turbo 400 trans with a Dana 70 rear) it will be interesting to see what you kids do to your C20. liked and subbed BTW...
Emily, was so cool to see you doing spots for Peters! Made my wife come in the room where I promptly told her “l watch her on UA-cam!”. She wasn’t quite as excited about it as me.... 🤷♂️
I’ve done those fly across country buy a old vehicle drive home well that was the plan first made it from AZ to New Mexico where I hoped on a plane and the blazer got a ride on a car hauler .. second one made it all the way.. love the adventure.. great vid
Tip one, HEI conversion( I just tie a new 12 ga wire in at firewall connector by passing inline resistor) and , dial in 14-16 initial timing, get curve kit, leave stock weights and make sure of no worn parts. Then hook up vacuum advance to manifold vacuum. You may need to tweak initial up or down couple degrees. Depending on engine size and condition and cam the Vortec can handle initial timing from 12 -18/19 degrees. Stock weights/light springs give fast enough curve to get better power and mileage.
More on this car!! Love CarfieldTheCar ❤️. I wish I could have a truck as well. Good memories on my square body 2wd 1980 Blazer 🥰 what an overview and relaxed ride. This looks very similar from a ride point of view.
Turning Rust style shop truck with a crazy lumpy cam big pipes air bags whitewall tyres and all the old school shop logo's and then use it for all the car events you guys go to. I has all the space you will ever need for your tools and gear just put a slide out canvas roof with sides on it and you have a work bay/tent where ever you go. Hehe Gar-field unit 1....!
Emily is every petrolheads dream girl .second is for normal starts first will pull anything . Lovely old worktruck . Probably worked hard and looked after well. I have always loved that locker back style. What the paint needs is a wipedown with some old engine oil and leaving alone .
You guys have much better luck with wheel bearings 😁. Great EP!
We have ten work trucks like that one. No rust on any of the cabs or frames. Its always the beds that go bad. Starts at the hinges. We removed the beds to blast away the rust. Didn't work out very well. We recycled the beds. We installed steel flatness and aluminium cabinets on top and underneath. We used stuff plastic fenders. Now, no rust. Its expensive but worth the money when we sell them. We also installed headache rollover bars. Repainted the 1972 c20 396 v8 400 turbo gearbenders o/d rebuilt rear limited slip 355 new susp. F and r. Holley inj. New w/tires. Lighting new seats console autometer. We didn't know how it would turn out much less sell. We put it out next to the road with a sign that read: highest bid wins this truck and yes,there is a reserve attached. We sold it and the same guy wants 4 more trucks. Now that's how you do it.
She is always smiling, it's contagious
I can't tell you how happy it made me to see that boy adjusting the steering gear. I tell people to do that and get blank looks.
I think this is my fave episode yet, 50 year old truck, runs like a dream apparently, fun trip, friends turning up for an impromptu car show, and no breakdowns. Keep it coming people. Oh, and I LOVE your dog
Aussie Chris Thanks Chris!!!!! We had so much fun!
Brings back memories. I drove an old C20 for years. Near same set up. 350, no A/C, 4 speed. I had factory duel tanks holding a total of 40 gallons. Needed it for the 10 mpg! You can't kill that truck! BTW I suspect it has the cast iron 4 speed trans like mine had. Yes 1st is not scynro. Don't need to use it unless your pulling out tree stumps or climbing mountains. Later models labeled the shift knob with an L rather than a 1. It will pull anything you hook to it. I remember mine had 16.5 "tube type" tires. Had to run inner tubes cuz the wheels were not made for tubeless tires. Smart change over to 16 tubeless. Enjoy!
I had one of those back in the 80's. It had a bad radiator so I filled it with water every day, when winter came, I drove it to work and back every day without any coolant, work was only about 2 miles away. The next summer I bought a radiator so I could go on a trip. That truck ran forever but it totally rotted away from the damn salt. The cab was so rotted that one of our barn cats got in through the rot hole and helped herself to my tuna sandwich.
All I can say is dude, To have a Lady thats into the car scene and be totaly beautiful on point and excitable towards hotrods. My guy, You are the luckiest rascal alive. I love your channel, keep it right and tight. wow man . I hope the build is as sweet as the others, evolve! will meet you one day. Smitty 1300
Really nice to see a wife who has a lot of intelligence and can appreciate the quality and the value of a nice truck her husband bought for her and she looks like she really likes it way to go girl.
Love this truck, love this channel. I can't get enough of you two. The star of the show has to be your niece. Absolutely adorable with a personality to match!
Thanks for saving a bit of history, I love the older trucks.
Good to see you kids having fun! Finlay is better behaved than my grand kids for sure! Those c20s are unkillable if you change the oil and put air in the tires. Drove one for work for at least 10 years and it gave us ZERO problems.
Sweet!!! ....and 10 mpg with a utility bed! Can't wait to see what you guys do with it!
I had a 69 C-20 3/4 Ton. Brings back memories. I got mine set up to carry a piggy back camper. It had 2 fuel tanks and a 4 speed with a Granny Gear. Heavy Duty everything. I miss that truck. You guys are gonna have so much fun with that thing. I'm jealous.
I saw that truck when Jim had it for sale. Glad it went to a good home. I've known Jim for a long time. Neat old car guy.
Kelly Barnett That’s AWESOME!! We’re happy to have it, Jim was great.
I bought an old '69 Chevy C30 stepside. It was an old County Truck with a 327, two barrel and 4 speed. I bought it to tow my '62 Chevy II race car to the drag strip. The first trip, it smoked like a pig, used 2 quarts of oil and overheated towing uphill. I looked in the Recycler and found a disassembled 350 long block for $500. Forged pistons, .30 over and a machined block. It even came with all the bearings and gaskets. I assembled the engine using a Comp Cams Extreme Energy RV Cam, Edelbrock Streetmaster manifold and Hooker Headers. I replaced the clutch and reconditioned the radiator. First trip towing with the new motor, She ran cool, used no oil and I could pass people going uphill. That truck towed better than my new 96 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 360.
I know I've put this in your face before, but my wife and I are so enamored with the two of you,... We are trying to find a decent J20 to restore in hopes to take our Grandkids out camping... we show them what we hope to accomplish and they tell us, "talk to the garage, maybe they can find one"... Honestly, my grands just LOVE seeing a loving couple project together. My wife and I will find our tow rig, and if you will, keep giving our grands hope...
DeadMan Five Sure do appreciate guys!!!
your vids are addictive! your enthusiasm is infectious! You guys just keep me smiling, plus your rides are badass, too
Awesome truck! Don't change a thing except c10 underpinnings and slam it!!
My brother and I had almost the same truck (my dad’s originally). It was a 1970 3/4 ton GMC. Those floor shift 4 speeds were creeper gears in first gear. We started our masonry/ house moving business with it forty years ago. That truck was tough as nails. we used to put a full pallet of cement blocks on her (90 at 35 pounds each), plus a quarter yard of mason sand and three or four 100 # bags of mortar. Sometimes we skipped the sand and mortar and squeezed two pallets full of block instead.
Great video, love that truck! I had a ‘72 C10, was my dads old truck. Lot of memories, still my all time favorite body style of any truck!
A bottle of cheap whiskey, a package of burger and a fun night with friends versus throwing away $20+ gambling. I’m totally with ya there. Never got it. Loved Garfield! Another awesome video.
C10's run and drive like no other truck. I have a 67 stuffed with a mostly stock 454 and turbo 400 (Hailey's comet). Shes my baby and I love her so much. Great video you guys.
That sort of transmissions, at least here in Mexico, we call it "reinforced 1st". It's got a very low ratio so the truck can take off a little easier when fully loaded. When driving normally, just take off from 2nd, just like you did.
I loved it!!! Garfield is so good!!! I enjoyed the light hearted vlog-ish of this one! It was more of the adventure... love you guys!
After seeing project Garfield yesterday, then rewatching this episode.... it’s amazing how much different it looks now. What a fabulous truck!
I like the fact your show is real so keep it up. It appears you didn't sell out like road kill which is good.
Yeah i came from junkyard digs. Pretty cool cannel. Looking foward to more videos
What a fun trip! Thanks for taking us along guys! (And I’m not much for gambling either, but with the luck you had with Garfield, heck! I would’ve hit up a casino too!) 💰 💵 😉
Garfield got the job done very well indeed. I lived in Des Moines Iowa. Moved there just before the major flood in "93" Flood, Truck, Iowa. Must be some kind of connection. LOL Until next time. Be safe👍 Be well.👌 God Bless🙏
Neat video! What more could you ask for, cool vehicles and cool people all havin a good time. We have a terrier in our family too, so that just makes it all the better. Enjoyed it!
Nothing like a good old no drama road trip/adventure, awesome episode :)
I love your truck! Emily handles that stick shift like a boss! 67 to 72 chevy's are awesome
Emily drives stick better than most- me included! Roxy and Zen are both manual.
I have a great idea for the truck... sell it to me. lol.. My dad owned one just like it, with the exception of his was a blue 1970 and had a 454 in it. Other than that, it had the same work bed on it and everything. But when I got my license in 74, I drove that thing all the time, and just loved it. Some people see fancy cars with big engines and think that's the ideal thing, but to guys like me that grew up in the construction business, this is life, with fond memories. I happened to click on one of your videos today, and when I heard you talk, I knew you two were a fellow Texans. And yes, it was the word "yall" that gave it up. Great video.
Such a great life, you buy awesome truck , it’s perfect , your dogs cute , a car show happens in your front yard , magic appearing snacks and camping with Emily. Great music and editing guys.
Steve Bo If only it were that easy!!! Lol! You forgot the roughly 6k we spent buying the truck and driving cross country! Lol! The dog is real cute, we agree!
Guess the great can make it look easy. You create great content. Thanks.
@@flyingsparksgarage wooooo 6 k for the c-20...... i guess not too bad...... esp,. how clean & ready it was basicly for u all to drive to tx.,............
Jamie Round The truck is worth that but it was half of that! I’m calculating all our expenses total to make the trip and produce the episode! Initial purchase price, fuel cost for Wayne’s truck there and back, Garfield’s fuel burn, hotels and we actually paid an editor to cut this one- which is super exciting!
Certainly, freeing up my time for other tasks in the biz isn’t free though! 🙏🏼😇 It’s all good, just have to invest in the dream ♥️ it’s why we appreciate each of YOU so much!
@@flyingsparksgarage Emily... sometimes you just make me laugh. At about 8:06, I had to laugh when you stomped on the breaker bar to tighten the lug nut, "Man, she wrenches like a GIRL!!" (Just teasing!!) ;^)
In high school I had a
Red 69 stepside. I miss that truck So much. Great find.
Sweet truck you guys! thats a killer buy! looking forward to seeing what ya'll do with it!
Thanks for sharing another adventure. Simply delightful. Oh,... dig the truck!!,
Awesome sauce 💯 one good looking truck ....
You folks are SO REFRESHING to watch. Emily-you're a chronic optimist,and I LOVE that. You have a contagious smile and enthusiasm for life. All that,and you wrench,too! How could you BE any better. Subscribing now.
James Stepp THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Hope you enjoy more of the show, you have lots to catch up on 😅👍🏼
So, You have a good utility/service truck. Clean her up, repair any rust issues, do a little body work, a fresh paint job, turn that idle speed down, and you will have a great way of being able to take care of some of your road issues with other vehicles. Its truly a keeper.
sc928porsche It wants to be kept, that’s for sure! It’s so good! Aaron has been using it as a legit tool truck, it’s such a great rig!
i had a 60 ford utility back in the mid 80's when i started my construction business loved that truck repainted it redid the interior had a great time with her...
Got me a 1967 c20 with a service bed ! Because of you guys got me a 6.0 ls 4l80 and a lot of parts again I liked your build
Awesome video love the adventures. Doesn't always have to be crazy. Good times and new friends is what it's all about. Looking forward to seeing your plans for Garfield
What a great episode! John from @madscientistgarage is so funny and such a nice dude! Steak dinner and a surprise car show?! Awesome. Plus he's a snazzy dresser in that @flyingsparksgarage @imperialbeachdad tee 😎
The 350 motors were the best.
First car was a 76 mercury cougar and I could not kill the motor.
Ran great.
Minimal rust.
Rising gas prices in 1991 and 1992 and my parents talked me into getting a POS car.
Just wish over the years that I would have kept the Cougar.
Introduced by watching Josh with his Hilux truck.
Good vibes seeing everyone come together.
Love the videos.
Godspeed on your future endeavors.
I have a tow truck version of your C20 that currently working on love the content keep it coming
I hope and pray one day God will send me a lovely lady who gets as excited over trucks/cars & builds as Emily does..Dude you knw this but you are truly blessed to have Her as your wife..May God bless Ya'll and the Family at Flying Sparks Garage & Merry CHRISTMAS to all!
Garfield was ready and raring to go back on the road! Unidentified loud noises are always interesting, but maybe it was just something on the road!
I'm sure the next road-trip project will be better at breaking down! ;D
A great buy
And a great hassle free trip home
Gotta love it
I grew up on these second gen C series GM pickups. My first vehicle was a 1968 GMC 910 with a 250 6 cyl and 4 spd transmission just like your C20. I also owned a 1971 C20 Cheyenne with a 350 4bbl and close ratio 4 spd. These trucks never go out of style. You made a good decision buying this one!
Watching this video again sure brings back old memories. 4 wheel drum brakes, pedestal style accelerator pedal, manual steering and 4 spd with bull low un-synchronized first gear. Feel free to ask questions about any another historical data from this generation of GM trucks.
I just remember the last time I saw 16.5" tires was my 1971 Cheyenne.
Rescuing old iron is the best. Fun road trip guys.
Garfield in on the prowl. And on the road. Good find. Bit of TLC and it should be good. 👏👏🐯🍻
I can hear Freiburger saying "No Way! It's Mint!"
Brian Mason same here!
You guys and I have so much in common. Boating, flying, and awesome automobiles. I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you for all of the content and effort it takes to upload. If you ever come to Napa, CA I can set you up with some excellent winery tours and tasting.
You now have a new subscriber,time to start a watching binge from the start
Dad has a 70 and it runs just as good. Takes the same pumping as yalls does to start! See y'all in Texas hopefully one day.
This episode made me laugh so much ❤️👍🏻!!! Glad y'all made it home with no issues! We don't get a lot out of gambling either, but just have to look at it like entertainment, like going to a ball game or concert.
Lamest Roadkill Ever, LOL.
Nice find guys, that truck is awesome. It looks like someone has put a lot of effort into making or keeping it mechanically sound. She's a real gem.
I'm sooo jealous. I volunteer for a tourist railroad in Ohio and that is exactly what I've been looking for to build a Hi-Rail truck.
I was born August 2 1967, yes I'm old...Haha. When I was 3 years old my Grandparents took me to Mexico in a 1969 Chevrolet truck pulling a trailer while my Mom attended school. That pickup was an awesome truck. We were there for several months. My Grandma said I learned to speak Spanish. Haha, I don't remember it now, except for ultera cervasa por favor.. Such good memories. Okay no I was not saying that at 3 years old. Hahaha.
I was a paint & body man for thirty six years. For the last few years I was building hot rods and pro street cars. Would love to get my hands on that truck. I love it.
I found another one... DM me if you want it!
1st timer..Emily is real, down home human bein..all are ..put later model 6spd manual in C-20...hadda 67 C-10," granny" 4spd. for 15 yrs..daily driver..finally stripped timing gear in 283...upgraded to 79 1 ton...still got it...old GM trucks never die...just get passed to next gen..God bless& keep on trukkin!!!
I was excited seeing the 2006 Gto in your garage.I bought a 1965 new when I was 20, sold it four years later for a 1969 Firebird, wish I had kept it but who knew. Recently aquired a 2006 GTO, what a differance. Only way to go,6 speed tranny,some modification, the car is awesome.
Like Aaron all that N O D D I N G !
My uncle had a 70 maybe 71 about that same color … (not a C20) GOOD TIMES MEMORIES FLOOD BACK … (and at the same time I MISS HIM SO MUCH! RIP U.P. Rest In Peace UNCLE PAUL!!!) Junkyard digs where’s MOOK? Glad y’all had a good party …
LOVE THIS!! Have a 72 C10 3 on the tree great truck,has Sears tires still on it! Thanks for the awesome work y'all doing! Also SBC swapping a 78 280z 2+2 LOVE the DATZEN! gave me so many ideas!! You guys slimming my checkbook down!!
Emily....great photo shoot today and great channel. Thanks for letting me now.
Good fun video, thanks, you guys made a lot of people very happy on that road trip!
When I first started on the water department in 1988, I drove the exact same truck!! Only the cab interior was yellow too! Not great in snow storms here in New England though, LOL!
That suburban hauling two trailers looks sweet!! Also really like the new truck! I have the same brake controller in my truck 74 it just looks so much better in an original interior.
Glad you found in entertaining! It wound up causing some issues in the way home from Texas you can see on my channel in a week or two!
My episode just went live- check it out! ua-cam.com/video/5uioNl3arL8/v-deo.html
I just found you guys from going through old junkyard digs videos and I'm already so into your channel! Love it
I say full resto for that truck in the same color. You never see the utility bodies done that way. I would put your logos on it as well, cool ride for sure!
So much fun. Thank you
Nice find! Truck looks really cool. Doesn’t look like the original engine though. Noticed the center bolt heads. I had a 69 C10 with original engine and drivetrain, after fresh fluids and brakes I drove it from Las Vegas to Kansas City with absolutely no issues. Goes to show those things are unbeatable. Stoked to see what you guys do with that.
New subscriber, came here from Junkyard Digs, although I've watched Emily's videos before! Glad to support the channel, great video (even if Garfield didn't break down!), keep up the good work!
Sub incoming!! :D thanks to vice grip garage and junkyard digs! Thanks guys for showing me this channel aswell, Great content right here, keep it up! :D
You people are so damn lucky that's an awesome truck!! That's one of my favorite trucks!! Put a big block in it and race it! That's what you should do with Garfield! Glad you made it home safe.
Probably one of you best episodes .simple and fun . Thankyou
I had a 1970 K-20 292 with the 4 speed box it was a awesome truck wish i had it today !
I found your channel watching boat videos. The next day, another one of your vid popped up in my feed so i checked it out and scrolled thru your vids to find this sweet c20! Now, im here on episode 1of this truck. Subbed.
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Love the truck! NV4500 swap, disc brakes and let it eat! Oh, and A/C for our Texas heat. Powertour rescue-rig??? I'm in East Texas; my Rambler and I should totally meet up with Garfield!
New subscriber. That truck looks like a real bargain. It was clearly cared for.
That's a nice looking solid truck. My baby is a 1969 chevy 3/4 ton four wheel drive, manual transmission. And now has a vig block and disc brakes in the front. Your transmission is most likely a SM465. Your rear end looks like a HO72. Both my 69 and my 72 suburban have that rear end. Be careful they don't make ring and pinions for them any more. I know this for a fact. I broke my 69 and the shop could only get used in a 4:56 ratio which is what my 69 has. Our suburban has 4:11 gears and my wife broke it. No used set of that size. So I had to find a corporate 14 bolt and adjust the spring pirches. It's still parked with broke axle under it and new axle next to it. I forgot to check gear ratio of the new axle and I couldn't drag it through the dirt to get it under the suburban by myself. One of these days it will be running again. Good luck with your new Garfield.
What a nice old Utility truck...good score! Really enjoyed your road trip vid . I had the same enthusiasm when I bought and brought home my 1987 Chevy Crewcab Dually (454 BB -turbo 400 trans with a Dana 70 rear) it will be interesting to see what you kids do to your C20. liked and subbed BTW...
Emily, was so cool to see you doing spots for Peters! Made my wife come in the room where I promptly told her “l watch her on UA-cam!”. She wasn’t quite as excited about it as me.... 🤷♂️
Jeff Hahne That’s awesome!!! They are really great folks!!!
I’ve done those fly across country buy a old vehicle drive home well that was the plan first made it from AZ to New Mexico where I hoped on a plane and the blazer got a ride on a car hauler .. second one made it all the way.. love the adventure.. great vid
Tip one, HEI conversion( I just tie a new 12 ga wire in at firewall connector by passing inline resistor) and , dial in 14-16 initial timing, get curve kit, leave stock weights and make sure of no worn parts. Then hook up vacuum advance to manifold vacuum. You may need to tweak initial up or down couple degrees. Depending on engine size and condition and cam the Vortec can handle initial timing from 12 -18/19 degrees. Stock weights/light springs give fast enough curve to get better power and mileage.
Really don’t know how I came across this because I was watching farming channels but this is good stuff
Good job and good truck Kids ! Happy building !
Love it! Ive been waiting for this video since you first posted about the c20 on IG
I look forward to what you guys do with Garfield. Cool truck!!
Love the video, just recently sold my 67 and 68 c/10 , gives me motivation to get another one
U be perfect on three girls garage. Love u Emily. Great job.
21:05 Who woulda thought this old truck even had a built in phone holder. :) What a fun road trip!
More on this car!! Love CarfieldTheCar ❤️. I wish I could have a truck as well. Good memories on my square body 2wd 1980 Blazer 🥰 what an overview and relaxed ride. This looks very similar from a ride point of view.
Turning Rust style shop truck with a crazy lumpy cam big pipes air bags whitewall tyres and all the old school shop logo's and then use it for all the car events you guys go to. I has all the space you will ever need for your tools and gear just put a slide out canvas roof with sides on it and you have a work bay/tent where ever you go. Hehe Gar-field unit 1....!
Great old shop truck with a toolbox.I gave my sister my 68 C20 with mostly a 69 body. 4 speed manual 327.
I'm here cuz of Kevin's episode. I don't know how I haven't seen you guys before. I'll be spending the next week catching up on your videos
How have i never seen this channel before? Great content, Great quality. Love it
Camp fire and whiskey sounds good, that's a nice truck
Emily is every petrolheads dream girl .second is for normal starts first will pull anything . Lovely old worktruck . Probably worked hard and looked after well. I have always loved that locker back style. What the paint needs is a wipedown with some old engine oil and leaving alone .