FIRST DRIVE AND BATH FOR OUR SQUAREBODY K30 AFTER SITTING FOR YEARS!

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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024

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  • @georgeseymour7116
    @georgeseymour7116 3 роки тому +1

    Nothing quite as exciting as watching an old truck getting washed! Wow, a home run. lol

  • @Caponapo
    @Caponapo 2 роки тому

    Gotta love the feeling of a clean classic after many years of just sitting there! Had 86’ square back in the day! This brings back memories!!!

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  2 роки тому +1

      It's true! I'm ready to get this one back going.

  • @jacksmith-ks3pz
    @jacksmith-ks3pz 3 роки тому +1

    that old school gun rack is golden

  • @Armacis-
    @Armacis- 2 роки тому +1

    Pulling it out of the car wash with the trees behind was a perfect place for a little edit

  • @texassquarebody6119
    @texassquarebody6119 3 роки тому +1

    Definitely my favorite trucks, I own several,...right now restoring my 80 K30 Dually 3+3 Silverado.

  • @ianyurick2170
    @ianyurick2170 3 роки тому +1

    I love the k30 that's one that I've been looking for I have a 75 c30 dually that's mint but one of those gems would be so much nicer for what I'd like. Keep her clean and keep up the good work.

  • @charlieocean9785
    @charlieocean9785 3 роки тому +1

    UBT all day

  • @jessieking1558
    @jessieking1558 3 роки тому +1

    Robbie that truck runs good and looks good . Oxidation that’s all .

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Thanks man! Never seen the oxidation so bad.

    • @jessieking1558
      @jessieking1558 3 роки тому

      @@UNITEDBYTRUCKS yes I normally use bleach white or purple cleaner, hope to see you guys this fall at All Squared Up.

  • @johndudley5987
    @johndudley5987 3 роки тому +1

    She’s cleaning up good

  • @christiant.4005
    @christiant.4005 2 роки тому +1

    I saw the same truck at a wrecking yard near santa cruz .ca. Last week....in going there tomorrow...ill send you pic tomorrow after work.tgx for the content.UBT.

  • @damonlawson2117
    @damonlawson2117 Рік тому

    Coat wait to see the videos on the truck makes my day go by faster while im at work on the dozer

  • @EliWagnon
    @EliWagnon 3 роки тому +1

    That is a beautiful truck love the color!

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I love it too. If this is Rocky's boy, it's spent some time at your house recently.

  • @tcriderph3294
    @tcriderph3294 3 роки тому +1

    Same year as mine with same patina but without big dent on the body i bought mine 4 year's ago just a rolling shell and rust free body i did 6.6 duramax swap mine 2 year's worth of build i did strip it all the frame got ponder coated f/r axle got rebuild 4 wheel disc brakes put new headliner,carpet,dashpad etc all the interior and i put a/c in it i did leave the patina paint just buff it and put 3 coat of matte clear to protect the patina and now i still drive it to work everyday just as is stock 6.6 duramax. Love the content on this vids sir new subcriber here.

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Man, that's so rad! Can you shoot me some pics? I'd love to see it. unitedbytrucks@gmail.com

  • @jeffhoagland3340
    @jeffhoagland3340 3 роки тому +1

    CLR and scotch brite the whole thing [ UA-cam CLR patina ] then hit it with a light grade rubbing compound mixed with cleaner wax and finally seal it with a good coat of wax. Had a teal OBS ford the same way.

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому +1

      Oh yeah! I know the drill. This was just a quick pass.

  • @orangesun3030
    @orangesun3030 2 роки тому +1

    That’s one nice truck!

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  2 роки тому +1

      I love it! Getting it back on the road asap

  • @radders50
    @radders50 3 роки тому +1

    Freiburger just bought a forest K5 too 😎

  • @pedroguerrero7718
    @pedroguerrero7718 3 роки тому +1

    Cool video as always 👊

  • @danielkingery2894
    @danielkingery2894 2 роки тому

    ZEP Industrial Purple is where it at for a Fresh Rescue First Wash... soft bristle brush, spray the soap on dry, brush the oxidation loose and have someone follow you with a towel so it doesn't run down and streak.
    AMAZING results every time.

  • @richardresendez2325
    @richardresendez2325 3 роки тому +1

    Looks good 👍

  • @blazerwilliams2260
    @blazerwilliams2260 3 роки тому +1

    Just saw 3 of these on the same post on Facebook market place here in NC just as good of shape and they were white, $1500 each. If we hadn't just spent $3500 on a K5 we would have got one or two.

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Shoot me the ads to unitedbytrucks@gmail.com

    • @blazerwilliams2260
      @blazerwilliams2260 3 роки тому

      @@UNITEDBYTRUCKS ok, I gotta wait till my wife is home I have no clue how to do that stuff lol.

  • @jodihoag2314
    @jodihoag2314 3 роки тому +1

    The green goblin

  • @garb25
    @garb25 3 роки тому +1

    I bout shit when I saw the paint blowin off when Rock was hittin that bed side lol

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Yeah, he got a little close but it’s all good lol

  • @jredd801
    @jredd801 3 роки тому +1

    Take the inner door panels off, roll the windows up and knock them door dents out.. she'll be perfect

  • @waydebarnes6209
    @waydebarnes6209 3 роки тому +1

    Look good

  • @punkinsgarageandpaint8299
    @punkinsgarageandpaint8299 3 роки тому +1

    I like the patina on this but I'd like to see one with a fresh green paint job and Detroit Steel Wheels.

  • @mountainwolf1
    @mountainwolf1 3 роки тому +1

    Dude you guys are so lucky extended cabs are hard to find especially 3500's.

  • @spamala808
    @spamala808 3 роки тому +1

    Take a toilet plunger 🪠 to that backdoor 🤙🏽

  • @martinbaranowski7238
    @martinbaranowski7238 3 роки тому +1

    Loving the k30! Will you be restocking the vintage rally decal?

  • @White-Head
    @White-Head 3 роки тому +1

    Dmax has a nice stand alone harness. That's who I think I'm gonna use. Unless my Tuner at Carversbay speed can get me hooked up

  • @jamesevans5481
    @jamesevans5481 3 роки тому +1

    Minty

  • @punkinsgarageandpaint8299
    @punkinsgarageandpaint8299 3 роки тому +1

    Looking forward to seeing the PDR guy in action on those dents.

  • @ronsre-creations5289
    @ronsre-creations5289 3 роки тому +1

    Nice Ol truck !

  • @craigneubert7722
    @craigneubert7722 3 роки тому +1

    I'd bet the tick is an exhaust leak. Maybe the gasket at the manifold collector.

  • @mattmonteith2175
    @mattmonteith2175 3 роки тому +1

    Two different shades of green

  • @frankm8533
    @frankm8533 3 роки тому +2

    Just did this to a Ranger I bought i had soaked in super clean and Iron-x while on the trailer and pulled into a car wash lol

  • @thomaskerschner3010
    @thomaskerschner3010 3 роки тому

    Get the pdr guy on it. Scuff the whole thing and clear it. Thats the ticket right there. I need to stop by and see yall sometime. Im not far from you. I'm up in Cumming.

  • @rockkhound943
    @rockkhound943 3 роки тому +1

    Hate being a hater lol but im sad for the Duramax swap . Was really wanting to see a modern gasser swap like a 6.2 or even a big block 8.1 perhaps...idk there are so many of these trucks with diesel swaps and omg the maintenance is ridiculous.... oh well dude its yo ride and I will definitely tune in to every episode regardless lol. Thanks for sharing brother

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      It’s all good but there definitely aren’t that many with Duramax swaps. Mostly Cummins swaps. And it just fits my longer term towing and cross country travel plans better.

    • @rockkhound943
      @rockkhound943 3 роки тому

      @@UNITEDBYTRUCKS your right there's not . Only a few I've seen and there pretty special so maybe your on to something here lol .

  • @sscottphillips1973
    @sscottphillips1973 3 роки тому +1

    Rocky needs steps, lol

  • @stephenlamphier1141
    @stephenlamphier1141 3 роки тому +1

    Duramax swap in a K30 is major surgery. Turn that tbi 350 into a 383 and reprogram the fuel injection.
    That's probably oxidized paint on the bed. Happens when they sit in the sun for many years.

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Yeah, but i really want to see it through. And it definitely is something but we pressure washed and brushed it. I’ll get it off but never had a chalky bedside beed anything more than a quick scrub.

  • @kennethmcelroy2883
    @kennethmcelroy2883 3 роки тому +1

    You need to wash that with some tide washing powder

  • @edweigman9683
    @edweigman9683 3 роки тому +1

    Those miles might be original, I've seen plenty of very old government vehicles with very low miles.

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Would really surprise me given the wear this one has, however, it runs like a low mile vehicle so who knows.

    • @edweigman9683
      @edweigman9683 3 роки тому

      ​@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS gov vehicles get driven a mile at a time then they sit for a week, and typically held on to for at least 15 years or even 20 if they are reliable. We had 2 f250's that were 18 years old with 30K on them. The serial numbers were one number off.

  • @SaneCayne
    @SaneCayne 3 роки тому +1

    Definitely needs its white mirrors to go with the wheels and base model vibe.
    Didja offer extra to pry the originals from Tony's stash and he wasn't havin' it?

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому +1

      Not having it and I’m not paying $600 for a set. I have some driver quality chrome ones that look great and will match bumpers

    • @SaneCayne
      @SaneCayne 3 роки тому +1

      @@UNITEDBYTRUCKS He wanted $600!? Wow... had no idea that's where the white mirror market was. Nice, used chromes will do quite nicely then.

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      @@SaneCayne nah he didn’t want to sell but when i looked up the one set i could find, that’s around the price they wanted

  • @FrankChevyGmc_from_BE
    @FrankChevyGmc_from_BE 3 роки тому +1

    I bet if you try to push those bigger dents in the doors back out from the inside, they might look not to bad

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      You’re right. We’re gonna let a good PDR get after it

  • @fleyboy99
    @fleyboy99 3 роки тому +1

    she is a beautiful old girl .. she deserve all the love and good care

  • @brianholmes6445
    @brianholmes6445 3 роки тому +1

    Great little video. Stoked to follow along on this project.

  • @christophersanders5007
    @christophersanders5007 2 роки тому

    My square body crew cab 4X4 takes about $10 to wash the thing because it has so much sheet metal to wash.

  • @haroldstrickland8416
    @haroldstrickland8416 3 роки тому +1

    I believe 91 was the only year for a trip on the odometer. My son bought a 91 Sub that had 286,xxx on the clock. You certainly have a great truck to wrench on. Keep the videos rolling.

  • @666thsense
    @666thsense 3 роки тому +1

    just looking at it, that bed isn't the original. it's the only piece that isn't color matched. OG one probably got wrecked and forestry had extra beds from older trucks laying around.

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому +1

      I think only the driver’s bedside has been repainted. It’s a shade off but the rest of the bed is dead matched.

  • @ChadLisonbee
    @ChadLisonbee 3 роки тому +1

    Loving the K30 Robbie! Crew cabs for life! Lol

  • @teebugg66
    @teebugg66 3 роки тому +1

    Bet the motor mount is bad, it’ll let the fan hit the shroud

  • @tracyjennings685
    @tracyjennings685 3 роки тому +1

    Man i would kill to have that truck. She's beautiful .

  • @iowahooch
    @iowahooch 3 роки тому +5

    I have owned 3 of these minty green k30 forestry trucks from California, All late 1980s with TBIs

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому +1

      Now that's rad! Have any now? Shoot us a couple pics: unitedbytrucks@gmail.com

  • @chestnutquinton
    @chestnutquinton 3 роки тому +1

    cant wait to see what was the electrical issue, the grill replaced and truck all buffed out🔥🇿🇦🔥👌

  • @alfansomendoza8556
    @alfansomendoza8556 3 роки тому +1

    My dream truck, couldn't find one and just bought a 94 k2500 suburban from vegas. Going to sas and build that

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      These are definitely hard to find! I want a k20 burb for sure

    • @alfansomendoza8556
      @alfansomendoza8556 3 роки тому

      Ill sell you my k20, i live in the midwest so clean ones are hard to find. My gem was factory ordered with a dana 70 rear end with posi, a 42 gal gas tank an get this.... captain chairs in the second row. Lmk if you are interested, ive been getting a parts list together and haven't ordered anything yet

  • @doug81337
    @doug81337 3 роки тому +1

    I think you snagged a darn good Square, Robbie! Its probably not had that much exterior care since the dealer prepped it!😄😎😎

  • @jerredwayne8401
    @jerredwayne8401 3 роки тому +1

    I cant remember the name of it to save my life. But there's a landscaping company here in East Texas that use to have a bunch of these trucks in the same paint color. Run into a few of them in the pick and pull several years back

  • @jeremystrickland7826
    @jeremystrickland7826 3 роки тому +1

    Looks good buddy

  • @johndunning1590
    @johndunning1590 3 роки тому +1

    You were so impressed with the way the truck ran when you got it why would you want to change the engine .you know the truck worth more keeping it orginal .I'm a Chevy square box fan and I hate to see them changed

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      I hear ya, but the duramax swap better fits my long term towing and cross country travel goals.

  • @SiameseScientist
    @SiameseScientist 3 роки тому +1

    Not wearing a seat belt: Rocky "I aint about that life"... I believe you misspelled death...

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, seatbelts are a must. I should’ve had mine on.

  • @alyssamartinez7690
    @alyssamartinez7690 3 роки тому +1

    We got same kind dent in rear driver side door looks great

  • @MrDeleon9999
    @MrDeleon9999 3 роки тому +1

    I'm loving this truck!! Go Smoky Bear Go!!

  • @TotallyHuckedGarage
    @TotallyHuckedGarage 3 роки тому +1

    Long pants and crocks? We need to talk about your wardrobe buddy lol

  • @hdchevy8228
    @hdchevy8228 3 роки тому +1

    Great channel

  • @kevinespino8845
    @kevinespino8845 3 роки тому +1

    Kool score!👍🏽It definitely needs an altitude adjustment.😜

  • @l5palaskan617
    @l5palaskan617 3 роки тому +2

    love the green!

  • @CTemple82
    @CTemple82 3 роки тому +2

    Gonna look good once you work most the dents out, then just put a coat of penetrol on it to preserve the paint and it’ll give that nice sheen look. It’d also look good with a light 60 - 70% tint job on all the windows, get that ceramic tint to help it out once you get it rollin with the A/C blowin! 👍

  • @HarrisonsRodandCustom
    @HarrisonsRodandCustom 3 роки тому +1

    Love it! It’s gonna make a cool piece

  • @oscarolmosramirez7151
    @oscarolmosramirez7151 3 роки тому +1

    Buen video amigos de la unión americana y más me gusta su preferencia por la marca chevrolet saludos desde Salamanca Guanajuato Mexico

  • @Rs817t
    @Rs817t 3 роки тому +1

    Love the videos man

  • @creek_made
    @creek_made 3 роки тому +3

    I never knew how much i loved mint green with saddle tan, beautiful truck.

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Right?!?!

    • @conrad463
      @conrad463 3 роки тому +1

      I hope they keep the color if it's fully restored

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому +1

      @@conrad463 it won’t get any paint work at all! We like them OG

  • @donaldmorrell7535
    @donaldmorrell7535 3 роки тому +1

    Love all of yalls video

  • @j.j.clingman4083
    @j.j.clingman4083 3 роки тому +1

    Hey have you changed the oil yet after all the water that was in the fuel?? Any water that gets in the oil can definitely take the lower end bearings out quickly!!! Just wondering before you go driving it to much!!

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Great point. It's getting an oil change before I drive it again.

  • @rodneyl.robinson2967
    @rodneyl.robinson2967 3 роки тому +1

    I love you channel! Would to see more vehicles and less of your personal profile!

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Thanks buddy Not exactly sure what “personal profile” means but there’s plenty of truck videos but they all include me. Lol

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 3 роки тому +1

    Shazam....I just found this channel. I see a new video is out so I get my lawn chair, lemonade, sombrero, and what do I find? There is already a crowd gathered, and a line to get in. Geez. I gotta pick a number.

  • @hermyherm365
    @hermyherm365 3 роки тому +1

    The rock is one cool short dude buddy !! I am looking forward to watching this build!! Love this channel buddy much love Robbie !

  • @jamesbergman4917
    @jamesbergman4917 3 роки тому +1

    Are you wearing a Shinola watch?

  • @thruitallauto2538
    @thruitallauto2538 3 роки тому +1

    I want the Ford setting beside it

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      haha it's not ours

    • @thruitallauto2538
      @thruitallauto2538 3 роки тому

      @@UNITEDBYTRUCKS well shoot, I did find a clean 69 c10 step bed roller $3500

  • @charlesbreazeale6494
    @charlesbreazeale6494 3 роки тому +1

    Its a chevy

  • @mrshifter5007
    @mrshifter5007 3 роки тому +1

    I love this truck 😍😍😉👍

  • @blair384
    @blair384 3 роки тому +1

    I love that truck. I had one just like it I bout for 500. I put 46s on it lol

  • @stevenpeters6533
    @stevenpeters6533 3 роки тому +1

    The stories that cab could tell…..

  • @mrchevytrucks666
    @mrchevytrucks666 3 роки тому +1

    Looks good cleaned up

  • @shooterpcb
    @shooterpcb 3 роки тому +1

    At least the drivers side wiper is still there. 😂

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Haha i just broke a tab off the blade on passenger

  • @artwagnon3644
    @artwagnon3644 2 роки тому +1

    Trade ya.

  • @ThatGuy-ps7ui
    @ThatGuy-ps7ui 3 роки тому +3

    Man, Robbie! I'm absolutely loving this truck!!!

  • @robertlambert5299
    @robertlambert5299 3 роки тому +1

    I want Gus!

  • @level7motorsports
    @level7motorsports 3 роки тому +4

    Man I love this truck!! Great choice on wheels and tires too!

  • @blackhawkinternationalsecu6962
    @blackhawkinternationalsecu6962 3 роки тому +2

    I'd love to have that truck. I'd throw a Duramax in it and fix the body, paint it that 60s turquoise green with blacked out chrome and grill with limo tinted windows.

  • @barnyardcustoms5105
    @barnyardcustoms5105 3 роки тому +1

    Loving this content

  • @justtraining4702
    @justtraining4702 3 роки тому +1

    Where do you find replacement parts for a truck like this? I don't see listings for it in retail places like LMC Truck or Brothers. Just curious to know

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому +1

      Body panels are same as 3/4 ton or half ton. Suspension is the big difference and plenty of manufacturers out there making parts for it.

  • @lethemzen7096
    @lethemzen7096 3 роки тому +1

    This is grate Rob. I am loving the way the content is rolling out

  • @eastxbbqman
    @eastxbbqman 3 роки тому +1

    Hopefully this one doesn't get c notched...

  • @cool62chev
    @cool62chev 3 роки тому +1

    Watch out for the spot free rinse, don't spray it on your dog you'll lose him. Lol

  • @stevendallman8126
    @stevendallman8126 3 роки тому +1

    Fan on fan shroud?

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому +1

      Could be. Need to address a few things under the hood

  • @SMACK1978
    @SMACK1978 3 роки тому +1

    Need to body swap with Gus. Jus sayin…

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      No way

    • @SMACK1978
      @SMACK1978 3 роки тому

      @@UNITEDBYTRUCKS But you can see it and now you’re thinking about it 😉

  • @Gbody_Klown
    @Gbody_Klown 3 роки тому +1

    Only in a old truck and in the country are you not required to wear a seatbelt 😂

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      It’s true. Bad move but wanted to be transparent

  • @ethanh3421
    @ethanh3421 3 роки тому +2

    I love it! My ‘78 c25 got its first bath in god knows how long this week!!

  • @JBs_trucks_and_whitetail_bucks
    @JBs_trucks_and_whitetail_bucks 3 роки тому +1

    That’s the chalk that still on the bed wiping off , a good pressure washer will take it off and bring back the darker gree

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      Never had one that chalky. And i even had a truck named Chalky White

  • @mcqueeninc
    @mcqueeninc 3 роки тому +1

    Do the cab lights work it would be neat to see it all lit up

    • @UNITEDBYTRUCKS
      @UNITEDBYTRUCKS  3 роки тому

      They will once we figure out why none of the external lights are working. I can't wait to see it lit up!

  • @JesusRocks71
    @JesusRocks71 3 роки тому +1

    This looks like it was a part of an old Corps of Engineers fleet.