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Mike Brandl
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 ธ.ค. 2007
I like old GM trucks and European classics
LIFE UPDATE: Car Shows, Scoring More Cheap Billets, and Buying a New Truck 1500 Miles From Home!
Life has been crazy lately!
Over the past few months I cleaned up my 96 Silverado and went to Radwood Austin, scored a set of vintage WELD billet wheels, got a new job on the other side of the country, and bought another aging GM truck.
Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe, or at least encourage me to stay off of Marketplace!
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Over the past few months I cleaned up my 96 Silverado and went to Radwood Austin, scored a set of vintage WELD billet wheels, got a new job on the other side of the country, and bought another aging GM truck.
Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe, or at least encourage me to stay off of Marketplace!
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:
@ mike_brandl
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I STOLE A Set Of Billet Wheels Off Of Marketplace For The OBS
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In today’s adventure, I bought a set of 20” Intro Wheels off of Facebook Marketplace for way too cheap, but will they fit on my 96 C1500? Follow me on IG: @ mike_brandl
Junkyard 1989 Suburban: FINALE! Interior Clean Up and SLAMMING It Down!
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DISCLAIMER: This is by no means an instructional video! I am an amateur by every definition. There are plenty of instructional videos teaching how to lower these trucks by professionals. I am just documenting my adventures with these old trucks! Please enjoy and Subscribe for more future projects and builds! Follow me on Instagram: @ mike_brandl Thank you!
Junkyard 89 Suburban: Trying (and Failing!) to Save the Paint, Junkyard Finds, and More!
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This video is all over the place! From trying to use acetone to sand through a layer of primer on the Burb, scraping the 30 year old window tint off, scoring at the junkyard, taking the Suburban out onto the Highway for a test drive, breaking and fixing one of my other trucks, and finally dropping the transmission on my 1982 C10 project, this video has it all! Please Subscribe and Follow me on ...
Junkyard 1989 Suburban Ep. 2: Charging Issues and First Drive!
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It’s time to dive into this Suburban and get it to being a reliable daily driver! Follow me on IG: @ mike_brandl
SAVED FROM THE CRUSHER! - Buying a 1989 Chevy Suburban from a Junkyard
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What’s better than one C10 project? Two C10 projects! Follow me on Instagram: @ Mike_Brandl
Abandoned 1982 Chevrolet C10-Episode 4: Let’s Polish the Paint!
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In today’s video, I see if I can make the paint shine for the first time in over 2 decades. Can the paint be saved? Is it too far gone?
Abandoned 1982 Chevrolet C10 Episode 3: Water Pump Replacement, Registration, and Test Drive!
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After another 6 months of not getting any work done on the Square, we finally replace the water pump, fight a power steering pump in the way, get the truck registered, and drive the truck legally on public roads! Tune in again next time when we replace weak radiator hoses, try to bandage a lifter tick, and put some real miles on this old truck.
Abandoned 1982 Chevrolet C10 Episode 2: World’s Longest Brake Job And First Drive in 2 Decades!
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In this video, my dad and I attempt to rebuild the 40 year old original brakes on this barn find C10. Did it go as planned? Of course not! Be sure to Subscribe for more future content on this truck and the rest of my aging GM truck fleet! Follow me on Instagram: @Mike_Brandl
ABANDONED 1982 Chevrolet C10- First Wash in 21 Years!
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Welcome to the first of many videos documenting my unhealthy truck addiction! In this video, join me as I purchase my first Squarebody and bring it from sitting abandoned to being washed for the first time in over 2 decades. I had been hunting relentlessly to find the perfect project C10 to add to my collection of OBS trucks (and a S15 Jimmy) for the better part of the last 6 years, and this tr...
I remember hearing about you making a long trip for some wheels!!! Didn't realize how competitive the offers were on that - oh man, also sick new wheels!! Utah looks amazing
Thanks bro!!
I have seen many of these reconstruction videos for these particular models. I have a 1987 trying to get it up and running again. My question is, why do yall take off the fan before the shroud? I e had to replace the water pump and radiator but only removed the top half of the shroud and then the fan. I don't mean any disrespect, just curious. Thanks as well, the video is very informative.
I think it all comes down to preference! I prefer taking out the shroud in one piece, and the fan is easy enough to pop off with the shroud still on.
@@Mike_Brandl Oh Ok, I also realized I posted prematurely. He had sprayed the bottom of the radiator with rust prevention paint which he couldn't have gotten to with the bottom half of shroud still there. That is a very good idea and will probably do that to mine too.
Love it
Those are nice but i like the centerlines more
I’m with you! I really dig the fitment of the Intros, but the Archers are just timeless. I’ll end up selling these Intros in a couple months and going back to the Centerlines
So handsome
Me or the truck? 😈
How much do you want this old burb
Sorry, it’s sold!
The truck looks awesome!!! Nice video. That shop sure has some treasures, classic 67Beetle, C10, a MG Kit car, and the worst looking 911sc in the world!! Keep those videos coming!
Xtratuff
Someone’s gotta do it
Forever grateful for your marketplace addiction since you keep seeming to stumble upon gold on there
I’m always on the hunt!
Those intros go so hard, market place come-up of the century
I’m just glad you gave me the confidence to go when I thought I was going to get robbed!
Where's the centerlines going?
Keeping them! I still love those dang wheels. They aren’t going anywhere 😂
Well good, happy customer!! Considered scooping them back up
My favorite TH-camr 🤘🏽
Thanks Ernie! ❤️
Congrats to gunner on a sick new ride
Sad to see it go. But man the drop set it off 🤘🏽
Thanks so much man! Hate to see it go l but love to watch it leave!
Try out the VGG shine juice on the paint!!
Love the build so far bro
I would love to have that truck
Thank you! It really is a sweet truck. Drives incredibly smooth and strong
Dude! Loving the progress! Keep it up man, I know the out come on this will be cool as hell. Getting ready to paint mine in 2 weeks
Nice grocery getter for the little lady.
Needs a fuel pressure regulator.
It seems to be running and idling fine with no check engine lights after the TPS and IAC had a chance to relearn
Thankfully, there is a guy near me that still rebuilds alternators & such. I'll spend $30 more because I know he does a good job and never had an issue...
That is a dying breed! All of the alternator and radiator shops around me no longer rebuild. Only sell new. It’s a real shame.
He also does AC lines...fun fact, he is good friends with Herb McCandless@@Mike_Brandl
Hells yeah man!!! Can’t wait to see the updates on it! That Dixxon 👀
Thanks Ernesto!! You know it!
What’s next ?
Please lower it and throw some nice wheels on it I just bought a 86 and I’m about to build it
If I were able to keep it, it would be getting slammed on some staggered Halibrand Sprints. Unfortunately I think my wife would divorce me if I did everything I want to it lol. Apparently 6 trucks is “too many”! Now I’m just going to clean it up and get it dialed for the next owner to take it in whichever direction they choose.
Crazy how quick you turned a junkyard find into a running driving classic!
Thanks Murph!
Shouldda checked thee tranny fluid before hand. Lol
Bobby again. I liked how you gave a little back history in the suburban.
Bobby again. You did a great job on the video. How much did you pay for the suburban if you don't mind me asking.
Thank you, sir! I don’t want to say how much I have into it until I sell it to the next owner, but I’ll say this: it would be a great deal if it was from a private seller but expensive for a junkyard!
Hi Bobby from NJ. But a truck with a blowed engine and pull the trans out. Better yet find a stick truck and do a change over. It's not that hard.
Nice. Brings back childhood memories. ❤
Need nickname it superman with that blue and red nice burban i also started a TH-cam channel as well Bigcountry96 just subscribed to yours anything old school i like lol
That's a nice truck, my brother. You should fix it, man. It's worth it Save from the junkyard.
Hi Mike, that is a sweet rig. Polish it and make a few bucks.
Esa suburban se ven bien 👍 pero la pintura y en motor necesita una modificación y el interior
Fab rats, Paul might have one in his little storage yard????
That truck is solid nice😊
Love the burbs guy, gas went up don't seeum like you did ! Good find ! ✌
You should try to rebuilt yourself the 700R4.. It would make great content for a series of videos.
I like your thinking! I have zero confidence in my abilities with doing that, but I can’t break it any more than it already is now!
Lost 3-4 on my 87 clutch plates were fried. Rebuild was less than a grand at the time.
I’ve been quoted ~$900-1400 for the rebuild
@@Mike_Brandl That was a few years ago. Yeah with inflation that sounds about right.
The Dante's Peak Suburban!
Love that old Square in that movie! Drove through the lava like nothing!
Nice truck here. A friend I know has a 1988 model. A two-tone silver and blue with blue interior with front bucket seats and console, it is fully equipped with a standard tailgate with an electric rear window defroster. The front end has the small quad headlights. His truck is from Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 and has the metric speedometer, kilometers per hour large, miles per hour small, odometer registers in kilometers. You got a great truck here, and best of luck to you.
Thanks so much! I love these old Squarebodies. When I was a baby my parents had 91 Suburban from a coach builder with the velour buckets, tons of wood paneling, and a tv with a vhs player! It was a great truck. My dad said they passed everything but a gas station in it!
@Mike_Brandl interesting fact is that the 1987 model year. The C series 2 wheel drive became the R series. The K series became the V series. This was from 1987 to 1991. The redesigned C and K series trucks were introduced in 1987 as a 1988 model. The Suburban and Blazer would get a redesign for the 1992 model year.
It’s not totally a base model as it has the velour seats and carpet in the back. Base didn’t come with a 3rd row had vinyl floors and seats. This looks more like cheyenne or scottsdale trim
You’re right. It’s a Scottsdale. I know the front buckets and console were swapped in at some point because there is a middle seatbelt receptacle on the driver’s seat. The rear carpet was also added after the fact because it has the vinyl floor underneath it.
If you're broke, learn how to fix it
Nice score man! Got me a ‘85 burban back in April for $1400 gotta tell you I never driven a better car than these rigs. Does everything I want it too
Thanks dude! I’m excited to be able to drive it around a little. Hell of a score on your 85 at $1400!
@@Mike_Brandl of course man! I subbed! Definitely wanna see the turnout on this. Mine needs some help just as much as yours does. Ahhh the wooden headliner I have the same in my ‘85 right now 🤣🤣. My 700r4 works but she’s definitely tired… took it on a few road trips and just took it easy on the ole thing. Lucas transmission anti slip oil helped it a ton, pretty much a good band aid til I find some money for a manual swap or another 700r4 🤣. But yeah! Mines on my channel if you wanna check it out haha ✌️
Most these kids have no value in cars now days unless its exotic.
Unfortunately very true. I’ll stick to my old rusty Chevy trucks!
@@Mike_Brandl yes sir. I just had to sell my 96 chevy obs. It was a 1 ton regular cab and 8ft bed, srw with a 454 and 4l80e, 4x4. Made me sick but it is what it is.
It's easier to find a turbo 350-400 , you don't need the overdrive its only a .72-.75 ratio anyway.
I’ve considered getting my friend’s t350 from him when he swaps to a 6.2/10spd in his truck, but I think I’d miss overdrive. With that truck my ultimate goal is to drive it cross-country to Dino’s Git Down, a massive Chevy truck show, in Arizona.
Our school district had a dozen of these ranging from '78's-1989 might have been the newest, most ran the 6.2 diesel a few had 350's , i remember the older ones with the gas motors were 4spd on the floor.
Our local school district mostly had 88-98 trucks and a few older Dodge vans. One day I found 7 or 8 of them all sitting in the junkyard being sold for parts. 4spd Suburban sounds super rad!
Those 275/60r15 tires?
Yes sir!
My buddy has one similar to that with the same interior/exterior combo. It was ordered brand new as a fire chiefs rig.
The more I’ve been looking at it, I figure this one has to be an ex-fire vehicle.
You should improve your editing. Imagine, all we saw was the wheel and the dashboard when you tried to key it until it start. We dont have any idea what's your old man fiddled to make it start. Thats a terrible camera work. Always mind your viewers, put yourself on our shoes. And the other thing, you keep saying its unbelievable that it start. Well, its not unbelievable. Its not an old truck. I can call it a modern truck. I saw a lot worse of" will it start " videos in you tube than this.
While I understand where you are coming from, the only thing we did to get it to start was shown on camera: spraying starting fluid into the throttle body. With a booster pack it started after a few turns of the key. The “unbelievable”part was that we thought we would have to replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump kicked on after starting it on starting fluid. To go from a truck in unknown condition picked up from the junkyard to a running and driving vehicle in less than an hour is “unbelievable” because the purchase was a gamble in the first place, modern truck or not. I’m by no means a professional in anything, and I am still trying to remember to film whenever I am working on the truck. I will try to do better going forward. Thank you for watching.
My favorite Louisiana Man 😍
cool burb.. but it is not a 89, maybe a 87
What makes you think so? Title says 89
@vdub4201 Mike is right, it is an 89. 89 was the first year for the grille, headlight bezels, front blinkers, & emblems with those designs. It also has a trip odometer which was introduced in 88. 87 was the last year for the plain cab pickups with that body design, but the other models were still in production up through 91.
@@KevinRichards-rk3gp thanks for the good info!
@@Mike_Brandl 73 was the first year for those Chevy & GMC square body models. At the time, the nose on the front, interior, emblems, optional bodyside molding trim, & fleetside tailgate had a different design. Also not to forget the headlights were round shape up through 80 which was also the first year for square shape headlights which came standard on models with the Silverado & Sierra Classic trim levels & optional on models with the other trim levels. In 81, the nose on the front, emblems, optional bodyside molding trim, & fleetside tailgate were redesigned to the same styles as on that 89 except for the emblems, grille, headlight bezels, & front blinker lights which weren't produced until 89. The front bumpers on 81 - 82 year models had the same design as the ones on 83 - 91 year models except the ones on 81 - 82 year models had long horizontal rectangular shape holes for the front blinker lights.
maybe it was made in early1988 but sold in 1989, i know my 89 c1500 has the new dash but was made in 1988, titled as a 89 tho..@@KevinRichards-rk3gp