I remember my 5th grade teacher bought one of these brand new in 1980. We were all out there looking at it. He said it was his 1st new vehicle he ever bought.
Wish more people would get creative with the little Isuzu motors that came in these. They're really stout engines. I used to have a built motor in my 78 Luv (bored out, high compression head, weber carb, header) and it was no slouch. Guys in AUS have been building and boosting the 1.8L (came in the Holden Gemini) for a long time and putting down serious power. Or swap in the bigger G200 from an Isuzu Trooper and build that. So much more character than just another small block swap in my opinion....
As a fellow LUV enthusiast and general gear head, this is an awesome build! My 75 is kind of opposite end of the spectrum. Went with a carbureted 4.3 for a budget daily driver. I see you have square setup with the slicks? You plan on this being a grip track build or just like the look?
I've only seen one in about 10 years around Philadelphia but I did see a yellow one in North Carolina last week and one is for sale for $2,000 but apparently needs a clutch, distributor cap and radiator.
What kind of cost was the engine swap? Block, trans, wiring harness? Everything but body?? Thinking about doing the same thing and trying to get an idea
I got a 78 sidestep im wanna put a inline 6 into it do u think it would fit i doubt it i would probably have to do some work on the chassis but it doesn't hurt to ask
@@rustystick So. Noting wrong with a nice running 4 cylinder engine, nice gas saver, nice little truck, that's all ya need. I like small and humble, gets the job done for what ya need it for. Hope you don't ruin the looks of it and lower it down yi the ground, then this little truck which was once beautiful will look all punched out.
God forbid you do a little burnout....why go through all that for no tire smoke? Especially for us the one's who gotta watch grandma road test the thing
Well I am an auto tech by day, so it wouldn’t be out of my comfort zone. However I’m located way out in northwest Montana and don’t necessarily have the facility to do any crazy builds for other people at the moment.
I love me a LUV but putting an LS in a LUV is a waste of a good motor, there are so many options out there, You got the RWD 3.8, you got the Vortec V6, you have the new LS V6 and you have the millions and millions of 305's that GM made from the Mid 70's to the maid 80's...... There are just too many options to do a swap with other than a LS350.....
Just bought a chevy luv. Was doing research and found your page. So cool!
I remember my 5th grade teacher bought one of these brand new in 1980. We were all out there looking at it. He said it was his 1st new vehicle he ever bought.
I've got a close to museum quality 73 Luv. Mild 350/350. She stops traffic like nothing I've ever owned.
That’s awesome! Everywhere I drive this truck it’s a head turner!
I love and miss these mini trucks! So useful and fun during high school..great memories.😁
Wish more people would get creative with the little Isuzu motors that came in these. They're really stout engines. I used to have a built motor in my 78 Luv (bored out, high compression head, weber carb, header) and it was no slouch. Guys in AUS have been building and boosting the 1.8L (came in the Holden Gemini) for a long time and putting down serious power. Or swap in the bigger G200 from an Isuzu Trooper and build that. So much more character than just another small block swap in my opinion....
EXCELLENT BUILD!
I just guy my LUV and a LS in my shop to do exactly this. I will hit you up with some questions shortly. Outstanding job!
1 sick build! 10 stars!
Awesome build…love the old analog cars and trucks..no computers! 👍😁 sounds like you stroked out the motor or are running solid lifters…nice 😄
good job, keep up the good work 👍
Now you need a great exhaust system.
Flow masters would sound great.
Nothing but love from Utah!
NASTY!!!! Luv it!
💓💓💓👊💓💓💓👊💓💓💓 Gracias!!!! por compartir tus conocimientos desde Sucre - Bolivia. Cada día se educa uno!!!!
Picking up one tmw!
As a fellow LUV enthusiast and general gear head, this is an awesome build! My 75 is kind of opposite end of the spectrum. Went with a carbureted 4.3 for a budget daily driver.
I see you have square setup with the slicks? You plan on this being a grip track build or just like the look?
I've only seen one in about 10 years around Philadelphia but I did see a yellow one in North Carolina last week and one is for sale for $2,000 but apparently needs a clutch, distributor cap and radiator.
nice build. where did you get motor mounts?
Excelente saludos desde baja california sur mexico.
So sickkkkkkkkkk
What kinda transmission you running?
What was the soundtrack you used at the end of the video at 10:25 I really liked it also cool video man keep up on that truck 🕶️👍
Sweet
Are you able to do this on the 4wd version? I just bought one
Where did you get the headers for the Ls I have two Luvs one 383 stroker my next one will have a Ls I need the headers
What kind of cost was the engine swap? Block, trans, wiring harness? Everything but body?? Thinking about doing the same thing and trying to get an idea
What engine mounts did you use if you don’t mind me asking?
hey! i have a sbc/t56 swapped luv, what brake master cylinder did you use for the front and rear disc brake setup? thanks ! nice work!!
A new factory unit
So What radiator system did you use
Was the axle custom or available to order?
what rear end did you use exactly
Nice.. now I want one. Question what was the total cost for the set up you did to that chevy luv.
I’m about $25-$30k into it
What radiator did you use?
I got a 78 sidestep im wanna put a inline 6 into it do u think it would fit i doubt it i would probably have to do some work on the chassis but it doesn't hurt to ask
I have a 79 Chevy stepside that had an inline 6 in it and a 3 on the tree, you’ll have no issues
Where you at in MT?
LS Fest???? Im getting my 70 Hilux build ready for it. Be cool to see to you there.
I’m not sure, I have a lot planned this year
What motor mounts did you end up using
Power by ace mounts. They have a funky way to buy them but they worked great
What did you do with the camper top?
Sold it
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Hey what driveshaft and rear end did you use?
It’s a ford 9” and a custom driveshaft
@@autotechaaron where did you buy it or who made it?
Would have been nice to view in full screen
chevy with hell cat face may be look better
What was wrong with the 4 cylinder engine that was originally in it?
78hp
@@rustystick So. Noting wrong with a nice running 4 cylinder engine, nice gas saver, nice little truck, that's all ya need. I like small and humble, gets the job done for what ya need it for. Hope you don't ruin the looks of it and lower it down yi the ground, then this little truck which was once beautiful will look all punched out.
It had a hole in the block
@@autotechaaron ah.. could be a problem
DAMN CHEVY LUV WAS FINE UP UNTIL JVC CAME ALONG AND STARTED BURNING THE DAMN HARNESSED UP NOISE NWA POLLUTION !!
God forbid you do a little burnout....why go through all that for no tire smoke? Especially for us the one's who gotta watch grandma road test the thing
Do you do builds for other people?? Cause I wouldn't mind paying you to build my car man.
Well I am an auto tech by day, so it wouldn’t be out of my comfort zone. However I’m located way out in northwest Montana and don’t necessarily have the facility to do any crazy builds for other people at the moment.
I love me a LUV but putting an LS in a LUV is a waste of a good motor, there are so many options out there, You got the RWD 3.8, you got the Vortec V6, you have the new LS V6 and you have the millions and millions of 305's that GM made from the Mid 70's to the maid 80's...... There are just too many options to do a swap with other than a LS350.....