I was. Ford Guy a very long time ago also Rebuilt that truck and it was painful and $$$$. Two years later I bought my first square body and never looked back. Parts are cheap and all over the place. I just got a 3+3 about a year ago for the same reason you did. People in the front dogs in the back. Love this truck. You found a great truck. One thing I've always done is replaced the door latch pin with ones which has plastic on the pin. No more slamming the door to close. Other square body owners are amazed by how easy they close now.
I have never really cared about brands as long as it sparks my interest. I have always thought classic crew cabs are really cool. Chevrolet didn’t try to reinvent the wheel and part interchangeability is better (a lot better than ford). Throw a video up of your 3+3. Thanks
I've had a couple cool fords. The 84 I couldn't get rid of fast enough. Too clean and too many fuel issues🤦♂️. The 1970 Ford crew cab is the only vehicle I regret selling. Both of those trucks are on my channel. I don't care what make it is as long as it's cool!! appreciate the kind words and take care
Man are you kidding me, what a BEAUTIFUL truck! Something like this is my dream to own, could be just like that or just add dually. But crew cab 1984/88 square body Chevy AWD. I’m not a fan of the yellow but I love how this one looks in it.
Appreciate it!! Yellow is not my favorite color as well. Took me a long time to some thing that was original and didn't need to be painted$$$!! take care
Beautiful truck, the rear is a GM 14 bolt not a Dana 60, however the front is a Dana 60. My 3+3 has dealer installed A/C not factory A/C which means all of the A/C components are inside the cab behind the glove box in the dash. The absolute only thing that is under the hood is the pump obviously which runs off the V belt. I love that set-up cause the engine compartment is not cluttered with A/C stuff, you can still get that set-up, I believe a few aftermarket company’s still offer them.
Yeah, just had the 14 bolt rebuilt a few weeks ago. Was also looking at the kit vintage air sells. It's a fairly big job but very doable. The kit also deletes the engine compartment portion of the heater box etc. A lot more compact and efficient. This will be my next project. Besides 7 mpg not having air-conditioning is the only thing I don't like about the truck. And thanks
I would love to find one like this that wouldn't cost a small fortune. But, out east, it is pretty much impossible to find them rust free like yours. Enjoy your beautiful classic!
Erin Donahue thank you, it’s getting tougher and tougher to find any special interest vehicles ( or anything old and cool) for a reasonable amount of money nowadays . Take care
Good luck with your project, nothing better than a classic crew cab. I pretty much have and will post a video of everything I do to mine. You should post a walk around video, interested in all crew cabs project or not. Take care
This is really close to what I want something I can fix my self big enough to haul are stuff and plenty room for the family and a good project also great job looks great
Awesome 👌 truck! I always loved the square body 4 door 4x4s i have a 1990 chevy v3500 5.7 I purchased through a military Auction in Colorado. And you are right they are getting harder to come by and getting expensive as well. Thought I share. Thanks!
Thank you, and good luck with your new classic crew. Throw a walk around video on the tubes, would like to check it out( and probably a lot of other people)
Thank you kind sir! That orange Ford crew cab is the only vehicle I have ever regretted selling. I’ve had a Lotta vehicles. I got a lot of money for that Ford, But regret selling
@@zmurray9499 completely understand first car was an 85 s10 blazer, ran forever I’d still be in it today but somebody drunk ran me off the road and it was totally gone, no way of repair. Had 2 cars in 15 years since, I’d give any to have that blazer back. One day I want to get back to these simple non computer trucks, and maybe a nice 65 mustang to weekend driving
Nice truck!! You should get some period correct vintage WA license plates on that bad boy! WA state will let you use them as your "collector vehicle" plates.
It’s strange to think about period Correct 80s stuff. Grew up with 60s 70s stuff. Thanks, I don’t know how that works as far as collector vehicle and no tabs. That’s the only reason why I have the collector vehicle plate $
I’m not a Ford guy. But like you, I say if it’s cool it’s cool. And that Ford crew cab is cool. And the highboy is no slouch either. Used to be able to pick up square bodies all day long for hardly nothing. Now they’re usually ridiculously priced. Nice example you have.
Thanks, you just don’t see too many classic 4x4’s running around anymore. My motto used to be “something always comes along, if you wait long enough. Not true now, take care
what tire brand and size where they? those tires would work good on my truck a 81' crew custom deluxe 20. with 78,719 orig miles. rr whl dr. never seen snow here in nj your truck looks good for the age!
My last truck, 1985 Ford F-250 Supercab 4x. 73k original miles, perfect original body paint and interior. Hated the truck, I couldn’t use it as a truck because I was afraid of scratching or denting it. The crew cab is far from perfect but I’m not afraid to use it. There’s a video of the f250 as well as a 1970 Ford crew cab short bed 4x I used to have (only vehicle I ever regretted selling)
I don't know where you live but the square body crew cabs are still fairly available but in crappy shape. The more time that goes by the more rare they will be. Last of the classic crew cabs!! I'm replacing everything in the steering column currently. Just got done with the entire fuel system.
Lmc truck(they have an installation video on TH-cam as well), Mark 3 places(with masking tape) were the piece is being installed. pull the adhesive covering off as you move down the body panel. Just make sure you spend a lot of time matching up your ends and having the right position before you start. Good luck, no problem with a little patients
Thank you sir, the tires are actually a lot better than expected. Handle like a radial, no flat spots after sitting for a couple weeks. A little noisy but doesn’t bother me.
@@zmurray9499 thx.. I was thinking about trying a set of those on my 86 Chevy M1008 simply because they're taller than my KM2 255 85 R16's and the truck has 4.56 gears.
My dad bought a brand new 1976 2 wd short bed with zero options. The hood kinked in the center and had three or four good sized rust spots. Not because of the elements but poor metal prep from the factory. And thank you👍🏼
@@zmurray9499 after watching that episode i went to your channel and seen the lift install.. thanks i subbed. im currently working on my k30. do you guys have a instagram?
Nice truck tho id go power windows and locks after a 79 suburban i had it got tiresome running around rolling windows up and down on summer days with no ac
A guy can’t know everything🤷🏼♂️. Didn’t know it at the time but do now. I haven’t been into Chevrolet trucks since high school. Everything else but…chev
I have always loved the crew cabs. I needed to buy one before they got out of reach moneywise. I have a quick video of an old orange Ford crew cab. That is the only vehicle I have regretted selling. Was offered quite a bit of money for it and saw the dollar signs. I was also tired of manual steering, manual transmission, manual brakes…. Wish I had that simplicity back.
I love that you took the headliner out!! That truck is basically my dream truck!!
Thank you my friend, I live by the old saying less is more( headliner etc)
mine too
I was. Ford Guy a very long time ago also Rebuilt that truck and it was painful and $$$$. Two years later I bought my first square body and never looked back. Parts are cheap and all over the place. I just got a 3+3 about a year ago for the same reason you did. People in the front dogs in the back. Love this truck. You found a great truck. One thing I've always done is replaced the door latch pin with ones which has plastic on the pin. No more slamming the door to close. Other square body owners are amazed by how easy they close now.
I have never really cared about brands as long as it sparks my interest. I have always thought classic crew cabs are really cool. Chevrolet didn’t try to reinvent the wheel and part interchangeability is better (a lot better than ford). Throw a video up of your 3+3. Thanks
Didn’t know they even sold doorlatch pins with the plastic👍
What a beauty! 85 Scottsdale was my first vehicle.
Appreciate it🙂!!
That's a nice Chevy truck. And I'm a ford man. But like those 80's square body chevys. That's a vary nice truck 👍🏻👍🏻😎
I've had a couple cool fords. The 84 I couldn't get rid of fast enough. Too clean and too many fuel issues🤦♂️. The 1970 Ford crew cab is the only vehicle I regret selling. Both of those trucks are on my channel. I don't care what make it is as long as it's cool!! appreciate the kind words and take care
Man are you kidding me, what a BEAUTIFUL truck! Something like this is my dream to own, could be just like that or just add dually. But crew cab 1984/88 square body Chevy AWD. I’m not a fan of the yellow but I love how this one looks in it.
Appreciate it!! Yellow is not my favorite color as well. Took me a long time to some thing that was original and didn't need to be painted$$$!! take care
Very super clean truck!! Absolutely beautiful! Good job 👍
Just beautiful!You say more needs to be done to this truck!!wow.!
Beautiful truck, the rear is a GM 14 bolt not a Dana 60, however the front is a Dana 60. My 3+3 has dealer installed A/C not factory A/C which means all of the A/C components are inside the cab behind the glove box in the dash. The absolute only thing that is under the hood is the pump obviously which runs off the V belt. I love that set-up cause the engine compartment is not cluttered with A/C stuff, you can still get that set-up, I believe a few aftermarket company’s still offer them.
Yeah, just had the 14 bolt rebuilt a few weeks ago. Was also looking at the kit vintage air sells. It's a fairly big job but very doable. The kit also deletes the engine compartment portion of the heater box etc. A lot more compact and efficient. This will be my next project. Besides 7 mpg not having air-conditioning is the only thing I don't like about the truck. And thanks
I would love to find one like this that wouldn't cost a small fortune. But, out east, it is pretty much impossible to find them rust free like yours. Enjoy your beautiful classic!
Erin Donahue thank you, it’s getting tougher and tougher to find any special interest vehicles ( or anything old and cool) for a reasonable amount of money nowadays . Take care
Beautiful trucks I love 💘 it
Thank you, Appreciate it🙂!!
Thanks for posting this. Videos like this keep me motivated to keep working on my 1989 GMC Crew
Good luck with your project, nothing better than a classic crew cab. I pretty much have and will post a video of everything I do to mine. You should post a walk around video, interested in all crew cabs project or not. Take care
That Is One Good Looking Square Body!! I Dont Like Non Factory Speaker Holes Either, But Looks Like They Did A Good Job On The Install. Nice Rig!!
R Mac thanks, I appreciate it!
This is really close to what I want something I can fix my self big enough to haul are stuff and plenty room for the family and a good project also great job looks great
Thank you, appreciate it👍🏼
Awesome 👌 truck! I always loved the square body 4 door 4x4s i have a 1990 chevy v3500 5.7 I purchased through a military Auction in Colorado. And you are right they are getting harder to come by and getting expensive as well. Thought I share. Thanks!
Thank you, and good luck with your new classic crew. Throw a walk around video on the tubes, would like to check it out( and probably a lot of other people)
I'm in love, what a looker. planning on hopefully buying a 1987 like this and its pretty much totally un-molested. thanks for the video!
Amazing! I love that truck! Wish it was in my driveway
Thank you kind sir✊
What wheel/tire are you running. Looks amazing. I want to put something like that on my 1975 c20
@@marinervalley1588 thanks, super lug 900x16, stock wheels.
Beautiful truck!
@@velasco1100 appreciate....
Dream truck right there…like the Ford too…best crew cabs on the road…simple and reliable
Thank you kind sir! That orange Ford crew cab is the only vehicle I have ever regretted selling. I’ve had a Lotta vehicles. I got a lot of money for that Ford, But regret selling
@@zmurray9499 completely understand first car was an 85 s10 blazer, ran forever I’d still be in it today but somebody drunk ran me off the road and it was totally gone, no way of repair. Had 2 cars in 15 years since, I’d give any to have that blazer back. One day I want to get back to these simple non computer trucks, and maybe a nice 65 mustang to weekend driving
I live in saudi arabia and l have like your truck
Thank you👍
Its BEAUTIFUL!
Appreciate it, take care!
That's a beautiful square body crew cab
Thanks, appreciate it!
@@zmurray9499 your welcome
YOU are a truck guy... what a rig.
Trucks can do work and be classic and cool. Thanks and take care
I don’t see why anybody would dislike this video. What’s there to dislike?
People are funny! Thank you
This shit is incredible
Judging by the transfer case shifter, it appears to be an NP205.
How do those tires handle on the road? Loud or average mud tire sound?
Sorry, missed your question. They are a little noisy but don’t handle any different than my radials.
Nice truck!! You should get some period correct vintage WA license plates on that bad boy! WA state will let you use them as your "collector vehicle" plates.
It’s strange to think about period Correct 80s stuff. Grew up with 60s 70s stuff. Thanks, I don’t know how that works as far as collector vehicle and no tabs. That’s the only reason why I have the collector vehicle plate $
I guess I didn’t read that in your message🤦♂️🤦♂️
What a beautiful truck.
Very nice. I'm working on something similar. 454 getting machined. Funny thing is I did the same with the headliner and it was not fully painted.
I was hoping that mine was painted without a bunch of surface rust!! I lucked out!!
How long you had this truck and do you still have this truck
I have had it for about four years🤷🏼♂️!! Probably never sell it. That’s what I said about the last crewcab though🤦♂️
thats a sweet truck dude love square bodies.
horse shoer thank you my friend!
I’m not a Ford guy. But like you, I say if it’s cool it’s cool. And that Ford crew cab is cool. And the highboy is no slouch either. Used to be able to pick up square bodies all day long for hardly nothing. Now they’re usually ridiculously priced. Nice example you have.
Thanks, you just don’t see too many classic 4x4’s running around anymore. My motto used to be “something always comes along, if you wait long enough. Not true now, take care
Looks good!
Thanks, appreciate it
what tire brand and size where they? those tires would work good on my truck a 81' crew custom deluxe 20. with 78,719 orig miles. rr whl dr. never seen snow here in nj
your truck looks good for the age!
9.00x16 super lug, 36 inches tall
My last truck, 1985 Ford F-250 Supercab 4x. 73k original miles, perfect original body paint and interior. Hated the truck, I couldn’t use it as a truck because I was afraid of scratching or denting it. The crew cab is far from perfect but I’m not afraid to use it. There’s a video of the f250 as well as a 1970 Ford crew cab short bed 4x I used to have (only vehicle I ever regretted selling)
What brand of tires are you running?
Busch Man Coker super lug 900x16
My Square body crew cab is safety yellow. It was originally a railroad truck. Yours appears to be the same color, any history in that?
No history, owner before me bought it new or really low miles.
Just watched one of your video’s, your yellow looks a little darker. But when you punch in safety yellow to google my color and your color shows up
WE have a project truck just like it. We are going to do paint and undercoat then it will be a day runner. What is this truck worth for insurance.
That is a tough question! Every day that goes by they are going up in value. 15k
I've got the same truck except mine is 87 with 350 tbi. My next big project on it will be pulling the engine and replacing with a 383.
I am eventually going diesel, but by the time I do that it could be a electric🙁.7 mpg is expensive.
Ya, mine is currently getting 11. But I figured if it's that bad, I may as well make it loud and have some power.
I believe that you have a GM 14 bolt in the rear. 😊
Nice truck Z! Where did you find those nice flat sill plates? Thx
I got them from LMC truck. They were brushed stainless steel before I painted them body color.
Thanks, much appreciated!!
Nice!
That is a slick truck my dad had a 81 i.had a 86 both of had 454 should have kept them
Ronald duwayne Brown thanks, drove my dads 76 Chevrolet back and forth to high school.
Beautiful amazing car. What the color code
Wa5283 (Gm code)don’t quote me on that but.... I will give you the Ditzler paint code when I find the can. Thanks
@@zmurray9499 thank you for your quick reply and interest. subscribed and follow
Is that a 4 inch lift in front with just the 3 inch blocks in the back?
3 1/2 in front and 3 in blocks rear
I have a square body crew cab. It is a 1991 V3500 Crew Cab. The last year of the square bodies.
I don't know where you live but the square body crew cabs are still fairly available but in crappy shape. The more time that goes by the more rare they will be. Last of the classic crew cabs!! I'm replacing everything in the steering column currently. Just got done with the entire fuel system.
Where's the best place to buy the side trim from? How hard was it to install?
Lmc truck(they have an installation video on TH-cam as well), Mark 3 places(with masking tape) were the piece is being installed. pull the adhesive covering off as you move down the body panel. Just make sure you spend a lot of time matching up your ends and having the right position before you start. Good luck, no problem with a little patients
@@zmurray9499 Is a 32FT molding roll enough to do a crew cab longbed?
K30 ,c30, k5, and squarebody suburban came up till 1991
Yah, was taking parts off a 91 suburban yesterday (wrecking yard). Didn’t know they ran till 91, thank you sir
That is cool
Thank you sir, appreciate it👍🏼
Sweet truck👍👍
Thank you sir, the tires are actually a lot better than expected. Handle like a radial, no flat spots after sitting for a couple weeks. A little noisy but doesn’t bother me.
@@zmurray9499 thx.. I was thinking about trying a set of those on my 86 Chevy M1008 simply because they're taller than my KM2 255 85 R16's and the truck has 4.56 gears.
That’s nice, these crew cabs are getting hard to find
They are still more plentiful then any other classic crew cab. Another year or so and they will be as scarce as the rest. Thanks
What next plan for truck?
Chris Geeseka getting rid of the Quadra jet carb and putting an Edelbrock 500cfm. Thanks for watching
Nice truck!
christopher ross thank you kind sir
Beautiful truck dad had 1985 Scottsdale truck black red pin stripe ac and automatic was only option dad too tight buy 4wd or silverado
My dad bought a brand new 1976 2 wd short bed with zero options. The hood kinked in the center and had three or four good sized rust spots. Not because of the elements but poor metal prep from the factory. And thank you👍🏼
Lucky dog id love to find one thats not a complete rust bucket
Dustin Raper or heavily modified and expensive. Thanks
is it lifted?
redburro88 3 1/2 in the front and 3 in the back
@@zmurray9499 after watching that episode i went to your channel and seen the lift install.. thanks i subbed. im currently working on my k30. do you guys have a instagram?
Nice truck tho id go power windows and locks after a 79 suburban i had it got tiresome running around rolling windows up and down on summer days with no ac
I’m putting AC in it. No need to roll the windows up and down🤷🏼♂️Take care
I have the headliner removed on my k20 too. It looks better without it in my opinion
I agree completely👍🏼!!
Dana60???? Thats a corporate 14 bolt out back
A guy can’t know everything🤷🏼♂️. Didn’t know it at the time but do now. I haven’t been into Chevrolet trucks since high school. Everything else but…chev
It's ready for a Cummins.
Trust me I have thought about it! There is only so much time and money. If i was towing and running long distances then definitely.
Dude check mine out! Similar taste!
NP 205 transfer case
Check my k30 crew cab srw out!
This Chevy square body is better!!
I have always loved the crew cabs. I needed to buy one before they got out of reach moneywise. I have a quick video of an old orange Ford crew cab. That is the only vehicle I have regretted selling. Was offered quite a bit of money for it and saw the dollar signs. I was also tired of manual steering, manual transmission, manual brakes…. Wish I had that simplicity back.
@@zmurray9499 yeah those older trucks Are nice to have l have a 1981 Chevy dually crew cab that I’m working on
Thanks for the video
Thinking trucks not from Michigan? Lol
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Nobody’s forcing you to watch it. Maybe you need a new phone. Perfectly clear on my device
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