It’s refreshing to see maintenance done right, instead of leaving things to fall apart, you really care, it shows and I wish you much success. We need more people like you.
Ile Never buy any vehicle from you ..talk about do least amount of work to your vehicle s.to sell them ...Rediculess bro...DO the right matenace bro not half ass crap. Only two tie rods bro.the whole front needs parts replaced..WOW. backyard monky for sure...good luck..one day this kinda things will come back and bite you in the ass...WOW..
At 71 yrs old, you remind me of myself so much. Great video. I bought, repaired and sold so many cars and trucks. It is great to see a young person so mechanically inclined and taking the time to do things the right way. I appreciate your channel
@@will_the_warlord8913 not to be a asshole but you will be old one day and before you know it you will have grey hair. I take back the hair comment I forgot you zoomers color your hair.
I love how every project is easy for this guy. He needs a sidekick that procrastinates, is accident prone and has an unhealthy addiction to energy drinks.
I'm still driving my 2002 Silverado. Kept it in mint, perfect running condition for the last 15 years. Not so much as leak or residue anywhere. Never lets me down.
Last year of the 4th gen. That's the exact truck I want to get. They are great. My work has one and I love it. It's old reliable at work, she runs and runs while all our newer trucks are in the shop constantly.
Same here. It's been to the shop only twice in the 20+ years. Once to replace injectors and once to replace AC lines. I'm starting to think about replacing lines in the fuel system and maybe the PC3 pump. A fuel injector failure can also wreck injectors.
My ex step dad had a 04 Seirra 1500 5.3 with almost 300k on the clock before trading it in for a newer Ram 2500 for his new racecar trailer that was a little much for a 1500. He towed his old racecard trailer with that truck a lot on the interstate normally running around 70mph. Only problems with the Sierra were the common GMT800 stuff. 2 trans rebuilds, both front hubs around the 180k mile mark, the auto climate system had a mind of its own, and tie rods.
My first time seeing your channel and I'm blown away by how well you explain things as you're doing them. I'm 75 years old and remember the days when I used to work on my cars but didn't have the tools or lift or anything. There's great satisfaction in repairing your own vehicles! Your dad is very lucky to have you for a son! God bless. I subscribed to your channel and will look forward to seeing future videos.
yeah, and i'm sitting here thinking 'nice find' but if i did that and brought it to my mechanic for all the work he did on it right here i'd have another $3k into it easily depending on which bandit (oops, i mean mechanic) i would take it to. yes, it's great to be able to do your own work. i've got only 142k on my '06 1/2 ton 5.3 extended cab (bought used 7 years ago) and am hoping to get many more miles out of it yet up here in WI before it truns to a complete pile of rust. so far, it looks like my adding wheel opening fender flares and plastic rocker panels to it to cover rusted out ones just added $5k in value (lol) and make it look like a much newer truck. people seeing it for the first time since the minor cosmetic upgrade scratch their heads trying to figure out exactly what's different about the truck...lol. one thing is for sure...these are great trucks! couldn't afford a $70k truck on my best day ever...
I love that you don’t stretch out projects like this into 20 videos. You’re my favorite automotive channel by a mile! Please do an update on your Liebherr excavator. My 5 year old son is obsessed with it and won’t stop asking.
Just to add my voice to the chorus of cheers. I appreciate the editing, you cut out the repetitive, and focused on the important stuff. New subscriber!
I was born in Maine but moved to Montana when I was 5. Went back to graduate high school in Maine and was dumbfounded by the amount of body shops. The roads always have a layer of snow on them out here after it snows, if that's any hint
I live in the Portland, Ore., area and I can assure you that the truck in the video is hardly unusual. I own seven vehicles, all but one from 2002 or earlier, and not one has any rust whatsoever. Even my 1960 International dump truck. If a vehicle here has any rust at all it has either spent time back East or on the Pacific Coast.
Caught ur channel by accident, and glad I did. Watching you work was a reminder of how common sense and an easy attitude gets the job done more often than not. And you seem like a pretty capable mechanic too…nice job
@@RuijieZhou Virtually all auto parts stores (O'Reilly's, Auto Zone, Napa, etc} will take used engine oil for free. I suggest taking paper towels with you when you dump the old oil into their oil bin, it can get messy.
I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500. I basically stopped driving it in 2017 because gas prices had gotten so high. It sat parked the majority of the time for seven years. It had 197,000 miles on it. Earlier this Spring, decided to quit neglecting it and get it back to 100%. Had to have transmission rebuilt, but I was able to replace alternator, battery and do the brakes (with help from someone with more knowledge than me). I got tires and got a good tune up. For the past three months, my daily driver and I am in love again. Granted, I just retired and mostly driving around town.
You may not believe this. My 08 Sierra has 320000miles. 4.8l , all original belt,plugs, rotors,trans, never changed trans fluid. Only front bearings changed. Still runs great. It will probably outlive me. Never changed brake fluid or coolant.also, it is always full of tools and lumber 21:39
I love all of your videos Waldo. These purchase videos are really cool. Seeing you go through them is a lot of fun. I think this will be a great truck for dad and I wish him many trouble free years with it.
Great job on this truck. The oil change and fluid levels check at the beginning of a 3000 mile drive gave this truck a chance to "blow everything out" of the engine. The complete fluids and filter service at home, plus other maintenance, is what people should do or have done when they buy a pre-owned vehicle. Of course, they need to have a pre-purchase inspection (PPI), but you seem to be able to fix anything :). You set a great example for people and their vehicles. THANK YOU!
Great job, it’s nice to have a lift, the fact that you found the truck, drove it 3,000 miles, did all of that work to it, for your dad, is just phenomenal, WELL DONE!!
Beautiful truck. I have the 1500 version of a 2004 Silverado with the 5.3. Bought it from the original owner about two years ago. It’s about to hit 100k. California truck, no rust. It’s a great truck. I picked it up for about 12k. Much better than paying 50k for a new model.
Great trucks. I'm a Ford guy and even I have to tip my hat to that era GM trucks. Ford decided the triton engine was the way to compete🤦♂️ luckily they made good diesels.
I bought a black 03 1500 Z71 with 265k and a much nicer BOSS hood for $2000. Needed a bit of cleaning and TLC buts runs and look great. PO didn't know the market and made a quick deal but was really kicking himself when I later picked it up.
Love the GMT800s and 400s both! I have 2-2500hds: 1 with 8.1 and 1 with 6.0. Hoping to keep them going for a long time. Theyre so much more reliable than the new expensive junk.
These were considered new expensive junk back then aswell..lol I still drive my 2000 k2500 but I also have a 2021 duramax and it's been perfect @74k miles now
@@Liimpytbf I think a big complaint on newer vehicles is how hard they are to work on/maintain without expensive equipment. Or in some instances just impossible without speciality tools for a single use.
For the coolant, on the left side of the radiator (from driver position) of these GMT800s there is a hose routed up and a drain petcock. You can pull the hose down and point it at your bucket, open the petcock, and drain your radiator no mess.
As a first time viewer and retired auto tech, I really appreciate you and your channel. Your honesty, personality , thoroughness, knowledge and attitude toward maintenance and economical fixes are refreshing. One thing I would suggest, when checking ball joints, it is needed to "unload" the ball joints. Meaning, when the wheels are off the ground, most "long-arm short-arm" control arm setups fully extended and the suspension travel stops when the upper control arm compresses the rubber (I'll call) "top out" bumper(as opposed the "bottom out" rubber bumper. Otherwise, the torsion bar in, this case, is forcing the control arms into a "loaded" position. Your channellocks will not overcome the pressure of the torsion bar . Hope that makes sense. Please continue the great channel!!!!
Doing maintenance right is the cheapest thing you can do to your vehicle. Your running description of what you're doing and why you are doing is spot on Good job!!!
Those are FANTASTIC trucks! They are easy, and cheap, to fix, but rarely need fixing. Mine has 260,000 miles, and it runs like it's new. In my area, you can't go more than a half mile without seeing one of these 03, 04, or 05 silverados, in great shape, driving by.
HMMMM.....MINE IS AN '05; 4 DOOR ( WHY DIDN'T SOMEONE THINK OF THAT BEFORE LIKE 1990 WITH THE LIMITED BACK SEATS?...EXCEPT FOR THOSE REBOPPED FORD. &VCHEVY RAILROAD OR POWER COMPANY EVRY USED AND MAYE ABUSED TRUCKS THAT SOMEBODY ALWAYS SCARFED UP AND SOLD FOR A PREMIUM) 190,000 MILES UPON PURCHASE......323 CID ENGINE @ 300 HP WITH SOUPED UP AFTERMARKET EXHAUST SYSTEM. EXCEPT FOR THE WHEELS ( WHICH APPEAR LARGER THAN MINE...255 R17 BF GOODRICH/FIRETONES THIS CCOULD BE MY TRUCK..I JUST WENT AND LOOKED IN THE DRIVEWAY....WHEEEW..IT'S STILL THERE... I GOT A BOBTAIL BUCKBOARD BED 5'' 8" INCHES OR SO BUT THIS IS A CLONE OF MY TRUCK EXCEPT FOR THE HEAVIER SUSPENSION PARTS...AND 2500 ON THE FENDER. TIRES LOOK JUST LIIKE MINE-OFFORAD TIRES GONNA REPLACE THEM WITH A MORE COMPROMISED STREET/ROAD TIRE BUT AS I TOLD MY WIFE...I'M NOT REPLACING PERFECTLY GOOD TIRES ( 80 PERCENT OF THE TREAD LIFE STILL STILL THERE AIN'T HAPPENED YET.....2005 HAD REAR DRUMS "TO SAVE MONEY" THANKS CHEVY ....YOU DUMBASSES...C'MON CHEVY CORP.PRATION...DON'T SAVE MONEY ON LESSENED BRAKING CAPACITY M'KAY? I'M GONNA CHECK AND SEE IF THEY HAD REAR DISCS AS A OPTION IF IT';S NOT TOO TERRIBLY EXPENSIVE .II I DON;T DRIVE VERY FAR...ANYMIORE BEING RETIRED, I WOULD'VE LIKE TO MAYBE...JUST MAYBE GOT THE 6.S ITRE IF I COULD'VE FOUND ONE BUT THEY SAY.....JUST LIKE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE 283 TO 307, 327 TO 350 AND 305 TO350 AND NOW THE 324 TO 350 THE LESSER POWER WAS NOT COMMENSURATE WITH THE DISPARITY IN INCHES WITH THE 5.3 PULLING A 3 AND 5/8 STROKE WITH A BORE SLIGHTLY BIGGER THAN A 305 AND SAME AS A ANCIENT 265 AND 283 WITH WITH .. I JUST FOUND THIS CHANNEL.... I WILL BE BACK REGULARLY. ROCK ON BRO.......@@barbarasteed3966
Love when something like that manifold leak turns out to be next to nothing in repair. I'm impressed with your go thru process, fixing all the things that probably drove the previous owner to get out of it. I do the same and the results are very satisfying.
You're not kidding. A couple of minutes in, when you explain what is special about these trucks, you realize they're not too complicated. They hit that sweet spot of being modern enough but not so modern that they're complicated. I prefer driving my 2006 GMC. Then, I prefer my 2022 Acura MDX. Basically, the only time I like driving my Acura is when I'm with my family, and we're going out of town. I'd rather have my truck as a daily driver.
One of the most thorough and insightful care buying and repair videos I've seen. Preciate your explaining as you went and making things seem so easy and the step by step process in which you did things. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to your next video.
I found mine on east TX for 6500 it was a grand pa truck 05 silverado 2500HD 4x4 (floor shifter) crew cab cloth seats he was selling it on Facebook and was advertised as a bad lifter noise and turns out it was in fact a manifold leak wich it was cheap to fix,i still can believe how lucky i was,i replaced the yellow headlights with OEM,and fix the saggy bumper with my pumpkack and truck looks like a brand new truck!
Iam auto dealer for 39 years and a president of the TIADA of South Eastern division of Texas. This hammerhead IS NOT ALLOWED at a real dealer auto auction. And the so called broker can lose his license if they find out they are letting in the public, like this hammerhead into a real dealer auction.
Excellent video! My first Silverado was a 2500HD and the one thing I didn't like about it was that I purchased one with an 8ft bed!! A little bit of a nightmare to find parking spots BUT you could fit entire sheets of plywood and drywall in the bed! BONUS!!
The comment from Tomcoker1952 8 months ago took the words right out of my mouth. I'm 65 yrs old and grew up working on cars all my young life. I even won an award in High School when before graduation my senior year we had to tear down and rebuild and entire engine in order to pass the class, that's when I won my award. Your videos take me back to a simpler time. Once again, Thanks.
@@will_the_warlord8913 I'm not a boomer myself but was raised by a couple of them and I would choose being a boomer any day vs being a (UNT like you will the self proclaimed "warrior" lol. Thanks for the laugh "warrior."
I owned an 06’ that was the same paint and interior. It was a wonderful truck and the only issue was the wheel bearings. It did start to get some lower body rust and with 224k I sold it locally for a very fair price. I happen to run into the owner at the lumberyard a year or so later and he was very happy with it.
I got an 06' bought it about 8 or 9 years ago , I've been through a couple of batteries, changed the oil and filters a few times, changed the brake pads once, other than that, nothing. I can go out, turn the key and it runs like brand new. Oh, 280K miles. Paid $5K cash for it.
Thank you for this video. As a "NON-MECHANIC" I appreciate your walk-through of this vehicle. It's good to know the ins and outs of a vehicle before taking for maintenance and repair. I also have a better appreciation for the knowledge, talent, equipment and time it take for a mechanic to provide the service they do. Thank you, I will be looking forward to future videos. NICE JOB!!!!
Yes, I like this kind of content. The more, the better. I like your build videos as well; they’re all great! As others have noted, we appreciate the content you publish, and we’re anxious for as many as you can produce.
There are a couple of coolant drain plugs on the block that are useful to get more of the old coolant out before the flush. You could also get some out of the heater hoses as well.
@@fakeascanbe423 it probably does - these are in addition to those. I was surprised how much coolant came out of my Dodge Ram 4.7 V8 when I removed the block plugs
Here's a trick for a more relaxed cross country trip. Next time just skip the Mid/North East traffic/tolls and drive through N.D. thru MN/WI to Suite St. Maire MI, then through Canada Rt 7 to Montreal then drop through VT to NH. . Even though it will add about 80 miles to your trip, you'll save that money in less tolls and piece of mind.
Nice I got 4:10s also on my 2000 4Runner with 33 inch tires lifted 5 inches still gets 17 mpg average around the city 🌆 would get low 20s on the highway at 60 mph and it has 286k miles everything works like new ! No check engine light or nothing ! 3.4 v6 5vzfe!
Waldo, I really like how calm you are throughout the entire process. If I were doing something like this, I would have had the luck to break at least three of the four hub retaining bolts, needed a 1” pneumatic air hammer to remove the axel shaft nut, wedges to remove it off the spline, 10# hammer to remove the upper ball joint, snapped a spark plug or two and all of it would have needed torches to expand the rust. Other than that, thank you for showing me that there is a way to get help and that is by watching your videos. Thank you, 🤠👍
When checking ball joints on a truck with torsion bars, you need to set the truck on the ground and use a floor jack under the control arm . Use a medium pry bar to check for movement. I have been a mechanic for 20 years and a shop owner for the last 10 years.I also specialize in suspension and alignments. You got a great deal on that truck. Congrats
Just bought a 2007 Chevy Crew 2500 HD LBZ Duramax. Awesome so far after 3,000 miles. That is the trip of a lifetime! I paid a lot more at a retail dealer, but too nice to resist. Except for rust, those trucks are bulletproof. I had mine professionally treated with Fluid-Film and will do it annually - especially in salty rust belt.
You paid more because of the LBZ. I have one great motor just a few tips for you, lift pump will protect the the cp3 fuel pump and injectors and egr delete if you can.
Yeah. Your plate doesn't match is a common pullover tactic. You can't prove them wrong for the illegal pullover and yet "Now the system works!" So your computer 10 minutes ago did not have proper information but conveniently it now does. Bologna.
Waldo is back!!! Hope you all did not have any flooding while back, in NC we had poor air quality due to the Canadian forest fires. Last week we had a heat wave, 94-96f everyday. Nice truck for your Dad. Being pulled over was not fun. Make more videos!!
What motor is in this truck? The 8.1 was the best one in my opinion. They definitely don't make engines like that anymore. Unless you want to spend 80k on a hellcat
I've owned several of these trucks. They are gmt800 trucks. There are absolutely great trucks. I have got 300k plus out of every one with very little money put into them. I think they are the best trucks gm has ever produced. The duramax 5.3 and the 6.0 are all great engines. Its best to stick with the 2500 and 3500 versions.
Yup. Just all around a great quality truck that’ll do just about anything you need it to do, for as long as you need it to do it (assuming you keep clean-ish oil in it, & don’t let it overheat lol
Watch out for front door handles Inside,they are plastic behind inside panel and will break. I'm on my third one now! These are awesome trucks. Keep eye on oil pressure gauge. It can drop quick. To fix this ,you pull oil pan,drop the oil pump and put new washer on it before going back in. Those rubber washers go bad on oil pump. Motors on back windows is 186 .00 to replace. I have same kind truck and love this truck.
Must have owned that dog for a LONG time..lol... they say after lengthy time together owners start to look like their dogs and vice-versa. When the dog video bombs ,@29:21, and stands in front of the truck as you're talking for a split second you 2 looked exactly alike .😊
I loved this episode. There’s something incredibly pleasing and satisfying about working on an older vehicle that is in nice condition underneath. No struggling with rusted bolts etc. Unfortunately that’s rare here in the UK as the first sign of colder weather and the salt gritter trucks are out! I now use something called Lanoguard, which is a natural underseal that uses the oils from sheep fleece. Much nicer to use than the traditional black underseal!
I just subscribed, and I'm a restorer of Land Rovers, but many other classics for 35 years. The fact that you have a Vizsla, reaffirms the obvious, you're a sharp man! We have Vizslas for years. Your channel will easily grow hugely !
This was probably the best video of its kind I have ever watched! Thanks for undertaking all the jobs that are so commonly required and explaining them by stage that builds confidence in the viewer.
Hi Waldo. Nice truck. They don't use salt on their roads in Washington state and I guess that is true for Oregon too. That wheel bearing just about fell off. I had to heat mine with a torch a good long time and use an air chisle to get it starting to come apart. I didn't even see any rust on the old bearing or the socket for it. Amazing. Nice tip on buying from an auction too. I don't know if I would ever do that but at least now I know how if that becomes a possibility. My truck has 363K on it so your dad should get many more miles before needing any serious work. Thanks for the video!
I was sent to this channel as I'm learning about new small trucks. OH MY GOD, you're channel is fantastic. Talk about clear and thorough work and explanation. I have the tools to do everything you just did to that truck, except I don't have a lift to make it easy. I just subscribed and hope to see you do more videos like this one. I'm looking for a truck and you showed me I can afford a used one in decent shape
About a year ago I bought my dad's. 2001 step side Silverado. It runs great with 323,000 miles on it. It is my family hauler since it is a 6-seat truck. It has the seemingly rare 4.8 liter small block V8, and the transmission is still excellent as well as the engine. You can not go wrong with a well maintained. Early 2000 General Motors truck or suv.❤❤
Cateye chevy’s whether it’s gas or diesel are, in my opinion, the best (overall) trucks ever made. Like you said they’re modern enough to be reasonable comfortable, but they’re by no means like the brand new hunks of computerized plastic you buy for $70,000 today. Of course other trucks might have a better engine or better transmission or have better this/that. But when taking EVERYTHING into account, I can’t think of a better truck than the cateyes.
As an OBS ford guy I have to agree. I might give the OBS fords the nod in reliability/ease of maintenance, but the cat eye Chevrolets are very nice looking trucks. If I had the option of an OBS ford or a mid 2000s 2500hd single cab long bed, both in rust free and mechanically immaculate condition... I'd take the Chevy, I think.
Best teammate. I have the 2000 7.3 and a 2006 6.6. Both have a pretty easy maintenance but I'd give the edge to the 6.6 because the allison transmission has an external filter. Blows my mind how awesome it is.
Personally really like the ram 1500s from 98-about 01. Don't care for the early second generation as much as the late. They are a good mix of easy to work on and fairly modern fixtures.
Here in Michigan its virtually impossible to see a frame that beautiful unless the vehicle is new or at most 1-2yrs old. The road salt is incredible at making winter driving safer here and it works very well, but its nightmare fuel on vehicle frames and bodies. That truck would have holes in the frame or close to it, and the truck bed and bottom of the doors would without a doubt have holes by now. Even when you do your best to wash it off you cant escape it, basically vehicles do not last long here.
Excessive salt use Doesn't make anything safer. It makes drivers more complacent leading to risky behavior in inclement weather and is horrific for the environment.
Always happy to see a new video from you! I'm never disappointed, your calm nature, excellent narration and skills are a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for another fine effort on your Dad's new vehicle. Be well, be safe!
You got a really good deal with that mileage ! My 2002 6.0l run better on AcDelco sparks plugs , I tried ngk once and truck ran different and mpg went down .
Great content . I bought a 1997 Chevrolet k1500 4x4 with a rebuilt 5.7 a d just redid all the front end components. Still hv the front sway bar bushings and window locks on the extended cab part and tackle the rear brakes , leaf springs and change the gear oil . I bought it based on the rebuild that t was done.
Where are you in NH? I'm in Littleton area...oh, and MY 1993 Chevy 4x4 Silverado extenended cab... towing a 10 × 5 trailer with 2 800 lb motorcycles and a full bed...made it from Tacoma to Bretton Woods No Problem!
A tip for dealing with a trans that doesn't have a drain plug. You can remove the front trans cooler inlet line and turn the truck on and pump out about a gallon and the pan will be mostly empty. Just don't let the inlet line start to form air bubbles, at that point you are starving the pump and can hurt it. You can also to a "Poor Mans" trans flush this way if you don't have a machine to do it, Just pump out a little less than a gallon at a time (pump a gallon, refill, restart truck let it run for 2 or 3 minutes then drain another gallon and so). Doing it this way I normally put 4-5 gallons through the system as when letting it pump for 2-3 minutes you get mixing of the old fluid and 5 gallon normally gets it cherry red.
Great truck, I've got one with around 230,000 miles on it. Needs some TLC but it's still running strong. And no rust. Thanks for the tips and good content. Let's see that gooseneck video.
How do you guys get a different reading? The values are miles and gallons. Only way I see getting a different number is using KPL. Clearly one of our countries is using government math🤣
Every time I scroll pass one of your clips...I stay watching...I think you have a Gift in communicating...and your videos are Well edited they don’t just run in boredom. Your knowledge and insight attracts folks that want to learn. Very nicely done, keep it up..wish you much success..😊👍👌
great video ! thanks for doing this. Changing fluids is fantastic. especially brake fluid which absorbs moisture. changing brake fluid prevents problems down the road with calipers.
I've changed a rear wheel bearing on an 04 Tahoe when I lived in NH. That things was so seized, pounded on it for hours. Watching you work on essentially the same vehicle that has zero rust is amazing :D
Another great video Waldo! Always love your content. I only wish you had a film/editing crew so you could put out more videos in less time and show us all the cool projects you get to work on. So jealous too btw.
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A rust free, unmolested old GM with no engine light? A unicorn in southern Ontario.
My engine light has been on for 10years. 320000miles. Runs like new
It’s refreshing to see maintenance done right, instead of leaving things to fall apart, you really care, it shows and I wish you much success. We need more people like you.
Where’d you get rid of the old oil ?
@@jamesjoslin7586 dig a hole dump the oil fill it back up
Ile Never buy any vehicle from you ..talk about do least amount of work to your vehicle s.to sell them ...Rediculess bro...DO the right matenace bro not half ass crap. Only two tie rods bro.the whole front needs parts replaced..WOW. backyard monky for sure...good luck..one day this kinda things will come back and bite you in the ass...WOW..
How do you get the dealers pass?
im gonna get you
At 71 yrs old, you remind me of myself so much. Great video. I bought, repaired and sold so many cars and trucks. It is great to see a young person so mechanically inclined and taking the time to do things the right way. I appreciate your channel
Shut up
BOoomer
@@will_the_warlord8913 Probably not a boomer. A boomer would have said "It is great to see a young man so mechanically"
Me too yes He is great ❤❤❤❤
@@will_the_warlord8913 not to be a asshole but you will be old one day and before you know it you will have grey hair. I take back the hair comment I forgot you zoomers color your hair.
I love how every project is easy for this guy.
He needs a sidekick that procrastinates, is accident prone and has an unhealthy addiction to energy drinks.
And calls in sick once a week
... and takes tools out of his box without telling him or returning anything.
He'd flip his attitude and gain a valuable partner 😂😂
Are you offering? 😂
8:14 sounds like he's got all the help he needs.. I was smelling trust fund too when with the first couple videos I watched guess I wasn't far off.
I'm still driving my 2002 Silverado. Kept it in mint, perfect running condition for the last 15 years. Not so much as leak or residue anywhere. Never lets me down.
Last year of the 4th gen. That's the exact truck I want to get. They are great. My work has one and I love it. It's old reliable at work, she runs and runs while all our newer trucks are in the shop constantly.
Same with my 05. 👍🏼
Same here. It's been to the shop only twice in the 20+ years. Once to replace injectors and once to replace AC lines. I'm starting to think about replacing lines in the fuel system and maybe the PC3 pump. A fuel injector failure can also wreck injectors.
My ex step dad had a 04 Seirra 1500 5.3 with almost 300k on the clock before trading it in for a newer Ram 2500 for his new racecar trailer that was a little much for a 1500. He towed his old racecard trailer with that truck a lot on the interstate normally running around 70mph. Only problems with the Sierra were the common GMT800 stuff. 2 trans rebuilds, both front hubs around the 180k mile mark, the auto climate system had a mind of its own, and tie rods.
02 2500 hd Silverado
Waldo is the mechanic you wish you could take your vehicles to cause you know you can trust him and he’ll do a nice job.
My first time seeing your channel and I'm blown away by how well you explain things as you're doing them. I'm 75 years old and remember the days when I used to work on my cars but didn't have the tools or lift or anything. There's great satisfaction in repairing your own vehicles! Your dad is very lucky to have you for a son! God bless. I subscribed to your channel and will look forward to seeing future videos.
yeah, and i'm sitting here thinking 'nice find' but if i did that and brought it to my mechanic for all the work he did on it right here i'd have another $3k into it easily depending on which bandit (oops, i mean mechanic) i would take it to. yes, it's great to be able to do your own work. i've got only 142k on my '06 1/2 ton 5.3 extended cab (bought used 7 years ago) and am hoping to get many more miles out of it yet up here in WI before it truns to a complete pile of rust. so far, it looks like my adding wheel opening fender flares and plastic rocker panels to it to cover rusted out ones just added $5k in value (lol) and make it look like a much newer truck. people seeing it for the first time since the minor cosmetic upgrade scratch their heads trying to figure out exactly what's different about the truck...lol. one thing is for sure...these are great trucks! couldn't afford a $70k truck on my best day ever...
Ditto everything you said, first time watcher, too.
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I love that you don’t stretch out projects like this into 20 videos. You’re my favorite automotive channel by a mile!
Please do an update on your Liebherr excavator. My 5 year old son is obsessed with it and won’t stop asking.
While in certain instances, multiple videos have their place, I agree about not stretching things out for this type of work.
Just to add my voice to the chorus of cheers. I appreciate the editing, you cut out the repetitive, and focused on the important stuff. New subscriber!
Love this video just wondering if you could do a price breakdown?
You may like @M539 Restorations channel, too.
Your Father should be proud of you!
Indeed!
Its pretty fun to see a time lapse of 84. Much nicer than driving it.
As a fellow New Englander myself, it's nothing short of astounding to see one of these mid 2000s Silverados in such immaculate, rust-free condition.
I am also a New Englander and thought the same thing! my 2015 Fiesta ST has rust on every damn door, hood and hatch at the edges. poop
I was born in Maine but moved to Montana when I was 5. Went back to graduate high school in Maine and was dumbfounded by the amount of body shops. The roads always have a layer of snow on them out here after it snows, if that's any hint
I live in the Portland, Ore., area and I can assure you that the truck in the video is hardly unusual. I own seven vehicles, all but one from 2002 or earlier, and not one has any rust whatsoever. Even my 1960 International dump truck. If a vehicle here has any rust at all it has either spent time back East or on the Pacific Coast.
Caught ur channel by accident, and glad I did. Watching you work was a reminder of how common sense and an easy attitude gets the job done more often than not. And you seem like a pretty capable mechanic too…nice job
The lack of rust on the vehicle will make the bolts feel less tight than they were 👍🏻🏴
Good point 😂
Use some fluid film
@@WaldosWorld how are you
where did you pour your old oil? Does Walmart take them?@@WaldosWorld
@@RuijieZhou Virtually all auto parts stores (O'Reilly's, Auto Zone, Napa, etc} will take used engine oil for free. I suggest taking paper towels with you when you dump the old oil into their oil bin, it can get messy.
I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500. I basically stopped driving it in 2017 because gas prices had gotten so high. It sat parked the majority of the time for seven years. It had 197,000 miles on it. Earlier this Spring, decided to quit neglecting it and get it back to 100%. Had to have transmission rebuilt, but I was able to replace alternator, battery and do the brakes (with help from someone with more knowledge than me). I got tires and got a good tune up. For the past three months, my daily driver and I am in love again. Granted, I just retired and mostly driving around town.
2010 Sierra. These trucks mechanical parts are indestructible but the bed and frame will rust out horribly if not taken care of
You may not believe this. My 08 Sierra has 320000miles. 4.8l , all original belt,plugs, rotors,trans, never changed trans fluid. Only front bearings changed. Still runs great. It will probably outlive me. Never changed brake fluid or coolant.also, it is always full of tools and lumber 21:39
You’re a great son! Nice reliable truck for your Dad. Thank you for making it easy Tom understand to repair/maintenance process.
I love all of your videos Waldo. These purchase videos are really cool.
Seeing you go through them is a lot of fun. I think this will be a great truck for dad and I wish him many trouble free years with it.
Thanks Pete!
Do have a email address?@@WaldosWorld
Great job on this truck. The oil change and fluid levels check at the beginning of a 3000 mile drive gave this truck a chance to "blow everything out" of the engine. The complete fluids and filter service at home, plus other maintenance, is what people should do or have done when they buy a pre-owned vehicle. Of course, they need to have a pre-purchase inspection (PPI), but you seem to be able to fix anything :). You set a great example for people and their vehicles. THANK YOU!
I dont even know what he’s talking about with all these mechanical stuff but i’m binge watching- just love watching him explain it 😂
Great job, it’s nice to have a lift, the fact that you found the truck, drove it 3,000 miles, did all of that work to it, for your dad, is just phenomenal, WELL DONE!!
This guy's content is very enjoyable.
Beautiful truck. I have the 1500 version of a 2004 Silverado with the 5.3. Bought it from the original owner about two years ago. It’s about to hit 100k. California truck, no rust. It’s a great truck. I picked it up for about 12k. Much better than paying 50k for a new model.
I have a 2002 1500 LS just turned over 212.000 miles. purrs like a kitten 4.8
Great trucks. I'm a Ford guy and even I have to tip my hat to that era GM trucks. Ford decided the triton engine was the way to compete🤦♂️ luckily they made good diesels.
I bought a black 03 1500 Z71 with 265k and a much nicer BOSS hood for $2000. Needed a bit of cleaning and TLC buts runs and look great. PO didn't know the market and made a quick deal but was really kicking himself when I later picked it up.
Yeah those are great trucks with 5.3 before they started the cylinder deactivation garbage.
Love the GMT800s and 400s both! I have 2-2500hds: 1 with 8.1 and 1 with 6.0. Hoping to keep them going for a long time. Theyre so much more reliable than the new expensive junk.
That ain't no joke. His old man better hang on to this one and take care of it. Easy peasy to work on.
These were considered new expensive junk back then aswell..lol
I still drive my 2000 k2500 but I also have a 2021 duramax and it's been perfect @74k miles now
@@Liimpytbf I think a big complaint on newer vehicles is how hard they are to work on/maintain without expensive equipment. Or in some instances just impossible without speciality tools for a single use.
I have 2 gmt800 and 400 with 400k still going
For the coolant, on the left side of the radiator (from driver position) of these GMT800s there is a hose routed up and a drain petcock. You can pull the hose down and point it at your bucket, open the petcock, and drain your radiator no mess.
Don't you mean right side? Or drivers side?
drivers side
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@@eaglewarrior8707 No, left side from the driver position. Drivers side in the US.
Yeah, that hose is left side. In automotive speak, left and right expressed as if sitting in drivers seat.
Lol
As a first time viewer and retired auto tech, I really appreciate you and your channel. Your honesty, personality , thoroughness, knowledge and attitude toward maintenance and economical fixes are refreshing. One thing I would suggest, when checking ball joints, it is needed to "unload" the ball joints. Meaning, when the wheels are off the ground, most "long-arm short-arm" control arm setups fully extended and the suspension travel stops when the upper control arm compresses the rubber (I'll call) "top out" bumper(as opposed the "bottom out" rubber bumper. Otherwise, the torsion bar in, this case, is forcing the control arms into a "loaded" position. Your channellocks will not overcome the pressure of the torsion bar . Hope that makes sense. Please continue the great channel!!!!
You are one of the finest self mechanics i have seen.
I wish i had a well equiped workshop like yours, Rodger in Nairobi Kenya
Doing maintenance right is the cheapest thing you can do to your vehicle.
Your running description of what you're doing and why you are doing is spot on
Good job!!!
Those are FANTASTIC trucks! They are easy, and cheap, to fix, but rarely need fixing. Mine has 260,000 miles, and it runs like it's new. In my area, you can't go more than a half mile without seeing one of these 03, 04, or 05 silverados, in great shape, driving by.
I still have my 01
Got a 04 235.000miles
HMMMM.....MINE IS AN '05; 4 DOOR ( WHY DIDN'T SOMEONE THINK OF THAT BEFORE LIKE 1990 WITH THE LIMITED BACK SEATS?...EXCEPT FOR THOSE REBOPPED FORD. &VCHEVY RAILROAD OR POWER COMPANY EVRY USED AND MAYE ABUSED TRUCKS THAT SOMEBODY ALWAYS SCARFED UP AND SOLD FOR A PREMIUM) 190,000 MILES UPON PURCHASE......323 CID ENGINE @ 300 HP WITH SOUPED UP AFTERMARKET EXHAUST SYSTEM.
EXCEPT FOR THE WHEELS ( WHICH APPEAR LARGER THAN MINE...255 R17 BF GOODRICH/FIRETONES THIS CCOULD BE MY TRUCK..I JUST WENT AND LOOKED IN THE DRIVEWAY....WHEEEW..IT'S STILL THERE...
I GOT A BOBTAIL BUCKBOARD BED 5'' 8" INCHES OR SO BUT THIS IS A CLONE OF MY TRUCK EXCEPT FOR THE HEAVIER SUSPENSION PARTS...AND 2500 ON THE FENDER. TIRES LOOK JUST LIIKE MINE-OFFORAD TIRES GONNA REPLACE THEM WITH A MORE COMPROMISED STREET/ROAD TIRE BUT AS I TOLD MY WIFE...I'M NOT REPLACING PERFECTLY GOOD TIRES ( 80 PERCENT OF THE TREAD LIFE STILL STILL THERE AIN'T HAPPENED YET.....2005 HAD REAR DRUMS "TO SAVE MONEY" THANKS CHEVY ....YOU DUMBASSES...C'MON CHEVY CORP.PRATION...DON'T SAVE MONEY ON LESSENED BRAKING CAPACITY M'KAY? I'M GONNA CHECK AND SEE IF THEY HAD REAR DISCS AS A OPTION IF IT';S NOT TOO TERRIBLY EXPENSIVE .II I DON;T DRIVE VERY FAR...ANYMIORE BEING RETIRED, I WOULD'VE LIKE TO MAYBE...JUST MAYBE GOT THE 6.S ITRE IF I COULD'VE FOUND ONE BUT THEY SAY.....JUST LIKE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE 283 TO 307, 327 TO 350 AND 305 TO350 AND NOW THE 324 TO 350 THE LESSER POWER WAS NOT COMMENSURATE WITH THE DISPARITY IN INCHES WITH THE 5.3 PULLING A 3 AND 5/8 STROKE WITH A BORE SLIGHTLY BIGGER THAN A 305 AND SAME AS A ANCIENT 265 AND 283 WITH WITH ..
I JUST FOUND THIS CHANNEL.... I WILL BE BACK REGULARLY. ROCK ON BRO.......@@barbarasteed3966
Bought my 1999 used with 100,000 miles on it, now has 230,000 and the only fluid that I've ever changed is the oil.
What WE USED TO MAKE!
Love when something like that manifold leak turns out to be next to nothing in repair. I'm impressed with your go thru process, fixing all the things that probably drove the previous owner to get out of it. I do the same and the results are very satisfying.
The fact that he changes all fluids is so satisfying.
You're not kidding. A couple of minutes in, when you explain what is special about these trucks, you realize they're not too complicated. They hit that sweet spot of being modern enough but not so modern that they're complicated. I prefer driving my 2006 GMC. Then, I prefer my 2022 Acura MDX. Basically, the only time I like driving my Acura is when I'm with my family, and we're going out of town. I'd rather have my truck as a daily driver.
All great to watch, Waldo! Great way to renovate an auction truck, and smart!
Great truck Waldo . Dad has a good eye . And welcome back , you've been missed .
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One of the most thorough and insightful care buying and repair videos I've seen. Preciate your explaining as you went and making things seem so easy and the step by step process in which you did things. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to your next video.
I found mine on east TX for 6500 it was a grand pa truck 05 silverado 2500HD 4x4 (floor shifter) crew cab cloth seats he was selling it on Facebook and was advertised as a bad lifter noise and turns out it was in fact a manifold leak wich it was cheap to fix,i still can believe how lucky i was,i replaced the yellow headlights with OEM,and fix the saggy bumper with my pumpkack and truck looks like a brand new truck!
Iam auto dealer for 39 years and a president of the TIADA of South Eastern division of Texas. This hammerhead IS NOT ALLOWED at a real dealer auto auction. And the so called broker can lose his license if they find out they are letting in the public, like this hammerhead into a real dealer auction.
I have had 86 vehicles so far, I am 76, and I do this maintenance routine with each. Then you know what you have.Good work Waldo!
Excellent video! My first Silverado was a 2500HD and the one thing I didn't like about it was that I purchased one with an 8ft bed!! A little bit of a nightmare to find parking spots BUT you could fit entire sheets of plywood and drywall in the bed! BONUS!!
That is the cleanest gmt800 i’ve ever seen. wish we had those kinds of truck in upstate NY!
Waldo i enjoy your videos so much, thank you for all your hard work
The comment from Tomcoker1952 8 months ago took the words right out of my mouth. I'm 65 yrs old and grew up working on cars all my young life. I even won an award in High School when before graduation my senior year we had to tear down and rebuild and entire engine in order to pass the class, that's when I won my award. Your videos take me back to a simpler time. Once again, Thanks.
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@@will_the_warlord8913 I'm not a boomer myself but was raised by a couple of them and I would choose being a boomer any day vs being a (UNT like you will the self proclaimed "warrior" lol. Thanks for the laugh "warrior."
Your dad is one lucky man Waldo!
I owned an 06’ that was the same paint and interior. It was a wonderful truck and the only issue was the wheel bearings. It did start to get some lower body rust and with 224k I sold it locally for a very fair price. I happen to run into the owner at the lumberyard a year or so later and he was very happy with it.
I got an 06' bought it about 8 or 9 years ago , I've been through a couple of batteries, changed the oil and filters a few times, changed the brake pads once, other than that, nothing. I can go out, turn the key and it runs like brand new. Oh, 280K miles. Paid $5K cash for it.
As a former aircraft mechanic , I was favorably impressed with your work - GOOD JOB .
Seriously where is Gooseneck 3
I agree
It's coming 😉
@@WaldosWorld you said that 12 months ago
@@WaldosWorldis it even breathing heavy yet 🤷♂️
@@WaldosWorld cap
6:55 The Coeur d'Alene to Kellogg pass is always a treat.
Great video, nice to see a young guy so level headed and knowledgeable
Thank you for this video. As a "NON-MECHANIC" I appreciate your walk-through of this vehicle. It's good to know the ins and outs of a vehicle before taking for maintenance and repair. I also have a better appreciation for the knowledge, talent, equipment and time it take for a mechanic to provide the service they do. Thank you, I will be looking forward to future videos. NICE JOB!!!!
Yes, I like this kind of content. The more, the better. I like your build videos as well; they’re all great! As others have noted, we appreciate the content you publish, and we’re anxious for as many as you can produce.
There are a couple of coolant drain plugs on the block that are useful to get more of the old coolant out before the flush. You could also get some out of the heater hoses as well.
I could swear the radiator has a drain plug on the driverside corner
@@fakeascanbe423 it probably does - these are in addition to those. I was surprised how much coolant came out of my Dodge Ram 4.7 V8 when I removed the block plugs
@Lucas-fi4xy cool, thanks
Here's a trick for a more relaxed cross country trip. Next time just skip the Mid/North East traffic/tolls and drive through N.D. thru MN/WI to Suite St. Maire MI, then through Canada Rt 7 to Montreal then drop through VT to NH. . Even though it will add about 80 miles to your trip, you'll save that money in less tolls and piece of mind.
Great suggestion
Gotta have that clot shot to cross the border tho don't ya?
@@michaelosmon that’s a deal breaker. Crazy how Canada went Gestapo Totalitarian
@@bdmenne right?!
@@michaelosmon No longer required to have any shot records when crossing.
Nice I got 4:10s also on my 2000 4Runner with 33 inch tires lifted 5 inches still gets 17 mpg average around the city 🌆 would get low 20s on the highway at 60 mph and it has 286k miles everything works like new ! No check engine light or nothing ! 3.4 v6 5vzfe!
Waldo, I really like how calm you are throughout the entire process. If I were doing something like this, I would have had the luck to break at least three of the four hub retaining bolts, needed a 1” pneumatic air hammer to remove the axel shaft nut, wedges to remove it off the spline, 10# hammer to remove the upper ball joint, snapped a spark plug or two and all of it would have needed torches to expand the rust. Other than that, thank you for showing me that there is a way to get help and that is by watching your videos. Thank you, 🤠👍
When checking ball joints on a truck with torsion bars, you need to set the truck on the ground and use a floor jack under the control arm . Use a medium pry bar to check for movement. I have been a mechanic for 20 years and a shop owner for the last 10 years.I also specialize in suspension and alignments. You got a great deal on that truck. Congrats
Just bought a 2007 Chevy Crew 2500 HD LBZ Duramax. Awesome so far after 3,000 miles. That is the trip of a lifetime! I paid a lot more at a retail dealer, but too nice to resist. Except for rust, those trucks are bulletproof. I had mine professionally treated with Fluid-Film and will do it annually - especially in salty rust belt.
Where can one get their vehicle treated with fluid film?
You paid more because of the LBZ. I have one great motor just a few tips for you, lift pump will protect the the cp3 fuel pump and injectors and egr delete if you can.
Heres the deal, the plate was fine. They can make up anything they want to pull u over.
Yeah. Your plate doesn't match is a common pullover tactic. You can't prove them wrong for the illegal pullover and yet "Now the system works!" So your computer 10 minutes ago did not have proper information but conveniently it now does. Bologna.
The visibility in those is SO MUCH better than on the newer ones.
Waldo is back!!! Hope you all did not have any flooding while back, in NC we had poor air quality due to the Canadian forest fires. Last week we had a heat wave, 94-96f everyday. Nice truck for your Dad. Being pulled over was not fun. Make more videos!!
Nope, we escaped the flooding 👍
Thank you, Waldo for the info regarding the auction broker. Thank you again.
Great Video Waldo, we love road trips. That's a great truck for your Dad.
Really nice to get your dad a decent ride.
I love the interaction with the cops. Very professional, friendly, and respectful. The way it should always be!
What motor is in this truck? The 8.1 was the best one in my opinion. They definitely don't make engines like that anymore. Unless you want to spend 80k on a hellcat
I replaced my front wheel bearings earlier this year and it took 4 of us on a breaker bar to loosen the caliper bolts a lift sure would have been nice
I did with Cordless impact wrench and on the ground also. It took some 5 min to open it.
I've owned several of these trucks. They are gmt800 trucks. There are absolutely great trucks. I have got 300k plus out of every one with very little money put into them. I think they are the best trucks gm has ever produced. The duramax 5.3 and the 6.0 are all great engines. Its best to stick with the 2500 and 3500 versions.
Yup. Just all around a great quality truck that’ll do just about anything you need it to do, for as long as you need it to do it (assuming you keep clean-ish oil in it, & don’t let it overheat lol
@@dabofiron.itzsimplicity absolutely
I bought one of these new in 2003 for 35000. Drove it for 14 years and 140000 road miles. Great trucks with fairly low maintenance
Watch out for front door handles Inside,they are plastic behind inside panel and will break.
I'm on my third one now!
These are awesome trucks.
Keep eye on oil pressure gauge.
It can drop quick.
To fix this ,you pull oil pan,drop the oil pump and put new washer on it before going back in.
Those rubber washers go bad on oil pump.
Motors on back windows is 186 .00 to replace.
I have same kind truck and love this truck.
Must have owned that dog for a LONG time..lol... they say after lengthy time together owners start to look like their dogs and vice-versa. When the dog video bombs ,@29:21, and stands in front of the truck as you're talking for a split second you 2 looked exactly alike .😊
I loved this episode. There’s something incredibly pleasing and satisfying about working on an older vehicle that is in nice condition underneath. No struggling with rusted bolts etc. Unfortunately that’s rare here in the UK as the first sign of colder weather and the salt gritter trucks are out! I now use something called Lanoguard, which is a natural underseal that uses the oils from sheep fleece. Much nicer to use than the traditional black underseal!
I'm doing my trucks now in preparation for winter, although we don't use salt, a nice pressure washing and a coat of Amsoil MP
Thats good stuff, I use it on the plow at work. Called Fluid Film in the US for anyone looking.
very good video like always insane how quickly you do all of this ive had my truck for 3 years and i still have so much left to do
Exactly what I like to do on a new ( used ) vehicle. Change all the fluids !
Love the GMT 800 platform. Great job dude .
I just subscribed, and I'm a restorer of Land Rovers, but many other classics for 35 years. The fact that you have a Vizsla, reaffirms the obvious, you're a sharp man! We have Vizslas for years. Your channel will easily grow hugely !
This was probably the best video of its kind I have ever watched! Thanks for undertaking all the jobs that are so commonly required and explaining them by stage that builds confidence in the viewer.
PLEASE HAVE THIS TRUCK UNDERCOATED!!!! Also have the inner parts of the panels rust protected.
We definitely will! If not it'll end up just as rusty as all the other buckets of junk around here 👍
Don't use Ziebart.
Hi Waldo. Nice truck. They don't use salt on their roads in Washington state and I guess that is true for Oregon too. That wheel bearing just about fell off. I had to heat mine with a torch a good long time and use an air chisle to get it starting to come apart. I didn't even see any rust on the old bearing or the socket for it. Amazing. Nice tip on buying from an auction too. I don't know if I would ever do that but at least now I know how if that becomes a possibility. My truck has 363K on it so your dad should get many more miles before needing any serious work. Thanks for the video!
Majority of Wa state uses liquid de-icer, worst thing to have. Drive-through car wash more often during winter.
Living in western WA I’ve seen parking lots salted and some roads especially with this past winter but nothing compared to the rust belt
I was sent to this channel as I'm learning about new small trucks. OH MY GOD, you're channel is fantastic. Talk about clear and thorough work and explanation. I have the tools to do everything you just did to that truck, except I don't have a lift to make it easy.
I just subscribed and hope to see you do more videos like this one. I'm looking for a truck and you showed me I can afford a used one in decent shape
About a year ago I bought my dad's. 2001 step side Silverado. It runs great with 323,000 miles on it.
It is my family hauler since it is a 6-seat truck. It has the seemingly rare 4.8 liter small block V8, and the transmission is still excellent as well as the engine. You can not go wrong with a well maintained. Early 2000 General Motors truck or suv.❤❤
Yay!!! Waldo is back!!
awesome video Waldo, keeping doing what you do. Love all your videos, and amazed at how easy you make it look.
Cateye chevy’s whether it’s gas or diesel are, in my opinion, the best (overall) trucks ever made. Like you said they’re modern enough to be reasonable comfortable, but they’re by no means like the brand new hunks of computerized plastic you buy for $70,000 today.
Of course other trucks might have a better engine or better transmission or have better this/that. But when taking EVERYTHING into account, I can’t think of a better truck than the cateyes.
As an OBS ford guy I have to agree. I might give the OBS fords the nod in reliability/ease of maintenance, but the cat eye Chevrolets are very nice looking trucks. If I had the option of an OBS ford or a mid 2000s 2500hd single cab long bed, both in rust free and mechanically immaculate condition... I'd take the Chevy, I think.
@@bad_covfefe Both phenomenal trucks in their own ways👍
Best teammate. I have the 2000 7.3 and a 2006 6.6. Both have a pretty easy maintenance but I'd give the edge to the 6.6 because the allison transmission has an external filter. Blows my mind how awesome it is.
@Lucas-fi4xy begone with your Muhammed the false-prophet.
Personally really like the ram 1500s from 98-about 01. Don't care for the early second generation as much as the late. They are a good mix of easy to work on and fairly modern fixtures.
Here in Michigan its virtually impossible to see a frame that beautiful unless the vehicle is new or at most 1-2yrs old. The road salt is incredible at making winter driving safer here and it works very well, but its nightmare fuel on vehicle frames and bodies. That truck would have holes in the frame or close to it, and the truck bed and bottom of the doors would without a doubt have holes by now. Even when you do your best to wash it off you cant escape it, basically vehicles do not last long here.
Excessive salt use Doesn't make anything safer. It makes drivers more complacent leading to risky behavior in inclement weather and is horrific for the environment.
Man that’s an amazing truck you picked up ! I’m glad to see someone do a gas 3/4 ton ! Excellent video !
Another informative and quality content by Waldo. Thanks!❤
Always happy to see a new video from you! I'm never disappointed, your calm nature, excellent narration and skills are a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for another fine effort on your Dad's new vehicle. Be well, be safe!
You got a really good deal with that mileage ! My 2002 6.0l run better on AcDelco sparks plugs , I tried ngk once and truck ran different and mpg went down .
That 2500HD with that 4L80E and the hydro boost master cylinder is awesome. Forgot to add the 2500HD’s had the 6.0 too.
Great content . I bought a 1997 Chevrolet k1500 4x4 with a rebuilt 5.7 a d just redid all the front end components. Still hv the front sway bar bushings and window locks on the extended cab part and tackle the rear brakes , leaf springs and change the gear oil . I bought it based on the rebuild that t was done.
You do excellent work, just not often enough. 😉
What a great find. Easy fixes and no rust.
Good to have you back. You can be my "car guy" anytime!
Where are you in NH? I'm in Littleton area...oh, and MY 1993 Chevy 4x4 Silverado extenended cab... towing a 10 × 5 trailer with 2 800 lb motorcycles and a full bed...made it from Tacoma to Bretton Woods No Problem!
I have a 2006 Silverado 1500 with 268,000 miles! Runs outstanding! I’ve replaced both rear window motors tho…..
A tip for dealing with a trans that doesn't have a drain plug. You can remove the front trans cooler inlet line and turn the truck on and pump out about a gallon and the pan will be mostly empty. Just don't let the inlet line start to form air bubbles, at that point you are starving the pump and can hurt it. You can also to a "Poor Mans" trans flush this way if you don't have a machine to do it, Just pump out a little less than a gallon at a time (pump a gallon, refill, restart truck let it run for 2 or 3 minutes then drain another gallon and so). Doing it this way I normally put 4-5 gallons through the system as when letting it pump for 2-3 minutes you get mixing of the old fluid and 5 gallon normally gets it cherry red.
Great truck, I've got one with around 230,000 miles on it. Needs some TLC but it's still running strong. And no rust. Thanks for the tips and good content. Let's see that gooseneck video.
That is a really nice pickup! It is surprisingly clean! Also thank you for supplying UK mpg conversions - we appreciate it!
How do you guys get a different reading? The values are miles and gallons. Only way I see getting a different number is using KPL. Clearly one of our countries is using government math🤣
Every time I scroll pass one of your clips...I stay watching...I think you have a Gift in communicating...and your videos are Well edited they don’t just run in boredom. Your knowledge and insight attracts folks that want to learn. Very nicely done, keep it up..wish you much success..😊👍👌
Transfer case blew at 130k miles. Front diff blew at 88 k miles on my 2003. Orig owner too
Love your vids Waldo, keep up the good work 👏👏
Great content, Waldo! But please don't keep us waiting so long for more videos. Withdrawal symptoms are bad!!
It’s been a while! I’m glad to see you posting again. Btw, love gmt800s
great video ! thanks for doing this. Changing fluids is fantastic. especially brake fluid which absorbs moisture. changing brake fluid prevents problems down the road with calipers.
I've changed a rear wheel bearing on an 04 Tahoe when I lived in NH. That things was so seized, pounded on it for hours. Watching you work on essentially the same vehicle that has zero rust is amazing :D
Another great video Waldo! Always love your content. I only wish you had a film/editing crew so you could put out more videos in less time and show us all the cool projects you get to work on. So jealous too btw.