That truck looks pretty sweet. I generally like what Clay has done with it. That paint job has a lot of orange peel and overspray, but overall I actually like the look of it. it's not exactly a truck I would buy used (I like it when I can find them as original as possible) but I bet Clay loves it, and you can tell it's his baby the way he takes care of it and puts so much time and effort into it. It's refreshing to see someone who care for their belongings like that.
Me gusta esa camioneta, x q tambien tengo una y tengo tambien un GM Diesel 5.7ls. Para montarselo y antes se lo habia montado. Muy bueno. José Campos, yaracuy - Venezuela.
It was either lime green or the bright orange. Orange won. It is a head turner, especially when that turbo is whistling. It has been repainted a second time, by a shop this time. It now has about a 6" lift. New rims and new tires. It looked good before but now it is amazing.
I believe it is just a cheap Holley electric pump. Yes the oil return is on a plate at the old fuel pump location. Works very well. We did blow the fuse for the pump when we submerged the truck in mud. When we got it out of the mid we just put in a new and it worked fine.
Hey man I only just found your build on TH-cam. I was thinking about doing the same thing but I didnt know if it was worth it. I know you wanted to change Freeze Plugs anyway but would I gain enough power to warrant me ripping out a perfect running 6.2?
It really brought this truck to life. It has more power, guessing around 250 to 275hp. It doesn't sound like much but compared to the little power it had before it is a big difference. Gets better fuel mileage now too. Around 22 mpg.
@edwardseaton9447 it's still running strong. It's a low mileage engine so no need to do anything with the bearings. If or when it gives up it is gonna be replaced with a 5.9l Cummins
Matthew Randall do you have a link to it? I have an 85 k5 with the 6.2. It has the original brass radiator. I might have it cleaned/repaired but just want to weigh my options. Was the eBay radiator a direct replacement?
@@danielphillips1094 rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F201560111723 check the dimensions to make sure they are the same.
Hate the color but everything else sweet. Wish you had painted the frame and axles. If it was painted FDE with black trim it would have looked awesome.
No need to. Since that was done a rogue 18 wheeler tire took out the passenger door. Every little dent was removed and the entire truck was repainted by a paint shop. It looks perfect now.
Great job on the video👍🏻
Thanks
Small world. I just looked at your channel. My son works in Hutchins and drives this truck there a lot.
That truck looks pretty sweet. I generally like what Clay has done with it. That paint job has a lot of orange peel and overspray, but overall I actually like the look of it.
it's not exactly a truck I would buy used (I like it when I can find them as original as possible) but I bet Clay loves it, and you can tell it's his baby the way he takes care of it and puts so much time and effort into it.
It's refreshing to see someone who care for their belongings like that.
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Me gusta esa camioneta, x q tambien tengo una y tengo tambien un GM Diesel 5.7ls. Para montarselo y antes se lo habia montado. Muy bueno. José Campos, yaracuy - Venezuela.
Gracias
What's up buddy?! I think it's great when people from other countries post.
Awesome!!! although I’m not a fan of flat beds the way y’all are building this one with the sides and tool boxes is going to be awesome!!!
It still has a ways to go but it is shaping up nicely. Needs a front bumper and some new wheels and tires.
What an awesome build!
Thank you
I have a 1 ton 1978 on 44's It needs a frame off ( all the way) . long story> You got me wanting to change it from Chrome yellow to chevy orange now
It was either lime green or the bright orange. Orange won. It is a head turner, especially when that turbo is whistling. It has been repainted a second time, by a shop this time. It now has about a 6" lift. New rims and new tires. It looked good before but now it is amazing.
@@matthewrandall6320 Very Kool , I was thinking of painting my like the black and green monster drink can ! but Im realy liking the orange
Where'd the ridged plastic door pouches come from?
LMC
I did not see him put on the flywheel ?? so how did he get it started??
You are correct. It came back out and was put on later. I did not have video of it. And yes, we took it out cause we were in a hurry and forgot it 😂😂😭
I love that truck. Where are you located?
I was wondering how cold Montana winters work for turbo starting?
We are in North Texas. I have seen videos of the starting covered in snow and below 0.
Thinking about doing a similar rebuild on my old 6.2. What kind of transmission are you running? Auto, manual, 700r4, th400?
It is the original 400 still in it
Where did you buy your headlights ?
They are H4 conversion housings from Ebay with LED bulbs.
@@matthewrandall6320 thank you
can i ask what fuel pump you are using if you are using the mechanical pump location for the oil return?
I believe it is just a cheap Holley electric pump. Yes the oil return is on a plate at the old fuel pump location. Works very well. We did blow the fuse for the pump when we submerged the truck in mud. When we got it out of the mid we just put in a new and it worked fine.
Correction on the fuel pump, it is a Carter. It is mounted behind the right head light by the Fuel Filter
Hey man I only just found your build on TH-cam. I was thinking about doing the same thing but I didnt know if it was worth it. I know you wanted to change Freeze Plugs anyway but would I gain enough power to warrant me ripping out a perfect running 6.2?
It really brought this truck to life. It has more power, guessing around 250 to 275hp. It doesn't sound like much but compared to the little power it had before it is a big difference. Gets better fuel mileage now too. Around 22 mpg.
Awesome, thank you I guess I'll go ahead and start gathering parts
I gotta say I like Thebes original bed more, but paint looks good.
Thanks
What about the bottom end ?
@edwardseaton9447 it's still running strong. It's a low mileage engine so no need to do anything with the bearings. If or when it gives up it is gonna be replaced with a 5.9l Cummins
hi Clay what kind of paint spray gun did you paint the truck with
It is a harbor freight spray gun.
So, what exhaust kit did you use?
Really love the truck. I have an 84 CUCV M1009, with a lot of rust. Great platforms
Diamond Eye Exhaust for a 93 K3500. It has to be modified a little because of the different frame widths.
What radiator is that? Nice work man.
It is just a 3 core aluminum eBay radiator. Works very well.
Matthew Randall do you have a link to it? I have an 85 k5 with the 6.2. It has the original brass radiator. I might have it cleaned/repaired but just want to weigh my options. Was the eBay radiator a direct replacement?
I will look one up and post a link for you. It was a direct replacement, no modifications.
@@danielphillips1094 rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F201560111723 check the dimensions to make sure they are the same.
What size lift
It had a 2" in the front and stock in the rear. It now has a 4" all around to fit 37" tires
Hate the color but everything else sweet. Wish you had painted the frame and axles. If it was painted FDE with black trim it would have looked awesome.
It's an attention getter everywhere it goes.
@@matthewrandall6320 no doubt. It's orange.
Looks good!
He has done a real good job with it. Clay liked the paint so we'll that he has been talking about repainting his Scout.
Show some pic of the bed
I plan on making a video showing more details of the bed. Just have not had the time yet. It's in the works.
looked better with the box on it
It was in bad shape. The flat bed is easier to load with a forklift.
SWEEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wet sand that paint
No need to. Since that was done a rogue 18 wheeler tire took out the passenger door. Every little dent was removed and the entire truck was repainted by a paint shop. It looks perfect now.
orange peel orange color duh it's an orange.