Mad props to Gabe! Not only does dude build good shit & drive the Hell out of it, he also understands the business end & marketing. Everybody involved in the truck build got a proper shoutout. 👍
The cinematography and editing on your intros is stupendous, man. No shit, you guys have really been stepping up your game and it's noticed and appreciated.
Grew up in Cen cal ,wrenching with buddies made a career building very high end show and comp cars over all the 30 odd years am more drawn back to builds like this without all the unnecessary fluff truck is all business bad ass!
I hope Formula Drift and Gymkhana can build a whole community w/ Touge events and everything too. It's be sweet to see Gabe enter something like Gymkhana with that truck.
I'm a Ford guy with a fondness for the old square bodies and this is probably my favorite build featured on this channel. I LOVE trucks that get used for their intended purpose!
scal: Fact is, the correct reference is One-hundred per cent. 100%. Writing what you did identifies you as an illiterate. So unless you want to continue to appear to be stupid. You should correct that.
@@stephencurry8552lmao, I always wonder how people live under a rock in 2024. Have you never heard of sarcasm? Come on man... You must be REEEEALLY fun at parties. (Oh no, I put to many E's in really 😅)
I learned by watching Tony Angelo how much goes into just about any vehicle if you want to drift properly...it takes some work....stuff way above my head.. but I do respect the work done
3:09 Driver cars are fun, and top dollar cars are beautiful, but they're all purposed builds, which depends on the owner's goal(s). Some guys values experiences more than creativity and art. Action-orientated, adrenaline junkie versus guys that rather chill and enjoy X thing. Usually happens to those who experience long term isolation with time to reflect on their own character. Hence, why all builds are different, all builds are a reflection of their owners. Not to get too preachy, just talking my mind out! Sick C10 tho 💪💪
@@AutotopiaLA yessir! everyone has a story, ya kno, its up to us to be interested or not. And willingly be interested in other people's story is a master-key to connections, communities, tribes...; we just do better united than alone 🤷♂ its how life works. 🙏 Long live the car community.
I wonder if it's one of those weird offset grind situations. Or a 3.5" stroke instead of a 3.48. I've seen stuff like that. Saves you from needing to deck the block during a rebuild.
I’ve owned a total of 8 different Squarebody Chevys and this one is by far the coolest thing I’ve seen done to one, I currently own a jacked up 3/4 ton with about 40k dumped into it and it could totally use that wide body kit. This kid is a savage behind the wheel, great work to both of you I love it!
This makes me, for the 1st time, feel how old I am. I built a slammed 7/9 '85 square body on 17s with a built sbc 358 20yrs ago........Drifting wasn't a thing back then, but I get the build, 100 % !
I really enjoy these types of builds and the guys who drive the hell out of them. I get the whole collecting cars scene, but driving them hard and enjoying them for what they were meant to do is so much more honest and real (and relatable). Awesome truck and video!
This was probably the most enjoyable episode I have watched on this channel!! He really drove that truck and loved every minute unlike so many cars that have been on the show. A lot of the vehicles that have been on the show, they just cruise around a little bit and that’s it. It just goes to show that anyone that has the drive and ambition can succeed to accomplish what they set out to do!
This is the only good news I've seen out of LA in quite some time. The rest is full of doom and gloom politics. Thanks for doing your part, paving the streets.
I do so enjoy the stuff you guys find!!! This guy and his truck are AWESOME! I’d hang out with him, and I’d love to drive that truck! I like to build race trucks, myself (Built my first one, when I dropped a Twin-turbo 300zx motor from a ‘91 TT ZX into my 1990 rcsb Nissan Hardbody with the Z’s manual transmission and a ‘88 corvette rear IRS setup. That was back in ‘92.). There’s something about taking a pickup and making it handle better than a sports car.. or making it faster than the fastest muscle cars…. It’s just wrong, but in a way that just feels so… RIGHT.
It would be cool to see you do some features at Track days, auto cross cars, drift cars, drag cars etc . Get to see some of these builds doing their intended purpose. Just a thought! Great video, Hell ya Gabe 🤙
met gabe a couple years ago at ihs house in sd, and really enjoyed meeting him and looking over his truck! super cool kid, and worked really hard to get where he is today.
Love that this truck is strictly a 100% go-fast / have-fun build!!! Nothing fancy, nothing pretty…just get in, strap up, hold on and get ready for smile miles!!! Nice job! 👍🏼
What a Humble Badass !! Looks and Drives like a Devil !! I Love The Channel ! Square Bodies Rule !! I like that you bring a every end of Hot Rodding to the People ! But I Gotta say this one was Fun !!
Truck is truly a ticket master... Shawn is prolly ineligible, black balled from all accident, health insurance companies... Subbed, and always a thumbs up!
Hey ….at least in that one as a passenger , you can grab the brake!!!!!!😂😂😂…..just givin ya shit my man!!! Awesome video and we all love your channel big homie!!!!
remember kids instead of going into debt for the next 8 years buying a car you can build something like this. im surprised that is only a sbc 350.
Shows that a few hundred hp with a proper set up can really rip!
Remember kids don't drive like an idiot...
For a car to have fun with sure I wouldn’t recommend this if it’s gonna be your only car .
Seriously. For that matter, why go into debt going to college when you can just be the old Chevy drift truck guy?
Mad props to Gabe! Not only does dude build good shit & drive the Hell out of it, he also understands the business end & marketing. Everybody involved in the truck build got a proper shoutout. 👍
He’s a class kid and look forward to watching him grow his business and driving career
Hell, I’m ready to ship a truck to him! 👍
The cinematography and editing on your intros is stupendous, man. No shit, you guys have really been stepping up your game and it's noticed and appreciated.
@CyberDocUSA thanks for noticing. I love what the team has been doing!
nice truck purpose build nice guy down to earth my kind of guy good job shawn not just rich guys cars or truks.
He’s a great guy and very determined and driven
Grew up in Cen cal ,wrenching with buddies made a career building very high end show and comp cars over all the 30 odd years am more drawn back to builds like this without all the unnecessary fluff truck is all business bad ass!
Basic SBC build sounds insane, Gabes C10 is a stripped down Mechanical Barenuckle Fighter💯👌👍
I hope Formula Drift and Gymkhana can build a whole community w/ Touge events and everything too. It's be sweet to see Gabe enter something like Gymkhana with that truck.
That would be awesome!
You can keep the 6 figure + builds. THIS is what it's all about! The fancy builds are sick n all, but these feel sooo much better!! Awesome!! 👌🏾🤙🏾
This is actually what I’m building now but with an LS. I’m about 95% done. Video made me extra motivated to finish!
I'm a Ford guy with a fondness for the old square bodies and this is probably my favorite build featured on this channel. I LOVE trucks that get used for their intended purpose!
Would love to see that truck rocking a boosted 427,Man would be unstoppable
Glad to see dude made it. I’ve been following him for years
Been waiting a while to have Gabe on here
9:02 that's wild! 12 TIRES just for the rear in 2 days....
Love that he is all about the local parts and shops!
That’s a sick squarebody
This is 1000% my next build. Been inspired by this truck and Gabe since the old ig days ❤ I'll be in touch 2025
Trust me, currently 18 and in hs w a square w a mild 350, you won’t regret it, I daily mine it’s nothing crazy but do it broth !
Don't wait to do something that you can start right now. That's how dreams die.
scal: Fact is, the correct reference is One-hundred per cent. 100%. Writing what you did identifies you as an illiterate. So unless you want to continue to appear to be stupid. You should correct that.
Lmao I want one 😂😂. I’m screwed tho cuz I have no idea how to do a build lmao 🥲🥲.
@@stephencurry8552lmao, I always wonder how people live under a rock in 2024. Have you never heard of sarcasm? Come on man... You must be REEEEALLY fun at parties. (Oh no, I put to many E's in really 😅)
I learned by watching Tony Angelo how much goes into just about any vehicle if you want to drift properly...it takes some work....stuff way above my head.. but I do respect the work done
As much fun as you can have still wearing pants 🎉🎉🎉❤ ✌️🤙🤙
3:09 Driver cars are fun, and top dollar cars are beautiful, but they're all purposed builds, which depends on the owner's goal(s). Some guys values experiences more than creativity and art. Action-orientated, adrenaline junkie versus guys that rather chill and enjoy X thing. Usually happens to those who experience long term isolation with time to reflect on their own character. Hence, why all builds are different, all builds are a reflection of their owners. Not to get too preachy, just talking my mind out! Sick C10 tho 💪💪
I like the comment here and agree
@@AutotopiaLA yessir! everyone has a story, ya kno, its up to us to be interested or not. And willingly be interested in other people's story is a master-key to connections, communities, tribes...; we just do better united than alone 🤷♂ its how life works. 🙏 Long live the car community.
355 chevy is bored out but not stoked. I love that it has a small block in there ❤️
I wonder if it's one of those weird offset grind situations. Or a 3.5" stroke instead of a 3.48. I've seen stuff like that. Saves you from needing to deck the block during a rebuild.
I’ve owned a total of 8 different Squarebody Chevys and this one is by far the coolest thing I’ve seen done to one, I currently own a jacked up 3/4 ton with about 40k dumped into it and it could totally use that wide body kit. This kid is a savage behind the wheel, great work to both of you I love it!
This makes me, for the 1st time, feel how old I am. I built a slammed 7/9 '85 square body on 17s with a built sbc 358 20yrs ago........Drifting wasn't a thing back then, but I get the build, 100 % !
It’s ok…I’m old too lol!
Absolutely love how he is not precious with this truck. It is a tool and it gets the job done! So rad!
That rear 3/4 view from the back looks sick with those pumped out guards. What a beast. Great to see the small block too.
It’s a mean little/wide truck!
Quite the young man! He has the work ethic and skill to go far.
I agree
That one took my breath away. Gabe’s the man! I used to live in SD WIS I DID NOW DO I COULD SAY HI.
He’s such a cool guy and a great driver
Damn, this dude is truly self made.
300 hp is more than enough for this truck to do what he’s doing , sick build ,badass truck 👍🏼
It's got the weight reduction mod.
Please get Gabe on the podcast! He's a f-ing riot! Wild man.
We’re going to for sure!
Perfect drift truck. Simple build to give you 100% fun on the road. Great episode. Greetings
"I still learn every time i get behind the wheel" .... much respect my dude💪🏽
I really enjoy these types of builds and the guys who drive the hell out of them. I get the whole collecting cars scene, but driving them hard and enjoying them for what they were meant to do is so much more honest and real (and relatable). Awesome truck and video!
This truck is so baller! Gabe is so modest
and of course Gabe for building and driving it !!!!! cheers bro
This was probably the most enjoyable episode I have watched on this channel!! He really drove that truck and loved every minute unlike so many cars that have been on the show. A lot of the vehicles that have been on the show, they just cruise around a little bit and that’s it. It just goes to show that anyone that has the drive and ambition can succeed to accomplish what they set out to do!
This is the only good news I've seen out of LA in quite some time. The rest is full of doom and gloom politics. Thanks for doing your part, paving the streets.
I do so enjoy the stuff you guys find!!! This guy and his truck are AWESOME! I’d hang out with him, and I’d love to drive that truck! I like to build race trucks, myself (Built my first one, when I dropped a Twin-turbo 300zx motor from a ‘91 TT ZX into my 1990 rcsb Nissan Hardbody with the Z’s manual transmission and a ‘88 corvette rear IRS setup. That was back in ‘92.). There’s something about taking a pickup and making it handle better than a sports car.. or making it faster than the fastest muscle cars…. It’s just wrong, but in a way that just feels so… RIGHT.
Love the comment here! Sure did have a great time shooting with Gabe and his truck
It would be cool to see you do some features at Track days, auto cross cars, drift cars, drag cars etc . Get to see some of these builds doing their intended purpose. Just a thought! Great video, Hell ya Gabe 🤙
Hello everyone!
A perfect formula of power to weight ratio!
Keep up the good work, excellent cameras angles...👍
Oh hell yeah! Now i gotta change up my square build! Inspiration for all old truck dudes!
Gabe, *_Make Drifting Great Again!_* 😉 (I saw your sticker).
This Guy is a driver!!! Awesome
Yes he is! And a builder and top it off he’s a really cool humble hard working guy!
More fun than should be legal in a square body...love it!
Love the beater builds
What a great owner and builder nice work very cool vision
I've never heard of this dude or seen this truck before. But I'm about to go into a deep rabbit hole of his vids! Awesome dude, awesome build!
Been watching him for a while and I’m glad we finally got to shoot with him
Please feature more vehicles like this , I really enjoyed this video.
Bro, Sean, you're steady bringin it with the out of the box builds.
Thanks
Thanks…it’s my team that is crushing it and I get to have the fun lol!
Big ups to your team also.
Thanks bros 👊🏾
Gabe is awesome man. Been following that guy forever. Never seen someone more humble and down to earth
Love these REAL WORLD vehicles!!!
Get Gabe back on the channel asap with another build! AWESOME!!!
Would love to!
These are the builds I live for. Nothing crazy or expensive.
So glad to see Gabe’s truck on here 🏁
me too, I also like to shop local. Rock on AutotopiaLA
Thanks!
This truck means mean business 👍🏻
HELLLLLLL YEEEEEEAH 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤ so proud of you Gabe Franco 🎉
The first ride I bought was a C10 . It had a 350 engine with a Holly 4 barrel carb, 4 speed transmission.
Gabe certainly knows how to drive his square body!!
I love that he’s running the Kibbetech hydro and BD lights! Massive in the prerunner/trophy world but more so staples of So Cal truck culture now!
met gabe a couple years ago at ihs house in sd, and really enjoyed meeting him and looking over his truck! super cool kid, and worked really hard to get where he is today.
Loving the new introduction Shaun
Hell yeah that’s the homie Gabe. Big Up Homie
Gabe’s such a cool guy and a badass behind the wheel
That truck is 🔥, Gabe is in my town of San Diego!!! Some1's but got tight by them curbs!!!!😂😂😂
Really tight but total control is how it felt from my side of the truck
Love the budget aspect to this build. Purpose built and gets the job done. Would be cool to see more drivers like this.
I love how he has dynamat insulation on this loud ass truck!
Love that this truck is strictly a 100% go-fast / have-fun build!!! Nothing fancy, nothing pretty…just get in, strap up, hold on and get ready for smile miles!!! Nice job! 👍🏼
One of the best episodes for sure!
Definitely
Choppin it up.Rock solid
What a Humble Badass !! Looks and Drives like a Devil !! I Love The Channel ! Square Bodies Rule !! I like that you bring a every end of Hot Rodding to the People ! But I Gotta say this one was Fun !!
Thanks. Gabe is pure cool and I had a blast shooting and riding with him!
Very cool garage build. Love it! Carbon panels are badass!
Now that's a daily driver😂❤favorite body style thanks for the updates bro you guys have a great weekend ok later
Wow. That’s fun! I’m guessing it doesn’t have traction control 😁
lol!
Had the pleasure of meeting Gabe at his shop in San Diego, solid dude and his work is A1 🙌🏽🙌🏽
My favorite video you guys have put out yet 🙌🏻👍
Awesome!
Love it …!!! Plus I didn’t stop smiling and laughing when he was driving around with you in it 😂😂😂
It was a wild ride for sure and I loved it!!
Love this channel!
Thank you!
For being a relatively low HP level (for builds on the channel), this thing sounds MEAN!!!😈😈😈
I was surprised too about the hp
Great truck.
Owner, purpose built! Awesome
Truck is truly a ticket master... Shawn is prolly ineligible, black balled from all accident, health insurance companies... Subbed, and always a thumbs up!
Luckily my insurance companies haven’t seen any of my videos lol!
That dude is one bad dude man keep on brotha love the truck
This entire video was fun to watch. What a badass truck
Thank you! I had a blast riding passenger with Gabe
#balance carbon fiber, 300hp, 275s. Sweet formula.
Another badd ass ride Shaun thanks buddy love the content and story's u always have for content 😮appreciate u man keep it alive sir 🙏 👍
Thank you! This was a lot of fun and Gabe is such a cool guy
@AutotopiaLA I seen that would of been fun 😁 thanks again
You’re getting big time there Shawn
Next stop Discovery channel? Lol
lol! Let’s go 🤘
Hell yeah shawn........ Awesome......... Greetings from india🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🤘🏻🙌
Thank you! Crazy fun shoot
While this truck is not my "cup of tea", I can still admire and appreciate the work and creativity that went into it!!
I seen this truck being towed on a trailer on the freeway once and it looked badass , great build 🙌🏾
My guy Gabe is the truth!
Nice c10 👍👍👍 was he at fuel fest a couple years ago
I think so
Love it!! Awesome channel!!!
Thank you 👊
Bro freaking awesome build. Plus your driving is insane.
Been watching this guy! Sick to see a deep dive!
Cheers Shawn, this is an awesome wild ride!
That into was insane 🔥🔥🔥 sweet truck!
Thanks and definitely a badass truck
Gabe is an asphalt surf king! LIKE/LOVE #100.
Yes go for it bro
Hey ….at least in that one as a passenger , you can grab the brake!!!!!!😂😂😂…..just givin ya shit my man!!! Awesome video and we all love your channel big homie!!!!
lol! Such a fun time shooting with Gabe!!
I love builds like this
WAY in to the pod idea!
On point! Finally someone is driving their car lol
who wouldve thought the chevy c10 was so versatile?