for years I had a 1980 Luv 4x4 with the little isuzu 4 cylinder gas engine. It was my daily driver. Painted it a slate blue. Even though it was under powered, I still loved that little truck. Wish I still had it.
Hi Emily. It was great seeing you with VGG and his family giving the kiddo's a ride on the track. Give the Luv some love and I will be eagerly waiting on the videos. Merry Christmas Ya'll.
It is so good to see Aaron involved in this video. While clearly not as easy on the eyes as Emily his calm nature and serious personality balances your nature vivacious personality. May God bless and hope you guys have a great Christmas and New Years holiday. I so enjoy your channel keep up the great content.
I can’t wait to see more of the LUV. I put a K03 turbo (from a VW 1.9 gas engine)on a Kubota 2.2 diesel and get about 25 pounds of boost on it. The K03 is very common and cheap. To keep the vacuum brakes I used a Leed Brakes Bandit Electric Vacuum pump bought from Summit Racing. This thing will be awesome when it’s done. Merry Christmas!
I had a chevy Luv back in the late 80s . It hauled many tons of steel, trash, brush because I used it to clean up an old (1890) house and lot. It was full of rust even back then but totally handled being overloaded. It was light blue, white highlights, and rust...
Merry Christmas! I was just wondering why I have not seen your channel for a long time. I was scrolling and saw this video and realized that I was not subscribed. I paused and “re” subscribed immediately. Now I will enjoy the video. Thanks for all the great insight. P.s. this is the first time I have ever post in any comments. God bless you all and your family!
Your cursive handwriting skill are great. Especially using a power washer to do it. It is a shame that schools don't teach this anymore, at least in my area.
I have a cute Lil Holden (Isuzu) KB Rodeo DLX 4x4 Twin/Crew cab Tray (Chev Luv) I bought off a farm thinking the DLX was a diesel but its actually a 1.6l fuel/Gas engine. Great lil thing I got 3/4 sorted one winter but popped in my storage spot for later and now im tempted to haul her out and give her some more Luv...... 5 speed Manual gearbox, 4x4 and it has AC which is hilarious!
This totally mirrors my '86 Pup w/turbo diesel. Sat for 15 years. I stuffed a rag in the air cleaner to keep water out when pressure spraying. My buddy put the lid on without getting the rag. It started, but wouldn't rev at all. Took a minute to remember the rag. Lucky it didn't get sucked into turbo. And my alternator won't charge.
You two are such a cool couple. So good to see Emily taking this in as much as you. What a gift of a person you have in her. And your demeanor is super nice as well. Shear pleasure watching you two work over the Luv.
@@flyingsparksgarage Your quite Welcome. I love those lil trucks with Diesels in them. I had a Luv truck some 40 years ago. Now I have a 98 S-10 with a 2.2 Isuzu sitting in the engine bay area. That was from a 1983 Gmc s-15 that the cab literally rusted away. But the engine and tranny are still good to go.
The Isuzu NPR trucks with the 5.2l run an alternator with a vacuum pump on the back of it. They even run a v belt setup as well. Almost positive you could make one work.
I just love diesels, I was never into them at first, but once I saw a few TH-camrs with Cummins or power strokes and Duramax, I started liking them, especially the duallys and how good they look
I love those old Chevy Luvs.. I always wanted a 4x4 Luv.. Yours is in Great shspe as far as The body. Even the engine sounds good..Those Engines were good ones. Cant wait to see more of the Old Luv.. Put a smaller Turbo she will Be alot of Fun..Its just too bad shes not a 4x4...Great Video...
Living in northern Illinois, it's shocking to see a truck this old that's not rusted through! I love Luvs! I have a 2002 S10, which is the Luvs grandbaby, I guess 😊
Just happened on you guys when you bought that boat for5000$ followed you ever since I'm 82 and and really enjoying your show. I used to do this sort of thing when I was a young man.keep up the good w or Smiler. Bob from UK
Because its based on an Isuzu, have you looked for parts in Asia? Especially Thailand, they seem to have alot of NOS and/or repro parts for old Japanese cars.
Also, the Philippines, where the Isuzu-powered Jeepney is king. Once its set right, you will have a 100% chance of getting to where you're going...but you won't be first there :)
Greetings from Nashville, Music City USA! I, too came here via VGG at Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. I didn't know about this channel. I think you two better prepare yourself for the avalanche of new members coming your way. Give us good content, fast and funny, and we'll hang around and build this site up toward the million member mark in NO TIME. It doesn't hurt that Emily is cute as a button, now does it, guys?
Brand new to your channel. Found out about y’all from the Barbers episode with you and Derek from Vice Grip Garage. What better episode of yours to watch then bringing back to life a classic Luv truck let alone one with a diesel. Love you guys. God Bless.
First time viewer here! I saw your video with Vice Grip Garage today, thought I would come by to see what the channel has to offer, and I have to say, what a super satisfying video. The moment you introduced the truck I was thinking, "I would LOVE to power wash it and then you DID!" You have a new fan. I'm going to binge watch all of your videos!
Yay!!!! Sure appreciate it! I told Derek he has the best group of folks that subscribe to his lifestyle so we’re so stoked you’re here!! There’s lots to catch up on! Jump over to the playlists to see the different vehicles that are pretty much family members! 🤣
Vac pumps from Volvo S40's work pretty well for situations like this, as well as race cars. From that same car, the electric PS pump is a nice upgrade for those old leaky belt driven ones.
might find the alternator is common across other izuzus diesel engine so a quick replace job instead of making brackets etc. also it could be worth investigating why alternator died. could be it just needs a new set of brushes and those are cheap and easy to fit usually
The 1700 cc suzu diesels used in the UK by general motors in the 90s Vauxhall Cavalier/Combo van/Corsa (and probably some others I'm forgetting) used the same vacuum pump set up. They also had a turbo variant so that may be a place to look for a new turbo option. That's an ace little truck. Look forward to the series on it 👌
New to the channel Heard you on the Hemmings BBQ today Fun interview We had a diesel specialty shop, in Cleveland, back in late 80’s/early 90’s Repaired/ serviced a ton of these and other light duty cars and trucks Nice seeing this blast from the past come to life. Turbo is cool They were all so gutless but would run forever. Rusted into the ground long before the engines gave out. JT: Orlando FLA
You guys have such great taste in vehicles. I traded my 69 Bronco in for a Yellow Chevy LUV. Used it as my transport vehicle when I was still in to motorcycle racing. Regrettably, I had the anemic gas burner instead of an oil burner. Another one of those vehicles I wish I never traded in.
I like the idea of custom made steel rims. I am impressed with Sarah-n-Tuned's choice of stock steel rims on her brand new Bronco. Would love the Luv as a daily intown daily. Can't go wrong with an Izuzu diesel and stick. My brand new 1979 Bronco had spokers from American Wheel, came with the truck, very thick material for a 1/2 ton. Miss that beastie.
Yes, as was mentioned by someone else a minute ago, Derek of VGG would so approve of the visegrips on the battery terminal.........me too. I've done worse.
My Pa drove the Australian market version of this ute. It was called a ISUZU KB25. 1.6L G16 engine, 4 speed box. flat tray fitted (which is the general rule in Australia. they are imported as a Cab/Chassis and local manufacturers fit a tray body) he fed the cows off this ute for more that 15years. which of course means all the under carriage rotted away. i must have put 5 exhaust systems on it .
My father in law had a Toyota small diesel truck from the 70’s I think it mid 70’s tan and we built a rack and put over 400,000 miles on it for his overhead door business. The Isuzu engines were very solid and big in Japan for many of their commercial vehicles. I bought my wife an Opal which was made by Isuzu in 1977 great little compact. The motor was just a Brut but like many 70s cars interior was cheap plastic.
For brake vacuum consider using an electric vacuum pump from a 2016-2022 Camaro - ACDELCO 1780968. Another possible option is an alternator from an Isuzu NPR with the 3.9L diesel engine. These alternators have a vacuum pump built on to the back of them similar to the LUV - WAI GLOBAL 14735N (1986-1989) or WAI GLOBAL 12097N (1990-1997). Both are 70 amp and internally regulated.
I had the Valium blue 76 Luv, Great Truck. miss it . w/ the 4 banger, never had a diesel though. I miss that Luv but even more I miss my Datsun. Wow was that a fun one! 74 i went so many places in that thing, it was ridiculously easy to work on - Great on gas, the thing could coast for freaking ever! This Luv you guys have here loos amazing, I bet it's crazy cool to own.
So, she writes her name, in cursive, in the hood grime, with a pressure washer. Yeah, she's a keeper for sure! LOL! :-) MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Replace the timing belt if unsure of mileage, at the least the "cups" on some of the valves will get broken to worse a broken rocker arm when the timing belt lets go. I'm curious as to how little or much a turbo will help the performance.
A great finish to the year, and I really enjoyed seeing you with Dereck at Challenger and Firebird Race for Charity at Barber Motorsports park! Yall did really good there too.
Hopefully you guys revive the paint like you did with the MG, the paint is definitely a survivor and in great condition for a truck! Ps, I never knew there was a Chevy Luv truck lol, you learn new things every video
When you posted the teaser on IG a couole days back, I sent a comment about how it was a wheel and tire away from excellent. What I didn't actually type was, that thing is an 18" Detroit Steel Wheel away from excellent. Altitude -3", rolling on some Adam specials is perfect!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You did not get a white Christmas this year. but it may be good that the ground is not frozen. With 4 feet of snow and 5 ℉ I greet from northern Sweden. By the way. I just subscribed. I found you from VGG.
The color of your Luv matches your house. I love the Luv
for years I had a 1980 Luv 4x4 with the little isuzu 4 cylinder gas engine. It was my daily driver. Painted it a slate blue. Even though it was under powered, I still loved that little truck. Wish I still had it.
Hi Emily. It was great seeing you with VGG and his family giving the kiddo's a ride on the track. Give the Luv some love and I will be eagerly waiting on the videos. Merry Christmas Ya'll.
same. new subscriber from vgg video
Merry Christmas! Pretty warm here in Texas today. Great to see you and Derek working together, 2 great people.
It is so good to see Aaron involved in this video. While clearly not as easy on the eyes as Emily his calm nature and serious personality balances your nature vivacious personality. May God bless and hope you guys have a great Christmas and New Years holiday. I so enjoy your channel keep up the great content.
brings back so many memories! helped build a 327 V8 Luv back in the late 70s
I can’t wait to see more of the LUV. I put a K03 turbo (from a VW 1.9 gas engine)on a Kubota 2.2 diesel and get about 25 pounds of boost on it. The K03 is very common and cheap. To keep the vacuum brakes I used a Leed Brakes Bandit Electric Vacuum pump bought from Summit Racing. This thing will be awesome when it’s done. Merry Christmas!
I had a chevy Luv back in the late 80s . It hauled many tons of steel, trash, brush because I used it to clean up an old (1890) house and lot. It was full of rust even back then but totally handled being overloaded. It was light blue, white highlights, and rust...
Merry Christmas! I was just wondering why I have not seen your channel for a long time. I was scrolling and saw this video and realized that I was not subscribed. I paused and “re” subscribed immediately. Now I will enjoy the video. Thanks for all the great insight. P.s. this is the first time I have ever post in any comments. God bless you all and your family!
Sure appreciate you being here!!!
My first truck was a 1975 LUV. Brings back a lot of good memories!!
Your cursive handwriting skill are great. Especially using a power washer to do it. It is a shame that schools don't teach this anymore, at least in my area.
I have a cute Lil Holden (Isuzu) KB Rodeo DLX 4x4 Twin/Crew cab Tray (Chev Luv) I bought off a farm thinking the DLX was a diesel but its actually a 1.6l fuel/Gas engine.
Great lil thing I got 3/4 sorted one winter but popped in my storage spot for later and now im tempted to haul her out and give her some more Luv......
5 speed Manual gearbox, 4x4 and it has AC which is hilarious!
This totally mirrors my '86 Pup w/turbo diesel. Sat for 15 years. I stuffed a rag in the air cleaner to keep water out when pressure spraying. My buddy put the lid on without getting the rag. It started, but wouldn't rev at all. Took a minute to remember the rag. Lucky it didn't get sucked into turbo. And my alternator won't charge.
For LUV of the Turbskies!!! Shop Foreman Finley says it ain't my bath month.
You two are such a cool couple. So good to see Emily taking this in as much as you. What a gift of a person you have in her. And your demeanor is super nice as well. Shear pleasure watching you two work over the Luv.
Thanks so much Doug 😍😇
@@flyingsparksgarage Your quite Welcome. I love those lil trucks with Diesels in them. I had a Luv truck some 40 years ago. Now I have a 98 S-10 with a 2.2 Isuzu sitting in the engine bay area. That was from a 1983 Gmc s-15 that the cab literally rusted away. But the engine and tranny are still good to go.
The Isuzu NPR trucks with the 5.2l run an alternator with a vacuum pump on the back of it. They even run a v belt setup as well. Almost positive you could make one work.
I use to have a black Chevy Luv that was a 4x4, lots of fun.
I just love diesels, I was never into them at first, but once I saw a few TH-camrs with Cummins or power strokes and Duramax, I started liking them, especially the duallys and how good they look
Emily, when you hauled out the vice grips I said "Yeh, that's my Gal". Thanks for Sharing!
I love those old Chevy Luvs.. I always wanted a 4x4 Luv.. Yours is in Great shspe as far as The body. Even the engine sounds good..Those Engines were good ones. Cant wait to see more of the Old Luv.. Put a smaller Turbo she will Be alot of Fun..Its just too bad shes not a 4x4...Great Video...
I have a gas engine Chevy luv 4wd in Washington state
I'm pretty excited to see yall work on the Luv. Thats the perfect ride for parts runs
Living in northern Illinois, it's shocking to see a truck this old that's not rusted through!
I love Luvs! I have a 2002 S10, which is the Luvs grandbaby, I guess 😊
Derrick would be so proud of the vice grips...yeah I had too...
Put any alternator you want on it, there are electric vacuum pumps available to run the breaks.
Just happened on you guys when you bought that boat for5000$ followed you ever since I'm 82 and and really enjoying your show. I used to do this sort of thing when I was a young man.keep up the good w or Smiler. Bob from UK
That’s so awesome, Bob!! So glad you found us!! Glad to have you here 🥰
I had a Luv once. Gas, just a great little truck. Merry Christmas guys.
A friend of mine had a diesel 4x4 luv. I’ve never saw another one. Nice little trucks.
Merry Christmas! When you turn on closed captions, the diesel clatter is listed as [MUSIC] LOL!
That’s so funny!!!! Love that!
Merry Christmas to you too!!
Always liked the little Chevy luv pickups hope you guy's had a Merry Christmas.
40 years ago I remember these trucks. most were rust out at that time.
Alternators appear to be available on ebay. Not certain it is the exact fit, but their is what appears to be a vacuum pump on the back
Because its based on an Isuzu, have you looked for parts in Asia?
Especially Thailand, they seem to have alot of NOS and/or repro parts for old Japanese cars.
Also, the Philippines, where the Isuzu-powered Jeepney is king.
Once its set right, you will have a 100% chance of getting to where you're
going...but you won't be first there :)
You have to luv the Luv. Thank you for your time.
DEFINITELY a Derek B. "approved" fix at 4:40...just finished watching the Ady's Army vid so this dovetails nicely!
Greetings from Nashville, Music City USA!
I, too came here via VGG at Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. I didn't know about this channel.
I think you two better prepare yourself for the avalanche of new members coming your way.
Give us good content, fast and funny, and we'll hang around and build this site up toward the million member mark in NO TIME.
It doesn't hurt that Emily is cute as a button, now does it, guys?
Brand new to your channel. Found out about y’all from the Barbers episode with you and Derek from Vice Grip Garage. What better episode of yours to watch then bringing back to life a classic Luv truck let alone one with a diesel. Love you guys. God Bless.
Ditto's.
Here you go again. Looking forward to the day she is 100% again. The Luv is a great mini pickup.
First time viewer here! I saw your video with Vice Grip Garage today, thought I would come by to see what the channel has to offer, and I have to say, what a super satisfying video. The moment you introduced the truck I was thinking, "I would LOVE to power wash it and then you DID!" You have a new fan. I'm going to binge watch all of your videos!
Yay!!!! Sure appreciate it! I told Derek he has the best group of folks that subscribe to his lifestyle so we’re so stoked you’re here!! There’s lots to catch up on! Jump over to the playlists to see the different vehicles that are pretty much family members! 🤣
Mister you're in for a treat. Aaron and Emily are awesome, their content is always great, and Emilys excitement is infectious
The Datsun pickup of the same vintage withe the 2.2sd had a combined alternator / vacuum pump too, might be easier to find?
A shout out to Advance Auto Parts . Whoever made the decision to purchase the name of diehard for the batteries super super smart move .
Vac pumps from Volvo S40's work pretty well for situations like this, as well as race cars. From that same car, the electric PS pump is a nice upgrade for those old leaky belt driven ones.
Hey, you learn a trick from Freiberger: vice grip battery post lock down! And another "shredded tire" .... thanks for the laughs!
Everybody needs a little Luv!
My grandpa had a mid 70s Datsun that same color, brings back memories
Puddins Fab shop is drooling right about now.
Merry Christmas, happy holidays! 😊
That feller at Vice Grip Garage turned me on to you nice people. Merry Christmas Aaron and Emily
Ohhhhh, Emily!!! This is one of my dream builds!
might find the alternator is common across other izuzus diesel engine so a quick replace job instead of making brackets etc. also it could be worth investigating why alternator died. could be it just needs a new set of brushes and those are cheap and easy to fit usually
Cheers Y'all - Merry Christmas from Houston!
The truck sure did clean up really good
The 1700 cc suzu diesels used in the UK by general motors in the 90s Vauxhall Cavalier/Combo van/Corsa (and probably some others I'm forgetting) used the same vacuum pump set up. They also had a turbo variant so that may be a place to look for a new turbo option.
That's an ace little truck. Look forward to the series on it 👌
Merry Christmas thanks for another great vlog.
I will check but I had a complete take out engine from Isuzu pup , and it had that weird alternator on it if you are interested
Thanks!! We’ve had a few folks offering solutions here! Shall discuss and let ya know if so!
New to the channel
Heard you on the Hemmings BBQ today
Fun interview
We had a diesel specialty shop, in Cleveland, back in late 80’s/early 90’s
Repaired/ serviced a ton of these and other light duty cars and trucks
Nice seeing this blast from the past come to life. Turbo is cool
They were all so gutless but would run forever. Rusted into the ground long before the engines gave out.
JT: Orlando FLA
I have a 1980 Luv I'm redoing right now!
Mine has the 1.8l Isuzu engine in it.
Cool to see the diesel version 👍
First timer here. I hope I enjoy your channel
You can get Diesel Landcruiser Alternator w/ vac pump from AUS for cheaper than a one wire and a e-vacuum pump, you might have to swap the pully
Belleza pura!!!! yo la tengo una Isuzu KB20 mod 74 en Sucre-Bolivia son eternas, y para ti mucho 🧡🧡🧡🧡
So happy you are working on the Chevy luv. Excited!
You guys have such great taste in vehicles. I traded my 69 Bronco in for a Yellow Chevy LUV. Used it as my transport vehicle when I was still in to motorcycle racing. Regrettably, I had the anemic gas burner instead of an oil burner. Another one of those vehicles I wish I never traded in.
@pinnedby Flyig Sparks Garage Always enjoy your content.
I like the idea of custom made steel rims.
I am impressed with Sarah-n-Tuned's choice of stock steel rims
on her brand new Bronco. Would love the Luv as a daily intown
daily. Can't go wrong with an Izuzu diesel and stick.
My brand new 1979 Bronco had spokers from American Wheel,
came with the truck, very thick material for a 1/2 ton. Miss that beastie.
Sweet great video, can't wait for this build
Yes, as was mentioned by someone else a minute ago,
Derek of VGG would so approve of the visegrips on
the battery terminal.........me too. I've done worse.
Other than the little rust it has its mint,merry Christmas guys!
My Pa drove the Australian market version of this ute. It was called a ISUZU KB25. 1.6L G16 engine, 4 speed box. flat tray fitted (which is the general rule in Australia. they are imported as a Cab/Chassis and local manufacturers fit a tray body) he fed the cows off this ute for more that 15years. which of course means all the under carriage rotted away. i must have put 5 exhaust systems on it .
It's reasons like this I tune in to you guys . It's always something new and different not the same old ls stuff
Derick from VGG would approve of the ground hook up
Go one wire alternator, add electric vac pump . Those chevy hate trucks are tough. It would be fun to mod one
merry christmas & a happy new year, from sweden
Loved my LUV, put over 200,000 miles on it. Drove it to Alaska 9 times. Unfortunately it rusted away, sad.
Merry Christmas ⛄. That should be a milage monster.
My father in law had a Toyota small diesel truck from the 70’s I think it mid 70’s tan and we built a rack and put over 400,000 miles on it for his overhead door business. The Isuzu engines were very solid and big in Japan for many of their commercial vehicles. I bought my wife an Opal which was made by Isuzu in 1977 great little compact. The motor was just a Brut but like many 70s cars interior was cheap plastic.
For brake vacuum consider using an electric vacuum pump from a 2016-2022 Camaro - ACDELCO 1780968. Another possible option is an alternator from an Isuzu NPR with the 3.9L diesel engine. These alternators have a vacuum pump built on to the back of them similar to the LUV - WAI GLOBAL 14735N (1986-1989) or WAI GLOBAL 12097N (1990-1997). Both are 70 amp and internally regulated.
VGG is a little contagious ....Cracks me up!
I always like those little luv trucks .
I had the Valium blue 76 Luv, Great Truck. miss it . w/ the 4 banger, never had a diesel though. I miss that Luv but even more I miss my Datsun. Wow was that a fun one! 74 i went so many places in that thing, it was ridiculously easy to work on - Great on gas, the thing could coast for freaking ever! This Luv you guys have here loos amazing, I bet it's crazy cool to own.
Mini truck luv... luv the content and the channel merry Christmas guys
“Luv” to see resto videos of these cool old cars.
So, she writes her name, in cursive, in the hood grime, with a pressure washer. Yeah, she's a keeper for sure! LOL! :-)
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Derek sent me here , you're all awesome people.
Merry Christmas to the both of you and your families!! I Luv that truck.
Replace the timing belt if unsure of mileage, at the least the "cups" on some of the valves will get broken to worse a broken rocker arm when the timing belt lets go. I'm curious as to how little or much a turbo will help the performance.
My Brother had a 1975 4X4 that would go everywhere. too bad it didn't have a deasil engine. Nice truck and kinda fun to work on. Just small.
A great finish to the year, and I really enjoyed seeing you with Dereck at Challenger and Firebird Race for Charity at Barber Motorsports park! Yall did really good there too.
My Brain wasn't coping with the "tree junk", glad you cleaned it !!
This is the truck that brought me to your channel!! Can’t wait to see it!!
Wow....That truck sure cleaned up good!
That is the coolest little truck. We have to love a Chevy luv!
Ain’t she just DARLIN?! Thanks for the comment bud 😉
@@flyingsparksgarage we love the luv
@@flyingsparksgarage LUV equals Light Utility Vehicle
Everyone needs a little Luv
Merry Christmas you all!
That's an awesome little truck
Hopefully you guys revive the paint like you did with the MG, the paint is definitely a survivor and in great condition for a truck! Ps, I never knew there was a Chevy Luv truck lol, you learn new things every video
Merry Christmas! As soon as the vice grips fell into engine bay .... instant thumbs up! LoL
The kinda junk a person who cares about perfection would edit out 🤣🤣🤣
I use cif on stubborn marks on my van. I think Soft Scrub is similar.
Emily, you & Aaron have a wonderful Christmas holiday with your family and friends! Thanks for the usual great video content.
I have a 1983 ford ranger diesel 2.2 LOVE IT
When you posted the teaser on IG a couole days back, I sent a comment about how it was a wheel and tire away from excellent. What I didn't actually type was, that thing is an 18" Detroit Steel Wheel away from excellent. Altitude -3", rolling on some Adam specials is perfect!
Right?!?!!! SOOOON!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You did not get a white Christmas this year.
but it may be good that the ground is not frozen.
With 4 feet of snow and 5 ℉ I greet from northern Sweden.
By the way.
I just subscribed.
I found you from VGG.
Merry Christmas everyone