and scared of diesel run a way hehehe Trick. Use maginet on a stick to take off last turn of oil plug. no oil on hands Best video yet love the trucker song. recovery straight pipes all awesome
Dude, you scored! Diesel, 4WD, 4-sp w/ gear vendor, rollback, w/ a sleeper. You won the truck lottery! With that kind of luck, I wouldn't be surprised if you found a wad of $100 bills stashed in the sleeper somewhere. Way to go! Keep them coming.
@@moparjr89you’re to generous with those number 😂 130hp and 240ftlbs of torque. With a Bank’s sidewinder turbo installed you’re looking at an increase of 60+ hp and 115+ on the torque though. Those are huge gains when you think about where they started.
Two years ago what I knew about mechanics you could write on the back of a stamp, I started rebuilding old chainsaws and learned a lot, I done my first service on my own van 6 months ago, just bought my first ever 4x4 crewcab truck a 2003 isuzu tfs54 in ridiculously good condition, few little things to do, but I'm no longer worried about trying to maintain my vehicles thanks to you and your channel, you make it seem so normal, which is great for my confidence, you make it seem like anything is possible, so thank you. 🙏🏼 😊
I've never seen a road where you can drive beside a train! That's pretty wild. Got a good laugh when you commented on the 10" stack in that guy's truck "so dumb looking". I couldn't agree more.
@@RebeccaGriffin-b8ndo they fence off any mile of track? I don't think that was a maintenance road, looks like a historic industrial area and it's just 1 businesses access.
What a unit!! 4x4 sleeper aluminum deck . I like alot. A friend built a 6.2 with 6.5 heads, bigger cam, "marine" injectors and modded the injection pump for more fuel delivery. Then added a banks Turbo kit for the 6.5. Truck runs really well. A little fine tuning the pump is still needed but that's ok. And it was all bolt together. I think roller rockers are there too. The truck is a 1991 3500 4x4 crew with a shortened frame to fit a step side short box. Runs a np205 with a 4L80 which are factory equipped. And of course a 14 bolt ff with disc brakes and those Cadillac I think calipers with the parking brake feature (hard to find)and a 60 up front and 4.56 factory installed gears. What a rare of a truck creation. I love it!
Can't wait to watch this tonight. Wish me luck my grandma has dementia and my family is giving me her boat that's been sitting for 15 years. Hope to get it running and take her for a ride in it. See if she remembers it.
My nan passed a few years back. For the last 7yrs of her life we watched her disappear in front of us. It's a truly evil illness to witness. My thoughts are with you.
For "not knowing much about the 6.2 diesel" you sure did a fantastic job diagnosing and fixing that one! Loved the whole episode and props to the viewer who sent the nice gifts to Gus and Turbo!
❤ Good on you for the "Props" to the sender of the toys and such for Gus and Turbo, that was a nice thing to say and it tickled me to read that comment.
Chris. I love your channel. I'm 52 & I love the fact that you & your wife listen to older music. I'm like the guy commenting below. I haven't turned my TV on in over a year. I watch youtube almost exclusively. Keep up the good work my friend. You seem cool. Looking forward to meeting you one of these days. The Gus man too.
The only thing wrong with this truck is it didn’t have Chris’s name on it with a NNKH sticker! A match made in heaven!!! Can’t wait for the next episode of this truck and of course it needs a name!!! Congratulations!!!
I used to know a junkyard selling a rusty 1980 Chevy k20 Scottsdale 5.7 litre vin r diesel V8 sm465 4spd factory dual exhaust with short mini glass pack mufflers and the and the factory dual exit 90 behind each rear tire very loud truck i liked it and it ran awesome but it needed a cab roof, floors on both sides the rear cab mounts were rusted off, front fenders and the bottom of the core support was shot on the front since it was a plow truck the front leaf springs were dearched so those needed replaced rockers and cab corners were junk the bed and the doors were usable, and the tailgate was about rusted through at the bottom,, and the truck had 200k on it so I decided to pass on the truck although I was considering building a gas converted 350 Oldsmobile dx block since i had a screamer one in my 86 Buick Regal Factory V8 sport coupe factory rear sway bar it was a fun car to drive anyway i kinda wish now id have bought the grey with the maroon center 80 Chevy K20 Scottsdale non ac pw or tilt steering column, but it pretty much needed a better cab entirely but the Oldsmobile factory 350 diesel V8 k20 3/4 ton 4x4 4spd square body trucks are not so common and even harder to find nowadays...
And the 80 Chevy K20 Scottsdale 5.7 litre V8 diesel V8 4spd manual shift transmission truck I was looking at has all new exhaust engine down pipes to the rear exit tailpipes, and it had 10x12 John Deere mud flaps, that truck was a gm corporate 10 bolt front end and 14 bolt semi floating rear
THAT TRUCK IS AWESOME!!!! I’m 62 grew up in the 60s and I’m TOTALLY a car guy and LOVE the straight pipes 💪🏽. I CRACKED UP when you went under the bridges and would rev the engine something we would do 😂😂🤙🏼. THANKS AGAIN for your videos 😎🍒
Hey Chris, About your gutless 350 TBI. I worked at a GM Dealer back in that era, and they made aftermarket PROM's that made a HUGE difference in power and cold runability. I installed 100's of them and drove almost all before and after, absolutely incredible difference. If they are still available, it's worth your time looking into them. Another great video, keep up the great content!!!
just started watching this channel from the mustang video, and no joke i’m around 18 and have been either wanting to be a mechanic or a plumber but definitely going with the mechanic route now ! keep up the great work homie
Always a pleasure watching your videos. I bought a brand new chevy 2500 with a 6.5 diesel in 1997. No power and hard on fuel. Wouldn't start up in 90 degree heat without glow plugs. A complete dog of a engine. It drove me to buy a dodge with a 5.9 cummings , and never looked back. your the man .
Nice job quick thinking with the short timber and maneuvering to pop up the front end of the jeep, Chris! So many little things you do showcase your ingenuity and engineering skills, well done sir!
I love this style video just problem solving and hunting to see what you got. Something about getting something really cheap that you can make work as good as something new even for a short time is fun and challenging
Really enjoy your videos. We use the 6.2, 6.5 and turbo versions in various Landcruiser and Nissan Patrols here in Australia. My daily driver for 10 years was a Landcruiser 80 series with a N/A 6.5, it goes anywhere, tows anything, never missed a beat.
Great video. I worked on those when they were new. Factory recall had us replace the head gaskets and new head bolts. A month later factory recall replace head gaskets and install studs in place of head bolts. We used to pull the front clip of of the truck to work on them. Imagine the customers shock when he came in to see the work in progress. Toughest ones to work on was the vans. I love the Gus man. Thanks for including a little bit of Jen. PS I would have bought it just because it had a tilt steering column.
Thanks Chris for another top notch episode, every time I learn something new, if folks don't like your terminology let them move on to something else, those of us that appreciate your knowledge know how long these videos are to make and the dedication it takes, keep up the great content.
It looks like with a few suspension repairs, new exhaust, and MAYBE some new Rockers if You cared, You'd have an awesome Rollback for Your adventures in Auto Archeology. Edit: That Racor filter You found in the truck is a MASSIVE upgrade. It's well worth installing.
Less than ten minutes in, and as ever your enthusiasm for rusty old cars never ceases to amaze me. Good vid, it looks pretty good tbh, a new front grill might be an idea, hey it's a thought.
Brought back fond memories, back in the late 90s I had 3 suburbans, one blazer, and my trusty plow truck that were all the Detroit 6.2 Diesel. My plow truck ran circles around a Dodge snow commander, and we took the 84 suburban to Florida a few times and always got around 24mpg and they were all 4 wheel drive.
Indeed, my eyes roll back (this video too) whenever I hear people whining about the 6.2 and 6.5. The were products of their time, such as 55 mph speed limits and crazy fuel prices. They did their job, albeit not speed demons. Yes, they have a classic diesel clatter. Do a few minor, but vital upgrades, and these are faithful work horses. GM, as always, had moron bean counters spoiling things, thus the needed upgrades. We have a 1996 Suburban 6.5 Turbo Diesel, and we enjoy the truck, it is used in nice weather for long distance travel, fuel mileage is great too!
@@SammyVista1972 Before I had those diesels I even had an olds and a cadillac with the 5.7 conversion by oldsmobile and loved them, got 30 mpg. I actually got to know the vice president of star division and they actually had all the bugs worked out but because of all the issues they had to abandon it. I got rid of them when they did the nationwide scam that diesel is more expensive when its the the product that comes first before gasoline in the refining process. Biggest scam ever. I got to 200k on all of them and they were still going, only had to rebuild one injector pump very minimal motor issues.
If you study this man’s content, I am always amazed by his knowledge and work ethic. So very entertaining and you learn every one of his videos . Totally awesome hard working gentleman! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
From the disappointment in your voiwhen you opened the hood to the joy of it running. You'll, enjoy the overdrive unit catching the middle gears towing or with a load in the hills . Enjoy your channel but somehow this one was special. Keep up yhe good work
The third bolt on the starter mount is 100% MANDATORY!! leave that off and the big bolts will sheer in the block. I bought a lot of those for cheap rolling the dice on a helicoil.
Don't forget proper starter bolts! I've seen a few 6.2/6.5's with busted off starter mounts thanks to people putting in regular Grade 8 bolts. The bolts are engineered to snap off and save the block, thus why GM used SAE 9.8 bolts, which are Grade 5ish equivalents.
this thing is a beast i love it, we’re building an 87 gmc 4x4 for another tow pig, rebuilt 8.1 out of an 01 2500 that is now chevy performance orange a new allison 1000, np205 1 ton axles
The repair shop i worked at did AAA towing, all our rollbacks were aluminum bed, the steel ones either had to be kept oiled or painted, the aluminum ones we didnt have to worry about it. Those beds are made from a aluminum alloy, so are tougher than you think.
One of the NNKH’s best episodes! Amazing ability to spot a “diamond in the rough” and get the work done to make it useful again. Great mind for seeing to the root of a problem - and fixing it with solutions affordable to most folks. Thank you!
Watching you pull that rusty wreck calls to mind a Bob Dylan song with lyrics, " It ain't hard to stumble and land in some muddy lagoon, specially when its 5 below zero and, three o'clock in the afternoon "
Well the roll back has a ton of potential! It sounds good with the new exhaust. I was hesitant of this vehicle when the video began, I'm happy to see that it has turned out this good! Good deal Chris and I am looking forward to the upcoming Mustang videos.
That sounds brings back many many many hours of my life ! We even had a couple blazers with the 6.2 diesel and all of them had under 40k miles and not one of them would start in the cold without either !!! The rule in the winter was if you got it started it ran all day !!!
My dad had an 84 c30 crew cab dually long bed, wrapped in an american flag livery and had some built big block swapped in from it's previous life as a race car hauler. Totally awesome, but totally impractical for anything but towing! Straight piped. I think it maybe got 8 mpg on a good day.
I had a 6.2L diesel for many years and came around to appreciate it a lot. Amazingly reliable. Mine had an auto transmission and I always felt the SM465 would have been a better match.
While it's a 100% accurate statement that the 6.2/6.5’s are absolute gutless turds, I've seen more than a few that beat the odds with meticulous maintenance and lived waaay longer than expected. Like 400k..
That's a sweet roll back wrecker! The fact that it's been sitting for 10 years and you literally just did a service on it and your towing already. Hell between the cool factor of the wrecker with the sleeper and it being a 4x4! You did good. A steel deck would of been better I think but what you got works. Listen to me talking like I'm some type of wrecker driver. I have never ran a wrecker ever in my life . I am a mechanic and I know the drivers say the aluminum get tire up but are lighter. The steel deck is solid and don't get tore up. The cars slide better on a steel deck but the are a lot heavier.
I just pulled my 94 GMC 1500 reg cab 1/2 ton 6.5 non turbo diesel out of winter storage today. Truck has been in the family since new & never winter driven with original paint. I love the rattle it makes & has plenty of power & great on fuel...gets around 600 mi to the tank.
I love the 6.2's and 6.5's. I literly buy every one i come across i have 7 trucks with them and 7 or 8 more motors. One of them has 565,000 miles and has never been apart
Chris, I love it when things fall your way and you make things look so damn easy to fix. When I seen you had a new video I could not wait to get in bed and watch your new episode. Nice to see good things happen to good people. Please keep them coming. Bob.
This is my absolute favorite channel on TH-cam! I watched these out of order so I know how well the truck towed the mustang out of town and laughing at your unsure confidence in this knowing you love it now!
Tires for $100 ain't normal. Unless they used. Green pin stripe on the black cab looks nice. Good to see a Rollback with a cool cab. I'd rid it of bedbugs & spiders before spending any length of time in that cab. ❤ your work. This is my 1st time watching your video. Great work ethic. [ Its easier when your tools are all organized & your nieghbors ain't drug users snooping your home for a score & you have no haters cause your videos are so organized. We don't get upstarted so easily, yet your success is a testiment to our focus. Cheers & happy fortunes. Keep up the good work. ]
I love that roll back and I've owned several Detroit diesels and never had a problem and the 6.5 in my opinion is the best they ever made. Especially if you can get a humvee engine
@45:33 - "I am just jumpin' around..." I really kind of enjoy that style. I used to listen to a talk radio guy that spoke in kind of a "stream of consciousness" style which often meandered and drifted but, in the end, always came back to the main, cogent point. You film in that style, or at least you have here. I dig it.
This channel is the reason I don’t watch TV shows anymore…. No nonsense.
yeah for me tv is for bad weather and football games - thats it
Perfectly said!
Cars are nonsense , but that kind of nonsense which i like 😎
and scared of diesel run a way hehehe
Trick. Use maginet on a stick to take off last turn of oil plug. no oil on hands
Best video yet love the trucker song. recovery straight pipes all awesome
TV is for fools.
Dude, you scored! Diesel, 4WD, 4-sp w/ gear vendor, rollback, w/ a sleeper. You won the truck lottery! With that kind of luck, I wouldn't be surprised if you found a wad of $100 bills stashed in the sleeper somewhere. Way to go! Keep them coming.
thats a gutless turd 454 would have been better. that engine makes like 160hp and 290ft/lbs
@@moparjr89 Takes one to know one
@@moparjr89you’re to generous with those number 😂
130hp and 240ftlbs of torque. With a Bank’s sidewinder turbo installed you’re looking at an increase of 60+ hp and 115+ on the torque though.
Those are huge gains when you think about where they started.
you know it’s gonna be a damn good day when Chris uploads
And GUS and turbo in the B. ROLL
agreed
Yep. He just needs stop wasting all that time sleeping and eating so he can post more videos.
Totally! I also enjoy Jenn's videos.
Two years ago what I knew about mechanics you could write on the back of a stamp, I started rebuilding old chainsaws and learned a lot, I done my first service on my own van 6 months ago, just bought my first ever 4x4 crewcab truck a 2003 isuzu tfs54 in ridiculously good condition, few little things to do, but I'm no longer worried about trying to maintain my vehicles thanks to you and your channel, you make it seem so normal, which is great for my confidence, you make it seem like anything is possible, so thank you. 🙏🏼 😊
I've never seen a road where you can drive beside a train! That's pretty wild. Got a good laugh when you commented on the 10" stack in that guy's truck "so dumb looking". I couldn't agree more.
It's the railway's access road for doing maintenance. They can't fence off every kilometer/ mile of track.
@@RebeccaGriffin-b8ndo they fence off any mile of track?
I don't think that was a maintenance road, looks like a historic industrial area and it's just 1 businesses access.
@@commonsenseisdeadin2024ueah here in NE rails run close to townhouses and apts sonce 911. Alot of rail got fencing. And barriers.
What a unit!! 4x4 sleeper aluminum deck . I like alot. A friend built a 6.2 with 6.5 heads, bigger cam, "marine" injectors and modded the injection pump for more fuel delivery. Then added a banks Turbo kit for the 6.5. Truck runs really well. A little fine tuning the pump is still needed but that's ok. And it was all bolt together. I think roller rockers are there too. The truck is a 1991 3500 4x4 crew with a shortened frame to fit a step side short box. Runs a np205 with a 4L80 which are factory equipped. And of course a 14 bolt ff with disc brakes and those Cadillac I think calipers with the parking brake feature (hard to find)and a 60 up front and 4.56 factory installed gears. What a rare of a truck creation. I love it!
Can't wait to watch this tonight. Wish me luck my grandma has dementia and my family is giving me her boat that's been sitting for 15 years. Hope to get it running and take her for a ride in it. See if she remembers it.
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. good luck on the boat!
Gus is all K9 when it comes to eating something on the ground,if they can't sleep with it or eat it they won't have nothing to do with it !!.........
long term memories are intact!
My nan passed a few years back. For the last 7yrs of her life we watched her disappear in front of us. It's a truly evil illness to witness. My thoughts are with you.
Best of luck..
I’ve literally watched almost every video on this channel and now I’m stuck waiting for new ones. Easily my favorite channel
That truck is an amazing find.
I love the excitement when you first moved the bed!
Score!!!!!!!😅😅😅😅😅😅
I bet it sleeps better than a tent in the parking lot, like at Duct Tape Drags......that's when I knew Jenn was a trooper.
anything sleeps better than a tent tbh
That be tight with two people....
Tight is good 😁@@MicroSoftner
@@MicroSoftnerand GUS
Loved when you said no license plates looking at you !
You did-a great job getting non running truck on the road
For "not knowing much about the 6.2 diesel" you sure did a fantastic job diagnosing and fixing that one! Loved the whole episode and props to the viewer who sent the nice gifts to Gus and Turbo!
❤ Good on you for the "Props" to the sender of the toys and such for Gus and Turbo, that was a nice thing to say and it tickled me to read that comment.
Got to love Google! 😂
he's a good mech and a good gooogler
Chris. I love your channel. I'm 52 & I love the fact that you & your wife listen to older music. I'm like the guy commenting below. I haven't turned my TV on in over a year. I watch youtube almost exclusively. Keep up the good work my friend. You seem cool. Looking forward to meeting you one of these days. The Gus man too.
The only thing wrong with this truck is it didn’t have Chris’s name on it with a NNKH sticker! A match made in heaven!!! Can’t wait for the next episode of this truck and of course it needs a name!!! Congratulations!!!
This is why I love this channel, always learning a ton from yea. Can't thank you enough for taking the time to explain things and situations.
The older I get, the quieter i like my vehicles. Hearing the truck after the exhaust fix was very satisfying
I find myself enjoying listening to a smooth running engine going through the gears more than a loud exhaust.
Same! I'm glad I took care of the leaking exhaust manifold on my Cadillac. The left side manifold was almost a lost relic of the ages.
I used to know a junkyard selling a rusty 1980 Chevy k20 Scottsdale 5.7 litre vin r diesel V8 sm465 4spd factory dual exhaust with short mini glass pack mufflers and the and the factory dual exit 90 behind each rear tire very loud truck i liked it and it ran awesome but it needed a cab roof, floors on both sides the rear cab mounts were rusted off, front fenders and the bottom of the core support was shot on the front since it was a plow truck the front leaf springs were dearched so those needed replaced rockers and cab corners were junk the bed and the doors were usable, and the tailgate was about rusted through at the bottom,, and the truck had 200k on it so I decided to pass on the truck although I was considering building a gas converted 350 Oldsmobile dx block since i had a screamer one in my 86 Buick Regal Factory V8 sport coupe factory rear sway bar it was a fun car to drive anyway i kinda wish now id have bought the grey with the maroon center 80 Chevy K20 Scottsdale non ac pw or tilt steering column, but it pretty much needed a better cab entirely but the Oldsmobile factory 350 diesel V8 k20 3/4 ton 4x4 4spd square body trucks are not so common and even harder to find nowadays...
And the 80 Chevy K20 Scottsdale 5.7 litre V8 diesel V8 4spd manual shift transmission truck I was looking at has all new exhaust engine down pipes to the rear exit tailpipes, and it had 10x12 John Deere mud flaps, that truck was a gm corporate 10 bolt front end and 14 bolt semi floating rear
My god that old mustang. So many memories…..I love this old truck… seeing my bro troubleshooting makes me grin
You are so talented. Enjoy watching you figure out the mechanical problems.
That was one of your best videos yet , never gets old unlike some of the other TH-camrs cheers.
I admire your ability to make it work! I'd give anything to be half as handy as you are in the mechanic department.
THAT TRUCK IS AWESOME!!!!
I’m 62 grew up in the 60s and I’m TOTALLY a car guy and LOVE the straight pipes 💪🏽. I CRACKED UP when you went under the bridges and would rev the engine something we would do 😂😂🤙🏼. THANKS AGAIN for your videos 😎🍒
Those are some mad trailer backing skills!
Hey Chris,
About your gutless 350 TBI.
I worked at a GM Dealer back in that era, and they made aftermarket PROM's that made a HUGE difference in power and cold runability. I installed 100's of them and drove almost all before and after, absolutely incredible difference.
If they are still available, it's worth your time looking into them.
Another great video, keep up the great content!!!
MY DUDE THIS IS WHAT KEEPS THE MEMORY OF MY DAD ALIVE IS VIDEOS LIKE THIS, THANK U🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My dad would've ❤NNKH
You're a magician man, that starter fix was brilliant.
I loved my old 6.2 gravel bucket ran like a beast ..... a beast with about 30 mouse power
just started watching this channel from the mustang video, and no joke i’m around 18 and have been either wanting to be a mechanic or a plumber but definitely going with the mechanic route now ! keep up the great work homie
id suggest the plumber job, and mechanic as a hobby.
I have been both for 30 plus years. mechanics is more fun but harder on your back
plumbing probably much easier on your body
your deduction skills are unmatched...
This is the only channel I’ve found where I hit the like button before watching the video
Same!
I hit it for anything I watch for free. It helps everyone.
Gushing fanboy comments are more than just a bit cringeworthy. 'Murica is definitely an odd, and very strange place.
You would love Puddins Fab Shop.
Always love when I find a random TH-camr and they're from my old neighborhood.
Nnkh is the best TH-camr of all TH-camrs. Nice cat
I like the way you diagnose everything so professionally. VERY INTERESTING TO WATCH.
Always a pleasure watching your videos. I bought a brand new chevy 2500 with a 6.5 diesel in 1997. No power and hard on fuel. Wouldn't start up in 90 degree heat without glow plugs. A complete dog of a engine. It drove me to buy a dodge with a 5.9 cummings , and never looked back. your the man .
It's spelled cummins
Nice job quick thinking with the short timber and maneuvering to pop up the front end of the jeep, Chris! So many little things you do showcase your ingenuity and engineering skills, well done sir!
shoutout to your old job being cool and letting you use their tire machines!
I think that truck is a keeper, perfect for hauling projects home
I just picked one of these up!! this thing is flipping awesome the definition of glory days
I love this style video just problem solving and hunting to see what you got. Something about getting something really cheap that you can make work as good as something new even for a short time is fun and challenging
Always a fun ride with NNKH….thanks, Chris!
Chris
You are the epitome of
Anything is easy if you know how!
You are a very talented young man , well done.
I’m at the 57 minute mark on flat bed video great buy !
Really enjoy your videos. We use the 6.2, 6.5 and turbo versions in various Landcruiser and Nissan Patrols here in Australia. My daily driver for 10 years was a Landcruiser 80 series with a N/A 6.5, it goes anywhere, tows anything, never missed a beat.
Thanks Chris...always a pleasure kicking back and watching your channel on a Saturday 😊😊😊...You are .... the engine whisperer 👍👍👍👍
im not even a car guy and I love watching these videos lol. something about the rawness and realness that make it so interesting to watch
Great video. I worked on those when they were new. Factory recall had us replace the head gaskets and new head bolts. A month later factory recall replace head gaskets and install studs in place of head bolts. We used to pull the front clip of of the truck to work on them. Imagine the customers shock when he came in to see the work in progress. Toughest ones to work on was the vans. I love the Gus man. Thanks for including a little bit of Jen. PS I would have bought it just because it had a tilt steering column.
Any squarebody today is a score and I cringe when I see other YT EPS. CRUSH. MID 80S ONE JUST FOR THE $$$$$$$........SAD☹️☹️☹️☹️
Gus opening his presents and being so excited by them is the best thing I have ever seen
Thanks Chris for another top notch episode, every time I learn something new, if folks don't like your terminology let them move on to something else, those of us that appreciate your knowledge know how long these videos are to make and the dedication it takes, keep up the great content.
watching you smile and hit it full throttle gives me a good smile man.. love to see it
It looks like with a few suspension repairs, new exhaust, and MAYBE some new Rockers if You cared, You'd have an awesome Rollback for Your adventures in Auto Archeology.
Edit: That Racor filter You found in the truck is a MASSIVE upgrade. It's well worth installing.
what a righteous Rig!
Less than ten minutes in, and as ever your enthusiasm for rusty old cars never ceases to amaze me. Good vid, it looks pretty good tbh, a new front grill might be an idea, hey it's a thought.
I really liked how you got the engine to run so much smoother by just freeing up that whatchamacallit! Great know how for sure. 😀
The watchamacallit was the key all along to making it purr like a kitten 🤓👍
Brought back fond memories, back in the late 90s I had 3 suburbans, one blazer, and my trusty plow truck that were all the Detroit 6.2 Diesel. My plow truck ran circles around a Dodge snow commander, and we took the 84 suburban to Florida a few times and always got around 24mpg and they were all 4 wheel drive.
Indeed, my eyes roll back (this video too) whenever I hear people whining about the 6.2 and 6.5. The were products of their time, such as 55 mph speed limits and crazy fuel prices. They did their job, albeit not speed demons. Yes, they have a classic diesel clatter. Do a few minor, but vital upgrades, and these are faithful work horses. GM, as always, had moron bean counters spoiling things, thus the needed upgrades. We have a 1996 Suburban 6.5 Turbo Diesel, and we enjoy the truck, it is used in nice weather for long distance travel, fuel mileage is great too!
@@SammyVista1972 Before I had those diesels I even had an olds and a cadillac with the 5.7 conversion by oldsmobile and loved them, got 30 mpg. I actually got to know the vice president of star division and they actually had all the bugs worked out but because of all the issues they had to abandon it. I got rid of them when they did the nationwide scam that diesel is more expensive when its the the product that comes first before gasoline in the refining process. Biggest scam ever. I got to 200k on all of them and they were still going, only had to rebuild one injector pump very minimal motor issues.
If you study this man’s content, I am always amazed by his knowledge and work ethic. So very entertaining and you learn every one of his videos . Totally awesome hard working gentleman! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
The sleeper being connected is so cool
From the disappointment in your voiwhen you opened the hood to the joy of it running. You'll, enjoy the overdrive unit catching the middle gears towing or with a load in the hills . Enjoy your channel but somehow this one was special. Keep up yhe good work
The third bolt on the starter mount is 100% MANDATORY!! leave that off and the big bolts will sheer in the block. I bought a lot of those for cheap rolling the dice on a helicoil.
Don't forget proper starter bolts! I've seen a few 6.2/6.5's with busted off starter mounts thanks to people putting in regular Grade 8 bolts. The bolts are engineered to snap off and save the block, thus why GM used SAE 9.8 bolts, which are Grade 5ish equivalents.
It’s interesting that you are so confident in your skills that you would take an untested vehicle to pickup that car. At night even. Great job!
You are a very smart dude and I ;learn something each and every time. I wish you all the best
This one has by far been my favorite video.
this thing is a beast i love it, we’re building an 87 gmc 4x4 for another tow pig, rebuilt 8.1 out of an 01 2500 that is now chevy performance orange a new allison 1000, np205 1 ton axles
Great motor.
The repair shop i worked at did AAA towing, all our rollbacks were aluminum bed, the steel ones either had to be kept oiled or painted, the aluminum ones we didnt have to worry about it. Those beds are made from a aluminum alloy, so are tougher than you think.
That hat you found was for Little Red a hydronic heating pump made by Bell & Gossett.
Thanks for the info. I did a quick search and nothing else popped up except that children's song. LOL so I rolled with it
One of the NNKH’s best episodes! Amazing ability to spot a “diamond in the rough” and get the work done to make it useful again. Great mind for seeing to the root of a problem - and fixing it with solutions affordable to most folks. Thank you!
Watching you pull that rusty wreck calls to mind a Bob Dylan song with lyrics, " It ain't hard to stumble and land in some muddy lagoon, specially when its 5 below zero and, three o'clock in the afternoon "
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Watching you driving truck you were like a kid so excited. Thanks for awesome video
Well the roll back has a ton of potential! It sounds good with the new exhaust. I was hesitant of this vehicle when the video began, I'm happy to see that it has turned out this good! Good deal Chris and I am looking forward to the upcoming Mustang videos.
Surprised Me With the Knowledge You Have On The Diesel Truck, Great Job! Made What Looked Like A Lost Cause To Success!
Always ready for a NNKH upload from Chris, you just know it’s going to be good 👍🙂
What a beauty that truck is! You truly are the best at what you do Chris!
Always click on these vids...thanks Chris
That sounds brings back many many many hours of my life ! We even had a couple blazers with the 6.2 diesel and all of them had under 40k miles and not one of them would start in the cold without either !!! The rule in the winter was if you got it started it ran all day !!!
best channel, even better than camarata
My dad had an 84 c30 crew cab dually long bed, wrapped in an american flag livery and had some built big block swapped in from it's previous life as a race car hauler. Totally awesome, but totally impractical for anything but towing! Straight piped. I think it maybe got 8 mpg on a good day.
This dude is like the father we all wanted🤣😅
Haha😂
Maybe brother..he ain't old!
Or the son...for some of us 😁
Add this to the fleet and never let it go,that thing is too cool
You have to keep it..
I think this is your best revival video yet! Not just being another chevy 350 was exciting and more interesting to watch! very cool truck indeed
I had a 6.2L diesel for many years and came around to appreciate it a lot. Amazingly reliable. Mine had an auto transmission and I always felt the SM465 would have been a better match.
While it's a 100% accurate statement that the 6.2/6.5’s are absolute gutless turds, I've seen more than a few that beat the odds with meticulous maintenance and lived waaay longer than expected. Like 400k..
I was disappointed at first but this one runs pretty good and I kind of like it for the application. Works well. I'm excited to see the fuel economy
i''d 454 swap it real quick.
All the 6.2 diesels ive come across, regardless of application, seem to get around 20mpg loaded/unloaded, doesnt matter. @NoNonsenseKnowHow
Pretty cool video. I actually had my exhaust done by Low Cost Exhaust in Bensalem, PA. Very knowledgeable and reasonably priced.
Do a channel of Gus
Great video Chris, I love the videos where you show a problem, then fix the problem. Very satisfying.
What! You did not have GM starter shims next to the Sea Shell drawer! LOL. Just kidding.
I do now! LOL
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow 👍 LOL
That's a sweet roll back wrecker! The fact that it's been sitting for 10 years and you literally just did a service on it and your towing already. Hell between the cool factor of the wrecker with the sleeper and it being a 4x4! You did good. A steel deck would of been better I think but what you got works. Listen to me talking like I'm some type of wrecker driver. I have never ran a wrecker ever in my life . I am a mechanic and I know the drivers say the aluminum get tire up but are lighter. The steel deck is solid and don't get tore up. The cars slide better on a steel deck but the are a lot heavier.
You mean to tell me that you can have a single video showing everything instead of having four dozen videos? Who knew?
I just pulled my 94 GMC 1500 reg cab 1/2 ton 6.5 non turbo diesel out of winter storage today. Truck has been in the family since new & never winter driven with original paint. I love the rattle it makes & has plenty of power & great on fuel...gets around 600 mi to the tank.
So does that mean da balls is going to da crusha…🧟♂️
Thanks for the marine battery lifehack, never thought about that or noticed the price difference.
Nice, can't wait to see what you end up doing to it!
Thank you man! More to come for sure!
Safety,safety first !!!! Great job dude !I like the work ,life balance you have.
I love the 6.2's and 6.5's. I literly buy every one i come across i have 7 trucks with them and 7 or 8 more motors. One of them has 565,000 miles and has never been apart
Chris, I love it when things fall your way and you make things look so damn easy to fix. When I seen you had a new video I could not wait to get in bed and watch your new episode. Nice to see good things happen to good people. Please keep them coming. Bob.
44:44 I was waiting for this moment whole 44 minutes!
This is my absolute favorite channel on TH-cam! I watched these out of order so I know how well the truck towed the mustang out of town and laughing at your unsure confidence in this knowing you love it now!
Proud of you sharing knowledge AND cleaning up the environment!
Aside from surface crust- its a good truck Chris! You've done it proud of course!
Tires for $100 ain't normal.
Unless they used.
Green pin stripe on the black cab looks nice.
Good to see a Rollback with a cool cab.
I'd rid it of bedbugs & spiders before spending any length of time in that cab.
❤ your work.
This is my 1st time watching your video. Great work ethic.
[ Its easier when your tools are all organized & your nieghbors ain't drug users snooping your home for a score & you have no haters cause your videos are so organized. We don't get upstarted so easily, yet your success is a testiment to our focus. Cheers & happy fortunes. Keep up the good work. ]
6,2 diesel just like my 84 k10 ran that 25 years gonna getter going again great truck 😊
1:04:55 is why you always watch to the very end .... thanks Jenn lookin good young lady! 😊
I love that roll back and I've owned several Detroit diesels and never had a problem and the 6.5 in my opinion is the best they ever made. Especially if you can get a humvee engine
@45:33 - "I am just jumpin' around..." I really kind of enjoy that style. I used to listen to a talk radio guy that spoke in kind of a "stream of consciousness" style which often meandered and drifted but, in the end, always came back to the main, cogent point. You film in that style, or at least you have here. I dig it.
It’s hilarious when he beats himself up over the things we like the best about him!