I am not a car enthusiast by any means, however this channel is so incredibly entertaining. The pure comedy and satire, problem solving, and innovation is so captivating. Hands down my absolute favorite channel. Keep living your authentic truth!
The oil pan leak being sprayed by the flywheel is a constantly replenishing undercoater. That's probably why the starter was mostly rust free and worked fine once it had a good ground.
@@cookieintune chevy is general motors(GM) and think Daewoo, Vauxhall, Saab, pontiac, saturn, Cadillac, Chevy, Buick, Gmc are all part of general motors
Square Body Mystery Man, if your following Rich’s adventures thanks for the tutorial. Rich do not touch the exterior paint and pinstripes, keep the 454 but please feel free to replace those tint cap lights to stock again. You have a winner with this truck. Take the other two to the recyclers and drive this one.
Hey Rich!!! He's not wrong about the window motors, whenever I had to replace window motors in my cars when I was younger I would also improve the wire guage, some of them run like 18 guage crap into the door!!! Get some 12ga or even 10ga into it, so you can avoid the voltage drop at the motors and they'll last WAYYY Longer.
Now how could the original engineers miss this fact? 18ga for a window regulator motor? That's just simply ridiculous! Seriously, this is a great point you make. I dunno about 10 guage because even stranded, in that size, don't like to bend over time as it passes thru the jamb to the moving part otherwise known as the door. Your point is well received.
I've had dozens of squarebody trucks. They ALL need to have the rollers and tracks lubricated, even the manual window trucks need it. While the relay mod is definitely an improvement, most of these trucks just need the tracks and rollers lubricated.
Upgrade the 454. Then switch the fuel gauge so that it goes left to right. Now watch to the speedometer and the fuel gauge together and see if the needle on the Speedo reaches top speed before you run out of gas.
That 454 is a low stress engine. You do 60 mph at 2000rpm. I think they made about 9 billion of em.. so parts should be second only to the 4 bolt main 350. If you don't EV swap it, keep it.
Go with the 6.0 for gas mileage maybe? But way easier starting especially when cold. The 454 may sound better and have more torque at lower rpms though. 🤔
454 would be the engine for it plenty of power especially if you put mods I had an 85 with a 12 inch lift it was a short bed had 40 inch tires it was like a weekend toy but the 454 was awesome for it it moved them tires easy would even do a peel out with them monster sized tires
454!!! It's like a Thanksgiving center piece, it's not perfect, but imagine the stories that will be told when folks gather around. It's a classic truck, the more original the more interesting. The modern stuff should be unseen. I look forward to seeing the process.
I wouldn't try to remove the plastic in the first place, rather heat it up using a thermal blanket, then try to remove it using plastic spatulas (the glass reinforced kind). Old plastic can be brought back or rather convinced it's younger if you get it into a more flexible state. I've removed quite a bit of old super poor quality plastic using this method. The blanket + controller ain't cheap, but it works.
Depends on what you plan to use it for. The 454 would be awesome for a work truck or trailer puller. The 6.0 might be a better choice for mpg and cruzin around.
As far as motors if you want continuous content and never ending symphony of recorder…stick with the 454. If you want reliability, power, fuel economy and parts galore go with the 6.0. If you sneeze on a 6.0 it will make HP. Dump $1k into the 454 vs Dumping $1k Into the 6.0. 6.0 will give you better results and miles of smiles!
I would keep the 454, I work on them all the time in boats and with some upgrades that baby can really put down some power.. Great find on the 3x3 my favorite truck ever! Thanks for the video!
Talking about squarebody unicorns: In 1997 I bought a 1982 K20 with the 6.2 diesel and 4speed manual trans. At the time I worked at a Chevrolet dealer and the old guys there had never seen one like that, and to this day I've never seen another one with that combination
Rich wants to use one of the 2 engines he already has: the 6.0 or the 454. He doesn't have the budget for a new engine, especially since he just bought a 3rd squarebody!
That cluster bezel was also from a 6.2 diesel truck. The black strip above the speedometer/fuel gauge is for the glow plug and water in fuel indicators.
Fuel injection and overdrive if your going to drive it, big blocks are way too thirsty. Also put some 22.5 semi wheels/tires on it, they look really good on a lifted truck.
You guys are creatively f**ked in the head and it gets funnier and informative, and it's kept me watching since the chronicles of the flooded model S four years back 🤣
I removed the rain channels on my square. Only downside is a little more water in the door jam. If you're repainting the truck you'll have no worries of rust. Those channels are actually held on by screws and water can get behind the cab sheet metal. I think the rust is worse with them on.
Go with 6.0 IMHO. You can get nearly the same power, not as much torque in stock form but you will get marginally better fuel economy. There are also more aftermarket parts available for the 6.0 vs the 454. The LS will also last longer.
I don't know about automobile wiring diagrams but I've heard the ones for motorcycles are sometimes faulty which uh- must be a heap of fun when the layout is poor too. Lots of crowded wires mean crowded fields.
About that rusted frame. Clean it, apply rust protection then apply line-x (bullet proof coating) until the holes are covered. In this way, the frame will last until the end of the world. Google for line-x.
This is the first time I like the look of a squarebody. All those lowered ones look so dumb to me. The fact that this has, as the Lord said, very little "molestation" done to it also makes me like it a lot.
All that sprayed oil is a blessing. I purchased a 1999 Ford F250 with the 7.3 Turbo diesel, and the oil cooler was leaking. The whole underside was so coated with oil and dirt that it looked like it was sprayed with a very nice undercoating. Upon removing some of the "undercoating" I found a brand new truck. That oil leak was the best thing that could have happened to the underside of that 1999 F250. I did fix the leak, but I left the oil coating on the truck.
KEEP THE 454. Put a cam in that 454 and it will sound SO badass. It already sounds badass and you will absolutely love the low down torque and drivability overall. The price at the pump may not be too nice but you know better than most that pretty much any truck isn't polar bear friendly.
Rich, that guy is my hero. I feel like in an alternate universe I would be him. I love those old squarebodies so much. Nowadays they are getting harder and harder to find. Had a '76 single cab 2wd LB for my first car. Still miss driving that old thing with the windows down in the summer. Also, keep the 454 Rich, put in a cam, intake, and fuel delivery (Carb or EFI-Dealer's choice), along with a dual exhaust and an H, or X pipe. With a little bit of work, she should sound like she's going to seal souls.
You have to love, pre computer machines! ( legacy) easy to work on easy to diagnose and fix!! Love Square body Gmc/chevys! K5 blazer/ Jimmy's rock!! Still has the steering wheel horn logo cover. Rare for sure!! Nice find
You have to love simple people who can't figure out modern technology you know what they call that don't you? Funny how people are installing CanBUS systems because knowing what is happening is better than guessing.
If you're trying to decide what motor choice to go with I think the deciding factor would be are you going on long cruises or trips with it? Or just blasting around town locally? If you're doing long trips then I think you know which motor would be easier on your mind and wallet, for reliability and MPG. I have an uncle with a square body 6.0 that he paid to have put in and the idiots cut corners and he spent tons chasing his tail. My dad and I drove it once he got it running somewhat right and bought a square body soon after. However we decided to go the old school route with a 496 stroker to drag his ass on a cheaper budget! If you would like to know his setup/cost vs the father & son project along with the HP he got out of it vs what were expecting feel free to ask.
Keep the 454, get a Gear Vendor overdrive for the transmission, to help get your mileage into the low double digits, and then just let the smiles happen. Will pull anything.
It's been a rough winter to work outside on vehicles in New England. I just got a c30 running with the 6.5 turbo diesel. I know it's not a square body but it was cheap.
I am not a car enthusiast by any means, however this channel is so incredibly entertaining. The pure comedy and satire, problem solving, and innovation is so captivating. Hands down my absolute favorite channel. Keep living your authentic truth!
The oil pan leak being sprayed by the flywheel is a constantly replenishing undercoater. That's probably why the starter was mostly rust free and worked fine once it had a good ground.
Very interesting , and you're probably 💯 correct 😎
And it's a Chevy, that's how you know there is still oil. Only need to worry when it stops leaking.
@@matthewbusch9848 Chevy aren't popular in Europe but sounds like Fiat
@@cookieintune chevy is general motors(GM) and think Daewoo, Vauxhall, Saab, pontiac, saturn, Cadillac, Chevy, Buick, Gmc are all part of general motors
Rust prevention self-lubricating chassis mod.
This guy knows everything about square body trucks. He just knocked on the hood and it opened like some magic trick😂😂😂
Anyone who's owned one for any amount of time knows the trick... made me smile when I saw it, I still have to open my 89 burb that way.
@@hardwurkindaddy yep. It’s typical Chevy. Lol
@@a1phamalestud haha typical for all old junk then? 🤣😂
The same way I would open the hood of my S10 before the hood cable exploded haha
@@Oroborus710 same. 1995 S-10
Square Body Mystery Man, if your following Rich’s adventures thanks for the tutorial. Rich do not touch the exterior paint and pinstripes, keep the 454 but please feel free to replace those tint cap lights to stock again. You have a winner with this truck. Take the other two to the recyclers and drive this one.
Absolutely stunning truck, you obviously gotta keep the 454.
Yes for sure tired of seeing everything get LS swapped these days, there's no originality to that!
No no no it needs a duramax in her
@@BR4ND0N509I think it would be cool to see a gmc 478. Almost no one has one in a driving vehicle
Hey Rich!!! He's not wrong about the window motors, whenever I had to replace window motors in my cars when I was younger I would also improve the wire guage, some of them run like 18 guage crap into the door!!! Get some 12ga or even 10ga into it, so you can avoid the voltage drop at the motors and they'll last WAYYY Longer.
Now how could the original engineers miss this fact? 18ga for a window regulator motor? That's just simply ridiculous!
Seriously, this is a great point you make. I dunno about 10 guage because even stranded, in that size, don't like to bend over time as it passes thru the jamb to the moving part otherwise known as the door. Your point is well received.
Use stranded MTW in the doors whatever gauge you use. 14 AWG MTW is plenty.
I've had dozens of squarebody trucks. They ALL need to have the rollers and tracks lubricated, even the manual window trucks need it. While the relay mod is definitely an improvement, most of these trucks just need the tracks and rollers lubricated.
What a coincidence! I lost it all building my Green Ferrari. Be careful, if you have a step mom to fall back on, things can get real real hard.
🤣
Literally 😂
I also wish I could “fall” on your step mom’s back
Aren't your stepmom getting stuck when entering the broken ferrari?
Lemme test drive that step mom Sammy !
Upgrade the 454. Then switch the fuel gauge so that it goes left to right. Now watch to the speedometer and the fuel gauge together and see if the needle on the Speedo reaches top speed before you run out of gas.
This made me laugh because in my dads 98 gmc 3500 you could stomp the gas and watch the fuel gauge drop
That 454 is a low stress engine. You do 60 mph at 2000rpm. I think they made about 9 billion of em.. so parts should be second only to the 4 bolt main 350. If you don't EV swap it, keep it.
I doubt they made “9 billion” of them
@@yungboicontigo9278 well I just wrote it on the internet so it's got to be true now.
@@yungboicontigo9278 naaah. Probably like 8999.999 billion. But no way in hell it’s 9 billion.
@@jbw5485 way less, like 10 million or something idk
Do a blend of the two engines and get a Vortec 8.1.
I really dig the effort you took to document your troubleshooting! It's suspense like a murder mystery movie except this is actually worth watching!
I went back to pay for the ice cream 🍦 that man had a family.
God bless you stevon
i love your shenanigans
So stevON those watches- real or replicas?
@@arnaudharmange5937 or homages? 🤔
Key word being "had". I went back to take care of that.
The only thing I would do would be to add a Holley fuel injection unit to the truck it would make it more reliable and more fuel efficient
It's already fuel injected...factory TBI.
@@seangill7985 if it is tbi it's not programmable like the Holley so its useless
Go with the 6.0 for gas mileage maybe? But way easier starting especially when cold. The 454 may sound better and have more torque at lower rpms though. 🤔
It's hard to argue against the 6.0. The 454 is cool as hell but you can easily get the 6.0 to the same out put and have easy start up and fancy gauges
I had a '78 Sierra Classic when I was in high school. Found a rusty old bloodstained knife stashed behind one of the tail lights. Loved that truck.
Did you keep the murder weapon?
@@chazg8489 Probably gave it back to the relative. "You forgot this".
454 would be the engine for it plenty of power especially if you put mods I had an 85 with a 12 inch lift it was a short bed had 40 inch tires it was like a weekend toy but the 454 was awesome for it it moved them tires easy would even do a peel out with them monster sized tires
454!!! It's like a Thanksgiving center piece, it's not perfect, but imagine the stories that will be told when folks gather around. It's a classic truck, the more original the more interesting. The modern stuff should be unseen.
I look forward to seeing the process.
I wouldn't try to remove the plastic in the first place, rather heat it up using a thermal blanket, then try to remove it using plastic spatulas (the glass reinforced kind). Old plastic can be brought back or rather convinced it's younger if you get it into a more flexible state. I've removed quite a bit of old super poor quality plastic using this method. The blanket + controller ain't cheap, but it works.
Oh so a torch and my wifes spatulas? Got it
@@Onewheelordeal "Heat gun"
@@dublindave5795 so yes perfect
Your lordship, I humbly submit that the old-school 454 engine is the way to go. It would fit the survivor character of the truck very well!
Depends on what you plan to use it for. The 454 would be awesome for a work truck or trailer puller. The 6.0 might be a better choice for mpg and cruzin around.
The 6.0 requires constant maintenance to run good
"...you know what will make the cut?"
What a clever transition to commercial content. I had to actually sit thru the entire ad after that flow.
The shape, the stance, the color… my favorite project yet.
Diamond hands Rich hodling on his squarebody dream. Absolute legend.
As far as motors if you want continuous content and never ending symphony of recorder…stick with the 454.
If you want reliability, power, fuel economy and parts galore go with the 6.0. If you sneeze on a 6.0 it will make HP.
Dump $1k into the 454 vs Dumping $1k Into the 6.0. 6.0 will give you better results and miles of smiles!
Another fun fact, the radio antenna is embedded in the windshield.
I would keep the 454, I work on them all the time in boats and with some upgrades that baby can really put down some power.. Great find on the 3x3 my favorite truck ever! Thanks for the video!
Talking about squarebody unicorns: In 1997 I bought a 1982 K20 with the 6.2 diesel and 4speed manual trans. At the time I worked at a Chevrolet dealer and the old guys there had never seen one like that, and to this day I've never seen another one with that combination
I had an 82 K10 High Sierra, 6.2 diesel with a 4 speed transmission. 4th was labeled OD, every other 4 speed I had seen in a truck had the granny low.
its crazy to me how crude these squarebodys were designed and how people still love them
They’re simply awesome that’s why. Also tons of room inside and under the hood. Easy as hell to work on and endless aftermarket support.
Save the 454, new cam, and EFI. That's a sick ass truck Rich!
Whoever made that center console is a billionaire now. It's in literally every vehicle from the 70s-80s 🤣
Looks like 3rd time is the charm in your case. That truck is in amazing condition. Id keep the 454 and try to restore it the best you can.
Definitely keep the 454, nothing sounds like a big block! With the right tuning of the fuel injection, it could also be way more efficient.
I have had that same beef jerky discussion with my wife on every road trip we have ever taken.
For an engine in this truck, I'd do a Duramax/Alison conversion from the 06-07.5 trucks. Lots more power than a 454, and uses a lot less fuel.
Rich wants to use one of the 2 engines he already has: the 6.0 or the 454. He doesn't have the budget for a new engine, especially since he just bought a 3rd squarebody!
I'm glad you're hanging in there with the square body build. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
This square-body obsession ain't healthy, Rich.
It's like watching a man fighting and losing to addiction. It's great!
Rich, your editing with the flute music is second to none! It makes me laugh out loud every single time!! I love it!
Well, Voltron was 5....so it looks like you'll need 2 more trucks 😂
Seems like this project should be called “ the Boltron”
As a European, it's refreshing to see people so enthused by common old work vehicles
The way Rich transition into doing the ad for the sponsor is impeccable
That cluster bezel was also from a 6.2 diesel truck. The black strip above the speedometer/fuel gauge is for the glow plug and water in fuel indicators.
Lol Stevon there was a lot of dispensaries, did you guys stop there and not record it?
Keep the 454 and add a 671 BDS roots blower, prepped carbs, TrickFlow heads, forged pistons and a cam. Kachow!
Rich, look up the c60 gauge cluster. Gets you a tach and fuel gauge in that empty one.
Keep the 454 but do a full modern EFI. Maybe a Holley system. Also do a full rewire on the whole truck for reliability.
Looks like it might be a Rear Main Seal Leaking instead of a Oil Pan Gasket
Fuel injection and overdrive if your going to drive it, big blocks are way too thirsty. Also put some 22.5 semi wheels/tires on it, they look really good on a lifted truck.
You guys are creatively f**ked in the head and it gets funnier and informative, and it's kept me watching since the chronicles of the flooded model S four years back 🤣
But didn't Voltron need 5 Squarebody Trucks to fully assemble?
Why does the transmission not have a bell housing cover?
I removed the rain channels on my square. Only downside is a little more water in the door jam. If you're repainting the truck you'll have no worries of rust. Those channels are actually held on by screws and water can get behind the cab sheet metal. I think the rust is worse with them on.
Go with 6.0 IMHO. You can get nearly the same power, not as much torque in stock form but you will get marginally better fuel economy. There are also more aftermarket parts available for the 6.0 vs the 454. The LS will also last longer.
The key to getting max life out of a starter is keeping it well lubricated.
I don't know about automobile wiring diagrams but I've heard the ones for motorcycles are sometimes faulty which uh- must be a heap of fun when the layout is poor too. Lots of crowded wires mean crowded fields.
About that rusted frame. Clean it, apply rust protection then apply line-x (bullet proof coating) until the holes are covered. In this way, the frame will last until the end of the world. Google for line-x.
This is the first time I like the look of a squarebody. All those lowered ones look so dumb to me.
The fact that this has, as the Lord said, very little "molestation" done to it also makes me like it a lot.
Definitely keep the 454, its the right engine for a workhorse.
That’s one of the best looking square bodies I’ve seen in a while. I’m glad you got it.
All that sprayed oil is a blessing. I purchased a 1999 Ford F250 with the 7.3 Turbo diesel, and the oil cooler was leaking. The whole underside was so coated with oil and dirt that it looked like it was sprayed with a very nice undercoating. Upon removing some of the "undercoating" I found a brand new truck. That oil leak was the best thing that could have happened to the underside of that 1999 F250. I did fix the leak, but I left the oil coating on the truck.
That 6.0 with dual tanks could be a range monster.
RICH ALWAYS KILLS IT when he seamlessly rolls into his promo’s!
Well done Sir Lord of Promo’s, WELL DONE!
A little Rich Rebuilds, Steven and his whistle, yeah buddy!
It's a survivor, so I'm torn. If you love your wallet, swap to the 6.0, if your a purist, damn the money, keep the 454.
Petition to call this truck the bro-dozer because of the license plate
KEEP THE 454.
Put a cam in that 454 and it will sound SO badass. It already sounds badass and you will absolutely love the low down torque and drivability overall. The price at the pump may not be too nice but you know better than most that pretty much any truck isn't polar bear friendly.
Ps. You are damn right that the k5 blazer/Jimmy is cooler than a bronco.
Keep the paint color, and 454 engine. Very nice truck!
Me, seeing Rich's 5th video about square body trucks. You should name the channel Richs Square Body Trucks, Rebuilds.
Plan b is pretty good and that insa dispensary is really cool inside lol
Rich, that guy is my hero. I feel like in an alternate universe I would be him. I love those old squarebodies so much. Nowadays they are getting harder and harder to find. Had a '76 single cab 2wd LB for my first car. Still miss driving that old thing with the windows down in the summer. Also, keep the 454 Rich, put in a cam, intake, and fuel delivery (Carb or EFI-Dealer's choice), along with a dual exhaust and an H, or X pipe. With a little bit of work, she should sound like she's going to seal souls.
Keep the 454 and gets some proper heads for it!
Copy the door grain with a quick set silicone, heat the door panel with a heat gun, put silicone on soft plastic to transfer pattern
What I would do and what you should do are two different things.
Personally, I love restomods. Bring it back to like new and make it modern.
84' K5 here, completely redone custom and made a convertible. cobalt blue with all black trim. I love the squarebodys.
I would personally 6.0 swap with a 4l80e or 6l90e
Keep the 454, but rebuild and upgrade the injection system. It won’t get you any MPG’s, but nothing in that truck will! Love it!
I want to see you upgrade the old 454 there's a lot of potential there
Keep the 454! If anything bore it out to 468 like the old days and put a cool cam in it. Instant 1980’s goodness.
I love these long videos. I feel like I am hanging out with you guys.
4:30
Stevon rocking that Jaeger. Nice
Square Body trucks are like NFT's. There are a few good ones but most are worthless. (or fill in the blank..I don't know...I'm winging it here.)
The tabs open are a subtle detail I really appreciate in the Lord/Lady ad.
swap that 454 for a 8.1L it would be perfect for that 3500. works just like an ls but more torq
Most definitely put the 6.0L in there give her an more updated feel on the inside.
You have to love, pre computer machines! ( legacy) easy to work on easy to diagnose and fix!! Love Square body Gmc/chevys! K5 blazer/ Jimmy's rock!! Still has the steering wheel horn logo cover. Rare for sure!! Nice find
You have to love simple people who can't figure out modern technology you know what they call that don't you? Funny how people are installing CanBUS systems because knowing what is happening is better than guessing.
This video brings back memories of my dads early 80s suburban I spent a lot of time in as a kid.
Yeah to hell with either the 6.0 or 454, its asking for a 12v or an lbz, and at the very least it needs an 8.1 vortec
I also have a 2002 Oldsmobile Salado van
I also have a 2000 GMC Jimmy that runs the needs a lot of body work
If you're trying to decide what motor choice to go with I think the deciding factor would be are you going on long cruises or trips with it? Or just blasting around town locally? If you're doing long trips then I think you know which motor would be easier on your mind and wallet, for reliability and MPG.
I have an uncle with a square body 6.0 that he paid to have put in and the idiots cut corners and he spent tons chasing his tail. My dad and I drove it once he got it running somewhat right and bought a square body soon after. However we decided to go the old school route with a 496 stroker to drag his ass on a cheaper budget! If you would like to know his setup/cost vs the father & son project along with the HP he got out of it vs what were expecting feel free to ask.
Whats the over/under on the number of trucks it will take to finish the voltron squarebody? My guess is 3.7
Keep the 454, get a Gear Vendor overdrive for the transmission, to help get your mileage into the low double digits, and then just let the smiles happen. Will pull anything.
I love listening to someone who knows a machine so completely thoroughly like this guy.
Keep the 454, but mod it up with a fuel injection kit, etc...🤙🏼🤙🏼
Beautiful truck. I love the square body. Keep up the great content. A long time subscriber.
It's been a rough winter to work outside on vehicles in New England. I just got a c30 running with the 6.5 turbo diesel. I know it's not a square body but it was cheap.
The 454 is so cool. But if you plan on putting real miles on this truck maybe the better gas mileage would be better.
I'd change nothing on that truck but what it needs... I love those years. Had a k1500 and a k5 blazer . I love them.
leave the pinstripes dude, you bought a project truck but it's actually too good to do anything to.
454 all the way! That thing is a monster! The neighbors probably love that cold start in the morning😂
Just remember with the 5th gen 454 big block, it has an electric fuel pump.
5:35 sounds like the beginning of "London" by The Smiths
If it's like Voltron, you need @ least 2 more trucks
Voltron with no legs
13:36 The King of Squarebodies revealed. Check out the gloss in that paint.
24:42