Making my 1985 GMC c3500 squarebody flatbed a tow truck with century formula 1 wheel lift plus fixing rocker panel rust and installing back up cameras. follow me on Instagram @not_for_hire_squarebody
*DUDE!!* 😲 Wheel lift install and cab corner/rocker repair on the ole crew!? Fantastic work with the repairs Mike!! 😁 I really enjoy your videos and projects. Hopefully things calm down so you can make more videos. Thanks for the shout out by the way. Happy wrenching my friend 🔧🔩
6.2 owner here, keep a close eye on your harmonic balencer, they give out over time and wreck your crank if you're not careful. The humvees have upgraded cooling fans you can bolt on for extra cooling and it does help tremendously, make sure your starter has a supporting bracket or your block will crack. The fuel filters for those engines kinda suck so don't be afraid to swap em for a conventional style filter. Electric lift pump wakes the engine up and makes it easier to start. Hope this helped!
I hope you cantilevered the bed mounts in some way to help add support to the frame, a wheel lift hanging off the back WILL cause the frame to bow & bend right above the rear axle. I had to remove my bed/tanks & add C-channel welded to the inside of the frame for reinforcement. I've got a 19.5 tire/wheel package, a spring pack made with 2 semi-truck leaves & 3-leaf overloads. I doubt (and absolutely don't recommend) you'll be using yours like I have in my pic but yes, that is an actual 15' U-Haul truck. I've also pulled 20 footers with it in the past on occasion but for very short distance, truck pulls them like a dream due to the extra-long wheelbase. When I was first branching out into towing for U-Haul, it was all I had but I don't use my rig like that anymore, finally able to afford an MD & actually do it right. Get yourself a $200 TowMate off FleaBay & you'll have wireless lights. GREAT looking old truck, let's keep this old iron moving while we have fun watching the newer stuff fall apart! 🤣
love me a good fabrication video! life is good! that wheel lift is going to save you so much work and make you some good money. so happy for you. i understand the feeling....you see it in your head and just have to get to work!
Very cool and glad to see someone in the same type of business only 40 minutes away from me, if you ever do another cool build I definitely want in. 🙏👍💪
Not for hire great job on the Dooley….. couple of things your strobe light I think you have to register that with the town… as for your remote they also make a wireless remote that might adapt to your lift… I used to run a UD car hauler in a junkyard and it was a remote handheld man was a great… other thing is for hauling junk cars and moving them you might want to check into a transit plate from the state of Connecticut…… because you don’t have a junkyard or repair facility for a plate….Also if you go over think it’s 10,050 pounds you need US DOT numbers and the name on the door and a MED CARD. IF YOU WEAR GLASSES. YOU MUST CARRY EXTRA PAIR WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES …. I go with magnetic signs and run it that way that’s what I used to do good luck with things love the video junkman
If he is Intrastate he doesn't need DOT until you hit 18k per CT regulations. He'll probably be pretty close with a car on the back but hard to say without knowing the trucks gvwr.
Don't feel bad. I drove a tow truck for a while and I made the same mistake of crossing the chains over the stinger. Greasy chains are a pain to clean.
as far as the wheel lift drooping look into -theres a hydraulic valve that free flows when you are running it and locks the hydraulic fluid when you stop. It'll keep it from moving. Also as others have said, always keep the engine running while youre running it, I've been left stranded a few times back in the day that way. Good luck👍
When running pickle forks you only need to use a good set of tire straps to have it secured well... Then go to your DOT & take the tow truck operator tests, pass them and use the truck as a repo truck.... Then you can also do a few tows alongside it for some good mooolah.. Also I wouldn't recommend runnin the pickle forks directly off of the battery... I was taught to run them with the engine running.... It works directly off the battery BUT doing so can easily overheat & put extra load on the circuit & batteries... Then it can risk a chance of blowing a cell and killin the batteries.....
Watch your oil pans with that setup. There is no tilt on a WL300 so carry a couple of 4x4s to put under the tires so you can get a little extra squeeze on the L arms. That will also be helpful on unloading on slanted ground.
I had a 79 GMC 1ton with a Holmes 440 out back. I added the same type of wheel lift to it but I also had extra springs added to the rear for added support. The wheel lift was awesome. I added an adapter that slid onto the lift so I could tow my bass boat to the lake. When I got the boat trailer tires a foot or two into the water I would stop and extend the lift pushing the boat into the water. Then I would walk on the lift to get in the boat and never get my feet wet. Made it easier to load the boat too. That wheel lift was the best thing I ever did to that wrecker.
You're back!!! (I hope). Love the 6.2 crew. Can't beat them. If u know how to pop-test / shim injectors bring them up to 2100psi from stock 1850. You'll get a LOT more out of that eng. P/s Take good care of that Fan shroud/Top plate & Radiator, They're becoming gold bricks!!! i wish the 86 GMC k1500 I'm parting out was a 6.2.
Hey I'm a new viewer, started watching you videos about a month ago. Really enjoy your content and dedication to making videos! Truck is looking great!!
i would have bobbed off the frame rails right behind the rear springs hangers as like a cab n chassis model wrecker unit squarebody then shorten the bed as much as possible., just my thoughts
Hey buddy how's it going? Man it is nice to see you do a video I have been missing you lately. Man that was awesome work you did on the 6.2 tow truck. You made it look really really nice man. Now you can make some extra money just in case if somebody breaks down. I hope you are doing well man. I've been up near that area delivering some loads up there & how is looking out for you and thinking about you. You take it easy buddy and it was good to see a video from you again.
Nice square body crew wrecker layout. The 6.2L Detroit V8 just adds to it's awesome value. I'm curious if when you did the row bar or flatbed, did you consider long-term using Raptor coat or bed liner for rust resistance? Even in the side toolbox interior that would solve potential rust issues. Like the layout though. I'd add some additional rear LED flood lights for backing up and additional for service work to see your vehicle hooked into after dark. One can never have too many lights after dark. Maybe also add-on a spare tire mount up against the headache rack by the cab, too. Awesome truck though, as these vintage square body trucks are definitely better for tow truck conversion due the multitude of available parts out there and their lower cost to insure & register yearly. 👍👍
Pretty cool truck I like the Chevys I like it I have a 1988 Ford f-450 flatbed I'm thinking about putting a front bumper on like you've got on yours because it looks cool and if I got stuck can't wait to see what else you do to your truck it just happened to run across this channel so I subscribed pretty cool keep up the great videos
Good video good to see you back my friend good good job working on the truck that looks so good when are you going to work on Jolly Green Freightliner looking forward for them videos But any video video you put out it is Real good to my friend i this like cab over truck The one you got is one of my favorite my other is the k100 Be safe have a good night
Check the little ground wire think its like 14 or 16 gauge i rewired mine went threw everything just to find it was broke inside lol good place to start if there's nothing at all
I love the truck for sure!! One question is it a 4 wheel drive?? I have several 7 or 8 1TON 4x4 square body trucks with 4 SRW and 4 DRW I’ve been trying to buy them before someone parts them out or scraps them!! I have lost a couple that I seen at a wrecking yard and they said that they would sell it to me of course I would give them anywhere from 250.00$ to 500.00 more than what they would get out of it for scrap but the last one I told the guy to save it for me and I would definitely be back with the money and a way to haul it off!! When I showed back up the guy running the loader didn’t no that one was the one that I wanted he thought it was a 2wheel drive truck and didn’t even no it was a 4 wheel drive truck!! So he said!! I was like well that’s one less Dana 60 front axle anybody would be able to get!!! :(!!
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I got that hitch adapter for my challenger wheel lift...works great...
*DUDE!!* 😲 Wheel lift install and cab corner/rocker repair on the ole crew!? Fantastic work with the repairs Mike!! 😁 I really enjoy your videos and projects. Hopefully things calm down so you can make more videos. Thanks for the shout out by the way. Happy wrenching my friend 🔧🔩
It's nice to see these trucks still working after all these years.
6.2 owner here, keep a close eye on your harmonic balencer, they give out over time and wreck your crank if you're not careful. The humvees have upgraded cooling fans you can bolt on for extra cooling and it does help tremendously, make sure your starter has a supporting bracket or your block will crack. The fuel filters for those engines kinda suck so don't be afraid to swap em for a conventional style filter. Electric lift pump wakes the engine up and makes it easier to start. Hope this helped!
Yay! A new video from Not For Hire! Good to see you back buddy, it was worth the wait. Nice work on the truck! All the best from Holland
I hope you cantilevered the bed mounts in some way to help add support to the frame, a wheel lift hanging off the back WILL cause the frame to bow & bend right above the rear axle. I had to remove my bed/tanks & add C-channel welded to the inside of the frame for reinforcement. I've got a 19.5 tire/wheel package, a spring pack made with 2 semi-truck leaves & 3-leaf overloads. I doubt (and absolutely don't recommend) you'll be using yours like I have in my pic but yes, that is an actual 15' U-Haul truck. I've also pulled 20 footers with it in the past on occasion but for very short distance, truck pulls them like a dream due to the extra-long wheelbase. When I was first branching out into towing for U-Haul, it was all I had but I don't use my rig like that anymore, finally able to afford an MD & actually do it right.
Get yourself a $200 TowMate off FleaBay & you'll have wireless lights. GREAT looking old truck, let's keep this old iron moving while we have fun watching the newer stuff fall apart! 🤣
love me a good fabrication video! life is good! that wheel lift is going to save you so much work and make you some good money. so happy for you. i understand the feeling....you see it in your head and just have to get to work!
Thank you sir I appreciate you watching!!
J.C is going into farming I saw
Nice to see a new video, good job on your wrecker , your fabrication and body work are top notch. See you on next one.👋👍👍
Very cool and glad to see someone in the same type of business only 40 minutes away from me, if you ever do another cool build I definitely want in. 🙏👍💪
Mods all look great. Way to bring back a square body. Cheers 🥂
Nice rig! Cool to see another CT squarebody fan!
Theres not alot of us left.
A sweet set up on that ol' square crew cab. Cant wait to see how "shorty" ends up.
Not for hire great job on the Dooley….. couple of things your strobe light I think you have to register that with the town… as for your remote they also make a wireless remote that might adapt to your lift… I used to run a UD car hauler in a junkyard and it was a remote handheld man was a great… other thing is for hauling junk cars and moving them you might want to check into a transit plate from the state of Connecticut…… because you don’t have a junkyard or repair facility for a plate….Also if you go over think it’s 10,050 pounds you need US DOT numbers and the name on the door and a MED CARD. IF YOU WEAR GLASSES. YOU MUST CARRY EXTRA PAIR WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES …. I go with magnetic signs and run it that way that’s what I used to do good luck with things love the video junkman
If he is Intrastate he doesn't need DOT until you hit 18k per CT regulations. He'll probably be pretty close with a car on the back but hard to say without knowing the trucks gvwr.
6.2 crew looks awesome man!!
The use of the magnets brilliant!
Body work looks nice
Welcome back brother hope alls well in your part of the world,the truck came out sweet can’t wait for more vids.Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Love the 6.2s! Nice to see new life to it and it's beginning used. Keep 'em rollin'.
Always wanted to build one of these for my own use around the farm. You have made a great tow truck there. Well done.
I was wondering where you went. Glad to see you back. Let’s head for 100k subscribers. More please.
Great video, nice job on the wheel
Lift👍👍👍👍👍
Great to see you again bro, ya got your 6.2 looking good and very functional too. Safe travels
Love it! You're the reason why I bought my Chevy S10. I have several other trucks, but the s10 is my daily.
YOU DID ONE HECK OF OF A JOB ON YOUR TRUCK BUILD I WISH I HAD IT / I TOWED FOR YEARS IN HAT CITY LONG A GO
Just keep an eye on the harmonic balancer. It's about the only downfall a N/A 6.2 Detroit has. I'm running a Fluidamper on my 6.5
Don't feel bad. I drove a tow truck for a while and I made the same mistake of crossing the chains over the stinger. Greasy chains are a pain to clean.
You have some badass rigs man!
Oh yes that’s a good idea 👍 a retractable hose real they make small ones that would fit under the bed , thanks nice BigAl California.
Awesome setup
as far as the wheel lift drooping look into -theres a hydraulic valve that free flows when you are running it and locks the hydraulic fluid when you stop. It'll keep it from moving. Also as others have said, always keep the engine running while youre running it, I've been left stranded a few times back in the day that way. Good luck👍
Looking great. Sharp looking rig.
When running pickle forks you only need to use a good set of tire straps to have it secured well... Then go to your DOT & take the tow truck operator tests, pass them and use the truck as a repo truck.... Then you can also do a few tows alongside it for some good mooolah.. Also I wouldn't recommend runnin the pickle forks directly off of the battery... I was taught to run them with the engine running.... It works directly off the battery BUT doing so can easily overheat & put extra load on the circuit & batteries... Then it can risk a chance of blowing a cell and killin the batteries.....
Thanks for the advice I appreciate it!
You made an awesome tow truck👌, I thought you were pretty busy glad to see a bit of an update vid
Awsome truck. If it was 4x4 with a bedliner paint job it would be a real monster.
Watch your oil pans with that setup. There is no tilt on a WL300 so carry a couple of 4x4s to put under the tires so you can get a little extra squeeze on the L arms. That will also be helpful on unloading on slanted ground.
I had a 79 GMC 1ton with a Holmes 440 out back. I added the same type of wheel lift to it but I also had extra springs added to the rear for added support. The wheel lift was awesome. I added an adapter that slid onto the lift so I could tow my bass boat to the lake. When I got the boat trailer tires a foot or two into the water I would stop and extend the lift pushing the boat into the water. Then I would walk on the lift to get in the boat and never get my feet wet. Made it easier to load the boat too. That wheel lift was the best thing I ever did to that wrecker.
I remember when this truck went for sale cool to see you got it!
She looks good 👍 hope your well
GREAT JOB ON THE GMC!!
I don't know how I missed this video when you uploaded it, truck came out good, that wheel lift will come in handy for sure.
Thanks buddy I appreciate you watching!
Nice build !
Works great I think, you did a excellent job fixing this old truck up. 😎
Oh yeah new video!!! Been looking forward to this!! Keep ‘em coming
Nice video, was wondering where you had been. 👍👍👍
Super cool story telling. I'm up to the part where the paint is on and the lights are glowing go go go.
Absolutely love what you have done to 6 2 Crew!! Love the editing also.
The 6.2 and shorty are my favorite trucks you own lol
Great job on the truck. I used to drive a wheel lift back in the 80's & 90's doing recovery and towing. Regards from Ody Slim
What a great transformation. A real work truck. I think that you added some nice touches and should be super functional. Peace
Yay!! Good to see a Not for Hire video again. Good to see you back! The truck looks great! 👍
These clips that help in a continuous rise in views of the channel continued, long live hands
dude, glad you checked in with us. old truck looking good
Very cool truck. Nice work getting it back looking good.
Welcome back, missed the green giant. Looking good.
Wow it was crazy to see All that rust fall and was awesome to see you restore that section
Sweet tow rig !
You're back!!! (I hope). Love the 6.2 crew. Can't beat them. If u know how to pop-test / shim injectors bring them up to 2100psi from stock 1850. You'll get a LOT more out of that eng. P/s Take good care of that Fan shroud/Top plate & Radiator, They're becoming gold bricks!!! i wish the 86 GMC k1500 I'm parting out was a 6.2.
Great build! The 6.2 crew looks good and had a lot of functional features!
Very nice work. Love a good working square body. Keep the videos coming and keep working on the Freightliner.
was only looking up the channel this morning as i thought we was overdue a vid haha
This man is a genius. Also, living my dream. Beautiful truck friend
Hey I'm a new viewer, started watching you videos about a month ago. Really enjoy your content and dedication to making videos! Truck is looking great!!
Woo-hoo, man. You really gave the love the 6.2 Crew really needed, awesome
Nice job on the body.
All wheel lifts relax . The 3 I have on my trucks even with new pistons will relax .
Nice work enjoy your truck
Looks really nice!
Thanks , nice to see you again
looks great, I don't care to much for the tan color of the truck, Great job
New Guy here!!!! Nice job on the truck.
Glad to see you back.
Great job. Very creative and good re use of components
Dang it's awesome how much thought has gone into this! I love it!
i would have bobbed off the frame rails right behind the rear springs hangers as like a cab n chassis model wrecker unit squarebody then shorten the bed as much as possible., just my thoughts
Nice setup. Makes me want to get a tow rig
Great looking setup. You’ve got yourself a real heirloom piece.
Ol' square is looking good! Love a good wrecker!
Great build nice work.
That crew cab looks to be a pretty useful rig! Nice work on the build!
Cool to see you from Connecticut man!!!!!
mine has a 6.2 diesel in it.. but i been runing 427 tall decks in all my squarebody trucks.. lots of low end torque for 16 plus years..
Pretty awesome set up I love it 😎
Man I love it. Makes me want a wheel lift
Hey buddy how's it going? Man it is nice to see you do a video I have been missing you lately. Man that was awesome work you did on the 6.2 tow truck. You made it look really really nice man. Now you can make some extra money just in case if somebody breaks down. I hope you are doing well man. I've been up near that area delivering some loads up there & how is looking out for you and thinking about you. You take it easy buddy and it was good to see a video from you again.
Motivating me to look forward to daily my 6.2 Diesel 3+3
Nice video! Would have liked to see more of the actual work. I love me some fabrication videos!
Nice square body crew wrecker layout. The 6.2L Detroit V8 just adds to it's awesome value. I'm curious if when you did the row bar or flatbed, did you consider long-term using Raptor coat or bed liner for rust resistance? Even in the side toolbox interior that would solve potential rust issues. Like the layout though. I'd add some additional rear LED flood lights for backing up and additional for service work to see your vehicle hooked into after dark. One can never have too many lights after dark. Maybe also add-on a spare tire mount up against the headache rack by the cab, too. Awesome truck though, as these vintage square body trucks are definitely better for tow truck conversion due the multitude of available parts out there and their lower cost to insure & register yearly. 👍👍
Surprised I haven’t seen this thing on the road I tow in ct and go all over handy little wheel lift setup
Hola soy ruben Zarate dé Buenos Aires Argentina quedó muy bien buen trabajo felicitaciones
Its a vrry good Job congratulation from germany. I have the same as your Red
glad you're back!!!!!!
Sweet a new video been waiting awhile!!
Get a harbor freight winch for on the front
Looks great
Pretty cool truck I like the Chevys I like it I have a 1988 Ford f-450 flatbed I'm thinking about putting a front bumper on like you've got on yours because it looks cool and if I got stuck can't wait to see what else you do to your truck it just happened to run across this channel so I subscribed pretty cool keep up the great videos
Great job
Good video good to see you back my friend good good job working on the truck that looks so good when are you going to work on Jolly Green Freightliner looking forward for them videos But any video video you put out it is Real good to my friend i this like cab over truck The one you got is one of my favorite my other is the k100 Be safe have a good night
Check the little ground wire think its like 14 or 16 gauge i rewired mine went threw everything just to find it was broke inside lol good place to start if there's nothing at all
I love the truck for sure!! One question is it a 4 wheel drive?? I have several 7 or 8 1TON 4x4 square body trucks with 4 SRW and 4 DRW I’ve been trying to buy them before someone parts them out or scraps them!! I have lost a couple that I seen at a wrecking yard and they said that they would sell it to me of course I would give them anywhere from 250.00$ to 500.00 more than what they would get out of it for scrap but the last one I told the guy to save it for me and I would definitely be back with the money and a way to haul it off!! When I showed back up the guy running the loader didn’t no that one was the one that I wanted he thought it was a 2wheel drive truck and didn’t even no it was a 4 wheel drive truck!! So he said!! I was like well that’s one less Dana 60 front axle anybody would be able to get!!! :(!!
Thanks for your sole video this year
It was a joke dude 😀
hey great job on the truck