We Breathe New Life Into an Old Truck and So Can You! Chevy K1500 Pickup Makeover!
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Do you have a car or truck that's getting old? There's a bunch of easy to DIY upgrades you can do to transform it from old to bold! In this video, Len shows you some easy DIY ways to modernize and refresh the look and safety of your borderline antique car or truck! Headlights, tail lights, mirrors, wheels, and tires are all upgrades that are easy to DIY, and increase the curb appeal of your older car or truck. In this video, we use a 1994 Chevy K1500 as an example, but all of these upgrades could be done to any vehicle!
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Am I the only one who this new stock looking headlights/taillights look the best on these trucks?
Nope I am the same. The lighting on this truck looks like rice now.
original isn't a bad thing, keeping it original is keeping it a classic
Yes but this is not a classic sure it’s old but not worth restoring or keeping but it is a way to upgrade the looks
Short wheel base step side 4x4….that’s a rare find right there especially in that good of shape. Would’ve went a different route but to each his own. Super nice truck
I noticed people are doing that a lot nowadays. I also notice people look at old trucks revitalized like this video more often than the brand new $50,000 truck. Great video
You'd be surprised how many well restored classic vehicles there are in Alaska. There are also a lot of older vehicles, non restored on the roads. Partly because of distance from the lower 48, but also because there is no inspection required for cars like down south.
These old trucks are just cheaper to maintain and more reliable and they look nice too especially that red interior
Nice wheels, I personally would have spen't the 30 bucks for new lugnuts, thats just me.
I was thinking the same thing nice fresh rims an tires an then those rusty ugly lug nuts great video though
Exactly what I was thinking. Some black ones.
Old chevys bring a smile to my face.
Beautiful truck I have a 91 chevy white ext cab z71 with the burgundy interior too it belonged to my dad he loved it so much that he added a sunroof to it and center console conversion I've owned it for 8 years now and I'm never getting rid of it soo fun to drive
Love how far these videos from you guys have came . From just plain old straight forward videos to now same straight forward but with some nice simple editing 💯💯
Agreed
Your video music editor is on point he quites it down as soon as you speak ! Loving the videos
Diggin it! working on my 94' 2 door Yukon now, and had a 90' Silverado, which are what those bigger mirrors came on originally.
This video was great 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I'm working on a 94 yukon. Please keep these videos coming!
It was fine how it was. If it's a toy then sure do what you want if it's a tool then leave it be and worry about regular maintenance and or any mechanical problems.
Chevy gang in the Building!!! Love the work done on the truck. Headlight assembly & Taillight assembly are definitely great upgrades. Great video. Love the new direction Y'all going. Very entertaining! Shout out to 1 A Auto for all the helpful tips and the quality parts you provide.
I bought that truck
Got a 98 z71 extended cab.
Could use a few things but by the time I did all the superficial stuff I'd probably have more in it than the trucks worth.
New seat covers, rocker panels and a paint job before I even got to new headlights, taillights and grill would put me in the why bother category. She runs great. Got new brakes, lines, new tires, plugs, distributor cap and rotor all in the last year or so. Only 116k miles. Think I'll just drive it as is for awhile. Usually doesn't see 4k miles a year.
Lug nuts would ge a nice upgrade.
Absolutely love this video I am buying my grandpas old 90s Silverado and am going to try and fix it up thank you for the video
LOVE THIS TRUCK, I got a 2000 C2500 OBS Crew Cab. Love it!
Man yall did this truck justice! Making me miss my 93 k1500 step side single cab.
+Tyler G. Thanks for the feedback!
I like the side mirror change. That looks the same as my 92’ K1500 but mine are chrome in color. My 92’ K1500 Z-71 will allow up to 305/70 16’s on factory rims without rubbing. I’m using BF Goodrich TA/ko.
The 90's Chevy/GMC fullsize trucks would run forever if you could keep them out of the roadsalt and salt brines. The engines are solid. I have a '91 C1500 with the 350 that has 312,500 miles and the engine is still original without an overhaul and doesn't need one. It hasn't seen any winter driving since 2002. When someone asks me how I keep the truck so clean I respond..."Easy...I don't drive it in the winter time."
I just wanted to point out an important note for safety. That is not how you check the ball joints on a short arm long arm suspension. You need to put a jack under the lower control arm to take the weight off the upper ball joint to be able to see the inward outward play. It is a common mistake but can have serious consequences if missed. I find it easier also to have the tire close to the floor so you can use a pry bar to lift up and down on the tire while looking for play in both upper and lower ball joints, while pushing in and out on the top of the tire. Ideally having another person helping while looking for play but if by yourself can be fun getting your head around the tire. If the upper is bad enough it will be very apparent, I’ve seen them where there was so much play I was surprised they were still attached to the control arm…
damn. ol' dude may wanna consider decaf.
OK, someone has been watching old Top Gear? Nice to see a video thats more than a simple fixit. This is probably a great way to get certain parts sales going. Looking forward to seeing more. Only critique would be some of the after shots where way to close and didn't give the best view of the final look. Nice camera technique though.
Nice clean simple look I love obs Chevy one of my favorite trucks
I almost broke my ankle running to the comments… those side mirrors 😂
Really like this style of video. Nice work!
Looks good but I would of kept the chrome grill
Chrome sucks black way better
Stock headlights and taillights were far better. Tempted to get a new grill on mine since I do like the darker look and a bright red emblem would look nice. Hate the new wheels too, even though the old ones were shedding. This helped me get some ideas of what I'm looking for, but I'm definitely going a different route.
New sub here. I’ve only gotten to about 15 videos so far. This one is, by far, my favorite! She’s gorgeous 😍
I have two 1994 extended cab stepsides, one white Silverado, and a black Z71 4X4 off-road SS- 350
Great work, what a transformation. Made it one of the nicest single cab step side I've seen.
I have the '96 version. Engine is out in my garage for a 383 conversion now. New everything coming soon!
Cool video put together well. Who ever did the filming did a great job. and "Oh Yeah" cool truck it looks awesome as well!
It's like I am watching ChrisFix 2.0. Amazing video. 👍
Looks Great I would love to have one of those trucks.
I wish my mechanic would do jazz hands like this guy. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻. Give me a little entertainment before you overcharge me.
Need some rap to go with this, bro! Simple things to spiff up a stale looking truck. Nice!
Simple changes but the perfect choices to make an impactful improvement! Love it!
That's a mean looking chevy! I love the stepside. There arent enough around!
Now request the interior. Get black leather racing bucket seats and new door panels to match. Black carpeting and a new dash.
Nice upgrades. I need those lights on my 94 Chevy Z71.
+Pete Garcia Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
IMO, OEM headlights and brake lights looks best. You should have restored them or bought new OEM ones.
Where’s mike from 1aauto?
Did you replace the light relay under the dash with a led compatible relay?
The holes in the grill are where the intake inducts air for a half-assed ram air effect
Those wheels and tires don't look they were sitting behind a shed. lol.
Bad ass next project the rocker panels
Used to have one of these trucks
After watching quite a few of your videos i was really delighted to hear you say vehicle instead of veerhicle.
Nice video, but for checking the front end on torsion bar front ends you need to test the ball joints when the front end is compressed. You need to jack up the lower control arm then test
Source - 10 year tech in New England
Thanks for the information!! Good video very helpful!!
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Please make more on the 94 series’s
Absolutely love this video, 👌
This edit is 🔥
Nice lookin truck, I bet underneath is rusted bad
Awesome soundtrack, awesome camera work!! Great video
I was always told to avoid plow trucks because of bent frames.
+Mr. Kornnugget Thanks for the feedback!
If it were me I'd do something about the underbody rust.
Nice wheels bro
what size of tires did you go with, looks awesome!
Excellent video. I really enjoyed it. Great job
I got a 88 Z71 first year of the Z71 off-road package the real deal bro
The blacked out lights are a no. They were alright years ago but now everyone puts them on their clapped out pos and now it’s just cliche
Sick truck.
Love it, looks amazing.
Man that looks sweet
I want that here in Spain💖
I think the stock wheels look better than spray painted steelies
Great and fast☝
Like a boss!
My first truck lol mine was 89 Sierra shortbox fleetside 5spd 305 4x4.... Put a LT1 in it from Roadmaster thing did 140 easy I used to spank new trucks in 07
Nice upgrade on the truck
On our 1998 K1500 with the 5.7L the ABS light is on and the speedometer is fluttering all over and causing the transmission to shift up and down randomly and kick off the cruise control. Have you had this problem before? We replaced the VSS and the ignition wiring harness, but that did not fix it.
Nicely done
I need a link to those headlights and taillamps.
I have a ‘97 Suburban K2500 that could use some new assemblies
Great job buddy…👍👍
wish there was a link to the parts you installed on the truck, wanna do this with my 90 K1500
Transmission question ; is the tail shaft on a th400 the same radius as a 700r ?
“LOOOOOKING GOOOOOD”
66 gto tailpipe hanger.....sway bar bushings??
Great video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I have a set of rims alike, guess they aren't supposed to have center caps?
Didn't check brakes. Didn't replace the tailgate circuit boards. Lug nuts to
Great video. I have a 94 k 1500 Chevy blazer. My inside interior for my door needs replaced. Particularly the inside handle to close the door. It got ripped off in its day. Same red and all. Part number if you have one. Thanks
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OLD TO BOLD!
NICE TO RICE!
What's the model number of the headlights you used I like that round and oval look on the LEDs I tried looking on the 1A Auto website but could not find it
I have those mirrors stock lol
Did you have any hyperflash when you installed the led turn signals?
I replaced all my lights in my truck to Led, and then I couldn't get power to them. My mechanic told me it had something to do with relays? Is there a way to fix this? Would really enjoy Leds' in my 97 Silverado.
This guy made the point that the center of the wheel should fit snug on the hub and then he puts on wheels that have a much larger center hole and doesn't even come close to fitting the hub.
Is that a plow attachment in the back and a mount on the front? What's that name, that name again is Mr plow
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I'm trying to find the front headlights you use but I'm having a hard time finding them.... can you link it?
How about doing something for the terrible interior- door cards seats Electronics this would be a great video for that 94- liked what you did in this video
+Kris P. We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
fabulous video ;)
you've inspired me
Where did you get the red emblem on the front grill I want one
I have a 96 F-150, it needs some upgrades.