1983 Chevy 4x4 Makeover (CTR 83)

[@louk231]

Still catching up & loving the ride....Well done Rick & Jamie and Annabella !!!

[@davepalmatier5190]

RICK I JUST BOUGHT A 1984 4X4 - 4 SPEED WITH CREEPER AND GOT MY SON A 1979 4X4 WITH THE SAME. WE LIVE IN MICH AND THE TRUCKS ARE FROM MONTANA AND NO RUST. WE WON'T BE DRIVING THEM IN THE WINTER. I FELT LIKE YOU WHEN I WATCHED MY 64 CHEVY LEAVE THE DRIVE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, YOU GUYS HAVE BIG HEARTS AND I HAVE GOTTEN TO FEEL AS I KNOW YOU GUYS. KEEP UP WHAT YOUR DOING.

[@allthekingsprojects7500]

its going to be great truck and its going to a good home

[@skeltonslay8er781]

My dad had a late 80s Chevy that was pretty similar. Although it wasn’t a stick shift. Loved that truck. Was a sad day when he got rid of it.

[@jamesmallinger9555]

Old video ❤,LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters

[@haroldhinson4408]

I could hear your voice chokeup on watching your square body Chev, head down the road to another person who hopefully will restore or at lest keep it from the dreadful crusher,You do take on a love for your trucks,You have a soft heart for all of them,You and your Lady both,I watch every chance I get,Love It💙🚚🚒🚛

[@jamesatkins3992]

Gone but not forgotten nice truck Rick👌

[@stevenwithanS]

I have one of those old trucks. The more I see of new trucks makes me love it more every day.

[@Wylde1966]

beautiful, happy, sad: beautiful truck, happy you keep these beasts on the road, sad to part with a member of the family, glad to see the passing of the torch. I've got a 81 K20 I've owned since 89, been the most reliable thing in my life, I couldn't give her up

[@ethan69sherrod51]

I'm watching this in 2020 and it gave me a lot of great tips to with my old 1983 c10 pickup. Thank you! the LMC truck catalog is a great help!

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Glad it helped!

[@chosenone101]

Love the truck...I still have my grandfather's 1978 Chevy 3/4 4×4. It almost went to the crusher in 2006 but I gave it a new lease on life...got a full body restoration and it was rebuilt into the Fall Guy truck. I drive it in the summer months only and store it in the winter. Still has the original 350 and transmission 40 years later. Thanks for your channel and saving the old trucks!

[@NebukedNezzer]

Engine runs very very good. Nice truck, great restoration.

[@mikeguilbeau3940]

Rick you did a nice job on the mule . I had a 1986 gmc 1 ton pick up with the 4 speed transmission with a 400cu in small block. i miss that old girl . but not the 8 miles per gallon I LOVED THAT 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION .

[@groundhog180]

Good job readying up the truck! Most people wouldn't do that much detail. Nice to see you get some help!

[@robertlee9395]

The old Mule looked good Rick. You did a nice job.

[@randybutler6717]

You did an awesome job Rick truck is Awesome hello Annabella

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

Rick, I know exactly how you feel, when I had to quit driving , having to sell my 93 GMC was a very sad day for me. All through my life I was never without a pick-up. Until now, but I can still enjoy them thru you.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

And am glad you do my Friend. As always, Thanks Fer Watchin' Bob.. -Rick

[@johnpassmore8176]

Very nice truck!!! You did it justice for sure

[@donaldmcleish5194]

Reminds me of my grandpas 83 Sierra 3/4 ton with a 4 gear too even the same blue man I would love to find one 1 day

[@daddynutz024]

Great video, the trucks going to a new home. Some one will enjoy it as much as you did. It also sounds great.

[@evanlang2631]

i would love to own that rig! thats awesome

[@orlanhartley9239]

I love my square, Leilani!

[@bookemdanno2737]

Great Video !! The song is True,,,"You Don't Know What You Got Till Its Gone"....Ive had a old jeep sitting for 5 years,,Sold it,Then hated that it was gone,So I bought it back 6 months latter....LoL

[@iamrichrocker]

Rick..gotta kick out of the sly statement..'person from my past threw away my keys"..lol..yep..thinking we all have had one of these "people"...maybe two..great job as usual....peace...Rich

[@tomsalisbury8376]

Man I feel so bad for you! I know how it feels to lose an old friend. I felt the same way when I had to get rid of my 67 lemans.

[@fireman257]

Nice to see someone teaching their kids how to drive a manual! (A Stick as you folks call it!) Too many folks out there who get into something with 3 pedals and then panic!

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Yeah, not many young people can handle a stick shift these days. I'm glad Joey will be passing this skill down to his kids. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@AcmeRacing]

I'm sad that GM doesn't make a half ton with a stick anymore. Just traded in my '02 Silverado with a 5 speed and terminal rust. The '14 Sierra is a 6 speed auto, and it's okay, but I miss shifting my own gears.

[@edwardmartinez580]

Try telling the kids about three on the tree they think it's a joke.

[@chrissteeg7350]

Nothing like a shiftstick,if you can drive it anyways.. I sure hope that guy gets it in NY in one piece,he had enough troubles to get the mule on his trailer as it was Nice job again on this one Rick,keep it up.....grtz from Germany

[@vetterfellow]

Beefy pickup. Good fer the heavy hauls. Yes Rick, parting is such sweet sorrow. Hope Joey likes his new pick-um up truck. Annabbella your such a good doggy. I looked up smelt on google and it's similar fish to what is there. Good to see you have some help around the CTR. Ya all take care now, ya here !!!.

[@bobferranti5222]

Rick, I learned a long time ago that if you put the trans in second gear, it lines everything up in the trans so you can put it into reverse without any problems. LMC truck is my go to place when I need parts. I don't know what he's paying for the truck, but it's not enough. That truck is awesome and it's a big block too. It was painful watching that guy driving up on the trailer. Those fish could be salmon.

[@robertpearson3109]

Wow! That truck looks Great! Nice Job!! :)

[@nferraro222]

Learning to drive with a 454/wide-ratio 4spd combo - I can practically smell twin tracks of burning rubber :) Sorry you had to sell it. Whenever you get rid of something you've spent years using and working on, it always feels like some of the memories go with it.

[@arjanwilbie2511]

1985 square body with 6BT block and stickshift gearbox, that would be my ideal vehicle to cart my welding equipment :) as for the young man, he did the same as I did, learn from experience... that he can follow orders and shows interest in working ... good for him :)

[@davepalmatier5190]

SORRY I DIDNT KNOW THIS WAS YOU BUDDY. I SEEN THE TITLE AND AND COULDN'T RESIST. IT WAS JAMIE THAT TITLED IT. :) I LOVE YOU GUYS GOD BLESS

[@vo1dfc]

That truck is awesome as is! After the middle 1980's trucks stopped being trucks! Great video, keep them coming! Cheers

[@richardmead9225]

Be glad to see an inventory on your new webpage.

[@gilliland426]

sweet lovable dog! i love my newborn Yorkie

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Yorkies are amazing little critters. They will definitely steal your heart.

[@gilliland426]

yes they are... little rocky is my 2nd yorkie. my 1st yorkie rockie died the day after christmas 2016

[@barryedwards1336]

Rick noticed a little lump in the old throat there buddy when the old mule disappeared out off sight on the trailer, Yeh it's sad when you see an old friend go, but he isn’t dead yet just moving on, it’ll be years yet before he ends up in the breakers yard. You can be proud to say, that you have extended his life more than twenty fold. Regards UK Barry & Flo

[@alexcalderon7759]

What a cool freaking video thanks for sharing I love a truck with a manual transmission

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Thank you Alex...and thanks for the great comment. -Rick

[@mjmcomputers]

You really made that a nice truck. Nice job!

[@PeterbiltBoy359-Kyle]

Awesome video Rick sad to see the old mule, but he is starting a a new good life awesome job with the old girl my man you definitely know what you're doing Hot Rod... loved the way it sounds I love my square bodys Chevys a lot 2 those trucks are getting hard to find in good shape like that Rick what a good truck.. a Bittersweet moment there at the end... heard you tear up a little... it is hard to let them go especially when it was your first one... at least you have another one to fix up and keep for yourself... Can't wait to get my ole boy home....Be safe Rick man catch you on the next one.. talk to you later hot rod.. Enjoyed the video as always been watching you and Jamie since day 1 and will continue to watch forever.... talk to later Rick my man

[@CARLOS62B]

Great to see your truck found a new home. You should get together with The 1 Owner Car Guy ... he is looking for help fixing his cars up and he normally has a few old trucks in stock too. You should put some pictures of your trucks on Flickr .. you would soon get plenty of people wanting to see them old trucks ... I like that big yellow pckup .. but I do not drive. Greetings from York. England. I really enjoy watching your video`s.

[@davescott8859]

I will give my neighbor's kidney for this truck, just need to get some ice. Love this truck just the way it is, beautiful, nice work.

[@skeltonslay8er781]

good, never promise your own organs.

[@thomasbailey8306]

Sweet old Squarebody. I have an 87 And I call it Bessie....LOL... I've had a lot of people that wanted to buy her but it's worth A lot more MONEY then 3 news ones. I'm looking for a Good 8 ft bed My One side I had a back wheel come off because Aluimium JUNK Wheels...LOL. Enjoy watching your videos

[@jimkrueger212]

type of fish, small very small, LOL Keep On Keeping On

[@SteelyPaw]

You did a nice job on Mule for your brother. He's really got something to work with now. I am by no means a GM man (I have my valid reasons after 1968) but I gotta love a 454 or even a 427 for that manner with a 3 speed + granny. Your brother puts a bit of TLC to that truck as he has time it will last him another 30 years and look good doing it.. You fixed that up just enough that he has a reliable truck that seems above standard and it's certainly heavy duty, but you didn't do so much that the truck cost an arm and leg to purchase. Your brother can now add to it as his budget will handle, or drive it how it is , his choice. That guy loading Mule, hmmmm, take em out of an automatic trans truck and they are lost. He should have let you load the truck while he stood in front to insure your were centered on the ramps etc. Oh well, I guess he'll learn. It cracks me up how much Jamie loves every single truck, she sees the good in everything. But ya know, I have the same affliction, perhaps it's a good one to have, just like there are no bad animals. Thanks for the Video Rick, and I'm sure your brother will appreciate it too.

[@marvinwinter8174]

Just saw a 1980 3500 dually for sale in local paper here in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada with 87000 original km's on it .... nice looking truck. 87000 km's = 54059 miles. Sorry Rick just had to tease you with this one . Keep up the great video's man !!

[@Drew6709]

Those trucks with a "granny 1st gear" were awesome pull rigs. My old '77 F250 Ford Ranger had the 4 speed manual tranny and was good at pulling trailers. But was light in the ass end. But it had the 351M (windsor motor basically) and was low geared in the rear end as well.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

It is nice to have that extra grunt on tap in Granny low. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@tinsmittys.fabshop400]

Man I wish I could find a truck like that in that condition I live in New Hampshire the salt is just killing all these old trucks

[@pearsonba350]

Well done! Keep them square body trucks on the road! I've got an '84 K20 Silverado (second owner) 86K original miles. Also building a nice little K5 from 1991. Really like the pipes you put on this one, going to have to get some Flowmasters for my '84...

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Hang on to those square bodies. I still have a couple in reserve. I agree with you on the Flowmasters. Love 'em. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@LouisianaFarm]

Have you priced the flowmaster? I have an 82!

[@terryw.milburn6414]

Gone to a good home. Great episode. Them's Brook Trout Ain't-em ? Hah Hoping all's well there Rick Jamie & Critter's ! ATB Terry God Bless

[@jasonbarton766]

I would be sad too, that thing was a beast!

[@vulgarhyena9616]

I Bet all the work and money you spent on this truck will keep in on the road another 20 years. Nice job! Never junk these trucks they were the last chevy trucks before they started really going down in quality...

[@blawson1122]

That's a awesome truck nice job as always Rick

[@derekbratzke5659]

i think Trouble should do a in memory of Ol Mule burn out :0 great video Rick had a tear in my eye watchin ol mule go too thanks for all your great vids and thanks Ol Mule for all his service to you guys

[@allen2905]

I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your step by step instructions. Totally amazed at what you've achieved over the years from your last place on the "chicken farm". I was sick, in bed, last week and just happened to come across your channel while looking for old car restoration videos and watched your first 27 CTR's. Am hooked. Thanks ...Ps. Our Lord tells when it's time to move on. So happy you now own some land instead of renting.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Well....we really appreciate you watching....yeah, its been a long, hard road, but we are happy...tired...but happy. Hope you continue watching...because we certainly aren't done. -Rick

[@boycegarage1034]

Love the videos bud. I love how your such a happy person. keep them coming please.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Life is too short to be unhappy. I'll keep 'em coming. Thank you and Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@mischef18]

Really liked this video, a Chevy off to a new home and finding the plastic tailgate strip was a bonus for you guys. Are those fish good to eat or more just to look at. Hey great you have a young guy helping out around the ranch too. All the best to everyone

[@ronaldrutledge1926]

I could never get rid of my 82 GMC 3/4 ton pickup I've had it over 20 years and it's a solid as can be never get rid of that love my old truck

[@glennhunter7018]

It Was hard to see it go. Rick but it will be all right and thanks for pray for my friend he is doing better my friend

[@timmitzlaff8960]

Dang things nice. I like it just like it is.

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome truck for sure yall are awesome !!! Didn't see Annabelle lol !!!!

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Next time!

[@jameshengl5230]

Rick sorry to see the old mule #1 go. I was waiting for you to chase down the shipper and get the old mule back.

[@arhjhsdhg7353]

great work man great truck greets from the netherlands

[@eegle70]

Nice truck. Love to have a GMC truck automatic 4x4.

[@dieseldrivermt1]

i was waiting in the vid for rick to run after the pick up yell don,t go buddy,good vid with some sad

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I almost did my Friend. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@davelindstrom6005]

Regarding the "What kind of fish are these?" question at the end: They look like the edible kind... SHORE LUNCH!!!!!!! LOL

[@BAtadCrazy]

Sounds awesome!!!

[@orgazmic13]

Tell Jamie I got my CDL-B. Joining her in the ranks of school bus driver. And definitely will miss the Mule.

[@philipchandler330]

Great job would love to get a truck from you

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

[e-mail] Thank you and Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@timmitzlaff8960]

Dang it sounds good.

[@erichunter8646]

I think they are bass or trout it all depends on where you live if you live near the mountain where the stream comes through the yard sometimes the new cameras will take still pictures while you're recording sometimes you can go down to the fishing game Hatchery or something they can be able to tell you but very good work looks very good sounds real good

[@lukereynolds9907]

Love that truck rick

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Me too Luke. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@gunsmoke6463]

P.s. I have a idea you should put a small rubber tire like off a old 2wheel dolly on your gate to help it open better it helped mine a lot..

[@edwardmartinez580]

Hard to say so long to an old friend.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Sad day my friend! As for the fish, some may be chubs, bass or trout. Its hard to tell in those shots. Keep up with the good work dude!

[@billschofield4802]

Sounds great

[@northstar2007]

I think in a couple years those fish will be 'dinner' cool to see :)

[@jlletaw1954]

Truck sounds good Rick - too bad you can't keep em' all...l think those fish may be Smelt?

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Good thing I didn't fix it up BEFORE I sold it or I never would've let it go. Thanks Fer Watchin' again James. -Rick

[@davidcrouch5091]

Top man! Rick

[@knklbstr1239]

Ever think About using bedliner on the floorboards to help insulate them? Did you replace the plastic bushings on the clutch pedal or lube them up?

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Yes, I actually have used bedliner on cab floors. It works well. I just lubed the bushing and it worked fine. Thanks, -Rick

[@chrisemery3871]

Thanks for sharing that with us Rick,I take it you wont be using that shipper again, he didnt inspire me with confidence,hope the truck got there in one piece,best regards Chris.

[@randybryant1237]

Here in Fla. we'd call those fish - bait!

[@chrisstewart6988]

Good old trucks......next truck I get, may very well go back to a square-body. Less stuff to fool with and reliable, easy to work on.....will admit to cringing when that yahoo was slipping the wee out of that clutch trying to load it on the trailer.

[@jimmyrogers2731]

I'd be down there fishing every day

[@larrywells3873]

We called them fish shads. Sunfish, plain ole minnows.

[@mwatkins2464]

Did you cry at the end?? Sounded like it!! lol

[@bronc02]

I'm a thinkin that young'un ain't gonna last long in the auto shipping business !!!

[@jimmyrogers2731]

Great ol square body work work horse...errr mule.

[@kerrymullins8684]

We call the fish Silver Minnows. They'll grow up to be bass.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Any good for eating?

[@kerrymullins8684]

They will be when they grow up.

[@ddocspeck]

Not real sure about the fish, but, from out here in central western Iowa they appear to be some fresh water sharks, hybrid piranhas, and a few mutant rabid tadpoles with frightful fangs that hiss in the middle of the night. Maybe .... Naw, just razzin` ya , Rick !

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I'm gonna' eat me some Piranha.....

[@ddocspeck]

Lol ! I hear they taste like chicken !

[@lmdaskievige8931]

had always called the smaller ones minnows or guppies. The larger ones i couldnt see the mouths if they had the flat suckers on them they would be the algae eaters , placatimus or something like that

[@camposjrmartin]

Awww Mr mule

[@Vipress70]

we used to have one exactly like that light blue 3/4 ton 454 4 speed 4x4 only difference ours was a 1985

[@ianpetherick4326]

That guy loading this truck is a bit of a muppet 🤣

[@slimjim119]

I know it was a part of u bro and your heart went with it sorry for your loss but it's saying in your family u make sure he looks at her him tell to rust check it and no winters lol

[@LouisianaFarm]

Love your videos! Long time fan, just got behind cause life happens. Glad to see the ranch growing. I have an 82 Chevy. Did you happen to record yourself doing all the work on it? I bet you could have a video series on fixing up different year models of things. You probably have some cool tricks up your sleeves to help a young tinkerer like me who doesn’t know a hell of a lot.

[@countrylife2036]

Do you have salmon in your neck of the woods? I guessing either trout or salmon. Sad to see the Mule go, but glad it's going to be on the road and enjoyed.

[@skipperruby8471]

Good show kid

[@chevybuick45]

Think God ur post more videos I just started to watch ur videos like month or 2 and I started watch from frist one you made and watch them in order so when got to last few videos u had I was like no please be more start to get. Bored with nothing to watch instated back over to watch them video again and was like I can't get Bored of watch those video 2nd time. I went get on here to start from. Where I stop then I seen u post other one just watch it yea you are right when u put work into a old car or truck or can then after it done runing and someone wants but it then day comes to have let it go to it new home watch it drive away or get pull away the funny thing that guy should put his junk dodge in back let that old chevy pull it to where had go but I hate see it go but good thing u find it got it out from sit on side of someone house not doing nothing to it but let it sit there and u save it bring back to live and get it going like it need be use for but Rick please keep up good work and keep them video posted because I get Bored not able to watch video of u and ur last out find old trucks or find something for friend or customer then make video and post it so please keep up good work of post video and keeping guy like me not bored because when get home from work they looking forward to watch new post thank you man

[@amsimons29]

you think that shipper would know how to drive a stick.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

You'd think.....Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@edwardmartinez580]

amsimons29 Think that's the shipper or the new owner.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

That is NOT the new owner. I'm pretty confident the new owner knows how to drive a truck with a manual transmission. That was the shipper loading it up. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@radarnj8043]

you'd think a shipper would know how to balance load his trailer too.. Dude looked new on the job and we all gotta learn as we go down the road. AND if not for you Mr. CTR your truck would not be goin to a new home ... keep on keep on keepin em rollin sir!

[@ken14850]

or even put the weight of the load over the axles lmao

[@hobbyoverstreet1699]

great vids but sad day at classic tuck ranch lol

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Can't keep them all. But yes, it is hard to see some of them go. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick