BACK ON THE ROAD AFTER 10 YEARS: Derek Kygar's 1970 GMC 4x4 Pickup | western roadtrip part 3

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Now that's what I call a nice honest truck.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

So true!

[@garb25]

My favorite part of the series so far is Derek’s Humbleness. You can tell he’s a “what you see, is what you get” kinda guy and that is the best. Super genuine

[@pancakebreakfastclub2653]

He’s a good dude, other than trying to get me to drink gluten free beer

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s true, man. Derek is a great guy!

[@garb25]

@@pancakebreakfastclub2653 that sounds like a terrible time lol

[@gdc818]

Awesome truck, love the 12 gauge shotgun in the back 😁

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! And he uses it

[@gdc818]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS awesome!!!

[@pancakebreakfastclub2653]

Love the tailgate and the story behind it

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah, man!

[@skeeterbartleson3888]

The gun rack in the window is the best part

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I love it

[@gasratzcustoms]

So glad to see it back on the road!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

For sure!

[@Weasel3DE]

Great old truck and the story behind it. I've had my truck over 35 yrs. Money don't mean nothing over the truck loved what he said. Waiting on the road trip back!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s so true! And next video, we’re headed home. Lol

[@richardbates2367]

I'd also want to reverse most of what was done with this ole GMC Sierra grande and in my iteration I would save the drivetrain for something else and build me a cammed slightly overbore 68-72 292 and split dual exhaust it, and put a Saginaw three on the tree in it.. love those old trucks, even in square body trucks.

[@mickiematthews1881]

Out of all of the trucks you have shown on UBT, this is rated in my top 2-3. Also, it is an awesome story behind this truck.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I agree!

[@jeffdillard5742]

Derek, your attitude towards that truck could not be better. Truly a great story. Robbie, this video series is next level, even for UBT! Just outstanding content! I’m lovin’ it!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Wow, thanks!

[@robertdehaes9329]

Chad, Jolene and the moderators. Great shows and I totally support all your efforts!! Stay well

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks!

[@mattsmith410]

I'm 53 and own 4 chevy's of this era. Have always loved this body style and to this day will gawk at any of these trucks. I've seen countless Chevy's and a slew of GMC's but the Sierra Grande, less than a handful. Years ago I did not really like the GMC grill but it has grown on me and looks really good.Pretty awesome how he wouldn't let it go. Love your content UBT.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Bradp18]

Killer Truck, and Derek seems like a great guy. I love his passion around his family and his truck!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It's true!

[@cfrank925]

Damn that big block sounds good! 🔥

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It really does!

[@ElGuaposTruckFarm]

Freaking love the Oly shifter handle! Very cool truck! And definitely looks like the trucks I grew up around in Eastern Oregon!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s got all the Eastern Oregon feels!

[@j.j.clingman4083]

I have also been a very very very big fan of the 1967-1972 Chevy pickup years for sure!!! I’ve also had my 1969 Chevy 1Ton 4x4 since I started high school and that was back in 1996 and still have it today!! I just got done building a 421 sbc with after market Dart block and a set of aluminum AFR heads!! Done all the work on it myself and absolutely love it!! I have also put air lockers in both front and rear axels and new 4.56 gears it’s an absolute beast and I couldn’t be happier!! The short box truck are very few and in between I’d definitely hang on to it for sure!! I’d definitely say it’s worth every bit of 20,000.00 maybe more!! Just saying!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Man that’s sounds like a rowdy truck!

[@davidryan573]

Love this road trip, Derek’s truck is awesome, but the history and story make it family, thanks for the video.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Truth! Thanks for watching, David!

[@scottpeterson6632]

Awesome feature on an awesome truck and owner.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I agree. Thanks for watching!

[@pedroguerrero7718]

Derek’s truck is awesome.what a story behind! That’s way we love trucks. Can’t wait to see the four part.. take care guys 👊

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s really the coolest!

[@obslife1985]

That’s a awesome truck with a lot of meaning!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it

[@shanewright6958]

That's a nice looking truck 👍👍🇨🇱

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It really is!

[@bossman9358]

Best channel on KZbin! Summer here in New Zealand and I love driving my 72 around daily.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@bossman9358]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS -international!

[@komitedPHT72]

It had a moon roof... 🌙 hell yea.. great episode Robbie. 👏

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes, it does. And Derek is not a fan. lol

[@Rob-lv7wo]

Love the front on the GMC trucks back then and even now.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

So do I!

[@donaldbaker6961]

Love all the trucks 🛻

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Me too!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@malc1012]

If I had the money, I would love to send him an ls3 and 4l80 trans for free just to see him continue enjoying his truck. Great back story. Very good hearted guy.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Man, me too!

[@chevylandt.v]

That is one cool GMC. I have always wanted one like that but ended up with a long bed inline six. Some day I will do a body swap onto a 90s suburban frame or a long bed.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh i like that idea

[@chevylandt.v]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS yup I do too, I came up with all of that because of the EFI and I always wanted a 4x4.

[@TotallyHuckedGarage]

That is definitely one of my favorite trucks that has been on the channel, that thing is so cool!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It really is!

[@johnpayne299]

Awesome truck and story to go with it.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It sure is!

[@maingig1]

Very cool video! I have a 79 k15 and a 76 G30 factory option 4wd Pathfinder equipment conversion that both need put back on the road. As a kid back in the 80s our family drove almost every summer from Hood River to Owyhee Reservoir which is his neck of the woods! Love the channel!! Paul in Oregon

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That is so cool! We have a pathfinder conversion van on the backburner too. Such beautiful country out in that area!

[@maingig1]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS yes it is! Can't wait to see what you guys do with your Pathfinder!

[@JaredR1996]

Awesome story on this truck. Thanks as always UBT 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching man!

[@kellensautomotive]

Absolutely awesome! I have a 71 shorty 4wd my dad bought it in 2000 and i fell in love with it so he gave it to me! I tore it apart now its a fuel injected, blazer tank, 4in lift 3/4 tons ect! Loved this video!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah, man! That sounds like a rad truck.

[@henryg683]

That’s some awesome truck!!! Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see your journey home !!!! Hopefully all goes well!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching as always!

[@wildbill2813]

Wild bill from Boise, Great story on the Gmc, you all have a safe trip back home

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Wild Bill!

[@wildbill2813]

Just want to let you know that i follow all your stories that come my way, I'm pationate about old trucks, in the process of restoring a 1977 c30 with a interesting drive train, it's got a 427 truck engine with a new process 5 speed and a 3 speed auxillary, hopefully she will be back on the road this summer, I'll send you pictures

[@larrypounds3336]

Love the truck

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Me too!

[@fst_n_low]

Great looking truck there.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes it is!

[@red_fox_flareside]

Hey Robbie…. GO DAWGS!!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

GO DAWGS!

[@mr.boombambiscuitsakajoel6017]

Save travels my friend and if you're passing through Dallas holler Boom bam biscuits Que the music.....

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks brother!

[@mr.boombambiscuitsakajoel6017]

Safe

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Pretty sweet truck and story, glad your trip was fun and so productive, been some great videos bro!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Been a blast! More to come!

[@HillbillyCadillacs]

Sweet truck hope my 67 4x4 is back on the road soon 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I hope so too!

[@chosenone101]

Beautiful truck!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It sure is!

[@dandorris8531]

I've had my 69 c/10 for almost 30. You'll never look back once you go LS. I've heard about this truck here In Idaho. Maybe run into that guy someday and give him a hand with his LS.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

So cool!

[@ckscotty1746]

I sure miss mine. I bought a maroon '71 1/2 ton 4x4 short bed step back around '95-ish when I was just out of high school (94). It sat a lot like that one. I probably don't even have a picture of it. Back in the no cellphone days.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I’d love to have one for sure!

[@enloe1966]

Awesome Truck

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It really is!

[@roscokat6367]

Sweet truck, you have to keep the 396 and 4 speed. So cool. Just change the gearing or find another 4 speed with better a gear ratio.

[@joshroland]

I had a chance to buy a 71 4 wheel drive, granny 4 speed years ago. Love those trucks. Awesome trip also. I would like to do this one day

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Josh! It’s been a lot of fun!

[@wickedc10]

Cool story!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching!

[@wickedc10]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS always 👊🏼

[@skinnerhound2660]

Great truck Derek, glad you held on to it. I've had my '72 Cheyenne for thirty plus years, could never sell it. My son just rebuilt the Q-jet, still runs great, has never left me on the side of the road.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

So cool!

[@derekkygar373]

That was my biggest mistake, getting rid of my quadrajet! Such a great carb! Now QFT

[@skinnerhound2660]

@@derekkygar373 The people that dish them don't know how to fix them. They are very under rated. I have one on my '76 Cheyenne, '85 SW, and '70 442. There is nothing quite like the "roar" of the secondaries, lol.

[@richardbates2367]

@@skinnerhound2660 ,yes you and Derek sir's I have said that to people several times especially for most of gm V8 vehicles for decent mpg,part throttle response and acceleration from a dead stop and still being reliable if a quadrajet carb properly tuned correctly rebuilt they are absolutely hard to beat,I had a brand new Edelbrock performer carburetor 1407 750 cfm manual choke I nicknamed it the drag carb,did it have better throttle response than my quadrajet absolutely,did it have better part throttle kickdown response than my quadrajet nope and gas mileage was horrible and, the Holley reman 390fe carb I believe was a 650cfm had to be tuned for almost every different season or circumstance, and got horrendous gas mileage worse than the Edelbrock performer carburetor, I had them on a 75 Chevy 4 bolt main 355 with trw hypereutectic Pistons on a forged gm replacement crankshaft balanced rotating assembly,a competition cams Xtreme energy 268h cam kit 474/480 lift at 221/224 duration at.50 and 107 lobe separation, a 1995 set of gm 260hp 350 crate motor heads 991 castings basically a older version of the 882 or 993 heads, and a .600 inch of lift capable set of k motion double beehive valve springs,arp press in rocker studs,arp 12 pt black chrome moly head bolts, Edelbrock chrome valve covers script valve covers, Holley street dominator quadrajet, square bore and spread bore bolt pattern intake manifold, and heddman long tube headers in a 86 Chevy k20 custom deluxe c6p heavy duty 3/4 ton 4x4 chassis but it because I wounded it was on 1983 GMC high Sierra 6 lug heavy duty corporate axles 10 bolt front rebuilt and 12 bolt in the back never been touched needed axle seals with 3.08 gears they were from a 400sbc/np465,4wd longbed factory k20 leaf springs were bolted to them with the 9 leaf spring pack and the factory heavy duty overload springs, the factory th400hd transmission for the truck was rebuilt with a b&m rv and towing stage 2 shift kit a b&m torkmaster 3,000stall torque converter more like a 2,700 stall torque converter. And a low mileage replacement from a buddy's 81 k20 Scottsdale np208 transfer case because a bad rear ujoint I warned my brother to replace before he beat on the truck broke it, the 81 Scottsdale transfer case was 115k transfer case so shifted like new.

[@rogerchevelle8543]

What a cool Gmc

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

The coolest

[@thedelusionisreal]

Derrick was a good interview. I never thought of holding onto it as an accomplishment. Yes, that is something I hear people have sellers remorse all the time.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Huge accomplishment!

[@charlieocean9785]

UBT all day!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Maybe every other day? Lol

[@Silverado5.3]

Man sweet truck.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes it is!

[@turbogrin]

A LS with a NV4500 would be a great cruiser !!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Completely agree!

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Wow, that is a nice truck for not being worked on body wise, love the video and how far you went to get this put together for your subscribers!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks so much for watching! I love this stuff

[@jameskiesau7543]

Just gonna give ya my two cents worth 'cause that's what this channel is about --helping people in a positive way. People call me at least twice a week or more for advice. I've bought, sold, body-on and body-off restored nearly 400 1967-1972 Chevy/GMC 4x4 trucks. Started in 1980 and retired in 2019. Dairy farmed until had two open heart operations. O.k here's the deal. If you really and I mean really want that truck to be very rare and worth something( I'm talking 50K- 70k) don't ever and I mean ever hack up sheet metal. ie. get a roof skin from LMC and have it welded in to remove that hidious sunroof !!! Pull that big block, spend $5.00 in rattle can paint and get 3K for the 396 and put towards putting a six with the correct Saginaw 3-speed back in it with a single exhaust, factory 6 lug steel wheels with correct 1/2 ton hubcaps. With all that done even not painting it , maybe just satin clear coat to preserve it you could spend as low as 5K-8K and really make a smart business decision. That's what I was always about---RESTORING !!!!!!! Take Care !! Good Luck ! Jim

[@praisethelord4222]

love the videos brother, keep em coming. you motivated me to post my first C10 vid! I'll have to do more

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome! Keep at it

[@level7motorsports]

"Tina, You Fat Lard, Come Get Some Dinner. Tina! Eat The FOOD!" But seriously what a great truck and a great dude. I loved this one.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha loved that reference

[@RedEyedPatriot]

My dad had a 71 the same color. Wish we hadn't wrecked it over the mountain side in the middle of winter in the storm of 98.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Ugh! Me too.

[@RedEyedPatriot]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS Bro lemme tell ya it was one hellova ride 😂 we live on the highest point in our county in KY. Our driveway is halfmile straight a mountain with 10 to 30ft ravine on each side.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@RedEyedPatriot whoa!

[@White-Head]

Well hey I'm an LS swap guy !!!! I'll do you an LS Swap for that 396 lol

[@wallywallyblack1]

Wait wait what happen to the shots of the river? Lmao I understand the addiction it calls

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I forgot to add them in but they’re in Part Two! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@swh1123]

I got my dad's 82 K10 short bed with an sm465 4 speed that he bought new. I feel the same way about my truck as he does about his. I get people trying to buy it all the time, but it's never going to be for sale.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

So cool! Much more fun hanging on to stuff.

[@FarTooJones]

what kind of wheels are those? Those would like great on my k5

[@derekkygar373]

Eagle Alloy wheels series 143 polished. Not sure if they’re available anymore. These are 16x8

[@chevyfan82]

👍

[@dennisfromm2235]

Tall and skinny tires bite better unless your trying to float the boat

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Love some tall skinnies

[@shawnnelson1671]

You guys finished smokey yet

[@briankellum416]

You would have to pry my cold, dead fingers off of that K15 if it was mine!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That seems to be how my boy Derek feels

[@Garagetopics]

I didn't catch that the truck had a name...based on the tailgate coming from Napoleon Dynamite country, my vote is for the truck to be called "Tina" 💯

[@derekkygar373]

:)

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

This is excellent

[@pmotorsports8276]

2 doors down=1/4 mile down

[@blindguygarage]

I hate to say it I have had a 1984 Chevy S10 extended cab it was my first truck first car first burnout first donut firstclose couple surprisingly not my first ticket it was lowered on iroc-z Wheels V8 swap ran in the low 80s and 8 Mile daily driver still have it it's tore down beat up and I'll probably never have the money to put it to its former glory

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sounds like a lot of memories

[@blindguygarage]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS that was back before I was blind I would drive that truck sideways more than straight diagnosed legally blind 225 after that bought over 100 cars trading swapping now I have 3 Square bodies can't drive none of them

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@blindguygarage such a bummer. My father in law has macular degeneration and I’ve seen the effects it has on him.

[@thisoldrednecksgarage4288]

I have a 6.0 and 4l80 I would trade for that 396 and m465 in nd

[@dylanmorse]

How I got mine, neighbor had it in his driveway for 20 years 67 shortbed stepside 4x4 350 4spd, for $ 3,000his wife used to daily it, he died shortly after purchase, come to find out he only sold it because he knew

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Wow! What a story

[@timothyvandyke9840]

Sure that motor is a 396...and not a 402.

[@derekkygar373]

Looked up the engine, it’s a 396 from 1969 out of a c20

[@timothyvandyke9840]

I had a 402 cu from a super Cheyenne.its was a 1971....my friend built a 4x4....like this in the 1980s...I bought a Standard short bed .6 3 on tree .Then he remove everything down to the frame...so then he bought a 4x4short bed frame.He sandwich those frames together....Something as big as big foot.From the ,,1980 ...riding in it going around curve felt like it would flip....Custom build ....looked great... 4x4 shortness are very hard find .But all of them are.

[@gabrielmendoza1125]

You hold on to her you just cant put a price on it

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

So true!

[@markbremmer8642]

"Roadkill" road trip?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

A roadtrip for sure. Not sure what classifies it as a roadkill roadtrip but it’ll be sketchy lol

[@markbremmer8642]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS it'll be a roadkill episode if you break down homewards bound, and fix it on the roadside.

[@ThatGuy-ps7ui]

The obvious effort you're making to show respect with "Boy-See" being pronounced right in your Georgia dialect makes me laugh a little

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha man, I'm trying!