Building the ULTIMATE SLEEPER SILVERADO in 23 minutes

The UglyTruck is a was born from the idea that I'd prefer a dented and faded race truck that performs over a shiny show quality truck thats slow and stock, and I picked the worst looking truck I could find, and the UglyTruck was born! Sure, its gotten a lot less ugly over the last two years, but my absolute favorite part is what's under the hood: a turbocharged big block that makes over 1,100 lb.ft. of torque at the tires. Phase 2.0 of the UGT project will consist of a 535 cubic inch Gen VII Big Block that can make 1,700 horsepower, a 4x4 conversion for insane launches, a ‪@HolleyPerformance‬ Dominator EFI system, and lots more!
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[@coryridder1937]

Proof that motivation and the proper hands can build something that others couldn't.

[@turboflush]

Saying I don't have motivation?

[@coryridder1937]

Lol. If that's what you got out of my comment then I guess so

[@turboflush]

@@coryridder1937 Hahaa. :)

[@speedygee6396]

@@coryridder1937 you forgot money, MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!!!

[@coryridder1937]

Ohhhhh..... YES. YES I DID! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tylerboyer2006]

I'm a mechanic myself and I would love to work with someone like you just to learn all I could thanks for the content hopefully one day I can be at your level of skill.. Thank you

[@brianmarceaux1807]

Best video yet, great content LT! Love the way your builds are thought out and executed !

[@byrdgaming1901]

I have got to say first off very nice truck. but the amount of knowledge you have got to know to do all that is insane, rebuild transmissions to motor swaps to rear ends. wish you the best of luck on your next project and good hands man

[@abnpthfdr2934]

Wow! Great compilation of the steps from stock to 10 secs Ugly Truck. It took awesome mechanic and fabricator skills to get there along with time management/sharing with your other projects, but you got it there and still running well. Congrats, LT!!! Can't wait to see everything you're going to bring this new year! Merry Christmas!!!

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

That was a pleasure to watch; I'm glad you're really starting to take off on this platform. Looking forward to what becomes of this big block monster!

[@LawrenceTolman]

thanks! I am excited to see how it turns out

[@reeljunkiesft1740]

Amazing video! I love the fact that you never gave up & you literally did all the work by yourself. It’s incredible how for true dedication can take you. God bless🙏🏼

[@LawrenceTolman]

Thank you so much!!

[@alonzorodriguez2702]

@@LawrenceTolman are you selling the truck??

[@luke1slost]

The fact that you did this yourself is just mind blowing

[@mattchew317]

I don't have the tools or knowledge to do something like this but damn is this extremely satisfying to watch!

[@jsargent8195]

Amazing! Thanks for showing the entire process!

[@coryridder1937]

The last 20 seconds of this video is the best news we've had for awhile! Part 2 coming soon! Hell yeah!

[@prontoinc5830]

This is the most interesting episode I've ever seen. Way better than the weekend TV shows we grew up to like Powerblock TV. The work he does in his garage is inspiring

[@obizzil]

Hands down best video on KZbin no BS straight to the point bravo 👏 SUBSCRIBED!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Thanks! Appreciated

[@Vegito_fan6]

Wow! I can’t believe you made that huge heavy pickup truck move so fast. You Fabricating skills are a work of Art sir 😎

[@ModernBeastx1]

If you spent 3 grand you should have went with a 99-06 single cab shortbed would have knocked atleast another second off you're time. Those extended cabs are frickin boats.

[@JaxonPro-y9e]

Yea your actually 100% right, I looked just to verify and was shocked.. just the rear seats doors frame all that to extend the cab is an extra 1000lbs😮.. that’s not even accounting for the bed which has to be another 500-1000 because it ain’t just the bed it’s the frame, longer exhaust, wiring, all that.. wow I’m kinda blown away actually

[@JaxonPro-y9e]

Maybe if you completely gutted the back seats, and installed a short bed? I’d like to know what the weight is purely of the cab being extended like the body of the cab and the frame rail.. but shit all that work you might as well if gone single cab in the beginning

[@JaxonPro-y9e]

No bullshit this actually helped me out a ton I want to do a truck build this winter and I already have a very clean quad cab so I was just going to use it even though I want a single, just to save money., but yea no not now 😂😂

[@ModernBeastx1]

@@JaxonPro-y9e shoot glad I could help. I'll let you in on another little hint. 99-06 chevy 1500 short beds aren't to cheap BUT the long bed versions are way cheaper more available and they make kits online to cut and shorten the frame to make it a short bed. It's surprisingly easy there's actually pockets on the frame that you can cut into and the rear frame slides into it to make a short bed it's like chevy knew!! haha

[@jordyvillegas2126]

It’s suppose to be a sleeper.

[@kelevra558]

Buddy i gotta say, this is quickly becoming my favorite automotive fabrication channel on KZbin. You seem like such a good dude, youre humble, you laugh at yourself, and the few times you've been mistaken, you admitted it. Keep it up my friend. You're the man.

[@LawrenceTolman]

hey I appreciate the kind words! and thanks for watching as well

[@brianwunderlich5752]

Just found your channel and i myself just started a fabrication company to build turbo cars, cages, and everything else that comes with drag and drift cars so im finding your content right on par with what my day to day looks like now. Love the channel man!

[@sweetrevenge5292]

Hey great video! Just a Suggestion when you’re doing something such as lowering it. can you let us know what you’re putting on/doing to the truck with maybe even a short summary of why you did it?just some of my input!

[@trulyblessedziiz1030]

Very nice setup. I have a 04 3500 with the 8.1 and you truly proved people wrong. Keep the video coming.

[@KebabsRock1997]

This was the 10 second car Toretto was talking about

[@deanm4138]

That was a very cool build can’t wait to see the 2.0 build

[@AustinLWright]

LT! So glad you’re in the game with this awesome content.

[@danielmaher7294]

Digging the recap. Makes me want to turbo everything we own. 😅

[@Yandelvillegas]

Alma Rosa 😂😂😂😂

[@abreaux1777]

It's awesome to watch something like this come together, you truly have a great love for the hobby, keep it up my friend!!

[@WhiteManXRP]

Truck is not ugly, and it's a Chevrolet, best platform ever

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Love how the ugly truck was built in a simple manor..really showed what a guy can do in his garage with mostly hand tools and a weld machine..one of my favorite build on youtube rite now..but ive been a fan of LT from way back...

[@mattwithoutyou]

I’m so happy to see you put the interior back where it belongs. When I had my Lightning, I ran so many “street” trucks with no interior panels, ac, radio, etc.

[@jakellegearhart290]

Pure talent Lawrence! Also- loving the background playlist

[@dunewinters3132]

Really interested in what drop kit you used and all the mods before the engine swap. I’ve got a stock 5.3 in a extended cab that I just wanna have a bit more fun in

[@barrets6226]

Looks like a 2/4 drop, 2" spindles, 2" drop hangers, 2" shackles.

[@heavyduty3909]

3/5

[@taranturtle1842]

Dude said screw it imma make my own turbo manifold😂

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

I don't understand how you got it home if you removed all of the chrome.

[@nfhfhdhr]

imagine the guy that sold it to him is screaming "NOOO DONT TAKE OFF THE CHROME" at his screen

[@juancarlosquintana8144]

THIS CRAZY YOUR TRUCK, PERSONALLY IS A WORK OF ART,

[@williejefferson9823]

Hey, great video LT. Really enjoyed watching your hard work pay off.

[@kevinpbryant]

I love this build and even more, this whole channel. Your OCD and perfectionism impress me. Good to have when building high quality vehicles! Very cool, keep it up.

[@johnboivt]

Great job man. Respect the dedication and effort that took.

[@johnwindle6877]

Great videos can't wait until next spring. I would have always thought rear wheel was better than 4 wheel because of the more parts more problems. I learned something thanks

[@LawrenceTolman]

I wouldn’t say 4x4 is better as a blanket statement since you are correct a 2wd has its advantages, but I like the advantages a 4x4 provides despite the complexity and added weight

[@0gavin0]

Damn, minute 16 went into a whole new mode. Beast machine. So much good work put into this truck, what a great production.

[@Δύναμις-λ6χ]

"simple as that" was a huge understatement I watched you build this monster and was in shocked the entire video!!!! Amazing truck!!👏👏

[@miguelavila1099]

Amazing video. Your skills in fabrication are off the charts! Keep up the great work sir.

[@GR3ED313]

Would love to just sit and learn from someone so knowledgeable

[@joserodriguez4167]

dawg. the stock version with the 5.3 or maybe a 6.0 is the truck of my dreams. don't you dare call her ugly. she perty

[@teaguegearhart9851]

This is like seeing pictures and movies from when your kids were small and just letting the tears go. When did ugly truck grow up?? This makes me so sad.

[@hale1j]

Awesome vid dude. Good luck on your future builds

[@joshmarauder]

This channel shows alot of behind the scenes that lots of channels dont show i personally love that and gives me motivation to start on something myself. This channel will make it big if he keeps this up.

[@mykelchenault1219]

Keep this truck on the channel I’d love to see more content with it !!!

[@jasonbacues2999]

Thanks for taking all of us along for the ride LT

[@LawrenceTolman]

Any time!

[@thereluctantgearhead4544]

Anyone that thinks a bigblock Chevy is weak has some kind of cognitive dissonance. It was built to be Chevys most heavy duty engine from day one. The MK4 came directly from a NASCAR engine built to smoke everybody on the track back in 1963. Hit the street in 1965 as a 396 425hp Vette engine. 427 came in 66. L-88s came along in 67 thru 69 and a well tuned L-88 with headers could make 560-580hp stock. Could even find 427s in big ass dump trucks and 454s in giant RVs. Bigblock Chevys set the bar for which all others try to compete with. Definitely the best engine ever built by any company. It's hard to not make power with a properly set up bigblock Chevy. Back in the day I tried to compete against them with other brand engines, it was always the big Rats that dominated the scene. So I started using them myself. If ya want to go real fast, build a bigblock Chevy. Easiest power one can build.

[@KenonBradford-pp4th]

Welp. I think I've finally found the right guy to upgrade my malibu.

[@chadashabranner9554]

Awesome video! Would love to have a toy like that 😁. Right now all i have is a little, stock 4.8L...too busy working on 18-wheelers to do anything to it right now. Keep up the good work!

[@idriwzrd]

Seeing the progression of the shop along with the truck was pretty cool.

[@daxboxglitcher]

oh how i wish i had the skills, smarts, and tools to do this to my silverado..well done Lawrence

[@veteranmuscle]

Best part: "Simple as that" LMAO

[@mathewg1747]

This is the coolest video I’ve ever watched

[@joelalexander5338]

Kind of reminds me of the camera guy in the movie Groundhog Day. Great build and awesome presentation!

[@392nightrunner]

Intact dash and headliner, that truck was in good shape

[@spencernadeau3860]

dude I watched your vids to figure out what suspension you used to try to find something for my 01’ short bed a whiiiiile ago (or it feels lmao), super glad to see you getting recognition for hard work

[@LegendaryVault]

Wow man, such knowledges! You’ve done pretty much everything i’ve dreamed about, mechanically talking! But still, i need a youtube video to change my brakes 😂 cheers man!

[@cooperphelan3341]

Man, this is the inspiration I needed. I’ve got a 2003 gmc Sonoma. My plan is to get a wrecked corvette, Camaro or trans-am. And put literally everything on it. And get a 4.8 ls and do a massive single turbo and make it the “ sleepin’ sonoma”

[@_thomas.watkins]

Dude has a Honda 700xx in the background, those bikes are awesome

[@LawrenceTolman]

that Honda was a ton of fun! I love the big bore sport quads

[@CallofDoobie585]

I still miss seeing youbon the show. Idk what happened but thats how i know who you are man. Either way big props. I salute what youre doin. And inspiring others to get out there and wrench. Look what happened to our country. We need folks like LT!!!

[@LawrenceTolman]

hey thanks for watching and for the kind words! it was time to move on and try my own thing, but all is well

[@thereluctantgearhead4544]

Good job man, that drivetrain in a G-body would really haul ass.

[@komandora]

a bed cover to reduce all that drag would be a great improvement

[@ryanrexer]

Nah bruh that’s been debunked jus leave it open. Google it if you don’t believe me

[@tiptop1263]

Just adds more weight. There’s literally a truck nascar thing and none of them have bedcovers; only “wings” I guess

[@Devil-et4cn]

Jesus 900 foot pound of torque at 500hp imagine how much it would be at 1000 hp

[@Modified1]

That dude has come a long way bro!! Can't believe you didn't say it was done and build another ugly truck awd with the new motor and start completely fresh.

[@LawrenceTolman]

that might be a smarter idea considering how much stuff I am gonna re-do

[@Modified1]

@Lawrence LT Tolman it all makes for good content so keep going!!

[@lastfanstanding999]

That was fun, thank you !😊 I especially liked the work on the back half of the truck.😅

[@LawrenceTolman]

Glad you liked it!

[@aaroncardenas9062]

The look on your face after the gear swap, pure joy😊

[@LawrenceTolman]

Couldn't agree more!

[@johnuglem8129]

Love sleepers! Had a kid in a 2022 Honda whatever try to pull on me today. TRY AGAIN SON! Not today in my 03 Ram 1500. Love it!

[@Code2142Loco]

My gawd, you're a talented fella!

[@organicthug5220]

The bad paint and dents make it go faster. I’ve seen a few of these sleeping around.

[@badhonky6473]

You got me wanting to turbo my 8.1 secret service suburban. It has the 4l85e

[@FPV_LAB]

Just got 3 of these with around 130 miles on them each give or take. Well maintained. Gonna be fun.

[@pops3554]

Thats semi torque!!! Love this build...awesome job!!!! You my hero!!!!!!

[@JohnSmith-qe6fb]

10 second truck is absolutely insane!

[@kevinkirk4285]

12:37 Dropping a transmission with a floor jack. You sir, are a better man than I am.

[@monmadale]

Nice one... I do love your attitude for not giving up on your goals!

[@sensimit6559]

It was nice seeing him smile when he got some air

[@EricErnst]

She's come a long way. I can't wait to see that 535.

[@drew5992]

I need you as my friend. 😅 bad ass bro!

[@phelizchambers1934]

I do very appreciate your review concerning the ULTIMATE Sleeper Silverado. If I could, I'd desire my 2005 Chevy 2500 Suburban with the 8.1, 496cc, be converted to da "turbo-dyno" stage. However, my ride is called "Da Lamb" (aka "Sleeper") when I travel on the long, long, long 4 lane Scenic Highway in Alaska. I have "smoked"some vehicles along the way as well. Keep up the excellent videos and you and the crew as well. Da Lamb mostly help folk out of massive snow banks/ditches they get themselves into during the slow winter months. Nothing beats my 4x4 Hi-Low, with plenty of torque. Big Monster Block; Her We Come! 🙂

[@genfiveten595]

More than anything, i wish i had LT's energy

[@demep.airless]

awesome work, congrats, you have done it by yourself, it is that I call genius

[@d2nasty696]

You forgot to add the "Trokiando" decal in the back to be able to get all the street Edgar's attention.

[@riceboxmazda7648]

Didn’t realize it was UT until I saw the UMC run

[@guamazolopez6456]

putting shed cover would’ve improved aerodynamics and given you a faster time

[@a2z_farm]

I am a ASE Master Tech I would love to hang around you all day and all week this is great .God bless you and your next adventure

[@christopherday210]

I own a stock gmc very similar to this truck and I gotta say this is nuts.... also good editing and proof these engines in those years were built top notch

[@LawrenceTolman]

hey thanks a ton!

[@christopherday210]

@@LawrenceTolman you bet something bout black and that old body style huh? My GMC's at 256000 and climbing. Honestly impressed me enough im hunting another one soon or going for a 2015. Anyway keep videos coming.

[@kturbo09]

You're a great builder! Great video on the truck from start to finish! What do you do for a living? Love the work on the turbo! Nothing bought everything hand made! Can't wait to see the next 2.0!

[@Silveradoss]

All with the tailgate on too!!

[@Toucas]

this the boy real soldier homie

[@jaylanmcmurtry5317]

Above 8 LBs of boost had me waiting for the breakaway where you said you blew up your engine. Great work all in all, we love to see it.

[@douglascorona3942]

That’s amazing man. Respect.

[@ReaperAndTheRebel]

Dang dude you did it. Can't wait to see V2.0! Hurry lol

[@davidthompson245]

Can't wait for ugly truck 2.0.

[@terrybaltimore1542]

Well done, enjoyed coming on the journey.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Many thanks!

[@ЕвгенийОлегович-л1с]

С удовольствием посмотрел! Позитивный чувак! Трудолюбивый, упорный и в результате - успешный! Отличный проект!

[@jonathanortiz3280]

How awesome it is to know how to do all of those things, I’m for sure a new subscriber super nice man 🔥

[@LawrenceTolman]

Welcome to the channel!

[@fuzzy8593]

Was very pleasing to see the first step was tearing all the plastic junk off of the truck. Owned two of this model, the plastics were a head scratch design imo. Hated how easily they broke.

[@MrHarriskl18]

😮I was watching that other show LT was on and was thinking 🤔 I wish it was more...like this so I looked him up and what do u know he has a show! A good show.

[@BenJohnson-i7e]

Turbo barley spoolin all the way 😂