Can We Hop-Up this ABANDONED GMC on a REAL BUDGET??

Today we bring an abandoned 1978 C10 back to life for burnouts!
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[@ericlangenfeld7523]

I love that when Kevin has issues he keeps the camera rolling. Thank you for acknowledging that even with hundreds of cars under your belt things still go sideways sometimes. It makes the rest of us feel better!

[@icanfartloud]

And it makes me feel better that "us" feel better......lol

[@jeffrentsch4318]

Good inspiration for when you have to replace same gasket several times in a row... Heck I appreciate time gaps, I have a 82 k10 that broken supply chain, broken ankel, and other random life has staled the build.

[@boostedbangers4596]

If he didn't there wouldn't be a video this truck started off the bat if he didn't make a series of mistakes it would be a 5 min video. It looks almost intentional, like why put a pos carb that didn't even have jets. I swear sometimes he does shit the wrong way for the video. He always tries to fire shit with the shit gas, "it sat 20 years" thats a great idea. Then sit there trying to light it off break clean.

[@dp4826]

It's the golden rule of working on cars... nothing can ever be easy

[@jamesayers2953]

❤😊😊😊

[@nick10291]

In a world where every channel wants to go bigger and better keeping it simple and consistent is always a refresh great video can't wait to see the shop used more

[@earlehaggerd5495]

I love how it switches power tire from left to right depending on where the camera is

[@8.6GivenAdqVacSysm]

😂 yeah I guess it’s a little shy

[@planman860]

I was thinking the same thing. 😂😂

[@rabyboy2844]

I was dying laughing had me rolling all over the floor. I was looking for this comment

[@laszlobauer5274]

I love these episodes even more than the successful ones. So few people are this honest on youtube.

[@amarimallett7505]

We all can agree it’s a better day now

[@greaniebeaniez3070]

Wingstop and junkyard digs 😋

[@braydensflip5672]

Easily better when junkyard digs uploads

[@bspyder4310]

Facts

[@mathieulachance151]

Yes absolutely 😂

[@HaydenGroulx]

Yessirrr

[@ralphgeigner5497]

Glad to see another Kevin & Mook & Cats adventure ! One of my favored trucks Looks like a used car lot in the back- yard

[@SpaceGamblerJR]

It was so cool to see the truck Kevin was working on in the livestream with polebarngarage. ❤🤘

[@Chopped93VX]

I think that weird burnout may have been the result of a worn out positrack or lsd whatever you wanna call it.

[@abdullahipad7664]

Yep. Clutches are bad, same thing happens on Ford TracLoc axles in CVPIs.

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

Naw unless the rear differential has been changed it has an LSD in it!!

[@javidaderson]

A good old-fashioned Kevin and Mook episode.

[@futten3230]

more mook more better

[@clifton9620]

No

[@PatientXero607]

Mook was mocking it the entire way. She loves her Ford trucks too much. 🤣

[@marcusnatale8505]

It was really just Kevin

[@stomper2582]

Yea, Mook disappeared early on.

[@veryrancid3128]

This is top tier content. I absolutely love watching kevin diagnose problems. It teaches me a lot.

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

You guys inspired me to bring a barn find back to life. I'm more of a bike guy due to space constraints, found a rolling dirt dobber spider nest disguised as a V-Twin Yamaha that sat up for over a decade. Took a few weeks but I used some of your tricks and started the old girl up for the first time today. Big fan of your work, it's great saving these classics from the junkyard.

[@myk1_sp]

Where do you find old vehicles like your Yamaha to fix up and do you have to pay anything for the vehicle before you take a gander?

[@Hawk7886]

​@@myk1_spfacebook marketplace. Always good to bring a buddy for an extra set of eyes. Don't feel like you're obligated to buy unless you really like what you see. It's horrible to pick up a new project, find out it's way worse than you initially thought, then get burned out banging your head against the wall working on it.

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

@myk1_sp mostly just word of mouth. People know I like fixing old stuff so when they hear about it they tell me. You can also set up RSS feeds to scan local classifieds for stuff too.

[@Kroooza]

​@@schrodingersmechanic7622what on earth is an Rss feed?

[@theaverageguy8540]

Tip for newbies. Always tune carb on stock set up. It'll be close enough for startup with new cam. Make sure it doesn't get hot before cam swap too. Avoid wiping out cam lobes on run in

[@biggcory1]

Kevin: sets up camera for burnout- driver tire spins Kevin: moves camera to driver side- passenger tire spins 😂😂 Perfect closer for the video of this Chevy fighting you sir 👍✌️

[@bman1320]

This is still a fantastic episode. It shows that it's not all sunshine and rainbows all the time.

[@USN1985dos]

Digs & Mook! What an awesome evening surprise.

[@sourshoes6768]

Glad to see KZbinrs still keeping it “budget” friendly!

[@JRHINE83]

Was a rough day today. So glad I got the notification Kevin had new content out. Adult beverage and junkyard digs after wife and kid are in bed. Quality alone time. Thanks!

[@crouchlawncare9158]

Kid snack and junkyard dogs after I get my homework done. 😂

[@frittibreezedancer]

I would actually call this video a resounding success; perhaps not in the way the 'build' came out, but entertainment-wise it was an absolute hoot!😸Also, it very clearly showed what any young or novice backyard mechanic on a budget might be facing when doing something similar, so I'd say you succeeded in showing us all what you wanted to show us! And yay for the shop tigers spicing up the video as well!🐅Meowr!

[@Trenton-om9qs]

Its a great day when Junkyard Digs uploads a new video. I finished Daltons new video and then i came here. Toms car is pretty cool and i can tell a lot of work went into it. And i always like seeing a budget build

[@AppliedFool042]

Me too

[@ronaldbeuron3766]

I really appreciate that with all you troubles you film it all. Some KZbinrs everything is perfect after doing noticeably a lot of work off camera. You share the mistakes you make and fights you made... that makes you bad ass! Thanks for all your content!

[@broonysaint]

Silly me Mook, I thought the cement block was the park brake ... or maybe for late night shopping 😁

[@briansd6]

😂😂

[@richardbates2367]

Mine was a junk oil soaked sbc starter my choke lol

[@richardbates2367]

And I have to say until I blew up the bottom end spinning three bearings because I had it in a my 78 Chevy c20 dark green and white center stripe running down the sides and the tailgate long bed 2wd farm truck,I had a 84 Chevy 305 H.O. sbc 58cc 416 casting heads and the summit racing equipment 1102 cam kit and it was a badass sbc but I never should have put it in my c20 3/4 ton truck

[@raleverett]

Not a fan of using ether or brake cleaner to start an engine but I love these videos! Great job Digs and Mook.

[@fijiwater7662]

It’s the best when junkyard digs posts again

[@cryptic780]

Definitely agree, but where's mook been!!! She hasn't posted in a while

[@stomper2582]

Yea, if Mook is with him.😮

[@fijiwater7662]

@@stomper2582 true that

[@kdogg82]

Grrr

[@kdogg82]

Unusual shesee should better wake it the fuck up silly bad sorry Bobby kitty cat bullshit. ..

[@glennc7201]

Brings back many memories of my 77 c10 ,305 manual trans. It was my first of many c10 Chevy trucks. I would love to find one like that here in PA for 750,unfortunately around here most of them have become one with the earth.

[@NoWr2Run]

I FEEL YOUR PAIN, ALSO LIVE IN PA. " RUST BELT ", SUKS.

[@msc_2253]

Regardless of the result, this was a good one. This is how things go for most of us and you gotta just keep going until it works.

[@That_AMC_Guy]

Quite similar to my old truck. I had an '80 GMC, Black w/ red interior, 1/2 ton, 4x4, stepside 4-speed. Mine was a 350 / 4 barrel right off the showroom floor.

[@NoWr2Run]

NOICE.

[@hanknipper3921]

Another great old school style video! Great work y’all

[@charlesgraham9954]

has a kid into my early 20s i knew an old man that owned a junk yard, we did quite a few builds just like that. brings back memories, thank you guys.

[@SpawnofChaos]

4:35 "It's cleaning up" Well yeah, you're spraying brake _cleaner_ into it 🤣😂🤣

[@mrhubada]

Kevin, love how honest you are about your builds. I love it, keep it up!

[@WiredrawnMurder45]

Always a good day when there's a new Kevin/Mook episode with "budget" in the title

[@ohblackwater]

Dude, you're a GREAT instructor! You are one amongst thousands. So glad you fully describe the issues you have and the solutions. Thank you for the continuing education. Smart fella. Much appreciated.

[@HeikosGarage]

Hey Kevin, I love your videos and have been watching them for years. May I recommend 2stroke gas as start fluid? Keep up the good work. Greetings from Gardnerville NV

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

This is the way most of my r/r projects go.....and then I pay someone else to fix the damn things the right way....But just look how much fun I had!!! FUN Video, Kevin! A+++++

[@JunkyardDigs]

Sometimes they just kick your ass 😂

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

Indeed they do! LOL@@JunkyardDigs

[@FreedomRock44]

Way to fight it Kevin!!!! Looking forward to seeing the C-10 follow up soon!!!!

[@danielweith1075]

Sometimes when starting a project it is hard to know where it takes you and how much time. Great Job sticking with it!

[@AutotechSteve]

I would definitely love to see more on this one!!

[@josephviste8065]

That truck sounds amazing and I love the way the exhaust sounds on that truck.

[@ryanminogue9973]

Love the videos brother keep up the good work

[@M249saw]

I think this is my new favorite square body/square body build, from JD

[@MrKozlosPL]

I love to see that olds 98 being put to the good use. Hope to see it on a power tour next year. As always sir - new upload day is always a good day.

[@chris-jq1se]

I’ve always LOVED the short bed, step side look.!!

[@TheBeerBox80]

This C10 is pretty solid overall. Definitely a cool build candidate.

[@Dubs1994]

I am honestly loving this chevy GM truck kick you have been on lately From a chevy guy to one of his favorite KZbinrs

[@thebeardedmyth8308]

Kevin you never disappoint I've loved your videos since day one lol keep it up!

[@iraceslowcars]

More of this one please. Love to see a full 4 gear rip when it's right, maybe at the local drag strip.

[@BFVgnr]

I would love an OBS step side. Such a great design

[@johnvegar9098]

This truck is not an OBS

[@lilith7461]

This is definitely one of my favorite episodes ever. Every little thing that can go wrong will go wrong all at once lol can’t wait too see the c10 again

[@cpg092891]

I love watching this stuff, makes me want to get back into this

[@bat5917]

Par for the course on old mystery parts 😢. Dizzy is definitely fighting you for control of timing. Looking forward to the epic fix video! 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@darrellcoy]

Man, i wanted to see this succeed! Its doable if you have the time to go through the used parts and make sure they are up to par beforehand. Like you said, they are on sale/for sale for a reason. lol. Cant win them all... But i NEED to see this 305 as a ripper!!

[@ΣτελιοςΠεππας]

"It runs worse but it sounds better and it has cool parts". You just described the average project car 😂

[@davidsmith7831]

Love the videos. This truck has possibilities. I would like to see more on getting to run good

[@Streetbob_Nomad]

Typically you KZbin revival boys make it look so easy or cut these struggles out of the videos, but this is the first one I've seen that felt relatable to how my experience would be now I want my own struggle bus! Thanks for the laughs Kevin!

[@greaniebeaniez3070]

How many more relics untill they have ti start being parked into the cornfield? 😂 Love the videos keep em up!

[@bradyoung6663]

I gotta admit. Half the reason I come here is for Mook. She's like an adorable puppy,

[@GoofyCanadianFordo]

Man what a sweet ol truck great video man keep up the good work

[@dascooter8287]

That old girl is certainly worth all the time and money you care to invest in her. After all, a GMC is a Chevy with lock washers. A much finer breed of animal. I guarantee that when it comes time to rehome her the list of interested parties will be long and thick. Please allow me to be at the head of said list. Lol. Keep it up Kevin. Great stuff. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@achum2sum]

Mook says 'didn't monetize' and makes a cat coughing up a fur ball sound she is the best, AND a video from the summer months when its been cold and dingy for weeks on end, many thanks you guys

[@curtisransom6883]

The cab wing, the roof console and visor or a 70’s customize your truck thing

[@MichaelAStanhope]

the 305 is always overlooked for the 350. Glad you decided to mod the good old original engine in that thing instead of ripping it out and dropping a 350 in it. The 305 is a nice economical start to more power!

[@bradneumann9075]

I really appreciated the in depth detail of how to in this video. My 2 sons also loved it because of how In depth it was. Happy Thanksgiving

[@kerrypierre9494]

Maybe not the desired outcome but, still a great episode. Look forward to seeing more on this old rig.👍👌🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brianmilliard6998]

I’ve done a handful of partial engine rebuilds/ refresh’s. Honing cylinders, new rings and bearings, sometimes a cam replacement or upgrade. A performance intake with a newish four barrel carb. I use to use the old carb ( steady reliable runner) during the initial start up and break in period. Nerve wracking experience. Then upgrade to the newish 4 barrel and time to tune.

[@wishbone2157]

that truck is awesome, hope to see more videos on it

[@dankay4388]

"The engine bay? That's where the vroom go." She is awesome.

[@Mac-Lovin]

Have to love mooks attitude in life

[@melvinshew5127]

Great episode Kevin. . . GM products seem to be you kryptonite brother . . . Still got that old Ford Highboy

[@katielind6840]

Love ya kevin, cant wait for the sled content this winter!!

[@SpyderGarage]

“It’s got all the power of a bean fart…” 😂 Great, relatable video guys, reminds me of my teenage years building a car on my 16-year-old budget. (But that “bean fart” quote is living rent free in my head now) 😅

[@danielparsons3995]

You know using 2stroke gas to make it run is way better for the engine than brake cleaner.. and in the long run cheaper...

[@stevebulach5198]

Hey Kevin, What I've done with starters & old cars/ wiring is add a relay to the start pin solenoid so that essentially your giving the solenoid a punch of power like you do with a screwdriver only a lot less sparks...... It only takes a few minutes to make up & install. I've done this to heaps of shitboxes over the years that has paid dividends..... Keep up the good work cheers from Australia

[@charlesbiddix6871]

Oprah Winfrey is helpful if you've had a fire. Ask Maui

[@JRRott-mj5jq]

Also another tip to anyone doing old truck build. Be sure to add extra ground wires use a few from battery to engine and from engine to body. I’ve driven these old trucks my entire life they always need extra ground wires make sure to clean the places were you bolt them too

[@theindoctrinated6936]

Since you mentioned red RTV, I thought I'd share a fun anecdote. When I was in my early 20's, my girlfriend at the time had this beat Subaru that barely ran. I did the plugs, and found that cylinder 4's plug was cross-threaded. Getting it out destroyed the threads, and I wasn't working on it in a shop so I couldn't helicoil it. Her dad, an old-school diesel mechanic, told me to smear red RTV on the new spark plug and crossthread it in the other way. It was messy and took a couple tries to get it to bite, but I got it in and it worked! We got another 10K miles out of that car.

[@Yellow_Hammer]

Kevin is the epitome of normal people who work on cars. He’s a good one.

[@grahammcnally4799]

"It's a small block" referring to the concrete. Underrated line.

[@johnszabo7650]

Your the best Kevin 😅 good luck in your business endeavors. The c10 sounds great.

[@garyjohnston8000]

I love everything about that truck, 90s doodads and all

[@brysonbagley3755]

Definitely want to see more of this truck! Pretty awesome video going for a cheap sleeper build!

[@dannyisaacs3877]

I love that when Kevin has issues he keeps the camera rolling.

[@caroled5734]

I love it when Mook is on the channel. 🎉

[@GrandpasRoadhouse]

I saw the live you did with Dalton during this and couldn't wait to see it. This took me back to the early days of the channel. Thank you for inspiring a new generation of builders, my old ass included!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The Jips Sounds amazing Love that exhaust sound So Beastly Kevin 7:50 @Junkyard Digs

[@Demo12345]

For assembly lube you can do like the old timers did back in the day and use Vaseline. It's pure petroleum jelly and won't hurt your motor. It's also what was used a lot of times in spots where you would need soft grease before soft grease was truly wide-spread. I know this because I purchased and rebuilt an antique hand crank Victrola and the original lubrication diagram/instructions specifically calls for oil and pure Vaseline where specified.

[@johnmilner7603]

If you buy a Holley you need to take it apart and check for a warped base plate and body where the metering block sits. I had a surge problem and a rpm problem where backing off the idle screw did not lower the idle. I ended up with a blown primary power valve, leaking metering block gaskets and warped parts where I spent 5 hrs filing. The 780 in my 70 Z28 runs great now after cleaning parts, blowing compressed air and changing gaskets etc.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Kevin I really enjoyed this episode it was fun seeing the truck you were working on when you did the live stream with Pole Barn Garage.

[@HDConcussionz]

That cat loves a warm seat haha. Everytime someone gets up.

[@trebormcfarland8708]

as a tip from a body guy, for anyone who should happen to see it, start spraying before you would hit the piece and let go once you're past, hold about 10 to 12 inches away and try to stay square to the surface you're painting, after that shoot for 1/3 to 1/2 overlap and anything from matte to high gloss will lay silky smooth long as you let it flash for about 10 minutes between coats of the same paint and 1 hour between differing paint, but above all else make sure it's clean, if you wonder whether its clean enough clean it again because there it no such thing as clean enough lol

[@Superbadasssweetdaddyjones]

Nothing more inspiring than a guy that pours his heart and soul into a worthless piece of crap. Makes it run and proceeds to do greasy burnouts immediately. Kevin you are the essence of what Men should embody. Huzzah!

[@RiceCakeWtf]

Credit for your complete engine rebuild. I wasn't paying attention and suddenly saw the orange and had to carefully rewatch it to realize you didn't just throw "budget" out the window.

[@benterry6463]

I'd say the valves are about a 1/4 turn tight and a junk distributor carb is iffy but until the rest is fixed can't really tell still a banger of a vid so many memories came flooding back

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

At 40 minutes you started the engine after put jets in the carburetor. I heard the distinct main bearings knock. Hopefully that gas bath to the internals hasn't screwed the pooch. But it is a 305 and it is what it is.

[@0111001010100]

Hard to tell if the old carb or the rear end diff was the #1 entertainer in this video......Strong nostalgia while you were trying to get the engine spun up for the cam and getting more frantic by the second. That fight is real!

[@briantorman9719]

Yay! The Olds Ninety Eight! I love that big boat. Evidently Kevin does too.

[@scottcol23]

I was there for the live stream when you were painting the block. I like seeing the whole thing done. great episode.

[@datgamerboy123]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who really likes the Half and Half Twisted Tea's. They're so good. Love 'em. Keep up the good work, Kevin! Love watching your videos!

[@meredithblodgett9157]

It's about time to see Kevin and Mook working together. Don't forget that the cat is your supervisor Kevin and Mook 😂

[@kakavalle8305]

This will be interesting to watch. I have doing this for lifetime, using used parts to repair cars. I began 1980 in the autumn when I bought my first car , a 1965 Plymouth Valiant. Now I have turned 60 and still working on old American cars. I own 4 Mopar cars and 2 Audi , 1 Opel and a motorcycle : a 1975 Moto Guzzi California 850.

[@seanh5648]

Really enjoy your videos, nice learning about cars I have never seen in the UK.