"My days repairing old cars are over!" So how did this '71 Chevy C10 get in the CAR WIZARD's shop?

[@kimosabbe50]

Here's a personal story from 2016: I grew up in a western suburb of Chicago. In the early 70s there was a '71 C10, identical to the C10 in the video, that I used to see all over town; only this one had the owners name written in fancy smallish writing on the side (R. Rabe). Jump ahead 45 years and I'm living in a highrise next to an indoor mall, about 5 miles from where I grew up. In the summer I used to take evening walks around the outskirts of the mall's parking lot. One evening I was walking and noticed a pickup parked with the lights on. When I walked over I noticed it was the very same truck I saw as a kid, in perfect condition, just like the truck in the video. The truck was locked, so I was unable to turn the lights off for whomever left them on. I decided to reduce the area of my walk to keep the truck in sight in case the owner needed a jump when they returned. Sure enough, about 20 minutes later 3 teens (2 girls and a boy) had the hood open, so I headed back over and told them how I knew that truck from my childhood years. The young man said it had been his grandpa's truck and he left it to the family when he passed. He also mentioned that his grandpa had been a landscaper, which is why I used to see it all over the place. Anyway, I walked home, got the car and drove back over to give them a jump. They were very appreciative, and I couldn't get over the fact that I was able to get up close and personal with the beautiful C10 from my past ❤️

[@alanmoncus2331]

Unfortunately nowadays, someone in that part of town would be standing back, waiting to jack the ish out of them lmao, and people being on edge for such, makes you a pretty brave dude for offering to help

[@kimosabbe50]

@@alanmoncus2331 It happened in the suburb of Lombard, about 20 miles due west of Chicago, so not a bad area at all (at least it wasn't then). That said, I lived in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago from '10-'15, so I totally get what you're saying 😉👍

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Seen one just like it on marketplace tonight for 1100, no where this nice but decent and was a 1972, same exact colors as the one in the vid

[@JoeFpoc]

@@kimosabbe50 cool story, I live right next to Lombard so now I have to keep a eye out for this truck now too. Rare to see even any 80s Chevy trucks around here so should be easy to spot

[@georgewilson1184]

I love these trucks 67 thru 72 Chevy & GMC I prefer the 70 Chevy because of the grille !!! Now a lot of people don’t know a little technicality that the 67 was a one year only design on the hood You really have to know what to look at about it the designer of this generation of truck actually Quit GM because they changed his hood design I don’t know why you will have to research it to understand it any how my uncle had a new 67 C/10 My Dad was into Fords I grew up in west suburban Melrose Park Illinois the Illinois Vehicle Code is very antiquated Up until 80 or 81 half ton trucks were required to get a annual safety inspection C / 10 or 1500 or D / 150 or F / 150 And all PickUps in those day were considered a Commercial Vehicle even Rancheros and Elcaminos any thing with a open back and you had to have your Name on both sides with your registered home garage location even if you were not in any type of bussiness Even back in the 60s station wagons were considered a commercial vehicle

[@tonybaggett1984]

It's so beautiful. At my age a super model could be standing by that and I'd walk right past her to admire that thing.

[@JamesAllmond]

oh, you are at that age where reality has kicked in too, huh? I hear you...

[@briangibbs3774]

Feminine beauty fades. Gorgeous automotive metal endureth for ever.

[@mr.gutwrench]

How old are you?

[@canamforlife2275]

Super models are superficial and walking by a person like that is common these days as everyone is living in fakebook world

[@tonybaggett1984]

@@mr.gutwrench 38. Not saying I wouldn't admire her after the truck or even shoot my shot. But my first priority would be the truck. I see a beautiful woman everyday, but I hardly ever see a mint condition unmodified old chevy.

[@none-yabizniz187]

Wizard please consider making exceptions for some vehicles like this, I enjoy your classic content the most! Especially with hoovie. Definitely make sure the customer knows they have to pay for your time even if it's just looking for parts I'm sure most wouldn't mind if they are truly trying to get the vehicle fixed.Or have the customers themselves do the searching(if they can). Thanks for the great no nonsense content

[@cesariojpn]

In the case of this truck, there is a ridiculous aftermarket for parts, from basic consumables to tricking out the ride. Car Wizard should do some research on which models have a "healthy" aftermarket support and accept cars on a case by case basis.

[@UkraineJames2000]

Agreed. Once Hoovie started buying all those supercars I started watching less. Nothing against him, it's his channel, just seeing an older, less known, hidden gem car is much more likely to grab my attention. I'm not really into super cars, new or old.

[@enricopolazzo33]

His shop is just a recording studio

[@1996FordBronco]

I have yet to see the wizzard work on anything ☠️

[@itstheweirdguy]

You should watch the video where he explains why he isn't working on them anymore. My take is the problem is not just that the parts are sometimes impossible to get, but that old cars like that are dying with things breaking constantly, he won't be able to keep up with it anymore. Getting cars in and out is paramount, those old things are heavy and large too.

[@Danzilly]

Nice to see one not lowered and retains the factory trim and hubcaps! Wizard I know you in your heart you still like older vehicles thanks for repairing it!

[@1982MCI]

Ah nice, the asshole SCAMMERS are back!! The wizard is not giving anything away tonight folks, it’s just the scammers wanting to steal our money, and they aren’t getting it!!!

[@Tharley87]

My family has owned a 71 C20 from new, my great grandfather left it to my grandfather who still has it. Wish it was in this kind of shape, it’s been a work truck it’s whole life.

[@shaft3285]

Does it still run ?

[@alexcruz4640]

Hey man that’s what it’s for and it’s a damn good work truck

[@thebigpicture2032]

That’s awesome! I wouldn’t worry too much about it not being show quality. It has a long history and was used as it should have been.

[@Tharley87]

@@shaft3285 it does, hasn’t stranded up yet, 270k miles, on its original 350, it does burn oil at an alarming pace if I’m honest.

[@Tharley87]

@@thebigpicture2032 absolutely, it was a parts truck for his shop for decades, then a farm truck for my great uncles, then a lawn care truck for my uncle, now it hauls hardwood flooring from time to time for my grandfathers company.

[@donaldhollums3278]

I haven’t had an inclination to watch any films on here in the last 4 months or so, but this one was a must-see. I like Chevy trucks and the 67-72 models are are my favorite. Back in the mid-nineties the brother-in-law to a friend of mine sold me his ‘85 C-10, 2wd, shot bed truck that he purchased brand new from the dealer. That truck had the 250 in-line six and “three-on-the-tree”. It was more bare bones than the truck in the film; you name it the truck did not have it. That C-10 was the most fun Chevy truck I ever had.

[@robertharris7027]

Cool truck (and that it will get back the power steering so relatively easy). I understand that you are not working on these old cars in the future but it is sad since we will not see such cool cars anymore, at least on this channel.

[@thebigpicture2032]

Yeah, I’m out if it’s just a bunch of boring newer cars.

[@markbigbadbear]

I'm a minute in and still slackjawed looking at that truck. Looks gorgeous. I wish we had more like these over in Europe. And that two tone paint? That needs to come back. Gorgeous.

[@briangibbs3774]

You kept your word, as always. I salute you as a man of honour!

[@blaketindle4703]

Beautiful truck! Back when they were built “Like A Rock”!

[@evalonious]

15:17 You could build a small warehouse on the property and hire a restoration mechanic. Move the old cars out of the main shop where they block work flow. This would also create new subject matter for future video content. 🍾🏁 No need to turn away buisness especially if you "enjoy" working on old cars. ( 15:17 )❤️

[@Dave5843-d9m]

There are fair ways to approach a job with unknown problems. The easiest is to give a price to examine the car and list the issues. On top of that, you offer no warranty on the serviceability of any old stuff on the car. Customers who walk away from that are not people you want to work with. Those who understand old cars will be more than happy to discover their minimum budget for the work.

[@ozarkliving7263]

Excellent idea!!!

[@evalonious]

@@Dave5843-d9m Very true, although In a previous video he mentioned it's more about old cars taking up floor space while waiting for parts that never come in. Thus slowing the work flow that the shop can handle.

[@freakinmexarican9701]

that would be a great idea I called in the schedule a motor rebuild on my 73 Grandville but they gave me the bad news of they no longer work on invitage cars I would of loved seeing my car on an episode 😢 😞

[@ΤοΠαρατηρητηριο]

We need old cars too wizard on this Chanel keep that in mind

[@nathanrussell2158]

I had a 72 c 20 when I was 16. Gave it to my uncle. He restored it. Beautiful truck

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Wizard & Mrs Wizard, drywall screws can serve a good purpose, I had a 08 Focus with power mirrors & I whacked the driver's mirror & they wanted almost $500 to replace it. It still worked so I used drywall screws to reattach it & it worked fine until I traded the car in. Yes, people made fun of me but I didn't care cuz it cost me nothing!!! Thanks for sharing another exciting video!!! 👍👍🙂

[@rpavlik1]

Yeah, better than nothing, though I'd suggest in the future picking up a few stainless screws at the hardware store. Not as brittle as the drywall screws, and much more resistant to corrosion.

[@jaya.0069]

Drywall screws are my go to item for many repairs. I keep a variety of sizes!

[@fairbanksbrian]

My experience with the factory manual steering on my 70 K20 is that the pitman arm puts a lot of leverage on the sector (rocker/pitman) shaft bushing and bearing, insuring a fairly short steering gear box life. I don't doubt it was the same problem with the original hydraulic assist box.

[@lyfandeth]

I've even had a brand new thermostat come in DOA closed in the late 70's. Don't ask how much trouble that caused, trying to diagnose an overheating engine.

[@toobalicious]

Very nice truck! The owner should have many, many more years of happy driving and memories of her brother while driving it. I really like it when a vehicle means something beyond just being basic transportation - thanks for sharing the story.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.!!! (BABVVEN & TEBBVEN & BEFVO laws)!!

[@SaneCayne]

I've seen that "work cart" in your videos for awhile. Makes me chuckle because my mother-in-law had that exact same set-up in her office - in the form of a desk.

[@MrGlideral]

That is not an Old Car/Truck .... But you guys rock, taking care of of a good customer is becoming rare these days. Its nice to see a 70's truck in exceptional condition. I know your in business to fix transportation for the common folks and make a little money. But its nice for fossils like me to see somebody else out there who loves their wheels (plus show the kids that 70's cars weren't total crap).

[@Barefoot-Bob]

after 1972 the 70s vehicles are total crap. the later you go into the 70s the bigger piles of crap you will discover. But at least are cars did not suffer like the English cars in this period

[@Cragified]

Wish they made trucks like this still. Function over form, simple, and utilitarian. Beautiful C10

[@windycityben4850]

Very cool video! I hope we get to see the finished power steering set up.

[@slalomking]

I love you working on these old vehicles. I worked on them in VoTech school when in high school. 2 year program

[@bruceprentice6441]

My first truck was a 72/C20. 350/4barrel , manual shift. 17:750 wheels. I’d gladly give 50 Grand for another brand new truck like the one I had. Tough, reliable, and simple, and it looked good too. Everything a truck should be. The truck in your shop is a beauty.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

I’m a Ford man but would kill for that truck !

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

When an alternator fails on a newer vehicle you know pretty quick because modern vehicles use more volts to run the ignition system and fuel pump. You’ll be lucky if you make it 1 block.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

The truck doesn’t have power steering? Most of the vehicles I owned in the 80’s didn’t have power steering. My 72 Vega, 71 Dodge Dart, 71 Plymouth Valiant, 68 Ford F 100. I think at 58 I could still drive those vehicles no problem today.

[@MikeJohnson-ld9rn]

So glad you decided to honor the promise you committed to several months ago! Why wouldn’t you honor it ? 350 small blocks and trucks of that generation have parts that are readily available . In fact, several companies have catalogs that you can just order from without much trouble.

[@andysupple4838]

I bought a 72 C20 new for $2,917.42. On the sticker and in the glove box it had a RPO for a HD radiator. It did not have it but the dealer replaced it and made it right

[@peetky8645]

now you can have a gasket replaced and power steering added on for the same amount

[@hammerhead6537]

Come on Wizard don't give up on the old cars, I am going to share a Marine motto with you, "pain is only weakness leaving the body." You can do it! I enjoy your channel, the content is educational and fun.

[@unstablebobgable]

The Car Wizards has the coolest walk on KZbin! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs with Pantera's WALK as the background music!

[@weegeemike]

Don't forget the way he bends his knees and sticks out his hands when emphasizing a word or a thought

[@heiner71]

@@weegeemike Hahaha, looks like I am not the only one noticing the mini squats he does when he begins a speech.

[@PongbyAtari]

Beautiful old Chevy floods my memory bank with some wonderful memories.

[@robertamos3952]

Enjoy watching you work on these classics-you may need a classic division at the shop.

[@soilmanted]

Mr Car Wizard is an honest mechanic and a knowledgable one. If he says the newish alternator and regulator, both of them, are not working, he is almost certainly correct about that, he didn't break them, he isn't incompetent at diagnosing them, he isn't trying to sell you new ones even though the old ones are fine. So I'm not going to claim that the parts are ok and I'm going to believe Mr Wizard and I'm not going to throw a tantrum. But this isn't the case at every repair shop. A significant percentage of mechanics will tell you a part is bad, even though it is good. If you are not a mechanic yourself, there is no way to tell if its the part that is bad or the mechanic that is bad. So what do you do? For me, I learned how to diagnose problems and fix them myself. The only way I know of distinguishing the bad mechanics from the good mechanics, is by paying them do some work and seeing what happens. I could end up losing money that way. What about people who are unwilling or unable to do diagnoses and repairs themselves? I have nothing to offer them. For me, it is easier and cheaper for me to learn about cars than to learn about people, learn who is honest and who is not honest. For other people, who are unwilling or unable to learn about their cars, I don't know what to tell them. It would be nice if there was a way to distinguish the honest form the dishonest that doesn't require spending money and seeing what they do. But I am not aware of any way.

[@ericbarnett6771]

The steering wheel and column are the same as in my 1989 Winnebago RV on a P30 chassis. Chevy certainly got their money's worth on a lot of those old parts.

[@billthepainter5106]

Similar, but definitely not the same.

[@kattcasel9730]

Wow, a whole series of head scratchers in this video!! That is a premium package truck for the day, almost like a GMC, and yet the power steering and power brakes are missing. Really interesting how it got so many miles on it and managed to escape the Kansas rust devils is the big mystery, it must be an out of state truck. Thanks Car Wizard for the tour of this awesome truck!!

[@thedeceiver5545]

"So many Miles?!" Huh? 98000 miles in 50 years?

[@rodneyking4183]

It has a Kansas tag on it. They probably keep it in the garage or at least under a carport and take exceptional care of it. If you keep it clean, rust will never get it.

[@sleepyhollow783]

Hearing that a good mechanic will "no longer work on old cars" hits me in the strange place. Childhood memories are dieing & i hate it so.

[@caseyallen6950]

I couldn't tell you how many bad "new" parts that I have installed. Really glad that you mention that on many of your videos.

[@dennisschmitter7310]

Car Wizard, I think you should make some exceptions to working on some of the classic cars. You can get parts for many of them still.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Sweet truck! This one is worth spending time on, as parts are readily available.

[@jamesdawson5509]

Back in the early-mid '70s my grandfather had one similar to this. And even back then his wasn't anywhere near as good of condition as this one.

[@johnsanko4136]

My grandfather had one just like that, but a '72. Same color scheme. Always wanted one just like it. What a nice little truck.

[@DavidFerriday]

Part of owning an older car is being prepared to pay for the research now. even the 90's stuff is getting tricky with some models. Maybe a 'Classic Wizard' venture would do you well with the understanding prices will be different.

[@RDEnduro]

Imagine doing that in the 80s or 90s before the internets. You would have to know someone who's Uncles friend knows all about trucks you should talk to him!

[@Jeff_S...]

What is a good source for parts anymore? Wizard said the charging components that were on there lasted just months, but he didn't mention the origin or quality of the replacements.

[@thebigpicture2032]

Car magazines were the source in the 80’s and 90’s.

[@Bloodbain88]

If it's a late 70's or any 80's Chevy pickup, you can find parts for those everywhere. Usually even in stock at your closest parts store.

[@tigerman3]

So many memories in this video...I drove my dad's red 1968 C20 with a 350 V8 in high school. No AC and power steering was courtesy of Mr. Armstrong. Man what a tank! I was sure glad to give it back to my dad after I bought my 1966 Mustang. (I could've had you on retainer @CarWizard...both of those vehicles knew every time I got paid, because they always broke down!)

[@john_milner]

First of all ... a beautiful truck (I've kept my father's SUV & it has immense personal significance to me) & kudos to the Car Wizard in honouring his booking ... 👍 I do get why the Car Wizard is moving away from these older cars ... parts availability is a real issue ... my local shop here in Australia is having trouble sourcing parts for some cars built in the 2000's ... let alone the 60's, 70's 80's etc ... I'm still looking forward to the Nova side project and I'm sure 'Euro-asian Bob' will still be bringing in some cars from time to time 🤞 Lastly ... I would not be surprised if The Wizard gives in too his love of these cars on one-off occasions ... 😉

[@roxiebeagle]

I’m going to miss watching your videos with old cars.

[@watershed44]

@Roxiebeagle I think he is making a bit of a mistake not wanting to work on ANY older cars...if the customers are exceptionally understanding and easy to deal with he should keep working on their vehicles.

[@roxiebeagle]

@@watershed44 I’m hoping you are correct he still works on old cars every now and then.

[@watershed44]

@@roxiebeagle It sure makes business sense, he's going to make decent money with easy to deal with customers, and it's good advertising for his business in general. It shows he has a lot of experience.

[@10aDowningStreet]

What a BEAST!! Imagine my surprise turning a corner on my way to a customers house and seeing one of these things on the driveway... Thing is that drive way is located in Liverpool, Great Britain! Not sure if Americans actually know just how HUGHE US trucks and cars look in the UK, sat next to out tiny houses and tiny cars 😆, they have so much presence. 👍On my bucket list to head to the USA for a month and road trip coast to coast in a cool muscle car.

[@46miles]

Good luck Carl, I hope all goes well!

[@46miles]

Sorry Karl! I didn't look twice!!

[@10aDowningStreet]

@@46miles Haha, it's ok, I'm used to it... It's when het called Kevin I can't really fathom🤷‍♂🙃

[@starkenterprises2371]

Karl. I have a '60 sprite here in Texas and it's just the opposite for me, so small in the driveway! Like a toy. Cheers.

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

I learned on vehicles like that - so incredibly simple!!

[@MartinScreeton]

Wizard, I think you should re-think your "no old cars decision". Here's why, as in the example above, old 'high volume' cars and trucks were made that are highly collectable today and the production numbers at the time (perhaps a million, or two+) the parts are still readily available. The second reason is that there are a lot of old guys (me for example) that like your channel and wish to see you work on these vehicles! So, you need think about how your decision effects your "viewership' numbers here. ;)

[@maxzee1739]

Agreed. People like watching him work on the cool old cars. It should be on a case by case decision. If it's an old car, where there are no parts, turn it down. if it's one that has lots of parts available.. go for it!

[@llll3452]

Yes I completely agree I certainly understand you do not want to get into restorations but please reconsider working on basic repairs for these old chevy pickups, especially since parts are still available through places LMC`

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

God I love those old trucks! I would be heartbroken if my favorite mechanic declared "no more old cars" . I would be willing to sign an agreement that protects your shop from suffering when other stuff breaks. Your acknowledgement about the replacement parts purchased going bad or just defective from the start is helpful to me because I have experienced that on parts I have purchased from the parts houses around town. It is mechanics like yourself that gives me the courage to take on my old Jeeps and old Ford Ranger. I do leave the new car repair to my trusted mechanic just up the road. You and he are greatly appreciated. Carry On Sir.

[@FrankKnight8846]

Working with older cars would be much easier than the cars of today. Nice 71 chevy truck, BTW. Its gorgeous.

[@rudygracia5573]

Except,Those older cars(esp American one's)had to be worked on all the time!Transmissions,Starters,Alternators,water pumps didn't last.Today,A LOT of cars exceed 100k before you have to touch anything.Not so back then.

[@DJTourniquet]

@@rudygracia5573 Some things are higher quality today, like seals/gaskets and suspension/brake systems for sure... but not everything. And there are exceptions even with parts that are usually better now. For example, torsion bars are still better than coil springs, and leaf springs, at absorbing energy... and always will be. A muncie m21 will outlast any transmission made today. Also, a late 60's, early 70's 351 (M or W, doesn't matter as long as it's not a C lol) can (and frequently do) sit in a field for 35 years and drive out of there with pretty minor work done. Nothing we make today will do that 35 years from now. Just wont. Metal is too thin, and there are way too many things that can be easily destroyed simply by condensation and electrolysis. Modern vehicles are also designed to fail after that 100k mark (or whatever the warranty duration is, it does vary) in a lot of cases. The only exception I can really think of for your avg consumer grade vehicle is Toyota/Lexus. Everyone else in that segment seems to treat their entire line-up as disposable. I've been doing this almost 30 years, and I've watched how things have changed in that time. It's drastic, and not all for the better.

[@TescoVee]

@@DJTourniquet Well said! The biggest problem I face when working on, or buying anything post 2000/2001 is how fast the plastic connectors disintegrate from heat and weather. And with so many in modern cars there's no avoiding it. I think that's one of the biggest killer of modern cars is all the electronics integrated in that will prevent these things from lasting 40, 50, 60 years or more. The mechanicals have been made more and more on the ragged edge of durability to meet the tolerance bands; they pretty well go out at XXXX amount miles and can't really be rebuilt or reworked, they HAVE to be replaced. Those 351 Fords, 352/390 FE, SB/BB Chevys, SB/BB Chryslers can be rebuild almost endlessly barring a catastrophic failure

[@rudygracia5573]

@@DJTourniquet I Agree.Disposable for sure.I've just been lucky I guess.My 2012 Mitsu Lancer is at 135k right now,and I've only changed the serpentine belt tensioner.I remember owning older American cars;they blew through Auto tranny's and engines WAY before that.

[@karenkress8775]

Going to miss the old cars Still driving my first car for 43 years 1957 Chevy Love the videos

[@QALibrary]

This truck is wonderful - well done to the owner

[@HowardJrFord]

The power steering boxes were known to wear out in these trucks . My dad had a 68 and he converted it to manual steering when his wore out .

[@emjayay]

Probably exactly what happened. Some mechanic had a junk manual box and pitman arm (or the brother found one in a junkyard of something) and did it cheap.

[@johnwelsh4054]

The same with my father's 65 Ford it was cheaper to keep it on the road with a manual conversion.

[@HowardJrFord]

@@emjayay the reason my dad swapped the manual box onto his was because the junkyards didn't have any power ones that were any good . This was back in the late 70's when the junkyards had a lot of these trucks . When my dad called around and asked about a power steering box he got the same answer from everyone , " we don't have any that are any good , but we have a good manual box ."

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

I wish there were more honest and straight forward mechanics like you around. That's a rare quality nowadays. Thanks for doing what you do brother.

[@hannisateur]

A moment of condolence for the truck owner, her passed away brother Dale 34 ✝ and awareness for their message: "DO IT SOBER !! In memory of Dale M. Freeman 1965-1999" 2:58 "Be still and know I am god" 4:51 Don´t drink and drive 😔

[@shaft3285]

I hope you pick and choose the old cars you work on. They’re some of my favorite videos

[@theshadowman1398]

You can’t ever be done with vintage cars. They are magnetic

[@theshadowman1398]

@@festuspunky Not as much a modern Mercs and BMW’s.

[@Alehyn666]

@@festuspunky lmfao what do you know

[@rudygracia5573]

@@Alehyn666 Modern cars are much more reliable AND much cheaper.I've owned a LOT of both.You can't take an old car out of town/road trip;THAT'S sucker's gonna break down on ya!

[@aaryeshg.6526]

@@festuspunky atleast not complex to fix. Ofcourse depends... if its a classic Lincoln or Cadillac, then you're right, if its a classic Chevy like this then you're wrong. Its the same with classic Mercs and BMWs, certain cheaper models (3er and very old E class) are not complex like today.

[@bubmcdaniel1911]

@@rudygracia5573 i take my 1978 chevy c10 out of town all the time. It's my daily driver 350 small block th350 transmission I travel 700 to 800 miles one way to visit family all the time I even tow my cousins 2016 ford f150 all the time cause that thing is always breaking down on him. Classic cars/trucks aren't unreliable just some people don't belong under the hood of a vehicle they do more harm than good

[@WIDESIDE72]

Another great upgrade is to install a front sway bar. The bar and brackets from the next generation “square bodies” fit these trucks as well. The only hassle is the “stands”/ brackets that attach between the bar and frame are riveted onto the frame of the “donor” truck. A grinder (or torch if you’re careful)takes care of the rivets. The stands can then be bolted to the frame with grade eight bolts. The other brackets that attach the bar to the a arms is bolted on, in My experience. Bars from 3/4 and 1 ton trucks are larger but still swap on, and make it handle even better. I always use new bushings. It really makes the truck handle much better.

[@Akecherfd8424]

Consider hiring a part time employee to do part searches so you don't have to. There must be a retired mechanic that wants to work part time. This would free you up to make videos and make repairs on vehicles. The wealth of knowledge a retired mechanic would have would be a benefit to your shop.

[@Hotlog69]

Ok, you found the part. Now you need to wait months for it to arrive. The job will sit and sit, taking up space. Oops, it's the wrong part! Start all over again and wait many more months to finish the job.

[@randybeard6040]

@@Hotlog69 --You are Correct, been there-done that, i'm 75 years young...

[@CJColvin]

Man this 71 Chevy C10 looks so beautiful brother, very well taken care of.

[@lyfandeth]

Oh, Wiz, you're pulling our legs. We all know that's not an old car. Like you keep saying, it's a TRUCK. 😄 BTW, in 1971 GM was offering Delco AM/FM stereo radios. So the truck may have had no radio to start with. That code list would show it.

[@LittleVictorMinecraft]

Truck, car, same thing

[@frankdenardo8684]

@@LittleVictorMinecraft Very interesting fact is that in 1971. Chevrolet and GMC introduced front disc brakes on trucks, Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban, cargo and passenger vans. They provide better stopping, dissipate heat, fade resistant. This is important being that trucks often used to carry heavy loads and is used for towing and hauling.

[@sunbeam8866]

I wonder how many 1971 truck buyers opted for AM/FM. In 1968, my Dad bought a left-over '67 Chevy Malibu Concours station-wagon, with a 327, Powerglide and power-steering. It had the full 'suburbia' package with wood-grain side panels, chrome roof-rack, and power tailgate window. It was the first car I remember in our family with AC - factory of course. But it had one rare factory option - at least so rare I've never seen another in a Chevelle or Malibu of this vintage - a Delco AM/FM mono radio. I do have a copy of an original 1964 Chevelle owner's manual. So I know Chevy offered AM/FM back then. I just have never seen one in a '64 Chevelle, or in any other '67 Malibu.

[@roger628]

@@sunbeam8866 In the '70s, if you wanted to avoid top 40 bubblegum music, you needed FM, that or a tape player, or preferably both.

[@ScrotieJohnson]

@@sunbeam8866 my brother's inlaws have a gmc custom with both ac and am fm from factory thats being restored right now i think its a 307 though. Its pretty plain other wise.

[@alecball68]

I would rather work on that old truck than that Lamborghini behind you good job wizard

[@MrChevelle83]

best fix is by pass that voltage regulator and install a modern alternator we do it to all the old ones once the original goes out

[@houseofno]

Try replacing the regulator first. Way cheaper fix. You can also get these alternators rebuilt at auto electric shops. Both options less expensive than replacement alternator. Both viable alternatives if replacement alternator is expensive, hard to find, or both

[@rci-tf2zc]

yep one of the first mods i did 20 years ago. theres other mods to the charge system that gets better voltage to the battery.

[@todd2k3]

That is one gorgeous C10. I saw it in the previous video and was like "wow! I hope he does a video on that!" I keep debating about selling my Colorado and just getting a descent C10 to wrench on. This example is just plain gorgeous. The owner should be proud of it. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulbarrese6537]

I wonder if the glove box door was replaced at some point and that service plate doesnt apply to that truck. Not sure if that plate has a vin to match to the vehicles vin.

[@sp1nrx]

My thought exactly.

[@phil4986]

Great video, Car Wizard. That is a gorgeous 1971 Chevy pickup. I had a friend in 1973 who had one with a 327 and a three on the tree. He beat the ever loving crxp out of that truck. LOL! single smoking tire marks for days. Much respect to you for taking care of this customers families keepsake. I just hope whatever happened to the front of the truck did'nt include the changing of alot of things like engine blocks and alternator brackets to something that does not match the original equipment. And I hope the drive pulley on the crankshaft still has the place for the power steering belt. Good Luck Car Wizard. Two grand is not high to put an entire mechanical operating system in a car. The joys of making auto transmission cars into clutch drives comes to mind when I say that. You made me laugh when you talked about customers telling you, "Hell No! That part is NEW!" "Well, it ain't NEW NO MORE!"🤣 Parts makers really do make some garbage today, don't they. Remanned in Mexico...ohlay!😆

[@Super_Charged4life]

ive always wonder. what do you guys do with the old parts like that old gearbox? do you guys resell them or just toss them?

[@animeswords8750]

Working in the parts aftermarket. Most parts of that type are remanufactured and have a core charge associated with the purchase. That means that the old parts are returned to the vendor and eventually back to the manufacturer where they are rebuilt (remanufactured) and resold. However in this case because there are no old parts to return for a core (other than the steering gear box). The shop absorbs the core cost ... which can be expensive (which is charged to the customer). However if the Wizard was able to get new parts (which are still available surprisingly) ... they usually don't have a core fee ... and most shops will recycle the old parts via a scrap metal recycler.

[@J.Holliday-l2j]

She’s a beauty. Someone really loved her. She’s 53 years old and looks almost exactly like it did when came off the line. I had a 72 that my Dad gave me to drive on the day I got my license in June of 82. She was forest green on the body and light green on the roof. She had a 307 engine, automatic transmission, a/c and was beautiful. It had rusted badly from working on the farm. I did bondo her up the best I could because I didn’t have big money. I can weld now and would get one back to mintish. If I could go back in time with the skills and money that I have now, it would be mint condition when I got through with her. I would keep it forever. They are the best truck in appearance and popularity that I know of in my lifetime. I’m was born in 1967 and was five when my Dad bought her. I sat with him and my Mom at the Chevy dealership when they were getting her. I didn’t know it at the time but learned later my parents paid $2000 bucks for it. My Dad went to the local Chevy dealer in my hometown and they had a 71 with a 350, manual transmission and no a/c. They wanted $2500 bucks and wouldn’t come down at all. We were visiting my parents hometown and they had a Chevy dealership right across the street. He went over there and test drove the 72 and was sold. He talked them down and beat the price of the 71. It was a C10 Deluxe and the other one was just a plain C10. Don’t get me wrong, a plain C10 is beautiful. That was the way it was back then. You could buy more for less in a rural farm town.

[@houseofno]

When is your 3D printer coming in? You're going to need one eventually if you keep this up. What are the odds of finding a fifty year old NOS replacement part these days? Good luck, Car Wizard.

[@rodneymullikin3242]

Wizard, old pickups are easy to get part. I had a 1970 CT pickup, and I could get every part for the truck. The old pickups are collectables, and there are companies who are more than willing to produce the parts. This also includes ALL body panels, floor boards, chrome, I mean EVERYTHING!!!

[@leemp337]

Not a 40k value truck. Maybe it has 40k of previous work to it. if it was a short bed, then ~20-30k. that's a 10-15k truck because it's a driver quality long bed with no rust and no a/c and no power steering. maybe 11-15k after your upgrades/repairs.

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

It's worth what someone is willing to pay. Since it has sentimental value I'm sure it's worth more than $40k to the owner. Your drastic under estimate is almost insulting.

[@leemp337]

​@@PasleyAviationPhotography give me a break dude. if you want to give me 20k for my same condition 1970 c10 long bed with a/c, power steering, power brakes, 350 v8. then message me and i will take your money. I can find that same condition truck every day of the week for 15k easy. 10k if i patiently wait for 1 month. The previously sold trucks determines market value, not one individual's sentimental value. and saying it is a 10-15k value truck is not an insult. Market is what it is. I own a 1970 chevy short bed and a 1970 long bed and shop the market daily for parts, deals and to keep up with market prices.

[@gman77gas]

15 k max

[@randybeard6040]

@@leemp337 --yes, I own a 1998- Z71 Silverado 4x4 in Mint Condition, never Wrecked with a New 350 Engine and everything works including the Key Pod. I could get $15-20 thousand today, i've already had offers but this was my son's first truck, he give it to me several years ago, the Sentimental Valve is Priceless...

[@leemp337]

@@randybeard6040 sentimental value is not market value. Wizard is talking MARKET VALUE for that CONDITION of truck. You proved my point by saying you can get 15-20k. someone else has that same 98 truck in the same condition or better and will sell for the 15-20k. Your truck is out of the market but there are plenty others out there. so your truck is irrelevant to the market.

[@eddiea3782]

That's a beautiful truck. I'm glad it's being properly cared for. Car Wizard.........you have to continue to maintain that truck for her. You have to make an exception in this case. You are quite probably the only mechanic that can properly care for that truck.

[@muziklvr7776]

This channel was built from Hoovie picking up old cars and hoopties, then fixing them. This channel will not survive very long if you're just repairing new and exotic cars.

[@thomasgary1219]

Wow. This truck brings back a lot of memories. My dad had 2 vehicles that he drove for nearly 35 years. A 71 C10 Chevy truck just like this one except it was blue and white with 3 in the tree. And a 59 vw beetle. He bought my mother a brand new car every 2 years like clockwork. But he kept the old truck and old bug we'll into the mid 1990s. I was away in the army when he sold them, I didn't think much about it at the time but I sure wish he would've kept them. Just thought I'd share this with y'all.

[@wolf.9440]

Getting a bit tired of the repeated moaning and giving out In each video to be honest...

[@wolf.9440]

@@mmm365 haha lol yes... that's what fast forward is for haha

[@396375a]

This video brought back so many memories for me, as to alternator, I think it was in the 90's when I started switching my hot rods over from external regulators to one wire alternators from Summit. It just made it so much easier. Excellent video!

[@daviddrake8433]

What a beautiful C-10! I purchased a new1971 K-10 and I thought I could easily handle the manual steering. Big mistake. So, I quickly purchased a complete, new power steering conversion kit from the dealer, just like you got for your C-10, for somewhat under $100 and easily installed it in my driveway in a couple of hours with no problems. It lasted without any issues for the remaining twenty years that I owned the truck. Great truck. It would go anywhere I pointed it off road, but it was the roughest riding vehicle I ever owned.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Two items I'd like addressed are the fit of the hood and that passenger signal lens (in the front bumper) is badly faded and would look so nice if they matched. If it were my truck, and I so wish it were, I'd go ahead and install AC. That would make this truck civilized and complete.

[@pattyeverett2826]

Good video and nice truck(We beat some of those up in the 1970s hauling hay). I can tell you a couple stories about new or rebuilt parts failing on me, almost leaving me stranded. I have a 1963 Ford Falcon. It has a solid state ignition now, but once it had points and condenser. I had just replaced the points and condenser and was driving it the Falcon not to far from home. The car just died and I coasted to the side of the road. It turns out a wire had fallen out of the brand new condenser. The other story concerns the 1982 Ford Ranger I used to have. I had just replaced the alternator and had driven to about 200 miles from home. The charge indicator came on. I looked and a connection bolt had fallen out of the just installed alternator. By disconnecting one headlight, not turning the truck off, etc. I got close enough to home to have my wife bring jumper cables and charge the battery enough so I could get the rest of the way home. Yes, new or just rebuilt parts do fail.

[@chrismunos7741]

Enjoyable video! I have a '67 that I enjoyed enhancing with an LT1 from a '93 Vette. It's now fully fuel injected and on the outside is all '67. But going down the road it has the manners of a modern truck.

[@paolo4002]

When I think of old 70's Chevy P/U's, this is the color combo I see in my head. Beautiful truck !

[@ronladuke7235]

I bought a 1972 chev blazer in about 1975, loved that truck and drove it till 1979 when I factory ordered a 1979 chev pickup. That 72 was one of the best trucks I ever bought and one I wish I would have kept!

[@jimfilmont3833]

It’s gorgeous - you have to keep that running!

[@ptman3]

Thank you so much for giving prices.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

That is a very beautiful old truck, I love this truck and your videos and I don't blame you at all for not wanting to work on old vehicles

[@victoroneill7924]

My 15 year old grandson just bought real nice '72 Chevy C10 step side that I'll be helping him fix up. I like to work on those old Chevy trucks! I have an '80 Chevy K20 4wd with the original 350 engine, NP205 transfer case, TH400 and 4.10 positrac rear end.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

The way that these C/10s keep going up in value, whatever the customer wants/has to get done is worth it! Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Wizard; kinda dad to see the more vintage repairs go by the wayside, but they call shit obsolete for a reason, right?😂 ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@msmeyersmd8]

My Uncle was a farmer when I was a kid. He had a lot of this era of pickups. Ya gotta love that gas tank location.

[@frankdenardo8684]

A friend I know who is a retired Chevrolet mechanic has a 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne edition. Bought the truck used in 1972, it was a bank repossession. His is a green/white color combination has the bucket seats options, AM/FM radio with monoral sound, tachometer and other options. Has the disc brakes sticker on the trunk lid. In 1971. Chevrolet Trucks, Blazer, Suburban, Chevyvan, Sportvan, Beauville. GMC Trucks Jimmy, Suburban, Vandura, Rallye wagon, Rallye STX where equipped with disc brakes. The disc brakes gave the Trucks better stopping distance, less fade, dissipate heat better and being that Trucks often carry heavy loads and used for towing. You won't have a problem making a stop.

[@northernsegageorge6510]

That is a beautiful truck and well worth preserving for years to come.

[@JVHShack]

We may never know the story as to why the power steering was taken out, but I knew a guy years ago who would purposely convert any pickup he had to manual steering because he absolutely hated power steering. I did see two things on that truck that could be changed out: 1) The grille with it's common age related damage. 2) The hazard switch was broken off probably due to age. The grille may be somewhat difficult to get, but the auto parts store might still have a turn signal/hazard switch in stock for fairly cheap. Car Wizard is absolutely correct about these trucks being so common. They're more like "a dime [per] dozen" common. Btw, yes, it really is a 1971 model Chevy. The fender decals to the rear near the A-pillars *could be* incorrect imo, though. Look closer at the RPO code two down from the power steering RPO code. Overall, still a very sweet truck.

[@richardweinberger2756]

Wow, at the beginning of 2021 I bought a VERY good running '67 C10 with 283, 3 on the tree w/OD, the previous owner had switched to power steering and he put disc brakes on the front also. Nice rims, Michelin tires, Kenwood sound system, and it's a factory A/C truck too, but that has been disconnected. He included a complete good-running 402 bigblock motor and 2 automatics, a 350 and a 400, and other new parts too. It was on Ebay for $6500 and I needed a truck, so I ran over and checked it out, came back with $$ the next day and took it home. It runs great, it had a fresh Holley 4 bbl, headers, and a sweet sounding custom exhaust. According to the Wizard - I stole it !

[@mikeadams2677]

Brings memories back to my father teaching me to drive in his '71 custom/10

[@stretchambrose8433]

I needed a ignition switch for my Jeep. My dealer sold Jeeps and GMC trucks. I had to walk past the showroom to the parts department. 1972 GMC Jimmy Was on the showroom floor, two hours later I drove that Jimmy home and still have it 50 years later. It was loaded with p/s p/b and air conditioning. I enjoy driving it all the time. Parts are cheap and plentiful. It has a 4sp transmission with the granny 1st gear and 4x4. Great episode

[@gracielag725]

Man. Let's see that!! 👀

[@frankalbano7333]

Wizard makes a great point about adding options when a car has stock or period correct engine block, frame, etc. A simple gear box and addition of a pump would have been impossible if it had an engine swap. This is why I will never change my mind that nothing beats factory original. I only play around with heads, engine internals, manifolds etc. on my classic cars.

[@tonyking9235]

SHE IS WELL MAINTAINED AND SHE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL.

[@JakeTaylor1646]

That is beautiful it really cool that one all worked out!

[@ericevans5708]

That color is amazing on that truck. Love it.

[@trobson9952]

Love you Mrs Wiz. Announcing and speaking slow down and soften your voice so no edge. Your the best.

[@wushock92]

What a gem! I certainly understand the lack of parts availability in these older vehicles. I've had difficulty finding bits and bobs even for my 1999 GMC Suburban. I had to special order a coolant line that snaps into the intake manifold of my 5.7l Vortec out of Denver (thank you Midwest Motors for finding that part!)

[@aelaan12]

What an AWESOME looking C10, I can't get over it.

[@shawnwimberly9294]

That's a beautiful truck! I've got two 72s, a longbed c10 and my chopped down gmc c25. I love these trucks, they've got character.

[@darrylscott4237]

This was so cool for me. My parents had one same color as this one, however ours was a GMC and it was a 1972. FYI the front seat cover is not original. It’s supposed to be white like the doors (like ours was too). You can tell cause the seat belts are still white. In 1973 the body style changed at the time I wished we had waited. I drove that thing till the driver door fell off in high school because of rust lol. Thanks for the memories.