CLEAN UP ON AISLE K5 | Too much rust for UBTK5?

In this video, we take you back to this summer when we brought UBTK5's donor body home, then back to present day where we begin gutting it to assess the rust - a little "clean up on aisle K5," if you will.
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[@WakeMarine]

I remember when I brought my 87 K5 home a year ago. I was talking like you. I just knocked off the last of the cob webs changing the EGR and IACV. Rock n Roll.

[@jamescoleman7764]

Great video. I've got an 84 K5- all original with a 305 and 4 speed. I'm doing basic maintenance and just driving it around locally. Eventually it will be restored to its original condition and driven every day. Keep up the good work guys.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah! That sounds awesome.

[@robertarmstrong6172]

I took the top off my 87 added 8 in. From crew cab top on down. Now have nice 2 seater with 5ft 5in bed. Like your work

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah

[@MrJayo73]

Man your buddy Rocky is an animal and his stash rocks! Everybody needs a go getter like him around.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it!

[@scrapperdscrapperj3948]

I’m Enjoying following along. Thank you 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@carguy4v2222]

Thanks for the update Rob!!!! The blazer body is in great shape just like I've seen many before!! Can't wait for the end product!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Harold! Pretty pumped about it

[@raidernation4057]

Can’t wait to see the progress on this project 👍👍👍👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Can't wait to bring it to yall!

[@paintgunexpress1949]

Not bad not Bad...💪........UBT #1..... SMASH THAT THUMBS UP 👍👍👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha thanks buddy!

[@chadshults8150]

Awesome progress, love’n the channel!! ♥️🤘

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Chad!

[@biglon62]

Glad to see not to bad on rust repair! I have had some of those trucks be just as bad! Keep doing work!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! Not too awful

[@allantaylor3288]

Some good progress there Robbie, looking good.👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Allan!

[@mdealc]

Here's an idea... Since it seems you like the spare tire holder and may be keeping it, to keep with the K5 4WD theme you could keep the 4wd shifter but modify it for either a parking brake handle or drift brake! haha. It would be sweet to see that thing layed out on the ground with a spare tire on the back!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We're definitely keeping the spare tire rack but hadn't thought about keeping the 4x4 shifter. Great idea. Not trying to hide that it was 4wd.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Overall a solid start! I don’t think I’d be expecting zero rust! Great video! Crappy about the city being all up in your stuff !

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha i wasn't, just didn't expect the passenger side footwell stuff.

[@mr.goodolboys]

I feel like its deja vu when I bought my k5... I had to pressure wash 1 or 2 years of crap off it and I'm currently restoring my k5 on my channel in my driveway right now. But I'm doing all my metal work and everything else even the paint!!! But can't wait to see your k5 done great video bud!

[@bwalk524]

Looking good buddy! Im excited to see this build i love bagged trucks!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I’m excited too! Thanks for tuning in.

[@craigneubert7722]

Looking good!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Craig!

[@berryfranks8363]

Coming together boys....💪🏻🇺🇸🦅

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Shane!

[@hermyherm365]

Awesome bud !!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man!

[@MrC-kz4tz]

Looking good my man..stay blessed!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you!

[@MrC-kz4tz]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS have a happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours and all the UBT families

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@MrC-kz4tz Thank you! You too

[@superc4308]

Another great episode ✌ i hope too see mike do some welding and fab work👍🏼👍🏼

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks much! Hopefully we’ll get some footage of that.

[@pancakebreakfastclub2653]

It’s not that magical lol lots of cussing

[@gunandknifenut]

Awesome video.cant wait to see it done. That blazer or jimmy behind the scenes looks badass. Guess thats what is? Looks killer.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup it's so awesome. We show some of it in the earlier K5 videos. It's rad.

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

Floor looks really good. Them are some small holes and easy to repair... Glad you caught it now... Couple more years and it would have been alot more work

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Completely agree

[@jsee2385]

I live in city limits(no h.o.a.)and I've dellt with my city (in Kentucky) a few times. I eventually got in touch with a lawyer and he told me that in KY you can have ONE vehicle if it's considered a parts truck or project car/truck ect... that's not up to date on tags and license, you have to have proof of insurance to get all of that. It can just be sitting in your driveway, torn apart or whatever as long as it's tagged/licensed/insured. They just want to steal your money in the form of "taxes". They were all over me until I walked in and said I don't have to do anything with the old truck because I know I'm allowed to have ONE!! They said oh ok...thanks sir....could you just put a cover on it or something. They were gonna fine me $50 a day if it wasnt gone in 5 days...blah blah,blah....Crooked bastards

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Wow! Good move on your part. In this case, they have the regs on their side.

[@Kevin-co8zd]

Nice video. I got a 73 with all the rust cut out of the rockers and floor pans. Ordered all new metal and I'm waiting to see how Mike gets all the parts welded back together on your K5. It's like a puzzle under there. Looking forward to your next video.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome! The new video is coming this afternoon.

[@hastyhillfarmand4x480]

I have 2 k5s and both have no floorboards hardly at all, I'm jealous of how yours look lol

[@duanewhite3184]

Go through off road design and get for inch shackel flips and put them on the rear end. You will be impressed with the height of the K5 and bye leaf springs for the front end 9 inch rhino line the in side and under coat the bottom I did it to mine

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

This body is going on our 2wd air ride suspension. I have another k5 that will remain 4x4.

[@gordonbrown590]

Cool

[@Krusty_Big10]

Great stuff, can’t wait to see it sitting on other chassis

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Me either!

[@brettreuben6310]

InstaBlaster.

[@ianyurick2170]

That blazer is mint total keeper. That's almost new to what we find here lol

[@davesgarage3099]

haha same up here if we find a truck with a roof pannel and 3 decent sides with a firewall we still build em

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I knew I'd get that response from some. We're definitely keeping it and repairing it.

[@MegaAjross]

About to drive 3 hours to Texas, hauling back a k5 thats been sitting for 6 years.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

There you go!

[@MegaAjross]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS just got back home, 1980 k5. 4wd 350 motor. Now what to do with it lol? Maybe for now put it in the back yard with the other square bodies lol.

[@steelmill888]

May want to check the seatbelt mounts where they retract.I had to fix the ones on mine because of the rust ate up the structure

[@christophergreen2328]

Crazy that 2wd had more rust than the 4x4 that usually sees more mud and and off roading. My 86 Jimmy was a rotten piece of Swiss cheese, but what to expect for $700

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

For real!

[@rafatrill]

I hope we get to see the rust repairs and maybe get some tips on how to do sheet metal replacement from mike

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We shall see. We’re on a tight timeframe and our schedules are currently the opposite

[@jmswyo]

Sounds like it's time to move again!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha nah

[@choppedandscrewedcustoms]

Sounds like it's time to build a huge plow barn for UBT HQ

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha one day

[@tilt213]

Cool just noticed the CMU banner 🌞

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup. Mike is from Michigan.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

11:11 that's how the floor boards looked in my 1984 chevy c30 untel I stepped on it once now there's know floor boards lucky you

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yikes!

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS so it's got floor a/c

[@toddgillatpoorboyzcustoms5689]

Robbie, I think one of neighbor's called in on you unless you have HOA which I can't stand them always nick picking. How often does the city make a big deal about this king of stuff, you know I think if you buy a house you should be able to do what you want you paid for it right! And it's not like you have junk yard there. Next thing they will say you have too many vehicles. As for the K5 build looks to be coming along great have a great one.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it! No HOA. Definitely new neighbor. It was a real estate agent at the old house. But i love this area so I’m just going to work around it

[@DoubleRRestorations]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS You a great guy Robbie. I would have to get under that neighbors skin with my project. No HOA for me. My mom lives in area that has one. Every time she gets mad, I ask her is she wants me to bring the 81 camaro over and drop it in the drive. lol.

[@duanewhite3184]

Yeah f the city

[@christophergreen2328]

I lowered, did rear end, bed and door swap. pulled motor and trans and cut off step side fender all in my driveway and I live in town.

[@daviddasilva836]

Body on the K5 looks good and she in good hands together all patched up. Coming up on your annual debut on KZbin. Any big plans of celebrating with giveaways of UBT swag?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! We are. Not exactly sure what that looks like but we'll get something figured out.

[@aaronc09hdfxd]

Hay Robbie, u got plans for the 4wd frame and other blazer body? If not I would interest in buying those.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I believe the 4x4 frame is spoken for, and the other body is certainly up for the taking. It's rough.

[@MyChemMistress]

ANYBODY ANYWHERE tell me how to properly replace tailpan and gate pillars? I have already messed it up once and would like to fix it RIGHT.

[@cameronbrewster7348]

Sounds like you have bad neighbors Robbie and that is the worst thing a car guy can have. As for the rust I don't think it's bad at all. Looking forward to the rest of this build buddy keep it up!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

You’re right on all points! Thanks man

[@scottwilliams3344]

That's a very nice k5 guys ,a keeper right. lt'll look good with the new lowed everything else. nice to watch a cool video after the fight my football team Cleveland browns vs Pittsburgh got into.can't wait to see body on frame.what type of wheels. Detroit?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Scott. Definitely a keeper. And yep, Detroit Steel all the way.

[@cway444]

Can you find new sheet metal for the K5. Floor pans, door panels, etc ?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir. Already have the sheetmetal in hand to fix this. Auto Metal Direct had everything we needed.

[@erikrapoport7318]

If you own your house, turn that dimb carport into a garage! I know you folks dont get the harsh winters like we have up north, but a carport is 85% of a garage! Finish the damn thing!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Nah, the carport matches the aesthetic of the house. It's an architectural thing.

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

Sounds fancy. You should see my carport literally built out of junk trashy lumber and old tin 😆 I should be ashamed.

[@Bassingtv]

What year seats are those bud??

[@baggedmazda666]

I assume lmc or someone makes a complete floor pan kit and rockers. Definitely worth the money to replace it all in one shot then seal everything really good with a rust converter and encapsulator and it will last forever. I did it in my truck cab with the rust converter then sprayed it all in raptor bed liner in the cab and underside then put a large pack on 80 mil deadener over it cabs rust free and very quiet now

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That's the plan but we're using Auto Metal Direct for all of the metal

[@baggedmazda666]

Yeah there is so many companies now offering parts

[@kevinrost6095]

Might want to pull the windshield my 82 had a few holes behind the windshield gasket

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Great idea. Gotta replace this one anyway

[@dustintownsend7810]

The back was gone on mine

[@ThatGuy-ps7ui]

Clean up on aisle K5? Aren't you clever lol I'm looking forward to seeing it on the frame!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha i've been saving that one since this summer. :)

[@turneynicholas]

Almost the exact same rust pattern my k5 has

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Good to know!

[@Jerkwad152]

Nothing wrong with holes in the floorboard. It makes tossing out beer cans easier.

[@simoncdn7483]

Question: where do you guys get your Dash pads from cause everyone I look for here (Canada) is cracked and just in terrible shape, and the ones I see online are pricey as heck !

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Quality costs that's for sure. We will be using USA1

[@simoncdn7483]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS Thanks! I'll be checking them out for sure

[@PerrybuiltPerformance]

Man the k5 needs to the rust fixed, the floor sanded down and then the whole inside sprayed in a exterior color matched bed liner. Then put some carpet up front and done.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Currently getting fixed.

[@PerrybuiltPerformance]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS yeah I saw the rust repair going on! Just was adding the bedliner idea if it wasnt already a thought.

[@lskiller1903]

Thank God I'm a country boy.!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup. That's where I grew up. Never had any trouble til I married a city girl. haha

[@lskiller1903]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS 😂👍

[@steventerrell506]

Damn Government 😠.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Exactly

[@travisburch6970]

United by Trucks garage in the future? 🤔🤔🤔

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup

[@treborjm87]

I need to find a c10 frame for my k10 to do the same thing!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

They're out there.

[@treborjm87]

Also been thinking... I wonder if a 2003 up Silverado frame could be shoehorned under a K10??? Would get two of my bucket list items in one shot. LS engine & better/newer suspension technology all in one package. Any thoughts/ideas? Might need to move closer to your location to see how this gets done!

[@chinoc102]

I have a 68 long bed frame your welcome too

[@JPCustomsTX]

i have one here in houston tx too c10 frame

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

@@treborjm87 where you live looking for a c10?

[@kevinburnham9596]

What year is the ubt k5?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

1986

[@almostoem9429]

Bought the Teddy shirt. Who made them for you? I love that feel. I have a couple T-shirt designs I’m wanting to get made for a side business. Any chance you can send me their contact?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks! They are next level shirts and printed by Graphic Disorder in Johnson City, TN.

[@almostoem9429]

UNITED BY TRUCKS thanks man I appreciate!

[@gdp2727]

You guys want to sell that swing out tire carrier?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No sir. That’s the main reason we love it so much

[@randybryant9936]

I hate when government oversteps their authority

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Me too

[@duanewhite3184]

You can buy floorboard kits through LMC truck.com

[@troublelee3270]

Dadblame nosey neighbors, you should have the rachets clicking on loudspeaker!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha

[@johndudley5987]

Getting clloser my friend.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We’re working on it

[@Hotrodclint]

Hey I would sell you some parts off my k5 if you would be interested. My interior is black, and in nice condition. Mirrors, tailgate, top, door handles, just let me know.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for the offer. I’m currently good at this point.

[@michaelray1590]

Sounds like some of your neighbors don't like what your doing and made a call to the city to start problems for you.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Confirmed.

[@tomp3981]

had the same problem where I live. city gave me a ticket for fixing my truck. they think it's a eye sore on the city.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup, still BS though

[@tomdamon7208]

That sucks that you can't work on your stuff . Ask the city if you can do woodworking on your property . What if you were a plumber ? Leave the city ? move to New Hampshire where they don't give a crap .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yeah, it's BS

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

Sux about the rust bud but at least y'all r gettin er takin Care of. Also I don't understand the whole concept of you can't work on vehicles in your own yard? Like what else are you spost to do.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

City ordinances, man. Gotta do it in a garage or someplace else.

[@scottwilliams3344]

if he did that's low man.

[@sonnycalzone7784]

That corny stash guy looks like the monopoly man hahaha

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

that dude is one of the best....and a helluva fire fighter.

[@oxidationnationcrustyrusty4498]

Brown chicken brown cow

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

I gotta be honest its too bad all the money you fork out for a house these days and all the taxes you pay and house taxes on the property you should be able to do what you want I could see if the house looked like a total junkyard and the city getting after someone but for real most of us out there try and keep the property looking decent with our project rigs on site why bother people like that, especially when you got a long driveway and a carport things are getting bad out there, most likely it was some neighbors that complained.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Completely agree

[@jerredwayne8401]

living in the city is for the birds! ill stay my ass out in the country

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha to each his own for sure. I grew up in the sticks.

[@scottwilliams3344]

is rob la mont for real. did he call the law on ya all? hope hes funnin.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No, he just likes to be a thorn in my side. haha

[@philsigman9088]

Just patch those rust holes with old license plates, lol.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha nah. Going a little more refined on this one.

[@pancakebreakfastclub2653]

This guy has all the ideas

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

sad rust

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup

[@red93yj]

dirty work

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Fo sho

[@duanewhite3184]

Just put up black plastic and the city can't see you

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s more my neighbors but enforced by city 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tysonkonken6184]

Let me get this straight? You bought a piece of property and you can not work on what ever you want, when ever you want, how ever you want? I dont understand? Who owns the property you or the city? I dont understand why anyone would buy anything like that? Yet, another awesome way they are taking away our rights. SMH

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes, that's correct. I own it but the city apparently has "ordinances" on what I can do on my own property within the city limits. I live in a nice area right next to the historic district so I get it, but I kept my stuff hidden and mostly cleaned up. And I live here bc the quality of life is awesome and this is where my wife grew up. I'll either build a separate garage or get space offsite.

[@roblamont8756]

I’m sorry, I’m the one who called code enforcement on you!

[@gmctx5487]

Rob LaMont owned up🇺🇸👍

[@richardgarlock2621]

BOOOOO