FIRST DRIVE AND BATH FOR OUR SQUAREBODY K30 AFTER SITTING FOR YEARS!

[@georgeseymour7116]

Nothing quite as exciting as watching an old truck getting washed! Wow, a home run. lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

You got that right!

[@Armacis-]

Pulling it out of the car wash with the trees behind was a perfect place for a little edit

[@iowahooch]

I have owned 3 of these minty green k30 forestry trucks from California, All late 1980s with TBIs

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Now that's rad! Have any now? Shoot us a couple pics: [e-mail]

[@Caponapo]

Gotta love the feeling of a clean classic after many years of just sitting there! Had 86’ square back in the day! This brings back memories!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It's true! I'm ready to get this one back going.

[@mister_fourfiftyfour]

I never knew how much i loved mint green with saddle tan, beautiful truck.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Right?!?!

[@conrad463]

I hope they keep the color if it's fully restored

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@conrad463 it won’t get any paint work at all! We like them OG

[@frankm8533]

Just did this to a Ranger I bought i had soaked in super clean and Iron-x while on the trailer and pulled into a car wash lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah!

[@ChadLisonbee]

Loving the K30 Robbie! Crew cabs for life! Lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir!

[@fleyboy99]

she is a beautiful old girl .. she deserve all the love and good care

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

She’s going to get it!

[@texassquarebody6119]

Definitely my favorite trucks, I own several,...right now restoring my 80 K30 Dually 3+3 Silverado.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Good choice!

[@level7motorsports]

Man I love this truck!! Great choice on wheels and tires too!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks brother!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

That old thing cleans up pretty well. (my wife NEVER says that to me)

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No kidding!

[@brianholmes6445]

Great little video. Stoked to follow along on this project.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickwolf3405]

Man seeing you guys pick this up and do all the “new to you” truck stuff makes me want to go rescue the square body down the street with a bush growing over it!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s so fun!

[@shooterpcb]

Go get it!

[@shooterpcb]

Dents, rust, paint chips knocked off…. “It needs washed with a mitt. It has streaks in it.” Dude it looks great!

[@ThatGuy-ps7ui]

Man, Robbie! I'm absolutely loving this truck!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

You and me both!

[@haroldstrickland8416]

I believe 91 was the only year for a trip on the odometer. My son bought a 91 Sub that had 286,xxx on the clock. You certainly have a great truck to wrench on. Keep the videos rolling.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching!

[@christiant.4005]

I saw the same truck at a wrecking yard near santa cruz .ca. Last week....in going there tomorrow...ill send you pic tomorrow after work.tgx for the content.UBT.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome! Please do.

[@ianyurick2170]

I love the k30 that's one that I've been looking for I have a 75 c30 dually that's mint but one of those gems would be so much nicer for what I'd like. Keep her clean and keep up the good work.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks man!

[@ethanh3421]

I love it! My ‘78 c25 got its first bath in god knows how long this week!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah!

[@hermyherm365]

The rock is one cool short dude buddy !! I am looking forward to watching this build!! Love this channel buddy much love Robbie !

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha it's so true! Thanks for watching

[@CTemple82]

Gonna look good once you work most the dents out, then just put a coat of penetrol on it to preserve the paint and it’ll give that nice sheen look. It’d also look good with a light 60 - 70% tint job on all the windows, get that ceramic tint to help it out once you get it rollin with the A/C blowin! 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not a bad idea at all!

[@tcriderph3294]

Same year as mine with same patina but without big dent on the body i bought mine 4 year's ago just a rolling shell and rust free body i did 6.6 duramax swap mine 2 year's worth of build i did strip it all the frame got ponder coated f/r axle got rebuild 4 wheel disc brakes put new headliner,carpet,dashpad etc all the interior and i put a/c in it i did leave the patina paint just buff it and put 3 coat of matte clear to protect the patina and now i still drive it to work everyday just as is stock 6.6 duramax. Love the content on this vids sir new subcriber here.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Man, that's so rad! Can you shoot me some pics? I'd love to see it. [e-mail]

[@michaelheathington9546]

Another great find Rob! I love your passion for the square bodies. Hope you guys do more submit your truck videos so I can send you mine on my 84 square body, Bonita. UBT life!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh yeah! We definitely are. Probably dedicate a whole month to them.

[@garb25]

I bout shit when I saw the paint blowin off when Rock was hittin that bed side lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yeah, he got a little close but it’s all good lol

[@lethemzen7096]

This is grate Rob. I am loving the way the content is rolling out

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching!

[@doug81337]

I think you snagged a darn good Square, Robbie! Its probably not had that much exterior care since the dealer prepped it!😄😎😎

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I think you’re right!

[@EliWagnon]

That is a beautiful truck love the color!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you! I love it too. If this is Rocky's boy, it's spent some time at your house recently.

[@l5palaskan617]

love the green!

[@mainstreetcamden]

You're not going to pass up many gas stations, but I love the beast!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha never do

[@alyssamartinez7690]

We got same kind dent in rear driver side door looks great

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha Rocky wants me to leave them

[@danielkingery2894]

ZEP Industrial Purple is where it at for a Fresh Rescue First Wash... soft bristle brush, spray the soap on dry, brush the oxidation loose and have someone follow you with a towel so it doesn't run down and streak. AMAZING results every time.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for the tips!

[@KinGTeraTino]

Get you a few Clay bars, and some boiled linseed oil if you are preserving the natural patina

[@blazerwilliams2260]

Just saw 3 of these on the same post on Facebook market place here in NC just as good of shape and they were white, $1500 each. If we hadn't just spent $3500 on a K5 we would have got one or two.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Shoot me the ads to [e-mail]

[@blazerwilliams2260]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS ok, I gotta wait till my wife is home I have no clue how to do that stuff lol.

[@adamrish1932]

Love the truck I'm in South Carolina finishing up a 90 crew with the same grill and 4x4 I'm coming to see y'all as soon as it's done

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha sweet!

[@jeffhoagland3340]

CLR and scotch brite the whole thing [ KZbin CLR patina ] then hit it with a light grade rubbing compound mixed with cleaner wax and finally seal it with a good coat of wax. Had a teal OBS ford the same way.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh yeah! I know the drill. This was just a quick pass.

[@SaneCayne]

Wow, 5 videos in a week. Someone's makin' up for lost time!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha it’s our new biz model

[@rcarter]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS Hopefully another 6.5 video is coming soon. Saw it sitting there in front of the shop. Looking forward to that one!

[@kevinespino8845]

Kool score!👍🏽It definitely needs an altitude adjustment.😜

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha i like stock height on these

[@chestnutquinton]

cant wait to see what was the electrical issue, the grill replaced and truck all buffed out🔥🇿🇦🔥👌

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh yeah!

[@jacksmith-ks3pz]

that old school gun rack is golden

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Wish it was complete

[@martinbaranowski7238]

Loving the k30! Will you be restocking the vintage rally decal?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes!!! Thanks for watching

[@pedroguerrero7718]

Cool video as always 👊

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching

[@johndudley5987]

She’s cleaning up good

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Gettin' there!

[@jeremystrickland7826]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS looks good buddy

[@mrchevytrucks666]

Looks good cleaned up

[@alfansomendoza8556]

My dream truck, couldn't find one and just bought a 94 k2500 suburban from vegas. Going to sas and build that

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

These are definitely hard to find! I want a k20 burb for sure

[@alfansomendoza8556]

Ill sell you my k20, i live in the midwest so clean ones are hard to find. My gem was factory ordered with a dana 70 rear end with posi, a 42 gal gas tank an get this.... captain chairs in the second row. Lmk if you are interested, ive been getting a parts list together and haven't ordered anything yet

[@radders50]

Freiburger just bought a forest K5 too 😎

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup he bought a 3/4 ton 2wd burb

[@damonlawson2117]

Coat wait to see the videos on the truck makes my day go by faster while im at work on the dozer

[@jerredwayne8401]

I cant remember the name of it to save my life. But there's a landscaping company here in East Texas that use to have a bunch of these trucks in the same paint color. Run into a few of them in the pick and pull several years back

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Very cool!

[@HarrisonsRodandCustom]

Love it! It’s gonna make a cool piece

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I’m so pumped!

[@White-Head]

Dmax has a nice stand alone harness. That's who I think I'm gonna use. Unless my Tuner at Carversbay speed can get me hooked up

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks! I'll look into it.

[@Koolbreeze210]

Dang bro 2 videos so quick on this truck you must be really excited about this truck i love it

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I am, but I also took a 45 day break to get my new workflow refined. It's paying off with more videos in spurts, followed by short breaks, then spurts of videos. Glad you're enjoying!

[@Koolbreeze210]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS that’s cool bro

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I like the patina on this but I'd like to see one with a fresh green paint job and Detroit Steel Wheels.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Can't do new paint. Love the patina

[@McQueenInc]

Do the cab lights work it would be neat to see it all lit up

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

They will once we figure out why none of the external lights are working. I can't wait to see it lit up!

[@jessieking1558]

Robbie that truck runs good and looks good . Oxidation that’s all .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks man! Never seen the oxidation so bad.

[@jessieking1558]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS yes I normally use bleach white or purple cleaner, hope to see you guys this fall at All Squared Up.

[@MrDeleon9999]

I'm loving this truck!! Go Smoky Bear Go!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Me too man!

[@tracyjennings685]

Man i would kill to have that truck. She's beautiful .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you so much! I freaking love it

[@jamesgilliam6615]

Question are you guys planning on putting the entire drive train from that box truck under the green truck and convert it into a dually if so that would be awesome please respond excited for this build

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We're not. Just engine and trans from box truck. The single rear wheel k30 is much harder to find configuration than the dually version. We're stoked to keep it as close as original on the outside but update the drivetrain. Thanks for watching, man!

[@SaneCayne]

Definitely needs its white mirrors to go with the wheels and base model vibe. Didja offer extra to pry the originals from Tony's stash and he wasn't havin' it?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not having it and I’m not paying $600 for a set. I have some driver quality chrome ones that look great and will match bumpers

[@SaneCayne]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS He wanted $600!? Wow... had no idea that's where the white mirror market was. Nice, used chromes will do quite nicely then.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@SaneCayne nah he didn’t want to sell but when i looked up the one set i could find, that’s around the price they wanted

[@orangesun3030]

That’s one nice truck!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I love it! Getting it back on the road asap

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Shazam....I just found this channel. I see a new video is out so I get my lawn chair, lemonade, sombrero, and what do I find? There is already a crowd gathered, and a line to get in. Geez. I gotta pick a number.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha thanks for watching 🤘🏼

[@mountainwolf1]

Dude you guys are so lucky extended cabs are hard to find especially 3500's.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Very hard to find truck.

[@Ford-tv]

I don't know rust to good. But smokey is one cool work horse.

[@codiss5176]

Love the videos and this truck! In the future an NBS would be awesome to see on the channel. Keep up the great work.👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks man! And yep - NBS coming soon.

[@codiss5176]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS awesome 👍👍👍

[@richardresendez2325]

Looks good 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you

[@thomaskerschner3010]

Get the pdr guy on it. Scuff the whole thing and clear it. Thats the ticket right there. I need to stop by and see yall sometime. Im not far from you. I'm up in Cumming.

[@jeremystrickland7826]

Looks good buddy

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I love it! Thanks for watching

[@Thebuffingwizard]

It’s needs a polish with a ceramic coating to prevent oxidation in the future! You won’t regret it

[@christophersanders5007]

My square body crew cab 4X4 takes about $10 to wash the thing because it has so much sheet metal to wash.

[@jboyd427]

Anyone else wondering what watch he's wearing while they're driving? Also! Love the series so far guys! I need to get my '72 Cheyenne going.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha it’s my Father’s Day present. Shinola Argonite 1069.

[@jboyd427]

Thanks! Lemme get to the Google machine!

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

Use some comet dish cleaner and a wet scotch brite on that paint. Then wax it… it will get rid of that chalky finish.

[@blair384]

I love that truck. I had one just like it I bout for 500. I put 46s on it lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha awesome

[@ronsre-creations5289]

Nice Ol truck !

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sure is!

[@donaldmorrell7535]

Love all of yalls video

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching man!

[@mrshifter5007]

I love this truck 😍😍😉👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Me too!

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Hey have you changed the oil yet after all the water that was in the fuel?? Any water that gets in the oil can definitely take the lower end bearings out quickly!!! Just wondering before you go driving it to much!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Great point. It's getting an oil change before I drive it again.

[@Rs817t]

Love the videos man

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Rick!

[@oscarolmosramirez7151]

Buen video amigos de la unión americana y más me gusta su preferencia por la marca chevrolet saludos desde Salamanca Guanajuato Mexico

[@GMCAT4]

Is that car wash at grands at bobo road in Dallas, Georgia

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir!

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Runs way to good for a engine swap

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I've thought about that too, but I know the Duramax will give me more of what i want for the long-term towing goals and cross-country travel with the family.

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Yeah that's understandable I have a 1978 chevy k10 long bed with a 350 all time 4x4 a clock blue interior white exterior black hood and factory rallies sand 73-74 grill and parking lights

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@RattleTrapGarage sounds killer!

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

That’s a huge truck for a tbi 350 that once upon a time made 230hp/300ftlbs of torque. It needs a 454 or a diesel.

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Yea

[@justtraining4702]

Where do you find replacement parts for a truck like this? I don't see listings for it in retail places like LMC Truck or Brothers. Just curious to know

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Body panels are same as 3/4 ton or half ton. Suspension is the big difference and plenty of manufacturers out there making parts for it.

[@jamesbergman4917]

Are you wearing a Shinola watch?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I am. Father’s Day Present.

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

Looking forward to seeing the PDR guy in action on those dents.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Totally!

[@rockkhound943]

Hate being a hater lol but im sad for the Duramax swap . Was really wanting to see a modern gasser swap like a 6.2 or even a big block 8.1 perhaps...idk there are so many of these trucks with diesel swaps and omg the maintenance is ridiculous.... oh well dude its yo ride and I will definitely tune in to every episode regardless lol. Thanks for sharing brother

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s all good but there definitely aren’t that many with Duramax swaps. Mostly Cummins swaps. And it just fits my longer term towing and cross country travel plans better.

[@rockkhound943]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS your right there's not . Only a few I've seen and there pretty special so maybe your on to something here lol .

[@JBs_trucks_and_whitetail_bucks]

That’s the chalk that still on the bed wiping off , a good pressure washer will take it off and bring back the darker gree

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Never had one that chalky. And i even had a truck named Chalky White

[@hdchevy8228]

Great channel

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching!

[@webhomemadeprojects1173]

I have 86 ¾ ton 2wd same color 350 3spd. Pick up for 950

[@stephenlamphier1141]

Duramax swap in a K30 is major surgery. Turn that tbi 350 into a 383 and reprogram the fuel injection. That's probably oxidized paint on the bed. Happens when they sit in the sun for many years.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yeah, but i really want to see it through. And it definitely is something but we pressure washed and brushed it. I’ll get it off but never had a chalky bedside beed anything more than a quick scrub.

[@stevendallman8126]

Fan on fan shroud?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Could be. Need to address a few things under the hood

[@barnyardcustoms5105]

Loving this content

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for watching man!

[@thruitallauto2538]

I want the Ford setting beside it

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha it's not ours

[@thruitallauto2538]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS well shoot, I did find a clean 69 c10 step bed roller $3500

[@craigneubert7722]

I'd bet the tick is an exhaust leak. Maybe the gasket at the manifold collector.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Likely!

[@waydebarnes6209]

Look good

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks!

[@jredd801]

Take the inner door panels off, roll the windows up and knock them door dents out.. she'll be perfect

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yep

[@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962]

I'd love to have that truck. I'd throw a Duramax in it and fix the body, paint it that 60s turquoise green with blacked out chrome and grill with limo tinted windows.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha awesome

[@shooterpcb]

At least the drivers side wiper is still there. 😂

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha i just broke a tab off the blade on passenger

[@MonygyB]

Dude I’ve been looking for one of these for so long, but the only ones I find are already built and of course selling for way too much or just non existent. I just bought a ‘93 with the 6.5 for 4K which was a killer deal! Someone help me find one of these for that price? Lol it’s a long shot but I honestly could just swap the 6.5 into it for a motorless one

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I feel ya. Definitely been there.

[@666thsense]

just looking at it, that bed isn't the original. it's the only piece that isn't color matched. OG one probably got wrecked and forestry had extra beds from older trucks laying around.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I think only the driver’s bedside has been repainted. It’s a shade off but the rest of the bed is dead matched.

[@JesusRocks71]

This looks like it was a part of an old Corps of Engineers fleet.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s an old US Forest Service truck

[@FrankChevyGmc_from_BE]

I bet if you try to push those bigger dents in the doors back out from the inside, they might look not to bad

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

You’re right. We’re gonna let a good PDR get after it

[@markconley996]

Left bedside does look to be a different shade from the rest of the vehicle

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! I think it is too

[@teebugg66]

Bet the motor mount is bad, it’ll let the fan hit the shroud

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Interesting

[@johndunning1590]

You were so impressed with the way the truck ran when you got it why would you want to change the engine .you know the truck worth more keeping it orginal .I'm a Chevy square box fan and I hate to see them changed

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I hear ya, but the duramax swap better fits my long term towing and cross country travel goals.