I traded my Squarebody for a Turbo Diesel

[@briang4470]

That trade was worth it, them duramax trucks are badass but they cost big money to repair.

[@daltonbrink9924]

You scared me! I thought you meant old red!

[@plymouth-hl20ton37]

He does that and all unsubscribe☹☹☹😬🤨☹🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Keepin ol red till I'm dead.

[@dancurrier6421]

good trade fix it up new doors and Body work

[@dancurrier6421]

to bad could not find a parts truck for the blue truck go to A junk yard and pick up a front seat for it I love the sound of a diesel truck my nephew just picked up a 2016 GMC duramax diesel pickup truck I like the new tailgates they have on the trucks

[@jermainesmith4788]

@@plymouth-hl20ton37 me too

[@michaelchristopher9444]

LB7. Dont let all the internet forum posts scare you. They're good trucks. Just make sure you always have clean fuel and good fuel system, lines, filters etc.

[@killianlennon696]

I like to see the older trucks but cool Duramax, hope it serves well 😎

[@jacemusgrove3073]

Nice! Now you can drive even further to bring home more squarebody(s)! My brother and I drove nearly 600 miles to get a long bed stepside bed for his 82 k2500. Totally worth it!

[@Cayman306]

That’s a dam good pallet.

[@j.c.smithprojects]

the only thing that matters is you are happy with the trade. i wouldnt be too worried about the miles. the blow by seems minimal to almost non-existent. the square body was a more desirable truck to me. im not an isuzumax fan. the bed on the square body looked like it was meant to be on a 60" cab to center of rear axle and the square body was 56" cab to center of rear axle. the squarebody would have been neat with a 5.9 or other diesel stuffed in it.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I prefer the simplicity of a cummins for sure 👍 I'm a glutton for punishment 😁

[@ggreenhorn5862]

I love the square bodies, not blame you for wanting the duramax.

[@ggreenhorn5862]

man! it's great getting a new video. Keep use in the loop. thanks

[@TwoFarmBoys]

Awesome video as per usual! I almost bought an extended cab LB7 right before I bought my 1995 K2500 5-speed manual 454. Except for the fuel mileage, I am so happy I went with the truck I did. Because the LB7 was twice as much and I have always loved the 454. But from a practicality stand point, the LB7 makes complete sense in the right situation. Anyways, congrats on the new truck! That was a good trade! First gen Silverados are when things started getting a little bit more electronic but still REALLY solid trucks. That LB7 still has life left in it in my opinion. Look forward to more videos! Keep up the great work and God bless - Everett

[@johnnyjohnson5361]

You made out pretty good. I wouldn't worry about the miles too much I have a 05 Tahoe with 459 k still running strong and it's a gas motor those diesel engines can go twice as far as a gas motor.👍

[@putskison2164]

I'm pretty sure I saw that truck on marketplace about a week and a half ago, wanted the wheels for my 89 k2500. Glad to see you got it though

[@hotrods4x4s18]

I think if you’re happy with the deal it don’t matter what anyone else thinks

[@peep39]

poster-boy explanation for what happens on a heavy bumper pull without a weight distributing hitch. Having your steering axle work is nice and having your front axle carry some load is even better. I am seeing guys with 20k bumper pull trailers and I know the 1 tons are "ok" with this but still, it's a lot of cantilevered weight and it makes a difference even if the driver doesn't think it does

[@1_2_Many_Projects]

Definitely keep the duramax, it’ll get way better mileage towing

[@swampy6.6]

I think you got a good deal on the truck

[@mikeh7446]

I think you got a good deal the new truck you can pretty much put to work tomorrow to where the old one needed a bunch of work to get it going.

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

I think you got a pretty good deal dude you made me laugh when you said maybe you guys love it or maybe you guys will hate it at the end of the day it really doesn't matter what anybody else thinks the only thing that really matters is what you think and what you want

[@robmosher362]

Nice trade. You will get more use out of the diesel for your line of work. I would like to see you try and save the body now while you have more to work with. A couple of aftermarket rocker panels, corners and rattle can paint will look good from a little distance. It may also convince the DOT and Cops that you have well maintained equipment and they let you pass on down the road, without a vehicle inspection.

[@marcfournier823]

Give it a hug and clean up the body and service the drivetrain. It's a keeper.

[@whitesnake370]

Great deal brother . I love the Alison in those want to put one in my 2nd Gen cumins. My brother has a 02 crew cab dmax we put a intake , opened up ex. And put a edge tuner. Man that thing is a puller. It throws you back unloaded and fills empty towing a good load. My 06 1ton dodge has the g56 6spd it crys for at least 2 more gears. May even put a Alison in it. I would guess yours has had the injectors done at least once. With 340 on it maybe 2 times Runner hard

[@marcelhertig3935]

the old ,u.s, trucks i love them u can still use them,iff them even to old

[@carlosquintana6930]

I think if you fix all the rust you should have probably few years more that’s a work Horse👍👍

[@tedbownas2748]

That wheel lift setup is something; I've never seen an electric power unit mated to a lift like that. Looks homemade. When I saw the front lift up, I thought "Man, that thing needs airbags, and then it would probably be fine."...and then you showed the airbags. Lol. Edit: you said "How many miles do you think it's got?" and I was thinking, "By the look of that seat, about 300k.." I was right. 🤣

[@sirkingdra]

I got out of the diesel game a few weeks ago. I sold my LBZ 3500. I went back to a gas job. Diesels pull so nice but the repair bills are insane compared to a gas engine. I picked myself up a 2001 Silverado 2500hd with the big 8.1L Vortec which also has the Allison 1000 5 speed and it pulls like a monster so far. It's a pig on gas but I'd so much rather pay at the pump than in insane repairs. I think you got a good deal on the trade though, I think you'll really appreciate that Allison transmission for towing with. The tow/haul works amazing 🤙

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

When you gonna make videos again??

[@sirkingdra]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE Man I'd love to make more videos but my computer crapped the bed a while ago and haven't had the opportunity to invest in another one just yet. I'd love to continue to make more content in the future though, I haven't got anything on my gooseneck or my new to me truck 🙁

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

Looks like a nice solid truck. With a little TLC it'll be fine.

[@classicxl]

it will be a nice tow rig once u fix it up i would keep it . will make towing the travel trailers for your business and new projects so much more enjoyable and it doesn’t even need to be a daily driver use it when u need it .i would just fix up the problems with it ,rockers get some nice rust free doors and new seats . make sure u check the frame real well especially behind the fuel tank ,crap gets behind it and because it’s hard to clean with the tank being there the frames rot . ask me how i know i just had to rebuild my 2000 gmc 1500 because the frame was real thin and this thing had a shit ton of undercoating every where like a inch thick on the frame. i swapped out everything,engine , transfer case ,rear end ,shocks , power steering pump and steering box ,wiring harness ,abs unit, filler neck and hose and now my push bottom and water pumps messed up .it never ends . it will make for some great videos especially the rocker repair videos

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I think your right im probably gonna keep it!

[@bgd73]

nice trade on the diesel. you might laugh.. but positive camber on factory torsion means it sat around too much in recent years. I have a 96 with 5 speed.. 387k.(I keep a public online journal). it took 2 years to come back down.. only sat for a little while. all the same repairs..corners, rockers etc. I love the big rails.. genuine heavy

[@morgansword]

I know what its like to fight for every last thing that makes life better. Neither got hurt in the trade as those square bodies are all that and a bag of chips but when the rust worms get started, its how much can you take on and still have something to use. I'm sure that four wheel drive makes for better ways around and the single wheel rear drive is fine till you get enough on it to make things wrong and that when it shouldn't a been there in the first place.... for me it was if it hooks up, then I will move it. I wouldn't do tunes on the pickup diesel engine as that is a false way of getting it done. Sure I liked the wrecker bed but it wasn't new or even close to. I have built those cabinets on them in a easy two day build with nothing more than a torch and good wire feed. If I had had the space, a plasma cutter, and a stick machine along with a small fork lift to move metal around, I would of done it in a day.... thank you ship builder welding days.... I move rod and fast. I kinda wish I knew your intentions for the new addition I might throw more "caveats" to this game plan but all in all everyone should be happy. the el80 trans is only for light duty work...... hmm, you said Allison transmission and thats a real trans. All in all, I am with ya on it. I would of traded if it was more to what I wanted

[@jeremynewton4728]

I should keep it because it will help you with really heavy load that the square body can't handle

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'm not a fan of the Duramax but I still think you made a great trade! 🙂👍 Glad you kept the wheel lift also. That will be much more handy on *Shorty* 🔧

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I didnt forget about you video coming soon 😀

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE no worries! Don't feel obligated in any way my friend. I'm just hoping the stuff comes in handy 🙂👍

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Oh hey zane

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@oldcroneysgarage9739 hey Scott! 😀👋

[@graystone5.3]

by the thumbnail i thought you meant old red, i started to panic a little lol. those old duramax's are pretty solid trucks. something you may want to think about, those transfer cases in those trucks have a issue called "pump rub". basically, there is a little pen or just a little metal piece that goes in between the the pump in the transfer case and the case itself. that piece can typically break and then the rattle from the pump can wear a hole in the case. the casing is made out of magnesium so it wears a hole quickly. then you will start leaking fluid. some people online makes repair kits to stop the pump rub or you can prevent it from happening. My dad has a 06 Sierra LLY, he just put a pump rub kit in it and it wasn't a bad job to do. taking out the transfer case and putting it back in is the hardest part. if you plan on keeping this truck long term, i would do it. but the bad thing is, there no way to tell if its been done already. i think it was worth the trade!

[@hotrods4x4s18]

It’s called a case saver precision transmission in Amarillo Tx. They have a yt channel does a lot of them

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thats good to know thank you! Do the gas job trucks do that? My 6.0 gmc is sqeaking by the transfer case real bad.

[@graystone5.3]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE I think all the 99-07 trucks have the same transfer cases, even the half tons have the same one. But I’m not sure about the noise your having in your 6.0 though.

[@the_truck_farmer]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE yep all gmt800s are susceptible to pump rub.

[@louisd9653]

Good deal....by any chance do you want to sell the wheel lift?

[@todayonthisoldshtbox9504]

Used to be bagged in the rear shop used that for rotation for years if you lifted from the back woulda been mint (typed this before watching the whole video) that truck sat for years in a field behind the shop

[@rickpullins8590]

Fix the broken U bolt .

[@quickfox6479]

May trade my ole square one day, vin says its a dump so it costs a fortune to keep legal. Good to see they have value!

[@rmcjr5206]

23:09 is the frame swiss-cheesed or am I seeing things?

[@rickpullins8590]

The duramax looks like a good fixer upper

[@justinraystyles3537]

Those bodystyles were the last ones I liked until 2007!!

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

I enjoy the content , I watch a lot of you guys up north . It has to be frustrating living up there , everything is rotted after 5 years . You'd think by now there would be laws against this , not undercoating vehicles that they know is going to end up in that part of the world . It's ridiculous. If I was a gear head and this was my hobby and living , I would either move or just plan on doing a lot of flying and driving back vehicles from the south and southwest, then undercoating them the right way . You could definitely turn a profit . Just my opinion

[@mrMacGoover]

Soo... was the trade equal or did you throw some cash on top with the old tow truck?

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Straight up trade

[@acgrand2553]

Decent truck just needs a little TLC....

[@Tsilsby]

hold up... you traded that obs for the duramax??? whats wrong with the truck?>

[@billypierce4247]

I would check the top of the hitch out i didn't see it at first on mine but it was cracked so when I hooked a heavy trailer too it started bending down glad i bought it and not someone who doesn't check over there vebichle before towing or that would have been a bad day definitely recommend a better hitch those ones are pretty weak

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

It's rotted I forgot to mention that but your right! Thank you!

[@walterwalki537]

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[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I'll figure out how to enable the subtitles for you! Thank you for watching!

[@jamesevans5481]

Just add another set of leaf springs and helpers and that thing will haul anything more leaf spring and bump stops

[@ajaxracing]

Hey what size tire are you running on old red ive got a 83 c&c 🍻

[@mckinneysoutdoorservice1231]

Only problem with that year is the Rust

[@lloydrobinson7081]

do what u think will be best!, keep the videos coming

[@alkennedy1124]

That truck needs a whole new truck under that bed, kool nice , thanks BigAl California.

[@stevendinapoli1239]

That mileage is really nothing considering it’s a diesel although like any vehicle how it was maintained plays a big part as well. That being said I think it’s a good fit for u!👍😎

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Hey I need to get a set of injectors for one of these. 03 chevy 3500 with the duramax diesel

[@mischef18]

On looks alone it seams to be a good trade.

[@jimbirko6279]

like the new one needs fluid film for rust

[@dpowerz518]

340k isn’t anything for them duramaxs that trucks just broken in great deal wish I could come across one like that again I traded a Chevy single cab 1500 for a ext can short bed duramax 2 years ago miss that truck everyday should’ve never sold it but everything has a price 👌🏻 looking for another one

[@jasonscales2522]

Good trade! You can do a drive train swap into red!

[@scottcarpenter2025]

I think you should keep it

[@blazinSpike]

Just beef up the leaf springs

[@kstinson]

When I read the title I called bullshit. I couldn’t see you getting rid of Red. I could see you getting another daily but once a man settles on his ol’ go to he doesn’t give it up.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

That's absolutely right!

[@zackeryhills1311]

Looks good. I think you got a good deal.

[@garyneumiiller4808]

the u bolts on the truck spring the inside one on back is broken lol

[@lukejansen2321]

Power and mileage

[@yourboij82]

Do a square body swap!

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I've been waiting for someone to say it lol

[@evanleavitt7130]

That’s a great deal little on the higher side for miles but it sounds like it’s running like new

[@marioarchuleta6304]

Nice lb7 maybe rebuild

[@michaelbuitenhuis3727]

The airbags would have brought the front of the truck down also.

[@brucebonkowski3037]

i wouldn't have i like the gas all my square bodies have 350 chevys i just bought 2 1997 chevys with a great engine 4.3 v6

[@jaimesanchez1825]

So you got rid of s10?

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

No S-10 stays forever

[@jaimesanchez1825]

Whew. Lol good but... if ya wanna sell let me know first. I know she ain’t pretty and needs work but I’d give ya 350. Lol think about it.

[@andrabailey5276]

It’s sounds like a good one for you

[@eligreen9969]

That’s a nice truck man

[@popapoco]

I think you did ok on that

[@noahh4904]

Good trade for sure

[@johnhall1501]

Damn its going to be missed

[@alkennedy1124]

No you lost ground , loll nice , kool thanks BigAl California.

[@immortalsoul66]

Is a nice color

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

cool trucks

[@amoswoodside5551]

I think you you got a good trade for that trick

[@cjwebb454]

I got a truck like yours only mines blue and I was like NO

[@hotroder48]

Keep the diesel sell the maroon. Okay deal not the best not the worst

[@tykapusnick4973]

That’s a good trade

[@johnathanalford5866]

Good deal

[@ryanbeyea2834]

What's up

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Suppp!

[@fuddmethen]

please get rid of those horrible crocs, great vid as usual though

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Ive been waiting for a croc comment since I started this channel and your the first! I'm getting some new shoes soon I promise 😂👍

[@fuddmethen]

footwear aside, nice work on the vids

[@alkennedy1124]

I just pick up a 1983 Chevy 4x4 twin boom wrecker made to be a wrecker truck, mine is not rusted at all , it’s a California truck from brand new, and none of the cylinders on mine no leaks, mine is a Holmes bed but there is no tag as of yet on my wheel lift, and mine is an electric motor hydraulic pump System , oh yes mine has levers out on the bed, and the pump has a switch, out on the bed too , I’m Learning about the paint , lolol no , kool it’s how we do things, That truck is a rust bucket 🪣 for sure , nice 👍 thanks BigAl California happy Easter y’all, praise God for Jesus grace Christ amen. Thanks BigAl California.

[@jonathanatterberry6374]

Big Al. shit give the guy a break. you comment like six times. please give it up

[@ryanbeyea2834]

Hi

[@matthewanderson7766]

Sounds pretty noisy like a ticking noise

[@chrislevy9265]

Yes. I. Like. The. Video.

[@nckpacheco624]

NOO friend the strong red NOO

[@nckpacheco624]

I thought it was the red truck haha! the red truck is the best for videos 🙋‍♂️🖖

[@alkennedy1124]

That thing is tortion bar suspension , no you did good, now get to selling the parts and peace’s and transplant that power into one of your other good bones under powered trucks , oh yes , like you said tons and tons more power, you will need to be careful with this power to not break axles and rearend‘s , kool thanks BigAl California.

[@39ctg]

you're very thrifty and love to save money so I think you're gonna hate the diesel after first few repairs but time will tell.

[@SamCanada1]

:)

[@itsjustmoney9039]

Bad trade

[@petergeorge6114]

Talk to much

[@alkennedy1124]

Now that mote need to go in ol red , or stubbie stumpy whatever you call it, now your talking , sell of of that yuppie body parts , what I can see of all the vehicles back there is , They are all real rusty, oh yes pull them three bones out of that Chevy and transplant them into your ne of your kool trucks, oh yes, need trade, we ant about fancy, kool thanks BigAl California.