ONE BECOMES TWO: a fresh start on our 2wd K5 Blazer

In this video, we put our new hoist, BIG BIRD, to work separating the 2wd GMC Jimmy body from its donor chassis - essentitially one becoming two. And yes, we're pumped about a fresh start on the 2wd K5 project we so creatively call #UBTK5.
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[@brentwoodard5282]

This video is perfect timming.i just spent the whole day doin exactly the same thing.found a factory 2WD blazer.puting a k54x4 body on my 2WD blazer frame.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

What?!?! No kidding. That's awesome. Shoot me some of your progress at [e-mail]

[@Turbochapman]

As a dude from the Pacific Northwest I could listen to TTR read a phone book and be entertained. Great content keep it coming

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

bahahaha he's hilarious

[@carguy4v2222]

Thanks Rob and company, I think you guys just gained another level of respect from every backyard,small shop builder that viewed this post It's the way you said we don't know how to do this or how to do that but, having a plan and getting started on that plan is second best feeling in the world. Driving a finished project is first of course so I or we can't wait to see y'all drivin down the road!!!! Keep up the good work and post!!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Thanks so much for the kind words. We simply use whatever it takes to make it happen.

[@GREATCYCLOPS]

Found this series yesterday. Apocalypse binge material. Late to the party isn’t always a bad thing.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No it isn't! Be sure to watch the playlist from the beginning. There are a few spoiler episodes where we roadtrip the blazer to texas when we get it functional, but we get back on the build series videos after that

[@GREATCYCLOPS]

I’m so tempted to look ahead. But i havent caved yet.

[@joedigilio1724]

Robbie is a selfie queen

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I just get the job done.

[@jeremystrickland7767]

thanks robbie another awesome video sir

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man! Appreciate you tuning in.

[@russdoggwilliams1182]

Yea that body was toast, bodymans nitemare! UBT 4 LIFE!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it.

[@unmalo2768]

@Russdogg Williams - Yo, it's "Nightmare", not nitemare. Just saying...from a guy that didn't speak English as a first language...3rd grade much?

[@jameymote4598]

Love them square body

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir!

[@charleschidester6767]

Tons of good parts left on that carcass.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh yeah

[@DjCBlaq]

Hell of a job.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man!

[@brentwoodard5282]

I Wil be followin your video progress.not any videos like this on KZbin..cant wait too see what turns out like

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man! We're just out here making it happen.

[@peggypatton9170]

Great job did it old school way god bless

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes mam! Thanks for tuning in.

[@Turbochapman]

Big bird should have the capacity to lift just about anything you can throw at it. The weak point will be the ground conditions under the base of each leg. A nice spread footing would make it way safer. Keep on truckin bro!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

So true!

[@BuyitBreakitFixit]

oh yeah, getting excited now. great video.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks!

[@sydewayzsn9562]

You country boys dont play wen it comes to c10's. Much appreciation from Nor CaL

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha no, we don't. We're just having a good time.

[@johnfrese4851]

the good thing is that you have the interior panels that I know are kind of hard to find. at least that is a bonus same way as with the seats

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes, quite a few good parts in this one, including new rotors, calipers, etc.

[@johndudley5987]

Sweet making progress. 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir!

[@rudyaguirre9077]

I'm starting my k5 now!!! Can't wait!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh boy!

[@whistlin7159]

johns the man !!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt! That man will tackle anything with me.

[@FrankMozuch]

Good work!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks much!

[@tylerr7437]

Perfect watch while dinner is cooking! Good job!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, brother!

[@BLUECFURR]

Cool truck! You can replace those core support mounts like you said but you will have to notch the tops of the front frame rail to except the 80s bumper.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! Thanks for the advice. I've come to figure that out as we've gotten going on this thing. Good thing is I have a template to cut off of with the '86 4wd frame here

[@danielsloan8426]

I have got a 1983 Chev CK-20 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive going to restore it not many 3/4 tons around has the 1/2 ton trucks.Good luck on your project.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome! Thanks much.

[@rockerpat1085]

No such thing as a CK-20!!! You have a C-20!!! It's 2 wheel drive!!! A K-20 is 4 Wheel Drive!!!

[@christophergreen2328]

Judging by the tub, I'm surprised that frame wasn't roached out as bad. Just a few bad mounts is amazing. Nice score.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Completely agree. Once I saw the tub I super concerned about chassis but felt good about chassis after looking at it.

[@arnoldbentley4679]

use your floor jack to jack the other body up off the frame high enough to slide 2 8ft landscape timbers between the body and frame to use as your lift points

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup, that's exactly what we were thinking, except pressure treated 4x4s.

[@jasonbarton4035]

I was worried about the fiberglass top!! But you guys got it!!! Thats a lot of work, been there:!! Lol!! Big bird is the bomb!! Awesome stuff!!! Thanks for sharing, very motivating!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Top is all good. That's why we went ahead and put the stress points down low. The donor body will be completely stripped so there's no risk of hurting anything.

[@PerrybuiltPerformance]

Man the whole time I'm watching this blazer get pulled off I'm thinking how I'd kill for that passenger 80s wing window lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Come and get it! haha

[@PerrybuiltPerformance]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS haha the drive from Missouri might be a little rough. Lol

[@superc4308]

I think you should call it Major Blazer👍🏼 great show and thanks for not working on fords 😁✌

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha Major is a good one. And we like Fords too, but got our start with GM trucks. We are UNITED BY TRUCKS after all.

[@gertraba4484]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS how about MAJOR HACK???????????????????

[@trickyricky12147]

@17:35 oh look a swing set with two rows of bench seats!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

hahahahaha

[@trickyricky12147]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS lol fun for the whole family!

[@AmericaBumpertoBumper]

Love to Big Bird. Good luck going forward. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@TxStang]

last week i paid 2.23 gal for 93 driving through Louisiana on my way back to Texas and back to 2.69 for 93 here in North Texas .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Can't beat that at all!

[@memphis2houston346]

The three Amigos lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha a bunch of crazy folks

[@RustyWrenches]

That poor blazer had a rough life. Glad to see you all bringing it back! Good work fellas!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Nick! It's amazing that chassis wasn't destroyed.

[@gertraba4484]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS no torches???????

[@JohnJones-ep7of]

Didn't need the chain just needed to loop the tow straps back under a few times to shorten it's length.That way ya don't dent ya roof.Like I always say don't dencha fenders!

[@brianlutzak]

Ron's reaction to taking a nap was priceless LOL

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha he's a mess

[@DoubleRRestorations]

I need one of those big birds myself.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It's crazy how awesome they are! Gotta thank John for coming up with it.

[@philvictor5537]

You better save that tail gate and glass plus the top and the seats and the steering column and the glove box. And maybe the doors for parts

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Calm down. We know what to save. haha

[@MrMadkaw400]

You should leave the 70s front clip on it for sure

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Nah, I'm not interested in painting anything

[@haribabhosle4048]

Jus nisiinnight hi ll.

[@tomp3981]

normal rust for Wisconsin trucks and there still on the road pulling trailers. I had a blazer pretty damm rusty and it was fun as hell. good luck on the build

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Anything can be fixed but at what cost? :)

[@craigneubert7722]

Love this build. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It's coming along!

[@travisbrannon4784]

You could always put the 2wd body on the 4wd frame and have a mud truck 😎

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Now that's something I haven't thought of.

[@travisbrannon4784]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS wouldn't hurt since the body is already in pretty bad shape be a good body for a mud truck.

[@biglon62]

Love this project can’t wait to see progress as it unfolds!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@scottwilliams3344]

i hit the thumbs up and i was 666 one damit. looks great be beautiful when its powder coated. Keep it up.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yikes!

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

Try to find those transporter wheels too. That would look cool

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We have some cool plans for the wheels on this one.

[@zacharyperalta2184]

If you get the proper strapping there's a thing called a spreader bar and it would relieve some of that stress on the quarter panels and in the front where ever you would like to relieve the pressure real

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Looking into it as we speak. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@nujayfabrication8089]

Love the video ! Cant wait to see more !!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, brother!

[@klassenkustoms9932]

I’m kinda glad it’s getting the 80s front end! I’ve always prefered the “square” front on k5s and the round eye front on the pickups

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Interesting perspective. I really like the color combo on the '86 we have and i like that frontend a lot too.

[@rickydyess8869]

I took a 72 blazer and put truck doors and roof on it 35 years ago. Made shorter short bed truck. Been wanting to do another out of a 81-87

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Whoa! I bet that was cool.

[@rickydyess8869]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS i wish i had saved the pics of it. Over the years they stuck together and ruined

[@stephengordon8968]

Lmc floor pans will get that floor fixed !

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Welcome to come get it and fix it. I don't have time for all of that. haha

[@baynmods]

Hey guys. I just found your channel!! Awesome stuff. I’m down in Montgomery Alabama and just started a channel. Good to see some Southern Boys getting IT !!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man! Appreciate you tuning in. Some good eaten' down in Montgomery.

[@baynmods]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS what you know about eating in Montgomery?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@baynmods good bbq and soul food. Can't remember the names of the places but one place was in an old cattle barn.

[@baynmods]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS hell Yeah Brother your probably thinking of the Stock yard . that place is Awesome . thanks for the response check out my channel if you a chance. And keep up the great videos!!!!

[@Coalblack79k10]

Haven’t watched it yet just gonna go ahead and comment heck yea been waiting to see this 👍🇺🇸🤘

[@Coalblack79k10]

You don’t have to replace the core support brackets but in your case if I had better ones I would but you will have to cut the rounded frame horn off that frame to fit the 81-91 bumpers the frame ends on them was cut on an angle top longer than the bottom if your going back with the newer dog house if not doesn’t matter

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

heck yeah!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

and thanks so much for this info! I really appreciate it.

[@keystonecountryboy]

thats still good body up here in the rust belt...at least the cab braces where still there...yinz down south spoiled lol

[@Albert88molina]

Been wanting for this one 👍🏽

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha thanks for tuning in, brother. Can always count on you.

[@timothyvandyke9840]

You need _:some exp.

[@diyjman5259]

Advice add one more chain fall so you can have one on each side

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Great advice

[@Blitz0065]

Y'all should have brought some butter and strawberry jam for all that "Toast"! HAHAHA Dang it was bad

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha no kidding. I didn't realize how many times I said "toast" either until I watched it back. smh

[@Blitz0065]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS, a highlight/blooper reel at the end would've been too funny. Have a counter tally the number. Either way, keep up the videos!

[@tomsmk3]

Does TTR do everything with them damn crocs on.....lolol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Everything haha

[@sparkyguy277]

Winter is upon us. It’s time to stock hoodie pullover sweatshirts in the store. I’ll put my order in for one 4xl please.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Coming up soon!

[@oldredz7189]

Glad to see you and john on the k5! May have to make a trip to help sometime!

[@frptools2222]

olered _z71 uw

[@06gsxrtho]

Nice work can't wait to see the out come. hopefully one day, I'll put my stuff on KZbin lol but to many projects and not enough money lol . good job love the vids

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man!

[@gmctx5487]

BIG BIRD👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

For the win

[@gmctx5487]

UNITED BY TRUCKS Love it

[@paulcollins7030]

Looks to me that the others are always doing the most work lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Hard to make the kinda quality content I’m after and wrench, too. I wrench plenty.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Big bird *literally*

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha yup

[@barrymonroy7138]

Evertime I watch your show i think of my 79 Scottsdale short box I sold for $100.00.😒😔. The real messed up part about it is that my uncle gave it to me.. 😔

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh, man!

[@macgyverbryan1377]

That's not patina there, a rust bucket body for sure. Looking forward to the new truck rolling.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Right. Completely agree.

[@ROCKYDORRIER]

Gas prices here in Central California range from $3.79 to over $4.00 a gallon. Nice job guys!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Rocky. I tried to tell TTR to stop complaining. haha

[@hookinbass2121]

where do you live in cen cal?! i love bear fresno and it’s $4.39 for 87

[@ROCKYDORRIER]

@@hookinbass2121 I live near there right off of the 99, your right it is over $4.00 a gallon. I usually fill up at the Arco station because it is a little cheaper.

[@simoncdn7483]

wow another video with wrenching i'm impressed. I like K5's but I like 4x4 better due to being in Canada with all that snow ya know

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for commenting every time we wrench on something. This channel has a diverse amount of content. Not just wrenching all the time. :)

[@simoncdn7483]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS I know at this point i'm just giving you a hard time buddy keep up the great content

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@simoncdn7483 haha cool

[@rockerpat1085]

All K5s are 4 Wheel drive!!! C5s are 2 wheel drive!!!

[@BIGREDBETTY]

Name it BROTHERS KEEPER...

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

hmmm not bad!

[@jacobking3216]

5:28 name it Fred

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

The k5?

[@jacobking3216]

Fred the K5

[@nevarez323]

Haven’t seen 2.99 in about 10yrs

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yikes! I told TTR to stop complaining.

[@clappedgarage]

I just picked up my 1973 Chevy square body stepside

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome!

[@clappedgarage]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS there hard to find these days

[@jeffrey4547]

i been working on a 68 pu and the motor is to big keep running in to problems with the set up i have i have a 454 ho crate engine with a 94 belt setup had to drop the clutch fan and go with a flex fan with only one inch from the radiator with a 1/2 inch from the alt and air pump and power steering i have a double electric fan for front of radiator mite end up with it trying to save it for another project

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

Have some custom emblems made for the blazer. UBT-10 Blazer

[@paulbetka2966]

Where'd that originally come from ❓ Michigan 😜😱 I did that in Florida once. Everything was was just to rusty ...😭🙇

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Bought it in TN, but honestly unsure. Man, what a mess.

[@paulbetka2966]

Sure is 👍 Good luck. Looking forward to the finished Project 🚙💨

[@danielmoreno3122]

When you pick up the other body it might be better if you remove the camper and utilize the screw holes to hold straps in place. Just make sure slack is even all around.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup! Got a whole new plan for it.

[@unmalo2768]

As Dereck from Vice Grip Garage would say, "That body looks Fac-try"...Buahahaha!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

hahahaha I love that guy's channel.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

I guarantee you wouldn't find a 2wd k5 up here! I'd love to build a 2wd Suburban! Not many around! And YES! Big Bird is sketchy!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha big bird is changing our lives. We've got some cool plans for it next.

[@rockerpat1085]

You won't find ANY 2 wheel drive K5s anywhere!!! K5s are 4 Wheel Drive!!! C5s are 2 wheel drive!!!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

But you get where I’m coming from!

[@dragbikedemon]

I need TTR to come cut the cheese in my truck! Lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha he can do it!

[@garyparker2969]

I Want The GMC Sript

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It's currently spoken for. :(

[@markconley996]

Just wondering, should u take off the top 1st. That's gotta be about 300 400 pounds of fiberglass...

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We could've and considered it, but knew we wouldn't hurt it. Plus we had a 6k lb hoist. On the donor body though, we will to take every precaution to protect it.

[@diyjman5259]

You don’t have to worry about big bird it will lift 4 of those blazers loaded with 4 families

[@diyjman5259]

Ok I am a welder and fabricator and build and work with equipment like big bird and I wanna give you my professional guess how much it’s rated for let’s skip the lb’s and get to the tons are ya ready safe 12 ton I see the chain fall you have and you can put more than one on there and I see that someone has put extra bracing so that is a good guess you guys won’t lift anything that would be a problem for it just the chain falls you can put a trolley on the main beam and then put a winch so very good investment for the truck farm

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Thanks for the insight. We knew it would handle anything we threw at it, but 12 tons is insane. We're going to work to refine it and continue to make it better.

[@diyjman5259]

Yeah man there’s actually a company that comes to our work and they put the ratings on the beams that are in the building that we use to lift with and they put tons on a beam and then subtract a couple tons and rate it lower so you won’t get close to max cause it will be ugly if anyone finds out what the real max lift capacity is

[@silvac196]

Call the blazer Frankenstein since you’re merging two blazers.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not bad, not bad.

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

I need a big Bird at my headquarters

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

I need the bumper and radiator support

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I'm holding on to the bumper for now and the radiator support is super rusty.

[@WM7471.]

Are you guys going to be using the power windows and door lock wires and stuff?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No, but Im not sure if all of that stuff was still in there.

[@WM7471.]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS oh well i saw the wires going to the doors and the window regulators

[@chrismartin6544]

Box that frame brother

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not necessary for what we're up to.

[@dragbikedemon]

Invest in a couple spreader bars

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That's a great idea!

[@19ADAM80]

👍🏼

[@braydenmorgan1167]

Love the channel man you selling the coils ?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you! Likely will but currently holding on to it all.

[@jerredwayne8401]

Damn hook a brother up with a rear window crank ol son

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha it's already spoken for

[@codykrieger2915]

ttr must be sufferin rn with gas prices

[@mr.boombambiscuitsakajoel6017]

Apparently I missed this whole series I must’ve been in the deep end

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Hey, Joel. This build ended up being UBTK5. I think you've seen it. :)

[@mr.boombambiscuitsakajoel6017]

I have once I started from the beginning video I realized I had just missed that part of the series and one other but I knocked em out cause I’m trying to hold the record for most views, likes and comments for your channel. Boom bam biscuits

[@mangaswilliams4145]

I wish 2.99 can't get near that here

[@dimefever1006]

Curious how roundeye 2wd K5 has a factory sway bar. I have a 85 swb and it doesn't have a sway bar or solid cross member that holds the proportion valve.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Just all depends on options and how it was order by dealer or buyer. I've had 73-80 vehicles, like my burb, that has a sway bar, but a fully loaded mid 80s truck that doesn't.

[@Chef_Prime]

Hey man y’all coming to MS for Cruisin the Coast?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not this year, but definitely next

[@philvictor5537]

Door glass and windshield

[@kingjack8998]

Have a question for you consider a 1999 Chevy Suburban a classic truck

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sure. It's an OBS so I consider it classic.

[@ThatGuy-ps7ui]

So is that 4 link going to go up for sale?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not yet.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Which one do you like more the round eye or the square eye chevy?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I'm traditionally a round eye guy, but I really love the 84-87 grille and frontend.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS I do to but the round eyes are my favorite i call the round eye square body's gen 1 square body's instead of round eyes

[@arthurdurham5112]

Add electric chain hoist.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We've got some other tricks up our sleeve.

[@albertoreyna7072]

i got a 1500 stepside need a blue dash for

[@richardpepin1498]

HEY BEEN LOOKIN TO BUY A SQUARE BODY FOUND A 76 WITH A LS SWAP BUT ITS A STEPSIDE REALY WANT A FLEETSIDE IS IT A BIG JOB TO BUILT A NEW ONE WITH AFTER MARKET PARTS IF THEY MAKE THEM ? THANKS RICH