@Roadkill Muscle Truck Clone - Truck Overview

This is my first video on KZbin and I am excited to share some content with the world. I have been a gear head my whole life and I am finally bringing what I do on the weekends to the internet for everyone to see.
This is an overview of my "Muscle Truck" that I got my idea from Roadkills Muscle Truck. I am a huge fan of the show and most importantly the Muscle truck is my favorite vehicle on the show (Obviously!). The truck was in the latest copy of Roadkill Magazine so go check that out. Hope you enjoy.
Wheels are Cragar Black D Windows 15x10 and 15x8 4 inches backspace. Got them at Summit Racing. Tires are Cooper Cobra Radial GT P 245/60 R15 98T SL RWL in the front and 275/60 r15 in the back.
***The video makes it look like the frame may be bent or it's sagging in the middle. I saw that too but it is just the camera and the way I did it. It's an illusion! Thanks :D
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Song used: Alan Walker- Fade
Song used in video- Alan Walker -Fade

[@BenjiMeisterDK]

i dont get why this get so much hate? dont we all want our own muscle truck?

[@GregHuston]

this truck is BA! Intro music is garbage though :p

[@notmeeee2001]

Im so glad roadkill has brought a lot more love to the stepside bed nobody has really touched them in the last 10 or so years. Its all short bed fleetsides that have been built by the custom truck community,but now i see a lot more stepsides being built and that sure makes me happy.

[@invisiblemansband]

What a breath of fresh air!!!! I’m so bored and jealous of these $60k c10’s with rims worth more than my truck lol. Personally I bought my 80’ to of course make it cool for myself, but to also work on it myself. Do things my way. This truck is exactly that.

[@clawwill34]

Zip-tie yourself some spark plug wire separators! It's not roadkill without zip-ties!

[@boerharms2209]

i like to call them Minitruck-brackets XD

[@robertwattner]

+boer harms love it!

[@RobsGarage90]

As of today the engine is gone and sold! On to an LS hunt! Thanks again for everyone's kind words and motivation!

[@PHILLY214]

pick n pull get full motor harness pc and trans for 700

[@JaySims]

Sweet. Just saw that there was no LS in there...

[@HiBot69]

It's badass, but why copy roadkill?

[@josephturner9894]

i just got a 76 going to leave myn stock hight but finishing my motor it has a 383 and 292 cam going to paint it red like it was factory but i found a kit to put colder ac in it so that will be next lol im 15 and got the truck at a deal bought it myself

[@billcharlene1450]

Now were talkin!!

[@willcojak9650]

I think David and Mike would approve for sure .

[@RobsGarage90]

Thanks!

[@Stainlessslayer]

agreed. I love it. Nice job even with the rattle can

[@willcojak9650]

Dude! I think the truck look awesome! Keep up the good work. ROADKILL!

[@ARK842001]

I'm in the middle of a junk build myself, putting a 4.8 ls in my 914. Great truck, I have one opinion that you might consider. LS motors are cool, cheap to buy, and can be cheap to convert to a given vehicle however, why not look at a 454? There are tens of thousands of motor homes that get junked every year and many of them used 454s. There's a super chevy article out there where they picked up the motor for $300, left the bottom end alone (if you take the heads off, re-ring it, this is also where motor home engines are nice because they tend to be low milage) they put Edelbrock aluminum heads and manifold on it, a comp cam, and a holley 850 (if I'm remembering right) and it was making well over 500/500. All in, they only had about $3500ish into it. And if you do your ls right, you'll be coming in close to that. My 4.8 ls is being left alone except for exhaust and I'm running a programmable ecu from FAST and just the motor is coming in at $1500. Once it's in, I'll have over $4k into the swap. But dollars and sense, to each his own and all. Hope you love it no matter where it goes from here.

[@davidvisaggi7645]

Well done! They say plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery! I've often dreamed of copying the muscle truck too - with a few twists perhaps. Can't wait to see what you and Roadkill both do with your muscle trucks next!

[@BramCollier]

Very nice one Rob! Really like it!!! Sounds great too, damn...

[@RobsGarage90]

thanks!

[@carlosecabezas]

Super cool track!! Bravo!! Loved the color and the tires! And the mirror of course😂

[@seonintheory2]

good job....keep the videos of your progress coming....

[@ArchimedeanEye]

love it... cool idea and nice execution!

[@cameronfields9286]

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[@punishersoriano2895]

nice looking truck,gives me motivation to build one of my own. keep up the work and have fun man

[@RobsGarage90]

Thanks!

[@marcol7847]

What was the tire size you gave up front? 255/60/15?

[@jeffreyweber8006]

Righteous! I want one just like it!

[@hgpo27]

Somebody show this to roadkill! I like how you did this build, i want to do stuff like this when i get a job and buy a roadkill car. Want to learn to weld and setup a build like yourself, on budget. Look forward to seeing some videos from you, subscribed.

[@PhaQ2]

This gives me a feeling of loss and longing for the 75 step side I used to have. I bought it in 87 for $100. Drove it for 3 years and sold it for $100. The floor was gone but it ran great. And also suffered with the hood folding at the midpoint. But I have my 74 Chevelle Malibu, so there is enough on my dinner plate. Nice start. Good luck and have fun! BTW/sounds f'n bad ass!

[@christopherrobinson6261]

I think you did a really good job on the truck looks really good.very roadkill like. Big thumbs up man

[@Seniorsix]

Good job dude, looks great and seems pretty practical. It's not easy to restore a vehicle, so people need to understand that!

[@ruggerdigger]

sounds nice.i had a 77 chevy stepside 4x4,350,300hp,42" glass packs,fat pipes. I miss it bad😩

[@lolimzfunny]

So sick! dude please post more videos! I friggin love this truck

[@ClassifiedRecon]

hell yes, im gonna fallow this build, please continue it

[@johnp3566]

this thing is way too nice to be called a clone!!! Looks good

[@serjkeshish3124]

NICE LOVE WHAT YOU TRANSFORMED ,, PUT LS IN IT ,, FIX THE BED AN DLINE UP THE HOOD DOORS AND HIDE THE INSIDE WEARING,, AND KEEP IT LIKE THAT LOVE ITS ITS THE REAL ONE

[@pfizer69]

Love this truck! Love Roadkill! Great job Rob!

[@RobsGarage90]

thanks!

[@mylessiglin4134]

👊 Most Excellent!!!!! 👊 My partner and I started with a '80 step side, SBC, added a 250 shot, then went on to add a 400" SBC still with the NOS, then we up graded to a 468" BBC with 2 stages of NOS. It's nice to have a 4,800 lbs truck run in the 10's when ever you, plus have it as a daily driver lol By the way nice job keep up the great job you are doing!

[@charger7022]

nice truck man keep it up! I see your from PA hopefully we can get the roadkill crew up this way for a meet and greet!

[@robertmckissick8064]

Beautiful ride. Im in the process of building a 76 stepside, murdered out. 383 stroker with a nv4500.

[@peterklassen3595]

Just what I though off bilding 👌🏻

[@dannyp4496]

I love your videos man...keep em up!!!

[@jeremypelias]

Nice I like that you did your own take on it. Sounds good and really that's what matters lol.

[@KatoJac]

That's cool as hell dude. Sure it's not exactly the same, but it's still badass and sounds great!

[@silveravnt]

How awesome! I'd advise you to paint the tailgate. That thin factory primer wont keep the rust away for long. Love the build.

[@nandoGdog]

I'm digging the Roadkill clone vibe, thinking about doing the same with my '75.

[@georgiaboy1579]

Great project choice. Love the old stepsides

[@toysoldier46552]

Not bad but you forgot the Roadkill burnouts! Nice job man, hopefully you get that motor soon.

[@RobsGarage90]

I have a video of a burnout on my channel. It's a 1 wheel peel but it makes smoke! Engine coming this winter along with videos

[@toysoldier46552]

Rob Blake Nice, now to get limited slip o.O

[@RobsGarage90]

Also on the agenda for this winter! ha

[@toysoldier46552]

Rob Blake Nice

[@techx3850]

+Robs Garage ,Good job..

[@23oliver707]

How exactly did you lower it again? How much front and rear? Also did you have to cut the frame? Thanks

[@RobsGarage90]

Used a McGaughy 5/7 lowering kit. The kit came with a c-notch for the back. Used DJM upper control arms.

[@23oliver707]

Does this drop sacrifice the bed at all? Or can you still load the back without it hitting the rear end

[@RobsGarage90]

It doesn't affect the bed at all

[@fiber9m]

you have just earned yourself a new subscriber my man

[@RizoProduction]

Thing sounds sick. Do you know what the engine's cam specs were? and also, what type of exhaust does it have?

[@neverstoplearning7214]

Nice seats ,major upgrade from the bench seat

[@ChopsMahone]

I dig it man. looks good

[@teto-um1vt]

Dude that is siiickkk👍🏽 ... All u need now is a 10k dollar plus drive train. Lol na but it's a nice truck want to get me one ever since I seen the show

[@savagemt2]

nice truck! I have an 86 shorty stepside, it was in primer when I got it with a pretty much stock 350. now it has a 427 BBC and a th400 trans, it's lots of fun! there are a few videos of it on my KZbin channel

[@dave1234u]

Man that truck is awesome. Nice work

[@noahsnyder7142]

You say radiator funny. But maybe it's because I'm from the south xD lol good job. Classic "backyard hot rod build". Love it. Thumbs up.

[@RobsGarage90]

that's funny because I have a buddy from Alabama that told me the same thing. I grew up hearing it that way from my grandfather, whether it's right or wrong lol idk

[@noahsnyder7142]

Wow...I'm from Alabama. Maybe its just a 'bama thing xD

[@need4speed1967]

That's a nice looking little truck! & I personally don't care for clones because nothing is as good as the original, but either way I dig it! A paint job would do wonders though!

[@V6Nation]

So back rims are slightly smaller? Or both the same Thanks

[@madvids100]

what mufflers and size of the exhaust are you running on it ? sounds awesome

[@RobsGarage90]

2.5 all the way back with 12" Magnaflow bullets

[@nathan4919]

I had the same wheels and tries on an 85 el camino.. Nice tribute truck

[@timmcneil1536]

I like it.....it has potential. nice work, keep it coming. btw I think it needs new cab mounts (bushings) and new door hinges or pins and bushings.

[@steviedee71]

That shit is so fucking cool ! 1 BadAss C-10! Flat black white and that orange colour do you have on the back fender would look so cool

[@AdmiralRustyShackleford]

What exhaust setup is it? I had an 86 C10 with a 290hp/350 crate, had Flowtech longtubes, 2.5" duals with an H pipe and Flowtech Red Hot glasspacks, it sounded great, wish I still had it. Mine was a long bed, and even with 2.73 gears it could easily smoke the tires.

[@RobsGarage90]

It's got Summit long tubes with 2.5 pipe going to Dynomax 12" bullets that drop off right before the rear.

[@ChaosGarage]

Nice build! I bet if you add in some zip-tie wire separators the Roadkill guys will surely send you a sticker or two! Good job on your first video. I subbed to see what you do with it going forward.

[@RobsGarage90]

With the next motor I will, the current one should be getting pulled this week!

[@wfp824]

Looks good Flow master 3 inch exhaust set of 40 Mufflers primer the door and you're all set :-)

[@pavel1809]

nice truck bro welcome to Roadkill

[@6thGearGarage]

Nice project... subscribed!

[@janfredriksvensson8919]

awesome truck and norwegian music :D this is awesome :D

[@Maples01]

Be careful with Cooper tires, everyone of mine blow out the sidewall, I have the 10 ply ones

[@richardnaffa5953]

very nice truck and clone.

[@dmanww]

love those moondisks.

[@yungtomato5018]

What muffler do you have or is it just a straight pipe? I have a 454 big block with straight pipes and it sounds just like that but so much louder. Was wondering so I could quiet the car down a little bit. Also what did you film this with? The audio was so clear.

[@RobsGarage90]

2.5 pipe with long tube headers and 12" dynamax bullets. I used my phone, a galaxy note 5.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

Hey Rob, I like the truck a lot incl. the color blocking, the (hugger) orange and the door as is. A few ideas w/out judgement. I would suggest taking a look at spark plug wiring diagram for a period 350 incl. the distributor. Good things may happen there immediately. This may seem nitpicky, but unfinished or maybe better termed 'as is' ( which I like) still has to be about the the details to give the nod to your work as the owner-builder - and not some guy who just bought it to drive. - The cues that would cause me to come to that conclusion - I'd put these on this (my) list when you got the time. I'd take care of the wiring the GPS wiring. That seems like it's always one right turn in your feet. Audio wiring too - with the sub behind one of the seats or against the cab or to floor with thick foam? if necessary or what ever you do to prevent resonating. - Stickers on the back go unless they say s/y you want them too. Any object or break in line will cause you eye to go to that first. - - Same with the gauges on the hood. Guages don't belong there on a driver, and even good ones there rarely work. I lived in NY - they don't survive. NY rocks. Redundant too. - If that mirror are for looks, and not a patch, that is a sacrifice I couldn't live with. I'd want to put that truck wherever I want whenever I want. You can have both. -The plates too; they are 10 questions (and not a simple ticket, theft, etc) to a trooper or any law. That is what they scan-look for. They always need to be tidy. - A logo or s/t might be cool too. Maybe a similar to the racey Roadkill R with a small B a tic lower to the left. Know anybody who is can draw, paint, ink, or pinstripe? They could do it - 2 color outline too. Anywhere else? they could put there name on it- in engine bay for fun. Take a look at some fonts that you might like. A few ideas might come from Icon or their derelicts for paint- finishing. Not sure. The guy is a bit precious and sells 200k+ to start but might find an idea of two. - I'd just drive it and save money considering whatever realistic endpoint (not necessarily the 'direction' which can go on forever) you want to take it or the money for the longer haul. Thanks for sharing - Good luck with it - K

[@RobsGarage90]

Appreciate the time you put into writing all this. I actually have plans for the majority of the things you suggested and that is going to happen once I garage it for the winter and the engine swap starts. A lot of the things you mentioned were temporary just so I can enjoy the truck this summer. I always screw myself by working on my vehicles in the summer and never getting to enjoy them. I will note all you said and take it into consideration and you can feel free to subscribe as I will be showing more in the coming months once I get a camera.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

Nice - looking fwd to it.

[@MrFanman43]

I love that dash

[@boerharms2209]

Dude, its mint!

[@mannick16]

haha! Giving belltech some sticker love but trashing mcgaughy. Its pronounced mc-goy. Used both brands and both are solid. Great truck Rob. Ive wanted to buy the muscle truck since the first time I saw it. Keep er goin. Thumbs up

[@RobsGarage90]

I trashed McGaughy? Not my intent lol... I liked both, they made that truck drive better than any vehicle I've owned. Corners great and it's so nice to not be in the passenger side when making a left hand turn haha. Thanks!

[@mannick16]

Just givin ya some crap. Like how you called the bowtie a ribbon. :D Its all good man. Have fun with the truck. Wish I had one.

[@RobsGarage90]

Haha first video jitters it was, I face palmed hard when I saw I said that. More videos of the LS swap and more hopefully in October.

[@austinheft1559]

she's a beauty man. i love it

[@justynkevlar3031]

Outstanding.

[@tuckercancer]

nice truck man! i would love to find a short bed c10. i drove a long bed for a while and loved it. you should be able to find a 5.3 fairly cheap they seem to be every where.

[@phamscb]

awesome build man. I'd love to build a C10 myself. #roadkill

[@RAB7iii]

Not bad , Good work 👍🏼

[@JohnnyTrulove]

Awesome truck!

[@Captain_Mike82]

Very cool!

[@benhays4636]

Nice! Now all you need to do is take a Sawzall to the fenders!

[@MRHenHen]

Awesome 😊.

[@DracosDiabolis]

LS? personally I would keep it "old school" and scavange around for 502 caddy motor. and tinker around with it till its about 572 status. and supercharge it. Yea I know, my sanity is questionable at times. at least I didn't say add a nitrious kit. about a 20 or so shot.. nothing too crazy......... oh wait. opps.

[@rex366]

good work, nice truck.

[@M3rVsT4H]

Nice. Not sure what it is about the muscle truck.. But I'm a big fan of it too. Sadly the C10 never made it to my part of the world. :/ But have fun with yours :)

[@RobsGarage90]

I fell in love with it the first time it came on the show and was in love with it ever since. David Freiburger posted on Facebook about it being on Ebay and that it didn't sell and I posted a comment showing mine that he shouldn't sell it and if he ever did it would look great next to my version. Later that day Roadkill posted a picture of my truck on their Facebook, sooooo cool. Then crazy thing happened when I saw it in the magazine, what a day that was for me haha. Thanks for the kind words and it sucks you can't get your hands on one of your own, they are fun to play with.

[@RageForSeven]

i know i am a bit late, but awesome work there

[@jacobsanchez6054]

What shocks are you running? Looks pretty solid. I'm planning on going 4/6 on my 94 Silverado and just looking for some advice

[@RobsGarage90]

DJM shocks all around

[@t1mmy13]

Cooooool!

[@Matp345]

LS that bi***! gotta get roadkill decal for rear window.

[@RobsGarage90]

In the market as we speak! Can't find a decal anywhere. Roadkill doesn't make or sell them, I've asked.

[@Matp345]

+Robs Garage yeah you may end up a decal or vinyl guy and just show him the size of that detail and a smaller version of it. if you're in the market for a 4.8 they're on ebay for 4-500 bucks all day long. they're no slouch

[@RobsGarage90]

I may, feel weird forging their logo though. I would feel better if I asked them and they gave me permission to make my own haha... There are a few yards in my area so I am hoping to get a complete drop out for the 5.3 and go from there. Taking my time finding the right one.

[@Matp345]

+Robs Garage that's quite true. doesn't hurt to ask, even if u send them a pic of the truck. they already said there's like six copies of the vettecart out there

[@andrewverreault7617]

+Robs Garage shop.roadkill.com/p/60 there ya go

[@m3talc0re]

What size tires did you go with this?

[@ajnooms]

Sweet truck! Nice work!

[@mamaluigi2064]

For the folks that are in California like myself we have to either get a 73, 74, or 75 because anything after that you have to deal with smog

[@secondaccount2634]

You know what would be cool is the whole truck orange and just front clip gray

[@carsofscandinaviaswh6204]

Love the sound💪👌

[@bornask8r1]

Love it, only one thing that bugs the crap out of me, fix the bent frame, truck looks like a V between bed and cab.

[@RobsGarage90]

not sure what you mean, the gap between the bed and cab? It's actually the same from top to bottom. Sometimes it looks kinked in a sense there but it's not. It's possible that the rear fenders are uneven and give it that look since the holes are mostly rotted and was hard to install myself. thanks tho!

[@bornask8r1]

i wasn't sure if it was because of the camera or if it was acually bent, i have a poor old 73 dodge w200 that's starting to sag in the middle but i don' have th money to get it fixed yet. but like i said awesome build.

[@slappopotamus1001]

BACK TO THE FRONT!

[@chopfather2730]

nice job bro! keep up the good work.!!!!!!!

[@jesusporras25]

yup good luck on your build

[@ryanbeall]

in roadkill episode (Nitrous Muscle Truck and Mini Bikes! - Roadkill Episode 18) he said it was a 73 you were right the first time

[@RobsGarage90]

I honestly think I've heard both from David. haha. oh well, people know what I'm talking about

[@neildiblasi670]

Was this truck for sale at a garage in Dalton Pa I recognize it... It had straight 6 with 3 on the tree but it was on the floor most of all I remember those wheel covers nice job with it looks good ... Stop down my shop sometime I have a pizza shop down in peckville pa called Tonys pizza I would love to see it person again feel free to stop by ...

[@RobsGarage90]

Nick Cali yea it was, good eye. I actually don’t own the truck anymore, it belongs to a friend of mine and he is going a big turbo ls in it. He’s got a KZbin channel under Rambos Garage. Check him out for updates on the truck

[@TheVegasViolator]

dude nice job

[@RobsGarage90]

Thanks, much appreciated

[@2litrepeter.]

Looks sweet mate.

[@MikeHernandezjett]

Awesome truck

[@NICKDOG154]

looks good man 👍

[@davenallan]

awesome noise!!

[@lexingtonnc4915]

BAM!!!

[@skuddab2720]

awesome build sounds great you should send this to the motor trend channel they might like it