S10 V8 LT1 Build for Less Than $2500

In this episode, I show every step of my lastest V8 S-10 truck build. Turned it into a Z/28 tribute truck.
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I hope you like and thanks for watching.

[@whatdoyoufreakingknowTJC]

Hell yes! This is the kind of project and vid I can get behind! A normal dude with a normal wallet, just figuring stuff out and getting things done on a normal man's budget! Well done and thanks for putting this together! Effing legendary sir!!

[@chud327]

Perfect comment and thanks so much for watching!!

[@sandrageorge4429]

Your spot on bro ! A normal dude on a budget ! A 39 dollar cordless Craftsman drill says it all !

[@alhalex8501]

And this video quality was amazing . So thorough but yet still quick

[@chud327]

@@alhalex8501 thanks so much and thanks for watching!! BTW, the first episode on my next S-10 build come out in less than 4 hours. This looks s your personal invitation!!

[@chud327]

@@sandrageorge4429 great point and thanks for watching!!

[@joshmills9077]

In a world of LS Swaps, it’s nice to see something different!!

[@Rico.907]

Also nice to see something besides a 70s sbc 350 in a s10

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Small truck plus big cubes is always a winner with me. Ever since I saw a Chevy Luv pickup with a 455 crammed between the fenders when I was a teenager.

[@88classic]

@@Rico.907 if you don’t know cars please 🤫 kid

[@Rico.907]

@@88classic why? All I said was most s10s including mine have 350s from the 70s or 80s

[@wyelandlebeouf7202]

Where have you been people been dropping ls swaps into S10s for years now just another LS swap nothing special

[@kyleculbertson5608]

I just love the fast pace of your videos! I know this was a long project, but you made it seem so quick!

[@chud327]

It was a very long project, so glad to hear that it seemed quick. I wanted it to be 30 minutes or less, but there was no way to included all that short. Thanks for the feedback and thanks so much for watching!

[@Immortalrounin]

@@chud327 This is the very 1st one of your videos that I've ever seen.... I'm now a subscriber. You sir have my respect as a guy who builds I can truly appreciate your system. It's soo easy just to throw money at projects but to solve or grind the problem takes true talent. Love and respect from miami 💪

[@chud327]

@@Immortalrounin awesome and thanks so much for watching and for subbing!!!

[@Immortalrounin]

@@chud327 No thank you for the sweet content it's my pleasure to sub. I appreciate the response I hope your channel grows so much you won't have time for replies. God bless ✌️

[@chud327]

@@Immortalrounin me too and this one has been tough to keep up with… thanks again!!

[@jeffreysilfee3535]

Your level of ingenuity and resourcefulness of using what you have available to you is truly remarkable. Great work man the truck will be a hoot

[@chud327]

Recycle is my way and took it on the road today for the first time... I was a hoot. thanks for watching.

[@benfuhler9556]

Seriously! That’s what I was thinking all video. Very impressive and this video taught me a a bunch of little things.

[@chud327]

@@benfuhler9556 thank you so much and thanks for watching!!

[@countrysmurfcomedy3099]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎯. Him and I must've went to the same school lol...🛠️

[@MrDugyfresh]

Yeah, the grill guard was totally unique!

[@codylapoint]

Good job dude, that's a lot of work. Especially when you don't just go get on the internet and order everything you can possibly need. I always appreciate it more when a guy just goes to the junk yard and finds the things that will work.

[@chud327]

That is the only way I can afford these builds, especially half price day! That an Facebook marketplace. Thanks for watching

[@kingy.o.d.a]

frfr man he reminds me of a friend I have its all the limit of your imagination

[@brandonbrady3775]

I call my trucks You pull it builds....great video. I have gmc Sonoma and a newer canyon. I appreciate the inspiration....keep on keeping on

[@beardedjalapeno5263]

I know this will probably get lost in the comments but sometimes when I’m home alone I like to go out in my garden and cover myself with dirt and pretend I’m a carrot.

[@chud327]

Probably cool that you do that when you are alone and thanks for watching.

[@beardedjalapeno5263]

@@chud327 lol joke aside. Nice build. Sweet truck...

[@chud327]

@@beardedjalapeno5263 thanks so much and glad you comment didn’t get lost.

[@scootersmith7362]

😂😂😂

[@Sparkymcgee365]

I hope you have a wonderful day, little carrot man.

[@jeeprubicon6650]

Your mind works at a complete other level. My hero! Just reusing the bull bar as an air filter attachment was genius! You’ve got a subscriber.

[@chud327]

That was a cool reuse that worked perfectly. Thanks so much for subscribing and thanks for watching .

[@kingy.o.d.a]

my sentiments exactly

[@codemaster3696]

This is an excellent video for anyone considering the V8 swap in their S10 you showed truly how much work it really is and that's what most of the work actually edited out LOL great video dude truck looks good

[@chud327]

There should have been a warning at the beginning "Warning this project requires much work, but if successful, is well worth the labor" thanks for watching!

[@michaelkennedy2528]

Man, just happened upon your channel and realized what I have been missing out on. I like these types of builds, no sponsors throwing money at you to scream their names, good old backyard wrenching to get a job done. Excellent channel/video. Subbed for sure. Can't wait for the next video now lol

[@chud327]

Love the comment, exactly what was intended!! Thanks for stumbling on, for watching, and especially for subbing !!

[@msh6865]

Very cool to see a 'more with less' S10 swap. Very well thought out and done. Love seeing a LT1 used for the swap. Very over looked engine. Lots of fun for cheap!

[@chud327]

I was shocked to get a good running engine for 500$. Has lots of power so far too. Win win, thanks for watching

[@donscott6431]

LT1 was available in Corvette and Camero only, and they stopped production in 1970. They didn’t have aluminum heads, but cast ones with the double-hump castings. 2.20 intake 1.60 exhaust valves. It was a 4 bolt main block and had “pink” rods, which had 7/16 rod bolts instead of the usual 3/8. In the Camaro it was rated @ 350 hp, ‘Vette 360 hp the difference being cold air induction of the ‘Vette hood

[@j.g.1351]

​@donscott6431 this is the 92-97 LT1 right?

[@princesrmichael1967]

Yeah, except for the opti-spark, 1st class motor!

[@princesrmichael1967]

@@donscott6431 LT1 is from 96 Impala bro, what are you talking about?

[@dustinh4175]

Having a daughter that likes cleaning is a gift from god. Especially for a custom garage frankenbuilder like you.

[@chud327]

Very true and thanks for watching.

[@rathalomaniac6212]

The degree of sheer technical knowledge and ingenuity on display here is just amazing! I hope I grow up to be half as smart as you.

[@chud327]

Wow, love the comment and thanks so much for watching.

[@countrysmurfcomedy3099]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎯.. He brought Alot of my memory back on things... Motivation for me to get back on the ball with my Numerous projects 🤦🏾‍♂️...

[@midgetwitha50cal13]

This video was randomly recommended to me. I clicked on it and watched the whole thing. Awesome fabricating skills. That project turned out great!

[@chud327]

So glad you clicked and thanks so much for watching!!

[@bricegardner7815]

lol same

[@joshthemediocre7824]

My buddy and i completely missed a corner in a 92 S10 at about 40mph and we landed in the middle of the Rocky Fork, our local river..haha, the truck is still there to this day i think, Everybody has a good s10 story.

[@chud327]

I have had about 27 S-10/s-15's, lots of cool memories. Thanks for watching.

[@sparknight70]

"I've got the weather stripping in place, now we just gotta find something to hold pressure on it." That was a good laugh haha. Great build and video!

[@chud327]

Glad you caught that, I don’t think anyone else has commented on that. Thanks for watching!!

[@Angie-n9g]

I can relate... first car: '69 Z/28... now I've got 3 S10s hanging around needing V8 swaps. I struck gold about 5 yrs back and now sitting in the garage properly cared for and stored is an original '69 Z/28 DZ 302 with appx. 20,000 miles. Getting off my butt to start this gig. Can't wait to hear that engine do its thing once again...I remember the way it sounded and felt back in '78....

[@chud327]

That is a gold mine!!! You could get big bucks for that!! I would love to hear it once you get it going. I had a buddy fixing up a 69 Z/28 clone. He has the 302 completely rebuilt, but then sold it before firing it up. He decided to go with a big block. Bet he kicks himself now.... Thanks for watching!;

[@MultiKelly85]

What I LOVE about this video is that you went out of your way to make it look originallike it came from the factory that way. I have a 89 s10 with a 99 5.7 I am working on. I'm trying to make mine look like everything belongs and making sure everything works. Nice job!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@robspoon6021]

Factory? lol

[@doublek5583]

i have a rust free 1984 s10 blazer 4 x 4 , installing a tpi sbc from a z 28 camaro into it, 700r4 tranny out of the same camaro. changed rear shaft and housing to accept transfer case.purchased wrecked z28 camaro , for $ 500 , with 41,000 miles on drivetrain. your vidio motivated me to get back on it and geter done. thanks for sharing. double K from western pa

[@chud327]

Very cool, I want to do another V8 4X4 S-10 some day. Get your done and thanks for watching!!

[@pinkysgarage4517]

Such a good video. No fluff or time wasted. Just the facts and details. I'm really impressed with your engineering and knowledge. Thanks for a great video!

[@chud327]

That was the goal, so glad you liked and thanks for watching!!

[@TheHamburgler123]

Really impressive. I'm a budding shade tree mechanic and am very impressed with all the improvisation, reusing and recycling you did with this build. Wish I had that kind of knowledge and confidence!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!!

[@ClayKickersOutdoors]

Currently workin on a backyard lawnmower puller. Nothing Profesional just for backyard fun.

[@chud327]

That is very cool and thanks for watching

[@superjazzyhusky2745]

This guy is legendary, most perfect video ive ever seen, his cuts/edits for the video showing the main important things is amazing, subscribed only after ten minutes watching

[@chud327]

My favorite comment of the month or longer!!! Love it and thanks for watching. BTW, hope to start the next build real soon.

[@BigDave71]

Yo, that masking tape on the wrench’s when installing the motor mounts is genius. So simple. I wish I would have thought of that. He simplifies everything. Awesome video and truck.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and love the comment! Thanks for watching!!

[@1980bwc]

Ive just been gifted a free 81,000 mile, 95 Z28, from a guy I used to turn wrenches with at the local Ford dealership. He spent thousands on the engine, heads and transmission. It dyno'd at 421 hp to the wheels, N/A. Plus it has a 130 shot of nitrous on top of that. He ran 7.40's on nitrous at our 1/8th mile drag strip here in Jackson, TN. Its been sitting out in the direct sunlight for 10 years and the clearcoat is bubbled up on it. So we're gonna have to try some wizardry on that, and see if we can at least make it a nice 10 footer. Lol. He parked it only 2500 miles after building it, due to blowing a head gasket. He got in a hurry finishing up putting the engine back togethern, and put a cheap set of gaskets on it. So im hopefully gonna pull the heads off this week, and drop them off at the machine shop, just to have them cleaned up and checked, just for peace of mind. best gift ive ever been given. Lol

[@chud327]

That is a very cool gift with very impressive numbers. Let me know how it turns out and thanks for watching!!

[@b-rys8527]

Definitely one of the best home project custom work I’ve ever seen and the details of everything u did. This is how u inspire ppl to become true car builders. As a s10 owner myself my goal is to drop a 383 stroker built myself down the road

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and I have always wanted a 383... Maybe some day and thanks for watching.

[@BearLeeHangin]

I just watched a whole 45 min video without feeling like it was almost an hour. Nice work man! This things is awesome! Nice video editing, keeping it to the point and making great content.

[@chud327]

Thanks for watching it all. I tried to stay on the point and not have a 2-3 hour video. BTW the are updates and just picked up another project S10 to do it all over again. Thanks for watching and for the comments!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

That sounds awesome. I have always loved those s10s with a v8

[@chud327]

Me too, they are my weakness. Thanks for watching

[@northwestmechanic8991]

Finally something that isn't an LS swap. I am so tired of those videos. Not every swap needs to be an LS. Thank you, I very much enjoyed this video.

[@chud327]

So glad to hear that and thanks so much for watching!!!

[@noahknowsitall3284]

The detail and time you put into this amazing ! This was fun to watch ! wish i had a uncle like you to learn this art you practice!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, I can see if my sister will adopt you... Just kidding and thanks for watching. Love the comment.

[@chefgiovanni]

Oh, that old truck was so nasty. S10 V8 will be a great toy. I knew a mechanic with a shop called My MECHANIC who built a red S10 V8, drop truck. He refused to open it up, so It was not as fast on the street as my built 70 Cougar with the 351C, but it moved.

[@chud327]

They will move for sure, hope to get my next one on the road soon and thanks for watching!!

[@chefgiovanni]

@@chud327 Ddi you finish this pocket rocket? Asking for a friend.

[@edrushbrook]

This is a great video. I think you covered everything that’s required to do this job and didn’t waste any time doing it.

[@chud327]

That was the plan and thanks for watching. Hope you will check out part 2 and tell me what you think and part 3 should be coming out this weekend.

[@dontaviouschandler3961]

I've been thinking about it for years but just by me accidentally stumbling on your channel and watching your build just motivated me even further now!! Im definitely on the hunt for an old first generation S10/S15 Sonoma body now!! My dad has two old cast iron 350 blocks in storage so when i get one me and him will build one and use it for that project

[@chud327]

Hope you can find a nice one. Thanks for watching and mày be purchasing an engine tomorrow for my next build...

[@Oroborus710]

This video is jam packed full of so much useful information, I've been dreaming about V8 swapping my '92 S10 Blazer 4 door ever since I got it. I'm 100% using your channel for reference whenever I end up getting to it! You've got a subscriber in me good sir, stay dirty!

[@chud327]

Love it and thanks so much. Go ahead and start collecting in parts and start when you have most of them in the garage . Thanks so much for subbing and for watching!

[@Giitzerland]

I bought an 85' Blazer in the early 2k's on a "buy here pay here" back lot for $900, it had an old school 4 bolt 350, and what looked like Hooker headers, MSD ign parts, perfect base vinyl interior, no dents, no dings, nothing but faded pain. spent 10 hours working on the paint, and $300 on a used Holley/int. manifold...I drove that thing for 2 years, until the trans started to wear out, sold it for $3k :D there's some good finds out there, just got to pry a bit, even at the smaller sales lots, people don't realize what they have sometimes, don't feel obligated to tell them!

[@chud327]

I love find good deals , especially on V8 S-10's thanks for watching!!

[@donaldbarrett2267]

Looks like a dash cover would clean up the interior. Love the whole project.

[@chud327]

Good point and thanks so much for watching!!

[@charlesgraham9954]

buddy, u remind me of being a kid, in the 80s when i was a teenager my friends and i would share parts because there was so many of us with Chevys, and a friends uncle owned a salvage yard. we all spent hours pickin parts for the old man so we could get the parts we wanted. it was a win win, for the uncle and us boys. i want to build a daily driver LS10. thank for the time and money u spent making this video for all of us to watch.

[@chud327]

You are very welcome, wish I had an uncle with a salvage yard. My closest thing to that is 1/2 price day. I am thinking next time doing an LS-10, that would be even sicker. You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@MikesMischief]

Looks like a lot of hard work and tinkering. Turned out pretty awesome. I’m a true fan of the channel.

[@chud327]

Lots of work, love how it turned out! Thanks for watching until the end and for being a true fan!!!

[@joecameron3406]

Pretty much hits the nail on the head. I put 6L in my 94 SS and spent the summer driving the bugs out. Now it's winter time let the upgrades begin LOL. I swear it's an addiction.

[@chud327]

I feel the same way, but I tell people it is almost an addiction... Thanks for watching!

[@midnight347]

I used to have a base 94 2.2 5 speed it was regular cab short bed 4x2 crank windows absolutely nothing other than ac. I always wanted to swap an lt1 because back in the early 2000s ls swaps weren't cheap at all (imagine that) with a t56 behind it.

[@chud327]

@@midnight347 I would like a T56 behind my next one too. Thanks for watching!!

[@Austin-w7f]

Great video this man knows exactly what he’s doing this video has a nice pace and very efficient work 👍

[@chud327]

Thanks so much thanks for watching!!

[@kermitskustoms]

makes me want to get back to my roots where my swapping experience began

[@chud327]

very cool and thanks so much for watching.

[@squirellynutts]

Now im regreting selling my 91 s10, she was a champ that 4.3 took me 270k miles with some hiccups, but with 450k on the clock when i sold it. She got an ls swap done. May have to buy another one. Great video and glad to see someone using the LT platform!

[@chud327]

Awesome comment and thanks! Time for you to find another… thanks for watching!!

[@GorillaCookies]

The 2" lowering blocks would have been perfect. The 3" has the rear lower than the front.

[@chud327]

Agreed 100% please check out episode #2. In episode #3 I used the 3" blocks on the matching truck bed trailer. thanks for watching.

[@richardhenry1969]

I used to have a 81 ST 4x4 we put a 305 with a 350turbo it drove it to my army station in Utah. It did 11 miles per gallon with a 15 gallon tank. Everyone loved it. Used to destroy all the fast cars . Wish I still had it.

[@chud327]

Very cool story, thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!!

[@drewanderson8279]

This was a great all in 1 video. I loved it!!! I hate having to wait months for a build like this lol. Chud your the man!!! Much love from indiana

[@chud327]

That is exactly what I was thinking, It took me months to get it all done and I really wanted it to be 30 minutes or less, but there was no way. The goal was to show the whole process / every step. Thanks for watching.

[@drewanderson8279]

@@chud327 thanks for the reply!!!!

[@chud327]

@@drewanderson8279 anytime, you deserve it!!

[@robstrunk817]

I'm a Ford guy and I love this truck!!

[@chud327]

That is very cool to hear, glad you like and thanks for watching.

[@HSTvids357]

Oh yeah! I actually just got mine back (old channel name Red84s10), after being gone for a few years. Got a lot on the plate right now but this gets me excited to put it back together again. I let it go and it came back...maybe I should keep it this time

[@chud327]

I remember that name and stay inspired! Get it back together for old times sake. What is the saying? If it comes back… thanks for watching!

[@downhilldaddy5282]

Fantastic work!!! You’re the example of what having a KZbin channel is all about. Quick and brief explanation of what is going on and what you’re about to do. No useless rambling or tongue smacking like an African tribe and not sounding like you’re severely parched lol. Sorry for the rant but it’s so refreshing to find someone who speaks like an American. Sub’d 🤙🏾

[@chud327]

Love the rant, thanks for watching and especially for subbing!!

[@downhilldaddy5282]

@@chud327 yessir 🤙🏾

[@davidmcmanus1545]

Very nice job with the truck. Looks real good. Looking forward to seeing what else you do with it..

[@chud327]

Will be doing another update soon and thanks for watching.

[@Fred_Durst1]

subbed. love the no nonsense videography. I cant stand some of the other build channels with all the goofiness. thanks for the content.

[@chud327]

That was the plan, straight to the points and not too long. I went through hours of footage to get down to the good stuff. Thanks for watching!!

[@garypease7414]

Just for safety sake, you might wanna put a hose clamp on that copper elbow so it doesn't move when the hose expands.

[@chud327]

Good idea and thanks for watching

[@Friedbrain11]

My brother built a v8 prostock street S10. I did the wiring on it and the paint job he was able to do in his garage and had a professional help do it. Total for everything was about 35K. It had a beefed up 700r4 trans, a 400 whpChevy v8, a really sweet interior and went like the proverbial bat outta Hell. With the narrowed frame and a Starnge 9" rearend he got some beefy tires under the rear and it needed them. That engine was built with Nascar type heads and camshaft and ran from idle to 7k without a blip anywhere in its power. It was brutal for such a lightweight truck but we both loved it. I'd take it any day of the week over this "conversion" you did that I wouldn't trust to get me across the street. Sorry dude but you really built a deathtrap.

[@chud327]

His sounds sick, but I will never since 35K into a toy. But then again I would never criticize someone who did. I would take my $2500 deathtrap, that never let me down, I anyway of the week and keep the $32,500 in the bank. Thanks for watching and you don't have to reply back...

[@KaSwipeSter]

Great build. Just one little thing. I would build a sort of box around the air filter to sort of isolate it from the hot engine bay air. Then I think it would be a good idea to wrap the metal part of the tubing in heat shielding so it doesn't get as much heat.

[@chud327]

I have already been pondering how to do this, we will see and thanks for watching!!

[@EASTSIDE-313]

I doubt u would fix, let alone build anything champ... Keep up the great comments though bud, you're making a real difference😂🤣🤡👎🕺

[@KaSwipeSter]

Plus that cj5 has a custom paint job and has custom chrome bits on it, but sure go off.

[@charlesroer972]

Stopped by to see what if any new changes to install of LT1 small block . Started doin this in the 80s with 302-400s sledgehammer performance engines , auto trans or 4-5 speed manuals . Found the best hookup for traction is long bed longer wheel base . Better weight transfer and control at 170 mph + oh yeah lock right rear . I’m old now can’t do a lot anymore …so great to see these are still alive ,, square body first gen. Rpm’s 7000 n up to 9500 on 302s . You did a good conversion.

[@chud327]

I love the high revving engines would would absolutely love a 302 in my Z/28 tribute... That would be the perfect engine. However, so rare and expensive, that will just have to be a dream. thanks so much for watching.

[@charlesroer972]

@@chud327 the sound of a high winder 302 n 12000 rpm sounds like a beehive on steroids . That’s a chev 302 as the winder . Had to run magneto’s to fire em years ago . We had 104 to 106 octane gas ,18cents a gallon then . Gas wars of the 60s super low prices then

[@wooders_9435]

New here, but im stoked to see something other than an LS swap! Great video man!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, glad you found it and thanks so much for watching.

[@SvetGolovkin1462]

My daily was crashed by an old lady on her fone while driving last Oct.24th. So i have to make my project ek hatch runs b4 winter hits pretty hard soon. Your video helps alot brother.

[@chud327]

Sorry about the crash and good luck with your build. Thanks for watching!

[@jayinmi3706]

I taped bolts to a coat hanger and went in through the spring pocket. But worked great either way. This is certainly going faster than the last one! haha

[@chud327]

Yes, should be mush faster than the 307 with 2 barrel carb. Glad you know about other projects of mine and thanks for watching!

[@jayinmi3706]

@@chud327 I found your channel years ago when I started my S10 project. lol

[@erichb4021]

We built a S10 short bed back in the 90,s we dropped a 1972 400 small block with a turbo 400 long tail NO overdrive we put header,s and a 4 barrel and Edelbrock intake! Msd & electronic ignition And put a Manual Steering box and put skinny 70,s tires on the front with Cragar S/S! and on the back we put 15X10 with N50 Mickey Thompson Tires on a 12 bolt rear with 4:33 gear,s litterly 30 MPH Jump on it would lay down about 300ft of posi From a standstill it would pull the front Wheel,s 2ft off the ground from dead stop kick down.

[@chud327]

Sounds like on sick machine. Thanks for watching!

[@joshsadventures1776]

Really makes me want to get my truck engine swap done. I have a 93’ SCLB Chevy 1500 350 tbi and a 98’ Chevy 1500 Vortec to go in it, just haven’t had time to do it yet. When I do, definitely gonna take some video. Amazing video my friend!

[@chud327]

thanks so much and hope you can get to your soon . thanks for watching.

[@xminusone1]

Cool. These were good pickups. Very cheap to maintain. I also loved the earlier models dashboard. I had a 1989 and a 1992. I liked the 1989 better just because it had the weird dashboard. It was a 1500 with a 350 tbi. They also made many with the 305 and the 4.3 V6 tbi. The one we had at my job had the 4.3. That pickup saved my life. I crashed in a 5 tons water tanker at 100km/h the guy turned on the red light and cut me the way. It was a 1988 1500. The doors wouldn't open anymore and it didn't have a airbag obviously. I was lucky to have only a palette of folded boxes. I usually have to bring 32 inches steel manhole covers from the machine shop. It will have cut me in 2.

[@chud327]

@@xminusone1 that with manhole covers would have been ugly. Glad you were doing okay

[@matthewcipcic7961]

I had a 91 that the 4banger finally had it..dropped a LT1 I got from Dennis Anderson and a built 350 trans from a dragrace buddy in over a weekend at a friend's 4x shop in OBX...instant 10sec truck

[@chud327]

Very cool and thanks for watching. I may need better back tire if I try that ..

[@paidintheshade]

Great dedication and patience big dog awesome content 👏🏽

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@bryanbrewer4272]

ive had an s-10 addiction for a long long time. i have built six of them in my life. this makes me want to do one more! lol great content!

[@chud327]

I have a little of an addiction too. I have had approx 25 S-10's , S-15's , Blazers and Jimmys... I have had 4 now with V8's and love them most. I believe this latest is my best yet and thanks so much for watching.

[@marshallrobinson6609]

Nice you put that together well

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching l!!

[@tinfoilhat3268]

Taking the grader to the road after the burnouts was the chef's kiss.

[@chud327]

Thanks and thanks for watching!!

[@localsonly-ju6fc]

Yes

[@chud327]

Thanks Joshua! Hope you will be here during the premiere to chat.

[@stevedeleon8775]

I bought my 2002 S10 Sport brand new...back in 2012 I had my mechanic take the V6 Vortec out & put in a 350 V8 out of a wrecked 2010 Silverado with only 20,000 miles ...the only thing we added was a Borla Stainless Exhaust System ..

[@chud327]

Sounds like a very cool build!! Thanks for watching!!

[@Spennyman10]

Great build! Where did you get the seat cover blanket?

[@chud327]

That is our local gas station, closest thing to a truck stop in my town. Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@Lynn-ww7lh]

Love the chanell

[@Speedy123youknowme]

I’m a fan of lt1s I had a 96 Camaro z28 with lt1 bore 30 over with forged internals with a nice cam and 250 shot of nitrous! It was really fun car!

[@chud327]

Sounds fun and super fast!! I drove a 5 speed LT1 Trans Am with no exhaust on an airport runway once, I have been hooked ever since... Thanks for watching!

[@branwenwashere]

thank you for uploading a full project not in 40 episodes, I enjoy both but its always nice to have a one in done video!

[@chud327]

I understand completely, I feel like some people stretch it out too much. I want an all in one package. Thanks for watching.

[@stevenborgardt9560]

Been watching tons of videos, this one is the best so far. You show everything. I bought a 97 S-10 for 1000 bucks it has a manual tranny in it. Bought a 84 vette to do a ZR1 swap and use the old engine for my S-10.

[@chud327]

Sounds very cool! Thanks so much!! I just picked up a manual S-19 for $1000. I need to find a donor Corvette... Thanks for watching!!

[@NsyShwl]

There's something almost magical about seeing a V8 S10 run like that 😂😂💛

[@chud327]

I agree and update #4 is coming soon, I hope you will be checking out that magic, thanks for watching.

[@blixxy1320]

Lts are so overlooked and I wanna keep it that way

[@chud327]

Great point and thanks for watching

[@glaquaun]

This is the best video I’ve ever watched on KZbin!!! You’re a bad man 🔥🔥

[@chud327]

And your's is one of the best comments!!! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Louis-qi1gz]

Rebuilding automatic transmissions 44 and know a hell of a lot of mechanics and one who has built at least 4 S-10 350w/350 automatic my 38 year old son is right now doing an L S W / 4L60E AND IT'S ALWAYS FUN TO LOOK AT THE SAD S10 TURNED BEAST BUT MAN! I HAVE TO SAY THAT DAMN COLD AIR INTAKE CUT FROM A USELESS CHROME PUSH BAR SET AND THE CURVE IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT I'M GLAD SOMEONE FOUND A USE FOR ONE OF THOSE THINGS ! HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH THAT AS MY SON CALLS ( shit box) and hope a judge at the show recognize the the price of using your Brain good luck and be safe on your Z/ BOX. 👍

[@chud327]

Funny. I loved how the cold air intake turned out and thanks for watching! Tell you son good luck, I hope to have an LS swap some day.

[@gangang3268]

1 of the best videos I have seen on KZbin currently looking for squarebody s10

[@chud327]

Love that and thanks so much for watching. If you were close enough, I am trying to sell this one to pay for my next build...

[@gangang3268]

Looking for more of a project for me and my 14 yr old son get him off ps5 and out of house

[@chud327]

@@gangang3268 that would be great with life long advantages!! Good luck and happy hunting!

[@whomitmayconcern]

love it! finally a real dude. like me. not a production company with an unlimited budget.

[@chud327]

Yes, I am a real dude with a real or even smaller real budget. Have to hunt for deals to make it happen, but finding deals makes me feel great. Unlimited budget would be cool, but 99.99% of us can not relate to it. thanks for watching.

[@jamie.777]

I had a white 1989 single cab S10 with the 2.5 4 cylinder engine. It had a vinyl powder blue color bench seat. It had am fm and no cassette. It was a plastic dash with the powder blue color. Also had plastic molding OVER the lighter, so no lighter but a ash tray. It looked like a bare minimum company issued truck, my dad bought it used. Loved that truck, I beat the hell out of that tiny 4 cylinder! I was a broke college kid and would change oil every 12 thousand miles. Lol. ..also hauled ton of sand. Years later I bought a 1988 4.3 v6 with crew cab. It had 120k miles and smelled like a ashtray. The the passenger door was a different color. Rusty, lol.. this was 2001 and I remember the cassette deck and Delco still rocked, the 4.3 absolutely hauled. It unfortunately reek very bad of stale Marlboro reds. It was getting smokey and parts hard-to-find. Got rid of it after a few years

[@chud327]

Cool memories! I had a work truck that the previous driver was a chain smoker, had to ride with the windows down... I know what you mean! Thanks for watching!!

[@jamesferrell9404]

Brings back memories of my 1998 ranger budget build. I had drove it for 7 years with the 4 cylinder in it before deciding to go 5.0. My budget in the finished product was zero dollars. So I found a 1998 explorer 5.0 for $500 and a F150 For the 5 speed for $400. Sold converters off explorer for $500 sold motor from F150 for $300. And sold the scrap from both donor vehicles and think I ended up a few hundred dollars ahead. But while the ranger was fast and strong it was extremely horrible on gas. I did drive it to work before gas went up and it cost $20 a day. I traded it of about 6 months ago. These projects can be fun but can be built on a budget

[@chud327]

Very cool story, sounds like you could do this for a living. Mine before this was $600 through trading, using what was in the garage, and deals on marketplace. I sold it for $2400 + $400 for extra tires and wheels. That is $1800 profit. Only thing is I don't want to sell this one to build the next one. Cool story and thanks for watching!

[@plentyofair3845]

i respect that you smoothed over the tire tracks

[@chud327]

Yeah, most neighbors don't spin up the road, but the ones that do, do it right after the road grader leaves... thanks for watching.

[@josephlucckino5387]

You know I’m just randomly on Thanksgiving started watching this. I’m pretty impressed with the video I like to know how much mechanical experience he has because I think he did a good job

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, my experience is just that I have been tinkering with stuff all my life. Never formally trained, just used to help my dad, he was too cheap to buy new and could fix anything. thanks for watching and be sure to let me know what you think about part 2.

[@OGDemonburn]

Wow, that guy basically threw away a perfect project for basically nothing. Love it man, that's a steal of a deal.

[@chud327]

I need more deals like that, I could do this full time. Thanks for watching

[@OGDemonburn]

@@chud327 I know the feeling, I got my 65 mustang for 5k just because it wasn't running. I even offered more but the lady wouldn't take it. Rebuilt the carburetor, drained the bad gas, put a new fuel filter on and she was running again.

[@ShainAndrews]

Back in the day when I still did body and paint. We would rebuild one of those every week. I can't remember the last time I saw one in the wild.

[@chud327]

Sounds fun and thanks so much! Thanks for watching!!

[@uncletimandtj6729]

With me,I work with my buddy at his bodyshop,never did an S-10,but Im gonna finally do it now

[@Robrt32]

I never change a trans filter unless I’m sure it’s had maintenance every 40-50 thousand. I’ve seen so many be working perfectly, change the filter and not make it another 500 miles. I had transmission man explain why that is one time but I’m old and forgetful now days. I can’t remember what he said. Love the truck, nice job. You made it look easy.

[@chud327]

Would love to hear the explanation, feels like that happened to me once many years ago... Thanks for watching!!

[@Robrt32]

@@chud327 3 I can’t remember exactly what he said but found this in google and seems pretty close to what I was told. The debate about transmission fluid change revolves around a basic problem. Typically, a transmission pan drop & fluid change only changes about half the fluid. The fresh fluid effectively cleans the transmission and releases particles of old build-up, which circulates throughout the transmission, leading to slipping gears, pressure drops, overheating, even complete failure.

[@ch33ch4]

I’m only a min and a few seconds and I’m already into this guys thought process 😂

[@chud327]

I love that and thanks for watching!!

[@captainazm2016]

I was impressed then amazed at how easy you took those fuel line clips off lol

[@chud327]

Funny and thanks for watching!!

[@pops3554]

Lt1 are strong motors!!! My brother had one! And with a few bolt ons...the t / a...was hitting 13.0s all day!!! ....

[@chud327]

Sound sick. Do you know what fuel pump was used? Thanks for watching!

[@hunterwarren8618]

This is a real budget build I like it. Seems very much like something I’d do

[@chud327]

That is how we roll and thanks for watching.

[@charlestresnicky1144]

These have to be some of the best vids on here (youtube DIY). Great job buddy

[@chud327]

Wow, thanks so much, so glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching!!

[@ScottWM54]

Love how you "JUST GIT R DUN" Chud.....

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching! Btw, first episode of the next S-10 build comes out in less than 4 hours, you are personally invited…

[@JMRRebuilders]

This is sharp. Not bad condition. We are finishing up our coyote swap then onto a ls swap gmc.

[@williamstamper442]

Ive had this vid saved for a year in my watch later. Just finished the whole thing and enoyed the vid! That power steering just got some air and probably wouldn't mind if it was flushed. To get the air out let engine idle and slowly work toward each side lock for just w moment and back to center. Its a good idea to flush it at same time by fabbing an extra long low pressure return into an old antifreeze jug or equivalent. Watch how dirty that fluid is. Keep tabs on the fill and slowly go to lock then center then the other direction.

[@chud327]

So glad you watched and great tip!!

[@sidebite2533]

I can see that little ZS10 painted a Candy Apple or Deep Plum almost black. ❤️

[@chud327]

That would be very good looking. Will probably leave it multicolored for a while. I was thinking of some pretty dark, but not too dark blue. Thanks for watching!

[@gawdzalien2811]

Watched this back when you first did it. Now I just did a ford ranger wish it was an s10 but it's what I got

[@chud327]

That is cool, ranger should still be cool eventhough I know it is not an S-10... thanks for watching.

[@skinnyman9192]

Thank you for this watch motivational .. I'm nearing the end of my project to be road worthy so I'm looking forward for today when the sun peaks it's dawn

[@chud327]

Very cool and I hope all goes well, thanks for watching!!

[@brandonsmathers5491]

Started out with nothin then you bossed up! Respect man!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@bernandoturner4840]

Love the Front Seat Cover.! No Car Payment.! You got the best Deal on this Truck😅

[@chud327]

I am doing another soon, I hope I can come close to as cheap on it too… thanks for watching!!

[@MyThreeMe]

Love the ingenuity, a REAL budget build

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@jsizzle5048]

I ain't done nuthin like that since I was bout 20. Miss it! Hats off! He'll yea man!

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@tonyincs]

This just wreaks of hillbilly. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@chud327]

Can't hide my roots... thanks so much for watching.

[@stephenjackson4392]

What a power house. Awesome burnouts on gravel and grass LOL Kidding...Nice job

[@chud327]

Hopefully better burn outs coming soon. Thanks for watching!!