Stacey David's Knucklebuster Chevy Squarebody C10 FULL BUILD Video

The idea behind the Knucklebuster project was to illustrate how you can take a later-model vehicle from the 70’s or 80’s and turn it into a cool vehicle you can drive every day without spending a fortune. Since these vehicles aren’t that old, they are relatively easy to find and not terribly expensive. They also don’t usually require extensive rust replacement and expensive frame-off restorations that take months or years and a lot of money to do. Another plus is the fact they already have huge aftermarket support, so replacement parts are easy to find and usually very affordable, making them a perfect first project to tackle.
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[@bmstylee]

Ah the good old days when 70s and 80s vehicles were affordable. That truck would easily be $15k+ today before building it up.

[@The.Real.Reaper]

So right, in that condition and paint, yes, but a daily driver with old paint, those are still under $3-4k here in Montana. Some even less.

[@scottwheeler2494]

If it’s just surface rust all the better. But that truck here in Texas is at least 5 k if it’s got a good title. A thousand less for no title. Junk with a good title is a grand all by its self. Pretty rough if your a young guy with no money. I never owned a car that I paid 1k till I was almost 40 - why waste the money on something I could fix. I bought my first new one when I could pay cash for it. Should have stuck with an older Honda.

[@z71tina]

It's actually for sale for around 15k right now

[@ryurc3033]

@@z71tina where? The motor and trans in this thing was 5k, 2500 in suspension upgrades, 2500 in the interior, 2000$ worth of wheels and tires, not counting the 450$ painless wiring kit, 900$ bed wood kit, there is 15k in parts, if it is for sale, probably should jump at the opportunity

[@billytwowillies]

@@The.Real.Reaper parts trucks and incomplete ones missing the engine and trans are being posted for that amount here. Don't know if they are selling or not. Parts are going for big $$ as well

[@aSinisterKiid]

Aw man just like the good old days!! Watching Stacy on Sunday morning with a cup of coffee. What a beautiful truck to start with. This is a great build.

[@shannonfamily]

I had that EXACT feeling. I didn't know he was on youtube. I have to subscribe he made so many sunday mornings interesting back when I actually used a TV. Wow the ad during the brakes was the add I saw so many years ago and bought my pheonix bleeder which I still use to this day... This show is a time capsule for me. I had time back then and lots of tools and my brother in law and I would fix anything we could for our family... 3 kids (between us) later and we haven't wrenched together in years but we do sit around the pool with the cousins playing and we TALK about wrenching lol

[@aSinisterKiid]

@@shannonfamily Yeah it gets tough to find the time to wrench on stuff anymore. It been even tougher without a garage to work in, so I get my fix these days from watching shows like this on KZbin. I don't even have a TV anymore, lol. Just use my laptop and put on Cleetus, SkidFactory, DD Speed Shop, Zip Ties n Bias Plies, Vice Grip Garage, Deboss Garage etc etc. It's a nice way to still learn about different cars without getting dirty hahaha.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Yes, the great old days

[@rustymohr6652]

Same old hairstyle 👩‍🦱

[@kirk0respite]

That’s it me and my dad drinking coffee and watching Stacey!

[@FresherDenamug]

I just discovered that Stacy is on youtube. He hasnt changed a bit from TV back in the day. This guy is such a pleasure to watch. The Bob Ross of wrenching. Love his attention to detail and everything he does he does right. Also all the products he recommends are actually great.

[@Cherokee93]

These are old episodes

[@youngheec6728]

So true 🎉🕯😇🌎⛩️🇰🇷!!!

[@The.Real.Reaper]

This has been edited, beyond just a whole build combination. It has also been further edited to cut out all the extra commercial TV cuts with show graphics, pointless post-commercial recaps, just as I suggested they due previously. (KZbin is a different type of viewer than old commercial tv days.) They also combined several episodes into this one for the whole build, but also way better content. Wow! I just wanted to say thank you for the Channel Editor for listening to us fans and say what a huge content quality improvement that change made to this video. I hope you can edit all the other builds like this one? I didnt have to fast forward once. Again great edit and thanks from all of us viewers. Awesome video.

[@scottpeters371]

This was originally 3 episodes. The editor did a great job cleaning this up from the originals I'm hoping he does this to a few of his older builds on Trucks (if he has the rights to them).

[@John-cg8hb]

@@scottpeters371 4 episodes and unfortunately he doesn't have rights to "trucks!"

[@rdspeedfab]

Stacy is one of the industry greats. He’s always been informative and encouraging.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Exactly

[@jeffreyrobinson2166]

Greetings and as an old school C10 owner, I was thrilled and motivated on how Stacy made it seem soooooo easy. Now I'm ready to see if I can get the same results 😂😂😂 good job sir👍👍

[@biffisgreat]

A shop isn't a shop, until there's burnout marks in the cement! Love it!

[@nickpeebles8014]

Stacy always said “you could do this” or “this isn’t as bad as you would think” and from watching him since I was so young that’s instilled in my brain and I’ve built some really cool shit cause I have the confidence because of encouraging words like that , thanks Stacy keep doin what your doin man everyone digs the shit out of it and I appreciate all the tips and tricks

[@MrUltraworld]

He's a "Can Do" type of guy who shows you what's possible.

[@ls4.8frank]

He shows you what is possible if you have the money he has at his disposal. He doesn't pay for crap because he and his show is fully sponsored. Even the "customer" or "owner" project vehicles are done at little to no cost to them just so they have a TV show.

[@chrismc.4437]

True, but you're point doesn't apply here since he simply remarked on how Stacy shows the techniques. The budget costs are outside the purpose of the demonstration.

[@kennythemeat]

@@ls4.8frank thats one part. but its also the availability of the parts. it looks like on a lot of american cars you have parts used over decades. and a lot of cars share the same joints, chassis, additional parts for engines etc. try that on a newer not american car. complete wiring harnesses for an old japanese car? that did not sell very well in europe??? no way. producing special brackets and parts is possible but then you still have the hurdle of getting everything approved for using the car on public roads. just for using different seats you will loose 2000 dollars just for the paper and registration(sport seat and rails for example. easily overshade the price for seats and bracketrails.) it may work for america but not for everywhere else in the world. every two years i need to change lights, springs, shocks, exhaust, carbon parts, steering wheel and the wheels just to pass the inspection...

[@ls4.8frank]

@chrismc.4437 the costs are 100% a large part of the entire conversation and application. My comment applied exactly how I intended it to whether you like it or not. What I said is facts.

[@matthewjones7871]

This project help convince me to keep my grandfathers 79 F100. Today she is running and driving. I also teach my kids how to wrench on her. Thank you Stacey David

[@MTheory333]

Man I’ve missed this guy - I remember from the old 4x4 days. So glad to have found this channel

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

We're glad you found it too!

[@sebastianlazo3933]

I grew up watching this show with my dad and it brings back so many memories watching it

[@brucewrandol]

After I bought my 2003 GMC 13 months later I had a 3”x5” drop. At that time I added a sway bar to the rear end and replaced the stock front bar with a Hotchkiss sway bar. After this I tried a 35 mph corner at 60 and boy did the sway bars make a difference. Months later I did slotted and grooved docs front and rear. What a stopping difference. I also used performance pads. I estimated about a 30% better stopping power. I didn’t do the other stuff you did because the truck barely had 1000 miles on it. The next year the shows that I entered I got 70% win. I’m not chasing trophies but the recognition for my money and effort was worthwhile.

[@brucewrandol]

I also used a stock spring rate spring with a 1” shorter spring. Thus I ended up with a 4”x5” drop. This was only a start for my $60,000 investment. One thing to remember is that you will not recover your total investment when sell your pride and joy. How do I know my $60,000 investment sold for $15,000. I had fun and all of this took place over a 10 year period.

[@lildagnamet8760]

This is something you can do on your weekend he says and then proceeds to replace almost every inch of the truck. Love to see this man again, been a few years or so, love the vibe.

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Stick around the channel! New content is uploaded frequently.

[@matthall6567]

Stacy was my hero as a kid. I'd wake up every Saturday just to watch him on trucks pn the power block, and again on Sunday to catch the replay. Loved when he start doing his own thing with gears on the speed channel. This channel brings back so many found memories jus wish he'd do some new content on here , so curious to see what he's up to these days

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

We upload all new episodes of Gearz the week after they premiere on TV! New episodes resume next month.

[@TDT0188]

grew up watching Stacey on Trucks! Glad he's still putting out great work!

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesarthofer3413]

Been watching gears for many years :} Im not a car guy,but always loved Stacey’s enthusiasm and encouragement that he so passionately preaches. And the book he wrote… well that tells you something about what a good human being he is. Nice job❤

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@kyleflowers2641]

@@OfficialStaceyDavid Are you actually Stacey or did you just upload this content?

[@southernbuck3524]

Man I'm disappointed we didn't get to hear it run and see how good it handled now and of course no Smokey burnouts. Lol Great looking truck though as all of you projects are, I've followed you around since trucks debuted on TNN back in the day. Good to see copperhead back in the shop. Hopefully the Willys and wild horse are still around somewhere. That bronco was always my favorite!

[@bobcox2580]

This just another example of Stacy's great work and why I love watching gearz. I really like the full build format. I've been thinking of doing an old square body truck and now I'm more excited about the idea. Of course, I'm going to save this video for future reference.

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dalezegarelli5553]

5 mos. Into my truck build....almost finished. this guy has inspired me to do things over the top!!! I even bought the book he recommended...Danny white's: last rock and roll show. Just started reading ...the kids are in the caddy; heading to see "the big bopper, Richie valence and buddy holly. I wonder what will happen next...... Smoke cigarettes ....

[@eddiewood6239]

Absolutely Beautiful yet wholly unobtainable by a poor or working class person. Mr David is blessed to be Talented, Wealthy, Sponsored and to have help in these builds. Those trucks have so much potential to be built for any purpose. Another enjoyable video.

[@jimmysapien9961]

I agree been there Done That 👍🏻

[@johnmichaud329]

1,200 in just the lowering kit ….. and most don’t have a lift to make it easy because after coming off that much money now you gotta install it the hard way like most of us

[@John-cg8hb]

Working class people do builds like this all the time. Stacey does this for a living and owns the rattletrap production company with his wife.

[@chrismoseley4828]

Love being able to watch these long form instead of waiting for the next week for the tv show. The gentle chiding he gives you to do things in the right way is also appreciated.

[@hawksfan816]

I swear Stacy makes everything looks so easy lol dudes a great mechanic maybe the best

[@stevetomblin9007]

I've been watching Stacy David on tv since i was a kid! Im 46 now! Dude aint changed one bit! Learned alot of tricks watchin this guy!!!

[@charleswideman9353]

Chuck and Joe on Horse Power, then it was Stacy and Mel on Trucks. That production has come a long way from those days, but it’s good to see Stacy still making great vehicles.

[@johncoe6304]

Id love to have this guy helping me with my project. And finding these new parts is so awesome. AMAZING .

[@roachwerks3043]

This brings back so many childhood memories. I wish I could find a short bed squarebody like that now

[@marvinquarterman3201]

What year you looking for

[@roachwerks3043]

@@marvinquarterman3201 73-79 to match my 74 blazer

[@BlueDually4x4]

These full build videos are awesome. Wish we could get them on all of his projects. Stacy is still an inspiration to me.

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

More full build videos are on the way!

[@chadreynolds2756]

Well thanks for starting it and taking it for a test drive Stacey!!

[@JohnnyButtons]

I want to see Stacey restore a late ‘90s - early ‘00s ZR2 pickup or Blazer!

[@thecatbimmer]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but I appreciate and encourage you to continue giving planting seeds of faith. The example used to show just how important it is to use our GOD-given talents was great. I pray that you are blessed in everything you put your hands on Stacey David! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Great car guy content as usual!!!!!

[@j.e.g2321]

Good naming of this series knuckle busting. Bring back the good old daysand dirty hands my brother had a c10 we customize. STACEY KEEP THEM COMING AND SEASON 17

[@jordangryg5442]

ive been watching you since powerblock tv , you have changed my life my family and i have always been into hot rods and trucks but you have also taught me a lot ! ive been thinking about you for a long time finally found your channel . thank you Stacy ! can you do some more off road builds ?!!

[@jerrywebb2717]

Stacey David is a very funny mechanic and also very knowledgeable when it comes to fixing old trucks,i love to send my old truck to him so he can do the stacey modified restoration,the old classic vehicles of American and forigen ones were easy to work on,

[@grahamharder6511]

Glad I found this channel, been watching Stacy all my life, this great!

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Welcome!

[@kevinlewis9151]

This truck started off looking better than most trucks I have owned

[@westtexan2263]

I know that's right!!! I didn't see much wrong with the way it was.😂😂😂

[@user-wm9xk9mw8d]

I'm just so overwhelmed with the final picture that my vocabulary doesn't contain words for what I feel. Totally amazed with EVERYTHING. I'm not sure what kinda pesos's you'd have in the final procedure but regardless, you have increased the value of this ride that it would create a real fight in a bidding war if it were to come to an auction setting. You make it all seem so easy and I'm sure it would be doable for the shade tree fix it man. Much Respect and looking forward to to your next project. Thanks for sharing this and I'm totally impressed with every part of it.

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardsalmon5918]

Nothing wrong with this trucks looks. I like the Cragars and the color.

[@torekristoffersen176]

True. Hard to beat old school Cragars

[@henley1438]

The man's straight savage. Mullet and no gloves! Love it

[@kevinordoyne3231]

Wish this old boy was still on tv he showed u everything u need to know to fix anything

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Season 17 is coming this spring to MavTV, MotorTrend, and KZbin!

[@chocodiledundee1]

That truck looks totally awesomest for 2022 ! It’s so funny how trends comes goes and returns again !

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

I been watching and learning from you since I was a little kid... now I am a big kid. I am hoping to build a big shop next year and use my you tube channel to show people how to rebuild trucks like you do

[@synisterfab]

Love the episode, got a 75 C10 short bed 2wd that I'm building, getting a Ford 9 rear th400 and 454 big block

[@matthewrohr4267]

My entire mechanical background comes from this man watching him build the copperhead truck was one of my favorite multi videos I ever watched

[@NewBeginningNewCreation]

I really appreciate the intro saying you should have a plan. I've been hodge-podging here and there on my c10 and luckily haven't gotten very far on it so I can still get my plan together and the parts that will go together. Thanks Stacey!

[@mikesuch9021]

I miss watching this on the Speed Channel. Last year I did a little trading and acquired a 1977 F150 Ranger XLT 4 speed 4x4 all Factory conditioned. Little surface rust here and there some patina. Arizona desert truck. Geared really low. 351 M400 engine I'm told it's basically a stroker Cleveland engine. It's definitely a tractor engine. It had been sitting for 8 years after changing all the fluids and flushing out the tanks it fired right up. I'm loving driving this thing around but still looking for a deuce and a half.

[@Fahrenheit_Motorsports]

I got a 79 with an LS swap (engine & trans) that someone gave up on. Needs to be wired and while I’m at it, I’m doing a suspension overhaul. $3600 bucks. Clean title. No accidents. Couldn’t be happier with it and what it’ll become!

[@RalphSampson...]

You are starting with a VERY clean truck. That costs more up front but, worth it.

[@jayfuller3709]

Up here in the midwest, that is mint. There are no old not rusty cars or trucks!!

[@davidjessee7701]

Beautiful truck!!!! My first vehicle when I was 16 was a 73 Chevy c10! Straight 6 with a 3 on the tree!! Back in the 80s that bench seat got a work out with the girls😂

[@airyfast]

Great Job, always enjoy your stuff. I started fooling with cars in the late 60's and worked at a few GM dealerships in a couple states, all the time deep into the car/ hot rod seen I'm 67 now still have a few toys setting around and still love the smell of tire smoke and race fuel. All this being said you make my day with every video and build, keep up the good work, all of them bumps, bruises, cuts & scrapes are reminders of fond memories. Thanks for the hours and hours of enjoyment. Mick

[@keithwittman4741]

Can't wait for my son to watch this,to see how easy a square body is to work on, broken down into segments. He will definitely need the addressed issues to choose the right parts for his build.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I love the front and rear bumpers especially the front with the lights

[@justinsanders2705]

Love the full-build videos! Keep em coming Son. 💪

[@gerhelwinters1967]

I still have my bike with a Banana seat. But mine has Ram Horn Handlebars! Those Bike's worked good for delivering the Sacramento Bee! I dug it out and started fixing it up again the other day.

[@Azframer]

I miss seeing great shows like this one.

[@robakagyser2300]

I think this truck looks good like it is now! I would prefer the old Cragar Wheels and BFG tires, and the spoked steering wheel that was on it before you started the refresh resto! I am just old school!

[@torekristoffersen176]

True. It’s hard to beat old five spoke Cragars!

[@whosaidthat5236]

Holy crap it’s actually Stacy! Damn I started watching you just before you built project… copper head. That really sweet orange Chevy from early 2000’s subbed immediately and wish I could have found this sooner!

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Awesome! Glad you found the channel.

[@timothyroatenberry1274]

I learned A trick from watching Stacy I never thought of ! I have a 68 mustang, black interior with a 1/2 tear in the drivers seat ! He said use A black permanent marker color it in ! Worked great ! Thank you Stacy ! Wish I new what you do ! 👍✌

[@DE-ok4ld]

By far one of your best shows!

[@Mario-wn2tx]

The complete conversion in one! nice long episode. I love this car. He is the same age as me. Greetings from Germany.

[@user-jw6cw9dt9l]

"this is the Best easy to understand, friendly and Coolest video I've Ever seen!😮 and the friendliest easy to see details I've ever seen ".3👍👍👍up!😊

[@user-jw6cw9dt9l]

ps;Sir may God continue to bless you and your business and Family.amen.

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Glad you liked it!

[@cyclonekevin6199]

It’s amazing what some new parts will Do for a vehicle. Looks great.

[@adrianrivera7950]

What a transformation good looking machine when it came in an awesome beast leaving out. Thanks for sharing now time to get busy again on my 86 C10

[@ryb6463]

Hi Stacey! So glad to find your channel. I used to watch TRUCKS! Back in the day. Love your show(s)!

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

1973 was the first year of the legendary squarebody GM truck.

[@davids7349]

Seriously disappointed we didn't get to see the final drive, I always looked forward to that part the most.

[@BlueDually4x4]

Truck was built so long ago now, the prices wouldn't be relevant anymore.

[@davids7349]

@@BlueDually4x4 What ?

[@BlueDually4x4]

@@davids7349 think I commented on the wrong post.

[@sinbad1219]

ITS JUST THAT EASY! Have all the right tools! A huge garage! And a Lyft! ITS JUST THAT EASY

[@scottdavis626]

This has always been my favorite show.

[@paulkelzer5038]

Thank You Mr David!

[@gearspider]

Great Build. Great Soundtrack. Great Job!

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Thanks a lot!

[@patrickb840]

Love this guy, I wanna wrench on cars with him

[@coryblaze402]

Very nice build. This started as a 10k truck and is probably worth over 20 now!

[@lyndelllyon754]

Awesome job Stacey

[@nickpeebles8014]

I’m actually building a 79’ shortbed so this video really helped me out on some stuff and the funny thing is it’s got 22” chrome rims lowered and I painted it flat black 3 weeks ago

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Glad it helped out!

[@richarddevier1922]

hey this is all well and good BUT whats the bottom dollar looks like 30 grand to me ???????????

[@KENNEY1023]

This is what an unlimited budget looks like. There are a lot of KZbinrs who work on a limited working class budget with working class budget results.

[@darkwar12345]

I bought an 86 k10 few years back for $5000. Ran and drive straight body little rust and had ac. It’s probably worth more now. All the ones that are cheap don’t run or are rusted out!

[@billhammond3332]

I got the dvd years back. This is probably my favorite Gearz build. Nice to see Copperhead there, too.

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Thank you!

[@frankie15oct]

While Stacey is an icon, I’ve always wondered when he would build something I didn’t like. Well this is it.

[@nealmcLelland]

i realy like all your projects and attitude BUT NOBODY HAS A UNLIMITED BUDGET LIKE YOU

[@bodine2537]

Cool truck before working on it, now it’s a badass truck, makes me wanna get to work on my 87 Silverado 4x4🤙🏼

[@jont8707]

Man I have always loved watching Stacy on TV so glad I found his KZbin been watching him for years on TV on gears

[@stevengullison410]

Good evening,just amazing what they have now to work with.Steve from nb Canada

[@deigo2629]

I was really hoping those were door magnets or vinyl decals ... and removable.. However thanks for the video .. despite the TV magic .. this may have inspired me to get going on mine again

[@jeffcoker48]

He kept saying its afordable, but i would guess with todays prices motor, trans, paint, and all other pieces that adds another $40,000 to an already $20,000 spent on that quality of a used truck. Also worth mentioning at least a year of wrenching.

[@kellyboyentertainment959]

Mr David you a great teacher, awesome

[@pmp4909]

OMG I used to watch you when you were on the other show like 15 years ago

[@BADD400]

Sweet square body. Fantastic job on the truck.

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Thanks 👍

[@stephencurrie1163]

Mannnn!!! Stacey David is the best!!! Awesomeness!! I have a original 1984 Silverado k 10. 4+4. Had my Chevrolet for 23 years & I would have Stacey work on my truck 🛻 anytime, any day!

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I love your show and I'm glad you are on KZbin

[@johnperun232]

Another Great Video Always appreciate your time and effort to make sure that WE KNOW YOU CAN DO IT !!! really miss your program Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@cnkilts]

21 years together and my daily C10 is still a work in progress😂.

[@Riley_1955]

Had me a 1975 C10 short bed stepside in black with a 350 auto with cragars and I had gold tint on the windows......It absolutely looked sharp.

[@richardb4022]

Holy crap, I'd have a breakdown if I could find a truck that old with a body like that!

[@GoTerry]

I bought a 75’ GMC one ton dually with 70,010 miles from the original owners granddaughter and yes, it’s been a California truck all it’s life, going to do an all custom Black and Tan scheme or Black and white, can’t decide

[@harrytaylor6854]

Oh yes would have been nice to use all those nice parts when i did mine .But here in Canada those parts would cost so much although i did get some parts from the U.S. shipping was a killer .Great video thank you very nice truck well done

[@jamesdaple9951]

Nice build!

[@rcarrion4435]

Fantastic build. Didn’t care for the hood and grille but a great build nonetheless!! 👏👏👏👏

[@ivor7407]

Another fine job by Stacey

[@joe3USA]

More Full Bulds Please, We can't get enuff

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

More are on the way!

[@marktatum2592]

Nice ding @ 49:46