THE FINAL COUNTDOWN - Test Drive + WALKAROUND - 6.0 LS Swapped 1986 Chevy C10 - UTX

[@shaunthornock-hall146]

I feel like i owe you guys a shop bill. Without your videos on how you did everything on this truck i feel like my swap wouldnt have been done this year. I still have things to do to finish it all the way, but you guys were the ones that showed all of us how to do it, and for that i would like to say thank you.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks so much, Shaun! We love hearing that our videos are helpful, and even better seeing more classics on the road being enjoyed. We hope you have many happy miles with your swap! --Emily and Jerry

[@bdavis12758]

That’s what it’s all about! Content creators such as these folks do it for fun and to help. Now that the internet is a way of life, car people help out other car people in ways of videos Glad your build is going good. And I love seeing comments like these especially since other content involves not so good stuff that kids should not be watching!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

@bdavis12758 Thanks so much, Brian! When we set out on our KZbin journey, we didn't intend to be an LS swap channel. We've always loved will it run's and anything mechanical, but we realized there was a huge void of information and a lot of misinformation about these swaps. It is not as hard or as expensive as a lot of folks make it out to be, and we want to spread the word. LS swaps aren't for everyone, but they do play a big part in keeping these vehicles on the road, and we're all for that! That being said, there are a lot of ways to skin a cat, and a lot of ways to swap an LS, but hopefully showing our methods and our experiences will help keep more classics on the road for generations to come. We appreciate all your support! --Emily and Jerry

[@Flip1moe]

Do you still do work for customers ​@@UglyTruckExperience

[@Flip1moe]

If so what state are you located in

[@lubblegarage]

You would be surprised how many people you have helped. Such great, honest content

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks so much, Lubble! We have so much fun making these videos, and it's great to hear that they're helpful too! Hope you have a great Christmas! --Emily and Jerry

[@bearsstuff]

Best way to do these swaps IMO is as many OEM parts as possible. True driver.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

We agree! We make our swaps to be driven, and drivers will eventually need new parts. Some of the swaps we see are so complicated, and we always think, "what happens when one of those 5 companies you bought parts from goes out of business?" As long as there are 2004 Yukon's on the road, this swap will still be cruising! Thanks for tuning in, Bear! --Emily and Jerry

[@bearsstuff]

@@UglyTruckExperience Exactly how I build my cars. "If I break down, can I get parts in the middle of nowhere?". Owned too much stuff that had custom or low-volume stuff. Constantly back-ordered, long lead times, or whatever. Can't drive em if you can't get parts for em.

[@blong6386]

First and foremost I want to say Thank You to Emily and Jerry for taking such great care of my truck. The care, passion and attention to detail went way beyond my expectations. The truck handles and drives outstanding and the engine bay is incredible. Exactly what I wanted, an LS swap that looked like it came from the factory, so happy with it! A great part of this build is the trust and friendship that has been built throughout this process. I am very proud to have an "Ugly Truck" build and I will proudly let everyone know. Now the only problem is all of my kids want to drive it. I told them Emily and Jerry said it takes at least two years to break it in! Thank you again I'm so glad i saw your video and reached out to both of you.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks so much Bryan! We're glad you found us, too! We've really enjoyed having this truck in the shop and hate to see it go, but we're so glad you love it as much as we do. We hope you guys have many happy miles with it, after the 2 year break-in period of course! 😉 Hope you guys have a great Christmas, and we'll see you again soon! --Emily and Jerry

[@landonmurray]

Awesome build! I just finished a 5.3/4l60e swap in my 86 c10 and you guys were a huge inspiration to getting my swap done. Thanks for all the info you have put out there it truly is a treasure to have it.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

That's awesome! Thanks so much, Landon! Always great to hear there's another squarebody on the road! --Emily and Jerry

[@GrandPitoVic]

Thank you guys. I have learned alot and am able to plan my swap better. I was able to make a stand alone harness from my Crown Vic so that when I install my Ls3 I will be able to have all of my factory gauges working. The only problem was the speedo. Dakota Digital makes a converter box ( SHI-100BT) for the speedo and tach. It's only $115. ( at the time I post this). I have found where my MIL wire goes from my Ford outer to the dash so I can jump the Gm outer to it so UT will work in my dash. And ALOT of other stuff. And it's because of you guys. I would not have tried any of this stuff if you hadn't shown you drawn schematics and explained it so well. You guys are great.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks so much, Hugh! By the way, I did get your email. I'm just slow! I'll ship your goodies out as soon as I can! We appreciate you!! --Emily and Jerry

[@GrandPitoVic]

No worries Emily. Thank you

[@cesarzapata999]

I'm here Jerry and Emily watch your videos

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Cesar! We appreciate you watching! 👋

[@billthompson5634]

This series is going to be legendary! Please do the same series on a 67 to 72. I smiled when the Penske van passed and was greeted with a " LS Doner". I will be rewatching many times, including commercials

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Bill! We get so many questions about the 67-72 swaps, we really need to get some more videos out on that. Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving! --Emily and Jerry

[@hashomi0596]

Dream truck. Grateful for showing us the process.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Hashem! We appreciate you watching! --Emily and Jerry

[@C10Scottsdale]

Happy Holidays you two! Love your channel and seeing all the projects. A big "woof" to the dogs and hope you have a great upcoming Christmas.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Happy Holidays to you, Mike! Thanks so much for watching our stuff! --Emily and Jerry

[@davesr.4836]

im so hyped to start my 85 swap !!!! and have it running on the streets again

[@alfreddurbyn642]

A truck I'd be proud to own and drive, awesome job you two. I'm in the planning stages of a LS swap in a 96 chevy stepside and your channel has made things a lot easier, thank you both.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Alfred! You're going to love it when you're done!

[@treborjm87]

Wow! Looks great! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Rob! We're excited for what's next too! 😁 --Emily and Jerry

[@blackmanops3749]

Veery nice editing! Gives me some new techniques and ideas to explore. Perfect end to a great series!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks so much! We had so much fun with this truck along the way, a montage seemed fitting! 😁 Thanks for tuning in! --Emily

[@mac-wm3xy]

Fantastic job; true enjoyment to watch! I still have my 86' C10 (1st truck I purchased over 30 years ago). I haven't decided what to do with with it, but y'all sure gave me some great ideas. Merry Christmas!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks so much, Mac! It's so awesome you still have your truck. We appreciate you watching! Merry Christmas! 🎄 --Emily and Jerry

[@jonvasquez4729]

Beautiful truck, best selling point is one I always try to incorporate in an engine swap: stock replacement parts! I love being able to go in to get a replacement alternator, starter, trans filter, etc at a local parts house, no matter where you are. Not everyone lives next door to Summit or a JEGS outlet. Plus, I build cars and trucks to be DRIVEN! Every build, I consider “where can I get an alternator belt if I need one on a Sunday?”. I drive Nor Cal to South Texas a couple times a year, and up to Spokane, Wa often too. Be prepared, son! That’s my motto… Happy Thanksgiving

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Jon! We agree! The first swap we did on the channel (85 C10 with the camper shell) is back at the shop for new brakes, and we love it! We love that he's put so many miles on it, and always tells us how much he enjoys driving it. That's what it's all about! 😁😁 Happy Thanksgiving!! --Emily and Jerry

[@Geoduck.]

What a great channel! Many useful LS swap videos detailed but direct to the point. New subscriber from Square Body Stuff.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Mossback! Welcome! Chad is one of our favorites and we are glad to have you as a subscriber also. We do appreciate it. Jerry and Emily

[@robertemmons2260]

I absolutely loved this video. I've been following along ever since I discovered your channel in may of last year. Your video gives me more motivation to get my daughter's '76 C10 short bed and my '68 C10 long bed converted to LS. Plus, I have an '82 Monte Carlo that I want to put an LS into. I have an LQ4 with three spun rod bearings sitting in storage. I want to do a stroker kit in it. At 11:58 I had thought donor too! Every time that I see a UPS, U-HAUL, or FedEx truck, I think of donor. I could go on, but I've said enough already. I've enjoyed your build videos, and I look forward to seeing more of them. Thank you for everything that you both have done in creating your works of art.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks so much for your comment, Robert! A friend of ours just finished up a mid-eighties Monte 5.3 swap, and we see him driving it everywhere! You won't regret it! We have a yellow Penske donor just like the one in the video, so that may be our next video. We appreciate you watching our stuff! Keep us posted on your swaps! --Emily and Jerry

[@hardball107]

Awesome series, I always learn something.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks for all your comments, Ken! We've learned a lot from you as well. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! --Emily and Jerry

[@aniyahsmith3686]

Finally found someone to watch and walk through wire by wire bolt by bolt

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Glad you found us! Thanks for tuning in, Donald! --Emily and Jerry

[@cwsgarage]

Turned out great! Awesome work as always you guys.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks CW! How's your swap coming along?

[@cwsgarage]

@@UglyTruckExperienceI actually finished the 86 C10 and the 86 C20 Suburban. Just trying to figure out what to do with my 72 C10 now. Y’all’s videos helped me a lot, Can’t wait to see what you do next!

[@cwsgarage]

@@UglyTruckExperienceand also Gob would approve of the title of this videos. 😂

[@UglyTruckExperience]

There's always money in the banana stand! 🍌😁

[@jmooney2880]

Aww man. Great job you two. That’s a dream truck for sure!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Mooney! We'd be proud to own it! But I'm sure the owner is too... 🤣

[@bernandoturner4840]

Very Nice Truck.! Well I didnt have One Doubt’ you 👫,Was not gonna Get it done..😄

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Bernando! We always look forward to your comments! 😁 --Emily and Jerry

[@bernandoturner4840]

@@UglyTruckExperience ❤️❤️.. Waiting on the Next one.😀

[@JasonNorton-e8m]

The wiring looks like such a nightmare! Everything looks so good

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Jason. It looks much worse than it actually is. We appreciate you watching. Jerry and Emily

[@Chevrolet1994]

Sweet build! Very clean good to go for mamy years to come...

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Chad! We hope the owner puts many happy miles on it! Thanks for watching!

[@williamtea9662]

What a job well done! 👏

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks William! We appreciate you tuning in! --Emily and Jerry

[@MinnesotaisRust]

Another great video! Thanks UTE!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks guys! Happy Holidays to Geoff, KJ, and the MiR fam! 🎄🎄

[@ozcorr909]

Beautiful build guys👍👍

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks! We appreciate you tuning in!

[@iggyflint2559]

Love following the build. I was wondering if you drilled a steam port into your water pump or not . I'm swapping a 99 5.3 into my 79 k10. I'm marrying it to sm465 manual. Wasn't sure if I had to drill a steam port into my water pump or not. I'm using original radiator and overflow.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Iggy. We have never done that but have seen it done. If the water pump failed in the future, you would have to go through the trouble of drilling it again. I think if I was doing one using the stock radiator I would probably just put an adapter in the upper hose. Let us know what you end up doing and how it works. Thanks for watching. Jerry and Emily

[@iggyflint2559]

@@UglyTruckExperience I will keep ya'll posted. Thanks

[@sinistersilverado965]

great work, nice truck

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks SS! We appreciate you watching!

[@TateReggie]

Looks and sounds great. Did y'all also use lowering springs with the drop spindles up front? How was the rear lowered?

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Reggie! No drop springs, just spindles on the front and new Belltech shocks and drop shackles on the rear. It turned out awesome, and drives so nice! Thanks for tuning in! --Emily and Jerry

[@alexisrivera7650]

Wow. I mean WOW. Great job. Of course the knowledge goes a long way but I am curious how long was that truck in the shop under your care.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

A long time Alexis. A little over a year. When we first got going on this our intention was to put engine and transmission in without rebuilding. They both needed rebuilt which added a bunch of time. We wanted to video every step in the process, so we would film the video and then I would work on another project in the mean time while Emily edited the video which usually takes her about 4 days. When we do one without video, it takes a couple months to do a nice job not figuring in the time waiting on the machine shop. Thanks for watching. We really appreciate it. Jerry and Emily

[@nickbogart279]

What do you guys do to make the stock column shifter work on the 4l60e and Stock square body speedometer to 4l60e

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hey Nick! Here are a couple of links that should help you out! SHIFT LINKAGE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJmahp6Pg9aJp80 SPEEDOMETER: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn3UiYyNfMSKnrs The speedometer adapter install is on our 70 C10, and installation is the same, but I believe you'll need a different style cable for a squarebody. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any questions! --Emily

[@killashizilla3830]

Great video. New fan here. Subscribed!!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Killa! We're glad you found us! 👋 --Emily and Jerry

[@bobbysanders6231]

Good job guys.. but I do have some questions though??

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hey Bobby! What questions do you have?

[@bobbysanders6231]

@@UglyTruckExperience how do ya"ll get the wrecked trucks for the motor and stuff.. do ya"ll have a salvage yard ?? Things like motors cost alot .. I been trying to get my hands on a complete motor and harness.? But that is 2 grand here.. just asking.

[@Fahrenheit_Motorsports]

Great video as usual! Btw are you guys using a new camera, video quality is excellent!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Tony! We've always used GoPro Hero 9's, but I recently bumped it up to 4k. It makes for a giant file, but the quality is worth it! What do you use for your videos? --Emily

[@Fahrenheit_Motorsports]

@@UglyTruckExperience I could tell. The detail was pretty good. I’ve always used my iPhone camera. I have a GoPro 10 but haven’t used it yet. The only part that sucks about using the phone for recording is no music because the camera shuts down the background apps. I need something playing to keep the day interesting. Music, podcasts, anything 😂

[@UglyTruckExperience]

😆 You and Jerry are on the same page... I think he said in one of our Live's that the hardest part about making videos is not being able to play music while we're filming. I've looked at some nice DSLR cameras lately, but the more I look into it, the more I lean towards just upgrading my phone. Thanks Tony! Hope you have a great holiday! --Emily

[@BVance1972]

Great job on the 86 ! We’re you able to still use the duel tanks ? & you used the LS-2 on this ? Is truck FOR SALE ? & if is how much ?

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Brad! This truck isn't ours. We swapped in a 6.0 liter LQ4 out of a 2004 Yukon. Yes, it still has the original dual fuel tanks. Here is a link to a video if you want to see more about the fuel system. We appreciate you tuning in! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKXJe5aOf6ecqMk

[@bishop1shox]

Excellent work, what is your ball park price to do the conversion.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Bishop. These have been running on average between 12 and 15 with engine and transmission rebuilt. Jerry

[@KdotIsrael]

I recently found your channel and have been binge watching your ls builds. AMAZING work!! I have a 1993 GMC Yukon 2dr 4x4. I want to do a similar build, but with a 6.2/L94 and a 6l80. What would cost including parts and labor (ball park)? Or what in your option is the best engine trans combo to generate 400hp/400tor and still be a daily driver without a turbo or supercharger?

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Kenan. With that 6.2 You would probably be close to that 400 hp mark with a mild cam and good exhaust. The 6l80 transmission is longer and will require moving the transfer case back and custom driveshafts. Would be cool but much more expensive than putting a 4l60 in it. When this truck left, the total bill was somewhere around 13 grand. Each one is different of course. A lot of it depends on what we end up paying for the donor motor and transmission and a 6.2 and 6l80 are getting a pretty good price these days. We really appreciate you watching the channel. Thanks. Jerry and Emily

[@mattmonteith2175]

350 engine swap is easier bolt in factory motet Mount s. And vortex u can do carb or throttle body all u have to do change out the air intake manifold. If u have TBI distributor use it in your vortex . Or if have the old style HDI use that for my 89 GMC Sierra 3/4 ton temp and oil sensor is the same on the vortex. And everything else us plug and play . Well had no choice so now puts out 400 hps. Oh u have to buy adapter plate for the throttle . Us dirt track racing guys this what we .

[@gerardolopez5875]

6.0/4l60E???

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Yep. Great combination. Thanks Gerardo. Jerry

[@gerardolopez5875]

@@UglyTruckExperience 👍

[@AMXZ28]

I have a 77 & a 82 step side short bed C10’s…. 2 engines in my garage, which my wife always hassles me about being a waste of money just setting there collecting dust…Anyway, the engines are; LQ9 6.0 & L59 5.3. No transmissions. Which transmissions should I buy for each motor? Just for cruising of course. Edit: BTW I love your channel. Great content

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello AMX. 4l60e would be the best for both of those engines. If you need to get them out of the garage, we would be happy to keep them around here. Thanks for watching. Jerry and Emily

[@joeykennedy418]

Jerry, do you sell the a/c brackets? Price? Link?

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Joey. We do sell them when I have some made up. We try to have a few set up so we can make a few at a time. Send us an email and Emily will get back to you with the price. Thanks. Jerry

[@netster7601]

well good morning 😊

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Good morning, Alonso! 👋

[@netster7601]

Can I get a price on how much it would cost to do all of that around about

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hey Alonso. This trucks total cost came out to somewhere around 13000 to 14000 I believe. The 6.0 ends up being just a bit more pricey and each one is different depending on what all is done. Thanks for always commenting first. We appreciate it. Jerry

[@netster7601]

thanks you you guys are awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@jordanjacob9055]

I have a 2007 5.3 aluminum block..I've never rebuilt a motor an frankly don't have the time..what would you charge if I sent it to yall for a rebuild?

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Jordan. I believe this engine ran around 3800.00 total to rebuild. Bored with a polished crankshaft. Jerry

[@rickn8or]

Luvvvly work, luvvly truck.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Rick! We appreciate you watching!

[@alexsandoval8587]

I just got an 86 c10 n plan on putting a 6.0 into it any recommendations?

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Alex. Congrats on grabbing a 86. It really depends on what you want to do with it. The truck in this video had a 6.0 with stock cam. We changed the rear gears to 3.08 to 1 and put a limited slip differential carrier in it. We also put a nice set of wide tires on it that hook up nice. The owner of this truck told me he did not want to be left behind at a stop light, and that is not a problem. It is very quick. Let me know what you want the truck to do and I would try to point you in the right direction. Thanks. Jerry

[@eduardoloz221]

Where do u guys send ur ecu to get flash

[@UglyTruckExperience]

We send them to LT1swap.com. He has always done a great job for us. Jerry

[@Jwag78]

Awesome truck. Go razorbacks.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Jwag! 🐷🐷

[@thabigghomie_]

👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽keep up the good wrk guys i njoy tha channel ❤

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Homie! We appreciate you watching our stuff! 😎

[@abrdds]

❤️

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Happy Holidays, Anthony! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! --Emily and Jerry

[@David-mu8px]

Good afternoon guys I love your content, I have a 1984 k10, would you have interest in doing a LS swap for me, if so please let me know how to contact you about the process. I,m a new subscriber! Looking forward to hearing from you.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hi David! Send us an email at [e-mail] and tell us more about your swap. Thanks for reaching out! --Emily and Jerry