Future Plans & What We've Learned So Far on the 2wd K5 Blazer | SHOP TALK

[@DjCBlaq]

Nice wrap up.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you!

[@joshroland]

Big bird is awesome! Enjoy the video guys. Can't wait for the next one.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It really is!

[@jmswyo]

Hot damn, Steel Reserve!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

John doesn't mess around!

[@jonsmith7949]

I likes em

[@unclegrizzlyscountrycorner2400]

Love those old square body K-5s. Can't wait to see what it looks like when finished. Cheers to John for drinking a black berry.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha yes sir!

[@jonsmith7949]

I am not a big time drinker but I do like a BlackBerry in those .

[@brandonbailey1126]

Big bird is a beast. Can’t wait to see the progress. Going to be cool

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt.

[@19c1071]

Well done guys , and yes Big Bird is cool ..! UBTK-10 is gonna B killer ...!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha thanks man

[@jeremystrickland7767]

nice job fellas thanks for the video

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in, jeremy!

[@jeremystrickland7767]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS yes sir robbie

[@mandorey7225]

Love that hoist, that’s all we had back in Iraq in 2004-2005 to tear down Huey & Cobra helicopters! I just started following your channel great content!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Whoa! That's cool. Would love to see pictures of that. And thanks for tuning in.

[@mandorey7225]

I only have one were your able to see a very small piece of it

[@bryanmorgan8940]

Great video!!! We had a 1975 K5 Cheyenne Blazer full time 4x4 400 small block engine great pulling Blazer but we put 3 bodies on it over the 10 years we had it

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Whoa! Hope this is the last one this one gets.

[@RecoveryRoomRestorations]

I may be a little late to your party, but I'm building a mirror image 2wd,..even the same year and displacement engine,...but 6 speed. My big bird did the job flawlessly, but I lightened it up by removing doors, cap, tailgate, and rear seat. You'd be surprised how heavy they are!!..GREAT BUILD!!

[@benkelly963]

I just lifted a body of the chassis with 4×4's that have eye bolts in them and straps. I tied the 4x4's together with 2x4's so the couldn't move and it worked perfectly.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Good to know.

[@chadshults8150]

Can’t wait to see how #UBTK5 turns out!! Love watching your videos. A lot better than what’s on tv......unless the Dawgs are whoopin’ somebody!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha thanks! And GO DAWGS!

[@myco_space_kc5558]

John Sippin that strong ass Steel Reserve 211 lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha yup he loves it!

[@jonsmith7949]

And to think I was a non drinker until recently , but I like those BlackBerry ones .

[@dannyboy1794]

Tannerite that heap!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha

[@allenhughes3013]

Awesome to see you guys hang out and get some work done

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir! Its what we do.

[@jonathanperez5888]

I wanna do what you guys are doing find cool trucks, get some buddy’s, and have fun rebuilding. Any tips on how to get started? Or things to be aware of

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I started the c10 club in the state a few years back and met all these guys (with the exception of John; knew him before) and we all just started working on stuff together. Find like-minded folks and make it happen.

[@jonathanperez5888]

UNITED BY TRUCKS Alright thank you. I’m wanting to have a fleet of old chevys to cruise around In and just show to people.

[@jonsmith7949]

Just start small and gather good friends and the rest will happen . I love what we do , we have lots of fun and meet some amazing people . Every truck deal we do we seem to become friends with the sellers and become a larger circle of truck nuts .

[@jonathanperez5888]

John Padgett will do John. I know just from watching what you do, you can really tell that you guys enjoy what you do. I’ll keep all this in mind.

[@billb8788]

Hi there I did one years ago very similar way. I took the top off because it's super heavy. We jacked up the back of the body up then slid some 2x12 lumber doubled up and wrapped the slings around both sides and lifted it. Once the back end was up we slid big oil drums under the lumber and set it down on them to make it stable to back under with a trailer. Good luck keep it up love your channel watching up here in northern Canada

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Good move! We're trying that next. Thanks for the advice!

[@billb8788]

Awesome cant wait for the new episode

[@jeffpitzer8521]

Hey guys... I have a suggestion for removing the second body.. what if you use big bird at the cowl and use a shop crane at the rear. Roll down the rear window and slide a nylon strap between the tailgate and body and anchor it to something solid under the body. Lift it up and roll out the chassis. Just a thought... good luck.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for the constructive advice! We're getting a spreader bar and going to try the 4x4 idea on the next one but will not risk it. And it will be gutted.

[@jeffpitzer8521]

Just trying to save y'all a little time and hassle...if you use the "hardware variety" of eyebolt I'd recommend welding the eye closed so it doesn't uncurl on you under load...seen it happen... scary! Looking forward to the next episode... did I hear you mention something about a Texas show in the future? Can you say what show and where and when yet? I'd like to come see y'all, schedule permitting..

[@jonsmith7949]

Great idea of welding the eye bolt closed , did not think of that .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

@@jeffpitzer8521 great idea. LST 2020. :)

[@garyparker2969]

Big Bird's Cooolll Guys,,I'll Definitely be Watching Fo More Updates, thanks for Sharing Her Fun n God Bless All.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@dragbikedemon]

Measure about 4 inches wider than the body width wise. Get two beams at that width. Get another beam to run between the two. Basically build a big h. Add mounting points for the four corners. And a mounting point for the crane. Wha lah you got a spreader bar. No panels will be harmed by big bird!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha i like that idea!

[@jesseison-bowman3964]

Lookijg forward to see how this goes! Ibhabe an 84 GMC that is going to come off the frame soon too.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yeah, we're pretty pumped about it.

[@Romanm1957]

I am a new subscriber and I love what you guys are doing. I know you would love the 80 2wd blazer I just sold to buy my new to me 70 K5 2wd. I live in Las Vegas and we don't have the rust you have so they are very well preserved. I will definitely buy some UBT swag to represent you here in the west coast. Oh by the way I would love to have Big Bird here!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah! Very cool. Thanks for tuning in. I really appreciate it.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Garage talkin and solvin all the worlds problems. Sounds like you have a good game plan with the spreader bar idea. As always, looking forward to this K5 build!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha something' like that!

[@poolesperformance6146]

Maybe adding another chain fall and 2 people lifting each side slow (1ea working a chain) hooked to the 4x4 post...( Like a swing) that way you don't have to add any spreader bar and can keep the straps off the body . Just a thought. Either way I like the plans and can't wait to see more. Btw,I just ordered some parts for my 85c10. I'll post some short progress vids soon.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah, man! And I actually thought about that as well.

[@poolesperformance6146]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS great minds think alike.👍

[@melissavansel4396]

Take the cap off. Make a large "H" out of steel even 2Xs and lift it from the inside of tub rails. That's what we have done works awesome. Same theory as a bed lift

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Great idea.

[@adubbelde1]

It was over 50 years ago that I totaled my car. Frame and front clip were toast. I found another car where the body was toast but the frame and front clip were good. I worked at a gas station with a single post lift. We raised the car up and removed all the body bolts and then lowered the whole thing on to 4 55 gallon drums on the corners and then lowered the frame away. rolled the new frame under and raised It up to the body. Modern 2 post lifts weren't around then but man would it have been nice. I don't remember how we wiggled the frame between the forward two drums. I was 16 then. If I can ever build my dream shop, it will have a 2 post. So I think I've mentioned before that I'm building a 37 Chevy half ton. I want to keep the stock look as much as possible but I want a truck I can drive safely. I live in the mountains so an engine that can operate efficiently at varying altitudes and suspension that can handle the twisty turns we have, and brakes that can stop it. To that end, I have a FATMAN MII front end to install and a rear axle from a 99 Explorer.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for sharing that story! Sounds like an awesome way to get it done. And the '37 Chevy sounds like a really nice build.

[@michaelporter6795]

I have two square bodies an 81 and an 86. Both are running. The 81 has the front end off. I have new fenders, inner fenders, hood, cab corners, and rockers all from AMD. Both have running engines. The 86 needs a transmission. They are for sale do to a series heart attacks.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Im so sorry to hear that. Facebook Marketplace is a great place to sell trucks these days.

[@johndudley5987]

Love it all. Keep them videos coming man. 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sho nuff!

[@7_0_sav5]

Damn guys great work. Really inspiring to get my 2wd K5 going. It’s been sitting 10+ years and I have been itching to get it going again. I’ll definitely be following this.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Love a 2wd k5.

[@joshmccurdy4814]

Great channel for C10 content! Will y’all be at C10’s in the park?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not this year, but next. And thanks!

[@CHVLKiD]

Wishing I had a big bird myself 🤣. Great project and content, thank you for sharing!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@dalehall2993]

TTR is the dr.phil of the UBT world..

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha

[@superc4308]

I think you should call the project major blazer great content guys love GM trucks

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

You're the second one to recommend that. haha

[@tylerr7437]

just got my shirts that my girlfriend ordered me for my birthday and they fit and feel great.. good quality !!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome!

[@mr.boombambiscuitsakajoel6017]

How did I miss this old one?

[@mikeabresch94]

Your lucky I have to do it the hard way.with the wait around wait for my boys to get here and arm strong it are selves. Good luck guys

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We've done it that way before too.

[@ThatGuy-ps7ui]

Fell for your infomercial... I guess I'm looking forward to a shirt and patches lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha orders from this week are actually about to go out right now. Heading to the post office.

[@ThatGuy-ps7ui]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS All right, my shirt and patch came... I'm excited now... Thanks for the bonus stickers

[@markconley996]

Not many useable parts left on the tub, except odds and ends, bolts wiring, and the later model doors, and the topper... good progress.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Mark. Agree!

[@19ADAM80]

👍🏼

[@alanhillis67]

Great Video! I don't care who you are Big Bird is Awesome. Can't wait to see the suspension videos. Always been interested in bagging and looking forward to seeing what you do. Keep up the good work.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Allan. We're going to have some help on this one from a suspension standpoint but really pumped.

[@peggypatton9170]

O no he drinking 211 yuck but will get you wasted good head ach next morning you drink those back in day lol great video god bless.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha John likes that stuff!

[@jonsmith7949]

I'm used to headaches , have migraines , I only drink one .

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

My truck at one point in time was built with a tractor it was a 1976 my dad put a 81-87 cab on the frame and had a 307 then it had a 1978 cab on it with a 6.2 diesel and now its a 1982 chevy c10 cab on a 1976 chevy ( with 1975 3/4 ton running gear ) on the 1976 chassis with a Cadillac 425 big block so mines seen some bodies I want to find a 1976 body for it or I might find a nother truck and use this one for a donor truck I'm not sure yet

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet!

[@19c1071]

You guys are doing good ! just got my new UBT graffiti T coming . keep up the good work ! cheers .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Awesome! Thanks so much, man.

[@pogiPearson]

If only I had a Big Bird when I was building my 6 door Ford Superduty! I used a floor jack and a couple of precarious 4x4 "log cabins"!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh boy!

[@christophergreen2328]

Without big bird and that tub being roached, you could've removed the top and used the tractor and rolled the body off the frame.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Potentially. We've got an even better set-up or the donor body.

[@johnfrese4851]

Dont be suprised about some rust on the floorboards of the donor truck but not as bad as the body you took off.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I think you're right but I hope it's only confined to the rocker and edge of driver floor.

[@TxStang]

Looks like John is in need of a pressure washing !

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha that rascal can get dirty just by looking at it

[@jonsmith7949]

I took my weekly bath once done ,Lol.

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

What camera do you use?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I use an older Leica V-Lux 4 for my main camera and a litany of GoPros. I'm about to buy a new main camera and looking at the Panasonic GH5, the Sony A7iii, or the Nikon z6. I'm bitten by the camera bug.

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS i watch your stuff on my phone and it is perfect quality...

[@toddgillatpoorboyzcustoms5689]

Sounds like you guys got a plan, waiting on the next installment. As for big bird I like it comes in handy for sure if I can't get a 2 post lift then I'm gonna have to make a big bird no.2. Again always enjoy your post's.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Completely agree! Really excited about the build in general.

[@jonsmith7949]

I found Big Bird on Marketplace for cheap and close by . Putting Big Bird together was a big job . I'm glad there is no video of that , it would be silent as many bad words were used .

[@charlieocean9785]

UBT! looking forward to watch the next vid. Good work.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Charlie!

[@biglon62]

You guy are so cool!! Love this channel look forward to each one!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, BLG! Means a lot.

[@johnbrowning4490]

w

[@78chevyboi]

Great vid bro! Keep em coming! Does those shirts come in a 4x?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks so much! We're going to order some 4x soon.

[@mrchevytrucks666]

I know ur all over looking at trucks I need some help to find some front backing plates for a 78 k20. If u can help that would be great love ur videos thank u

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

hmmmm haven't run across any of those.

[@mrchevytrucks666]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS if u do please let know thanks

[@chadoliver5160]

I'm jealous of "Big Bird", I have to work off of my back patio...no garage at this house. Keep up the great content. You're are one of my inspirations for starting my own channel. Thanks Robbie!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Keep at it.

[@shanewright6958]

Ya been there and done that on my Toyota 4x4 cab. From a tree.. the good old days... LOL

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha just gotta make it happen

[@travisgarage6683]

Check out my 68 c10 2wd with matching numbers 396

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Will do!

[@395dmalcolm]

Is there gonna be a restock on the hats soon ? Wish that camo one you have was on the site I'd buy the shit outta that

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes, most definitely. It'll be a few weeks but they're coming.

[@395dmalcolm]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS sweet, looking forward to it

[@tuckerschopshop]

Man y'all coming to my neck of the woods! Ill definitely have to come out and meet you! If you all need anything while you are in Oakboro let me know.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah! Thanks, man. See you there!

[@jeffrey4547]

i got one for u guys i went to pick up a 57 chevy pu with a 55 grill the guy replaced every bad panel the hole truck was perfect not one ding in the body came with the matching 283 v-8 he put a 12 bolt possi in the back all new bushings tie rods basic from frame down was all rebuilt not on drop of rust in the rig i got too pick it up for 250 bucks and i know were a 55 chevy pu is sitting next too try to get looks really good from a 100 feet

[@jimmydouglas7966]

I hv a 1991 GMC jimmy I'm workn on would love to send u pics of it.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet! Send 'em along to [e-mail]

[@kevinwilliams9211]

Are you finished getting it done yet. Lol Just kidding I’m trying to catch up on all your videos from the past

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

It’s all there

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

Get with LMC, BROTHERS and some of the other parts companies to sponsor UBTK-10

[@klassenkustoms9932]

Stay away from brothers ... they stole my money and lots of other peoples... just take a look at their reviews... they’ve gone downhill HARD

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

You need a cool lifting set up that you loop through the cab with BIG bird

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We've got some cool plans for it!

[@rjmills231995]

Comment number 1

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

You finally got it! haha

[@Brg261]

Big John #211

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha yup

[@itsaRooster]

Battleatbama2020?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup

[@itsaRooster]

Looking forward to it

[@racer193wr]

I think that 4 link setup needs a rethink. How its mounted to the frame looks very bad.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup. We're ditching it for longer bars and a watts link. Stay tuned.

[@lukasgarage956]

You guys look like you just finished a game of football and 2 of you rode the bench

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha now that's funny.

[@lukasgarage956]

Stay cool guys......great work

[@jonsmith7949]

I looked like they rolled me under that Rusty Beast , but it was all my doing .

[@rafatrill]

START A PODCAST CALL IT "SHOP TALK"

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

In the works. :)

[@johnathangillespie2794]

You southern guys are afraid of rust? Get some welders and some new floors.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Nope. In fact, we’re fixing the floors in the donor body but this body needed very panel touched. Not worth it.

[@johnathangillespie2794]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS yeah that is what is typical for a truck that age found in New England.

[@MrRYDA52]

I thought only black people drink 211 🤯🤯 😆

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

easy meow

[@jonsmith7949]

Let's not be racist , I love all people regardless of skin color .

[@MrRYDA52]

Me too I’m just joking around lol

[@brianlutzak]

If there is no glitter on this truck I am officially unsubscribing!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

hahahaha

[@19ADAM80]

👍🏼