I Bought the Best Truck I Could Get for $10k. How I Got it at Dealer-Only Auction

I bought my dad the best truck at auction and drove it home across the country. I also do my signature "every fluid and filter" service to make sure this truck will last forever.
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[@Tomcoker1952]

At 71 yrs old, you remind me of myself so much. Great video. I bought, repaired and sold so many cars and trucks. It is great to see a young person so mechanically inclined and taking the time to do things the right way. I appreciate your channel

[@towIie]

Shut up

[@phishbutter]

I love how every project is easy for this guy. He needs a sidekick that procrastinates, is accident prone and has an unhealthy addiction to energy drinks.

[@michaelosmon]

And calls in sick once a week

[@OzarkMountainKing]

... and takes tools out of his box without telling him or returning anything.

[@JR-em3mo]

He'd flip his attitude and gain a valuable partner 😂😂

[@joaquinguerrero5057]

It’s refreshing to see maintenance done right, instead of leaving things to fall apart, you really care, it shows and I wish you much success. We need more people like you.

[@jamesjoslin7586]

Where’d you get rid of the old oil ?

[@Chrismaple04]

@@jamesjoslin7586 dig a hole dump the oil fill it back up

[@RobertGViolette]

Ile Never buy any vehicle from you ..talk about do least amount of work to your vehicle s.to sell them ...Rediculess bro...DO the right matenace bro not half ass crap. Only two tie rods bro.the whole front needs parts replaced..WOW. backyard monky for sure...good luck..one day this kinda things will come back and bite you in the ass...WOW..

[@Leslie-hm4ty]

How do you get the dealers pass?

[@jamesjelley7590]

im gonna get you

[@FrankdTank-oh4ji]

I dont even know what he’s talking about with all these mechanical stuff but i’m binge watching- just love watching him explain it 😂

[@sapiduscorvus]

I love that you don’t stretch out projects like this into 20 videos. You’re my favorite automotive channel by a mile! Please do an update on your Liebherr excavator. My 5 year old son is obsessed with it and won’t stop asking.

[@willb3018]

While in certain instances, multiple videos have their place, I agree about not stretching things out for this type of work.

[@gregtheegg3576]

Just to add my voice to the chorus of cheers. I appreciate the editing, you cut out the repetitive, and focused on the important stuff. New subscriber!

[@cristianflores5595]

Love this video just wondering if you could do a price breakdown?

[@osman_zengin]

You may like @M539 Restorations channel, too.

[@ewanstewart8011]

The lack of rust on the vehicle will make the bolts feel less tight than they were 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WaldosWorld]

Good point 😂

[@Wellh0wrya]

Use some fluid film

[@russellblair1848]

@@WaldosWorld how are you

[@RuijieZhou]

where did you pour your old oil? Does Walmart take them?@@WaldosWorld

[@mr.whiskers3283]

@@RuijieZhou Virtually all auto parts stores (O'Reilly's, Auto Zone, Napa, etc} will take used engine oil for free. I suggest taking paper towels with you when you dump the old oil into their oil bin, it can get messy.

[@robertf.hanleyjr.1635]

Great job on this truck. The oil change and fluid levels check at the beginning of a 3000 mile drive gave this truck a chance to "blow everything out" of the engine. The complete fluids and filter service at home, plus other maintenance, is what people should do or have done when they buy a pre-owned vehicle. Of course, they need to have a pre-purchase inspection (PPI), but you seem to be able to fix anything :). You set a great example for people and their vehicles. THANK YOU!

[@sethporter3145]

As a fellow New Englander myself, it's nothing short of astounding to see one of these mid 2000s Silverados in such immaculate, rust-free condition.

[@bt7482]

I am also a New Englander and thought the same thing! my 2015 Fiesta ST has rust on every damn door, hood and hatch at the edges. poop

[@chelaf]

Waldo is the mechanic you wish you could take your vehicles to cause you know you can trust him and he’ll do a nice job.

[@donaldharen]

My first time seeing your channel and I'm blown away by how well you explain things as you're doing them. I'm 75 years old and remember the days when I used to work on my cars but didn't have the tools or lift or anything. There's great satisfaction in repairing your own vehicles! Your dad is very lucky to have you for a son! God bless. I subscribed to your channel and will look forward to seeing future videos.

[@tallglider6313]

yeah, and i'm sitting here thinking 'nice find' but if i did that and brought it to my mechanic for all the work he did on it right here i'd have another $3k into it easily depending on which bandit (oops, i mean mechanic) i would take it to. yes, it's great to be able to do your own work. i've got only 142k on my '06 1/2 ton 5.3 extended cab (bought used 7 years ago) and am hoping to get many more miles out of it yet up here in WI before it truns to a complete pile of rust. so far, it looks like my adding wheel opening fender flares and plastic rocker panels to it to cover rusted out ones just added $5k in value (lol) and make it look like a much newer truck. people seeing it for the first time since the minor cosmetic upgrade scratch their heads trying to figure out exactly what's different about the truck...lol. one thing is for sure...these are great trucks! couldn't afford a $70k truck on my best day ever...

[@mikefeddersen2476]

Ditto everything you said, first time watcher, too.

[@MrDomino127]

Doing maintenance right is the cheapest thing you can do to your vehicle. Your running description of what you're doing and why you are doing is spot on Good job!!!

[@SuperJamster1]

Here's a trick for a more relaxed cross country trip. Next time just skip the Mid/North East traffic/tolls and drive through N.D. thru MN/WI to Suite St. Maire MI, then through Canada Rt 7 to Montreal then drop through VT to NH. . Even though it will add about 80 miles to your trip, you'll save that money in less tolls and piece of mind.

[@bdmenne]

Great suggestion

[@michaelosmon]

Gotta have that clot shot to cross the border tho don't ya?

[@bdmenne]

@@michaelosmon that’s a deal breaker. Crazy how Canada went Gestapo Totalitarian

[@michaelosmon]

​@@bdmenne right?!

[@SuperJamster1]

@@michaelosmon No longer required to have any shot records when crossing.

[@robertmorris9998]

Caught ur channel by accident, and glad I did. Watching you work was a reminder of how common sense and an easy attitude gets the job done more often than not. And you seem like a pretty capable mechanic too…nice job

[@peteschiavoni]

I love all of your videos Waldo. These purchase videos are really cool. Seeing you go through them is a lot of fun. I think this will be a great truck for dad and I wish him many trouble free years with it.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks Pete!

[@JonTostanoski]

That 2500HD with that 4L80E and the hydro boost master cylinder is awesome. Forgot to add the 2500HD’s had the 6.0 too.

[@peteg9921]

You are one of the finest self mechanics i have seen. I wish i had a well equiped workshop like yours, Rodger in Nairobi Kenya

[@jafquist27]

Those are FANTASTIC trucks! They are easy, and cheap, to fix, but rarely need fixing. Mine has 260,000 miles, and it runs like it's new. In my area, you can't go more than a half mile without seeing one of these 03, 04, or 05 silverados, in great shape, driving by.

[@Brian-dh9lp]

I still have my 01

[@barbarasteed3966]

Got a 04 235.000miles

[@lordmortimer1stearlgreatwe878]

HMMMM.....MINE IS AN '05; 4 DOOR ( WHY DIDN'T SOMEONE THINK OF THAT BEFORE LIKE 1990 WITH THE LIMITED BACK SEATS?...EXCEPT FOR THOSE REBOPPED FORD. &VCHEVY RAILROAD OR POWER COMPANY EVRY USED AND MAYE ABUSED TRUCKS THAT SOMEBODY ALWAYS SCARFED UP AND SOLD FOR A PREMIUM) 190,000 MILES UPON PURCHASE......323 CID ENGINE @ 300 HP WITH SOUPED UP AFTERMARKET EXHAUST SYSTEM. EXCEPT FOR THE WHEELS ( WHICH APPEAR LARGER THAN MINE...255 R17 BF GOODRICH/FIRETONES THIS CCOULD BE MY TRUCK..I JUST WENT AND LOOKED IN THE DRIVEWAY....WHEEEW..IT'S STILL THERE... I GOT A BOBTAIL BUCKBOARD BED 5'' 8" INCHES OR SO BUT THIS IS A CLONE OF MY TRUCK EXCEPT FOR THE HEAVIER SUSPENSION PARTS...AND 2500 ON THE FENDER. TIRES LOOK JUST LIIKE MINE-OFFORAD TIRES GONNA REPLACE THEM WITH A MORE COMPROMISED STREET/ROAD TIRE BUT AS I TOLD MY WIFE...I'M NOT REPLACING PERFECTLY GOOD TIRES ( 80 PERCENT OF THE TREAD LIFE STILL STILL THERE AIN'T HAPPENED YET.....2005 HAD REAR DRUMS "TO SAVE MONEY" THANKS CHEVY ....YOU DUMBASSES...C'MON CHEVY CORP.PRATION...DON'T SAVE MONEY ON LESSENED BRAKING CAPACITY M'KAY? I'M GONNA CHECK AND SEE IF THEY HAD REAR DISCS AS A OPTION IF IT';S NOT TOO TERRIBLY EXPENSIVE .II I DON;T DRIVE VERY FAR...ANYMIORE BEING RETIRED, I WOULD'VE LIKE TO MAYBE...JUST MAYBE GOT THE 6.S ITRE IF I COULD'VE FOUND ONE BUT THEY SAY.....JUST LIKE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE 283 TO 307, 327 TO 350 AND 305 TO350 AND NOW THE 324 TO 350 THE LESSER POWER WAS NOT COMMENSURATE WITH THE DISPARITY IN INCHES WITH THE 5.3 PULLING A 3 AND 5/8 STROKE WITH A BORE SLIGHTLY BIGGER THAN A 305 AND SAME AS A ANCIENT 265 AND 283 WITH WITH .. I JUST FOUND THIS CHANNEL.... I WILL BE BACK REGULARLY. ROCK ON BRO.......@@barbarasteed3966

[@robcastagna7483]

Bought my 1999 used with 100,000 miles on it, now has 230,000 and the only fluid that I've ever changed is the oil.

[@rockyj2008]

What WE USED TO MAKE!

[@joshuagraham3222]

Beautiful truck. I have the 1500 version of a 2004 Silverado with the 5.3. Bought it from the original owner about two years ago. It’s about to hit 100k. California truck, no rust. It’s a great truck. I picked it up for about 12k. Much better than paying 50k for a new model.

[@michaelburbank2276]

I have a 2002 1500 LS just turned over 212.000 miles. purrs like a kitten 4.8

[@okgroomer1966]

Great trucks. I'm a Ford guy and even I have to tip my hat to that era GM trucks. Ford decided the triton engine was the way to compete🤦‍♂️ luckily they made good diesels.

[@ahbalone]

I bought a black 03 1500 Z71 with 265k and a much nicer BOSS hood for $2000. Needed a bit of cleaning and TLC buts runs and look great. PO didn't know the market and made a quick deal but was really kicking himself when I later picked it up.

[@craigdoriety9798]

Yeah those are great trucks with 5.3 before they started the cylinder deactivation garbage.

[@lantaguy7]

I just found your channel 2 weeks ago, and already hooked, reel me in. So impressed with your profound knowledge of anything on wheels, and the short-n-sweet explanations. You're a superb narrator with easy to understand "how to." Keep 'em comin' my friend👍✌️

[@gerrywaite5736]

Thank you for this video. As a "NON-MECHANIC" I appreciate your walk-through of this vehicle. It's good to know the ins and outs of a vehicle before taking for maintenance and repair. I also have a better appreciation for the knowledge, talent, equipment and time it take for a mechanic to provide the service they do. Thank you, I will be looking forward to future videos. NICE JOB!!!!

[@the_truck_farmer]

Love the GMT800s and 400s both! I have 2-2500hds: 1 with 8.1 and 1 with 6.0. Hoping to keep them going for a long time. Theyre so much more reliable than the new expensive junk.

[@cydonianman]

That ain't no joke. His old man better hang on to this one and take care of it. Easy peasy to work on.

[@squish2913]

These were considered new expensive junk back then aswell..lol I still drive my 2000 k2500 but I also have a 2021 duramax and it's been perfect @74k miles now

[@xen9221]

@@squish2913tbf I think a big complaint on newer vehicles is how hard they are to work on/maintain without expensive equipment. Or in some instances just impossible without speciality tools for a single use.

[@donyaedavis2698]

I have 2 gmt800 and 400 with 400k still going

[@ImAfraidBruce]

For the coolant, on the left side of the radiator (from driver position) of these GMT800s there is a hose routed up and a drain petcock. You can pull the hose down and point it at your bucket, open the petcock, and drain your radiator no mess.

[@eaglewarrior8707]

Don't you mean right side? Or drivers side?

[@synapticburn]

drivers side @@eaglewarrior8707

[@ImAfraidBruce]

@@eaglewarrior8707 No, left side from the driver position. Drivers side in the US.

[@buntnik]

Yeah, that hose is left side. In automotive speak, left and right expressed as if sitting in drivers seat.

[@cydonianman]

Lol

[@AresWalker8]

Its pretty fun to see a time lapse of 84. Much nicer than driving it.

[@beebob1279]

I was sent to this channel as I'm learning about new small trucks. OH MY GOD, you're channel is fantastic. Talk about clear and thorough work and explanation. I have the tools to do everything you just did to that truck, except I don't have a lift to make it easy. I just subscribed and hope to see you do more videos like this one. I'm looking for a truck and you showed me I can afford a used one in decent shape

[@robertn2813]

Great truck Waldo . Dad has a good eye . And welcome back , you've been missed .

[@trevorstott7811]

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[@trevorstott7811]

Rr9 F.dz😅

[@trevorstott7811]

. On.

[@blairsville9151]

Love when something like that manifold leak turns out to be next to nothing in repair. I'm impressed with your go thru process, fixing all the things that probably drove the previous owner to get out of it. I do the same and the results are very satisfying.

[@matrixracing8268]

6:55 The Coeur d'Alene to Kellogg pass is always a treat.

[@Guido_Sarducci007]

All great to watch, Waldo! Great way to renovate an auction truck, and smart!

[@Zaltic]

I'm not from Montana but I feel proud of those Troopers for doing their job making sure the vehicle isn't stolen. I would want them to do the same if my car was being driven around.

[@TheOzthewiz]

FYI, that pretty ALUMINUM drive shaft can cause vibration and FLY APART at high speeds (bad). There is even a class action lawsuit filed against Chevrolet because automaker claims there is NO safety concern (surprise!). Supposedly the vibration can be bad enough to lose control of vehicle (bad). It is recommended to replace it with a STEEL shaft, which might have to be CUSTOM made! Nice going, Chevrolet! Anyway, HAPPY MOTORING.

[@alfredmitchell3792]

As a first time viewer and retired auto tech, I really appreciate you and your channel. Your honesty, personality , thoroughness, knowledge and attitude toward maintenance and economical fixes are refreshing. One thing I would suggest, when checking ball joints, it is needed to "unload" the ball joints. Meaning, when the wheels are off the ground, most "long-arm short-arm" control arm setups fully extended and the suspension travel stops when the upper control arm compresses the rubber (I'll call) "top out" bumper(as opposed the "bottom out" rubber bumper. Otherwise, the torsion bar in, this case, is forcing the control arms into a "loaded" position. Your channellocks will not overcome the pressure of the torsion bar . Hope that makes sense. Please continue the great channel!!!!

[@hawkeye454]

Waldo i enjoy your videos so much, thank you for all your hard work

[@williambradford1467]

Yes, I like this kind of content. The more, the better. I like your build videos as well; they’re all great! As others have noted, we appreciate the content you publish, and we’re anxious for as many as you can produce.

[@MrAnderson3615]

When checking ball joints on a truck with torsion bars, you need to set the truck on the ground and use a floor jack under the control arm . Use a medium pry bar to check for movement. I have been a mechanic for 20 years and a shop owner for the last 10 years.I also specialize in suspension and alignments. You got a great deal on that truck. Congrats

[@andrewolsen384]

Really nice to get your dad a decent ride.

[@Lastman3sa]

One of the most thorough and insightful care buying and repair videos I've seen. Preciate your explaining as you went and making things seem so easy and the step by step process in which you did things. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to your next video.

[@kaijohnson4311]

Seriously where is Gooseneck 3

[@that_gold5.3]

I agree

[@WaldosWorld]

It's coming 😉

[@kaijohnson4311]

@@WaldosWorld you said that 12 months ago

[@ZILAwelds]

@@WaldosWorldis it even breathing heavy yet 🤷‍♂️

[@that_gold5.3]

@@WaldosWorld cap

[@OzarkMountainKing]

In an ocean of videos of auction cars being driven home and repaired that are full of bad ideas, poor mechanical work, no sh@t, and oh sh@t! moments that left me scared for the lives of others, your video is that Unicorn I've heard about, but never seen in person. I'm an old-ish fart, and I can't remember a time when I didn't have grease under my fingernails. I hate buying new cars so much that I need blood pressure medication if I ever think about it. My hat is off to you. You are an inspiration of hope that the idea of doing a proper repair, no matter what (except maybe an alignment), can be done at home in the right setting. Good job, perfect execution. 5 stars and a subscribe!

[@richardflick8021]

I had a 2006 Chevy 2500HD 4x4! Loved my truck!!!! Had to let it go a year ago ☹️😢! Used it to snow plow as well as construction! Loved it! Your truck looks almost identical to mine. Memories!! Watching you work on yours was VERY SATISFYING! Thanks and good luck with yours!

[@randyclyde4939]

Always happy to see a new video from you! I'm never disappointed, your calm nature, excellent narration and skills are a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for another fine effort on your Dad's new vehicle. Be well, be safe!

[@ericglaude4953]

Waldo, I really like how calm you are throughout the entire process. If I were doing something like this, I would have had the luck to break at least three of the four hub retaining bolts, needed a 1” pneumatic air hammer to remove the axel shaft nut, wedges to remove it off the spline, 10# hammer to remove the upper ball joint, snapped a spark plug or two and all of it would have needed torches to expand the rust. Other than that, thank you for showing me that there is a way to get help and that is by watching your videos. Thank you, 🤠👍

[@nancysimpson4246]

It really helps when you know what you’re doing. You can do all the work yourself to make that truck even last a whole lot longer. Awesome work.

[@briankaley5239]

Your Father should be proud of you!

[@jknicknickerson674]

awesome video Waldo, keeping doing what you do. Love all your videos, and amazed at how easy you make it look.

[@miked8227]

I owned an 06’ that was the same paint and interior. It was a wonderful truck and the only issue was the wheel bearings. It did start to get some lower body rust and with 224k I sold it locally for a very fair price. I happen to run into the owner at the lumberyard a year or so later and he was very happy with it.

[@bencrow1298]

I got an 06' bought it about 8 or 9 years ago , I've been through a couple of batteries, changed the oil and filters a few times, changed the brake pads once, other than that, nothing. I can go out, turn the key and it runs like brand new. Oh, 280K miles. Paid $5K cash for it.

[@derekdavis8534]

Waldo I cannot tell you how much I learn from watching your videos. I am a Land Rover Enthusiast and I was so heartened by your recovery of the Range Rover L322. I own a 2011 L322, with 116,000. It’s in mint condition. As an attorney and not a mechanic, I really appreciate incredibly talented, caring mechanics, like you, who take such pride in their work. Keep up these great videos. Rovers a great vehicles when they are taken care of and your Rover is in great hands. Happy New Year, God Bless and Best to you!

[@lizzieb6311]

You’re a great son! Nice reliable truck for your Dad. Thank you for making it easy Tom understand to repair/maintenance process.

[@bigospig]

You do excellent work, just not often enough. 😉

[@RyseImpxct]

very good video like always insane how quickly you do all of this ive had my truck for 3 years and i still have so much left to do

[@mbergheaud]

Thank you, Waldo for the info regarding the auction broker. Thank you again.

[@jetcoach]

Thanks for these great videos Waldo! Camera placements are always spot on and easy to see, explanations of what you’re doing, and how to, are easy to follow. You keep your language kind, and curse free, thank you.

[@deancwhmackinnon6547]

Yay!!! Waldo is back!!

[@TdrSld]

A tip for dealing with a trans that doesn't have a drain plug. You can remove the front trans cooler inlet line and turn the truck on and pump out about a gallon and the pan will be mostly empty. Just don't let the inlet line start to form air bubbles, at that point you are starving the pump and can hurt it. You can also to a "Poor Mans" trans flush this way if you don't have a machine to do it, Just pump out a little less than a gallon at a time (pump a gallon, refill, restart truck let it run for 2 or 3 minutes then drain another gallon and so). Doing it this way I normally put 4-5 gallons through the system as when letting it pump for 2-3 minutes you get mixing of the old fluid and 5 gallon normally gets it cherry red.

[@robertmccully2792]

Interesting guy. Well spoken, wild hair style, glassy straight look, not shy at all.

[@EnlightenedSavage]

Those officers are full of it. As soon as they said what is with camera they were showing their true colors.

[@josiewalberg2263]

As a former aircraft mechanic , I was favorably impressed with your work - GOOD JOB .

[@tjboylan20]

All I have to say is Trucks made from 85-10 were super easy to work on, once we hit the mid 10’s it got substantially harder to work on. Nothing is better than having to take the whole front end apart after a rock put a hole in your radiator

[@mauri4455]

Every time I scroll pass one of your clips...I stay watching...I think you have a Gift in communicating...and your videos are Well edited they don’t just run in boredom. Your knowledge and insight attracts folks that want to learn. Very nicely done, keep it up..wish you much success..😊👍👌

[@BremarCont]

The pound owner of a 03 2500 6.0 with 251000+ miles only issues I've had so far is a wheel bearing at leas then 1000 miles, a feul injection issues at 7000 miles(both covered by warranty), a hole in my transfers case caused by the oil pump at 215000 miles. $1600 fix, and fuel pump at 220000 1200 fix.

[@FASWORLD7]

Another informative and quality content by Waldo. Thanks!❤

[@carter2671]

With your last comment about feedback: I really love these types of videos. Buying, diagnosing basic issues (or not so basic issues), and fixing problems efficiently but thoroughly. I also loved your truck bed build for “Brandon” :) Keep up the videos! I (and many others) really enjoy them!

[@bksdiesel76]

So much information (honest) and productions is on point great audio too. keep doing what you doin. shee man should have easy 1millions subs im cheering for ya!

[@vermhot]

Man that’s an amazing truck you picked up ! I’m glad to see someone do a gas 3/4 ton ! Excellent video !

[@brucesheehe6305]

Just bought a 2007 Chevy Crew 2500 HD LBZ Duramax. Awesome so far after 3,000 miles. That is the trip of a lifetime! I paid a lot more at a retail dealer, but too nice to resist. Except for rust, those trucks are bulletproof. I had mine professionally treated with Fluid-Film and will do it annually - especially in salty rust belt.

[@willcrain6786]

Where can one get their vehicle treated with fluid film?

[@RoadhogRNA]

Great Video Waldo, we love road trips. That's a great truck for your Dad.

[@peterjones5589]

Great video, nice to see a young guy so level headed and knowledgeable

[@user-nz5up4fl5l]

I like your videos especially with projects like this one, your clear and concise description made everything looks easy, I really enjoyed this one

[@buckwheat310]

That is the cleanest gmt800 i’ve ever seen. wish we had those kinds of truck in upstate NY!

[@avioncamper]

Waldo is back!!! Hope you all did not have any flooding while back, in NC we had poor air quality due to the Canadian forest fires. Last week we had a heat wave, 94-96f everyday. Nice truck for your Dad. Being pulled over was not fun. Make more videos!!

[@WaldosWorld]

Nope, we escaped the flooding 👍

[@Eden639]

Amazing! You are so young and such a good mechanic! I wish more young people learn of to do repairs, most kids I know don’t know how to change a flat tire or basic repairs for their cars or home, women included. All the power to you. Your video is very nice quality and very informative. Thank you. Hope you get lots of likes.

[@mknemati]

I have never seen anything more informative on vehicle repairs. Great job

[@mod_incllc3235]

This video just popped into my feed today! I'm not happy that KZbin waited this long to recommend your channel! It's right in the wheelhouse of all of my favorite channels. You've earned a new sup and I can't wait to watch your back catalogue! Thanks for the great tips! Your dad got the perfect used truck imo.

[@jonboy9912]

This was probably the best video of its kind I have ever watched! Thanks for undertaking all the jobs that are so commonly required and explaining them by stage that builds confidence in the viewer.

[@brandonmorris2513]

Exactly what I like to do on a new ( used ) vehicle. Change all the fluids ! Love the GMT 800 platform. Great job dude .

[@richarddavis4141]

I bought one of these new in 2003 for 35000. Drove it for 14 years and 140000 road miles. Great trucks with fairly low maintenance

[@apollomedia7210]

The fact that he changes all fluids is so satisfying.

[@DerNokkelen]

Love your vids Waldo, keep up the good work 👏👏

[@bobsharman9623]

Such a great video I always look forward to the Waldo's episodes, the description of the work is explained in layman's terms nothing too complicated.

[@chir0pter]

really appreciate the step-by-step of car maintenance/refresh basics!

[@Duffy3074]

A pleasure to watch this, great stuff and good to see you back😊

[@HardstylePete]

What a great find. Easy fixes and no rust.

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

I loved this episode. There’s something incredibly pleasing and satisfying about working on an older vehicle that is in nice condition underneath. No struggling with rusted bolts etc. Unfortunately that’s rare here in the UK as the first sign of colder weather and the salt gritter trucks are out! I now use something called Lanoguard, which is a natural underseal that uses the oils from sheep fleece. Much nicer to use than the traditional black underseal!

[@squish2913]

I'm doing my trucks now in preparation for winter, although we don't use salt, a nice pressure washing and a coat of Amsoil MP

[@christopherking2012]

Thats good stuff, I use it on the plow at work. Called Fluid Film in the US for anyone looking.

[@isaacpoulsen]

The quality of your videos is outstanding. The effort you put into converting all the number for us non Americans is so very much appreciated

[@surfbyrd1]

Thank you Waldo😊

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

This was educational and perfectly explained for those wanting to understand & maintain their vehicles better. Much obliged, good Sir.

[@garygravante9496]

There are a couple of coolant drain plugs on the block that are useful to get more of the old coolant out before the flush. You could also get some out of the heater hoses as well.

[@fakeascanbe423]

I could swear the radiator has a drain plug on the driverside corner

[@garygravante9496]

@@fakeascanbe423 it probably does - these are in addition to those. I was surprised how much coolant came out of my Dodge Ram 4.7 V8 when I removed the block plugs

[@fakeascanbe423]

@@Lucas-fi4xy cool, thanks

[@thomasdoyle8094]

Excellent video! My first Silverado was a 2500HD and the one thing I didn't like about it was that I purchased one with an 8ft bed!! A little bit of a nightmare to find parking spots BUT you could fit entire sheets of plywood and drywall in the bed! BONUS!!

[@lalorodriguez8122]

All the proper tools used. You're awesome

[@CheeezbY]

I replaced my front wheel bearings earlier this year and it took 4 of us on a breaker bar to loosen the caliper bolts a lift sure would have been nice

[@westcornergroup4375]

I did with Cordless impact wrench and on the ground also. It took some 5 min to open it.

[@utilitarian]

That is a really nice pickup! It is surprisingly clean! Also thank you for supplying UK mpg conversions - we appreciate it!

[@okgroomer1966]

How do you guys get a different reading? The values are miles and gallons. Only way I see getting a different number is using KPL. Clearly one of our countries is using government math🤣

[@ziegle9876]

Love this video. You have got it figured out!

[@jch67ess]

congrats waldo,for the job you did to that pickup! i enjoy it!!!!

[@frankspina6004]

Great video Waldo. Never being a mechanic it was interesting watching you check system by system. Top notch video keep up the good work!!

[@TundeEszlari]

You are a very good KZbinr.

[@m4anow]

Was thinking the same thing. This video was top notch.

[@megacyberplus2855]

Always very satisfying to watch you fix these cars! Some of the most overlooked maintenance processes are dealt with expertly. Good 👍 Job!!

[@iheartnikes2187]

Love these TLC videos from start to end watching going through the maintenance of the car

[@ak14619]

I bought one of these older GM trucks for dirt cheap with a bit of body rust but solid frame, fully loaded leather with 130k miles and they are a great mix of old-school simplicity and modern features!

[@teknotech]

This was a great video! You really put in a lot of relevant content very compactly and efficiently. I have a 2003 GMC C1500 Sierra, so yours was a close enough cousin. Your dad is lucky to get such a creampuff of a truck, and so properly serviced, as well. I used to buy new trucks frequently for my job, back when they were reasonable, and I drove a lot. Things have changed a lot in the past few years.

[@jamesdempsey7839]

Hey Waldo I really enjoyed your video thanks for the heads up on the auction 👏👏👏

[@stevenatwater7298]

Bravo! One of the best purchase, check over, service videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Us rustbelt dwellers (NY) don’t know how good the northwest has it until you buy a car from there. In 2017 I bought a 96 Suburban, 5 winters in it looks like a 5 year old car not a 27 year old. That one was shipped…. the next one I drive. :)