WILL IT START? 1975 Chevy Luv Pickup Truck....

[@mikeock3385]

My dad had a Chevy LUV for years. He was a shipyard worker here in WA for 35 years so he needed something he could get in dirty after work. It was probably the most reliable truck he had. So many memories in that thing. Good to see you guys get one!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

I'm a Washingtonian, and I have a 1980 Mikado edition 4x4 Chevy Luv.

[@deliveryguyrx]

Nice little truck! I always wanted a Chevy LUV truck.Please keep it stock and spruce it up a little.

[@kirkmcclean9686]

This is what i enjoy. Watching you make something better rather than distroy.

[@danbasta3677]

True, as I hate this lowering to the ground stuff and this wagon wheel and thin tire craze going on these days. Putting that stuff on any truck, large or small destroys them immediately.

[@wjpreslar]

Your burnout at the Freedom Factory was EPIC!!! Cleetus wasn't convinced you'd be able to do what you did, but you showed him what the Flat Nasty is all about!!!

[@billcanell9058]

i just saw that it was amazing the burn out pad

[@colesteven1123]

Shit i didnt think she was gonna whip like that! Amazing suspension on that truck

[@colesteven1123]

@Babylon falling JH blew up

[@wjpreslar]

@@colesteven1123 JH who? Sorry. Couldn't help myself. Yes it was the JH Diesel truck that left the pad with a heavy rod knock.

[@colesteven1123]

@@wjpreslar 🤣

[@budd2018]

Remember the flat nasty was for his pops. It was his dad's work truck he sold when times got hard. Bruce found it and brought it back for his dad. Then proceeded to customize it into what we know it as today. Let's hope this luv shares the same sentimentalness as the flatty.

[@jasontruman1215]

Bud D yes because didn’t his dad say he doesn’t want it back and wanted Bruce to keep it?

[@oakiemouse]

It sucks that they stopped making true mini trucks. I love em.

[@danbasta3677]

Agreed, wish they would start manufacturing small trucks once again. I prefer a small truck as opposed a large truck.

[@francisschoch9020]

My dad had a luv truck. He literally drove the fenders off from it. It was a very dependable truck and rugged for a throw away truck. When he finally sent it to the scrap yard the motor was still running strong.

[@mountainhigh1618]

I really enjoyed your video I look forward to fixing up my own Chevy LUV 76. Keep rocking on. 😎

[@neilroark]

My grandfather had a 1972 Luv. It was orange with the white center caps and whitewalls. Gotta get the Navajo blanket to cover the seat. I'd get one if I can find one.

[@RyantheHaloFan]

Truck looks good. Please restore that truck and keep it stock. I daily a stock 75, and love it to death. I love seeing these trucks stock. Everyone i see in person always has a v8. Also that truck is a 1980. Going off the side marker lights on the front fender 1980 only (I feel i should clairify. All Luvs sold in the US had side marker lights on the front fender, but 1980 had their own side marker light trim.). With the single headlights, no wing windows and 3 tiedowns on the bed.

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

Trust and beleive,it will be half assed..

[@danbasta3677]

I quite agree with you. Keep this little girl stock. She's a beauty, wish they were still being made today.

[@jamesonrichard1]

Technically they are core plugs, that’s where they drain the Dann from the casting they’re not made to pop out if the block actually freezes. I have seen blocks broken and the core plug never moved. Cool little truck my dad had a couple of them.

[@79tazman]

If a block is full of water one will usually come out but your right they are not actually frost plugs but everyone calls them that and sometimes they do pop out I've seen some come out when froze and seen them stay in when froze and crack the block

[@vaughnhill3437]

I never had a doubt. Back when these trucks were built the motor always out lives the bodies

[@1230gringo]

I have one of these in Honduras. It was my dads lil truck. Never gave him problems.

[@garrettmccord]

I think a new paint color and restore it would be awesome

[@garyfeltus9801]

You sure don't see Chev loves much. Friend of mine had a Chev love 4wheel drive. He said it was better than a Jeep. He did keep up with us . But did have to stop and wait for. All in all it did alright. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianmeattey4151]

Sounds like the timing is off a bit maybe the carb is gummed up to or that is the problem .not sure but I love it

[@TheGreatdane56]

Carb DEFINITELY needs a work over

[@calgondave]

My 77 Luv came with bias ply whitewalls. I had that Tokyo Chevy for 17 years

[@AZTECHSOUL213]

Right on! my dad had one exactly like that. Same Year and color. There's a picture of me as a baby on it. I've been on a mission to get one and finally did. I ended up getting two of them LOL

[@p.a.f.mitasol8071]

First job I'd be doing is greasing all the ball joints & universal joints...often overlooked in vehicles that have been sitting a while. You'll notice the ride difference immediately

[@danbasta3677]

They were a beautiful looking little truck there, you have to admit. Wish they would bring them back into production again just the way they were.

[@jzatofl9546]

A great project truck. Hopefully you will keep as original as possible. Love this build.

[@mikeayers4040]

I had a '76 which I bought new. I loved the truck and it ran great. We lived in Northern MO where they salt the roads. It totally rusted away. I put 15" Chevy truck wheels on the bad with wide tires.

[@WhatIsYourMalfunction]

I owned a beat up old Isuzu years ago that looked a lot like the Luv. Hated that thing, but times were tough at the time and it was transportation. I'm old enough to remember the Luv in 1975 when they were new on the road. Oil embargo had made everything small desirable. Wouldn't want one but glad you are happy with the project.

[@mikeseguin6443]

Looks in great shape.Your pops will be happy.

[@icerazar713]

Wow! Talk about a blast from the past. I haven't seen one of these little trucks in ages. I'm feeling old. I remember these trucks from when I was a kid. 😂😂😂👍

[@BigEsTruckstop]

I had an 80. I bought off a guy in hunters creek for 180 bucks back in 02. It ran and I drove it back on 417, it barely did 55. I wasn’t equipped at the time to really do much with it but it would be fun to have it back again.

[@BigEsTruckstop]

It sounds like your may only be running on a couple cylinders. Mine would only run on two when it was cold.

[@colesteven1123]

Good day for watching! 30m cleetur vid followed by a good ol will it start. That luv cleaned up NICE too!

[@Mobbed_obs91]

Nice i learned how to drive a manual transmission in a sky blue 1975 Chevy luv dually

[@randyisham7873]

Wow haven’t seen a Chevy Luv in years. Awesome

[@bigal-ox9jw]

Maybe look at cleaning carb and setting air/fuel screws. Always called them frost plugs but freeze plugs works also.

[@hamop3]

Awesome find Bruce, does my heart glad to see you get it clean and running, keep it going.

[@USCG.Brennan]

I've got 4 Luvs. My 1980 Mikado short bed I bought NEW and is carefully stored in my shop. A 1978 California Stepside prior show truck and in the process of being restored again and 2 parts trucks. I've got my eye on another one a few blocks away if I can get my hands on it. ;-)

[@joshw313]

Flatnasty is a tank man im glad you got the kinks out of it runs beautiful what a beast

[@chrisgodthelp3781]

I think that you should restore this one and keep it man. This is a cool truck

[@jgott1745]

Man I had one of these Chevy Luvs in the same exact color but it was 4x4. That thing was my prized possession!! I had a sweet stereo in it and some nice wheels with all terrain tires and I put a smaller and nicer steering wheel on it. I loved that thing!!

[@danbasta3677]

Shame smaller trucks aren't being manufactured anymore. Wish they were still in production instead of these silly looking 4 door station wagon trucks with wagon wheels and thin tires on them these days.

[@myjunkertravels6897]

Ya finally got a REAL truck. Good on you.

[@mauro1998.]

Restoration clean, beautiful pickup

[@andrewmattera6205]

Fun fact, freeze plugs are just from manufacturing of the block, they aren’t even meant for ice expansion, just where the machine pulls the block out of the mold pretty much

[@BobPegram]

Thanks Bruce, just what I needed today, a truck coming back to life!

[@oddarnestrand2047]

A god tip when using like super clean is to begin from the bottom up with the pressure washer to let the super clean work as long as possible and you dont wash away the soap before you hit it with the high pressure 😉👍 Take care and be careful in these pandemic times. Waiting to see more videos of the COE you have been working on, nice 👍 From Artic Norway 😁

[@leighthetwinotterflyerjone9460]

Reminds me of an old bedford pickup i used to own many years ago.It also had a 1.8 LTR Isuzo motor in it.Went by the way of many a british car The dreaded Tinworm

[@dodgeman4046]

Me and my buddies put a 4.3l Buick v6 in a luv just like that years ago it was a burn out machine

[@detroitdiesel12v71]

SICK BURNOUT IN THE FLAT NASTY BROTHER! Also, I am a farmer and I'm surprised that the AG style tires on it survived so well! My most used tractor goes through a set every 6-8 months!

[@mrstr8pipes]

Great burnout with cleeter. Have to hand it to u. Never thought it was possible but there you go. Full bore burnout.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

I have a 1980 Chevy LUV Mikado edition 4x4, and it has the same size engine this one does. It's not gutless, but, it's very cold-blooded.

[@darroldvillarreal4389]

Congratulations it started hey Bruce when you're working on this truck's engine put the GoPro on the hood facing down at you so we can see

[@GUMBYVLOG]

I had a Luv that I did a 307 swap on, it was a chore, also swapped in a 7" diff, fun truck

[@whyettjensen3292]

Badass burnout in the flatty on cleetus video

[@josephjakubec3171]

Who gives a fu** snowflake. What are you 14 years old?

[@prevost8686]

Those old Chevy Isuzu trucks were simple and reliable.GM & Isuzu’s relationship goes back decades before the Duramax was ever thought of.

[@slum3947]

I am 44 now when I was 9 I learned to drive with a Chevy luv! Idk if they are all standards but I learned with the chevy luv standard with a Suzuki engine! Crazy chevy used Suzuki! I may be wrong about this izuki but it was either Suzuki or Isuzu

[@brycethomas9062]

I miss the “will it start” tractor edition

[@bsmithshoes9120]

Edition

[@willmorris2273]

Bryce Thomas same

[@PhilAVega]

Me too.

[@gpowerdragon9852]

it's a cute little truck luckily there's no rust holes everywhere

[@BenyKorenberg]

I know that this thing is basically an Isuzu, but for some reason it kinda reminds me of the Peugeot 404-504 pickup trucks of that era... Looks neat...

[@wadenye6895]

I had a 1974 Chevy Luv (really is actually a Isuzu with Chevy label) that Isuzu engine was a carburator and ignition nightmare. So was the cooling system constantly overheating and it used to go 40mph up hills in California, it was a nightmare vehicle.

[@improperbostonian6722]

Check timing it is off And or bad fuel and air mix, New plugs and wires would help, New cap and rotor. And a nice long ride on the highway get the GUNK out!

[@danbasta3677]

Gotta make her road worthy first, number one, and check out every conceivable "THING" that may go wrong with it. Murphy's Law, everything that can go wrong,WILL go wrong. I would check the fuel pump, replace it, pull the timing chain/belt, replace it, and replace the water pump, first flushing out everything before putting new anti freeze mixed with water in it. You put the anti freeze in there first, no, put only water in there, then when you go to replace the timing belt/chain, and the wather pump, THEN the antifreeze goes in mixed with water. And while there, change the thermostat as well as flush out the lines to the heater core, making sure the heater core is in good shape along with the blower fan unit, making sure that it to is working properly. After all that, and hopefully the bed was pulled off the truck to replace the fuel pump, that is, if it's in the gas tank, rein a new fuel line from the tank to the engine, as these trucks have their gas filters mounted on the right side of the frame. My brother in law had one of these, it was a four wheel drive truck, and it quite running because of a clogged fuel filter, and it was mounted on the right side frame area. Once all these many thing have been done, wouldn't hurt to paint the chassis and floorboards along with the frame with black rust olem paint then your set. Paint the underside of your bed, with black paint, put it back on the truck, however, don't bolt it down. Sand the front side of the bed down, back side of the cab, and prime it, resend it, and go get a nice paint color of your choosing and get ready to sand the whole truck down, prime it, sand the primer, tack rag the truck, and your ready to micpx the paint with reducer and hardener and spray a good light coating on the outside of the truck, let dry, mix up more paint, reduce and hardener, and spray a second coat of paint on her. Once dry, mix more paint, reduce and hardener for yet a third round of paint. As each coat of paint is applied, it gets more and more shinier than the last, and once your satisfied as to the results, your ready to bolt the bed down, and take her for a nice long spin on the highway. Now you know you have a good, reliable truck to drive that will give you yet many years of service. Hopefully, you didn't paint the inside of the bed, later on, you can scratch it down, and paint on two, maybe three coats of bedliner coating, to protect the bed, should you want to haul something in the future. With a little hard work and strict maintenance upkeep, under her, outside of her, engine oil, antifreeze, filters changed, rear end oil changed, transmission fluids changed, brake fluid and master cylinder oil changed, truck will last forever for you, along with periodic tune up's such as plugs, plug gap, distributor cap, rotor, condenser and points, if it has them, she'll run forever and ever, aman.

[@56WagonWheel]

Mate of mine had one of these in the 80’s in Perth Australia. It had a 400 Chevy in it. The radiator was in the tray. It was a scary ride

[@donmckenzie1540]

Will be nice to see it on the road again good luck

[@cmsracing]

Glad you put the white walls out, just like when they where new.

[@gripperb52]

These were so much fun to bomb around in along with old Datsuns

[@pc4x4]

I owned this truck from 2010 to 2013 I drove this truck daily i have pictures of it from back then. Did anyone ever put a wiper motor on it? I sold it to a guy that pulled the engine and transmission out of it to put in a nice red 79 he put a engine back in the yellow truck but it was knocking. I bought it back then sold it to the guy you got it from’suncle. Glad it’s being brought back to life. Edit: it’s not a 1975

[@pc4x4]

The reason the headliner is busted out is me and some buddy’s got drunk one night and took a picture on top of it. Punched the roof the next morning to get dents out and punched a hole in the headliner. Guess it all finally came down

[@thegiantfinds]

love the idea of a period correct Luv

[@jonathanpatterson8761]

Now see, I work at that oreillys next door to tire king and it’s crazy that out of all the days, I would’ve been off the day y’all would’ve stopped through there. I deal with Brandon, Keith, Kevin and all guys everyday!

[@billysparks2984]

love the luv my dad had one when i was a little guy wish i new where it went to keep up the good work bruce!!

[@zackwillard6601]

I use to have one but can't remember what year it was but it was a 5 speed four wheel drive. Fun little truck.

[@danbasta3677]

5 Speed? Probably 1981 or 82 when Isuzu changed the body style as the older LUV trucks only had 4 speed manual transmission in them. My brother in law had one, a 1980 LUV truck, which was the last of that body style and it was a 4 wheel drive 4 speed manual transmission in it. In 1982, the LUV trucks fell off the radar screen in sales because the redesigning of them and Chevy reintroduced the S 10 trucks that were down sized to a much smaller truck just as Ford Rangers were once a full sized truck that was downsized to a smaller truck. The newer LUV trucks were called the LUV, think they called them a pup.

[@zackwillard6601]

@danbasta3677 I'm sure it was the 81 or 82. As you stated the body style is a little different than the 75 but not much different.

[@brandonharvey775]

The Chevy luv are great little trucks my Grandfather bought me a 76 4x4 chevy luv when i was in high school absolutely love the truck still have it runs like champ going to restore it and pass it down to my son when he gets old enough to drive it

[@ko9446]

Brandon Harvey who did the 4X conversation?

[@brandonharvey775]

@@ko9446 i thought it came from the factory with 4x4

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

My grandpa had a old love he drove everyday. One day we was over at their house and the gas tank was on empty so he dumped at the time was water to the gas tank. We made it to town real fast and the truck got very hot and smoked like it was on fire LOL. I asked him why he put water in the tank and he told me it was supper gas. Come to find out it was shine that that little truck ran on. I dont think that truck ever ran that good again after that. The next time we went over he had a ford ranger and the luv was in the barn.

[@keithb8329]

Great video!!! I’m a detailer so I would next just use a multi purpose degreaser for the outside to remove the grill and use a foam cannon and soup

[@danbasta3677]

I wish that we could still buy little trucks like this today. Get back to basics again.

[@colindavis2322]

Ether’s kinda a rude awakening for old barn find truck like that. But you gotta do what you gotta do.

[@EarlofBaltimore]

Yeah especially when you're giving her hell trying to pull up a ramp and you haven't even checked the oil.

[@brianmcdonald9502]

Yup how to destroy an engine.

[@1971hodge]

what can ya do? Hes a genius with apparently more money than brain cells. Why check oils or anything else important? Just hold it wide open after its sat for 30 years and hope for the best

[@EarlofBaltimore]

@@1971hodge Well you have to have money to keep up on KZbin. You have to be able to purchase project after project to keep the views up and make more money. Heaven forbid you just try to showcase a classic car straight up. Don't expect views that way. After watching again I don't think this truck set for as long as he is trying to convince us. That LSxperts decal is modern, and I thought maybe he was affiliated with those folks and it was product placement, but it seems it was put there by the previous owner. It's been removed as soon as the truck was washed.

[@larryhoffman5066]

This guy literally has tp in the truck, 😂

[@bobbob-fg5wy]

Someones put that pump on and its trying to pull through the pump in the tank. There was two systems, one with mechanical pump, the other had electric that will pump when you crank starter and only when/if alternator is charging. The two different sytems had a different banjo on the inlet to the carb, single barb for mechanical pump, its return was off the pump, a twin line banjo for electric pump, return to tanks is at the needle and seat.

[@BlastingVideozs]

That tire shop should’ve cleaned that blue off of those tires...they were the “do as little as we can to get this job done” instead of “let’s do it right” kind of shop. Nobody seems to know what a scrub brush and elbow grease is anymore. But sweet truck Bruce. I bet your dads gonna love it.

[@paybo3573]

Lysol spray with the hydrogen peroxide is great for cleaning tires and white walls. Makes them look brand new and the dirt wont stick to them like they do with tire shine. Btw badass channel

[@BigHoss920]

Whitewall tires ALL THE WAY!!! HANDKOOKS H724, SAME ONES I GOT ON MY S10

[@eddieforce3550]

I had to laugh when someone said balance the tires to 80 mph. I owned one of these and I remember being trapped between two big rigs on I 40 in Tennessee at 80 mph. On the CB the rig behind me said little Black truck you had better get out of the way. I responded back that I was peddling as fast as I could. This started everyone on the CB channel laughing and yelling encouragement for me to peddle faster. Those were tough little trucks.

[@johnweeks538]

I haven't seen one of them Chevy luv trucks in years my buddy had one about 5 years ago that was 4x4 and someone raised it a little and had big mud grips under it and it looked kinda cool

[@topfuelr473]

It's going to be the same as the Cabover. Your gonna dig into it and your gonna say "Lets take it apart and blast and repaint it". That would be th right thing to do. LOL

[@randywb7972]

If it's like the cabover it will never be finished.

[@jacobt5904]

That truck in it natural habitat

[@RonSales]

Combination fuel and firing change the points and rebuild the carb also.

[@docgiggles130]

My first truck was a 1979 Luv longbed. Same color as this one. I had to give it up after my brother 'borrowed' it and hit a tree while speeding offroad.

[@mitomr.twiceasnice4358]

Cool LUV, I found one in bad rusty shape in one of my salvage yard videos. Whitewalls baby! I love them tires, just put some on my Avalon also got a video on that.

[@danbasta3677]

How bad of a shape was that LUV truck in? With these smaller trucks, sadly the body wasn't made of quility steel, so they rusted out very quickly. In this case, you actually had to take that truck apart a little at a time and spray paint the backside areas with rust olem black paint in order for the truck to withstand road salts, road chemicals, etc. The chassis and frame along with the floorboards also can very much use the paint to in order to keep it running if you plan on keeping it for a long, extended period of time.

[@Brianchse]

Running off straight starter fluid is the best thing for a motor, I heard it guarantees 400k miles before you even have to change the oil.

[@brianmcdonald9502]

Lol!😂 This is how you destroy engines.

[@Brianchse]

Yep! I was in disbelief when I saw them using straight ether to keep the motor running for an extended period of time.

[@raymundo7687]

In high school in the 90s a guy was sporting one with a 350 and 36" tires just on the back. It was hilariousness. But it ran great lol

[@HondariderLee]

Same here dude at my high school had one with a 383 in late 90 s 4.11 350 turbo .... it was NASTY but long bed ....

[@PhilAVega]

Back in the early 80s my friend swap in a used 327 with trans. It ran street fast. Then my other took a Vega +350 Chev n it was street battles. Well then came along a Mazda Rx2 Rotary n smoke them both. It sure was fun back then.

[@jtimken5.7]

I got an old blue Chevy luv and it just needs a head gasket and a lot of body work but I think if we get rid of it we are just putting the head gaskets on and then trading it

[@martiago]

wow! beautiful pickup, in Chile available only 1600 cc gas engine and 4 speed transmission, long and short bed...

[@Mr_Prospector_]

When do you plan on fully restoring that Chevy LUV truck @Bruce Wilson ?

[@DanTheAngryModder]

I can tell you from experience that carburetor will be the main issue it ever has, aside head gasket over time. ditch it for a weber 32/36 DGEV and don't look back.

[@ko9446]

Fatboy Dan TheAngryModder exactly

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Ditch it for a k24 honda. This thing is a pos. This guy will tear it apart and never put it back together he never finished anything in his life. Not even fucking a girl he would rather finnish in a dudes ass

[@truckinchihuahuaalvieschre2494]

75 had 4 headlights. This looks like a 78 to an 80. The doors look to be either aftermarket or very late 1979 to 80 because the 4 bolts are not there under the mirror. That's not to say the front clip and doors were not replaced with 80 parts. My 1st truck was a 77 3/4 ton LUV. I also had a 73, 75, 78, 80, and 4 79s. All but the 77 was stolen and crushed. The 77 I sold years ago. Wish I still had them all. Plus the 82 diesel LUV 4x4 I almost bought in 87.

[@ronvanheugten3583]

Nice new project 👌🏼

[@mjmcomputers]

Make sure you are getting power to the anti-dieseling solenoid on the carburetor.

[@teresadale3130]

So satisfying to see the dirt come off it. Lol

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

Them are awesome little trucks and hope to some day find one for my self.

[@joester7321]

Love the content Bruce!!! Channel is one of the best on KZbin!!!! Thanks for keeping us entertained during everything that's going on right now

[@RoadhogRNA]

Nice job!!!! Your dad will like that!!!!!

[@skimask5049]

carb clean and i bet she runs like a beast

[@kellykonoske91]

If its full strength coolant, you need to mix it 50;50 with water!

[@cardtrix1970]

Wayne Worthing had one of these back.in the mid 1970s! Ohhhhhh... Father! Soeaking of which, his Dad had a Blazer K10!

[@brianmeattey4151]

You bought it awsome ..love it bud.i really hope ya keep it original .I'd love to have found that dang I'd have traveled for it congrats..I know I had one manual trans it was a low heard truck and would fry a tire but it's to nice these days to ruing it

[@danhillier534]

Haven't seen one of those around (at least not driving) in years but back in the 80's, the University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, N.D.) had a bunch in the motor pool for Plant Services for plumbers, painters, electricians, an janitorial crews. All different colors an all 4 speeds. Short boxes too. I sure they're all in the junkyard rotting away.😏

[@AZTECHSOUL213]

AWESOME! The two LUVS that I picked up recently have dirty tanks. They pump out golden-colored fuel (looks like Jose Cuervo gold). I dropped the tank in one of them and there was mucky, tar-like petroleum goo and rust. I'm trying to figure out how to clean it out. I'm looking forward to a follow-up video!

[@ratpoutine]

Gabriel Ortega I work at a shop in my experience rinse it with diesel then rinse with gas twice and slosh it around a bunch, let it air dry rinse it once more with gas then fill it up all the way and add methyl hydrate and seafoam, replace all fuel filters and clean the carb

[@AZTECHSOUL213]

@@ratpoutine cool. Thank you!

[@ratpoutine]

@@AZTECHSOUL213 no problem man

[@vjcodm3986]

The white wall look good on a truck