TOP 3 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A SQUAREBODY

In this video, we’re breaking down the top 3 things to look for when buying a squarebody. From rust-to-options-to-suspension, this should give you a good start when it comes to where to look and what to look for.

[caseygoins]

I just finished tracking down my dads old 86 lwb k10 that he sold when I was a kid. Same truck, verified the vin and all. It wasn’t even for sale until the owner heard my story and now I’m going to work out a deal on it Saturday. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to find it and I finally did after years of internet sleuthing. I appreciate the tips in your video as it’s been sitting awhile and isn’t the spring chicken it used to be, but I’m determined to make it as nice as I remember.

[HotWheelsBurban]

I grew up with square body trucks and Burbs, that's what I learned to wrench on. Decent square body trucks are hard to find in Texas and expensive when you find them, so I got the newer generation. The GMT 400/OBS trucks are the next wave of cool trucks!

[KC-jqkw]

Thank you so much. I will be buying a square body for our farm. Not to beat up and use that way, but more as a show, drive around, pull our trailer to the farmers market, my wife any my classic vehicle to cruise around in, and I love the advise. I had a 76 GMC Jimmy, and a 73 Chevy Cheyenne in High School. I worked on farms since I was young, so I had lots of cash flow even in school. I ended up selling both and restored a 70 Olds Cutlass when I was in the Army

[Fentertainment]

Just bought my old 85 back again sunday. Cant wait to start with it.

[ladyknieval]

Love squarebodies! Don't care for lowered trucks, but this coming from someone who lives in farm country and owns a '76 K20. 😆

[pambeard]

Inherited my dads 1981 Chevy Silverado. I have so many questions. There is some rust. Thank you for the information. Look forward to watching and learning more about my new treasured project.

[scottdean]

Thank you for your channel and all of the information you provide. Bought a 1975 Chevrolet C 10 w/ a small block 350 for $600. Was not running. Have been repairing/rebuilding and runs well now. It will be a nice-looking functional truck when done. You are right, they are a lot of fun!

[OldeCarrGuy]

Rocky is a natural in front of the camera. Great info BTW. I have a video coming up on how to fix the "Taco" hood like I have on Dale!

[waynestocker]

Great video. I am mostly a 67-72 guy but I love them all. My first was a 81 short bed many years ago. I think this was one of your better vids. I learned a lot, Rocky did an outstanding job explaining problem areas on these trucks. Like the stepper. Well done!

[duderudy]

As a '76 shorty owner I can agree with everything in the video. I'd like to add that you should check the control arm bushings (if original they'll be cracked) and the ball joints (if original they'll be riveted to the control arm.)

[framfull]

Just brougt an 86 C10 short from Germany to Sweden. The german bought it In Arkansas.
Made my desission based on 4 pictures🤓 It was perfect for its age. Way better than expected.

[isaac]

Just bought a 84 k30 4x4 all original factory tach dash, 4spd, front fenders are the only rust spots. Thanks for the cool vidja.

[daviddaniels]

I appreciate the expertise you all have shared with the square body details. My father-in-law passed in 1992 having bought a 1979 C30 Scottsdale with 350 CI 400 auto full floating axle in 1980 . He hauled used tires and casings to different tire dealers . I acquired the truck after that and have replaced the ring and pinion due to my brother-in-law damaging it . I am currently repairing brakes, removed the side tanks, installing rear tank between the frame, and it will need a lot of sheet metal replaced . But it is still a great vehicle that I plan to pass to my Granddaughters 10, 11, 13. I am 68. I also have a 1964 C10 short bed step side 327 with a Tremec 5 speed . Love the channel . Keep up the great work .

[nathansumerlin]

Nice video! Have a super base model, but. Ordered 81 gmc 2wd, zero power option, radio delete 305/4speed swb and sport mirrors. Love it to death and she still gets 19.9mpg with the factory motor.

Been watching your channel for a while, fist time commenting, keep up the good work

[thecollectoronthecorner]

We are parting out 15 of the square body trucks from 73 thru 86. our wrecker is a 83 3/4 ton. We use the front suspension to convert 60 thru 72 trucks to 5 lug disk brakes.

[mountainwolf]

Luckily i knew most of this when i bought my first square body. But i'am really glad you guys posted this video for those of us who don't know that's pretty righteous.

[GoodForYou]

My first vehicle was a 78 C10 that I did a lot of work on. Swapped out the straight six three on the tree to a 350 with automatic transmission. Got a hand me down K20 for winter driving and fixed that up as well. Drove them both for a dozen years and around 2000 sold them so I could "upgrade" to a modern truck. What a mistake.. bucket list is to build same trucks! Lesson learned!

[chosenone]

I had my floor pans, cab mounts and rockers redone last summer on my 78 Chevy. I got 40+ years out of it. My truck rides so much better with new cab mounts!

[FrostedGaming]

got a solid almost 0 rust 85 c10 scottsdale regular cab 8FT from a retired farmer for $300. He towed it behind his tractor to the fields for 10 yrs and parked it. Has 16000 miles on and planning on restoring it. needs alot of polish since its yellow and super faded.

[francisjaniewski]

I bought my old bosses 76 sq body short bed. Normal Midwest rust, floors, doors, fenders, bent hood and seat cover. It did run really good. Spent a week tearing it down, two days welding, 2 hours sandblasting, seat reupholstered, prepped and painted. Drove it a month, and tripled my money including my labor. Sold it to a friend at the old Bethlehem Steel, and 2 years later he parked to close to a in plant railroad track....Totaled.#Sad