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#ETCGDadsTruck Starts for the First Time (With Special Guests)

This is (Episode 29) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 30): https://youtu.be/u0mBrFVET5Q Link to (Episode 28): https://youtu.be/H-PNL-x1dUs Yep, #ETCGDadsTruck starts up for the first time in this video. Also, some special guests stop by…

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What Does Dad Think of the Truck? #ETCGDadsTruck

**Sponsored Video** When this video was shot dad and I were driving the Power Tour 2019. He had put about 500 miles on the truck, the first 500 miles since I put it together. Since…

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Engine Bay and Interior Prep #ETCGDadsTruck (Part 1)

This is (Episode 17) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 18): https://youtu.be/I49YS-Nqn2U Link to (Episode 16): https://youtu.be/iZ2mxZmdfas Extended Version of this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2396-engine-bay-and-interior-prep-etcgdadstruck-part-1-exclusive-video-extended-version There is a lot of electrical work in this part of…

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Dad Sees the Truck for the First Time #ETCGDadsTruck

This is (Episode 31) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 32): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNzrdexY_Hw Link to (Episode 30): https://youtu.be/u0mBrFVET5Q Extended Version of this video available to Premium Members of my website: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/2442-dad-sees-the-truck-for-the-first-time-etcgdadstruck-extended-version-exclusive-video This is a video…

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Engine and Transmission Installation #ETCGDadsTruck

This is (Episode 27) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 28): https://youtu.be/H-PNL-x1dUs Link to (Episode 26): https://youtu.be/rnKof4v0Zts In this episode I install the freshly rebuilt engine along with the new Monster Transmission in #ETCGDadsTruck….

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How To Install “Helper” Air Bags On Your Vehicle

I wanted to see if my lowered 1990 C1500 Chevy Truck could haul a car trailer. I quickly discovered that my suspension wasn’t up to the task. My solution was to install a set of…

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Monster Transmission Failure?

While driving my 1990 C1500 with a 4L60E built by Monster Transmission, I lost 3rd and 4th gear. I was able to get the truck back to the shop in 2nd gear fortunately. Monster Transmission…

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What’s That Noise in My Differential?

This video chronicles what I went through to diagnose a whining noise coming from the 10 bolt (8.5” 30 spline) differential of my 1990 C1500 truck (GMT400/OBS). The noise has been there ever since I…

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Installing a Rear Stabilizer Bar Chevy Truck (OBS/GMT400)

If you’re looking to improve the handling of your Chevy truck, or any vehicle for that matter, I highly recommend the addition of a good rear stabilizer bar. Nothing has improved the handling of this…

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Dads Truck Cold Start 2024 #ETCGDadsTruck #ericthecarguy

I don’t like to let my vehicles sit in the winter so I start them up now and then to get the fluids circulated. The engine is a 383 Stroker I built a couple of…

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