Fastest Production Car in the World Was a Truck? Buying the Cheapest Running Syclone in the USA!

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I have ALWAYS wanted a Syclone. This was the quickest vehicle in the world in ‘91 and the fastest truck to 60 FOR THIRTY YEARS. Imaging a GMC pickup truck being faster than every Ferrari and Lambo on the market, insane! I went to buy the cheapest running and driving (roughly) one I could find in 2000 miles. After digging into the truck, with the body, and running like a mess, it was really hard to justify the steep price tag.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Background Story
2:19 - Digging into the Truck
4:26 - Hearing it Run
6:40 - We locked the keys in it!
11:50 - Test Drive
15:35 - Sike Clone Time!
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@exotichandyman Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a seen a KZfaqr walk away from a sale. Respect. Then the twist of buying a base truck and turning into a Syclone is genius!

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Luckily I had Barb there to be the voice of reason!

@abergethirty Жыл бұрын

In the end you'd own fully restored Cyclone.

@exotichandyman Жыл бұрын

He was right. That was way too much for that truck.

@weseethetruth158 Жыл бұрын

Yeah but it's no a syclone.

@weseethetruth158 Жыл бұрын

@@exotichandyman yeah I agree I wouldn't go over 8k for it and that's only because of what it is. I mean you got wiring, engine, brakes, then paint job and that's gonna be at the minimum 10k you're gonna dump into it.

@cheeseblast Жыл бұрын

Thank Christ you are back on here. The spirit of this channel is the furthest thing from corporate.

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, we don't fit into the suits!

@KHALABEEB Жыл бұрын

@@StayTunedTA to much pizza.. and Italian heritage

@DonaldMolter Жыл бұрын

You know something just feels right when Tony is on his own channel

@Tagiau Жыл бұрын

At least with Haggerty the videos are available outside of the us without a vpn. mtod killed every series they had, outside of the us when they moved away from youtube.

@jordanwiley4582 Жыл бұрын

@@StayTunedTAtrack suits

@teddyjones8027 Жыл бұрын

The Syclone and Typhoon will always have a very special place in my heart because Mt father owned a Syclone and I owned a Typhoon and the amount of time we spent together working, hot rodding, and drag racing these vehicles was some of the most fantastic and perfect memories of my time with my father. Thank you very much for sharing, everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😃 😊

@monkeyearcheese420 Жыл бұрын

I wanted a typhoon so bad when I was in highschool. I still randomly look for solid blazers. I really dig that body style

@teddyjones8027 Жыл бұрын

@Carlos same here I absolutely love that body style

@brotherskrillrc6042 Жыл бұрын

Your a blessed person , that was my dream to have hotrods and build , drive with my dad😂😂

@teddyjones8027 Жыл бұрын

@BrotherSkrill Rc yes it was so special, it was the only time that my father dropped his guard and just let the kid come out. Some amazing memories

@calvinrowley8970 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe you found that for $1200. I would be THRILLED to find one like that for $2500. Great find!

@WhoThisGuy515 Жыл бұрын

Really? Ivve bought 5 of them in the last 6 years all with zero rust and never paid more than $1000. Also drove all but 1 off them home.

@spforsupergringo1980 Жыл бұрын

camera man sees puppy and instantly focuses on it give this man a raise

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Haha. One day I'll put a puppy and a pizza out and really give him a dilemma.

@spforsupergringo1980 Жыл бұрын

@@StayTunedTA the choice is obvious. let the puppy steal a slice and problem solved it will be your most viewed video ever

@rogerf7265 Жыл бұрын

The funny thing is that the concept was originally from Buick and they had put a GNX engine in an S-10 and pitched the idea to Chevrolet since Buick didn't have a truck model of their own and the brass at Chevrolet passed because they already had the 454 SS. The GMC brass felt that the GN engine was too expensive to use so they opted to use off the shelf stuff.

@nottawaygarage3683 Жыл бұрын

Hard to walk away from a dream, but that thing was a nightmare. I hate to see such rare classic cars treated like junkyard dogs, but sadly it's a reality. Good job passing.

@DigitalN Жыл бұрын

This is going to be way more cool than restoring a syclone! Loved watching you on HRG put together fun builds like this, and I’m super glad to see you’re keeping it up.

@d3entertainment830 Жыл бұрын

I love this truck already. Love the channel, brother. I've followed you for years. Glad to see you out doing things like this.

@gregorysnyder3131 Жыл бұрын

That was excellent. good editing, good story telling. so stoked for more ST

@user-li8di4zb5k Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you guys are back to doing your own thing. Watching y'all go through the process of evaluating an overpriced nightmare project amidst a bunch of goats was a ton of fun. Thank you for doing what you do!

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are having a blast being back.

@antonternmyr8057 Жыл бұрын

so pumped on this, and its great you're back on your own channel. its gonna blow up for sure!!

@blbelt2001 Жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah Tony! I love me a Syclone and I've been looking for one to work on for a long time as well. I'm really excited to see the new project and I'm really glad to see that the channel is doing really well too! Keep it up bro!

@weseethetruth158 Жыл бұрын

At this point create a clone you'll have WAY less in it and have the same truck.

@trumbley22 Жыл бұрын

That's actually a sweet buy. 22 years ago I bought my 1982 S10 2wd longbox already 350 swapped for $1,800 as my first truck. It has been a super fun and reliable truck all these years, and it feels like a real sport truck. I'm stoked for this build, great idea!

@basshnter1997 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this build. To me y'all are the most enjoyable car channel to watch. Keep it up!

@michaeltoscano5230 11 ай бұрын

"There's a bunch of us but we're all very small" As a small Italian myself, that got me good!

@dynomax7497 Жыл бұрын

YEEEESS! You totally rock man. Great to see you back on your own channel. You’ve got an excellent team around you and awesome ideas. There’s only one thing you need to change…… absolutely nothing 😎. Just keep doing what you’re doing and we’ll be here.

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really appreciate it!

@NewRiverRoots Жыл бұрын

You guys are quickly becoming my favorite channel! That dang firebird is beyond ridiculous and I can’t wait to see what’s to come.vYou’ve got a talent for finding cool projects, even on HRG. I wish you could’ve finished that javelin and grand trashional!

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Might try to grab a couple old HRG projects if MT will let me.

@NewRiverRoots Жыл бұрын

That javelin is dope.

@kennethgamble5498 Жыл бұрын

Glad you're back. Love the soul of the channel and glad to see it not being crushed

@shadowred1980 Жыл бұрын

Love it that your back on here. Looking forward to this project.

@kennynelson2269 Жыл бұрын

A guy i went to school with had one of these and it was insane.. scared the shit out of me when i road in it the first time.. been chasing that feeling ever since!!😂😂

@tobeurichard8969 Жыл бұрын

The Sike Clone, I love it. We all appreciate the content from Stay⚡️Tuned, great work from all of ya'll!😎

@miked8027 Жыл бұрын

My favorite channel. Two episodes , two days in a row! Can’t beat it.

@TaylorDurdan Жыл бұрын

So rad that you're back to your own channel. Hell yeah, dude!

@morgan68fbrd Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you boys doing it on your own channel again! Now make this thing grow!! Really dig the s10. I have one with a Buick gn turbo motor in it. Fun little trucks.

@El_Chompo Жыл бұрын

You are 100% right the cheap stuff is the most fun, I'm glad you made such a good choice

@chriswilliams4853 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony once again your post give me hope, while I keep fighting pancreatic cancer, you help me stay focused on wanting to build my 86 Firebird! Can't wait for your content!

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Keep rocking man! Excited to see that firebird up and rolling!

@Misterfairweather Жыл бұрын

This video was fantastic, it's great seeing a project that is a bridge to far and walking away. I'm Siked for the build..

@richardm1183 Жыл бұрын

Love this, brilliant video subject. So many options. Loving your work Tony. Thanks for all the content

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I can't wait to get cracking on it!

@layzboy2545 Жыл бұрын

Stay Tuned twice in 1 week. Spoiling us! Ordered my Street Freak shirt. Pizza and a Beer time. Thanks everyone who works on this channel and those cars.

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

We wanted to hit it hard for our first week back! Thanks for the support!

@claymillican25 Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re back !!!

@parallaxflight Жыл бұрын

This is rad! I am so glad you got the truck to build out!!! get on it!!!!

@bigkev10101 Жыл бұрын

Now this is a build that is going to be awesome. I have thought about a build like this. This is going to be better than just fixing a beat up cyclone. This is something we can do at home on a budget. Bring on the build!

@2ricktoo2 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to follow this build, kinda wish you were building a kickass 4.3 V6 but with better/faster updated tech. It's always been my dream to do that and go hurt some feelings fishing, (Farmtruck and AZN style) then lifting the hood afterwards to see the reaction on they're faces when they realise they got butt hurt by a v6!

@SightsNjunk Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks you guys!

@Chillingnutslap Жыл бұрын

Love the channel and love that you're back! I've noticed over the last few videos that some of the mics sound like they're under water

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Really? we will look into it, it's all pretty top end sound gear, I think.

@powerballace Жыл бұрын

Now this is a series I’d be interested in

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

I am SUPER excited to get working on this truck. Same potential, less money, zero guilt!

@powerballace Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a good base for a cool project

@Ecosse57 Жыл бұрын

@@StayTunedTA love the channel and this project... but maybe a centrifugal blower?

@FJB8885 Жыл бұрын

Those trucks used the Astro all wheel drive mini van drivetrain, 4.3 V6 water cooled Mitsubishi turbo. Trucks we're living limited to 700 lb cargo and passenger. The GMC Jimmy 2dr version upped it to 900 lb passengers and cargo. Suspension was lowered 3" from the factory. The best gas mileage I got was 10mpg in the Cyclone and Typhoon respectively summer of winter. The Typhoon had fantastic traction in the rain even with wide tires. ABS brake system was also great in the wet. I never liked cheapy plastic ground effects from the factory so I had mine painted body colors. Black on the Typhoon and white on the cyclone.

@aussiefirestorm Жыл бұрын

Instantly subscribed when I heard you are doing your own thing, good luck to you mate.

@hendo337 Жыл бұрын

The Olds Bravada had the AWD case you need, that's what HRM used in the 90s for the Quadraduce project car, a '32 Ford with an LT-1, T-56, AWD.

@jimspeed1388 Жыл бұрын

So glad your back on your own cchan. I wasn't into Hagerty's style.

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

We are happy to be doing our thing over here in the open.

@scottsmith4450 Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing years ago. Got my S10 from a salvage yard in Ebensburg PA for$250. Running and driving. Glad to see someone else appreciates these little square bodies. Anxious to see your build.

@hazysativa3045 Жыл бұрын

I forgot about these things. Nice find and great video. Glad to see you staying independent.

@clee4971 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on channel. Stay tuned seems like a keeper

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, appreciate it!

@chrislambert2889 Жыл бұрын

Love still see u and Lucky work on an joint vehicle together sometime .both your channels I follow and watch 🙌💯

@TheKomar924 Жыл бұрын

Subbed and bell clicked. Thanks for the car content Tony!!

@jeremiahsherman1190 Жыл бұрын

So glad you guys are back on your own channel I enjoyed the other videos but this is better

@ladariusarmcannon7024 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad y’all are doing your own thing again. I’m staying tuned.

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@dhag72 Жыл бұрын

@@StayTunedTA I'm also subbed, and notifications are ON which I only do for you and Derek Bieri lol

@hendo337 Жыл бұрын

If that S10 has a T-5 it's the same bolt pattern as an LS4. You'll have to mod it for a starter but, that's a great platform to build on. Get the body lift and mud tires off there, get a body kit and some rims. Have yourselves a mean street truck. 706/862 heads will make more power on a 5.3 than the 243 heads, swap a TBSS intake, go with a mean cam with a tight LSA, headers for n/a or just right to a sloppy stage 2 cam and ebay turbo/s. You'll be able to waste a Syclone for half what that project truck cost.

@RyanFannon-fy1yf Жыл бұрын

Great idea for a build tony. I love the name. Keep it up bud your channel is going great. 🤘

@CZ-kz7ug Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to this build! You made the right decision.

@AGPullen Жыл бұрын

That Syclone was so damn overpriced! I understand it's rare, but for the condition it was in I wouldn't have paid even $7k for that.

@tommymartin4827 Жыл бұрын

Yeah 7 grand 17 years ago ...try to find one ..shit 13 grand is a bargain 👌 New trucks now North of 45 thousand 😢 and trucks used to be cheap and affordable transportation

@nottawaygarage3683 Жыл бұрын

It would have been a 13k truck if it had at least run properly. The motor is what these things were all about, and it sounded way too rough to be trusted. I couldn't tell if that was bottom end noise on startup or the torque converter banging around.

@tommymartin4827 Жыл бұрын

@@nottawaygarage3683 13 grand was a deal. It sounded like a syclone to me and I rode in them when they where new. It only had a little fire damage 🔥. Not sure why the guy would say mice did the munching on wires. It just needed a pickup coil a 24 dollar part

@scottgshomewrenching1352 Жыл бұрын

It had a dead hole. Spark plug, plug wire, injector or compression, but it is a Syclone🤷‍♂️

@joshkjohnson Жыл бұрын

Super pumped to see this build!

@hotrodlsc3025 Жыл бұрын

Man I can't actually wait to see you guys get that thing done the way you said you want to do it!! That thing's going to be literally Epic!!

@tifflynn2215 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see what you come up with it’s going to be epic

@derekschumacher5093 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah I can’t wait to see what you guys do!!

@baileytillman7144 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, keep em' coming

@chucke756 Жыл бұрын

Hey Tony!! Glad you have this channel. I used to watch you on HR garage.

@denniswaller7514 Жыл бұрын

This is going to be a cool build. Glad your back on your own channel

@diggerspeedshop80 Жыл бұрын

So glad you're back on your own!!!

@pablod.7049 Жыл бұрын

Super stoked on this man!!!!

@av.nedelcu5910 Жыл бұрын

So much YES! DIY sikeclone! Can’t wait for more updates on this thing! Gonna be awesome !

@jamesgaillard1851 Жыл бұрын

Doing the comment thing because I love the content/Tony/crew so much.

@vdubboy85225 Жыл бұрын

I think you made a great decision, and I'm looking forward to the build. Thanks Tony.

@IanG1978 Жыл бұрын

This! Is why I watch your channel Tony! I am a guy with a family and a normal job. Many of the vehicles I find interesting are too much for me. Way to flip the game!

@jonathanmanning6821 Жыл бұрын

So glad you guys went this route instead 👏 can't wait to see how this goes!

@Gonecheenin Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the GMC Syclones, and was still SO glad to see you pass on that basket case! Can't wait to see what you do with the Sikeclone. (I've been hunting for the transmission and T-case that's behind that 2.8L for years - they are hard to find)

@Korruptionen Жыл бұрын

This makes way more sense. Nicely done!

@leslieharding7514 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff mate, keep them vids coming

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are working away on 'em! Likely Fridays!

@TurboDog73TX Жыл бұрын

Two things: Love the fact You & the gang are back here on Your own channel. And this is gonna be a badass project..

@dy4545 Жыл бұрын

My father in law had a black s10 just like that red one. You could hear every bushing squeaking in it from 1.5 miles away. Excited for this build!

@robertrusso877 Жыл бұрын

So psyched for this one! Gonna be fun!

@brianbenton8478 Жыл бұрын

Had an idea yo fo this myself. Buddy suggested I check out this video. Subscribed and following because of this build. Excited to see the transformation.

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the party! We are knee deep in Astro van parts this week! Excited to be back on this project.

@bigcountry19782010 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see this build. Awesome truck to start with as well.

@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE Жыл бұрын

Damn, that's going to be a badass build! Looking forward to it!!!

@zaffinod Жыл бұрын

You have the skills. I can see your vision & look forward to some videos.

@forsakenrider Жыл бұрын

Friggin amaze-balls. Good plan!

@cyrusthevirus1451 Жыл бұрын

Two new videos out in the same week! God damn these guys are awesome!

@StayTunedTA Жыл бұрын

WE are on the hustle! Trying to get back with a bang!

@enginebae3471 Жыл бұрын

You were sooooo right to walk away. Unfortunately I’ve had to learn the hard way too many times 😂 love the Chanel guys 👍

@rpturbo Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see this. The engine bay gets tight pretty quick. Ive got a LS swapped twin turbo 94.

@SurdykeTransport Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. I’m excited to see this one!!

@chuckpuglia982 Жыл бұрын

I love where this is going!

@mattalltop3912 Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. I had a 1990 gmc gypsy Jimmy with the 4.3 and 5 speed 4x4 it pulled my 26' pontoon with ease. Can't wait to see how the project turns out

@Millergaragebuilds Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the sike clone!! I just recently bought a 2door 4x4 GMC jimmy and am going to build it very similar and was going to call it the trailer park typhoon!😝👍

@bennyfactor Жыл бұрын

I think this will be a lot more fun for you to work on and us to watch than having to figure out how to restore the truck you didn't buy. Looking forward to more vids!

@jeffhughey1751 Жыл бұрын

Locked the keys in my Typhoon more than once. Totally agree with not modding a original. Stoked to see what you guys make.

@chestercallahan8856 Жыл бұрын

Pumped for this build!

@fordkid9472 Жыл бұрын

Just saw the Facebook post and now I'm here. Good times to be had

@doug7743 Жыл бұрын

The really awesome thing about those pick-ups is they're solid. Steel frame and steel body. Plus you can fit a v8 if wanted. I would definitely suggest a fuel cell in the bed with a snap down cover. It will make it easier to lower it and tub the wheels. Good find Tony. 🎉

@SightsNjunk Жыл бұрын

While the Cyclone/Typhoon's are my favorite, I love the route you went! The average American can afford to do that, so that makes it much more relatable. I was drooling a bit over the first truck, but you will be able to beat the snot outta the one you got, without feeling bad.

@GroovyBabyYeah Жыл бұрын

Being from Maryland I think I might've seen this truck listed. Glad to see it getting ran through

@brianatkins8217 Жыл бұрын

As soon as I start something I roll down a window so I can't be locked out. Glad to see you back posting more.

@Ian-of9oi Жыл бұрын

Real cool you guys showed how to walk away. I don’t think I have ever seen a “car show” go look at a rig and not buy it. It’s hard to walk away.

@Ian-of9oi Жыл бұрын

When I was shopping for my first car me and my dad walked away from at Least 5. Felt like 100 for me.

@HotRod-wv4vm Жыл бұрын

I remember and loved these when they came out

@shaunwhitmore3291 Жыл бұрын

So good to see someone make a genuine decision instead “KZfaq will cover it decision” Looking forward to the build

@rkirschner7175 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this build.👍🙀

@Jack-tx2ve Жыл бұрын

Yes Tony, I am from the UK and these have been my favorite vehicle for at least 15 years. I have been close to buying a typhoon but could not justify it. Now I expect I will never own one. Still, I love these things since riding in one. Giant killer!