1965 S model Kenworth: Seattle Star 600hp Detroit 12V71TA climbing Mt Ousley NSW, Australia.

[@Robbie-GTHO.007]

Happy to say that I did alot of trips in this truck with Mick and I went to the Adelaide hot rod show with him where we picked up 4 trophies. It had 575 HP at the rear wheels on the ground. Alot of great memories with Mick and the Seattle Star.

[@Newso-m2b]

That’s what we love to see what a beast you can be proud of that Kenworth

[@choppersgun]

Damn 22 years old, actually thought it was mid 90s looking at the cars, cool vid brother

[@chrismckell5353]

I can't get over how clean the dashboard and instruments are , Mick must have dusted the cab every night.

[@blastermaster2383]

Old Seattle Star ⭐️.He used to do regular runs out of Port Kembla loaded with flat steel.This old girl ate the hills up like they were nothing.Weren’t many trucks around back then with the horse power he had.Going up Mt Ousley loaded was a piece of piss,he rounded everything up.Sounded good too.Ahh the memories.

[@andrewking4885]

I agree 👍. I wonder how it would compare with a more modern engine like a Cummins Signature about the same horsepower. I'd say the Cummins would have more torque but the Detroit would have way more top end power.

[@blastermaster2383]

@@andrewking4885 Don’t forget that Seattle Star wasn’t your common 8V71,we’re talking 12VTTA & just quietly,I think she had a little more than 600HP.It didn’t just pass other trucks gradually,it passed them with no mucking around.In 1992,I was driving a White Road Boss,300 Cummins,9speed R/R semi trailer.I was empty & he was loaded & going up Mt Ousley I had to stay behind him because I didn’t have enough to get around him.

[@andrewking4885]

You were correct in your judgement of power of the Seattle star judging by this new comment of 575 hp on the ground I reckon about 650 hp to be honest

[@Ausmerica]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I traveled along with Mick and his truck for many years. At times it was a struggle to keep up with them. It also brings back a lot of memories of what it was like to drive these old trucks along the Hume and around Australia. The days before the mod cons in truck today, of quiet air-conditioned cabs with auto shift and cruise control, we had to actually drive and work our trucks to get to where we were going to.

[@weldthatiron3683]

Awesome truck beautiful cab style thats familiar to modern kenworths and 600 hp nice

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

It sure is!

[@salstonightsbiggestloser]

Great double clutching! What an awesome machine. Thank you for sharing the video with the world.

[@andrewking4885]

That driver in that 8 wheeler at the 5 minute a pain in the ass.

[@tomnapier1108]

the old S model kind of a legend in its own way certainly in aerodynamics I remember the one Rowes had in Hamilton maybe late 60s early 70s

[@bradh7472]

Awesome truck and Engine!! Thank you for posting!

[@andrewking4885]

Notice how the comments by Mick and Ray early on were saying that the only trucks that were passing or keeping up with the KW were empty.

[@gregmorgan5332]

What an amazing truck kind of a crossbreed between a conventional truck and a cab over . European truck manufacturers have been begging to produce something like this for decades built by modern standards will provide the pinnacle of safety with the operator lifted above the forward machinery so not risking being crushed by it in an accident yet still with the nose in front to offer protection also providing better blind spot visibility to the front end plus being able to make the hole truck more aerodynamic.slowly length laws are being changed but we are a long way of yet but maybe some day although unfortunately we may not ever see 2 strokes back working again certainly not in Europe.I think this truck was a one off but 40 + years on still points the way to the future

[@dropbear6740]

Great to see and hear this old dinosaur, and they wonder why the old timers that had Detroit's had bad hearing

[@markdodds844]

Soooo Sweeeeeet! Detroit Sweet! 12V Sweet!

[@gm16v149]

I met Mick a few times and had a coffee one night at his place near Glenaroua years ago when I drove past in my truck. He put so much effort into his truck, it was immaculate. I remember when he was still building it, though I never knew it was airstart. I wonder where he is now?

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

Mick is still living around the Glenaroua - Pyalong area, and the Seattle Star is now in Kialla.near Shepparton.

[@gm16v149]

@@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100 I know I’ve heard your name, did you used to be an owner operator or own a transport company? I’ve got a terrible memory, comes with old age haha. Good to see Mick is still around.

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

@@gm16v149 I'm not an owner-operator or a transport company owner but just an old truck enthusiast and a collector of White Trucks.

[@harrothepilot]

What an amazing experience, thanks for sharing it.

[@EB-ws8zl]

Damn its amazing to know that Australia had a very advanced technology back then. They actually had GoPro camaras

[@4sl648]

That took me a minute. Bwahaha

[@philmckrakin6752]

Horton kicks in at 1:09

[@andrewking4885]

Yes and before that too. Only I didn't know they made that much noise, but they save fuel

[@philmckrakin6752]

@andrewking4885 yeah mate. Takes a bit of grunt to spin em.

[@domesticatedwolverine4152]

I just realized Go Pro has been around for alot longer than I thought

[@wazza33racer]

Even had air start, when you want reliable starting get an air start. Especially if your a long way from home, in remote areas where getting help is a major problem.

[@andrewking4885]

Happy new year Ray Grima and Mick Gardiner. Does anyone know how many ks that KW racked up. How is Mick these days

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

Mick is doing well and staying busy working on his Ford car collection. As for how many kms the truck racked up is a good question, to be honest I really don’t know, next time that I see Mick I’ll ask him.

[@gbart7175]

I only know of 1 of these rare birds hear in the states and it sadly being used as a road sign. I cant think of its exact location but its a red daycab hooked to an old grey trailer sitting next to an overpass..i think its either in WI, IA our MN.

[@craigcourtney4209]

Hello mate if you google kenworth in australia 2 guys that ran there own transport companys in australia went to the states and negotiated with kenworth to import these S model’s into australia from the early 1960’s the specs at the time were 6v71 Detroit’s , at the time they were the most powerful truck available here. Ed Cameron and george Blomfield , they started kenworth australia until paccar bought them out and started manufacturing there product here in Bayswater Victoria from 1971 ,

[@michaelmassey528]

I like your shoes

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Dats ahhh real truck NOT LIKE THE PLASTIC JUNK THEY MAKE TODAY 😜

[@andrewking9761]

No answer from the Cummins powered S-line at the 1 minute mark. Ray Grima what was the diff ratios in this KW ??? and how many Miles per Gallon it got. Was, and still is an unreal looking KW. Many thanks for the upload.

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

Andrew, I asked Mick and he said it has 3.7s .46000 LBS Rockwells As for fuel consumption with 28 ton's on it trailer it was getting approximately 4 1/2 - 5 miles per Gallon...... Around a 1000 litres per trip from Broadford to Sydney , Port Kembla , Melbourne and back to Broadford.

[@BigScotty1971]

That was Ken Schubach in the Sline,,probably used to bein bagged up by Mick ,,as we all were.

[@andrewking4885]

@@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100 Thankyou at one stage he's doing close to 68mph or 110ks @1750 revs. Nearly 5 MPG is quite good for an engine with that type of performance. Incredible power on the grades.

[@michaelsorrentino9279]

' SWEET " AS GRANNIES ICE TEA !!!!

[@4sl648]

A couple of gauges for each cylinder. AIRPLANE! dashboard

[@kevinoxenham5109]

Not too much passing him ?

[@realmccoy9597]

God what a noisy truck! Super cool though..

[@alanlanghorn9528]

13 speed spicier gearbox to good video

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

13 Speed RR 1460 Foot Pound.

[@immike1945]

Great to see the trucks move right to pass, then move immediately back to the left lane. Exactly as it should be done, and you'd think it'd be a no-brainer. However, judging by the endless parade of cars and trucks in the center lane, passing no one and clogging traffic mile after mile, this simple rule of driving appears to be completely lost on most drivers these days. I can't even begin to count the number of Swift, JB Hunt, Hartt, Schneider, Western Express, and a whole lot more carriers who'll climb a 5% grade, loaded, at 35 mph in the center lane of an interstate. So ridiculously oblivious to the situation they've created. Of course, I'm talking about the US; is it the same in Australia ?

[@kellyboon8458]

Unfortunately Australian drivers Cars & trucks are the same as in the usa

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

We have the same problems over here Mike.

[@busterbates6821]

I could be wrong but I'm in the belief that I once worked with Mick's nephew who turned out to be a gun boilermaker Anthony Gardiner pls correct me if I'm wrong cheers🍻

[@vikramadityaandvedalthemal4772]

This videos was shoot back in 2002, If possible can u please upload a new video of this truck so we can know how it looks now

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

The truck still looks as good as it did 20 years ago. Google The Seattle Star as there’s plenty of pics of this truck.

[@vikramadityaandvedalthemal4772]

@@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100 thank u for the reply

[@bringaustraliaback6397]

Screamin demon

[@oldmate1970]

I remember my late uncle pointing this truck out to me in 1988 when we were on our way to Brisbane, does anyone know if it is still working?

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

Hi Paul, the Seattle Star is in retirement and in good hands occasionally attending truck shows.

[@kevinsteele2773]

@@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100 g’day Ray, does rob still have it ?

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

@@kevinsteele2773 yes Rob owns it now.

[@anthonysinclair154]

Think it's parked in the shed now...

[@richardbaker7604]

Who owns it now

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

It’s in good hands and it resides in a little town near Shepparton , Victoria.

[@richardbaker7604]

Was that the ex Ron Townley

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

No it wasn’t.

[@Draxindustries1]

Farkin ell! Imagine having to listen to that racket all day. Sounds like a very mechanically challenged lawn mower..

[@Detroit8V92tta]

You clearly know SFA about Seattle Star. I'd rather listen to the truck than your whinging.

[@Draxindustries1]

@@Detroit8V92tta Nothing to do with whinging, it's just an opinion on what must be a headache inducing racket if stuck with it for hours on end. This is youtube, it's for comments & opinions, don't take it to heart... 👍

[@Detroit8V92tta]

@@Draxindustries1 yes fair enough, I apologise. I'm very passionate about vintage trucking. The noise would be expected when you're sitting literally right above a 12v71. Something the truck was never designed to have.

[@Draxindustries1]

@@Detroit8V92tta No need to apologise. I used to be a truck driver, an owner/driver. My own trucks were all Volvo, F7, F10, F12 400 and my last one a F16 700. Malaga (Spain) to calais return was my run. I started out with the little F7 which was reliable but struggled at 40t with only 224hp. The F16 had prodigious power pulling 44t on the gradients in top gear at 100kph. The worst thing I ever drove was the Ford D series 2817. 9litre V8 perkins with only 170hp, now that thing you could hear in your head a long while after youred parked it up😁 All the best to you.. 👍

[@Detroit8V92tta]

@@Draxindustries1 All the best to you to. Please accept my apologies. I guess you being used to European trucks the Seattle Star would be jarring. I opened my mouth before my brain. I am a passionate fan of Detroit Diesels.

[@weldthatiron3683]

Is there anymore vids of this truck ? Is it still out working would love an update

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

There is another video of the man who created 2 Iconic trucks in Australia and both were made by Mick Gardiner. There is a video is called Mick Gardiner and the Creation of the Seattle Star (full audio). Both of these trucks are now in collector's hands and both are in retirement. There are also plenty of photographs of the Seattle Star on the internet.

[@weldthatiron3683]

@@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100 yes I’ve seen that video was an interesting watch sad to hear its in retirement but the fact that it was even made makes it all worth while

[@toddgittins5692]

It was babied, the tach works. Never drove a racket engine that the tach worked. Like a giant motocross bike, you operate them by ear. Used to drop 2 gears at a time on steep grades. Let it pull down a little more than normal and drop 2 gears at one shift. Got tried of shifting the gutless thing all day.

[@cidertom5140]

What’s the gearbox on this?

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

13 speed.

[@ruxoneto6560]

What injectors?? .does ithave bypass blowers ??

[@rearspeaker6364]

is it nuclear?

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

Rux , I asked Mick and he said it has 9G95 Injectors and not fitted with bypass blowers.

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100 so, not turbo assist.

[@ruxoneto6560]

@@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100 thank you ,working one that has 7495 w/ bypass blowers & aftercooled. The 7495 are from clean technologies ( owner passed away )they had the detriot diesel 71&92 to tier 2 .load tested my v-12 71tta net HP 650.

[@abdielsanchez4717]

Esaversionuncala avía visto cavina

[@ianmiller2491]

I think You mean Descending Mount Ousley

[@raygrimaoldschooltrucking3100]

No we are going up the mountain.

[@philmckrakin6752]

Definitely going up

[@philmckrakin6752]

It's ok. Been a while since my Mrs has gone down on me

[@rickbarger7921]

What's the deal why are you going downhill in the fast lanes are you in another state or country I'm in California you always merge to the right and you only can use the 1st 2 right lanes

[@Noelzsazsa]

It's Australia we drive on the opposite side of the road did you not notice that the truck is RHD

[@Ozzy-87]

Sounds like a car running on 3 cylinders lol is it supposed to sound like that?

[@Detroit8V92tta]

Oh man. Go back to your iveco

[@danakibby627]

Picture quality terrible

[@Detroit8V92tta]

Man it was 20 years ago. Grow a pair.