1970 Peterbilt 359 8-71 Detroit 16 Speed Spicer With Holmes 750

[@ronscha-ot-icworld6110]

If you never drove a big rig you won't know what I'm talking about. I love and miss that view just looking over the road like that is so awesome.

[@barryphillips7327]

With a different engine it would be just another truck, the Detroit gives it character and soul.

[@hamish2202]

yah

[@adriantomlin2902]

Exactly brother!!

[@ironhorse127]

Damm loud character. 😂😂

[@jeanniebohannon9217]

I like what you said. A lot of people are 2 stroke crazy but they don't have the power an longevity as say a 350 big cam or b_e model cats fo

[@J.R.in_WV]

Jeannie Bohannon power... no, but longevity wise I’d put an inline 6-71 just as high on the longevity scale as an 855 Cummins or 3406 cat. The v series Detroit’s aren’t as long living because of the inherent flaw of any v engine... less main bearings and smaller rod bearings because 2 rods share a journal. The 903 v8 Cummins and 3408 cat both have bottom end issues because of this and often break cranks, which v8 Detroit’s generally don’t.

[@melodicimpressions]

Before I worked for Cummins I worked for a Towing co as a Mechanic. We had a white road boss with a 750 holmes on the back. It had a 318 in it (8-71). I loved driving that thing. I loved the sound of the 2 cycle detroits. The exhaust smell was much more pleasant than a 903 or triple nickle. I rebuilt about 4 of them. I remember the last fuel out fitting had to be that restricted fitting. A few guys fought with power complaints because someone else tore it down and they did not know about it. Setting the rack was also a challenge. If you got it really close you could back out the buffer screw and it was not to unsteady at idle. Anyway most of our wreckers were 220 cummins in white 9000 single axles with 10 speeds. Most of the time I was working on the wreckers but would tow in emergencies or bad snow storms. The 318's power band was pretty much 1800-2150.RPM Hence a screamin Jimmy.

[@johnjesse6217]

Where can I find a town with THAT much country road to Drive on at This day and age ??? LOL !!! Ashamed to say, I was a dump truck driver for 25 years and at one point even OWNED Detroit equipment, hearing the sweet hum from that engine gave me the courage and the drive to 'walk' into Battle on the Highway Everyday like the sound of drum beats gave the troops courage to engage in battle in the war between the STATES !!!! And so, at SOME point, cummins & cat prevailed and ALL of us dinosours, meaning the Detroit engines, AND people like Me, disapperared , sorry for the wrong spelling, just going down memory lane and YES, our 'tour guide ' in this video was a MASTER in the gear box, You don't just walk up & start 'workin ' a 16 speed Spicer, Thank you sir, for a trip down 'memory lane ' !!!! Smiling, John

[@bigmario768]

If you were down under in only greatest of all countries, New Zealand you could drive all the country roads you wanted to. New Zealand is pretty much made up of country roads and 2 lane highways almost the entire way up the country

[@VW5767]

That Detroit lets you know your driving a truck! Great sound!

[@mikemacsurak4698]

Try not using clutch course you probably know all about that stuff.Mayby make a 12 515 of that 10 sp.You would have a deep reduction of the first 5

[@lumberjack24.a.theoldschoo24]

The 8v71 Detroit is and has been still one of the most dependable easy to work on.

[@dr69296]

I don’t know much about these beautiful trucks, but I do remember that distinctive sound that you no longer hear on the roads. Funny how a video can bring memories back.

[@nutmagnet22]

I;ve gotten lost in an air select spicer more than once when I was trying to learn it.Pull to the side and start over. 4x4 and 5x4 were a lot easier.Now at 65 years old it's very cool to see a survivor.

[@bigblockcheby]

awesome video really enjoy hearing the Detroit running brings back lots of memories if the good old days..

[@gl9248]

Love the sound of that Detroit! Thx for sharing and keeping that old iron on the road...

[@tommcclellan1047]

Just found ur video man that brought back tons memories been driving over 45yrs started out in those ole screaming Detroits hauling grain in a international transtar 2 with one those ole girls are magic cant bet that sound

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I used to herd a GMC tri-axle hauling 21 or 22 tons about all the time with na 6-71 and a Spicer 4x4 and I really liked it. The syncros were out of it but it didn't matter. I started out on a Mack DM, 673, 185 horse Thermodyne tri-axle with a quad box so anything else was gravy. And who needs a radio with that 318! Nice ride.

[@djorden2543]

Man, Do I miss my Pete. I sold it, wish I would of kept it. Had a Detroit in it, and just listening to you run it thru it's paces sounds awesome. My truck ended up out by eastern Tenn. I would love to find it again. Thanks for sharing your truck sir.

[@Rwalt61]

I love the sound of those 2 stroke Detroits. Nice looking old school wrecker.

[@jimmyrogers2731]

Used to hear the old Detroit diesel engines in coal trucks and log trucks back in southwest Va. my grandparents had some land logged and the outfit that did it had an old Dodge with the fold out fenders. it had a 318 Detroit you could hear coming 5 miles away. We used to stand in the yard and watch them leave in that thing. once they got outta sight you could hear them pulling Powell mountain in the distance screaming for a good 20 minutes. They used to stop at the top loaded and check the brakes and let it cool off before heading down the mountain and up devil's race and few other hills before heading on into Kingsport TN to the mead paper mill. The driver wore ear plugs

[@TheDr.Magnum]

Jimmy Rogers I work in Kingsport

[@jennygreer9371]

Jimmy I live in and from southwest va

[@sheltonbrightjr.5988]

GOD'S COUNTRY!!! That's what I called that whole area!! 😀

[@douglaslambert6109]

Like you're story.

[@HandymanMark]

I drove over Powell mountain in a passenger car. What a beautiful Road. I could not imagine doing it in a big rig.

[@petroldevo9934]

Good Pete ! My uncle taught me how to drive one of those ! Nice truck ! I had a hard time at first, but got the hang of it. Shifting in reverse was strange. My uncle drove 18 speed trucks for the military moving heavy equipment. Unfortunately, he was crushed buy a load on the side of a freeway... he was trying to secure a load that was in excess of 18 tons. Some kind of a transformer from what I heard. RIP.

[@Hal9526]

That sound! Reminds me of the old Greyhound and Trailways buses. Goosebumps.

[@July.4.1776]

Interesting fact the 6/71 in those busses ran backwards compared to normal trucks.

[@larrygross745]

Never forget where you came from.without these old trucks.these are what made drivers.truck drivers and gear jammers. These new transmission ain’t nothing. I started in a b61 Mack. 21 speed spicer. And once in awhile I will drive it around and enjoy the era. Gotta love 💕 it

[@marksmith711]

There's nothing like the sound of an old Detroit. One of the first trucks I drove was a '71 International. It had that Detroit and the 16 trans. I really enjoyed driving that rig..

[@joshjones3408]

You got her turned around...an daled in then 👍👍👍👍 i still think this 525 cat tye real deal

[@theacguy9601]

This is one of the first videos I every watched of yours over a year and some ago and I have been hooked ever since!

[@sanamax]

Rolling doun the road with JW LoL. Used to have a dump truck brings back memories.. keep up the great video's.

[@matilda_561]

Jonathan I watched your video more than once !!!! That’s 1 proud jimmy & a sweet 16, Any time that trans neutralises is not a problem, instead of lifting off the gas pedal waiting for it to select the next gear you just slip the stick into neutral and back in to the same slot your away no waiting no grinding no missed overev straight in, it can not nuetrilise. When you get this right after some practice you will get the occasional person asking if your rig has an auto shift installed cheers from down under

[@kooldoozer]

Hey Jonathan, That's some good old, pissed off Detroit driving. I love it!

[@waltermuller6167]

That Pete will run and be very dependable for many years to come. I would love to own that one. I would be very proud driving it around.

[@jasonwynn2669]

Nice Pete!! I would leave the 8v71 in it. For sure!! Those Detroits are awesome. It makes It unique!! Who cares if u can't listen to the cb or radio. The Detroit sounds better. 👍🏼😀

[@garagetimewithtim1231]

I agree Detroit’s sound cool, though I would shit can that tranie and go 13 spd. But it’s not mine.🤗

[@leoweber3629]

I thought it was a 8-71 not 8v-71

[@jm-mi7kl]

no such thing as an 8-71; all 8 cylinder Detroits were V8s.

[@MrJkbubbabutt]

If he's going to just scrap the Detroit, i know I'd take it! It still runs, so whatever's going on with it to make it "unreliable" can be fixed!!! Theres guys out here that'd give their right arm to get their hands on an old 2 stroke!

[@BULPIN847]

+jz78817 no they weren't all 8-cylinder Detroit's were 8 V not V8

[@sheltonbrightjr.5988]

Thanks for uploading this!! 1 of my 1st trkng jobs was drvng dump trks & the guy I drove for back in the early '90s had a bunch of old trks (the youngest was a 1985 Brigadier w/a 3208 Cat). We mostly had Fords w/671 Detroits (the trk I drove had that engine & the 16 spd Spicer) & we had 1 Ford with a 6V92. We had a parts trk that had an 8V71 Detroit. It wasn't rd worthy, but motor was good. My boss kept it n case any of the Fords' Detroits went dwn.

[@davestaats3390]

Love them old 359s. Good friend of mine has two that he hauled coal with, both have 425 cats . One is 13 speed other is 10 speed. .. awesome truck glad your going to fix it up

[@johnpirie2583]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 30 plus years ago I was in a swampier in the oilfield and have bin in verity of trucks with many different combinations of power and gears the best one was an old hies 360in bed truck / poll truck low geared and the horse power to pull I’m sure it had a Detroit monster in it I remember the sound like it was yesterday hammer down and grab those gears it’s music to our ears 👍

[@donc81]

always loved the sound of the detroits. Both inside and outside the truck

[@jonathanw4942]

+Donald Cisney Me too, but this engine won't be junked, I have BIG plans for it in the future!!! Thanks for posting and watching..

[@CJPhillips6648]

I am glad someone's taking the time to save & restore those trucks

[@jamesdaple9951]

Thanks for taking us on a ride!

[@davidlinn1419]

something about it the old big Detroit I just love. that sound brings back some of the best memories I have. thank you for the video and drive safe and God bless.

[@joejackson5174]

Dude that thing sounds fu@#$ng awesome... Especially the way you're blasting the rpms... Love it

[@slowpokebr549]

That was one of the first transmissions I ever drove. I had forgotten what a pain in the ass that thing was. It was like rowing a boat in cement. I know everybody loves them old Detroits but that combo would wear your ass and your ears out in a twelve hour day.

[@davidgenthnerjr4995]

Sweet Peterbuilt there Jonathan. I have fond memories of riding to school on an old late 70's early 80's Bluebird Transit style bus with one of these screamers. Was sad when I learned that due to the bus tipping over on its side one slippery winter's day that the school department was retiring the bus to a junk dealer to be scrapped. Them 8-71s and 4-53s had a lot more character than any old Catapillar or Cummins.

[@edmundsmith7199]

Start in 2nd in primary, 1st in secondary. 1,2,3,4 3rd in primary, 2nd in secondary, 2,3,4, fourth in primary, 2,3,4. 12 forward progressive gears. Worked pretty well for the most part. I had the 5x4 version, which I loved.

[@taxus750]

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[@stevew270]

Love that 2-stroke sound!

[@marufali6205]

nothing sounds better than a Detroit diesel and in that beautiful peterbilt best combination 💪👍

[@justina249]

I drove an old GMC General. 79 model. Throwing them jakes on and winding her up was music to my ears i miss that truck

[@tundewillis3326]

The sound of this engine brings back old memories all were good!

[@MilePost106]

You brought some good old memories of that Detroit engine and the spicer transmission. I miss that sound!!!

[@lylechapman9757]

Man that sounds good!! Who needs a radio when you have this!!!

[@dennisfields3723]

Rebuild the trans that Detroit sounds awesome

[@jeffscott8323]

10 foe

[@stu82nd]

The old Detroit love them RPMS

[@6.....5.....Detroit]

Hey thanks for posting the video, it really is a nice truck and good shiftin, I drive a smaller wrecker at work, but you can't beat a screamin jimmy!

[@johnhollingsworth3264]

Thanks for that ride totally bad ass wish we had trucks in the UK like this

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

My dad used to haul coal in WV in the 1980s, he used to haul for a guy who owned a fleet of kenworths with Detroit Diesels in them and he wasn't to fond of the slack in the 13 speeds said that when he shifted he would always smack the passenger seat, but he loved and still loves the sound (which is probably the reason why his hearing isn't the best) his own truck had a Cummings.

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

Those sound so wonderful, maybe loud, but like music. We lived on Highway 77, when I was young, there was no I-90 or I-29 in those days. I think the sound of trucks put me to sleep many nights.

[@jonathanw4942]

I ran away at 15 and lived in a house at the hwy 47 exit on I-77 in Parkersburg WV. Had rats big enough to move the furniture!

[@erica-lillycrider1088]

Love the sound of those Old Detroit engines in the old Peterbilts

[@DonkeyEvo]

Thanks for the ride, wouldn't want one to work but would love an old rig with a 2 stroke Detroit. A pete or kw would be prime choices.

[@ckelley63]

Man nothing sounds like a Detroit!!! the best!!!

[@67bowman]

I agree my first truck had a 425 Detroit loved that thing.

[@farmerbrown3768]

Ooh! Does that take me back to when I drove back in the day.. 318 DD and an air 4x4

[@davidburton612]

David Brown, I too drove detroits over the years. one I got new in 1970 something had the air shift 4x4 Spicer I loved it!! I have bad hearing loss now,probably due to drivinddetroits all those years

[@truckandtractorgarage740]

Nice truck!!! Always dreamed of owning a truck like that with a 8v71 detroit. I didnt know any one in NC had one.

[@Torsee]

What a noise! Love it! Glad you filmed it before you changed it! Can you hear this? 😂

[@trainman071]

best engine ever built i love Detroit engines

[@michaelashcraft8569]

That sounds so good to an old, retired trucker, like home!

[@richardkautz2947]

That's the Hot Rod of trucks and truck engines ! 👍🏻

[@rjo8500]

Amazing folks drove these beast long distance day after day. Respect.

[@shaunchappell784]

Utterly glorious!!! The best way of converting fuel into noise!!!!

[@paradiseroad6405]

that's a beautiful old Pete...and I really like the Holmes 750......I'd keep the Detroit and install a 13 speed behind it...don't send the Detroit to the scrap yard...sell it to someone who will appreciate it...they are an important part of history now...

[@taylorcook7354]

Phantom 309

[@coalminergroupie]

Right on. Nothin like them old Detroits

[@phillipjames2775]

Too much noise and u can't here any type of trouble, ur a moron!

[@adriantomlin2902]

Paradise Road O totally agree man!!

[@floridianrailauto9032]

@@phillipjames2775 I bet you're a Cummins fanboi

[@joeynebbergall2091]

It looks like the truck sounds good and drives good and rides good

[@rosshemming1347]

If I had that baby she would be every day but in California we can't drive any thing non def or 2010 and newer you are very lucky thanks from hemming.tow

[@jopete681]

Ross Stroude you all let that happen fix it!

[@Okanagan48]

The sound of those old Detroit's is so nice.

[@carnuttz5883]

Good trucker great ride ... really opened that old truck up ..pedal To the metal the old way 👍

[@MrBrombomb]

I would definitely swap out the trans for the 10-speed but would keep the 8V71 Detroit diesel in it being that I'm a huge fan of the Screaming Jimmy. Nice Truck!

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Hey fancy seeing you here!

[@MrBrombomb]

Random Stuff In Oregon I know. Right? I’m also interested in old cars & trucks as well as toilets. I especially love old Chrysler vehicles with the gear reduction starter & old trucks with Detroit Diesels.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

@@MrBrombomb That's awesome! I've always been a fan of classic Detroits as well. Also have you seen my early 70s motorhomes yet? Ones got a 318 Chrysler in it and the other has a big block. Both of which have those distinctive starters in them. Love starting them and hearing that sound!

[@MrBrombomb]

Random Stuff In Oregon That’s really cool. I also watch abandoned house & building explorations just to see what kind of vintage toilets & appliances a house has or had. One old school built in 1915 had two Joseph Vogel toilets & a trough urinal in it. I believe it is on a channel called Urban Exploring with Kappy.

[@MrBrombomb]

Random Stuff In Oregon I want a General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger with the gear reduction starter & a 1977 Dodge D200 or W200 4X4 as well since I am a huge fan of the Dukes Of Hazzard.

[@ChrisG3253032]

The LOUDER the BETTER. I love the unique sound of the Detroits. 💪🤘😎

[@PapaJ5667]

That ole Detroit reminded me of the gobblin toy truck in Maximum overdrive love that ole Detroit sound learned how to drive a big truck with a quadraplex in a 69 autocar 250 Cummins moving houses

[@ChrisG3253032]

Same. Pretty sure the Goblin was a Western Star.....Love the sound of the old Screaming GMs, goosebumps evertime. As bad as some say Maximum Overdrive was, I've always loved that one (and pretty much every other Stephen King inspired film for that matter) mainly coz of the trucks. "Trucks" (1997) was pretty good too.

[@masmith1960]

I had a spicer 4X4 in my first job. It was a 1968 international with a 318 Detroit. I liked having to shift all the gears.

[@28cruzin]

What a beautiful truck! I agree with you, update with the Cummins and 10 speed! Imagine the look on the face of the late model truck driver when you show up with that sweet old Pete to drag his malfunctioning computer rig off! lol!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Johnathan W. 👍👌👏 Just finished watching this for the second time (after seeing it in 2017). It's still simply fantastic! 😁 I bet that the Bus Grease Monkey respectively Indiana Diesel guys would love to own this great towing truck. They want to have a hauler for taking old busses to their shop. If you want to sell the truck they might be interested. Thanks a lot for making recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health.

[@tileman1814]

I remember the Spicer 16 speed.They were at best a pain in the neck!The Eaton 13 was a much more user friendly trans.I starter on a 4X4 back in the mid sixties.I got to go around with the 16 in 1970, thank goodness that was short lived.Next, later that same year I got my first truck with the 13 speed and never looked back!

[@lonelyplanet1080]

Dam, that's such a beautiful sounding engine...thanks for the video

[@matsong5134]

Bro I love the sound! Old school!!

[@earlhill8864]

Double breasted honda, reminds me of the old days i'm a Detroit man, love to have one with 600 series, enjoyed your vid. lol

[@donaldheck6541]

Awsome Petey there Jonathan love the sound of ole Detroit in an ole Pete😁

[@Bradygoodz]

Nothing sounds better than a Detroit

[@alanburge2725]

This truck sounds awesome though. Pure steel with a helluva bark to it.

[@garyrowan1114]

Thanks, enjoyed mentally counting the gears with you

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Nice truck to fix up I’d say you did a good job shifting that lie thing awesome truck a little rocket and you would have a beatiful truck

[@wasted6666]

Good Morning Great Video You taught me something already today never heard of there being 2 tranz.z one in front of the other Soundz Great Thanks for an Aweome video

[@johnnyturbo8460]

I love these old trucks.. i know as your driving it, it must me loud to you in that cab but damn it sounds good sitting here listening

[@NomadicSociety]

hearing yours run down the road makes me want to put mine in something and play!

[@justinweaver8787]

Love the way ol Detroit sounds.👌💪👍👍💗

[@sawmillingGarry]

I would use the Detroit for a power plant for that circular SawMill you picked up. Thanks for sharing

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

wow i must say she sounds so sweet that old pete, she yurs so do what makes u happy bro... keep on trucking!👍

[@flintstoneengineering]

Right foot really IS the loud peddle. Interesting (confusing?) box setup. Get your ear buds in and rev it till the crank turns blue!!! Roll on Rat Rod build. Thanks for sharing:)

[@wastemanagementfan1161]

That's one bad ass engine loud beautiful sounds. Definitely know when you are coming.

[@bigjnsa]

Screamin Jimmie! Love it, keep up with the great videos

[@Darryl603]

Thanks for the ride! Appreciate it man... Bye!

[@kellyboon8458]

The 14 & 18 speed Spicer boxes are two of the best made boxes

[@johnhull6363]

drives it like he just slammed his hand in the door while stealing it.....the way your supposed to drive a Detroit

[@TutorialPanda]

John Hull this is by far the most realistic comment. Hell even some of the more newer ones are bout the same. I had an 05' frieghtshaker classic with a DD60 and boy if that truck ran it's ass off hauling a belly dump. She pulled 90k better then she did 80k loved the sound of the engine brake too. Would have loved to of heard the brake on this bad boy. *Fapfap* mechanical engine brake

[@jaredhollinger328]

I had a old man tell me the same thing but it was mack

[@oldflatbeder3218]

That must have been a common statement, an old guy told me the same thing back in the 70s. Drive like you are mad at it.

[@isaiahthompson4638]

Perfection

[@jeffgarrett2114]

You slam your hand in the door and drive it like you're your trying to blow it up is what I was told or drive it like you're pissed off.

[@ConfederceyCSA]

I have a 1974 359-A Peterbilt with a Big Cam 400 Cummings with a 13 speed, your Pete sounds like an old Mack dump truck gotta love it. send update on your truck please.

[@mikec6892]

I would like to see this one in nascar mode. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@dantx4545]

I love the sound of those old Detroit's the new trucks sound like polite modern greyhound busses

[@philosophyoftrucking]

Detroit mated to a Spicer. Awesome old 359.

[@guyfmcarolina968]

Nice Pete the old Detroit sounds mighty fine. (Keep her alive friend.)🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@steamgent4592]

I'd keep the Detroit and make that Spicer a two stick! Man she sounds awesome!

[@glebb215]

Love those old trucks man Thanks👍

[@digginghistorytasmania3897]

You need to pull this old girl back out mate make more videos on it that’s awesome be a awesome truck for transporting the drag car awesome video mate 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺