'52 Kenworth cabover part 1

[@the.porter.productions]

Let’s hear it for those who really cared for this truck from the get go. I’m rather impressed with the truck. My dad bought a 1951 REO new, let many drivers behind the wheel, monitoring each one at times. I was born being aware of this truck and growing to love it. When I wanted to drive, this was the truck I began with. What a blast! I’ve spent many hours behind the wheel and am now in the process of restoring it, honoring my dad and oldest brother.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Back in the 1960's, there was a cattle hauling company in Arizona that would come to South Gate California to pick up roofing materials where I worked. IIRC, there were two brothers that alternated coming to pick up the roofing. Their trucks were just like this one except they were painted Green. Again IIRC, the cattle haulers were driving for Knudson or Knudsen Trucking. I always liked "swamping" for them. Great ol' trucks.

[@louieenos3091]

I remember when Ivan Fahrnsworth in Carson City,Nv owned this truck.Reminds of the livestock trucks my dad drove back in the 60's when there were a lot of feedlots in Ca.

[@99iwaena]

A very good & knowledgeable person to explain & give a historical background of the 52' KW!...Thanks for sharing this video!

[@longroadpro]

Thanks! This footage was shot 15 years ago. My youngest of four kids has one more year of college and then I'll get some new HD video equipment and get back at it!

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

Great vid!! Amazing how well shes held up without restoration! Good West coast weather for ya. Everything in Michigan rusts imediately..

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I've always loved these cab over engine trucks.

[@ruxoneto6560]

I remember this truck at the Dressler ranch in Gardnerville Nv back in the 80's when we hauled cattle to summer pasture.

[@sneezie22]

Excellent video. Thank you : )

[@andrewnorris1514]

Thanks Jim

[@Lowcountrytrucker]

" not a squeak nor rattle in the hole truck" They don't build'em like they use to.

[@paulgriffiths8359]

A great video, is there somewhere we can buy the DVD that was made with these videos in it ?

[@m0ogy]

Top old truck Indeed

[@JoNniixD]

Reminds me much of the IFA W50.

[@Nikohere]

ahh man im tryina find a pic of the same exact as my grandfathers he was driving in 1975 after he got out of the united states air force n he drove big trucks like tht tho..So i cn send u a pic i found one w him n another n ik its kenworth tho from the headlights n the grille so yeah he died n crashed his tire popped n crashed on this bridge in San somewer forgot kenworth idk

[@Sinister_Reaper]

ur a really cool guy

[@BeatsByThePound]

Too bad Don Dobbas had to sell all his Dads equipment