Mr. Harry's 1 of 1 1986 Peterbilt 359 with a CAT 3408

Frank Trujillo of FT Trucking speaks with "Mr. Harry" about his unique 359 that he brought to the Large Cars & Guitars truck show in Kodak, Tennessee.
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[@MrMan-ol4ic]

This man and his Pete are OG's of trucking. Respect

[@tsimmons1974ts]

💪🏾💪🏾

[@user-ph3ws7qj5t]

very well said mate !!

[@thegasman2007]

Hell ya, Gotta love hearing the guy talk about getting his unit juuuuust right 👌

[@needsaride15126]

This video is one of the best related to trucking I have seen. That 1 of 1 is a beautiful old school rig. Harry is the kind of guy you could sit on a porch with and listen to him tell stories all day. Wishing you all the best Harry.

[@jaybirds7812]

That guy is a coal haulin legend. Watched that truck get loaded at Brookside and Putney on my trips in and out of the load out

[@bluezhawg2104]

I love me a 3408 used to drive a 78 KW with a 3408 that was pumped up and she was a runner. Oh the sounds of that V8 on a hard pull! Pure perfection

[@georgegeorgepht]

Very few drivers left who can drive that truck for what its worth. This man will wear that truck out. Hats off to this man.

[@daveostrom2908]

The condition of your truck makes a HUGE statement about the drivers ability and respect for his equipment ! You are both LEGENDS ! You have My greatest respect !

[@russellnorton9940]

well said indeed

[@robertbrake9927]

The truth well said .

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Absolutely love the classic CAT white The driver here looks like a legend 👊🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼 respect

[@carlmason4153]

White Cats are usually reserved for Marine Application.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

@@carlmason4153 yea and marine and other applications but they did come in highway rigs my ‘79 A model Kenworths CAT 3408 is CAT white

[@carlmason4153]

@@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 Yeh Maybe my friend, worked on hell of a lot of Cats in trucks (worked for Cat Dealership) never saw one in white, but that doesn't mean they didn't do them. Seen Loads on Marine vessels, mainly 3406 & 3408's. Personally I dont like a Cat in White, but "Who am I"

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

@@carlmason4153 they did indeed come from the factory in other applications besides marine in white White in semi trucks as well. I’ve seen white 3406 CATs in semis too

[@matthewkabanuk443]

@@carlmason4153 Back in the 1960s and up to 1984, Cat truck engines were painted different colors in some truck brands. White in Paccar (Kenworth & Peterbilt), blue in Ford, gloss red in International, and chartreuse (close to Terex green) in Autocar and Western Star.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

What a beautiful truck. The best part is Mr Harry’s attention to detail and interview. That truck is his pride and joy. Thanks for sharing this work of art, Mr Harry.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Beautiful truck. Kind of depressing knowing we will never see trucks like this again.

[@SuperDriver379]

They’re still out there in the bushes, there’s a handful of guys with the know how, tools and money to get them back in this kind of shape, but unless major changes happen in the way America is, the best of times may be 40 years ago.

[@Cnupoc]

At least we lived to see them 😊

[@scottturner1275]

Thank you for the Cat 3408. Most beautiful truck ever seen. Former trucker and Cat fan.

[@JalopyTechnology]

When I was with Peck Packing in the 70's I was put in a new 359 with a test engine...a 3408. My team partner and I were headed to Miami with 42,000 of meat. When headed up Monteagle, at 60 mph, everyone we passed made a comment on the CB that it must be nice running empty up the hill. We pulled over at the break check area and opened our trailer doors to prove we were not empty! This was 1975/76-ish. Several drivers are their words that night...

[@Colt-tf6xf]

That's a bullshit trucker story if ever there was one, we can hope you don't believe it too now.

[@Colt-tf6xf]

Now tell us the one about the v12 that only ran to Alaska

[@Plottman718]

Dozer motor in a big hood, gotta love it. I need me one!

[@SuperDriver379]

Imagine a 1000/3000 3508 in a truck. 🤔

[@kenuber4014]

Them ole boys like Mr. Harry, are few and far in between! Salute Me. Harry!

[@PeterGriswald]

I'm 63 now, and I'm still banging the gears in my original '79 359 Pete. Got 3.6 million on her and she keeps gettin' on. Call me Twilight Zone they do................... I'm gone

[@kenuber4014]

@@PeterGriswald Well I'm 68 and been trimming my toe nails in the fan for a long time now. Retired 2 yrs ago. Let the youn'uns deal with it now!!

[@PeterGriswald]

@@kenuber4014 I hear ya hand. I just can't sit still! I run the Carolinas and a few other places when I get bored. I'm having fun and making money, but it ain't what it used to be out here that's for damn sure! Watch them clippers! lol

[@kenuber4014]

@@PeterGriswald Tail winds to you bud!

[@gregdcross]

I have a friend that has his father's (Fred Garnett) Pete he custome ordered with a 3408B with 5 & 4 and used it for pulling a bull wagon. Fred sold it to another driver and when he died, he gave the truck back to one of Fred's sons and he's resorting it. Currently all it lacks is stripping and a repaint. Awesome truck with so many stories and so glad it is back home where it belongs.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Chris Mr. Harry that is the cleanest 359 I’ve ever seen👍👍👍 absolutely amazing👍👍👍

[@davidwhiten3742]

That is the sweetest Pete I’ve ever seen. Been driving them over 40 years and this one is the cherry of them all. ❤

[@leewalker3514]

I have seen that truck. I just retired after 48 years of driving I live in Newnan, Georgia and I have seen that truck down around Lagrange GA and yes, sir it is one bad mammy jammer.

[@christianrickard4082]

That mans from a generation of trucking that is long gone, back when truckers took pride in their work! Most of the guys and gals out there now are just after a paycheck and couldn’t care less about the industry, bunch of steering wheel holders!

[@jasond5405]

Everything about the trucking industry today is a pathetic joke unfortunately. From the throwaway plastic garbage trucks made today to the inexperienced sorry excuse for even a steering wheel holders that account for 99% of the so called drivers today to the EPA and eld's. Trucking ain't what it use to be and the good times are long gone.

[@christianrickard4082]

@@jasond5405 I agree 100%!

[@floydstowe]

Most so called drivers can't speak English sad sad deal what a beautiful truck

[@bush600r2]

​@@jasond5405it's sad to say but your absolutely right. I don't even live in the USA but it's the same in our country and others. Nothing is the same anymore and will never ever be as good but I just try to make the most of it and put myself in the best situations available.

[@howardjohnson6189]

@@bush600r2 Exactly sir.

[@sandasturner9529]

Never late with a 3408! Makes me wonder how this legend drives his.

[@SuperDriver379]

There are modern engines that make more power, more efficient than these ole dinosaurs like the KTA-1150 and the 3408B/C but none of them will ever make the sounds a 19L V8 does. It’s hands down the best sounding heavy truck engine ever put into a set of frame rails in North America.

[@sandasturner9529]

​@@SuperDriver379 truth

[@ryany4326]

The c18? Hardly a fuel efficient engine There’s a reason they still use these in modern marine installations

[@mikenano8046]

That’s a true 4door !! I used to open the sleeper door to blindside in. She’s a nice looking truck. You can tell he proud of it and puts a lot of work into it.

[@Alloyman6419]

When I stumbled across this video, I was like OMG!!! This took me back to my early teens in 1980. My dad passed away in 1976, he drove for Interstate for 27 years and all I wanted to be was a truck driver. In 1980, a neighbor bought a brand new bright white 359 specifically with a Cat engine like this one; minus all the stainless and full fenders on the rear wheels, but still tastefully dressed. He specifically ordered the Cat because he hauled sand, rock, etc out of quarries; similar to this one hauling coal out of Kentucky... This video brought back some amazing memories!

[@zacharycomeaux3117]

Shouldn't this truck be bought for a great price and sent to the the Peterbilt museum?

[@user-ph3ws7qj5t]

MR. HARRY STILL WORKING , USING THIS TRUCK,, I DIDN,T CATCH THAT ..THANKS AGAIN....COFFEES ON ME GENTS !!

[@FL.AirBoater]

Beautiful Truck Mr. Harry!!! From a retired driver from central Fl. with 43 years and over 3 million miles!

[@paulwiley9102]

I just love the sound of the 3408 cat motor. My uncle had a 76 k whopper with the 3408 and I loved it even as a kid. Thanks for letting me see this jewel.

[@eliteeldt]

Love the quality and workmanship on that truck! The polished stainless is amazing! Interior is like new!

[@hutchinson54]

Love the sound of the 3408. Very unique.

[@user-tq8ps6mt3k]

Beautiful truck,wish there were more people out her like this guy

[@TimberHauler]

I have to say I raise my hat to that man and his truck.. What a beauty that Pete, powered with King of the hill engine.

[@TheBurcham1]

Difference between a semi and a large car is, while a semi is changing gears, a large car is changing counties

[@dickfitzwell4920]

Big truck go fast as he can, Large car go as fast as he want to.

[@37903eral]

Mr. Harry is definitely old school, and so is his 359. Fine fine ride.

[@wxbgt01]

The 3408 even has period correct corporate logo on the valve covers.

[@TheDieselStop]

Absolutely awesome video & thank you, Mr. Harry. You are the true legend. God bless you and be with you. I would love to sit and visit with you for hours. I bet you have so many stories. Sir you are better than any stainless ever made.

[@JamesSullivan-xs1fz]

That IS an incredible truck. May be one of the best you'll ever see.

[@allanbeamer7110]

Guy's like this always made me feel like a damn snot-nose newbie... in a good way. Taught me the old-skool ropes. Just retired couple yrs ago after some 45 yrs of driving. Always loved these big CAT's and what they could do. The industry didn't do itself many favors, however. Deregulation didn't help either. Sent a lot of guys packing. The rest of us tried picking up the slack. Glad I'm out now. It'll NEVER be what it was. This truck is stunning, especially for all the love put into it. And 6 mph?!! Wow!! But running like he did? Those loads, at $6-7 fuel with all those plastic fantastic battery operated crappers? No thanks. Gimmie a man's truck or none at all. Good luck all, and God bless!

[@7seriesmax]

Years ago, I had a friend named Frank Toth who had a 49 ? needle nose Pete with a 3408. Being a master diesel mechanic having worked in it since the 80s I’ve only ever seen two trucks on the road with that big ass cat V8 in them. This was in the early 90s and Frank’s trucks was one of the first ones I remember seeing with twin 6 inch stacks on it. It looks like a freight train coming down the road. Just like Mr. Harry’s.

[@stormyweather9054]

How the HELL did they shoe horn a V-8 Cat in a NEEDLE NOSE ??? BET you can't slide a piece of toilet paper between frame rails and exhaust manifolds never mind trying to get the hood closed ....

[@gm16v149]

Sounds like a great guy to have a conversation with. Interesting that it doesn’t have a Brakesaver, that’s the first thing I noticed. I wonder how many Petes or KWs had the 3408 in North America. Over here in Australia the Kenworth factory made 31 with the 3408 but we don’t get Peterbilt unless they are imported. Most of our 3408s in Australia were Ingersall Rand air start and most had the Brakesaver. Like he said, you can get good fuel mileage but you’ve got to know how to drive them properly. They are an O/O truck. There’s still a few working every day in Australia, not just show trucks.

[@matthewkabanuk443]

Here in the US, Caterpillar marketed and registered the 3408 with the EPA under "automotive" use (over-the-road) for model years 1976-1985. There were a sizable amount of Kenworth W900As, K100s, Peterbilt 359s, 352Hs, and a couple 362s with 3408s. A good guy by the name of Cam Lavin (quite prevalent on the American Trucking Historical Society (ATHS) facebook group has dug through tons of build records and the latest Peterbilt with a factory 3408 he's come across was a 359 with a build date of May 28, 1985; roughly 10-11 months into the model year. It's extremely unlikely that Mr. Harry's truck came factory with a 3408. It must have been a glider kit as the Custom Build dash plate was only a thing on those. You could apparently order a 503 hp 3408B over-the-counter from Cat for 1986 and possibly 1987, but there's no evidence here to differentiate if Mr. Harry's is the typical 450 hp 3408 DITA or a B model. Now, all this doesn't detract from the fact that finding a good running 3408 these days (especially one this clean) is a massive treat.

[@scottycollins1829]

Several here in the USA still working as well

[@hendo337]

I thought most of the big trucks and road trains over there ran Mack E9s or V12 Detroit's?

[@gm16v149]

@@hendo337 That was years ago. Nowadays we run Kenworths with Cummins X15 or you can get a QSK19 but they are pretty rare. Mack run the 6 cylinder Volvo engine, they say it’s a Mack engine except it isn’t.

[@3406e]

This guy is nothing but a legend. Respect

[@sharonsnyder441]

Wow, nice truck! Love the color too! Miss my first Peterbilt. It was a 1985 Pete with a 3406B Cat. The color of my Pete was Dark Rose Gray, looks like the same color too! Good for him, way to go!

[@glennspreeman1634]

One loved and cherished masterpiece!

[@andrewhatton1606]

I’m from buckhorn ky, eastern ky is where the best comes from 💪🏻

[@brianpointing4205]

This has been an absolute pleasure to watch this video. It great to see an old timer with so much passion, and the PB is a credit to Mr Harry.

[@NewRiverRoots]

That dude is the truth. I could listen to him all day.

[@eddieweigel9490]

Mr. Harry is a OG of the highways beautiful old 359 right there

[@billness2635]

I drove a company Pete 359 in the 80’s that had a 3408 with a 6x4 air shift brownie here in Alaska going up and down the Haul Road. The same company who’s owner believed in Power! He had a couple of trucks with the 3408, more with the Silver 92’s that were uncorked, one with a KTA900 that he home built that did horrible things to the frame and rear axles and had intentions of using a 3412 in a project that didn’t happen. There were a few independents with 12V92’s and 3412’s that were feared here! Those were the days!

[@bush600r2]

Wow this things immaculate. Real credit to this man for looking after this rig so well all these years. Really great to see. He must spend hours and hours polishing all that metal though. Even the motor is spotless. Well done Sir 👏👍

[@hutchinson54]

Damn. I definitely missed my calling. That’s a beautiful truck. My dad (rest his soul) was a truck driver. He drove a little bit of everything. Log truck, flatbed, gasoline tanker, etc. Last thing he did was a transport bus driver for the Department of Corrections in Washington state before he retired at 72 back in 2010. I got to ride with him in the mid 80s when he drove tanker. I was fascinated with how he did everything. He was good at what he did. Sure miss those days.

[@Sdukes001]

You can’t beat the sound of CAT 3408

[@lilgryphon29]

1693 sounds great as well

[@johngreydanus2033]

I used to run 2 of them, it was a small drilling rig, ha ha.

[@six-pack1332]

Some of those old Mack Superdogs with the V8 sounded pretty tuff too.

[@scottycollins1829]

3408,3412, KTA,MACK,V12 all sound AWESOME 2 me!!!!!!!!🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🇺🇸📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💎💵💵💵💵💵💵💵

[@eleuteriodiaz3653]

Except for a loping C18

[@chuckrogers2480]

Beautiful rig Mr. Harry and great show Christopher!!!!

[@jakem.6359]

Mr Harry definitely takes a lot of Pride in his ride. I could listen to him talk for hours. Definitely old school...... And there are fewer and fewer of these guys around. Thanks for another Great video Chris

[@stormyweather9054]

That ol nickel 9 is a rare bird indeed and in UNBELIEVABLE GREAT SHAPE for 2 million miles . HERE'S A MAN THAT LOVES HIS TRUCK . Chris out of ALL of your interviews this is GOTTA be the most interesting and the best / driver . 1of a kind TRUCK and DRIVER bet Mr Henry has BACKED more miles than most will EVER go FORWARD . Most big trucks run fast as they can . Large car's run as fast as they want .

[@1pieman]

Mr. Harry, that's pure class a true driver that's what I wanted to be when I grew up thanks for setting the bar and keeping it going 👍😎👍

[@scottycollins1829]

Gr8 Vid & Interview of an WONDERFUL 359 LARGECAR & Mr H.😎👍🏾🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🇺🇸📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💎

[@PatrickSBellSr]

Oh that is one SWEET Peterbilt! And a fascinating owner and outstanding interview. Wow, This is a 'keeper'. And God Bless Mr. Henry - he is true 'class'!😎👍

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Giant torque monsters Guzzles diesel rolls coal and hauls ass I believe the motors were rated around 450 through 500HP They really put out 550 or over 600HP I got one in my 1979 A model Kenworth. When I got the motor alive again and took it for its first run as it was… thing definitely made over 500 horsepower. Smoked like crazy too for sitting for many years but it ran and sounded fantastic

[@gm16v149]

Mine is 550 at the wheels so around 610 at the flywheel. They are easy to bump up the power, you just need CAT’s special tool for the fuel racks.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

@@gm16v149 yeah you can easily turn up a older CAT that have manual fuel primers that are cool. They really push way more power than they’re rated

[@SuperDriver379]

The cranks in the 3408’s are their Achilles heel, but they have no problem pushing 1800 on the torque. With a modern turbocharger on them they can hold their own against the big horse X-15’s and cranked up 6NZ’s

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

@@SuperDriver379 they got probably 1900 torque

[@gm16v149]

@@SuperDriver379 That’s a bit of an urban myth about the crank, same as you’ll only get 4.5 mpg loaded or empty. Mines done over 70,000 hours and the engine and crank have never been out the frame since it was built in 1979. It’s had three sets of heads and liner packs and a couple of water pumps and compressors and injectors and elements. The secret is to give it a bearing roll around every 6,000 hours, and change out the turbo at around 14,000 hours. No one ever mentions the real problem, which is that the compressor can fall of the rear alloy housing unless you fabricate an external bracket, and the alternator bracket will break unless you reinforce it. I did a bearing roll before Christmas and the crank was well within spec, end float was 0.014” and it never seems to change.

[@marigoldtransportationgrou8016]

I love interviews with our trucking patriarchs. Nice rig Mr Harry. 🙏🏾

[@jti2007]

I think you meant trucking patriarchs. Matriarchs are women. Patriarchs are men.

[@marigoldtransportationgrou8016]

@@jti2007 😂. Thanx for the correction. 🙏🏾

[@vancrawford4064]

Awesome truck and Mr. Harry is a true legend.

[@jasonswingle1880]

Years ago there was a truck pull up in bath ny and on the way there we passed a dump bucket with a pete dragging it. He was pulling the hill out of Hammondsport and he was barking pretty good. Turns out he pulled in the fair. He had a 3408 under the hood. When he dropped the bucket they used a railroad tie to keep it from sinking into the ground. So he was loaded. Another truck that showed up was a heavy haul out of NY. They specially made that truck to pull heavy loads. That one had the 3412 in it. But the pete with the 3408 won it. He knew how to get the power to the ground. But they are rare, so it's nice to see this guy with his one of a kind original still on the road.

[@dont9098]

What a Gentleman ! What a Beautiful truck !

[@user-cs7bu4ur1j]

I WANT THIS TRUCK! Love the color. Much respect.

[@adamm9486]

What a sweet ride and cool driver, he needs the 200g tanks because that 08 is thirsty!

[@sgtyork9330]

Sweet 359. And V-8 CAT powered??? Amazing.

[@geraldbeasley]

Caterpillar vs Cummins KTA 600 last of big power

[@SuperDriver379]

C-18’s will fit in a truck, and the ISX family of cummins engines can make the power of both the dinosaur 19L’s but neither of those make the sounds the old mechanical engines made.

[@hendo337]

Don't forget the Mack E9s

[@dbrinson9309]

there is nothing like old school truckin great interview

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

Those were the days. Awsome content

[@christophertaylor2464]

Just came across your channel and liked and subscribed That is one sweet rig right there I love the 3408 cat. GOD BLESS THE TRUCK DRIVERS OF AMERICA YOU ALL KEEP AMERICA MOVING.

[@ScottWM54]

Incredible insight & knowledge from "The Bandit"....

[@Halfstep2024]

So it’s for sale? I hope he breaks a record with the number he gets for it cause the amount of dedication and work it takes to put over 2mil on a truck and it still look showroom new is unreal. Good luck with the sale sir! I wouldn’t take a penny under $225k for it.

[@CableGuy74]

Much props to Mr Harry!!

[@pointingdog7235]

I’d love to hear the Cat with a load on that V8. Beautiful rig.

[@rusttrail3]

This driver is what legends are made of, If Frank Trujillo bought this truck it would be well taken care of. 😄

[@thomasramey9007]

That has to be the best working truck I have ever seen.

[@jesstrueblood2317]

First truck I herded down the road was a 1967 R600 Mack with a thermedyne 285 and a 5 +3 mack trans. Drove 5+4s, even drove a 4300 Int with a 400 cummins with a 12513 with a 4 sp aux and 2 speed rears in it. I'm 60 years old and got my class a when I was 16 but started driving trucks years before that

[@c5back9]

Man that thing sounds good!

[@brandoncherry1651]

This man is a legend ...need a sit down Interview him and his truck

[@jmarco4331]

Love hearing that big cat purr

[@grataniothomas84_GreatOne]

Respect to all Truckers 💯 🇯🇲 🇨🇦 🇺🇲🌍🌎🌏

[@ricorichie1884]

Beautiful truck and well kept. A true truck driver

[@jeffearnest3269]

What a wonderful looking truck driver. I just love a 359 Pete . I think they should still make the 3408 Cat engine and without the the DEF fluid stuff. You sir have a great looking engine too. Take care of yourself and your truck. May our Lord be with you always.

[@redmesa2975]

19:28 😂😂. That big grin says it all

[@Cnupoc]

God Bless you Mr.Harry !

[@proudpatriot1458]

I was lucky enough to haul coal out of Totz Kentucky for several years with ole K Town, he’s real good guy and a true professional driver. Robert Brown “weasel”

[@trentwatts4913]

Never driven a V8 how I’d love to hook to something with that truck and ease on down the road somewhere. How do I wished there was still drivers as him out here what a better time it’d be than what we have now. What a truck to own I don’t see how it’s possible to keep that truck in the shape it’s in but he done it.

[@truckinfam2207]

“Never Late 3408” “ Bad to the Bone “. Ran on Pond to Pond, What a way to Fly😎

[@kevinrice7635]

In the old day's they would idle like a washing machine full of bottles Amazing sound

[@l.m.iniowa3983]

Beautiful job, I drive a 359 too, 3406 B model, wouldn't trade it for anything else!

[@hankhessig6586]

My goodness, that is a beautiful machine. MERICA

[@daveostrom2908]

We can all learn a lot from these Gentlemen They speak from experience not ego's

[@oscarr.camacho7257]

SuperSuper,, thats the truck i want 359 V8 CAT 3408

[@darrellbradley9334]

MR Harry's Classic Hot rodder . Good on him ;) . LOVE all Stainless . Thanks Chris

[@BobbyTucker]

"What's goin' on, the rent & utilities and they're gonna be due", lol. Mr. Harry, you have one exceptionally gorgeous Rig, If I only knew how much your selling price was. Thank you for showing all of us this piece of Land Going Art.

[@davidsimons6881]

Beautiful old 359. Great video.

[@dogdad27]

Great interview, great truck. No substitute for experience.

[@chrisw.3000]

My 85 Exhd is factory 270wb. I have a BC III. I love that truck

[@matthewkabanuk443]

NTC-400 in it?

[@halon7476]

Beautiful rig

[@rickjackson3414]

I had a new gunmetal flat top 60” 84 359 with the 400 hp 3406 15 spid and traded it for a new white 86 359 with the 600 hp 3406….15 spd with 72” sleeper……best trucks I ever ran.

[@paulpeters5199]

There’s nothing better than a v8 engine sound and that’s one sharp ride

[@carmudgeon7478]

That man is a true Knight of the Road.

[@joemonroe3811]

Mister harry is a legend

[@Mark-um7ey]

Respect Mr Harry! That is one bad clean Pete! Hopefully it will be loved by the next caregiver like it has by you.