I Paid $1,000 for this Destroyed Semi Truck, Mistakes were made….

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[@woozleboy]

For people thinking this was a bad deal, don't forget the monetization he gets from all of us watching him tear it down. There's content value right there. If it were me, I'd be removing all the fiddly bits, clips, screws, etc. Stuff that is always going missing in rebuilds. Relays, wire harness sockets, spring hangers, air bags in back, and so on. Doesn't seem like much, but that stuff adds up.

[@robm3063]

Yeah not sure if he is running a "parts" business or just a click view business. I will tell you this. I watch another channel called Watch JR Go. He started a side business apart from his reg stuff stripping cars down for parts. Right away he could see, I mean in real time his KZbin numbers dropped like a million pound rock. Guess what, He still parts out cars but he never shows it because it's a KZbin money loser. Heck how much was that perfect door gasket drivers side door worth to somebody.

[@thomaslascola9683]

Its a bad deal just for deals sake.. I if a non content creator but a average person doing this for a business.

[@Ambushw23]

It’s about 1500 as on now with 117k and the video length and that’s with max engagement which he doesn’t have he has low more likely cause 120k views with nearly a million subs is definitely low engagement his cost is low likely but the time is important he’s not doing this to make videos he’s doing these to make money. If he he stopped KZbin he’d make a bunch of money still KZbin is probably less then 5%-10% of his income

[@paulholmes9939]

Sorry but you have a lot to learn about salvage. Just in that driver's door you had your money back in components window $500 window regulator $300 door card $300 door switch gear $100 hinges $75 . Thats without considering door handles and locking mechanism.

[@ronaldgentry9923]

And he will make 10 times that from youtube destroying it, Just like whistlindiesel,

[@paulholmes9939]

@@ronaldgentry9923 So sad . But true

[@Guds777]

And then he just cuts the ratchet strap, do you know how much those cost, a whole 20 bucks, that's crazy, most of you guys can´t even afford to buy ratchet strap and he just cut it, how dare he doing this. Think of all the poor truck drivers that can't afford ratchet strap...

[@Ambushw23]

@@ronaldgentry9923not true he’s got 117k views in a month with high engagement and the video length he’d make get 1500 of the video before taxes and cost.

[@tezy0193]

@@ronaldgentry9923 he tried his luck with whistlindiesel-like content, didn't work out for him very well .. tons of dislikes

[@oliviervanderborght5274]

I'm absolutely not a hater, but I think he's wasting quite a bit of money by being silly with a telescopic handler. There were plenty of reusable parts such as window and computer boxes that are still there and are still worth some money. In my opinion, it's nice to see you completely dismantling trucks but do it more responsibly.

[@Bruce_Wilson]

Truck has been outside and wet for a long time. Cannot trust electronics

[@GlennGraham-q8t]

Yep 100percent

[@ronaldgentry9923]

If you could destroy a few 1000 dollars of used parts and make 10, 20, 30 grand off the video of destroying said items would you do it. Videos like this bring the comments out of all the buthurt people. Likes, Dislikes, all comments weather your praising something or calling something terrible all are good things in the eyes of youtube advertisers that only care about how many people see their adds.

[@halogod0298]

It’s not hating to disagree. No need to be defensive

[@kurtolsson9557]

😂 en lastbil som har en sån totalskada finns nästan ingenting som är helt inte ens motor å växellåda möjligen en del datorboxar,

[@Savagetechie]

buys truck for salvage.... first thing he does is break a perfectly good window.

[@kennethhurlbutt802]

He's a "youtuber"....

[@WVT0587]

If u believe he bought this truck your a fool, Fitzgerald has 100s of these totaled trucks sitting around. Bruce just created content and lying like always!

[@ronaldsholly5609]

Ripping the wires out of the computer there's a bright one

[@jounijohannestahvanainen9]

After that treatment, it's a miracle if you can find something to use

[@PeDr0.UY131]

😂😂😂😂The driver's window was the only recoverable part, but that was not going to help recover the 1000 bucks.

[@SeanHenderson-gn8if]

You need to build an engine run or simulation stand. You shohld try to keep the harnesses intact and convert them into test harnesses for use on a test run stand. Any engines with cracked front or rear cover should be repaired.

[@sleepervega71hill28]

I'd say. Put a cheap backup camera on the telehandler and turn the beeper off when not around others. Indoors.

[@swamphox1]

Absolutely. Those things are bureaucrat's wet dream. They belong next to the gas can safety spouts.

[@williejames2170]

Prayers for the driver,s family!

[@MJS1455]

You all need to find a scrap yard that brings roll off for you to fill then the pick up when full. One for each type of scrap you all have. It would save you trips to the yard and be easier to store it till pick up too. Just a thought.

[@grapenutz5931]

I bet Fitzgerald loves all the new gauges in thier floor.

[@Sevunteen]

I bet they don't give a crap. 😅

[@deanstockwell6483]

Buy some roll off dumpsters for each style junk them divide it up while you are tearing it apart.

[@ervinhenschel9260]

That was a $150 door glass…lol

[@LilyandOllieTv]

And answer the question that many are asking there was a fatal accident no the driver did not survive! They were hauling several big rolls of steel and dumbass got in front brake checked and basically those rolls of steel chain busted and went into the back of the cab with the truck destroying it

[@bigdadytrucker]

Back to the chop shop stuff like the after hours diesel days , eh?

[@johnnyryan4918]

The CPC BOX that's in the dash is worth 4k and up used !!

[@raymondparker8215]

I just bought a new one from freightliner for 1200$, during covid yes they were that expensive, now no.

[@ernestbrothers1298]

He doesn't understand salvage. Only destruction

[@Bruce_Wilson]

Only if it wasn’t sitting in the weather for a yesr

[@ronaldgentry9923]

@@ernestbrothers1298 I believe he knows how to make way more money from KZbin destroying those things than he would ever get selling them.

[@joshross271]

Looks like Cody gave that truck the good Ole whistlin diesel treatment 😅

[@rongoodall1066]

What wasn’t wrecked in the accident is wrecked now what a total loss..

[@doherty2jz845]

That argosy is cool, the paint reminds me of my old micro machine van. I played the shit out of with in the 90's 🤣

[@kirkjones9827]

You need a couple of 40 yard dumpsters and a slide back to haul your own recycling and trash.

[@maxschimminger1553]

Tear apart a dpf system on one of them truck's to show what's inside one that would be cool

[@1chish]

Well when someone says 'its not worth the effort' to remove and store complete rear axles then you just know this is NOT about making money. Its about that thing called 'content'. That door alone had very usable parts like trim, motors and even that window that was carefully smashed. Salvaging even for scrap metal and plastics takes time and effort and well we know Bruce only does stuff 'real quick'. Such a damn shame because that truck would have made two episodes and had piles of saleable scrap and parts if done right.

[@coreyweese2232]

I thought it was a day cab at first. That’s some twisted aluminum. At least you got the transmission out of it.

[@garybattle1293]

Bruce there's a bunch of things. I've seen that you just destroyed that you might be able to salvage and sell like that. Door the window in the door the glass from the door maybe you'd better get a 100 bucks for that. I mean wouldn't take 15 minutes, maybe to take that door off and get to windshield the window out of there. That bear, maybe you could try to salvage. Some of the harnesses and not destroy everything. I know there's a guy on another channel. I watch Justin trucki know. He's looking for 2. Seeds for his cab over but he wants to short once cry recap to and see if you can helping get me a good deal on 2 used ones.

[@brettsayers7768]

There is a heap of recyclable stuff there, steel, alloy and copper in the wiring. Great video, mindless destruction, my style of wrecking vehicles.

[@16480287]

My opinion : Seeing your in the salvage business to me every nut and bolt and part equals money ! I know it's tedious but I used to salvage cars for the hardware plus any thing of value ! You got the place and the help to really break down these units and save anything and every thing.

[@n0rmie_]

Ignore the hate brother. Keep it up

[@tnolan3176]

Not one part of this video was interesting ! Waited 5 days for this ! No thanks,,,,,,later !

[@hondadude-cu1yd]

Bye Felicia 👋

[@charlesfritz2540]

Bruce you have to put twice pipes on that Freightliner you just bought I like what you did so far. But it has to be piped and turned up. Jake brake

[@dustyfarmer]

I reckon Robert De Niro would buy those 6" high heel pumps if you can find the other one.

[@ernestbrothers1298]

See Bruce the idea is save what isnt broken so you can sell it as salvage. Instead you let dumb and dumber out to destroy parts. Good business decision

[@NUKEzx10r]

I'd start an aluminum pile/bin at the very least.

[@boy_ka84]

Well, thats a new thing to see in this video. He bought a wrecked truck.

[@tompettersson3814]

Less work to put in..

[@EdwardMitchell-l9w]

Wouldn't touch that truck with a 10-foot Pole unless I knew the driver survived if the driver didn't make it it would just sit there wouldn't put it in my shop

[@mikrosixtysix]

You scared of blood?

[@goldenstaffgaming3192]

​@@mikrosixtysixscared from truck not from blood

[@neverstoppulling5169]

Why?

[@goldenstaffgaming3192]

@@neverstoppulling5169 think yourself would you like to sit on a truck which had accident in past and the driver d!ed in that accident will you still drive that truck knowing it had dark past ?

[@neverstoppulling5169]

@@goldenstaffgaming3192 Okay well we aren't exactly sitting in the truck because it's getting parted out.. I actually buy wrecked semis just like this for my junkyard here in Florida. I have a few where it seems like the driver probably didn't make it.... There are no like human remains so I don't think too much into it's past i guess?

[@dustinjohnson4890]

Prayers too the driver did he live?

[@kenohara3917]

Just FO with your prayers BS

[@MattBerg-t3w]

Can't even finish watching this. There was plenty of parts that could be saved if that's what was really intended but it ain't

[@REDBIRD-95]

That 2019 Freightliner is definitely done💥💥💥 Ol' son😲😲 Have a great evening Bruce👍

[@TheTbird668]

I was waiting to see a foot in that shoe.

[@spideybrent]

Hello from Moosomin,Saskatchewan,Canada you have great videos and great at communicating. Thanks for sharing. 😊😊😊

[@keithhill9138]

Why don’t you have a dumpster in the shop so that your not moving the scrap twice!!!

[@coryhoover01]

Us express doesn’t have cab overs. This was a cascadia

[@coryhoover01]

Looks like you have 3 good aluminum wheels and some good steel wheels. You also have rearends and a fifth wheel that are good

[@huntercrockett2833]

that truck just has a small scratch on the fender, just have to sand it and paint then boom brand new truck!

[@yafon-hs3zd]

take the rear inn chunk, the gears is worth something..the housing is probably bent, you will have to scribe them to check if is bend..

[@johnhauser5939]

Got the freight shaker cab over. That's pretty awesome.

[@SemiErnie]

Well I know who to call when I need to get rid of something LOL , Sorry Bruce 😂😂

[@ww2dogfighter1944]

whistlen diesel

[@mattkubler5740]

Helps to use a cutting disc instead of a grinding disc when cutting

[@Bruce_Wilson]

Grinding disc is safer lol

[@matthewcaldwell8057]

Was waiting for a mower belt to come out of that chomps box lmao jk love the vid as always man. Always a treat

[@nickd.4512]

Looks like you bought a wrecker rick recovery special 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pcap2700]

By the time u get done with it there will be nothing left to salvage

[@kurtgood2914]

Wilson you are doing great brother

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

The Argosy looks good doing it's thing. But the big question is did the driver survive that wreck?

[@nathanielgayle]

I did realize it was a sleeper and not a day cab

[@TheObsesedAnimeFreaks]

I would be extremely surprised if they did.

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

@@sealevel1919 Or dumped it out of an airplane!

[@coryhoover01]

It’s a cascadia not an argosy

[@sealevel1919]

@@coryhoover01 no the other one lol

[@WillMack1256]

Saw you getting on 111 earlier today Bruce!- Coors light truck driver

[@gerbentvandeveen]

In the Netherlands. Recycling is a standaard. Aluminium, Coper, Steel. Is money. And for good money.

[@andhotrodshop]

That was a pretty tough window, got to admit it 😂😂😂

[@herbtender910]

That's the truck Leroy was in Bro. You know were the driver woke him up right before the wreck because he ain't never seen a wreck like they're getting ready to have !

[@DatBlueHusky]

not a bad deal, aluminum goes alot per lb now and just the rims alone you prob make half it back no joke

[@glen511]

The only good thing was the window you broke. Maybe the Trans.

[@desnye56]

You've lost the plot Bruce

[@essentialone1]

i REALLY DO HOPE THAT THE DRIVER WAS NOT HURT TOO MUCH AND WAS ABLE TO WALK AWAY WITH SCRATCHES AND BRIUSED EGO, ABSOLUTE TRAIN WRECK OF A CRASH THIS ONE.

[@isaacsims6203]

Lol glad yall can have just as much fun scrapin a truck as building one😂

[@MrG6254]

There goes any usable wire harness air boxes etc its a good thing these guys have someone backing them with endless cash

[@Streamer687]

Hmmm, put a new OIL PAN on the engine, and it MAY just start and run A-ok?

[@Lifewiththeredmons]

You scrap the wheels off that thing they'll turn it into an entire F-150.

[@denneberg]

You should do a Will it start video. 😅

[@thomasoberg227]

1k is the catalytic converter and scrap metal everything else is profit and the metal can be a lot more if you separate copper aluminum and steel

[@MrMopar413]

I’ve read some of the comments and there is value there. These don’t know the wrecking business. Back in the day I worked in a truck wrecking yard. They need drop boxes for aluminum, cooper , steel. I’m not sure but the left side fuel tank if not dented is resealable. Even if it’s dented somebody might use for a storage tank for something. The primary driveshaft looked ok. The engine and transmission. I guess the engine had a hole in the block so but the head and some internal parts are probably good and the transmission might be good as a core rebuild. Now the rear axles. We used to cut the frames just in front of the rear axles and then remove the wheels then stack the hole axle combine in stacks 5 high. Most of the time we’d part out the axle assemblies for the third members to be used as rebuilding as reman’s. Or just sell as is. Then there’s the hubs, axle shafts that have value but these guys need a system in place. There is a lot of owner / operators working on a shoestring budget that need parts. Then they parted it out right in the middle of the shop and F up a clean new cement floor how stupid is that. These guys are want to be truck salvage guys right now.

[@kevinanderson4789]

You should break down those aluminum wheels they would be $200 probably in aluminum scrap. Would of saved that driver's window, it would sell fast.. I would keep all salvageable interior pieces and box up mark'd Cascadia. Between the transmission and scrap he's gonna triple his investment.. maybe more

[@davidpeterson5017]

You laugh and joke about that drivers shoes. That driver might have died in that crash. I guess it's good to have more money than compassion

[@mobilemowers]

Tore up that nice shop floor.

[@coyfisher5772]

Take a second and stop to say a prayer that whoever was in this truck is ok.

[@TN-oo5mx]

Express at its finest....and agree totally with the other guy .. There were salvageable items you trashed

[@dennishartley6053]

You’re a great show !!!!

[@bobbyscott5144]

Stearing shaft looked like the broom. 😊

[@scottlambert2949]

Hope the driver is ok after a terrible wreck like that 🙏🙏🙏

[@Bruce_Wilson]

For sure

[@nightfall22]

Did they clean the brain and fecal matter out of that cab? Because I’ve worked many crashes and unless this driver had their guardian angel with them they didn’t survive

[@cabovermike]

Bruce mentioned that this wreck smelt gross, rotting human remains maybe ?…,,

[@je9886]

Pull the rear end and see if ther and goo or rebuildable or could use parts to makeva good t of rears

[@BigBruh1988]

Rule #1, don’t EVER tell another man what to do their own money.

[@PaulMartinez-lx2ek]

Beautiful shop

[@markskandel3017]

Need a dump trailer in the shop for the metal

[@Bruce_Wilson]

We have a dump out back!

[@glackaglack1534]

Literally thought it was a day cab

[@michaelray1590]

Your buddy Tim gentry need a few parts for his son's truck

[@danielsmith9500]

Sweet lil cab over

[@trapperbill4962]

I don't know why you didn't use the chain in the first place

[@kevinmhardie842]

Oh, you don’t have to make a mess don’t you?

[@bobbywysing47]

I totally thought that was a Day Cab until he showed the refrigerator door and the womans heel! Smh

[@philbamford6957]

Should have took the drivers belongings out of it before you ripped it apart.

[@rayboucher479]

Did you drive down the road with that drivers door open ?

[@NealThomas]

Clearly all Bruce is interested in is breaking things and the drive train. NOT MAKING MONEY!

[@evan_3225]

I thought that was a day cab at first

[@yosvi85]

Aren't those tire good still? At least for offroad use.

[@richardcorley364]

So do miss your cab over that started out

[@Steven5teven]

That'll buff out!

[@frankleonard6570]

Just destroys everything. How crazy is that 👎

[@richardmiller4104]

Like the content. But take time and just get what you can for what dver you have. Ecus and that window rear end gears someone will pay money for it. Just take all you can build up inventory of things.

[@simongreen247]

You need something like MasterPro Hydraulic Body Repair kit to help and look around car body tools hydraulic stuff we love a good tool 🔧

[@robertpeters9438]

I was just wondering if someone stole the engine out of the wreck. My brother once had a dream that he stopped for a red light and could not pull away. He lifted the hood and some dudes had torched off his engine and were lowering it through a manhole cover!

[@Chomps]

Enjoy the sticks! 🥳

[@SolarWraith]

Good lord...did that Freightliner get nuked? 😬