Shifting the 1950 Kenworth

[@Darstrom]

Driving starts at 3:24

[@NicotineRosberg]

why 2 shift sticks tho?

[@kenworth4049]

Darstrom is

[@mrbillz313rd]

Darstrom thats truckin

[@cbnboy34]

Darstrom Nice video brother! 😉

[@Darstrom]

P Htwr Thanks alot!

[@oreoscadoosh3360]

I just love how at 6:04, a 1950s sedan passes by. What great timing, It was like a mini back in time moment.

[@patbullard9276]

Boy I didn’t and wouldn’t have caught that had you not mentioned it. Looked like a 1958 Buick Electra 225.

[@redtra236]

@@patbullard9276 I believe 1959 was the first model year for the Electra 225.

[@patbullard9276]

@@redtra236 You may be correct but I googled it and found many references to a 1958 Buick Electra 225 but other references called it a Limited. So just what is correct?

[@redtra236]

@@patbullard9276 Not sure honestly thought 59 was the first year though(although production started in the fall of 58). Possibly could have changed mid year for all I know.

[@patbullard9276]

@@redtra236 If production started in the fall of 1958 then I would agree that it should have been a 1959 model. My dad sold new Chevy, Oldsmobile and Cadillac and I know that usually the new models were introduced in the fall. However the 1959 was a completely different body style. So I’m inclined to believe that the car that I saw on the video wasn’t an Electra 225 but instead a Limited or some other name. But it was definitely a 1958 body style. I’m sure of that because my grandparents bought a new one, however it wasn’t the top of the line.

[@S7EVE_P]

I like how you drive. There are plenty of people on KZbin hammering these old trucks and speed shifting....its nice to see an old truck being treated with the respect and care it deserves, good job man. The cab is awesome

[@Darstrom]

Thank you!

[@robertmeade6194]

It was a 1954 kenworth with 200 cumin’s had a 5 speed main and 3 speed brownie and year was 1956, Dad had a auto car 1949, had international 1950, we haul produce into L.A market and oranges, and lemons to harbor and honey to S.F. I held my first chauffeur, in 1956 and I almost cried listening to your truck Nice video. Thanks

[@Darstrom]

Robert Meade wow thanks for sharin the memories, wouldn't mind hearing the whole story!

[@Drivapete]

I drove a 1965 Pete for Ray Meza in Los Banos Ca, and a 1968 for his brothers. Wouldnt trade those memories of those 2 old trucks for anything. Meza bros. gave me my first job in 1982 right out of high school.

[@juanflores2882]

200 only?

[@jjmurff]

No time to be distracted with a cell phone in this Tractor.

[@Hitherto90]

Cell phone? There's no time for fatigue in this making.

[@AdeChanchannel]

tractor???? 🤣 you fool

[@jesusnunez6096]

Mr. Herp what’s it called then?

[@AdeChanchannel]

@@jesusnunez6096 TRUCK

[@jesusnunez6096]

Mr. Herp they are called tractors. Maybe you should do some research or maybe go to CDL school.

[@fishunter007]

Old american diesel truck, revolver, guy with a beard driving in a countryside and "bomb switches" on the dashboard... that is the most american thing I've seen in months

[@Darstrom]

Haha Cheers mate! Proudly delivered from Sweden!

[@sudont]

I know. I was watching this thinking, “This dude looks American as fuck, in his American truck with his holster on the dash, but these road markers are not in the US”. I knew it wasn’t Canada either. Awesome!

[@tobagogames]

Thats why there are so many Volvos on the streets :D

[@matrox]

Not America...look at the street signs and all the foreign cars.

[@fredmachine]

Turns out that Sweden is probably the place with the most old american sheet metal on Earth besides America:D

[@SheppardDriver85]

You put 99% of the "truckers" today to shame! Most wouldn't know how to drive a standard 18 speed let alone a complex truck like this. That is a real truck and I am 100% jealous you get to drive such a masterpiece of a machine! Congrats and keep those wheels rollin!

[@Darstrom]

Thank you very much !! Sure is a real truck, and I'm jealous of myself getting to drive it =) I'll make sure to keep her rollin' !

[@PreciousAlpschindler]

Yup new Freightliner Cascadia is a stupidest truck to ever exist. No 18 speed Eaton Fuller only Automatic and no CAT engine as an option yet I see a lot of them on the road

[@victorm45]

Beautiful driving...alert and smooth...professionnal. Beautiful sound. Mirror ajusted. Oil and air pressure ok. Beautiful ride...thanks!

[@Darstrom]

Victor M much appreciated!

[@meacenastiberius9438]

You might see this fella on the street, but never judge a book by its cover, this young fella has skills and is a very smooth driver. He is carrying on a long American tradition. Kudos to the kids these days!

[@OliveDoctor]

No doubt our dad's and grandpas used to be tough ones

[@OliveDoctor]

Bob KLR oh, sorry, I'm not murican. English is not my first language. It's more like my 3rd language.

[@daddymcpapi7520]

This reminds me of my grandpa’s truck, especially the fan. He would tell my dad to roll the windows up when they passed other truckers so they thought he had a/c😂

[@daddymcpapi7520]

This reminds me of my grandpa’s truck, especially the fan. He would tell my dad to roll the windows up when they passed other truckers so they thought he had a/c😂

[@dxrkoasis_clipz3496]

Rafael Coleto yeppers

[@wyattnyfeler7270]

Rusty Climber everyone does have a dad I guess you skipped life science class in school

[@marxmann3564]

I bet nobody will neve-ever try to steal this because of how complex and complicated the shifting would be

[@Darstrom]

Marx Mann True, most people wouldn't have time to figure it out =)

[@renj6531]

Darstrom you got the manual for this thing ?lol

[@pathlu8630]

I still have no Idea what this man was doing

[@ethanhurl8202]

Not that bad

[@nomon95]

Two gear boxes in series,main box,4 changes (shifts)and the other ,the multiplier.

[@JimAirPlanespotting]

This video was so masculine my computer grew a beard

[@benjigray8690]

I love that term you use ; being inexperienced ; all they give me is the oldies to operate but I love 'em , if only they knew .

[@DYNANiK]

The perfect comment didn't exi.........

[@FoxPopvli]

I laughed hard at this ahahah xD

[@alimobasser5839]

Oh my belly!!!

[@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347]

My chin pubes are still hard.

[@derekstocker6661]

Super truck and great driving, so well done and makes many of us truck buffs envious, keep up the excellent work!

[@woodfordreserve6673]

Brings back memories. Started driving in 1969, never drove a single stick transmission until early 80s. First truck I owned was a 75 KW with a 5 x4. Would have probably kept with the two sticks but I was told you couldn’t warranty two stick transmissions if you had 400 hp or more.

[@Darstrom]

Respect! I thought for sure the twin sticks could handle more tourqe than the first air operated grannys! I'm straight on the line then with 400, although I doubt anyone is willing to give warranty on it today !

[@pathetic538]

"My company does not have A/C in their trucks..." How we have all become pussified. No Power steering, no power brakes, no A/C, just testosterone and Marlboro smoke.

[@Darstrom]

Pat Hetic You got that right!

[@robertbenoit5374]

times change. I remember my first car, it had no power anything, was a 2 door 4 cyl, 5 speed, not even a damn cassette player. Try to find a manual in a car nowadays. Probably not going to happen. Trucks have to change as well. The old dogs are retiring and the young kids don't want to do the job. Freight still has to move.

[@SteveCarras]

Robert Benoit I wouldn't mind shifting them gears

[@brenlowe2498]

I cant drive a manual. Even in a car. Ive tried and practiced and my left foot gets cramped up, I cant syncronize clutch to gas to...hell, if Im going anything over 80 for a good 5 minutes I let the cruise do the work for me. My seat itself is in recline. I have the work ethic to do the job, just not the ability to work the machinery. Driving big truck is not easy to do unless you have been doing it for years. My father can do it with his eyes closed, all 18 gears and everything. Its a product of him being a farm boy and driving that old machinery since he was 7. I didnt get behind the wheel until I was 17.

[@turnip5359]

Bren Lowe Move to Europe and you'd have little choice but to drive stick.

[@Albee213]

its like operating a mobile factory.

[@ericlebo]

Is he pulling a load? From my reconciliation it doesn't.

[@wolfgangvonblack6386]

I had forgotten how much fun double sticking can be ( for about 50 miles) love the sound of that engine :)

[@JDunk302]

6:04 is like traveling back in time

[@fernandogagliardo6618]

The single action revolver folded on the cockpit is the masterpiece of all. Simply great ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🤣🤣❤

[@michaelmccoy2621]

Good job young man..nice to see the truck on the road...

[@Darstrom]

Thank you

[@kirotodorov4397]

If today drivers have to shift gears like that will be only 10% of drivers on the road. Real trucking .

[@Darstrom]

probably

[@jdub4850]

Very true my friend...

[@NightRanger77]

work smarter not harder

[@utoobube]

Ive told everyone I work for, if I have to drive an automatic Ill quite driving trucks.

[@Ubeer85]

You muricans make it so hard for yourself. Your machinery is outdated and inferior to european beacause you need stuff to be cool and manly and murican beacause you think you are the best country ever. Nice engine sound hoever.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

This cab looks like something a bad ass old truckin dad would've been driving in the 70s. I love it, and all the random nic nacks dangling around!

[@atllep98]

That diesel engine is some of the nicests sounds I've ever heard, realy wish I was a trucker between the 50s-80s in the US or Canada xD (greetings from your neighbour Norway btw)

[@Darstrom]

10-4! Great thing is you could still go there today and buy yourself a antique truck like this and actually work with it!

[@ProdenII]

Trust me, you don't. This is fun for a week, but driving this all day. Hell no.

[@zacharyp10]

Atllep Norge er god jaaaa

[@Darstrom]

Mike King So what's to blame here? Incompetent drivers that didn't properly use engine breaks and downshift or dangerously built intersection right after steep grades? I'm just curious cus brake failure is really rare

[@donf3877]

Followed a guy pulling a full GAS TANKER up I-77 in West Virginia once. Every down hill the brake lights were on constant with smoke curling out from the tandems. When I was taught, stab breaking was hammered into me hard. The only time late in life I decided to go company driver (high cost of diesel but very very short lived), I got called in because the Qualcomm recorded a bunch of hard braking. The non-driver ops manager wanted to know what the hell I was doing. I looked at him and laughed... didn't help the situation. Always had the damn thing right at gross. Ran US 322 south past State College PA (those that drove it know what I mean) and I-68 to keep from paying tolls because they didn't pay them. Set your speed. Five MPH past that both feet on the brakes HARD. Drop five MPH. Up five MPH stand on them HARD again. Do that all the way down the hill, and you'll make it all the way down. Not on the brakes long to really heat them and off to cool them. But, I was always amazed when the so-called truck drivers behind me couldn't figure out what I was doing. One bitched and bitched on the CB before finally blasting past me. He almost didn't make it around the sharp curve into Cumberland MD, smoke pouring out from under both the tracker and trailer. I hope guys (non-sexual term) coming out of the quickie schools don't ever run half the places I did (Smoky and Rocky Mountains)!!!

[@davidevans6528]

Drove for a company out of Vancouver Wa back in the day. Was trained on RTO 9513 trans & soon after got assigned to a twin-stick load to SoCal. I told the boss I didn't know how to drive a twin stick, & he said I'd better learn quick or find another job. I had it kinda figured out about half way through Oregon on my way to California. That was a fun trip.

[@justtim9767]

Best explanation of shifting I've ever seen. It really made some sense to me, and all done with those little captions, brilliant.

[@brucehobbs1734]

Nice to see a driver that treats his truck right!

[@3793939]

Thanks for posting this video reminds me of riding with my dad when I was a kid.

[@zacharyvonroeder6873]

Lol! I havent seen an old "wig wag" low air warning device since my dads old cabover! Super cool video, nice to see I'm not the only one with a revolver in his truck!

[@tileman1814]

I remember those days well.Armstrong power steering used the clutch to start and stop and shifting an old two stick.Lovin it all the while.

[@daneallan158]

Man that looks tough. Its a real skill to know how to drive those trucks. My hats off to ya.

[@ryanmckay6471]

Beautiful driving ! Checked out your other videos aswell . bad ass truck my dude . thats a real truck , and that was real driving . thanks for the cruise !

[@pecatoribus64]

Nice but you should've showed the truck before jumping in.

[@lucasmoure]

Or while the air sistem is charging

[@truthandsuccess2616]

He not even said shit

[@paulcallen6129]

Nice job my friend- that's the way it's done right there! Sounds like a 335 update from the 190 it probably came with. I have a 55' KW like yours with a small cam 350 updated in the early 70's. You are definitely a smooth driver, really handle the sticks properly. I must say the Brody knob scares me a little with no power steering but you look very comfortable with it. If you're ever in the States (Oregon), look me up. I'd love to show you my old trucks.

[@paulcallen6129]

Just saw in your description that it in fact is a 335- I was guessing before because it sounds exactly like mine. (1955- 521C single drive)

[@Darstrom]

Actually I'm not sure wether it's a 335 or not. Somebody told me it might not be 855cui therefor not a 335? I wish I knew more about it.. Thanks I'd love to swing by hopefully one day

[@dandeman8827]

I cannot get enough of the sound of that thing turning over!! Love the sound of those older starters.

[@coldlogiccrusader365]

Ahhhh I love the sound of a Jake Brake in the morning!! You have my upmost respect. At 17, I learned "two stick" on a Mack Quadbox. It is a lot easier than your setup. You actually have 2 separate trannys, I remember a Diamond-T I drove. The auxiliary tranny was about 2 feet behind the main connected with a fat old drive shaft. When I became a mechanical engineer, I realized why that is much harder, The intermediate drive shaft stores a ton of angular momentum which does NOT slow the whole drive line down quickly once both trannyies in pass neutral. Bottom line , you must upshift @ just the right sweet spot moment

[@Darstrom]

I had no idea there was a difference. Mine as you might have read is a "married" gearbox so still 2 but bolted together. And you have my respect!

[@davidleejudson]

The six shooter hanging from the fan is a nice touch..... :-)

[@prnothall9302]

THAT, my friends is one helluva cool sounding power plant.

[@joesfamilyfarm]

Awesome. Brings back memories of the old '63 KW I used to drive.

[@pathetic538]

Subbed because this video shows how much (as far as I can tell) value timeless classics, and prideful operation of a legend.

[@Darstrom]

Thank you! I sure do appreciate her for the timeless classic she is!

[@mickden3155]

That rig is awesome my dad used to drive semi trucks from the 50's and60's and70's when the roads wern't what they are today you must be proud as to own that peice of truck history please do another thanks a lot bro

[@Darstrom]

Mick W I'm proud indeed! Thanks for the positive feedback!! I got a few if you look on my channel, but there will be more sooner or later

[@truckinforjesus]

Awesome video! Love those old workhorses.

[@BigBoyz33]

Good too see the Swedish still look like Norse Gods 🎸 great shifting man!!

[@ziggymorris8760]

Arguably the best looking truck of all time.

[@Dirtbug473]

Noticed right away how you took your time shifting....my first dump truck was a 1969 Int 8 / 10 yd 10 wheeler, 478 V8 Gas, 5 & 4 tranny. Wow...I learned how to be patient driving that thing. My excavation business was brand new, 1985, frightened to death about going into business. My deisel truck buddies made fun of it but I got $5.00 more an hr then they got at the time because I charged out my equipment rate for everything. Because it had no big horse power or a Jake...I learned how to drive very effieciently...slowed down a few hundred feet before stop signs...gently rolling to a stop. Never had any snapped u-joints etc. Got 3.5 MPG but was a wonderful work horse and clean warm cab in the winter.

[@Darstrom]

How cool! Respect to you sir!

[@jonnothetrucker]

Just love the fact he's driving the way you should when bobtail, low revs

[@Darstrom]

I didn't know this, other say I run it too low

[@jonnothetrucker]

@@Darstrom when your light, or bobtail etc... low revs and skipping gears when you don't need every one, that's the way I was always taught..

[@jonnothetrucker]

@@Darstrom oh and I forgot... progressive shifting, gradually increasing how high your rpm goes each time you go up a gear

[@jonnothetrucker]

@@Darstrom on another note, I am so jealous of you and that beautiful old Kenny!

[@Darstrom]

@@jonnothetrucker Yes of course although these Cummins are supposedly made to run at ~1700 rpms at a all time minimum for other reasons but I'm still learning. And hey, if it breaks I'll learn even more right! Yes ain't she a beauty, I still at times cannot understand she's mine, in my own yard !

[@bellabella852]

Just found this vid, loved seeing the old girl move. Thank you for sharing this footage!

[@Darstrom]

Anna Sandoval You're welcome! And I appreciate the nice feedback!

[@davedennis6042]

Love that deep throaty diesel sound. Thanks for the ride.

[@vector6977]

Love the Peacemaker hanging from the fan!

[@Darstrom]

Kind of fits don't it? =p homemade replica (that's why the paint is kinda dull)

[@melietawallace4293]

Those old two stick rigs are fun to drive. I learned to drive on a 4X4, and 5X3 transmission.

[@soonerlegendspodcast]

Great driving and shifting my friend. I started in a 1979 Freightliner with a 5x4. You score an A+ in my book.

[@Darstrom]

Cheers !

[@MilePost106]

Love that old truck! I would rather drive this than the new stuff today. I miss those old trucks rumbling down the highway back in the day

[@royphelps8084]

Drove one kw with a big Cam 400 , 15 over drive behind it and the 4 speed brownie overdrive behind that. Everyone said it made a sound like no other, when I passed them, oh yeah open dual stacks

[@slimjim340]

I operated a 13-speed road-ranger in a CabOver.Very impressive how you handled this 16-speed.

[@chansearce6639]

Best transmition

[@portiaakukedzi8437]

Good morning handsome how are you doing? I was checking the directory and I unearthed your comment though you seem worth talking so I decided to text you hope you don't mind.Do you care for a chat and get to know each other more better? Cool and nice to chat with you now!!!!!

[@frankfrazierjr.3216]

You did a good job. I don't like power steering either. It does my heart good when I see young men, carrying on the traditions of their father's. And knowing how to drive two transmissions. And how to drive old Cummins warhorse 855s. And not hurt them. It's always the little nuances and things a man that knows what he's doing, does. That counts. Like closing the doors on any truck. But especially a Kenworth.

[@Darstrom]

Frank Frazier Jr. Thanks alot! I appreciate the words!

[@TimT2024]

Good drivers don't have to use two hands to shift. Good job you taught me something new. I never had a truck with to do 2 gear shifts. It's not easy driving without power steering I've done it six months and I had some hard arms

[@markduncan6105]

Scuffed a few gears, left hand should have never left the " speeder" , I am being picky, over all very skillfull behind the the wheel,well done. The ability to shift a combination transmission is a lost art. Well done , driver.

[@kennymurphy1099]

What kind of transmission is that??

[@jarrodrainsford8296]

It's basically 2 4 speed manual gear boxes in a row. 1 selects the "range" low, mid 1(low mid), mid 2 & high. the other is used like a normal manual gear box - except no syncro's so you need to double clutch.

[@p1anosteve]

Yes, but if you look, he is not using the clutch when shifting up. Pretty cool! @@jarrodrainsford8296

[@seancoutts9309]

@@jarrodrainsford8296stuff the double clutch, just float em straight through

[@lewistasso8866]

Make sure the 6 gun is loaded too!

[@Darstrom]

Lewis Tasso Always!

[@JesusRivera-fc1pe]

Lewis Tasso6

[@kwhite145]

Respect the 2nd!

[@Dontevenknowfam]

💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@Darstrom the sounds that old queen was making, is enough to make a guy get a little misty eyed sometimes..... 🥲😊 love that old girl

[@justwondering786]

Thank You for sharing I started out in a 1966 Kenworth 400 Cummins engine with the same 5 and 4 transmission yes and the passenger seat was a hard bench seat and a fan just like that on the dashboard and wood grain dashboard, and cobra cb in the same local and a one faze Jake not the one two or three stag jake brake and it make you work for your .15 cent pm I would run on two logbooks just to make a living , so thank you for sharing god bless and keep trucking 😀

[@Darstrom]

Dean Bowen Salute to you! And I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jayyoung5423]

There's a young man who appreciates old iron....keep on the road good man ..once they're gone they're gone forever... great stuff, peace.

[@rednecknickell1960]

Power steering baby, all the power you got in your arms 😄 love those old rigs

[@Athirdhiddenthing]

Love the 58 Buick at 6:05.

[@stephenforster5498]

Well done I say!!!...Cummins sounds tremendous!!! 🎼👂🏻🎼👂🏻

[@jonrogers4171]

OMG.....a twin stick Browning 5X4 tranny ....I was weened by one of those ,,,in 1973 ,,then in 1980 after 3 yrs in navy ..I started OTR in a 1969 white cabover w/ 13 speed ... it takes alot of coordination for those two sticks ....but if you can drive one of those you can drive anything .....now I'm spoiled w/ the automatic 10 speeds ... and he has the arm strong steering ( no power steering )

[@Darstrom]

One sure needs to be more aware keeping track of the gears! This is a 4x4 so a little easier then a 5 speed + 4 i would think =) I started driving only 4 years ago spoiled since the start in 07's to 17's automatic 12 speeds.. It is quite the difference!

[@bkbocker]

I have this same setup in a gmc dump truck 6v53 with a 5x4 it is a great combination. lots of choices. I haul lots of rock with it.

[@chazer200]

Absolutely BY FAR. The best old truck ride along EVER. Would you please,,, PLEASE give us more info, on the truck, the driver, the history, etc... LOVED IT!!! Thank you!

[@Darstrom]

Chas Riggs I'm really glad you enjoyed it that much, I feel honored! I guess you read the specs in the description already but If you scroll thru some of the comments you might find a little history that I wrote already. Short story is that it's been working up until mid 80s in northern US, came to Sweden 1989 for more work (private), changed owner once then I bought it late 2014 achieving a dream of mine!

[@biggy36]

Good job my man. Your one of us few left that can only shift a quadbox.

[@kemerios1]

Incredible, just amazing piece of machinery!

[@mint-o5497]

3rd Reich no its not, its an out of date non-efficiant peice of crap

[@Fran_1.8.9.9]

Mint-O Get the fuck out of here fucking hippie

[@mint-o5497]

Fran 1899 Im confused though, todays modern trucks is way more efficiant isnt it

[@Fran_1.8.9.9]

Mint-O Yes they are, but this isn't crap, this is history. So if you don't like it you can go watch some Greenpeace videos or something

[@mint-o5497]

Fran 1899 sorry man, not trying to get at you I know this is a beautiful classic truck I dont lie, but when he mentioned that its machinery is amazing It would be kinda lying to say that, yes its a beautiful truck, but that doesnt mean its performance is good as the guy made it sound like its performance was good

[@johntrucker4031]

When I want to watch a very good floating of the gears , I am watching this video. Always

[@Darstrom]

I'm sure there's alot of other videos demonstrating that better then mine =) I appreciate it though!

[@johntrucker4031]

You are the best men. And I float the gears to my romanian truck I know how is this. You are floating at a small turation and is difficult

[@VladGoro25]

is this a sarcasm?)

[@johntrucker4031]

No men. I like his video very very much

[@robertbenoit5374]

some minor grinding but for the most part a good show.

[@davidrubin1895]

Like them old needlenose kenworths. Nice truck.

[@lamontarnold1612]

Great sound

[@tracylemme1375]

When I was 11or13(now 70)I rode many times in Acars with 220 Cummins engines, and 4x3 shifting. Starting was by a 24volt starter(it used a series/parallel solenoid ). But to start, the compression release had to be pulled. After the engine built up speed and oil press was built up releasing the compression release would start the engine. As I remember, all Cummins of the era used this system. Also, when shifting, the driver would put his left arm through the steering wheel to shift the main box when the right hand was shifting the Brownie. It is great that younger folk are picking up the skills that were required to drive these trucks. But just imagine driving 86000 lbs up a 6% grade for more than 10 miles. It was 15 mph max. That Cummins would talk, and fire would shoot from the stack. Those were the days.

[@Darstrom]

Great to hear your story! This Cummins has the same system but only used for cold starts. I'm still learning the 2 hand shifting technique, it sure is a art to perform fluently! But I have yet to experienced any weight on the back of this thing

[@nouraselias]

Damn, I would love to own that truck. Btw, he jumped out to fiddle with the diddler and turn the wachamacallit

[@gp3yt]

Clutch?? Feather the go-pedal, gentle push or pull (ask nicely) and goes right in...thanks man, nice old KW.

[@Darstrom]

gp3yt You got that right! Thank you !

[@owenlewis8006]

That’s some fine driving, kept her in the power band

[@chadirlbeck7702]

Your right on the power band. I move an American brand crane made in the late 70's from job site to job site. It has a 5×4 twin stick on a 855 early Cummins lower. The thing will fall flat on it's face if you don't stay on top of that thing! Someone had it built with a baby big cam and no turbo. Gets ugly at times!

[@nunopereira265]

As an European I drive a manual car like almost everyone, bur now coming from America where automatic is the main choice and seeing this dude manning God knows how many shift boxes with 2 gear sticks, is something to respect

[@Darstrom]

The difference between America and Europe, here we have auto trans in trucks and normally manual in cars, there it is vice versa! Thanks for checking it out and yes I'm also in Europe!

[@randymcisaac995]

I've never seen so many missed gears. Good thing it finally warmed up.

[@tha_munk2030]

I remember my dad talking about he and my uncle driving the twin stick transmissions.

[@VerbelMusicChannel]

How much of a steering wheel rotation this truck has? O_O

[@Darstrom]

Verbel Gaming I know I counted once when it was jacked up, can't remember tho but I think around six

[@B0B0_tr0n]

It seems like the transmission consists of two transmissions: A 4-speed main transmission (left lever) and a 4-speed to split each of the main transmissions gears (right lever). And it is completly unsynchronised, i guess, because of rev matching and no clutch. Am I getting this right here? Really nice truck you´ve got there, nevertheless

[@Darstrom]

B0B0_tr0n Yes that is correct. Thanks!

[@мутныйтип-ь3х]

there are thoughts of how the transmission works with three levers?

[@Darstrom]

Олег Шепель One lever would be the standard H pattern the two others would be air assisted split and high/low so only two positions each, in other words just a fake

[@мутныйтип-ь3х]

great ty man)

[@waynetrain8033]

Nice job , clean shifts, truck sounds tight for an Ol’ truck. I have had truck drivers explain twin stick shifting. All I can say is , you’ve got it👍

[@Darstrom]

Thanks a lot!

[@Punisherthedumbman]

I don’t know why, but I love old truck interiors like this

[@danielpatino4010]

this guy is so legit he doesn't even have a pistol, he has a cattleman's revolver. On a more serious note though, how much does a Kenworth from that year cost?

[@KuntalGhosh]

awesome engine sound. in india tata trucks with Cummins Diesel sounds like that.. here in india we have 145hp straight six Cummins Diesel for bus and trucks.. and highest hp trucks used is 300hp to haul 100ton max! 145hp is used for 30 or 40tons max. and 100hp is used for 20 to 16tons. mainly those trucks goes at 40kmhr and 60mileshr = 100km hr so you make the calculations to convert it to miles..

[@Darstrom]

Kuntal ghosh Wow that's not alot when it comes to hauling heavy loads! I hope they are turbo charged? this engine puts out 335 HP (turbo)

[@KuntalGhosh]

Darstrom yes they are turbocharged Diesel engine..india is a poor country . 145hp trucks cost 10,000$ and 300hp ones cost 40,000$ . you can check out the price on www.truckourbus.com

[@KuntalGhosh]

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[@johnojohn7544]

Bro you got a revolver in there!? Bad ass.

[@DawnNLN-ee2kh]

Don't everybody??

[@sagichnicht73]

Read the discription.

[@Ryan_Carder]

Now get a trailer, and overload it by a few tons. That's the real old-school experience. Love the video!

[@Darstrom]

Yes please!

[@joelhenderson4450]

My grandpa drove two-stick Macks in the 60s/70s. It just does my head in.

[@Darstrom]

Follow @kenworth_1950 on Instagram for more! instagram.com/kenworth_1950/

[@TeriCaboverKidd]

best one i have seen. love it

[@the_roadrunner8295]

Real truckers don't drive with automatic transmission☺

[@thomasdaniels4458]

the_roadrunner Pretty soon we wont have a choice.

[@Peti360]

Real truckers drive what they have to and do their best. Type of your transmission doesn't matter if you're a shitty driver.

[@yotheman]

It's 2018 my friend. Ofcourse is nice to see a rig like this but technology doesn't stay behind for beauty.

[@redtra236]

I've never seen a semi with an automatic...

[@heronimousbrapson863]

One day real truckers won't drive at all, when self-driving electric trucks become practical.

[@David-qn9wu]

The only time in history a shaking camera has actually added to the viewing experience

[@gurmanrajgill3932]

Now that's some real trucking, no power steering, just testosterone!

[@javanbirdbluerusselling5285]

It's good to see some youth actually take some time and interest to learn to drive a timeless truck that had more than its share to do with building as well as serving America and all her people. Good job kid.👍 Keep your shit clean n tight when rolling in that thing cause the first DOT 👮 that sees the hair n beard will be rifling through that cab sure'r n shit.

[@Darstrom]

Javan Russell Haha I Will be sure to keep it as tight as I can! I'm lucky to be able to drive such a machine and I appreciate your comment

[@natehollingsworth1927]

don't worry, they'll meet his gun

[@joer3481]

Javan Russell beards get more attention than driving "errors"?

[@tumutapadre5845]

Joe R this is the u.s, police care more about how much money you have and what race you are than how you drive.

[@Heingar]

If operating a commercial vehicle in the US, a DOT officer can pull you over for an inspection. The OP is suggesting that during an inspection they will act this way.

[@decab8292]

And this is why old truckers had arms like thighs! Power what ? Hahahah Thanks for sharing.

[@flofearless9173]

definitely wouldn't wana drive a truck like this. hes good at what he does tho

[@rickchristensen3636]

I miss driving those quadraplex's (2 stick ). Main and brownie are fun, that's what made driving fun.

[@shapeworld1517]

Kendrick Morton amen

[@trudybordonaro3470]

Kendrick Morton m

[@DawnNLN-ee2kh]

Takes a REAL MAN to handle a REAL TRUCK !

[@skeeter197140]

Damn. I'm so used to 1,2,3,4, I can't imagine the gears, and down-shifting? forget about it. My hat's off to you guys.

[@brianjoyce9742]

Jakin down in a cool truck. Drivin can be a real kick under some circumstances, I've had a few

[@slimmers00]

Love the old wig wag!

[@robertschiedeck80]

Lost skill I learned on a 5×4 hardest was the 5×4×3 in my 58 Mack

[@bushes4129]

I have never seen a truck with two shifter sticks.

[@Darstrom]

true, basically a second stick instead of a splitter button

[@ShakeNBake4200]

Does the Splitter button help a lot?

[@pennise]

It is called a main box and a brownie. He was driving a 4 and a 4 (4x4). I started out on a 5 and a 4 (5x4). One time I even had a kitted truck that had a 13, a 4 and a duplex (13x4x2). I would run out of power before I ran out of gears. My favorite transmission was a 15 speed with a deep reduction. Usually, you only use the top 10. The low low side was for pulling out of holes. I like Armstrong power steering - it saves on steer axle tires. All you have to do is tilt the axle forward to make it steer a little harder or tilt it back to make it steer a little easier. Feels real solid going down the road.

[@Mrx9999999]

TheOneAndOnly Gamer I have seen a lot of two shifter hand bangers, I just wish I had an old truck like that for a Sunday afternoon drive. Nice truck and the earlier comment I agree with, you will get busted if you have anything in that truck with you. All the best, Edgar

[@jesuschrist2616]

Darstrom so is one the high and other low or am I missing something?

[@OldSkoolF]

Beautiful Truck... Keep it going... Don't ever let it go to scrap... Look at the size of the wheel.... Thats a Man's Truck...

[@Darstrom]

I'd go down with her like a ship's captain

[@OldSkoolF]

@@Darstrom Need more Guys like you.......

[@utoobube]

Nice job, shifting smooth and not hot rodding it. Takes skill to drive a truck like that. Dying breed. Nice to see at least a few ppl trying to continue on with tradition.

[@Darstrom]

utoobube Thanks alot! The tradition will keep going!!