Drove It Like I Stole It!

Part 2 of my ride from Canada to Boston with Dean Croke in his 2003 Peterbilt named "The Grumpy Pete". You can follow Dean on KZbin / @thegrumpypete
and Instagram and TikTok ‪@TheGrumpyPete‬

[@wclearwater1]

Awesome video Mike and Dean... covered a lot of subjects especially on the differences between the U.S & Australia, ... as I drive through some pretty remote area's between Perth and Darwin, I always check on anyone stopped , It could be me broken down and just need a third hand to hold something to get the truck fixed and rolling again, there are regions with no mobile phone signal for hundreds of miles, it could take days to get parts out to your truck to fix yourself... changing flat or blown tyres is part of the job, I carry 3 trailer spares and one prime mover spare, plenty food and water, a battery jump pack, a small tool kit with wrenches, sockets , screw drivers etc.... so as Dean say's you are more than just a truck driver in Australia... When I drove in the US I didn't even carry a wheel brace let alone a spare wheel ... was always a bit nervous about that.... cheers again Mike

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Cheers mate! Thanks for the tips! Its always good to be prepared no matter what journey you're on mate right! Thanks you

[@williammurphy1592]

Thanks Mike and Dean for the ride along and the sharing your knowledge. That Pete is beautiful.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Our pleasure!

[@thomasperkins1833]

Mike Enjoyed the conversation you had with dean and you could see how much fun you had driving the angry Pete. You guys are truly good friends God bless you both of you

[@baddriversofsouthcentralpa]

Amen!

[@timteague3996]

The best compliment one driver can say another " I would team with you anytime ". Great video as usual.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Absolutely right!

[@peterpomerleau8698]

Awesome video Mike what a beautiful rig nice bark to it!!!!

[@Paul-th9vr]

Beautiful truck and clean too. I am just sitting on my balcony watching the sunrise and it’s wonderful to see. Safe driving wherever you travel guys.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Well enjoy your morning!

[@juanfrancisco7241]

You look like a young kid enjoying this beautiful truck. Good video!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I am a young minded 54 year old 🤓😁

[@mpaqman285]

I love the dash set up in Dean's Truck. The shape kind of reminds me of 50's and 60's car dashes with the shape, but its still a bit of modern with the gauge choices and lcd in the middle all blacked out. the way the air ducting comes out looks cool too, I like the polished vents. Its a little hard to tell, but it looks like the interior is all re upholstered with some fine grain leather. It just has the look of a nice expensive leather jacket. I don't think you stopped grinning the entire time you were behind the wheel, enjoying the drive!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Great observations!

[@eliasmachic6766]

Another great meeting Mike thank you so so much. God bless you. I don’t know how many people they really appreciate to see this videos but I am really enjoy it. It’s not easy to post these videos spend the time. Thank you.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It's a lot of time to put them up like this but I feel it's worth it.

[@stevesoutdoors4011]

Thanks for bringing this to my living room. Great conversation regarding driving truck daily.. no matter if its long haul or short. Great content guys!!

[@daleyhanson5889]

Mike and Dean, I believe an old road dog could write a novel that would read like Louis L' Amour's western novels , ",Looking at the world through a Winshield " 😅 Great Story Guys!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you for that.

[@BillLewis-d7f]

Great job Mike and Dean for making this video we need more people like to guys much appreciated

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you Bill

[@rustyhook6723]

Thanks for the ride along and it’s my first time seeing a 13 speed twin stick. I love learning new stuff 👉

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You bet! 😁😉

[@baddriversofsouthcentralpa]

Love it!!!! “Drive it like you stole it”!!!!!!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

💪😁👋

[@petesabatini1340]

Great video! Dean is very intelligent individual.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Very!

[@josephcox4319]

Absolutely beautiful truck and loaded with all kinds of anti theft devices as new aged drivers would be lost trying to figure it all out.

[@DirtBrute]

Love that dashboard!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

me too

[@pointingdog7235]

Beautiful rig. I enjoyed the difference between the US and Australia. I don’t think people realize how vast Australia is, let alone the amount of dangerous animals there are too. Thanks for sharing this.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It's something we don't think about much here.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Awesome video Mike and Dean👍👍👍

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You rock!

[@coalminergroupie]

I gotta admit, I was anxious for this one to drop. You showed ole Grumpy who’s boss! Well done

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You and me both! 😉

[@glenns1075]

Boston has the best 80s band on this planet!

[@StevenBeondy]

I like that truck Mike it’s a Peterbilt 😊😊😂, I love your friend, Aussie accent love it. The 13 speed is new to me, I I drove 18 speeds all my life, first started with a 8LL, but the truck is beautiful 😍

[@dougmcallister212]

You guys are discussing what’s in my head. My life. Truckin is a disease

[@TheBostonTrucker]

👋💯♥️

[@urcousinfromboston9052]

Awesome stuff! Dean Is top notch, always a treat seeing him on 128 in Bev/Manchester, esp if he shoots a roller of ya !! #Irontree

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Couldn't agree more! Love them green trucks!

[@jerryaltadonna5462]

GM Mike just got to watch you behind the wheel that looks awesome you're with the 2 stick BOSTON TRUCKER ( aka) 2 stick 😊

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you Jerry, hope you're feeling alright today

[@mrwiggs5027]

I love that guy's style. 👏👏 My motto has always been: "I do what I do, and I look good doing it!!" And truckers always ask me, "hey driver, you stay wiping her down, don't you?" YEP!!! 😂(That should tell you I have a pavement princess) but don't get it twisted, I'm 605 horse, and 2050 torque. I'll blow yo doors clean off! Great video. She sounds meannnn.

[@billferris5292]

That truck is beautiful!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I think so too!

[@jeffreymartin8031]

Basically, trucking has been passed on from generation to generation and I like the I like old school tracks.Thank you, and many people.On throwing I have given trucks all their lives and not for the next generation you're the same

[@tater_relocater]

Another great interview

[@TheBostonTrucker]

thank you

[@villainjohnnoel8075]

Hi from an Australian who lives and works in France, hey love that "Aussie accent".

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😁😁

[@georgewilson1184]

I love the round single headlights very old school

[@TheBostonTrucker]

me too

[@JohnWoods-bs3op]

Mike you and Mr Crome give hope to this Industry

[@TheBostonTrucker]

thanks

[@jeffreymartin8031]

Hey Mike how are you doing today on this beautiful day and I like watching your KZbin videos they are very educational and I like the way you explain things to your viewers and I like the content so how can a guy take has trucking license up north in candan

[@mikeymopar1171]

AC/DC Was the first concert. That I ever went to 🎸🎶

[@TheBostonTrucker]

what a coincidence

[@Anthony-qb2gr]

Hey Mike, driving that nice Pete bring back any memories when you used to drive for Bud Meyer?

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Why yes it does! 😁

[@HappyGoLucky1411]

DAT sure is a great looking pete,

[@TheBostonTrucker]

I see what you did there! 😁😉

[@wildbill1833]

Old school quadbox, Cool,New drivers now have no clue

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😁

[@7viewerlogic670]

Clean!

[@wallylewis868]

Looking good in that Peterbilt buddy 🤙😎

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thanks Wally👍 I've put more time in Petes than anything else I've driven at this point.

[@JamesSmith-co8lq]

Dam it man Mike that truck looks nice

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It really is!

[@moondog3162]

Noticed Dean double clutching......does he think floating gears is "hard" on the truck?? Or was that discussed.....super nice guy......does he drive for himself or leased on....thx for the videos Mike 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Sometimes double clutching is needed no matter what truck you drive.

[@robertandreoli9764]

Like the video Mike and Dean

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thank you

[@larrybrown7273]

One of your segments Mike Australian transplant

[@TheBostonTrucker]

👍

[@larrybrown7273]

@@TheBostonTrucker The cat dropped the trucking science

[@jimhancock5047]

Very KooL ride! Not sure I would like the splitter switch on the dash? Enjoyed the journey!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

Thanks for watching!

[@francoismoreira1583]

Bonjour,👍💪🏻🙏the truck 😍

[@TheBostonTrucker]

👋😁

[@robc1961]

Mike did you know that camels are an invasive species in Australia the same as pythons and feral pigs are to the southern US states. They hunt them just to get rid of them. There are many videos on KZbin about it.

[@TheBostonTrucker]

No I never heard this before.

[@hkynut99]

I’m smiling and not even driving it

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😁

[@villainjohnnoel8075]

Vegemite is life, what are you talking about...can't find it here in France......mate i'd kill for some Vegemite.....

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😁🤷😁

[@TacticsTechniquesandProcedures]

Sorry, I don’t know much about driving trucks. What does that switch do (the one you’re hitting in between shifts)?

[@TheBostonTrucker]

It splits each upper gears in half giving each gear the option of becoming two which helps mostly when hauling a heavy load. Normally, this switch is on the gear shift but Dean had it put on his dash for the wow factor. Thanks for your question.

[@frankpeavy4538]

Can't be cool if your chrome ain't shining!

[@TheBostonTrucker]

You know it brother!

[@mikeymopar1171]

Dean, better get a Patton, on that book he wants to write.a.s.a.p. Before somebody steals his idea

[@TheBostonTrucker]

😗

[@hkynut99]

What engine is in the grumpy Pete ?

[@TheBostonTrucker]

6NZ Cat

[@hkynut99]

@@TheBostonTrucker I figured so, I have the little sister C13 in a ‘06 Freightliner

[@Riys-hp8jx]

Hey Mike 😢, I'm at da' end a my rope Ken. Ya please help?

[@Riys-hp8jx]

I'm in yousy😅

[@mikeymopar1171]

👈👉

[@TimBullins-z2z]

That is entirely too much work 😅

[@TheBostonTrucker]

🤣