Ed Davis' 1979 (12v71) A Model Kenworth - Interview

Big Ed Davis was on hand with his 1979 Kenworth A model. He goes though his love for trucks and how his A Model came together after 14 years and being able to debut it at the 2019 American Truck Historical Society truck show in Reno, Nevada.
The truck has a long list of custom parts all wrapped around a 12v71 Detroit / 18 speed 18-B / DS404 - 3.55 gears.
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[@Detroit8V92tta]

A 12v71 for a birthday present! Now that's my kind of present! 👍

[@DeeKay617]

The fact his son did that for his dad , speaks levels on the type of father that man is ! Really taught his son well ! Great truck for a better man ! Amazing rig 👍

[@oldmanfromoc7684]

I drove a 1974 Powerliner Freightliner with that engine 600 horse power! Sweet!

[@youtubejunkie6625]

I love this guys story. 14 years was worth it to have such a nice truck

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

FOR REAL

[@yeahok115sure]

HANDS DOWN THE BEAUTIFUL KW IN AMERICA!!! Wow!! I hope to see these truck in a idaho truck show!

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

REAL TALK brother. When I saw that I was like....DAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!

[@athonynesbitt7956]

That truck probaly making over 1200hp

[@gregp.80]

Its cool watching this being under a load of paper rolls I pulled through Corvallis this morning. This is the kind of guy that's fun to talk to about anything with gears and a engine.

[@flmmaz]

Welp, this just became my favorite Big Rig video, love how he said "we got carried away"!!!

[@papasteve215]

As an old Detroit mechanic I love to hear any old 2-stroke Detroit. My favorite was the 6-71.

[@missesmew]

Papa Steve my dad hauled wood with one. (V-12, big injectors, 13-speed, two speed diffs) Hands down best power for the time. 70’s era. Problem wasn’t with power but the race it would win to the fuel ⛽️. Sure pull though

[@DMTruckSpotting]

I recall once when I was out truck spotting, I heard a red Ford dump truck with a two stroke Detroit. What was kinda ironic about it was that it was a GM produced engine in a Ford truck.

[@stephensabatos898]

@@missesmew by.

[@bigfattexan9235]

Papa Steve stinky Detroit

[@bigfattexan9235]

Papa Steve I’d rather have a cat

[@duanefarries325]

Any W900 is awesome . Love it. Great Job Ed.

[@antoniosmith8032]

Whoever painted this truck is truly a master at his craft.

[@ProjectFusionDrifter]

This is easily the nicest truck I’ve ever seen. I want to see it with all his chicken lights lit up!

[@aj-kwt909truckin31]

Hi there Mr Davis, Greetings from the North Island of New Zealand Sir. I drove an identical (1979) Kenworth (A model Long Hood) (Detroit Diesel 12V71 520Hp 13 speed Roadranger) identical to this in 1982 Hauling Sawn Lumber out of Portland Oregon to Los Angeles and return with building supplies and am now retired and living in New Zealand. This Sir is a Wonderful and Expertly Restored example of how things use to be in the United States in that error of OTR. Great memories of day's gone by ~ never to be repeated unfortunately !!! Congratulations and Much Respect to you for the hours of work gone into the restoration of this most wonderful peace of Kenworth History ~ as far as I am concerned this was and always will be "Kenworth's Flagship" of that error. PS: Thankyou to both yourself Ed and Chris Fiffie for this great Video ~👍💯👍

[@frankrodriguez8584]

I’m at Kenilworth guy that’s a beautiful ride 14 years and I can’t even imagine how much money you got in it but it sure is sharp real nice top shelf

[@alangee79010]

What a great interview and that KW was breath taking! 12-71 and that 2 stroke would make you deaf overtime.

[@hawkdsl]

That's the most immaculate truck I've ever seen. Holy Cow... and I've seen allot of show trucks over the years. Must have been an unbelievable amount of hours that went into that truck. Thank you for showing us this.. truly, thank you.

[@mikehowell6874]

You sir hands down have a beautiful truck love the sound a Detroit specially the old school ones,love the sound of a 71 and 92 2stroke

[@scenariomckinney]

That's the sound of a REAL truck!!!!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Im only 46 and i missed it all, but i find it very interesting that in the 70s, the musclecar was dead or dying, but the big trucks had an out and out horsepower war!

[@madjidhamdini8114]

Burt reynolds was great in "bandit" ^^ a lot of beautiful trucks and a black Pontiac firebird 6.6 turbo ! The time when we had a very good movies (i'm just from 1977)

[@MegaEaglelover]

One Gorgeous Rig an Incredible Detail on every inch 🤠🤘🏼🤠🤘🏼

[@captainalex8923]

Chris I think we need another interview of the truck and this owner. Well spoken, easy to listen to, gorgeous truck. I hope you bring us more on this !

[@charlesmiller1318]

We NEVER GOT TO SEE THE GREEN LIGHT!!! It needed that for the end of the video

[@j-birdbrannan5159]

That ol Detroit is ready to get it!!

[@SevenBears1]

Another man that deserves respect. Commitment dedication honesty and some money all come together to make a rig we can all enjoy.. Thank you Mr Davis for sharing your dream with all of us.

[@Manup2day]

Love these old rigs. They all had their own look back then.

[@steveedmondson9651]

Thank you for keeping vintage trucks alive Mr Davis

[@chriswhite4596]

Badass Interview and such a Kind Man !!!! Extremely honored to have such a Beautiful Rig ... I can’t wait to see this thing in Person, so many Trick Custom parts on this thing

[@trucking4racecars]

Calm cool and collected he’s da man!

[@paulsharp6559]

Beautiful. Labor of love trucking.

[@tsimmons1974ts]

You can never trust anyone with your child nowadays, I miss the old days everyone was nice and trusted each other ..

[@jamesnull2734]

Yep, sort of a bummer. Everything seems.to be such a big liiability...

[@wayneh9232]

If only people would live by the golden rule. . . treating others the way they want to be treated.

[@joebaxter1936]

tsimmons1974ts I thought about the same thing when he said he was 5

[@joshpitts7256]

Amen..

[@ruxoneto6560]

You must be talking about reno show - i was standing there when the boy stepped on batt box cover &spun onhis shoe & lert scratches in the paint?? Yes sad.

[@robertmcintosh6042]

That is one of the best looking custom KWs I’ve seen! Love the colour. I drove a 12v cabover KW as a young guy and it is one of my most treasured memories

[@anonymousinc6330]

Now *THAT* , ladies and germs, is what 100 grand *SHOULD* look and sound like.

[@mackenziesibley7025]

100 grand the motor prob cost that

[@anonymousinc6330]

@@mackenziesibley7025 Nah, I've heard a stock Detroit 2-stroke rebuild is around $1000 a cylinder. A custom build like this, probably $30-50k, about what the average 3406B Caterpillar costs. Probably got $100-$130k in the whole truck. Maybe a bit more, depending on how much of the work they did themselves.

[@JK-js2td]

I dont know the exact cost but...ive become a big fan of it after watching the video. The owner seems very cool...and his truck is badass! I LOVE the way it looks and sounds!

[@anonymousinc6330]

@@JK-js2td They don't make 'em like that anymore, that's for sure.

[@JK-js2td]

@@anonymousinc6330 i agree...and Kenworths are always my fave!

[@jamesnull2734]

Absolutley fabulous KW. I've seen one V12 in a Pete when I was a kid and it was impressive. This truck is nicest I've ever seen. I too am an Oregonian and am familiar with log trucking and ridin' with old timers etc. Great.truck and vid....😎

[@endtimejunkie]

Now “Ed Davis” is the the Real Deal - Trucker. Been around a long time and his knowledge of the Trucking industry is based on experience and knowledge.

[@hermanterpstra3792]

Beautiful truck, with a super engine. Love the two stroke sound.

[@outcold1982]

Another great video Sir. You can tell the mans love for the trucking industry. It's not just a job for him. It a passion. The trucking industry needs more like him..

[@biggin5434]

Awesome story, great guy and an amazing KW

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

There are many world class car channel. And very few world class truck channels. This is one of them, been such ever since

[@jschu7077]

I'm a Peterbilt guy, but that KW is the best looking truck I've seen all year. Much applause for ol Eddy.

[@joshmieglich5280]

J hillbilly Schu Amen brother 🤙

[@jamesgordon1520]

I like Pete and KW 👍

[@__Cperez]

MAN THATS ONE SWEET RIDE 😍😍

[@kellykonoske91]

A friend of mine hauls logs every day with a 74 KW with the V12! Obviously NOT in Cali. LOL!

[@missesmew]

Kelly Konoske my dad did back in the day too. Deadly power but fuel guzzling as well .

[@100pyatt]

Pretty ride Love that Detroit sound too

[@richdorak1547]

Sounds like a Detroit to you? Not me.

[@emmettjohnson8220]

@@richdorak1547 definitely a two-stroke Detroit! Maybe your used to a Series 60, completely different.

[@jayice1AKAJoeMule]

Chris I have started back on the rebuild of my A Model and man I needed this video for motivation

[@ronnies379peterbiltexperie2]

Jay Ice send some pics be cool to see it being build

[@motoxhead16]

That thing is absolutely beautiful!

[@jordialonso2777]

Nothing but inspiration, what a beautiful truck you got sir.

[@ortizracing7534]

What a beautiful truck! Great job building it ! Your a very lucky man to have a great son to buy you such a gift! I would to see that baby roll down the highway! Bravo sir Bravo

[@mookiemoo9029]

Best looking truck I've ever seen!!

[@hqgirl567]

What a beautiful truck!!!

[@ki4ttl]

Another awesome video my brother! It was a blessing and honor to sit and talk with you today at the Oasis Travel Plaza! Have an awesome time in Biloxi Mississippi. Can’t wait to see the footage! ~Marcus Darrell.. The watch guy

[@acts2211]

I absolutely love the color of that truck I think that's one of the cleanest trucks I've ever seen in my life absolutely beautiful even a brake calipers are painted to match the truck totally Immaculate outfit

[@michaelsorrentino7409]

thank you very much!! great interview..i have driven detroits over the years and miss then to this day..just a beautiful A model whopper..

[@westernstar4964]

Best interview ever.

[@devorickjohnson7714]

That is one clean KW!!!

[@andreychuprin7365]

Absolutely love the story! That truck deserves some rolling shots!

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Hell yeah Ed!! So cool to see it runnin man All the best to you and Jamie

[@southjerseysound7340]

That is one sweet truck. I usually give trailer queens a hard time, but this is one truck that deserves to be riding on a trailer. It's just too nice and is more a piece of art than it is truck.

[@robertdivany1627]

Man I would love to met this guy and have a very interesting conversation about life .I'll probably learn more from him in one conversation then what I have learned in my entire life

[@MrBigR928]

Beautiful truck😍. His ears shot up like a German Shepherd when he heard that engine fire up and off the couch he went....lmao....thats when its in your blood🤗. Good stuff Chris👌

[@aj-kwt909truckin31]

Mr BigR 504 ~ I certainly know what you mean ~ it's in your Blood 👍😎👍

[@xrigtrk]

You got to respect someone like him,I started trucking in 1974,but they were Bob trucks up to October of 88 I started driving big rigs,otr.im retired but this guy got me fired up along with all these trucker videos, I've got some change coming so I may get me a 379 with a 48ft reefer, Customized that will be my retirement enjoyment, hey some folk get motorcycles and RV's.

[@chuckhelson3744]

That Sir… is awesome. Love the 12 all chromed up, with twin turbo’s. Enjoy

[@johncoleman5128]

My man you've done a WONDERFUL JOB on this truck and the color is BEAUTIFUL. You should be proud

[@user-ri5gw6jj7f]

Boy what a sweet ride, love the green leaker twin turbo lovin it .

[@ryderlaplante6725]

Hope he comes to great American truck show

[@JJKHaywood]

😮 oh man, What a beautiful thing!

[@jasonwynn2669]

Wow what a beautiful truck! Love the color. And that Detroit. Never seen a Detroit 2 stroke without oil all over it lol Perfect combination !!

[@adamzalewski6201]

Beautiful truck & engine sound !

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Absolutely beautiful tractor.

[@mrbogart8722]

One word.......superb!!

[@danielayers3054]

Very, very sharp W-9. Wish we could of seen ah little of the inside.

[@Its_Melv]

I need this truck in my life. 😍😍😍

[@truckingjamaicans5045]

Finally a freaking Detroit

[@Critt75ih]

Love the story when you were 5. Fellow Oregonian here! Go Ducks! Haha!

[@chorleycake7942]

Stunningly beautiful prime mover and that 12V71 Detroit is one of the best ways of turning diesel into noise there is.

[@ryanehlis426]

And smoke

[@crushingvanessa3277]

Just when you thought what's left for a KW, here you go. I'm actually like the detail underneath and behind stuff more than the exterior.

[@robertwagner8596]

nothing short of sweet.....

[@billw4746]

Yes that is a nice show truck. It will probably never work again. Otherwise that 12v71 will start leaking oil. I have never met a Detroit that did not leak being a 2 cycle engine. I like the old Detroit`s I still drive them I learned to drive in a 1970 KW W900 318 Detroit and a 13 spd. No driving school back then just get in a drive. And learn how to maintain them. But I also still drive a truck with a KTA Cummins. That is one big engine for a truck there is nothing like doing a 16 gallon oil change on a truck. I have a part time job hauling mail these new trucks are plastic. There is nothing like a long nose KW or Pete. Keep up the good work I like to see what I call real trucks being restored.

[@honestspirit56]

Absolutely a beautiful one of a kind piece of artwork. Thank you for sharing.

[@malwatractorworkshopsowadd9881]

Nice sound Quality

[@artelwell2419]

Love it, drove a brand new one in 1978, not anywhere near as pretty as this one but she was a beauty.

[@TUCKANDROLLE]

Who could dislike this video

[@thistruckerslife]

Gorgeous ride.

[@travisshrewsbury7169]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@mjones2305]

Beautiful rig, great video.That's a 12v71t engine.

[@sergiodelgadoorozco1241]

Definitivo JDT ..lo mejor de lo mejor...!!!!💯⚡️💫👌

[@anthonyc362]

Greatest sounding Diesel engine. Would love a ride along video.

[@XXX-qk2cq]

This tractor is amazing! The steer axle paint is the same high finish as the body! Pinstripes on the fan?!?! This is built and finished at the same or higher level as the top winning show street rods but only five times big and with as many more parts! The cost must have been astronomical!!!!

[@bjorker40]

Amazing dedication and awesome guy!

[@michaelreed9733]

Beautiful Truck Mr. Davis !!! Beautiful!!!!

[@jesseortega8598]

Absolutely Beautiful truck! Love the paint!

[@2426eltejano]

Beautiful Truck

[@gp3yt]

WOW....this KW Tractor puts the B in BEAUTIFUL

[@richardgonzales4685]

Absolutely beautiful truck no doubt about it.

[@scottycollins908]

Now Everyone knows where his son gets the PRIDE & PASSION OF AWESOME TRKS FROM #PACCAR PRIDE!!!!!

[@jamesrankin9833]

What a absolute gem!

[@aliyahdominguez-nunez4789]

Omgg beautiful w900 ❤️❤️❤️

[@josephvalentjr7677]

What a Great Build Thanks for Sharing

[@VW5767]

what a truck! I would love to see it on the road.

[@marc300777]

Beautiful!!!!!!!

[@yeezyweezynotsobreezyjeezy1671]

Probably one of the only Detroits out there not covered in oil. Looks great, sounds great.

[@777jones]

What an excellent respectable elder guy and beautiful truck.

[@simr7856]

amazing Truck..amazing find, great interview. Gorgeous color and awsome combination. luv it.

[@pushpushlambert8079]

That is sick !