Freightliner FLD "Twelve" First Bath In Years, Will It Shine?

[@neilmcintosh1200]

From Frightliner back to Freightliner. I love all those period bits like the wing mirrors and the air deflector.

[@JamesPretty]

Me too

[@rayhiller]

What a pretty truck James.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Ray. Appreciate ya

[@Eric-eg6uh]

Thanks James for another great History lesson. Everyone has a story very much enjoy

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Eric

[@dennissastini3312]

Been waiting for the satisfying video of cleaning the mold off the inside is amazing in that truck hope you got a lead on another ecu from Tim Gentry

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Dennie He’s got one and he’s gonna program it for me

[@g41thomas]

Fld120 without the doubt is one of the best truck models was ever built in US. Specially the one with detroit 60. I have a 97 model and i love it, still usjng it as an OTR truck.

[@JamesPretty]

It’s for sure a good solid truck

[@redneckoutlaw2134]

looking very good, boy i sure do love all the old steel you have in your collection. the cabovers are definitely my favorite. I cant wait to see the Marmon all fixed up defiantly a fine machine.

[@JamesPretty]

Ya Betty is a Gem. Appreciate ya

[@johnmcdowell9059]

wow james what a little t.l.c does for a beautiful truck it's amazing what you find under years of dirt , thank you and great work for bringing all those ole gals back to life

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks John I appreciate ya

[@fstlnj29]

Don't know how this got in my feed. Glad it did as I love this truck. Just something about the way they look. Thank you for sharing!

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@kevingriffiths4047]

Well done James for two awesome trucks to the fleet , a little bit of TLC for two great trucks , I hope the International with the blue stripes is as quick as it looks on screen .

[@JamesPretty]

That thing is fast. Nice truck. Appreciate ya Kevin

[@davidtrafford1451]

Doesn't get any better just binge watched your last 4 videos keep up with the great work James

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks David

[@julieerwin3896]

James, I love that tractor. She is beautiful. I am kind of afraid of cab overs. A friend of mine was killed in one. I am a conventional truck lover. I love the nice being out in front of me. Cab overs are scary. I love that freightliner. I was watching you give her a bath and the name phantom came to mind. I love watching your videos. Thank you showing them on you tub. From a friend in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Keep on trucking and restoring the classics.....

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@godwinsibanda599]

The truck looks new and it’s a good one keep up the good work by rescuing it from being scraped will love to see this beast pulling some loads can’t wait!!!!!!

[@JamesPretty]

Me too. Probably two months from now it’ll be working

[@bradh7472]

Very satisfying seeing that black stuff come off the side of the truck! Something about power washing and it feels so good seeing the outcome.

[@JamesPretty]

I know I love power washing old trucks

[@joeprocopio494]

James,I drove a Freightliner just like that one drove trucks 42 yrs.retired in 2017,that tractor is in fantastic shape,damn the farming looks absolutely good the paint looks good great find my man take care bud

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Joe. Appreciate ya

[@30041946]

Impressed with the quality of the paintwork. Hopefully you will repair any mechanical issue plus the rust , dents and cracks to a standard that it can be returned to service.

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on that’s the plan

[@mikenelainetrimpey6165]

James I think a few more days of detail cleaning on truck # 12 it will be ready for a spring time truck show. You did a great job on making it presentable again! I’m looking forward to whatever is next for this truck. I enjoy the before and after look of any project.

[@Nsajibjsnsdreamerztz]

Gud

[@danotoole1062]

Looking good James it's amazing how a little hot water will make her look 110% better, keep up the great videos and stay safe buddy!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Dan. Appreciate ya

[@johntrevor5532]

Just found ya and spent the day looking at your vids great vids and great entertainment seeing how you bring them back to life what you do im from the uk was a trucker for many a year in my late 80 s now so for me .I just love what you do.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks so much john

[@virgilio1355]

That’s a great washer. I am sure if the paint was not very good it would take it off as well. Truck looking very nice.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@philipcollins5440]

Your green truck is gorgeous.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you Phillip

[@keneddie7336]

The old girl clean's up pretty good. A fine freightliner. Can't wait for spring then I can work on mine. Supposed to be -23 tonight.

[@JamesPretty]

Ya ugh. This cold snap.

[@mikebrunner1577]

Nice job James. I think she looks great. I know it will get even better. From what you started with, man she looks awesome.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you Mike.

[@ben6119]

Looking good! Amazing how much a wash can do. It was good to see you on Tim's channel, i've been watching both of you for a while-neat to see.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching. Tim is a great guy

[@johndavid3385]

You have a sweet collection of trucks James. Perfectly fleet

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks John

[@paulcorkum2105]

It’s nice to see another diamond in the rough getting polished up keep up the good work. Cheers

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks paul

[@markgoddard3115]

Wow!! Night 🌙 and day difference!! Looks good 👍 great work James 👍

[@JamesPretty]

I know. It’s a great looking truck underneath that mask of time

[@lylechapman9757]

Wow James it looks like a different truck. Can see you hauling boats for Tim in the future 😊

[@JamesPretty]

Soon I hope

[@billymccomas8694]

Beautiful truck cleaned up nice love the old iron

[@JamesPretty]

Me too billy. Appreciate ya

[@schoonymopar]

12 cleaned pretty damn nice. Might even be nicer than 13 now. I see it needs the same lower fairing that mine does. Hope you have better luck finding one.

[@JamesPretty]

It’s gorgeous. Can’t wait to polish up the inside and get those fairings fixed and some big ol pipes

[@Lockemup2013]

Your passion James is really True passion... Thanks for saving American history!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Christopher I appreciate ya

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video James 12 cleaned up nice. Looking forward to your next video stay safe James.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Richard

[@rubenamilcar8776]

James how you know i dont know write and speak english ...little beat..im happy i will go usa Denver omg..i see the snow omg..i cry happy...god bless usa and you and family..

[@bobbarenthin7437]

What a little cleaning will do looks good. 👌. Amazing the front lug covers and caps are still all there lol 😆

[@JamesPretty]

Ya they are rusty too so they have been on there a long time

[@TimBullins-z2z]

Hauled a lot of loads with a old FLD 10/4😊

[@jimandsniffers9408]

I drove a purple one back in 2000 took a fuel tank out going over a curb God bless Merry Christmas ⛄🌲✝️🇺🇸

[@JamesPretty]

Merry Christmas Jim

[@jameslewis5975]

I used to work at hosty,my best friend manages here local any questions or parts DM me.Keith is the main go to with any questions here in Dallas.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks James.

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again man that FLD cleaned up pretty good good my friend man Tim sure was talking good about you on his video Tim is a good person be safe have a good night

[@JamesPretty]

Tim is a good person and a great friend

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya Glenn

[@arrowkart4j]

Damn James you got a serious obsession. Every time I turn on a channel you got another truck. I did see you went down to see Timmy Gentry. I miss my FLD. Keep up the good work.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Jim. This is it for a while

[@sunshineFireIT]

I just found this channel, that was 40min of awesome pressure watching action

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you. I appreciate ya watching

[@kenthumphrey3478]

Another great video James. Man, number 12 cleaned up nice. I’m going to have to get me one of those Hotsy’s.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Kent. Yes they are worth every penny in time savings.

[@charlesferebee263]

Damn. 12 turned out really well. Another project that might not be really high dollar to get road ready. As far as aluminum wheels. You could always keep steel wheels on the inside and just put aluminum on the outside. That would save some money. That truck would look good without the top and side deflectors. I drove that exact truck. Only dark blue and Cummins powered. Nice flattop truck. Keep Up the Great Work. 🇺🇸👍 STAY SAFE. !

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Charles. Little by little and it’ll be an awesome truck

[@michaelhall3568]

Good job James your going to have to hire drivers to support your habit. I think that's what Tim Gentry does some times! Every time he get another truck he hires a new driver. Thanks for the videos I really enjoy them.

[@JamesPretty]

I’m planning to. Just gotta work out the details

[@garybradley8798]

Very one looks good . Hopefully it’s time to start getting one by one all finished up from least to worsted. You’re doing and merry Christmas to you and your wife!

[@JamesPretty]

Merry Christmas gary

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Boy that cleaned up nice. Hotsz always did make a great pressure washer. Yes wheels and tires can be pricey especially new ones but they’re a necessity when they go to work. Hopefully the hood repairs go good. Stay safe

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks bro

[@bobscotha9882]

Jp hey man glad to see you with Tim and driving the cab over anytime I come over American In going check in with you

[@JamesPretty]

Sounds good.

[@leonrose7799]

James you definitely got an eye for a beauty.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Leon

[@Japangirl2506]

Love ur enthusiasm❤❤❤

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@nedhd9375]

Good job James, those two FLD,S came up great, back to J,P s for some alloy rims, im sure he,s got plenty around his yard from what ive seen, regards

[@JamesPretty]

He’s sold all the aluminums. Unfortunately

[@MrLarrymann]

What a beautiful truck !

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks larry

[@donwiley1055]

James I never thought that truck will get that clean but it surprised me that's a nice looking truck keep up the good work my brother

[@JamesPretty]

Same here Don. Appreciate ya

[@danielc5205]

Normally I'm not the biggest fan of Seafoam green, but it looks good on this old truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Same. It fits the fld some how. Appreciate ya Daniel

[@danmacsween3448]

Nice truck James ! The fld 12 turned out real nice ! Seen you visit Gentry , that was cool , you liked the international cab over ehh ! Yours are nicer ! 👍🇨🇦

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Dan

[@rayhiller]

Nice and clean fld Freightliner

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Ray

[@glennbollinger7112]

Looking good I always hated the roof caps on flat tops it would look good with aluminum wheels on the back

[@JamesPretty]

I will remove the topper and put aluminum wheels on it most likely

[@venatorclass9334]

looking good Power washer sure does help I remember using those

[@JamesPretty]

Ya its nice and I enjoy washing trucks and seeing what’s beneath all the dirt

[@knoester7714]

Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year

[@JamesPretty]

Merry Christmas

[@rce8540]

I have a hotsy Since nineties. Love that thing. Mine has electric motor. Great show. Great old trucks. Merry Christmas

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@franco24ist]

that's amazing what u r rescuing all these trucks any plans os selling any of them after restoring

[@JamesPretty]

I plan to put them to work. I don’t want to sell any. But we’ll see what happens

[@rickmunson8317]

Great video Mr. Pretty

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Rick

[@ourr.c4065]

Think she cleaned up very well👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Me too appreciate ya

[@4mecz]

12 cleaned up nice!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Wayne. Appreciate ya

[@johnnyholland8765]

She cleaned up nice. Boy that is like washing a house...

[@JamesPretty]

Haha sure is. Huge

[@mikescenters5785]

13 cleaned up pretty good love it ❤

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Mike appreciate ya

[@Karlloorberg]

Very good looking truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks karl

[@kurtracer43]

Truck looks great James I really enjoyed watching your vist with Gentry Trucking

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for being here Kurt

[@kurtracer43]

Really enjoy watching your channel I had my own trucking deal for 10yrs 2 old cab overs alot of work keeping old trucks running but I loved it

[@JamesPretty]

@@kurtracer43 rite on Kurt. Appreciate ya being here

[@billloomis7611]

You do a very fine job. That’s a great truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Bill appreciate ya

[@lodilogistic5089]

I have a fld and love it!!

[@JamesPretty]

They are work horses. I used to have a 96

[@alanziggysegee]

Man I got to say u find some awesome trucks that just need some TLC and then they look great again can’t wait to see what all u do to this truck

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Alan. I appreciate ya being here

[@evlkarl7161]

Lol.. James it must be hard running a used Truck Lot all by yourself...😁😁. 👍👍👍👍👍up for the Power washing video. I know some Guys over at UPS here in Phx they love to shine there trucks. I can send them your way😗😗 Hope you and Misses have a great Holiday. That Freightliner cleaned up nicely.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya. Happy holidays to you as well

[@bobscotha9882]

The truck really nicely clean up 🧼

[@JamesPretty]

I agree Bob. Better than I anticipated

[@ryanb.1119]

Truck looks so much better good job on it

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Ryan

[@tommyhall2768]

Hey buddy hope y'all are doing great good luck with the trucks see you soon

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Tommy

[@dwightcorbett8889]

No 12 seems to be in rougher condition than 13, but I'm sure you'll get it looking presentable too. Man she was some dirty. Keep up the good work, we're behind you all the way.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Dwight

[@TruckinSwede]

It has the potential to be a really cool old school truck. Good find!

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya. And I couldn’t agree more

[@TruckinSwede]

@JamesPretty keep up the good work, it's up to guys like us to keep these old trucks alive.

[@donunderhill9665]

What a difference good job buddy 👏 👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Don

[@gavinpennington407]

Idk why but I really dig those small hole wheels on the steers. I’m sure they’ll look even better polished up. Can’t wait to see what comes of this one.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank Gavin. Me too. I wanna put this truck to work soon

[@gavinpennington407]

@@JamesPretty I personally don’t think the top piece looks bad but if you do take it off I think it’d look the best with some 6” straights running up next to the doors.

[@joemcgarry6915]

Nice colour of green, I wonder what the name or the RAL code number is for this green. You made a good job cleaning it.

[@JamesPretty]

I need to find it for touch ups and such. Appreciate ya watching

[@jamesmarcum2323]

Love the fld. Sweet truck

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks James

[@willobrien2508]

hve you seen them heat up the matte finish and bring back the shine, they heatedall the seats in a stadium and brought them back to life ,nice rig ,woulda been proud driving her i missed powerhouse cummins?

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I tried it. Doesn’t work on this particular plastic.

[@bnelson313braveheart]

Awesome truck!

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@anytractorman]

Got a pair of them, very cool.

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on

[@jeremybrowning6013]

That old girl cleans up nicely

[@JamesPretty]

Sure does bro

[@jeremybrowning6013]

Good evening once again I'm late but still love watching

[@JamesPretty]

Evenin bro

[@deirdremacinnes780]

James Looking at Rural Missouri with Lord Spoda just past halfway a town Armstrong there is a I H cabover, the a look.AllAmericanAl N.Z

[@JamesPretty]

Nice I’m good for a while. I have a lot of trucks to make roadworthy before I buy more

[@hammers1518]

Can't get too excited on FLDs. But, cleaned up, "she's a beaut Clark".

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on. I appreciate ya

[@stevenmchenry9276]

I'm a big fan now. I'm a truck driver down in Houston. As soon as I get some $ I would love to buy a truck from you. I like the old rigs. I'm working on getting my you tube channel going as well.

[@JamesPretty]

Nice…. I appreciate ya being here.

[@Japangirl2506]

Have a lovely Christmas 🎄 ❤❤❤

[@JamesPretty]

Same to you and yours

[@keneddie7336]

Wow you run 100 low lead in your hotsy good idea. You and I kind of done the same jobs I got an a&p worked for gold kist forestry out of Tifton GA worked on helicopters and now I drive dump trucks in the asphalt business.

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on Ken. Appreciate ya

[@jackworkman9883]

I just seen you on the gentry channel that is a nice international he has.that’s awesome you know Tim gentry

[@JamesPretty]

Ya it’s a sweet truck. Thanks jack

[@jonesoko3517]

Looking good 👏👏👏

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@randallgoneau5724]

Awesome job James Merry Christmas to you and your family brother

[@JamesPretty]

Merry Christmas Randall

[@Drew_379]

She cleaned up nice James! I love FLD but the flatops are my favorite. Are you going to leave the piece on top?

[@JamesPretty]

I believe it’s coming off at least for a while. Needs repairs anyway

[@recessional5560]

Awesome truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@robpeters5204]

Hey hey Jimmy! That old gal cleaned up real nice! Was that black mould on it? As for the wheels. I’d sand blast the steel rims on the back and grab a few rattle cans of gloss white Tremclad paint. It’s cheap and it does hold up to the road very well. It may not look the best but for a fleet truck it keeps the cost down and it really does look nice. I don’t mind the look of those steel rims when they are white. It doesn’t have to be a show truck right now but once it starts making money then you can do whatever you want. It costs a lot of money to start this business up and you are doing a great job at it but you have to cut some corners in order to be a real successful business operator. Keep doin it!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Rob. Appreciate ya

[@jeremybrowning6013]

Looks great

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Take that top off, awesome truck, i pull flatbed, I have one with an old Cummins, getting ready for a rebuild

[@JamesPretty]

I will end up taking it off

[@michealgarlick6319]

Hi Guys , looking good , did you spray any first or just let hotsy do its thing and can you vary the temperature . As I said before have a great Christmas and happy new year to you and family. Cheers from Australia Mick

[@JamesPretty]

Just let hotsy do it’s thing Merry Christmas

[@schoonymopar]

James you should have grabbed that fld bumper Tim G pulled off his fld .that would look good on ,12

[@JamesPretty]

I’ll ask him about it

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

James another 5 🌟 video No.12 is a lot better looking rig seeing this fine video on December 17 2022 I've been a little under the weather first time picking up my phone in a week, now how's it going with Whitney any progress?? As always God bless y'all and hope y'all have a very merry Christmas 🎄 from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯

[@JamesPretty]

Have to order some brake valves for Whitney and change some lines Next trip home

[@alanrichardson9821]

Trucks are looking good love your videos I herd you say you would have to start buying new aluminum rims there is plenty of used ones out there most of the time I find them for $125 apiece places that do trailer recondition always have lots of them for sale I just bought some recently on marketplace to cheaper than new best of luck

[@JamesPretty]

I’ve been buying for 125-150 and ended up with quite a few cracked and or bent after spending time and money cleaning them up. I think in the long run it’s cheaper to buy new and keep them polished maybe

[@alanrichardson9821]

I hear that I’ve been lucky so far