GMC ASTRO CABOVER GOES TO WORK.. IS THIS HOW WE SAVE THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY??

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[@Gentryandsons]

All the videos we have coming up will be bringing out all the haters! We are going completely old school. There is no better time than now when the trucking industry is struggling!!

[@mintyman1968]

Love it Tim

[@kitsunedarkfire2915]

No hate from me lol. I love the old trucks

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

SUP DRIV,AH? I WAS THINKING ALL US SUBSCRIBER'S NEED TO DO SOMETHING FOR YOUR POP'S HE'S ALWAYS WORKING SO HARD AND DEFINITELY NEEDS TO KNOW HOW APPRECIATED HE TRULY IS ? WHAT YOU SAY BUDDY?

[@Jon4784]

Love old school Tim that's where it's at

[@trucker8211]

Hater’s can hate. Old school rules let’s get back to how trucking used to be a brotherhood

[@davidsuch5071]

Man you sure got a thing for steering knobs. I like them on my lawn tractor but never on any truck that I drove in my 40 yrs. Of trucking Dave

[@Mr_Prospector_]

Nice to see that GMC Astro put to work after years of being out of service. Some trucks may be old, but legends never die.

[@sandasturner9529]

SAME!!!!

[@SpressoHead]

These trucks kept America alive - I started driving ‘em back in the 80’s. They make cool parade toys, but I’ve gotten used to the newer ones. I just don’t think I could give up the comfort & convenience for a 40 year-old back breaker.

[@sandasturner9529]

When it's all u have, then it's seem like a one-way ticket to get the heck outta Dodge!!!!

[@just-incase3483]

When I was a kid my friends would be at the fair riding the rides, I was out back looking at all the gmc cabover carny trucks ☺️

[@genel5103]

Just by listening to this ASTRO, you might have a 335 Cummins. They made 2 variations of this engine, big cam and small cam, but is a torque monster.

[@welcometooyoutubefolks9836]

Old iron never dies they just get better! Like wine!!! Love old trucks... old trucks scream "freedom"

[@geraldsmith5690]

I drove an Astro 95 new in 1974 it had bus mirrors on it. I loved that truck.

[@ronaldsirochmanjr1112]

The Astro is bringing back memories from when I rode with my grand dad.

[@vishwajitbopanna266]

The GMC has a very healthy engine very nice to hear it run.

[@richardlibbey8493]

In '73 I hauled steel all up and down the east coast with one of those, loved that truck.

[@coolrunnings5173]

Damn that GMC run’s like a bat outta hell 😄👍 I love cabovers they’re my favorite semis well the big bunk kenworth k100 is then the Peterbilt Cabover then the freightliner and Mack in that order

[@Drew_379]

It makes going to work a lot easier when you enjoy the people you work with

[@ernestpassaro9663]

Looks like that old gmc has power steering

[@sandasturner9529]

Preach brother!!!

[@javonbrandon]

Its amazing how the 73 cabover can can pull the 53 foot trailer

[@BM-xc9sq]

Worked at a GMC Dealership back when I was a kid (late 60's 70's. Changed many a cab on the Astros. Knew them inside out. Also worked on Thermo-Kings. Number one problem was the evaporator beeing blocked with paper or plastic cutting down airflow. Easy fix

[@hughstephenson2957]

I grew a trucking company back in the 90s by diversifying.. I ran everything from 1tons with goosenecks to oversize.. kept busy year round

[@hoost3056]

People forget that these old.schools will keep going as long as you.showed them some love. My first two trucks were 80s Kenworths, my cabover had a 400 Cummins and a 13 speed, the W900 had a B Model Cat and a buttonhook 15 speed.

[@narc6150]

The GMC bring back memories my father used to work for a company called North America van lines. With those big front bifocals windshields you can see everything and everybody from a mile away.

[@BarnyardEngineering]

The local feed mill used to run nothing but GMC General cabovers. All Detroit 2-strokes. As the saying goes, check the fuel, fill the oil. The owner of that feed mill went to great lengths to maintain that fleet for decades after GMC stopped making Generals. They were dragging in parts rigs from all over the country.

[@phoenixarizona8441]

10:03 that's me behind you in the little truck with the trailer

[@mariusdd6194]

I would love to see that truck restored with the same paint scheme... I love it!!!

[@timtippit9915]

Love watching the road through the windshield of a cabover, Reminds me of my childhood

[@colindean8261]

That engine sounds so gruff, so sweet, so smooth and grunty! When I was in Hanksville Utah coupla years back on holiday I was grubbing round a junkyard for old licence plates (I'm a English nut job who collects truck and heavy machinery souvenirs and badges) and there was one just like yours there just sitting in the sun, a real beauty. The fella whose yard it was is called Lyle, drills water wells, one of the most friendly people we met on our trip. Anyway, love yer channel guys...YEEEHAW!!

[@paulmanssen5616]

Love the sound of those old trucks!

[@robertbrake9927]

Positive attitudes are the best way to be . Enjoy your channel Tim . Always waiting for the next one .

[@rpmfreak9150]

I have nothing against roll-up doors, but I have to tell all of my drivers to watch out when they're open and closing them. You can't just slam them around, that's what messes them up Everytime!!! Great video thanks for sharing.

[@FinLaMort]

Y'all remind me of when I first got into trucking 45 yrs ago, family, have some laugh, keep up the good work Sir,,,

[@CircleD1]

GMC Astro. The first big truck I ever drove. I don't know what others problem is , if I was a young man I'd drive for you.

[@larrylenz7723]

Had a 1977 International cabover with a 350 big cam Cummings with a 13speed for 2yrs and mechanically was awesome but had way to many electrical problems! Truck would do well over 100! One of the best trucks I ever owned!

[@edmundsmith7199]

The wiring was a chronic issue with the older IH product. I ended up doing some re-wiring on my 4300 Transtar, back in the day. Headlights looked like candles. I think it was only getting 10 volts to the bulbs.

[@cidertom5140]

I love the sound of any diesel 2 or 4 cycle big or small. Btw it’s cummins not cummings

[@moescruizinadventures5624]

I’d take all the time needed to restore that gem even if it’s a “work truck” because in the end it represents you and your personality

[@bowslap]

I believe that belongs to one of Tim’s buddies and is just being loaned out…solid old Astro, though.

[@east1851]

This video brought back memories and pains up my back. Drove the Astro’s in the 80s. Dad’s advice: Be careful what you are scratching because everyone can see you with that windshield

[@sandasturner9529]

👌😂🤣🤣😅

[@michaeltolliver7720]

Living in East Tennessee and seeing your channel be successful is awesome 🤘

[@UmerFarooq-yb9ft]

you are doing good job dont care about others many people likes your videos and I'm learning from you thnku for making videos...

[@BozoBuckets96]

Man! I get home from church and get blessed with a Gentry video?! I’ll be dipped!!

[@rosshall641]

I noticed you like the old school and I do too that's the way we learned and there was nothing wrong with it

[@dannyburris2978]

Love the old school cabovers!!! My dad drove an old Pete cabovers and it reminds me of riding with him!!!! Love the channel and the content!!! Can't wait to see what's next!!!!

[@phoenixarizona8441]

That's a nice setup I'd run it all day

[@yeahno1016]

Tim shout out to the cameraman. Last couple videos stepped his game up he’s getting there. You can tell he’s taking pride in what he’s doing. I don’t get seasickness like the first couple videos when he was new lol. Keep it up!!

[@charlesroer972]

I like to see what u all are doin . Nice job n u are more than competitive

[@ernierodriguez2197]

Tim I have a 98 peterbilt 379 and recently only one of the metals copper pieces that your dad was switching out broke and ended up in the oil pan it broke a small chunk off 1/4 width maybe a inch long . I believe it was the first or second one from the front of the motor. the motor is a n14 red top. We bought the new parts but I’m just in a tight spot with money to pay a mechanic if you could help a fellow trucker out with anything with putting the new ones in or do you think done for, my motor still spins everything was just working fine before this but I love the channel and where your taking it

[@orlandomoreno5326]

If one of your bearings broke your gonna need to do some investigating, a big chunk of metal breaking might have done some big damage. I recommend you take the main bearing cap off where the one broke and carefuly inspect if it is savable, also for the love of god please do not spin the motor anymore. Theirs loose metal inside your engine. Do not spin it anymore

[@tomeickhorst6787]

That’s awesome I used a old 76 gmc road camode with a 350 big cam comeapart Cummins and heavy equipment dove tail trailer to get my cdl in 1998 no power steering and that time I was 165 lbs it was all I could do to turn the thing.

[@justallaround8614]

2 minutes from my house there is an old GMC Cabover that has been sitting in the driveway for years. It would be nice to see it running. It's a beautiful truck.

[@b.k.sautomarinedieselrepai5143]

What state are you from bud?

[@markporter9421]

Wonder if they will sell it

[@leekramer6080]

I know an old Wal-Mart reefer when I see one! Haul them every single day. We are up to 317 series trailers now. Oldest ones we have are a 305.

[@phoenixarizona8441]

I've always wanted to get ahold of one of those units and use it as a AC for a house 😂

[@sandasturner9529]

Great minds think alike

[@chriswood5470]

first truck i ever drove brings back good and bad memories

[@dieseltech139]

I gave up doing a/c cause too many cheapskates think freon of any type, (R134A charge is around $75-$150 pending amount and the newest R1234yf is $150-$200 + charge again depending on amount) should be free...🤣😂😅 Let them roast. My vehicles including my 1995 Taurus wagon a/c is ice cold🥶 ..... Works 4 me! A/C systems are similar in a lot of ways. Oil, pressures etc change pending on systems and of course ambient temperatures. Knowledge is everything. A lot of consumers just don't get it. Great content as always Tim. Old School Forever 👍👍👍 ✌️🇺🇸

[@gary9674]

My first try at OO, was with an ASTRO 95. 6V92 TA, with an Allison Auto. Never had an once of trouble, it was a great time !

[@dougc190]

I remember either reading or some old time telling me with a big cam 400 always put a higher volume oil pump in it, and I'm pretty sure that's what's going on with yours running 50 plus instead of barely 30. It would oil the top end better I believe either way it's better in the summertime

[@scotthodgen5647]

Relocate your steering wheel speed handle onto one of the spokes of the steering wheel. Smaller circle when turning your steering wheel and won't catch your leg or gut. 👍😊

[@ronfullerton3162]

I was just surprised to see the spinner. Haven't seen one for some time. My gosh, but there was a time when most all trucks and tractors had them. I had them on many of my own vehicles till it got hard to find them. .ade backing in and close quarters maneuvering easy.

[@franco24ist]

that's good u r runnin a gmc astro very rare to see them runnin

[@michaelgoza5437]

Just missed y’all by a few days. Took a load up to dc in gordonsville va. Went by that truck wash to. Came back down through the ole fancy. Man it’s pretty around them parts. Blessing to live there

[@sandasturner9529]

Going back to old school trucking

[@MillsAmmunition]

Thinking about Tim and the Gentry family! Can’t wait to hear an update and Tim is home!!

[@sirarbor22]

I just love cabover. First truck I learned to drive.

[@johnstonechopshop3361]

Hey Tim I love the videos! You should get some little microphones that go on your shirt for the times where you have your filmer working, I find it difficult to hear you guys at times when your not actually holding the phone! Keep on truckin !!

[@dennisspangrud6850]

Tim don't worry about all of those haters I for one liked the old school trucks no dpf no def .trucker Dennis

[@jistruckinggrading364]

That truck in front of you at the truck wash was from where I live cool love the gmc

[@jesstill7833]

Hi Tim that Steering Wheel worries me a bit what’s holding it together mate it’s got more cracks then my shed door I’m glad you are happy man Brax is a spiting image of his Mum any ways it’s 3 30 in the morning here best wishes to your Family Cheers mate 👍👍👍💪💪💪😎❤️🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🍺

[@greasymechanic9975]

There’s a metal ring on the inside. The plastic is just a coating.

[@jesstill7833]

@George Jones Well in Australia that would be defected my mate and I got 40 years on Semis on Australian Roads and thanx for putting chit on me I would never drive a Truck in that cond you Yanks are know all anyways Truck you

[@theamishtrucker704]

I was just at dinner bell Saturday also the truck stops up at lovell rd are usually a lot cheaper then any where else close by love the videos

[@billykelly3469]

love that gmc cab over brother keep up the great work. Love what you do with the trucks and running a company. 👍👍👍👍

[@danielmcqueen1024]

And your Bro was right about riding Shotgun.... Scary as Heck, I always kept my feet on the dash in fear of being thrown thru the windshield! And Bob Tailing was worse 🤣

[@FJ-kc6fo]

Man it be pretty cool to drive some old school stuff, love the videos and positive energy keep up to good work G&S team

[@wyattearp1372]

That Hicks truck in the wash is from banner elk nc keep up the good work

[@coolrunnings5173]

That Braxton is a real trouper i know your super proud of him ,, i know i am 😊👍 I’ve been watching y’all for some time now ,,, i drive trucks also least to a small co in Dallas Tx and I’m trying to get my little outfit off the ground also but my 2000 W9L that i drive won’t let me breath,, two weeks out and it’s in the shop the third week like clock work ,, I also wanted to do a Chanel years ago with my two trucks a 86 Cabover Pete 362 long wheelbase and my 2000 w9 but i don’t know what I’m scared of 😄 ,,, my cb handle was CoolRunnings when cb,ing was a big thing out here ,, and yes like the Jamaican bobsled team coolrunnings I’m from Jamaica 👍

[@TheBillmanl82]

Just finishing Bruce’s latest video and now this!

[@brooklynforge4591]

if I had the money would love to get a old GMC Astro Aero to do some hauling with.

[@jamesbagos3459]

I got a 66 KW conventional, talk about simple, this thing sat for over 13 years all I had to do was wheel her over with the compression release out until the oil pressure was showing around 20 on the gauge let in slow and she fired right to life.

[@timadams6801]

I HAD AN 1985 GMC 315 CUMMINS,,,,,,,GOLDFISH BOWEL ON WHEELS....GOOD TRUCK

[@livin_liftd]

Awful lot of hate in the comments. Keep doing you Tim. You and Ashley seem like great parents.

[@levibass]

Glad to see that box back on the channel

[@RICHARD.WRIGHT1]

KEEP them old rigs on the road, and get them electronic toys off em! American trucking's all about Detroit Cummings and big Cats 😊

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Cool video Tim appreciate them keep the wheels rolling buddy 👍

[@jimmym1192]

That old crackerbox is still doing what it was meant to do 46 years ago just take care of the truck and it will take care of you tim

[@tater_relocater]

Not a cracker box that was the previous generation . GMC F model.

[@cdl9239]

There was two GMCs in a lot at foot of the Manhattan bridge with the same paint job but they had 430 Detroit

[@voodoochild8697]

I totally understand what you're doin. You need to change those front steer tires. They be bald! Just saying. Love your channel

[@bobbystewart5185]

They are very good men to work for

[@rosshall641]

Hey Tim I don't know if you're feeling your filters when you change the oil on your trucks but it's better not to sometimes your bypass will get stuck that's the way it is on 855 Cummins I know that I don't not too sure about Detroit's and cats but

[@daviddelgado5314]

I love the GMC ASTRO ....

[@barrett2724]

beautiful video 👍👍

[@C10-BMC]

That GMC sounds awesome.

[@oldrustycars]

The last company I drove for had very talented mechanics. When the owners brand new, one driver Peterbilt had constant problems, the plan was to buy some 1970s or 80s tractors from the no rust South, strip to the bare frame rails, and sandblast those, and build a new tractor from the ground up. Don't check brake chambers or wiring, replace with new. All new everything but the block pre emissions Cummins and Cat engines. Unfortunately the company didn't survive to complete this plan.

[@kman-mi7su]

Nice to see that fishbowl GMC back on the road doing what it's supposed to do. If

[@fl35m]

1st truck I learned how to drive a big rig in.

[@mikelongwell616]

That view reminds me of my 66 GMC cracker box.crazy truck

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

i worked on food site and if you run a compart on -22 and one on +3/7 the fridge all ways fight i am from uk and use to work for security on sainsbury

[@the.porter.productions]

O-H-I-O Porter greetings!🇺🇸 Working on this trailer was quite informative. I own a reefer but have never pulled it or any ever before. I’ve pulled flatbeds, old round nose 1950s trailers & box trailers. I might be able to help you on the doors or a complete old reefer unit.🧐 I don’t remember what reefer it has on it. I don’t think it’s a TK though. Interesting title! What do you really think of the current status of trucking?! It seems to be some weird times that’s for sure!😵‍💫 Reminds me of the 70s when some strikes were goin on. Those were hard times, but the money was better when you got a good run. Fuel was MUCH cheaper back then! It didn’t look like the speedometer was working on the GMC. Loved hearing it running down the road, pulling a trailer. I liked the view of the steering wheel with that notorious GMC horn button sticking out. I can remember that very well. That’s a real wheel & horn button. Don’t see too many of those today on rigs. You almost sounded like …”It’s a cut throat world in trucking right now”. Is that how you feel? I’m sure that there are many companies or drivers that would love to have the runs you have though. Keep them wheels a rollin & we will catch you on the flip flop! Blessings! 🥰😎✌️

[@jackjr.sparrow3668]

Old iron will last longer than modern semi’s. It’s just reality and easy to work on and maintain. Less sensors…. less pay check to spend on. Not to mention old cars and pick ups. Funny thing, I see more modern vehicles broken down on the side of the road or on tow trucks and I pass by with an old truck. They get shocked on how it’s still going. All I can say, I spend less to maintain because no sensors to replace lol.

[@jackjr.sparrow3668]

@@kurtfoulke5130 true but its easier to modify what you want than modern crap. You gotta by pass the computer to even turn your engine. Dont get me wrong, I like the modern semi trucks but too many issues. Old school is much easier to do what ever you want. Plus less picky on the smog. To expensive to run modern crap which is unbelievable. I expect more on modern to be less expensive but it's the other way around. Classics will be gas eaters but less pain to deal with. To buy an old car with no sensors or computer. You can make it economical thanks to technology and you build it the way you like it than from the factory. For semi trucks I don't know exactly. But there has to be a way to make your old iron to be economical and get power. In the new trucks it's just engine and computer that make it efficient. I trust more in building it myself than let the factory build it because you never know if they go cheap on you when you spend so much. Plus with so many computer components. It's a good recipe for hackers to take control of now a days. For me in my opinion, I feel much safer in an old semi or classic vehicles than modern ones in long drives. I respect your opinion because there still some good things in new trucks. 👍

[@jackjr.sparrow3668]

@@kurtfoulke5130 agree but I care more on my safety from any hackers in long distance. Since hey, its 2022 ... to many kids know too much to ruin anyone's carrier. I mean FCS and Gentry Sons Trucking are doing well with there old semi' s.... they are hack proof. With a little engineering and science nothing is impossible to be successful in this world. Plus the semi world is getting boring because every single semi looks the same. No more square bodies of different shape and size. To be honest I just lost trust with computers and robot gadgets from where crime is going. Back then it was on foot to commit crime. Now criminals can sit back an do whatever they want with a click. There should be youtubers that could have happened but I'm not sure. anyone can hack to your computer in cars and semi which is unfortunate. I mean I hear you with gas mileage and comfort but I will stick to what is more reliable and safer and at least I can make adjustments or change to what the factory could have done instead of a particular part. Even car builders and semi builders like old iron due to unlimited things you can do. If you want to transform it to a gas hogger for racing than it shall be. Turn it to a gas saver you can do so. Turn it to a comfortable ride, you can do so. Lastly it's fun to drive and it keeps you awake. With new cars and trucks . It's like riding a cloud and I dont like that anymore. It's a hazard because its easier to go to sleep and have an accident. But everyone has there choice which is ok👍people have there likes and dislikes.

[@edwardstephens247]

Great video!

[@JeronWhite]

The answer is to also cook truck. Get that truck work and drop new engine as in else. Cleaned it up, get it working

[@1kymoonrunner]

I used to have a Chevy titan 90 318 Detroit 10 speed coast to coast hauling nuclear waste in the 80’s

[@carlhays667]

Rts bus had same steering wheel as kids we use to sneak on mcts parking garage with front doorleft open

[@pauley7648]

Tim u got some nice rides

[@georged1085]

Tim when he sees any diesel truck: This thing would be good for haulin taters 😂

[@jeffokeefe533]

Love the sound of that gmc

[@reedplayer1981]

Can’t ever kill those old Cummins engines. Those 400’s can be made to be one beast of a motor

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Used to drive those from Ryder when my 9500 was in the shop in the 70's.

[@markkeller913]

My grand father had a 75 Astro he used it for years but he retired it and brought a 379 peterbilt

[@DavesHangar1958]

First truck I drove was a 76 GMC Astro.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Seeing you in that COE, Tim, makes me think you oughta head up to Wisconsin with that truck and visit Orwell. Lol

[@kristoffermangila]

Speaking of Orwell, she and her driver are in Missouri, delivering to a federal pen, of all places...

[@mattepelicaric6931]

If you are hauling refers let me know. My mom owns and broker company and she always supports trucker. She used to own trucker when I was little. So if you help her she will help you. She does loads out of the midwest, mostly Wisconsin and goes east coast mainly. She does potatoes and chicken mostly.