I've Been Hiding the Truth about the International Cabover.....

[@michaelquinn1031]

Don’t stress out about it, most of us have made similar mistakes, that’s how we learn. Option 2 is the way to go, you will then have a truck that you won’t have to worry about. Keep your chin up and all the best with the future.

[@hobo1452]

I gotta say that I have always had a huge amount of respect for anyone who steps right up and owns their mistake without finger pointing or cover up's. A mistake is only a shame if you don't learn from it. You gained a lot of useful knowledge from the first International, and it still has a great parts potential. Go with option 2. It's the choice that makes the most sense. Any vehicle that was bought and maintained by any branch of our military is a safe bet in my book.

[@ItsBBP]

2- Though there is a lot of love in this truck, This looks like the time to put brakes on the old project that is not fully possible, I'd like to see you get that other truck and use all the good parts in the international to fix it up, At the end of it you could end up with a completely fixed up truck, and another tripped completely down to be used for another project,

[@Deadtaco2588]

I started watching your channel because of the cab over! Keep going

[@kylereeves2406]

same here

[@martinbridgewater]

Option 2: make 1 good truck out of the two. Part out the it’s you don’t need. Rebuild the Cummings motor to showroom condition then find something to put it in. It was a learning curve dude, we’ve all been there.

[@bdc7273]

I like option two. Although I would repaint it white like your current truck cause I absolutely love the way it looks. Swap all the good, chrome parts over to the better condition truck. If you can make the second truck look like the current international, I would love to see option 2.

[@Flattlander]

It takes spine to admit when you’re in too deep. Though I admit I joined the channel to watch that build, part of the draw initially was how you were going to bring a truck back that’s so far gone. My opinion is to stop the bleeding. Stop putting good money after bad. I’d reboot with the Air Force truck simply because it’s something you can reasonably and economically complete. I’ll be here for the show either way.

[@manuelcastro1103]

IT's an International! Finish it! You got me hooked to your channel.

[@vangelisbalafas5495]

I came to this channel because I saw that you bought the international. But my brother, I now believe that you get option 2, I support you and I also tell my friends from Greece about the channel. On camera, I want to see you with a smile and not shit. option 2 from me, thanks

[@jerrywasaracecardrvr]

Dude get the govt truck! We've all been there, get into a project that has no business being rebuilt. Take the lessons and experience and use it on a project worth doing!

[@wowguy3562]

This is totally your call, I personally have enjoyed every minute of the international restoration, but in the end, its your time, your money, your call, there is no wrong answer

[@davepelfrey3958]

WoW Guy, you said it. You can hear it in his voice what he wants to do. I agree with you, you have to know when to cut your losses, and yes sometimes it hurts.

[@karlmorrison7933]

WE HAVE WATCHED EVERY VIDEO ON THIS TRUCK UP TILL NOW, WITH 466K SUBSCRIBERS YOU ARENT LOSING ANY COIN KEEP GOING BRO!

[@Max-oi9es]

Seems like your heart isn't in this one anymore, so that would'nt make interesting videos. I think most of us were pumped because you where. I say buy the other truck we need your enthusiasm!!

[@foxyloon]

I'd go with option two, especially after considering the amount of work this truck still needs to be made reliable again. From what it sounds like, you'd end up completely rebuilding it by the time everything is said and done. Most trucks parked in the back 40 of a farm are left there for a reason.

[@w900stu8]

Wholeheartedly option 2! When you get into the rewiring you’ll be saying “Why did I do this?” I would build the Cummins that you already have so if you decide that the Detroit isn’t what you want then you can just drop it it. At the end of the day though, go back to your home page and reread your description. It says you are pursuing YOUR dreams and sharing it with us. Have fun!

[@nonsequitur807]

Option 2 can't always follow your heart...shouldn't throw good money/effort at bad ideas

[@kennetharcherjr1973]

I'd go with option 2, and use this one for parts for the other one. I'm one of those who was drawn to this channel with the video of you power washing it. I then watched every video related to this truck, which then drew me to other ones of other trucks. Sometimes, we bite of more than we can chew, because we don't know the underlying issues. There HAD to be a reason why it was parked in a field.I look forward to seeing videos of you guys working on the other truck!!

[@JJw674]

You messing with this cab over is what drew me to your channel but let's be realistic I'm here either way bro

[@timamyett]

It sounds like you have the parts truck right now. Sounds like to me the Airforce truck is just needing a little love. Go for it!

[@kjoshua125]

The problem is... you put so much team work, and hours on it... it would be a waste to get rid of. I think you should sell it if u really need to get rid of it. If there is still too much that needs to be done and your conpletely tired of it, sell it for what its worth.

[@dylanbowen7240]

As other people have said and as you know this truck blew up on your channel. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the "glow up" on this truck and I hardly know anything about mechanics and automotive but I think you have poured a lot of heart soul and obviously money and time into the truck so my opinion is don't let the excitement go of seeing this beauty back to the way it should be because some mistakes were made. Option 1, stick to it my friend! I will keep coming back to watch even if you decide to move on! :)

[@codyhavel1833]

Stop playing around and go option 2. It makes way more sense to build a truck that is actually a good platform to build off of. It was entertaining to see you get it running, but I all honesty you and I both know it is nothing more than a polished parts truck that was ready for the baler a decade ago.

[@gar3938]

option 2 and sell the original international after getting all the parts off of it and transferring them to the air force truck .

[@jmars5861]

Go with option 2, use what you can. Part out the rest. “Sometimes you gotta realize a poor investment and simply cut your losses” VW

[@moramoonstar7331]

As much as I’d like to see the white one finished i don’t wanna see you go broke either. If getting the AF one will be less expensive then do it. Also maybe put the Cummins in it later down the road or in the frieghtliner? Sometimes vehicles become parts vehicles because some are not worth saving. Take this as a learning experience and learn from it on the next one.

[@shanemcalister1604]

Bruce, firstly, I appreciate your honesty. I can fully respect that, when you know a project is doomed, you might as well move on. Here is my opinion and what I would do: Buy the other International, remove all the parts you have for the original international. I would also take the back half of your current international and replace the back half of the new international... IE from and axles/wheels (assuming your center sections are better than the one you are buying). Do all that, I feel like your staying true to your subscribers. Keep up the hard work, and keep learning from mistakes.

[@tonitoca22]

THE INTERNATIONAL GOT ME TO THIS CHANNEL... LIKE IF YOU TOO

[@rickshank8881]

tonitoca22 this is a must finish!!!!

[@glacialis4742]

ya, i had no fricken idea this guy's channel existed until the cab-over international

[@nw9120]

Yeah

[@sdouglass1582]

Don’t pass on that AF truck as it is in much better condition. The interior looks great and nothing beats the sound of an old Detroit 2 stroke! Keep the IH for another day...

[@Unclemiffato100]

Following all the way from England. Don't know how I came here but have followed from when u bought this truck, to this episode. Great stuff to watch esp during this lock-down!

[@davemis40]

Main lesson to learn is don’t put the bling on without doing the mechanics first. Dump the white elephant and use it for parts. Take your beating and move on.

[@randywheeler3914]

Definitely go with option two, can't go wrong with a two-stroke Detroit Diesel

[@steobriancorcoran]

Keep first truck as a parts truck and transfer all new parts to the second truck, it's a no brainer.. go with option 2 Bruce 👨‍🔧👨‍🔧

[@wayneconkey3404]

This a classroom. You have learned a lot. Learn more! Finish the restoration and learn the rest of systems. Cummins systems and engines are way cheaper parts are half the cost. Get a 15 speed transmission. They are cheaper than all the rest. Every truck after this you will be a expert at every system. Got buy that other one too. Use it as a blue print.

[@zstation64]

Go with the Air Force, the Detroit alone is the deal maker. Screaming Jimmy! Cut your losses with the Cummins. It's a boat anchor.

[@chrisgeorge3529]

The late Kenny Rogers. “You've got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away “

[@malbojah]

8:34 "I almost despise the truck, and I hate that I despise it." Time to move on from it and look back at it as a channel growing experience in a good way.

[@mikeaust1698]

Go with option 2. You still have all your new parts. Put it down to experience gained with what you have done already. Good luck from Australia ex trucker/mechanic.

[@EvilDeadFan11]

Bruce, I realize it took a lot for you to come out and say this, not wanting to disappoint us fans. Don't put yourself into the hole restoring it. You have Blue Collar that seems like a much better working vehicle. I'd rather you move on from the original to do more with blue, or eventually something else for more content on the channel. Don't dig the bottomless pit deeper and find yourself in the hole with no way out. I'll keep watching either way, so will the rest of us true fans.

[@josemanuelsalas2917]

Brother, personally, I am going for option 2, I take what is necessary from white and I regenerate the other international and I put it to work and thus, together with the blue cabover, I would have two trucks working and generating a good income for future projects, pdt do it if it suits you att José Manuel a Venezuelan in Peru

[@vernrosenburg5410]

Go with prion 2

[@johnnorman2149]

Go with “Wild Blue Yonder” !! (possibly a name) for Option 2. It seems like the better business decision. Cut your losses on current International. Your call, but I vote...... Option 2 ✌️

[@trapperbill4962]

get the truck and move all the new stuff over and continue

[@stephenmillar4919]

I agree with you

[@Dustinorman]

Option 2. I’m loving the freightliner dude. My dad worked at a freightliner dealership for 40 years so I love those old cab overs.

[@sarathdfool]

Honestly everything make sense now. I was thinking the whole time is it that easy to rebuild a truck which has been sitting these years exposed to nature. Well option 2 is the best decision.

[@bigblock53]

just like twin stick garage says "little by little" just make it little projects and dont look at the whole package. you will get overwhelmd by all the work.

[@aaronm2742]

Love that channel!! Bruce should take a look at it!

[@chefrobinoz]

i also love that channel, he should stick with international and finish it!

[@jmd_2319]

I like how you’re being honest with the project. I’ll go with option 2,cut your losses before it becomes a money pit

[@thomasgargan2485]

I like option 2 with one exception... DONT STRETCH THE FRAMEEEE. short frame looks awesome

[@kerrysgarage4641]

Get the air force truck, it's in running condition, swap parts if need paint and your done. This white truck is beyond help

[@BigJon129]

Buy that air force truck and use parts off the white truck as needed

[@jayxj7785]

Not gonna lie, I voted for the International but after watching this video, I give my vote to the Air Force truck. We'll be here regardless. It's sad but that International is a money pit.

[@williamuskoski1385]

Any truck is

[@boricua7928]

All trucks are money pits.😂😂😂

[@mbritton1984]

Yeah! What JayXJ said!

[@adriangaytan4564]

I started watching your videos because of how spectacular it was to see a destroyed truck running again, I really liked the idea that you had it reborn. You would only have to enter to see the first video again and see what you accomplished. No matter how long it takes, I hope that someday you can finish it, greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@richpitty]

Take all your bling parts off and cut your losses man ditch that thing sounds like a giant $ pit

[@garyk8593]

Option 2 makes the most sense. Who cares why we started watching, I'ts why we keep coming back.

[@wallacebowie3849]

Option 2 Bruce👍

[@stevenemilythomas2826]

Agreed

[@damjord]

Bruce I can't lie - I'm one of those who only became interested in your channel because of the International truck makeover. It was just fascinating that you could take something from looking like a complete wreck to something usable. But after restoring some old tractors over the years I know the heartache of investing so much time and effort into something and then continuously finding out that there's always more problems that keep cropping up. I would definitely go with option two if I was you

[@marcodude407772]

Damien Jordan same

[@grasscutter5160]

I would just love to see the Cummins built up, not a huge Detroit fan but I like option 2 a lot, just put the cummins in the Air Force truck

[@andrewcampbell5341]

Option 2 - with all projects there are setbacks. It’s not so much about getting it right the first time but rather ending up with what you want it the end. I bought a project truck recently- she isn’t prefect far from it. But she is what I wanted - a 8v92ta day cab, she was already stretched (for a grain box) and she is something different a 83 White WCM. I found out the last week the motor has a spun bearing( badly spun). But I think I found a donor motor. Just part of the journey. Use what’s good on the truck on the new one. Nothing wrong with that. Plus like you said you were learning - this truck was practice.

[@offendedhullen]

I appreciate the honesty and finally coming clean on what's going on. If this truck requires soooooooo much work it's better to just cut the cord here and go with the air force truck because it's way less headache to restore (not to mention cash). This one brought us here, the other one will keep us here. Only this time focus on the brains before the beauty

[@DanRodgick1]

As an Air Force Vet, I say go with "Option Two"! Save yourself with a lot of grief on this one, and use it for parts for the Air Force One (HEY, now there's a good name for that one). Option Two is the way to go! Now go get your airline ticket to pick the othere one up.

[@vex8836]

Daniel Rodgick I like the Air Force One name you picked.

[@TheCoopMan]

I’ve had projects like this. You will never get your money back and all you will see is what you could have spent it on better. $20k is on the low end I would say. Cut your losses. These trucks are cheap for a reason. Shop around and find another with problems you can fix with this ones parts. You have the blue rig to hold you over. No shame in admitting a mistake. It’s apart of the learning experience.

[@webbsb.4847]

Youre more than half way into it, and have done a wonderful job. Hope you'll find time to finish everything including all the wiring...

[@Portugal_lens]

Option 2 and not feel that the truck died, sell us key chains with the original metal of a door. Greetings from Argentina

[@addisonwilliamsjr4450]

I would buy a key chain made of the original metal from a door or something.

[@rsfree90]

Just remember this truck for the most part brought most of us to this channel and caused alot of us to follow you. Do it right. Buy the other one fix it too. You've already came so far on the OG cab over do give up on it.

[@dimpala95]

Realistically you’re only out your labor. You can swap out all the parts to the Air Force truck. I say get the Air Force truck.

[@lyndonhicks5715]

I jus started to watch you hope you don't give up took me nine years to complete my truck

[@sparkyvolk]

This project is what made me want to follow you. Get that rig restored

[@tomlee7966]

cut your losses find a new one that you can use everything you already bought to and roll on!!! OPTION 2

[@AnthonyWray]

I honestly would choose option two. It seems like it’s a better one financially and time wise. It would be a lot easier to make the Air Force truck a show/sema truck and you can keep blue collar as your rig that is more for work and going to mud bogs.

[@anilkarnik46]

Any day .....just do the option 2 ..cos u ll save money and will get a better truck underneath...hope for a new international truck series ...u just rock

[@hunterdavis1740]

I’d go with option 2. Seems to be the best decision due to everything that is wrong with the original international.

[@jacobschultz5357]

Totally sold on option 2 because of the Detroit 8v92 would be SWEET to see that turned up

[@zeramproxy8502]

I would love to see you finish this truck but your probably better off getting the other truck and stripping this one down and dump what you can't use. I would keep the engine. I think there's value in restoring the Cummins

[@keithbell6866]

I got on your site for the International but I would go for option 2. You have learned what to actually look for when you do an inspection on it. You also know that you got over your head. That is an invaluable lesson learned the hard way which will really keep you in good stead for doing the option 2 truck.

[@Gearhead101]

Option 1 this truck is the reason I started following you don’t give up

[@joshdrummonds7792]

There is a bad cab leak on the Air Force International. There was standing water on the dash. That is one of the small things you have to pay attention to on older equipment. 3rd generation truck owner operator. I have been around this my entire life. The 8V92 is a great old motor. The Cummins has more power potential. With the fact you will not be pulling heavy loads that does not matter as much. I vote to stick with what you started on. Option number 1.

[@apeman303]

Get the other truck. Nothing wrong with dumping a project when you realize that it's to far gone. Option 2...go for it

[@garyleiterman7608]

I think it's time to cut your losses and move on to the next International, it's a shame after all your work on it but at some point you have to follow good common sense. I personally would like to have seen you do a 1975 110 inch big cab COE Pete with a 1693 TA Cat , such a beautiful truck and a real joy to drive I dove one for over 250000 miles never had a problem.

[@bayramhojageldyev2649]

I live in Dubai, and I've been watching your videos every single day, I just love what you do it's educational, entertaining, and fun, keep it up Mr. And I'll keep watching

[@Quis85]

Option 2. I'm one who was mad as hell when you got the second truck. I m so glad you finished the blue truck. I respect you for being honest with us. So I'm all for option 2

[@budiwahyono7343]

Would be wise decision to take option 2 if its "cheaper" than option 1

[@Mike2051X]

I would finish it. It's a restoration and you have to reckon that spending (sometimes a lot of) money and time just goes hand in hand with it. You can learn more handy things doing it and then you will have an awesome feel, that you have actually accomplished something. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. ;-)

[@Itsamadoldworld]

Hi from the UK, Bruce. I'm one of the people who came to the channel because of the International, but common sense has to prevail. I think spending another three months on the truck, and still not knowing if the outcome would be totally successful, would be a waste of time and would leave you weary and probably not wanting to touch trucks for a while, so option 2 for me. I look forward to it 👍🏻

[@paulhole6953]

Hey Bruce sometimes you have to cut your losses, I would love to see the International finished but if your heart's not in it then move on & do option 2. Either way I'm gonna be watching👍🇳🇿

[@chrisleonardsaldivar6119]

I agree with your opinion mate make your decision bruce it depends on you if you bought that truck or not people watching you cant do anything if you will get another truck and use the ither one as a parts truck. People watching you can't do anything but watch your decision doesn't depends on us viewers

[@straussp6367]

Option 2 seems like the better decision. Honestly, get whatever suits you best.... and sounds the best straight piped!

[@nicholascangemi6165]

At first I was going to suggest just keeping the International on the backburner, and chip away at it here and there, while working on other projects, but that Air Force truck is pretty rad. I'd say go for the Air Force.

[@davidhoffmann9215]

This is what happens when you try to make it pretty before you know it is worth saving

[@jimdownard7739]

Seems I’m with the majority. Option 2. As someone who typically builds his own trucks to use. To have to rewire the dash on that truck would be a complete pain in the ass. It’d be faster to find a donor harness and swap it. Either way I wouldn’t look forward to doing it. Changing the airlines is easy, but I would have converted everything to plastic DOT tubing.

[@sfabers15]

I would go for option 2, There is something about the Detroit 2 stroke engines. Nothing sound like them, I spent years sitting on top of one in Australia.

[@Romans--bo7br]

Sam Faber.... what were you doing "sitting on top of one for years"?? lol ; ) I "love" Australia been there a couple of times, beautiful country, great people.. and I came within a few days of moving there, until my "wife to be" EMAILED me and just said she "changed her mind"... no explanation, no nothing.. and I had a heavy haul driving job all lined up for after I was to arrive there... in Qsld, probably should have gone anyway. : ) Whereabouts are you over there? What type of trucking were you involved with while you were "sitting on top" of a Detroit? Which Detroit was it, and what brand of truck?... COE or conventional (hood)? Over the years I had three trucks (as an owner/operator) with V12's (1- Extended hood 359 Pete & 2 - Ext. hood "A" model KW's)... absolutely "love" the V12. I do find it rather "curious" that the Australian Gov't / DOT allows "Road Trains"... yet forces you to pull them with those EU style really short wheel based COE's and equally short conventional KW's, Western Stars, Macks, etc with (basically) "coffins" for sleepers!... makes No sense to me whatsoever. I'm sure thankful that the US Gov't finally got their collective head out of their rectums and did away with the wheelbase laws for the power units ("tractors") years ago. I'm sure that the drivers over there would Love to be able to "Walk Into" a sleeper, with closets, refrigerator, table to eat on, and a decent size "bed" to sleep in... instead of pretty well having to sleep on your side because there's no room for much else. I'd bet that the European & US type (Volvo's, Scania's, KW's etc) COE's for the most part.. would quickly disappear from the AU. roads if they ever got rid of the short wheelbase power unit laws.. just like they did here, and there is no reason why they can't.

[@sfabers15]

@@Romans--bo7br It refers to Cab over engine configuration.

[@sleeper-up3xy]

Get the Air force one… Then painted up to look like a bomber😂

[@thegamingcow6380]

3800 sleeper military green with the shark mouth

[@Videos-ch2qm]

yes please

[@andber]

Option 3. Do both, one at the time. Then we got Nice contet for a longer time. Plus you keeping more of them cabovers on the road.

[@stevenmock3001]

Option 2. With the wiring issues and everything else it just makes sense

[@kevinh.8639]

Agreed......#2

[@zachdiaz2328]

2

[@jeromybrayman2225]

Yeah I say go for the airforce truck and cut your loss

[@mgeiger72]

Dude- I like they white one, but it’s time to move on. Lessons learned. It’s ok.

[@addisonwilliamsjr4450]

My dad used to say "Don't throw good money after bad." With that in mind, I vote wholeheartedly to bet the other '82 and use the one you have as the parts truck. OPTION 2 definitely.

[@dsankovich]

I started watching because you tried to start a truck that had been sitting idle for as long as my son’s been alive. I continue to watch because it’s refreshing to watch someone who’s not afraid to tackle things. I choose option 2 because you also need to be smart about things and not beat your head against a wall. You have a lot of projects going on that people will watch you finish.

[@scottmcdermond9358]

That’s a terrible decision to have to make, but with the cost of rebuilding it versus the cost of turning the Air Force truck into a running working vehicle for probably a third of the money. I’d say go with option two and use all the parts you can off the international.

[@MrJazml4]

I'm saying road trip down to Alabama with the blue collar and trailer to pick up the Air Force truck and make a full new project series with the AF international!

[@johndabato3316]

Yesssss

[@basharalhasan4050]

Yesssss

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

OPTION 2, OPTION 2, OPTION 2 and that has nothing to do with the fact that I’m retired Air Force. Sounds like Hamilton Farms 😁😁😁😁

[@johndubravec6525]

Option 2. The AF truck looks pretty sweet. Thanks for your honesty.

[@JosiahHeinz]

Get that air force truck and swap parts from the international over.

[@tehbald]

No brainer option 2. Call it top gun. Go follow “Bus Grease Monkey” on KZbin. He’s a Detroit 2 stroke mechanic.

[@ianhogg8254]

Absolutely agree with you.

[@jtsgmc1990]

tehbald that dude knows Detroit motors

[@codyroger9581]

2, finally realized Chrome don’t get ya home.. next time worry about getting things mechanically sound and then see where your budget is at.

[@kman-mi7su]

Exactly, you worry about the important stuff first, THE MECHANICALS! Then you can consider the "sugar coating".

[@bigcity2085]

yuuuuup....tried to tell him early,but there were thousands of comments...they went about this totally all wrong. Lot o' time and money too.

[@kevinnesto6999]

Never give up! You got this man! I believe in you! She’s looking great 👍🏻

[@greasymonkey5692]

go with the 2nd choice, swap everything over, then just keep the other one just for parts

[@taytharbour3350]

Yeah get that Air Force truck When the Detroit has problems eventually you can toss that Cummins in it

[@RandomDude989]

You had me at Two Stroke Detroit!!!! I'll take a two stroke Detroit any day!

[@jrehberg]

Get it to where its basically runs strong and lights work, etc. And use it for truck sled pulling!