It’s No Longer A Secret.. We Got A Huge Semi Heavy Wrecker!!

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My name is Tim Gentry, I love Truck driving and working on rigs with my son Braxton at my side! His dream has always been to fix and work on cool projects!
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[@gtnoslp]

Should come in handy to get Westons truck back to him 😉

[@derekromkey4588]

Should also look into a wreck master course. They’ll teach him and that trucks operator how to run it properly and safely. And I wouldn’t move the fuel tanks back either. You’ll want to keep the weight up front on your steer axle for when you’re loaded.

[@JML-NW]

Swap an T800 hood on it with some fresh alcoas and shed be a whole new rig. From what I understand is it’s a pretty simple swap

[@thecannabiskidfortier6219]

Maybe a nice set of Alcoa wheels would make the truck look awesome.

[@GRANITEMONUMENT]

Write this day on the calendar, it’s the first time Tim didn’t say the truck was a beast, all the power., he actually said it was a turd!

[@tdotw77]

But then he tuned it w\ his laptop & woke it up quite a bit. 350 -> 500+hp 👍👌🛠️🔧🔧⚠️⚡⚠️🤔😎

[@davidmaust1415]

Get some tow ropes and slings from Murphys Diesel and see what Rick would recommend to stock on the wrecker

[@theGovnr1]

there are cheaper and better places to get the same equipment from. Why buy from Rick and pay extra when you can get from the actual company he gets it from.

[@waynebaker2824]

Time to get in touch with murphy towing and have wrecker rick line you out with what you need

[@tannergiardina1715]

@muphydiesel

[@charlesroer972]

U beat me to it . Murphy has 3 / 1150s . One heck of a service here in northern AZ . Murphy n crew are always busy .

[@mikemccabe7124]

​@charlesroer972 ya that's for sure he's definitely got northern arizona covered plus he's got those rotators too

[@mbl254]

That’s how you make the big bucks get where no one else is

[@theGovnr1]

​@@charlesroer972I think you meant he has two 1150's and a 1075 plus a tandem tandem 9055

[@theGovnr1]

DO NOT move those fuel tanks back! You need them as far foward to keep weight on your steer axle when towing.

[@idasedin4626]

If you move the tanks, you have to have weights in the front to get weight on front wheels when bom is loaded.

[@user-zx9ks6yk3n]

I sure hope you looked into insurance. We are a large towing company with no accidents and 5 heavy wreckers and 15 rollback. $650k per year policy. Good luck,. We are in FL. Love your videos. Towing in central FL around Daytona and Orlando. Hit me up if you need advice or help.

[@MilesHolt]

Chances are he's getting it mostly for his own fleet at first. KZbin allows him to do things a normal business wouldn't be able to justify.

[@randallhoover2410]

Shouldn’t be to bad tho if he uses it to just for his fleet! Now when your using it to make money the insurance is out of the roof!

[@jackanthony7786]

I worked for Pitts and sons in mobile, AL and we had 6 heavy’s 13 light duty’s and a few medium duty’s and a bunch of wrecks and there policy was over $1.75m it’s a hard business to own for sure!

[@anthony5227]

@@jackanthony7786 oh my. That’s wild

[@CCRider5312]

@@randallhoover2410insurance companies don’t care who’s fleet he’s towing the risks, liability on the road are still gonna be the same regardless who’s Truck is hooked to it. The insurance is still going to be high on it, he’ll have to tow some paid work on it to keep from going in the hole. Yeah he’ll save some money towing his own trucks. But he’s still gotta put it to work to offset the costs of The truck, insurance, permits, repairs and other expenses. In a perfect world If he was a very large fleet company he could only use it on his fleet. But it’ll have to go to work to pay for itself & it’s upkeep. It’s still nice to have his own Tow Rig to offset costs of hiring it out on his own trucks that need towed.

[@andypayne7955]

As a crane operator Pull all cables off the drum put weight on them and spool it up . Cable has a memory when it’s new and it’s important to install it straight and keep it straight. Cable is a machine just like the wrecker

[@christophermeyers2687]

Good luck with your new truck get a wrecker rectum kit for Murphy's Towing that's a must

[@douglovestoRV]

So cool how you or your Son doesn't have to wear seat belts!! My Son and I are gonna stop wearing them as well. Thanks for letting us know its ok Mr Gentry!!

[@mosanders0574]

Go to miller and take their course for towing

[@donttruckhere]

courses are a scam

[@bigdave6331]

i would highly reccomend working with ron pratt in missouri on towing, he is one of the best bar none. dont want to see you or someone else get hurt in this ordeal.

[@moondog3162]

Put "our touches on it" ......😂😂😂😂😂.....lookout......hood coming off😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MyGarage-uu5ld]

Wow... Got to put more power into it. Good way to tare it up. But hay, thats your money....

[@davidcollver6155]

Hope you got someone that's qualified for that machine. Someone similar to like say a crane operator. Good Luck with it

[@stevewood3170]

Move the fuel tanks back you can definitely tell you're not a tower

[@anthonyyoung7344]

Now that truck needs duel straight stacks.

[@jmackbama]

black smoke turbo jake brake straight pipes 1,000 hp

[@David-uu1oj]

@@jmackbama The way $100,000 and up fines are being handed out that may not be such a great idea........but definitely stacks, paint the metal wheels, buff it out and off to work. .......oh, and a visor🤓

[@alkennedy1124]

Well that kid taking all the chains and straps off the truck, that’s ok just hit up Murphy’s Diesel they have everything for tow rigging and capability equipment thanks BigAl California

[@alkennedy1124]

Make sure you have the drive line out and safely Chain the whole thing to the wrecker and around the axle, air up the truck with tow rig air and stay under the speed limit when towing, your going to ove it , sounds like it’s missing, ??? Thanks BigAl California

[@michelesmith9528]

Getting a little greedy aren't we lol

[@michaelmoore2202]

I hope that you are planning to raise the main lightbar up a foot. It does not show well in front because of the sleeper cab, Some grille lights would also help. Nice truck though.

[@user-qg6cf9vm1p]

Good wagon mind m8 old is gold timbo steppin up your game sounds ACE and will make its money first few project trucks you find am sure

[@sammapes1216]

Congratulations on the purchase. Can't wait to see it in action!!

[@liar882]

The next level again!

[@cookieheadjekins6344]

Nice addition..watch the insurance..

[@rodneystewart8958]

Congratulations on your new ride best wishes

[@n-lessfix-itlist3836]

T.L you're right there ain't words to describe this

[@pauldillinger2286]

Nice wrecker Tim. Cant wait to see all the paint and other work done on it. Man you just keep impressing me on the things you are doing for the company. Proud of you buddy. Nice to see your little boy hanging out. Thats awesome.

[@marknewell7355]

Glad you have a wrecker now there is no stopping you for content

[@davidsorensen7438]

As someone that’s had a 20 plus truck towing company for 25 years- I think you REALLY REALLY need someone to teach you ALL about towing- it’s easy to hurt or kill your self or someone else - I still learn new things

[@Bryanja81]

Nice work Tim. You will get it done.

[@GTLees]

Congratulations on your new purchase! I used a T600 to get my license. Also, I agree that runnin’ stacks where they belong and a badass visor will perk that rig up. I dig the lights too and that thing would look wicked cool totally “murdered-out”. I can picture everything black including the wheels and a big ol’ moose masher with the cool chicken lights and flashin’ beacons...yessir.

[@Picturesforbloxfruits]

This will help the fleet along way

[@franker1111]

Congratulations 🎊 Tim that is awesome

[@herberthoehn3130]

Congratulations on the tow truck and you'll do great with the diversity of the company and the different equipment you have acquired

[@tarrygreene7320]

That's a great purchase, you didn't go wrong buying that for your business, it's so exciting to see you all advancing in your business, keep up the good work Tim.

[@sodapop8408]

Johnny Cash would be an excellent choice for first tow get that truck too the shop so y’all can get it running!SAWEET!!!!!!👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✝️✝️✝️

[@henryg683]

Good luck with your new endeavor and I hope it works out well for the GENTRY family !!!!

[@joehelbok8184]

I agree with you Tim it would look awesome with stacks on the side and tool boxes and the tanks moved back

[@Seventeen76]

The man that you bought it from seems so genuine and welcoming. I felt like he was one of my uncles I sincerely did feel like I knew that man my whole life he told a great story, God bless him and I wish him all the best

[@jrjames9106]

I think the street lights are brighter then the headlights lol for sure the first upgrade needed is those lights

[@David-uu1oj]

They're right up to PAR with a moped🤣

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

Nice truck glad you got it Tim could be a big help to you and the team

[@larryfisher5796]

It will be great to see you put your touch on it 😊,,👍👍👍👍👍

[@markgoddard3115]

Congratulations Tim what a great wrecker!!! ❤ got towed last night you would happy with buddy tow truck good move

[@Logan_Tacoma2023]

He k yeah congrats on the wrecker! Badass! 😮

[@scottburrow8717]

I ran a wrecker for years back in the 90’s. They are fun to work!!

[@Legend-gi3zz]

Look up Zacklift is supposed to sell a releasable double hook point that anyone cant mount to the rear of there truck that is spring loaded and will automatically release if over pulled on to release the hooks instead of breaking like those straps in the rear but i would add like way more lights getting hit by passing vehicles is the main cause of death for tow truck drivers the more lights the better you want the man on the moot to be able to look down and go hey that Tim's tow truck to the other star's up there! Maybe reach out to Whelan or someone to sponsor the truck and just totally rebuild it and get sponsor's and totally repair and rebuild it!

[@timoneill2451]

Good luck will be nice looking when your finish keep posting I watch every one after work time

[@meangenemiller3362]

That’s the best way to learn, hands-on, and some coaching!👍🇨🇱

[@rickeygleaton7649]

I hope you like washing and polishing if you put the stacks on it. They blow soot all over the boxes and bed. But to each their own. I wish you well in all you do.

[@joseflavallee8577]

Keep the hydraulic hoses in good shape. Don't need a broken hose on the road.

[@michigandogman3060]

Best of luck with the tow truck, looking forward to seeing it spiffed up and working

[@lucyalderman422]

Don’t think Ron Pratt will be worried about you having a big rig tow truck

[@Drew_379]

I can't believe you found one. That's awesome Tim!!

[@jaredspear8140]

Congrats Tim! Think you found Yourself a nice rig!

[@haroldkelley3635]

Awesome purchase Tim. Keep the business growing

[@jonrusso4720]

Congratulations tim....I have huge huge fleet of high tech wreckers now too and been recovery business since seven years old too.. and love it and ont quit until I'm ten under too....I also make them and fix them alsi..love it too....good luck too...

[@rickygambill723southsideki7]

Hey Tim love the tow truck you need to go crazy on it with more lights on it so it can be seen on the side of the road

[@johngordon7811]

Hi again Tim. Forgot to mention that before getting too sick to drive anymore, I drove a T600,longhaul back in the mid nineties. Great truck, had a four and a quarter Cat, and a 13spd Eaton..We didn't have led lights in those days,but still drove thousands of night miles. Was bug eyed come sun up, but we always got through, cheers.

[@bobrohrer2501]

Looks great Be safe & have fun

[@morgansword]

I owned a subaru shop in anchorage. It grew so large that I had to buy more land and get a huge shop up and as of yesterday.... you know exactly when that feeling hits ya. I was heading to a real estate office and seen something that made my knees buckle! Old friend of mine had a sign up "FOR SALE" and it was near center of town with five acres. I caught him walking back to his office and hollered to him to take that sale sign down!! He laughed and said.... Son, you can't afford this shop. I told him to just hear me out. We sat down and parlayed for a good bit and then felt that feeling of putting out all the money I had and some. I really didn't know what land was worth but I did find out that friendship can make a huge difference. He had run a truck rental there for a good thirty years. One of those trucks he had was the only large wrecker in the state of alaska and to top that off, you never seen it on the road. It was a older truck all right but it hadn't seen much highway time. It was in nice shape all right but it had things going against it for my own knowledge of rigs I knew I wouldn't be able to afford fuel for it on distance runs to say fairbanks or even further. Yes it had the dot numbers and all. 1693 Cat motor and it had a five and four transmission. I caught some luck and sold the engine out of it for about the money I bought the truck at as we did figure every rig I got from him for its values. That went a long way towards getting a big thirteen speed in it. I kept the brownie as it was the long over. 1960 something as not sure just what year now. Putting the new doors with handles at the lower corner come at a high dollar as you know they don't just switch over. Ya learn a lot in hindsight. I know now for example that I should of kept those older style doors. Insurance kept me from keeping that truck as a new operator, it just ain't in the cards. It surely was one pretty truck.... big old long nose W900

[@justinjohnson1429]

Hell yea congratulations

[@crazeh876]

So glad to see this next step that you are taking. Ron Pratt has a good towing youtube channel. He would be a good guy to learn all about towing from.

[@richardphilp6560]

Saw your video on your new toe truck gratulation‘s. Can’t wait for your next video content on the tow truck.

[@hansstellingsmanetherlands5548]

Awesome wrecker....its gonna make money and save money for your own fleet....good luck this is a great business Booster 👍

[@chadilaic74209]

Nice Tim congratulations. That’s a sweet setup.

[@dalenimz4693]

I would see if Ron Pratt would do inspection for you on the truck

[@archangel729]

light bars along the top of the boxes (body) look at new ones for lighting ideas oh and a light boom arm for night tows where you need xtra lights to see

[@jeremypociask9873]

That's a nice tow truck, congratulations that was a awesome video hope you all have a blessed night god bless love you all 👍🙏❤️💯

[@christhomas5794]

Congratulations, Tim respect from the UK

[@JamieBird-yg2fy]

Nice rig you got there boss, In my opinion black body with red fenders, dual straight pipe, black wheels, and leave the boom red . I think that would be an awesome work truck Tim. Keep the vids coming and smoke a rolling. Great job

[@user-re9on9sz8x]

Great video keep up the good work

[@pauljohansson288]

Wa What a beautiful rig when you get it painted.😊😊😊😊 36:24

[@johngordon7811]

Great wrecker Tim, great find. Needs some strobe lights down the side,and the rear. Best of luck on your new adventure mate.

[@nickd.4512]

I ran wreckers for 20 years, everything from 8 tons up to 50 tons. Managed a smaller company for years. Be sure you know what you're getting into with that. Insurance on that unit isn't gonna be cheap at all. The companies i drove and worked management had to have a minimum million dollar policy to cover everything. Depends on the state and who your customers are. When i got out of towing 10 years ago, we were paying 15k a month for a small fleet, just because we had 2 heavys and a rollback. Be sure you know what you're doing with the truck, too. Inexperience can cost a lot more than just money. Good luck tho on this new venture. After 20 years, i retired to just driving full-time. The no sleep days and nights take a toll on ya. Up north, when we'd get a blizzard, my phone would ring, and im gone, for anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks, just running my ass off dam near nonstop.

[@Tate6788]

Do NOT USE THAT 5th wheel plate to tow a trailer it is so unstable on those get you some 5/8” grade 100 alloy chains and a piece of 3/8” thick 5” angle iron and chain and lift them trailers it supports em way wider and tows so much better

[@RyanWarburton]

The tow truck is sick

[@johnarnett1172]

That truck is sweet love the T-600 definitely be some really good content coming can't wait

[@searchandyouwillfind]

Congrats nice truck. hope it works out for the better.

[@stevecamara9484]

Congratulations on tjr heavy c"mon can't wait for the content

[@glyngosnell]

Hey Tim I strongly suggest putting on some new wire rope on there or cable some call it but the new stuff works better if you know what you are doing I been in the towing industry for a great amount of time the wheel lift is old style but it still will work for you and you have any questions just hit me up

[@theGovnr1]

He should absolutely replace those wire ropes, They obviously weren't taken care of properly and most likely damaged which was proven by it being bird nested and they had to get in unstuck and re wrap the cable, which they didn't even do properly, that tells me the operator of that truck didn't know what he was doing.

[@woodennickel48]

Wow!! What a neat ole tow truck. Another step up for Gentry and Sons. Now you need to turn the guys loose on it and fix it up Gentry style. I can hardly wait to see how it turns out as you fix it up. I think a good name for it is BOB (Big Old Beast). You are doing so well after the disastrous start of this year. God is truly blessing you as your company keeps growing and doing well. I can't hardly believe how well Brax does on so many different things. It sure sounds better and starts better since you put the magic to it. I sure do enjoy your videos keep up the good work in all that you do.

[@roberthalesr.2298]

Congratulations Tim on your wrecker purchase

[@masirahoman]

Just need a powerful spotlight on top of the boom (or at the end) to light up the work area at night. Awesome machine.

[@charlesroer972]

Need a bunch of Baileys straps n slings , clevises . .how’s the cables don’t want broken strands . Cheaper to change em than drop em ! It’s a good addition to your fleet . I’m sure inspections for wrecker are first on the list ! Defiantly need some more horses under the hood , 3406 CAT

[@keithqueen3554]

Friend of mines brother invented the wheel lift and sold the patent. Hes set.👍😃

[@joemonroe3811]

Very good find I wish I had it that is awesome thank you for the video

[@chadgoldbeck3339]

Hi Tim awsome tow truck my cousins own a towing company .Goldbeck towing out of LaCrosse Wisconsin they have been towing for ever .They definitely know there stuff good luck with your new toy and God bless

[@BIGTYMER24]

congrats on the new rig. the only way to go is up

[@allenanthony9798]

I like that father son hands on is the way to go And Respect the equipment 😎👍🏾

[@billydavidson6109]

Congratulations on your new buy.

[@theGovnr1]

Tim do yourself a big favor and order new Wire ropes for that wrecker, The ones on there now definitely looked like they needed replacement especially after seeing how the previous owner had the one all bird nested and didn't wrap it properly after getting it untangled. Those cables need to be properly power wrapped after every heavy pull and should never be allowed to get bird nested (tangled) on the winches. You definitely don't want to get someone hurt or killed by a cable breaking during a pull because it is damaged or rusted out.

[@rarnette73]

Right on, getting rid of that chain decal makes it look so much better.

[@johnhowell224]

looks good. sounds good too

[@82randyacman]

Nice truck bro.

[@jeremymichaels9790]

Kind of dangerous driving with a dog between your feet!! But the windshield is clean, for a change.

[@L3Dhelpguide]

Now you just need Csey Ladelle's flatbed and your on your way to being a pretty well rounded towing start up

[@samuelcaraballo5940]

Congratulations you work for keep the great job blessing