Freightliner FLD Sitting For Years, Can We Drive it Home?

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[@stevefriedlander8091]

Been watching you for a while now buddy. Absolutely love what your doing. I do the same thing but only 3 trucks. 2 B model Mack’s and 1 60 model Acar. I do all the mechanical, metal fabrication and paint and body. All by myself now since my best friend, my father, went home to be with the lord and my mother at age 97. I’m 65 and a little slower now than before. Love your videos, love the fact that Jessica gets out there and helps you some. My wife does the same thing with me and I absolutely love it. I call her mama also. Keep’em coming my friend. Steve in Texas.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Steve. Appreciate ya being part of the channel

[@allenmitchum9356]

I agree with Jessica, professional job sometimes takes figuring things out.

[@dkvech]

James, I think you need to rename twelve. I think "Bonita" best describe this beautiful truck..

[@Eric-eg6uh]

Wow James you sure have patients wow I am impressed

[@billloomis7611]

Great success! This rig is in great shape and should be a fun restoration.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Bill

[@Alvaro-sxRB]

James absolutely flattop is the way on this truck

[@nostreamavailable9090]

One thing is for definite, that fld certainly fires up and sounds like she’s hungry for some miles , she’s ready to get outta there 😂 Fantastic 🏆🕺

[@JamesPretty]

Yep for sure. ;) appreciate ya

[@nostreamavailable9090]

@@JamesPretty by god do l wish l was there pitching in with you guys, great surroundings great company and a gorgeous classic truck, fabulous, good on you 🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️🇺🇸

[@JamesPretty]

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[@rickmunson8317]

The look on her face when you said take of this nut lol. Happy you got her home. Thanks for your time and the video.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Rick. Appreciate ya bro

[@ourr.c4065]

Nice to see 12 running again and at her new truck home.

[@JamesPretty]

Heck ya it is. Appreciate ya

[@markli3889]

Man. Your putting your heart and soul into this. Much respect to you

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[@philipcollins5440]

You're split camera picture was gr8. Yes I like this truck too.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Philip

[@nostreamavailable9090]

I could live with that red interior you know, l really quite like it , makes a nice change from blacks and grays all the time

[@JamesPretty]

Ya it’s a great color. I dig it

[@nostreamavailable9090]

@@JamesPretty yeah Looks like it’s going to clean up nice too A nice posh steering would set it off a treat 🤘🏻😎

[@JamesPretty]

@@nostreamavailable9090 this is true.

[@nostreamavailable9090]

@@JamesPretty what you thinking mate? Nice woodrim three spoke? 👍

[@johnbird2703]

Keep it up, been a busy week posting. Thanks for the entertainment 👍🏻

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks john

[@johnbird2703]

Love the transcript @45:47

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[@davidsimons6881]

12 is home good job James. Getting quite a collection.

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Thanks David

[@stevesykes7431]

Out of all your trucks after you steam cleaned that green fld I like that one the best out of your collection

[@JamesPretty]

It’s a sharp truck

[@williamcraig1505]

Good job sure, nice that JP has a parts yard sitting there

[@JamesPretty]

Yep. Came in quite handy

[@Daves_adventures4315]

Oh a pressure washing video on this one will be very satisfying!

[@JamesPretty]

It will be. Probably saturdays video

[@wyattblackwood3927]

I know everybody's in love with Peterbilts and Kenworths but I've always been more of a Freightliner guy. Currently driving a 2005 Classic XL with a 60 series Detroit and a 15 speed and I love it. Driven all kinds of truck there is and I Like the Way Freightliner designs their cabs, think they're more roomier.

[@JamesPretty]

I love freightliner. Appreciate ya Wyatt

[@gajmtaj]

Great job you pair. Pleased you made it back home safe an sound . God bless yaz both. Thanks for sharing .

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Craig. Appreciate ya

[@bobscotha9882]

Jp yes love how you and the wife is up to greatness together love the video enjoy it to the fullest happy Sunday sir

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks bob. We appreciate ya being here

[@quackquack6116]

Nicely done old girl definitely misses the road

[@JamesPretty]

Sure does. Some brakes and bushings and wheels and tires and a service and she’ll be rear to go

[@F.x365]

Duel camera angles was a nice touch. I subscribed to your channel bud. Good work getting this rig back on the road. ✌🏼 peace and axle grease!

[@JamesPretty]

appreciate ya

[@danmacsween3448]

Wow! Come on all you semi truck fans , subscribe to this channel! Get all you friends and family to subscribe! This is the real KZbin deal and great Christmas idea too ! Keep you entertained all year long ! Best semi truck content on the net ! Great job James and Jessica getting another one home where it belongs ! 🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄👍🇨🇦🎁

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate the kind words Dan

[@donnellwilliams3988]

Excellent job you two, I see Jessica getting her hands dirty lol

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Donnell

[@billymccomas8694]

Man that thing sounds great 👍 love this old iron

[@JamesPretty]

Sure does. Me too Billy

[@johnmcdowell9059]

another great runner james got # 12 home and one more to go that is whitney and thats saving the best for the last and she is going to be the fun one to drive and she is the oldest gal in the fleet great job james and jessica

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks John. Appreciate ya

[@keithsimpson1268]

it a good thing you have all these parts

[@JamesPretty]

Yessir it is

[@mintyman1968]

Great Job. Glad to see another one saved. Can't wait to see Whitney

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Appreciate ya

[@lancemcswain214]

You guys are awesome!! Jessica is super cool!! Love the videos and the great iron!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Lance

[@joeflynn1649]

Nice work and congratulations

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Thanks Joe

[@anytractorman]

Great James! Great when you can work together as a team! Home again Home again!

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on. Thanks for being here

[@danotoole1062]

Good job James and Jessica for bringing 12 back to life glad to see it made it home without any issues, stay safe you two.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Dan

[@kurtracer43]

Glad you got it home I really enjoy watching everything your doing saving all these wonderful trucks 👍👍

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Thanks Kurt. I appreciate ya

[@calebcollier6957]

hi James glad you andJessica was able to bring the semi back home without any issues and stay safe you two.

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Thanks Caleb

[@deweylee2449]

Dang man. Congrats on getting 12 back to the barn. Hey let me know when your on the road. Check back on the video. Man if you want on the center line you were all the way across it.😂

[@JamesPretty]

Lol these are some narrow country roads. Lol

[@donwiley1055]

Good job James getting home tell Jessica she did a good job and I can't wait to see you get it all clean up and what you going to do next

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Thanks Don. Appreciate ya

[@nushooz6731]

Well done guys back home in one piece without any incidents.

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on appreciate ya watching

[@paulcorkum2105]

Congratulations you made it one more truck home safe and sound

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on Paul. Appreciate ya watching

[@christopherjohnson6056]

You love that yellow line down the center of the road JP .lol

[@JamesPretty]

Yap. I take my half out of the middle ;)

[@dwightcorbett8889]

Wow, you're so busy, pumping out a new video everyday recently. You're going to need a bigger yard very soon, getting a little crowded.

[@JamesPretty]

It is for sure Dwight.

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video James glad to see 12 sitting in your driveway and also made the trip home with no troubles. Looking forward to your next video stay safe James and Jessica.

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Thanks Richard

[@nostreamavailable9090]

That drivers side seems to rinsed off a little on the drive home, going to make a really handsome truck that . That shade of green reminds me of a 1981 ford Granada I had as youngster, the colour was ford crystal green metallic , always polished up lovely

[@JamesPretty]

Oh nice. I’ll look up that color

[@561ENTERPRISE]

Awesome James. Good to see you get this truck home. Will get an order in for some shirts for me me and the wife. See ya in the next one.

[@JamesPretty]

I appreciate ya

[@ellisjones4247]

Congrats to You and Jessica for bringing 12 home! I like how you work your magic I learned something new all the time. Dangit you is good.

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Thanks Ellis

[@glennhunter7018]

That’s what I’m talking about drive it Home good job getting it fixed you don’t give up my friend another good truck added to the list be safe have a good good night I really like The picture in picture good job

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Thanks Glenn

[@wallacebowie3849]

12 is at home what a success 12 and 13 nice trucks money makers to great job you and wife what a awesome team

[@JamesPretty]

I’m going to try to get them both out on the road in the next couple months

[@daniel_cursino]

Hi James, great job i was sure you were going to get The truck finished. I'm looking forward to seeing him after washing.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya. I love the first wash

[@garryfloyd883]

Great job and its home hope y'all have a wonderful weekend

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Thanks Garry. Appreciate ya

[@Kowboy931]

welcome home 12!

[@JamesPretty]

Ahhh ya! Thanks Steve

[@dnett6917]

Keep doing a great job tks Dave

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Appreciate ya dave

[@xavierw.2942]

great job, nice seeing your job you do white all your hart, greating from belgium

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Appreciate ya

[@tommyhall2768]

Hellow Mr an Mrs pretty good luck with the trucks be safe see y'all in the next one buddy

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Thanks Tommy

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Thanks Tommy

[@sierra1005sb]

James it's a RTO 9 speed 4-5 reverse Overdrive

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on !! Couldn’t remember what it was called

[@stansdds]

Well done!

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Thanks. Appreciate ya

[@bgreasy6318]

love your collection of rigs.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you.

[@NUNLEY_7777]

Love seeing them rolling again well good

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks me too. Appreciate ya

[@charlesbaker5479]

Good job i really enjoy your videos keep em coming

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Thanks Charles.

[@kman-mi7su]

Nice, many moons ago, I used to work for a guy who owned 4 trucks leased on to then Roadway Package System (Now known as FedEx ground). He had one set up just like this truck except it was a factory order single axle truck with a 425 Cat under the hood. That was back in the early 90s. I was low man on the totem pole so I drove a single axle Freightshaker cabover with a 315 hp Cat. (if I remember correct) His other driver drove that truck and he also had a Mack MH Ultraliner tandem with the E9 500hp motor which he drove. Sometimes we'd run together for a few miles and they would screw with me for laughs by blowing the doors off my slow truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Hahaha. Nice. I used to run graven with a bunch of guys who had 903 Cummins motors and I had a 318 Detroit. I could hang for a short time then I was all by myself

[@darrencatenacci2737]

That went great. Got home in one piece no problems! Water might’ve been on the high side because I think you filled it with straight water. Thermostat may have been sticking a little too. Quick release valves boy I’ve put a few of them on my truck. Sounded like she’s ready to rip up the highway again. Should be fun to watch. Stay safe

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks bro. It was left over 50/50 I made up for Whitney universal stuff. Kinda yellow

[@michaelwinter9733]

James tell Bus Grease Monkey about that bus. You will have a knowledgeable friend for life.

[@JamesPretty]

I may. I have a friend who wants it

[@josephuriel2175]

James,u have Outstanding job

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Thanks Joseph. Appreciate ya

[@bobbarenthin7437]

Good job 👏 James and Jessica. You guys are rebels no mud flaps sketchy tires etc etc lol 😆 . Great video good to have it home now the rebuild can begin..

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on! Thanks for watching Bob

[@Black.dynamite-]

Not that I'm partial to a flat top or anything but taking the spoiler off and a set of 7' stacks a chrome bumper a little visor and she'd be set watching from Hawaii

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on!! Appreciate ya watchin

[@randydickey3384]

Jp what a good ol boy 🚛

[@JamesPretty]

He surely is. A great friend

[@cliffsanders9676]

Great work.

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Thanks cliff

[@keithsimpson1268]

great helper to

[@JamesPretty]

She really is

[@WilliamHencey]

12 is my pick of everything you have currently. Not sure about running a 11.1 pcm, run the overhead and all would be well. Better fuel milage, more torque, less horsepower. Pull great, Little less top end unless you get a bigger turbo and switch out the injectors. LOVE FLD'S AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT CONDOS. High winds they tend to tighten my buttcheeks in turns. All Condos, Not as Abad as Volvos, But still stressing in storms. I personally like the farings, Good look, Toss on some aluminum wheels, Black out the chrome, Be an awesome look. THAT GREEN WITH BLACK CHROME, not powder coated. Glossy Black. all chrome and the roof fairing blacked out. ❤️🤘

[@JamesPretty]

I do like blacked out chrome. Let’s see how it turns out

[@diegohenriquezgarita5356]

Excelente video hermano

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you Diego

[@FloydHayesjr]

Good job you guys

[@virgilio1355]

James some trivia. I see you use crescent wrenches quite often. Her in South Africa we call them “Shifting Spanner’s”

[@JamesPretty]

Oh nice. I call it a worm gear wrench but people usually go what? So I have to use the crescent brand name lol

[@johnhorton641]

You seem always so culm when you are working even when things aren’t going well.

[@JamesPretty]

I try. But some times not so easy

[@michaelbarclay9749]

cant beat the first drive ,great vid

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Michael

[@hillarytolbert5581]

Good job I like the show

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@yolandeportor6800]

Love watching you

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@gmcjimmy3580]

Excellent.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@RichardEKranz]

You probably have the best yard in the whole county.

[@JamesPretty]

I aim to. Appreciate ya richard

[@danielloveall2952]

Hey, james, if you don't get it home today, can you look up the model and yr see if they have a suspension diagram? I want to say it is a Hendrickson. Or neway suspension, you're right the more I watch you and Tim older trks are starting to be more and more appealing

[@JamesPretty]

Thank Daniel. I will see what I can find

[@30041946]

Well done everybody. Excellent camara work on the way home. Looking forward to the restoration. Q : Can you retro fit Jake Brakes and in the future upgrade the road lighting to LED.

[@JamesPretty]

Ya JP has a set of Jakes. I’ll have to figure out how that all works with the ecm. Kinda new to me. And this is ddec2 so that also sucks a little

[@douglasearl1042]

Best videos on u tube Thanks

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Douglas

[@FloydHayesjr]

Your left break light is brighter then the right one

[@JamesPretty]

Ya it had a lousy ground. I replaced both rear tail light assemblies

[@stowaway475]

Those 60series were the best engines the 12.7 and 14 liter very good fuel mileage

[@JamesPretty]

I agree

[@jonathanwilliams4501]

The quick release valve is usually a small valve on the passenger side of the inside back frame rail

[@JamesPretty]

Ya it wasn’t there and no sign of it being mounted anywhere near there. So I just slapped it up next tot he relay valve. I’ll rearrange it when I do the brakes

[@BrokenWrenches]

I rode all over the country in one of those with my grandparents when i was a kid in the 90’s. They are both gone now. Good memories.

[@JamesPretty]

I used to drive a 96 fld. Was a power house like 13. twelve is a little bit tame. Appreciate ya watching

[@BrokenWrenches]

@@JamesPretty been watching since almost day one on your channel. Also if you ever fly into TUL and find yourself with time to kill holler at me. I’d love to show you my International cabover project and buy ya lunch or dinner. Also we can put you up in a bed here at the house if its an overnight. Enjoy your channel.

[@JamesPretty]

@@BrokenWrenches would be cool

[@bonidaexpress]

i had a 96 with a kitty 3406e super 10 it was beast of a truck

[@JamesPretty]

@@bonidaexpress nice

[@CATDADDYDIESEL]

Love this truck

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@rayhiller]

Great video

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Ray. I appreciate ya

[@keithsimpson1268]

good luck

[@daveduce4288]

Go for it James

[@JamesPretty]

Thx dave

[@avit24]

I think you used the 7/16th on the air tank on the previous vid... could be incorrect but rings a bell!

[@JamesPretty]

Mmm I believe you’re right

[@charlescastle5566]

That truck might turn out nice.

[@JamesPretty]

I believe so. Thanks charles

[@MegaLuigi1961]

Hope your channel reaches the moon! 👊

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks luis

[@venatorclass9334]

2 Freightliner FLD ? stroke of luck Still looks good even been sitting awhile

[@JamesPretty]

I agree. Both are great trucks

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

James fantastic 5 🌟 video now let's get Whitney home as always God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Daniel

[@garyharrington5300]

Come on James, I belive its at your place already ,ps it has 99 percent plastic air lines ,you will love this I'm shure😂😎👍

[@JamesPretty]

I do love it

[@F.x365]

If you can’t find em just grind em!! Don’t think he’s too familiar with driving a rig like that. Lol grind central, that was kinda rough…

[@JamesPretty]

lol dang turned around transmissions we work together pretty well now..

[@cliveedharris1353]

It's the new James Bond junior his new movie James Bond truck destroyer and Johan the jinks 😜✌️

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Hell yeah driv,ah great job. I'm sure you know that the headache rack wasn't bolted down? Does the horn work? 42.44 whatever you lost was in the middle of the road.

[@JamesPretty]

Horn works and yep I was wondering what that rattle was then it dawned on me I remember it moved when I leaned in it. Has only one ubolt on it.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

@@JamesPretty 42.44 whatever you lost was laying in the road looked like a hose

[@georgealtstattjr4618]

their is a fifthwheelplate for whitney its already unhooked

[@JamesPretty]

True

[@jamesfarley3006]

Nice man

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks James

[@Youtube_Game976]

I am really interested in this job, I wish I could study with you

[@nostreamavailable9090]

Is it just me or does it look to set off away from a standing start surprisingly quickly?? Really looks like she gets a move on 👍

[@JamesPretty]

Ya it runs good for having an 11.1 ecm

[@nostreamavailable9090]

@@JamesPretty tim gentry knows that guy who tunes ecms , he did a tune on that white international, seemed to do a fantastic job of it too.

[@nostreamavailable9090]

Had to clean a few ecms out over the years, old toothbrush and a can of switch cleaner lol 😂 Had to do it with my Camaro, water had got in and turned a few bits green and crusty while it was laid up when l did my top end, amazing what you can do with just a good clean up, they’re not witchcraft lol 😂