Peterbilt 352 Cabover Wrecker, Will It Start?

[@AWilson3342]

Not sure how I stumbled upon your channel but as a heavy machinery fan and an ex tow operator, youve earned yourself a new sub.

[@JamesPretty]

Heck ya! Thanks for subscribing. We appreciate ya

[@TheBlkac1]

❤That truck is a very good purchase! He can always swap out the old style wrecking for the newer version Style lifts

[@JamesPretty]

I like the old Holmes Thanks for being here

[@jonathanking6546]

You are lucky to have a helper. She was a good find too.

[@JamesPretty]

She certainly was

[@mauricelamaredwards2624]

After starting it up, She sounds really good.

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I agree it really does

[@kevincampbell7276]

I love them cabovers they are really cool I cannot wait to see it running and driving down the road and see that winch system left

[@JamesPretty]

Me too Kevin

[@billywhite3020]

James the sound is great the truck running is no big deal

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@peterthompson3790]

Wow what a result you 2 are leaving the dream (American) for sure love it

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@daviddamico4288]

Very nice truck ,glad you got it running again….

[@JamesPretty]

Thx I can’t wait to make it great again

[@jamesmallinger9555]

I like your channel ,I was a firefighter and mechanic ,I retired from the fire department, but I'm still turning wrenches, ❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless Y'all and your critters

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@billb7583]

850 is a monster..400 to 1 gear reduction on the winch gearing. Retighten every bolt on the mast as they will loosen up just going down the road.

[@JamesPretty]

Will do it. Thanks bill

[@fsctrucking]

When it started on Diesel Fuel it sounded like a cold Caterpillar. Great thing it runs. It's screaming "I'm not dead yet!"

[@JamesPretty]

Hahahaha nice bro

[@nikasbeck]

Orwel brought me here

[@JamesPretty]

@ nice thanks for coming we appreciate ya

[@patrickbrooks1496]

Bad ass addition to the fleet

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Patrick

[@WillParker-u7p]

Come on guys. We have 6,300 likes and 1,200 likes. It costs nothing to press the thumbs 👍 button. James and Jessica deserve that much..

[@JamesPretty]

Thx will

[@WillParker-u7p]

@ no problem man I appreciate you. Merry Christmas to you and Momma

[@spadelugs]

You, like me have great girls that put up with our shit and love for old Trucks. Thank God for these women.

[@JamesPretty]

Yep Jessica is a great gal. She really is. If it wasn’t for her id prolly just drive a 80’s Buick

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Wow love the towtruck can't wait to see her up and running

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@JoseRivera-lk4cz]

I ran an old wrecker like that ,,,boy it was a lot of work when you recover a truck on his side.... I wanted a new one ....to much work.... bring lots of memories.....

[@JamesPretty]

Hahaha yes it seems like a ton of work

[@bgreasy6318]

that's the coolest wrecker I've seen. congrats sir!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx I appreciate ya

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Going to the honey hole of trucks. Awesome 😎

[@JamesPretty]

Yep we’re gonna have some fun with this thing

[@franker1111]

You've always got really nice truck's

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@davidmaggard9403]

Awesome James can't wait to see that ol.pete running down the road again

[@JamesPretty]

Me too it’s gonna be involved in quite a few adventures

[@ryanb.1119]

Nice ride James she sounds great

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@fastback5201]

Hey driver! You love trucks as much as I do!! I knew you could get her started, had no doubt. When I started driving trucks 22 yrs ago I pulled a trailer with 10R/20 tubed tires on flatbed . As a truck driver from eastern North Carolina I want to say that I love all your videos and look forward to seeing every video you make and post, 10-4 driver im gone

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@paultuckwell7983]

Great job James she sounds awesome 👌

[@JamesPretty]

It really does. I’m can’t wait to clean it up run the valves and put some fresh oil and coolant in it

[@mike407r]

She’s absolutely beautiful! She deserves so much more than sitting in dirt. After the start up with the fluid and she started right up your ole lady wasn’t the only one who was standing up with her arms up in the air lol. I was too with a big ass grin on my face! Such a beautiful rig!

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya Mike

[@raymondbradley6788]

I like it, James. Aluminum cab no rust win-win. And it starts and runs.👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Raymond

[@nostreamavailable9090]

That's so cool look at those cool old style door handles, little old school touches like that really need to be preserved and cherished, we'll never see anything like that again, so glad you got that wrecker as a project, I don't know anyone who deserves it more than you do, good on you. Get a hot drink on me mate, looks bitter cold out there 👍🏻

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother. Thanks so much

[@nostreamavailable9090]

@JamesPretty 🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️🇺🇸

[@billysmith2494]

I new you could get it to start brother don't sound bad at all good luck with the old girl keep doing what you do my friend can't wait to see what you do with her

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Billy

[@billysmith2494]

Hey does it by chance have more than one air valve on the dash mine does and one has to be pushed in to get air to the cab you might check it out and see brother

[@JamesPretty]

@ I’ll check

[@raykev27]

Great Job and find . I;m sure you have other plans on this baby . No need to stretch her out , its already done . Scrape the boom and tow stuff for 5th wheel . I'm excited to see what you have in store for this gem . Good luck Guys .

[@JamesPretty]

We’re gonna keep it a wrecker and use it to rescue trucks and do some recoveries

[@FSC-Chris]

Really like your enthusiasm for the old stuff! And the way you see potential,, not problems.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Chris

[@paulrichards6033]

Looking forward to a build and then some for your new Pete👍🇺🇸

[@JamesPretty]

Me too Paul. I appreciate ya

[@fstlnj29]

I have to self report! I see this pop up in my feed and I click. I watch about 2 minutes in and you are as excited as a child around Christmas! It's contagious, I fast forward to where I see the jump pack go on because I could not effing wait to hear this thing fire!!! Will go back and watch the whole thing, what a rig, can't wait to see how this one goes! Awesome score!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks so much I love this old iron

[@Poolguy8879]

I had to stop 9 minutes in and just say omfg this is a real treat !! No better video than a James pretty will it start video !!! Absolutely made my day my friend thank you !!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for being here brother

[@neilmcintosh1200]

Try it out on one or both of those cabover Marmons. Well not at the same time! This is a real asset to the operation.

[@JamesPretty]

I agree bro

[@TruckinSwede]

Great old truck! I love the vintage look of it, wash her, a little bit of polish and put her to work. Great video!

[@JamesPretty]

That’s the plan brother

[@JohnRustyIron-703]

James knew you were going to get it running looks like it's golng to be a good wrecker for it's age don't let mommy see her back side see you in the next one 😊🎉

[@JamesPretty]

Thx John

[@timatwell3728]

Have fun on your mini vacation James and Jessica you have to get away for a couple days so you don't get burnt out working so much so enjoy your selves we will be here when you get back

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Tim

[@TimothyPeterson-mc4gf]

This truck is a jem of an old school truck good luck Jim getting it back in working order 😊

[@JamesPretty]

I appreciate ya being here

[@ddracing2257]

Personally i have the best luck using brake cleaner to mount tires. Thats the only way i mount tires. Do it at the races about once a weekend

[@JamesPretty]

Hmm never tried it. What brand you use

[@peterwilson4999]

Nice looking tow truck, and yes we could hear you really over the other truck engine. It will be nice to see what you do to this truck. Keep up the good work James. I love it.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Peter

[@toddwilliams8550]

"WOW" 1st off "Great Find"!!! Man I wished I'd remembered you lived up there, we just left Helen Ga & Delanga GA visiting the little German town!!! I would've loved to meet You!!! Great Content btw, I'm a 32yr Veteran OTR driver & I learn something every time I watch You!!! Take care & Have a Very Merry Christmas to You & Yours!!!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@CarlDillow]

James I hear u just fine buddy over that truck in the back ground no problems at all 😊

[@JamesPretty]

Alright awesome !!

[@ralphredmondsmull1773]

nice truck and I love the old twin sonic lightbar on it

[@JamesPretty]

I do too. I hope I can polish the plastic on it

[@jonathanking6546]

I bought an Inveco 440 cabover from auction and it has only 30,000 miles on it. It was ex-military, probably Iraq, and few of these trucks were brought back to the USA. It’s a beast, with a small sleeper, dual frame, spring suspension, and full rear lockers. I had a thought of taking it to the oilfield to haul water, but I recently realized that we are close to the rapture. I think we are very close. If not soon, I will put the truck to work. I prefer the rapture, but have to truck to work if not.

[@JamesPretty]

Sounds like a good truck

[@timbenefield5197]

Wow.. I remember that truck when I was younger living in Cedartown. Always loved the cabovers…

[@JamesPretty]

Nice Tim. That’s awesome

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Well that went great! Except for the tire anyway. Sounds good you’ll have to fill her up with coolant drive her home. Looks like they switched the steer tires to tubeless. Boy I didn’t know tube type tires were not available anymore. That explains why twin sticks drove to some place in the states to get them for his Bandit truck. Have a great weekend stay safe

[@JamesPretty]

They are but the 22” are harder to find. I think I’ve found a source

[@Виталий-т2д]

Заказать в Китае.У них есть камерные шины.

[@bertgrau3934]

The 11 R 22.5 (tubeless) are easy to find, or low pro 22.5 like 295/80 R 22.5

[@JamesPretty]

@ ya I mis spoke on the video they are 22” wheels

[@bertgrau3934]

​@@JamesPretty My apologies sir.

[@xxbambamxx7261]

If any of my diesels won't start, I use a 2 stroke mix at 20/1 ratio... Works perfectly

[@JamesPretty]

Nice

[@stephenpowell5912]

Beautiful Rig 🇺🇸❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JamesPretty]

I agree

[@kennethstauffer1034]

That 352 is awesome! One of my favorites of your alls fleet!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks brother

[@toddwilliams8550]

I admire You in a lot of ways, You hunt down them old Relic trucks that some left for scrap & get them going & give the trucks another chance to run!!! "Great Job" I'm So Proud of You, keep up the Great & Informative content!!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@glennhunter7018]

I am so glad it started up for you and the Peterbilt sounded so good brother ever since I seen the message you put on Facebook I was looking forward to this video keep working hard on it and you will get it done, brother safe travels on the airplane, captain

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Glenn I appreciate ya brother

[@glennhunter7018]

@ I appreciate you too. I was really excited about this one brother keep them good videos up be safe brother

[@mikebrunner1577]

Very nice. Great find James. You guys can now save a bunch of money in the long run. Looking forward to watching this come home. Enjoy Vacation.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Mike I appreciate ya being here

[@michaeldalzell6670]

Now this is most definitely a project I would love to see get done ✅ I remember seein a truck like this one when I was a kid

[@JamesPretty]

I agree we’re gonna clean it up get the boom working and do some recovery’s

[@alaindunkerque59]

Belle vidéo 👌 👍. Peterbilt 👌. Pour moi Peterbilt est une sacrée marque de camion 🚛 Américain. 🇺🇸. Belle vidéo. Respect 😉 👌 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🚛

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Alain

[@alaindunkerque59]

@@JamesPretty De rien 😉 James 👌 👍 😉 🇺🇸 🇫🇷

[@haroldlauber6389]

Great purchase great machine sharp looking truck love them old wreckers.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Harold. I couldn’t agree more

[@kevinhornbuckle]

She is such a beauty, you just know that the first and last song the driver listened to on the eight track was The Ballad of Shade Kogun.

[@JamesPretty]

Hahaha for sure!!!

[@davidsimons6881]

James, great new project can’t wait to see what you do with this one.

[@JamesPretty]

Me too David

[@towuniverse2443]

Beautiful trucks, as a wrecker service owner, I wish there were more cab over tow trucks

[@JamesPretty]

I think they look crazy I can’t wait to use this truck

[@erikvanhoek]

She is a beauty hope you will get it Home soon , greets from Erik the Dutch trucker love that blue. Kenworth you got too!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Erik

[@backpi]

James that is one awesome truck. I can't wait to see you get it home. You and Jessica enjoy your vacation. Awesome brother!😊❤

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Wow heck yea brother love the old iron

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video James and Jessica sounds great once it got the air worked out of the fuel system. Looking forward to your next video stay safe James and Jessica.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Richard

[@fredlewis8103]

Awesome new truck .. can’t wait to see it all sparkle buggy😅

[@JamesPretty]

Oh me too for sure!

[@samjeffery5743]

That's a beautiful truck guys, and I would go all out on restoring it. Great video

[@jedburns919]

Thanks for the video James. That 352 is a cool truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Jed I agree

[@DazzyTree]

I mean this is from a place of love, but when you was just stood there and I heard ready and you just went into character, couldn’t help but think of Bruce almighty!.

[@JamesPretty]

Hahahaha awesome!!

[@quackquack6116]

Man that old girl just wanted to run again awesome 👏 score brother

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@Adam_Hill]

Great video!!! Love that truck! You’re really getting this KZbin thing down man! Keep it up!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@chriswalker4060]

I stand corrected it could be an 8:50 because it has the side stabilizers and the winch drums are pretty good size the one drawback is how long the wheelbase is but nonetheless it is cool old truck

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@grahamsmith6474]

Cool old truck. Good luck with getting it fixed up.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you. I appreciate ya

[@adamcrisco1524]

Best thing to do is count to 30 when spraying starting fluid inside the tire and light it immediately after you're done the same way you were lighting it off to the side all hands and feet and other objects out of the way

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Adam

[@CarlDillow]

That 72 cabover Pete is a awesome truck James

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Carl appreciate ya bro

[@josephbaker677]

Reminds me when they found my Uncles 65 Emeryville. Its now alive again after 20 years. Its on the u tubes under Kohler farms.

[@JamesPretty]

Nice

[@Drew_379]

I was thinking the same thing "wish that truck wasn't running" lol but you got a gem here bud!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@StephenBishopNOMAD]

Absolutely beautiful cabover amazing condition subbed from the UK

[@JamesPretty]

Thx for being here.

[@billywhite3020]

That old baby sounds great

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Billy

[@Harley-k6h]

What a great addition to the channel! That truck will be awesome to use!

[@JamesPretty]

I agree. I can’t wait to drive it

[@edwardwilliams9874]

I was only 8 when that truck was built lol 60 years ago wow cool

[@JamesPretty]

I was 2

[@vintagedrumrestorationgara91]

That is one PRETTY truck James! This is sooooo exciting and can't wait for more updates. Get Chad over and "Lets get after it". Thanks man!

[@JamesPretty]

Chad is supposed to come by soon

[@larryspencer76]

Morning james yes I'm excited about it. Can't wait.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@jp42283]

Bing Bang Boom!! lil sniff of starting fluid & James iz yr uncle!! Nice find!

[@JamesPretty]

Hahaha thanks for being here

[@bowslap]

This was one hell of a tow rig at one point in time….will be interesting to see what it’s going to take to get it roadworthy.

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I agree. Hopefully get it roadworthy soon I have a couple things I need to do with it

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Hi James I’ll watch this thru when I’m done this afternoon. Just taking off for work.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@Tjfarms24]

That Camaro is sharp very nice James

[@ralphups7782]

hey there bud, with a wrecker. You can tow trucks that are non running or drop off if someone likes a project too

[@JamesPretty]

Yep I’m gonna do exactly that I hope

[@chriswalker4060]

You're the guy posting the videos okay Well you would know exactly what it is Yeah I used to work for a company called Lloyd's Towing in Shreveport Louisiana and they had an old Marine military tank recovery wrecker It was a 1967 b67 SX Mac With a 250 naturally aspirated Cummins with a five and a four With an 850 homes on the back of it And I've been around tow trucks Probably for the last 15 years But I'm going to subscribe to your channel dude Straight up I noticed you got a lot of trucks sitting around your property I was born and raised in a truck driving family so yeah I've owned three different W900a models

[@JamesPretty]

I appreciate ya being here brother

[@stevencaka]

Sounds great 👍 James! Always loved 🥰 the old Cummins mechanical engines

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@stevencaka]

@ Yes sir. I think you and I have the same kind of luck about tires. Be an excellent idea to go on ahead and change out both steer tires anyways. You might be able to swap out those 22” Alcoas in the rear with someone on the Antique Truck Site. Never know? I noticed @Ol2Stroker has one ALMOST identical to this Peterbilt 352 you have, at least the same color interior

[@BrandonWagner93]

Damn James that is one beautiful Cabover. I want a Cabover Pete, Kenworth or Freightliner so bad.

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I’m pretty pumped about it

[@BrandonWagner93]

I'd give anything to get me a nice cabover. Doesn't have to be perfect. Just has to be able to run. I wouldn't be needing anything mint or like a show truck.

[@JamesPretty]

@ there’s a bunch out there brother

[@joesmith1926]

Beautiful old rig 😍 Same age as me!

[@JamesPretty]

Nice

[@paulwiser8147]

I found you on KZbin because of this Peterbilt wrecker I love I love them I didn't know you were from North Georgia I'm here in Marietta just before you go over it to Woodstock

[@JamesPretty]

Thx for subscribing. I appreciate ya Oh ya I use Marietta radiator for all my truck rads

[@hamstew3215]

There's a 352 cabover tow truck that look exactly like this one here in Albany, GA and the tow company is still working it.

[@JamesPretty]

Wow that’s so awesome. I love it

[@the.porter.productions]

O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸Any day is a great day for doing a Will It Start, except when it’s raining! Ok now…I’ve never seen anyone do a taste test on the oil & diesel. If all else fails, use the tongue to confirm the condition. Hahaha! Love the door handles on the 352. How old school is that! WOW! Is the frame original & unwelded? Was it originally a tractor perhaps? It is one cool, bad to the bone, jaw-dropping Peterbuilt! A good find! It’s good to have an extra pair of hands to help, huh? I love seeing you guys work together! Teamwork is a great thing! Some great stuff, my friend! Enjoy your little vaca & then get back to it, for we’re really excited to see this beauty fire up again & roll on its way home! Blessings my friend! 🥰🥰✌️

[@JamesPretty]

Thx so much brother

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

That is a cool hook truck. Very cool. Man it sure is cold outside quick isn’t it winter I think is here I hope and wish

[@sterlingknight83]

I knew it would run. Man, that's a cool truck! You can pull that western star out of the woods and bring it to me.

[@JamesPretty]

Heck we can just take batteries in and drive it to you

[@ChristineChaya]

Another cool find!! What an awesome truck!! Love the video!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx so much

[@edwardwilliams9874]

I think it's a win win day beautiful truck

[@JamesPretty]

I agree

[@billyhaddock5540]

James and Wife team, the 72 pete wrecker lives again. the best part is the motor, change-out the tires, find the air mess and she will be back-on the road.

[@JamesPretty]

I can’t wait. Thx Billy for being here

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Jamie Davis would love that truck

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on!

[@JeromeHayes-d3h]

James Pretty Connect with Twin Sticks Garage, I think he found some tires for the Smokey and the Bandit tribute truck or the trailer he pulls with it. I might be wrong but I think they are the size you’re looking for

[@JamesPretty]

Will do. Thanks

[@phillipkaylor8426]

Sweet looking Ole cabover James

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother. Appreciate ya

[@brucehodges7889]

Nice job getting it started James, no such luck with the tire. Air leak should be easy… Didn’t twinsticks find a source for new 22” tires (probably expensive)

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I think he did. I may have found a military connection for tires