John Bengel (Project 350)

Check out one of the most iconic trucks ever, Project 350. The current owner, John Bengel tells us what its like to own and drive it and what the future holds for this very cool ride. Enjoy!
#largecarmag #peterbilt #project350

[@mainstreetcowboy751]

This was and still is the benchmark of cool....This was the game changer.

[@shawnbrown8888]

@Michael Kirsch you obviously don't know what you are talking about!!! So stay quiet

[@metalhead7181]

Im so glad to see project 350 back on the road. That is most likely the best lookin Pete I've ever seen. Richie and his Rig is a legend. RIP Richie.

[@97vr6gti]

Richie’s parents lived up the block from me in North Bergen. Seen this truck all the time with his bike on the back

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

​@@97vr6gtithey still around bye chance?

[@stoparret]

I remember when I was younger, my brother gave me the CAT Scale card of Project 350. A few years later, I finally got driving trucks and got to see Project 350 myself on the Jersey Pike. Just incredible to see in-person. Ritchie really lost the plot with it later, but initially it was, as others have said, "the benchmark of cool."

[@bunker108]

Truly a legendary rig!!! Glad to see it back to its former glory

[@waynekeer]

Façam vídeos das manobras, virando ruas estreitas das cidades

[@doncyrene2543]

It would be without that Micky mouse wheel base

[@woodersonandmelbatoast6043]

“You gotta be on your best behavior when driving it” is the funniest thing you can say if you own Richie’s truck 😂

[@Al_Nunnery]

Right lol.. He was a Wild Card. A Blast To Run With .. We' blew the Coops many times Richie and I.. . Put'em in the Left Lane & let'em eat , Close Your eyes and Bkow right by the ⚖️chicken coops ⚖️ lol .Had a Blast Runnin with Richie.. Rip Richie 🙏

[@mintyman1968]

@@Al_Nunnery maybe good at some time. POS at others.

[@repsforjesus6720]

​@@Al_Nunnery screw the coops

[@1ownereg]

Great to see Richie’s truck is in good hands.Never forget seeing it for the first time at Secondi’s truck stop in Connecticut 💪 RIP Ritchie

[@donmccord]

I’ve often wondered about richies truck I’m glad to see it alive and well I know Richie would be happy it’s being taken care of

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Yez zir oh RICHIE was a crazy mofo OUTLAW

[@catpower6003]

I used to see Richie with this Pete every year at Englishtown and it was always looking spotless , crazy thing is it sounds a lot quieter than the last time I saw him when it was in its murdered out phase

[@SmithFarmTilton]

That truck still looks good after all these years.

[@andrebisconti2718]

I'm from Brazil and I've been following the story of this truck for some time since the time of former owner Richie, an amazing machine a legend in America Congratulations to the new owner

[@jakebrakebill]

Flash back from the past for me. One of my friends Dad had a 3-truck company thru the 70's. He had all cab over Petes, and they were stretched and being cab overs they looked even longer. I still remember as a teenager, riding with him and what seemed like ridiculous exaggerated wide turns. Now being retired after 45 years of driving, those turns just seemed normal. Love those slicked out long frame rails. Great vid.

[@mixermanbear.4002]

This is my all time favorite truck from the first time I saw it. I had never seen a wheelbase that long before in my life. I love the all black of it. I liked some of the renditions Ritchie did to it better than others but I in my opinion it’s the coolest truck ever to roll the big roads of America.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Definitely still to this day. Miss you RICHIE Acosta

[@neallindsey4346]

I'm glad to see Richies truck is still running down the road and in good hands I use to run down the road with Richie I miss him RIP Richie. Truck still looks good.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

I miss him dearly

[@eightpenny6379]

Thanks for the story and update. Good to see 350 has a proper home.

[@williamsimmons2804]

And memory of Richie please keep it black he put his heart and soul into that u can carry the legacy on when they see that truck out riding

[@jorgeocasio1839]

Thank you for the video... Did some searching and could never find out what happened to project 350.. legendary truck

[@stirlingpickett5253]

To everyone who knew Ritchie we all have our stories I remember he had a truck show in Little Ferry NJ he had a little girl judging the show she was terminally ill she picked my truck because it was her favorite color and she had on an outfit that matched the color of my truck I was so happy beating out Elizabeth Truck Centers Beast RIP Ritchie and long live project 350 a helluva truck

[@georgegeorgepht]

This truck took on a life of its own.

[@russwynn689]

ya just can't put enough O's in cool to describe this beautiful TRUCK so cool to see it out WORKING!!

[@chrisromano3862]

Very cool to see it back to close to original pulling a stainless spread. I'm sure he's happy 350's wheels are still turning. Wish that his spiked hair and big smile was poppin up over the window sill but hey it is what it is. Thanks for posting Steve.

[@moondog3162]

Awesome...... always wondered what happened to, Project 350.....thx for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bsmitty5857]

Miss seeing this truck. R.i.p to richie. But it's nice to see him bring it back to its home state.

[@Hooptierescue]

Just love this truck. Such beautiful truck.

[@douglaslondino5182]

when his friend bought it was not in that bad of shape. But I am glad to see it back in good hands and get the love it deserves. Richie was a good guy and demons got him so many of us tried to help him.

[@waynekeer]

Deve ser muito difícil de manobrar. Essa cavalo longo é pra poucos motoristas

[@STKbk]

The outside was in good shape … But the interior/ wiring was not ..

[@robertknight4378]

This is an awesome truck I love it it's bad ass it would be fun to drive🇺🇲🇺🇲👍😎♥️💯👌🇺🇲

[@mackenziesibley7025]

One of my all time favorite trucks.. the photo shoot with stacks and cracks was awesome haha

[@infinphoenix13]

Looks beautiful and regal rolling through the foggy night. The sound of the motor producing those deep vibrations. You'll either see it, hear it or feel this truck coming. Luv it!!

[@karlanderson1791]

I followed Richie through NJ one day for a few miles and talked to him on the radio a little. Nice guy and cool truck.

[@scryla2000]

Rest In Peace Ritchie!!!!

[@chaz951]

R.I.P. Ritchie. Glad truck went to a good home. I remember the videos of Project 350 & 351 KW900. The night time footage 👍👍👍

[@ISLANDTRUCKER]

Good to see it still making them rounds.

[@kowski9477]

Thats a rig that'll be known for many many a year . Not many tagged with star status like that!

[@sheldonzimmerman6168]

John’s a good dude. I’m sure it’s gonna turn out just as good or better. Can’t wait to see it

[@sittnback86]

Beautiful truck man!!

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Wow Richie's old RIG. At first I was like no way there's only one project 350 and that is RICHIE Acosta's rig. REST IN POWER RICHIE. It looks way different from when RICHIE had her. Please keep the LEGEND of RICHIE alive. We miss you out here big Rich😪☝🏻 what happened to the picture on the back of the sleeper that lit up?

[@nikobellic7586]

Apparently a lot of little details were removed. The bike thing on the wheelbase. The little horns. The flames on pipes. The black wheels.

[@keith3328]

Richie's Peterbilt Project 350 really looks amazing. Glad she is in good hands. Wonder where Project 351 is the Kenworth counterpart

[@WickedIntentSemi]

Excellent vid!!! Rich would be proud of the upkeep!!!! Seeya around large car mag

[@billlevassiur5891]

Terrific looking large car.

[@faustojimenes2586]

It should stay as it is that thing is so so sick..🥵🔥 I wish to have that truck one day 😅

[@OfficialNeonSky]

Keepin Richie's Spirit alive ♥

[@derylsanders307]

Beautiful rig. Super awesome 👌

[@gliderider7077]

Love it or hate it, still cool and badass ❤

[@samuelw.3992]

i got to chat with Ritchie one night on fb, drinking and just talking about this truck. was so cool. that was probably 7 yrs ago

[@Al_Nunnery]

Wow Project 350 . That's my friends old truck Mr Richie Acosta... Peace ✌️ Love ❤️ and 18 Wheelz In Heaven to Ya Richie .....Shiny Side Up Hero' ..Hey Ira aka Wicked Intent. do ya see this .Hero..

[@Al_Nunnery]

Richie had that thing is some Super Tight Spots ...Ran with him many times headin in to unload in Jersey , The City or Orlando and Miami.

[@DonaldWalls-ps9dc]

Has it ever been to Walcott truck show ? I'd love to see it !! BADASS TRUCK 👍 please keep it black. RIP Richie

[@andhotrodshop]

man when I first saw this truck in person in 2006 at Carlisle, I was hooked for life as a fan. I know it went thru some changes in style, but how it looked in 2006 was the best in my not worth 2 cents opinion 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍✋✋glad to see it still rolling, there used to be a video of project350 working into a tight loading dock in new jersey, cant find it now.

[@chadrichwine2527]

Would it be possible if project 350 was there at the Carlisle truck show with another orange peterbilt called the beast?

[@andhotrodshop]

@@chadrichwine2527 yeah I got pictures of both 👍🏻🙌🏼

[@Eric-nz1fu]

Glad to see it in good hands

[@chadrichwine2527]

@@andhotrodshop okay I thought I remembered seeing it there as well but wasn’t sure.

[@ScottPykare]

Very cool ride for sure!!!

[@oldrustycars]

I like it better this way than near the end of Richie owning it with everything black. Just my opinion.

[@Bee-bc9bf]

Yeah me 2..

[@randygussman2304]

I think I still got the calendar shell calendar with that truck in it Richie's truck thank you very much for your videos in your magazines

[@DeaDEye.21]

Beautiful Ride

[@jboy7339]

Blue lights everywhere would be so awesome

[@robertturek9326]

Super 👌 Truck 💪 big! 🏆 😀

[@jeffhazelwood8810]

Like the truck and trailer

[@kwhopper5409]

Iconic Love this truck but I wonder if the guy is going to add some penny lights up on the cab to make it legal

[@Koreanarmygirl]

Beautiful truck! How many times do you get stuck with that long catwalk? I’m sure some railroad crossings and hills make it difficult.

[@adolfoescobar3606]

Wow nice truck 👍🏾✌🏾🍻

[@PicassoSensei]

I liked it better when it was murdered out with chrome tint. It truly looked unique that way

[@TheRoadhammer379]

No one is going to mention the Peterbilt that rolled by with a similar monster wheelbase!!!

[@hollywooddre5]

That truck is dope!!!!!!! #350

[@Chris-ie5me]

Baddest dawgs!!

[@MichaelSmith-pg6gi]

Old school cool.

[@alexanderanfinogenov3625]

good to know

[@kowski9477]

Shit that's this man's rig now!. He can do as he pleases

[@timbullins6852]

Love it 10/4

[@welcometooyoutubefolks9836]

Was this pete blackout(bumpers,stacking trailer at 1 time?)

[@ISLANDTRUCKER]

Yes with the motorcycle lift on the catwalk

[@jeffearnest3269]

Nice looking truck driver,take care of yourself and your family and hopefully soon fuel price will fall down so you can make some money for your truck.

[@travisfletcher5751]

R.I.P Richie

[@ragman0696]

Anyone know if project 351(maroon W900) is still around?

[@Eric-nz1fu]

Last time I seen project 351 was in the Midwest

[@Eric-nz1fu]

Cattle pot

[@ragman0696]

👍 thx….I saw the two trucks together years ago, and the last time I saw project 351 was Macungie

[@transamtimmy1]

I think it got cut down from 351 after a wreck but it’s still rolling

[@jasoncody1537]

@@transamtimmy1 I heard project 351 is in Canada somewhere

[@truckinfam2207]

Who went by with the black long wheelbase Pete that matches Ritchie s?

[@jvincemusic]

That’s what I wanna know…thought it was a video edit for a sec

[@a.k.a.A.E.]

is it true that richi acosta is dead ? project 350 was restyled with purple lights , bike and no more chrome. now looks more like mad max !

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

Yes, he did pass I wanna say about 2 Year's ago. I may be wrong, but yes he did pass though.

[@ivanwallace3296]

When you say mad max i think your talking about wicked intent freightliner.

[@350mack]

He died in 2017 sadly

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

@@350mack I couldn't remember exactly when Richie passed, but thanks for clarifying that.

[@a.k.a.A.E.]

@@ivanwallace3296 i believed that richi died and the new owner rebuilt the truck. sometimes it is then so that a work of art is rather deteriorated. that's why I wrote mad max style. now I know that he himself carried out the conversion measures. this is of course not bad work. and i have the greatest respect for it. but i have to say i liked the origin variant of the cool clean hot rod style truck more ! unfortunately i am a fan of polished chrome ! but the worst thing is that he passed away way too young ! he enriched the scene with the truck and inspired many , including me ! it can not be stretched enough ! R.I.P.

[@AnthonyGman]

Rip Ritchie !!

[@jamalbr00ks95]

OH BOY! You can’t be a steering wheel holder driving that wagon..

[@timothykirkman7097]

North east legend.

[@whoestoe]

Where can I get that visor??

[@bossroad]

👍🤟

[@flaco3798]

Famous truck …. R I p El toro cubano

[@KingTX2K]

Man how LONG is the WHEEL BASE worlds longest wheel base

[@KingTX2K]

Nvm

[@rags-fv6ko]

Is that same trailer I loved that design they had in back of trailer

[@transamtimmy1]

Different trailer richies trailer is in Florida last I heard

[@joecummings1260]

I never liked the long frame rails. That being said, Richie worked hard. I think trying to run a business and take care of his dying father was too much to handle. Every man has man has a breaking point. I really felt bad for him

[@nikobellic7586]

He left 2 beautiful daughters behind. Sad

[@GMcafee]

It looks so much better when Richie Acosta owned it

[@ThankQue]

I wanted to see him make turns.

[@daneblackburn613]

Was that a wabash trailer

[@christopherparadise1131]

Love my American iron but the stretched frames just don't cut it, won't see that here in OZ

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Who cares

[@patrickwalsh741]

Its all about the driver when you get the honor to deive an iconic truck you cant be a slob like he said the inside was trashed richie rolling in his grave

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

That thing is ridiculous. I want to see that truck get into a dock in Philadelphia.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Are you living under a rock? The original owner delivered all over NYC, NJ Boston, New Hampshire, there's videos of him getting into docks that steering wheel holders can't get into with a freightliner Cascadia.

[@aren8443]

even the reefer’s tank is unique has gage on both sides

[@Revan_the3rd]

She still looks good but miss how it looked in Richie’s hands!

[@scottbulach]

I hope he doesn’t change it to much.

[@waynesworld2086]

I bet all that money was put in that sweet ride way b4 the fuel went up and rates went down lol

[@hellhound6598]

I wonder wheres richies trailer

[@kevincobow4436]

, I don't know what the interior looks like

[@apecustoms5049]

I would go near that piece that's where rich took his last spike and od

[@TheRoadhammer379]

No he did not.

[@davidamaral8963]

That truck was definitely cool to drive. Was a bitch in the city.

[@vladticala9405]

I think it's to short :)

[@bruhbedrivin]

Should paint it a different color and give it a new life/identity so it won’t always be:known as “Richies Truck”. #riprichieacosta

[@haydargokcebay2285]

And why is that? Do you think that Richie, and his dedication/contributions to the custom truck world, and the truck itself, aren't worth the remembrance? Not everyone wants to wipe away people and things that may have a deserving in history.

[@jangeske8721]

Schöner truck bloß bisschen zu lang 😅

[@snowballRBLX-b8r]

LONG CHASSIS

[@haroldlau651]

Richies truck

[@mikehiggins5233]

Very nice 👌 👍

[@Mike-hb4pc]

That is a ridiculous looking truck. Looks like it was a straight truck and someone took the box off and stuck a fifth wheel on it. Looks really efficient with regards to overall legal length and/or cargo carrying capacity… NOT! Real fun parking in tight spots too… but hey, each to his own.

[@PicassoSensei]

You must be fun at parties lol