Kenworth Cabover Sat 27 Years Will It Drive 650 Miles Home?

On This Episode We head out on an AMAZING road trip 650 miles across 5 states in 12 hours in a truck that hasn't been on the road in decades.
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[@raywilson800]

Another one home. Great work. Thanks for all you do to entertain us and save old trucks from the scrap heap.❤

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching and commenting Ray. I appreciate ya

[@leviharrison1170]

That Chevrolet truck cabover was called a bison

[@tomtbi]

" We got a long way to go... And a short time to get there.. I'm east bound just watch Ole Bandit run!!".. 😆!!

[@kennethroberts563]

James, it takes teamwork to get things done you had the team and they got it done glad to see the old girl home, good luck James, great job

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Kenneth appreciate ya

[@BitterDemo]

I used to play Music at times at Ozark Opry in Harrison way back in the 1970's before they closed. lee Mace was also there at times.

[@JamesPretty]

Nice. Thanks for watching

[@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter]

Super effort everyone,, can't express my thanks enough to you for taking uscm along with you, and giving me probably the only chance I will have to see these old trucks rolling, huge thanks everyone

[@JamesPretty]

You’re welcome David appreciate ya watching

[@MegaEaglelover]

Thanks James an Chad for keepin that ol girl runnin, I’ve been watchin Chad’s channel on y’all gettiner Rollin Coal 🤠🤘🏼🤠🤘🏼 She’s sounds great 😊 Marla meets her new family

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Mike appreciate ya watching

[@markopolo286]

I think Trisha's gonna b jealous lol..great video buddy!

[@JamesPretty]

She is a little

[@johnhanson4795]

awesome stuff!m a old 80s trucker.I just recently met my neighbor hes a old walmart truckdriver he drove for them for 35 years. I woulda never know that but i was going to take dog for a walk i said screw it im going to go over and say hi and saw him sitting outside alone on his back deck.here to find out hes a retired 35 year vet of walmart.I was wowed he showed me bunch of old pictures and i showed him some of mine and now we kinda like best friends but hes kinda cocky for being 73 but hes cool and in shape:).walmart used to have backing contests maybe they still do but he has a award for 2nd in usa and a trophy i saw it.they had to do blindside backing and stuff the pic looked like they where in a big indoor arena with cones. he said i coulda got first but my hand slid on steering wheel from sweat and being nervious.he grinned at me and said im sure theres way better out there now with all that new tech stuff and we laughed and had a beer.I respect all truck drivers for sure!he had to end it with i bet you woulda woulda wished you woulda drove for walmart instead of that outfit you called a company..I had to laugh cause its so true

[@JamesPretty]

thanks for sharing. I love reading comments like this. appreciate ya

[@sheepdoglogic]

Getting water out of a puddle, now that is old school right there...lol I have to say James, you are determined to get this thing home and I don't blame you. I just hate that your having all these little issues, that are big issues in getting it home. I absolutely love your positive attitude about the whole thing, I have no doubt that you will get it home brother.

[@JamesPretty]

It was a stressful event especially being sick the whole time. But my guys kept me going and we kicked it’s ass

[@Bruckschlegel]

A very big *HELLO* from Australia. To you and your lovely wife. Wish I could be there to help. My wife and myself watch your vids as you make it seem like we are there with you by the way you talk. We are with you in the ups and downs. It's great how you resurrect these old work horses of yesterday and restore them to their former glory. *THANKS*

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Joe and the misses

[@Bruckschlegel]

@@JamesPretty Bless

[@dingla100]

Only just realised you fly planes an drive trucks ,living the dream there man ,keep saving them love the videos 👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it

[@rickhay9782]

Just found your channel, and love your down to earth hard working enthusiasm....can't wait to follow that Freightliner ...rock on dude !!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching appreciate ya

[@adriangutierrez463]

28:00 💪💪💪💪👏👏and 32:38 The expected moment to see all that power come out of that engine. beautiful sound! At the end of the day you feel tired but happy. It is a fatigue that is pleasant because you did something that makes you feel proud of what you do and share trips with your wife and pet, which is the most important thing. I greet you from Uruguay my little country and I wish you great success for the future.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you.

[@the7tongardengnome]

Awesome buddy. Gotta mess with me Jake Brakes too. I want them loud and proud like the Kenworths I use to drive🤣

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate ya

[@elm7666]

Cool truck! Your cat is awesome to. Good traveler. Thanks for saving American history truck by truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Erick. Appreciate ya

[@lancemcswain214]

That sure is a beautiful piece of American machinery!!! Glad y'all got some shots of it driving down the highway.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Lance

[@dwightcorbett8889]

You're finding all kinds of interesting things in the truck. But once you get all the bugs out, both mechanical and literal, it will be one awesome rig. I like all your trucks but this one I think is my favorite, I've always loved the KW aerodynes, ever since watching BJ and the Bear as a youngster. And I just love the sound of that silver 92.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Dwight I appreciate the comments thanks for watching and being a part of the channel

[@donwiley1055]

Well James that go another save from the graveyard another one in the books it always good to see Jessica in the video cuz she going to say something or do something to make you laugh as I always say keep up the good work man and keep doing what you do

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Don appreciate ya

[@bradh7472]

Man its one thing to work on these old trucks to get them going at your shop but to work on one in the field, states away is a whole other story! Then to drive it back home!! It sure ain't easy being Pretty is an understatement.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Brad it was a huge huge job my guys knocked it out of the park. Would love this type of rescue to be my full Time gig. Appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@bradh7472]

@@JamesPretty I wish you could do this full time as well! It has to take tons of money to do this unfortunately. What is your full time job? I know you talk about your rotation.

[@JamesPretty]

@@bradh7472 international cargo pilot

[@bradh7472]

@@JamesPretty Wow how interesting. Well I'm into super heavy project cargo. We transport and rig super loads. Barge, heavy railcars and our heavy transport over the road systems. We are doing a barge roll off job for a piece that arrived from Korea down in Houston. I'm the sales guy.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Beautiful color. I remember when these first came out when I was a local driver in Phoenix & seeing these running thru town. I love those Detroit Diesels !!

[@JamesPretty]

I love them too. This has so much power

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@JamesPretty My first job (non driving) was at the city bus company in the 1970s and all had Detroits. Those engines ran and ran and never quit.

[@sanskritmantra1113]

i used to drive one of those kw cabovers double bunk like that one it was a great truck and one of the nicest truck on the road back then i loved it

[@JamesPretty]

I love them too. So classy Appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@madcowmark7129]

Great to see it home. Congratulations on another Cabover saved, the team done a great job.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks bro. Appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@maurobreda1851]

Very good content in this series of videos !! you did a great job of recovery !! God save the cabovers.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks again Mauro

[@morgansword]

Sorry James for all the troubles you had to get a dream truck home. Millions made yet it seems like so few left. I went by a lot of wrecking yards to see a lot of them just parked up for a bunch of reasons. One of the very noticeable reasons was big trucking companies paid crap wages to turn out drivers for swift or a bunch of them... ninety nine percent were those little fuel squeezers an just horrible to drive, max out at fifty five. Seventy one series detroits that gave detroit a real bad name. many were smashed in the front making you wonder how many died because of being so damn tired. You are home now so sleep on it

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching and commenting Morgan. I appreciate it

[@muffs55mercury61]

Sounds like the Internationals I drove at J.B. Hunt. They were the fuel squeezers that never had power to pull up mountains very well. One year I think 1998, they turned them down to 59mph and kept them that way for over two years. Many drivers left due to that.

[@JamesPretty]

@@muffs55mercury61 this has lots of power

[@robertmosley580]

Love the sound of those 8v92's!

[@JamesPretty]

Oh me too. Appreciate ya watching

[@glennhunter7018]

Good good video again my friend that K100 truck sounds real good good job to you and Chad for the good work keep working hard you are a good mechanic Be safe have a good day and night my friend

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Glenn

[@maxxcherry6955]

Hi, I like the truck too ! In itself, that turned out to be quite an adventure ! Glad you guy's made it home safe , an sound. Don't have to much fun with Marla !

[@JamesPretty]

thanks for watching and being a part of the channel

[@maxxcherry6955]

@@JamesPretty Thx , I appreciate you guys too ! Good times for sure !!!

[@RichardEKranz]

Excellent series of vid documenting this recovery and drive back to home base. You earned that rest and then some.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching and commenting Richard

[@charlesmyers2762]

Bad ass!!! Nice work guys! And gal....and kitty. Awesome truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Charles appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@maurobreda1851]

I was waiting for this video, curious to see Marla running again! now I look at it !!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching and commenting Mauro

[@johnarnett1172]

Just awesome James she definitely seems like a strong runner really been enjoying these videos

[@JamesPretty]

Thx John

[@trainmanbob]

Brilliant achievement. Will be interesting to see what goes on in the daylight. Thanks for the series. Cheers, Bob

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video James, Chad,Jessica and Oden. Glad Marla made the trip home. Looking forward to your next video stay safe.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Richard

[@detroitgarage9430]

Nice to see another one saved.:) Very nice.:)

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching

[@kman-mi7su]

Glad you guys made it home safe and both the TRX and KDub made it shiny side up.

[@JamesPretty]

Rite on. Appreciate the comments. And as always thanks for watching

[@25slider]

Thanks guys for another great video great teamwork guys and gals thanks again

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Keith appreciate ya

[@adriangutierrez463]

7:05 It seems like a quiet and beautiful place. With that landscape you want to be under a tree resting all one Sunday. 22:34 I don't know what the other board you mention would be like, but that board, apart from being practical to disassemble, has a very good meter layout. Perhaps I would have liked that truck to have a larger speedometer and rev counter. 24:25 That's what I said at the beginning of the comment haha. I was not wrong in saying that the place is beautiful. 👏👏👏

[@JamesPretty]

Yes it was a gorgeous place.

[@sheepdoglogic]

Man that truck looks nice going down the road! HOOAH!!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks bro appreciate ya

[@johnhanson4795]

im just in awe of your trucks its amazing!.and thank you guys for loving the old cabovers.I woulda never guessed that even when i had the fancy 357 it seemed everyone at that time mid to late 80s everyone was moving to the long noses it was the new fad.i woulda never guessed cabovers where a thing.seemed like everyone wanted to get rid of them and boy they did my company had 75 white cabovers suddenly they vanished plain jane white color 10 speed ones.replaced by random brands and varying colors

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching John

[@POOLEYTONY1]

nice truck. alot of work to get it on the road. i do like the kenworth aerodyne..i like the paint job on it too.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Tony. Appreciate it

[@bungfupanda8936]

I take my hat off to you sir! To decamp on a thirteen hundred mile plus round trip to start & roadside rebuild a truck that's been out of service for twenty seven years, then embark on driving it the six hundred and fifty miles home! You have some serious minerals! Well done, incredible effort by you and the assembled company! Superb looking Kenworth that is a fine addition to your stable. Kind regards from the UK 🇬🇧

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate ya being here

[@mikebrunner1577]

Oh boy James. She looks so fantastic going down the road. I love it.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Mike appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@daveduce4288]

A dream sells that truck Runner

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Dave appreciate ya

[@wazza33racer]

I aint been to Blairsville Georgia, but I almost bought a T660 Kenworth at Newnan Georgia back in 2013.

[@JamesPretty]

Nice

[@Darylatlarge]

Beautiful b and b you stayed at . What can you say but a Safe Trip back. Super Trucker James and Jessica !! Can hardly wait to see more of this Beautiful Truck . I know you are both proud. Are you keeping the paint that’s on her ?

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Daryl

[@petecoffman9048]

Out of all the trucks you have I like this one the best.

[@JamesPretty]

It is a sweet ride for sure

[@johnanderson5256]

Wow amazing work guys. Well done. Kia Kaha (keep strong)

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@robertsmith7580]

Looks like it was a successful trip for the most part you and the guys done an awesome job !

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching and commenting Robert

[@Sojourning_]

nice rig: after the military I hooked up with Empie White Trucks. Ervin Steal was the owner. Nice guy. Small shop on the edge of down town Syracuse NY. I like the work, I liked the old timers I worked around. Built a new shop, left after that. Caterpillar.

[@JamesPretty]

Nice thanks for watching Jim

[@ronhelman3985]

Another awesome video James, take care 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Ron appreciate ya

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Those were one of the coolest rigs back in the day. I remember those on the road in my driving days.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Michael. Appreciate ya watching

[@Bungoonafarm]

Been a really great journey and save I’m seriously jealous 😎

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@michaelhall3568]

I think that truck will be a great truck for you. Ya'll done a lot of work in a short time.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Michael. Appreciate ya

[@Carlnewman68]

What a fantastic job you have all done and she’s looking amazing, can’t wait to join you on your trip home . Carl uk 🇬🇧

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Carl

[@brucehodges7889]

Epic adventure!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Bruce for watching and commenting

[@johnhanson4795]

that kenworth you have the red one with stripes,i swear back in 86 i parked my 79 transtar11 next to one just like that in nebraska same color scheme probaly different truck but i swear close.i remember it cause wow look at the bright colors and stripes always caught my attention my transtar 11 was dark brown metallic with 3 bright orange and maroon stripe colors and my 357 pete had same stripes with lighter color dark brown with same stripes so i liked stripes on cabovers.most new cabovers where the internationals and white fleet colors at the time coming out so the colored ones stuck out to me

[@JamesPretty]

Nice.

[@CATDADDYDIESEL]

Great content as usual. Glad to see you saving old iron

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks I appreciate ya watching and commenting

[@secondchanceiron6123]

Way to go!! Another great looking rig!!!!!

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate it. Thanks for watching

[@tomtbi]

Cool Mack Cruiseliner and Ford Dump Truck there too!!

[@JamesPretty]

That Mack Is for sale

[@stugill4513]

hi from the uk youtube sent your vid and i loved it and have subscribed .my dad drove a white road boss 2 in the 80s pulled like a train but felt old fashioned

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching and commenting and subscribing. Thanks Stu

[@Ndngrtig]

congrats on snagin a rare1 even in Aust they were rare in 70's 80's up untill bdouble laws happenned late 80's which KW australia created the k100G short wheelbase way shorte than 1 u bought reason been bdouble laws without permits 91ft 137.5pound gross weight also some trukies on there twin intakes on either side ran tube over the aerodyne forward flush using tophat or 45degree stainles intake on some it looked😎worth checkin out for later after keep on trukin👍🏻

[@JamesPretty]

I’ll check it out. Thanks for watching appreciate ya

[@Ndngrtig]

do u normally giv blokes a heart each comment cause i know in da future wat i put da hart thru i'll need

[@JamesPretty]

@@Ndngrtig ya I like and heart every comment and try to reply to all As well

[@Ndngrtig]

if u get a chance type in 1980 australian kenworth aerodyne theres a silver 1 that should pop up on usin safari

[@arthurburke1044]

Keep up the good work,Love your videos

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks so much I appreciate ya watching

[@tomtbi]

Definitely in nice shape for her age!!

[@O.G.Bossman7025]

Good lookin truck,good job👍👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching

[@isaacjacobs6192]

my brother had a truck just like yours. his detroit blew up. now he has a 625 cat in his kw and over 118'' sleeper

[@JamesPretty]

Nice sounds fun. I will eventually have one big cat motor built

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Odin found a hiding spot in Marla’s bunk. I figured he would there’s tons of cubby holes in there. Looks like you had a decent trip tho. Be interesting to see how the repairs go. Curious what kind of that old truck is supposed to use? Been so long since I was around them I forgot. I’m thinking they used straight weights like 50W. But like I said been a long while since I was around them. Looks to be a really good starting point. Hopefully you didn’t chew up the steers too bad because you said it needs an alignment. Can’t wait to see where you take her.

[@JamesPretty]

As long as is CF2 rated. I could only find it in 30w. Should have run 40 but couldn’t find it

[@darrencatenacci2737]

@@JamesPretty At least you were able to find some. I’m not sure multi weight oil would work. That truck should clean up great. Looks good going down the road. Boy you’ve got a lot of projects. How do you find time to work your day job? It’s fun to watch tho!

[@havocreaper2404]

@@JamesPretty yup your going to be just fine with that. Normaly you want to be using 50 (I do, but i pull nothing under 250,000lbs) but for what your doing your good.

[@mitchchandler8243]

Those bags may have went down because of the cold weather. My air bags will do that, otherwise they stay up all the time, no matter how long it sits.

[@JamesPretty]

I can’t hear any leaks but my neighbor said he hears one. Might be a combination of tank drain leak and cold weather

[@OBSESSED1954]

Had to watch this one again

[@scottbaker1018]

Thanks for saving her.It’s a rare unit

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Scott

[@donwilson6617]

That sweet Detroit song takes me back to when my ex and I ran a Kenworth with what used to be called a OO Detroit. 8v92 with twin turbos. Straight stacks driving on the the Grapevine down into the Bakersfield run...Sweet

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Don.

[@davidremy4470]

James, I love cab overs as well, ya got yourself a new sub.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya watching and subscribing David

[@danhayes3546]

Great work on getting the unit home your like the A team 👍🇬🇧

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Dan

[@dodge33445]

The cat is 2 cool with his foot up like that.. LoL.. :)

[@JamesPretty]

Ya he’s super cool Appreciate ya watching

[@rodwhite87]

I just got my first cabover hopefully I can get run. I enjoy watching you videos and learning from them.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Roderick. Appreciate ya

[@chosenone101]

Beautiful truck

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@wendellhagg3511]

“Big Blue” is Awesome. Great Video !! H.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Wendell

[@kemetnukingtrucking240]

Love the work and you have an beautiful kw100! Earned a new subscriber here💯

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks I appreciate you watching

[@pauljohansson288]

What a beautiful rig

[@truthteller8459]

No doubt in my mind the truck itself felt great to be back on the road where it belongs.

[@JamesPretty]

I agree. Thanks for watching

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool, really enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate y

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

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[@spencerperro4429]

Keep up the good work 👍

[@pioneerspiritPS]

I love the K100E! For me paint it metallic candy apple red and chrome it out!

[@JamesPretty]

I’m gonna try to save the metallic blue that’s on it

[@pioneerspiritPS]

@@JamesPretty Metallic royal blue is also a great color!

[@d.jparker8632]

Watched a couple of your videos. Pretty cool james

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya being here

[@pauljohansson288]

Teamwork makes dream work.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Paul appreciate ya

[@dhooter]

Sounds like a 2 Stroke Detroit. Screamer!!

[@JamesPretty]

Hahaha yep. Thanks for watching Dan

[@ohiovoodoo5479]

freakin awesome job. be good and proud what all yu and the pit crew has done. yu get another truck and chad sells one ..damn yu got a lot of buffing for me to do lol. see yu next one my friends. yu and yours be safe. ohio vOOdoo

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks bro

[@allenmitchum9356]

Nice job!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@donwilson6617]

Making going home turns on that Detroit...Nobody knows unless they have been there.

[@JamesPretty]

Hell ya

[@tomtbi]

Hopefully you can get that coolant leak fixed ..

[@bryanclark2879]

Well you got a fleet of trucks great video till next time

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for watching Bryan. Appreciate ya

[@liza.andkeithsimpson5081]

Congrats

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@vicente9824]

happy trip Bro...

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@carldrexler7883]

Man your hard on those gears😮

[@JamesPretty]

Every drive a cable shift that’s been sitting 20 years. You almost can’t even move the stick

[@rubenamilcar8776]

you are a great person James Pretty

[@JamesPretty]

I try to be. Appreciate ya

[@rubenamilcar8776]

@@JamesPretty Dear friend...i from El Salvador...i dont speak english...but i follow you.god bless you

[@Funnybunny188]

Awesome job James

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Tricia

[@Funnybunny188]

Oh I subscribed to drivah,h

[@JamesPretty]

@@Funnybunny188 thank you appreciate ya

[@Funnybunny188]

@@JamesPretty it's keep on trucking outlaw life my phone took a shit so got my sister's old phone for now but it's another subscriber added on buddy

[@JamesPretty]

@@Funnybunny188 thanks bro appreciate ya. Make her watch them all ;)

[@ralphredmondsmull1773]

THAT'S A FINE LOOKING KENWORTH

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks so much. Appreciate ya

[@neilmcintosh1200]

So now you have may be 5 useable trucks (Including the homicidal lady and one conventional) which all need a little bit of use to work our their bugs - some more than others. 3 engines to rebuild to go in 2 useable trucks and one chassis with a backless cab which I think should be your wrecker-drag truck with a tuned 12V92---get another if you can. What next?

[@JamesPretty]

Not sure Neil. For now I want to get all 7 of these roadworthy then buy more

[@edwardcostello8833]

Ol2stroker got a woody over this aerodyne im just sayin

[@JamesPretty]

Maybe a little lol.

[@ralphredmondsmull1773]

I WOULD LOVE TO COME SEE SOME OF YOUR RIGS ONE DAY WHEN I GET DOWN THAT WAY

[@JamesPretty]

I’m probably going to host a truck show some time this year

[@ralphredmondsmull1773]

@@JamesPretty THAT'S AWESOME HOPE I CAN MAKE IT

[@robertironside3166]

Cool truck.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Robert appreciate ya watching