Marmon 57p “Black Betty” Can We Finally Put This Sleeper On?

[@johnnyholland8765]

It's nice to have friends with a crane that can pick stuff up... One more piece of the puzzle. Hope you get that boot to work.

[@JamesPretty]

Yes it is nice I’m not sure what we Will do with the boot. Likely move the sleeper forward. Won’t be easy

[@TimIvins]

Black Betty is starting to look really good can't wait until it totally done

[@JamesPretty]

Me too bro

[@TimIvins]

My mom use to ask me to read the print for her & now my eyes r getting bad to where I need my reading glasses, ur doing an awesome job on Black Betty

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@TimIvins]

@@JamesPretty Ur welcome bro

[@timleahy1525]

Betty is coming along doing a great job on her James

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@daveooten7459]

Just like the A - Team love it when plan comes together lol

[@JamesPretty]

Me too brother

[@johnbird2703]

Big steps now, she is coming together well, well worth all the hard work 😀💪🏻👍🏻

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@rogerclarke8637]

Now that is an awesome piece of machinery you are standing next to, that thing is a beast with the hood on

[@JamesPretty]

I agree. Thanks for being here

[@rogerclarke8637]

@@JamesPretty always bro

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video James glad to see Betty's going back together nicely. Looking great with the sleeper and the hood back on. Looking forward to your next video stay safe James and Jessica.

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks richard

[@simonbingham6813]

She is coming on well James , well done . Looking forward to the finished truck

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@Adam_Hill]

Love this truck! Please bring it to MATS. That might be a stretch though but a guy can hope! Also I noticed you got 197k views on the will it start for the Pete cabover, that’s awesome man! Congratulations!

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother. The plan is to bring Betty to mats

[@raymondbradley6788]

Looking good, James👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks Raymond

[@billyhaddock5540]

James, u are doing it good the way u had put the sleeper on the truck frame.. a long time to get there, butt u are doing a great job getting Black Betty road ready.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Billy

[@peterthompson3790]

These old truck restoration sure take time but thats looking very well indeed ,safe travels .

[@JamesPretty]

Thx I appreciate ya being here

[@chadb83731]

Man, that's one beautiful piece of machinery...Betty sure is coming together nicely. You're doing an amazing job, James and Jessica love that Look!!!! Thanks for sharing see you on the next video. Can't wait!!!!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks so much. Appreciate ya

[@chadb83731]

@JamesPretty i really like that big whole conversation it looks much better. I know it wasn't easy, but since when is it easy being pretty, it ain't... have good one man catch ya on the next one stay safe an take care brother.

[@JamesPretty]

@ appreciate ya

[@stevencaka]

@JamesPretty “Black Betty” is looking 👀 pretty amazing, James. 👍 Can just imagine how many man hours you’ve got in that ole girl? From engine to frame to cab/sleeoer/hood (body). Looking 👀 very sharp & the big hole conversion is the nicest part. I know Jessica is smiling & very proud of you! Keep up the great work, my friend. See ya on the next video.

[@JamesPretty]

@ thx brother

[@fastback5201]

Hello driver, mechanic, pilot or should i say jack of all trades! Truck looking really good 👍 gotta hand it to ya. Never drove a truck with single tires, dont know how it rides ...maybe 1 day. Really love your channel, watch as i am waiting to load and unload. Really appreciate your hard work pal...10-4 im gone

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks brother for being here

[@coreyweese2232]

Enjoying this build James! She’s looking good

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@brandonoswald2392]

That’s one awesome looking Marmon!

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@markyoder4025]

Betty is looking good James , your doing a great job fixing her up . 👍🏻

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@larrybrown7273]

Another great video James folks forget time material'labor

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Hi James just think you get to do that boot one more time! Wonder if maybe one of those custom sleeper outfits would have a wider boot? That looks to be stretched too tight. Would suck if that got too much of a twist in it going down the road. I’m sure you’ll figure out a way to prevent that. Looking great! Stay safe

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I’m going to look into it. I might move the sleeper mounts forward an inch

[@jonathanmerica5015]

Betty is looking great my friend. Are going to put a deck plate on her? Great videos as always. Happy new year to you and Jessica.

[@JamesPretty]

Yes I am going to

[@jonathanmerica5015]

@JamesPretty I can't wait to see her all done

[@quackquack6116]

❤The shot of Betty at the end with the hood on 😍

[@JamesPretty]

I know. I wanted to use it for the thumbnail but didn’t want to spoil the surprise

[@rogerclarke8637]

I can just imagine how it will look when the cab gets painted a she gets those big steers it's gonna be breath taken

[@JamesPretty]

I can’t wait!!

[@daviddickey4331]

Hey this is turning into beautiful Build off. Man this thing is better than a W900 KW. You are going to sure have a head turner from side to side once that you continue to keep adding to this truck. It is becoming a master piece of a truck. I've always considered you as a person that thinks out of the box. I'm ole school ( Ret ) Trucker that never understood the long wheelbase on a truck. But this is a plan well thought up. That Marmon is one gorgeous creation. James you have great channel and it's truly among one of the best. You never half azz worked on trucks ........ You make extra sure that things are to perfection. Stay safe '''' Bossman '' Two Thumbs Up. Bonecrusher.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya being here

[@frankpeeters1643]

Looks amazing.well done. Frank

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@davidsimons6881]

Good afternoon James Betty is looking good putting the hood and sleeper back on really really transformed it

[@JamesPretty]

Yes I agree now to make the step boxes and front frame nice

[@rickmunson8317]

Man, she's looking good, bro! You did that! Appreciate ya

[@JamesPretty]

Thx Rick

[@ourr.c4065]

Excellent work James looking dam fine!!

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks so much

[@TimIvins]

Black Betty is getting their slowly & in time

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@TimIvins]

@@JamesPretty Ur welcome brother

[@glennhunter7018]

Man that truck looks so sharp with the sleeper on it you are doing a real good job brother. Keep up the hard work I would hated to be that dude on top of the sleeper safe travel on the airplane, captain

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@Demonpk-lb4gh]

Black Betty looks badass.

[@JamesPretty]

I agree

[@lennyhumberstone1251]

Betty looks awesome mate

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@sterlingknight83]

Look at it, juuust look at it!

[@JamesPretty]

Maaaann!

[@chrisharkins8708]

Black betty is lookin good James. I'm new to your channel. I guess a lil over a week now If I remember right and dam just seeing all the trucks you and the Nova that's up on the lift you have is very impressive. Gotta love the older trucks and vehicles. I grew up around tractor trailers and drove over the road for almost 3 years after I got out of the Navy. My 1st over the road tractor was an 81 K100 with a big cam Cummins and 13 speed. Love the old cab overs and any old school trucks. Black Betty reminds me of a guy that lived about 30 minutes from my house growing up who had one just like her and had another Marmon with a dump body on it as well and he worked both of them. Talking with him taught me a bunch about them and they are what he called the cadillac of the semi trucks. Because of being hand made. If I remember right the one like Betty had a KTA Cummins( I think I got that right) in it and that thing would run to. Can't wait to see Black Betty to the point of running down the road.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya being here

[@billysmith2494]

Good work brother Betty looks like a proper truck again can't wait to see the hood back on and everything done and going down the road again keep making videos and I'll keep watching keep on trucking and flying my friend

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@davepawlak1795]

Brother Betty is looking real good. Your doing good. Happy New year to you and Jess.

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@ervinhenschel9260]

Looking awesome my friend!

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@pavelblazoun992]

Very very very nice cool job👏👏👏 super video 👍👏🥰🇨🇿😉

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@larryspencer76]

Morning james black Betty is coming together.

[@JamesPretty]

Good morning bro

[@charlesland8287]

Betty is looking sharp

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@MjK931]

Great job keep up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@alaindunkerque59]

Belle vidéo 👌 😉. Super 👌 👍 travail ⚒️ 🚛. Respect 😉 👌 🇺🇸 🇫🇷

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@alaindunkerque59]

@@JamesPretty 😉 👍 🚛 🚛

[@danmacsween3448]

All I can say is wow ! Man what a job , sleeper and hood ! She is amazing! What is the purpose of super singles , there wear two fatal accidents up here and apparently the loss on control was due to hydroplaning of rear tires ?

[@JamesPretty]

Wide base singles have been controversial but they look good and I’m a big tire guy. We’ll see how I like them

[@jp42283]

Oooyaaah shez lookin tuff James

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@kizerbread]

Mmaaaaannnn this truck is going to be bad asssss!!!!!!! Large car

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother.

[@quackquack6116]

Good Morning I’m back lol and Betty lookin just beautiful

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@markwhite8643]

Looks really good James, to bad you didn't have an air ride setup for the cab and sleeper

[@JamesPretty]

I considered trying to do it. But time is pressing on me. We maybe try to at a later date

[@fredlewis8103]

Dang near pee my pants watching Betty go back together.. man it ain’t easy being Pretty 😂😂

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya being here

[@bjornmeijers5726]

Black Betty black betty looks better and better. love to see how she looks with the super singles on the front and some nice big shiny stacks

[@JamesPretty]

Me too I can’t wait

[@JeronWhite]

Get up be for the birds

[@JamesPretty]

Some times you gotta

[@Mr-MH227]

Yet again great job 👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@tommyhall2768]

Hellow Mr an Mrs pretty hope y'all are doing fine

[@JamesPretty]

Thx tommy

[@ralphups7782]

The weather in London UK, is surprisingly good for this time of year. mind you having just said that it will probably take a turn for the worst.

[@JamesPretty]

Hahaha yep I always do that. Oh it’s so nice out. Hurricane

[@davevaughn7399]

Yep it's definitely looking good that's for sure

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Looking good brother great job

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@OldTruckerDrew]

if you see any lights following you in your work plane go the other way 🤣

[@JamesPretty]

Hahah for sure I will

[@matthewpayne42]

Another awesome video from you guys, thanks and keep them coming soon.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you. Much appreciated

[@TimIvins]

Good morning James good to see u my brother

[@JamesPretty]

Good morning

[@bbkinga3926]

Mad max bad ass right there!

[@JamesPretty]

Appreciate ya

[@donalddonovan2220]

That going to be a great truck

[@JamesPretty]

Thx so Much

[@MrDlc1969]

Lookin good driver/ Mechanic/Painter/Tire guy/Parts man/Pilot/??? / ? . I'm sure you will put on a Big Buffalo Bumper on the Marmon I don't believe replacement Hoods + Parts are available ? Lookin Pretty LOL , Best Wishes ☮🍁

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks for being here I do want a huge bumper.

[@MrDlc1969]

@@JamesPretty your doing great keep it up remember where you found that Marmon ! your more than welcome

[@jimstewart2625]

looking awesome.

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you.

[@allenmitchum9356]

Let's do it James!

[@allenmitchum9356]

Looks freaking awesome!

[@JamesPretty]

Much appreciated bro

[@jeffokeefe533]

Truck looks badass

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@chadjohnson5319]

Looking good ol buddy

[@JamesPretty]

Thanks I appreciate ya

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

looks super!

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@waynebrowne8742]

Looking forward what colour are you gonna paint it 👌💨💨💨🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@JamesPretty]

Seems like it’s gonna be hot rod black

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Good foggy morning brother

[@JamesPretty]

Good morning brother

[@rogerclarke8637]

I would love to see Black Betty, Rooster, Frankenstein, and Bruce Wilson's Scania park side by side at a truck show

[@JamesPretty]

Might be able to pull that off at mats

[@TimIvins]

I hope u have a great New Years James my brother

[@neilmcintosh1200]

'Kin A What! Proper crackin on now.

[@anytractorman]

Good moring James.

[@JamesPretty]

Good morning

[@BDW0000]

They sell tape already on the masking plastic at the hardware store. Just in case you were unaware

[@JamesPretty]

Ya I looked but they were out

[@BDW0000]

@JamesPretty 10-4. Can I take black Betty for a spin? Lol

[@warrengee-f9l]

OOOhhh Pretty will Truck Shrouds make a wider one so their kit fits more applications ?

[@JamesPretty]

We are having that discussion

[@rickjorstad7134]

Looking awesome. I have to ask. What's up with the nova ?

[@JamesPretty]

That’s Jessica’s hot rod.

[@TimIvins]

I would never do anything like that to u telling u ur work looks like crap just from me watching ur video's ur doing a fantastic job

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother

[@TimIvins]

@@JamesPretty Ur welcome brother

[@TimIvins]

That's when u have ur kids read the fine print for u

[@timoneill2451]

Hi James when get hood back will it be painted Working on blk Betty always great and enjoyable video happy new year to you and Jessica. Tim

[@JamesPretty]

Thx brother did you wait till the very end? The hood is on in the pictures at the end. It’s only in sealer not paint yet

[@salmelendrez9095]

Nice

[@JamesPretty]

Thx for being here

[@donnellwilliams3988]

I know she's still a work in progress but damn betty sounding like christine after Artie brought her home.

[@JamesPretty]

Hahaha ya half the exhaust being open and retarded pump timing

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

move the sleeper mount brackets closer to the cab

[@JamesPretty]

Might have to. It’s gonna be a ton of work

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

@@JamesPretty that 86 i have sent you pictures of its getting the unimount treatment where the cab and sleeper are bolted to each other with a bracket of some kind, have yet to see it. owner is up the body shop, i have the chassis about ready.

[@JamesPretty]

@ nice

[@jasonlefley2117]

Was it the camera angle or some wear on the drivers rear tire? Looks angled down. Betty is looking great tho James.

[@JamesPretty]

I’m not sure half the time I think it’s perfect other times it sags to the passenger side after it’s back to roadworthy it’s going to an alignment shop and having a 6 wheel done

[@Sean-rl8nx]

Are you going to put the other stack back on

[@JamesPretty]

Getting new stacks soon

[@lennyhumberstone1251]

Afternoon james from SE England whats the deal with Jessicas Camaro

[@JamesPretty]

69 nova. She’s just gonna be a mild street ride

[@jayjackson4685]

That pick and set of the sleeper is not OSHA approved! 😅

[@JamesPretty]

It’s oshit approved ;(

[@goatranchgaming2922]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JamesPretty]

Thank you

[@TimIvins]

I cant to see the video's on the wrecker

[@JamesPretty]

Wednesday will be a wrecker video

[@TimIvins]

@@JamesPretty Cool looking forward to it

[@DavidWilliams-t9o]

where's Betty's other stack

[@JamesPretty]

She’s getting new exhaust

[@TimIvins]

Big & Bulky

[@douglasmedlin7159]

Who was the hard ass that couldn't wait a hour and a half?

[@JamesPretty]

What do you mean?

[@larryspencer76]

Looks good with long legs.

[@JamesPretty]

Thx bro

[@billloomis7611]

You need to wear a mask while spraying. Your lungs are important! We need you!

[@JamesPretty]

True. I was thinking that when I was editing. I even said out loud. Nice mask dummy

[@jimjones-v3l]

too much time on the computer is why you cant see up close , im , the same as you its the computer

[@JamesPretty]

Could very well be. I was a computer nerd for a dozen years

[@altafisher3127]

Hey bud did u happen to get my email

[@JamesPretty]

I’m not sure what was it about

[@altafisher3127]

@@JamesPretty an autograph

[@JamesPretty]

@ I replied to you