Rescuing a 1977 Peterbilt 359 From Its Grave - First Time On the Road in 18 Years

[@_method_5877]

Something about seeing these old rigs come back to life and hit the road again makes me a little emotional. What a beauty

[@Riker-eq2yv]

I'm impressed that the previous owner placed a tarp under the truck when he parked it. That's a sure sign that he cared deeply about the truck in my opinion.

[@Mercmad]

My thoughts exactly. Somewhere he is smiling down on his faithful old Horse being driven again like it was supposed to be.

[@ericlakota6512]

U you can tell he lived this truck. Some one put all that crome paint pipes fenders and sounds like it runs better then wen it came off the show room and kept up on her sense the late 70s

[@luke8210]

Dumb question but why the tarp underneath?

[@Mercmad]

@@luke8210 it prevents the damp in the soil from creating a humid layer under a vehicle. I have worked on plenty of rusty vehicles which were dry on top but parked on dirt,the bottoms were rotten even though they were actually touching the dirt. . As can be seen with this truck,she may have sunk a bit but none of the brake shoes were stuck on and the clutch was free. It's a very simple but effective technique .

[@Rick-fx8lh]

Luke K Ray Not only that it keeps the weeds from growing up into the truck

[@keithshilt5549]

I retired after 45 years otr and 6 million miles. I personally think what your'e doing is quite respectful. And I love that old pete. Good job keep it up and keep posting it.

[@MichaelTJD60]

Thank you for your dedication and for keeping our country going. 6 million miles under your belt is quite the achievement.

[@linux_doggo]

I don't think I will ever get close to 6 million when I start driving

[@kenbush6942]

awesome bet you have seen a lot of things on the road

[@Setupjustsoicancomme]

Keith Shilt that’s quite in impressive set of notches in your belt there boss 👌🏼

[@outermostoutermost9418]

Omg sir that's a lot of time on the road and not at the house and a lot of late nights in to tired days have no idea how u guys do that I like to drive but not like that and day in and day out not for me ....but thank u for keeping the USA alive. And happy retirement my god u deserve it sir

[@terra2805]

She's definitely happy to be rolling again!! Beautiful truck too! Trucks like that aren't meant to be left sinking into the dirt, the road is its home!!

[@FPTanky]

old diesel engines are the toughest thing known to man.

[@14sonnenkrieg88]

The new shit with regulations and electronics is what's fucking everything up nowadays

[@dylanlastname6784]

Trucker Life yes it’s a shame the environment exists, we were having so much fun

[@TiboSG]

Imagine it being a volvo

[@chromemustang]

*volvos*

[@fredeb67]

@@TiboSG Why?

[@GarethNIreland]

Couldn’t stop smiling, the old girl busted her heart to start up. Great job you guys and let’s spare a thought for the gentleman who is no longer with us who would have spent so many hours in this truck and obviously looked after her well.

[@ProTipMods]

I'm not even the slightest of a truck guy but this thing is amazing. I can only imagine the joy of hearing this insane turbo whine and sound of the engine for so many years. The old guy must have had so many joyful moments in this thing.. Amazing sunsets.. Rest in peace old man!

[@brad4110]

The places and things that truck has seen and will live again.

[@vesubioromo9425]

Amen, brother!

[@brad4110]

@Tango Downx2 of course why else would it have those big eyeball looking things in the front 🤔

[@theronash7269]

I'm a truck driver, and the sunrises and sunsets I see, along with the countryside and wildlife are amazing. One of the best perks of the job.

[@peterkemna1008]

@@theronash7269 I Agree absolutely. I have an Pete 359 Tri Drive with Straight Pipes and Jake Brake. Waterblue Metallic Painted,Chromed Rims and many Lights.

[@deniseshephard3347]

When this old girl roared back to life its as if she is communicating to her master just reassuring him that she has been found and will live again and that she is truly thankful for all the love he gave to her

[@Yumatas]

The woman (widow?) who heard this old truck fire up must have had a million memories flood in. She was there when her and her husband bought it and I assure you wondered where the next payment was coming from, was also awake when her man fired up early in the AM headed off on the next weeks run. All of this was in the prime of their life that has long passed but in the mind and heart it was 3 mornings ago that her man was warming up the truck to brink home the bread and butter.

[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

Yumatas you hit it exactly, and if you lived this life you know how accurate everything was you just said.

[@carlosguillen5540]

Exactly! I remember my mother keeping us kids quiet so my father could sleep before he slip off sometime in the morning. I bet it was hard for her to let go.

[@rickr1689]

Nice comment

[@miftahulhuda5711]

This stuff gonna be a movie.

[@genesisrain984]

Very innocent comment. That was a nice read. thanks

[@ramboxlegacy14]

If that’s a true 618k miles she’s barely broke in. She’s got plenty of life left.

[@redraiderrider3289]

More than likely the odometer flipped over

[@arthuritchybollix5064]

Hahaha

[@muffs55mercury61]

If he drove it for 18 years then no way. It probably turned over a million miles before he parked it.

[@Southized]

2,618,536

[@TheSteelerider]

Guys, this is fantastic. What a beautiful find. I work for Cummins, it’s wonderful to hear those old 400 Big Cams run. One of the best engines we ever made. Thanks for posting this, please add more videos of the truck as you clean it up.

[@racekar80]

TheSteelerider ii

[@towrecker]

being you work for Cummins , pass his video up the line and get him a shirt , hat , even a Cummins jacket to wear while driving it , never hurts to try LOL

[@DeeMoback]

yup......I ran the hell out of the old 400 ....... great stuff..... also ran the northwest for 3 years with a 240 cummins no jake....... imagine how happy I was with 400 after the 240 ......yup

[@KamionKing]

TheSteelerider i never had a problem with isx Cm870 either

[@benwilliamson3760]

I know this is an old video, but when I see these giants claw themselves back to life it brings a tear to my eye.

[@husqv5147]

I'm not a trucker, but I realize if it weren't for them, we'd be wiping our asses with leaves! Thank you all who keep America on the move!! What a beautiful old rig! So glad it was rescued, I am sure the orig. owner is mighty proud and happy. Drive safe and thank you for a great vid!

[@towrecker]

good stuff , trucks bring it ... if you have it thank a trucker ... ok and if you ate today , thank a farmer that grew it so the trucker could haul it LOL you would be surprised at the people that really don't understand those facts

[@Punk-Jw]

Not somthing we get everyday. Id appriciate more though if people held the thank you and just gave us the respect and common sense we deserve. But people dont give a fuck about anyone but themselves and are just to fuckin stupid to think about how much devestation, wreckage and DEATH can occor from their ignorance (Not that there arent any ignorant as fuck truck drivers out there because trust you me, it makes up the general population in todays day in age) however there are still some of us that were brought up and taught old school bandit style. Pride, class, skill, knowlage, experiance.

[@Lacheyenona72]

Jeremy Wilson well said sir people do need to give us truckers a little more respect when on the road!! especially from these new aged kids driving around in their rice buckets and cutting us off!!!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

when horsepower was dying in the 70s in automobiles, it was a horsepower war between truck engine manufacturers to have the mostest! Nice seeing this ol girl makin noise!!

[@travelinben1966]

I second that!🇺🇸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FWCaptain-kv6sm]

I think the deceased owner would be happy to see you boys bringing his rig back to life, good job.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Call me crazy but i love videos like this.. I'm sure the last owner is looking down on it as you all bring it back to life with a huge smile on his face!

[@MichaelTJD60]

We're doing exactly what he wanted....putting his old truck back on the road. His wife was thrilled to see it come to life.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

@@MichaelTJD60 great job guys!

[@racekar80]

Johnny Turbo iii

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Johnny Turbo: Canadian male viewer, originally from a Northern BC mill town. I grew up in the 70's and still remember our neighbour's Western Star logging truck..when they were still made in Kelowna, BC. It was beige with orange/white paintwork similar to this truck, chrome everything and the sound of the motor, the whistling..... He babied that truck. I am an office jockey now, sit in front of two 24 inch screens but I can still hear the sound of the jake brake as he made his way down the hill, to the lake. I guess I am crazy too....but I love videos like this.....this truck is a classic example of the time period......Kudos to the man who bought this and is going to save this truck....

[@johnnyturbo8460]

@@cdpgbc-mw2kz great story ! :-)

[@TimothyPeterson-mc4gf]

Glad to see the old girl running its music to my ears

[@modesttea7133]

Rest In Peace to the driver of that truck. Bet he would be happy to see his baby back on the road again

[@MichaelTJD60]

It's exactly what he wanted, and we're honored to have the opportunity to do it for him.

[@stephenwheeler8021]

I love semi trucks but it is sad to hear an worker of America's back bone pass away. Hopefully not a horrible death. But this cheers a me up when I see something like this. ☺😊

[@davezanick1902]

Frkn gordous!!!!! Old sckool

[@gizmodee4506]

ModestTea sad ,, rip

[@kristafoster7190]

@@MichaelTJD60 do you want to sell the truck id like to buy the truck for my truck diving job

[@UncLester]

I don't know much about large trucks, but old Peterbilts are by far the best looking. There is just something innately cool about their design and style.

[@antizakkonic7789]

Yes Sir!! And the 359 is the cream of the crop IMO.

[@phil1326]

You are quite right,at one time the best looking trucks were Pete's.i still think they are America's greatest built trucks and have a look of their own.

[@musicdays2242]

I'm not a trucker, but knew within a few minutes that you men knew exactly what you bought in the Peterbilt, how to relocate it, bring it back to spec, and mastered CDL driving skills. It is remarkable you wrote a 12-point essay to validate your knowledge, skills, and abilities to readers who seemly are covetous, and jealous of you and the Peterbilt. ENJOY YOUR TRUCK; it's a gem!

[@gibsonclan1able]

Man this was a blast from the past. I began my career in a ‘74 W900 with a screaming Jimmy and a twin-stick 5/4 tranny. I long for the days before all this computer crap and granny transmissions came about. The coffin sleeper sure was cool to see as well. I would have bought this Pete in a heart beat! Thanks for saving her gentlemen.

[@armageddon1981]

The smoke going up is telling the old owner that she's ok and she's good to roll once more!!!

[@deborahchesser7375]

That’s cool as heck, if one of my uncles had one sitting somewhere I’d rescue it in a heartbeat

[@nicholaslobergsr127]

She's not smoking, just clearing her throat.

[@andrewgordon2694]

Yep your right my name is Andrew I like trucks

[@cirrus3207]

@@andrewgordon2694 you're*

[@dec09alex68]

Yeah

[@MrDrewthat]

No.....she was definitely smokin and tossing all kinds of goodies in to the environment.

[@eaglewarrior8707]

@@MrDrewthat Nice to see that your rainbow flag is properly represented showing the color purple which represents Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

[@joey_famm]

A cleaning video would be so satisfying

[@sneanlabaaab7986]

@@YourName-jm7lz hes just saying seeing it clean after 18 years of sitting or however many years of sitting would have been good to see

[@SupraBdub]

Yes

[@lyndonwebber1389]

Yes

[@daytripping2685]

I agree

[@Statist0815]

These trucks represent a part of american history ! Well done rescuing it .

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I wish we had trucks that looked like these in the UK. The design of these 70's trucks is gorgeous and the paint scheme is so cool.

[@TheDiner50]

Yea. Sure look cool standing still stuck in London traffic ;) Or driving on THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD on small tiny cobble stone roads. Like they are just beautiful, do not get me wrong. But do not kid yourself. This trucks shod not be on the roads. They are just bad. But please drive this good looking 70s trucks instead of the god awful ones your currently using America! We in Europe just who'd love to have em! Just looks to fucking coooool!

[@Ideo7Z]

They have Peterbilts like these in Australia that are righthand drive and they seem to love them. How are they unreliable? This truck is 40yrs old and sat in a field for 2 decades and is still drivable. It shares the same engines as military trucks that have been in service for decades in harsh conditions. Cummins, Detroit et al made engines designed to go across North America which Europe could fit in several times over. Yeah they sure are terrible.

[@kevinkenner8007]

Yea why do all of y’alls trucks down yonder look like they were built by pansy men!

[@danieldavies4561]

@@TheDiner50 slim that wasteline ya fat fook

[@chuckhare5381]

Don't know how it got there? But some kid in the UK has an old freightliner coe 12v71 . The video is on KZbin

[@Oberkommando]

I don't regret that KZbin recommended this to me.

[@matthewcohen6650]

Same.

[@EasternExplorer]

After you got her running smooth you should go back and offer the lady a ride in her husbands old truck. It would probably bring her a lot of joy and bring back some happy memories

[@govertvanvloten9260]

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[@BobTheBoss1]

hmmmm- That back seat. wink wink. Sorry for being a lil perv here

[@EasternExplorer]

@@BobTheBoss1 I get the joke, but honestly it was uncalled for.

[@ge200099]

Bob The Boss It doesn't even really have a back seat...

[@elianpz]

@@MichaelTJD60 You guys are great :)

[@Maurice.Watson]

Never seen a Peterbilt in real life. But ive been a fan all my life. These trucks are beautiful!

[@Maurice.Watson]

@erikkhyndman9184 almost haha. Here in the Netherlands there are almost no Peterbilt trucks.

[@3069mark]

Back when trucks were trucks, and when they were beautifully designed, and I mean any brand of truck, as any of them were more beautiful than the modern plastic junk they build today. Ryan sure found a jewel in the rough there. I always heard that a Cummins is a mechanics dream and a Detroit is a drivers dream. I was an OTR trucker for 13 years (1996-2009). I grew up on a farm in Iowa, and my dream was to either be a farmer or a trucker. I remember my first trip in a semi was in 1974 when I was 16 years old, when the trucker (named "Chet") that hauled our grain for us invited me to go on a trip with him to take a load of our grain down by Springfield, MO to a big dairy farm there, after he had already asked permission from my Dad of course. It was about 350 miles, and all on two-lane highway. We stopped at a truckstop around Sedalia, MO, and sitting next to our parking spot was a Kenworth K-100 COE that was idling. It sounded so sweet. Chet loved the sound of it too, and he told me that it was a Big Cam Cummins. Chet's truck was a 1973 White Freightliner COE with a 318 Detroit. There was three of us on the truck on that trip: Chet, and Chet's son "Steve", who drove relief for Chet, and myself. We made the trip down and back (700 miles round trip on two-lane highway), including unloading the grain, and including stopping once for fuel, and stopping twice for meals at truckstops, in 16 hours, starting out while it was still dark early in the morning, and arriving back home late at night the same day. That trip will always be a treasured memory of mine. Sadly, Chet passed away a few years ago, but he was always one of my heroes. Enjoy your truck, Ryan, and take good care of her! She's a beauty!

[@vuduchildx]

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[@Trafala32]

Thanks for sharing your story . Like you sir I agree . This is a piece of art . Just starting my trucking career and I wish one day I can have something like this .God bless you and sorry for your lost . Like you mention those memories will never go

[@timwilkinson2797]

Another great post !! Thanks mark3069 !

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Very cool post!!!

[@mobius-1503]

3069mark thanks for sharing that experience with us. And gonna check out that k-100. Not a driver but always loved and respected these glorious power machines the drivers too. Without you guys. Wed be sol globally. Noone seems to care.

[@t1ms902]

Hello) I am from Russia. Your road in the forest is better than our federal highways.

[@MrDecaliostro]

Игорь Сафонов да не такие уж и плохие у нас дороги, по крайней мере в Калининграде

[@MrTangolizard]

Игорь Сафонов then vote in a government that looks after its people and not a few people at the top

[@osirismena1345]

Really ? Are you serious ? You should drive in mexican highways. i recomend to you but you have to pay for that and you'll see beautiful roads.

[@t1ms902]

@@osirismena1345 In some places, yes) There are good roads. 50% -50%)

[@citizenq9307]

another guy from 90s detected )

[@Ian-xw1ge]

I am a professional truck driver with 8 years experience but it's time that I switched gears a little bit and it's time for me to become a diesel mechanic because I just love what you do bringing those trucks back to life. Excellent work gentleman

[@tomfreakingford]

Ahh the sound of a cold start. Not many sounds in the world that are as wholesome and legendary.

[@gregster1950]

I thought the same thing. Be it from this truck, or from WWII aircraft, or tanks, vintage muscle cars, or whatever, it is something to hear, and when they come to life! Wow. I have to say, a bit off topic, but in the mid 2000's, I had a 1979 Trans Am w/ 12,000 miles. I drove it very, very little, so every time I started it, I thought to myself, and may have said out loud, come on baby, you can do it. (due to a 1979, it did not start right up, like the new cars do, so I never knew if she would take hold. Weird, maybe scary, but kind of exciting when they do start running)

[@robertmorton2374]

The whistle of that Cummins turbo is like music to an old tractor trailer drivers ears .

[@robinoliver4510]

Robert Morton sort of, because truck drivers if they have been in the business long enough. And some of the trucks I've driven,with those turbos in them side by side.you would never hear those pick ups next to a semi,And most those fellas that drive those pick um up trucks, wouldn't know the first thing about driving a tractor. So I would say to most of you out there. That wouldn't know the first thing,about driving a tractor with non synchronized gears. It would be music to there ears,and I've seen many come in fill out an application. And they take there road test,or asked about driving a tractor with none synchronized gears they have not the first idea, Of what the boss man just asked them. That stops them dead in there tracks.Because they don't have a clue. Those pick up trucks,don't impress me one fuckin bit.

[@fordshojoe8080]

@@robinoliver4510 it is possible to like both. you don't have to like just one or the other ive been driving for about 5 years and still like the way a pick up sounds.

[@CAVeloso]

There is just something so mesmerizing about huge american truck. It's like you're looking at the spirit of The United States of America.

[@claytoncoker6489]

Thats the sweetest thing I've ever read.

[@matty-jams]

Well said

[@christiananderson131]

Your right enough. Over hear in the uk I remember my old school pals talking about SCANIA lorries, not that i was ever interested but seeing this big rig reminded me of the old film Convoy when watching it as a kid back in the 80s just pure engineering at their best. You just cant beat old school engines and vehicles. I wish the best for Michael on his future project and good luck.

[@87Bertha]

Janmarco.. this is youtube. Not plenty of fish

[@itsAttow]

@@87Bertha lmao

[@paulkeithley463]

Call me crazy. I could almost see the truck waving at the houses and people he hadn’t seen in years. Beautiful truck, great find. 👍

[@ofthechase8783]

That was so cool did my heart good to see you bring that truck back from the grave I bet in the day that man was proud of that truck that was his pride and joy good on you

[@bluespig1]

The saddest thing here is that the bloke who is providing us with entertainment has received so much negativity that he has written an explanation for what he is doing. I really enjoyed seeing this older truck run but what I most enjoy is that there is other people like myself who care about older well built machinery and have a 'need' to see it through to the end. Good on you mate, great work. Sydney, Australia.

[@jmccoppen]

Agreed, It really is sad. I'm not a big truck guy but I love these old rigs and seeing it be brought back to life was great. The guys who made the video just seem like a couple down to earth dudes who would have done this anyway, without sharing it on youtube. I loved seeing the old wood trim and simple dials and metal toggle switches in the cab. You can't get that anymore....

[@bigpoppachino3437]

Ford Driver f

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

You did a good deed saving that guys beloved vehicle, he parked it w care, and sure he heard that baby start in heaven

[@SD_king58]

Glad to see her back in running

[@superrams34]

I'm an English country boy watching a video about an old American truck....don't know why, but I love it!

[@grahamefreestone5309]

Same here, but an English city dweller. 👍 🇬🇧

[@tamaraweber3296]

🍾🥂 Revivals are exciting and this baby was sitting and waiting for someone to come to the rescue ✅

[@MrWhitelightning73]

superrams34 Ditto, I’m in West Virginia and was wondering where they are. Looks like Pennsylvania or western Maryland 🤔

[@superrams34]

Charles Martel I wouldn’t know buddy. I’m not too familiar with that part of the world, seeing as I’m from a small village in the English countryside 😂

[@MrKristyon]

Me too. There's just no way we could get away with this here. First copper would have it taken off the road immediately and cost ££££'s to see it again.

[@porkyswelding]

somewhere the old man is smiling

[@steveb6037]

that old truck made me smile ...

[@porkyswelding]

@@lenwoodcruze3594 hahaha

[@matttirp67]

Lenwood Cruze smh

[@FactsRFearless]

Hell yes he is!

[@hermanremus1098]

crystal fyst

[@adrianchupp1858]

Keeping an ole backroad memory alive, I absolutely love it. Bet her owner was really happy to see her roll again, from the window up above. That sure is a beautiful monster, 359s were always one of the 3 queens of the road. The other 2 were W900A model KW's, and 1983 Freightliners. Them old 400 cummins really speak, espesally when you grab a gear and make it work, the rpm goes down way low and that beautiful old cummins rumble shakes the earth to its core. I love that so much. That was really cool to see, it's nice for me as an old school country boy, to see that there's still people out there who care about the past, and bring it back to life. Makes me happy.

[@SaintMichael-js5kh]

I love that color pattern. Old school and beautiful!

[@maxx21147]

Y'all woke-up a lot of good memories in this 71 year-old retired OTR trucker !! In 1977 I was driving a driving a 1976 KW Cabover/Condo w/a 430 Detroit/13od & 3.70 rear-end gears. One trip, (A Calif. to Fla. run w/Refrigerated Transport/Atlanta ) I was on I-10 between Ft. Stockton & Ozona, Texas & decided to see "what it would do" !! - 92 mph !!! - then,... two (2) J.H. ROSE flatbeds hauling Drill-Pipe, eased on by me !!! YIKES !!! I dropped back to 70 mph & got my heart-rate back under control. I subscribed & will be anxious to follow y'all's progress - (Steve, retired Consolidated Freightways OTR Line-Haul T.O. (Transport Operator) 1992-2002)

[@zeb1288R]

My Dad tells these same old stories. You know what, they never get old. You guys are one of a kind!

[@dmkdm3343]

Im sure the wife was crying as the truck pulled away, that was her connection to her husband.

[@MichaelTJD60]

She was crying tears of joy as soon as it fired up. She said she waited outside and listened to it go all the way up the mountain and jake brake down the other side.

[@DijonBaker1800]

@@MichaelTJD60 I'm sure the folks up there were surprised to see the truck running huh. I can't wait to see more of this!

[@bigdiezl]

MichaelTJD60 big hug to her for letting go 🤗

[@KStewart-th4sk]

@@bigdiezl Exactly. Growing up, neighbor lady, her husband had passed away and she would never sell this old Ford Coupe I think it was. Rusted away in the bush. Guys wanted to buy and restore it--she would not let go.

[@jam12588]

@@MichaelTJD60 Yeah i bet she used to hear the same thing as he would leave out on a run and she knew this was the last time she would hear it.

[@lawrencegerman9155]

Here's what, for someone like me who doesn't know a ton about diesel trucks, I will totally say that I wouldn't mind owning a truck that was made two years after I was born. The fact that the engine had over 600K on it, it sat for 18 years, and then it just simply turns over, and drives like it'd only been there for a few months!?!? This was an AWESOME find, and I'm glad that you guys had the foresight to post and share this video. Hopefully you post some more videos about this one as you restore, and clean it up. Once again, great find fellas. Thanks for sharing.

[@shananagans5]

Like they said in the video, that engine probably has 1,600,000 miles on it. It sounds odd but 600,000 would be very low mileage for a truck that was built in 77 and drove regularly until 2000. That's 23 years. If it only had 600,000 miles on it, that's only 26,000 miles a year. If it's 1,600,000 miles, that's 69,500 miles a year. The 69,500 miles a year is more realistic. If he had a regular co driver, it could possibly be 2,600,000 miles but probably not. My money would be on it having 1.6 million miles. When you break it down by years, 600K is just to low. Even 1.6 million isn't all that high but 2.6 million is a little to high. Figuring 250 working days a year, 2.6 would be 452 miles a day. That's doable with 2 drivers but, like I said, my money is on 1.6 million. That works out to 278 miles per working day. Five days a week with a 2 week break every year. Yes, I agree, it's amazing it started up and was able to drive after sitting for so long. Those old diesels are made so they are easy to rebuild & it was probably rebuilt at some point but those old diesels will just run forever. Old ship diesels can run for 50 or 60,000+ hours before they need to be rebuilt. That's running for 6 to 7 years straight, 24/7.

[@nickellingson7035]

Nice to see old iron come back to life. I'm sure the old man is grinning from ear to ear. Great job guys

[@juliusadams1931]

All mechanical engine NO computers NO PROBLEMS the engines just kept on running

[@porkfreegaming5278]

yup, no electronic parts to fail

[@slamminsalmon7698]

Correct

[@NODAK9]

When cold starts were just that and only that.

[@xzqzq]

So, this thing would function post EMP ?

[@cultofpersonalit1888]

@@xzqzq Most of the modern cars electronic components are protected against EMP...

[@kalebnorris9684]

Such a beautiful truck the old man wanted to see it get use again

[@MichaelTJD60]

That's what his wife told us. She was also glad to see it go to a good home, and wants to ride in it again once it's all cleaned up and has some good tires on it.

[@towrecker]

the plastic / tarps it was parked on yelled that fact !

[@kyoakland]

Fuck your flag

[@johnalbrecht7850]

I wish you guys had a show on cable rescuing old trucks weekly as I have seen enough rusty mustang shows for the rest of my life.

[@bozer172]

First time seeing this video in 2 years and it's still the most American thing I've ever watched.

[@urgolf1974]

I was so disappointed, that i already watched and liked this.

[@Brad772006]

What a beautiful rig. Good to see it go to someone who will take care of it.

[@horseplop9]

cummins never die

[@paulcreamer9781]

1977! That is the year that I started driving! This brought back many memories of the "Old Days!" To the spirit of the driver who originally owned the truck; RIP brother, we got it from here. To the guy that is restoring it and the guy who shot the video; THANK YOU! Please keep us posted on your progress.

[@dr.blumpkin2129]

Bout how long my dad's been driving , last of the real drivers I say

[@terrellhoward5231]

She's old, she's rusty, and a mess. But she is sweeeeeet. KEEP her running GUYS. Like to see a update on her.

[@williammartz7263]

Trucked for 34 years and I'm 50 years old as I watch this....had myself a Kenworth cabover aerodyne which I lived in for 8 of those years...loved to truck..drove an 18 speed like Slash plays guitar...due to an injury I no longer drive.. I miss it more then I care to admit to myself. Nice Ol'girl ya got treat her proud.

[@kaveebee]

Yes I would like to see the finished project

[@whitehorse1]

Me too!

[@joejones2847]

Ontario kind of means he started trucking at a miraculously young 16 doesn’t it and that would have been in 1985 I seriously doubt anyone was trucking at 16 in the 1980s it wasn’t the 30s or 40s when everyone had to work

[@joejones2847]

William Martz you drove an 18speed like Slash plays guitar ? You were trucking in the mid 80s at 16? You suck at math and lying. Anyone old enough to have drove that long wouldn’t compare Driving to slash and guitar playing. If you were old enough to drive 34 years you would probably have said Hendrix at best

[@JamesonEst1780]

Love to see it fully restored and looking like new! This truck is certainly a trusty old work horse!

[@MegaJackd5]

I bet the original owners wife had a tear in her when you fired that Peter up and managed to get it moving. I will be following this with interest. I was in PA earlier this yr. I am from the Land Down Under. Beautiful countryside you have, will be back next yr. Keep up the good work and Balls to the wall with the rebuild

[@sideshow45]

I bet she heard the jake in the distance and had a fond memory of her husband leaving for the highway

[@MichaelTJD60]

Thank you for the comment. She definitely did have a tear in her eye. We talked to her on the phone after getting the truck home, and she said she listened to it go all the way over the mountain and ride the jake brake down the other side. She wants to go for a ride in it once we get it all cleaned up.

[@MegaJackd5]

@@MichaelTJD60 Thats fantastic, you made a ladies heart glad again

[@ignaciosanchez96]

Optimus Prime

[@1976benita]

Nice to see that ol girl running again! That's Americana right there

[@lockettlv]

Why do you call it a girl?

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

One of my favorite Pete's of all time. She wanted to get the hell outa that ditch! Looked real happy balling down that mountain road. FREEEEEEDOOOM!!!!!!

[@georgeloizou2484]

love this comment

[@dongross7372]

What a great fine ,enjoy every ride. I'm sure the owner in heaven is smiling!!!!

[@ChevyBuddy]

It started beautifully for having 18 year old Diesel in it. Good old american trucks! They never let you down. Thanks for saving it guys.

[@cajunsheepdog5025]

As I'm watching this & reading the comments, I'm sitting in my 2000 KW-900. I bought this truck new & nobody has ever driven it but me. It has a Cat 3406 , 13 speed, 356 rears. I have rebuilt the motor twice (1999 manufactured, no ELD) & have 2.8 million miles on this old girl. We've been through a lot together & I sure will miss her, when I retire her after 3 million.

[@Ethan-yd9mg]

Just want to say thank you for your work! Without people like you America would be crippled. Nowadays people frown down on truckers but you guys deserve so much respect. The shitty drivers on the road you must deal with and just the nature of what you do. People probably just assume groceries and other goods show up at stores....

[@cajunsheepdog5025]

@@Ethan-yd9mg , thank you !

[@jonsmith3574]

How many lot lizards you had in that rig?

[@cajunsheepdog5025]

@@jonsmith3574 NONE ! I have 2 children, 6 grandkids & 1 great grandchild ! I'm a Christian, Family man & have been married to the same woman, for 50 yrs. I'm also retired from the military, after 30 yrs. of serving my country ! Something, you probably have no idea about !

[@jmh4ggg]

Danny Terrebonne Thats my dream truck....and dream motor...25 years old in my first rig, a peterbilt 387 with the c-15 accert (no egr)...eventually i'll be able to get a w900...wish you could see how my eyes light up everytime I see one...definatly the most beautiful truck...

[@bsib5021]

This is amazing. It puts me back to my childhood, when the A Team and Michael Knight always seemed to be in middle America helping the good old folks and trucks like these where around every corner. What happened America, where did you go

[@Fish_Feet]

It evolved, now there are more eco-friendly aerodynamic vehicles that are more efficient, but in my opinion the old school stuff looks a lot better and even though it’s probably for the best, I can’t help but wish I was around to live through these times.

[@danielleighton2553]

Don't forget Bj and the bear

[@DayZcustomMods]

@@Fish_Feet new stuff is shit eco crap gimme one of these I’m in heaven

[@normanalvarez5751]

Don't forget the TV series move on will and Sonny

[@Dibubba]

Regardless of what any of the Snarkers say - I gotta give you guys props for rescuing such a beautiful truck! Kudos! As Steven Richards said (below), the fact that the last owner (?) put a tarp beneath it was a potential give-away that he never meant it to be there for so long... a part of the "romance" of the story we'll never know. But I'm impressed that the truck got to see the road (if not the highway) again. Best of luck in whatever is in store for both you and the rig. Thanks for this!

[@MichaelTJD60]

Most people don't understand the significance of the tarp, but we are so glad he made sure to use the tarp when he last parked it. This truck has almost no rust underneath.

[@brucerowden3682]

Pl

[@scootinflh]

Hey Brother, ya don't have to explain to the haters. I think the fact that any old machinery is running again is awesome . way to go!!!!

[@MrWhitelightning73]

scootinflh I agree....you’re always gonna have mean spirited jealous people .... wherever you go, except heaven 😊

[@funkinflugen]

I watched the entire video, and read the entire description...as the camera panned through the cab and stopped on the shifter 4:41 ....I was moved by the thought that original owner's hand had worked that lever for years over endless miles and countless hours, making his livelihood, supporting a family, probably giving help to those in need (as all real truckers do), all while transporting the life blood of our nation...commerce. Too many take for granted what these men & women of the road provide. I'm not a trucker, There are no truckers in my family, but that doesn't mean I can't take the time to say thank you. Looking forward to the "sympathetic" restoration this old girl will get.

[@kellygabla540]

Oh my!!! that was so wonderfully written and THANK YOU!!! My ex is a truck driver and we're friends and I've been on trips with him and love it!!...condo on wheels is what I say...but he told me many times on the road that everything we can buy in any store comes in on a truck...very true as I've done the drives with him....and actually took the time to see how many trucks ARE driving the highways....his father was a truck driver and he's been doing it for 30 yrs now...yes...kids and all....I'm going to copy and paste this to him and I know he's going to be very touched by your words....thank you funkinflugen....what you wrote means alot to those truckers out there!!!!

[@ed-zn5bd]

As a truck driver. I greatly appreciate your words. I love what I do and know how important it is to keep this nation moving. I’m glad to see our efforts are noticed and appreciated. Thank you for that.

[@alfonsom8286]

@@kellygabla540 , That was so nice of you to share, thanks, you are a real sweetie pie.

[@korgothkillings2032]

I did the same thing when I seen that shifter. It was beautiful

[@logicentityblaspheme6040]

Atleast they didn't encounter what the guy did on the movie Christine when the kid bought the 58 Plymouth fury, I would like to know what the record is on a vehicle setting before being again revived for the road or atleast run

[@DUCATEA]

Everyone watching this has a warm smile....

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

What a wonderful video to watch. Years old and still going strong.

[@marcoctba2612]

Dear friends I am Brazilian, and passionate about these trucks, which we call the American standard, they are beautiful, it is a shame that it is very difficult to see them running in Brazil, our laws are very hard to import used vehicles and besides tax, which makes it unattractive. Interesting about the comments about the truck being old ... its a classic and would love to have one like that. I have some old military trucks, including a Military Deuce and a Half M35. Strong hug and congratulations for the acquisition. Marco

[@tractors1017]

I just love an old Peterbilt. I await 2019, because it is the 80th anniversary of Peterbilt.

[@MichaelTJD60]

I wonder what they'll do for the 80th anniversary.

[@tractors1017]

Hey, you remember me from that last video with the junk cub cadets? So I'm not limited to tractors, I just love Peterbilt, and trains are also cool. Glad to see that thing fire up. Someday, I hope to get me a 70's Pete 352 and put big straight pipes on it, then give it an emerald green paint job. I constructed a model of what it'll look like. I really like old cabover's, so a 352 would be nice.

[@MichaelTJD60]

@@tractors1017 The tractor hobby often leads into the truck hobby, from what I've learned. lol. 352's are one of the slickest cabovers ever built. There's a guy out here in PA who pulls a 352 with a souped up 400 Cummins and does really well. I'm more of a conventional hood guy, but I wouldn't mind running a 352 or 362.

[@tractors1017]

Sounds like that guy has a pretty nice truck! I personally prefer a 352 just because its older, and I like the pacemaker cab style on the 70's ones.

[@MichaelTJD60]

@@tractors1017 Hard to believe but the 362's are considered "old" now too. They came out in 1981. Some guys are even calling the 379's "old" cause they came out in late 1986, but I won't go there yet. lol

[@bgd73]

thanks for memory. I could almost feel how tight TDC is from here. a run on the highway will reveal the "hummin cummins" legend. My first ride was in 1977, I was 5 years old. It was with my Dad.

[@htdriver2012]

So nice to see the truck come back to life. I know the owner and the truck are happy.

[@Katmandu2]

You KNOW WHY the haters are hating on your right ? They are JEALOUS that they can't find a gorgeous old beautiful beast like you guys did ! Enjoy the hell out of it and ignore the miserable hate-filled souls that hate themselves ! Besides, Jesus LOVES ALL UNCONDITIONALLY ! No exceptions ! - Merry Christmas !

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

no its not jealousy in their comments , its either bot software that is out of control " search it " or spoiled brats rich kidss .

[@snoman003]

Agreed! I am only trying to find an old Detroit engine (for a drag car)...someone lucky enough to get access to an old Pete (complete!!), that runs...I'm jealous. Good luck, hope you do the truck and the previous owner proud.

[@tonyv.9248]

I haven’t seen one hate comment

[@healthyamerican]

theres no one hating on this..what are you talking about

[@Katmandu2]

@@healthyamerican They deleted it.

[@ygthigh]

Turbo still has a great whistle 🌚

[@guysmalley]

I am impressed the fuel was still good and one big smile on the trucker in the sky

[@jrod264winmag]

I don't think that truck was setting there for seven years. Everything would have been rotted away. Including the tires that seemed to be still holding air.

[@calebcurfman4415]

Jess Roberts Not true. It was on a tarp to prevent rusting on the undercarriage. But obviously it was well cared for previously.

[@ironberserk2175]

@@zorans5200 It absolutely goes bad, all fuel degrades and evaporates. It's the fuel tank corroding you also have to watch for. Flush the tank period. Which I'm sure they did, or at least gave it addtitives to get it from point a to b for proper maintenance.

[@dakotaswanson5488]

Jess Roberts my international loadstar 1600 sat for 35 years and only one tire was flat

[@jrod264winmag]

@@zorans5200 does to go bad. We have backup diesel generators around the plant that get quarterly inspections. They sample the fuel and once it reaches a certain PPM they drain it.

[@sylvaingingras4457]

One of the coolest video I have ever seen on KZbin ! Just hearing the Jake brake and turbo sound ....WOW !

[@mirandafitch1013]

I love the turbo lol

[@richlymann6451]

Old Trucks never die , they just find new owners.. The coal rolls on...

[@stuffyoucando2]

Very nice, I love seeing old stuff brought back to life!

[@chrisramsey3603]

Beautiful old gal there! My Dad drove 18 wheelers for over 20 yrs back when Trucks were Trucks, he passed in 1987, his CB handle was Superstar, RIP Superstar!

[@MichaelRCarlson]

RIP Superstar.

[@charlesgilbert8452]

I love the sound of a semi running especially one this old it is awesome it's good that it's brought back to life and road worthy can't outdo the classics better than what they have today

[@TacoBanditt]

Man that truck is nice. That turbo spool never gets old ...

[@imakang4roo218]

Man my dad used to drive one just like that and before he died he wanted me to take care of it and you guys saving this poor truck is making me tear up and reminding me of him. I’m 25 now and driving the truck around for fun

[@heraclespapacostas6844]

keep her in good condition and respect ur dad, she used to be his 'girlfriend'

[@allenthomas5479]

My dad had a 1979 359 pete. Corvette dash, long hood,400 big cam cummins, 13 speed, 36" window sleeper,289" wheel base. It's been 20 years ago and I remember driving that ol truck like it was yesterday. Nice truck you have there hope it all works out for you

[@josegonzalez4144]

Listening that turbo whistle and the power make me happy happy driving my Rig

[@320psi]

Why so many dislikes ?? She's a beauty, an absolute peach. Good on you guys for saving her, and keeping her alive. Thanks for the explanation above

[@MichaelTJD60]

I can't figure out all the dislikes either. Thanks for your comment.

[@320psi]

No worries, I know what its like saving/keeping alive expensive hardware like this, and the pleasure gained by bringing something like this back for the grave, you must have been stoked when she first fired up ! I was and I was only watching it here :) Would love to see it the truck in the 'flesh' one day. Oh that beautiful sound as you accelerate and change gear, music to my ears !Wish I lived nearer, I would help you out Thanks lads :)

[@DijonBaker1800]

Obviously they can't pull a project like this

[@illumiNOTme326]

@@MichaelTJD60 -probably cause of standing close to the line when it was being pulled out. People usually get pretty worked up about that because the Lines can snap and cut a person in half. Great video by the way

[@damionbirge8265]

Dude! The sound of the engine gave me goosebumps. Reminds me of my Dad's old Peterbuilt. Awesome

[@apatterson8128]

Me too!! I was thinking the SAME THING! Goosebumps and all.

[@chrisl.3289]

Me: opens KZbin KZbin: "You wanna watch some people start a truck?" Me: "Sure, why not."

[@MichaelTJD60]

😆😆

[@tarmach523]

Right?! It showed up in my feed one day, second time back to watch this. My dad trucked for many years before getting into farming, then later crane business. He still works on the farm to this day, going into his 80’s soon. I remember being 4 or 5 years old and my older brother going for truck rides. The coolest!

[@javierreyes2148]

@@tarmach523 i am a car fan, but watching the video and the story about the last owner , makes me anxious my dad's car is sitting outhere rusting out , hopefully one day I will have the time and money to fix it and bring its glory that once had . nice video.

[@tarmach523]

@@javierreyes2148 get out there and start slow, tow it inside at least to get it out if the elements, then start cleaning it.

[@Fhtsjey222]

Saaaaame

[@waynedavies3185]

Enjoyed watching the "JOY-RIDE". I'm a retired driver, that spent many years on the road, and it brought back many memories of the past. It was like old home day.

[@ericbailey5382]

I’m from your area, !!!!!! And my dad was a truck driver up to the day he passed away at Bellefonte lime in Pleasant Gap, Pa his name was Beetle Bailey and seeing you restoring to life that Beautiful Peterbuilt Truck brought back my memories of him and me as a younger self !!!! Keep up with the GREAT WORK on that truck and maybe I can catch up with you guys at some point !! Take care and keep going !!!!

[@NickRanger]

Stories like this are heart warming and sad. That old top definitely loved his rig. Hope you do the truck right. He made a living off that rig. I have heard a saying a few times. We don't truly own anything. It's just our time to hold on to it. R.i.p. old timer

[@johnrickard8512]

That truck sure is a beauty. With a bit of starter fluid, it blew out all the cobwebs and roared to life as if to say "Let's go over the road and pick up a trailer, whaddya say?"

[@joejones2847]

This is the Exact truck my Daddy made his living in when I was a toddler and on up. He gave us a good life with these trucks I would love to get one and save it. Keep it for him. I loved Pete because my daddy drives a “chicken truck” some of you will know what that means. In the 80s all the chrome and lights and square bodied trucks were badass to me. He loved CAT though. He and his boss Johnny Ray JR. Former nascar driver retired in 79 are why I love and respect truckers today. People looked down on them at one point but our country doesn’t run without them running days on end busting ass smoking more than the trucks do to stay awake and get your fruit and chicken and metal and comic books paper rolls to the printers warehouse. They are the back bone of our commerce. Pops still runs hard today at 60 years old. I’ll never respect anyone as much as I respect him. He says I’m a hero because of Iraq deployment he’s the hero 40+ years week after week feeding and clothing America. Showering in Loves and Flying J’s watching tv when they can in a truckers lounge calling home on Wednesday missing football and baseball games at home. That’s a hero! There’s hundreds of thousands out there thank a trucker next time you get a chance. My pops “Slingshot” is still on his radio so if you run east to west from Jackson Ms to California back to Florida Holler at him he’s hurrying to see momma

[@MichaelTJD60]

Truckers are the backbone of this country for sure! They deserve so much more appreciation than we give them...especially in this day and age where everyone takes things for granted, and thinks food comes from the grocery stores. Hats off to your dad!

[@joejones2847]

MichaelTJD60 right on ! That’s about true for everything these days

[@solostarion8974]

Amen brother my grandfather drove them after north Korea and when the kids got old enough him and grandma and the lil dog was on the road. alot of pride coming from a family of truckers

[@joejones2847]

solo starion I hear that my dad worked with this old couple that lived in their truck it was a KW T2000 it was the anteater looking truck they made in early to late 1990s that had huge cab and sleeper the man was a Vietnam vet and was alive on the road he said. my dad drove a KW W900 by then. It was the closest KW ever made to a square Pete look.

[@solostarion8974]

My. Grandparents where from Vermont and raised there family in sonoma County ca. Im 30 now and wish i had more time with that man. When i see this truck reminds me of them. Good ppl they dont make em like they used too...

[@vesubioromo9425]

What a beautiful sight. When I was a pup my daddy would come home at 11p after working a 10hr shift and we'd all be ready to stuff the van with our bags and head for Cincinnati for a 3-day weekend. It was 5 hours and everybody went to sleep as he drove all night. Except for me. I stayed awake and watched convoys of trucks like this one blow by us in groups of 8-10. Daddy would flash his high beams and they would signal and swing in front of him, giving a Much Obliged with their running lights. That was worth staying up all night. Like Archie and Edith sang, Those Were The Days. Great video. Liked.

[@magicman0412]

Puts a smile on my face to see it running and back on the road

[@kennethbaker798]

When I watch this old Peterbilt go down the road under its own power I swear for, just a moment, I felt a tear well up in my eye.

[@JohnDoe-kq2sg]

Me too me too

[@Studio_Earth]

My old man would've loved this video. Lost him a few years ago to pancreatic cancer. I can hear his laugh in my head when that jake hits. "That thing barks, huh?" Something like that.

[@Avalanche_Ride_92]

My dad love to hit the Jake brake and my ears popped every time with the with Windows open. Fun times

[@4cnkh4]

Erm what’s the jake brake? Sorry from UK so we didn’t have awesome trucks like this

[@owenlewis8006]

Jake brakes used to be an option on U.K. ERFs with a Cummins engine, they’re an auxiliary engine brake

[@joannaknowles8789]

@@owenlewis8006 Its what we call an exhaust brake here in the uk.

[@owenlewis8006]

No, an exhaust brake is just a butterfly valve in the exhaust. Jake brake actually alters the valve timing of the engine, it’s a compression release system.

[@williamthibault5545]

Man. What a beautiful truck. Hard to believe someone would let it sit so long

[@32degreesretarded62]

Got my hands a a Needlenose w/ a 318 Detroit. Same story, old man retired from driving. Ran from the '60's to the '00's. His truck retired with him and couldn't let go of it. Seems to be acommon deal with the old timer O/O's. We churched it up enough to haul hay bales and the occasional "ah, what the hell..." cruise.

[@MichaelTJD60]

It wasn't the owner's intention for the truck to sit so long, but when illness takes over, plans change. Unfortunately his condition wore him down to the point where he couldn't even go out and climb up in it anymore.

[@IanBallantyne1]

It's impressive to see these "old" trucks being brought back to life again. I see the deceased owner clearly loved and took care of his truck. You can see the covers over the exhaust pipes to keep them clean, and the tarp under it to stop the growth coming up under the truck. I will be curious to see future videos of this truck. May I suggest that after you and Ryan have cleaned it up, you guys offer to take the truckers widow for a drive occassionally? Maybe that would be something special for her.

[@MichaelTJD60]

That's what we plan to do. It would be a great way to bring back memories of her husband.

[@pryme2013]

@@MichaelTJD60 do a video, that will really take off.

[@mikegodhard7211]

@@MichaelTJD60 great find, guys. Pure 70's badness! I'll wager that truck made it's owner some good money, reliability prolly off the charts. Suck it EPA and your tier 4 finals, God bless you guys, thank you for putting this vid up for all to enjoy.

[@jfoster1433]

She's happy to be alive again!

[@walteranderson7676]

Love the sound of that Cummins! takes me back to my Army days and my M916 series trucks. I got to say at the beginning I was getting a little nervous. Juicing it up with the "ether-bunny", and hearing that ball bearing in the washer sound coming from the top end. When I was stationed in Germany, we had a guy load up a 5TON with juice. That DAMNED THING RAN AWAY LIKE A SCOLDED DOG! You should have seen them boys un-azz that truck!!! I laughed my butt off so much, I really drizzled by pantalones! Good Job saving the rig.

[@petxx8155]

💘A "Golden Book"...with PAGES FULL OF HISTORY & STORY!!💯 RIP buddy...you owned a GORGEOUS GIRL...and SHE IS STILL "ROLLING HOT"!!😇🤣👍👌 Thank u guys for BRINGING HER "BCK TO BUSINESS"!!👌👍👏👏👏

[@folkertvanderwerf5432]

So not only did I watch the full video but I also ended up reading practically all of the reactions... how did I get here? Seeing such a classic machine being brought back to life just makes people smile I guess. From The Netherlands, best of luck!

[@sean7554]

That truck has great potential, bueatiful truck! Fix her up, get her back on the road, take care of her. Or can turn the truck into a show truck, try to keep it original. She's almost too pretty to put to work. whatever ya want to do. Nice to see people giving these old Pete's new life.

[@sheacole2]

Fuck show trucks Show trucks are for lazy pussies A truck like this one should be put back to its working beauty