First wash after 9 years... major damage found!

[@scottgilliland9411]

My dad was a trucker and I grew up around them but joined the Navy and have been away from them for 30+ years. Love watching your Peterbilt videos but the moment you picked up Kenny, I was hooked permanently! Love me so cabovers!

[@normangore3648]

She's beautiful Mike! Can't wait to see her completely restored to her former glory. 👍

[@Ktgsvtrdg66]

Mike don't be discouraged, I have a 77 359A that needs A LOT of work and I know next to nothing about engines but we gotta save these old rigs no matter the cost!👍🚛🦝

[@warrenprice2137]

Well brother, you're living the dream.... At least my dream---to own a Kenworth K100 Aerodyne. Given her age and after sitting nearly a decade in the elements, it really is amazing how resilient these old rigs are. While I wouldn't necessarily grab a trailer and start hauling loads with her, she starts and moves around! When you think about it, that's pretty incredible. An amazing truck. Good luck with this project!! It's a big one, but you got her just in time and I can't wait to see the beautiful end result no matter how long it takes you.

[@stevemcnally7655]

I remember when I first saw an Aerodyne cabover when I was about 13. It looked like something from another planet! What a clever design. Hope the resto goes well, that K100 needs loving.

[@martinsimon4025]

I'm a Norwegian and its nice to see that these old style of trucks are taken good care of.You know,in Europe it's all another story.The dominant type of trucks is the cabover,you rarely see conventionals.Our length laws are quite different from yours!

[@Perkelenaattori]

I'm a Finn myself and I gasped when I saw a Volvo VNL in front of the BMW dealership here. Apparently it was an electric car carrier for the BMW Finnish branch.

[@AC_85]

@@Perkelenaattori Näihän se on perkele

[@danoakes8680]

Mike Just keep telling yourself. It's cheaper than a boat, aka, bring on another thousand. lol The old school guy.

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

Lol

[@BloggingTrucker]

*EXCELLENT PROJECT TO WORK ON...CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT...BE WAITING ON YOUR NEXT VIDEO MIKE...*

[@aaronpalmer3790]

I've got a 95 freightliner COE, peterbilt in kamloops has dealt with it for years. never had anyone bring up putting catalytic mufflers on it. Torch em!! Very cool project!!!

[@leroymickle2998]

If you look up Twin Sticks Garage, he lives in Alberta and he has done one Peterbilt and now working on Snowman project, and I think had bought a Cabover as well. He might know where to get most of what your looking for.

[@adriandelgado8709]

When this truck is finished it’ll look like a million bucks... can’t wait to see how this’ll turn out

[@chuckdietrich13]

This is such an epic project, Mike - looking forward to more videos on the progress!!!

[@StoneWolf2077]

This is going to be an interesting project and she is twin stacks. Love the name and Twitty bird sitting on the Cummins logo.

[@paulinecoulson8498]

looking good already, Hay its Paul from New Zealand. The first generations of the classic Aerodyne Kenworths from the 1980s are very rare here in NZ. Infact the total number that made it to NZ would be less than 10 to 20 units. They were a big eye catcher in their day. not too many Aerodynes with the square head lights made it here at all. I would like to see "Lenny the Kenny" taken back to a normal tractor unit length, and keep it age appropriate. Give it back its classic look. can't wait to see its progresss over the next few years. keep on trucking man

[@ernieferrington3358]

G'day Mike. You'll need to remove the pivot pin from the brake pedal. There's a alloy piston under it and it may have swollen with corrosion. Remove the piston buff it up and reinstall. That's were it'll be jammed. Watching from Queensland Australia.

[@stephenzwemer2905]

Those pipes are fine for now. They serve the purpose. Keep you eyes out for a deal on ones you like. They will show up in due time Cleaning it up and Getting the double wide accessories off is a good place to start.

[@brocluno01]

Good project, nice truck, glad you grabbed it :-) My first tool on used chassis & bodies, is Ajax Cleanser. Maybe you'all don't have that brand up north ... But some kitchen scouring powder with bleach is great. It will gently remove the oxidation on aluminum and painted surfaces, especially white paint. It will take out the rust stains nicely. Don't use silicone on anything you might paint ... Some sort of rubberized caulk that specifically says "paint-able" is best for now. After finding what all is wrong, you can go to more permanent caulk. Twin mufflers will pass enough, more than any single. Mufflers good, quiet good, less headaches going down the road. Like to hear my tunes, not the exhaust so much.

[@mwaofvt]

Mike..enjoy the journey there is no hurry to get it the way you want. It's a money pit but so can hunting, fishing and the like...so enjoy the ride and bring us along for support..All the best! Remember JB Weld and Duct Tape are your friends!

[@skylarsoper241]

Wow 😮 just the crap on the floor , and oh yes please more content on this beautiful k-100 👍🏻

[@ЮраЮра-л3ъ]

Здравствуйте,я конечно толком не понял, так как не владею английским,но понимаю,что вы решили отреставрировать эту легенду. Вы просто молодец!!!

[@brucehodges7889]

Definitely a diamond in the rough but you took some steps in the right direction. Looks better already!

[@albydigiammarco3373]

Too cool, already looks better with a wash. Please keep the videos of the progress coming. Good luck with everything.

[@allenstone3117]

Love the old cabovers. I learned my mechanic skill under cabovers as a boy. Keep up the good work.

[@alanjones9985]

Looking better already, I agree get the cab inside and out stabilised, then oil change and she’ll be ready for a take your time build

[@simonturner10]

Lovely old truck, as for the Kenworth Badge and cover contact Twinsticks he knows where there are a few

[@scarlett-walker4908]

im so excited to see what you going to do with your new toy Mike😍..im so use to your big peterbilt trucks kenny here seems short its not has long has your other trucks...but i'll definitely be watching to see how you make kenny shines again :)

[@terrycormier5492]

Lots to do had 90 freightliner 20 years drove some new era the old wheels far better quality do like autoshift in the north with heavy

[@zachwisler9976]

Mike, your channel is becoming a favorite of mine! I enjoy your commentary, it makes me feel like I'm there with you. This ole Kenny will be a beauty when you get done with it. Cheers from across the border in Pennsylvania!

[@mikethetrucknut]

Thanks Zach.

[@M.Godfrey]

Yeah people watch your videos for you and what your doing, don’t tune or adjust yourself to fit what people in the comments want. Subscribed!!

[@mikekuhn214]

Neat looking truck sir. Thx 4 bringing a truck like this back from sitting for so long

[@PapaJ5667]

Forget the haters....its your truck,your dream,your video, dont let their stupid snide comments bother you ...i just startedfollowing your channel ...i love old school trucks like this K100E cant wait to see her finished and road worthy ........i live way down here in Ga USA starting to see alot more old cabovers hitting the road again

[@Johnshaft1970]

Maaaaaannnn, That Rig Would Be Pimp When I Was Done With It. Lowered, Black Paint With Gold Stripes, Dual Angle Cut Stacks, Alcoas, Taller Front Bumper, New Peterbilt Interior, What A Gorgeous Truck You've Found 🙏

[@donmccord]

Definitely looks better getting all the mobile home toter stuff off it glad to see it getting a new life looking forward to more !!

[@jdmustang4622]

Looking good. Definitely take streaken beacon lights off and put marker lights above sleeper windows.

[@mopars4life11]

Make a book for children called Kenny the Cabover...and his stories of his coming back to life and his trucking adventures.. remember Thomas the Tank engine.. you never know Mike it does have a ring to it.... KENNY THE CABOVER.

[@coryankooiman6955]

Wish you the best of luck with this restoring project

[@brandonyates6833]

I think your videos are great. Keep up the great content

[@carlthor91]

Number 1, do not mess with the brake valve, please replace before moving the truck to the garage. Or at least set up 3 various cameras, so we get the carnage in glorious detail.😱😎

[@kevinstickley9815]

If you are planning to stretch the truck out I would not go over the 250 inch wheelbase trust me you would be very disappointed so as long as you keep it under that it will make a good truck also you will be able to adjust the fifth wheel a lot easier I used to drive cabovers I would love to drive one now again a cabover is what I was trained on so keep us updated on your project and congratulations on buying the KW

[@jimkrogh2549]

Yes, the beacon lights must go! let's have the aerodyne line show.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Looks alot better with all the bars gone. At least now you can stretch it enough to put all its bits back where they are supposed to be. Your right take the beacons off. Even if it takes 10 years ill be watching!

[@jamesbell8749]

Just finished the video. Looks 100% better. Ok, maybe find a set of cutoffs since the frame has been cut already. Front half looks good cleaned up. Needs at least 2 more feet of wheelbase. Stay with a KW frame if you can. I think Neway has the most simple design, and looks the best, but is not necessarily the best performer. A bit more difficult to find on a KW frame, I ordered mine specifically in 1996. (T800 High Hood). PS- Make sure the axels have "Hub Pilot" hubs. Ask a friend. Budd wheels looked cool but a pain to service. Really, hub pilot wheels are the best.

[@garyjanssen5388]

You got a gem, not a lemon. Wish you well on this. Chook

[@willysteck77]

I had the same issue with an old western star i bought try to pull the pins for the brake pedal that button underneath is probly siezed but not the treadle theres also a rubber cover on top that should just pull off then penetrating oil! Good luck

[@carlcarlamos9055]

Your next step is to measure the shop doors and Ken. With the extra spoiler on top that truck is very tall, never mind the stacks and lights.I believe mine was 186 inch wheelbase. Take care and good luck. Thanks for posting.

[@catfish573]

Could you show the transmission shift linkages to the cab and how it works. I've always wondered how it worked. Tnx dude. Good luck from Oklahoma.

[@polarViking]

Cabover trucks are so much better in every way, short wheelbase is fantastic to work with. I live in norway and drive volvos and scania every day, great trucks. I'm gonna sub cause this channel looks promising, keep up the good work man!

[@chriswoodward5368]

Well it looks better already. As for suspension Mike it is what ever you want it to be. I vote for old 8 bag or old mew way as it will Give you the softest ride. It’s a cab over so it will not ride like a new Peterbil. You need all the help you ca get.

[@the.porter.productions]

Greetings from the Ohio Porters. 🇺🇸 This is the 1st of your videos that I’ve seen. We love cabovers…Cabovers Rule is our philosophy! 🥰 The one thing, of maybe several, that would make this KW even better is if it had a Cat engine under it. 😎 It sure cleaned up pretty well. Ok, I’m not picky when it comes to a name but, if you refer to it as “Her” then don’t call it “Kenny”. Sounds a bit off. I’m glad that you saved this truck..it was the right time to do so. So, what really made you go for it? I don’t think you mentioned it. Not everyone likes the old cabovers. I’ve loved rigs since I was about 5 years old…when I climbed up into my dad’s K100 KW. What a trip it was for me. I was driving at 7 years old. Looking forward to seeing this beauty come alive. Check out your right front tire…looks low…maybe it was leaking when you pointed it out.

[@caterpiller95]

Can’t wait to see the strait pipe video trucks looking great already

[@stephenhunter70]

As some others have already said I'd stretch it back out to whatever length it was when it left Seattle. K100's usually had a shorter chassis than a conventional such as a SAR.

[@darrenpeterson5381]

Thank you for saving her love the old rigs wish i could afford to save one

[@davekimbler2308]

True Canadian fashion --> deckells ( decals ) , pro-grass ( progress ) and “ A bit “ and “ So Be it “ just didn’t hear “ A “ ! Lol . Love the K -Wapper for sure ! Im very sure that you already have mice in your shop , unless you have the worlds best mouser cat ! You should really pull the cab and start with frame and drive train without the cab in the way ! So much easier that way !

[@rayman1240]

it always seems so overwhelming, but it will go quick and easier than you think. and you can get beacons that look better

[@holdenbrougham1923]

good on you mike , rare truck for sure , rough truck yea, fixable hopefully ,, cabs can fall apart if rivets start to pop , watch for cracks in windscreen pillers to the roof , dash board cracked up tell me she is fatigued , but if it's real bad windows can fall out , i'd replace the bad rivets 1st , not sure if you will get the original rivets but you can get subitute to use instead , done my 82 k100 cab myself , tip get scissor rivet gun or air , those rivets bit hard with normal rivet gun, remove the corrossion of alloy panels then replace rivet

[@keithvsmith]

With the white paint and the silver line across the front, reminds me of Ultra Magnus from G1 Transformers. Granted he didn't have the raised roof.

[@stevecriscione1567]

And is a Freightliner just like Optimus Prime but yeah color makes it look like Magnus

[@jeffrey9882]

Any idea of how much it was shortened? As far as parts, how far you looking to travel or have shipped?

[@paulbugden7708]

The old 🔔 alarm clock on the dash is awesome! Keep it! Consider keeping the Passive DPF's. For the miles you'll do with a project, it'll make it much nicer to be around.... Spoken like a 25 yr Cummins veteran.... Breathing that stuff is bad.

[@todds7358]

Keep it all original Mike, back to original wheelbase, def get rid of the strobe lights.. although I would paint it a different paint scheme. Great project.

[@onetonlandrover]

What a cool machine, looking forward to seeing your progress with this. What was the bar for just below the windscreen? And what do you mean by a "clip", the 5th wheel?

[@LeninCatInteractiveGaming]

That thing would be so cool as a tri drive👍

[@mikethetrucknut]

I k know right 👍

[@needmorecowbell6460]

The stacks give it a personality and attitude. Lol

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Yep! Stretch that wheel base out? Could be a lovely Truck. I’m starting on my ‘74 Pete Cabover.

[@twiztid1fiddy]

Yes!

[@mambofred7625]

Please keep going. Loving this up to now. From the first video. UK 🇬🇧

[@Jdigger4130]

Greetings from Santa Cruz California and been watching ya fer awhile and gotta say ya now have a subscriber P Mike!!!! I DIG COEs and 352s and K100s are my JAM! Cant wait to see ya revive her!

[@KiRiTO72987]

Personally im a little more fond of the freigtliner and internationals but their all great

[@badedab68]

Don't Kill Kenny... Kilkenny is my absolute favorite beer! 😍

[@truckerray7533]

Gonnuh take alot of money & time to resore that Kenworth K100 Aerodyne. Nice find. Take the peterbilt wheels off the drivers & put on regular Alcoa aluminum wheels. The acid wash will buff out on aluminum. Best of luck. KenworthK100 COE's & W900 conventionals are my favorite of trucks. Oh. . . . . also the classic 359 Peterbilts. . . .10-4

[@sweettooth7124]

Are you keeping the super short frame? Unless your trucking. Itd make a killer mini rv for sure. Just build it to the height of the sleeper.

[@ttesheba]

Saludos desde Argentina siempre es un sueño ver por las calles rodar a estos modelos de camiones, tengo un gran cariño por el K100 E, me hace recordar cuando niño veía la serie de TV, BJ and The Beer. saludos y larga vida al ***kenworth k100***

[@vaughnhill3437]

That old kw has alot of potential. It will be a good looking old truck when you get it restored Good luck ,have fun and god bless guy. Keep the videos coming. Check with twin stick on you tube. He can atleast send you in the right direction for sure.

[@edanmeyer4468]

Love ya videos mike' following ya from New Zealand'keep up the great wrk on that KW'💪💪💪

[@irasthewarrior]

That truck is beautiful.

[@armitage1950]

In the Long run i think it’s cheaper just to find a good used rear clip. Then you can decide what wheelbase you want too.

[@jeffusher4854]

I don’t mind a short wheelbase but that’s rediculous it definitely needs to be lengthened

[@ruanecrummett9261]

I love your videos keep them coming my dream is to have a cabover someday

[@samuelrosario666]

The stacks are sick you should leave those babys on . Just take your time and fix the brake pedal and a nice wash you will see the difference when Kenny's all clean in and out... BEAUTIFUL TRUCK... KEEP ON TRUCKIN....

[@MrBlueWRX]

Would it not be easier to buy a complete rolling chassis from a modern wrecked truck and swap over the cab, engine and gearbox? Restomod Kenny!

[@SuperTransmission]

Lookey here Old front wheel drive KW , 3 foot scrap torch & a # 2 tip about 3 hours to prepare it scrap is up cash it in.

[@m35a2ww]

Well, it has a rebuildable aftercooler, so that means it is not the first series of the 88NT. The smoke/miss on start could be a couple of things. First, the oil jumpers, the plastic ones that go into the injectors. Early ones IIRC were black plastic and liked to blow the plug out of them. This will not show as low oil pressure, but results in the oil being shunted away from the STC manifold/injectors. Take the lids off and have a look when running, if there is ALOT of oil at one injector and none forward of the one spewing the oil, that is your issue. Do all of them while you are there. Another thing, STC valve o-rings/barrel and plunger. Take the fuel pressure sensing line off of the FSOV and see if there is oil in it, it will be black and not fuel colored. That is a sign the STC valve is in need of repair. Yet another thing! I saw the oil pressure came up slowly. See if the engine has a viscosity sensor. Easy way to tell is to look at the sensing line on the lube pump. If it is the small looped steel line, it does not have one. The oil pressure SHOULD jump to 80 plus PSI at start, not uncommon to see 100 psi cold elevated idle with the viscosity sensor installed. Also, OP looked low, 10 PSI at idle. Look at the regulator in the lube pump, it is a very common issue. If your engine does not have a viscosity sensor, I have a new....well old now, but never used one i'll donate to you. I started working at Cummins in 1988, saw and been into more of these engines than I care to remember. There were also other issues. I'd like to chat with you on it. Contact me through my channel if you like, and I can fill you in on some other issues that make the engine run much better and be more reliable and what to look for. m35a2ww

[@mikethetrucknut]

Thanks for all the info, I think I will definitely be needing more assistance...

[@xeboi11]

Looks much better after a wash 😁

[@extinctionhauling247]

Great washing Mike,yaah extend frame 👍👍

[@mikehamilton9743]

This is bringing back memories of my old K100.

[@jonorowland9777]

Loving this build cabovers are common here but still not as nice as yours

[@brianmoser260]

Like your way of thinking yes it is a big project but over time it will be a very nice truck love to find something like that does not require a CDL that is a fixer upper and with a automatic transmission that I can haul my 5th wheel rv camper that has a sleeper attached to it for extra guess or just when I want to just take the truck

[@newboyzjerk100]

I know it's a work in progress but just with some clean up all ready looks better can't wait to see the finished product good luck with it peterbilt Mike

[@radarmike6713]

It might be cheaper to just cut that rear end of and buy a newer clip for sure. Yo will lose your shirt trying to restore that rear clip on her.

[@Nowayjose-z2r]

Agreed and depending what he is going to settle for, put her back to normal length?

[@alpharaptor7510]

I’m a Kenworth fan and I love the cab overs Sadly Kenworth Australia is thinking about stopping the production of the Kenworth Cab Over

[@paulbugden7708]

Hi Alpha, I can tell you from inside KWA. The K2 is the most popular truck of ours and there is no intention of dropping production. Keep an eye out for the K220 soon 👍

[@alpharaptor7510]

@@paulbugden7708 oh awesome But I’ve been told that the new Kenworth cab over will look like a daf

[@paulbugden7708]

Nope. There is always a point where these things have to be discussed, but no that was not a direction KW wanted to take. The new one looks even better 😉

[@alpharaptor7510]

@@paulbugden7708 oh awesome I’m feeling better that Kenworth isn’t going down hill Btw I like the new Limit Edition SAR

[@paulbugden7708]

Bloody beauty isn't it 😁

[@butchMoreOrLess]

Ran one of these old KW's many miles in my day. In my opinion, and mine alone, there was a reason it was left in the brush. Hope you have a lot of money to blow that you will never get back, because the work you are looking at is beyond reality. That whole drive train is shot, and I'm pretty sure you know that. That old 400 has had its day, and to rebuild it is way out of site. you must really love this old truck because you will never get your money back out of it. My opinion only, so please guys, don't blast me too hard. LOL

[@averyjones2488]

Keep the videos coming on it I luv that kw I'm looking for one myself

[@ericlakota6512]

Love how some one shortend it it realy makes alot of sense with truck like this you can go in places no one else can id put a small dump on it and drive it all the time .

[@halde8254]

Great Truck! Wish we had one in Germany! Greetings from Bavaria!

[@Graveltrucking]

You've got a project there that's for sure, time to invest in a sand blaster, sand blast parts, prime them move onto another section do the same. In all the years around trucks and wrenching on equipment I've never seen axles rot out like that. Were they launching boats in the Prince Rupert area? I'm surprised you're not wanting to go tri-drive lol, I think if you could find a clip with a set of Meritor 40s its all you need its not like you're gonna be grossing 63,5 with this old girl.

[@vaughnhill3437]

Thise mufflers might be effecting the way it starts. It sure is hammering awfully bad.

[@jeannielj]

This is Eli and I love the video and the truck

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Sounds like a variable timing on there, that’s why it sounds so rough while building air. Easy fix. I’ll know more when you get the cab up.

[@brianburgess9569]

Loving the project.

[@wclearwater1]

Hey mike, do you realise that we still make k series kenworths in Australia ( K200 ),, one of the biggest selling rigs down under, so If you get stuck try searching truck parts here in Oz, such as your radiator cap flap etc...and get a good tripod for your camera, cheers mate ...

[@davidbergemann8095]

Shocked to see how bad your gear rusts over there. Fortunately we don't use salt etc on our roads so old gear like this is still in good condition

[@BitterDemo]

I used to make my own cleaning soap out of SOS , soap, Vinegar , and grime cutter and man I sprayed my truck allowed it to sit about tem minutes and then use Black Mark spray wash and would spray it on and then wrench it off and was really pleased at the difference without the hard work of scrubbing.

[@michaelfairweather5895]

You are doing very good work to the k w keep up

[@bigdog8815]

Australian kenworth cab overs have that similar emblem on the theyre trucks, might be worth checking out

[@BitterDemo]

I had a 1979 Kentworth like that and the Brake stuck. It was the Diaphragms in the brake's that hardened. I had to rebuild all the Diaphragm's and Brake adjusters and they freed up.