Lets Talk Trucks Episode 2 Extended Hood 1980 Peterbilt 359 3408

[@minnesotatomcat]

That is an awesome rig, I would love to have seen it new! Too bad it wasn’t given a little better care later in its life, that’d be a money pit to restore. Great vid, I like the truck talks 👍

[@jimschneider5193]

Wayne I totally dig this channel and the junk you show us. I don't truck but I grew up watching Movin On and never lost my love for old Iron. Just went to the Waupan Truck Show here in Wisconsin. Some damn fine rides there. I say it be a crime to rape that ole girl of her steering wheel. Dude I learn so much shit watching your channel. Time for me to head to the garage and fire up my 49 merc. Flattys been wanting to take a few laps around the neighborhood. Keep it coming C mon...

[@ericclark1006]

Like the truck series also would like say got my shirts and keychain this week love’m keep up the good work

[@Ol2Stroker]

Awesome man I'm glad you're happy with the quality of our products!!

[@brianrhodes9366]

Great video Wayne! Eldorado seats are the most comfortable seats I've ever run, I say leave that steering wheel in for historic value, the in cab battery disconnect is rare but not crazy rare. The 88 377 and 94 379EXD I owned both had them, and we have a 07 335 mechanics truck now in our shop that has them. I wonder if that pipe you pulled out was a piston wrist pin? This truck will be a beaut when restored! Anyway, I'm sitting on my patio, watching videos and drinking some frosty cold snacks in one of your koozies🍻🍻

[@74charger44]

Just got my t shirt . Great looking t. Lots of color. I would recommend that if you like this channel, then you will love shirt. The cabover needs one now.

[@kennyspry5189]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. On taking out the stearing wheel DON'T do it. This TRUCK is Special and very hard to come by and when You restore the Truck back to Original everything. You will figure out something with the Cabover. That's one thing I HATE is when people start talking off factory equipment for one of their other Truck's. This is going to be Such a Amazing Awesome Beautiful Truck when You get it finished...

[@andrewnorris1514]

Ditto

[@SquireJazz]

Love that paint scheme. Love the series too. What was the difference between dual and quad headlights. Was that an option? I always thought the older trucks had dual lights.

[@10mmMotorsports]

Every old truck has the piss jug hidden somewhere.

[@dalestevens4683]

The dispatch pouch goes on the wall of the sleeper right where you got in the sleeper door on the right about middle up the wall right behind the passenger seat....they should be a twist thing on the wall...my 1982 had one on it.

[@snydedon9636]

All your videos are great! Working on trucks, going through the build sheet was cool. I like them all. Keep ‘‘em coming.

[@corymurphy2947]

I would keep the white steering wheel in the c/o and the original one in the 359. Love your vids!

[@andrewnorris1514]

Ditto

[@R.Sole88109]

Not a crazy rare truck but nicely different👍🏻 Another great addition to the fleet, mint👌🏻

[@raymondbradley6788]

That’s a pity beautiful ride could live such a screwed up life. But that’s trucking. I’m sure you’ll bring it back to what it supposed to be in it.👍👍👍

[@kensulzen3654]

Did you check to see if Peterbilt has any pictures of the that truck from advertising it and showing it. Cool vids about the truck. Always interesting to watch you talking about your trucks and trucking.😎✌️

[@tommyhall2768]

Like anything you want to show buddy

[@jasonbirch1182]

So I take it you're referring to Short and long as from like, say, the windshield forward not from say the bumper up correct? Do they move the whole cab backwards from axle line?

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Could you discuss more the 12 cylinder detroit diesels. Why would the truckers order them. How much did the increase the price of the truck. Was there alot of modifications needed to get them to fit. Luv the content!

[@charlesferebee263]

After driving 45years. We had all sorts of Peterbilt and KWs. Had little window 359s. 70 to 72s. Got a brand new 75 359. 1693TA. 13sp. 411 truck no power steering. A 77 with a 93 13sp. With power steering. My 359. 78 with a 3406 PC motor 13sp 433. No power steering. Then we got the best one's. A 79 359 with a KTA 526. 15spd 411s. That truck had all the goodies. PS. Air conditioning power windows. Etc. Those were all small bunk trucks. Then we got a custom built big bunk Pete. A 79 379XHD. 3408 15spd 390s. The best part was the Double Eagle 60 in sleeper with a 255 in wheelbase. Had sneak around at first seeing how it was only legal to be 55ft overall. We were like 59 60ft with a 40ft trailer. You would have been in heaven with the trucks we used to have. Throw in some Brockways. Since we lived in New York. A bunch of Pete and KW cabovers. LIFE WAS WICKED GREAT. ! 😎🇺🇸

[@andrewnorris1514]

What's kta 526. And a 79 379exhd?

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Wayne really enjoyed going over the build sheet with this truck. Really enjoy talking about the history of trucks thanks for sharing 👍

[@davidbreman2494]

that would definitely be the truck to fix up an maybe try an restore the old paint on it definitely a keeper that was the beginning of the big rigs if you had a truck like that everyone thought you had money an you was noted to be the big rigger of the highways, I owned a 1984 standard hood 359 first year of the 3406B model engine 63" sleeper with a 15 speed later added a 4th axle an 5x4 behind the 15 speed I hauled big over sixed an long & heavy loads it was definitely a sweet old truck and it would get strength out long legged 120mph top speed empty no trailer, so I highly recommend keeping it fix it up if you sold it worth Big Bucks.

[@chadjansen9786]

Got some Eldorado seat in my 74 shaker and I love them.

[@mattstewart5712]

Well I think these videos are pretty cool like getting to see the older trucks getting some knowledge and entertainment maybe you could do one on the Brockway

[@bobbarenthin7437]

Like 👍the truck talk .what's your plan gonna restore it or go crazy 🤪 and customize it ?

[@stevenbruce7615]

Look like a lot of c** stains on that mattress brother must been a lot lot lizards in there hahaha

[@tommyhall2768]

Hey Wayne good to see you an your trucks again see you in the next one buddy

[@diesellivesmatter]

I think you should feel better about this purchase, it's a cool truck with a little history and rarity that gives it good conversation and likeability. I think you should do a light restoration on it, this truck is going to take to much work to restore it all the way so buy the stuff that's missing to return it to original, fix the seats, shine up the paint that's already on it and get it road worthy, or at least short distance drivability.

[@davidanderson2393]

Cool old Pete, had a customer back in the early 90's with a long nose Pete no sleeper heavy haul rig with 3408 which he claimed 500+hp. We set him up with an RTO 15613 with auxiliary counter shaft driven oil pump and cooler which dumped oil on main box drive gears and auxiliary overdrive gears. Cured his issue of melting down over drive gears in auxiliary section and lowering over all trans temps, engine put out impressive torque.

[@andrewnorris1514]

Nice input.

[@mjmcomputers]

23:31 Factory piss jug, is it on the build sheet?

[@Ol2Stroker]

Lol indeed!

[@stanleyflory6702]

60" sleeper, 63" did not come out till the 379's I believe!

[@toby0395]

I had a 95 379 that had those same battery disconnects by the seat

[@t.j.whelan5711]

I gotta get ahold of ya. I got my m4 high speed tractor with a 8v71t I'm getting ready to let go. I think you're the right guy for it

[@Realtrucker81]

Love talkin trucks Wayne!! Keep up the super cool content and showing us the old and amazing iron. That 3408 is a beast.

[@chriskeefe2368]

Those Eldorado seats wear the worst seats ever made

[@donnyg.1681]

Second worse. Bottom viking t- bar was much worse. My favorite was the stock Pete seat. Kind of sat close to the center of the cab and you could window shop seat covers on both door windows. Also roll the hand cranked passenger window down no problem. But if you long for the good old days of trucking try going cross country in White with a 220 Cumapart ten speed fuller transmission with 4.44 or maybe 4.88 for high speed. Like 62 miles per hour. No ac maybe an AM radio full time engine fan so you couldn't hear it if you had it. Split rim budd or erie wheels tube type rag tires. No CB so hand signals to communicate where the bears were. But at least you could get a real Chicken Fried Steak that actually had a cow involved.

[@danspak1671]

GREAT VIDEO WAYNE!! PULL OUT THAT CENTER SHELVE IN THE GLOVE BOX ,SHOULD BE A DATA STICKER UNDERNEATH!

[@MrStroker11]

Love this series keep doing them! What kinda mpg did those 3408s get? 4.5?

[@Ol2Stroker]

If you're lucky

[@familytraditiontransportat7951]

@@Ol2Stroker He meant Yards per Gallon not Miles ... HAHA

[@stanleyflory6702]

3 to 5 MPG Depending how hard you drove them! But saying that, no one drove them easy! Hahaha! Keep your foot out of that sweet sounding Cat was near impossible!

[@paullach7575]

So what are are your plans for this truck, I would love to see you get it back to it’s good old glory days, I know it will be a ton of work but really worth it, keep up the awesome videos!!

[@samgiles410]

That sleeper is got hantavirus all over it lol

[@Ol2Stroker]

definitely lol

[@Tankeryanker339]

Peterbilt has and always will be my favorite truck especially the 359,79,89 would love to see a frame off restoration of this truck

[@Ol2Stroker]

Mine too thanks!

[@mikehiggins5233]

Old is better..👍

[@DanEBoyd]

Weren't Needle-noses extra long? Have you tried contacting the original dealer or sales zone office? There might be someone there who remembers the truck, or has heard about it. That steering wheel is badass! It's kind of like an enlarged 1982 Mustang GT steering wheel. I think you call that "diamond tufting," on the El Dorados - super old school. That back window should be pretty easy to replace yourself. I done the windshield in my Dentside when swapping cabs, and after that did the rear window/backlite, and it seemed ridiculously easy. I wonder if the shoulder belts have been with the truck since day one, and just nobody ever installed them. Oh, the skanky lot lizards that mattress might have seen - mice are still usually worse...

[@andrewnorris1514]

I think somebody bought those belts and then said oh shit how do I put them in?

[@LightningFabrication]

They call it Form Follows Function it's an architecture term but can be used here also. It's when the manufacturer added function first in the way of the big engine then followed it with the big hood (form) because it was the only way to cover the engine. Now a days everyone wants it to look good first so throw that big hood over a 4-53. I like the "Lets' Talk Trucks" I'm learning a lot. How do you go about getting the build sheets on a truck. it is something that the manufacturers offer?

[@andrewnorris1514]

A dealer can pull it from the computer using your Vin. #

[@bensymington5550]

That’s awesome Wayne thank you

[@stevencaka1360]

Enjoy the talk about trucks, Wayne. Keep up the awesome work sir.

[@upchuckproductions9216]

I thought the 113 came in both fiberglass and aluminum?... there's something I've always liked about a 63 with the forward right hand door.

[@andrewnorris1514]

It's called CLASS

[@mattprater7184]

thanks for the video Wayne the old truck looks a little rough but looks like it you got it before it gets any worse and i know it will get better in your care .i know this kinda off topic but did you see ol' peg from zip ties and bias plies rescue that old hayes truck

[@justinweaver8787]

Freakn awesome have a good weekend

[@jtclark6224]

love when you talk about trucks Wayne

[@MatzkeDiesel]

You could get an 855 Cummins under a short (113" BBC hood) Had one around here once. Great vid

[@75LS1Vega]

that had to be a joy to work on underhood!

[@donkeylong7707]

It’s a nice rig, it just needs your help to fix it back up

[@wonjat5]

Great research on this one Wayne, really appreciate the time you’ve put into this video. Hope you’re able to get this unit back into shape.

[@garyharrington5300]

Hey Wayne, I have some friends that got a 08 under the bat wing hood of a 49 kenworth ,it wastight but fit

[@rebeccafrisk9269]

Eastwood has a steering wheel rebuild kit, that might be the way to go on the cabover. I really like your videos. Just wondering when do you use a injector timing tool or is it a injector height tool? I have seen them but I haven't seen you use one. Keep the shows coming. Thanks

[@diesellivesmatter]

On 2 stroke Detroits the injector height is also the timing

[@wesmoore05]

Very good, like the education.

[@davidleighton5701]

Rad steering wheel. I'd have to leave it in its original truck.

[@Ol2Stroker]

My brains having a hard time with taking it out also

[@82randyacman]

Sweet can’t wait for it roll again.

[@scottwhitten5089]

Great find. Looks like great bones.

[@dwightcorbett8889]

I really enjoy having Mossybroke being at the beginning of your videos now. Such a wonderful sound.

[@johnarnett1172]

AWESOME Wayne love these videos keep them coming

[@keithaldridge8780]

Hell yea good Job Wayne

[@HammerPowered]

Always enjoy the rundowns of the build sheets of these old rigs. That stuff fascinates me and it shows why the truck is "unique" (in this case) or rare.

[@andrewnorris1514]

Where was it sold new? What dealer sold it?

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Good stuff. Love it!

[@15alfonzo]

I enjoyed seeing a bit of history, thanks for posting

[@peterselten500]

great to find out what made that junk special an id keep the wheel in it . cheers mate🇦🇺

[@OdySlim]

One Bas Ass Truck!

[@VitaminC440]

Wayno ,Love my Mossy Broke Tee. You've got to Make one for the 352 and the 359L I'm in. LTT is a cool way to revive the old girls from their slumber.

[@kevinjones7555]

Those vip wheels were actually made in France by Lecarra that made wheels for Ferrari and other high end sports cars. They were first offered to the big truck market in the USA in the mid to late 70s and were all 22" when still most trucks were manual steering but as trucks progressed into power steering the large wheel was no longer needed and the ratio slowed the steering response. But peterbilt still installed them as an upgrade on power steering trucks till the end of the 359 run. On a side note vip did produce some 20" wooded wheels at a later point but I'm not sure on the dates of these.

[@andrewnorris1514]

Good input! The leather was beautiful but would not hold up for long which was too bad . Wayne's looks like it's the 2nd or 3rd

[@kevinjones7555]

@@andrewnorris1514 hey Andy you still mad at me? Give me a call sometime.

[@craigsaxon5591]

Another great video my man

[@markfoster7271]

Great video. I really hope you do restore this truck to its former glory! 🇳🇿

[@fatlarry1184]

Love the series, love your using old Overdrives.

[@davidj4662]

Trucks are cool.

[@terrystewart2070]

Okay so Wayne my brother.......does the ol' Youtee-Toobie ever send you this big pop up thing that says "What did you think of this video?" and there's a thumbnail of some time wasting mind slogging entertainment only vid that you watched? So, now when your Truck Talk vid shows up, and I check every single box they offer (and there's a shit load of them: educational, inspiring, motivational, yada, yada, yada) I won't even be bullsh*tting them like usual when I check all your boxes brother!

[@danielrenovetz5721]

Preservation , not restoration, fits your style ! Take care of obvious mechanical and appearance needs , fall out of love with it and sell............looking for a new challenge .

[@brandonranger2899]

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbinr. One day if you don't mind I might ask you for advice. I want to do a channel on trucking my self. But I want to do differently. Can I ask you some questions one day. If you don't.mind?

[@steveparoz2691]

I got an Eldorado in my Roadboss in Australia. And I HATE it. Just saying Trying to replace it now I’m driving it everyday. Everything is so expensive at the moment or unavailable

[@leonardmoore867]

The pouch most likely goes on the “driver side “ door. All your bills of laden could easily be retrieved just standing on the ground and reaching up. My cab over Pete had a pouch like it. Back in 1976. Yes I’m an old fart. After 27 years on the road I hung up my stuff and retired. I enjoy your videos cause it brings back memories of the good ole days. Plus I really enjoy listening to you and James ripping each other’s ass over a cold beer. Makes me smile.

[@joeyswafford2504]

Good video Wayne. Just saying, you may want to be careful stirring up mice dun and breathing the dust. Literally, that "$h!t can kill ya. Don't know about putting the steering wheel in the Cabover. But hey, they're your trucks. Thanks for taking us along.

[@stephenzwemer2905]

Keep that steering wheel with the original truck. Yes it would l be cool in a Cab Over but would be an abomination to take it out of its original home. It’s just too cool, especially sitting on top of that factory chrome steering post. Just my $.02.

[@mikebanaszewski9246]

They made a number of 1987 359 classics that were ordered as standard hood trucks, they were not all long hoods.

[@dalescrewcab1]

I drove a 1980 Peterbilt 359 standard hood with an El Dorado seat, I hated that seat, it would fold you up like a taco when you ran over a big bump in the road.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Appreciate your taking one for the team and checking out the sleeper. Glad they don’t have smell in the videos. Should get her running for Onaway next May. Class C Mechanical. 👍🏻👍🏻. Thanks for the videos Wayne.

[@bradledger3347]

LOL first portable cell phone I had ( 1997 or 98 ) looked like that one in the truck except it had a big ass heavy battery with it and it was all in like a day planner or you could get them in like a shaving kit like bag. It was like a whopping 3 watts & heavy as fuck. lmao think I might even still have it somewhere

[@putmeincoach8097]

RESPIRATOR was all I could think after lifting mattress.

[@Delbert127]

Great Video really liked hearing about the back story on the build sheet of the V Beasts' life. Now if somebody that drove it would surface, that would be bitchin. Hell yeah keep up the awesome content.

[@MrYahoo74]

Great video 👍🏽 cool you can still get the build sheet. What model tranny did they put behind that 3408?

[@warringwarthog]

farm and some construction equipment some medium duty trucks started the need for cat v8 a 450 hp cat v8 is rare in itself most of the cat v8's were only 150 to 170 hp

[@78trav]

That was the piss bottle with the seatbelt. Probably not the worst thing you touched in there.😂

[@adamhoffman3687]

Cool truck. I wouldn't change the wheel. It was born with it. Every time you got close to the mattress I was thinking "get that funk out my face" lol

[@timscum9224]

Yes talking trucks is good 👍

[@katmandu8208]

Good vid👍🏼🍻

[@scottfarnum8714]

How much do you want for that 359 get in touch with me my CB handle is Little Wolf I am in Utah but would like to know how much you want for it because it sounds like a very nice truck and I think I can rebuild it I think I can take and restore it

[@Delbert127]

I would just keep that wheel with that truck until you make the final decision on its future. Also be a great video to bring that paint back to life and hone your buffing skills on. LOL

[@camshaftP16]

Too bad it doesn't have the Brakesaver on the engine, they add a bit of weight but do help to slow you down as the 3408s don't have jakes.

[@backpi]

I love the truck series WayneO! 👌🏾❤

[@sierra1005sb]

Very cool

[@elmercoffmans4223]

Pretty sure them lug nuts are stainless steel that come from factory and they are expensive 👍🇺🇸

[@andrewnorris1514]

You know that's a great answer! I had a 77 352 with "Chrome Lugnuts" and the chrome NEVER chipped or peeled but did have a nice polished shine. Would have had to be polished stainless

[@lilypondgarage2968]

The best part about restoring a truck or car like that is you have a clean canvas and can only make it better plus there usually cheaper to buy. Good work an pointing it's attributes out .

[@ricksmith4736]

What transmission and what rear end ratio's are in the 3408 Truck? Was/is it more common to see a lower rear end ratio number with big power?

[@Ol2Stroker]

It has an overdrive 15 and 3.70 rears... commonality depends on intended use case. A heavy haul truck will have numerically higher ratio rears usually.

[@ricksmith4736]

@@Ol2Stroker Thanks for the response,,, I believe you said your V12 cab over had 3.55's? So not just big power, but intended use also dictated... Makes sense.... Were higher gears ( lower numerically) desirable on freeway rigs to help keep the revs down?

[@Ol2Stroker]

@@ricksmith4736 sometimes.... back then most trucks didnt have the power to pull that kinda gear. But yea less rpm definitely helps a big engine on fuel

[@genesmith7151]

I drove a KW with a 1693! That truck PULLED!😁

[@bush600r2]

Cool history and info. That 359 would have been one beautiful truck in its day. To bad its been neglected, but that's the way it goes sometimes, Cheers Wayne

[@adamcase3157]

Just from this vid I learned a lot of knowledge. Thank you!!