On The Hunt Ep.39 Ugly But Cool

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Since it was an unseasonable warm and sunny winter day, instead of working on my projects I decided to head out to my local Ritchie Bros to see what was up for same at the next auction. Lots of newer Petes, Kenworths and Intersmashinals and a 389 that didn’t like the “cold”. Eventually, I was able to find some old iron in the heavy duty section of the yard and man, are those oil field floats ugly but they sure are cool, too bad I didn’t have the almost $300,000 to buy it and jam it around in the mud…
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[@TwinStix]

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[@KyleNOTW]

Man, very cool to see Pegs new house rolling out at 23:20! I’m sure he’s gonna love it!

[@spottedhoss1920]

Mornin Mark, I still love these on the hunt video's, It's nice to see what's out there, what new, what's old and just plain what's worth lookin at just cause ya wanna look. Have a great week my friend, Say hello to Mrs. Twin stix for us.

[@AsianManZan]

All those western stars and kenworths keeping the world turning haulin oilfield equipment. Love it.

[@JP378_96]

The freedom filters are for keeping out the larger debris. We use them when hauling grain to keep the bees wings out of the filters. Works great!

[@R-Lmaxan]

Would these filters be any good at keeping the snow out?

[@stephenadams5293]

The screen keeps the fine snow out of your air filters use to run it on the ice roads. As for the automatic trans after 20 years driving a stick I don't have to prove anything to anyone anymore. Wouldn't give up my automatic for highway use. In the bush or on the ice stick definitely gives you more control. A flat top truck looks great until you have to live in it for a couple weeks at a time. I like to be able to stand up and put my pants on.

[@MFKR696]

The sad thing is you *never* had to prove anything to anyone. The only one who cares whether you drive stick or not is you.

[@buddywicket5544]

Hey Mark gotta favor next on the hunt IF you find an older Mack please show one. But thanks for sharing and couldn’t believe someone has the same taste

[@toby0395]

Those freedom filters are made down here in Nebraska, their claim is that they filter down to .005" for dusty environments and help to repel rain and snow. They are very popular with grain haulers to help keep chaf and bees wings out of the filters, I have them on my trucks and they are well worth the money.

[@conwayconway2177]

Yes sir ..I love these episodes too ..I like to look. Lol...this is actually the 2nd time watching it❤️🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

[@jacobrobinson175]

That coach bus I can't believe it went for 11 Grand that would make a beautiful RV or toy hauler

[@TwinStix]

Agreed

[@seannichols5623]

I got a chuckle out of the IH with the rh front corner damage, because the company name on the door is, "Impact". Keep up the good work Mark!

[@johnforster5312]

I've driven K200 cabover Aerodynes a fair bit here in Australia and the windows in the top of the sleeper are ALWAYS kept covered, because you don't want that light and heat getting into the cab while you're trying to sleep. I can't speak for the guys that live in their trucks week in, week out, but for someone like me who would do semi-regular overnighters, I never saw the point of those windows beyond it harking back to the old Aerodynes. It's also interesting to note that the new Kenworth K220 cabovers don't have those windows anymore so I think most drivers weren't using them at all.

[@MacAttack1776]

THESE are the videos we love! Don’t get me wrong, the projects are outstanding. But just seeing all the old iron sitting on a Northern Canadian auction yard in the middle of winter is…. MINT 👌🏻

[@Niteskate1]

Always fun to watch you checking out what is out there.

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

When DEF came out i heard local shire council as we call them in australia office staff put DEF in the diesel tank 😂😂😂

[@chetmanley7209]

Yeeeessssss! It's been too long since we had a good truck rummage.

[@379insk]

When i'm buying i like trucks/tractors etc that aren't washed. That way you can tell where the leaKs are.

[@RichardEKranz]

What ever that movie was at the end is certainly going to me on my drivers CDL test.

[@johngordon7811]

Love coming with you to see what's at the Auction Mark. Love your videos, especially the older ones. Keep them coming mate. Cheers

[@davewallen1540]

ON THE HUNT!! love these videos! Thanks sticks!

[@malcolmeunson5543]

Hey Mark, the Smart shift is brilliant in the Freightshakers! Gimme an 18speed for fun, but for work, an automated manual for most applications…

[@1one3_Racing]

Yep. When you're saving $1000 a month on diesel your masculinity can take a hit!

[@weaselman24]

Yeah my boss switched to EF 18sp autos in his SAR's and even with 600hp the fuel saving was no joke. Even when driven in manual mode.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Eh some autos are improving over the years For real a auto in the traffic is fantastic. For heavy duty work other than constant highway driving give me a damn manual! preferably a 13 speed or a 18 speed MANUAL transmission! I like to make my rigs do what the hell I want them too lol

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Usually when your taking off in a automatic you cannot punch it and lug it if you have too unlike with a manual. The autos take off slowly then shortly they build up the horsepower that’s why it’s nicer with a automatic in a more powerful rig.

[@1one3_Racing]

@@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 the big MP10 Mack ONLY comes in auto. In fact, any production truck over 600hp only comes in auto. Mack claims that a mis-shift in a manual will smash gears and they don't trust operators so they only offer manual.

[@ahandlebar]

What a treat these videos are

[@SurfGreenTelecaster]

No idea what the movie clip is from in the end with the Canadian police cars. That blacked out KW with the single stack & flapper is awesome! 🤠

[@adambennett2176]

I love it!

[@robertb675]

Hold-Up 1985 Movie with Jean-Paul Belmondo :D

[@OfficialStumpMan]

I have no clue what the movie is but now I want to watch it. We’re gonna need a name.

[@randydobson1863]

hello Twin Stick Garage & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool Thanks Twin Stick Garage Friends Randy

[@brandonman2020]

It's neat getting to see the auction units we dont have an RB here anymore. That tri drive with the super long fifth wheel slide is so it can still pin onto a trailer meant for a tandem, I've ran a few and they become steer scrub central with a short neck trailer on ice 😆

[@marysoldeeley2218]

I love these episodes! Thanks for taking us along! I still haven't had the chance to get to a big auction.... One day...

[@Astrase20]

Love these videos!!

[@joesparks6870]

Thanks for the LOOk into all the trucks - prices are up as usual but not bad for fixerupers with thanks keep up the good channel

[@josephboley]

Good morning bud. Been waiting up to watch your video.👍✌️🙏🙏

[@somedayfarmer]

It’s good to see truck prices coming down,spring Edmonton sale all the 379’s where in the 60’s-70’s now there closer to 50.

[@robertquast9684]

I miss the in person Ritchie sales here in mn. Sale day the diesel haze was as far as you could see

[@andrewsmart2949]

they dont clean them up for auction for a number of reasons,usually big companies get tax write offs/devaluations off their new equipment,2nd would be repossessions where the ownwer doesnt get a chance to clean it

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Ah cold weather Auctions Big bad ole Canadian iron I’d have a coffee in hand and a cigarillo In mouth checkin em all out 👊🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@silvioroberti-wt3pl]

Hi mark love the video a lot of trucks at that auction. Some nice looking trucks but a lot need a lot of work

[@HebbsT800]

Long slides on a tridrive is to move the weight ahead on the steering! And being to slide back behind center gives you the option of hooking on a tandem neck trailer also !

[@davydigger708]

Hey, I know this is kind of far away, but if you're ever in Virginia, you should most definitely check out the Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights, VA. It has over 150 antique tractors and 100 antique trucks - including dozens of big rigs - all restored - on display! One of them is a custom 359 Pete extended hood with a 3408 Cat in it! In fact, it was because of that one truck at the museum that I discovered your channel!

[@joefriesen8243]

I have mudflaps on the front of my truck and are for looks only. I just like the looks of it and it gives it the lower look.

[@stovebolt448]

Sorry Mark I just cant share your enthusiasm for the International Lonestar.😋 I have one of those backup cameras in our pick up they do work great and can be mounted low so they wont clutter your dash.🙃Thanks for the video Mark see ya next one.

[@caseysellner3163]

I had a smart shift in my last tractor. Definitely wasn't smart

[@lucasdobson9278]

I was there a week ago picked up a 2018 argo 8x8 going to newfoundland

[@HightowerLSSD]

I'll tell ya, I do enjoy a good manual, but for city driving I'll keep my auto-magic. If I go OTR though, I'll probably opt for the manual.

[@scottvaughan473]

Extended slide filth wheel. It’s a heavy haul thang man. I run mine centered between the pusher and the front drive due to the length of my Neck on my lowboy. Here in the states they want me to get 20 thousand on each axle and still have weight on your steer. Those heavy weight Dock bumpers when they are heavy on the steer they just slide the seat back and forth to move the weight lol.

[@lionelchartrand2829]

That last truck at the end, the 2021 w900b look to be a cavanagh construction truck from ottawa. All their truck are this colour and i know they sold a 2021 w900b this summer at the auction in Montréal. If it this truck it gone far from it original compagny 😂. Their must some problem with that truck if it already back at the auction

[@brianburns7211]

The blue 13 letter shi! spreader next to the one Mark went inside is like mine at work. My truck at my part time driving job I’ve named Slave Lake based on its condition.

[@byrd203]

Don't knock the Automatics until you drive one I like to see you drive one including in manual mode I want to see you drive one.its a lot better on your hands not to get carpal tunnel.

[@TwinStix]

I have driven one back when I hauled gravel … boss bought a brand new unit and it wouldn’t back up a slight incline in the field we were working. He got so mad he drove it back to the dealer and the next day handed me the keys to a rig with an 18 in it 😂 but I get it … it’s convenient to just put it in drive and drive

[@johnossendorf9979]

That shifter is for video game players.

[@stansdds]

Ah, looking at toys that you really can't afford. I do that too.

[@stevenpalmer8140]

know those Pete's there from high prarie Alberta big outfit up there that fith wheel is for clamp shell or belly dumps he had a fleet of em a few years back when I worked there

[@seanhyland8258]

grate vid as usual mark. I think you should have a look at some European trucks I think you'd love them personally I think you'd really like a scania 164

[@mikep5027]

Hahahahahaha.. "smart shift my ass" hahahaahahahahahah

[@kendallelmore6767]

A flat top FLD would be a good project. You never see restored Freightliners

[@KA-om9oz]

No fun polishing a turd. That’s why

[@claudemills1961]

The high fifth wheel with the long slide is for pulling a jeep on a lowboy

[@newbeginnings8649]

Why don’t you ask peterbilt and kenworth to do a review / test drive on their new trucks ? Twin stick truck reviews / also maybe do some videos on a history of some trucks likes Hayes , ect .

[@Ebad50]

Good idea. Definitely should do some videos on the history of trucks . Like you mentioned Hayes

[@robertkittle9772]

May not be as much there, but it’s still nice to look at

[@snoman003]

Please keep bringing these updates on auction prices. Given the auto market in general, I expect to see a considerable drop in auction prices falling. Are these "public" auctions you go to, or open to dealers only? Given the lack of auction sales (auction bid not even close to money owed for repos) in the used car market, nothing seems to be moving anywhere wholesale or new. It seems that, at least in the auto market, everyone seems to be "holding their breath", waiting for something to happen. Keep them coming...

[@danfinch3963]

Mark, I'm disappointed that you didn't come prepared to treat yourself at the end after all the hard work. It takes a lot not to buy something there. 😂

[@stewbird]

Time to buy a gravel truck and start hauling again.

[@christophermgwadira4400]

It is another Thursday!

[@daveduce4288]

You need to build a big truck like Big Trouble in Little China Town

[@ebjamville]

Do you know how Sammy Davis Jr. lost hist eye? On a knobby.

[@claudemills1961]

International lone star, I have A twenty twenty two I ordered custom built

[@kevinkeech7906]

You Should of bought that freightliner I could see a porkchop express👍😃

[@michaelhertwig4528]

"Smart shift, my ass" is right!

[@thomasbarclay9083]

Morning good sir I’ve got 1.4 on my t660 markings are still there

[@danhayes3546]

Was just wondering what day it was thanks twin sticks

[@patriotmob3227]

Grumpy old man Alert

[@TwinStix]

nah I just don’t like certain things 😂

[@claudemills1961]

It's a three seventy eigh, The three seventy seven was in the eighties they're aerodyne version

[@johnthetrucker344]

"smart shift my ass" i must so laugh.....

[@kevenhiemie]

The mesh screen on the air intake is probably to stop bugs

[@ehhjeep]

International, back in my day we called them a 13 letter poo spreader.😉

[@tater_relocater]

Button tuffed vs button tuck interior, I googled it and got no answer. Mark what say you , is it a region thing or is there a difference. On the steering wheels I always keep my nice wheels and put the oem on when trading.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Mark, enjoy looking the pete's and kinny's trucks. one truck went for $11,000 might need a engine rebuilt?

[@classicxl]

that 2016 orange 389 that wouldn’t start looks like a ex scotlynn truck and i believe they order all their trucks with the paccar engine

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Sorry everyone but if I were to hop in that shaker and see that smart shift I’d just laugh at that stupid thing Sorry my opinion It’s for comfort pretty much at least it’s a shifter as well. Eh I probably would like to try one but I’d never will unless I see one at a auction, I can ask someone. I do also go to auctions occasionally. I bought a few of my rigs from em.

[@New_Jax_City]

Please do a review of the FORD 9000 from the movie ARMED AND DANGEROUS with JOHN CANDY!! The end scene is amazing! 🤘👍

[@seaqueen0002]

Button TUCK !

[@TwinStix]

Button TUFT 😂 to be honest I really don’t know what we’re supposed to call it as I’ve seen it both ways

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

International Lonestar, we couldn’t get them in australia because the front axle is wider than our laws allow but i think some went to new zealand

[@Tiger351]

At least 1 batch of Lonestars made it to Australia early in the production run, there were 2 of them running deliveries from a local steel fabrication shop in the Hunter Valley NSW in the mid 2000's. The story behind imports ceasing was more complex than that so I've heard, poor sales and questions over Euro 5 compliance (or lack thereof) also had something to do with it.

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

@@Tiger351 ok thanks for letting me know hey

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

That orange and black bed truck might have had big floaters and the small tyres were for transport???

[@brittballard4030]

I learned how to drive truck on a ford ltl 9000

[@johndobb8239]

Hey Mark, episode 81 @ 23:00 .. anything yet? Oh hell, forget it.... I guess I'm on my own with this.😢 Unless, you can remember the name of that music piece. Just askin' Btw.. that is a VERY COOL TRUCK

[@il400]

how common are rolled back odometers you think?

[@403outdoors4]

Is this Alberta ? That commander looks like n55 that used to move my rig

[@jesperpedersen6589]

Hey Mark With all of thoes auctions where you are out looking at different Trucks, how is it that you haven't seen a GMC General yet? The Smokey and the Bandit II Truck.

[@TwinStix]

Found one awhile back OnTheHunt 👀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKTFhoCVpdGHmJosi=FpZf6trCKyCD5HCB

[@Vigilance108]

"you can't afford it"

[@scrapbmxrider16]

Why wouldn't you have front mud flaps that's the real question

[@michaelm.4063]

What a lovely DAAAAAAAAAY to watch a on the hunt! relax sit back and drop a like and subscribe! Greetings from Germany Sir

[@Ryanboii004]

Movie : Hold up ?

[@1one3_Racing]

Mudflaps in front of the tyre are just to look cool

[@TwinStix]

😂 nope…

[@1one3_Racing]

@@TwinStix the last truck I was driving the front mudflaps were about 4mm long! Just the Kenworth logo was all that was left

[@theoldskoolguy]

15:08 definitely a 378

[@cintroberts6614]

If a trucker receives his pay then customers are paying his way. There would be no truckers with our customers.

[@fabricemercier8181]

Holp up french and canadian movie

[@bulldog2000]

I have to admit it tickles me every time I hear that 🤮 def😂

[@neilfarren4423]

Mark, do you still have the gun? That sprayed the smoking Bandit primer. If you do. Can you let me know? I would love to purchase For my 4x4 b project.

[@TwinStix]

www.princessauto.com/en/23-mm-hvlp-gravity-feed-paint-spray-gun/product/PA0008528523

[@davidwayman3121]

I think you should buy another truck and work on it when you get LBL done. What's the wife gonna do divorce ya😂

[@davea.453]

Looks like a bunch of ice road truckers junk trucks.

[@MyFairbanks]

You want to hope it ain’t H2s don’t you?

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

Stacks previously served a purpose and that was to get the smoke and soot up and away from the ground and up and away from the trailer. That purpose no longer exists since engines run much cleaner these days. Even without a dpf or scr system diesel exhaust can be very clean with modern engine control system and common rail injection. Common rail fuel injection greatly reduces noise and reduces engine wear due to pilot injection and multiple injection events. A truck is a tool and the purpose of that tool is to make money. What the outside of the trucks looks like is irrelevant, the truck is operated from the inside and that is where the driver spends the vast majority of the time. What happened to the principal of function over design, chrome serves absolutely zero purpose and only adds weight which reduces load capacity and adds to the cost of the truck. Automated transmissions increase fuel economy and driver safety due to a reduced work load and they reduce drivetrain wear and tear. Reducing the weight of the truck increases the amount of freight that can be carried which increases profitability.