1959 GMC CANNONBALL DETROIT DIESEL UPDATE

IT HAS BEEN A BUSY SUMMER. WE CUT THE OLD SUSPENSION OFF AND ADDED A LATER MODEL PETERBILT AIR RIDE TO IT. ALSO PUT THE FRONT AXLE FROM THE PETE ON IT. ALONG WITH THAT UPGRADE CAME HIGHER GEARS IN THE REAR END AND IT WILL DO 70 MPH NOW. POLISHED WHEELS REPLACED THE 5 SPOKE DAYTONS AND IT NOW HAS A SPRING PARKING BRAKE REPLACING THE OLD TROLLEY TYPE HAND BRAKE THAT WAS PLAIN SCARY. ALSO NEW BRAKES WITH SLACK ADJUSTERS . AFTER THAT I ADDED THE 5TH WHEEL BACK ON IT BECAUSE THE METAL ON THE OLD FLATBED WAS WASTED . FINAL TOUCH WAS LOTS MORE CHROME , LED LIGHTS AND QUARTER FENDERS. THANKS FOR LOOKING !

[@jtoddjb]

other than punting that silly horn into the bushes, what a great truck. I can just imagine sleeping on that little bunk after a long hard day. What a wonderful place America was in the 50's and 60's and this truck is running proof. Love it

[@uglykidmoe150]

imo the cannonball was the most beautiful truck ever built. got to agree, that train horn sounds absolutely ridiculous.

[@Cantsaydog]

Wow I just found this that is awesome I just started watching the series back in the day this is awesome I just retired a year and a half ago from tracking all over the United States this is awesome wouldn’t i like to have one of them!!!💯👍🇺🇸♥️♥️ God bless people like you stay safe my friend

[@fredkelbert1913]

You might be interested to know that the 1958-59 TV series “Cannonball” was a Canadian / British co-production filmed in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It featured American actors, Paul Birch and William Campbell. Although I only remember scenes from two particular episodes, I did have the opportunity to watch recently other full episodes. As a boy I loved trucks, and this was to me a really cool show!

[@Bigskyguy56]

Cannonball was my favorite show when I was younger.

[@conwayconway2177]

That's a damn good looking truck sir👍🇺🇸 SALUTE

[@Shane-Singleton]

Few things make a more glorious mechanical noise than the 6-71 Detroit diesel. And i'm not talking really about the exhaust. Just the noise the valves, etc. make when you give it a little throttle.

[@Agislife1960]

With the Peterbilt suspension, that's getting pretty close to a restomod build, which would be nice to see with a lot of those classic trucks

[@bigredc222]

Great truck, very cool, it looks like it would be fun to drive.

[@iceman45ification1]

Beautiful truck there my friend. ❤👌 Always loved the look of these. Also the sound of a Detroit 671 is like no other. Best sounding diesel engines, period.

[@rileydog362]

Thank you !

[@thewhateverandthesucidalbi2729]

This truck is awesome like if u agree

[@rileydog362]

Thank you !

[@williambaker194]

tHEWHateVER and the sucidal biscuit AN. OLDIE BUT GOODIE.

[@bobbycarbajal4460]

What a beautiful time piece!

[@charliegood1967]

California hay hauler. There were a lot of these Yamahas around when I was a kid. Most were upgraded to 318s. I even saw a couple of them in the 70’s that had 8V92s in them.

[@the.porter.productions]

You’ve made some good changes and improvements...maxi brakes, air ride, air horns, etc. How much did you cut off the frame? And you changed the front axle as well? That makes it all look better...Budds all around! 🤩 Do you have any pictures of it when you first got it? I’m picking your brain a little because I have a 51 REO that I’m pondering air ride for a single axle, Budd wheels all around, converting it back to a semi. 🥰Do you drive it frequently? I’m wanting to drive mine on daily basis if needed. Love your truck. It sounds great,too.🤩

[@rileydog362]

It had an old spring suspension and Dayton wheels and just a trolley type parking brake so I wanted it to perform better and be safe . It is the same length and we kept the original drive shaft. Also changed the front axle too from the same donor Peterbilt. I used to drive it a lot but now maybe just a few hundred miles a year . Thanks so much for watching !

[@Tailss1]

It's got all the bells and whistles :D

[@greaser3069]

Cleanest truck I have ever seen

[@gb5uq]

American trucks of that era were works of art just like the cars.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

This truck is dead sexy

[@johnhardman3]

"The rumble of the diesel, the shifting of the gears, the rhythm when he's rolling, is music to his ears...(etc.)"

[@moyomongoose1980]

I had always thought the cab tilted forward like typical cab-overs until I saw this video. At footage 4:55 I saw one of the cab mounts where the cab is bolted (not hinged) to the frame.

[@leviotts2207]

You have the most beautiful truck on the planet and it sounds great too! You've got a good tune on that detroit 👍

[@rileydog362]

Thank you !

[@bboomer1948]

That is one bitchin' Classic GMC COE .

[@concorde2003]

Hi Tom - Are you there? Dennis from Illinois - bought a T-2 spectacle from you. Can't seem to find you on ebay.

[@rileydog362]

Ebay is too expensive to sell on anymore . I do everything on facebook groups now .

[@Bradfiddle]

She's a beauty! Didn't the Cannonball GMC in the TV show have a 220 Cummins?

[@miguelpaneda1607]

My heart is pounding... I think im inlove with that truck..

[@stephenstewart9242]

Looks like u got ur self a late model N block 6-71 & I’m just lookin at the end plates on ur blower, do u have the brown tags N-65 inj ?

[@68mustangguy1]

All the bells and whistles ! Cool truck!

[@garymccarver5006]

It's great to see these old trucks brought back to live a second pampered life. Awsome job.

[@larrywiggins672]

Just got a good look at this old truck at the Tehachapi Mountain festival last week end 👍👍👍

[@SchnelleKat]

Very nice! love the mid 50s tractor haulers.

[@rileydog362]

Thanks !

[@robertdouche452]

82 Diesel iii

[@larrymccann4014]

I would have liked to see a full screw, but I guess that be asking a lot. Nice job,, actually it's a beautiful job being I can still remember having to drive one. Trucks have come a long way in comfort and power.

[@darrellepickering8433]

Detroits were like Harleys, they poop to show you where they were. The ones I herded would use/leak a gallon of oil every 3rd day. They also contributed to my hearing loss.

[@rezamoghadasianrad7743]

loved the truck and that fascinating sky

[@kimmorrison9169]

beautiful ol GMC. Not a fan of the Hancock thou. Prefer the old fashioned truck air horn with trumpets.

[@cav551]

That looks like some quality snotting joining the rear end onto the front half of the chassis.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Very nice. Lotta work with great results.

[@rileydog362]

Thanks !

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Stay in touch regarding that air ride. I might be able to do it for you. I know gmc bus suspensions well and am working on a rear heavy truck retrofit. I am in Oregon.

[@rileydog362]

Thank you Kevin

[@Shadow-Hawk]

Beautiful job! love your truck. Can you put dual stacks on it. That would be cool to see.

[@iamrichrocker]

clean looking..great job...

[@terremoto..6809]

Happy to say with out all the bells and whistles this is a cool truck

[@4321grp]

That's an old GMC with all the bells and whistles!!.

[@nightlightabcd]

You shortened the frame? Does that mean it had a tandem rear end? If you shortened the frame, then you had to shorten the drive shaft? Why would you shorten the frame? Wouldn't that make it ride harder?

[@rileydog362]

The frame is the same length . It had a spring suspension with an old brake system and Dayton wheels . We cut the frame to remove all that and added the air ride. The original drive shaft is being used . Thanks for watching .

[@gckshea]

@rileydog362, it might be simplistic to ask, but it would be great if you ran through the driving and shifting of this truck. Curious about the pattern, choosing gears to start off in when under no load vs. hauling a trailer. I saw another video of a GMC crackerbox but the shifting was not shown too well, and it seemed he rowed through 5+1 before the speedo hit 20 mph. Just a tutorial of your driving experiences and how-to's. Cheers!

[@rileydog362]

I will plan one out as soon as the weather gets better . Thanks for watching !

[@rileydog362]

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[@dougauzene8389]

Now We're Talkin! Hella Cool Truck!

[@edwardrose341]

My granson & I watch your videos together...thank you & long live the GMC COE Cannonball.

[@rileydog362]

Thank you !

[@urplumber484]

Why the short wheel base and single rear axle?

[@plowboygill3025]

I like the bell and all of the improvements. But I don’t know where to get the bell. Can you please advise at your conveinence??

[@rileydog362]

Standard EMD brass locomotive bell . Easy to find on ebay .

[@c.s.charles2102]

Its pretty much a cabover, which thinks its a steam locomotive. This is great!

[@rileydog362]

Best description ever !

[@BlohmandBlohmer]

I just found you through ATHS. Nice truck. Hope to see it in person someday.

[@rileydog362]

It will start making a few west coast shows next year

[@frankirwin2377]

Ok here's a pic of truck. Nice cabover.

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

Absolutely amazing ( for it's day ). trucks are evolving back into the curvy,rounded shape this one already has.. maybe add more sound dampening insulation to the engine compartment, move the Jake Brake switch to the shifter.Nice classic !

[@VladGoro25]

SOUND IS JUST AWESOME!!!!

[@unclequack5445]

Pretty bad ass old GMC.

[@instalacionesmce6562]

Hi, congratulations on the truck, I would like to ask you some questions about the truck. How can I contact you??

[@roverdad]

That truck is a little before my time but it is gorgeous! Would love to see you driving it down the road.

[@SteveKluver]

Very nice! Thank you for the update tour. Can you remind me again, on what you decided to go with for the rear ratio? And, are you considering taking out a few leafs from the front? (Looks like 9 still there) Since it likely no longer sees 10 - 12,000 pounds anymore, and would ride so much better.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Front air ride would be sweet.

[@rileydog362]

Rear is 4:11 I believe . Originally 3:73 The front is quite heavy and rides good on the front axle. The problem was the rear would bounce on a large bump and smack you in the back. The problem has gone away with the air ride . I have had it up to 70 + on the freeway and handles nice now .

[@rileydog362]

All it needs is $$$$$ . We thought about it though .

[@SteveKluver]

Thank you. Some day, when you get a chance, and go to town with the truck. We'd love to see an over the shoulder video of that ride. If you would please. This would give everyone an idea of the shifting that is done, alone with the scenery, and just how bumpy the ride is.

[@rileydog362]

I will do one and include the freeway

[@OdySlim]

How close does the stack get to the trailer?

[@poppiesrule]

Thanks for the videos it's a sweet looking and sounding truck to be proud of

[@johnbockelie3899]

" I hear a train behind us".

[@alm7707]

Be proud, you did a fine job!

[@rileydog362]

Thank you !

[@user-ge2qn6gp4o]

Beautiful truck.

[@George1859]

Love it!

[@larrylishman6038]

Very very beautiful GMC. Now clean the engine and compartment.

[@fatboyssuperfasttimesatred8191]

Is the engine a 238 Detroit

[@rileydog362]

Yes it is .

[@billl605]

Sweet

[@blublu2946]

Very beutyfull truck :) how many pover have hp or kw?

[@rileydog362]

238 HP

[@blublu2946]

rileydog362 speed max?

[@rileydog362]

75 mph at 2100 rpm

[@66kenworthowner]

Nice Job Tom....

[@rileydog362]

Thanks Steve !

[@DMTruckSpotting]

Would that be a DF-860-67?

[@gabrielito3711]

Hermoso camion, gracias por compartir el video con nosotros!!

[@rileydog362]

Thank you !

[@niltonmaia7647]

Fala o valor do caminhão Chevrolet

[@johnslaughter7110]

Could this possibly be the same 59 GMC that I sold in Tucson in1994 to a gentleman in Connecticut or somewhere close back east? Mine was very short and I used it to tow mobile homes until I couldn't take the lack of power steering anymore! Mobile home parks are very tight and I would fight that steering back and forth for hours. I will never forget the sound of that screaming Jimmy! Still have a ton of pictures from back then. Will share if you're interested. Some things look identical. You have done a beautiful job on this truck. Amazing!

[@rileydog362]

Hi; This one came from Illinois. If your truck was blue then it went to Jim Semon in Ohio . He polished the rims and used it for show pulling a Nickle Plate Road van trailer. Not sure if he still has it though. Thanks for looking ! I would love to see your pictures.

[@johnslaughter7110]

Yes, it was blue and the name sounds correct. Any suggestions on sharing pictures? Non computer savvy!

[@rileydog362]

If you are on facebook or know someone who is there is a group called GMC Fatcab and Cannonball Trucks 1950 - 1959 that would appreciate them .

[@bulldogblvd]

No need for a stereo with that screamin D.

[@chrischiampo8106]

😎👍🏼👨🏼‍🔧👩🏻‍🔧 Amazing GMC

[@dougborrett3566]

What is it a truck or a fucking train? the only thing that sounds good is the Jimmy. Trains with bells give me the shits and trucks more so.

[@joescheller6680]

i am next to deaf already that woulf end my hearing forever.

[@Buzzard5]

That is one sweet truck

[@thewhateverandthesucidalbi2729]

What happened to the light on top

[@rileydog362]

In storage . Might put it back on though

[@BlohmandBlohmer]

By the way I sub'd you.

[@dcw1540]

Love your truck..love to own it.

[@earlyreefer]

Wow! Luv it

[@lwoodt1]

What A beauty.

[@act2501]

I need to get me one of these!

[@huntingandstuff9489]

The rare occasion a Detroit doesn't leak oil

[@thewhateverandthesucidalbi2729]

First