Teaching Shifting Cabover Pete 352 to 16 Year Old

[@dieseldust76]

he'll never forget this day. it was so cool of you to be patient with him and give him the chance. great video. warmed my heart

[@carloszavala6987]

i learned how to drive in a cabover too, it was back in 1994 when i got my cdl. i loved driving. i drove for 10 years then moved and worked in a caterpillar factory building truck engines. iseeing and hearing your videos brings back great memories, keep on trucking

[@keitht7546]

That’s Great there’s nothing like a Father and Son relationship, and he said it’s Fun. PRICELESS Great Video Stay Safe ✌🏽

[@gale212]

Put a smile on my face when he took off the first time. What a treat. And that's a good kid there. Keep doing what you're doing with him.

[@dBilb2691]

My uncle tried to teach me back when I was your son’s age and younger. I was up in Illinois for the summer and he was hauling corn to the elevators. I thought it was stupid and said no. I wish I could go back to that moment...

[@larrypate2683]

Now that’s super cool teaching your son to drive a Pete without power steering

[@shellyweiers121]

Yes it is Larry now he won't be a sissy like all the new drivers who have to have automatic and power steering

[@rebelguy9487]

"Uhhhh......what does 'floating gears' mean?"

[@mintyman1968]

@@rebelguy9487 you really don’t know?

[@mintyman1968]

@@shellyweiers121 yea no flip flops either

[@marknease1631]

@@rebelguy9487 shifting gears without using the clutch pedal.

[@pibble3962]

Okay, I want to say something more. I am SO PROUD of your son. He had great instincts and you are a wonderful teacher. You both made my day, thank you.

[@randyhodge8156]

Man from the time the movie Convoy came out and the CB craze in the 70s, all I wanted to do was to drive a truck. Not just to call myself a trucker, but I loved the sound, power and I loved CabOver Peterbilts and Kenworths. The only time I got to drive a heavy truck was a roll back Mac with a maxidyne high low 5 speed. While the tranny was wore out and hard to get into 2nd, it was still a 20 year olds dream. But I fitted and welded for 15 years, became an IT guy for 22 years and now 55 years old, that dream of driving heavy trucks came and went. Love your channel and watching your videos. Stay Safe and keep the hammer down when you can.

[@pibble3962]

Wow! He picked up on everything very quickly and asked great questions. I learned to drive a big truck in a very similar Pete. Thank you for sharing!

[@seanworkman431]

The best bit was Steve getting out and just letting the boy do it.

[@letitrest4662]

What great experience for a young man. Even if he doesn't end up driving a rig it can be something that his old man taught him, that he'll never forget.

[@KCFleming1802]

what a great video of a dad and his son spending time together seeing a proud dad teach his son the art called truck driver well done matt you did better than I did on my first time hats off to you FSC

[@lawrencejneuser8801]

I work for companies that wanted you to double clutch all the time and then when you got a truck that had an extra heavy clutch, Didn't hear the Companies Try to orient you into floating the gears, that's something I ended up having to learn on my own. I think that's great you teaching your son how to do that. Watch him try to do it on his pickup now.

[@howardjacobs1325]

Great video Steve and Matt I hope that becomes a memory for him that will be with him the rest of his life well done you two 😊

[@marknease1631]

It’s good to see him having fun. Good job to him!

[@DavidHines-wn5gf]

My dad had a gas station starting back in 68, when I turned 16 in the mid 70’s I was driving tow trucks, hauling vehicles and pulling them out of ditches in the country. Early 80’s he bought a towing company, we had an old Diamond Reo with a 250 small cam Cummins, wedge brakes, 10 speed transmission and NO power steering! What a beast,brings back old memories!

[@highwaylover389]

Man this was a great thing to see. Starting off the next generation the right way.

[@albertolopez7897]

This kid is a very good listener and fast learner future truck driver fo-sho 💯💰

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

Great kid great father much love and respect from Detroit

[@woohu2u2]

My youngest son said he wanted to be a driver like his Dad. Sadly, I couldn't teach him anything because he "already knew it better". No matter how I explained to him the RPM difference in shifting he thought I was nuts. He's now a 42 year old homeless junkie because he always knew more even when he never had a clue.

[@bradh7472]

Awesome to teach your son like this in a classic cabover! Love it. When men were men driver these trucks!! WOW

[@andreasgeck6124]

This was fun! Thanks for this video. I got that same truck in '78.

[@markgeyer3591]

He did good, my dad had me driving at 15, he'll be a pro soon,

[@vicwilton3754]

Once you get behind the building and out of sight. Stop, jump out and bang on the trash cans really loud! Just to see how fast your old man can run! LoL

[@tommygunn1901]

I enjoyed this ,, took me back to when my pops started teaching me to drive , but with out the yelling at me 😂 was in a 62 Pete conventional he had tow trucks , later I drove his 74 cabover Pete tow truck ,,, Omg Pops teaching me to float gears 🤦‍♂️ hitting me in the back of the head 😂 grind them to find them 😳 pops was not a good teacher !! This is how I taught a step son in a 84 cabover Pete 🤔 while I was sitting on the dog house ,, my pops has passed away but he taught my my backing , how to tow with a Holmes 750 growing up ,,, we never forget these moments when dad is gone 😞🙌🏻

[@j.m.5995]

It's like turning a ship with them old trucks. Thank God for powersteering!

[@voltmandk.h.sherman777]

Hey man! Your son drove very well this beautiful 352 Pete! What a pleasure to hear the 352's engine and turbo too. Thanks to your son and you for this vid. See ya and cheers from France!

[@Hammy-662]

Love this channel. I also admire the the way you and your son bond. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🤝🏾

[@hezronhezzyangeltruckerdav4791]

Sofar so good trucking is in his blood. Keep learning young son

[@marklulow6848]

Reminds me of my first job as a teenager. I was a washer/refueler at Gelco truck Leasing in Sheboygan. Learned semi driving in a 1980 GMC General with a 6V92 Detroit and 9 speed trans. Felt like I was the king of the world. At least it had power steering,lol. Have to admit, floating gears is a science. It all varies with the engine/transmission combo, but usually they are all pretty much all within the same RPM range, regardless of the engine.

[@Eric_Cleckler]

You may quickly become my favorite channel.

[@fsctrucking]

I hope so!

[@alhoppe7952]

He's a natural! Nice job.

[@royjones8895]

So cool instructing your son

[@rickmerritt8035]

Just too cool. I'm jealous. I would love to drive a cabover. Good job.

[@robpeters5204]

Came around tha corner like a pro. That first smile when he started, he was HOOKED!!!

[@vicwilton3754]

My buddy had a single axle Ford cab over small sleeper, with a 671 Detroit and 10 speed. I planned to buy it for my youngest son as his first car to drive to work and school when he turned 16. But his mother wouldn't go for it.

[@richardmiller3919]

vic wilton SHOW her what he can do... LOL. Otherwise. GOOD LUC..

[@timhoulf1089]

You are a great father, my old man was ok . I wish I had more time with him . I was a failure as a father and I’m a mess right now thinking about my mistakes and regrets. Cherish these times best part is you have a video to show the grandchildren.God bless you and your family

[@gale212]

Kids never stop needing their parents. It's not too late to be a good dad.

[@faustinodriver7714]

I like the fact that you keep it simple and creative.

[@xxof830]

Dude amazing teaching 👍👍👍 wish there were more teachers like you out in the world teaching young people how to drive tractor trailers 👍👍👍

[@MrNota500]

Great now you did it, your son is not going to want you to sell this truck. He will remember this day for the rest of his life. He will probably also be on the hunt for a 352 in his later years. You are a good guy and a great father, he knows that and it means alot to him.

[@ralphe2839]

Had a sixty eight cabover Pete Back in the eighties. three eighteen Detroit thirteen speed. Air ride. Wore out when I bought it.

[@kennethpilling1355]

what a great way to learn. I learnt to drive on an orchard in a tractor. Great fun.

[@captainredneck0683]

That's a true life lesson right there. He got to drive a true piece of history. I love that you tell him not to use the clutch when shifting. The new generation of truck drivers wouldn't get that at all. I have been out here since 2005 and the only time I use the clutch is when starting and stopping.

[@jeanalbano1405]

I remember you training Matt on shifting 11 months ago

[@kevinemilio1767]

Damn, im about to turn 17 and i cant even shift to 3rd gear😂😂 keep up the good work brother

[@doug9066]

Your son is doing very well, I wish someone taught me when I was his age.

[@jeffherdzina6716]

Brings back memories of when I was in school. Very cool.

[@markharnish4231]

Awesome video love the channel keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@larrypate2683]

He’s got it going on for sure

[@travisdean6156]

I remember those kind of days with my dad

[@FastHemi]

Awesome. I was about 12-13 when my Dad taught me. Great job Dad

[@CS_247]

That turbo sounds great! Fun times, Dad and his boy hangin' out playing trucks. Enjoy this time, it's always over to soon...

[@olentangy74]

Great video. Next you’ll have him pulling a trailer. Nice to see your Mrs!

[@docnelles1249]

If you decide to keep this truck it would make a pretty good father/son project. By the time you get it finished he'd be ready to get his cdl. You could get some tandem projects and be over the road together. Enjoy as your time together is limited.

[@fsctrucking]

I have a tentative deal on another project truck to add to my fleet. Something different than Orwell.

[@badgerpa9]

Nice job Matt.

[@philipmichel215]

Mighty fine job especially for his first time. We all like making noise, hee hee hee

[@JB-qy6uj]

Gotta love those widowmaker wheels

[@Torbajon61]

They got to learn better you than a total stranger , boy s and their toys . My first truck was a 1964 white cab over with a big cam ll 350 turbo with a 15 speed road ranger I was 14 I m now 62 and I drove cab overs most of my career. Now retired looking into getting back in with a hot shot rig

[@jokes881]

on the "Harters " Dumpster you could easily block out the R so it says "Haters"

[@larrydockery7201]

man i miss thoes old trucks they were the best dam sure wouldnt fall asleep driving them well done big guy

[@hughstephenson2957]

I was moving trailers around on our and a couple neighbors farms at 14.. as long as the cops didnt see I was all good

[@chriswright2250]

Steve your a Good Dad!

[@capitanstevemaster]

This guy have a good equipment and a good mentor

[@ontheflylens]

A natural, booyah to teaching your son to drive em!

[@goratgo1970]

Yeah just doin' video and come up with one of the cool ones - learnin' on a classic is sweet. Nice to watch

[@_MASKERMIND_]

Great to see the younger generation learning how to drive in a classic truck.

[@edmelisky774]

soooo good to see the Next Generation training to assume the future!

[@banditgrizzy1955]

Reminds me when I was 8 years old my old man teaching me to drive the split 18 Pete lol had to let out almost all the air in the seat just to be able to push the clutch..... aw yeah... GOOD OL DAYS :-) God rest his soul. :-) double clutching fun ;-) learned with 48-50' bullrack.... so many memories. . He will remember what your doin for life... GREAT JOB!!!

[@dirkstriegnitz6806]

The most beautiful truck I've ever seen. Would like to drive him once. Unfortunately I am in Germany and this dream is not feasible. Thanks for the information but I would like the data of the truck.

[@wkoutheclue98.38]

Sweet looking ride

[@letitrest4662]

"He likes makin noise" ha ha. The apple didn't fall far did it old timer ? 😎

[@robertaronson671]

Good stuff. Really heavy on family and bonding. At that age a person can turn either left or right. Good job dad.

[@filkster]

I was your son's age in 1979, yeah means nothing but I had nothing else to say. lol BTW governors were on the earliest steam engines, old tech.

[@7viewerlogic670]

He did well!

[@producerk8247]

This is quality time!

[@letitrest4662]

Ya got me brother --- I subscribed !

[@robertfranki5477]

I love old cabovers and I think that your does very sifting gears .

[@speedandmarine9066]

Swap the turbo on Orwell for a BorgWarner 177148 wastegated turbo. It'll whistle like crazy, plus you'll pick up some fuel mileage and it'll pull harder down low (although I don't like pulling hard on a B below 1400 - it's hard on the narrow rod bearings).

[@fsctrucking]

I replaced the turbo with a stock one already when I rebuilt the engine. I'll keep this in mind for the future though. Thank you.

[@speedandmarine9066]

@@fsctrucking Those are one of the best turbo upgrades for B. If you still have the hard cold start the 2 common issues are low lift pump pressure and bad check valves in the primer pump on the filter head (if still equipped). If all that is good check that the rack moves to the fuel position when the turn is turned on and energizes the shutdown solenoid. It's frequently the first 2 tho.

[@corncob_say]

Thats totaly cool grew up watchin these

[@d.c.sterbenz7216]

Good dad stuff.

[@hazzard1983]

Would have loved to do that at his age

[@charlesfrascona2073]

I remember my first time. Was 13 or 14 Dad left the keys in my the Brockway. He gave me a well deserved beating.

[@fsctrucking]

I just saw a video of a Brockway cabover. 4 axle. Was used in the 70's hauling steel to build the Twin Towers in NYC. Had a 12V71 in it. 4 stacks as an attempt to quiet her in Manhattan. I'd love to find a rig like that!

[@thomasdragosr.841]

@@fsctrucking I've seen that vid, that Brockway is an animal!

[@fsctrucking]

@@thomasdragosr.841 wish I could buy it. I could put it to work.

[@skauffman74]

Dang... a few turns and he isn't grinding the gearbox anymore! Great job lads.

[@RyanSteele92]

I love this you the only one on KZbin doing this thank God for you

[@MrRJBooth]

Reminds me of learning to shift when I was a young un . Good times . Many fanx

[@lawrencedavis4604]

you doing great

[@docnelles1249]

Not only driving a piece of history but he's not to bad at it for the first time driving it.

[@theadventuresofbillythebig8320]

Can't wait to teach my boy how to grab some gears C'Mon. This is Absolutely Awesome 👍🤟🤟

[@jreid641]

Very cool. Between teaching him mechanical skills and now truck driving, he’ll be able to work.

[@raywilson800]

You just ain't heard yours from outside hero! Orwell sounds 👍 he's trying to suck the bottom out of one of those old flying j tanker cups with 2 straws when you let off to change gears....wheeeeoooo just like a well tuned Cats suppose to sound! Any- body with a ❤ has to love that kid. He's catching on fast...be takin over the driving for you. Tell him a 45yr. veteran gave him a 100 on his first test😎🇺🇸

[@justindavis9763]

I started off driving cabovers over 20 years ago you need to find me one like the Pete's you have

[@littlebossdave]

I love the content keep it coming lol I'm in Cali its about 4am I gotta go to bed...

[@richardmiller3919]

dj m LOL

[@m9s21w35]

I can see a father and son trucking company coming soon nice job buddy

[@jessesager9460]

This is awesome! Best way to learn!

[@jesperremington1204]

That sounds frickin awesome love it

[@laughingwolf8711]

He drives beyter than most drivers iv4 seen doing it for many years!

[@Chevy4x4dawg]

That was awesome!!!!! Watch those fingers in the steering wheel!

[@billkramer1853]

At least he's learning in a old pete he can't hurt it unlike the new crap

[@scottlambert2949]

He is doing a great job with shifting the gears 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stephenroy3113]

I love them cabovers