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[@claytondonnel8719]

My Dad had a 1979 352 Peterbilt that he drove back in the 70s, during summer he would take us kids on long hauls to LA. A lot of good memories in that Old truck. Back in those days truckers were the heros. Miss those days.

[@darylmatis4061]

I'm 47 years old I remember seeing those old cabovers running the roads all the time, seeing that one just brings back so many memories. When I grew up I wanted to drive a cab over but I never did, spent 20 years over the road and never drove a cab over, the oldest truck I ever drove was a 79 W900 with a 13 speed and a big cam Cummins

[@Carlos-r5n2b]

I ran a couple COEs one Freightliner and a KW new trucks, they dominated the roads in early 90s. Back before you could stretch them length restrictions. A dream parking and turning in tight places. One thing I thought about was head on crashes. I knew drivers that would walk if a company put them in a COE. The two I ran rode good. Had conventional trucks that rode worse. I worked for my Family company. I ran whatever truck my brother told me to run. I know for a fact drivers damaged the COEs intentionally, had to be careful who you hired. I liked the COEs been on little roads before GPS . I was so happy I wasn't driving a big conventional, that needed a football field to turn😊

[@Keepingtheswineinline]

I bought a new 1978 352 with a 1693T Cat and 13 speed. Was a great truck!

[@Keepingtheswineinline]

The only thing I didn’t like was the exhaust was bolted to the cab. When you tipped the can there was a big “bell” connection that was a pain to realign when lowering the cab back down

[@philmckrakin6752]

That would've been so sweet picking that up mate.

[@markf350s]

Best Buy is the vent windows in each drivers door. They should have them a new cars today. Those were the bomb.

[@countryboy99656]

Can’t blame Ryan for that one Bruce, operator is responsible for the rig. Sweet truck

[@frozenbits48]

I had the same truck, and I do believe you have a 76 there, not a 78. It steers easy enough, you Do Not need power steering!! Great video, this retired old driver appreciates it. I drove from 1974 until 2004.

[@Adam_rdz1777]

Yeah he later realized in the video its a 76

[@lappy0749]

I was a kid in the 1970s and remember seeing all these cabovers on the Ohio Turnpike, on our drive to Cedar Point each year! Sweet truck!

[@pyootchnich]

… And ride the blue streak with extra play on the seat lap restraining bar!

[@bobfry1443]

In the 70s 90 plus percent of trucks on hwy were tilt cabs

[@thomasweida2881]

I put power steering on my 1977 352. I used a power steering box from a Freightliner cab over. I made an adapter plate to bolt the box to the frame, so it looked nice in factory. Use the standard power steering pump and mounted the power steering reservoir in the back Behind the cab where the original would be

[@christyevans5787]

Thanks for purchasing this from my Dad . Glad to add you and watch what you do with it !

[@wilE6764]

What did he pay for it?..just curious

[@12yearssober]

​@@wilE6764 I doubt anyone is going to tell that.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great looking truck!!!

[@kylecarden6000]

He Bought this cab over out of my home town!

[@12yearssober]

@@kylecarden6000 Where is that?

[@sycho-blud]

Always loved those old Semi Trucks, better then the ones we have in today's culture

[@liamterry5301]

Blaming his ignorance on someone else in perfect Bruce style. Where was your pre trip Bruce!

[@madmarty21]

Because he always shows every second of everything he does he made a fuck up they had a joke no body got but hurt about it but you

[@danwilson7776]

“No wonder I kept smelling rubber smoke” probably would have been a good time to pull over and check it out

[@liamterry5301]

@@madmarty21 and yet you're the only one cussing and throwing a fit about it like a 2 yr old. SMFH 😒🙄🤦

[@Fed-Dog]

Bruce tried to do the same when he was arrested in Pasco County, FL for running a chop shop and insurance fraud.

[@Potrvlb]

Wow Bruce nice re trip 😂, hammering the young dude for your non existent pre trip, bad Bruce 😂😂

[@donLatitisavanderworken]

My dad drove a Peterbilt 352 for many years until he turned 70. He loved "Old Green" he was so sad giving her up.

[@StevenGeier-tj3qk]

I was raised in an Ole Green 352 as well. Sad day to see it go too.

[@brocluno01]

I'm old and these were new when I started running big loads. Good catch 😊

[@lollipop84858]

I bet you've got a few big loads to catch

[@guyhunt2239]

That Truck is Awesome try not to overkill it w the Add ons Bruce love the Old school trucks !!! Take care Bud ....

[@chriswyattpandemic_silvera5088]

Ask him why he didn’t do his pre-trip Ryan. Hold your ground, I think you can take him…😉😉😆😆

[@David-jz1qh]

Has he ever done any kind of pre trip on any truck ?

[@toddwilliams8550]

That's a Sweet Time Capsule of a Truck, I've driven several non power steering Trucks!!! I'd Love To Own That Thang!!!! Good Job buying it!!!

[@robertbrake9927]

I would keep the exhaust on that it has . And fresh paint. And definitely do those personal touches you listed .It’s definitely a sweet truck. Ryan is learning so don’t be to rough on him . He’s a good young man.

[@mikemakuch2824]

I started in 1-1970, retired 1-2021, 51 years w/o a chargeable accident, had a few COEs. Once you get used to them, they are great, just watch out for the pot holes or divets in the road, they'll jar your preserves for sure. With the right insulation the cab is really quiet. Just a classic look and ride. One other thing, passengers or co-drivers have a hard time watching how close the items seem to be on that side.

[@glenalguire6960]

Starting to see these old trucks in beautiful shape on the 401 in Canada , the ones I’ve seen are absolutely beautiful , much much respect these brokers bringing these old trucks back to life

[@TurboTurtle205]

Wow that thing is awesome! Love the colors and just everything except the money deck! Put a dance pole on it! Haha

[@robertgreuniesen4051]

About time. Keep the old cabovers coming. This rig is so badass

[@edwardstephens247]

Congratulations, Bruce, on your purchase of a Cabover!

[@JamesSmith-co8lq]

That truck is bad ass,when I was kid my uncle used to drive one just like that one

[@ooglieguy6469]

As someone who drives a 1997 International cabover all the time, I wish I had one that old and nice, especially for playing my 8 track collection again.

[@okcderek]

Ryan, tell him if he’d done his pre-trip he should have seen the fender/tire issue.

[@donavannaidoo3289]

This truck is super clean,excellent condition wouldn’t mind owning it just love it🙏🏻👌💯❤️try n keep it as original as you can.

[@djo9941]

I love the little things like the headlight shields. Great truck!

[@Sevunteen]

Congratulations on the new rig. Looks like the Winnebago of Peterbilts, LOL. Ok Bruce, & The Cameraman Randy Savage,yall take it easy, have a good one and #StayFosty my friends.

[@vickijones5648]

Back in the day, my Dad drove a Diamond Rio. Loved riding with him. Good memories.

[@jacknuzzy279]

If it’s got deep reduction on the dash usually it’s a 15 speed if you shift from 3rd to 4 with a u shit it’s a 15 overdrive

[@davidsimons6881]

Nice old school Cabover

[@glenalguire6960]

I know of an transtar that was owned by a county here in Canada , with only a few thousand miles on , it was bought by tackaberry construction in Ontario , it’s now living its life under cover in a heated shop , it’s absolutely in mint condition , all original , it’s quite the sight

[@banditgrizzy1955]

Now that's the rig style I grew up with. 👌😁👍

[@davidkeeton6716]

I've seen this Pete sitting there for some time. It was just north of Ft Payne on Hwy 11. I've always loved that body style. Round headlights and the air intake coming thru the sleeper. I always thought that thing needs to be out making money. A beautiful classic. And this from a career Volvo trucks partsman.

[@lollipop84858]

You always thought it needs to be out making money, but as long as it was someone else buying it and spending theirs to do it huh

[@LyfovRyan51]

That is a honey of a classic truck. Used to drive a cab over White. It had the same instant old time air con and a massive steering wheel. Watching in New Zealand.

[@Mobilegaming0624]

Glad to see a genuine smile on you bro💯 excited to see where this truck goes

[@lionelchartrand2829]

In pieces sadly, like à all thr project he buy

[@ww2dogfighter1944]

@@lionelchartrand2829He loves peterbilt so probably not

[@lionelchartrand2829]

@@ww2dogfighter1944 what i mean in pieces is that he's going to start dismentling it to put new part on it and just never finish it just like the whote scania

[@ww2dogfighter1944]

@@lionelchartrand2829 ok

[@FamP-o3z]

What a nice time capsule cab! Would be moderate with the changes so the outside still match the original inside. There is plenty of modern around, this feels more special and reminds of the simple old days..

[@blueonblack3971]

What a nice cab over!! I like these longer videos personally. Can't wait to see the work get done

[@WVT0587]

Bruce done run through daddy’s money and shop, now he’s in TN using Fitzgeralds shop and spending his money. He sure knows how to hustle!

[@chadb83731]

Straight pipes all the way. Love this Pete absolute Classic and its clean!!!

[@jimmclaughlin9362]

Without Jake brakes, is there a real need for straight pipes? Afterall, it is a classic basically unmolested truck with a classic look.

[@ralphups7782]

now that's a very cool looking truck , Bruce Wilson. i would keep the radio with the 8 track for sure you might meet a old retired trucker who used to work the truck that your in and it could be his last request to go for a drive in it, and give you some of it's secret's too.

[@Lifeinthefastlane2023]

I’ve been driving OTR since 1980 this all we had back then paper logs stick transmissions and not a flip flop in sight ❤

[@gmcgmc9297]

You should keep the stacks it looks better with the stacks

[@iain3411]

Very cool . Can't wait for these upgrades. At least you can use the tires again.

[@mileclaimer132]

Very cool! The very 1st truck I drove was a 1992 Freightliner 712 Satellite. I love me some cab overs!

[@dantolle1344]

We used to call those steering knobs wrist breakers with no power steering you get the steers off angle or run over something it will yank that wheel right out of you hands! Cool ass truck i would love it to haul my 5th wheel rv!

[@brucesherman5625]

Forget the power steering. Leave the stacks alone. No pre trip It is a beautiful rig. Hard to believe it is so old. I would love to have it. Congratulations.

[@12yearssober]

In my travels i have been seeing more and more of these oder trucks that have been restored and put into service. Im sure eventually laws will restrict this but for now i will enjoy the sight and sounds of these beauty's!!!

[@glenalguire6960]

In Ontario there’s talk about any truck over 12 years old has to be taken off the road , hope not cause mine is 15 years old , it’s absolutely mint condition , all trucks have to have annual safety inspection so it doesn’t make any sense , they have to be in great condition or they are taken off the road . Just another white collar talking about something that he has no clue about , costing the working man big time !

[@12yearssober]

@@glenalguire6960 I have no doubt that they will do that and America will soon follow. They will cram that emissions nonsense down everyone's throats.

[@justindearborn7275]

This is going to make me and a lot of other people happy!👍👌 Looking forward to this content

[@lontrucker44]

In 1988 I drove a 1975 Pete, it had 400 Cummins, 13 speed , it had 4:33 rears. I think it was a 362 model. At 2100 it tops out at 65 mph, no power steering.

[@thecurtray]

Hi Aaron. I am father and son in joplin on the Harley springers. You were going to send photos. See you around

[@whitegrandsport]

Nice example of 352. I purchased 352 new in 1974, steering wheel looks after market, speedometer is wrong, hope you can source a Peterbilt one somewhere. Mine was 1674 CAT, 13 speed , Pete 4 leaf. Price new was$26,600. Congrats on a good find!

[@wushock92]

What a nice specimen! All that wood grain and Naugahyde in excellent shape. .

[@Thomtleonard]

Do you remember JB hunt cab ove us when you opened up the door the steps came out and you walked right up in. I drove one of those for a while but I started out and your mom is still going to wait for a Mon. Th and when you saw me out of IPP at the hunt's point. New york I love it

[@ruckinehround6965]

I once had an 1986 chevette. Drove the wheels off it in college, sold it with 19600 km on it it rolled over . Haha

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Nice truck, Bruce. I appreciate you sharing, buddy 👍

[@KevinSmith-lq4ch]

For almost a 50 year old truck, it's a nice time capsule. 💪

[@Patmanx1]

that brown feux leather reminds me of the old chevy kodiak school bus I used to ride in growing up.

[@denissharp2471]

That is one handsome brute of a truck, I dont understand why you would want to change anything on these classic vehicles!! As for the cabover style, there are nothing but cabovers here in the UK and Europe, most of the roads we negotiated you needed a close coupled trailer with the axles set forward. You would never get a US style rig around narrow country lanes and densely packed city streets, so its horses for courses ! Apart from British trucks like the ERF that were fitted with 350bhp Big Cam Cummings that I loved, I have spent my 46 year commercial driving lifetime sat in a Volvo's F88 like the one in my Avatar from the late 1970's or or F10/12's and the later Volvo FH Globetrotters, or right up to my recent retirement in Scanias, the last one being one of the new generation type.

[@cabovermike]

See my avtar, my 1976 f88, i always fancied an american truck, looked at loads over the years, in uk and usa, petes/kw's/whites/freightliners but non came close to the F88,.

[@randywalker827]

On the right hand side cab cylinder there should be a latch that will catch when you get it far enough over.

[@dustyfarmer]

I like it. I reckon that just needs a polish & a mattress in the sleeper and keep it largely as it is. I remember when I was a kid seeing in the airport shop those clear epoxy resin toilet seats with money & barbed wire inside them, that dollar deck plate has style.

[@bigb6548]

I drive one to this day on the farm 78 factory air ride red frame. Occasionally. Pride of the fleet. Definitely gets more attention than I want lol. Cool tho 😎

[@joshgoss109]

Get with Rob at S H tube and get some custom stuff made for Hank. Like a custom deck plate and a custom light box.

[@kylem9834]

Air ride the front end, full size 24’s on the rear, 22’s in the front, new box bumper and new stainless deck cover and rear bumper. 6” straight pipes and few other odd and ends and let the classicness shine 👌

[@edwardgrafton4663]

Hey Bruce that is a sweet looking Cabover just put a set off new tyres on it and new set off air horns I really hope that you will keep this truck don't try too sell it and how in the heck did Ryan not see the smoke coming from the back wheels sack Ryan lol

[@fadinreigne]

love the cabovers would love to drive one them again I drove many mile in one of them pete cabover too .but I would put power steering on it for sure

[@adamwagner1987]

Nice truck ! Go easy on Ryan lol. He should have told you but I'm sure you noticed as well.. Most American LaFrance firetrucks where built here in hamburg ny . HQ out of SC. They shut down unfortunately but now E-ONE firetruck are made here.

[@tnolan3176]

Oh good another project !

[@jimmclaughlin9362]

He will announce that this classic cabover Peterbilt will be for sale in 5...,4...,3...,2.... I am sure you get the idea!

[@metalhead7181]

That is a really nice Cabover Bruce. I hope you keep it. Good old trucks are hard to come by these days. Especially ones in mint condition like that one.👍

[@johnnybegood9285]

I was a mechanic for a fleet of 45 of those when they were brand new. I know just about every nut and bolt. 2 things.... Always use the safety bar when you jack the cab up. The jack handle should be in the passengers side door under the sleeper hanging on 2 brackets. Those cab jack pumps used to leak oil so always carry a little extra transmission oil for that because it sucks when you have to jack the cab up and it won't go up. Another thing to check is the battery box for cracks. They are aluminum and were known to break, especially with the shock from leaf spring suspension. I noticed that truck has 2 straps to hold the door from opening too much. The earlier models only had one and the screws that hold it on would rip out from the weight of the door opening when the cab was tilted. I used to connect a bungee cord from the door to the door striker to take the weight off of the straps.

[@johnnybegood9285]

I posted my comment before the video was over. I see you found the cab jack. Lol! It looks like the battery box was repaired already and that's a good thing. It really makes a mess when the batteries and air tanks leave the scene. Please don't get under that cab without the safety bar in place, especially with a truck that old. One blown hydraulic line and you've bought the farm. One more thing. When you lower the cab, make sure the shifter is sliding up in the slot in the floor. When they get a little worn they get sloppy and may not line up. As far as power steering goes, They also made a "power steering assist" which was a hydraulic cylinder attached to the center link activated by tension placed on the drag link. It's an alternative to changing out the box. If you change the box, you'll have to get the bracket that goes with it.

[@PeDr0.UY131]

wow, a rolling museum with some modern details.😁Nice

[@bigpaulrc3531]

Hi Bruce all the way from Yorkshire England nice truck old trucks have more style than new ones 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻one thing the old trucks been looked after nice in side cab. Bruce how many horses is the Cummings putting outf it's not broke don't fixs it

[@rsumsixtyfo6766]

I have a 79 352 (in awesome condition) for sale as we speak. It originally came out of California. 27' hay hauler bed. 400 BC 13 sp. Power steering. 😁👍🏻

[@alexchambers7452]

I drove a 1978 Pete just like HANK IN WASHINGTON for years great memories

[@ShilohShepherd]

Very nice. It is good seeing you so happy with your new project

[@BryanWilliams-f3r]

Take very good carefully of that one because that's a classic cabover

[@danwilson7776]

SH Tube makes some killer light box set ups for the rear of the truck

[@OldGuy70s]

Cool... There's lots a Wilson's around here on East Coast Canada...

[@michaelbeck5567]

That thing is freaking awesome!

[@Hurtthenote]

you should come up to the Large cars and Guitars truck show at the Smokies Stadium

[@kristoffermangila]

Damn, what a mint Pete! Needs some work but doable. Also, how about a power operated cab lifter, like what Australian K220 cabovers have? It'll make lifting that cab easier.

[@cabovermike]

There used to be an "air assist" power steering kit for those years ago, and a front steer blowout arrest kit, supposed to stop the blowout snatching the wheel out of your hands, those stack heat shields aren't pretty either, i prefer the original peterbilt shields, maybe try and fit a clutch fan to it also,. Leave the big fuel tanks on it to, jakes would be nice to, and a pair centre loaded twin truckers cb antennas, that trucks just missing a 110" sleeper "big bunk" cheers,..

[@edwinrivera3834]

Sweet lookin 352...power steering and air ride behind the cab is a must😎👍

[@garypiont6114]

Get some more neck chains, chicago and Detroit will up your views. Holy mackerel Der andy.

[@PetrvonBrunthal]

Looking good, just really classic.

[@KevinSmith-lq4ch]

Name it, Waylon Jennings. The late 70's was his time. I'm sure he even rode in one of them old cabover Pete's

[@jimmym1192]

Bruce you definitely need to keep this cab over because we all miss blue collar

[@nathanlaumer7480]

Double breathers new stacks get the seats covered to match the brown keep it simple with the glass lens lights

[@dewaynem559]

I put over 250k miles on my 1978 pete in about a year and a half lol when I bought it new😊

[@dannycabrera2773]

Hey brother congrats on the new cab over that truck looks freaking awesome the interior looks like it’s brand new in joy it I know you guys are going to make that truck brand new but please don’t do burnouts in it 😂

[@toddclark332]

Almost like BJ & The Bear just go dude love it❤badass find Bruce ok guys have a great weekend later

[@checker3694]

As a 21 year old when i went to US in 1987 could not believe how dated and crude America trucks were. They looked fabulous from outside, but that 78 interior was more 1958 European interior back then. No power streering and front brakes were common on US trucks, when cars had everything. Park a 1978 Volvo F10 next to it and the interior difference is 40 years apart. The only British truck in sixties without power streering standard from memory was late 60s tk Bedford, maybe some early 60s Leylands.

[@crazydutchbloke]

Till today it has not changed much. There still way behind. Kinda sad that even a 3rd wold country like China past them.

[@straybullitt]

That Volvo interior is now an irreparable mess of broken plastic, whereas the 50 year old Peterbilt interior can be completely renewed with only a couple of days in a good Mexican upholstery shop! 🤠 You Europeans don't really have too many Mexicans, though, do you??? 🤔 If you want us to, we can send you some of our extras! 😃

[@ruxoneto6560]

British trucks won't hold a candle to us trucks !!!😂

[@George-dy3pt]

You're a uppity joke

[@crazydutchbloke]

Funny how they remove reactions saying us trucks are still behind but let anything the other way stay.

[@realkilju]

That thing is incredible

[@thudable]

That's a damn nice truck. I love cabover tractors.

[@DanielWoodenJr.-cm4qd]

...also I would relocate air filter cannister and put chrome air cleaner intake tube and cap up behind cab.

[@matti353]

Bruce is back in the Cabover…👍

[@rickygambill723southsideki7]

New horns and new cab lights and led headlights and a good cb radio

[@robertlemoi7919]

If Bruce is true to form, in about a week he will change everything on this truck. Take a good look at this truck. You will not see it the same.

[@TheCumminspower59]

Change the heat shields for round one but otherwise I like your plan especially the quilted fenders

[@lonewolfe31619]

About time you got another cabover