WE BOUGHT A Practically Brand New 1998 FLD HIDDEN IN A STORAGE Building!! WILL IT START?

[@Tootwilson8497]

This is the gift you give your dad when he gets back from the hospital and is able to work again

[@dmonat]

Real good idea!

[@SolarWraith]

Yeah, this would be a proper gift.

[@tonywebb9658]

Really you want your dad to work again?

[@terryperrott9913]

That FLD will run for ever with out all that electronic garbage. Very Nice Find.....

[@Jm-is9ig]

Buying a truck and not using it for work is worse than having an old muscle car and not taking it out on weekends. I know it's cool Tim but it's just another truck put that bad boy to work the way it deserves to be ran. Just don't let anyone drive it other than you and your old man if you're worried about it.

[@nickpau3756]

I am buying 5 old muscle cars. 3 1969 Plymouth Roadrunners, a 383, a 440 6bbl & a hemi. A 1970 hemi 'Cuda & a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang. My dream cars.

[@MRJ-lo6xx]

Tim is probably the worst driver in the company the way drives trucks.

[@ChaunceyBaber]

Drive it, like you stole it, lol! It'll tell you right away, if it's worthy or not 😂

[@mikemoore94]

But there is a difference between a weekend warrior and a full time driver right? What’s the difference

[@Aaron-hd8ql]

I own 2 muscle trucks, and both are from 1971, I choose when they go out. If i want them to sit for 19 years, that is my choice.

[@pats88sox]

Love seeing this father and son in 2024 working on a rig together ❤️

[@bradreid9467]

Now how many dream trucks is this, lol

[@derrickpettit86]

Lol, right,

[@dmonat]

Big dreams!

[@JDGeorge240sx]

a car guy/ truck guy/motorcycle guy / gun guy/ lego guy can never have too many "dream" items

[@anxietyjpg123]

I love FLD 120's, my dad drove one when I was a kid. He called her Old Midnight, jet black and sounded mean with her 8 inch stacks. Give this old girl some love!

[@dennisbelles9236]

I believe I have heard brax talk more in just this video, than I have ever heard him talk in all your lives combined. But that is a beautiful fld. Looks all original.

[@robertmanley6102]

I think I remember seeing that truck when I was at Landstar. I'm retired but got my 2000 KW W900 sitting in my driveway. It's got a 14 liter 550 Detroit. Rare in a KW.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

Highly doubt it

[@jonathanking6546]

I sure enjoyed the video. I recently purchased an older Inveco 440 Eurotech flattop cabover with small sleeper, at a government auction. It had been stored outside but when I looked at it, everything looked brand new except for the paint. It does have a couple things damaged in the interior, and slightly damaged fiberglass on the bumper, cracked windshield, and peeling paint. The driver side door handle was broken so it was sold as non-running and mileage unknown. I got it home and opened the driver side door and it has less than 30,000 miles. It has spring suspension, double frame, and full locking rear ends. It was built for the military but came white from the factory. It is marked Tanker, on the inside of the cab. I thought maybe I should fix it up as a show truck because there are very few Inveco trucks in America. This one was probably brought back from Iraq. However, I am thinking about cleaning it up, replacing the wheel seals, and purchasing a vac-water trailer and using it in the oil field to haul water. I have my CDL and tanker endorsement and I think that this truck would last a long time and make a lot of money over the next 4-5 years. Trump is saying that he wants America to start drilling for oil, so perfect timing. I thank you again for the video.

[@akman1931]

​@jerrywilcox9890 you highly doubt a detroit in a KW? I've seen 2 KW with Detroits in them. It's more common than you'd think.

[@br549rdr]

Man you could really feel your passion for trucks when you were getting ready to open that storage unit. Good things come to those who do good. You’re always helping other people this is your reward. God is good brother 🙏🏻

[@jasondrinovsky7962]

Ya know, back in the late 90's and early 2000s, I used to think of the FLD Freightliners as throw away trucks. All the big companies had a bunch of them. However, as I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate these trucks. I think they're some of the coolest trucks out here. They are getting less and less. Nice find!

[@jimmycline4778]

I love cabovers the most but these to me are the best looking conventional trucks made! I love Freightliners over all of them

[@BitterDemo]

Funny about your remark about the Freightliners in the 60's all the way yo and including the 2000 year models. I refused to drive one in the winter because running Coast to Coast you would freeze to death unless you has a small heater. I hated them with a Passion. And the International Trans Star your legs were always sore from being cramped in that narrow leg space for a Big man. My choice was always Peterbilt's. Pittam's Trucking in it's time.

[@ryankelly5303]

Best wishes on your Dads recovery

[@cornellmukes95]

The great thing is that it was parked and stored inside rather than being outside very nice FLD indeed .👍🏿

[@ronaldgentry9923]

If it really was a no miles new truck I could agree with the collector truck thing, but with 281K on it already, Make it look good and send it to work.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

It's still a collector truck with 281k lol.

[@_hotrod_]

8:02 I know Tim’s excited when he uses the lords name hahahahahaha that’s so awesome! Congrats you guys!! So happy for you! Much love from Massachusetts. Been a long time viewer since about the time Bruce got in all that trouble and I found your channel.😎🤘🏻

[@brandoncochran8441]

Tim ill be praying for your daddy thats the prettiest FLD I've seen in years its nice. If it was mine it would be really really hard for me to put a driver in it. It is definitely a find of a life time especially with a kitty cat in it.

[@trentwatts4913]

I’ve gotta say I like my Detroit too, but it is something different when a caterpillar is just sitting there Idling . It just makes you smile.😂

[@tabithasalb9903]

Awesome video. Cool truck. Happy for you and Brax with the special time together getting the truck running. 😊

[@edwin__0420]

Your son will be a beast at your age with what you are teaching him 💪💪💪

[@kevinnewcome9292]

I used to swing 160 of those batteries every day into battery boxes at the Freightliner factory by hand. They’ve got it to where you don’t have to do it by hand, now!

[@kevinnewcome9292]

I used to HATE those short jumpers in the two battery boxes they are new in the factory, and I was the first one to bend them.

[@kevinnewcome9292]

This guy who worked with me installing batteries called that white anti-corrosive grease on the terminals “monkey sperm.” 😂😂 he was crazy!!!

[@bonedust68]

When you said Quail comm... I'm thinking you meant a birdy lives up yonder.... like a carrier pidgeon nester... now wouldn't that be something... ooh boy..lol

[@derekkapaun5610]

Mister gentry cool I'm a subscriber I am so impressed with Braxton watching him grow up with dad sweet❤ he is not afraid of work good parenting my friend🎉🎉

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

CONGRATS!!!!!! You helped all those people after hurricane Helene so you getting your pay for it. So tickled for you!!!!

[@br549rdr]

Very good point. He is receiving his blessing. 😇

[@danfarmer5343]

That would make that boy a good first truck in a few years .

[@charlesfritz2540]

Damn Timmy Gentry, that kitty cat sounds really good. You're a good man Timmy to get that thing moving again God bless you and yours

[@Rayzer2368]

If I were in your shoes I’d keep it as a collector and use it for special customers/loads and/or opportunities that would showcase your business like news events and such. Congrats on a super great find! Oh, and a huge thanks to you, your family, and employees for helping my fellow North Carolinians during the Helene disaster.

[@Justone372]

Nothing better than having your son working with you like this as you teach him things about the truck and life. 👍💪🏻

[@KenWilcox-b5c]

Tim, use the primer pump until it gets a little stiffer and you will hear the return valve open when it is done. Those filters were probably still empty since they were changed. If diesel is clear and you can see through it, it’s still good for use. It’s not the same as petrol going off after a few months and smelling bad.

[@gregorymurdock8551]

I had a 1999 with an N14 13 speed…. Good reliable hardworking trucks!!! I love this one…. Looks brand new 👀👀👀💯. God bless & God speed on the journey

[@sandywilliams5180]

What a beautiful truck. My dad drove and owned trucks all my life. ❤🎉Congratulations ❤️ 🎊

[@theguyinmaine]

Great year. Sold my 1998 W9 a few years ago. Detroit 60 500hp 18 spd, 72" sleeper. Did lowboy country wide, my own authority. 90 days on, 21 off. fridge, freezer, gas grill, tv, internet, printer, generator with 120 outlets, Webasto cab heater and block heater for cold nights to save fuel. Miss it, but don't miss the 4 wheelers on cell phones. Nice Find

[@nvragn]

Just gonna check this out. Looking forward to it I'm a 30 plus years as a heavy truck mechanic and most of those years spent at the Freightliner dealership and they are what I know and like. Just had to jump in and mention that 👍🇨🇦🔧

[@stephenlea5765]

Really enjoyed seeing you get your son involved. Thanks for the update!

[@JeffMartin-r3b]

Hey Tim and Braxton are you doing on this beautiful day and I like the content in the videos and I like watching your KZbin videos

[@EdmondBouchard-sy3ml]

What a great find Tim & Brax COOL!!!

[@Drew_379]

That truck is absolutely mint!!! Hope you give a full tour on your next live or video

[@danprivate501]

I remember when those first hit the market, I had to give up a cabover to go into one of them. At the time I hated them but loved my old cabovers. Nice score there dude, put her back on the road. God bless you and yours and thanks for all the work you’ve done with the hurricane victims.

[@kennyspry5189]

Tim l really like the FLD the only thing I don't like about a FLD is the Front Fenders l don't like that style. But it is an Amazing Awesome Truck Glad 😊 you found it and now own it.

[@CiCi-oc1ij]

Thanks!

[@eddiesica3649]

Need to add a little bit of red and some stars to that great looking rig you found Tim !!

[@scottburrow8717]

48:01 damn what a clean truck. You got a deal there without even knowing what you paid for it.

[@BryantButler-i3j]

Those FLD's are great trucks, durable and dependable. Not as flashy as some, but well built and comfortable. Its the kind of truck that makes money.

[@George-i7p]

😂😂😂 they're not called freightshakers for nothing!

[@theresters1]

THAT IS ONE BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF OLD ROAD IRON. MAKES MY 75 YEAR OLD HEART GO PITTY-PAT. I JUST LOST MY WIFE OF 55 YEARS SEPTEMBER 7TH. SHE HAD BEEN AN ACCOUNTS MANAGER FOR HORNADY TRUCKING FOR ABOUT 12 YEARS. SHE TAUGHT ME TO LOVE AND RESPECT THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY. AND I ALWAYS WILL.GO GETT'EM TIM! YOU OWN A CHERRY!!!

[@michaellafreniere5083]

Who's your wife, I paid off 3 trucks with hornady. Worked there a long time. . Sandra and Debra, old pinky..

[@ivanwallace3296]

Sorry for your loss sir.

[@truckingthelowcountry9961]

Holy shit, what a find

[@John-kr7iz]

no kidding!

[@arrowkart4j]

Nice Truck. I miss my 1997 FLD 120 with a series 60 Detroit.🙏

[@bigtruck57h25]

That's a very nice truck, I had a 1996 FLD 120 mid roof. It was 3 years old when I got it I put almost 3 million miles on it, add to sell it about 6 months ago that truck kept me going for over 20 years years. 430 Detroit with a 10-speed I do miss her.

[@clearseriously2184]

How many times you rebuild in for 3 million miles.

[@eddie3489]

Keep it stock and clean!

[@johnmcdowell9059]

wow tim and brax what a sweet catch safe travels y'all god bless

[@dobiejames9881]

Boy, did this video bring back memories for me, and you and your son working together getting it running, priceless. Thank you for posting this video, sir. It meant a lot to some of us old school truckers. God bless you and your family, and please, when you make your decision on what you're going to do with it, let us know.

[@Gentryandsons]

Our pleasure! Be blessed!

[@jackmoorman6925]

Fat brightness back memories that FLD Freightliner was the first truck I drove when I started driving over the road

[@Arkansasoutlaw45]

That same exact truck? Or same model?

[@KellyRaxter]

That's why I love rooster so much

[@wkprospecting]

WTF!!! THAT'S FREAKING AMAZING !!! NICE TRUCK🚛🚛🚛

[@metalhead7181]

Ive driven the FLDs back in the day, definitely good trucks. That one is in great condition. You got a good one.

[@Hollerwood606]

Yeah man they were great trucks. When freightliner started making their more aerodynamic trucks they came out with the century class soon after the FLD. That was a cool truck too.

[@philgrimsey3637]

Awesome rig, fella. Hope you got it for a good price 👌

[@kennyspry5189]

Hot Damn that CAT 😺 MOTOR sounds just like l thought it would absolutely BEAUTIFUL sure do LOVE that sound of Perfect.

[@josephsimpkins7974]

I think you need a show truck deck out. I know you Timmy you can lay it out. Good luck brother

[@judithbutler4002]

She sounds great!!! Congratulations!!!

[@Bmg009]

Hello Mr gentry, I’m Mr gentry! I love your new truck. Nothing looks better than factory imo

[@Mr-MH227]

Where else you see a stock truck as good as this one ? Keep it stock but with some twin stacks and what a find. 👍

[@Noelzsazsa]

I recently saw a small fleet of about ten trucks that were the left over from a liquidation the owner stashed them away almost 30 years ago two were brand new with only delivery KMs and were in perfect condition with plastic still on the doors and bunk it was amazing to see

[@leewalker3514]

What a fine Tim what a fine probably only one in the country with that low of miles that’s the same kind of trailer that we have at Fleetpride in Ellenwood Georgia they’re good trailers

[@kennyspry5189]

Next time just use a Alligator clip wire to jump the ignition and makes it easier to start.

[@Bob-727]

Tim, I remember the first video I watched of yall taking delivery of the air force cab over from Bruce. I would love to see you guys finish that truck and take it to MATS. Brax is growing up quick on you, make them memories brother! This is a super find for sure, very sweet FLD!

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

That sure is one super nice FlD Tim

[@jamiesfields8449]

Like. Old. .truck. Nicebest. Wishes. Tim. And. Brax. .😊😊😊😊

[@michaeljarrell9770]

I am sure that you checked this out. But before I teardown the transmission, I would check the return spring for the clutch pedal. Thought I heard you say that you were lifting up the pedal. I had several Freightliners over the years. It was always the spring broken. They are inexpensive at Freightliner parts house . Used to be about $5.00 . I learned to carry several in my tool box. Got a small box to keep them from being kinked. Also spayed heavy with WD-40. And put one of those sand packets to prevent moisture. That way they don't rust up. They are a very small diameter wire spring. Any way , it might save you a lot of money. And down time on the side of the road. I usually had to replace mine about once a year

[@silverback8183]

I've driven all the large cars over the years but this is my favorite truck! You are lucky to find one this nice

[@Lone_1x]

People can say whatever they want bout Freightliner, but these trucks produce more profit than a 379,389, or W9. Its lighter and parts r cheap. Got my 99 fld120 mid roof with an N14 525 and a super10 for $10k.

[@jeremypociask9873]

That was a awesome video that is a nice truck hope you all have a blessed night god bless you all 👍🙏❤️💯

[@mpaqman285]

Bout time someone beat ol Bruce to a low mileage "barn" find. What luck to come across a truck like that, kinda takes you back to when we were kids seeing one that clean.

[@ejsingleton5936]

I would put some nice matching fiberglass fenders , Two pipes on the side ,18spd and leave the rest original.

[@vaughnhill3437]

I had a 2001 fld 120 with a 430 hp cat with a super 10 in it. I know one thing about my old truck. It would top out at a 112 mph and I ain't interested in saying how I know that. Lol

[@mrmotofy]

Test tracks are fun

[@ScattyMan392]

Farther And Son Work Miracles ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TimothyAmiot-zr8ec]

Beautiful time capsule!!! They just don’t build them like they used to!!

[@RR98guy]

When I was a driver for Lisa Motor Lines, I was assigned a 96 model FLD, I loved the truck.

[@greentruth89]

These old flds getting snatched up left and right you found something special

[@randyham3325]

That truck looks and sounds amazing. Congrats

[@grizzlyridgerunner]

1993 got issued a new freightliner brand new 60 series detroit 10 speed Eaton fuller .all i say i was young and an outlaw driver. They were a beast and put up with a young driver..i wished i bought one back then.

[@davidwhiten3742]

After forty plus years of truck driving I’ve pretty much driven all types. One of my favorites was a 93 FLD with a Freightliner Classic sleeper. Series 60 18 speed and 22’s all the way around. That truck pulled like a freight train and ran triple digits. Plus it was purple and chrome. Sure do miss it.

[@garrettthompson8314]

Please keep updated on how your Dad's doing Thanks Tim

[@haroldparker3487]

Never seen anyone that excited about a Freightshaker.

[@kennyspry5189]

Fix the Truck up install Duel Exhaust System some Chrome and Show the Truck for a year and then put it to Work.

[@mikebrunner1577]

Tim, that is quite the find. I think it should be a collector. Very nice. Nice find.

[@mikescenters5785]

Timmy man that’s a beautiful truck you guys be safe out there ❤

[@kathypelham3679]

All i can say is that is one beautiful Truck ❤ !!!!!!! 😊!!!

[@KMPandme]

Drove a 99 day cab, basically same truck, was brand new when I got it. Had the 60 series detroit. Drove that truck all over the Midwest calling a chemical tanker. Love the way the clutch pedal felt. I'm a short guy and it fit me like a glove great truck

[@timmydrake9125]

WOW. Look at that yougan Brax be grown. Ain’t seen em in a while

[@jasonpeacock7780]

Very nice great to see another video Tim.

[@hawkeyetec]

Tires are probably dryrot and or flat spotted. But you have a time capsule! Qualcomm satalte communications. Pre emission... Run only with a stellar operator, no accidents or tickets...

[@brianfloyd5925]

The best commercial vehicle ever built ! You're so lucky !

[@Lafly84]

Used to drive one for M.S. Carriers out of Memphis back in the day, also the Army's 916 when I was in. I liked them more than the Century that replaced it, finally ended up in my buddy's Classic XL. Drove one for my buddy for a while with a super 10 and the CAT 3406E.

[@jongwa1324]

That truck has such a clean and simple design

[@codysigmon9349]

Tim you got a true survivor at its finest definition, Please don’t just stick a driver in it and send it out, leave it stock to show America what hauled America!!!

[@derekkapaun5610]

I loved the sound when you put in the feul additive in the old girl was talking to you feed me feed me😅😅😅

[@robertsmith7580]

The truck is a rare find but the kind of driver you need for that truck is even more rare !

[@jerrywilcox9890]

He not putting a driver in it he's going to be the only one driving it but his dad.

[@JonathanSparks-ht4vq]

Did the previous owner of the truck explain why he parked it right after rebuilding the engine

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@JonathanSparks-ht4vq why does that matter lol.

[@troyadams1076]

Good one back on road happy for u

[@DavidLacy-hg6bw]

That’s good for it a can of starting fluid

[@JonathanSparks-ht4vq]

New nickname for Braxton and that would be “Hey Dad”. Hope he’s feeling better from his crash in the bike

[@TRUCKERMAN92]

That's a nice looking FLD!,definitely put it back on the road!

[@chrisharkins8708]

6 TS Caterpillar motor is the engine prefix for the 3406E which was produced from 1993-1997 that can produce between 450-700 horse power. So you have an early 98 built Freightliner then or late 1997 which is a 1998. Beautiful FLD and one of the good years as I say. Gotta love the old FLD's/ Freightliners especially with a CAT in them.. Congratulations Tim on the great find and daaam she sounds good too..