WILL IT START? 1988 Kenworth K100E sitting untouched for 9 years....

We attempt to start a 1988 Kenworth K100E that has been sitting untouched for 9 years. It has a Cummins 400 big cam IV engine, 18spd with 38,000lbs rear diffs.
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[@sporttruck5103]

It´s always nice to watch group of guys working around old truck. Somewhere on old scrap yard or middle in the woods. You can hear voices of different tools, a compressor or aggregat keep noise on the back round. Everyone has a waiting moody, they joke with each other. Then it starts to make smoke signals from the pipes and starts, that´s a amazing feeling. After that you even get it move by own power, thats always an awesome feeling. It’s a moment when a man who loves old trucks and machines knows he’s alive.

[@alcopower5710]

Great comment

[@alanadair7169]

So true 👍

[@thomasmadden1011]

How much work get up road condition put back road

[@albydigiammarco3373]

How's it guys, thank you for bringing back to life that beast. I live in Zambia Africa and used to watch BJ and the bear and we had a few of those Kenworths running around. I must say, they were head turners. I ended up driving trucks in in southern Africa then in Australia. I've had a soft spot for the American truck engine since I could remember. Nothing comes close to the Jake brake. Keep up the good work and keep the old school truck alive. Cheers from Africa.

[@wclearwater1]

Congratulations Mike.... MRS Peterbilt Mike has a happy new child to take care of.... Good Luck Mrs Peterbilt Mike...

[@andreachamberlain7709]

Trucky is growing on me. 😂

[@jonathanbaird8109]

I'm pretty excited to see what you'll do with her, and I can only imagine how excited you are! Truly a solid purchase, Mike. Thanks for saving her.

[@jasonpartelle7182]

Greetings from Australia, abit of crc will get it freed up👍

[@marilynchamberlain6630]

Just like Christmas morning with a new toy......love, love, love it!

[@Dachamp2001]

I swear finding this diamond in the rough k100E big cam 4 😍

[@chriswoodward5368]

Great to see it running wonderful video Mike. You do realize that you had about 150 years of combined truck experience hanging around helping you great to see the boys giving you a hand.

[@raavan71]

Nothing makes me so happier than to see a bunch of old buddies and thier camaraderie attempting to give life to an old iron girl..Truck Gods must be smiling in the heavens..

[@Darknamja]

I love watching seasoned technicians at work. Always entertaining. 😀

[@freedomisntfree5573]

I'm not a truck driver but I loved watching BJ and the Bear as a kid. Love those Kenworth cab overs

[@donmccord]

That’s a thing of beauty seeing it backing out of it would be grave thanks for saving it mike!!!!

[@robertblain9968]

First big step is all done. Getting her running and having her move under her own power and holding air like she's doing congratulations on that. As far as a frame when you got to fix it, I would stretch it a little but not overboard. Hope to see more videos of the rebuild coming soon, good luck, congratulations

[@georgethecritic9850]

I like that you have nice long videos and completed stages. Watching a bunch of guys crawling all over it smiling like jackasses chewing briers, reminds me of when my friends and I work on projects like this and I tell them , if our wives saw us doing things like this, they would think we were nuts. It's testosterone fulled action-packed great time.

[@Notthisguyeither]

I swear I could see a smile on that grill as it rolled under its own power again after so long

[@sandasturner9529]

SPOILER ALERT!

[@biteme0973]

once they got it running it just wanted to run again. she was happy to be brought back to life

[@rocketqueen7355]

@@sandasturner9529 comment I was looking for

[@glentaylor8986]

sandas turner t

[@twister563]

nothing more beautiful than bringing back a treasure of many mile seen gem to life

[@vikingpreacher9026]

Back in the day I hated driving cabovers. Now, I'm suddenly nostalgic for them.

[@aaronmorrill2973]

I love old trucks. That Cummins still sounded pretty good for how long it's been sitting. Amazed how little smoke came out. Envious of your find. Hope you do vids on your resto.

[@normanrhone2791]

"Listen to that-no leaks".😊 Amazing work all of you.👍👍

[@fashionstreet1]

Those cab overs were the king of the road amazing 😮😮😮

[@turboford4145]

It's always exciting to get that old diesel truck to start and run after all these years your the greatest

[@daviddickey4331]

'''''''''' that's diamond uncut,, sueprized of no air leaks '''''' keep on recording ,,,,, loving it. david dickey from virginiam usa an old school trucker aka '' bonecrusher ''

[@FDNY8231]

Totally Sweet ... Can't kill a good ole Kenworth.

[@russellbaker9459]

A lot of love & sentimental soft spot for a KW COE Aerodyne from my heart! Great to see another survivor come back to life for a 2nd chance restoration...💜💚👏👏

[@dodge33445]

Glad you bought it and are gonna get her back out and about again!

[@aluciol7104]

Nice truck I wish I could find one some day

[@tediarivian3050]

I really enjoyed watching the video so amazed to see the old truck from America. this truck is a legend that revives the economy in America .best truck automotive education i have seen

[@88mmgamertank40]

I love seeing old machines come back to life

[@kennyspry5189]

You can get a hold of Day Cab and they have the inside Stock color or any color interior to completely replace all of your interior They do Pete's and KW Truck's

[@fashionstreet1]

I think that is amazing bringing that cabover back to life they were some amazing trucks in its time 😮😮😮😮

[@lawrenceashworth7668]

I grew up watching BJ and the bear and I love that you are saving that truck. Will be looking forward to more videos on this project

[@jakem.6359]

Have to say originally I wasn't in favor of this project... But in retrospect I have to say....beauty is in the eye of the beholder....any old truck is worth saving..... especially if it's a KW or a Pete.

[@kerbsidebob1]

Thanks for sharing this it was great to see it burst into life again after a long rest.

[@kennyspry5189]

You seemed really surprised that it started and had good oil pressure and holds air You have to remember that this is a KW Truck what else is there to say that they are Thee Best Truck can't wait untill you start working on it again Good Luck

[@jamesbenson4758]

That's why I only.own and drive kw they are the best and I out pull and out run every junk.pete I come acrossed

[@Steve-np3up]

Thats a beautiful truck. I love the old cab overs. Trucks today don't have the class that this ole girl has got. Definetly worth the time and effort to get back to new again.

[@colriegardener1334]

Yes,yes,this truck want to come home to pappa like a happy child.The Engine sound so sweet,it respond to each touch of the acclerator happily.I love this machine,let it live,its alive and well.

[@kimandtheboys]

thats awesome glad to see another one come back to life your smile says it all great job and good luck with her

[@dwightcorbett8889]

Awesome, love seeing old iron being brought back to life.

[@simonharris1804]

Very cool mike she started relatively easy for you sounds a bit rattle everything probably needs adjusting Good luck 😉 60 oil pressure 👍 Good advice mate We all can thank our dads for a lot 👍💯

[@fuzzybutkus3951]

That’s a real K-whopper. That’s what dad a grandpa called those when I started in 79’ It’s still a cab over. Your gonna be the first one to an accident. I spent to much time in them to wax nostalgic but I do get it. Back when you could turn in one screw and get’em home.

[@tonyfreeman5048]

I love watching these old truck videos the older truck had a soul unlike like these new ones the 855 Cummings what the best diesel engine ever built in my opinion

[@jhunter774]

I Iiked them too, worked on them for many years. There is no "g" in there, just cummins.

[@peterklein8538]

I come from Germany and Like old Trucks! This is a great Job! My dream is a Peterbilt 359. Have a good Time Boys. Thank you verry much for a good Video.

[@mystical3022]

That was satisfying, i really think she deserves a rebuild

[@juankintana6177]

Small story I was like 6 or seven when my dad worked for a horse feed company Down in Florida there was a big warehouse and behind it was old trailers and some trucks till I seen a cabover it was unusual I would just stare at it not knowing what it was at the time and now I hear they're rare beast it makes sad now cause they knocked the place down and took everything the company moved I have no clue about that white cabover with stripes and people ended making a church, gas stations they pretty much fucked up the country side it looks like it's overpopulated it's ugly now but all we can live by are the memories bless all of you truckers and truck fans stay hauling ass 💯

[@brianburgess9569]

So awesome to see her pull out of there. Maybe stretch her back out with a replacement frame. Can’t wait to watch this project.

[@chrisnorden8043]

Watched a few vids of yours now. Needless to say, you have a new subscriber now!

[@deamac]

This guy as 1 million + subscribers and he still responds to people 🐐

[@mikethetrucknut]

When I get to 1 million I will be for sure 👍

[@ThePuncherGame]

I love this tractor, guys, let's give it a second life, we have such a ride in Russia, I often meet them and I want to take one for myself

One thing i will always envy Americans and Australians are their trucks, especially long nose, those things are beauty to look at....

[@zeller200]

I live in Illinois and I know it not feasible to drive to Illinois to get the frame fixed but there is a place called LINCO in El peso Illinois that will rebuild doubles frames. They take the frame apart clean out the rust and put the frame back together.

[@kostyaguk7802]

congratulations on your purchase, 1997 get my cdl, first my truck was cabover Freightliner, I have good memories of the old days, when there were many cabovers on the roads.

[@NavyGuy2OO7]

Not a truck driver but I love old cabovers! That thing looks dope!

[@mountainman5025]

CLUNG CLUNG CLUNG as the Peterbuilt mechanic says " It sounds good!!!!!

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Ready to work already! Great job! You don't need brakes!!

[@bradalbrecht8084]

as a kid I remember watching BJ & the Bear... lots of cool memories looking at your awesome rig. Cant wait to see the updates oh her. Oh and I love it when the "old " cars/trucks get a second chance to re - live there cruisin days ..Brad from Vernon B.C.

[@monkey555500]

fab..great to see it fire up and run..deffo worth saving....ive loved these trucks since i was a kid

[@johnforster5312]

Interesting hearing the guys talking about the chassis having been shortened and here's me in Australia looking at it going "that's about the standard length for a cab over chassis here in Australia". Looking forward to the restoration.

[@reddog1864]

Umm that was awesome! I can't believe it held air and you were going to drive it home.Cool you guy's!

[@irasthewarrior]

That is my favorite American truck. If I'd move to USA and get into trucking, I'd buy a relic like that, rebuild it with a Scania engine and transmission and insulate the cab from noise and heat from the engine. The short wheelbase it's perfect, don't need to be any longer. I'd probably change the fuel tanks to hold at least 300 gallons.

[@cabovermike]

That was emotional when you backed her outa there,.

[@rob3732]

Way to go Mike!!! Congrats. She is a beauty!

[@mikethetrucknut]

Thanks.

[@scarlett-walker4908]

Wow that guy had alot of junk in his yard? you had to clean out everything just to get to your truck. and it starts im so happy for you mike :)

[@mikethetrucknut]

thank you 😊

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

GONNA HAVE TO CUT THAT FRAME OFF TIE IN NEW MIGHT THINK ABOUT ALSO STRETCHING IT IF IT'S GONNA BE YOUR SHOW RIG OR GROCERY GETTER. SO HAPPY SHE'S ALIVE...

[@The_JEB]

keeping it the same length, flat bedding it, and turning into an RV hauler or something would be cool, with the short wheel base it would make turning quite easy.

[@Mr_Smarty_Pants]

The frame rails are severely rusted, so cut and replace as a minimum.

[@classicxl]

the frame is in bad shape i would cut the old frame and weld in a new frame cut off

[@dirty364]

I loved these cab overs when I was a kid!! I’d love to have one as a daily driver!! Nice score!

[@deybsonsoares5201]

Parabéns! Emocionante ver esta relíquia funcionando! Caminhão Raiz! Old School.👏👏

[@marcinkeller5052]

Good mechanic is like doctor.Give new live for the car's.Best from Poland

[@josephhead8345]

Always loved cab over trucks. That's a beauty.

[@熊仁-l7c]

KENWORTH K-100 憧れのトラックです。Berry Good👍 Restore楽しみにしてます！GOOD 頑張って💪下さい😃

[@peterselten500]

Well done one step closer to be rolling down to Dallas or who knows where

[@highlysuggestible861]

Whoever Len is, I hope he's watching! Great fun!

[@themachinerydoctor9117]

Great to see her running again.

[@amymoriyama6616]

My landlord has an old Ford cabover with a flatbed trailer out in the woods behind my place. It has been sitting there at least ten years, probably twenty. I know all he wants is scrap value for it. He hasn't done anything with it because it's surrounded by trees and he's getting on up in age. Once it cools off and the mosquitoes die out for the winter, I might go give it a good look over and if I think I can save it, I might just get permission to try to get it going, and if so, buy it from him.

[@mikethetrucknut]

That would be really cool

[@stephenglendenning1475]

Yes it doing great job. It will working great. 👌 🆗️ Have a great time. From Kitchener Ontario

[@Perkelenaattori]

Amazing video. You can't put Peterbilt badges on her now that she's proven already that she's a good girl. ^^

[@danoakes8680]

That is a great crew you have there Mike

[@BrodieBr0]

I saw the name of your channel and instantly subscribed! As an old farmer I have a love pre 2000 old iron. I want to thank you for saving this lovely machine!

[@gerryspang5917]

I’m sitting here chuckling, I’ve overhauled many of these engines over the years, and see no one really is familiar with the engine. When rad troubles happen, and not very many people are familiar with the low flow cooling I switch the engine back to regular cooling. Easier to maintain, at 78 years of age still repair and overhaul these engines. Good luck on the fixer upper.

[@richardstump4582]

The Motors Are Fantastic in These!!

[@robbland6312]

As a first time viewer I really enjoyed the effort you guys put in to get that truck going. Thank you to all from the uk .👍🏼

[@ADOENDRA]

The design of these trucks is so beautiful! Greets from Belgium.

[@philherbox4052]

Those definitely aren't TRP air bags if they are that old and still holding air without leaking. 🤣🤣 It's great to see old trucks starting a new life and good luck with that project Mike 👍

[@chuckdietrich13]

Those triple 4's were notorious for smoking like a bugger - that unit is like it rolled off the showroom floor - wicked!

[@roystoys3099]

Being A Kid From The 80's, This Is My All Time Favorite Truck!! I Can See Her Painted Like BJ & The Bear Right Now!!

[@Castiel1118]

Yeah, shes a survivor !!! Whatta beauty. Now we wait for some pov video from driving it on the road

[@figgiefigueroa7372]

Omg How i find this Chanel i don't know. But I love it already!!!!! All them guys together, they are a diesel encyclopedia . Nothing but knowledge 💯!!!!!

[@R32LMedition]

Woohoo she's alive! Love the cabby!

[@onebadbirdy]

seeing that truck being restored would make her beautiful again

[@mineplow1000]

Sweet! Good luck and thanks for sharing!

[@ashlynntaylor6045]

I learned to drive in a 88 same as that one, many years ago, in New Brunswick.

[@dannyboyone9564]

Love it can't wait for the final outcome

[@commisarwinter]

Love those old truck’s especially k and p and the cab overs are king

[@ВячеславСучков-ю7г]

A strong truck. It has been standing and running for so many years.

[@mikethetrucknut]

Heck yeah she is

[@gregorymcn1894]

Well done mate,all the best from Australia 🇦🇺

[@wanteddeadoralive666]

Cabovers are my favorite trucks inward born in 88 amazing that's it's running.

[@bongtruckersvlog]

Same model of my unit its very old. Watching from Philippines.👍👍👍👍

[@larrybonin7050]

I can’t wait to see where this goes 👍

[@catlover2368]

have this exact cab over on my American truck simulator love the truck! the ideal rig for hauling oversized loads with!

[@TheCripptKeeper]

Fellow ATS player here as well 👍, love that truck too, especially with Robinicus engine sounds or Zeemods engines

[@thekingsilverado8419]

That ole truck is made better than anything on the road today.. They R solid old trucks..

[@Lsutton04_]

I was excited to see this video, wish I could find an old cab over and I wish I could try and succeed in getting it running

[@olikat8]

I noticed "Prince George" on the door...I've been in PG on my way to catch the Alaska State Ferry in Prince Rupert. Cool place, spent a few days there- the people were great

[@curtistucker8514]

I love the old kw,s ..BJ and the Bear would be very proud..