Will It Start ?!!K100 KW Sitting 25Years . ONE OWNER!

[@Flipper4677]

Wily, I’m the one from upstate new York, the one who has 4 bronchial valves for my lungs. What I’m saying is I’ve watched you when I had to stay for days. You made me feel good to watch your videos. And like everyone says keep them coming. Great video too.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing. I wish you the best. I am humbled by your comment and Thank you.

[@dancurrier6421]

we are still waiting on part 2 of this truck

[@Flipper4677]

Thanks my friend, I’d sure like to meet you someday. We have a lot in common we both go to harbor freight. And I would like to spend the day getting my hands dirty trying to do will it start videos.

[@jamesreith347]

.​@@Flipper4677

[@Сергей-у3з5и]

Подтверждаю. Парни на видео молодцы. Привет из России 🇷🇺

[@ThatboiB]

Wily I would like to personally thank you, telling the story of my family’s’ trucking history. That KW has been sitting in that exact spot for all 25 years of my life. It was beautiful to see Granddad tell a few of the many many stories about the history of that truck. Growing up I use to play around in my grandparents yard or mow their yard wondering would it ever run again. To see you and your team work tirelessly on getting it to start again was nothing short of amazing. Thank you for this video again! To capture the pure emotion of my grandad hearing it run again was a beautiful tribute of the many years of my family’s deep trucking history and tradition.

[@Ben-in6qh]

Why did it sit so long?

[@DontbeWily]

Your welcome. I glad to be a part of it. Viewers did not get to see the family members and friends that came by and watched us attempt to start it. The old KW is an important part of your GrandDads life and i am glad he got to share it.

[@raptormills]

Another amazing video!

[@pupweiller1]

Love hearing the old timers telling their stories about their past ! Great video!

[@kelvintorrence5994]

Their war storys

[@DontbeWily]

He had some good ones. Thank you for watching

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

Im 43, just that tail end of Gen X, and that handy generation just between a time of Playing outside and the computer tech savvy generation...and I say the Elder generation are a treasure trove of stories and wisdom. Many of them forgot more than we'll ever know about things. Our Generation is not worried about remembering and learning we just turn to Google. God Bless ya Mr.Wily...🇺🇲🙏🏼 thanks for taking us along, Cheers from Toledo

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing that. I couldn’t agree more

[@armandomolina9160]

What are they going to do to that treasure? Dreaming of get myself on one of those once again first God.

[@andrewhill7071]

Got into truckin in 75, the 15 other drivers were alot older so i heard and loved their stories , drove a 74 pete, but we had a few k100's like that, smaller bunk tho. Thanks for this, Wiley! Love it!!!!

[@CaroleEarl-b8g]

Great video

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@jamesberry657]

retired truck driver here i love hearing ole timers stories

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you. I think he enjoyed sharing them

[@korsitakorchenko3536]

I love the history behind these old trucks.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks

[@dewilson6691]

Retired 44 years of trucking, now totally disabled I had a k100 425 cat 13 speed 3.55 rears in 1983, id love to be able to drive again, I don't think it ever leaves your blood, those were the days when Rand McNally was the GPS and truckers were courteous and would help eachother if need be. Thanks for the vid and the memories of your grandpa, we trucked around the same time.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing. He did tell a story that i didn’t put in about being broke down and the way truckers would stop and make sure you had what you needed and would help you get going He talked that its not like that much any more I know there are plenty of good drivers/people still out that will help

[@johnknight9204]

Bring back memories. Retired owner operator, started career in those old trucks, loved it.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing. Thanks for watching

[@andreamills5852]

I wonder how many "Red Sovine" songs were played on that 8-track . Maybe "Joe Stampley's " Roll on big mama" My daddy used to drive a truck like this . Brings back fond memories of my 1970's childhood . Thanks Wiley

[@midnightrunner684]

Teddy Bear blairing through those speakers 😮

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing. When i pulled up he was listening to Don Williams Thanks for watching

[@MrEferrell]

In the battery box is a series-parallel switch. The purpose of that switch is to send 24 volts to the starter when the key is turned to start, then revert to 12 volts when not cranking. It takes 2 12 volt batteries, one positive ground and one negative ground to make it work. It has been at least 30 year since I last replaced one, so i don't remember the proper wiring.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing With the 12v starter being on it would you not think they bypass that? I never seen one before

[@williamkeen9947]

Once again Wiley demonstrates his fortitude. Great job

[@FL.AirBoater]

Wily is a good ole boy!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@konigeurichderwestgoten4460]

I love watching vehicles being fixed. You learn a lot. Knowledge is power, indeed.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@Klelack01]

I don't know what I liked more the stories or hear that start after 25 years..

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@davidsimons6881]

Wily that is a nice old KW. Be nice to see it get a second chance.

[@DontbeWily]

Hopefully. Thanks for watching

[@Dachamp2001]

Me being a fellow truck driver of 25yrs.The k100 flat top big bunk is my fav truck that i never got to drive since COE were long gone when i started driving. It would be great to see here going down the road again.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing

[@Spencer02]

That Kenworth is nice looking Wiley, he sure did a great job keeping out the rats. They are bad about chewing up electrical wiring, its in very nice condition. And it started up great, for sitting 25 years. That's amazing 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@path.of.discovery]

Love seeing this history from Billy! And Jonathan's facebook jokes are the best! LOVE THIS! Great to see this old truck and old neighbors. Wonderful family.

[@DontbeWily]

We Enjoyed filming and being around your family. Hopefully we can get it moved to his work shed where he can tinker with it Are we Talking about the Same Jonathan on Face Book 😂

[@Charles-qt2gx]

Wiley, just a Chiltons time saver here. Always check what's in the sleeper before lifting the cab, voice of experience. I have seen a few windshields have to get replaced. Coffee cups, Thermos, parts, tools, small TVs, etc.etc.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing and i didn’t even think of doing that.

[@dewdrck63]

I just love the respect these men that live in this part of country-yes sir no sir the evening

[@8978Marty]

Great stories. I love listening to how it was in the old days. You have a very respectful Son. You should be proud Wiley

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you very much for that. I am

[@manyfaces2614]

Love hearing elders tells stories.

[@DontbeWily]

Glad you enjoyed that. I think he enjoyed sharing them

[@markpatterson7070]

Wily The starter is 24v the rest of the truck is 12v They used a series parallel switch to start the truck then back to twelve volt. They could give trouble when they got older.

[@greglewis1146]

we called them a BeeJesus box, boy they could really get ya mad

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing. I never seen one before As the day went on he told it came with 4 - 6volt batteries

[@Thedropshopkustoms]

That is a truck almost identical to the one I lost in a wreck Christmas of 22 when I got my neck broke because a woman was to busy on her cell phone…I would dearly love to have her to fix back up to her original glory!

[@pupweiller1]

Man I was waiting to see the brakes caged & get that Ol' K-Whopper moving & the video ended..lol. hopefully there's a part 2.

[@DontbeWily]

There is and Thank for watching

[@ampatriot]

Ole homie's t-shirt had me messed up from the time I saw it.. Couldn't keep my eyes off it the rest of the video. 😂

[@DontbeWily]

Lol. It didn’t affect me until i was editing the video. Got my vertigo going Thanks for watching

[@MarkMunro-y8f]

Thank you Wiley. The life experience of these men would make such a good movie.❤❤❤.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks you and thanks for watching

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

That's a really nice old truck it fired right up and sounds good awesome job Wily and Jacob

[@DontbeWily]

Jacob always says 4 - 6 hrs to get to the 20 second shot we came for lol 😂

[@georgiagamer2816]

I was born in Deland Florida I like to hear stories like this man talking about

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you and Thanks for watching

[@kman-mi7su]

It fired right up like it was ready to hook up to a load and start the workday. This one and the Mack U model you did two or three videos ago fired up super easily, like they are both ready to get back to work.

[@DontbeWily]

They sure did. I guess it should not surprise me when that happens but it does Thanks for watching

[@billb9663]

Amazing how old diesels just come right back to life. that starter was a pain to deal with. looking forward to see it drive.

[@DontbeWily]

Hopefully that video will be out next

[@joshuabrooks4907]

It's so cool hearing these old engines roar back to life.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for watching and i agree

[@Daniel_Patin]

It is amazing how something as simple as that old truck keeps the memories alive for the family. That is impressive how it fired right up, you can tell that truck was taken care of. Very cool stories and another awesome video!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing that

[@louiseinscoe8621]

My husband loves to see your videos. Watches them over and over.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank him for that and thank you for letting him LOL 😂

[@louiseinscoe8621]

@@DontbeWily We are your videos watching now. I appreciate that this is family friendly. Our two year old grandson watches your channel with his PopPop and we don't worry about inappropriate language. Keep up the good work!

[@Amarillobymorning777]

GR8 physical and mental therapy. Excellent video clip. Life is good 🙏 Congratulations 🎉

[@DontbeWily]

Thank You for watching. It took a minute on the Gr8. I got it now. 😂

[@Amarillobymorning777]

@@DontbeWily ✅

[@larrybolhuis1049]

Love the story about the truck and the family. So cool that it runs, weighting for it to move! I do hope he gets time and money to restore the unit as it looks to be in pretty good shape all in!! Also good to see you still earning Wily!!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you and thanks for sharing

[@SpencerCulbertson]

Ya'll are my kind of people. Really enjoy your videos

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you very much

[@MarkMunro-y8f]

Thank you Wiley. I could listen to you and your helpers forever❤😅.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for that

[@deanchapman6425]

Wily great video. Love to hear old time drivers passing their stories before their gone. Keep it up. God Bless.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks. I think he enjoyed sharing them

[@jeremyjackson1194]

I learned to drive a truck at age thirteen, back then they would tell you, well, you got till the end of the road or field if it was a tractor to figure it out, i was happy and scard at the same time, my leg would shake something awful when i used the clutch. I guess because of all that, i really enjoy teaching a young person when the opportunity comes along.

[@DontbeWily]

Good Thanks for sharing

[@jackcaldwell4882]

Love watching you and hank both get old equipment running again ❤

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you and i know Hank does too

[@LightningFabrication]

On the cab jack, when going up the hydraulic pressure should release the latch then start moving the cab up. As the cab goes over center you flip the lever and you can jack it up, controlling the rate of rise over center. The same thing when lowering the cab. Reverse the lever start jacking it down, then as it comes back over center reverse the lever once more and control the rate of descent. It's a little tricky at first but once you do it it makes sense. There's probably a wire in the battery box that connects the 12 volt side of the electrical system to the key switch which connects the gauges, lights, charging system and AC/heat.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing.

[@danielwillover]

It's nice to hear some old stories, especially about places in Florida. I've been to DeLand Florida many times back in the '90s. I miss the old Florida. I miss the old trucks too I was just in Gaffney South Carolina this morning eating breakfast at the cracker barrel. I live in Kings mountain, North Carolina

[@DontbeWily]

Thank You for sharing

[@dave06278]

Wiley, I'm so thankful you have your own channel. I used to watch Hamiltonfarm just because of you. Without you it's just not worth watching. Even when he collaborates with other you tuber's I watch. I just can't do it. I enjoy your still showing a willingness to learn when someone tells you something. Instead of a constant uh huh, ya etc interrupting the individual trying to teach something. And I definitely don't miss that laugh 😅

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing and watching.

[@COPPER71]

y'all worked hard for that one fellas.. beautiful

[@DontbeWily]

thanks for watching It was a that kind of day, Day

[@dariustambasco5457]

Great video, Like that you have your new helper with you, the old one was all talk.

[@davida.p.9911]

A great history on this truck. Very interesting. It almost looked like it wouldn't go. Im glad ya'll stuck with it. Thanks for sharing Wily!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for watching

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thanks for a super video Wiley and Jacob and family. It was amazing and interesting and enjoyable. What a great interview with the owner of the truck. He told a lot of history from the old days and the truck. How interesting that was in the stories he told. The old days were amazing. That engine started right up and runs just perfect. The starter needed a working over but you got it going after that. Awesome job Wiley and others. So enjoyed this video with the owner telling stories. Great one Wiley. You did an awesome job!!!!! Thanks so much. The Iowa farm boy. Steve.

[@DontbeWily]

We had all the pressure in this will it start. Their family had gathered around to watch this ole truck come back to life. I think They had a good time visiting unfortunately it was a couple of days later but his Wife , Son and Granddaughter was there to see it Thanks for watching

[@jrock2429]

I love the old history stories from the good old days

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching.

[@dansullivan2293]

Great video and well done all around …. The old trucks are like friends …. Bringing them back into your life is the coolest!

[@DontbeWily]

Thats a great statement. I may borrow that. 😂

[@watkinsrgv]

That was unreal, that old kenny could tell a few story's Looking forward to part 2

[@DontbeWily]

Hopefully we go back soon

[@notajp]

As I recall, many of those cabover jacks had a two way valve. You flipped it one direction to raise the cab, then the other way to jack it back down.

[@kelvintorrence5994]

They always put oil in mine too flip the cabover over,it leaked out

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing and watching

[@williamdodd5113]

I can't believe that beauty started like that just ticking over.

[@DontbeWily]

Me either. Thanks for watching

[@davidwebb8877]

Lovely old truck,greetings from the UK.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for watching

[@ben6119]

That old truck still has value, despite sitting so long its not in bad shape. The big sleeper makes it desirable.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing and watching

[@lonewolf744]

That trucks been sitting there just waiting to make a run all these years. FIRED RIGHT UP!!

[@DontbeWily]

Just like that. I was surprised to say the least

[@seanduffy1460]

Now, that was some pice of work wily, ye both done well to get that truck running again after 40 years sitting ❤ 👍

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@ervinthompson6598]

My dad drove a 1948 LJ- in Akers Motor Lines red- wrecker, with integral sleeper and 750 Holmes - for 16 years, up and down the east coast, picking up wrecks and breakdowns - "drop it off at the nearest terminal, bring it back to Charlotte, etc." I had the chance to buy that truck long after it had been sold at public auction and put to work at a private wrecker outfit (Akers had gone bankrupt in 1972) - alas, parts were getting harder to find, and the asking price ?? $5,000 - more than i could raise out of pocket, in 1985 - and he made it plain(although he knew it had been my dad's baby since it was nearly new) that was a special offer not available to just anybody........ i miss that truck, knew it from childhood - and often wonder what became of it.

[@DontbeWily]

I wish you could have been able to get it. Thank you for sharing

[@danm4066]

Thank you for this video Sir. I love hearing our elders talk about old times!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks. I think He enjoyed sharing those stories too

[@gearhead2017]

Sweet old kw,nothin today is built like that truck

[@DontbeWily]

I agree. That Cab is heavy.

[@brianbishop3562]

Real nice history lesson in the beginning thanks Wiley

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for watching

[@Bill_from_Nantucket137]

Kenworth build tough🦅🇺🇲🇺🇲🦅

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@debcamp2359]

❤ that truck! Dad used to have one.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing that

[@paulhyde1834]

Wonderful. Bless their old hearts!!!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching.

[@kenburns4802]

Hello wily and Jacob how about that wily you are the best I feel I am right there with you I loved the video the talking about the past the stories you make us all feel like we are part of your family can’t wait to you pull it right out of there again simple no electronics or computer simple the way it used to be yesterday thank you ken

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed it. I think he enjoyed sharing his stories with you/ us as well.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Wiley :) , Jacob :) also famillies of this truck and yes sure amazing that truck lives on ! I remember those truck my one cousin families of mine used on farm plus animals hauler too and that many years ago to in 1970 to 1990's ! There was Black and Red stripes plus decals so pretty truck!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing and Watching

[@rickmunson8317]

Mr. Wiley... Love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@walterwhitaker1395]

Way to go Mr Wily! That gal fired up like it was just shut down yesterday!

[@DontbeWily]

It really did. Thanks for watching

[@FL.AirBoater]

Wily, Back when I started driving otr that was our gps, A Atlas!!! Enjoy your videos from central Fl.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers Wily 😢😢😢

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@allensharlow7763]

That old cab over runs great, good job Don and Jacob👍👍😎😎🍮🍮❤❤️

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@anil42518]

They say you can't kill a CAT but them CUMMINS LIVE FOREVER!!! Great job willey, love those story from Mr Douglas...

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you. And i glad you enjoyed it

[@fordy2604]

I just found your channel mate. It’s beautiful watching you bring old iron back too life. Lovely work. I’ve subscribed 😊regards from south London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@DontbeWily]

Welcome aboard and thank you

[@buntik1687]

Good video Wiley! Every old truck have stories.

[@DontbeWily]

don’t they Thanks for watching

[@porkchop359]

Damn it's still got the old style KW badge I think 73 was the last year for that it's a wonder it didn't have the old pull down door handles

[@keithmedovich6889]

70 was the last year for pull down door handles. Some one removed the shutters as well as the original grille. 1975 I believe KW went to a grille condenser for the A/C

[@gwstonemason]

@@keithmedovich6889 71 was the last of the pull down handle.

[@keithmedovich6889]

I knew I was close

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing. I learn a lot from these conversation

[@robertgorman5622]

A truly interesting story listening to this feller talk how intriguing Thanx Wiley for this 1 ❤️

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for watching

[@JimBishop-p3l]

Glad to see your back out making videos

[@DontbeWily]

Thank for watching

[@RCF50]

Wiley that has got to be the best video you have ever done great job.

[@DontbeWily]

I thank you for that.

[@billycapshew2411]

Kenworth reporting for duty she sounds good and even bonus sparks... Dontbewily..😊

[@DontbeWily]

😂. Thanks for watching

[@sfbmcouk]

Great video, really enjoyed hearing the back story too.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@djadjasubagdja1419]

Remind me to a tv series ... BJ and The Bear

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

Watching you guys work with this K 100 was very entertaining

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for watching

[@elir.torres8642]

These cab overs are 40-45 years old and been dormat for 25 years and they strart right up. I nkw regret not buying that older TOP kick

[@DontbeWily]

I was surprised. That it popped off like that .

[@deniseinsocaldeniseinsocal9510]

Hope someone can refurbish this beautiful piece of Kenworth history! My late father had one with a Cummings KT 450.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing

[@swallowinn4410]

Hello Willey. A lot of effort but music to the ears when it finally started. Sure did not take many rotations after you finally got the engine turning complete revolutions. You have graduated to the bigger battery, don't you think Willey should have a set of connector cables to conveniently make 24V hook up quick Easy and more importantly SAFE? Just a thought, I will continue to watch hoping to see Willey show a safe 24V bridge connector in future videos. Keep them coming.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you Thank you for sharing. That was the actual spins it took.

[@Cedarsman.]

Great work Wily 💪👏👏

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@LaLaLand.Germany]

Oldtimers face when the thing fired was priceless. In part two Y´all gonna make it drive, right?

[@DontbeWily]

We are going to try

[@nelsonannett5427]

nice job fellas .some times twice is the charm. cheers guys.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank You for watching

[@timbullins6852]

I use to haul Bulls with one just like that loved that truck 😊

[@midnightrunner684]

Driver driving along with Red Solvines " Teddy Bear blasting in those speakers or Roses For Momma "

[@DontbeWily]

Good memories. Thanks for sharing

[@False_Death]

Man I sure do love a Cabover rig. Also those Mack Trucks you showed too. They just don't make them look that good anymore.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@tyhogue8316]

I’m always looking for an old 8 track player. I remember that click!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing. I think just heard since you mentioned it lol 😂

[@josephcox4319]

Oh boy, I had that same issue with my 76 double bunker, I pumped the jack and all of a sudden a big bang only to find out it had pulled the passenger side dog house apart and twisted the cab front. It took a lot of work to fix that issue and a lot of cussing lol 🤣

[@DontbeWily]

Lol 😂. Not 😂 at the issue , just the tool you used to fix it

[@Carlos-r5n2b]

Late 80s Early 90s I Hauled peaches out of Gaffney SC ,and Apples out of Hendersonville NC. They went to Gerber Baby food plant in Asheville NC. Ball jar factory was next door nice set up. long gone with many American Jobs, what a shame. most apples out of WNC were turned into vinegar 95% were processing apples. Rusty Golden Delicious were small but tasty, id always grab a sack for my grandmother.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing this. You were Grandmothers favorite that day 😂

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Awesome Wiley, I appreciate the channel, buddy 👍

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@KevinRichards-my5oj]

Cabovers are cool. You don't see many of them on North American roads anymore like you use to back in the day when the overall length limit was shorter.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing

[@cliftonrobinson722]

what a start up thats amazing oh and buy u some wobble impact sockets whiley and a small impact us old fuys gotta use the new stuff lol but well stick together love the old kittywopper from easter ky keepem commin

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@noelwarner1235]

Thats a classic in good shape ,needs to be saved.K100

[@DontbeWily]

He is. He retired just 3 - 4 yrs ago. We are going to try to get it to his shed where he can work on it at his leisure

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

They'll usually still start after years we had an old articulated belly scraper with a Detroit that sat for 30 + years and a 1969 international transtar 1 with a Detroit also both started and operated i drove the old Transtar about 10 miles it rode like hell with those dry rotted flat spotted tires but it went through all 10 gears and ran well even with that old fuel that had been in the tanks for years it had a 238 hp supercharged Detroit

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing

[@kingjames7273]

You need a 12 volt positive ground and a 12 volt negative ground everything has a speacial way to connect to the voltage reducer on back of battery box starter turns over on 24 volt then after it starts engine it goes down to 12 volt.any kenworth dealer here in west coast mountains of usa or canada will be familiar with the setup lots of old kenworths logging up here that have that system.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing this.