Sign of experience. Never take your foot off the throttle, always control the rpm when making a shift, don't just let the engine fall off. EXCELENT video!
Great job on this video. I've watched it many times. Wish I could have met and known Dr. Bill. You can tell he really enjoyed what he was doing. I had to laugh in "part one" when he said he saw a bit of the roof of a old Mack on his way somewhere and had to stop and check it out. I thot I was the only nut like that. Found my 56 Diamond T that way. Kept catching a glimpse of chrome stacks way back in the trees on some vacant land. Never saw anybody around and the neighbors didn't know. Eventually met someone that knew someone that knew who to talk to. 5years later and it's here. Not very many people understand the love of the old trucks. It's hard to find anyone that really gets it. Most folks seem to think you're an oddball when you talk about them (old trucks, twin sticks, Jake brakes etc). Oh well been called a lot worse so I guess oddball it is.
@lugger2010 Dr. Bill was a dentist in Aspen Colorado. He put himself through medical school in the 50's driving tractor trailers. He passed away in 2005 from cancer. I was proud to call Bill my friend.
That is one truly amazing truck- I've never even heard of this particular model of Mack before! And, the gentleman driving it made it look so effortless...what I'd give to ride a d learn from him!
Boy I like the 'pop' the old Cummins had and the 2-handed shifting. I did that starting out on a DM with a Thermodyne and a quad 18 speed and 3/4 round of steering box slack. Had a lot of fun and a lot of interesting times too THANKS!
That man knows how to split those gear boxes no showing off just old school experience during the blizzard of 96 here in NJ I went with a buddy of mine to plow snow in a 1964 b81 Mack with a endt 673 and a 18 spd quad box I drive trucks mostly Mack’s 5 spd 6 spd mud stick 12 spd never drove a quad box a couple of hours of watching him then just doing it it’s not bad as some say spent 3 days splitting the driving with my friend something I’ll never forget to drive a piece of history like that very very good gear boxes can do a lot with them would be spectacular for curb pouring in a mixer truck
Good looking smooth truck. First guy I realy ran for , as me and another guy coming back accross the mountains in winter wanted to be behind , naturaly I gave him heck , being the rookies first time , that he didnt trust me lol , boss was on the phone as we were talking I asked him how fast he drove in ice , snow , heavy rain whatever , I had been driving awhile , just first trip in the winter mountains , told me a piece of learning I tell everyone in their car , truck , whatever. Take a look around , then drive accordingly as to what speed or how fast you feel comfortable running off into the ditch. Great rule of thumb.
Lindsey - I met you at the Macungie show years ago and still have this video somewhere on VHS. Glad I found it on RUclips. I never ever get tired of watching this one or hearing that 275. Wish I could've met Dr. Bill, just missed him up in Massachusetts years ago. Thanks again.
thanks for sharing this Lindsey, My dad worked on Macks for about 25 years. I've only been driving for about 7 years. This makes my job look like a cake work!! Don't know how guys did it back in the day!
You can tell he can feel the gears and judge how to shift by feel. Those old trucks even when new did not take abuse and a driver was judged by how smooth and easy he was on the truck. A good driver with a good reputation good get a job anywhere
Believe me, I don't think I could learn even if I watched either guy for a month! I've only just come across your clips and your website, the youtube videos are amazing and a great taster for your full DVD's. I may buy some at a later date, but they do seem excellent value.
@bulldog0046 It was a long time ago that I shot this footage, but there wasn't much weight on the trailer that day, so he might have been starting out in second in the main and first in the splitter, or the other way around. He might also be skipping a combination that only gains a couple of hundred rpm's. Bill did a video with me some years later on Trucks with 2 Sticks.
Awesome! This is how you shift a two sticker anyone that wants to learn to do it right watch this video can't float these gears unless you want a sore elbow watch the timing of his left foot this is the key or one of them.
Nice work, Dr. Bill. I only saw you scratch one and I think that was at 7:40 or there about. I remember riding with my father years ago when he was driving the old B model with the 5x3 and next to you, he was one of the best I've seen...go through them all and never scratch a one. I drove trailer for 29 years and had just a few miles on a 5x4 and was just getting used to it when I had to go back to a 5spd. Was 5th in the main box, up or back in this truck? God Bless, Jeff
Man God bless this man!!! he had an excellent talent driving that truck!! just thinking about shifting 2 handles gives me the jitters, yet this man does it like its child's play!! did u saw what that suv driver did in front of the truck??? what a brainless idiot!!!
Sign of experience. Never take your foot off the throttle, always control the rpm when making a shift, don't just let the engine fall off. EXCELENT video!
Great job on this video. I've watched it many times.
Wish I could have met and known Dr. Bill. You can tell he really enjoyed what he was doing.
I had to laugh in "part one" when he said he saw a bit of the roof of a old Mack on his way somewhere and had to stop and check it out. I thot I was the only nut like that. Found my 56 Diamond T that way. Kept catching a glimpse of chrome stacks way back in the trees on some vacant land. Never saw anybody around and the neighbors didn't know. Eventually met someone that knew someone that knew who to talk to. 5years later and it's here.
Not very many people understand the love of the old trucks. It's hard to find anyone that really gets it. Most folks seem to think you're an oddball when you talk about them (old trucks, twin sticks, Jake brakes etc). Oh well been called a lot worse so I guess oddball it is.
A absolute masterclass in twin stick shifting. A pleasure to see and listen to.
@lugger2010 Dr. Bill was a dentist in Aspen Colorado. He put himself through medical school in the 50's driving tractor trailers. He passed away in 2005 from cancer.
I was proud to call Bill my friend.
Rest in peace
Dr. Bill was a clean driver and seems like a man I'd be glad to know.
That is one truly amazing truck- I've never even heard of this particular model of Mack before! And, the gentleman driving it made it look so effortless...what I'd give to ride a d learn from him!
this truck along with the PIE tanker and the other white/freight are on display at the keystone tractor museum in colonial heights Va!
Boy I like the 'pop' the old Cummins had and the 2-handed shifting. I did that starting out on a DM with a Thermodyne and a quad 18 speed and 3/4 round of steering box slack. Had a lot of fun and a lot of interesting times too THANKS!
fantastic footage of grand old mack truck. lovely country back drop... what we call a real drivers lorry back here in uk.
That man knows how to split those gear boxes no showing off just old school experience during the blizzard of 96 here in NJ I went with a buddy of mine to plow snow in a 1964 b81 Mack with a endt 673 and a 18 spd quad box I drive trucks mostly Mack’s 5 spd 6 spd mud stick 12 spd never drove a quad box a couple of hours of watching him then just doing it it’s not bad as some say spent 3 days splitting the driving with my friend something I’ll never forget to drive a piece of history like that very very good gear boxes can do a lot with them would be spectacular for curb pouring in a mixer truck
Good looking smooth truck. First guy I realy ran for , as me and another guy coming back accross the mountains in winter wanted to be behind , naturaly I gave him heck , being the rookies first time , that he didnt trust me lol , boss was on the phone as we were talking I asked him how fast he drove in ice , snow , heavy rain whatever , I had been driving awhile , just first trip in the winter mountains , told me a piece of learning I tell everyone in their car , truck , whatever. Take a look around , then drive accordingly as to what speed or how fast you feel comfortable running off into the ditch. Great rule of thumb.
Great video. Hats off to Dr Bill. RIP. Try to get a kid today to learn that amazing technic!
Lindsey - I met you at the Macungie show years ago and still have this video somewhere on VHS. Glad I found it on RUclips. I never ever get tired of watching this one or hearing that 275. Wish I could've met Dr. Bill, just missed him up in Massachusetts years ago. Thanks again.
thanks for sharing this Lindsey, My dad worked on Macks for about 25 years. I've only been driving for about 7 years. This makes my job look like a cake work!! Don't know how guys did it back in the day!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching him work I'll be watching this again for sure
He is a fine man, an incredible twin sticker and I wish I had been half the driver He was. I could listen to that Backdrop exhaust aaalll day.
He seems like a great guy, well thought out man.
I learned to drive on the same boxes, only in a '71 R model.
R.I.P --- Dr. / Trucker Bill.
Great vid!!! Dr. Bill is awesome!! He the kinda guy who you learn something new from every time you talk. Beautiful truck too, sounds great!
the shot of the truck with the snow coverd mountins in back is a beautiful picture.
That is real truck driving for sure!
I absolutely love the sound of those iron lung cummins make
That truck is beautiful.
The Dr. Is a trucker forsure.
Good old Mack and great video thanks for sharing
You can tell he can feel the gears and judge how to shift by feel. Those old trucks even when new did not take abuse and a driver was judged by how smooth and easy he was on the truck. A good driver with a good reputation good get a job anywhere
Beautiful your the best man, Thanks for your time! Happy Fathers Day!
The portion 'round 5.48 cracks me up!
I would fail miserably with those gear changes, and I've been driving for years.
What a beautiful truck.
Believe me, I don't think I could learn even if I watched either guy for a month!
I've only just come across your clips and your website, the youtube videos are amazing and a great taster for your full DVD's.
I may buy some at a later date, but they do seem excellent value.
@bulldog0046 It was a long time ago that I shot this footage, but there wasn't much weight on the trailer that day, so he might have been starting out in second in the main and first in the splitter, or the other way around.
He might also be skipping a combination that only gains a couple of hundred rpm's.
Bill did a video with me some years later on Trucks with 2 Sticks.
Takes a man to drive a real truck.still be going when these new ones are in the scrap yard
Awesome! This is how you shift a two sticker anyone that wants to learn to do it right watch this video can't float these gears unless you want a sore elbow watch the timing of his left foot this is the key or one of them.
Dr mentioned hauling "swinging beef in his early days,, that was a dangerous load and heavy,,,all hanging on rooftop hooks sailing in the curves,,,,!
4:38 to 4:46 LOVE that Barking 275!
R.I.P. Doctor... Well what happened his truck ??
@MrJackalbot
Thanks for the kind words. I saw that scene on our way out through Hotchkiss and made sure I had the shot framed up on our way back.
Wonderful ol rig. Would LOVE to ride in it! Porter Productions....
@tutkal2010 Dr. Bill's trucks were sold in 2005 to a member of the American Truck Historical Society I believe.
Dr. Bill is a real trucker.
He is a damn good driver!!!
Great! Love the trailer/load/pulling. Wish all would do instead of bobtailing around.
never driven one but it looks like a man killer,,love it nice video
@longroadpro thanks for your info ...greetings from Istanbul
I think his son still has some of them.
Nice work, Dr. Bill. I only saw you scratch one and I think that was at 7:40 or there about. I remember riding with my father years ago when he was driving the old B model with the 5x3 and next to you, he was one of the best I've seen...go through them all and never scratch a one. I drove trailer for 29 years and had just a few miles on a 5x4 and was just getting used to it when I had to go back to a 5spd. Was 5th in the main box, up or back in this truck?
God Bless,
Jeff
Didn't his son end up with his trucks?
So he has a 15 Speed (5 speed main box with a three speed auxiliary) but he is shifting it like a 9 speed. Is that correct?
@mickflyuk The guy in my '55 W71 Mack part 2 on RUclips said he kept watching that video of Dr.Bill until he got it down.
A lot of these so called gear floaters need to watch this and see how a two stick truck is driven and shifted the right way!
how come he doest use clutch while changing the gear???????
very very old mack truck
whats that little stack?
He doesn't need the clutch, the transmissions aren't synchronized loge they are in a car. No synchro = no clutch necessary
Because real truckers don't use the clutch !
Man God bless this man!!! he had an excellent talent driving that truck!! just thinking about shifting 2 handles gives me the jitters, yet this man does it like its child's play!! did u saw what that suv driver did in front of the truck??? what a brainless idiot!!!
WOW anybody notice not grind at all this old timer is the shit those guys where truck drivers
the door said Lusk WYO on it.
Man trucking has sure died or at least not the way it used to be. Now days you drive plastic hot wheels compared to these hot rods! :)
He certainly knows his stuff !
What's that a Cummins engine ?
Too much play in steering wheel