I just got mine installed today so far I really like it easy to install takes no time to figure it out if my dad can do it just about anybody can shipping was fast and easy and Jared was great to talk to and helpful with any installation questions I had
The amount of super truckers that hop on these videos to comment about how awesome their Volvo is cause it’s shifts itself and twin sticks is to much work or “not true twin sticks” is hilarious 😂 beat it nerds, you’re cramping this man’s style.
Back in 66 I was driving a 58 Cornbinder coffin nose log truck, with a 235 Cummins and 4X5. Saw a guy with a 13 speed. I thought Damn! Now that is slick, wish I had one. Now it looks like the cool guys want to have twin sticks back. How times change.
This is the coolest fake twin stick out there, much more respect than the triple stick super truckers. I'm still undecided whether I like it or not....
Our old 78 tandem GM first one with air 5 and 4 that was some old school tucking we got a way over sized box on the old girl still load it to top with fertilizer for the air drill till this day awesome video love the turbo my 2013 kenworth just caught fire and burned up with 38 k on it wiring in the 600 Cummins caught fire in the fire wall where it split for the block heater and engine oil heater just to let people know they had a problem but know one will admit to it been almost three years of fight finally got the last of my insurance money just got tired of fighting them hope know one else goes through this
It costs quite a bit to put a set of boxes in a truck. And they are getting harder to find. Many say that boxes can't handle the torque. This way I can pretend it has boxes.
I drove a Five Four Two stick for many years in a Dump Truck, when I was down in a Hole or something I could grab double low and absolutely creep out of anything without spinning a wheel. The guy who actually owned to truck bought a newer international with a Automatic with a Four Speed direct Drive for low hole loads like pulling off loaded in soft ground. But he never understood the way to drive it he would only use the Five forward speeds then I showed him how, he couldn’t believe how much more power and fuel mileage I got driving that truck because it was always in inside the Power Band so it never lugged or over Ran the Motor always just being in that power band make a huge difference in the fuel mileage, There is less strain on the motor especially no lugging. When your RPM are too low those Rods Are just Stretching along with Rod Bearings just wearing out prematurely.
Great skill, it's amazing how the best truck driver's are always small, my old man only about your size and roadtrain operated in northern territory Australia for many years, seems to be the norm.👍
This is a very creative and personally freaking COOOL AS HECK! I wonder how you came up with this concept, as much as the engineering side of it. Genius good sir!🙌🏽
I started riding with my dad when I was 2. Grew up in the jump seat of the Peterbilt. Always loved trucks. Studied mechanics in school, specialized in transmissions. Got burned out working in the shop and went back to driving. The first brand new truck I got was the glider kit. I really like a lot of things about new trucks but I also wanted to relive my favorite childhood memories on a daily basis. A couple years of design changes and help from a good team. Now kits are on the market. No compromises. Most authentic feeling twinstick kit available. Thanks for the very supportive comments.
Well, I guess that's an interesting "conversion." After 20,000+ miles tell me how much you're enjoying it... because the whole point of putting the air shift on a thumb control was to NOT be doing all that extra movement with sticks, just put everything under thumb/finger control. Makes it easier for the driver. And this isn't a real "twin-stick" -- you're just substituting the low/high range button for a stick. And if a 13-speed, the alternate leg of the H-pattern for the DD/OD change. In a REAL twin stick configuration, those would have been [typically] a 5-speed main box with a 4-speed Brownie box [auxiliary]. And there was no forgiveness with that configuration - you HAD to match your revs and find the right gear (and contrary to seemingly popular opinion, double-clutching IS your friend. If you don't believe it, ask the company mechanic. I was "taught" to shift without the clutch -- which I learned to do very well. In later years, I've learned that that was poor training. Yes, you can do it (often easily, and often well). But the clutch will absorb any "occasional mismatches" instead of the transmission and drivetrain taking the load. After learning to drive with the admonition of "never use the clutch", [which I learned to do quite successfully], I have eventually accepted that double-clutching for every shift is easier on all the equipment overall, EVEN though I can do it "floating the gears" with ease. After speaking to several truck mechanics about the issue, I've resolved to always use the clutch... even if I know I [really] don't have to.
Thanks for your insights. You are correct it is not a "real" twin stick. I've been running it for about 300,000 miles and still love it. I've driven most of the transmissions commonly used from the 60s through current (9,10,13,15,18,4x4,5x5,6x4), I've rebuilt a few (15,13,6). If money were no object I would drive a 5x4 but because they are becoming obsolete it is cost prohibitive. This twinstick conversion kit was developed so that I could have the look and feel of a 5x4 in a late model truck at a reasonable price.
Hello Jared good afternoon this is Federico Zapata I’m a veteran driver I also drove twin sticks in the old days, I’m restoring my 1998 379 Peterbilt I was wondering where you got your twin stick conversion from, my is also an 18 speed. I’ll appreciate it if you can let me know. I have seen the one from 4 State Truck but it seams that it has a lot of play from side to side & front to bay. I see the one you got is very tight witch I test like that . Thank you very much.
Maybe, while you’re converting things, you could reconfigure those air brake valves on the dash to a lever on the floor like an old fashioned parking brake.
I'm not that old. The oldest truck I've driven was 1963, with the 3 push in valves on the dash. I was hanging out with my dad when I saw your comment, he said that he remembers the lever style parking brake in the gas engine trucks and that you never trust the parking brake.
F-it. Auto tranny all the way, baby! Had my share of 6+4 Spicer, Brownie, 9, 10, Super-10, 13, 15, and 18-speeds over the years. They all get in the way of my coffee drinking!
When I started building mine there was not an H paternal kit on the market. 4 State has one now. Not only is my kit fully functional, it has a very authentic feel. Thanks for you interest.
Yeah. I Wana be Driving a truck with two transmissions. Sadly those are becoming hard to find. This helps me relive the good old days at a fraction of the cost.
I just got mine installed today so far I really like it easy to install takes no time to figure it out if my dad can do it just about anybody can shipping was fast and easy and Jared was great to talk to and helpful with any installation questions I had
Thanks for the great review Rodney. I'm glad that you happy with it.
The amount of super truckers that hop on these videos to comment about how awesome their Volvo is cause it’s shifts itself and twin sticks is to much work or “not true twin sticks” is hilarious 😂 beat it nerds, you’re cramping this man’s style.
Back in 66 I was driving a 58 Cornbinder coffin nose log truck, with a 235 Cummins and 4X5. Saw a guy with a 13 speed. I thought Damn! Now that is slick, wish I had one. Now it looks like the cool guys want to have twin sticks back. How times change.
This is the coolest fake twin stick out there, much more respect than the triple stick super truckers. I'm still undecided whether I like it or not....
Nothing better in trucking than extra work to keep one busy.
Our old 78 tandem GM first one with air 5 and 4 that was some old school tucking we got a way over sized box on the old girl still load it to top with fertilizer for the air drill till this day awesome video love the turbo my 2013 kenworth just caught fire and burned up with 38 k on it wiring in the 600 Cummins caught fire in the fire wall where it split for the block heater and engine oil heater just to let people know they had a problem but know one will admit to it been almost three years of fight finally got the last of my insurance money just got tired of fighting them hope know one else goes through this
That thing sounds AMAZING!!! Damn!!! Love the old skool wheel bro!
Thought I was gonna see a true set of sticks. Went with the old skool steering wheel but a fake set of sticks looks cool if u don't know
It costs quite a bit to put a set of boxes in a truck. And they are getting harder to find. Many say that boxes can't handle the torque. This way I can pretend it has boxes.
I drove a Five Four Two stick for many years in a Dump Truck, when I was down in a Hole or something I could grab double low and absolutely creep out of anything without spinning a wheel. The guy who actually owned to truck bought a newer international with a Automatic with a Four Speed direct Drive for low hole loads like pulling off loaded in soft ground. But he never understood the way to drive it he would only use the Five forward speeds then I showed him how, he couldn’t believe how much more power and fuel mileage I got driving that truck because it was always in inside the Power Band so it never lugged or over Ran the Motor always just being in that power band make a huge difference in the fuel mileage, There is less strain on the motor especially no lugging. When your RPM are too low those Rods Are just Stretching along with Rod Bearings just wearing out prematurely.
Great skill, it's amazing how the best truck driver's are always small, my old man only about your size and roadtrain operated in northern territory Australia for many years, seems to be the norm.👍
Thanks Patrick. One of the things on my bucket list is to drive a road train in Australia.
Smooth operator that cat is whistling with them rpms🙋💯🎖️
That’s badass brother I like that setup for sure
Yes Sir Exactly Just like that.I love it great job my brother
B81 Mack you stick your hand through the wheel an work that triplex 😂
This is a very creative and personally freaking COOOL AS HECK! I wonder how you came up with this concept, as much as the engineering side of it. Genius good sir!🙌🏽
I started riding with my dad when I was 2. Grew up in the jump seat of the Peterbilt. Always loved trucks. Studied mechanics in school, specialized in transmissions. Got burned out working in the shop and went back to driving. The first brand new truck I got was the glider kit. I really like a lot of things about new trucks but I also wanted to relive my favorite childhood memories on a daily basis. A couple years of design changes and help from a good team. Now kits are on the market. No compromises. Most authentic feeling twinstick kit available. Thanks for the very supportive comments.
I need one of those when I get my son his Peterbilt lol
Let me see, mine is a 1971 needle nose Peterbilt with a
6 and 4 ,, it’s the real deal.
That big steering wheel was needed before power steering. You could add air assist for about a grand.
Well done
Thank You
I hear the whistling
Well, I guess that's an interesting "conversion." After 20,000+ miles tell me how much you're enjoying it... because the whole point of putting the air shift on a thumb control was to NOT be doing all that extra movement with sticks, just put everything under thumb/finger control. Makes it easier for the driver. And this isn't a real "twin-stick" -- you're just substituting the low/high range button for a stick. And if a 13-speed, the alternate leg of the H-pattern for the DD/OD change.
In a REAL twin stick configuration, those would have been [typically] a 5-speed main box with a 4-speed Brownie box [auxiliary]. And there was no forgiveness with that configuration - you HAD to match your revs and find the right gear (and contrary to seemingly popular opinion, double-clutching IS your friend.
If you don't believe it, ask the company mechanic. I was "taught" to shift without the clutch -- which I learned to do very well. In later years, I've learned that that was poor training. Yes, you can do it (often easily, and often well). But the clutch will absorb any "occasional mismatches" instead of the transmission and drivetrain taking the load.
After learning to drive with the admonition of "never use the clutch", [which I learned to do quite successfully], I have eventually accepted that double-clutching for every shift is easier on all the equipment overall, EVEN though I can do it "floating the gears" with ease. After speaking to several truck mechanics about the issue, I've resolved to always use the clutch... even if I know I [really] don't have to.
Thanks for your insights. You are correct it is not a "real" twin stick. I've been running it for about 300,000 miles and still love it. I've driven most of the transmissions commonly used from the 60s through current (9,10,13,15,18,4x4,5x5,6x4), I've rebuilt a few (15,13,6). If money were no object I would drive a 5x4 but because they are becoming obsolete it is cost prohibitive. This twinstick conversion kit was developed so that I could have the look and feel of a 5x4 in a late model truck at a reasonable price.
This is badass!
Hmm! Oh my yes that's a cool conversion kit. #keepontruckin 👍
Hello Jared good afternoon this is Federico Zapata I’m a veteran driver I also drove twin sticks in the old days, I’m restoring my 1998 379 Peterbilt I was wondering where you got your twin stick conversion from, my is also an 18 speed.
I’ll appreciate it if you can let me know.
I have seen the one from 4 State Truck but it seams that it has a lot of play from side to side & front to bay. I see the one you got is very tight witch I test like that . Thank you very much.
This is so damn cool!!!!
yes that's right looks fun indeed! #keepontruckin 😉👌
Thanks
Maybe, while you’re converting things, you could reconfigure those air brake valves on the dash to a lever on the floor like an old fashioned parking brake.
I'm not that old. The oldest truck I've driven was 1963, with the 3 push in valves on the dash. I was hanging out with my dad when I saw your comment, he said that he remembers the lever style parking brake in the gas engine trucks and that you never trust the parking brake.
F-it. Auto tranny all the way, baby! Had my share of 6+4 Spicer, Brownie, 9, 10, Super-10, 13, 15, and 18-speeds over the years. They all get in the way of my coffee drinking!
How's the production working. And can you make a video showing how it's mounted and a few more details about it please
In a week or so I will have the 1st production unit finished and I will do another video with more details on installation.
@@jaredcampbell4124 how could I get one of these from you?
@@jaredcampbell4124 actually figured out were to get it but is there anyway to get it for a 13 speed? Or will it work the same way as the 18
@@caseysanford6121 the kit is available at classictouches.net if you have any questions call or text 801-477-6376
@@caseysanford6121 it works for 18 speed or 13 speed
why would one want to be bothered with all of that shifting? Makes no sense from my perspective.
4 state Trucks made a similar shifter to this. Preforms the same way like the shifter in the video.
When I started building mine there was not an H paternal kit on the market. 4 State has one now. Not only is my kit fully functional, it has a very authentic feel. Thanks for you interest.
That's Cool man! I need one for my W900L so please let me know when they are for sale!
I will let you know. It should be in about a month.
@@jaredcampbell4124 ok Cool
@@jdtrucks5936 I have kits ready to sell text me at 801-477-6376 for details.
The Road surface sounds like Illinois
Salt Lake City super slab.
Who wants to drive two sticks? You actually paid to downgrade your truck. Do you still write letters to people? Or do you use a phone
Surprised how much hate you’re getting for this. Anyway after some time how do you like it? Did it wear off or do you still like it?
Love it more every day. I've had it in and out a few times through the R&D process, I miss having sticks when it's gone.
Where do I order this kit and how much is it ?
classictouches.net $1875.00
Where did you purchase the kit
He built it
This one is a prototype. I should have production kits for sale later this year.
@@jaredcampbell4124 where do we contact you for one
Text your contact info to 801-477-6376 I will contact you as soon as the kits are for sale. Should be soon.
@@kokito3five937 I have kits ready to sell text me at 801-477-6376
That thing sounds good... single turbo conversion?
It's a Glider kit we built. Cat reman 550 6NZ single high flow muffler underneath with 6" straight pipes.
@@jaredcampbell4124 that ain't no stock 550 file... she sounds vicious
dope
Do you have kits for sale?
Yes. You can purchase a kit at classictouches.net
@@jaredcampbell4124 perfect, thank you!
Where do I order it
Kits are available for purchase at classictouches.net
I think this truck come from Utah
I run out of Salt Lake City. Mostly all over the west.
@@jaredcampbell4124 you are awesome
Why?
Nostalgia.
That’s not a real two stick transmission you’re a wannabe driver
Yeah. I Wana be Driving a truck with two transmissions. Sadly those are becoming hard to find. This helps me relive the good old days at a fraction of the cost.
Are they for sale yet?
Not quite. Should be soon. I will let you know.
@@jaredcampbell4124 thank you man. You have a direct point of contact?
Text your name to 801-477-6376. I will call or text with details as soon as I have kits ready.
I have kits ready to sell text me at 801-477-6376 for details.
@@justinwideman488 I have kits ready to sell text me at 801-477-6376 for details
You are not good at using the gearbox 😪😷
Wannabe 2 stick
A couple thousand cheaper than installing a Brownie.
It has two actual sticks
Makin believe
Still 2sticks. Lol and still plenty of fun.
That's stupid
How is it stupid bozo?