Good Evening Big Strappers. Thanks for dropping by to watch the video. Well was it worth the wait? What are your thoughts on the truck? And the Lettuce King? Want more Lettuce King? (He was pretty subdued in this video. )
I'm a mechanic myself. Here in Iran, where spare parts for old American Trucks are extremely hard to find, we rebuild old Mack R600s and they are a legend amongst Iranian drivers. Seeing this, I have to confess that when you build a truck from scratch, using parts from so many different trucks, you are on the next level. Thank you for good content 👍
@@charlietaylor6389 that's sad. What's more sad is that this political situation is not the choice of Iranian people. We are trapped in this. Iran is like a pink diamond covered in poop. 😢
That truck is a mechanics wet dream. It amazes me the talent some people have for taking bits and pieces from different models and years and making one awesome truck out of a pile of parts.
This was well worth watching! I love the old rides. I’m 55 and recall my Dad and Grandfather running Diamond Reo. They’re only in museums now. Bring on more like this.
I really enjoyed meeting the Lettuce King and his custom Peterbilt! I wish I could do what he does! I would love to learn more about the rivets on the Cab!
Wow ... I hope I can build trucks like that when I grow up #amazing👌 love how he says he’s “budget oriented” on this build ... wish I had a budget like that on my builds 😂
Sad I missed the premier. The lettuce king is definately the kind of trucker I want to be. Can't say enough how much I like the truck. If y'all put that one on a shirt an maybe his previous trucks id buy em all.
Anthony of Indy with prime..not for long.. the lettuce King rules and yes... would love to see more of the king..... Go.. smart trucking thank you. Anthony
I'm and old school x produce hauler from North Carolina. I enjoy the Lettuce King video. I've driven a couple triple digit rigs way back. I heard you mention Edward Gantt AKA Southern Shaker. He and my father where about the same age. I grew up around him. He was a hell of a man. One of the nicest people you will ever meet. I spoke to him a few weeks before he passed.
I love seeing all of these videos with the rebuilt trucks. I send them to my dad. My grandfather used to drive and I rode with him on occasion as a kid. Please show more videos like this.
I grew up riding in my uncle Joe's 1969 W925 with a 380 Cummins and Spicer 4x4 transmissions. He hauled milk with it for Milk Express in Florida. That truck was unreal fast especially for those days, 100+ MPH was no problem. Many a truck with a 318 Detroit ate his smoke. He's the reason I started building them and putting drivers behind the wheel. I love finding an old abandoned truck out behind someones house and having it brought to my shop so I can tear it down, bead blast the frame, and start to put them back together with fresh power, gears, and rears. I'm building a C500 at the moment thats getting a C18 (800 hp industrial engine with Pittsburgh Power exhaust manifold), 18 speed transmission, and a Meritor RZ-188 tridem. These are heavier than the RZ-166's Ive used in the earlier tridems Ive built. A nobel truck desires the best equipment available. There's money in hauling for the military. Here in Middle Tennessee I am close to Ft. Campbell Ky and Arnold AFB in Tullahoma Tn.
This is the Best video I think you’ve ever uploaded and you guy’s have uploaded some extremely cool stuff. I Would definitely Love to see more of the Lettuce King, etc. Thankyou Smart Trucking family for giving us a glimpse of this amazing truck and kuddos to the Lettuce King on the work he did on his amazing rig! Thankyou for sharing! Hope you can locate a 6-4 for it. Love
Man oh man what a ride his build was perfect . Back in the Earley 70's I broke in on a 65 Pete with a 1693 5&4 the old guy told me if caught me grinding gears he would beat my ass , I can't say I didn't grind a gear or two but he never caught me lol and the lettuce king does a fine job on them box's and that 65 Pete that was the last big truck I drove thank you for your page it give me hope that there still some real drivers out there happy trails my friend
Love the sound of a 3406 Cat. I had a 3406 B Cat in a C/O back in the day. Unfortunately, mine was turtle since only specd at 320 HP. So you could walk faster up a steep mountain.
Appreciate all your work and shared wisdom folks. But this one here, the "Lettuce King", this is special. I understand not to everyone, but to us Originals that cut our teeth on the 2 stick, rebuilt, modified and built our own large kars it is special. Thanks again.
This was great guys. I used to work for a trucking company out of California in late 70s- 90s called Viking Freight Systems. Our logo was a Viking with his boot though the radiator on an old Ford cabover. Cool doesn't even begin to say the word about the Pete. Beautiful truck. Yes we would love to hear more from him. Thanks again.
EXCELLENT video, Dave. I was a mechanics helper . . .genius,also.Could take apart Murphy DIESEL from a NORTHWEST 95, parts all over the floor, no problem for Sam. Yes, the old B Model and R Model and DM800 Macks , I was privileged to assist these mechanics.AutoCars, Diamond Reos. Than you, Dave for all that you do . . . your most informative, and instructive videos. You are "The SMART TRUCKING" KING !!!
Yes more lettuce king and other truck ride alongside. Nice friend you have there, ought to have a monthly talk with him and others on your show. Thanks for the great video!
Dave your Friend the Lettuce King has some serious skills and the ideas going thru his head will keep him building trucks forever. You can tell he loves it. Great imagination to put these things together by hand no computer no bull shit just a great mind and hands. You have a great live long friend here. Take care be safe. P.S. I bet it's turned up well past 400 hp. Lol
That's a sweet truck I love Pete's and I'm a big fan of the 351 my grandfather had one and i've been a fan of the 351 359 since I was a kid and still love them today they are such a seny ass truck
That’s nearly an identical setup to the Autocar 5x4 I started out with in ‘77, right down to the hood and door latches. Took a while to learn it but boy once you had it down you could smoke those hills.
Absolutely beautiful truck. I've watched this video countless times and enjoyed it more every time. Would like to see a little more in depth video if the lettuce king still has it. Maybe like a update to see if he regeared it or found a 6 over.
Very well done. Why the secret identity. I have a fixed up 351 we run daily in summer. My 17 year old son has a 67 long hood he sneaks around in and will restore one day.
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Good Evening Big Strappers. Thanks for dropping by to watch the video. Well was it worth the wait? What are your thoughts on the truck? And the Lettuce King? Want more Lettuce King? (He was pretty subdued in this video. )
Want MORE Older Rigs Still On The Road Before Automatics AND Stretch Sleepers----There Are Amazing Ones Out There ESP Paint Jobs.
ALWAYS worth the wait Dave!! Stellar work as always, thank ya! N yes, more of the lettuce king please!!
--------- circa 1965 ....rolling trophy piece -------- w/Cat only time you'll need to open cool butterfly hood is to change filters --------- ✅
Legendary 💪🏾
That real truck
I'm a mechanic myself. Here in Iran, where spare parts for old American Trucks are extremely hard to find, we rebuild old Mack R600s and they are a legend amongst Iranian drivers. Seeing this, I have to confess that when you build a truck from scratch, using parts from so many different trucks, you are on the next level. Thank you for good content 👍
I saw some of your Iran mack and international Trucks down in Russia.
Iran is my dream motorcycle ride destination but sadly as an American i will never be allowed politicians suck
Thank you sir! I'll tell him what you said!
@@charlietaylor6389 that's sad. What's more sad is that this political situation is not the choice of Iranian people. We are trapped in this. Iran is like a pink diamond covered in poop. 😢
@@SmartTrucking that will be an honor for me
That truck is a mechanics wet dream. It amazes me the talent some people have for taking bits and pieces from different models and years and making one awesome truck out of a pile of parts.
He is a bit of a mechanical genius!
@@SmartTrucking nothing better than watching those guys that know their shit. My uncle was the same way, give him a pile of parts he’d make a motor.
I'm 43 and I was immediately yelling mercury sleeper. Amazing 351. I grew up driving 359's. Now I'm in a new 95 w900 b with a 60 inch aerodyne.
Nice! Both the Lettuce King and I wish we were still 43 so our memories wouldn't be foggy and half shot! It's tough getting old!
Beautiful rig. The Lettuce King has monster fabrication skills.
Yes he does!
Yes talking more about the guys very cool 😎
Absolutely hands down we All want more of these build videos from all your friends rigs!
The story’s you told of the lettuce king made me picture a 70yd guy for some reason
Same 😁
I'm a 71 yr old guy. I just "assumed" I was younger.... oops nope. Going to CA these days. Yikes and I'm originally from So Cal
This was well worth watching! I love the old rides. I’m 55 and recall my Dad and Grandfather running Diamond Reo. They’re only in museums now. Bring on more like this.
Glad you enjoyed it Michael!
Same here, I rode many Brockways and REO’s and Autocar’s
Man, I just want to hang out with Lettuce King just for an afternoon. Like at a backyard bbq…
He should show this truck at the truck shows. Beautiful rig.
He might do that this year coming if the shows aren't "virtual".
I just realized what my life needs. A Smart Trucking / Lettuce King / DeBoss Garage crossover episode.
Didn't know DeBoss. Had to go check them out!
The "Lettuce King" is like the "Picasso" of the long hood's . Seen a few other builds he's done - man's got some REALLY amazing talent ..... Bravo..,.
Man, that's good! The Picasso of the long hoods! I gotta tell him that! Probably make his head swell though.
I really enjoyed meeting the Lettuce King and his custom Peterbilt! I wish I could do what he does! I would love to learn more about the rivets on the Cab!
Wow ... I hope I can build trucks like that when I grow up #amazing👌 love how he says he’s “budget oriented” on this build ... wish I had a budget like that on my builds 😂
That's a sweet ride. I love seeing those old truck roar back to life. Awesome work
Glad you enjoyed it
@@SmartTrucking I actually look forward to yalls videos. I really like what yall do
That start up was so worth it 👍 love this guys build because he actually built it barter, trade , fabricate his rig much respect real trucker.
Sad I missed the premier. The lettuce king is definately the kind of trucker I want to be. Can't say enough how much I like the truck. If y'all put that one on a shirt an maybe his previous trucks id buy em all.
We should do that! Good idea!
Went to North Bay today and passed him on my way there looking sharp
Anthony of Indy with prime..not for long.. the lettuce King rules and yes... would love to see more of the king..... Go.. smart trucking thank you. Anthony
Thanks Anthony!
I'm and old school x produce hauler from North Carolina. I enjoy the Lettuce King video. I've driven a couple triple digit rigs way back. I heard you mention Edward Gantt AKA Southern Shaker. He and my father where about the same age. I grew up around him. He was a hell of a man. One of the nicest people you will ever meet. I spoke to him a few weeks before he passed.
One of the coolest trucks I’ve ever seen. 323 wheelbase? Wow. Nice to put a name with a face.
Yeah we need more videos like that. Completely badass!
I love seeing all of these videos with the rebuilt trucks. I send them to my dad. My grandfather used to drive and I rode with him on occasion as a kid. Please show more videos like this.
“You guys are in for a treat today!” Boy we sure where!! 😂 that was awsome!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hell yeah. ABSOLUTELY more with you and the lettuce king. All day long. Thank you for your videos. Their great.
Thanks Danny!
Shop guy: What's year os it?
Lettuce King: Well its a 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 petermoble an its a 61 62 63 64 ah 65.......
Johnny Cash would be proud!
😂😂😂
He built it one piece at a time and it cost him more then a few dimes lol!!
@catmodelt legendary motor for sure
I grew up riding in my uncle Joe's 1969 W925 with a 380 Cummins and Spicer 4x4 transmissions. He hauled milk with it for Milk Express in Florida. That truck was unreal fast especially for those days, 100+ MPH was no problem. Many a truck with a 318 Detroit ate his smoke. He's the reason I started building them and putting drivers behind the wheel. I love finding an old abandoned truck out behind someones house and having it brought to my shop so I can tear it down, bead blast the frame, and start to put them back together with fresh power, gears, and rears. I'm building a C500 at the moment thats getting a C18 (800 hp industrial engine with Pittsburgh Power exhaust manifold), 18 speed transmission, and a Meritor RZ-188 tridem. These are heavier than the RZ-166's Ive used in the earlier tridems Ive built. A nobel truck desires the best equipment available. There's money in hauling for the military. Here in Middle Tennessee I am close to Ft. Campbell Ky and Arnold AFB in Tullahoma Tn.
Thanks Mr. Lettuce King, beautiful truck, excellent music, have a great weekend. Love to see more when you have the time.
More to come! Thanks for watching!
Gimme forty acres and Ill turn this rig around. Long live the “Lettuce King”🥬👑🏆
I noticed you didn’t ask him about his ELD!😂
Turning radius of a 747!
No point in asking about something you'll never see him with!
No, really not too bad!
Really like the "lettuce king" truck builds. The guy really has the touch when it comes to building beautiful rides.
Yes he surely does! More from him to come!
This is the Best video I think you’ve ever uploaded and you guy’s have uploaded some extremely cool stuff. I Would definitely Love to see more of the Lettuce King, etc. Thankyou Smart Trucking family for giving us a glimpse of this amazing truck and kuddos to the Lettuce King on the work he did on his amazing rig! Thankyou for sharing! Hope you can locate a 6-4 for it. Love
Thank you sir, appreciate the kind words!
Great looking Peterbuilt. Nice rebuild. Good job on the interior. Cool colors!!Beautiful truck.
Yes it is! Thanks for watching!
Man oh man what a ride his build was perfect . Back in the Earley 70's I broke in on a 65 Pete with a 1693 5&4 the old guy told me if caught me grinding gears he would beat my ass , I can't say I didn't grind a gear or two but he never caught me lol and the lettuce king does a fine job on them box's and that 65 Pete that was the last big truck I drove thank you for your page it give me hope that there still some real drivers out there happy trails my friend
The guys truck matches the guy driving. Seems like a pretty cool guy and the truck is cool as all hell.
It's a very cool ride and he's an excellent guy. Always fun to run with!
Nice looking early iron. Nice sounding too when you wake up that kitty cat.
Thumbs up to you "Lettuce King", that's one cool rig.
Love the sound of a 3406 Cat. I had a 3406 B Cat in a C/O back in the day. Unfortunately, mine was turtle since only specd at 320 HP. So you could walk faster up a steep mountain.
Appreciate all your work and shared wisdom folks. But this one here, the "Lettuce King", this is special. I understand not to everyone, but to us Originals that cut our teeth on the 2 stick, rebuilt, modified and built our own large kars it is special. Thanks again.
Thank you Greg!
If the Lettuce King ever decides to stop driving........... Man he is talented.
This was great guys. I used to work for a trucking company out of California in late 70s- 90s called Viking Freight Systems. Our logo was a Viking with his boot though the radiator on an old Ford cabover. Cool doesn't even begin to say the word about the Pete. Beautiful truck. Yes we would love to hear more from him. Thanks again.
Talk about the best duo on youtube I absolutely love watching these 2 together
EXCELLENT video, Dave.
I was a mechanics helper . . .genius,also.Could take apart Murphy DIESEL from a NORTHWEST 95, parts all over the floor, no problem for Sam.
Yes, the old B Model and R Model and DM800 Macks , I was privileged to assist these mechanics.AutoCars, Diamond Reos.
Than you, Dave for all that you do . . . your most informative, and instructive videos.
You are "The SMART TRUCKING" KING !!!
Thats an awesome ride. A real truck not the garbage they build today.
What beautiful piece if equipment. Everything just blends together. Love it
Yeah, he did a really nice job on this one!
Thanks for sharing this awesome build ! The painted dash is amazing !
The Large Car deserves a higher HP engine though.
Oh, don't worry, that will be coming! I know this lad!
Thanks for everything that you do..
I have learned a whole lot from you, I look forward to seeing videos weekly, all I can say is THANK YOU 🙏
Awesome! Thank you!
Lettuce King sure made a fantastic Chef's Salad out of that one, beautiful rig all around. Yes please, more Lettuce King.
You got it!
I willing to bet you two are brothers. Please have him back again! More Lettuce King!!!
Will do, thanks for watching!
Cool truck, more of the Lettuce King plz!
You got it!
Youre going to have to drink more to drive this truck lol classic. This truck is absolutely phenomenal
She's an amazing ride!
Man that truck sure is pretty! I was never big on fancy looking trailers, but when they match like that, wow!
It is nice, isn't it?
That 65 351 Pete is a piece of art
Yes it truly is, and art you can play with!
The lettuce king is straight up gangster 😆
Let’s here more from the lettuce 🥬 king 🤴
He's trying to get up here and join us for a livestream! Cathy is having Nick rig up a pause and delete bleep button, just in case!
wow thats amazing!!He loves his job and his rig like a old classic musclecar guy does
You should see his muscle car, it's incredible!!
Yes more lettuce king and other truck ride alongside. Nice friend you have there, ought to have a monthly talk with him and others on your show. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks Gregory!
Bad ass ride. Yes more LK plz
It is cool, isn't it?
Wow wow wow I just feel in love with that truck
WOW! ! Did I say WOW! Dave thank you for sharing this. I like building model trucks and this gives me an idea.
Glad you liked it!
Man that engine is like a piece of jewelry an it's the dimaid beautiful truck hats off to you
That's is beautiful truck i drive alot nice trucks i work on all to keep them nice
BEAUTIFUL TRUCK. LOVE THE OLD NEEDLE NOSES.
Man what a beautiful rebuild'the cat engines just purrs
40#84 were the best yrs in my opinion all steel then
I swear I saw this truck in iowa! Same color pulled in stretched, sooooo clean
Man would I love to drive that. The Lettuce King sure has got the talent. Thanks for showing his ride.....
Our pleasure!
Wow! Gorgeous rig!
It sure is!
Flat out awesome!! I had a ‘67 with a 262 and 5x4. Wish I still had it
A one of a kind truck I like it, not like today’s trucks that don’t have an character.
I agree!
That man there is a legend. Please more videos like this one
Okay!
@@SmartTrucking by the way so are you :)
Dave your Friend the Lettuce King has some serious skills and the ideas going thru his head will keep him building trucks forever. You can tell he loves it. Great imagination to put these things together by hand no computer no bull shit just a great mind and hands. You have a great live long friend here. Take care be safe.
P.S. I bet it's turned up well past 400 hp. Lol
Thanks Greg, and yes, I'd bet the hp there is well north of 400!
Loved it! Brought back memories, remember my dad driving a twin stick when I was young.
Great video, I really enjoyed it.
Awesome, thank you!
Reminds me of "El Turbo's" Pete who made custom C.B.handle plates in CA. 👍
Yeah, that thing was quite a ride!
Beautiful large car!!! My father used to have a 1986 Peterbilt 359 with a 30406B day cab. It was his log truck.
Cool dude with brains..
That's a sweet truck I love Pete's and I'm a big fan of the 351 my grandfather had one and i've been a fan of the 351 359 since I was a kid and still love them today they are such a seny ass truck
They are cool looking rides!
of course I enjoyed it! The world can always use more Lettuce King content. Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dam that is one sweet ride, and yes top marks for the brake plunger location
Beautiful truck he certainly has great mechanical skills to do that level of work in his driveway
No doubt!
Lettuce King is a very talented guy. Keep the rebuilds coming. 🇨🇦
Cool old truck. I have a 70 Kenworth I run every so I know what is like to have and old truck.
Very cool!
Way cool truck. I’d love to see more of it and hear more from him.
It's just gorgeous.
Yes it is, isn't it?
Lettuce King For the Win
That’s nearly an identical setup to the Autocar 5x4 I started out with in ‘77, right down to the hood and door latches. Took a while to learn it but boy once you had it down you could smoke those hills.
Gorgeous! And I ain’t a trucker! Need a matching logger!
I'll tell him! Thanks for watching!
The cat sounds real healthy!!! Nice truck
I love the truck. I have never driven a twin stick. I would like to see more of the lettuce king
More to come!
Absolutely beautiful truck. I've watched this video countless times and enjoyed it more every time. Would like to see a little more in depth video if the lettuce king still has it. Maybe like a update to see if he regeared it or found a 6 over.
i can't help but feel like i missed the good days of trucking
I know I miss them! It was fun and we all made good money and the trucks were awesome!
The lettuce king is a rock star ⭐️
Yes he is and by the way, he also plays a smokin guitar! Talented dude!
Very nice outfit, keep up good work!
That is one sharp ride!!
Wow! That is a lot of hard work and dedication. Awesome truck!
It sure is!
I love that truck !!!! I loved to buy !
Yeah, it's pretty nice!
Long Live The Lettuce 🥬 King 🤴
Very well done. Why the secret identity. I have a fixed up 351 we run daily in summer. My 17 year old son has a 67 long hood he sneaks around in and will restore one day.
Cool! The mask is because he has a few states looking for him.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LUV those butterfly hood K-DUBBS & PETES!!!!!!# PACCAR PRIDE 😎👍🏾💯✌🏾
We All know that's KW SLEEPER SQUARE DOOR PANELS!!# PACCAR PRIDE 😎💯👍🏾