1980 AutoCar Hauling Komatsu Excavator

1980 Model S64TB it's got a 290 Cummins turned up to around a 300 to 330. Originally had a 230,
8LL overdrive transmission (has a horseshoe in the shift pattern from 3rd to 4th),
44 thousand pound Hendrickson suspension, rears are Rockwell SHD 6.17 gear ratio

[@geocube1898]

The best part is you don't feel the need to speak. You just drive. Love it, and thanks for the ridealong

[@AppalachianRust]

Glad you find it enjoyable

[@VilniusSirens-qe4lw]

This AutoCar is gorgeous. No shiny nonsense. The soundtrack is also great

[@AppalachianRust]

Got the Rat Rod look

[@richardjohnson5883]

Autocar and Mack trucks = built to last! Thanks for the ride along. I can watch and listen to your hauling videos all day.

[@CharlesSmith-ty2ce]

Thanks for the Ride along James 😊😊😊 reminds me of the days gone by when 45 or 50 was fast enough 😊😊😊

[@AppalachianRust]

Yeah I kinda grew up like a generation behind so I know what you mean

[@concretefinisher4010]

I dig the autocar💪although I must admit I am surprised it hasn’t been replaced by a Mack😂.What’s cool though is seeing that next generation working with Dad and Uncle, I know that they are encouraged by your interest in the business

[@AppalachianRust]

We’ve got the red R model Mack and this AutoCar as our regular road tractors at the moment. On this day we had the both hauling.

[@QuinnD04_]

it would be awsome to hang out around your operation for a day. old trucks getting stuff done!

[@HitokiriRaiden]

Love the old autocar, not the most prettiest of trucks but they seem to go forever.

[@AppalachianRust]

Tough

[@kenburns4802]

Hello James excellent video loved the views thanks for taking us along great shots thank you ken

[@AppalachianRust]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video

[@poweredbyrice5708]

Love it brother! This and Andrew's channel are the best on the Tube!

[@AppalachianRust]

Thanks!!

[@carldrexler7883]

Hi James, once again a great video. You’re always the first video notification I go to then FSC. Love seeing trucks from my time.😉👌👍

[@damonwalker1719]

Beautiful Autocar ❤ Happy New year 🎉🎉

[@AppalachianRust]

Happy Year!

[@josefredydiaz127]

👍👍👍

[@jasonservary477]

Have you seen Diesel Creek's 2 auto-cars he has a 1950's vintage and a 1980's one he's in the process of repowering it

[@AppalachianRust]

Yes I have. I came across his channel shortly after making my own videos and I’m sure it had to do with the AutoCar.
He had sent the motor off to get rebuilt, it’s a 400 big cam Cummins. Right much more motor than this one. The big cam gives the motor more low end torque too

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

You know how a drummer is always saying more cowbell this here trucker needs to here more air horns driv,ah... awesome job

[@maineman11]

Great camera angles. Video could have been 10 minutes shorter. 👍🏻

[@AppalachianRust]

Thanks for watching.

[@jameskirk5906]

Tough truck!! Please Stop Chemtrails, Patriots!!!

[@AppalachianRust]

Tough for sure!

[@bobbickley9009]

I don't care what it is, these kids, today CANT drive them.! Need Turbo whistle.!