Agree I Saw A Video A Time Back That A Guy Did The Same Thing he Bought a Truck that Was Abandoned for Six Years and Brought it Back Looking like Brand new
Bring it back to life Bruce. This would be a great build for you. It would be nice to see it fixed up and looking good like how you did with blue collar.
No mechanic for sure; that is apparent. Based on first impressions. This truck would cost someone an unjustifiable number to put back on the road. A good truck to make RUclips content with maybe but a GREAT first truck for someone? No way in hell sorry not sorry
@@MetalMusicManiac yes but would you dump a ton on money on a worn semi just to get it on the road and new motor? who knows might need new breaks, tires after etc. Its just not worth it unless you got ton of money to waste. Everyone on their keyboards always saying they want to see it put back on the road etc but dont realize the cost it takes also dont forget it also needs inspection, paperwork etc and that alone is a ton of money. A car is different and much cheaper but still alot of work and money, but for these semi's its about 3-4 times the cost.
Definitely back on the road. It doesn't look too far gone to me. So I think a deep clean inside and out, new hoses, belts, engine swap, new tires, also basic paint, nothing fancy... people love a pre-emissions pre-ELOG truck! It should have zero issues reselling!
That's a good looking old Pete hope you fix this one up it wouldn't take alot that is actually a 63 inch sleeper on that one the real 70 inch ones have windows in the sides
Let's see that 379 needs some attention. I like the flat top conversation like my favorite RUclipsr Greg Aberalla . It needs some new paint, exhaust, and more new parts.
@@janamaro5894 it's sad to see such a wonderful truck end up in scrap yards or as show trucks. Honestly, 379's in my opinion deserve to remain as the best trucks Peterbilt has ever made, especially when they are powered by a 444xt cummins or a CAT 3406/3408 engine.
This is what I sub for,, Bruce is a awesome mechanic when he puts time into something. These trucks are getting harder to find, and now they are going away from that body style. You could have a jewel for sure.
@@t_crom l hope to god he saves it though mate, more trucks need keeping on the road especially now that peterbilt are stopping the 389 , it might not be vintage or particularly rare now but eventually everything becomes collectible because stuff goes extinct far too quickly, imagine how many Hayes, auto cars, Marmons, gmc dodges, whites and needle noses etc got sent to the crusher just because weren’t collectible right there and then, gives me chest pains just thinking about it tbh. In retrospect I think that’s why he got so much hate over the w900, ok we all understand now that it wasn’t a viable restoration project and that was better being broke down for parts, l think it was more the way he did it that upset people so much, it could have been stripped down more productively so that stuff like the glass etc didn’t go to waste
Looks like to me a good budget build clean it change engines trans. Fire it up flip it $$ it will bring a big buck. Take the parts you took off the blue one use those good winter project
Parting it out is the worst content, no one wants to see you rip it apart. Rebuilding it like you did with Blue collar is awesome content that everyone wants to see. So the choice is clear. Rebuild.
Harmonic balancers are bad on these engines you'll break a crank when it goes so I'd change that with the updated version from cat just a heads up other than that I love my 5ek does great
Wash it get the Back frame sand Blasted an paint it 🤷🏾♂️ i know the guys at Semi Casual will turn this into something nice for u once u get it running. I would keep it an add it to the fleet
Sure that gentry and son's will love to have the truck as a project and put it back on the road ... TBH it's a nice truck still ...just a matter and some work hours and clean it up
That's a 63 inch sleeper. That truck is too good to part out Bruce. Those 379's are going to be at a premium in the near future. That would make a nice project truck for somebody. I'm sure someone would be glad to buy it the way it is. Call Tim Gentry.
Please rebuilt it. It’s gonna be awesome. Get some high school student involved studying Automotive may be your local high school would love this big project for 11 and 12th grader. Just an idea, I have seen one in California San Jose high school did that my Son went to many years back.
Keep it and fix it up brother...dont be like Gentry and buy and not finish...besides it would be looking awesome in Dade City driving by it....Local fan about 5 miles from your shop...Make us Florida boy's proud.
Redeem your self and restore that truck that’s what your viewers want that’s how you got viewers in the first place stay true to why we started following you.
I agree with others you should restore it not only would it make someone a great truck but it would make Fantastic content just like when Justin rebuilt his engine!!
Save it Bruce, that 379 got potential. If not, do not part it out. Give it to the boys at Semi Casual. I can only imagine what they would do with it for a restoration project...endless possibilities for sure!!!
Hello Bruce that could be a good looking truck to add to your future fleet of peterbilts with Blue coller? Keep it and stick that engine in clean her up and make some money 💰 would love to see it being fixed 😉
I wouldn't part out a Pre-Elog & pre-emission truck...rebuild the spare 5EK or the spare engine as an Acert(no IVA/VVAs) with the 800 cam, Full Tilt manifold, Acert compounds, nice injectors, 4- core radiator, HEAVY duty clutch, 18210C trans, nice set of miter cut 8s & keep it or sell it. You brought it for only $10K(?). You could pull about $75K easily with every done, fresh with paperwork. You got a lowkey gem right there!
The interior of this truck looks like it's in really good shape inside and out I'm thankful that you are saving this truck too nice to just part out and it comes with the engine you were showing at beginning of video?
Am l the only one who had a panic attack when he went near the truck with a forklift? 😂 God bless you Bruce old mate , that one looks to have the makings of something really nice, will you be putting the engine out of the w900 into it?
Bruce, Bruce, Bruce Peterbilt no make a 76 in sleeper. The 70 in did not come out till 2000. Get rid of E model programing and flash in 6NZ. Then you got a Cat. If you keep it. Otherwise part it
I have a small engine shop and have been lost on a lot of projects I would just see what I could to to make it a company truck I was super upset with how the other guys handled loading it but that’s besides the point your the boss Bruce if I where you I would keep it for the new trucking company since you have a good educated shop and good funds coming in. Very much not a part truck make us some content with this.
Take the sleeper off, shorten the frame, build that Cat and make the pulling truck that your wanting out of it. got the right motor to start with for a pulling truck. I saw in the Semi Pulling group you posted that your looking for a pulling truck.
Part it out ??? No ! that truck is in good shape. You will totally be happy when you see the completed restore. And it will sell quick. That's if you don't decide to keep it for yourself. The kind of restore you can do depends on you, even going all out to enter it into shows. Don't forget to document with lots of before and after photos.
That 379 is a keeper Bruce. Restore it make her like new again. 👍 The 379s are my all time favorite. I drove a 91 model back in 1992. Leather interior and a b model Cat. It was a very nice truck.
Hey Bruce Wilson I would like too see you fix that 1996 Peterbilt and once your brother Aaron passes his driving test you would give him that Peterbilt as a present for Aaron.
Wouldn’t take much to fix this girl up or call Tim Gentry he loves to fix nice trucks like that! I’d love to fix her up myself if I had the money to buy it from you.
Cat engines are simple and easy to rebuild. Not to mention inexpensive. As a retired truck driver I learned politician's and weatherman are paid to lie. Truck drivers do it for nothing. Good luck with whatever you decide. Those old cats are a horse but compared to today's engines they will eat you out of house and home.
I get the truck back to working order Bruce. Then turn it into one hell of a work truck and show truck like the Tratter Taxi. See if Semi Casual might want to join in on a build series with you on it. Id Keep it for sure seeing its older and you can do more with it being the age it is.
O-H-I-O Porter greetings.🇺🇸 I didn’t expect to see it covered in vines right next to a shop. Hmm. From a distance, it looks to be something worth the time to fix up. BUT! 🧐 Show us more of the frame & inside. Just because it’s been stretched doesn’t mean it’s not a good truck. Saving a good 379 is a GOOD thing! We love the cabovers, but a 379 is quite a nice truck. Yeah, it might even be good enough for someone’s 1st truck or the makings of a show truck. At least there’s NO duct tape all over it! Even though you don’t need another project….the best time to get another truck is when you see them. What about mine? You interested in another cabover? Well, I’m glad you found this jewel. Stay safe! 🥰🤩✌️
Love your channel Bruce, But one thing is bugging me.. Your stacks one the Blue Peterbuilt look crooked, and have been from day one. Thought you may have rectified it when did all the work on it at Semi Casual recently. Anyway keep up the great content I love it. Cheers from Australia..
Sell white collar, to do stuff to this one Clean n scrub it up swap motors put transmission back in it, fix mechanism and mechanical stuff, Polish up the chrome stuff
A Bruce please keep the truck and add it to the fleet it would be an awesome 379 for you, the cab isn't rotted out so that is good, doesn't seem like the frame is Rusted too bad. You should add it to the fleet after you get it fixed.
Please bring this ole Beauty back to life!! I truly think it deserves to live again!! it’s a piece of art waiting for the pieces to be put back together again!!!
I got a 99 same color as this and it's got budd wheels, I found a guy that sold me 22s aluminum Budds I just put on it so that's rare, definitely keep this and fix it up
Hey Bruce come in over to Westchester County New York. We have some retired 2006 Orion V transit buses with the Cummins ISM. They sound just like a semi with the Jake brake. These things were beasts. But they are all retired now.
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Bring it back to life Bruce. This would be a great build for you. It would be nice to see it fixed up and looking good like how you did with blue collar.
I’m no Mechanic but I’d like to see you get it up and running. It would make someone a great first truck.
do you have $30k to send to him? its junk, thing has a bad motor and 2 million miles
No mechanic for sure; that is apparent. Based on first impressions. This truck would cost someone an unjustifiable number to put back on the road. A good truck to make RUclips content with maybe but a GREAT first truck for someone? No way in hell sorry not sorry
hey you wanna sling 🛠️ and do body work on that all winter knock yourself out
@@DatBlueHusky Semi trucks can easily last 2 million miles with normal check ups
@@MetalMusicManiac yes but would you dump a ton on money on a worn semi just to get it on the road and new motor? who knows might need new breaks, tires after etc. Its just not worth it unless you got ton of money to waste. Everyone on their keyboards always saying they want to see it put back on the road etc but dont realize the cost it takes also dont forget it also needs inspection, paperwork etc and that alone is a ton of money. A car is different and much cheaper but still alot of work and money, but for these semi's its about 3-4 times the cost.
Definitely back on the road. It doesn't look too far gone to me. So I think a deep clean inside and out, new hoses, belts, engine swap, new tires, also basic paint, nothing fancy... people love a pre-emissions pre-ELOG truck! It should have zero issues reselling!
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Be a good first truck for your brother
You gotta get this back on the Road Man. Keep it too this would make a good build series
Build it Bruce
Probably make a lot of your viewers happy if you dug into this one.
This is the content we like Bruce.
Save it Bruce, A good restoration project and great content.
Nah it would be better to watch him destroy it
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That's a good looking old Pete hope you fix this one up it wouldn't take alot that is actually a 63 inch sleeper on that one the real 70 inch ones have windows in the sides
Let's see that 379 needs some attention. I like the flat top conversation like my favorite RUclipsr Greg Aberalla . It needs some new paint, exhaust, and more new parts.
The 379 truck reminds me of the 2007 optimus prime truck that was also a peterbilt
@@MaxtronusPrime_ I know. 379 was amazing semi truck and it's retired truck to replace the 389.
@@janamaro5894 it's sad to see such a wonderful truck end up in scrap yards or as show trucks. Honestly, 379's in my opinion deserve to remain as the best trucks Peterbilt has ever made, especially when they are powered by a 444xt cummins or a CAT 3406/3408 engine.
This is what I sub for,, Bruce is a awesome mechanic when he puts time into something. These trucks are getting harder to find, and now they are going away from that body style. You could have a jewel for sure.
@George gotta go where the money is, money is not in builds unless it brings in more subscribers.
good to see you getting back into restoring an old truck. Hope you give it the full ride, and create the good content again.
Yeah l prefer to see them restored or fixed up too 👍
LOL Hes talking about parting it out
@@t_crom l hope to god he saves it though mate, more trucks need keeping on the road especially now that peterbilt are stopping the 389 , it might not be vintage or particularly rare now but eventually everything becomes collectible because stuff goes extinct far too quickly, imagine how many Hayes, auto cars, Marmons, gmc dodges, whites and needle noses etc got sent to the crusher just because weren’t collectible right there and then, gives me chest pains just thinking about it tbh.
In retrospect I think that’s why he got so much hate over the w900, ok we all understand now that it wasn’t a viable restoration project and that was better being broke down for parts, l think it was more the way he did it that upset people so much, it could have been stripped down more productively so that stuff like the glass etc didn’t go to waste
@@nostreamavailable9090 hell yeah. Marmon was the shit.
@@toddamtmann3528 and the Hayes with the old chrome bear hood ornaments
It's time to get this one back on the road 😀 cool truck 🚚 can't wait to see it finish
You should definitely restore it and get it back on the road
Looks like to me a good budget build clean it change engines trans. Fire it up flip it $$ it will bring a big buck. Take the parts you took off the blue one use those good winter project
Parting it out is the worst content, no one wants to see you rip it apart. Rebuilding it like you did with Blue collar is awesome content that everyone wants to see. So the choice is clear. Rebuild.
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Harmonic balancers are bad on these engines you'll break a crank when it goes so I'd change that with the updated version from cat just a heads up other than that I love my 5ek does great
Now this is what we all wanna see a full on restoration series now come on Brucey u can do it
Wash it get the Back frame sand Blasted an paint it 🤷🏾♂️ i know the guys at Semi Casual will turn this into something nice for u once u get it running. I would keep it an add it to the fleet
Send the ol girl up to Tim in TN. He will have her up and running in no time flat. Tuned and everything
Sure that gentry and son's will love to have the truck as a project and put it back on the road ... TBH it's a nice truck still ...just a matter and some work hours and clean it up
That rig definitely has a lot of potential! Can't wait to see what's done with it 🙌🏽
Sled pulling Rig? I sure hope so! Idk why everyone wants you to make show trucks. Lets get some big turbo diesel action!
Ever since I was a little kid, Peterbilt 379s have always been my favorite big rigs
Me too I want a Peterbilt 359 and 379 exhd
Sweet ride deserves a restoration
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Keep it and restore it. Would love to see it restored.
Would love to watch a series on rebuilding this truck!
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Worked on many of these and it is a great truck. New vibration damper as I have seen a few with broken cranks just some input
Bruce you know so much about these trucks . I hope you build one of your own design for the US market!!!
That's a 63 inch sleeper. That truck is too good to part out Bruce. Those 379's are going to be at a premium in the near future. That would make a nice project truck for somebody. I'm sure someone would be glad to buy it the way it is. Call Tim Gentry.
Truck has alot of potential. Deff worth rebuilding
Please rebuilt it. It’s gonna be awesome. Get some high school student involved studying Automotive may be your local high school would love this big project for 11 and 12th grader. Just an idea, I have seen one in California San Jose high school did that my Son went to many years back.
Keep it and fix it up brother...dont be like Gentry and buy and not finish...besides it would be looking awesome in Dade City driving by it....Local fan about 5 miles from your shop...Make us Florida boy's proud.
You need to restore that truck it's a classic.
Please don't destroy it like you did the Kenworth this truck needs some TLC
Redeem your self and restore that truck that’s what your viewers want that’s how you got viewers in the first place stay true to why we started following you.
I think u should keep it fix it up for ur Brother or u guys do it together 💪🏾💪🏾💯
For God’s sake restore that truck! Great foundation for a wicked show truck! Please!
I agree with others you should restore it not only would it make someone a great truck but it would make Fantastic content just like when Justin rebuilt his engine!!
Salemen……”Just change the spark plugs she’ll be fine”😂😂😂😂
Truly confused as to what made them think that forklift was going to push that truck up that ramp 😂
Save it Bruce, that 379 got potential. If not, do not part it out. Give it to the boys at Semi Casual. I can only imagine what they would do with it for a restoration project...endless possibilities for sure!!!
Are those real vines or are they CHALK PAINT
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More like are they plastic vines from the dollar store 😂
fix it just eye ball the frame weld
Those vines are real.
Bro why are you coming at him like that
Like that truck good luck you can fix it buddy see you soon buddy
You should definitely restore it. It would look nice af when it finished
That forklift deserves a spa day
Hello Bruce that could be a good looking truck to add to your future fleet of peterbilts with Blue coller? Keep it and stick that engine in clean her up and make some money 💰 would love to see it being fixed 😉
I wouldn't part out a Pre-Elog & pre-emission truck...rebuild the spare 5EK or the spare engine as an Acert(no IVA/VVAs) with the 800 cam, Full Tilt manifold, Acert compounds, nice injectors, 4- core radiator, HEAVY duty clutch, 18210C trans, nice set of miter cut 8s & keep it or sell it. You brought it for only $10K(?). You could pull about $75K easily with every done, fresh with paperwork. You got a lowkey gem right there!
Bruce, please don't part it. It is worth saving.
That blue semi is so pretty!
Love to see it restored
The interior of this truck looks like it's in really good shape inside and out I'm thankful that you are saving this truck too nice to just part out and it comes with the engine you were showing at beginning of video?
Definitely keep it and fix it up. It would make an awesome show truck. Don't part it out.
That loading demonstration was amazing 😂 Bruce dgaf I love it
Am l the only one who had a panic attack when he went near the truck with a forklift? 😂
God bless you Bruce old mate , that one looks to have the makings of something really nice, will you be putting the engine out of the w900 into it?
Bruce, Bruce, Bruce Peterbilt no make a 76 in sleeper. The 70 in did not come out till 2000.
Get rid of E model programing and flash in 6NZ. Then you got a Cat. If you keep it. Otherwise part it
It deserves to be saved.
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I agree with the other guys fix it that’s a oldie but goodie there I would love to find one like that and fix it up most definitely don’t part it out
All the ivy looks very conveniently placed.
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Glad you said it. The outside of the rug don’t look that beat up for sitting there
I have a small engine shop and have been lost on a lot of projects I would just see what I could to to make it a company truck I was super upset with how the other guys handled loading it but that’s besides the point your the boss Bruce if I where you I would keep it for the new trucking company since you have a good educated shop and good funds coming in. Very much not a part truck make us some content with this.
Would be so sick to make a show truck out of it
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Save it! There's less and less of them around and they're worth saving. Very desirable truck and motor, fix it up and paint it like the tratter taxi
The homeless guy who lives in the sleeper cabin: ( ._.)
Take the sleeper off, shorten the frame, build that Cat and make the pulling truck that your wanting out of it. got the right motor to start with for a pulling truck. I saw in the Semi Pulling group you posted that your looking for a pulling truck.
Please please please get her on the road!!
The tires look brand new.
Part it out ??? No ! that truck is in good shape. You will totally be happy when you see the completed restore. And it will sell quick. That's if you don't decide to keep it for yourself. The kind of restore you can do depends on you, even going all out to enter it into shows. Don't forget to document with lots of before and after photos.
That 379 is a keeper Bruce. Restore it make her like new again. 👍 The 379s are my all time favorite. I drove a 91 model back in 1992. Leather interior and a b model Cat. It was a very nice truck.
What's the difference between 359 and 379? Is it just age and when they were made, or more to it than that?
Hey Bruce Wilson I would like too see you fix that 1996 Peterbilt and once your brother Aaron passes his driving test you would give him that Peterbilt as a present for Aaron.
Wouldn’t take much to fix this girl up or call Tim Gentry he loves to fix nice trucks like that! I’d love to fix her up myself if I had the money to buy it from you.
He can also put the engine that he picked up with the truck into it
Cat engines are simple and easy to rebuild. Not to mention inexpensive. As a retired truck driver I learned politician's and weatherman are paid to lie. Truck drivers do it for nothing. Good luck with whatever you decide. Those old cats are a horse but compared to today's engines they will eat you out of house and home.
I’d be interested in the hood if you end up parting it out. I live in Zephyrhills.
I get the truck back to working order Bruce. Then turn it into one hell of a work truck and show truck like the Tratter Taxi. See if Semi Casual might want to join in on a build series with you on it. Id Keep it for sure seeing its older and you can do more with it being the age it is.
I would love to see that truck get another life on the road. I own a 1995 long nose Pete 389 18 speed and I love it
If your truck is a 95 then it would be a 379. 389s didn't come out until 2008ish.
I had a new engine put in her
I see the potential and restorability in this ole' dawg. Tim Gentry could be a wealth of knowledge on this rig. He fiddles with them there kitty cats
Welcome to Bruce Wilson Peterbilt trucking company serving the south with pride
O-H-I-O Porter greetings.🇺🇸 I didn’t expect to see it covered in vines right next to a shop. Hmm. From a distance, it looks to be something worth the time to fix up. BUT! 🧐 Show us more of the frame & inside. Just because it’s been stretched doesn’t mean it’s not a good truck. Saving a good 379 is a GOOD thing! We love the cabovers, but a 379 is quite a nice truck. Yeah, it might even be good enough for someone’s 1st truck or the makings of a show truck. At least there’s NO duct tape all over it! Even though you don’t need another project….the best time to get another truck is when you see them. What about mine? You interested in another cabover? Well, I’m glad you found this jewel. Stay safe! 🥰🤩✌️
From Kenya with love u.it's good to see u back Bruce.
Don't be scared build it you will love it when you are done
You would be crazy to part that truck out put it back together it's getting hard to find them trucks it has a lot of potential
Love your channel Bruce, But one thing is bugging me.. Your stacks one the Blue Peterbuilt look crooked, and have been from day one. Thought you may have rectified it when did all the work on it at Semi Casual recently. Anyway keep up the great content I love it. Cheers from Australia..
Sell white collar, to do stuff to this one Clean n scrub it up swap motors put transmission back in it, fix mechanism and mechanical stuff, Polish up the chrome stuff
A Bruce please keep the truck and add it to the fleet it would be an awesome 379 for you, the cab isn't rotted out so that is good, doesn't seem like the frame is Rusted too bad. You should add it to the fleet after you get it fixed.
Bruce that truck is from Marshall very close to Nacogdoches where you were at the old town rig down.
Tim Gentry will take it off your hands he does love, Peterbilts
I absolutely under no circumstances will go near a spider
You totally get this thing road worthy and the perfect name for it would be Charlie Brown!
Your a inspiration. Hotshot of 7 years. Trying to move up to the big leagues.
Bruce You should keep it and fix it up real nice and it would make it a good Working 379 Peterbilt Bruce
Best channel so far on RUclips. All the way from Africa Kenya
It's a beauty. Getting running give it new life.
I drove a 96 Freightliner for a short time. OTR trucking wasn't for me. I found out I get car (truck) sick. I am still fascinated by big rigs though!
That trucks a thing of beauty 😍 just needs a full restoration 🔥
Ryan needs a mic too. I'm turning my volume up for him and down for Bruce.
I would get it back into good condition and keep it running as a backup truck or get it for your brother and make it really nice for him
Please bring this ole Beauty back to life!! I truly think it deserves to live again!! it’s a piece of art waiting for the pieces to be put back together again!!!
Rebuild it. Take the sleeper off and put a 30in flat sleeper. And stretch the frame to 300in plus.
I got a 99 same color as this and it's got budd wheels, I found a guy that sold me 22s aluminum Budds I just put on it so that's rare, definitely keep this and fix it up
Keep it! That would be a real cool custom build video series.
Keep it. Rebuild it to make your other Pete! Truck has good bones still.
Now we need a Pixar movie about that little forklift. The little forklift that could, a true story.
Hey Bruce come in over to Westchester County New York. We have some retired 2006 Orion V transit buses with the Cummins ISM. They sound just like a semi with the Jake brake. These things were beasts. But they are all retired now.