I Bought an Abandoned Semi Truck, It’s Rough….

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  • @norfolksouthernes44acgevo40
    @norfolksouthernes44acgevo40 Год назад +271

    That truck is for sure saveable depending on the time and tools you own, I personally think you should fix it instead of parting it out.

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      @manvggggu2871 Год назад

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    • @manvggggu2871
      @manvggggu2871 Год назад

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    • @shanecastillo9313
      @shanecastillo9313 Год назад +8

      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

    • @benjaminmoses2203
      @benjaminmoses2203 Год назад

      Juul

    • @jahjah4643
      @jahjah4643 Год назад +1

      Jewel 💎

  • @josephshults7995
    @josephshults7995 Год назад +182

    I’m no Mechanic but I’d like to see you get it up and running. It would make someone a great first truck.

    • @DatBlueHusky
      @DatBlueHusky Год назад +7

      do you have $30k to send to him? its junk, thing has a bad motor and 2 million miles

    • @TravisLaRoche
      @TravisLaRoche Год назад +2

      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

    • @db-cd8hx
      @db-cd8hx Год назад

      hey you wanna sling 🛠️ and do body work on that all winter knock yourself out

    • @MetalMusicManiac
      @MetalMusicManiac Год назад +6

      @@DatBlueHusky Semi trucks can easily last 2 million miles with normal check ups

    • @DatBlueHusky
      @DatBlueHusky Год назад +2

      @@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.

  • @jolomagg6139
    @jolomagg6139 Год назад +69

    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.

  • @rotabom
    @rotabom Год назад +30

    This is the content we like Bruce.

  • @waynekibich3753
    @waynekibich3753 Год назад +21

    Be a good first truck for your brother

  • @zanemandl4728
    @zanemandl4728 Год назад +34

    You should definitely restore it and get it back on the road

  • @richoverton493
    @richoverton493 Год назад +23

    Build it Bruce
    Probably make a lot of your viewers happy if you dug into this one.

  • @michaelfarkas8860
    @michaelfarkas8860 Год назад +9

    You gotta get this back on the Road Man. Keep it too this would make a good build series

  • @plastikblomsterskalikkevandes
    @plastikblomsterskalikkevandes Год назад +64

    good to see you getting back into restoring an old truck. Hope you give it the full ride, and create the good content again.

    • @nostreamavailable9090
      @nostreamavailable9090 Год назад +7

      Yeah l prefer to see them restored or fixed up too 👍

    • @toddcromwell
      @toddcromwell Год назад +2

      LOL Hes talking about parting it out

    • @nostreamavailable9090
      @nostreamavailable9090 Год назад +4

      @@toddcromwell 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

    • @toddamtmann3528
      @toddamtmann3528 Год назад +2

      @@nostreamavailable9090 hell yeah. Marmon was the shit.

    • @nostreamavailable9090
      @nostreamavailable9090 Год назад

      @@toddamtmann3528 and the Hayes with the old chrome bear hood ornaments

  • @jeffusher4854
    @jeffusher4854 Год назад +17

    Sweet ride deserves a restoration

  • @michaeltoney2938
    @michaeltoney2938 Год назад +5

    Keep it and restore it. Would love to see it restored.

  • @biglsd1
    @biglsd1 Год назад +38

    Save it Bruce, A good restoration project and great content.

  • @dhakydd
    @dhakydd Год назад +6

    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

  • @damarkushammond8775
    @damarkushammond8775 Год назад +8

    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

  • @outlaw_jay914
    @outlaw_jay914 Год назад +7

    That rig definitely has a lot of potential! Can't wait to see what's done with it 🙌🏽

  • @braddamron1008
    @braddamron1008 Год назад +4

    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

  • @RedURs6
    @RedURs6 Год назад +6

    Sled pulling Rig? I sure hope so! Idk why everyone wants you to make show trucks. Lets get some big turbo diesel action!

  • @CHEEKYRON123
    @CHEEKYRON123 Год назад +5

    Now this is what we all wanna see a full on restoration series now come on Brucey u can do it

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 Год назад +1

    That blue semi is so pretty!

  • @janamaro5894
    @janamaro5894 Год назад +7

    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.

    • @MaxtronusPrime_
      @MaxtronusPrime_ Год назад +1

      The 379 truck reminds me of the 2007 optimus prime truck that was also a peterbilt

    • @janamaro5894
      @janamaro5894 Год назад +2

      @@MaxtronusPrime_ I know. 379 was amazing semi truck and it's retired truck to replace the 389.

    • @MaxtronusPrime_
      @MaxtronusPrime_ Год назад +1

      @@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.

  • @KrcJunior
    @KrcJunior Год назад +1

    Send the ol girl up to Tim in TN. He will have her up and running in no time flat. Tuned and everything

  • @cookieheadjekins6344
    @cookieheadjekins6344 Год назад +2

    Good score on the pete.

  • @nickmorrison8182
    @nickmorrison8182 Год назад +13

    Would love to watch a series on rebuilding this truck!

  • @donh8973
    @donh8973 Год назад +7

    It's time to get this one back on the road 😀 cool truck 🚚 can't wait to see it finish

  • @Sk8boardw9
    @Sk8boardw9 Год назад +4

    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

  • @w900kw2
    @w900kw2 Год назад +3

    Truck has alot of potential. Deff worth rebuilding

  • @dadduzstuff
    @dadduzstuff Год назад +5

    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!

  • @blueonblack3971
    @blueonblack3971 Год назад +18

    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.

    • @charlieromeoh
      @charlieromeoh Год назад +3

      @George gotta go where the money is, money is not in builds unless it brings in more subscribers.

  • @1965Gindy
    @1965Gindy Год назад +2

    Sad to see a nice 379 bite the dust too. Might as well say it ahead of time.

  • @tommyhall2768
    @tommyhall2768 Год назад +2

    Like that truck good luck you can fix it buddy see you soon buddy

  • @brettandersen9532
    @brettandersen9532 Год назад +4

    Please don't destroy it like you did the Kenworth this truck needs some TLC

  • @djalba1163
    @djalba1163 Год назад +4

    Love to see it restored

  • @Sam-dm4kz
    @Sam-dm4kz Год назад +2

    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.

  • @ericquarles9333
    @ericquarles9333 Год назад +7

    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.

  • @railhead7616
    @railhead7616 Год назад +3

    It's a balancing act. Go through it and see what it needs then decide what to do with it I guess. Love the color on it. Stand behind it and look at it then COWBOY UP!!!

  • @damarkushammond8775
    @damarkushammond8775 Год назад +3

    I think u should keep it fix it up for ur Brother or u guys do it together 💪🏾💪🏾💯

  • @milestone_achiever4634
    @milestone_achiever4634 6 месяцев назад +1

    Bruce you know so much about these trucks . I hope you build one of your own design for the US market!!!

  • @tristanoliva
    @tristanoliva Год назад +1

    That loading demonstration was amazing 😂 Bruce dgaf I love it

  • @MW-qr9hk
    @MW-qr9hk Год назад +73

    Are those real vines or are they CHALK PAINT

  • @fredschell3972
    @fredschell3972 Год назад +5

    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.

  • @tristanrose5166
    @tristanrose5166 Год назад +1

    Restore it make it part of the Bruce Wilson fleet that truck would look amazing next to the tratter taxi

  • @aidenmccarthy960
    @aidenmccarthy960 Год назад +1

    Keep it! That would be a real cool custom build video series.

  • @zackadamec9332
    @zackadamec9332 Год назад +8

    Truly confused as to what made them think that forklift was going to push that truck up that ramp 😂

  • @dontneedone990
    @dontneedone990 Год назад +5

    Bruce, please don't part it. It is worth saving.

  • @DannyAllen10271966
    @DannyAllen10271966 Год назад +8

    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.

    • @jakealter5504
      @jakealter5504 Год назад +1

      He can also put the engine that he picked up with the truck into it

    • @donnyg.1681
      @donnyg.1681 Год назад +1

      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.

  • @markgoddard3115
    @markgoddard3115 Год назад +1

    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

  • @jasonwinder8592
    @jasonwinder8592 Год назад +1

    I’d be interested in the hood if you end up parting it out. I live in Zephyrhills.

  • @Turismo2x
    @Turismo2x Год назад +11

    You should definitely restore it. It would look nice af when it finished

  • @dave4803
    @dave4803 Год назад +7

    It deserves to be saved.

  • @chrismclain8587
    @chrismclain8587 Год назад +2

    How about your buddy Tim gentry? He is always building trucks

  • @rogeryoung2049
    @rogeryoung2049 Год назад +1

    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

  • @andrewmoore150
    @andrewmoore150 Год назад +12

    All the ivy looks very conveniently placed.

    • @jds1002000
      @jds1002000 Год назад +1

      100%

    • @arthurbrumagem3844
      @arthurbrumagem3844 Год назад

      Glad you said it. The outside of the rug don’t look that beat up for sitting there

  • @roddbruno8880
    @roddbruno8880 Год назад +3

    Honestly I’d say rebuild it. Have a new and old version of almost identical spec trucks. 379-389. Please don’t trash the truck there are ppl who love watch build series.

  • @fleetcodethree9181
    @fleetcodethree9181 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @coreywylie8096
    @coreywylie8096 Год назад +1

    Don't be scared build it you will love it when you are done

  • @waldonicholas
    @waldonicholas Год назад +3

    Definitely keep it and fix it up. It would make an awesome show truck. Don't part it out.

  • @BobBob-sm3sn
    @BobBob-sm3sn Год назад +4

    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 😉

  • @MrTrucker3
    @MrTrucker3 Год назад +1

    Keep it. Rebuild it to make your other Pete! Truck has good bones still.

  • @jaxonhuffaker715
    @jaxonhuffaker715 Год назад +1

    Please please please get her on the road!!

  • @robertdmoore2592
    @robertdmoore2592 Год назад +3

    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!!

  • @richardhaggett7219
    @richardhaggett7219 Год назад +10

    Would be so sick to make a show truck out of it

  • @mikenicholson2548
    @mikenicholson2548 Год назад +2

    Bruce I am serious about buying the whole truck.

  • @christianscott2828
    @christianscott2828 Год назад +1

    go ahead and build it, i would love to see that pete reborn

  • @nostreamavailable9090
    @nostreamavailable9090 Год назад +7

    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?

  • @sucapizda
    @sucapizda Год назад +10

    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.

  • @fuzzybutkus8970
    @fuzzybutkus8970 Год назад +2

    Salemen……”Just change the spark plugs she’ll be fine”😂😂😂😂

  • @trucksnorway
    @trucksnorway Год назад +1

    Put it back on the road please👍

  • @veteranga7529
    @veteranga7529 Год назад +3

    Hey #BruceWilson are you going to treat this truck like a #JunkyardDog? Oh, where’s my $5K reward for solving your #FakePeteVandilizing, still waiting for that?

  • @toddbob55
    @toddbob55 Год назад +15

    Using Daddys money again

  • @CZ-kz7ug
    @CZ-kz7ug Год назад +1

    I will suggest a winch for the flatbed.

  • @adriannetea4447
    @adriannetea4447 Год назад

    I wish to see this truck rebuild,I’m sure it will be a good looking truck .Thank you for the video.

  • @metalhead7181
    @metalhead7181 Год назад +2

    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.

    • @areyouavinalaughisheavinal5328
      @areyouavinalaughisheavinal5328 Год назад

      What's the difference between 359 and 379? Is it just age and when they were made, or more to it than that?

  • @jerryjennings3775
    @jerryjennings3775 Год назад +1

    That forklift deserves a spa day

  • @stevenmartin1690
    @stevenmartin1690 Год назад

    Definitely keep ahold of it and build it back up!!

  • @StevieDee73
    @StevieDee73 3 месяца назад

    That trucks a thing of beauty 😍 just needs a full restoration 🔥

  • @LEFTLANEGANG
    @LEFTLANEGANG Год назад

    Great content Bruce. Rebuilt this old gem...

  • @danmacharianjihia8463
    @danmacharianjihia8463 Год назад +1

    From Kenya with love u.it's good to see u back Bruce.

  • @davida.p.9911
    @davida.p.9911 Год назад +2

    I think it might be worth getting back on the road. I'm interested to see what happens with the old girl. It's PRE-EMISSIONS! 😎

  • @fnqfishingadventures3065
    @fnqfishingadventures3065 Год назад +1

    I realy hope he fixes it up miss the old content

  • @dougevans6389
    @dougevans6389 8 месяцев назад

    Get this beautiful ole truck going again!! Please!!

  • @SacredDuramax
    @SacredDuramax Год назад

    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.

  • @josephjackson3214
    @josephjackson3214 Год назад +1

    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

  • @johncoaker4952
    @johncoaker4952 Год назад

    It's a beauty. Getting running give it new life.

  • @illphill5588
    @illphill5588 Год назад +2

    Hell of a deal and find man I would definitely rebuild that as they are going to becoming more rare

  • @geraldfelix7222
    @geraldfelix7222 Год назад

    Nice truck. Hope to see the end results

  • @the.porter.productions
    @the.porter.productions Год назад +1

    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! 🥰🤩✌️

  • @jglore621
    @jglore621 Год назад

    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!!!

  • @bobbydavenport8941
    @bobbydavenport8941 26 дней назад

    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?

  • @ronaldgentry9923
    @ronaldgentry9923 Год назад

    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.

  • @Bradleyandsonsconstruction7880

    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.

  • @geraldoreynoso2480
    @geraldoreynoso2480 Год назад

    Keep it man, add it to your fleet!

  • @sethfust3675
    @sethfust3675 Год назад

    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

  • @peternjowanga5009
    @peternjowanga5009 Год назад

    Best channel so far on RUclips. All the way from Africa Kenya

  • @offroad3574
    @offroad3574 Год назад

    Ever since I was a little kid, Peterbilt 379s have always been my favorite big rigs

  • @christophergolding4823
    @christophergolding4823 Год назад

    The little forklift that could! Awesome

  • @stigrunetefke2157
    @stigrunetefke2157 Год назад

    Your blue peterbilt is so awesome Bruce. :)

  • @diegohenriquezgarita5356
    @diegohenriquezgarita5356 Год назад +2

    Bruce hermano excelente video

  • @chrisjuneau8905
    @chrisjuneau8905 Год назад +1

    keep this truck! i see alot of potential.

  • @vincegedeon6583
    @vincegedeon6583 5 месяцев назад

    Looks perfect to restore not rusted out or nothing hopefully not!

  • @bigtarheelfan
    @bigtarheelfan Год назад

    The little Forklift that couldn't, lol. Nifty loading Job.