I think Jamie is quite smart to be buying these California trucks. On top of the no corrosion these trucks run on essentially perfectly flat and smooth roads, frame and suspension has basically never taken a serious beating. You really are getting a like-new truck.
I also think it's a good move, if it's from Southern Cali it doesn't get the salt, calcium chloride or mag chloride that rust belt trucks get. Suspension work is cheap and easy compared to corrosion repair.
You are such a good , good man Mr. Davis 😊 Your commentaries and your meticulous manner that you have for your equipment speaks volumes of what kind of business man you are 😊 Such a fine looking piece of equipment added to your fleet 👍🏻
Jamie nice to still see your videos still watch reruns highway through hell cool new toy I'm a big fan of older trucks and cars blessings to you and your family 🙏🙏
An 88, had to back and relisten to make sure I was right. I totally agree with the no electronics approach. I had a wonderful F-250 crew cab. Wish I still had it. 4X4 short box, I built the engine for it -- Beautiful truck, Jimmie beautiful.
Truly love and respect the way you think about your fleet. You deserved this truck. Opportunities come when you have an eye for values. So great to see this. Wish you the best and good to see how you go thru hard times with nerves of steel and will of iron... One day may be it would be a great pleasure, to work for you.
Jamie, congratulations on continuing your journey. I do miss your show as you worked some of the most difficult recovery's. I'm glad you have managed to find viable ways to work around the most ridiculous rules placed on the trucking industry. God Bless you and yours.
A fantastic purchase right there Jamie and you are so right an older truck such as this that has been looked after will far more reliable than a brand new truck and will pay for its self a whole lot sooner
WOW! It's really amazing that it was so lightly used over the years. It must have been not for sale, or priced to bring knowledgeable buyers. Great find.
There is one thing you can say about Jamie Davis. He is a very smart businessman man, who knows what & what his company needs. Congratulations on your new truck.
Jamie i totally agree on older equipment, i stopped driving semi,s in 2009 due to health issues, the def stuff is a crazy pain i see many deal with problems,, hats off to you , someday ill make it up there ,stay safe ,
Been watching Jamie for a long time big fan always great too see you get new equipment. Big shout out from Florida. Over the road trucker keep the shiny side up .
Agree with Jamie on so many levels here. In our business (concrete pumping) I could not fathom having payments on brand new $750K+ rig as well as dealing with the astronomical increase to the basis costs of doing business. Not to mention that it used to be that you bought brand new and the benefit was not having to deal with much more than basic maintenance for the first 3-5 years of its life. Today's trucks are in the dealership for electronic malfunction warnings (typically tier 4 emissions related) I swear at least one week out of every 10-12.... and that's if they can even source the parts required to get it back up and running.
Man that truck is 3 years younger than me and looks 100x better lol. I think Jamie Davis has made most of his $$$$ the past few years doing long haul towing to eastern Canada. This would be the PERFECT rig for that, looks like it has a decent sized sleeper, the proper weight rating, 18 speeds, a decent enough engine to pull the grades in BC. Plus its one of those old school rigs if you go over it with a fine tooth comb, replace all the air lines, rubber hoses, inspect the wiring, it should be pretty damn reliable. Also say what you want about white, it looks damn good with chrome and a bold accent stripe/contrasting color/graphics on the truck like this. On a fleet spec Volvo or Freightliner, yeah white kinda sucks.
Even though im in Georgia i do love your passion for old tech. I do find that it does much better in the harsher environments up north than what it will ever be put thru here. I would love to see you end up with all his original stuff. What a unique experience
Really enjoyed looking at your new / old truck. You are right saying that as nice and convenient as electronics are, they still haven't figured out how to corrosion proof electronics.
Very beautiful. I remember when you first got this, you were going to change the hood to an aluminum one, glad you kept the 377 hood. These are quite unique looking and ready for an 80s theme car show.
I was never a big fan of the 377 back in the day, but this one looks really cool to me. It seems to wear that wrecker body like a hand in a glove and it probably triggered my "nostalgic sap mode" heh, heh. Also, when put up against the modern aero trucks this unit puts 'em to shame.
@@crushingvanessa3277 Timing is everything, I guess. When the 377s hit the road it was a huge departure from the 379s for many Pete fans. Some folks preferred it, obviously, but I'm maybe appreciating it more now because of the aerodynamic wave that hit shortly after the 377 was new. Or, I might be just diggin' on this 377 because it's so badass heh, heh.
@@GTLees A bit the same for me,. I wasn't around trucking much but build models. I remember when these and other aero trucks came out, some people hated them with a passion, some liked them.
Well, I’m a 71-year-old woman Jamie and I watch your show on TV and I just found you on RUclips. I did not know you had a channel and this is beautiful truck mind you I love the other rotator too and I can’t wait to see it when it gets fixed but I’m so glad that you got another truck. It’s beautiful you deserve it.
Sharp truck, Jamie. Did they have to sell that truck due to age and emissions laws in California? That’s a sharp truck. Something to be proud of. Thanks for sharing.
beauty truck. the 444 sounds great and isnt easy to come by and probably isnt as bad as people say it is. as with anything maintaining goes a long way.....
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A series on “Rebuilding The Rotator” is coming very soon,
Stay Tuned 👍
Thanks for watching!
- Brianna Davis
Yes. Hope we can get the incidence chronology.
Can you please update us on the new 30 ton and 50 ton you guys are building.
good luck Jamie time to wrap the series on Bruce's Truck and start two new series Rebuilding HR 127 and rebuilding Rotator.
What going on woth Bruce's old truck
That’s a nice unit Jaime. Hood things are going well for y’all up there? Been a long while
I think Jamie is quite smart to be buying these California trucks. On top of the no corrosion these trucks run on essentially perfectly flat and smooth roads, frame and suspension has basically never taken a serious beating. You really are getting a like-new truck.
California roads are absolutely terrible and beat you to death..
You obviously haven't been in California recently.
How many times has it been up Donner's Pass? Regardless, it's in Beautiful shape
@@leejohnson6173 you haven’t driven in canada clearly
I also think it's a good move, if it's from Southern Cali it doesn't get the salt, calcium chloride or mag chloride that rust belt trucks get. Suspension work is cheap and easy compared to corrosion repair.
Jamie, please consider doing a series on rebuilding the rotator.
I absolutely agree. That would be awesome.
@@bobjohnson7797 Yep! Put my vote in there too.
Im up.
I'm in
@@mikecarlson8836 brianna already updated. There will be a series for rotator rebuild
What a beauty! Always look forward to the video updates. Thanks for taking the time for the walk-around, Jamie!
That is a gorgeous truck. Also nice to hear the update on the rotator
That truck looks brand new. Great find 👍
You are such a good , good man Mr. Davis 😊 Your commentaries and your meticulous manner that you have for your equipment speaks volumes of what kind of business man you are 😊 Such a fine looking piece of equipment added to your fleet 👍🏻
Jamie nice to still see your videos still watch reruns highway through hell cool new toy I'm a big fan of older trucks and cars blessings to you and your family 🙏🙏
An 88, had to back and relisten to make sure I was right.
I totally agree with the no electronics approach. I had a wonderful F-250 crew cab. Wish I still had it. 4X4 short box, I built the engine for it --
Beautiful truck, Jimmie beautiful.
Jamie is like my Grandad. Common sense and experience go a long way!
Truly love and respect the way you think about your fleet. You deserved this truck. Opportunities come when you have an eye for values. So great to see this. Wish you the best and good to see how you go thru hard times with nerves of steel and will of iron... One day may be it would be a great pleasure, to work for you.
Looks like a great long term addition to the fleet! Thanks for sharing!
Wouldn't it be great if he could keep, restore, and work a nostalgic fleet? He kinda already has had a rollin' museum, at times, I suppose heh, heh
Let's hope he keeps this truck permanently cas this rig is perfect for him
Beautiful addition to your fleet
That 1988 50 ton is an awesome heavy wrecker when the L.A. Rotator is repaired Jamie will have an awesome fleet
Jamie, congratulations on continuing your journey. I do miss your show as you worked some of the most difficult recovery's. I'm glad you have managed to find viable ways to work around the most ridiculous rules placed on the trucking industry. God Bless you and yours.
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A fantastic purchase right there Jamie and you are so right an older truck such as this that has been looked after will far more reliable than a brand new truck and will pay for its self a whole lot sooner
WOW! It's really amazing that it was so lightly used over the years. It must have been not for sale, or priced to bring knowledgeable buyers. Great find.
Great video Jamie another great addition to your towing fleet. Thanks for sharing looking forward to your next video stay safe Jamie.
Excellent condition that's a awesome find! Congratulations on your new to you truck Jamie!
Congratulations Jamie on your new tow !! It's a great looking rig and I can hardly wait to see it in action!!!
Beautiful unit Jamie I'm sure it will serve you well You sir are a credit to our profession for sure.
Jamie,congratulations on your new purchase. I absolutely love watching you guys on tv. Keep up the great work!!
Fantastic truck Jamie. Love how you take care of your equipment
There is one thing you can say about Jamie Davis. He is a very smart businessman man, who knows what & what his company needs. Congratulations on your new truck.
Congratulations on HR100. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Been waiting a while for a new video and you never disappoint. Amazing truck purchase again.
Jamie Davis i been watching you for about 3 years. Your a good teacher I learned a lot a lot from you over the years I like towing
Great video of a vintage truck, Jamie! I also like watching you and your crew on Highway thru Hell.
Jamie i totally agree on older equipment, i stopped driving semi,s in 2009 due to health issues, the def stuff is a crazy pain i see many deal with problems,, hats off to you , someday ill make it up there ,stay safe ,
Right on sir very happy that you are OK first time seeing accident last night glad to hear you are fixing the rotater great show
That's one badass truck, can't wait to see it in action. Nice to hear that the rotator was not totaled and will be coming back in service
Glad you're ok. The New Truck is Absolutely Beautiful. Can't wait to see the Rotator finished.
I love your TV show. You and your crew do a great job. Can't wait to see more
Been watching Jamie for a long time big fan always great too see you get new equipment. Big shout out from Florida. Over the road trucker keep the shiny side up .
That is a beautiful Pete! What an elegant, well cared for Pete!
That’s sharp I’ve always loved the set forward axle 377s they ain’t common. Beautiful truck
Awesome video, thanks for taking the time to make and share it
Long time fan , just found you on you tube & this is the Jamie Davis content we needed ! Much better then the main stream content!
I have been watching your show for several years and love it!!
Retired from east coast out west seven years DC NM AZ with NPS.
Stay safe.
Beautiful wrecker. Can’t wait to see it in action. Take good care of her.
Awesome new truck and best wishes for you and your team!
Thanks Jamie, keep on trucking’!!!
Love watching all the vids y’all do.
Agree with Jamie on so many levels here. In our business (concrete pumping) I could not fathom having payments on brand new $750K+ rig as well as dealing with the astronomical increase to the basis costs of doing business. Not to mention that it used to be that you bought brand new and the benefit was not having to deal with much more than basic maintenance for the first 3-5 years of its life. Today's trucks are in the dealership for electronic malfunction warnings (typically tier 4 emissions related) I swear at least one week out of every 10-12.... and that's if they can even source the parts required to get it back up and running.
That is an awesome truck Jamie! Clean the underside/frame and fluid film it before the winter 🙂
Great video Jamie, looking forward to the next TV series available here in the UK
So excited for you and Family...look forward to seeing it in action!
Awesome truck, great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Man that truck is 3 years younger than me and looks 100x better lol. I think Jamie Davis has made most of his $$$$ the past few years doing long haul towing to eastern Canada. This would be the PERFECT rig for that, looks like it has a decent sized sleeper, the proper weight rating, 18 speeds, a decent enough engine to pull the grades in BC. Plus its one of those old school rigs if you go over it with a fine tooth comb, replace all the air lines, rubber hoses, inspect the wiring, it should be pretty damn reliable. Also say what you want about white, it looks damn good with chrome and a bold accent stripe/contrasting color/graphics on the truck like this. On a fleet spec Volvo or Freightliner, yeah white kinda sucks.
Even though im in Georgia i do love your passion for old tech. I do find that it does much better in the harsher environments up north than what it will ever be put thru here. I would love to see you end up with all his original stuff. What a unique experience
Really enjoyed looking at your new / old truck. You are right saying that as nice and convenient as electronics are, they still haven't figured out how to corrosion proof electronics.
Can't go wrong buying all that old iron mr. Jamie Davis love seeing this
beautiful truck. Good luck Jamie.
She's a beautiful work horse Jamie, great video.
Beautiful old school truck !!!!
I love to see your progress and motivation ,and I do invy your job !
Beautiful truck, what a score!
Thank you Jamie it’s a beautiful truck
Great find!
Beautiful truck!
Thats for video. Nice truck. Wish i could see more of ya. Miss your show..
Sharp looking nice addition to the fleet
Good truck, I watch every Sunday night great show
Beautiful truck happy for your purchase
Great find Jamie it's a great old school unit
This is a beautiful truck but I love the rotator. I can't wait for the series to rebuild the Rotator. God bless you Mr. Davis.
I love the old school cell phone mount on the dash
Great looking unit
AWESOME FIND.
Beautiful looking unit
Nice truck Jamie thanks for sharing
Very nice truck Jamie ,love watching Your show
Congratulations 🎉 Very nice rig.
Beautiful truck love watching you buddy
That’s a beautiful truck, amazing shape for the year for sure.
Very beautiful. I remember when you first got this, you were going to change the hood to an aluminum one, glad you kept the 377 hood. These are quite unique looking and ready for an 80s theme car show.
I was never a big fan of the 377 back in the day, but this one looks really cool to me. It seems to wear that wrecker body like a hand in a glove and it probably triggered my "nostalgic sap mode" heh, heh. Also, when put up against the modern aero trucks this unit puts 'em to shame.
@@GTLees I guess they weren't well received when new but maybe now people have a different feel for them. This setup, the colour scheme, all work.
Hmm! I've always liked the #377 models SFFA. #keepontruckin/towing 😉👍
@@crushingvanessa3277 Timing is everything, I guess. When the 377s hit the road it was a huge departure from the 379s for many Pete fans. Some folks preferred it, obviously, but I'm maybe appreciating it more now because of the aerodynamic wave that hit shortly after the 377 was new. Or, I might be just diggin' on this 377 because it's so badass heh, heh.
@@GTLees A bit the same for me,. I wasn't around trucking much but build models. I remember when these and other aero trucks came out, some people hated them with a passion, some liked them.
Nice truck Jamie. Congrats, and be careful.
Nice truck can’t wait to see it in action
It would be nice to see an Ariel shot or a video of all your current heavy wreckers and current rebuild projects.
Nice addition to the fleet.
Nice new ride. God bless. Be safe.
Awesome stuff I’ve been watching you for years. I’m glad I found you on RUclips. Save the manuals lol
I like the paint scheme. It's opposite of your other truck's but still goes with your brand. Nice find
Looks a stunning wrecker
Beautiful rig!
Gorgeous truck!💯💪
Absolutely beautiful truck you deserve it ❤❤❤
Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉
Cool old truck it will serve you well 👍👍
Awesome truck.
Well, I’m a 71-year-old woman Jamie and I watch your show on TV and I just found you on RUclips. I did not know you had a channel and this is beautiful truck mind you I love the other rotator too and I can’t wait to see it when it gets fixed but I’m so glad that you got another truck. It’s beautiful you deserve it.
AWESOME!
Great video and beautiful truck. Hope to see it at either the bc vintage truck museum show in july or at the chrome for kids show
Beautiful truck
Sharp truck, Jamie. Did they have to sell that truck due to age and emissions laws in California? That’s a sharp truck. Something to be proud of. Thanks for sharing.
Good luck with the new truck 😊😊😊
That’s a sharp looking ride.
That's one beautiful beast of a truck, Jamie!
Gorgeous truck!
beauty truck. the 444 sounds great and isnt easy to come by and probably isnt as bad as people say it is. as with anything maintaining goes a long way.....