It’s No Longer A Secret.. We Got A Huge Semi Heavy Wrecker!!
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
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I sure hope you looked into insurance. We are a large towing company with no accidents and 5 heavy wreckers and 15 rollback. $650k per year policy. Good luck,. We are in FL. Love your videos. Towing in central FL around Daytona and Orlando. Hit me up if you need advice or help.
Chances are he's getting it mostly for his own fleet at first. RUclips allows him to do things a normal business wouldn't be able to justify.
Shouldn’t be to bad tho if he uses it to just for his fleet! Now when your using it to make money the insurance is out of the roof!
I worked for Pitts and sons in mobile, AL and we had 6 heavy’s 13 light duty’s and a few medium duty’s and a bunch of wrecks and there policy was over $1.75m it’s a hard business to own for sure!
@@jackanthony7786
oh my. That’s wild
@@randallhoover2410insurance companies don’t care who’s fleet he’s towing the risks, liability on the road are still gonna be the same regardless who’s Truck is hooked to it. The insurance is still going to be high on it, he’ll have to tow some paid work on it to keep from going in the hole. Yeah he’ll save some money towing his own trucks. But he’s still gotta put it to work to offset the costs of The truck, insurance, permits, repairs and other expenses. In a perfect world If he was a very large fleet company he could only use it on his fleet. But it’ll have to go to work to pay for itself & it’s upkeep.
It’s still nice to have his own Tow Rig to offset costs of hiring it out on his own trucks that need towed.
Write this day on the calendar, it’s the first time Tim didn’t say the truck was a beast, all the power., he actually said it was a turd!
But then he tuned it w\ his laptop & woke it up quite a bit. 350 -> 500+hp 👍👌🛠️🔧🔧⚠️⚡⚠️🤔😎
Should come in handy to get Westons truck back to him 😉
Time to get in touch with murphy towing and have wrecker rick line you out with what you need
@muphydiesel
U beat me to it . Murphy has 3 / 1150s . One heck of a service here in northern AZ . Murphy n crew are always busy .
@charlesroer972 ya that's for sure he's definitely got northern arizona covered plus he's got those rotators too
That’s how you make the big bucks get where no one else is
@@charlesroer972I think you meant he has two 1150's and a 1075 plus a tandem tandem 9055
Should also look into a wreck master course. They’ll teach him and that trucks operator how to run it properly and safely. And I wouldn’t move the fuel tanks back either. You’ll want to keep the weight up front on your steer axle for when you’re loaded.
Swap an T800 hood on it with some fresh alcoas and shed be a whole new rig. From what I understand is it’s a pretty simple swap
DO NOT move those fuel tanks back! You need them as far foward to keep weight on your steer axle when towing.
If you move the tanks, you have to have weights in the front to get weight on front wheels when bom is loaded.
Get some tow ropes and slings from Murphys Diesel and see what Rick would recommend to stock on the wrecker
there are cheaper and better places to get the same equipment from. Why buy from Rick and pay extra when you can get from the actual company he gets it from.
Maybe a nice set of Alcoa wheels would make the truck look awesome.
As a crane operator
Pull all cables off the drum put weight on them and spool it up
. Cable has a memory when it’s new and it’s important to install it straight and keep it straight. Cable is a machine just like the wrecker
So cool how you or your Son doesn't have to wear seat belts!! My Son and I are gonna stop wearing them as well. Thanks for letting us know its ok Mr Gentry!!
Now that truck needs duel straight stacks.
black smoke turbo jake brake straight pipes 1,000 hp
@@jmackbama
The way $100,000 and up fines are being handed out that may not be such a great idea........but definitely stacks, paint the metal wheels, buff it out and off to work.
.......oh, and a visor🤓
The man that you bought it from seems so genuine and welcoming. I felt like he was one of my uncles I sincerely did feel like I knew that man my whole life he told a great story, God bless him and I wish him all the best
Good luck with your new truck get a wrecker rectum kit for Murphy's Towing that's a must
Go to miller and take their course for towing
courses are a scam
I owned a subaru shop in anchorage. It grew so large that I had to buy more land and get a huge shop up and as of yesterday.... you know exactly when that feeling hits ya. I was heading to a real estate office and seen something that made my knees buckle! Old friend of mine had a sign up "FOR SALE" and it was near center of town with five acres. I caught him walking back to his office and hollered to him to take that sale sign down!! He laughed and said.... Son, you can't afford this shop. I told him to just hear me out. We sat down and parlayed for a good bit and then felt that feeling of putting out all the money I had and some. I really didn't know what land was worth but I did find out that friendship can make a huge difference. He had run a truck rental there for a good thirty years. One of those trucks he had was the only large wrecker in the state of alaska and to top that off, you never seen it on the road. It was a older truck all right but it hadn't seen much highway time. It was in nice shape all right but it had things going against it for my own knowledge of rigs I knew I wouldn't be able to afford fuel for it on distance runs to say fairbanks or even further. Yes it had the dot numbers and all. 1693 Cat motor and it had a five and four transmission. I caught some luck and sold the engine out of it for about the money I bought the truck at as we did figure every rig I got from him for its values. That went a long way towards getting a big thirteen speed in it. I kept the brownie as it was the long over. 1960 something as not sure just what year now. Putting the new doors with handles at the lower corner come at a high dollar as you know they don't just switch over. Ya learn a lot in hindsight. I know now for example that I should of kept those older style doors. Insurance kept me from keeping that truck as a new operator, it just ain't in the cards. It surely was one pretty truck.... big old long nose W900
I ran wreckers for 20 years, everything from 8 tons up to 50 tons. Managed a smaller company for years. Be sure you know what you're getting into with that. Insurance on that unit isn't gonna be cheap at all. The companies i drove and worked management had to have a minimum million dollar policy to cover everything. Depends on the state and who your customers are. When i got out of towing 10 years ago, we were paying 15k a month for a small fleet, just because we had 2 heavys and a rollback. Be sure you know what you're doing with the truck, too. Inexperience can cost a lot more than just money. Good luck tho on this new venture. After 20 years, i retired to just driving full-time. The no sleep days and nights take a toll on ya. Up north, when we'd get a blizzard, my phone would ring, and im gone, for anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks, just running my ass off dam near nonstop.
As someone that’s had a 20 plus truck towing company for 25 years- I think you REALLY REALLY need someone to teach you ALL about towing- it’s easy to hurt or kill your self or someone else - I still learn new things
i would highly reccomend working with ron pratt in missouri on towing, he is one of the best bar none. dont want to see you or someone else get hurt in this ordeal.
Hope you got someone that's qualified for that machine. Someone similar to like say a crane operator. Good Luck with it
I can't believe you found one. That's awesome Tim!!
Glad you have a wrecker now there is no stopping you for content
Getting a little greedy aren't we lol
I think the street lights are brighter then the headlights lol for sure the first upgrade needed is those lights
They're right up to PAR with a moped🤣
Hey Tim I strongly suggest putting on some new wire rope on there or cable some call it but the new stuff works better if you know what you are doing I been in the towing industry for a great amount of time the wheel lift is old style but it still will work for you and you have any questions just hit me up
He should absolutely replace those wire ropes, They obviously weren't taken care of properly and most likely damaged which was proven by it being bird nested and they had to get in unstuck and re wrap the cable, which they didn't even do properly, that tells me the operator of that truck didn't know what he was doing.
Move the fuel tanks back you can definitely tell you're not a tower
That's a great purchase, you didn't go wrong buying that for your business, it's so exciting to see you all advancing in your business, keep up the good work Tim.
Congratulations on your new ride best wishes
Make sure you have the drive line out and safely Chain the whole thing to the wrecker and around the axle, air up the truck with tow rig air and stay under the speed limit when towing, your going to ove it , sounds like it’s missing, ??? Thanks BigAl California
Well that kid taking all the chains and straps off the truck, that’s ok just hit up Murphy’s Diesel they have everything for tow rigging and capability equipment thanks BigAl California
Wow... Got to put more power into it. Good way to tare it up. But hay, thats your money....
Put "our touches on it" ......😂😂😂😂😂.....lookout......hood coming off😂😂😂😂😂😂
Don’t think Ron Pratt will be worried about you having a big rig tow truck
The next level again!
Good wagon mind m8 old is gold timbo steppin up your game sounds ACE and will make its money first few project trucks you find am sure
Nice addition..watch the insurance..
So glad to see this next step that you are taking. Ron Pratt has a good towing youtube channel. He would be a good guy to learn all about towing from.
I hope you like washing and polishing if you put the stacks on it. They blow soot all over the boxes and bed. But to each their own. I wish you well in all you do.
Now just need to get certified and licensed to operate it
It's crazy easy in Tennessee ( where he lives. Basically just need a CDL and fill out a permit application form. That's basically it.
Better have good insurance !
Tim may already be certified, he said he operated one for a year.
I'm sure he's already certified...
@@David-uu1oj that means he rode in a wrecker once
Johnny Cash would be an excellent choice for first tow get that truck too the shop so y’all can get it running!SAWEET!!!!!!👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✝️✝️✝️
Nice wrecker Tim. Cant wait to see all the paint and other work done on it. Man you just keep impressing me on the things you are doing for the company. Proud of you buddy. Nice to see your little boy hanging out. Thats awesome.
Hey Tim love the tow truck you need to go crazy on it with more lights on it so it can be seen on the side of the road
Kind of dangerous driving with a dog between your feet!! But the windshield is clean, for a change.
Keep the hydraulic hoses in good shape.
Don't need a broken hose on the road.
The tow truck is sick
Congratulations Tim what a great wrecker!!! ❤ got towed last night you would happy with buddy tow truck good move
Tim, you should probably consult with Wrecker Rick with Murphys Diesel, or Ron Pratt before you just go and get yourself or someone else hurt. This kind of work isn't for a someone without experience to just go out and think they can be a professional.
Agree, I believe in Tim but I’ve been towing for 3 years and it is not something to take on without the right training. He did mention that he ran one for a year but who knows what he did in that year
Amen. Hes Done it all seen it all the best at all until reality check with a smack
@n-lessfix-itlist3836 yall have been waiting for that to happen, yet time after time he proves yall wrong 😅lmao. yall are always praying on someone's downfall
Totally agree with you on this! Ron is closer though, just over in Scott City MO. Midwest Truck Sales & Service Inc.
just curious whats insurance like on a normal OTR truck?
Tim do yourself a big favor and order new Wire ropes for that wrecker, The ones on there now definitely looked like they needed replacement especially after seeing how the previous owner had the one all bird nested and didn't wrap it properly after getting it untangled. Those cables need to be properly power wrapped after every heavy pull and should never be allowed to get bird nested (tangled) on the winches. You definitely don't want to get someone hurt or killed by a cable breaking during a pull because it is damaged or rusted out.
Who are you going to call to tow your tow truck when you F that up😂😂😂😂😂
"Just play with it 'till you figure it out"... 38:08 That's a great way to teach Tim, I really like that.
I hope that you are planning to raise the main lightbar up a foot. It does not show well in front because of the sleeper cab, Some grille lights would also help. Nice truck though.
Hi again Tim. Forgot to mention that before getting too sick to drive anymore, I drove a T600,longhaul back in the mid nineties. Great truck, had a four and a quarter Cat, and a 13spd Eaton..We didn't have led lights in those days,but still drove thousands of night miles. Was bug eyed come sun up, but we always got through, cheers.
Congratulations on the tow truck and you'll do great with the diversity of the company and the different equipment you have acquired
This will help the fleet along way
Look up Zacklift is supposed to sell a releasable double hook point that anyone cant mount to the rear of there truck that is spring loaded and will automatically release if over pulled on to release the hooks instead of breaking like those straps in the rear but i would add like way more lights getting hit by passing vehicles is the main cause of death for tow truck drivers the more lights the better you want the man on the moot to be able to look down and go hey that Tim's tow truck to the other star's up there! Maybe reach out to Whelan or someone to sponsor the truck and just totally rebuild it and get sponsor's and totally repair and rebuild it!
I would see if Ron Pratt would do inspection for you on the truck
Do NOT USE THAT 5th wheel plate to tow a trailer it is so unstable on those get you some 5/8” grade 100 alloy chains and a piece of 3/8” thick 5” angle iron and chain and lift them trailers it supports em way wider and tows so much better
Saw your video on your new toe truck gratulation‘s. Can’t wait for your next video content on the tow truck.
You can't beat a N.R.C. they are the best in the industry I'm my opinion and they also make one hell of a quick swap for a tractor but you need to have a stretched out tractor in order to get maximum efficiency out of a quick swap and weld a piece of flat stock steel on your under reach so when you suck it all the way in it keeps your T-bar straight instead of flopped to one side or the other that's a good way to eventually loose an attachment even though it has stops from loosing an attachment eventually that will wear out and you will loose an attachment.
ETA on western’s Pete ❤
Mb next never
2 years
@@garyshope8378he needed this tow truck so he can drag it back Weston.....
Rip those side skirtings off polish the tanks add some steps and tool boxes behind she'll look good Tim 👍
The clown sells his house and with the couple bucks he gets he buys this disaster
Gentry is a know it all that likes to spend money thank god he found a bank to back him
1000 Horse Power
I ran a wrecker for years back in the 90’s. They are fun to work!!
Congrats, get with Murphy’s Towing, to get you hooked up with the straps and gear you will need
And there you have the difference between a "trucker" and a tow operater...Hoo boy!
thats who you want to buy from an owner who knows his truck
Nice rig you got there boss, In my opinion black body with red fenders, dual straight pipe, black wheels, and leave the boom red . I think that would be an awesome work truck Tim. Keep the vids coming and smoke a rolling. Great job
This will make great content Tim let alone allow you to bring rigs home to repair instead of leaving them in NY😳
Awesome wrecker !!! Would look awesome with some float tires on the front. Along with some fresh rims.
Only problem with flotation tires is they are not speed rated for anything more than 60-65
T.L you're right there ain't words to describe this
Just remember that its not New ,with that expect failures and breakages,and keep an eye on the things that work the hardest.
Never take your eye off your main game ,what you know best .
If your buting this just to tow your own breakdowns,well theres less worry ,but customer expectations are high for good wreckers and operators.
Moving weight back may interfere with axel loading,there some heavy metal on its back.
Friend of mines brother invented the wheel lift and sold the patent. Hes set.👍😃
Don't move the fuel tanks....you want that weight as far forward so when you load something on the lift you have more steer axle weight
I was about to say now you need a tow truck but never mind you got one now 🧐😊
Wow!! What a neat ole tow truck. Another step up for Gentry and Sons. Now you need to turn the guys loose on it and fix it up Gentry style. I can hardly wait to see how it turns out as you fix it up. I think a good name for it is BOB (Big Old Beast). You are doing so well after the disastrous start of this year. God is truly blessing you as your company keeps growing and doing well. I can't hardly believe how well Brax does on so many different things. It sure sounds better and starts better since you put the magic to it. I sure do enjoy your videos keep up the good work in all that you do.
When you go out west, swing into Murphys Diesel to ride along for a day or so of on job training of recoveries. Maybe get Rick to come out for some colab videos
Man , i hope you did research on insurance and training.. but best of luck to ya.. you should get 3 guys certified, so not just you.. yea definitely needs a face lift.. i never did care for those mirrors .. should put pete mirrors on it
Right on, getting rid of that chain decal makes it look so much better.
Wow tim, you seem to have gotten a great deal with that t 600. But rather than do random tows, you might find insirance cheaper if you only use it for your company. Something to think about.
Well, Congratulations. I hope you know that NOMAR wreckers were discontinued years ago and you will have a very rough time trying to find replacement parts for it. Last I remember there was a Tow truck parts dealer down in Texas that was able to get Non OEM parts for them for a while but that was several years ago.
Hi Tim, you found a diamond 💎 in the ruff very nice find it will be a great addition to your fleet
Lol is that what you call a scrap pile?
@@tylerwhite4743Scrap pile is nicer than most trucks working.
Wa
What a beautiful rig when you get it painted.😊😊😊😊 36:24
Cant wait to see how you guys fix it up!
Paint that thing get it mint again!
If they had it running like you got it too they wouldn't have sold it at all !!!
I like that father son hands on is the way to go
And Respect the equipment
😎👍🏾
I agree with you Tim it would look awesome with stacks on the side and tool boxes and the tanks moved back
Oboy. Be careful Tim! Chit gets real dangerous real quick! Chit gets really expensive real quick! Best of luck.
That’s the best way to learn, hands-on, and some coaching!👍🇨🇱
I would look into taking record classes for heavy duty. Also in some states you gotta have a document for tow trucks. Would just check it out in your state. Good luck like the truck.
Congratulations 🎊 Tim that is awesome
He k yeah congrats on the wrecker! Badass! 😮
It was nice seeing Zay get back in a truck with you, did he have to play rock paper scissors to go instead of Brax🤠
Since you know Murphy's diesel now go to get ahold of them and help them set that truck up for you
Congratulations you work for keep the great job blessing
Somebody's beat me to it but you might want to hit up ol Wrecker Rick. The truck looks good!! Good luck, looking forward to seeing more out of it but looks like they stripped all the goodies out of it that generally come with the truck.
Say something for everybody else since your RUclips channel is paying off so well looks like insurance did too congratulations we weren't that lucky:(
What insurance company you have?
Need a bunch of Baileys straps n slings , clevises . .how’s the cables don’t want broken strands . Cheaper to change em than drop em ! It’s a good addition to your fleet . I’m sure inspections for wrecker are first on the list ! Defiantly need some more horses under the hood , 3406 CAT
“Set at 70…….Lets just turn that up a lil bit….120….. should be good now!” Sweet rig brother!
Is that the way creators hold you off, tell you, "there is so much content coming, stay tuned" lol... Tim, we love ya buddy, were gonna stay tuned even if you didnt tell us that... once again, good luck with the towing industry my friend. Stay safe out there and if there is ANY ADVICE i could give you, never skimp on safety equipment and keeping your trucks equipment up to date. It WILL save your life, not just "one day" but MANY MANY days... Gentry & Sons, we out!!
Hi Tim awsome tow truck my cousins own a towing company .Goldbeck towing out of LaCrosse Wisconsin they have been towing for ever .They definitely know there stuff good luck with your new toy and God bless