@@Ol2Stroker boss had a 71 359 with Detroit v12. 1000 hp. Never saw or drove it myself, just saw pictures of it pulling the Grapevine on a dark night with 3 foot of blue flames coming out of both stacks.
@@Ol2Stroker man that was 25 years ago. Anyway the company that I worked for was called ROSSCO inc. Gardena California. Ross Einboden was the owner, he passed away in 05 I think. The company has been permanently closed. If you check around some of the other rental outfits they might be able to give you some information as to what happened to both trucks. Ross spared no expense on his trucks.
I just love these channels where people revive old junky vehicles. There's just something so special about hearing an old engine run for the first time in years, maybe even decades.
I'm was so happy to hear that CAT roar to life. That thing is bound to pound the ground.❤🇺🇸🐘You got to build it to drive Wayne. it's too cool to do anything else.
Hearing that old V-8 Cat fire up was mint! Great job, Wayne! She runs smooth, and quiet, for sitting that long! Brought back some great memories! That truck was a stepper in its day! You are just the guy to bring her back! You two goobs polishing that shift knob was classic!
Just the fact alone that you’re rescuing these vehicles from being left for dead is enough for me to sub instantly. God bless you and stay safe out there
These things were made in the glory days of trucking. Back when trucks could be had with not just I6, but 2 and 4 stroke V8s and V12 engines, and none of them had automatic transmissions, or looked like spaceships. Nothing new gets me going at all. You gotta get this one back on the road.
You're collection is starting to look like one of a kind. The Pete , Cabover with a V12 and now 3408 that rolls on a dime. Good for you man. Your face bringing home that Cat was priceless. Now that she rolls over... that's a large relief. That engine compartment is going to need alot of love...but you're the man to do it. Now you're going to have a huge dilemma. Which Pete tows the other to a show? I know you must be curious as to how she pulls loaded. Can't wait to see her roll down the driveway. Happy weekend man!💪
My second suggestion is give it to me! But my first is see how she does, the first truck I've ever driven was a 76 kw with the 3408 cat in it. My uncle owned it and loved that truck. So seeing that 3408 crank up just like that was great. And she sounded healthy too. Good luck with her.
Dude you have a couple truckers dream truck in your yard. Like multiple truckers dreams in your yard. You are blessed. Work hard to restore that fine piece of machinery !!! Ill look forward to seeing it !!! God Bless Man 🙏🙏🙏
That thing has been flooded with atleast 3 bad hurricanes in Davis, I can't believe in how good of shape it's in. I'm just glad someone is getting it running again. It was a super nice truck when they first got it. That truck needs to be restored, it has a lot of history running seafood up and down the east coast and all over the United States. Keep up the good work!!
Now that is an epic find and you should be proud of it! Not only is it a 3408, but you’ve got the DITA version on your hands, which was the most powerful 3408 you could get from the factory. That engine will crank out 450 horse @2100 rpm and 1460 lb ft @1200 rpm.
Wayne's still the man! My question are you still regretting the purchase now that you have her running?? Probably not! You have to keep her. She's a factory 3408 359 ex hood. You can't get much better than that.
@@Ol2Stroker I'm a new subscriber way she runs needs to be rescued! Will make a brilliant truck again for sure be a shame too part it out.! Runs good and clean for such a old truck!
@@Ol2Stroker It’s amazing how much time you waste do to your incompetence as a diesel mechanic!! I’m done never again will I watch your channel I ended up yelling at the video for 75% of it. THE STARTER WASN’T EVEN BAD!!! You don’t test anything you throw parts at it without knowing keep throwing shit at the wall until wow it runs!! You finally managed to start it then off-on-off-on off-on off-on off without letting it build some god damn heat and why in the F didn’t you just drive it off the trailer?? What couldn’t you fix brakes? Clutch? What? Then you have your man bi*ch help you drag it off and just WOW what a circus! Just plain amazing that you’ve found people dumb enough to think your smart…
Definitely needs to be a project to save. Tons of work, but super cool in the end. Your channel inspires me every week to keep working on my “junk” project. I am in bodywork stage now, but at least past the replacing sheet metal stage. Oh, your humor and commentary is what makes the channel! Straight up honest effort, not some made up bullshit channel.
Those old Cats were awesome motors. In all our time starting them after sitting, in the off chance the fuel rack is stuck they’re most always stuck off. We’ve never had a Cat run away on us. That truck is one hell of a find though, and I hope to see more updates on her soon!
I worked for a Company in Scranton Pa. One Summer, I parked my tractor because I got burnt out from the road so! I decided to take a daily job and get back to health So, I drove a Ch Mack for a Company hauling stone one day pulling a hill the Turbo went!! Well I called the Boss man! He brang brang down a new Turbo? and Gasket. They replaced it, I mentioned it to them they should take the tubing and intercooler off and clean up and flush it? They told me you just drive the truck mister Trailer Truck driver. Well they Rolled the Dice put on the new Turbo there young Mechanic that was autistic he was standing on the fuel tank turned it over! I was standing right by the fuel tank when it fired up full throttle, when all of a Sudden that Mack E427. Screamed to life and oil started shooting 30 feet out of the stack,s for about 30 Second,s till it run dry and then we all ran we told the autistic Mechanic shut it off he turned the key off and was holding it in his hand! We We're yelling to him pull the red knob engine stop out. By then a big explosion. I ain't never in my 45 years of driving truck seen a Engine throw internal parts thru the oil pan and split the engine block in half. That whole summer that truck was down it literally ruined everything in the engine was destroyed even busted the bell housing and ruined the countershaft in the transmission! and this ain't no Bullshit Story.
Wayne, do you even know how awesome your collection is? That 80 long hood Pete is something else! I love your channel and your dry sense of humour! What a dream line up, 2 x 80 Pete's, 1 with 8V92 and 1 with long hood CAT 3408! And in my opinion, the jewel in the crown, a 73 V12 Cabover, my rig dream! Do not sell any of them, unless you really want to know what regret feels like! Keep up the great work Wayne, cheers, Mike from New Zealand.
Hi Wayne,you sir are hellva a mechanic to be able to stab that 3408 starter in on the first try,good on ya.Just caught your channel,Love the content,and filming.Now that you have done a first start on a CAT 08,you have now a chance to do the great trifecta. A V-12 Detroit, CAT 3408,and a CUMMINS K series, you could do a KT, or KTA.The super diesel engines of the 70's-80's,Ok Ok I guess you can put the V-8 MACK in that category too.Have been trucking since the 70's,second generation.I now own a 1995 FLD132 with a 64" bunk,powered by 1987 3406B CAT,which I would not trade for a newer Semi.Was so excited to hear that 3408 fire up so easily,Those CAT's are over built for a trucking application,originally made for working with rocks and dirt.Keep those ACE videos coming,looking forward to the next first start.C-Ya
As an old retired driver, i spent many a day and night running a ex hood Pete, this thing sounds amazing, i can imagine leaving Cal with a load of produce headed east with all the chickin lites lit and BILL MAc on the all night radio show, and that Big KittY purrin down the road, hopefully someday it will get to live again.
Just found your channel, love it ! I ran a 8v 92 in a truck n trailer transfer from 1979 to 1982, then another truck n trailer transfer with a 3406 cat motor, both were Pete's. Ran them all over the Serria Nevada mountains, many a mile pulling as hard as they could ! Got goose bumps listening to the motors on your channel...
I loved hearing your joy when this thing fired up. Your channel is entertaining even to a guy who knows next to nothing about over-the-road trucks, although lately, I've been hanging out with a girl who drives car haulers, so I'm getting more into the big diesels.
That old girl reminds me of my 1st truck I owned...2000 Freightliner Classic Flattop, 425 Cat, 10spd, duel stacks & all Aluminum wheels. She was blue & she was beautiful when she was cleaned up & pulling a chemical tank!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.
My first driving job was a 1982 extended hood 359 with a rebuilt 3406B built to 500hp. It was a great truck. I always wanted to drive a 3408. There is something about a V8. I envy you.
OUTSTANDING. ! Probably one of the best truck finds on RUclips. It is going to take you alot of work. But that truck fixed up would be priceless. The motor alone is one of the hardest things to find. One in a running and driving Pete. Unbelievable. Best of Luck. Stay Safe. Keep Up the Great Work. 👍 🇺🇸
I knew a guy who had a 3408 in a KW, and that thing ran sweet! That frame was FULL with that engine. The only one I ever saw in a truck. I was working at a Cat dealer at the time.
On Thursday TwinStick Garage posted a great video on the new hubs and brakes from ConMet. He is fitting them to his Smokey and the Bandit tribute truck the 1979 Kenworth conventional. It is a terrific tutorial on the latest in hub technology and also how air brakes work. Educational for sure. He is out of Ardrossen Alberta Canada which is a short run east of Edmonton. You might want to consider an upgrade to the best technology available today.
Dude, when that CAT lite off and sat there PURRING smooth as silk, I got goosebumps! Another rare gem and that shift knob. Creativity went out the door when the 80's ended. Start of plastic garbage with NO class began to kill the era of awesome trucks. Check out the low D.O.T #. Set of 8in straight pipes would sound great on that v8 as well the v12. Always enjoy the phrases you use with the sense of humor, love it!
Hey there I'm watching your videos for the first time...im not a fella just a chic that likes to hear these old trucks Cheech!! She sounded great and great job getting her started Cats are good motors!! Thanks for sharing
I can’t believe you bought it home, had to change the starter and connected it directly from the battery and it just runs beautifully. I love that truck already!
When i was just 15years old i used to hang out with an old fella that owned a cabover Bull dog with a 3408 and a five speed but dont be fooled that old joker would scoot on down the road. It was named The Romper room. Those were good times.
I'm envious.Good on you to make it happen by making the trip to NC.Having experienced the smell around those poultry farms ,I can only imagine how pleasant the heat etc. was.Those 3408's have such a unique sound.Kinda brings back memories of some E-9 Mack V-8s I drove.
@@Ol2Stroker If you get a V8 Mack, you may as well get something with a Cummins 903 V8 to complete your collection of V8's from each engine manufacturer. They were in 10 ton tractors in Viet Nam and they ran straight pipes that exited in front of the tandems straight out the sides. REALLY cracked when they got on it. I know they don't have big horsepower, but the sound... I think you should get one if you can find one. Hey, it's not my money or labor, it's yours!
@@tomkrisel4493 not too interested in a 903 but a K is on the list. We're not putting together a V8 collection per-se but we are putting together a big power collection.
Man that’s pretty cool seeing this ole gal come back to life. I must’ve drove past this thing thousands of times. I live in the small town where you bought it from, and remember seeing Mr. Phillip drive by in it. It’s amazing it’s held together so well considering the neglect, and more than that the location you found it. Several hurricanes have flooded our community over the years. Great job, and thanks for bringing back to life. Looking forward to what you do with it. I would love to see a complete restoration!
Subscribed and will watch! Loved the old Bedford with strokes in them back in the day!! Shame more manufactures did not fit them over here in England! Was a few ERF EC but was not many with the detroit strokers in them!
New sub ... she's a diamond in the ruff .I drove longhau for yrs and had a 88 Pete with a 3408 "kitty Cat" but they under geared her with a 9 sp fuller eaton🤦♂️😥 But she was a puller🙂👍
Good looking ole 1980 classic Peterbilt. I’d rebuild that bad boy. Runs pretty good 👍 for an old CAT 🐱 😁👌 I’d give it what it needs and fix ‘er on up sir.
Watching you putting the starter in having so much fun remind me of putting the 4 speed in my roadrunner everyone showed up to help till the beer ran out so like you kept going till done 💪
Ol2Stroker brings a 4-stroke back to life... guess that explains the weird weather. Strapped the fuel tank to the drive shaft... uhhhh... I might not be the brightest knife in the chandelier, but seems to me the tank is connected to the frame, so maybe use the strap to hold the tank to the frame and not the drive shaft. Oh, well, what's done is done. Looking forward to the next installment.
I’d like to see the fuel system completely gone through and the battery isolation boxes fixed/replaced. Sucks you have to redo the air tank and plumbing but it was leaking anyway, right? Sounds good and runs healthy! Change out the air filter canisters, throw a coat of wax and polish on her, and she would look good as new with a good set of tires all around! Thanks for sharing and keep us updated!
You gotta restore it! Would love to see a collaboration with you and Gentry and Sons on a frame extention some day...truck is awesome but definitely needs some more wheelbase!
Floyd Man that sounded good, just the way I remembered them to sound. Drove one same year as that one with a 6&4. Really enjoyed driving that one for sure.
Morning Wayne ! Grease , profanity , an lot's of beer , the perfect way to start your day ! The engine in that truck reminds me of my girlfriend. She don't look like much but she cleans up real nice . Once you get her going she runs pretty darn good !
"AWESOME"!!! Sounds great!! A great addition to your collection!! ,,, Have to brag on your wife coming out to help ya. The hand signals were spot on. No doubt she supports ya. Yaw seem to complement each other very well. Good on ya man. You're a lucky feller.
Sooooo sick, I would KILL to come live in the USA an spend my days restoring these old beasts... Huge shout from the UK, can't wait to see her back to original form 💪💪🔥🔥
That's an awesome Pete Wayne. I reckon it would look real nice with all the frame etc all spruced up and painted (replace whatever needs replacing), full set of wheels and tyres of course, but keep the patina on the bonnet, cab and sleeper. The cat sounds good too. Best of luck with it. How good was this episode? You not only get the truck running but you get your knob polished as well......ha ha ha....
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome job. And love the opening montage,very Smoky and the Bandit. Beautiful ol truck. Thank you for saving it and bringing it back to life. God Bless You and all of your Family and Friends. Awesome.
Great Video Wayne. It definitely runs decent. It would be nice to see it fixed up like your other trucks or at least driveable and clean up the original paint as good as possible. It’s awesome and needs to be preserved. Thanks for sharing your treasure.
She sounds Sweet Cheech! What are gonna do with your hairy cat? Man ,I can see the Long hood & Shorty in a Show in the future.. Great find.. Rub a few more out. Ole 2 Strokes XXX Channel.
That truck is a classic and a keeper. Change the fluids and filters , replace the fan clutch and air cleaner ,fix the air tank mount, clean her up and lube the u joints, chassis, brake cams and throw out baring. Check and adjust the brakes and put on some good rubber and get ta truckin ! That rig will be well worth your effort ! I drove and maintained large cars for 52 years and enjoyed 95% of it ! Best of luck to ya !
Love that old Pete clean it up and do what you do Wayne it’s a beautiful old truck and I know you will not wast any time getting it back to the way she definitely deserves when you get here done she will look as good as your other beautiful one anyways great channel can’t wait to see more videos
@@Ol2Stroker keep up the great work your videos are a pleasure to watch Will be great if you can get the V12 Detroit and the V8 Cat back on the road again Mint👌👌👌
Awesome intro! Reminds me of the opening to the greatest movie ever Smokey and the Bandit well, all except the Yamaha zing along instead of the big bad Cat roaring with Ole Jerry Reed not playing!!
You've got a long way to go an not a short time to get their on the grey ghost its great to see it running nothing like a big v8 it needs to be brought back to life whether a full resto or just the minimum done to make it drive . I love the new start i was thinking of the song seeing it
Hi from uk Wayne 👋 👍 what a peach man she just went straight to tick over like right now lol bit of a run around at first but it was never going to be that easy it never is 🤣 but sounded strong to I was thankful that on touch down had a breath of relief little tractor handle big Pete as he had a nice knob to polish 😀 🤣👌 ohhhhh James why tie to only other moving part of the truck apart from wheels 🤣🧐🤔🙈 but excellent work Wayne can't wait to see this towing a trailer in future (bit work be rite as rain👌🤣) thanks for your time be safe and see you soon 👍 👋
@@Ol2Stroker again great save tho we don't see many like this no more especially over here so I appreciate the true beauty of them 👍our trucks are just plain old haulers but your trucks over the pond are awesome especially the oldies 👌 true character thanks again 👍
The Sweet music of that Forked 8 The cream of the Cat!!! You have A true diamond in the rough . Put a good ole 5x4 two stick trans in the ole gal and you will have your self a Beast!!! Congratulations on a great find !!! I know it will be a Masterpiece when y'all get R done!!!
That is one Bad mother I use to haul Bulls with a KW with a 3408 15 double over hell yeah 👍👍
My wife ask me what I was watching and I told I was watching two guys polish there old knob and she gave me a real worrisome look😮😮😮
Hahahahah
I drove a 79 version of that in Los Angels for a few years, 800 hp 13 double overdrive, what a beast.👍👍👍👍
Woah. I bet that'd haul the mail!
@@Ol2Stroker hauled a lot of yellow iron
@@Ol2Stroker boss had a 71 359 with Detroit v12. 1000 hp. Never saw or drove it myself, just saw pictures of it pulling the Grapevine on a dark night with 3 foot of blue flames coming out of both stacks.
@@jerryshafer474 😱😱😱 I'd love to find that truck!
@@Ol2Stroker man that was 25 years ago. Anyway the company that I worked for was called ROSSCO inc. Gardena California. Ross Einboden was the owner, he passed away in 05 I think. The company has been permanently closed. If you check around some of the other rental outfits they might be able to give you some information as to what happened to both trucks. Ross spared no expense on his trucks.
I just love these channels where people revive old junky vehicles. There's just something so special about hearing an old engine run for the first time in years, maybe even decades.
Glad you ended up with this thing and not someone who would just cut it up for a profit. Junk needs love too
Lol we're still feeling out our relationship
She will either make you love or hate CATs for life. Just the way she goes with yellow/ white motors
@@Degroot359 I think that's how it goes with all motors tbh.
Very true, hopefully she does ya good. Your really lighting a fire under my ass to get my 359 going again.
@@Degroot359 we're off to a great start at least! Definitely do it! They're not making any more of them!
I'm was so happy to hear that CAT roar to life. That thing is bound to pound the ground.❤🇺🇸🐘You got to build it to drive Wayne. it's too cool to do anything else.
I think so too Ray! Thanks man
Great job Wayne. Guess we gotta call you Ol' 4 Stroker now.
I'm gonna have to rename the channel 🤣🤣🤣
@@Ol2Stroker Good One
Hearing that old V-8 Cat fire up was mint! Great job, Wayne! She runs smooth, and quiet, for sitting that long! Brought back some great memories! That truck was a stepper in its day! You are just the guy to bring her back! You two goobs polishing that shift knob was classic!
Thanks Stanley I'm really looking forward to bringing it back!
Wayne you're sense of humor and dedication is the reasons why I never miss a video.
Thanks man I sure appreciate that! I often wonder if anyone even gets my humor, so I'm pumped someone does!
Brings back memories very cool.love it.
@@rickeyhooper9815 thanks Rickey!
Just the fact alone that you’re rescuing these vehicles from being left for dead is enough for me to sub instantly.
God bless you and stay safe out there
Thanks brother 🤟🤟
So, the good old 359 is alive and kicking, thank you for the video, friend .
These things were made in the glory days of trucking. Back when trucks could be had with not just I6, but 2 and 4 stroke V8s and V12 engines, and none of them had automatic transmissions, or looked like spaceships. Nothing new gets me going at all. You gotta get this one back on the road.
I agree completely
You're collection is starting to look like one of a kind. The Pete , Cabover with a V12 and now 3408 that rolls on a dime. Good for you man. Your face bringing home that Cat was priceless. Now that she rolls over... that's a large relief. That engine compartment is going to need alot of love...but you're the man to do it.
Now you're going to have a huge dilemma. Which Pete tows the other to a show? I know you must be curious as to how she pulls loaded. Can't wait to see her roll down the driveway.
Happy weekend man!💪
I've seen people do some stupid s*** not that stupid I wouldn't even assault to check that
I'm really happy with how the collection is coming along! Thanks for the love John!
My second suggestion is give it to me! But my first is see how she does, the first truck I've ever driven was a 76 kw with the 3408 cat in it. My uncle owned it and loved that truck. So seeing that 3408 crank up just like that was great. And she sounded healthy too. Good luck with her.
@@paulwiley9102 that's so cool man. Wish I got to drive one back in the day!
Dude you have a couple truckers dream truck in your yard. Like multiple truckers dreams in your yard. You are blessed. Work hard to restore that fine piece of machinery !!! Ill look forward to seeing it !!! God Bless Man 🙏🙏🙏
Sweet 👍👍
That makes the purchase & whole trip worth it !!!!
Yes
Totally Steve! I'm stoked it runs!
Bacon, the gift that keeps on giving....
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That thing has been flooded with atleast 3 bad hurricanes in Davis, I can't believe in how good of shape it's in. I'm just glad someone is getting it running again. It was a super nice truck when they first got it. That truck needs to be restored, it has a lot of history running seafood up and down the east coast and all over the United States. Keep up the good work!!
I would have loved to see it in its glory days.
Now that is an epic find and you should be proud of it! Not only is it a 3408, but you’ve got the DITA version on your hands, which was the most powerful 3408 you could get from the factory. That engine will crank out 450 horse @2100 rpm and 1460 lb ft @1200 rpm.
Hell yea I got really lucky. Seller had no clue if it ran or if it was PC or di and I took the leap anyway. Very happy
The breakfast beer part is golden 😂 just earned my subscription!
Thanks brother 🤟🤟
So good to see that thing come to life. I realized during the polishing segment, that the old two stroker channel isn't just about Detroits.
It's about alotta shit really but we still specialize in the 2 smokers.
The old girl sounds good love to hear old disels running 😊
Wayne's still the man! My question are you still regretting the purchase now that you have her running?? Probably not! You have to keep her. She's a factory 3408 359 ex hood. You can't get much better than that.
Naw I definitely feel a lot better about it at the moment. If it brings the channel to the next level than I'll be really stoked!
@@Ol2Stroker I'm a new subscriber way she runs needs to be rescued! Will make a brilliant truck again for sure be a shame too part it out.! Runs good and clean for such a old truck!
@@micksroversmg558 I agree completely. The way it ran sold me on building it
I agree with all these fellas
@@Ol2Stroker It’s amazing how much time you waste do to your incompetence as a diesel mechanic!! I’m done never again will I watch your channel I ended up yelling at the video for 75% of it. THE STARTER WASN’T EVEN BAD!!! You don’t test anything you throw parts at it without knowing keep throwing shit at the wall until wow it runs!! You finally managed to start it then off-on-off-on off-on off-on off without letting it build some god damn heat and why in the F didn’t you just drive it off the trailer?? What couldn’t you fix brakes? Clutch? What? Then you have your man bi*ch help you drag it off and just WOW what a circus! Just plain amazing that you’ve found people dumb enough to think your smart…
Definitely needs to be a project to save. Tons of work, but super cool in the end. Your channel inspires me every week to keep working on my “junk” project. I am in bodywork stage now, but at least past the replacing sheet metal stage. Oh, your humor and commentary is what makes the channel! Straight up honest effort, not some made up bullshit channel.
Thanks Chris I sure appreciate that. Keep on keepin on brother!
Those old Cats were awesome motors. In all our time starting them after sitting, in the off chance the fuel rack is stuck they’re most always stuck off. We’ve never had a Cat run away on us. That truck is one hell of a find though, and I hope to see more updates on her soon!
Thanks Ryan I've never had one run away on me either but then again this is literally the first one I've ever touched 😅
I worked for a Company in Scranton Pa. One Summer, I parked my tractor because I got burnt out from the road so! I decided to take a daily job and get back to health So, I drove a Ch Mack for a Company hauling stone one day pulling a hill the Turbo went!! Well I called the Boss man! He brang brang down a new Turbo? and Gasket. They replaced it, I mentioned it to them they should take the tubing and intercooler off and clean up and flush it? They told me you just drive the truck mister Trailer Truck driver. Well they Rolled the Dice put on the new Turbo there young Mechanic that was autistic he was standing on the fuel tank turned it over! I was standing right by the fuel tank when it fired up full throttle, when all of a Sudden that Mack E427. Screamed to life and oil started shooting 30 feet out of the stack,s for about 30 Second,s till it run dry and then we all ran we told the autistic Mechanic shut it off he turned the key off and was holding it in his hand! We We're yelling to him pull the red knob engine stop out. By then a big explosion. I ain't never in my 45 years of driving truck seen a Engine throw internal parts thru the oil pan and split the engine block in half. That whole summer that truck was down it literally ruined everything in the engine was destroyed even busted the bell housing and ruined the countershaft in the transmission! and this ain't no Bullshit Story.
Wayne, do you even know how awesome your collection is? That 80 long hood Pete is something else! I love your channel and your dry sense of humour! What a dream line up, 2 x 80 Pete's, 1 with 8V92 and 1 with long hood CAT 3408! And in my opinion, the jewel in the crown, a 73 V12 Cabover, my rig dream! Do not sell any of them, unless you really want to know what regret feels like! Keep up the great work Wayne, cheers, Mike from New Zealand.
Thanks Mike! I absolutely love my lineup so far. It'll only get better if y'all keep watching!
@@Ol2Stroker KTA in the future? Would love to know more on that engine
@@haydona1845 yup definitely. I will own one at some point
I'd love to see it fresh like it once was. Definitely ones I'll be watching for.
Thanks man I would too!
Your the Diesel Creek of 18 wheelers, great job on getting her started & doing so much by your self & the wife!!!👍👍👍🤓
Thanks Darryl!
That second start, wow--ripped to life faster than my old Toyota. This one's a runner for sure. Nice save, dude.
Thanks Hank! I'm pretty pumped about it
Anybody that ties anything at all to a driveshaft operates on a different level. Cool rig. You guys did a great job.
Not gonna lie I was very surprised to see how well that engine ran. That alone makes this thing worth it
Same here Melvin it really made this leap of faith worth it! Pumped and shocked with how well she ran!
Purrs like a Cat should wicked find that must been rebuilt not long before it was parked or very well maintained!
Love the Smokey and the bandit tribute for the introduction! Well done 👍
Thanks brother!
Hi Wayne,you sir are hellva a mechanic to be able to stab that 3408 starter in on the first try,good on ya.Just caught your channel,Love the content,and filming.Now that you have done a first start on a CAT 08,you have now a chance to do the great trifecta. A V-12 Detroit, CAT 3408,and a CUMMINS K series, you could do a KT, or KTA.The super diesel engines of the 70's-80's,Ok Ok I guess you can put the V-8 MACK in that category too.Have been trucking since the 70's,second generation.I now own a 1995 FLD132 with a 64" bunk,powered by 1987 3406B CAT,which I would not trade for a newer Semi.Was so excited to hear that 3408 fire up so easily,Those CAT's are over built for a trucking application,originally made for working with rocks and dirt.Keep those ACE videos coming,looking forward to the next first start.C-Ya
Hey Michael glad ya found us over here! Actually a KT and e9 500 are on my list of stuff to own.
That 3408 my old man had always had a long roll over before it fired. That’s a Gem! Dude you gotta rebuild it
This intro is similar to the Smokey and the Bandit 1 I love it.
Yessir that's what I was going for thanks!
@@Ol2Stroker That was a nice one. Love it. Good work.
@@MrCornholios thanks man!
A Friday video man thats like an ice cream sundae after dinner !
I friggin love ice cream!
grand slam!You are in the groove!
I sure hope the videos start to catch on now!
Another awesome video with a sweet CAT 3408. Keep the content rolling Wayne but don't forget about the Detroits.
I don't think there's a chance of me forgetting them lol
Would love to see some more of that TT8v92 race truck
As an old retired driver, i spent many a day and night running a ex hood Pete, this thing sounds amazing, i can imagine leaving Cal with a load of produce headed east with all the chickin lites lit and BILL MAc on the all night radio show, and that Big KittY purrin down the road, hopefully someday it will get to live again.
We're tryin!!
Just found your channel, love it ! I ran a 8v 92 in a truck n trailer transfer from 1979 to 1982, then another truck n trailer transfer with a 3406 cat motor, both were Pete's. Ran them all over the Serria Nevada mountains, many a mile pulling as hard as they could ! Got goose bumps listening to the motors on your channel...
Badass man welcome! Thanks for sharing!
8v92 was a piece of shit.
I loved hearing your joy when this thing fired up. Your channel is entertaining even to a guy who knows next to nothing about over-the-road trucks, although lately, I've been hanging out with a girl who drives car haulers, so I'm getting more into the big diesels.
What a beast of a find! She wants to live too! Looking forward to seeing what you do with her going forward. 👍
Thanks man I'm really looking forward to bringing it to yall
Mint👍🏻 You can't be mad at that CAT starting performance.
Polishing your knob had me in stitches
I am definitely not mad at that!
Stoked for you Wayne, let us know where you'll go with resto. and race truck - rust is the devil's work!
Man do I have some serious resto projects now. I need a shop!
That old girl reminds me of my 1st truck I owned...2000 Freightliner Classic Flattop, 425 Cat, 10spd, duel stacks & all Aluminum wheels. She was blue & she was beautiful when she was cleaned up & pulling a chemical tank!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
Thanks Randy! Sounds like a nice truck!
Wayne you gotta keep working on the pete and your wife is helping ya thats awsome keep up the great up load s
Thanks Jesse!
My first driving job was a 1982 extended hood 359 with a rebuilt 3406B built to 500hp. It was a great truck. I always wanted to drive a 3408. There is something about a V8. I envy you.
That's a helluva first gig driving 🤟🤟
Good to see you again Wayne I had a brother named Wayne he died 6 months ago hope you an your family are doing great buddy
Shit Tommy I'm really sorry to hear that. Keep your head up brother, thanks for tuning in!
Hearing that ole girl come to life was priceless!!...I love how those old Petes sit. They look so good!
This thing for sure had the look!
OUTSTANDING. ! Probably one of the best truck finds on RUclips. It is going to take you alot of work. But that truck fixed up would be priceless. The motor alone is one of the hardest things to find. One in a running and driving Pete. Unbelievable. Best of Luck. Stay Safe. Keep Up the Great Work. 👍 🇺🇸
Thanks Charles! I was really excited to be able to do something noone else on here is doing!
Gonna have to tell my friend Danny Smith he's gonna have to step it Up. LMAO ☹️ 🤣
Bud she needs to be restored, you have a classic right there for the history of trucking. 😊
I'm keeping my eye on this build!👍
Awesome thanks Carlos!
Hey, it was great watching y'all polish your knob!🤣 That said.. that old 3408 sounds like a keeper! Once the fuel hit it, it was off and running.😉
I knew a guy who had a 3408 in a KW, and that thing ran sweet! That frame was FULL with that engine. The only one I ever saw in a truck. I was working at a Cat dealer at the time.
It sure fills up them rails there's like zero room to work on it on the sides!
On Thursday TwinStick Garage posted a great video on the new hubs and brakes from ConMet. He is fitting them to his Smokey and the Bandit tribute truck the 1979 Kenworth conventional. It is a terrific tutorial on the latest in hub technology and also how air brakes work. Educational for sure. He is out of Ardrossen Alberta Canada which is a short run east of Edmonton. You might want to consider an upgrade to the best technology available today.
Lol sounds sponsored and way outa our budget.
Cheaper to just throw a newer cut off on it and a newer steer under it unless you just like running through money lol
@@leejohnson6173 definitely. Unless you're sponsored that's not an equitable route.
Dude, when that CAT lite off and sat there PURRING smooth as silk, I got goosebumps! Another rare gem and that shift knob. Creativity went out the door when the 80's ended. Start of plastic garbage with NO class began to kill the era of awesome trucks. Check out the low D.O.T #. Set of 8in straight pipes would sound great on that v8 as well the v12. Always enjoy the phrases you use with the sense of humor, love it!
Thanks Mark! I couldn't believe it when it fired up and just idled perfectly.
Hey there I'm watching your videos for the first time...im not a fella just a chic that likes to hear these old trucks Cheech!! She sounded great and great job getting her started Cats are good motors!! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Carrie! Glad you found us hope you're enjoying the channel and welcome!
BACK IN THE DAY IT WAS SAID NEVER LATE WITH A 08!!! AWESOME CAT HOUSE!! GREAT VIDEO WAYNE!!!!
Thanks Dan! I've heard that before guess we're gonna see!
I can’t believe you bought it home, had to change the starter and connected it directly from the battery and it just runs beautifully. I love that truck already!
The whole "dropping the starter on your foot, arm, or head" is something I face every time I start work on anything lol.
It's never any fun!
When i was just 15years old i used to hang out with an old fella that owned a cabover Bull dog with a 3408 and a five speed but dont be fooled that old joker would scoot on down the road. It was named The Romper room. Those were good times.
I'm envious.Good on you to make it happen by making the trip to NC.Having experienced the smell around those poultry farms ,I can only imagine how pleasant the heat etc. was.Those 3408's have such a unique sound.Kinda brings back memories of some E-9 Mack V-8s I drove.
I want to get an e9 at some point Gary!
@@Ol2Stroker If you get a V8 Mack, you may as well get something with a Cummins 903 V8 to complete your collection of V8's from each engine manufacturer. They were in 10 ton tractors in Viet Nam and they ran straight pipes that exited in front of the tandems straight out the sides. REALLY cracked when they got on it. I know they don't have big horsepower, but the sound... I think you should get one if you can find one. Hey, it's not my money or labor, it's yours!
@@tomkrisel4493 not too interested in a 903 but a K is on the list. We're not putting together a V8 collection per-se but we are putting together a big power collection.
Man that’s pretty cool seeing this ole gal come back to life. I must’ve drove past this thing thousands of times. I live in the small town where you bought it from, and remember seeing Mr. Phillip drive by in it. It’s amazing it’s held together so well considering the neglect, and more than that the location you found it. Several hurricanes have flooded our community over the years. Great job, and thanks for bringing back to life. Looking forward to what you do with it. I would love to see a complete restoration!
Dude, you gotta restore her. She’s a bad little girl and needs to be on the road again.
If y'all will sub and watch I'll do it!
Subscribed and will watch! Loved the old Bedford with strokes in them back in the day!! Shame more manufactures did not fit them over here in England! Was a few ERF EC but was not many with the detroit strokers in them!
@@micksroversmg558 thanks Mick and welcome!
Careful budy! If Karen hears u say that she's gonna berate you for using the words BAD and GIRL in the same sentence! She'll call u sexist!!!
New sub ... she's a diamond in the ruff .I drove longhau for yrs and had a 88 Pete with a 3408 "kitty Cat" but they under geared her with a 9 sp fuller eaton🤦♂️😥
But she was a puller🙂👍
Ahhhh. The breakfast of Champions. 😄 opening up a cold one at 9am......that's what I'm talking about. 😀
Hell yea!
That was a neat trick with the solder on the battery cable, I'll have to use it one day.
It works pretty slick!
Good to hear that old girl come to life again. Good luck with the restoration and hopefully you will post it again when finished.
I plan to do a build series on it, so subscribe!
Good looking ole 1980 classic Peterbilt. I’d rebuild that bad boy. Runs pretty good 👍 for an old CAT 🐱 😁👌 I’d give it what it needs and fix ‘er on up sir.
It's a really hard to find old truck Steven I agree I definitely think it's worth saving
Watching you putting the starter in having so much fun remind me of putting the 4 speed in my roadrunner everyone showed up to help till the beer ran out so like you kept going till done 💪
Hell yea Curt 🤟🤟🤟🤟
Ol2Stroker brings a 4-stroke back to life... guess that explains the weird weather. Strapped the fuel tank to the drive shaft... uhhhh... I might not be the brightest knife in the chandelier, but seems to me the tank is connected to the frame, so maybe use the strap to hold the tank to the frame and not the drive shaft. Oh, well, what's done is done. Looking forward to the next installment.
💯💯💯 I ain't mad at him it was so friggin hot when we were loading we were both a little delerious!
@@Ol2Stroker Yeah, bad decisions can be made when you are really hot or really cold.
@@stansdds totally! Trip wouldn't have been the same without em!
You need to keep going on her. This is a very cool truck! You can do it Wayne, you're the man.
Thanks Junior! I want to!
I’d like to see the fuel system completely gone through and the battery isolation boxes fixed/replaced. Sucks you have to redo the air tank and plumbing but it was leaking anyway, right? Sounds good and runs healthy! Change out the air filter canisters, throw a coat of wax and polish on her, and she would look good as new with a good set of tires all around! Thanks for sharing and keep us updated!
I really like your plan it's very similar to mine!
Enjoyable , funny, glad to see someone with a living history of what trucking was!!
Thanks Michael sure appreciate it
You gotta restore it! Would love to see a collaboration with you and Gentry and Sons on a frame extention some day...truck is awesome but definitely needs some more wheelbase!
Man it's pretty long for a factory truck already. I'd love to meet up with him sometime.
Seeing that ole" Pete running I ng with that cat purring puts a big smile on this old truckers face. ❤
Great find very rare well worth the time it will take to put it back on the road can't wait to see it done
Thanks man I thought so too! They sure aren't making them anymore.
Love the truck. Can't beat the old 70s paint schemes on these girls
The paint is my favorite thing on these old trucks Adam!
Floyd
Man that sounded good, just the way I remembered them to sound. Drove one same year as that one with a 6&4. Really enjoyed driving that one for sure.
Oh man that'd be killer if this one had a 6x4!
Morning Wayne ! Grease , profanity , an lot's of beer , the perfect way to start your day ! The engine in that truck reminds me of my girlfriend. She don't look like much but she cleans up real nice . Once you get her going she runs pretty darn good !
🤣🤣🤣🤣 couldn't have said it any better myself Maxx! 🤟🤟
"AWESOME"!!! Sounds great!! A great addition to your collection!! ,,, Have to brag on your wife coming out to help ya. The hand signals were spot on. No doubt she supports ya. Yaw seem to complement each other very well. Good on ya man. You're a lucky feller.
Thanks Joey! We always try and help each other as much as we can
@@Ol2Stroker That's is really great!!
Sooooo sick, I would KILL to come live in the USA an spend my days restoring these old beasts...
Huge shout from the UK, can't wait to see her back to original form 💪💪🔥🔥
Hell yea man she'll be looking pretty large
Not enough old trucks on road in UK loved the trucks of the 80's and 90's new euro emissions trash trucks are scrap! Bring back old metal as its, best
I can't wait to how this one turns out awesome old girl
Thanks Paul me either!
Starts better than a new truck, that's amazing 👏
That's an awesome Pete Wayne. I reckon it would look real nice with all the frame etc all spruced up and painted (replace whatever needs replacing), full set of wheels and tyres of course, but keep the patina on the bonnet, cab and sleeper. The cat sounds good too. Best of luck with it. How good was this episode? You not only get the truck running but you get your knob polished as well......ha ha ha....
🤣🤣🤣🤣 doesn't get much better than getting an old Pete running and getting your knob polished in one video!
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome job. And love the opening montage,very Smoky and the Bandit. Beautiful ol truck. Thank you for saving it and bringing it back to life. God Bless You and all of your Family and Friends. Awesome.
Thanks Kevin I'm really glad y'all are diggin the intro!
Great Video Wayne. It definitely runs decent. It would be nice to see it fixed up like your other trucks or at least driveable and clean up the original paint as good as possible. It’s awesome and needs to be preserved. Thanks for sharing your treasure.
Thanks Doug! I'll try my best to bring it back and preserve it, you know I will!
l like to see this truck driving now you got it running love seeing old trucks being brought back to life
She sounds Sweet Cheech! What are gonna do with your hairy cat? Man ,I can see the Long hood & Shorty in a Show in the future.. Great find.. Rub a few more out. Ole 2 Strokes XXX Channel.
Thanks man! Not sure of the plan just yet
That truck is a classic and a keeper. Change the fluids and filters , replace the fan clutch and air cleaner ,fix the air tank mount, clean her up and lube the u joints, chassis, brake cams and throw out baring. Check and adjust the brakes and put on some good rubber and get ta truckin ! That rig will be well worth your effort ! I drove and maintained large cars for 52 years and enjoyed 95% of it ! Best of luck to ya !
Thanks Doug gonna need a little bit more than just that but I'm hopeful and optimistic!
Love that old Pete clean it up and do what you do Wayne it’s a beautiful old truck and I know you will not wast any time getting it back to the way she definitely deserves when you get here done she will look as good as your other beautiful one anyways great channel can’t wait to see more videos
Thanks Bryan sure appreciate ya!
Nice work!!!!!👍👍👍👍 that starter was huge!!!! I couldn’t have done it any better myself man!?? Thank you for the videos!.
Thanks man! She was heavy but nothing you can't handle with a breakfast beer or 2 😁
Keep going on it make it a keeper nice old truck
Thanks Albert!
Love the old 359's and a total plus with the 3408. Sweet
Ol4stroker you tube channel will get 100k subscribers in no time
I can't even afford to keep this channel going I'd go broke in a minute with 2!
That CAT 3408 sounds sweet! Can't wait to see it driving to.
I can't wait to see it move!
Another great video can't wait to see what you'll do with this truck Full restoration would be 👌👌
Thanks David!
@@Ol2Stroker keep up the great work your videos are a pleasure to watch Will be great if you can get the V12 Detroit and the V8 Cat back on the road again Mint👌👌👌
Awesome intro! Reminds me of the opening to the greatest movie ever Smokey and the Bandit well, all except the Yamaha zing along instead of the big bad Cat roaring with Ole Jerry Reed not playing!!
I sure wish I could've had Jerry Reed playing!
I was a awesome video truck runs good thankful for that
Noone is more thankful than I am I promise! Lol
You've got a long way to go an not a short time to get their on the grey ghost its great to see it running nothing like a big v8 it needs to be brought back to life whether a full resto or just the minimum done to make it drive . I love the new start i was thinking of the song seeing it
Thanks Peter I really think it's worth saving and preserving!
Hi from uk Wayne 👋 👍 what a peach man she just went straight to tick over like right now lol bit of a run around at first but it was never going to be that easy it never is 🤣 but sounded strong to I was thankful that on touch down had a breath of relief little tractor handle big Pete as he had a nice knob to polish 😀 🤣👌 ohhhhh James why tie to only other moving part of the truck apart from wheels 🤣🧐🤔🙈 but excellent work Wayne can't wait to see this towing a trailer in future (bit work be rite as rain👌🤣) thanks for your time be safe and see you soon 👍 👋
Thanks Mark I'm looking forward to having it yard drive-able!
@@Ol2Stroker again great save tho we don't see many like this no more especially over here so I appreciate the true beauty of them 👍our trucks are just plain old haulers but your trucks over the pond are awesome especially the oldies 👌 true character thanks again 👍
RUNS DAMN GOOD, shocked for as long as it has been sitting.
Ran great! Totally shocked honestly
The Sweet music of that Forked 8 The cream of the Cat!!!
You have A true diamond in the rough . Put a good ole 5x4 two stick trans in the ole gal and you will have your self a Beast!!!
Congratulations on a great find !!! I know it will be a Masterpiece when y'all get R done!!!
Thanks Wally she's definitely a diamond in the rough