I currently work at the mine where this truck is and have for many years. You all would be happy to know this truck is still running and in great condition, along with some other Pacific's in the fleet!
@@kieranlavoie8124 It's the Blackfoot Bridge phosphate mine in southeast Idaho. The truck is actually in pretty good shape considering the age and miles. It has been a "reserve" truck for a couple years now and only used when one of the newer trucks are down. It has never left the asphalt so wasn't subject to the abuse I imagine the logging ones were.
That’s very interesting, hopefully it stays in service (and in good shape) for many years to come. They definitely don’t build trucks like that anymore.
I just downloaded the game and play on my PC with a PS3 controller. So far it is cool but man the first Chevy truck is slow and what a piece. Lol. Fun anyway.
ScorchinScooter my advice to you is sell all your trucks and get the international paystar trust me it’s worth it. Also the tutorial holds you back because you can’t fix the bridges and other obstacles in your way etc..
@@CokaRolla thanks for the advice. I will see about selling the trucks. I did sell the one already because I dragged a dead one parked outside the garage in and it fixed it so I modified it now. I forget the names. I will reply tomorrow.
So if I understand correctly, this truck was built 4 years after the company shut down. That's why they had to knock down part of the wall. To get the truck out of the building. Amazing company history. From the company story: "In October 1991 the last production truck was built. Shortly afterwards the factory was closed down and the property was sold. Then a company called Pacific Truck Parts was established. However in 1995 a customer from a mining company in Soda Springs, Idaho called and wished to place an order for a P-12-W3, to pull triple belly dump trailers with a total capacity of 250 tons. In order for the truck to be built this customer was required to pay in advance the full cost of production. This truck was built in the Parts Warehouse."
Can you imagine that phone call? "I want a truck please." ‘"We don’t build trucks anymore, we just sell parts." "Which parts?" "All of them sir." "Oh okay. I’ll take one of each please. And to simplify shipping, just go ahead and bolt them together."
If this is true, they probably wouldn't be happy about it, and you wouldn't be either since you'd have to pay the entire cost of production, but technically speaking, anyone else could do this to? Providing Pacific Truck Parts is still in operation? Doubt it
I grew up in a logging town of mangagoy, surigao del sur in southern part of the Philippines. Picop, the name of the paper and logging company had a big fleet of Pacific trucks, along with Peter builts and one other brand i forgot. As a child, i love seeing these huge beast of a truck hauling centuries old logs that are behemoth! I have always been fascinated at the sight of these machines painted in yellow and hauling day in and day out in all weather conditions!
I’ve been a car guy/general cool machine lover all my life. Snowrunner brought me here thinking these amazing things didn’t really exist. I’m so happy that I’m wrong. But why can’t we build amazing stuff like this now?
EPA bullshit bottlenecking the production of engines that could reliably haul the amount of weight these trucks can handle. Maybe you could modernise some of these old ones by fitting newer marine engines in them, but who knows.
The main reason is trees are smaller now and technology has progressed. Now we use yarders, drag lines, forwarders, and other more specialized equipment to do the work. There are some places that do indeed still use these trucks and enough of them are out there to support a shop full time that rebuilds and maintains these and it's brethren. Generally speaking though, we just don't need them anymore.
Oh yeah, the Edison hybrids are robust pieces of work born after the image of Pacific Trucks, they're built how all work vehicles ought to be built, nothing like the pansy waste of metals that is the Tesla semi truck. The electric drive is basically just an infinite-range output-limited gearbox for the engine, as it should be, locomotives have done it this way for at least 80 years now, ships have done it this way for at least 90 years now, so why haven't tractors and semi trucks joined the bandwagon when they're obviously big enough to take it? Edison seems to be trying to make the long-overdue changeover from pure engine to engine-powered-motors.
@@Avetho The main reason trucks haven't done it was cost and weight. Locomotives NEED to be heavy to be effective, so building them out of heavy parts and components is actually a good thing. Ships need to worry about weight too, but the operational benefits more than make up for the additional cost in weight. Trucks, though, are extremely conscious of weight and size. The technology just wasn't there to give enough benefits to justify the loss of weight capacity. Customers don't care about the trucks. All they care is getting as much freight moved as possible at once. So, conventional trucks have reigned supreme because of this. This is also the main reason why the Tesla truck has never said it's weight, because it is extremely heavy, based on a number of factors. Far heavier than a typical truck of its size and type.
Edison weighs almost the exact same as a standard diesel simply by having a smaller engine, few batteries, smaller fuel tanks, and no drive train@@danielhomant2832
These trucks are a testament to Canadian engineering. They're tough, reliable, and simple. I only wish there was Canadian vehicle manufacturers around today, putting out civilian vehicles. Yeah, there's a lot of manufacturers in Canada, but they make vehicles according to the company specs. They don't have the Canadian spin on them.
My shop teacher at Kitsilano Secondary brought us to a Finning( Tractor) plant on a tour and i was most impressed by the entire operation, no small wonder that given the challenges of logging in BC and elsewhere that Pacific was started - lots of talent and knowledge and applied ingenuity! BC born and raised!
Yes, I'm sure the customer wouldn't mind the bashed and scratched bumper and grille and hood on their extremely expensive new truck. Paint is paint, sheet metal is sheet metal. Doesn't matter how big and powerful the truck is.
@@justforever96 Oh for sure they wouldn't mind, this beast saw worse in the 27 years since then working in the Blackfoot Bridge mine in Idaho and yet its still going, from what superslater1678 said on here, as they're one of the people working at that mine and saw this beast in operation, the thing is in service but on standby and it gets put into service whenever one of the newer, less robust trucks inevitably breaks down, like that tough old uncle picking up the slack when the grown-up nephews have hurt themselves by being stupid again XD
No problem, I am doing this for my step dad. He provided the video I just ripped it off the dvd and edited some of the blips out. I guess I am the techy and he is the knowledge base for Pacific Trucks. From, Clay N. aka ScorchinScooter
3 years ago i saw one of these in the bush hauling the biggest load of logs ive ever seen, it was one of the coolest sites forsure, took up the whole logging road, the sound was so pure, just so cool
Guy M Turner Transfer in Greensboro, NC has a Pacific that they use in their super load program. It is a beast and mostly gets used with the Goldhoffer trailers.
Amazing footage amazing coverage just amazing comments yall know much about these monsters of the road and off road. Anyway when i was a young boy in Samoa we used to swim in the back of a EUCLID tipper parked outside in the rain. That was our swimming pool in those days mid 60s. Memories galore thanks
It's rather bittersweet that Pacific will never produce another truck, especially with modern saftey and emissions regulations that can't be accommodated on these half-century old designs. However, it's good to know that Pacific still exists as a parts provider that keeps these giants out of obsolescence, and that Western Star makes a truck similar to the P-12, but modern in many ways; the 6900XD.
Not many people are aware of this, but Pacific will still build a truck if it is fully paid for in advance like this truck was. I was told it would be close to a million dollars to get a new P16 built, but it's possible.
The emissions standards are BS ,when they ship logs offshore to China with minimal stds.. But their again we cowered to the euro Brussel sprouts and politico were bought and paid for by China.. Common sense policies not corruot hyperbole from greenlings..
I remember that because our company took over the warehouse when Pacific closed up and moved away, I particularly remember the day of the nisqually earthquake in Washington state and how much this building was shaking we thought it would come down for sure....
When we built what we needed, Is that one of the trucks that Arrow bought or brought back from overseas in early to mid 90s to haul concentrate from mine and fuel in belly tanks back in..
They must have been in production a very long time, as I believe the UK heavy haulage firm of Wynn's acquired 6 Pacifics many decades ago at a war surplus auction (I'll be happy to be corrected on that if I'm wrong). They were greatly regarded for their amazing pulling power. All were re-cabbed , extremely well known at the time in their red and yellow livery, and all named, the most famous one of course being the legendary "Dreadnought" which can be seen on TH-cam.
+jiggermast yes ,, they did ,, they were rebuilt ,, re engined , re cabbed,,, not once but a few times,,, to a state that the designer would not know them,,, wynns, had a habit of doing this,, until plating rules and yearly testing came in,,, it was the red tape and paper work that killed them off,,, then they worked in the middle east for wynn's,, together with their home modified trailers,,,
+Angus Montrose Thanks Angus, that's really interesting, I didn't know they sent them off to the middle east! I was offered one of the smaller Wynn's 6X4's many years ago, but declined, as I had no where to keep it! I also recall at one time reading that one actually went to Ireland and was lost all track of! They certainly evoke a sadly never to return era when Empirical knowledge mattered and was correctly valued and appreciated, unlike today when pieces of paper seem to count more than actual ability and common sense!
The Wynn's trucks were built from WW2 Pacific M26 "Dragon Wagons" Pacific in this instance refers to Pacific Car & Foundry of Seattle, Washington, USA. (Today, known as Paccar.) These trucks predate Pacific Truck & Trailer of North Vancouver, Canada by several years. They are not the same thing. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M25_Tank_Transporter en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Trucks
This thing is awsome! I first saw it in Snowrunner, too- thought this is made up. And i really like the old roadscene with all the long gone cars in it. A lot of Rabbits and a Mercedes T-Wagon. As a German i appreciate Americans used to like German cars. Now i get off topic- A great truck and sweet movie.
Wowzers, what a treat to have found this VHS to online server video. I don't even know how ya' transfered old school media like this to TH-cam. That giant Canadian Pacific truck is considered rare down here in the U.S. I reckon they're considered rare now in Canada these days, too... I hope those stay alive...
7:49 I never realized how accurate Snowrunner got the pacific p16 engine. It sounds almost exactly like this 😮 Also I love how aggressive this truck sounds. Seriously it might be my most favorite truck ever 👌
I found the one you're talking about at 49°13'37.6"N 122°53'03.4"W but it doesn't appear to be the same truck. Different shape and size to the windscreen and roof area. Different headlights, grille, bumper, etc.
Beautiful truck and a great piece of history. This truck helped millions of people build homes and have paper to write on in school. I am proud to be apart of this industry. Does anyone know where this video was taken?
That would be a tough move, these trucks were over 12’ wide at the outside dual and therefore too wide to run on a regular highway without oversize and overweight permits. Would be a very expensive move for sure.
I restore large military trucks in my retirement and when I see a Pacific It instantly makes me think of OshKosh Trucks, yet another specialty truck and vehicle manufacturer but with a much wider scope than Pacific! I see American companies like Pacific who built likely the very best product in their industry for many many years, I think of how the people who lived in the town where these trucks were built, all of them had family members and relatives who worked for PACIFIC, when they said it they were proud for so many reasons!! Govt clamp downs on engines design, pollution controls, unions, a declining/changing logging industry, foreign competition I dont know why Pacific is gone but it sure makes me SAD!
@@ScorchinScooter I understand that, I owned a computer company for 30 years but some things just seem way to AMERICAN to go away, I do know how ridiculous that sounds but there are things I just wish wouldn't change, BUT if they dont change THEN THEY GO AWAY! I know
The black puff of smoke after idling, is that a turbo 1710 blowing out its soot? I know Hayes had available a 700hp Cummins V12, I’m guessing a 12v71 or 16v71 Detroit would keep itself blown clear. (??) . . . I update myself- It’s a Cat, and I forgot this is the 90s, not the 70s.
Pacific manufactured a couple Fire Engines as well. For years one was a open mother-in law pumper for North Vancouver City Fire called Engine 11. Long since retired.
They built the chassis the actual fire truck bodies where built by Anderson engineering and fire apparatus a builder located in Langley BC. Like Pacific they too have long since closed their doors.
MAN I HAVE NOT SEEN ONE OFF THESE SINCE I WAS A GRASS HOPPER, THANKS FOR PUTTING OUT FOR ALL TO SEE, AWESOME 😎 OUT OFF THIS WORLD💪😎👍🇳🇿❤️😂🌈 KIWI PIP🇳🇿👍😎💪❤️AWESOME 👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
They used a CAT 3412 engine and Allison 6-speed automatic for this final truck. When I posted this video I could only do shorter ones so there are three parts to it. I uploaded this for my stepfather and really don't know much about trucks.
I currently work at the mine where this truck is and have for many years. You all
would be happy to know this truck is still running and in great
condition, along with some other Pacific's in the fleet!
I feel like a follow up video is in order 😉
@@wade2857 We're not allowed to take pictures or videos at the mine, but ill see what i can do when summertime gets here and the trucks are running
I’m just curious, what mine is this truck running at, and how is it holding up after being worked for 27 years?
@@kieranlavoie8124 It's the Blackfoot Bridge phosphate mine in southeast Idaho. The truck is actually in pretty good shape considering the age and miles. It has been a "reserve" truck for a couple years now and only used when one of the newer trucks are down. It has never left the asphalt so wasn't subject to the abuse I imagine the logging ones were.
That’s very interesting, hopefully it stays in service (and in good shape) for many years to come. They definitely don’t build trucks like that anymore.
Snowrunner brought me here and gave me appreciation for these giant beasts
I just downloaded the game and play on my PC with a PS3 controller. So far it is cool but man the first Chevy truck is slow and what a piece. Lol. Fun anyway.
ScorchinScooter my advice to you is sell all your trucks and get the international paystar trust me it’s worth it. Also the tutorial holds you back because you can’t fix the bridges and other obstacles in your way etc..
Yo same
@@CokaRolla thanks for the advice. I will see about selling the trucks. I did sell the one already because I dragged a dead one parked outside the garage in and it fixed it so I modified it now. I forget the names. I will reply tomorrow.
@@CokaRolla ok I sold off the BM17 and bought a Paystar. 100% worth it. Happier now I can actually deliver goods and stuff.
So if I understand correctly, this truck was built 4 years after the company shut down. That's why they had to knock down part of the wall. To get the truck out of the building. Amazing company history.
From the company story: "In October 1991 the last production truck was built. Shortly afterwards the factory was closed down and the property was sold. Then a company called Pacific Truck Parts was established. However in 1995 a customer from a mining company in Soda Springs, Idaho called and wished to place an order for a P-12-W3, to pull triple belly dump trailers with a total capacity of 250 tons. In order for the truck to be built this customer was required to pay in advance the full cost of production. This truck was built in the Parts Warehouse."
Can you imagine that phone call? "I want a truck please." ‘"We don’t build trucks anymore, we just sell parts." "Which parts?" "All of them sir." "Oh okay. I’ll take one of each please. And to simplify shipping, just go ahead and bolt them together."
If this is true, they probably wouldn't be happy about it, and you wouldn't be either since you'd have to pay the entire cost of production, but technically speaking, anyone else could do this to? Providing Pacific Truck Parts is still in operation? Doubt it
That's so cool!
@@KallieCocoa Yes Pacific is still in operation they are now Coast Power Train and will rebuild a Pacific truck back to new for you.
@@KallieCocoa I'm actually in the Lower Mainland right now, they're still around.
5:11 "Do you wanna drive it"?
"Are elephants heavy"
"Of course"
Hahaha!
I grew up in a logging town of mangagoy, surigao del sur in southern part of the Philippines. Picop, the name of the paper and logging company had a big fleet of Pacific trucks, along with Peter builts and one other brand i forgot. As a child, i love seeing these huge beast of a truck hauling centuries old logs that are behemoth! I have always been fascinated at the sight of these machines painted in yellow and hauling day in and day out in all weather conditions!
I’ve been a car guy/general cool machine lover all my life. Snowrunner brought me here thinking these amazing things didn’t really exist. I’m so happy that I’m wrong. But why can’t we build amazing stuff like this now?
Emissions restrictions plus they're not usually needed.
Politicians restricting on road weight limits
EPA bullshit bottlenecking the production of engines that could reliably haul the amount of weight these trucks can handle. Maybe you could modernise some of these old ones by fitting newer marine engines in them, but who knows.
Who says we can't? Not sure where you get that idea. Two or three story tall dump trucks aren't impressive enough for you?
The main reason is trees are smaller now and technology has progressed. Now we use yarders, drag lines, forwarders, and other more specialized equipment to do the work.
There are some places that do indeed still use these trucks and enough of them are out there to support a shop full time that rebuilds and maintains these and it's brethren.
Generally speaking though, we just don't need them anymore.
Got here from Edison electric truck in Canada!
Oh yeah, the Edison hybrids are robust pieces of work born after the image of Pacific Trucks, they're built how all work vehicles ought to be built, nothing like the pansy waste of metals that is the Tesla semi truck. The electric drive is basically just an infinite-range output-limited gearbox for the engine, as it should be, locomotives have done it this way for at least 80 years now, ships have done it this way for at least 90 years now, so why haven't tractors and semi trucks joined the bandwagon when they're obviously big enough to take it? Edison seems to be trying to make the long-overdue changeover from pure engine to engine-powered-motors.
@@Avetho The main reason trucks haven't done it was cost and weight.
Locomotives NEED to be heavy to be effective, so building them out of heavy parts and components is actually a good thing.
Ships need to worry about weight too, but the operational benefits more than make up for the additional cost in weight.
Trucks, though, are extremely conscious of weight and size. The technology just wasn't there to give enough benefits to justify the loss of weight capacity.
Customers don't care about the trucks. All they care is getting as much freight moved as possible at once.
So, conventional trucks have reigned supreme because of this.
This is also the main reason why the Tesla truck has never said it's weight, because it is extremely heavy, based on a number of factors. Far heavier than a typical truck of its size and type.
Edison weighs almost the exact same as a standard diesel simply by having a smaller engine, few batteries, smaller fuel tanks, and no drive train@@danielhomant2832
Any tears shed after the last glimpse of that rig leaving assembly headquarters?
Yes, I can imagine.
Till 1981, was built at a manufacturer plant in North Vancouver with about 500 people working there.
These trucks are a testament to Canadian engineering. They're tough, reliable, and simple. I only wish there was Canadian vehicle manufacturers around today, putting out civilian vehicles.
Yeah, there's a lot of manufacturers in Canada, but they make vehicles according to the company specs. They don't have the Canadian spin on them.
How nice was the dash layout, woodgrain finish like an old Western Star, just beautiful!
My shop teacher at Kitsilano Secondary brought us to a Finning( Tractor) plant on a tour and i was most impressed by the entire operation, no small wonder that given the challenges of logging in BC and elsewhere that Pacific was started - lots of talent and knowledge and applied ingenuity! BC born and raised!
I feel like the truck could have widened that door opening on its own without any help.
it could have demolished the whole wall probably ahahah
@@FoxPopvli I bet it could knock down the whole building.
@@oldevil easily lol.
Yes, I'm sure the customer wouldn't mind the bashed and scratched bumper and grille and hood on their extremely expensive new truck. Paint is paint, sheet metal is sheet metal. Doesn't matter how big and powerful the truck is.
@@justforever96 Oh for sure they wouldn't mind, this beast saw worse in the 27 years since then working in the Blackfoot Bridge mine in Idaho and yet its still going, from what superslater1678 said on here, as they're one of the people working at that mine and saw this beast in operation, the thing is in service but on standby and it gets put into service whenever one of the newer, less robust trucks inevitably breaks down, like that tough old uncle picking up the slack when the grown-up nephews have hurt themselves by being stupid again XD
I can remember going for a tour of Pacific Trucks when I went to High School in North Van. Amazing place just in behind the Woolco Store.
Capilano Mall actually.
Every lunch, we hit Mr.Mikes for a couple of beers.
Thanks goodness for the 'wide load' sign! Otherwise I wouldn't have known it was so wide...
😂😂😂😂
No problem, I am doing this for my step dad. He provided the video I just ripped it off the dvd and edited some of the blips out. I guess I am the techy and he is the knowledge base for Pacific Trucks.
From,
Clay N. aka ScorchinScooter
That engine sounds amazing.
It’s so surreal after finding out the significance of these beasts and that they were locally made in bc, awesome stuff.
3 years ago i saw one of these in the bush hauling the biggest load of logs ive ever seen, it was one of the coolest sites forsure, took up the whole logging road, the sound was so pure, just so cool
Guy M Turner Transfer in Greensboro, NC has a Pacific that they use in their super load program.
It is a beast and mostly gets used with the Goldhoffer trailers.
You wouldn’t happen to have more info, would you? I’m somewhat local and would to see if I can ever catch a glimpse at that truck.
Amazing footage amazing coverage just amazing comments yall know much about these monsters of the road and off road. Anyway when i was a young boy in Samoa we used to swim in the back of a EUCLID tipper parked outside in the rain. That was our swimming pool in those days mid 60s. Memories galore thanks
It's rather bittersweet that Pacific will never produce another truck, especially with modern saftey and emissions regulations that can't be accommodated on these half-century old designs. However, it's good to know that Pacific still exists as a parts provider that keeps these giants out of obsolescence, and that Western Star makes a truck similar to the P-12, but modern in many ways; the 6900XD.
Not many people are aware of this, but Pacific will still build a truck if it is fully paid for in advance like this truck was. I was told it would be close to a million dollars to get a new P16 built, but it's possible.
Ha emissions for that is a joke..
The emissions standards are BS ,when they ship logs offshore to China with minimal stds..
But their again we cowered to the euro Brussel sprouts and politico were bought and paid for by China..
Common sense policies not corruot hyperbole from greenlings..
I use to see that factory in North Van in the late 80s, occasionally walk past there or drive.
As a child growing up in a small logging town, I had seen many Pacific trucks in the yards.
This was in the Pacific Northwest about 30 years ago.
I remember that because our company took over the warehouse when Pacific closed up and moved away, I particularly remember the day of the nisqually earthquake in Washington state and how much this building was shaking we thought it would come down for sure....
Snowrunner got me here to say this was filmed the day I was born... Neat...
Second driver knows how to put pedal to the metal.👍
These are some fantastic machines.
When we built what we needed, Is that one of the trucks that Arrow bought or brought back from overseas in early to mid 90s to haul concentrate from mine and fuel in belly tanks back in..
What a good looking truck.It is well built and looks sturdy
The offset cabin is such a cool design, what a beast!!
I have a newfound love for the Pacific P12 and P16 thanks to the video game Snowrunner. Hopefully I can own one someday
I'm pretty sure that truck has the right of way!
That sound inside the cab reminds me of when i used to drive 777d haul trucks. Love that sound
They must have been in production a very long time, as I believe the UK heavy haulage firm of Wynn's acquired 6 Pacifics many decades ago at a war surplus auction (I'll be happy to be corrected on that if I'm wrong).
They were greatly regarded for their amazing pulling power.
All were re-cabbed , extremely well known at the time in their red and yellow livery, and all named, the most famous one of course being the legendary "Dreadnought" which can be seen on TH-cam.
+jiggermast yes ,, they did ,, they were rebuilt ,, re engined , re cabbed,,, not once but a few times,,, to a state that the designer would not know them,,, wynns, had a habit of doing this,, until plating rules and yearly testing came in,,, it was the red tape and paper work that killed them off,,, then they worked in the middle east for wynn's,, together with their home modified trailers,,,
+Angus Montrose
Thanks Angus, that's really interesting, I didn't know they sent them off to the middle east!
I was offered one of the smaller Wynn's 6X4's many years ago, but declined, as I had no where to keep it!
I also recall at one time reading that one actually went to Ireland and was lost all track of!
They certainly evoke a sadly never to return era when Empirical knowledge mattered and was correctly valued and appreciated, unlike today when pieces of paper seem to count more than actual ability and common sense!
I tried finding the dreadnought truck with no success
Tiki Savage Interesting!... was it "Dreadnought" that went to Ireland?
I knew an old fella (dead now) who actually drove that particular wagon!
The Wynn's trucks were built from WW2 Pacific M26 "Dragon Wagons" Pacific in this instance refers to Pacific Car & Foundry of Seattle, Washington, USA. (Today, known as Paccar.)
These trucks predate Pacific Truck & Trailer of North Vancouver, Canada by several years. They are not the same thing.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M25_Tank_Transporter
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Trucks
Absolutely love the sound of this beast.
This thing is awsome! I first saw it in Snowrunner, too- thought this is made up. And i really like the old roadscene with all the long gone cars in it. A lot of Rabbits and a Mercedes T-Wagon. As a German i appreciate Americans used to like German cars.
Now i get off topic- A great truck and sweet movie.
In 1995 I was 14 watching this in 2024 im 43 now classic
That's wild they had to break the building to get it out. Truck is a true lion. Where ever it is. I hope it's doing good.
I think I'm in love...
Wowzers, what a treat to have found this VHS to online server video. I don't even know how ya' transfered old school media like this to TH-cam. That giant Canadian Pacific truck is considered rare down here in the U.S. I reckon they're considered rare now in Canada these days, too... I hope those stay alive...
7:49 I never realized how accurate Snowrunner got the pacific p16 engine. It sounds almost exactly like this 😮
Also I love how aggressive this truck sounds. Seriously it might be my most favorite truck ever 👌
Hand built beauty!
Beautiful piece of BC history.
Magnificent configuration!!
that beauty is sitting in New West BC Canada, just off Braid Street, at a gear and differential shop.
Mephisto Cat wow for real? I thought it was in the USA
What size engine is in the beast?
I found the one you're talking about at 49°13'37.6"N 122°53'03.4"W but it doesn't appear to be the same truck. Different shape and size to the windscreen and roof area. Different headlights, grille, bumper, etc.
@@anthonymacneil2279 Caterpillar 3412
@@ScorchinScooter it's still in the US bud
That is one damn beautiful machine.
Beautiful truck and a great piece of history. This truck helped millions of people build homes and have paper to write on in school. I am proud to be apart of this industry. Does anyone know where this video was taken?
In Vancouver Canada,thats where one of the factory and assembly areas was.
This would be an amazing zombie apocalypse vehicle xD
RSxREAPERx1998 hahaha! Yeah it would plow them down good.
ScorchinScooter xD plus your high up so they can't reach you really
RSxREAPERx1998 yeah very true. lol
ScorchinScooter hehe great video man 😊 I had to sub when it was done 👍🏻
RSxREAPERx1998 Thanks for subbing. I appreciate it.
Great video, thanks for posting it.
I never even heard of Pacific trucks, very nice.
Thanks. It is because most of them were used off road in Western Canada & logging. They were not your typical truck. :)
is a pacific better than Hayes?
look up butler brother trucks on google
Thanks
Those things are all business.
2:47-wheel is taller than the toyota pickup. nice.
Wow 1995, the year I left high school. I left on 23/6/95.
These wagons are monsters!!!!
Snowrunner brought me here
Due to snowrunner I came here.but you are also legend
I love how they had to knock down part of the wall to make room for that beast. Seems legit lol
Wherever this truck is,I'd love to see it get restored and brought to the antique truck show in Duncan.
That would be a tough move, these trucks were over 12’ wide at the outside dual and therefore too wide to run on a regular highway without oversize and overweight permits. Would be a very expensive move for sure.
I'm here because of SnowRunner lol, I really love those behemoths
It looks like a mixture of truck and heavy construction machinery. neat.
I restore large military trucks in my retirement and when I see a Pacific It instantly makes me think of OshKosh Trucks, yet another specialty truck and vehicle manufacturer but with a much wider scope than Pacific! I see American companies like Pacific who built likely the very best product in their industry for many many years, I think of how the people who lived in the town where these trucks were built, all of them had family members and relatives who worked for PACIFIC, when they said it they were proud for so many reasons!! Govt clamp downs on engines design, pollution controls, unions, a declining/changing logging industry, foreign competition I dont know why Pacific is gone but it sure makes me SAD!
Another reason is technology is always changing. :(
@@ScorchinScooter I understand that, I owned a computer company for 30 years but some things just seem way to AMERICAN to go away, I do know how ridiculous that sounds but there are things I just wish wouldn't change, BUT if they dont change THEN THEY GO AWAY! I know
Excellent video and thank you for doing the work to put this online!
Good raw footage !!
Thats a big truck!
What a beautiful machine
Many thanks for that information Regards from Scotland.
I keep expecting this to turn into a robot
gorgeous!
@Unlimited3406 Agreed, sounds like 3412. Pity they didn't get a shot of the engine.
It's got a 3412 in it
Yeah me too! I have no idea but I assume it is still around. These trucks never die!!
It's still in service
that is a true monster power pulling truck
got one new like 17 years ago still got it it has 100 miles on it
wynn`s in pontypool had one of them, ex ww2, as a wecker, it was awsome.
Now that’s a truck
The black puff of smoke after idling, is that a turbo 1710 blowing out its soot? I know Hayes had available a 700hp Cummins V12, I’m guessing a 12v71 or 16v71 Detroit would keep itself blown clear. (??)
. . . I update myself- It’s a Cat, and I forgot this is the 90s, not the 70s.
Pacific manufactured a couple Fire Engines as well. For years one was a open mother-in law pumper for North Vancouver City Fire called Engine 11. Long since retired.
I would love to see photos of a Pacific Truck Fire Engine. I had no idea they made any.
They built the chassis the actual fire truck bodies where built by Anderson engineering and fire apparatus a builder located in Langley BC. Like Pacific they too have long since closed their doors.
I love it cruising around the neighborhood in a hot rod.
Hell yeah type of video
Sounds great😎
Super nice all the traffic on the road looked like MATCHBOX toys compared to this truck 🏆🤔
very unbelievable seeing one brand new
Kinda sad knowing it's the last
Now that's a heavy haul rig
Is this truck still around? The video was made 20 years ago.
Yes
Oh ! Awesome bit of Kit BTW . Can most likely haul 500 tonne . Never fast , just inevitable . We go this way Now .
What Engine was in these behemoths?
What a majestic beast
imagine these design engineers with today’s technology
It's a beautiful thing
the brakesound is exactly right spot on in snowrunner, sad to be the last
Seeing how big they really are is surprising in the video
At the 4min 35 second mark shows the old famous drag racing spot from the 1980's in North Vancouver.
MAN I HAVE NOT SEEN ONE OFF THESE SINCE I WAS A GRASS HOPPER, THANKS FOR PUTTING OUT FOR ALL TO SEE, AWESOME 😎 OUT OFF THIS WORLD💪😎👍🇳🇿❤️😂🌈 KIWI PIP🇳🇿👍😎💪❤️AWESOME 👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
What is the engine? I understand the first P-12s were built with 12V-71Ns.
Cat 3412 in this one.
That sure looks like Cat yellow on that truck. What engine and trans are in it?
They used a CAT 3412 engine and Allison 6-speed automatic for this final truck. When I posted this video I could only do shorter ones so there are three parts to it. I uploaded this for my stepfather and really don't know much about trucks.
Behemoth of a truck..That would make a good oil field heavy haul truck.
such a cool bit of kit ^^
I know some of them ran 2 stroke Detroits but this one sounds like a big V12 Cat or Cummins. Anybody know?
BWS( easy2 load) used to build a trailer called the brute it was made for these type of trucks for hauling tree length wood
Before snowrunner i never know the existence about that small Canadian truck company based in Vancouver.
the most impressive couple of trucks in the game i thought. cant get stuck. specially p16
That is awesome!! I wonder if the driver got a nose bleed from sitting that high?? lol
the way it makes everything around it seem so small 😨
not that hard to find. take a trip to campbell river. Is this video at Coast Powertrain?