I have a soft spot for your project. In 1985 I got a '79 Mack U model after joining Central Transport. I started my apprenticeship in 1969 and the first Pete I ever worked on was a turned in unit that had faded paint. I loved the way the dash flipped open to get at the electric circuits. The truck sat on the lot for months but after a fancy new paint job it found a new home. At Central we just hauled auto parts in Ontario, Michigan, Ohio and new York. by 1990 I switched companies and hauled freight out of Milton to Chicago and also New York. Once on a trip to Brooklyn I could not get around a corner as a sports car was illegally parked and blocked my turn. A policeman saw my predicament and ran to my rig and jumped up onto my truck. He ask me how much weight I had on, and I said a full load of 44,000 pounds. Then he told me to drive over the car! We argued and by then the guy who had the car moved it and the policeman went right after him. Many times I went to New York and I had just as many stories for each time I went. You start by saying you can not get heat from the engine. You never will unless you put a load on the engine. In the seventies I sold garbage trucks and I was in Timmins and it was fourty below. I left the jimmy running for an hour to warm up while I had breakfast, but it was stone cold until I began to drive it. Love your rig. Good luck with it. I kissed the Mack goodbye in 1992. It went to Quebec.
I was grinning like an idiot watching you drive that ol girl for the first time! I was celebrating right along with you! I know the joy you feel when a project FINALLY moves under it's own power...I feel like I've been right there beside you all this time... congrats, brutha!!!
Nice to see you grabbing some gears , in that Ol’Pete. Even if it was just down the driveway! Little easier working outside now that another Classic Alberta winter is done👍
I enjoy these Vlogs because I just enjoy watching a man live his dream. Doesn't matter how big or small that may be for that person it is everything. That your dream is also bring a tired old lady back to life is just an added but big bonus. As I have said before I also admire someone who 'keeps on going' as you have regardless off the weather, the problem or whatever. I suspect it is the Canadian mentality. Winston Churchill was once with King George VI during the darkest days of WWII and the King asked him what 'KBO' meant as he had heard Winston mention it. He said: "Keep Buggering On Sir" To which His Majesty replied: "Well I think I had better stick to KBO Prime Minister!" Political correctness has changed the meaning somewhat since the '40s but what Winston meant was no matter how big the problems are you just 'keep on going' until you win through. So to you Sir I formally award you the title of Mr KBO....
It's nice to see the old Pete move and it's nice to see someone who can still shift a two stick. And the project moves along and we will be watching the progress.
Reminds me of the mid to late 80’s when I was around 7-10 years old . During the summer I would go to work with my farther riding in this model truck . For lunch , He always knew where the best sandwich shops were .
Raymond Bradley ya I just wish I had more free time to build it out but I suppose it makes me cherish the few hours I do get to grind away on her. I know it’ll be done eventually
You’re doing a great job with your restoration project! I stand amazed how people can let their trucks go when this was their livelihood. I have two trucks none of which are in this kind of condition. You’re doing great... keep it up!
That was fun to see her moving through some gears there. You mentioned the dream of having the Pete, but I am sure the process of making it live again is more of a joy than just buying a nice running turn key truck. Following the progress from down in New Zealand. We have lots of Kenworths & Macks here, but not that many Peterbilts though.
We love it cause your a nice guy, you are doing something very hard and the results are professional. Your patience is a inspiration and a life lesson. And you do it in the middle of frigging winter. It’s a pleasure is all I’m saying. Cheers.
Followed this build since day one all the way down here in the states in Kentucky. Wanna get me a old Pete and restore! And that glitter steering wheel id love to own that!!!!
Been watching from day one of the LBL vids. Love em. They be the BEST vids on TH-cam easily. I feel like I know every single nut and bolt of this beautiful old Pete that your bringing back to life. Your easy going attitude and the way you explain what’s going on, is great. Not like some who get on here and start boasting I’m gonna do this and I’m gonna do that and this thing is gonna be the fastest, coolest bestest thing since sliced bread and I’m gonna be the superest supertrucker in the whole wide world. I’m a Mack and Kenworth bloke, coz I own one of each. An old 1984 R600 with a 350 comodine and a 1980 K123 Kenny that we had stretched and put a 20 foot tipping tray on to cart grain. It’s got a VT 903 Cummins in it that the previous owner waved a magic wand over and it goes and sounds nice. So I’m a Cummins bloke. But I love listening to this old Cat tick over and the way she starts so easily. I can’t wait till I hear her pullin up an incline with somethin heavy sitting on her arse. Pulling hard, sitting on 1300 RPM. Can’t wait. Then the sound of her going down the other side with the jake doing its thing. I wish I had the patience that you have. Iv got a oval shaped polished brass plaque off of an old Horwood Bagshaw plough from the 1930s that we own and stamped in big letters around the perimeter off it is written IFWO RTHDO INGDO ITW ELL. That was the manufactures motto. They were an Ausssie mob that made all different ag implements like ploughs and harvesters. I reckon when this big old girl is finished, she would be worthy of wearing a polished brass plate with that stamped on. It really does look good. Love ya vids, love your style of narration and I really love ya old Pete. Cheers from West Australia.
That's an incredible restore already what an ABSOLUTELY beautiful truck ...the pinstriping follows through all the way on inside and door .. Must be Awesome feeling and rewarding to hear her running..and so many mechanics at (peterbilt) are just computer technician it's harder to find old school hands on diesel mechanic but Pete's are known for it always coming down to something electrical (wires) but sorry for long comment Absolutely Beautiful !!
Seen all episodes on this build..👍 thats a nice truck your building.. Bet you must be smiling big time.. And glad it not winter anymore..🙄 Looking forward to see the list being completed.. Best of luck on the build from Denmark🇩🇰
She sounds really sweet. Once the smell of diesel is in your sinuses, it's hard to get a clear head. 😂😂. I miss driving but I prefer the smell of diesel than gasoline any day. Little by Little looks great in the sunshine 😊👍⛟
Nice to see a local guy doing a build. I just bought my first truck 2014 peterbilt 388 in mint shape, going to become an owner operator for the first time ever.
@@ethansilva2340 I paid 82k for it, rebuilt cummins ISX15 with a full delete. I'd have preferred the Paccar because I know they last substantially longer then a cummins even when pulling b-trains but that'll be a future swap.
That first drive was huge! Love it! Yeah I've never even been up in the cab of a big rig lol. But I have to admit as a lover of automobiles in general i've always been fascinated by them. I liked watching cold starts, stuff like that but watching your build is the closest ive been to one, virtually. I have a few light duty projects as i've shared before but I really enjoy watching this old beast be reborn little by little. Also glad that you're a fellow Roadkill fan. Freiburger would definitely say your truck is mint!
Love that truck! Seeing the dash pulled down made me think of all the emergency stops we did on the road side to find and fix smoking wires and air leaks lol we had a 350 cummins with a 13 speed, i also would love another one to build up and show
You committed about people watching from all over the globe...Louie checking in from Okinawa, Japan. I’m a huge Pete fan and ex OTR truck driver and I enjoy watching your progression of helping her come to life!!! Keep doing what you do!!!
Congrats on getting it rollin!!!! That’s awesome. I have a 359 of my own that I work and love, so when I stumbled on your page I was hooked from the first video. Well done mister!!!!
Nice dream to have come true ! I drove for many years and never owned my own rig ! So buddy your a step ahead of me in that long fuel line for sure ! Gotta give her a name ! Like blue boy or babe the blue ox or what ever comes to mind ! SKOL BUD !
A stainless steel deck plate would make a really nice touch. The '77 359 had a diamond plate deck, headache rack, and toolbox. BTW, I could listen to that CAT run all day too!
Just subscribe What an inspiration you are, one of the best subscribe videos on TH-cam. Keep the great work up & with lots of grit & hard work & good luck that old Pete will love you for it. God bless you you bought tears to eyes watching you. Louis Kats Australia
I had a 84 Pete 359 with a A Model Cat with a cat brake saver . Was heavier do to the brake saver . Also had a 13 spd . Same color as yours miss the old girl ! Nice Pete !
Engine wise, I'd just adjust the valves, make sure there's no build up under the valve cover, and send it. Hook up some full trailers and do a some wide open pulls. If it pulls good and doesn't smoke your all good.
Great job, thank you for bringing us along for your journey. You are a true inspiration, soldiering on in mid-winter, little by little, picking away at it. Watching from Johannesburg, South Africa.
little by little, closer n closer, better and better, well done
Definitely no old junk! It's a gem!!! Greetings from Finland!
I have a soft spot for your project. In 1985 I got a '79 Mack U model after joining Central Transport. I started my apprenticeship in 1969 and the first Pete I ever worked on was a turned in unit that had faded paint. I loved the way the dash flipped open to get at the electric circuits. The truck sat on the lot for months but after a fancy new paint job it found a new home. At Central we just hauled auto parts in Ontario, Michigan, Ohio and new York. by 1990 I switched companies and hauled freight out of Milton to Chicago and also New York. Once on a trip to Brooklyn I could not get around a corner as a sports car was illegally parked and blocked my turn. A policeman saw my predicament and ran to my rig and jumped up onto my truck. He ask me how much weight I had on, and I said a full load of 44,000 pounds. Then he told me to drive over the car! We argued and by then the guy who had the car moved it and the policeman went right after him. Many times I went to New York and I had just as many stories for each time I went.
You start by saying you can not get heat from the engine. You never will unless you put a load on the engine. In the seventies I sold garbage trucks and I was in Timmins and it was fourty below. I left the jimmy running for an hour to warm up while I had breakfast, but it was stone cold until I began to drive it. Love your rig. Good luck with it. I kissed the Mack goodbye in 1992. It went to Quebec.
Congrats on the little drive!! I get the biggest smile when I see you post a new video.
You have done a great job been watching this build for a while from here in New Zealand
Same here. Wish we had these peterbilts here in NZ
I was grinning like an idiot watching you drive that ol girl for the first time! I was celebrating right along with you! I know the joy you feel when a project FINALLY moves under it's own power...I feel like I've been right there beside you all this time... congrats, brutha!!!
The look on your face said it all, that first drive after a long wait... Congrats, great to see the old girl on her feet again.
Very cool to see it move! I watch your episodes while sitting in my blue Western Distributing Transportation 389!
Great to see the old girl turning the wheels - even if it’s only in your driveway at this stage...’little by little’!
Over 31,000 subs watching you bring this girl back to life . Congrats .
Tony Aguilar ya and I still can’t believe it 👍
@@TwinStix i would get stage fright at about 100 people.
Nice to see you grabbing some gears , in that Ol’Pete. Even if it was just down the driveway! Little easier working outside now that another Classic Alberta winter is done👍
Congrats on getting it moving been watching from the beginning 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸😎
Same here!Greetings from Germany!
Hard work always pays off in the end. Watching from the UK here and glad to see your dream rolling. You know how to eat an elephant.
Like Watching You Build Little By Little! I'm From North Carolina USA!
I enjoy these Vlogs because I just enjoy watching a man live his dream. Doesn't matter how big or small that may be for that person it is everything. That your dream is also bring a tired old lady back to life is just an added but big bonus.
As I have said before I also admire someone who 'keeps on going' as you have regardless off the weather, the problem or whatever. I suspect it is the Canadian mentality.
Winston Churchill was once with King George VI during the darkest days of WWII and the King asked him what 'KBO' meant as he had heard Winston mention it. He said:
"Keep Buggering On Sir"
To which His Majesty replied:
"Well I think I had better stick to KBO Prime Minister!"
Political correctness has changed the meaning somewhat since the '40s but what Winston meant was no matter how big the problems are you just 'keep on going' until you win through.
So to you Sir I formally award you the title of Mr KBO....
Thanks I like that
It's nice to see the old Pete move and it's nice to see someone who can still shift a two stick.
And the project moves along and we will be watching the progress.
Loving this channel, binge watching no work lockdown UK....
That to do list is a good idea! I had a good laugh when i saw the ground under the truck... looks familiar 👍
Just on my way out the door on my way to the hospital when I got the new video notification.....this broken arm will just have to wait!
maidenrulz73 hope your arms on the mend!
359 TwinSticks doin great....thanks!!
That's dedication to a youtuber.Good job Twin sticks. Maidenrulz73 way to hang tuff, you got a big snickering chuckle out of me.
Haha. I feel ya ok this. I love the new videos. Hope your all healed up by now.
Hi from England.
This is such an epic series of videos. I was so pleased for you when she was on the move again! Great job.
For all the great work you have been doing it's nice to see the big smile rolling down the driveway keep up the good work little by little
I sit down after a long days of work, and see a new video from 359 twinsticks, doesn’t get much better👌👌👌👍
Pete ain't old junk, he's class!! Especially with yellow power under the hood! He's a good ol' boy!
Reminds me of the mid to late 80’s when I was around 7-10 years old . During the summer I would go to work with my farther riding in this model truck .
For lunch , He always knew where the best sandwich shops were .
NICE! Got things moving....literally!
I’m very much enjoying your restoration videos. I too have a life long dream of owning a Peterbilt.
Love that sound! Music to my ears.
Congrats for moving her with own power, watching from Finland.
Watching from Detroit Michigan, Here since day one, good job man.
Me too
Twin sticks I watch this build from the get-go. You are a patient man, and she's an old truck. You doing a jam up job brother👍
Raymond Bradley ya I just wish I had more free time to build it out but I suppose it makes me cherish the few hours I do get to grind away on her. I know it’ll be done eventually
Twin sticks awesome video! You bringing the old girl back from the grave, good job brother👍
Beautiful truck. I hope I will see the test drive as soon as possible. HELLO FROM CZECH REPUBLIC.😀
Nice to se it driving! Good job !
From
Sweden 🇸🇪
Can't wait for the final product. Really hope you put little by little as your slogan on the back of the bunk.
Another great video, on the subject of fans all over the world, hi from Scotland.
This is way better than a typical car restoration.
Huge praise for a guy that’s literally done everything to this nice vintage rig all by himself!
Looking good man I have a 1985 359 ex Hood I have been running for 25 years this month Love the old truck NOTHING LIKE A LONG NOSE Old PETE
You’re doing a great job with your restoration project! I stand amazed how people can let their trucks go when this was their livelihood. I have two trucks none of which are in this kind of condition. You’re doing great... keep it up!
I definitely love the way your hand flew for that off switch when you heard a problem
That was fun to see her moving through some gears there. You mentioned the dream of having the Pete, but I am sure the process of making it live again is more of a joy than just buying a nice running turn key truck. Following the progress from down in New Zealand. We have lots of Kenworths & Macks here, but not that many Peterbilts though.
Yup half the fun is gettin there for sure
Very nice truck. We europeans can only dream of driving those. Greetings from the Netherlands!
We love it cause your a nice guy, you are doing something very hard and the results are professional. Your patience is a inspiration and a life lesson. And you do it in the middle of frigging winter. It’s a pleasure is all I’m saying. Cheers.
That's cool twin sticks. Yeah once it gets in your blood is hard to get out. Have a great weekend.
She moves!! Great work. 🇬🇧
Beautiful.. ❤❤ all the way from the country of Belize.
I have an 359 pete . A 1982 id like to show you but i dont know how. It has a 400hp recon cummings with a 13speed trans.
Beautiful truck man👍love the old dash and gsuges👍
Followed this build since day one all the way down here in the states in Kentucky. Wanna get me a old Pete and restore! And that glitter steering wheel id love to own that!!!!
By far my favorite build on TH-cam. Lol gave me inspiration to do projects in the winter
Awesome happy for you. That has to be a great feeling to finally drive it
twistedtony82 yup I feel like a kid again 😁
Glad she’s up and running!
Glad theres still many episodes left! Love your show! She is a beauty!
Been watching from day one of the LBL vids. Love em. They be the BEST vids on TH-cam easily. I feel like I know every single nut and bolt of this beautiful old Pete that your bringing back to life. Your easy going attitude and the way you explain what’s going on, is great. Not like some who get on here and start boasting I’m gonna do this and I’m gonna do that and this thing is gonna be the fastest, coolest bestest thing since sliced bread and I’m gonna be the superest supertrucker in the whole wide world. I’m a Mack and Kenworth bloke, coz I own one of each. An old 1984 R600 with a 350 comodine and a 1980 K123 Kenny that we had stretched and put a 20 foot tipping tray on to cart grain. It’s got a VT 903 Cummins in it that the previous owner waved a magic wand over and it goes and sounds nice. So I’m a Cummins bloke. But I love listening to this old Cat tick over and the way she starts so easily. I can’t wait till I hear her pullin up an incline with somethin heavy sitting on her arse.
Pulling hard, sitting on 1300 RPM. Can’t wait. Then the sound of her going down the other side with the jake doing its thing. I wish I had the patience that you have. Iv got a oval shaped polished brass plaque off of an old Horwood Bagshaw plough from the 1930s that we own and stamped in big letters around the perimeter off it is written IFWO RTHDO INGDO ITW ELL. That was the manufactures motto. They were an Ausssie mob that made all different ag implements like ploughs and harvesters. I reckon when this big old girl is finished, she would be worthy of wearing a polished brass plate with that stamped on. It really does look good. Love ya vids, love your style of narration and I really love ya old Pete. Cheers from West Australia.
I lost you're channel for a long time and now all of a sudden it was in my suggested videos. Really happy to see you've made so much progress.
That's an incredible restore already what an ABSOLUTELY beautiful truck ...the pinstriping follows through all the way on inside and door ..
Must be Awesome feeling and rewarding to hear her running..and so many mechanics at (peterbilt) are just computer technician it's harder to find old school hands on diesel mechanic but Pete's are known for it always coming down to something electrical (wires) but sorry for long comment Absolutely Beautiful !!
That's bad ass nice to see it all most ready to go down the road
Seen all episodes on this build..👍 thats a nice truck your building.. Bet you must be smiling big time.. And glad it not winter anymore..🙄 Looking forward to see the list being completed.. Best of luck on the build from Denmark🇩🇰
She sounds really sweet. Once the smell of diesel is in your sinuses, it's hard to get a clear head. 😂😂. I miss driving but I prefer the smell of diesel than gasoline any day. Little by Little looks great in the sunshine 😊👍⛟
You’ve done a great job on that ol Pete !!!!! Thanks for sharing this with us. From Charlotte N. C.
Nice to see a local guy doing a build. I just bought my first truck 2014 peterbilt 388 in mint shape, going to become an owner operator for the first time ever.
How much ??
@@ethansilva2340 I paid 82k for it, rebuilt cummins ISX15 with a full delete. I'd have preferred the Paccar because I know they last substantially longer then a cummins even when pulling b-trains but that'll be a future swap.
Congrats on seeing her roll!👊👊👍🍺🍺
Little by little is coming along great. Thanks for posting and stay safe
Man O Man. The day your driving it down the highway. The Smiles gonna be CRAZY. Can't wait to see it.
Enjoy watching Every episode of LBL from Lake Mac NSW Australia 👍😀
Put the ol girl back on the road is the best way. It has so much history behind it.
I'm watching from Jamaica from start
thank you another great video she sounds great
I love watching these videos. I have been watching these videos since you started the project back here in Wisconsin.
Watching from Houston Texas USA
1st LOL, Awesome job. She's beautiful. I want one too now...
@@erikholmberg2331 you were 2nd place loser LOL :-P
Looking great keep up the good work lbl. Thanks for the update.
Nicely done, Sir!
That first drive was huge! Love it! Yeah I've never even been up in the cab of a big rig lol. But I have to admit as a lover of automobiles in general i've always been fascinated by them. I liked watching cold starts, stuff like that but watching your build is the closest ive been to one, virtually. I have a few light duty projects as i've shared before but I really enjoy watching this old beast be reborn little by little. Also glad that you're a fellow Roadkill fan. Freiburger would definitely say your truck is mint!
@ 2:25 QUOTE , ahh I could sit here all day looking at this thing purr !!!
That’s a man proud of his work !!! 👍👍👍
Keep up the good work! Cheers from Sweden!
This is really addicting... been watching from the start..I'm a fan of trucks from ever since.. hoping I can do like u one day...
😎👍👍Your doing Great.Love it.!
this has been an amazing ride these past 2 years and i happyh that you still have a list of stuff to do even though the old girl is now drivable.
Not long found this series of vids.. It's been an interesting rebuild, and a nice piece of kit to boot.. Great job :-)
Love that truck! Seeing the dash pulled down made me think of all the emergency stops we did on the road side to find and fix smoking wires and air leaks lol we had a 350 cummins with a 13 speed, i also would love another one to build up and show
Very happy to see her move under her own power! Thanks for sharing with us.
You committed about people watching from all over the globe...Louie checking in from Okinawa, Japan.
I’m a huge Pete fan and ex OTR truck driver and I enjoy watching your progression of helping her come to life!!! Keep doing what you do!!!
That old pete is coming along very nicely. Good to see her running. Good Job brother. 👍
Congrats on getting it rollin!!!! That’s awesome. I have a 359 of my own that I work and love, so when I stumbled on your page I was hooked from the first video. Well done mister!!!!
Nice dream to have come true ! I drove for many years and never owned my own rig ! So buddy your a step ahead of me in that long fuel line for sure ! Gotta give her a name ! Like blue boy or babe the blue ox or what ever comes to mind ! SKOL BUD !
The "BLUE MAX" would be a fitting name . Lbl
A stainless steel deck plate would make a really nice touch. The '77 359 had a diamond plate deck, headache rack, and toolbox. BTW, I could listen to that CAT run all day too!
Just subscribe
What an inspiration you are, one of the best subscribe videos on TH-cam.
Keep the great work up & with lots of grit & hard work & good luck that old Pete will love you for it.
God bless you you bought tears to eyes watching you.
Louis Kats Australia
That was awesome to see it move great job!!@
I had a 84 Pete 359 with a A Model Cat with a cat brake saver . Was heavier do to the brake saver . Also had a 13 spd . Same color as yours miss the old girl ! Nice Pete !
Let's make a classic truck restoration/customization show and air it on TH-cam. Like road kill only with cool old trucks
Now there’s an idea 😎
Yes Yes and HELL YEAH
I think Deboss should be part of it. He's like Roadkill for diesel.
You got some $$$, I got some 12:00. :)
That's a good idea you got there.
It’s going to be great when it’s finished, viewer from Ireland 🇮🇪
Great truck! Great videos.
Glad to see it move finally looking good
Yes sir I'm in Winnipeg and I've really enjoyed watching your videos. I'll follow till the end.
Eh fellow Winnipeger
Can't believe she's moving under her own power after a decade of sitting, good job man, your hard work finally paid off.👍👍👍
Enjoying it from Michigan
Hi ,
It’s nice to see a proper restoration story on TH-cam. Not some 10 minute video to music. Well done 👍
Keep on Trucking.
Mark from the UK
Great update looking super keep it up! Thanks 👍😎
Engine wise, I'd just adjust the valves, make sure there's no build up under the valve cover, and send it.
Hook up some full trailers and do a some wide open pulls. If it pulls good and doesn't smoke your all good.
I agree put some load on the old cat it will love it
Great job, thank you for bringing us along for your journey. You are a true inspiration, soldiering on in mid-winter, little by little, picking away at it. Watching from Johannesburg, South Africa.