It felt soooooo good hearing that truck start. In Jamaica we would say: " wa no dead, no call it duppy" this means that, never write something off, until you exhausted every option.
NEVER use bricks or blocks to put under jacks, They will bust and break and will cause the vehicle to fall on you and kill you! You guys have been very lucky so far.
Finally someone who uses decent batteries and jumper cables, so many people doing these starts videos don't and then wonder why theres smoke and flames everywhere.
Thank you for saving that old girl. It broke my heart when I saw the bumper was bent simply because the previous owner didn’t care enough to block it up. Excellent job.
My father owned and drove a 1975 Freightliner WFT86 when I was very young back in the 70’s. My life revolved around my father and that truck. I remember when he would pull in the driveway after a long trip, he would hit that horn.
Well I'm glad to hear the engine wasn't running away cause if it did you'd want to be far away cause the rpms get higher until the truck blows up and is a total loss
When I started at this company in ‘93 they had 84-87 FLC120 with kittys 425 turned to the hilt and 15 DO with 3.23 rears. Had a lot of fun back then. Those CAT’s all had all over a million miles on them the last I knew. Awesome ride.
Glad that You started it with ATF. That seems to work “wonders”, most of the time. Engine sounds Great. I agree with you that’s a nice Classic to Project. Thank You for another Great Video !! H.
It makes you wonder how many thing she hailed in her day to our stores and what not without these trucks america would be in trouble they are our backbone and im happy to see this one back up and running again instead of left in the weeds to rot!!
@@JamesPretty i misspelled a couple words but you understood lol but yeah i just found your page alot of people dont understand without these trucks on the road we would be in trouble
First time watching one of your videos. You got a keeper brother! I wish my ole lady wanted to help me wrenching on my truck. All I get is "how long is this going to take and how much is it going to cost" 😆🤣
Dear James Pretty and pretty wife. 👍👌👏 Very well done (video and work). The engine runs really great. 2) You two look and work really well together! Congrats for having such a relationship. 3) This truck rescue was done pretty professional! Not like most of those backyard or farm "mechanics" amateurs. Especially your hint about having proper battery capacity for starting made me smile. Thanks also for not using ether starting fluid spray. 4) Fortunately utube recommended this video to me. I'm also a big fan of Twin Sticks Garage Mark P. Hope you know and like him too. I also watch channel Bus Grease Monkey and Indiana Diesel for instance. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all involved people.
That old FLC120 has potential….modern FL Airliner cutoff and a 13-speed would have this in good shape! I’d want to drop the pan and check rods&mains, but that 3406 sounds healthy…..
Treat your kitty-CAT right, and it'll purr for ya, you wasn't expecting it to fall like that was ya, "honey you care to bring me those emergency napkins from the glove-box", lol, I didn't see it either, and my only job was too watch, I've learned that it's usually quicker too just break-out the dreaded shovel in cases like this, lol, thanks for sharing.
An engine that has been a stopped for a long time has several items to check. And also gearbox and differential Here in Brazil this type of work is sometimes done too CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WORK 👍
Its hard for people to appreciate, but even unloaded, trucks of that vintage were 11,000lbs of weight on the front axle. 5,500lbs on just one side. Its a miracle the turbo wasnt seized............glorious to here the ole caterputler comin to life............
Looks promising. I believe in 85 that would’ve been an FLC 120 is probably a 425 being a B model. In its day that was a top of the line truck. Do a lot of cleaning fix the doors and you’ll have a pretty good reliable truck.
Before late 86 a B model wasn't a 425 without Air2Air. 87 models had A2A across the board here in 🇨🇦. I had both a 87 LTS wit a 350 A2A and a 87 FLA 120 wit a 425B A2A. Great engines. I'd have either again. This one in the video has no A2A so my thought is it's a 350 or 400 Bmodel.
I'm glad you found a conventional you are really happy I see I hope it starts up...you say you paid a lot of money..well the owner should have pulled it out and put batteries in it and at least try to have it ready for you
Stumbled upon but really enjoyed watching. You're a 'modest specialist' James. Don't forget your own safety thought, your enthousiasm can get you in trouble. Ad (a lecturer in Nursing, 68 yo).
OMG I almost forgot the most IMPORTANT THING...The AUDIO WAS 💯 spot on... I did laugh @ how u was explaining to her about the door straps was broken & she had to BE VERY CAREFUL & not damage the doors. Then whenever it wouldn’t pull out u jump out of the truck flung the door WIDE OPEN all the way to the grill, BAHAHAHA LOVE IT.
Shes a beauty and I love to see second chances with anything. Like you said lool at it! It deserves restoration. Some tlc and commitment does the trick.
Ничего не понял,что Вы говорите,но вижу,что делаете.Я сам всю жизнь работаю водителем.Удачи Вам!!!Глаза бояться,а руки делают!!! Всё у Вас получиться!!!
@@JamesPretty , there is such a thing that is called Google Translate. Here, let me translate the name of the person, as well as what they said to you. (Note, Google Translate does not get things right 100%, but it at least gets the gist of the conversation.) Sergei Nefedov 1 month ago I didn’t understand what you are saying, but I see what you are doing. I myself have been working as a driver all my life. Good luck to you !!! Eyes are afraid, but hands are doing !!! Everything will work out for you!!!
Good work guys I'm an ex army i was in this line for years it's very tough to start an junk engine after years. But you guys should be careful while getting under sometimes it may slip out of the jack. I love to see this kind works.god bless your entire team. Roy South down India...
All I can say James is WOW! What a great job getting the ole freighter running and sorta rolling. That cat runs awesome, I really like the transmission fluid in the filter .looking forward to the next one ☝️! NEW CHARGED batteries is the answer too ! Great job 👍🇨🇦
Man I would Dress that rig up and do a complete Tune up and put it hauling Flats and Steps. That old truck sounds good. I had one of thos Lug Wrench's and it was stolen out of my side box along with all my chains and binders at Jubitt's Truck Stop.
It’s like a zippo lighter: you take care of it? It’s gonna be with for ages. It’s damn shame nowadays they make the trucks like a disposable lighters… But I’m glad there’s guys like you bringing these trucks back to life 🙏
New Channel is Mathews Motorsports where he is starting a full restoration on a Peterbilt 359. Full tear down and rerail then repower. Huge amount of work. Pretty competent mechanical skills. He has a Peterbilt cabover coming in the months ahead.
FTR, like the guys have said, you shouldnt use blocks or bricks BUT if you do, make sure the holes are going vertical.. Blocks and bricks are made to support weight only one way, hence why you dont see the holes on a block foundation, unless its being used as a vent. Former mason so I have a little experience :)
So just as a quick explanation we didn’t come to Jack the truck up. Just to do a will it start and decided we has an hour to spend before the owner of the truck showed up and just gathered up things to use. Which ended up being concrete. We really didn’t expect to get it up but it made good content Appreciate the comments tho as always.
I remember a lot of these were on the road when I started driving OTR in 1995. These were the top of the line back then. It's nice for the truck to be out of that prison and FREE AT LAST!! Many trucks of this vintage are making a comeback since the price of new ones (and the repairs of such) are completely unrealistic. You can legally drive the old trucks in all states except California (but then few drivers outside of big companies go there anymore) The cost to refurbish this to roadworthy condition will still be far less that buying a later model truck assuming you don't have transmission or rear end problems. It will be worth it.
When jacking up use railway sleepers jack push sleeper under truck four side by side on top each other the weight causes bricks brake explode great video man
Awesome to see someone care so much for a old rig , Shame to see it in that condition, but it’s alive again. Hope to see many follow ups soon and progress over time, and remember James , ain’t nuttin finer then a Freightliner!!!! Lol. Stay safe
I must say this was one of the best videos you did. Just a blast and good edit. See you are getting the intro and exit down. Looking forward to the next one and sure learning a thing or 4. See ya. Regards.
Little hint. Use a hedger with a flex head. Angle it with the ground and cut like your sweeping the floor. Will cut everything from glass to 3/4in thick brush in one shot. Not line to break. Been doing it for 20 years Luke that around objects. Can't beat it. Can even get the battery powered one from milwaukee. Get the 12ah battery tho. Best of luck!
my grandfather owned one of these... think same year. one reason i drive today loved riding in that rig... would love to buy one of my own... his was blue.
@@JamesPretty think so? Would love to find my grandfathers but all i know is it was in rhode island. Gramps sold to guy who drove it when he got sick. Guy who bought it had a heart attack and sold lost it then. I was 17 I'm now 40 so 23 years not knowing anything about it.
I had a n '88 FLC 425 cat 13 speed and was still making money with it until 2001. Sold it to a friend from out west and he used it to haul oil well water in Alberta. Paid $9,000 for it and sold it for the same.
Those were the days of the cabovers yet. Whoever had that truck new had a head turner. Conventional trucks like this were expensive and pretty rare. Definitely worth fixing up.
@@recessional5560 What are you getting at here? You make no sense. I did give credit where credit was due, I commented on the truck that was being viewed in that video. I said nothing bad about a cabover, but that wasn't even the subject of the video, it was about a conventional. Get your comments and your shit straight.
Man I love it she runs so god a super nice project man cant wait until that one is done cant wait to see the video of everything you do to it you are the man james
I had to say something before you do start up. I am glad to finally see someone who does not soak an engine with Either. Also new batteries, you are a pro. I love the trans fluid. That was my Father. Thank you for a Fantastic video.
James, what can I say... great job there starting up that flc really enjoyed ur vid. Im subscribed to your channel. Please do keep uploading videos, im really interested in following those next restoration steps. My respects from Chile
i would love to see you bring back that classic back to life? i looks like it will cost a harm and a leg to get it running again but i will be keep watching to see what you do to it 🥰💖
If this rig was decent shape would still bring $35,000-$50,000 with the market today So he’s got a lot of room to work and make it well worth it if he got it cheap
I gave Jessica a thumbs up for being a patient helper.
She’s great. I love her
It felt soooooo good hearing that truck start. In Jamaica we would say: " wa no dead, no call it duppy" this means that, never write something off, until you exhausted every option.
Thanks for watching I appreciate it
NEVER use bricks or blocks to put under jacks, They will bust and break and will cause the vehicle to fall on you and kill you! You guys have been very lucky so far.
Ja wer keine Arbeit hat, macht sich welche,
je boy
Wood is much better correct?
@@jonmotes5406 Yes, wood is much better. 👌
GOD GIVE EVERYONE *: _HEALTH AND GOOD MOOD_! 🥺🙏 AND I AM WORKING AND I HAVE 780 P-O-D-P-I-S-W-I-K TO MY GOAL 🥺😣 *I WISH YOUR MOM HEALTH* 🥺❤
i spent many of hours in them old FLC's.good to see this one running again.would be expensive, but a great restoration project.
GOD GIVE EVERYONE *: _HEALTH AND GOOD MOOD_! 🥺🙏 AND I AM WORKING AND I HAVE 780 P-O-D-P-I-S-W-I-K TO MY GOAL 🥺😣 *I WISH YOUR MOM HEALTH* 🥺❤
Finally someone who uses decent batteries and jumper cables, so many people doing these starts videos don't and then wonder why theres smoke and flames everywhere.
Well I have had some failures even with good batteries but at least you got a fighting chance with some good ones
Thank you for saving that old girl. It broke my heart when I saw the bumper was bent simply because the previous owner didn’t care enough to block it up. Excellent job.
Ya I was bummed. Semi bumpers are so frail. :/
Люблю такие видео, имею вольво vnl 2003 года, жаль,что в Россию перестали ввозить американские траки. С уважением!!!
Ya maybe some day they will import more. I appreciate ya being here
My father owned and drove a 1975 Freightliner WFT86 when I was very young back in the 70’s. My life revolved around my father and that truck. I remember when he would pull in the driveway after a long trip, he would hit that horn.
Nice. Ya I know what you’re saying.
Me too sir. My dad had an old Mack. When ever I smell diesel fuel I think of him.
@@FrequencyX-jw9ix Same here. Diesel fuel ,sounds of air brakes and the engine purring. Those sounds and smells will never leave you.
@@40ounce58 yep
Very impressive I think it's awesome getting these old classics running again great job
Thanks Michael appreciate ya watching
Cool rig, please keep the videos of the improvements coming. Cheers from Zambia, Africa.
Shes adorable. Little at times but helpful. That makes a great team. Hell yeah guys cant wait to see updates.
Thanks I appreciate ya
Well I'm glad to hear the engine wasn't running away cause if it did you'd want to be far away cause the rpms get higher until the truck blows up and is a total loss
I like big rigs when I was a little boy I was always excited to see one go down the road and I always wanted to drive a beast of a machine like that
Come on by and take her for a drive
That’s freaking awesome!!! Can’t wait to see what you guys do with this one.
WOW! An American using garden shears like we English use for hedges!
I’m not scared ;)
It would be great to see that old girl running and back on the road again
It will be again. Appreciate ya watching Larry
When I started at this company in ‘93 they had 84-87 FLC120 with kittys 425 turned to the hilt and 15 DO with 3.23 rears. Had a lot of fun back then. Those CAT’s all had all over a million miles on them the last I knew. Awesome ride.
Heck ya. Love the cat motor
Glad that You started it with ATF. That seems to work “wonders”, most of the time. Engine sounds Great. I agree with you that’s a nice Classic to Project. Thank You for another Great Video !! H.
Appreciate ya watching
Your Killing Me With Laughter,She’s Singing Whhile She Cleaning 🧽 The Hub,God I Love that Girl 👧
She is amazing for sure
It makes you wonder how many thing she hailed in her day to our stores and what not without these trucks america would be in trouble they are our backbone and im happy to see this one back up and running again instead of left in the weeds to rot!!
Me too Jason. Appreciate ya watching and commenting
@@JamesPretty i misspelled a couple words but you understood lol but yeah i just found your page alot of people dont understand without these trucks on the road we would be in trouble
@@jasonlinton9902 I didn’t even notice spelling. And that’s so true
First time watching one of your videos. You got a keeper brother! I wish my ole lady wanted to help me wrenching on my truck. All I get is "how long is this going to take and how much is it going to cost" 😆🤣
Jessica is an amazing gal for sure
I thought the same.
She's pretty cluey too. 👌
Q
Same bro
That’s about all I get too
Dear James Pretty and pretty wife.
👍👌👏 Very well done (video and work). The engine runs really great.
2) You two look and work really well together! Congrats for having such a relationship.
3) This truck rescue was done pretty professional! Not like most of those backyard or farm "mechanics" amateurs. Especially your hint about having proper battery capacity for starting made me smile. Thanks also for not using ether starting fluid spray.
4) Fortunately utube recommended this video to me. I'm also a big fan of Twin Sticks Garage Mark P. Hope you know and like him too. I also watch channel Bus Grease Monkey and Indiana Diesel for instance.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all involved people.
Thanks for the kind words. I watch Mark. He’s awesome. I appreciate ya watching
I'm a Retired truck driver I drove trucks for 20 years. But not with the same company. nice truck . Hope it works for you .
Rite on. Appreciate ya watching
It’s sad that we are seeing less and less of this era of trucks (80-90s).
It’s true. I want to save them all
That old FLC120 has potential….modern FL Airliner cutoff and a 13-speed would have this in good shape! I’d want to drop the pan and check rods&mains, but that 3406 sounds healthy…..
Rite on.
James this incredible 1 M views! Don't quit your day job too soon! We'll miss ya.
Thanks bro.
That little ol gal aint afraid to get her hands dirty! Lucky man
She’s amazing for sure.
@@JamesPretty Gotta love it!... My Mrs is just the opposite,NO DIRTY HANDS lol... but can cook better than anyone I know
(Posted by Rick Pickell) I remember when the truckstops where lined with classics like that one just purring the nightsway.
Me too
Just love it ...that's amazing progress and so encouraging to find it starts and rolls along, can't wait til the next episode.
Me too. Wish it was happening right now. But gotta wait till
I’m back from work
Beautiful looking Freightliner FLD Classic , Next to Kenworth and Peterbuilt these conventional trucks are my favorite .
Rite on. Appreciate ya watching
Treat your kitty-CAT right, and it'll purr for ya, you wasn't expecting it to fall like that was ya, "honey you care to bring me those emergency napkins from the glove-box", lol, I didn't see it either, and my only job was too watch, I've learned that it's usually quicker too just break-out the dreaded shovel in cases like this, lol, thanks for sharing.
Ya I was trying to beat the clock there lol
I like the bumper on it.. it just needs to be straitened out on the corner. She just needs some TLC … Excellent find sir!
Thx
An engine that has been a stopped for a long time has several items to check.
And also gearbox and differential
Here in Brazil this type of work is sometimes done too
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WORK 👍
Thanks I appreciate ya watching
Um conterrâneo
Is so great to see all yhis old left out vehicle been started again,amazing and the people doing this are genius mechanics..!
Thanks jose
Its hard for people to appreciate, but even unloaded, trucks of that vintage were 11,000lbs of weight on the front axle. 5,500lbs on just one side. Its a miracle the turbo wasnt seized............glorious to here the ole caterputler comin to life............
Ya I was pretty impressed. I love this truck
I like that western star
Looks promising. I believe in 85 that would’ve been an FLC 120 is probably a 425 being a B model. In its day that was a top of the line truck. Do a lot of cleaning fix the doors and you’ll have a pretty good reliable truck.
That thing has an Aftercooler. It's not a B model it's an A. Probably 400 hp. but it may be more.
Before late 86 a B model wasn't a 425 without Air2Air. 87 models had A2A across the board here in 🇨🇦.
I had both a 87 LTS wit a 350 A2A and a 87 FLA 120 wit a 425B A2A. Great engines. I'd have either again.
This one in the video has no A2A so my thought is it's a 350 or 400 Bmodel.
Vineslinger...good catch A model 350 maybe 400.
@too old and weird to fit in optimus was is and always should be a cabover. lol
Ii
She loves loanie on her own,, don't matter what you Paid for her, Give her Love,
Rite on
I had a 93..same color.. Lift bunk off.. Very easy.. Will make life easy.
Rite on
I really like your videos, I think it's very cool you recovering these wonderful machines. I live in Recife/Brazil and I'm passionate about trucks.
$$$$$$$ vacuum…. Almost it st as bad as a boat !
I'm glad you found a conventional you are really happy I see I hope it starts up...you say you paid a lot of money..well the owner should have pulled it out and put batteries in it and at least try to have it ready for you
The owner gave me a good deal on it. Paying a lot was part of a bigger picture. Also it was part of the deal for me to dig it out
Просто С УМА СВОДЯТ и эти грузовики и такие видосы!!! Просто БОМБА!!!
Thanks Alex. Appreciate ya watching
Well done wife, a real helper!!!
Appreciate ya
I drove one like that early in my career passenger seat in mine looked like a kitchen chair. She rode rough lol. Great video!
Nice
Amazing to see masters in action bringing these classic trucks back to life 👏 beautiful truck!
Thank you
Sempre tem alguém restaura uma telha parabéns.
Stumbled upon but really enjoyed watching. You're a 'modest specialist' James. Don't forget your own safety thought, your enthousiasm can get you in trouble. Ad (a lecturer in Nursing, 68 yo).
Hey thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it
OMG I almost forgot the most IMPORTANT THING...The AUDIO WAS 💯 spot on... I did laugh @ how u was explaining to her about the door straps was broken & she had to BE VERY CAREFUL & not damage the doors. Then whenever it wouldn’t pull out u jump out of the truck flung the door WIDE OPEN all the way to the grill, BAHAHAHA LOVE IT.
Hahaha I noticed I did it too
Sounds great, I would update it 2 a newer Freightliner Airliner suspension!
Wow James that ole rig sounds awesome!! Can't wait to see the progress on it!
Thx
Shes a beauty and I love to see second chances with anything. Like you said lool at it! It deserves restoration. Some tlc and commitment does the trick.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it
''theres a tiny spider!''
.... *nice*
Ничего не понял,что Вы говорите,но вижу,что делаете.Я сам всю жизнь работаю водителем.Удачи Вам!!!Глаза бояться,а руки делают!!! Всё у Вас получиться!!!
Can’t translate
Thanks for watching
@@JamesPretty , there is such a thing that is called Google Translate. Here, let me translate the name of the person, as well as what they said to you. (Note, Google Translate does not get things right 100%, but it at least gets the gist of the conversation.)
Sergei Nefedov
1 month ago
I didn’t understand what you are saying, but I see what you are doing. I myself have been working as a driver all my life. Good luck to you !!! Eyes are afraid, but hands are doing !!! Everything will work out for you!!!
@@paxhumana2015 thanks for the help. Appreciate it
@@paxhumana2015 I used google translate on my phone which I always do but for some reason it wouldn’t do it.
Жена отличная!И красивая,и веселая.И помогает в работе👍👏👏👏😎💟
I love watching old trucks getting a second life.
Appreciate ya watching. I’ll keep saving them
It looks like you’ve caught the FreightLiner fever! 😁
Good work guys I'm an ex army i was in this line for years it's very tough to start an junk engine after years. But you guys should be careful while getting under sometimes it may slip out of the jack. I love to see this kind works.god bless your entire team. Roy South down India...
Thanks Roy
All I can say James is WOW! What a great job getting the ole freighter running and sorta rolling. That cat runs awesome, I really like the transmission fluid in the filter .looking forward to the next one ☝️! NEW CHARGED batteries is the answer too ! Great job 👍🇨🇦
I learned the trans fluid in the filter from comments on the “Krystal” series. And I’m glad I listened
30.02...wow!!...good job men ...!! Greatest from Italy 👍👏👋
Old freightliner of. 80s...awesome. .
Thanks for watching. Appreciate ya
Sounds great, brilliant job, you must be well pleased. Either way 1985 has to be a classic truck.
Ooih papa. Nothing sounds as good as a 3406 cat at idle
Agree
Hi James. I know 2people who passed by using bricks and blocks , solid timber blocks .Cheers from Australia Mick.
I grew up using whatever I had available. Some times it works some times it don’t. I’ll be careful. Appreciate ya
I did too ,as a mechanic fence wire came in handy a lot. 45 + years later still does.
Man I would Dress that rig up and do a complete Tune up and put it hauling Flats and Steps. That old truck sounds good. I had one of thos Lug Wrench's and it was stolen out of my side box along with all my chains and binders at Jubitt's Truck Stop.
Damn people
Steal way too much.
Congrats James , that's a FLC 120 Model , NICE TRUCK , has ALOT of potential , Awesome part it starts and Good oil psi !!!! 👍👍👍👍
Rite on. I love it already
James Pretty is my kind of guy... HEs gonna get the job done no matter what. Even with only 2 bottle jacks in the dirt he gets that ol girl up. lol
Never quit
@@JamesPretty 🤜🏻🤛🏻❤
It’s like a zippo lighter: you take care of it? It’s gonna be with for ages.
It’s damn shame nowadays they make the trucks like a disposable lighters…
But I’m glad there’s guys like you bringing these trucks back to life 🙏
Thanks Ogar appreciate ya watching
Glad you got it running, but man I loved listening to that starter when you were cranking it! Did anyone else like that?
New Channel is Mathews Motorsports where he is starting a full restoration on a Peterbilt 359. Full tear down and rerail then repower. Huge amount of work. Pretty competent mechanical skills. He has a Peterbilt cabover coming in the months ahead.
Nice
Thats a classic I hope you get her going again
Appreciate ya commenting and watching
Couple of 2x12's would work well for support when jacking it up. Nice truck!!!
Ya I searched the whole property and couldn’t find any wood blocks. Thanks I love this truck
FTR, like the guys have said, you shouldnt use blocks or bricks BUT if you do, make sure the holes are going vertical.. Blocks and bricks are made to support weight only one way, hence why you dont see the holes on a block foundation, unless its being used as a vent. Former mason so I have a little experience :)
So just as a quick explanation we didn’t come to Jack the truck up. Just to do a will it start and decided we has an hour to spend before the owner of the truck showed up and just gathered up things to use. Which ended up being concrete. We really didn’t expect to get it up but it made good content Appreciate the comments tho as always.
Wold love to see the restoration on this one. Love the old freighliners
Stay tuned. Lots more coming
Glad to hear that, I can hardly wait to see it in its new home.
Appreciate your comments. I’m super excited to bring it home
I remember a lot of these were on the road when I started driving OTR in 1995. These were the top of the line back then.
It's nice for the truck to be out of that prison and FREE AT LAST!! Many trucks of this vintage are making a comeback since the price of new ones (and the repairs of such) are completely unrealistic. You can legally drive the old trucks in all states except California (but then few drivers outside of big companies go there anymore)
The cost to refurbish this to roadworthy condition will still be far less that buying a later model truck assuming you don't have transmission or rear end problems. It will be worth it.
Appreciate ya watching.
It used to be someones dream and workhorse
Hellow Mr Mrs James pretty good luck buddy be careful out there buddy
Great job , love to see it back on the road
Me too
CONGRATULATIONS, very good to rescue another one.... 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks I appreciate ya watchin
When jacking up use railway sleepers jack push sleeper under truck four side by side on top each other the weight causes bricks brake explode great video man
Used what I had. Would have been nice to have some wood blocks
Awesome to see someone care so much for a old rig , Shame to see it in that condition, but it’s alive again. Hope to see many follow ups soon and progress over time, and remember James , ain’t nuttin finer then a Freightliner!!!! Lol. Stay safe
Thanks I appreciate ya
@ James Pretty there is a 88 flc for sale on FB , same color , complete parts truck pretty cheap. It’s in SD
@@jenniferunderwood7843 I’ll
Check
It out
@James Pretty
It’s 3500$
I must say this was one of the best videos you did. Just a blast and good edit. See you are getting the intro and exit down. Looking forward to the next one and sure learning a thing or 4. See ya.
Regards.
Appreciate ya. Thanks a million
Love will it start videos, especially on Highway trucks
Thanks for watching I have more of them planned this year appreciate ya
Little hint. Use a hedger with a flex head. Angle it with the ground and cut like your sweeping the floor. Will cut everything from glass to 3/4in thick brush in one shot. Not line to break. Been doing it for 20 years Luke that around objects. Can't beat it. Can even get the battery powered one from milwaukee. Get the 12ah battery tho. Best of luck!
Thanks for the tip. Appreciate ya watchin
So excited for you! Always wanted one of these flc's. Frannys got lots of potential
Sure does. I love it already
Do Brasil um up pra você, parabéns.
Thanks for watching
my grandfather owned one of these... think same year. one reason i drive today loved riding in that rig... would love to buy one of my own... his was blue.
I can help ya find one if you want
@@JamesPretty think so? Would love to find my grandfathers but all i know is it was in rhode island. Gramps sold to guy who drove it when he got sick. Guy who bought it had a heart attack and sold lost it then. I was 17 I'm now 40 so 23 years not knowing anything about it.
@@ericl1627 we can always look. Find a picture of it. Let’s post it in some groups on Facebook
Привет ребята, очень познавательное видео лично для меня как для любителя грузовиков, спасибо и удачи вам 👍🔥
Man what a runner!! Sounds great brother can’t wait to see it
Rite on bro.
Gosto muito de assistir este trabalho de vcs, aproveitamento do que não estar totalmente estragado.
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When you use a Weed eater in the big weeds, Install a small 6" Disk saw Blade and make sure you keep a safe distance and keep it tight.
Roger! Appreciate the tip.
I had a n '88 FLC 425 cat 13 speed and was still making money with it until 2001. Sold it to a friend from out west and he used it to haul oil well water in Alberta. Paid $9,000 for it and sold it for the same.
nice... I can't wait to bring this truck back to roadworthy and get some work done with it
Those were the days of the cabovers yet. Whoever had that truck new had a head turner. Conventional trucks like this were expensive and pretty rare. Definitely worth fixing up.
lol reverse of today, everyone wants what everyone doesn't have
I wish I knew how to show you my Trucks when I WAS WORKING, YOU WOULD LOVE THEM. IN IT'S DAY IT WAS A ROLLS ROYCE PETE.
Uhmm there are some badass cabovers out there. How about you give credit where credit is due?
@@recessional5560 What are you getting at here? You make no sense. I did give credit where credit was due, I commented on the truck that was being viewed in that video. I said nothing bad about a cabover, but that wasn't even the subject of the video, it was about a conventional. Get your comments and your shit straight.
Man I love it she runs so god a super nice project man cant wait until that one is done cant wait to see the video of everything you do to it you are the man james
Thanks Wallace
I had to say something before you do start up. I am glad to finally see someone who does not soak an engine with Either. Also new batteries, you are a pro. I love the trans fluid. That was my Father. Thank you for a Fantastic video.
Thx mike
@@JamesPretty You are welcome. I just tell it as i see it. I am very happy i found your channel. I wish i could come help out.
@@mikebrunner1577 where you located?
@@JamesPretty Cottonwood Arizona.
I bought a 84 freightliner and they look a like. Mine is brown and tan. Good luck with the truck. The motor sounds great.
Rite on. Thanks for watching
Suggestion: Do videos on fixing vehicles and trucks and test driving them!
James, what can I say... great job there starting up that flc really enjoyed ur vid. Im subscribed to your channel. Please do keep uploading videos, im really interested in following those next restoration steps. My respects from Chile
Thank you and I will. I appreciate ya watching
30:00 “That's my girl ❤️”
Красивый грузовик!!! И аппетитная барышня))
Appreciate ya
i would love to see you bring back that classic back to life? i looks like it will cost a harm and a leg to get it running again but i will be keep watching to see what you do to it 🥰💖
I’m definitely bringing it back to life
If this rig was decent shape would still bring $35,000-$50,000 with the market today
So he’s got a lot of room to work and make it well worth it if he got it cheap
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