Sweet truck. I once drove a 55 KW 825 that was stretched with late model KW air ride rears. Had a 220 Cummins without a Jake. Was originally a 4 x 4 Spicer transmission setup but the main box was switched to a 10 speed Road Ranger. Glad I didn't have to shift a two stick since I had no experience at that. Sure wish it had a turbo. No power pulling the grades on I-70 east bound from Delta to Denver Colorado. Drove it for a friend who passed away from cancer so his nephew could get it in Brighton Colorado.
Great old kenworth. 49er. Same year I was born. Great to see someone take pride in a family owned rig. You have my respect going with correct period rebuild. Cummins is smooth as silk and has that trademark moan. Good luck.
The sound of that ol Cummins is music to my ears!! The sound when you revved it up a little was pure pulling power! Love that ol truck! If I were you I'd keep it the colour it is and clear coat it! It would look awsome like that!
Its a Great Blessing that Your Father and Great Grandfathers owned this Truck, its a very nostalgic Beauty of an Truck , Its a great success to you because its still working till these Years..Bravo
Yup that needle nose has a distinctive look. Like you always say, “little by little”👍 I’m really looking forward to hauling my 1st load of cows with it! Unfortunately a lot of the airlines have to go before it’s safe.
Damn, that thing is super cool! I've been driving for over 30 yrs. And would love to have a piece of history like that. Crazy cool that it has the family history. I'm digging your vision for the old girl. Good luck with the build. Hope the money holds out so you can see it through. I subscribed so I can keep up with your progress. Thanks for the video.
That is one nice old KW! Maaaan, I don’t know if I could bring myself to repaint that truck, the rot free patina takes a good 50 years to get that perfect! Either way sir, I’m looking forward to seeing progress updates on this ole girl. Thanks for sharing!😎🤙🏻
That truck is so cool! She has so much character I feel it'd be a sin to repaint it, however I'm sure she'll look good when you get her done. I the brownie box behind the 13 speed I think that's just really cool. Thanks for sharing.
Restored a 1965 needle nose Pete IN the 90s. Originally had a Cummins 262 with a 5 spd and 3 spd rears 4spring sus updated. To a 400 Cummins and 10 spd left 3spd hooked up.used it for about 10 years, wished I still had it.
Good video, love the kw's . Got two in my fleet of two. But really love the classics. So much so got a 48 Ford 8n and a 53 b4c dodge. Keep the old iron running!
It’s a beauty ! All that patina from age is a badge of honour. If I might suggest one thing, I’d loose the oil bath air cleaner. You’d be doing your fresh engine a favour. Thanks for posting
Nice old lady!!! Interior is beautiful!! Fires up better than most Cummins! Worst thing they ever did, was getting rid of the decompression lever!!! I've got an N14 in one truck, always cranks hard..
@@jordanlesamiz4599 you are welcome! It's ok.. best way to ruin a good 855, put a computer on it and make it full electronic.. but it's ok.. got a 3406B in another truck, it's better, in my opinion. Only electronic thing is the governor, everything else is mechanical.
My personal thoughts, it looks absolutely perfect as it is. It takes a good 50 years for them to get looking that good. An old truck just does not look right with new paint. Id finish the enigne paint, paint the frame, convert to a non oil bath filter setup, maybe even a straight grille. Swaping out the rear for an 80's KW 8 bag would be the only other thing I would consider. Awesome truck, thanks for sharing. Im sure youll get some good views if you put up some driving vids.
Thanks for the feedback! I have a nice set of 8 bag Pete rears I could put in, but I honestly don’t mind the rear ends. They track well and on goods roads are really smooth. I agree with you on everything else!
Did you ever get it finished. A great looking piece of history. I can’t find anything like that here in the south. Make a video on it show what’s done after a year.
The trucks as old as me and looks whole lot better. I like the way it looks know, it shows what’s it’s done all its life and riding with you in later videos takes me back to when boy riding with my uncle when trucks sounded like trucks fwiw👌
So now you have a thirteen double over three. I’m glad you left the browny in. That extra tranny will be your theft deterrent system. And be sure to take care of the tower the shifter is sitting on. Keep it greased. Will you be mounting a sleeper on the truck?
Know exactly what that is drove 1952 and 1953 Kenworth 220 five speed main box four speed brownie for Eldon Graves in Yakima ran one down to Salem ore one night yeah all night to get there!!! Had the walking beam suspension at Beattie and Sanger logging in Wiley city. In the old Cummins used to put in couple bottles of transmission fluid keeps injectors clean also good running 220 would put out over foot of flame out the exhaust!!!!!
Great video about a great truck! I'm a model builder and would like to build one of these early Kenworths. Unfortunately, here in Germany - and also on the English-speaking Internet - I can't find important reference values for this. Are you able to identify three measurements that I need? I would need the width of the cab at the back, the overall width of the vehicle at the height of the front fenders and the height of the doors. I am thankful for every help!
People like you are the reason that I haven't completely lost faith in humanity. You would really do me a big favor! How can I show my gratitude? Name the model after you? @@jordanlesamiz4599
I don't want to seem rude, but can I ask about the dimensions again? I wouldn't bother you if there was another option. Unfortunately I don't have them here in Germany. Thank you for your effort!@@jordanlesamiz4599
That is a great question......anything that has needed to be replaced on mine I have made new parts work. I am currently running mine full time so some updating has been a must. Anything you are after in particular?
I am needing a radiator cap. It sits about 3 inches lower the the hood and has a metal tube coming out of the radiator so not sure what I need. And battery box cover but a guy can fan that easy enough but would like to find something original. I am also wondering if there was a neck on the radiator that stuck up through the hood if so may need a new radiator
Sorry for not getting back to you, I don’t really know where to source parts for these things. Every time something fails or breaks on mine I upgrade it with a new part. Because ultimately, my goal is to use this thing and use it hard. Some of them old parts aren’t worth going back to🤷♂️
Just brought my 63 "home" to eastern washington. Would love to get these two together for a drive somewhere! I'm military so I don't make it out that way too often, but maybe we could work something out?
I would buy it repaint it the same color, swap in a Cummins KTA19 add all Alcoa wheels, Dule 7inch stacks, a 18speed gearbox, alot of lights & alot of other goodies😁👍🤙
Love this truck and your project. It would look great to just clear coat it and paint the frame. Interior is most excellent. Take a look at th-cam.com/users/359TwinSticks, he has a Peterbilt and two Kenworths restorations in progress. I am now subscribed and await the transformation!!
I would go down to the record and get a wrecked truck crook and cut the back off of it and splash it on this one I would go like I say and get a new clip for the back and arrive everything Is this brakes new rims and tires yet the new refrain yep yep I would have the frame sand blasted in Pan I would put a Air ride suspension under the front Then I would leave it alone I would drive the dog a dog nookie out of it
Great truck! Keep it as original as possible. The interior looks perfect.
For many years I've been looking for anywhere from a 47 to 49 always been my dream truck
@@dannywilson2446 I see them come up for sale every so often
Oh man, that's a beauty. Just loaded with character. Great gift there, you're truly blessed.
your a wise and lucky man.I to am from a ranching family.What a jewel our rigs pulled cows and equipment.I look forward to your progress.
The patina on this truck looks amazing, awesome looking Kenworth !!
Thanks
Sweet truck. I once drove a 55 KW 825 that was stretched with late model KW air ride rears. Had a 220 Cummins without a Jake. Was originally a 4 x 4 Spicer transmission setup but the main box was switched to a 10 speed Road Ranger. Glad I didn't have to shift a two stick since I had no experience at that. Sure wish it had a turbo. No power pulling the grades on I-70 east bound from Delta to Denver Colorado. Drove it for a friend who passed away from cancer so his nephew could get it in Brighton Colorado.
Great old kenworth. 49er. Same year I was born. Great to see someone take pride in a family owned rig. You have my respect going with correct period rebuild. Cummins is smooth as silk and has that trademark moan. Good luck.
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Man I would be hard pressed to paint that truck. So much respect for old iron. God bless
Perhaps straighten it out the best he can and clear coat it
@@blackbrass1973 yes I agree. I just dig real patina. It's got class of its own.
The sound of that ol Cummins is music to my ears!! The sound when you revved it up a little was pure pulling power! Love that ol truck! If I were you I'd keep it the colour it is and clear coat it! It would look awsome like that!
Absolutely love it. I love the rot free patina. I would probably run it mechanically sound in the old faded family paint for a while.
Its a Great Blessing that Your Father and Great Grandfathers owned this Truck, its a very nostalgic Beauty of an Truck , Its a great success to you because its still working till these Years..Bravo
@@DWTAVey thank you! I feel the same way!
Oooo it’s got twinsticks 😆 love that needle nose front end - great project!
Yup that needle nose has a distinctive look. Like you always say, “little by little”👍 I’m really looking forward to hauling my 1st load of cows with it! Unfortunately a lot of the airlines have to go before it’s safe.
@@jordanlesamiz4599 beautiful video
Damn, that thing is super cool! I've been driving for over 30 yrs. And would love to have a piece of history like that. Crazy cool that it has the family history. I'm digging your vision for the old girl. Good luck with the build. Hope the money holds out so you can see it through. I subscribed so I can keep up with your progress. Thanks for the video.
Thank you!
Glad to see you're keeping it on the road . I used to have a 52 Kenworth but being from California it had a way different fate!
We hauled cows on the north side of this border o to the Quilchena summer range. Love that country. Awesome video
@@northtrappingandbushcraft that is really cool thanks for commenting!
That is one nice old KW! Maaaan, I don’t know if I could bring myself to repaint that truck, the rot free patina takes a good 50 years to get that perfect! Either way sir, I’m looking forward to seeing progress updates on this ole girl. Thanks for sharing!😎🤙🏻
That truck is so cool! She has so much character I feel it'd be a sin to repaint it, however I'm sure she'll look good when you get her done. I the brownie box behind the 13 speed I think that's just really cool. Thanks for sharing.
Restored a 1965 needle nose Pete IN the 90s. Originally had a Cummins 262 with a 5 spd and 3 spd rears 4spring sus updated. To a 400 Cummins and 10 spd left 3spd hooked up.used it for about 10 years, wished I still had it.
400 big cam or small cam? I was really considering putting a big cam 3 into mine but it would have been a much bigger and more expensive project.
Awsome truck n color setup. Interior looks great.
Thank you
When you opened the door, I literally said "WOW " absolutely beautiful.
Thank you
Good video, love the kw's . Got two in my fleet of two. But really love the classics. So much so got a 48 Ford 8n and a 53 b4c dodge. Keep the old iron running!
Beautiful old tractor. Always been a truck I wanted to own. Kenworth the very best.
Jordan that thing is sweet. Good job brother.👍👍👍
It’s a beauty ! All that patina from age is a badge of honour. If I might suggest one thing, I’d loose the oil bath air cleaner. You’d be doing your
fresh engine a favour. Thanks for posting
Perfect work truck. Love the plans you have for it.
Thanks, I’ve done a lot but still have a ways to go!
Nice old lady!!!
Interior is beautiful!! Fires up better than most Cummins!
Worst thing they ever did, was getting rid of the decompression lever!!! I've got an N14 in one truck, always cranks hard..
Thank you very much. That N 14 is a good engine though right? I’ve only heard good things.
@@jordanlesamiz4599 you are welcome!
It's ok.. best way to ruin a good 855, put a computer on it and make it full electronic.. but it's ok.. got a 3406B in another truck, it's better, in my opinion. Only electronic thing is the governor, everything else is mechanical.
Lindo caminhão, quem me dera reformar e por ele pra rodar em meu país
Absolutely gorgeous
My personal thoughts, it looks absolutely perfect as it is. It takes a good 50 years for them to get looking that good. An old truck just does not look right with new paint.
Id finish the enigne paint, paint the frame, convert to a non oil bath filter setup, maybe even a straight grille. Swaping out the rear for an 80's KW 8 bag would be the only other thing I would consider.
Awesome truck, thanks for sharing. Im sure youll get some good views if you put up some driving vids.
Thanks for the feedback! I have a nice set of 8 bag Pete rears I could put in, but I honestly don’t mind the rear ends. They track well and on goods roads are really smooth. I agree with you on everything else!
I don’t agree the truck is what it is that’s what makes it what it is
It appears your video has been blessed by the algorithm. She's a beaut! Would love to see more of your progress in it!
Thats a lovely truck when finished will be a beauty
Queen City Plating. If Rich can’t make it better than new then no one can.
Kooy Trucking also. They might have a grill. Great fun video.
Thank you, I’ll look them up!
Did you ever get it finished. A great looking piece of history. I can’t find anything like that here in the south. Make a video on it show what’s done after a year.
Love those fenders with the ribs classy as hell
I would just leave it like that, I love the patina, and the grill? well, the dent is a badge of honor.
The trucks as old as me and looks whole lot better. I like the way it looks know, it shows what’s it’s done all its life and riding with you in later videos takes me back to when boy riding with my uncle when trucks sounded like trucks fwiw👌
THAT GIRL deserves CLEAR COAT .
(the paint is BEAUTIFUL)
@@tadguess4192 most people agree, thanks!
Hermoso. Camión saludos
Those 335's had a sound all their own.
Yeh they did, those, 275 iron lungs, 444’s, and big cam 350’s n 400’s
Beautiful Truck !❤
So now you have a thirteen double over three.
I’m glad you left the browny in.
That extra tranny will be your theft deterrent system.
And be sure to take care of the tower the shifter is sitting on.
Keep it greased.
Will you be mounting a sleeper on the truck?
Nope no plan for a sleeper, love the daycab look!
Yes keep the brownie linkage greased or it could hang up on you
That is cool! Resurrection.
Go ahead and paint it. It will fit with all the other work you have done.
I will be watching for updates
Know exactly what that is drove 1952 and 1953 Kenworth 220 five speed main box four speed brownie for Eldon Graves in Yakima ran one down to Salem ore one night yeah all night to get there!!! Had the walking beam suspension at Beattie and Sanger logging in Wiley city. In the old Cummins used to put in couple bottles of transmission fluid keeps injectors clean also good running 220 would put out over foot of flame out the exhaust!!!!!
Super cool, thanks for sharing!
Beautiful truck 👍🏻
Thanks!
Awesome truck too.
She's a beauty👍
Lesamiz Family and the Truck are Legends in the Okanogan !!.
Thank you, so much!
Like the cab int. color 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you, custom mix👍
The dents in the grill is like the wrinkles in my hands and face proff of life lived 😊
@@TravisGrant-q9f haha 🤣
what a beautiful truck
Great video about a great truck! I'm a model builder and would like to build one of these early Kenworths. Unfortunately, here in Germany - and also on the English-speaking Internet - I can't find important reference values for this. Are you able to identify three measurements that I need? I would need the width of the cab at the back, the overall width of the vehicle at the height of the front fenders and the height of the doors. I am thankful for every help!
Sure will, it may take me a week though, I don’t live where my ranch is
People like you are the reason that I haven't completely lost faith in humanity. You would really do me a big favor! How can I show my gratitude? Name the model after you? @@jordanlesamiz4599
I don't want to seem rude, but can I ask about the dimensions again? I wouldn't bother you if there was another option. Unfortunately I don't have them here in Germany. Thank you for your effort!@@jordanlesamiz4599
Love it I just picked up a 1951 just curious as to where to find parts for these beauty’s
That is a great question......anything that has needed to be replaced on mine I have made new parts work. I am currently running mine full time so some updating has been a must. Anything you are after in particular?
I am needing a radiator cap. It sits about 3 inches lower the the hood and has a metal tube coming out of the radiator so not sure what I need. And battery box cover but a guy can fan that easy enough but would like to find something original. I am also wondering if there was a neck on the radiator that stuck up through the hood if so may need a new radiator
Sorry for not getting back to you, I don’t really know where to source parts for these things. Every time something fails or breaks on mine I upgrade it with a new part. Because ultimately, my goal is to use this thing and use it hard. Some of them old parts aren’t worth going back to🤷♂️
Beautiful Truck Sir i live in Yakima Washington WoW
Luv it
Excellent job
Thanks!
👍👍 Sweet 🎶
I love the video. Keep it up!!!
Oroville?? My grandparents used to live there off Golden Road.
Yup sure is😉
Jordan
Good afternoon
Have you been able to shoot a new video on this?
Yes, just posted this morning!
Lovely owl truck that👌
Thank you
Man, don't paint that truck! Just satin clear coat it. Too much family history to cover all that up.
Did you say decompression lever. I believe that's the way to make an engine last. Very nice truck and I hope you're getting bits that you need. Cheers
It’s called a COMPression release
Any updates on this beauty?
Posted this morning!
@@jordanlesamiz4599 Thank you, will check it out!
Just brought my 63 "home" to eastern washington. Would love to get these two together for a drive somewhere! I'm military so I don't make it out that way too often, but maybe we could work something out?
Hey that would be cool! What part of eastern Washington?
@@jordanlesamiz4599 little south of lewiston/clarkston
@@reeseholler92 that’s a long ways! I’m down there a lot during the winter for my daughters basketball.
@@jordanlesamiz4599 well I'm stationed in Georgia, so it's a lot closer sitting out there! I have family up Wenatchee area
That’s my PE teacher
I could be wrong but the front end makes me think of the truck in the movie "Dual".
Similar era, but dual truck was a Pete🙂
Adónde está ese carro te mamalon saludos
trae un small cam?
Beautiful. Keep the paint as is. update the wheels and tires. Nobody has 10x20 tubes anymore.
Low pro 24.5’s on her now👍
Maybe if you could get in touch with someone at kenworth or at paccar, who owns both peterbilt and kenworth maybe they could help.
Very nice
Are you going to restore the kenworth
My goal right now is to keep this going as and to restore as funds allow
Any updates??????
Finally….posted this morning!
А какой объем мотора?
Any Updates?
Posted an update this morning👍
I would advise you to reach out to 4 State Trucks in Joplin Missouri
Oh they would doll that old girl up wouldn’t they.
Right off the I-44 next to the Petro truck stop in Joplin.
@@blackbrass1973 You’re on the right track and right way, but wrong highway number. It’s 44, not 40.
@@bobbywhitlowmusic
I was gonna say I-44 but confused with toll road Oklahoma I-44 wich runs through Joplin
@@bobbywhitlowmusic
Gettin old sucks
@@blackbrass1973 I’m aware.
Oh man rubber block suspension
Hell yeah freakin air starter!
No air start on this one. What you were hearing was the engine turning over with the decompression lever pulled🙂
nice truck cool
What’s going on bro no more videos?
Posted this morning!
I'd put air ride on it,so it doesn't beat you and itself to death. Keep us posted😊
@@tommiller6421 I’ve thought about it. I have a good set on an old Pete cabover
I would buy it repaint it the same color, swap in a Cummins KTA19 add all Alcoa wheels, Dule 7inch stacks, a 18speed gearbox, alot of lights & alot of other goodies😁👍🤙
OOooo be nice to leave the cab ect as it is.....to show its age.
I hope you restored this piece of family history
Muy bueno, pero de que sirve si lo tienen abandonado llenandose de arañas y tarántulas.
that’s my pe teacher
Them trucks are made to last for ever quality. Now they have an expiration date.cars, trucks ,phones ext ext .everything expired now
Be a shame to paint and remove the original patina. Just straighten the metalwork and clear seal it
Everyone is telling me that!
I came here for 8:40
Love this truck and your project. It would look great to just clear coat it and paint the frame. Interior is most excellent. Take a look at th-cam.com/users/359TwinSticks, he has a Peterbilt and two Kenworths restorations in progress. I am now subscribed and await the transformation!!
Además en varias de sus partes ya no es original del año 1949.
Is it for sale and if it is can I have it for 20 dollars please and thank you
Pelosis will have a ❤ attack. That's a bad ass truck
Keep the green not white
4state trucks could build you one
Thanks
Job on my job and then pick
East iuyelh
My advice would be leave the patina.
Most agree with you!
I would go down to the record and get a wrecked truck crook and cut the back off of it and splash it on this one I would go like I say and get a new clip for the back and arrive everything Is this brakes new rims and tires yet the new refrain yep yep I would have the frame sand blasted in Pan I would put a Air ride suspension under the front Then I would leave it alone I would drive the dog a dog nookie out of it
Please don't paint it!! Leave the patina and clear coat it the truck earned all the little scars and the little rust
@@johnwhite4197 thanks!
I hope you restored this piece of family history
I hope you restored this piece of family history