We Bought A Super Nice FLD And It Broke Down Immediately!!
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My name is Tim Gentry, I love Truck driving and working on rigs with my son Braxton at my side! His dream has always been to fix and work on cool projects!
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Make sure you show or give your dad that extra love, no matter how old you are, they are always around giving their child that extra hands of theirs. I miss my father, RIP dad.
Soon as my dad comes back from the store it's on. They must be real busy its been 20 years
@@crazytrucker2376 Sometimes its' for the best, there are some really fucked up dads that didn't flee and growing up with a single mom is usually preferable to these situations.
That is so true about that my brother I miss my dad to
Agree
@@6582rg Tim was like Braxton what did you do to my freightliner
Holy crap .50 cent a mile . Well that's just bending a guy over the barrel and breaking it off in them for that kinda pay you aren't making much . And I know you said that's where you start . But I start at that pay 10 years ago.
I thought that too if you get stuck in a traffic jam etc you are going too starve!
Like chuck said... Give your dad a hug for all of us that lost our dads.
God bless our Dads 💕💯💪
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Those Orange one's should be named Game Changer 1 and Game Changer 2!
I have to say your dad is a good man, always right there to fix the problem nice and honest man
I’m a Pete guy all day long but I love these FLDs I don’t blame you for watching to keep it to yourself and I’d probably due the same
You know you're in it when you resort to "sweet talk" and negotiating with your rig to make it home... And it's amazing how many times it works. 😋
Starting to wonder how he sweet talks his wife. Throw the kitchen sink at the issue or negotiate from the conservative side.
I want percentage on those million dollar boats 😉.
Just because the boats are $1 million it doesn’t mean he gets paid $1 million to Haul them. I’ve had $250,000 cars that only pay $1000 to move so yeah that’s just not how that works
@@jasonlukasik5595 so I can I broker a load for a 1 million dollar boat 2000 miles for $1000.
Your phone must be ringing off the hook.
My truck don’t move for less than $4 a mile.
I don’t haul boats.
Been around the block few times wink.
Got few horses in the drive myself.
If that’s oversize for a grand. Your phone is really ringing off the hook.
Edit: we are in a down turn. Later I might be begging for that grand. Great videos thanks for sharing.
Right load planner/dispatcher solid customers in those trucks. Percentage even in the down turn. But most will disagree with me.
Going to reply to myself like a idiot.
Brings up a interesting topic.
Does he cut the rate to keep customers?
Or(bad English grammar) does he pocket the difference or pass it to driver?
My gut is telling me he cuts the rate and runs a cheap overhead and works towards volume.
Cheaper pay but guarantees work.
Walmart founders way.
Good strategy but like always maybe I’m wrong.
When my rig worked I Dubbed it Pegasus but when the brake down looms I call it the antichrist
Due respect to last comment. No doubt you and your son love Dad! I love/miss the life/enjoyment share to me
Just got my permit and Hurricane Ian just smashed my entire city up. So now I am waiting for the word on when I can start the school. I'm paying for all of this on my own too. I've always loved trucks and your videos gave me that extra motivation to actually go out and get my CDL. So thank you for that. Hopefully things get back to normal around here soon.
Aside from Cabovers, I love those FLD Freightliners. Good old trucks.
Many a driver has had to sweet talk a rig. That brought a smile to my face
I was always thought.. Look after the small things, and the big things will take of themselves ! Hence.. How a 50c washer can bring a monster motor to its knees.. Loving the new truck guys, It’s so good that you are keeping theses American icons rolling on down the road 🇮🇪🦅🇺🇸🚛💨
Keep your Pete give me that FLD with the Detroit all day long. 50 cents a mile to start is a good rate 2000 miles a week which is easy is a $1000 bucks a week you won't start anywhere for that. Getting veteran drivers will be a little tough. When I did livestock we got paid by the day $300 and that was good money.
Tim, those kinda drivers are few and far between anymore. When I had my company I was damn fortunate to be able to hire a lot of multi platform drivers that would pull any trailer I had (RGN, Flatbed, End and side dump, etc) plus be able to operate any type of heavy machinery..
If only he had a way to advertise to the masses he's looking for specific type of driver and pick a premium level driver
yes put a driver in it
In my opinion FLD is the best truck ever made. They ride good, maneuver decent, and look good.
And. I thoroughly enjoy the sound of a 12/71....
Wish I was younger I sure would love to drive for you your smart - kind - great family man don’t ever change love your channel ! 68 retired auto shop owner always wanted to drive a big truck - you have a great son !
An FLD with a series 60 is a direct path to profit in trucking.
Awesome addition to your fleet..as happy as you are to watch your company grow ..great pitch at the end looking for drivers and stating your work philosophy and ethics.. continued success on your journey 😇🇺🇸🔧
Man I wish I could drive truck because I'd definitely love to drive for you. Mad respect.
Now your talking!!!! That truck is in great condition. That’s when Freightliner actually built good trucks. Love those FLD’s.
If it were me I'd build a bracket just behind that drier and make a shield so it won't get road splattered while driving in wet and snow.. it does help the drier last just a little longer.. also those driers are rebuildable..
I noticed that failed drier was rebuilt in 2015. It lasted well.
Tim a big congratulations to you your family and the team keep it trucking and keep growing 🎉🎉🎉
I have a shit ton of miles in those FLDs and those monitors are pretty dang accurate from my experiences. 6 mpg is real close to your loaded average in one of those. That's about what I used to average. I drove for over 30 years, We "My dad" farmed a couple thousand acres in Indiana and I hauled my very first load of corn to the Gold Proof elevator in Louisville Ky on my 16th birthday. 1980. Those 60 series are without a doubt the best engine that Detroit ever made. They saved that company from bankruptcy that's a fact. I remember it well. Detroit was just about ready to go belly up after the newer Cats and Cummins came out then they released that 60 Series and everything changed. Don't run the hell out of them and keep 'em serviced and there's no reason you can't get 2 million mile out of them.
Put a drop axle on the blue FLD and floater tires up front and keep it for your heavy haul stuff with the RGN that's what I would do. Keep up the great work guys and stay blessed
Hey Tim. Love that Freight shacker. I got my class A back in 1981 in a Ole Long Nose Freightliner. Big cam 400 Cummins with a 10 speed. Those were some good days. Keep up the good work and God Bless.
That’s my luck break down on the way home. I bought a brand new Gatormade trailer and one of the plastic hubs busted and came off going down the interstate. Thank God for potato salad and duct tape 😂
Now that's one slick FLD! Between this and the cabover I'm so tempted to come over to Gentry and Sons !!
Tim, this might be long, so I’m sorry for that. But I’m riding shotgun with my dad this week because I broke my hand and the company we work for flew him out to Long Beach to get me and the truck. I’ve been watching your videos this week and yesterday he glanced over at my phone holder and asked about them argosy’s, when he saw the fld he about went crazy in this truck. When I was 10-15 and would ride with him he had an old arrow fld flat top painted the same color blue. Had stacks behind the door and same style bumper just not as tall. He started asking me questions about your trucks and for two days now he’s been trying to peak at my phone when I’m watching to see what your working on. This video is great timing because we’ve been reliving them me as a kid days (I turn 35 the day after he turns 67) this video just made me determined I gotta get this hand healed so I can track down two flds one for him and one for me so he can “semi retire” and run when he wants and we can have two nice trucks. Thanks man.
Pretty good old Truck's drove one for a while back in the day only trouble I had was the Brakes would stick a little but never had any trouble with that Detroit engine .
Hey Tim, you mentioned you had a stepdad too. Not sure but I hope your real dad is the one we see always on here. He’s such a cool pops & grandpa too! Our country needs more dads keeping their kids in check. Y’all keep up the great work 💪
"I hope your real dad is the one we see"
That's a little messed up.
A father is more then a sperm donor and step fathers have a hard job walking into a family that's already done.
Everything can be a comparison. Anything can turn into " you can't tell me what to do" etc.
It's hard to get that respect that a biological father instantly gets even if their not in the picture.
Think twice before you talk and make it seem like you believe a step dad wouldn't act like the gentleman does in the videos and that you hope that someone acting that way is a real father. ...not cool.⁵
@@gartan8449 I have to agree here. I was raised by my " stepdad ". My " real dad " was there for me too. I got lucky and have good parents all around, so to me they are both my real dad's.
That's was one of the first truck I learned how to drive and then my road test brings back lot's of memories
First truck I ever drove was a 1991 FLD120. I was somewhere around 10-12 years old. My grandpa let me pull forward from the dock to close the doors while he chatted with the shipper. Fell in love with trucking.
That truck is lucky to have a new papa like you.
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Don't give up on the Peterbilt it's a beautiful truck
You know Tim, if I was a driver, I'd be honored to work in one of your trucks knowing it is well taken care of and that you're not bullshitting me about the truth of getting honest good people to work for you. I really like the interior of that FLD, I never would expect a truck like that to have a wooden floor or be a nice blue color. You sweet talking the dryer valve was cute and gave me an honest chuckle especially when I heard Braxton getting a fun laugh out of it and you giving a really sweet smile
Looks like a stock blue freightliner to me.
Old Truck's beings back some good memories 10/4!!!
Can’t wait to hear what you guys have going once your brokerage is up and going.
From one truck driver to another I really hope you don't ever get caught with that phone in your hand. I love that FLD though
I definitely think the FLD would look super awesome with side stacks. I wish I didn’t live in Kentucky I would love to drive for you. The cab over would be my dream ride
Oh dear... just like the Argosies, this truck needs some TLC... oh well, can't wait to see what happens next!
Wish I lived down there. I would apply. Awesome trucks. U would be a great boss. keep up the great work guys.
The hardwood floor is a classy touch 👍👍
Just love me some FLD! When they are kept clean they are one clean looking truck
Loving these 3 back to back videos!
DEFINITELY NEEDS A SLEEPER FARING ON THE ROOF to keep air off the trailer! Definitely Saves a lot of fuel ⛽️ to make it more aerodynamic in the wind.
Just have a museum for all the trucks you buy. You love them all.
I’d turn that one into a show truck for sure! Pete’s are really nice, but there a dime a dozen. Haven’t seen many of those at shows. Especially with a flattop roof
I watch a lot of other channels but you explain everything so simply.
You have some great videos enjoy them Can't wait till the next one👍🚛NC
Do you remember a trucking company called Topco?
I admire what you do I love truck's I'm retired military and I use to drive trucks never commercial wish I did now at 61 probably not a good idea but I can definitely understand being picky about drivers your business is important especially for the next generation for your family if that makes sense definitely gonna subscribe
Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that talks to his truck. LOL.
SO MANY OPTIONS TIM Geez what to choose what to choose WHAT TO CHOOSE
Hello guys always like your shows and the way you do things. Really proud to see how your son takes to working with you side by side. Good young man. I seen your heading says your looking for a driver. I've got 35 plus years experience.
Love that blue truck good luck with the trucks see you soon
This truck definitely has the look!!
I drove for about 30 years,over 2.5 million miles,50 cents a mile is not bad at all starting,never had one ticket or wreck,Class A with Hazmat,Tanker,Just wish I could have found you 30 years ago lol,because I'm telling you it's hard to find a good company that pays you what your worth and honest,This guy will have those 500 trucks because he is a cool guy that likes to communicate with his guys,Their more to him than just another number,But mainly he understands that the drivers are what makes the company!I wish you luck Brother and love the Videos:-)
Badass Bullet!! Keep Vids Coming!!!!
Thanks for the video I enjoyed watching it keep them coming and be safe out there on the road
Wish I was in your area. Working for a company like yours is what I've always done. I'm a gear head at heart with a nerd's brain. 2nd generation driver with 16+ years' experience driving. Never pulled a pot or any kind of flatbed that was more than a crop sprayer trailer. But have years of Hopper, Van, End Dump and a year of truck transport experience. Maybe one day I will convince my wife to move LOL. Very few small company's honestly care about a driver, just like very few drivers care about the company. Good luck finding a few good drivers. They are far and few between, seems most of the drivers anymore don't carry any kind of tools and have their truck in the shop for a simple light replacement. Heck, I replaced the air dryer 2 weeks ago in a NAPA parking lot and replaced 2 brake chambers this Wednesday sitting in a DOT scale lot.
Proper trucker mucking in and fixing your rig roadside!
@@micksroversmg558 I've always enjoyed turning wrenches so why wait for a service truck when I carry tools and a few parts. Always have 1 air bag for the truck and q for the trailer. A couple brake chambers, axle seals and an alternator. I told the boss I can have most of it fixed and be trucking before a service truck can get to me. Not to mention he pays me pretty decent when turning wrenches lol
FLD ,that was my first truck I bought, and I loved it.
Keep it coming bro, really looking forward to the w900 restoration vid
Love those FLD freightliners ! Especially the flat tops
Yelp you love every truck Tim 😆. Hey I don’t blame you.
TIMMY YOU MAKE ME LOL THE WAY YOU TALK TO YOUR TRUCKS...BUT YOU ARE NOT ALONE...WE ALL DO IT...
This tractor brings back memories of my WIA64TES Volvo which was equipped with a 12.7 Detroit and a 15 speed. I bought it with less than 300,000 miles on it. When I sold it with a little over 1.5 million miles for $21,000.00 I never had any engine problems, never changed the clutch. In fact other than normal maintenance I only had to change the rear ends, changinging the gear ratio because I tore the front pumpkin out due to the improper installation of the ride height valve. Volvo s seem to eat ride height valves regardless of model. I had a front main seal go out at around 1.2 million and I pulled the mains because I had the oil pan down. They hadn't even worn to the point of showing any copper. I changed the oil between 10 and 12 thousand running two gallons of Lucas in addition to the normal Mobil Delvac. I ran Lucas products everywhere else. Not bad for an initial investment of $65,000. I'd say I got my use out of it. Plus no truck payment for over 5 years. You take care of them and those old girls will run forever. I bough a new VNL730 in 2007, which I hated. It couldn't drive past a Volvo dealership without having to stop for some sort of work, even while under warranty.
Don’t feel bad! I got a 2023 Volvo vnl 860 auto trans.
Transmission started leaking at 7k miles and had to put it in shop get it fixed . Warranty toke care of it but loss revenue for few days . You are on right track with your family, keep on trucking driver
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Dang that is a sweet FLD id leave the weed burner exhaust looks pretty clean that way.
I'm amazed that you can run older heavy vehicles with today's emission standards.
Tim I’ve never seen a video our you pulling a cattle trailer. Make one brother. Love the FLD👍👍👍
I just noticed an old cabover with a stretched frame at an old truck sales lot near my house. It strikes me as the kind of lot where trucks go to die. This truck has Gentry and Sons written all over it.
Love and enjoy the channel and video’s alway’s remember to do what you love and what makes you happy 😊😊😊
Awesome video Tim appreciate the channel buddy 👍
Another great video !!! The old FLD is a good looking truck . And I am really going to love it, when you get the stacks on it and it is going to look awesome when you all get it all decked out .
I am hoping that everything continues to keep going so great for you all, the new
(old ) trucks are going to be a great addition to the fleet .
Take care and stay safe out there working on the trucks and putting the pedal to the metal moving down the highway .
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New to your channel ! FLD Not a bad looking truck !
Nice FLD.. I'd leave the exhaust way it is but still a nice truck..
Wish I had found your company when I was driving, would love to drive for you. I love trucks, love taking pride in my work and truck. I have been known to pay out of my own pocket to wash a company truck. I can tell you all are good people Tim, God bless you all.
Hi Tim offer it to your operator's you have had for awhile first and then put a new operator in it I'm sure you have one that will treat it right already in your company and congratulations on your growth and success in the truck industry and family type of business and keep it up
This blue metallic FLD is Beautiful, put it on the Over Size jobs with the Peterbuilt and the Cabover for shows right
That bumper is pretty much the only one I like on FLD's . Your fleet is getting nice with the addition of the argosies. Keep up the progress!
Tim you said it yourself “got to many god dam trucks”lol..
Good for you on looking after classics,but can you commit to finishing one of your show trucks lol..
10 years of driving and i miss doing it. I've found out id rather drive for a smaller company than a big corp. Family treated employees. Id throw my hat in the ring to drive that classic, HOODS FOR THE WIN. Added bonus the Detroit 60 series (best motor for a truck in my opinion).
Great job showing and telling, hope you find a good driver like me one day. Keep on trucking see ya next time see ya bye.
I drove a1998 Freightliner almost exactly like this one, had air in the sleeper, twin 6inch chrome stacks and 18 speed and a Detroit, absolutely loved that truck. I say you keep it for yourself.
Take the trailer that you got with Johnnie Cash and put behind the cab over and make that a show truck. Use the fold for heavy loads and the Pete for boat hauls.
That FLD does have a hella cool look to it... Like a low rider feel. MAFIA style. lol
Remember it's a family show remember it's a family unblocked so you have to remember that other families watch it too all right have a good one family is everything
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That FLD reminds me of my 99 FLD car hauler I had. Has almost the same chrome pieces and chicken lights and grass burner. I would drive that FLD with the 3 car hauler you got and I’ll feel at home and 21 again. Seriously!!
Gracias por los videos Tim. Bonito tu FLD 120.
I like the way you look past all the little dents and dings, the bent up bumper and see all the possibility of and older truck.
Sweet truck. To bad I'm in the UK I'd be knocking on your door. Seriously I just wish we had trucks like this over here so much character and presence. Keep it up guys.
Wish few operators would restore and use some older trucks here! Love all the classic trucks Leyland Foden and ERF was ones I learned too work on as a kid they was great trucks too work on!
I love your channel, however your dad is everything! He's basically running your business. Also I love the channel no follow up content if you lost your shoo or got to keep it.
Hiring Drivers can be a pain in the Ass but then having drivers can be good or bad good luck Tim and Braxton that FLD looks nice but I agree with you Tim put some pipes on her and get rid of that bottom hay burner Have A Great Day
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Tim Like those cab overs you got and the Peterbilt is a cream puff, good luck with the new trucks you and Brax are going places.
If I could make what I'm making doing what you do I'd jump in the fold or one of them cab overs in a freaking heart beat
Ain't nothin like a pete tho....keep the pete for yourself ! Classic truck of the road!
In great shape for a old truck that! Sure it will give great service on your fleet Tim! Sure you will have the right man for it in your team of drivers and give new starter one of the other fleet trucks!