1957 Kenworth | Cummins | classic 

The truck is 66 years old and Riley hops in and is driving it around in 5 minutes. Riley can drive anything! He is truly The Talented Mr. Riley. 🚚

I think it's just wonderful that you let that young son of yours drive the truck. He's growing up real fast. You're a good father

That smile when the truck starts. 6:50

That arm through the steering wheel to operate pedals and shift gears sure brought back memories!

HAHAHAHA! New slogan for a shirt: ""Don't pull it if you don't know what it's for"! Ggreat fun! Thanks!

That is a 4x3 you split the 4 gears in the main trans with the 3 speed gear shifter on the right called a browning.

I'm impressed how that little man handled steering wheel with no power steering

No not junk! A antique and a treasure!

It's a wise father that puts his sons into responsibility so that they learn and can take over with tasks.

The world needs more parents like you and your wife. All your kids are smarter than average.

I was not much older when my Dad had me drive the ole Mack around the yard. 50 years later I'm still driving..and I still can drive a 2 stick! Congratulations! You have created a new generation of Bull hauler! I smiled the whole video..I still remember how it felt, that my Dad trusted me to drive HIS truck. When I visit his grave this Sunday,I'll tell him their are still great Dad's teaching their kids to drive two sticks..

Riley, remember the truck fire out on the highway a while back? If you and your dad think you will be ok to let this KW truck stand with a load of water on it, then don't let too much time pass before you fix it up to use as a makeshift fire truck. There are lots of things around the ranch that can catch fire and your local fire department is a long distance away. Get some fire hose of both 1.5 inch and 1inch diameter and fog (spray) nozzles for both. The red plastic ones are just fine for starters. Then make sure you have the proper connectors to hook the hoses to the pump. Then practice hooking them up and using them. Your local fire department might help you to find those things, and make other suggestions. Rig a place to keep those and other tools ON THE TRUCK. Always keep those things ON THE TRUCK! Don't ever "borrow" them to do anything else somewhere or sure as shootin' they won't be there when there is a fire! Good luck.

I think the shutdown valve may be a decompression valve. The round red flag thing hanging in front of the steering wheel is a low air pressure warning. After starting, and building air pressure, flip the flag up to the left. If it stays up, you have enough pressure to operate the breaks at least. If the flag will not stay up, not enough pressure to drive the truck. If it drops in front of your face while you are driving, pull over and stop immediately because you are losing all of your air.

The red stop arm hanging down in your view will drop down to alert you of low air pressure while driving...after you have the truck running and air builds up, you flip that flag up to the left to reset it for driving, if it drops down while driving you have low or no air pressure. That air shut down valve, I believe is the PASS (Positive Air Shut-Off System) valve. It cuts off the air supply to the engine from what I can find. What is the tractor protection valve on a CDL? Tractor Protection Valve | CDL Air Brake Valves | CDL Air ... The tractor protection valve is comparable to a sentry. It monitors air pressure in the trailer. If the tractor protection valve detects catastrophic air loss in the trailer, it tells the trailer air supply valve to shut off air to the trailer. The trailer air supply valve turns air on and off to the trailer. The tractor protection valve shuts off the air supply to the trailer, in the event of a major air leak on a trailer, it'll stop the tractor from sending air to the trailer to maintain the brakes on the tractor...you'll have diminished braking power as the tractor would be doing 100% of the braking at that point, but it'll allow you to continue driving to a safe location for repairs.

you are a real champ throwing that lad in the deepend and i am sure the lad will work it out cheers to you all from australia

That was incredible. Riley’s brain is like a giant calculator. Watching is just magic.

Looks like a pretty decent old truck for hauling water. 2 shift levers that'll stop a lot of people from being able to steal it, even with the diagram on the dash LOL.

IDK why it's so enjoyable too watch a young guy like Riley drive something that he probably shouldn't be driving, lol, I guess it just reminds me of my own childhood a little, lol, keep-up the great work guys, and thanks for sharing.

It makes me happy to see a normal American family

Love to see young fellas learning how to do "man jobs" like driving large trucks, operating equipment, etc. That's exactly how I was raised and despite being a girl. I could operate/drive everything on the place by age 12 and my confidence level was through the roof about pretty much anything I wanted or tried to do during my teen/early adult years. Great "parent points" score!! ❤

Ranch kids are the coolest kids!

Dad can't fool me he wasn't sure how to drive the truck himself so he Riley in it he knew who had the confidence to try AND HE did we need more boys like this that will grow up and be men Thank you

I swear , the boy could drive a German tank if he got the chance. Happy for you guys to get a new water truck. Love you guys.

The Kenworth is a late model rig, 2 years younger than me! That truck would work great for watering down the new arena.

Great find! Nothing in upper Midwest rust belt would last this long unless in a museum.

I’m mightily impressed by that young man’s ability with that truck!! I hope you are right proud of him!!

Great score!! And everything WORKS!! Wahoo! Good Job, Trucker Riley!!

I live a Beautiful life with my Darling wife 💜 of 30 years 🥰 and raised our incredible children ( waiting for grand babies) and I wouldn’t change it for all the tea in China! 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼 but I just wish I had the grit and determination of the Hughes family!! Looks like the Lil farts got them a summer haircut 🇺🇸 I truly enjoy every minute of the Anchor Brand Ranch show!! I wouldn’t say all that if I didn’t mean it %100 ✌🏼😎 Best wishes from eastern Oregon ♥️🇺🇸

I just love Riley…..that kid can do anything mechanical. You are a darn smart kid!

That old truck's a beauty! Cameraman got his cardio workout in chasing the truck down for some B-roll shots! 💪🏽

that stop haning in the winshield is when you get enough air ,you life it up and it stays. when you run low on air ,it drops down and the brakes lock up. this old school man. i,m 86 years old and I drove these. brings back some long time memories. that transmission is a 4 and three. you will find out when you drive it enough that there is a lot of shifting . on the 3 gear ,,, you shift the main 3 time s,then go to 2nd and startall over. it will take some time to get it,but it works good.

Great work Riley! Great teamwork Anchor Brand Ranch!

Riley, I am just amazed of you !!! You show no fear, and jumped in that truck better than most men!!! Way to go Riley!!!

He is a true gear jammer. Arm stuck through the steering wheel to shift gears. Great looking truck I haven’t seen a air warning flag in years. Your videos are awesome. Keep them coming 😊🎉

It needs shocks on the steer axel . The first truck I rode in was a '53 kw conv. I was 11 (1961) . Straight 220 , #5 button , fast timing , 5+4 , 5.23 ratio , 64 mph @ 2300 . Went from So. Cal. to the bay area . 14 mph up the 5 mile . No Jake down the 5 mi. grapevine grade . I was hooked . At 74 , still am . Ps He let me drive a little in '65 ❤ . Good job young man 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I was born in 57 love ur video’s keep them coming please

Santa Clause came to Anchor Brand Ranch Love to you All

Yrs ago I drove a truck with 2 transmissions. The gear shift with reverse is the main transmission. The other gear shift is the spitter. Ram that transmission is the mechanical version or a 13 speed, 15 speed. I think emergency shut off is to stop a run away engine before it blows up. Detroit diesel use to have them. It took a mechanic to set it back rite.

Because of the prior use of this truck as a support vehicle for a crop-dusting operation, make sure the "water" tank does not contain any residual deadly chemicals. Also for a truck this age, and unless you are sure of any recent engine and transmission service, the engine and transmission oil should be drained and replaced with new and appropriate oils. All the oil filters and air filters should be replaced. Also the radiator should be drained and the water, with the appropriate amount of antifreeze should be replaced. Doing just a little tweaking and maintenance should make this this truck a good water truck for quite a few years. PS: Don't forget to service the Honda pump engine, it will also need an oil change with new filters for the oil and air intake. This gives you another great opportunity to have Riley help you and get more good instructions and experience.

You also use that compression handle when it is cold weather. You pull the handle and get the engine spinning over real fast then push the compression release valve in and engine will start quicker. I think your engine is most likely a 262 Cummins. Might be a 250 also.

Lot of things impressive about this video I think the biggest 1 is you have 2.3k views in just over an hour. Keep on trucking

So you found the compression release pull and the tractor control air valve above the parking release is for locking the the differential for traction control. After the tanks air up swing the low air pressure warning wig wag arm up out of the way of seeing through the windshield. Nice truck with long ago features. Fine driver!

Did it come with the owners manual 😂it’s a year older than me…fingers crossed she starts🤞she looks and runs pretty good for a sweet old ride. Congratulations.

Fantastic! Those were some GREAT “figure it out & make it run” skills!

Brings back many, many great and not so great Memories. I drove this type of the same rig for M. Bruenger Inc. in 1959.

that old 220 cummins brings back some memories i agree with scotty on shutdown valve is your decompression valve we used that often in the winter here in canada to start the engine the other cable if i remember right was to adjust idling when you pumped on or off liquid i think honda pump is an add on god bless you guyes love to watch you and your wife bringing up your kids to have confidence in themselves tried to reach you a while back on info how to repair rad tank but did not know how to reach you

Great hard working parents and bringing up great kids the correct way ....

what a great family you have

I can't believe this truck is over 60 years old! And runs this well! America built well in those days!Sort of like you build kids today!

A word to the wise..with the armstrong steering (manual) let it start rolling before you start turning, it’s lots easier, ya just gotta get in the habit of leaving a little room in front when you park.

Great old truck! Riley can drive anything!

Ah Ram……you’re like a little kid when it comes to these old BIG EQUIPMENT TRUCKS, I just love it! Good for you!

All set to water the new arena. Runs pretty smooth, all said from a non-mechanic. Rylie does a great job of driving a new truck💕Great so many made how to instruction comments. Now to get the arena fenced!! Take care. 💕🤗From East Texas

What a bloody rippa truck ya got top driver behind the wheel what else would ya expect Well done would tidy up nicely

Thats a cool old truck. Could you imagine anchor brand written on the side where the white is in big letters?

The engine in the truck is most likely an NTO 220. The lever with the pull cable in the cab that you thought is the kill is actually a compression release for cold starting. Pull it get the engine spinning and push it back in. As far as shut down it's a electric solenoid top of the fuel pump. If it doesn't shut off with the key the manual override screw is most likely turned in.

Has it got a fuel pump on the engine. If so the stop cable will be on it. It may have a decompresser valve on the top of the engine. That's a shaft that runs through the rocker cover. It's just for cold starting. So don't worry about that.

Congrats. A pure must for your area.

I knew if someone could do it, it would be Riley . That is one awesome young man.

That child is going to be a natural born truckdriver you go son!!!😂😂😊

Truck tractor protection valve is to shut off trailer air in the event of a hose failure so the tractor doesn't lose air. Emergency means only the tractor gets air. Totally manual on a rig this old, it won't happen automatically. Also may be irrelevant to your configuration, unless there's air fittings back there for a towed trailer. 1957 is the year I was born, incidentally.

In the mid 70s I was working at the 76 truck stop on the fuel island in Alb, There used to be a guy who came in with a 50s Pete with all modern running gear and interior. He said that Ca. charged taxes by the age of the frame. I do find it interesting that you have the boy try to figure out how to drive it. You're going to have to get him a cushion or two to push him forward in the seat and maybe some blocks on the pedals

Back in 1980 thru 82, my Dad and I toured the country in a 1957 Kenworth, 335 Cummins with a 5 & 4 and a 36" sleeper that my Dad, my brother and I rebuilt. So if you have any questions I would be glad to answer for you. It looks like you're in the desert of California so I'm not that far of a drive from you and my wife and I would love to come and see your operation. I love to see you getting your family involved. Thats awesome! Take care & God bless.

One heck of a great interesting truck.

Man this really brings back Memorieds when I was 11 Years old in Missouri at my Uncles farm.

Riley’s the man, he can do everything. Give Ridgy Bug a couple of years and he will be following in Riley’s foot steps.

Left pull cable is compression release to use while cranking engine. Red sign hanging in window is to signal low air pressure=No brakes.

When I was a kid in the 80s, my dad let me drive around his 51 KW with a 262 Cummins, 4&4 trans, and a 4K water tank on the back. It was a blast. Was sorryto see it go all those years ago. You take care of that new toy, good sir! Luv it!

Got another truck for Riley to learn all about! The computer might help you with some of the things on the dash or an old truck driver! Be sure to keep antifreeze in it too!

From first look/impression that thing is in fantastic shape, someone treated her pretty gentle thru the years. With that wiggle waggle air warning bar you are probably gonna want to chock the tires when it’s parked (I couldn’t see any parking brake cans on the brakes)

That's a nice rope trick, Ryler 🤠

Rucking Fight, Kid! You got gumption in your blood and a brain between your ears - enough to make any Father proud. Respect to you and your Pa.

Just another amazing job by Riley, Riley you are an outstanding young man.

I lucked out and spotted y'all a minute ago your place is a young man's dream come true I will be watching you and that is a compression realese if it is hard to crank later she is a sweet truck for sure I am a retired trucker OWNER Operator and a disabled Vietnam Veteran and 73 yrs old

Movie ~ Duel ~ comes to mind .

I liked the part where he pushed the clutch in to see if it would start. That boy knows whats up.

Riley could fly a spaceship if you could find one for him all the best from the uk 🇬🇧

Ryley i have full confidence in you lad you,ve got this old truck mastered already .

The shut off valve must be a compression release...the tractor protection valve is just the trailer air..back then there was only spring brakes on one drive axle & none on the trailers...no steer axle brakes either...the air tank on the trailer would apply brakes to the trailer if the supply line was interrupted, or broke & that valve would pop off to the emergency position & keep the tractor from loosing air as well....as long as the trailer was disconnected and the air tank would hold air, the trailer brakes would remain engaged, as the air bled off...usually a day or two...then the trailer wheels would free roll... Some history for you!!

Good job Riley . And good job mom and dad them boys are dang good kids. Riley watch some you tube on shifting a 5&4 . They are a great set up once you get to know how it all works. That old kenworth is sweet.

Very few boys Riley's age would or could drive a truck. My guess only a had full would have the chance to drive a piece of history like this. Truly great video. Big restoration to come. Great that it started. Loved the hum of the engine.

Great job Riley and parents!

Enjoy all your videos! Just an old retired trucker from Olive Branch ,N. C .

Welldone son reversing that truck off you keeped ya nerve 😊

lever on the left is yer decompression. Pull that when its cold n let her turn n warm then let go n should light off easier. 335 Cummins by the look of er.

I want one!!!!

I think you can still look stuff up on line on this truck

Of the video is there anything Riley can't do that boy is so smart God-bless From grandma Judy from Louisiana

This is the way kids need to grow up outside learning to be a prosperous human being good job with kids man outstanding had to subscribe

Saw the Joshua trees and thought Mojave desert but anyway letting the boy drive is wonderfull.

Let’s go big rigs

Great video Ramzi Laura and kids

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I am very surprised, someone so young drives that 18 wheeler like a pro.

The handle on the left is a compression release it's for starting the truck the worning is don't run the truck with the valves open the Handel on the right is for closing or opening the damper on the radiator. The stop sign above the steering wheel should lift out of the way when you get enough air pressure . You will also need to check but I'm guessing it will be a positive ground a little tricky when jump starting. This was the truck that I leaned how to drive if you have any other questions please feel free to reach out keep up the good work with your boys .

Your boys amaze me. You never hold them back from learning something new, no matter how old they are. Always watching over their shoulder. Your kids are gonna go far because they’re not afraid of hard work. They’re not afraid to try. They do crack me up though. Your son may as well be the first to drive it. Cause he’s probably gonna be the one hauling the water to the cows.

Shutdown valve is the engine kill valve that is the “t” handle left of the steering wheel. It must be left in the kill “pulled” position when the engine is not running. This cuts off the fuel. If left on in the “pushed” it can allow fuel to flood the engine. If you pull the shutdown and push it back in before the engine stops running it can cause issues with extra fuel and then cause the engine to miss fire.

I am SO jealous. I used to drive a 1961 Peterbilt, with 2 sticks. Lots of fun!!!

Anything with a tank is worth having. She is barely broke in! Good looking Truck!

Old school!!! Privet from Russia