I have no clue who sparks is but yeah this dude knows what he doing this my first video no script just u and him picking up a truck his dream truck I love how much engine knowledge he has bro dude is a goat 😰literally string theories the car figuring it out wtf HE KNOWS ENGINES 😂 20:35 I’m such a noob tho with car/truck mechanics
How the hell did you get lucky enough to find a truck that clean?!? The interior is stupid nice. Great find brother looking forward to see what all you find to do with it.
the smile on your face when you took it for a test drive was awesome. like a little kid taking his bicycle out for the first time. Can't wait to see more videos of this beauty!
I have never watched a video from him or heavy before this but I was surprised he is clearly intelligent. The dishevelled appearance and lack of seat belt is pretty surprising all things considered. If he cleaned him self up he would probably be a chick magnet.
I used to drive one of these and it was one of the most comfortable trucks I’ve ever drove. Had a small TV sitting on the dash on the passenger side and it would reflect off of the back wall of the bunk on to the windshield it was almost like a HUD system you could watch the TV while driving down the road.
1:48 Maybe you can answer a question I have had for several decades.....what is the blue air brake valve used for? I'm not a truck driver but I was a highly trained auto tech @ Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler. I was born in 73 & I remember when I was a vary young kid I had a dealer brochure for I believe GMC commercial vehs(it had to be for late 70's or vary early 80's), in that full size(8.5"x11") brochure was a lg centerfold pic of a trk dashboard, pic covered 2 pages & it had the same 3 air brake controls...yellow, red, blue. I kept, looked & dreamed i was driving that trk for several yrs while leaving that centerfold open, but never knew what the blue control was for, I knew yellow & red back then bc it was written on them, but blue had no writing on it.....sorry for the long question/story, but what was blue for?? Side note, I never knew where that brochure came, neither did anyone in my family, it literally just appeared 1 day.....no one had ever seen it before i found it & it was not mailed out, thats another question ive had, lol. THANKS & cool story of ur TV truckin' days.
You know your stuff Hunter, that's for sure. My dad was a trucker, I've been driving for 22 years myself. You can tell when you're talking and driving, it all adds up! No BS! Good work! Sparks is lucky to have you as support for sure
Hunter, I am not usually a fan of these types of videos but I was really into this one and your channel. I think its just the genuine, rough, everyday life stuff that is refreshing. You have an interesting life doing all of these different types of trips, picking up different vehicles, etc. It was cool seeing you get that truck you have been looking for, and how excited you were about it. I can't wait to see more updates on it as you fix it up, and restore it (if that is what you plan on doing). Have you considered making a membership on youtube here, or a Patreon? I bet you would get quite a few subscribers (including me) that would want to support you and your content.
Oh man that brings back memories. I rode 300k miles in a 81 Cab Over Freightliner moving furniture across the country. No better trucks for residential areas and 53' trailer lol. Luv this project Hunter luv your vids bud.
Can't wait to see more about your new truck, that thing is sweet! Sounds wicked too! Your adventures hauling back Dave's trash always seems to be interesting! Thanks for bringing us along!
That truck is in great shape, and in my opinion the paint Scheme is pretty cool. If you only paid twenty-five hundred bucks for it. That's not a whole lot above scrap. Good find.
I don't drive trucks or have anything to do with trucks but I always liked the Ford 9000 series, reminds me of the International Transtar trucks from the late 70s.. Anyways I stumbled onto your channel and you're not annoying! I Like following some blue-collar hard-working channels that know what they are doing. Thanks for the content
I really miss seeing you with diesel Dave and the crew. However I am super grateful that you have your own channel and starting your own thing. I'll always be here to support you brother, keep up the great work.👍
Idk why I laughed so much that the windshield blew in after you changed the fuel filters lmao this is the first video I’ve watched of yours and I have to say it’s very knowledgeable and enjoyable man keep it up
Thanks for the great content, your videos are making me more and more excited for diesel school! Can't wait to start wrenching on diesel trucks, heavy equipment, big rigs, you name it. Hopefully I'll have a shop of my own to fill with all sorts of mechanical goodies. Keep up with the great content thanks.
NICE SCORE. Yes the Fords Cabovers are getting extremely hard find and most parts are near impossible to get replacements for. That's way kool it has the brushed Aluminiuim gauge bezel and I LOVE That paint scheme. That was a really uncommon one even back then from the factory. Them OLD Pre-1985 Computer ish age Cabovers are the BREAD AND BUTTER. I am hoping too pickup a '81 GMC Astro with a 8v71 and 9spd Spicer. Plan B will be a Mid-50s GMC Cannonball coe.
I drove one of them back in the day and the first time you fall into a curve, you might mess up your drawers. That cab does lean with you. Great find!! love them old 3406"s. Miss that rattle. Good luck with it.
Bro your a beast. Not many people would go through all that for someone else’s rigs. I guess that’s why Dave has no problem loaning out his truck to you.
The four airbags on the cab is what made them most of the time look slanted coming coming at you in the opposite lane. How ever they did ride like a dream. I personally when it came to Cab Over's. The Freightliner had the warmest and quietist cab. Living in Northern Canada a worm cab was much appreciated hauling to remote mines. I'm also very impressed by the condition of this tractor.. Good find..
That thing is awesome. I think with a new paint job in the same colors/scheme, a good polish, maybe a chrome bumper, and a set of twin 5" straight pipes you'll have a very sharp truck. Please don't ruin it with a drop visor or a gaudy bumper. Tapered w/ swing plate is the look. And yes, everything Cat related is expensive lol
CAT announced recently that you can get brandnew 3406 engines from them now. They will accept almost anything as a "core". grab an old cracked 3406 block and get a brandnew 3406E back. All it takes is money.
First diesel engine I ever worked on was a Cat 3406, I did an inframe on it replacing cylinder sleeves, a couple pistons and the head gasket after the owner blew it up. Those engines are great for making power across the board.
Hunter i'm a trucker from South west Florida would love it if you could tell us prices on stuff and give any helpful tips on savings its hard out here right now that truck is in good hands no whistling diesel to her for the love of God
Yeah Boy...I am so happy for you and for how far you've come. I Pray God's hand over your life and may every mile be blessed throughout your life and the Road ahead. I saw you on another video for the first time this last week and i noticed your commitment to what you do. Stay blessed.
I love those old CL9000's! I have been looking for that same cab exactly! The bigger sleepers just look better in my opinion. Congrats! I am looking forward to more videos!
wow this thing is awesome. ive always loved cab overs ever since i got to ride in a family friends freightliner FLB, and when i drove a gmc t8500 hauling hay for a living. i hope we get to see more of this truck
Sat 7 years 🤔 man that truck is sweet. Great find there, always had a soft spot for those giant cabovers. Quality all the way. UK Trucker waving 🇬🇧 looking forward to more.
As they say when it rains it pours!! Talk about a fun filled trip you took there!! Geez. Your new rig is bada$$!!! I love those cab overs with the sleeper like that they look so good!!
Good looking old cab over , I remember the days when cab overs where king of the road & u would see more cab over then long noses , cant wait to see what u do to er , the bus running so good the windshield couldn't handle it 😂🤣😂🤯 hell of a trip 👍👌
That Ford is a beaut!!! I cant believe how nice the paint and interior is! Hell, that thing was born the same year as me! Nice find!!! I hope you enjoy!!
Nice work mate, i was a bit worried when you were climbing under the cab rather than lifting her, but mate, you displayed your true knowledge so many times here. keep trucking mate, cheers from Australia.
I live in Texas, where there’s plenty to do. What type things do y’all enjoy over there? Boating or motorcycle riding? Hunting or fishing? I used to surf in San Diego when I lived there. We like to ride Can Ams in the deep mud here and go to car shows.
You gotta prime rig there, it's perfect to restore, and you'll have a very nice, rare truck when you're done,😉👍, a CAT with a 13speed, the drive-line is already perfect in that truck.
That 1981 Ford is exactly like the one I drove in 1981 and 1982. But, it was black with red flames on the exterior. It had Ruby Red Diamond button tucked interior. I got my license in 1979 and drove for a little 5 truck, owner operator company in NC. I was what they called an apprentice or 2nd driver to a lead driver running team. They taught me everything I needed to know to run from Charlotte NC to Pico Riviera / Los Angels, California every week. I loved that truck and the job. After 2 years they bought a new International Transtar II.. for me to drive. But, I missed that four shock ride. I continued to drive and later bought my own Peterbilt 379 and drove it until I retired in 2014. Good luck on your truck and channel.
I work construction out here in Indiana so I travel all over the state, it’s funny how seeing a cab over truck just catches your eye. I just saw one sitting a couple nweeks ago, although not being a semi guy myself I’m not sure of the make, but still very cool! Looks like you found a real gem!
Love Ford CLs, and love that factory paint scheme, too. That looks to be in tremendous shape - not that my opinion matters any but hope you simply clean and preserve that gem; there aren't many left like that.
