That and the chain steering wheel. I understand the mods to the outside even at the cost of maneuverability but you're holding that steering wheel for hours
Looking at this video makes me realize we still have good people around Nice looking truck and the driver good guy we need more people like that God bless you my friend see you down the road
Hey Chris we need a few more people like you out there doing what you do, you make truck drivers look like true professionals like must of us are, it means the world to me having someone speaking positvely about us I really enjoy your videos. I hope you are able to keep it for a long time, you are a good guy and a credit to what you do, your friend Alabama Outlaw
This guy looks a lot like Hugh Rowland from Ice Road Truckers. Other than that, this is a very nice cool truck. One other thing, is the long shift lever hard on the shifting forks inside the transmission? It does look cool though.
I remember watching your dad Big HUD when he worked for the grain 🌾 elevator in Ste Marie Illinois as a kid on my bicycle as a kid . Always loved it he start up that old Autocar truck I think there is one south of Hunt city Illinois. I am sure you have seen it Troy.
That shifter lmao! Bet you can really jam it into gear with that monster. Reminds me of those ape hangers that are so tall the rider has to almost stand up to clutch
Never got to meet Troy but my wife told me all about you I got the opportunity to see the black and red truck in the garage today wife got to tell me about you and your show truck simply amazing man I appreciate what you have done for our heritage in trucking and family amazing man
Love this truck. Im a freightliner guy to the core. First truck i ever rode in was my uncles freightliner cab over in the early 80s. First 3 truck i drove in my own career were freightliner and first brand new truck a boss got me was freightliner classic. I currently own a 2000 classic xl. Ive drove petes and owned kws they are nice but i just love freightliner trucks. One of the biggest things that gets on my nerves is some peter troll saying i drive a clasic bc i cant afford a pete. If i wanted a pete i would have bought one, i bought what i wanted. One of the things i love about this truck is it started life as a fld 120 , i owned a 89 fld 120 and wanted to set the axle forward and put a flc hood on it. Everyone said i was crazy and should have just bought a set forward axle. Glad someone did it to show it could be done and would have looked good.
Been long time since I seen ur vids or watched I must of miss this one those doors are sic gullwing really miss this the rolling cb interview nice to come back all ur vids are educational
One fine ride.I myself have the Freightliner Fever.With no cure Thank God.Love the doors. So rare I'd have to say your the only one.Good job.Stay safe Play safe Be safe. Ken@ Fountain Services
Fenders over the tires always look great until you blow a tire lol. I went through that with my quarter fenders! Love to have me a Freightliner like this, or a Peterbilt 379! Not going to lie some of the Internationals are starting to grow on me too.
BigRig Videos these vids you are posting are making me want to get into truck driving as you are going to some nice places in america n the drivers all same very laid back and friendly people
Hauled ag products with a belt dump in the Midwest for 6 years. I always thought that ag haulers were the most professional of all the truckers on the road today. Awesome rig. I miss it.
could not help but to notice he had OLD No.7 on his hood my dad had that on his truck as well lol his name was dennis ray smith, makes me wonder if they might of crossed paths love the videos
damn!!! u always know how to fine these great truckers. how i am loving this truck. it is all about AT. it u want to fine the best trucks just come to America. there are some lovely ones in Australia too but is all about America
That shifter is ridiculous. It’s bent back. If it were a little shorter it look better and he wouldn’t have to reach to turn the high on. Lol. His rig. I do dig it.
My Peterbilt 377 was a 89 and it was really loud too, and had a super loud jake. I also ran a 3406B Cat. Will haul anything, but diesel will kill ya!!! Wonder what his mpg is in that 4-5 probably If hes lucky!
damn it Chris you redeemed yourself after that one short interview I had a smile on my face from the beginning of this video to the end I really enjoy this interview keep up the good workand last but not least that is one pretty Freightliner I'm not a Freightliner person but I definitely had nothing bad to say about that truck I don't know if I personally could drive it with that big tall shifter all the time but damn it that's a pretty truck
Love the truck. Definitely a badass freightliner. Really love the way you did this video though Chris. How you were able to put a couple cameras up with him and "ride along" with him to the elevator. One thing I would like to see more of is clips of the exhaust where you can really hear the sound better.
these truckers truly care about your safety.On either side of the truck if from your vehicle if u cannot see the driver in his mirrors then he cannot see u.So if u want to be seen then see him first.
i agree with not hanging out in a blind spot. As a four wheeler, I for one don't do it on purpose. HOWEVER, It's not uncommon for me to be in the right lane and an18 wheeler goes to pass (with an open road in front) but for some reason, that 18 wheeler slows down and puts me into the blind spot. If you don't want a 4 wheeler in your blind spot, don't put them there! If you do that, I will do my best not to hang out in your blind spot. Deal?
Chris there's a guy name Todd Campbell out of Knoxvill Tenn with a really nice Cabover and he's a really nice dude. I think he'd be a great interview. Look him up Knoxville Transport is his company and he's on FB Todd Campbell Handle is Cool Breeze
Rick Martinez Yes you right. It is a simple disclaimer for others that may want to get on the highway and not know to dangers of semi trucks, yet alone film them in close proximity at 70 mph
+BigRig Videos Thank You. Troy's truck is one of my favorite builds. Kevin Young is a friend of mine. Will we be seeing his Freightliner cabover soon in one of your videos?
B model 425. He knows how to operate it too. Take note/lesson how to shift a Cat from this guy as he maneuvers the truck around corners. Just enuff RPM to catch the next gear. Too many drivers today don't have a clue how to operate a Caterpillar truck engine. Shift em short in the lower gears, no matter how much speed you're trying to gain. High revving 1800 plus RPM's while grabbing gears is stupid and fuel consumptious. They are not a Cummins...totally different animal there. Even pulling grades uphill, them older Cats'll lug down to 1200 or so before downshifts. Newer Electronic engines like 3406E's, C15's for example, will pull down to a 1000 rpm before you need to downshift. Try it if you are skeptical. It takes a while to get used to. LOL. Working that shifter costs money in wasted fuel! I , personally, don't really like Freightliners all that much but this one's pretty sweet! Those doors are fckn off the hook!
I'm looking to get into trucking and am very green to it all, but I noticed something. I have not seen a Volvo or Kenworth truck in any of your videos. Is that a no no in your book lol. Just wondering.
+BlackHorseMilitia cause volvos suck, no they really do. ive had 2 of them and had nothing but problems with them. no he has some KWs in his videos. If ya get into trucking just take things you hear with a grain of salt. alot of drivers out there these day what to tell new drivers alot of BS. but take it slow and be careful. if you can afford it go through a real truck school, dont go fall for that company paid cdl school crap. i did and went to CRST for my cdl and they didnt teach us crap. when i left all i could do was shift and drive ok. i couldnt back or anything. hope this helps and good luck if ya decide to jump behind the wheel and come out here on the big road. I love it and wont do anything else.
