We Bought A Semi Truck - BIGTIME
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Today we're seeing what its like to drive a 50 year old big rig. Was this a giant mistake? I hope not.
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Go check out our Website: bigtimebigtime.com/ - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Yall left Donut just to build Optimus Prime. I'm here for it lol
Same
"Si Optimum Pride! Puking Ina Optimum Pride eughughugheugh"
I’m thinking 6 pack road trip. They need an equally hoopty ass but somewhat livable trailer first
@@ExekielPlays23 bro i had a stroke and a heart attack attempting to read the gibberish you wrote.
@@ExekielPlays23w reference that video is hilarious
In Jobe's video Jerry said "I'm trying to keep the business alive"
In actuality he was buying a big rig on facebook marketplace.
Facts lol
Relatable
Its a win-win, he needs to keep the business alive, also wants a semi truck, and we all want to see a video about it. At the end of the day everyone wins loi
yeah content for the channel
Same same
This has got old school CZcams vibes - and this is a good thing (and we're qualified to know) Top stuff boys!
MCM approved ✅
@@ShinyNewPennylol didn’t that dude cry and have a melt down about 4chan?! 🤣😂
@@TheBajamin I think you might be confused...
Fo sho my g
The lady not putting her cart back at 19:50 should be shamed
Literally was looking if any other commenter has noticed it/commented on it. You can tell that the camera hung on her for a second longer. What an entitled woman. Also puts it in what clearly is an access lane, so people will have to avoid it.
blocking the fire lane, too. lmao
Glad I was not the only person that noticed that POS
I've started calling these people out in person. I'm tired of their selfish behavior
Where is the cart narc when you need him 😢
No disrespect to Donut or anything, but only halfway through this video I'm realizing how creatively stifled you were there. The production quality, overall vibe and laid back atmosphere you both provide here is unmatched. Love ya boys
I've already learned so much in the first two videos. Donut didn't let them get too technical
About the production quality: yes, it doesn't feel like an amateur production but at the same time it's much more laid back than the corporate hellscape that Donut has become. These kinds of videos ala Money Pit were the reason I and many other people fell in love with Donut. Zach and Jeremiah are NAILING it.
This comment!
10000%
You've never watched a Donut video, Bot.
Hey Jerry... some advice brother. I don't drive them but my dad did for years and it was my first 'vehicle' I got to 'drive' as a kid while I was on his lap. The flaps covering the grill are for when it's cold outside so that the truck doesn't get too cold when running so it runs more efficient. When it's hot, you don't want that to even be on the truck at all. Secondly, the biggest obstacle to dailying that thing (other than the things you mentioned and showcased here) is that it's so inefficient... it's meant to haul. So you'll want to do everything you can to make it more efficient, in any way possible.. aero, tires, keeping it clean with a good breather and exhaust, using the highest gears you can with little throttle. Also, you don't want to use your brakes a ton... with big trucks you want to use your transmission to slow down a lot and brakes are more for supporting that effort and for emergencies.
I'm sure there are people that know a lot more than me, but as a supporter of y'all I hope that helps at all. Additionally, if you REALLY want to get some great advice and really make this project go far and be entertaining and be amazing on your channel... then I'd recommend hitting up either "The Kenworth Guy" since he's a Kenworth focused knowledge bank (www.youtube.com/@AndyTheKenworthGuy), "DGHD" as he's a down-home wrencher that can do anything and has practical experience tearing into these things (www.youtube.com/@DGHD/featured), or last and not least "Mike the Truck Nut" (www.youtube.com/@mikethetrucknut)... specifically his video tackling a truck similar to yours ---> czcams.com/video/oPIgw8T1UWo/video.html
I know you guys typically don't get too serious about these kinds of trucks and are more into cars and bikes... but you've stepped into a world that is more brotherly than even the car scene brother. It's one I wish I got into like my dad but he refused and wanted me to do more than be a trucker like him (it was a different world in the 70s/80s I guess). Anyways, RIP dad and good luck BIGTIME!
THANK YOU for mentioning the grill flaps. Don’t wanna overheat that sucker first few trips out
Love the new channel and content so far. I’m a truck driver and actually a CDL instructor at a school. If you really want to know how to run that 13 speed properly I can help.
Also don’t forget about truck stops. They’re built bigger so getting around is easier and there’s usually a shop that works on them and sells parts, tires, etc. As mentioned above, either check out other CZcams channels or find/talk to diesel techs. I’m also not sure what the rules are for driving a not-for-hire air brake vehicle on the road is. May be fine around here but in California it may be different.
truck driver here yes down shift and use the jake brake to slow down you only want to use the servive brakes to slow down under 30mph
@@oneflyryd aye check this guy out! I would LOVE to see content of him going through this school!!!!
The book graphic coming to life and animating at 8:05 is pure genius and such a cool way to show that system at work. Wow!!
(nevermind that the lobes in the supercharger were spinning backwards)
Glad someone else noticed that too. Underrated graphic, from a page of the book.
This channel is giving me real early 2000s car DVD vibes, just car guys doing random fun stuff and filming it all. Love it.
I'm so fucking happy that this channel is a thing now. Two unhinged car enthusiasts just doing what two unhinged car enthusiasts would do
Donut was like that, unfortunately it's all in the past now
Yep it's crazy I never knew how much I want to build a Peterbuilt daily driver.
I'm loving this exodus of car youtubers leaving their main networked channels and doing much more fun shit on their own. Alex Auto, All the Gear, Top Dead Center, this channel, and a lot more. Pretty great.
@@ExekielPlays23past gas
@@ExekielPlays23We live in a sad dystopian reality. Private equity ruins a lot of things
"I've wanted a big rig since I was a little kid, and now, 10 years later, I got one."
Lmao.
One day I’m buy myself a retired fire truck
My wife’s think it’s a joke but she’ll see 😂
@@cwboydgo323retired fire truck is the dream or a VW T1 Samba if I ever win the lottery
I'm 32 and I haven't grown out of being a little kid yet. And yes, I still want a big rig or a fire truck, or something like that.
Crazy to think that hes only 20/21
@@jsaiz681593 There’s no way Jer is only 21 😂
All gas pumps have a $150 limit. You need to fuel at a truck stop to fill up completely without it cutting off. Great content, love it man!!!
you also get the bigger nozzle at truck stops so you can fill way faster
It depends on the gas station some limit it lower actually. It all just depends on the hold they ping your debit card for. Most of the time if you pay in cash inside there is not a limit.
@@LewdnCute It's not the gas station that prevents people from getting more than 150 at the pump It's the bank that people fill up their card with
@@Blurplemk4tdi I was under the assumption that the gas station sets the amount that they ping the card for.
Shoutout to the lazy lady @ 19:50 that can't be bothered to put her cart where it belongs!
"Bye Jerry" *10 solid seconds of Wayne walking away silently*
I was expecting a "You need a ride?" or something at that point.
loved it. really accentuated that end of the car buy ominous presence... did we just get scammed or not? o.o
Wayne deserved his 10 seconds for being the hero for getting this truck for them.
He knows what parts cost for big rigs. He was thinking GOOD LUCK BOYS later lol.
I kept expecting Jerry to say "sucker..." under his breath there.
Pausing to talk about the motor, its details, and a quick “what is a 2-stroke” explainer is why these boys will go far. Exactly what I was thinking and wondering, delivered to me on a silver platter the moment I wanted it.
It's very Intuitive
Could've used that exact explanation in college lmao
I'm surprised there's a 2 stroke engine for a big vehicle. Heck, after googling there's Kawasaki two stroke marine diesel engine. I love two strokes and have daily moped for work
Reminds me of the old donut with technical explanations, I love it.
Right?! Perfect blend of value with entertainment and education
Truck driver here: stoked to see what you do with this project! Love the new Big Time stuff right out the gate. Thanks for all the content!
LOL the fact yall started like a month ago and already over 1 mill subscribers shows you exactly how the community feels congrats guys !
Can we acknowledge how clean the book animations were in explaining the engine 👌🏼
Yeah - super impressive
Other than the fact that the blower was spinning in the wrong direction it was perfect...lol
@@malebolgia8552 I was going to put that... 10k comments, I figured someone else had to see that
film level production and editing
I admit I love the animation paired with Jeremiah narrating.
As a guy who grew up working on semi trucks with my grandpa, this is very cool. I'm excited to see more of this truck, and to see the work you guys do to it
Being a Florida man myself. I’m proud to see you can take Jerry outta Florida but can’t take the Florida outta Jerry. “Let’s buy a 50 year old big rig and daily drive it through LA” most Florida man thing I’ve heard all day.
The way things are filmed and edited are beyond perfect. When Wayne’s walking away, I said to myself, “they’re gonna just keep it going till it’s awkward” and as soon as I felt it, bam. Just primo stuff here guys.
I was expecting the guy to turn around. but he committed to the bit! lol
Fr though. It’s a masterpiece.
I thought the same thing, hence why I'm here in the comments haha
The money flying away in the wind is the best metaphor 😂
Aaccuuurraaate
lolllll this is such a good comment.
Lol what's the most inefficient way we could get a truck with a slightly larger bed than a normal pickup truck 😂
Man ran like borat to catch it hahaha
15:15 content manger running 💪💪 loved this ep!!
I think my favorite thing about this is the truck is just a giant Kei Truck and I’m here for it 😂
“In true Facebook market fashion I lowballed the crap outta him. He was very nice and responded with a very polite and fair ‘go fuck yourself’” 4:07 hilariously accurate
"I know what I got" 😂
Ah! That's what I'm doing wrong, I keep offering more than asking price.
Boys, the camera work, the writing, the charisma, everything is coming together perfectly.
This is what I loved about the old donut. The absurd builds. The hilarious moments, the pure enjoyment of being in the moment. I'm looking forward to this channel successfully running!
My dad was a truck driver for decades. Two things. His 1984 Freightliner FLC120 put 2.4 million miles on a single engine block. In his words he has worked on or replaced everything on that engine except the block. It finally gave up the ghost after nearly 35 years on the road. Second thing that I am going to predict you did realize that that bigger everything means you need bigger tools. I can't wait until you see the kind of wrenches and socket sets you need for a big rig.
The camera outside the car for the driving dialog hits HARD!
That was a really good touch.
agreed that was cool af
I'm glad someone else noticed that. I'm a huge nerd and was amazed by that shot.
I was about to say the same thing, really cool stuff
I, to myself, said 'damn thats a beautiful shot' some Tarantino shit
Was not expecting the immediate purchase of a big rig. Jerry heard the saying "go big or go home," and he HATES being at home.
Thats why hes always at Jobes house.
@@bamba7aI thought he was one of them perpetual couch surfers tbh.
At this point, he doesn't actually have a home
The channel ain't called small time lol
I hope they make a return on this investment. I bought a F-650 tow truck and I wasn’t expecting $1200/month insurance, up to $3000/month on diesel, $600 tire change, $200 oil changes and god forbid you need to be towed a Class 8 wrecker charges $300/hr from when they leave their yard till they get back. Also, you can’t legally park a vehicle over 18,000lbs on a residential street.
70s jazz track playing while a cab over does laps of downtown LA was pure gold. Keep up this production quality lads!
Some advice. 2 strokes love to rev. Don't lug them like a 4 stroke. Rev it out to almost redline on every shift. And when you want to wash it just Google truck wash and run it through there they will do it all for you and it's like 50-$100 and just wash it like twice a year. Lol
Redlining it sounds like a stupid idea even for a two stroke.
@@kiddy1992 then you know nothing about 2 stroke engines.. especially the older diesels. They don't make power at all until the top of the rev range.
When they sound like they’re about to rip apart that’s where they like it. They sound like they’re revving super high but that’s because you have 2x the exhaust pulses of a 4 stroke. They still aren’t revving very high. Maybe 3k rpm.
Never. EVER. Have I seen a channel start out soooo strong as what BigTime has. Awesome to witness
Honestly, these guys are literally all of us at some point in our lives.
Yeah I mean look at the subs. 3 vids released and they have over a million subs already.
@@transatlant1cnot to mention the sub/viewer ratios on what they’ve released so far
The lady putting the cart on the curb instead of in the corral really has me heated from back in my retail days...
Calling agent Sebastian.
wheepdeepskeedillydooowhoopwheep…excuse me ma’am
literally said out loud "you bitch"
@@TheBroseph He does the lords work. I almost got in a fist fight with a prick who left their cart in the Handicap space, he was able bodied and driving a oversized truck you could tell had never been used for a hard days work once.
LAZY BONES ALERT
Flat chrome front bumper , chicken lights and cab lights and side lights , underglow , lower it a little , paint , full custom interior , window tint , sound system , custom exhaust stacks , would look good
The childish enthusiasm and reckless joy of buying this truck is what I live for. Please don’t ever change ❤️
"how long you think it's going to take you to hit something"
"F*ck You"
This is what I'm here for, lol.
I need yall to leave the cab paint alone. It's gorgeous. The bed you can mess with, make it more usable. But that 70s brown and tan with handpainted graphics needs to live forever!
its corny and needs to go
I second this! It what makes this rig cool
@@steem6703looks at original paint and thinks to himself *that's corny* haha what??
@@steem6703 I think it's period correct styling. If so they should definitely keep it. I suppose they could wrap it but why buy a cool old rig just to put modern graphics on it.
@@steem6703 how is it corny!?! you might not like it, but it's a snapshot of the past that shouldnt be forgotten about just because its not your style!!!
I can see that I never saw you laughing so much. That's already a testament.
Guys, 1.2 mill subscribers in just 2 weeks, show how much people love you. Cheers from Albania dudes.
Not gonna lie, that shot of Jeremiah through the front glass of the car was cinematic AF and super inspiring as someone who wants to start his own CZcams channel. You guys are killing it 🤘🫶
Dude I thought the same! My brother and I are starting our own car channel and that shot made me want to get a 360 camera.
Man that shot resonated with me, thought it looked so clean
Yea I replayed that shot it looked real nice
Yooooo I thought the same shit the audio of inside the car while the camera is outside the car was very interesting
So true. Very Pulp Fiction
Highest video quality ever from a new channel! The years at Donut really showing that you guys not only were good writers and hosts, but also editors and film crew!
So happy and proud of you Jobe and Jeri
Sure you are, Bot!
This is sick- Totally different than the first vid, but equally cool. Zach and Jeremiah’s personality definitely comes through in their respective vids
Jerry and Jobe are 2 of my absolute favorite CZcams personalities. Their vibe is infectious!
10:32 "this was not thought out properly"
thats the soul and character i missed from you guys
Everyone who watches these to guys can relate to that comment😅
This is the coolest first purchase on a channel ever. A twincharged Detroit Diesel ‘70s cab over that towed a sand dragster? Doesn’t get any better.
My rig sports a 16 liter Detroit Diesel. I am SUPER excited to watch this video. Old engines vs new engines is an old argument. But win, lose, or draw... my rig is ready to find out !!
I'm so happy my two favorites made their own channel. You can tell how much more relatable and fun this content is gonna be. Also, 50 y/o big rig for a first project? Y'all are menaces. lol
I felt the childlike excitement when you bought the rig, then I felt that "Oh sh**, I bought a big rig" moment too! Loved the video, can't wait to see what you do with this monster!!
That failed U-Turn was gold. I'm so here for this fellas.
I sadly did that when my impala was new (on a smaller road) and I just dailied my sportbike for 3 years LOL it felt like I went from a speedboat to a cargo ship.
When I was helping new drivers learn I'd tell them on U-Turns "Don't halfway it. You gotta all-the-way it. Get wide and then turn that wheel as far as it will go (usually 2½ times)"
There was further instruction involving not letting the trailer fold up the sleeper, but the heart of it is getting wide and using full turn power from the get. Also the slower you go the tighter you will turn. Because if you try to put any pedal in it you'll run over your own tires. Creep it.
This channel is exactly what car CZcams needed. Actual funny, intelligent and unhinged car lovers doing what every 15 year old kid wishes they could.
Kinda why whistling diesel is successful
@@EugeneMorgan-nj4qy no, what he does is try to piss people off. these guys just want to make you laugh. not even remotely the same.
The downfall of Donut had a silver lining after all. Would have been cool if Nolan and James also joined the crew, it would be like modern day Top Gear
@@Fac3bon3s it’s why I watch it cause he does stuff I kinda want to
12:31 “and it’s for you too ‘cause we know your car is gonna eventually break down” “aye 😠 … 🤔 yeah okay” that was the most relatable shit 😂
Dang, seeing Jerry this happy is an instant like in a heartbeat :)
While it's sad to see the old car channels die - getting stuff like BigTime and Top Dead Center has been a goddamned blessing
Just discovered TDC a few days ago and loving it so far!
Yes man! I loved the 996 glow up. I like TDC and where it's going.
@@martinalejandro5848 TDC is probably the closest I've felt to the old top gear from a CZcams channel
@@xdoompenguinxif you like TDC look up ‘all the gear’
Yeah TDC is SOOOO good, honestly glad these channels exist, I hope they are able to become profitable quickly so we can get more awesome projects.
why do I get the feeling this won't be the last time that Jobe's backyard rule will be broken.
Jobe "it's a non negotiable"
Jerry "rules not clear, truck in backyard"
My. content. is. better.
it's not going to last it's not funny if someone say no and you do it anyway
@pastramikick I’m on my way from NYC with my project car to put it in Jobe’s backyard.
@@SilenceTheGod i dont think he asked
4:54 this shot is so cool. Major kudos for that creativity
4:45 I love the camera on the bonnet
I gotta tell you, I had an ear to ear smile all through the video. This is BigTime, and nothing more fitting than a BigRig.
100%, This is the exact content i want to see
@@user-jy3dt1nw6h Good times ahead, I hope they keep the good vibes for a long time.
I’m an actual truck driver, I own a 2006 Peterbilt 379EXHD, if y’all want any guidance on truck stuff I can help. One thing I think will be fun is converting the old drum brakes to disc brakes, but even changing the brakes is pretty easy. Will need bug tools though. Also, it’ll be pretty easy to get some more power out of that old Detroit being mechanical, just bigger injectors and mess a little with the rack
The cinematography and camera angles are to DIE for! We love you sm Jerry. This video was so organic and real💜💜💜💜
It’s giving “Mighty Card mods” just two car guys doing unhinged car shit. Love it
Hell yes. FIRST: Fix the hydraulic issue for tilting the cab.
Change all the fluids and filters
Get your tanks cleaned (fuel polishing)
Get some spare airline and fittings and learn how to cage brakes.
Leave brake caging tools, airline tools, and spare parts in the truck always.
Good luck and have fun!
It’s a 6 pack because it’s a 6 wheeler.
I pray they see this
I 100% agree with this
smart
Great advice!
this all sounds like good advice. i wouldn't know so i'm just gonna believe it and give it the thumbs up
The part where Wayne walked away for an uncomfortable amount of time was really funny 🤣 that's the comedy we love!
😂😂😂 I lost it on that part
I mean he didn’t have his truck anymore.
Gotta get back home somehow 💀
I couldn't handle James anymore, man.
I was just about to comment on that. Brilliant!
Looked like a nIce day for a walk lol
Chatting up regular folk always puts a smile on my face!
21:23 literally screamed “no ducking way Jerry STOP” 😂 dude this channel is the best idea they’ve had
Jerry & Jobe starting their own channel is the best thing that's happened to my CZcams feed in a long time.
4:25 That hood cam through the windshield is genius
It's a great shot!
How did they do that? Looks like the cam is right in the line of vision.
@@AndyDeBrunner It's not as intrusive as a full cinema camera, but it is in his line of sight. Luckily they're shooting with A7's or FX3's and they're not massive. So the driver just had to get comfortable with looking past and around it.
@@TheLifeOfJaviWhats the legality on that? Like do i take the ticket or do i run from the cops?
Hell yeah
I love the dynamic between the first two videos. The success of this channel so far has got to be validating!
2 things.. 1) The excited fear of taking on a new project or doing something new that you’ve hardly prepared for and the ambient suspense that something could go wrong is almost addicting. 2) so far it seems like yall are doing some Job (Jobe?), some Jerry, and some together episodes and I think that’s really good stuff. It’s like watching… idk American Dad. Each episode sort of features a different character of the show and it helps keep it fresh and interesting. I can’t wait to see what’s next with this project and the rest of the channel… also I will be buying merch.
As a Diesel Mechanic, step 1 is buying an ace torch, and putting a rosebud tip on it. 99% of your problems can be solved with a little bit of heat
Can't be tight if it's a liquid
Step 2 would be to buy an electric grease gun and a case of grease tubes. That’ll potentially save a fuck ton of money down the road
Make sure the tires are fully pressurized to normal spec which is typically 95-110 psi depending on load rating. I doubt you have anything above 110psi. I don’t know what California laws are with inspections, but most brand new not recapped semi tires start with 24/32 of tire tread and the minimum is 2/32. Those Michelins could last 150k plus miles easily with no load on it. And you may have different tire treads on the steer axle compared to the drive axle. Fun little fact for ya each wheel (rim and tire) on 22.5 steel rims weigh aprox 275-300 lbs.
A set of 3/4" sockets tools. 1/2" is not going to touch chassis bolts.
I love how the top comments here are legit helpful
And when a little bit of heat doesn't help. You can just use a lot of heat and it solves the last 1% 😂
Commercial Truck company owner here, BOY AM I EXCITED TO SEE WHATS TO COME OF THIS SERIES! **JOBE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO FLOAT THEM GEARS THO!** IF YOU NEED ANY HELP LMK I'LL BRING ONE OF MY SEMI TRUCKS OUT!!
I’m in Missouri or I’d offer the same! Toms of drivers and owner operators here watching ready to give knowledge and skill I’m sure. So excited to see what happens!
Let’s goo 🤘🏻🤘🏻
16:11 just for the record. those tires popping mangle trailer crossmembers.
stay safe 🤗
Jet’s maniacal laugh reminds me of my sister and I when we start laughing and can’t stop till we’re blue in the face.
Love the long holding shots, I know they’re done for comedy but they’re done so well regardless.
That animation at 8:12 will probably go unnoticed since it’s so flawless and helpful. But that is very creative, digitally manipulating the photo in the book to make your animation. Great!
Agreed. That was one of those "wow, how'd they do that" moments when I saw it.
As a graphics designer, I can already imagine what it was like for the animator, because I love projects like this, but there are always technical bits that can easily get misinterpreted when translated into a graphic. The feedback from experts like Jobe and Jerry would probably be more like “do this to make it look cooler!” Instead of “no, that part’s supposed to look like this!”
It’s little things like this that tell me it’s not just these two boys that are enjoying the new freedom they have, but also the creatives in the background as well. Amazing job everyone!
@@mikukumikuthat’s awesome. I’ve never done any video editing or graphic design but it’s something I always notice when watching stuff. I just think how hard it would be for me to pull something off like that sitting at my desktop
Is the supercharger spinning the right way though?
@@tobiaszmarkowicz9438 Nope...
Man, I tossed this on the TV and straight up said out loud to myself (more than twice), "man this is so fucking good". There's some crazy old-internet/YT energy to this whole video where it truly feels like what you guys love and not just the algorithm-fodder we see everywhere and I think everyone can tell the difference. Loving this so much!
I believe this is what I would deem "good chaos"
I love Jerry's realization phase and showing Jobie the truck lol
You can see the boys are back in their elements here. I also love the added visuals and deep explanations of how the engine works. Merch drop already!
Just want to appreciate the cinematic masterpiece the shot of Jerry rolling up to get groceries as the woman abandoned her cart in the curb was. Beautiful
19:57 we need to send cart narc after that lady
K100s are THE TRUCK.
My dad had one when I was little and I've always had a thing for them specifically.
This is awesome.
I can't like this video enough. This is what donut is missing now. Excitement and not forced fun.
Side note from driving detroit trucks, drive it like you stole it. You can not hurt it, the engine governor will not let you over spin it and it likes all the rpm
Treat her mean to keep her keen
Slam your hand in the door on the way in to put yourself in the right frame of mind to drive it.
Yeah if he knew how to downshift it to slow down
They call the Detroits screamers for a reason!
LMAO
4:18 This is the best angle for in-car self narration. Big Time innovation from the jump! Love it!
Yes! I loved that angle, don't feel like I really remember seeing anyone else trying it.
i'm surprised he could see where he was driving with that massive camera/gimbal on his hood right in front of him 🤣
@@ericmarciniak3541 Nah its tiny, pretty sure its a DJI pocket camera with the 180 degree motorized pan. Literally a camera 4 inches tall and 1 inch wide. I had to convert from mm so w/e, it's really small though.
Don't some cars have air scoops that are legal? idk about the US car laws.
4:18 that camera angle is so sick. would be sweet to see this in car youtube videos of just crusing around town..
Take that front white cover off the grille. It’s meant for winter and cold weather to keep the coolant temp warm.
25 gallons? How far do you think you're going to get on that? Don't push the clutch all the way to the floor unless you are completely stopped. Dump the air tanks every night. Keep the brakes adjusted, you need to do that about once a month. (It's easy, look it up) Put a shot of grease in the pilot bearing ASAP ( I'm sure it's dry) grease the whole truck. Get that winter front off the rig immediately! Don't drive it in the rain until you get a little more experience, it's going to be a handful.
@bigtime
Get this, NOBODY FUCKING ASKED FOR A LECTURE
FYI, that thing rides so rough because theres no weight on it. that suspension is made to have a big oll full trailer on the back in which case it would feel nice and floaty. Since you are missing about half that weight... it feels like steel rods connected to your spine.
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One of the biggest issues with US type trucks. With our European ones, you can still feel it, it's a natural thing, a thing made for something will never feel right without it, BUT... i'd take one of our trucks for "a daily" than this. It should be named the boneshaker. On our trucks, even underweight, the suspension still feels like you're driving a slightly pudgy sedan.
Preach!
@@asertadamn Euros.
Truth. Without a trailer, my KW rides more like crap.
"Heifer Hauler"😂😂😂😂😂 I lost it!!! 😂😂
Can we take a second to appreciate the shot at around 5mins, where he's talking inside but being filmed from outside the car???
I really dug that!
Seriously! It gives some BBC Top Gear vibes
That I had to rewind for 😂
360 cam plus a mic im guessing
that's some action movie quality shot right there!
This is SUCH a cool semi. It has everyhing going for it. 70s, cab over, shorty, custom bed, custom paint... Oh and the best project-car-channel owners on CZcams!
Yes "owners," this truck has 2 daddies and I'm here for it.
@@SynthiaVanwe’ll see if they take the spot from tom
facts man I’m not even a semi guy but this thing is just plain cool lol
As someone who owns and works on 5 old “semis” the blinker being on all the time cracked me up. The Detroit is a great motor, some of my favorite to work on and drive.
Damn guys, the production quality on this is insane. The camera work outside of the car when you drove to pick up the big rig was sick and so much cooler than just a GoPro on the dash.
There are a couple things to watch out for on that Detroit:
Don't ever let the coolant temperature get above about 200 degrees. The cylinders are sealed to the head with o-rings and too high of a temperature will melt them.
If that is a pre-DDEC engine, make sure the rack is adjusted properly, If the rack gets stuck in the full-fuel position it will run away.
Does that engine have an emergency stop flapper in the blower? If it does and you ever need to use it, check the blower seals as the sudden vacuum tends to destroy the seals.
Two-stroke Detroits are very sensitive to intake and exhaust restrictions so check the air filter and muffler to make sure they aren't plugged up.
And someone has decided to close half of radiator opening hole with these doors, in LA. Very strange temp. management.
This is the exact kind of content that made everyone love Donut. Please don't ever change guys, we need you more than ever.
unironically, 4:18 is such a sick and creative shot i love the way you filmed it
the camera angle from outside of car in 4:54 ius so insane LOVE THE BIGTIME EDITING STYLE AND CAMERA WORK
this is classic top gear level stuff. Insane used vehicle, buddies messing with each other, guys who shouldnt be driving things driving them. Massive smile plastered accross my face watching Jer drive it for the first time. A++
Oh the top gear influence is huge. These dudes are gonna be just fine
They are about to take it to Thailand and give it a sick Thai paint job before driving through the Golden Triangle...
12:49 the laughter and body giggles say it all. The big rig is here to stay
I grew up in a similar fashion idolizing truck drivers due to my dad being an owner op.
I was sad when the market crashed and he chose to sell the truck he and I loved just to meet emissions requirements in the state of California.
I never saw the same truck up until recently when I spotted an identical truck in Utah with a blown motor within my budget in a random ad listing.
It’s a 93 freightliner CO
Only problem is I don’t have a way to get it to Los Angeles .. I’d drive it but the motor is blown..
I wish I could see his face as he saw his old metal horse again after all these years..
I just wanna restore it with him and take it to truck shows together..
Definitely can tell that Jerry wrote the scripts for Up to Speed. 1:56
Feels like home
@@FIR6123 every day i hope for an Up To Speed video.... Alas it will never come
As a diesel parts advisor, let me tell you. Parts for big rigs are EXPENSIVE! Plus, the older they are the less parts are available off the shelf. That being said,
Can't wait to see the build!
Went to college to be a diesel mechanic and I almost choked when I saw the thumbnail for this exact reason 😂
@@trevorgreene9951 I am going to college for diesel tech, any advice you can give?
Yep, I feel a "why did I buy this truck" video in the future 😂😂
I have to buy parts for a fleet of 20 trucks and fix them and my lord the prices are insane and turbo replacements aren’t uncommon as well as many other computer issues are wonky asf
@@eve__________Boost problems are going hell with this thing but at least he doesn’t have to worry about his infotainment bricking itself
Those speedbumps in the tractors will make you feel like you're gonna fly out the cabin even at slow slow speeds