Everything I Did To Restore My Peterbilt Cabover And First Big Test Drive

Everything I Did To Restore My Peterbilt Cabover And First Big Test Drive | Hope It Don't Break Down

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10 ай бұрын

I am finished restoring this Peterbilt 362. In this video I go through everything that it took to get this thing finished and ready for the road. I go over the troubles I had with the Big Cam IV Cummins engine - and why I had to get another. Then we go for a nice test drive. The last test drive ended quickly as the wheel bearings were wrong and my wheel seals blew out. Hope it doesn't break down this time.

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@terrymcleod5651 Ай бұрын

Nice job. Fire stations still have poles

@nedstephens 26 күн бұрын

Oh good. I’ll be ready if I ever decide to start fighting fires.

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

You are good teacher keep learning. . Peterbuild driver

@donlowe7530 2 ай бұрын

Trained on one in 1984 hauling a set of joints and put many miles on it interstate. What a ride! ❤️

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@towncoupe 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely Gorgeous Pete !!! You did it right !! No junk on her Enjoy Cheers from Calgary

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch. Cheers to you as well.

@lindongamble8921 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for not putting a train horn on this classic.

@nedstephens 3 ай бұрын

Hahah. No train horns for me.

@WayneLynch69 28 күн бұрын

You are one impressive guy. I wouldn't even dream of taking that on.

@nedstephens 26 күн бұрын

Very kind. Thanks a bunch.

@matthewheinze1231 2 ай бұрын

Just found the channel and liked and subscribed #953. Awesome awesome rig! 1. Absolutely if at all possible look at something before you buy. Auction houses can be very very shady. Some are good but some leave alot to be desired. 2. Doing things your self and while it may cost to fix it up when compared to alternatives you are ahead. 3. Dont fireman pole out of the cab. I drove cabover hauling cars in 2000s and young and dumb and jumped down all time. Did same of farm and on construction equipment. It was fast and damn cool. Yup now in my 40s and my knees are saying stop it. Congratulations on a fine fine rig Ned. You may not see it as a show truck but in my eyes Pearl is damn fine.

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. And I have changed my ways in jumping out of the cab. Got more than a few comments from guys like you that learned the hard way. I like my knees and my mobility. So I'm definitely taking the advice and carefully exiting the vehicle going forward. So thanks for putting that out there.

@561ENTERPRISE 10 ай бұрын

Well I tell you what you did a real nice job on that truck man I like all the truck and channels I follow all the big ones. Anyway you did a real nice video and a real nice restoration I'm really proud of you. It's always nice to be told when you're doing something right and you are so here you go congratulations my man nice job.

@nedstephens 10 ай бұрын

Yes very much appreciated. And thanks for taking the time to let me know. Very nice.

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

Take care brother peterbuild driver.

@the.porter.productions 2 ай бұрын

O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸 Definitely expect to have problems if you buy something unseen! I’m glad you inspected the rails & then had it done RIGHT! I love the extension…just long enough to give it more attitude, Cabover Attitude! The rails look so good! The 9 speed isn’t too bad for most loads, but a 10 or 13 might be a bit better. Just find out what works best for you. I rode in the passenger seat with my dad & oldest brother as well. I got loads of stories & experience doing so. I started driving at 6 in my dad’s wrecker & 11 when I drove my 1st Ford C800 cabover. I drove country roads & then city roads around my house. My dad encouraged e as much as he could. Cummins is a good engine for your Pete! They usually sound good, too. We’ve had Cat & Detroit as well. Bobtailing around is a bit bumpy, but still enjoyable, huh?! What would you do differently now, if anything? Sweet Ride! 🥰🤩✌️

@user-qn5is1xm5u 9 күн бұрын

Labor of love. Be proud.

@stevenweninger1901 2 ай бұрын

When I was a kid back in the 80's my dad owned a 1982 362 with a 3406B and 9speed. Same exact corporate white, single bunk, except red interior. It to was over 17k empty. I believe the Cats are heavier than the Cummins but cabover Pete's were just heavy with the tall cab, all aluminum, and very little plastic used. They were well built trucks. If you want a lightweight truck, the Freightliners and International 4070's were lighter but also had a lot more plastic and always seemed keep. K100's seem to be a bit lighter than the 362's but they had fiberglass roofs and front fenders plus the cab was quite a bit shorter height wise. I remember most cabovers back than were Internationals and Freightliners and that is what large fleets had. Peterbilt's and Kenworth's where seen a lot less and Mack, Ford, and White cabovers where not all that prevalent. If you want to save weight, replace the from oversized steel bumper with an aluminum one, remove the dual stacks and go with a single stack and you can knock off 400-500 lbs. Another 500lbs if you cut the frame back to factory. If this truck is meant to work, make it the same as it came out of the factory. Now if weight is not a big deal find a Pete with a KT450. Talk about HEAVY! Great looking truck Ned and keep it old school.

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

I think you're right. Those Cats are probably a little heavier. I do dig the red interiors too.

@robpeters5204 Ай бұрын

Those big cams always show low oil pressure. It’s their curse. Nice build dude!

@nedstephens 26 күн бұрын

Much appreciated.

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

Always check salvage yards for cheaper parts . I'm a former tow truck driver.

@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 10 ай бұрын

Such a sweet rig driv,ah, you did an absolute amazing job

@nedstephens 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch.

@The_Night_Driver 2 ай бұрын

I was 12 first time my Dad put me behind the wheel of International Eagle, later he bought a 1990 362 with the big cab. I would love to buy one for myself at some point. You got a nice rig there

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

I can surely relate to that. I was that age too when my dad put me behind the wheel. Only could drive at night and He was tough, but I still felt like the luckiest fella in the world when I got to drive. These old cabovers are a challenge to put back together. Hope you find one in really good shape that will make things a little easier.

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

Nice. Truck man

@JasonSmith-vd1sz 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful ride!

@nedstephens 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. Labor of love.

@weeza5185 10 ай бұрын

So beautiful....your efforts worth it❤

@nedstephens 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@user-fe5ok9bp6g 2 ай бұрын

I pull a flatbed and I still find myself jumping off the side of the trailer 😊

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

Falling off is the one you want to avoid ☠️

@jasonlangpaap9607 Ай бұрын

Nice ride😊

@nedstephens 26 күн бұрын

Thanks buddy.

@Imintune... 2 ай бұрын

One thing I didn't cared for was lack of storage space. Couldn't bring too much supplies on the road. I prefer my conventional

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

Oh that’s no doubt. Pack light for sure. None of the modern conveniences either.

@edturner873 2 ай бұрын

make it a double bunk stretch the frame to 300 plus ins. full fenders 8 in straight pipes 18 over trans and a big cat engine then put a spread axle bull wagon on it and have a good time

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

Maybe I just carry that package to another one. There's a bull wagon in my yard, but I'll have to find the right guy to figure out that business.

@carlcarlamos9055 Ай бұрын

Nice job. Good luck and take care.

@nedstephens 26 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍 you too.

@Pushyhog 3 ай бұрын

dang ned, that is class!

@nedstephens 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch, 😎

@workinghardusa Ай бұрын

Cool, well done Ned!

@nedstephens 26 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@leroysmith3052 4 ай бұрын

Good for you. electronic motors suck as well I AM CALIFORNIA I WISH I COULD STILL RUN THOSE OLDER EXTREMELY DEPENDABLE TRUCK.

@nedstephens 4 ай бұрын

Yeah California is rough. At least you can still run a diesel in some form, but maybe not for long 😬

@metalworks2765 3 ай бұрын

nice job man

@nedstephens 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it.

@matthewgullett4358 2 ай бұрын

Dry weight, zero fuel, the rails are about 80 pounds/ft. No free lunch. It rides better, but the stretch and double frame are HEAVY!

@Eye-Clown 3 ай бұрын

Badass!!!

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

Test it on a run. On the road.

@user-fe5ok9bp6g 2 ай бұрын

Some day when you're back and you're knees start hurting, you'll wish you had used the ladder

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

Ok, I've changed my ways. I'm using the ladder. I don't want to tear up my knees and have these comments ringing in my head saying I should have listened. Thanks for pointing that out.

@brownbagg 2 ай бұрын

sea bee base.I always in biloxi gulfport

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

Right on. Give me a honk if ya see me!

@pavel1809 3 ай бұрын

very much everything was new

@nedstephens 3 ай бұрын

You're right. Ready to go another thirty years? Maybe. haha.

@jasonemmer9505 3 ай бұрын

Can you share the list of high flow parts to make it flow correctly

@nedstephens 3 ай бұрын

Do you have a NT88? Or an older Big IV?

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

Trucks engine parts are nationwide . Use the internet. Never settle for high Price..

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

They called them deuse in a half trucks diesel 5 speed

@cdl9239 2 ай бұрын

One question why is the door window is on the drivers side

@nedstephens 2 ай бұрын

There’s no door window on drivers side. Might just be the camera reversed the image. Does that sometimes. Makes passenger side look like drivers.

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

What size engine do you have.?

@alexanderanfinogenov3625 10 ай бұрын

What is the brand name of the A/C compressor that you bought. Part# ?

@nedstephens 10 ай бұрын

It’s a Sanden compressor. I think I got it at truckac.com. Just need to pick one out that matches up you refrigerant and belt placements.

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

Remember salvage. Yards. Say it. Ok

@nedstephens 26 күн бұрын

Hahaha. You darn right.

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

Wow. Car. Hauler dragon wagon truck hauling cars

@craigbennett1025 Ай бұрын

You do not want electronic diesel motor On a big rig One sensor could cost you 5 000 You better off with a old school manual diesel motor

@nedstephens 26 күн бұрын

It’s definitely a downside.

@jeraldmcwilson2189 Ай бұрын

I'm a military driver I drove 2/12 ton trucks