Putting in the Miles with Billy Baker: Trucks, Trash, Custom Builds & Nearly 50 Years of Trucking

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • Interview completed at the Upper Canada Chapter ACTA’s 2022 truck show in Athens, Ontario.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 58

  • @Steve51983
    @Steve51983 Рік тому +16

    We need a part 2. The stories that need to be told. Could listen to them all day long. Great video.

  • @jimmock1155
    @jimmock1155 Рік тому +18

    At 21 I bought a new K100 Aerodyne and hit it hard with my little wife beside me. A year later I taught her to drive. 46 years later we’re still doing it, except that I’m disabled and she does all the driving. She averages 2500 miles a week with me riding shotgun. I help her in every way I can. Pretty crazy, huh?

    • @lamara8497
      @lamara8497 10 місяців тому +1

      That's just beautiful man! Glad you're still able to get your fix!

  • @billortloff4215
    @billortloff4215 10 місяців тому +3

    I can't get enough of the classic flattop KW. They are beautiful!

  • @kevinyoung9557
    @kevinyoung9557 Рік тому +7

    Over the years, Billys had some wild rides .Nice to see he's still truckin.

  • @philosophyoftrucking
    @philosophyoftrucking 7 місяців тому +2

    These guys are the real deal 🇨🇦

  • @bill4942
    @bill4942 Рік тому +5

    Wonderful memories and awesome trucks. Don’t get any better than that 👍

  • @scottm2865
    @scottm2865 Рік тому +4

    I met Billy several years ago at Louisville when he had the Pete... Top notch guy 💯💯

  • @rev.randall2292
    @rev.randall2292 Місяць тому

    I ran a Star Car awhile , thats one of the best looking model in my opinion. Light blue outside , dark purple interior. Big Kitty with a 15 spd. Loved it. Tightest cab , no noises or air leaks , best ride I had.

  • @frederickweeksjr.1189
    @frederickweeksjr.1189 Рік тому +4

    I met Mr Baker at the Carlisle show when he had the ole Pete and the KW. GREAT MAN AND A REAL TRUCKER!!!! LOVE THE STORIES. COULD YOU PLEASE GET AN INTERVIEW WITH RICKY KERNS......ANOTHER GREAT MAN.

  • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
    @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 Рік тому +2

    Wow true OUTLAW of the HIGHWAY definitely need a part 2

  • @davidsuch5071
    @davidsuch5071 2 місяці тому

    Old school all the way. Love the C.O.E. 's.

  • @payneview
    @payneview 7 місяців тому +2

    Excellent. I've watched these two 35yrs ago. Oh God that's good. The best interview ever in my opinion. Thank you so much. There's only 2 more guys would have been the ultimate interview but they're both passed though. Again, thank you. Too me, the best interview to date.

    • @MissFlatbedRed
      @MissFlatbedRed  7 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! If you haven’t watched the one I shared last week with Pierre Aubin, I recommend it, also. :) ❤️

  • @clydelindsay6657
    @clydelindsay6657 Рік тому +4

    Great interview Miss Red, I’ve been driving since I was 21(1992). I really enjoyed watching that video.

  • @louisej9386
    @louisej9386 Рік тому +3

    That was a cool interview and the banter with those two was awesome. Love your work Red with the Old School Cool trucks. Hi from the bottom of the world New Zealand👍

  • @ramondtaylor9852
    @ramondtaylor9852 Рік тому +1

    The next legend to Burt Reynolds, Billy Baker. Jerry redd. My hero's, you go, boy.

  • @wesdowling1340
    @wesdowling1340 Рік тому +1

    I remember these trucks on the road when I was younger when I started driving

  • @matthewheinze1231
    @matthewheinze1231 Рік тому +3

    Billy builds some awesome rigs!!!!!! Thanks for capturing and sharing this conversation. That Western Star is absolutely amazing! So are the KWs.

    • @MissFlatbedRed
      @MissFlatbedRed  Рік тому +2

      His Star is in my top 5 trucks. Glad he agreed to do this and share his story!

  • @markwray3905
    @markwray3905 Рік тому +2

    This guy is fun to listen to 😊

  • @jfz19895
    @jfz19895 Рік тому +6

    Need a pt2

  • @goodoledays1355
    @goodoledays1355 Рік тому +2

    Great interview! That bullnose is incredibly gorgeous

  • @richcarey9883
    @richcarey9883 Рік тому +2

    Guys are far and Few like you.
    Real deal

  • @geraldriopelle2044
    @geraldriopelle2044 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! Great interview!

  • @bush600r2
    @bush600r2 Рік тому +2

    The left hand indicator thing they were saying they did to say hi at night to another driver coming towards you, We still do that to this day in New Zealand and has been a tradition done for as long as i can remember except we flick the right hand indicator as we drive on the left hand side of road, the other thing guys will do is flick there clearance lights off and back on real quick which means the same.
    Some guys even go to hooking up a separate spring button cut-off switch that's hooked into the clearance lights line. They will put it in an easy to reach spot and just push the button a couple times to flick the Clearance marker lights off and on a couple times which is the fancy way to say hi😉.
    Great video here on these canadian truckers. Thanks

  • @bobthetruckerguy5770
    @bobthetruckerguy5770 Рік тому +2

    Really enjoyed this interview! Thank you!

    • @MissFlatbedRed
      @MissFlatbedRed  Рік тому +2

      He did a great job telling his story! Thanks for watching.

  • @johncoaker4952
    @johncoaker4952 Рік тому +2

    Great story. Beautiful trucks.

  • @frankstrohmyer9106
    @frankstrohmyer9106 Рік тому +2

    As usual great interview! Keep up the good work.

    • @MissFlatbedRed
      @MissFlatbedRed  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! This one is all on Billy. He did an I credible job despite his reluctance. I think it took 4+ people an hour to convince him on the day….and over a year of sporadically asking on my part 😂 Pleased to say he’s happy with the result!

  • @bobnelson1428
    @bobnelson1428 Рік тому +2

    Cam ...I have some of those Markel badges that my father was awarded in he 1950’s

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee Рік тому +2

    Wonderful video!
    Awesome builder!

  • @raylong9382
    @raylong9382 Рік тому +1

    That’s an old Dan Potters truck from Kansas! Good to see it go to a good home! I’ve never met Billy but I’ve heard a story or two told about him!

  • @bobnelson1428
    @bobnelson1428 Рік тому +3

    I can also say I have driven 5 million plus miles no accidents

  • @user-bu5dp5wm4t
    @user-bu5dp5wm4t Рік тому +1

    Top notch!

  • @nelsonmattoon150
    @nelsonmattoon150 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful ❤️

  • @kentotten7217
    @kentotten7217 Рік тому +2

    Awesome interview. Really enjoyed the stories.

  • @nelsonmattoon150
    @nelsonmattoon150 Рік тому +1

    Love the stories need to do a part 2 of this

  • @sherrymcghee8315
    @sherrymcghee8315 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤ Amazing video the filming perfect and the guy in the gray shirt nice looking 😊❤❤❤ enjoyed watching ♥️❤

  • @denniscampbell8711
    @denniscampbell8711 Рік тому +1

    It would be tuff to get a better interview than that. I remember those days.

  • @easygannaway8346
    @easygannaway8346 Рік тому +2

    Awesome I wanna be a truck driver when I’m old enough

  • @randycecil7375
    @randycecil7375 День тому

    Enjoyable video. Good job

    • @MissFlatbedRed
      @MissFlatbedRed  День тому

      Thanks. It only took a year and several other people encouraging him to get him to sit down and talk on camera 😆

    • @randycecil7375
      @randycecil7375 22 години тому

      You did a great job interviewing him. Keep up the good sit down interviews!!!!

  • @bobnelson1428
    @bobnelson1428 Рік тому +1

    Wind her up PA Hwy 15 south bound Blossburg hill ?..drove for Don Sindall B model Mack hauling New Holland farm eqipment.

  • @Retired88M
    @Retired88M Рік тому +1

    What I want to know and nobody tells me is how do you negotiate a money making rate ?

  • @greglewis1146
    @greglewis1146 Місяць тому

    Billys body langauge says alot

  • @fuzzybutkus8970
    @fuzzybutkus8970 5 місяців тому

    Toronto market,Hunts point all a bunch of holes. Reefer is just dirty business loading and unloading.