I Bought a Wrecked Peterbilt 379 Semi Truck
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Well, we did it we bought a big TRUCK! Something I've always wanted a Peterbilt 379 it needs a little work
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In case you missed it we finished up the 2018 F350 rebuild. I don't think that video got sent out
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Do a prime theme
Love that sound Autobots roll out
I'll buy it when it's done .....
Westin it was wrecked 7/31/19 all the info is online about the truck and his company. Looks like the 2nd one hes wrecked.
"1998, the same year I was born"
F.......... I'm old.
Your mechanical knowledge at 21 is just incredible, and you are an unbelievable, creative talent.
@debbiekonkin5768 does this reply make you feel better? There is no need to use your self hatred on other people.
Better knowledge than guys his age .because this younger generations only want new modern vehicles
Guy is 21 years old and has more real world, usable knowledge than most people will have in a lifetime.
That's a fact !!!
No kidding, this guys smart enough to be a millionaire in the next 15 years, and he didn't even waste his money on college!
BigGary79 I’m 19 and I don’t go do stupid shit because I rather be chasing my dreams then doing something stupid getting arrested while in jail I won’t be able to chase my dreams in jail
he,s not the only one like that . A lot of truck drivers are like that . problem today is that to many poeple do it for the paycheck not the passion anymore
huh
Weston makes my day every time he posts. Without a doubt, he is my favorite UA-camr.
He's on up there
I’m a 22 year old truck driver and I honestly thought this guy was way older than me nope turns out he’s 21
You got started nice and young then. Hope it's going well for you. I'm 33 and just recently finally got my CDL and been driving regional 4 almost 5 months.
That Pete is a great find...hope that you’re able to repair all the damage and get her looking like she should.🥰Keep us posted!
Westen’s famous saying
“It looks brand new”
Love it lol
But he didn't professionally catalog the adjustable tip
@@markmooney4770 Maybe he did off camera
@@markmooney4770 "expertly cataloged"
yeah but the frame is bent . why do you think there was a block under the drivers front wheel ? to prevent the frame from twisting elsewhere by the weight over time
@@guytremblay1647 Doesn't mean he can't fix that too
Crazy how much your channel has grown. I remember watching you at 500 subs and knowing you’d blow up fast. Keep it up!
Ya, its pretty crazy!
Im glad to see you found the engine for the mustang build!!
😂😂😂
guitarguy1995 18 speed mustang
Alex Gavin YESSIR!!
Holy shit Westen you’re only 21!? That makes your videos and the things you know even more impressive. Keep up the good work!!
DOT officer: Is this thing legal?
West: Course not. I am going to rebuild it on UA-cam.
Officer: COOL!
Minority car passes by....
Officer: turn down music.
Black guy: what
Black guy funeral.
The end
I TOLD YOU GUYS IT WAS BIG!!!:)
Where do you find all of these wonderful things lol
Lol
You know the best part about owning that pete is you guys can get bigger projects that Clifford cant tow
@Westen Champlin ,
Thanks! This is going to be interesting. I will be very interested in how much the whole project will cost. My son in law is a trucker and wants to start his own company.
Hit up Greg A see if he still has that unibilt sleeper
"I'm sure you guys are wondering why we are taking so many dirt roads"
Me: ya because you have no insurance and theres no state troopers haha
Makayla Meier no cops no stops lol
No DOT
I've always been pulled over more on a dirt road then main highways, although in Texas backroading and partying are pretty known for here.
@@stephenadams5293 up
😂😂😂😂🤣
9:14 you can’t deny it Westen looks like a trucker
He looks like he was born for that seat
Next video will be Westen the Road Hammer
Yep he do😊
ha ha yes your right
He does look like a truck driver
massive respect to this guy for his passion
"i swear, officer, im just driving it to a trailer"
"Wheres the trailer at?"
"my house".
Wtf lol.
Dude is 21 talking about when he was a kid 😂 aaah I’m old
I still wear shirts from 1998.
Shit, 98 i was outta school a couple years already. Damn i feel old
I have underwear older than him.
@@chiefgecko I just fixed up my steel toe work boots from 1998! Damn he makes me feel old...
I was thinking the same thing!.
“There’s a reason why we’re taking the back roads”
Me: to avoid cops?
Wonder if ol' Weston is licensed to even drive that?
Ryan Williams you don’t need no stinking licensee lol
U don't need no freaken cdl to drive that peterbuilt its just a thing that lets the gov know that u can drive that.
@@jeffersonmoctezuma3733 please don't say that I've seen dumbass tow big ass toyhaulers with tundras and there tundras being pushed when there breaking because of the weight of the toy hauler there is a reason why certain licence don't let you drive certain weights
@@hihaveaniceday9386 and our government suck ass award goes to (drumb roll...) YOU !
Westen.... your enthusiasm is infectious. I can't wait to see your next upload. You are never boring.
UA-cam brought me here. I had a laugh when he mentioned the 389. I saved and saved for my 389. I haul grain. Sure overkill but I love it. It is a pure Cadillac. Definitely a classic
Q: You might be wondering why I'm taking all these back roads
A: Nope, you have no insurance, registration and the truck is wrecked
And no cdl lmao
@@harleylaughlin2155 tyou can't drive a truck that well without experience.. he more than likely has a CDL.. lol
@@harleylaughlin2155 don't need a CDL to drive the truck for non-commercial purposes. May need a Class A rather than Class C license but not necessarily a CDL.
And no class A license
@@Ericsaidful - You do need a CDL to drive a combination vehicle and a class B license for anything over 26001lbs so at the very least he needed a class B license to bobtail that truck. I'm sure he has one from how he was driving like someone else noted. He has skill.....
My God, how have you gained so much knowledge at your young age? I am impressed
I remember this channel when it was at 15k subs. I can’t believe it’s already at 270k! Keep up the good work!
2:07 go go juice... LMAO, best colloquial name ever for it!
Yeah dat was cool im such a square all i say is starter fluid
Meanwhile over in the UK we call it jungle juice too
And in other circles nitrous is called that
Westen, I love that Pete! I used to dive a really old one in the 70s for a guy hauling grain. What fun I had for a couple years! I am now 66 and retired! I would love to go back to driving!
I am no longer a truck driver(thank god after 24 years of it), but train engineer now. I always enjoy seeing a real nice tractor, and hope you post a video highlighting work you do, and of course the final results. Love the color too, I hope you stick with the same blue.
The entire first 5 mins i was like "use a saws-all to cut the exhaust tip off" and then when you finally did i was like "yessss, thank you" lol. Nice video as always 🤙
Starts watching Westen's videos
"Bad ass he buys old stuff like I do"
"Dang he doesn't work to far from me"
*Buys wrecked Pete *
"This is the most badass channel on the tube. "
Love the 'Pete !! This is by far the coolest thing you've ever brought home. I wanna see a series on this rig !
Agreed
Yes!
Life is crazy. Back in 2019 i saw this video & thought how badass it was to drive & old School Pete & how nice it would be to drive a semi truck. I used to visualize myself in a Pete when i drove my F250. In 2024 i was fortunate enough to get my CDL & i’m currently writing this in the sleeper of my Peterbilt at a rest area in Greeneville,TN on my way to Fort Worth from Philadelphia. Don’t give up on your dreams! Even if it’s to be a janitor or the president. Keep on trucking! 🚛
I'm the son of a Road Train driver and I love watching this. This guy gets the beauty of trucks. One of my favorite trucks is actually the Kenworth T909. Beautiful hard working girl that hauls hard. At my Dads work we have an old Kenworth cabover that was made back in the early 60s. Rusty as Shit but it just won't die
First Whistlin and now Westen?! I'm in heaven LOL
Cleetus reference noted...
Cant wait to see this beauty when shes finished, you guys do amazing jobs at things like this, cant wait to see her at 100%
14:43 your truck did a little happy dance!🤣 I'm home!!🤣👍👍 good video
Being a driver myself, it's nice to see such a great truck being saved
12:45 me pulling into los santos customs
Finally a real truck, can’t wait to see when it’s done.
Well I was watching someone else but I like rebuild videos and peterbilts so I switched over promptly
“Beyoncé I’m talkin bout my Peterbilt, I don’t got time for ya!”
Best line in the whole vid, lets be honest
My peter.... bilt 😂
Can’t wait to see it done. I have a 94’ 379 Peterbilt,I work it every day hauling a chemical tank. I’ve owned it for 20 + years. Wouldn’t trade it .Your gonna have so much fun redoing the Pete.
When Beyoncé see's Weston in his new Peterbilt she's gonna drop Jay Z like a hot potato.
Dude I think she did that years ago I'm pretty sure divorce Beyonce comes with most of Jay Z s***
Lil*Rip idrk much about music artist and such, but this is golden 🤣💀
Jay-z can buy peterbuilt the company
I didn’t think he was serious when he said the next project was gonna be big in the last video
Edit: Damn 143 likes thanks!
Imagine a parrellel universe where westen does one project at a time and actually finishes them ahaha
username 321 always waiting on parts lol
The upload before this we finished off the f250.
@@WestenChamplin Get 10 peeps together there's always gonna be one Ass Hole, get a hundred there will be 10... Is any truck project ever really finished??? Love your Channel Westen!
“Why I’m taking back roads” because you don’t have a class A license lol.
Only need a class b with air brakes endorse for tractor🙃
You dont need either if its not registered as a commercial vehicle.
@@tylerbonser7686 Hi from the UK. Regarding to your comment!! In America You can drive a large truck with only holding a basic car driving license as long as it is not registered as a commercial vehicle?
Since 1997 anyone passing a driving test to drive a car in the uk can legally drive vehicles weighing the maximum weight of 3.5 tons. If we wish to drive any vehicles weighing more than 3.5tons then we have to take a Heavy goods vehicle test. Even if the vehicle is not registered for commercial use.
@@ivecodaddy4817 yes. In the USA anyone who passes a drivers test can drive something up to 13 tons. However if it is a recreational vehicle like a motorhome, camper or if its for farm use you dont need a different license. Didn't know that about the UK with that low of a weight restriction. I wish it was harder for people to get a license here. So many bad drivers
Old truckers never die, they just get a new Peterbilt. Excellent video. ♡ T.E.N.
I am literally twice his age. Now I'm starting to feel like the old dude in the room. Love the content and am happy to see a young whippersnapper that is into something other than all of the newfangled video games!
Westen I love your vlogs! Absolutely down to earth & great content
Sir: I do not know anything about simi trucks but I am very glad you were able to acquire something in life that made you that happy. I am confident you will enjoy rebuilding this truck and wind up with a truck you can really be proud of. U.S. Army, Ret. Texas
That's gonna be a beast when it's done looks like the beef moved on a corner and he slapped the driver side hard... Great vid 👍
Thats the truth they don't stop in a pound coin and give u change back people need to be more careful hopefully the driver is ok 👍🏻
5:58 exhaust circumcision
Mazel tov!
Hey Westen you weren't grinding gears you were just cleaning them teeth, love the new project and you'll be able to bring the D7 home now all by you self👍
That's a big project. Keep it the same color. I love that color!
Very nice blue color. not many colored cars or trucks out there now
Looking at the camera and be like “ahh excuse me”. 😂😂 Guy is naturally funny.
this guy's got culture, the pete 379 is by far my favourite american truck.
Your going to need a trailer too, a heavy low-boy, to haul around that Cat dozer you are fixin' up.
Take sleeper off remove 5th wheel and add flat bed for going to auctions
Craig Pants ; Canadian viewer.... what a great idea...that would be something!
That thing would make one hell of a pretty rollback!
Yeah, cuz it's already rolled once.lol
In my world it would become either a dump or log truck .
Kind of a waste at that frame length. Now if they did a frame stretch...
This brings back the memories of my dad’s Pete. I think it was just a couple years newer and it was a beautiful burnt orange but it had a 15 speed.
Ol' Pete left Clif in the dust!!!!!!! 👍👍👍
10:29 The fact that there's still a blood spot on the smoker's window and smeared on the silver trim piece is great.
I see that!
The video is not that long. That timestamp does not exist..
drinking game: take a shot everytime Westen gets a new project
That much could kill ya
Liver cancer
Your funny as hell!! You literally make my day 😂👌🏼 loving the truck
"This truck came out if the factory in 1998, the same year I was born!"
**I immediately feel old...**
canned laughter this comment makes me feel old
Despiser Despised you old fucks are annoying
Russell Gerdes never was a smart ass it’s just annoying how you constantly judge us and assume. things change with every generation and you guys can’t seem to accept that
@@quancast1141 Holy shit. Let me start with the fact that I am a millennial, so you can chuck that prepared reply out the window.
You know what my generation broke? A fucking sense of humor. Calm your shit and stop trying to blame you bullshit on a previous generation you precious snowflake. How about you check your and our generation's shortcomings before you criticized generations that created the comfort we enjoy.
canned laughter did you even read what I wrote when did I ever Blame anyone else I get that our generation is filled with idiots and snow flakes. My point was that boomers are always talking shit about our generation as if things don’t change with every generation. What are you talking about 🤣
I like this kind of trucks since i was a kid. The sound, the look, the name and the power.
Peterbilt is the best in te3chnology and design!!!! All love !!!!
Im guessing you took backroads to avoid dot.
Western is like Mechanic Jesus. He literally fixes everything.
"Some day" - Westen Champlin 2019
“She’ll be better than brand new!” -Maru ‘Planes: Fire-Rescue’
Westen is real life Maru :)
😄 minute 1:02
When you need to lift the steering wheel to exit your vehicle.
I love your videos so much because its clear how much you really care about this stuff. You mention safety, and get excited about fixing stuff the right way. Instead of messing up some body work and cutting the whole top off to make a convertible semi like.... some people. Just wonderful enthusiasm. I know next to nothing about machinery but I love these videos.
"Beyonce - I'm talking about my Peterbilt!" LOL
Um driving the back roads in case you breakdown no!!!! Staying clear of the blue lights
Sees Weston post a Video “Clickkk”
benjamn maravilla right
Same
Love the 1999 Peterbilt 379 they are the Gold of the semi world great vid westen keep making the The cat pur like she is supposed to even if you need catnip
Had to subscribe and smashed the like. Ain't nothing better than down home Red blooded Truck loving American Brotherhood having a great time doing what they love. Thank you for sharing.
No way is Westen 21? Im 20 wow need to do more with my life.
Same here I'm 21 and not as set as he is. I do have to say if he is 21 he has a lot of knowledge
Amazing what having a positive male figure in your life at a young age will do. I wouldn't know.
Westens Best quote “ it doesn’t not look that bad”
Homestly it doesnt. It needs a new hood, fenders, stacks and bunk. Most of it is either available new for the small stuff or used for the big stuff. The bunk is the biggest issue and that isnt that bad - a used studio sleeper can be had for 5 grand, and can be swapped in a weekend with some help. The cab appears undamaged, and assuming the frame is straight and the drivetrain good, he can put it right for under 10 grand.
@@machinist7230 If he didn't do serious damage to the engine running it without an air cleaner. Yeah, good thing he took dirt roads to run the dust straight into the engine... But yes, if the cab is not racked, dump the sleeper, turn into a day cab, get a boc panel, fender, mirrors, fix the intake, not a lot on this one, other than it's a 98 and probably more than worn out already.
@@machinist7230 I think it will be a fairly easy repair, It sounds good He can get a sleeper pretty cheap , Especially standups there's two behind Dad's shop now were they swapped to flat top, Ones a unibilt with the red and light grey American class interior 70" plus extension's I'm sure he'd sell it cheap lol
Look's like the sleeper on it's a unibilt also
"Hey that's an adjustable tip" (hits ground) "professionally cataloged"
Miss these types of videos Westen uses to do, power is good but these were the best videos.
Even wrecked that Peterbilt looks awesome...they're just great looking trucks!
I think that’s Optimus Prime... 😧
Try to save him please.
Optimus was originally based on a 1970's Freightliner FL86
Venturi Life He’s talking about Optimus from the Micheal Bay movies which is a 379
I always take backroads when I’m driving a unregistered uninsured salvage vehicle I just purchased to make UA-cam videos about 😁
Well it's a lot better then runnin' it down main street or the Interstate. You didn't see no law pull him over now did ya? The fella knew what he was doin'. And got it done without no troubles. Good job! If ya ask me.
That’s what I’m saying not sure 🤔 what point you are making
Hey Westen
You honestly make my day with these videos lol
Keep it up!
Wes bringing it home!
@Hello Jerry how are you doing
Great, hope to see it when it is finished. Old truck drivers never die, they just get their Peterbuilt.
Born in ‘98?! You just made me feel really old!😂
Same :D getting close to 40 so anyone born near the 2000's makes me feel way too old
Make me feel old AND lazy. :p
"THE RECKLESS IS ALREADY OUT OF IT " LOVE -IT !!!
Ain’t nothin sweeter than a long nose Peter.
Great watching some “old school” Westen.
This made me so happy watching this.
That Pete parked next to yours, made yours look rebuilt. LMFAO
Omfg I’m over here dying lmao
Thats a kenny
@@BrowncoatInABox thats a Peterbilt goofy
@@justinjefferson1888 nah that red truck is a w900 look at the grill
This man finna get a CDL license and start dailying the Pete
He has a farm, he doesn't need a cdl If the trucks for farm use.
That is the coolest shit man! Maybe when I'm finally ready to buy a truck I'll just get a wrecked one to fix up for dirt cheap.
I love the 379.
Probably the best truck I ever drove.
Big Cat with an 18 speed and that was the perfect combination to run any type of road across the entire US.
It would pull mountains and stretch out over straight flat terrain.
Cant beat the n14 red top. High horsepower, excellent torque... as many times as i work on em I still love em!
Got a great engine in the old girl,one of the best Cummins ever built
It would be better with a 4 & a quarter kitty cat and 10in straights.
@@robertcraig156 no
The one dislike drives a Volvo 🤣
I drive a Volvo. Id rather drive that wrecked Pete than my everyday over engineered swedish shit box.
Aye man Right now I drive a 6.7 powerstroke for a golf cart shop! Hopefully one day I’ll be in a big rig
Jeez i jumped from a grand tour episode to this. Great content dude!
Grand tour is a really good show. Says a lot about this guy's content.
This is the ultimate compliment!! I love top gear/ Grand tour.
Hey up youth, I really enjoy your video content,because you have that talent of making the viewer's feel like your talking to them directly and not the camera. Well done awesome. P.s keep safe in these troubled times from Mr Bourne in th UK.
I remember watching this for the first time and being surprised by how smart he is