I drove from brand new in 1978, a CL 9000 with a Detroit 8v92 factory rated at 430 horsepower. The upper cab was mounted at 4 corners on an air ride suspension. I literally floated going down the road watching the 13 speed gear lever making circles in the floor. The boss had it rated up to rev over 2500 RPM. He wanted the biggest fastest most powerful trucks to haul pizza supplies from New Jersey to the midwest. I would pull pizza flour loads out of Buffalo grossing over 100,000 pounds back to Jersey. NY and PA and NJ pretty much had no DOT in those days. It was a 100 mile an hour truck and I had a hard time keeping my foot out of it. The cab was so high it used to be referred to as a "two story Ford." Nothing could beat the sound of a Detroit V8 in those days. Had several trailers crack in half from all the overloading. We ran 42 foot reefers then. Thanks for the memories.
John Meadows 🇺🇸 I’m with you on that! They make cabovers over in England/UK. I’ve seen a few of their cabovers, and as cool as I think they are, I still prefer our American made cabovers! I’m not a Volvo fan, but they don’t offer cabovers here in the USA, so I’m not sure what they’re like to drive. If they made them again I bet they could make them even better and more economical than ever! The old Mack cabovers were totally awesome! 🥰 Now I love the big conventionals, but still, there’s something about a cabover that really gets my juices pumpin! My dad started trucking back in the 1930s and all the boys have gotten into it! I own my dad’s 51 REO and a 95 IH 9670. Check out our cabover video. Glad you enjoyed the Ford.
See here's the thing...I drove a few cab overs and at 6'2" 400lbs there wasn't much room for me lol...but the visibility and sheer power in most of these old workhorses simply magical them old school supercharged diesels just had a magic to em that turbos dont have...I'm with you I would love to have the options back in American trucks these Peterbilt rip off [long nose] trucks all look too similar and none are really too different from one another...[mind you I'm no trucker so bear that in mind (I do have my cdl tho)].
Great capture, thanks for the overview, good bit of nostalgia preserved well for the age of it. The first cabover I ever got to ride in (in 1981) was my brother in-law's brother, 79 CL9000 w/8v92 430hp (not aftercooled) 13 speed. Trimac Transport.
Dynamo Joe 🇺🇸Glad that you enjoyed it. We’re looking forward to getting more of this on video as we get this rig up to where we want it. Weather permitting!🧐 They sit up pretty high! I’ve always loved that.
I drove that truck for AMES stores ( Stop And Shop). Cold in the winter the wind just cuts through that big grill. Ran North New Jersey to Caribou Maine.
🇺🇸 I have no clue as to how cold or warm it will be. My brother is anxious to get it to the point he can take it for a brief run, but we have much to do to it before then. The mechanics come first on it, then maybe a slight stretching of the frame. 🧐✌️
Ford made the best looking big trucks! Too bad they gave up. I knew a driver for Hurley in Phoenix & when he got his Aeromax he couldn't believe it. 200 miles in 3 1/2 hours thru the mountains between Phoenix & Morenci! Thanks for your service Joe!
azmike1956 , Howdy! I agree...Ford made some of the best looking rigs! The Aeromax was a sharp rig! They were quite smooth and tough looking! 🥰 I sometimes wonder what the Fords would look like if they had stayed in the truck business. 🧐 Have a great one! Thanks for checking us out!
@@the.porter.productions thanks partner. Joe was saying at the same times other rigs were getting 3 to 4 mpg the Aeromax was getting 7 even thru the tough hills between Superior & San Carlos! Shiny side up!
I used to be a Heavy Truck mechanic in a GMC dealership, and sometimes I would get a Ford to work on. The Fords were so much easier to work on, they were designed to be easy to maintain. Later Ford sold their heavy truck division to Daimler-Benz who changed the name to Sterling. Sadly after a few years Sterling was discontinued.
4321grp 🇺🇸 We’re glad that this brings back some good memories for you! I’ve never heard that before, so it really blesses me. I’ll share that with my brother. It’s a shame that Ford no longer makes semis! They had a good thing going. On the other hand, I’ve always liked the GMCs. Very stylish cabs and body lines. Hey, if you like cabovers, you’ll have to check out something special coming up...tune in tomorrow...Sunday. 🥰
Mark Reaves They are pretty cool trailers. I love a cabover and stainless trailer combo.🥰 That may be old fashioned or so, but I think it’s cool. You can get into tight places with a cabover.
I drove WT 9000 for 5 years and then one day there was a brand new CL 9000 sitting there just for me the drive. It was a wonderful improvement. we had a Cat 3406PC at 365 HP and a 12513 fuller. It was a great truck, to bad they stopped.
neil 🤩 I liked both of those trucks. Ford made some very nice looking rigs back in the day! You drove one with a Cat engine....Sweet! We love Cat engines! The CL model was a little taller I think. I look forward to driving this one. It is all original as far as we know. Setting is hard on all trucks and we have a lot of cleaning to do. Several hydraulic lines have already been replaced. One step at a time. 😎 Stay safe and healthy! Make the trip & enjoy the ride! 🤩
Merlin Monson 🇺🇸Those big bunk Fords were totally awesome looking!🤩 I bet that was some pretty good power. Ford really made some great looking rigs back in the day! Wonder what they would look like if they had continued? The straight trucks they make now are cool, but I’m talking about the big rigs and especially the cabovers! 😎 Do you own a rig now? Still drive one? Thanks for checking us out. Be safe! 🤩
I loved the video.. I'm from India.. here we have a different concept for trucks.. no cabovers as such.. but I've been following international trucking since my childhood.. I play a lot of truck simulator games.. I personally love cabovers!!! The one you have uploaded, Ive been seeing it for the first time.. something new.. thanks.
Pratik Sridhar 🇺🇸 Glad you liked it. We play a lot of simulator truck games as well, but we love the real thing, too. Hope that you get to be inside a real truck someday.
🇺🇸Gary, They sure had a big cab, just like the Astros/Titans. I agree that they looked so magnificent. Maybe that’s why I always liked them. Who knows. 😳 I’m just glad that my brother was able to buy it. It gives us an opportunity to bond together and bring this beast back to life! Stay tuned! 🥰😎✌️
🇺🇸We sure like it! My brother has many ideas about it! 😳🧐 Hope you check in on it in the future as he has no plans on selling it! We have another video of it starting and running. 🤩✌️
@@erichairston2910 that's something. When I was there the fleet was made up of mostly Ford's with a few Internationals and couple of Freightliners. 300 Cummings with 9 speeds.
Gus VanHorn you are right it was a dump. I left there and ended up at Carolina Southern for a while before I ended up pulling mobile homes where I could make some real money.
🇺🇸 Do you have any pics/videos of those old 2 Story Falcons? They were so, SO COOL! We owned a 1965 C800 for several years that was a joy to drive! 🥰 It was much lower than the Falcons, but the same cab style. 🤩
🇺🇸 Yeah, when they changed the length laws it affected lots of other things. Some drivers didn’t like the cabovers as much, and that’s ok. But you can take a cabover in places where you can’t get a conventional in...with a trailer that is. You see them more at truck shows now. I know some people who still use the cabovers for working, but they are rare. I’ve been known to do a U turn and chase one down to get some pictures and talk to the driver. Cabovers are my favorite! 🥰
@@the.porter.productions I'm a big fan of cabovers too & I remember back in the 1980s & down they were common here in the USA which of course that was back when the length limit was shorter. Some people who use to drive them back in the day told me those things ride like you have a jackhammer up your ass & is very noisy inside the cab. Also I bet quite a bit of cabover drivers forget to make sure they don't leave anything lose in the cab when they take their semi in the shop to get worked on because the mechanic would need to tilt up the cab for access to the motor & when he does that, the trucker's stuff inside would get tossed around & lands on the windshield & breaks it.
First I want to thank you for sharing your video and that's when trucks were "King Of The Road " in my opinion I guess I'm just a sucker for cabovers just because I was around them as a kid . I would like to share some pictures of my find 1967 cabover Peterbilt 352st. With 8v71 4.44 rear end still all original.
You got a good point there, but I’m not sure what engine it had under it. I’m gonna have to check that movie out again. Has been a while since I’ve seen it.
Steve, Howdy! I’ve always liked that body style. Those colors really stood out then and will hopefully stand out after we clean, buff and fix her up. 🤩 My brother and I really like the older trucks. He even has a 62 Crackerbox...previously owned by me. Do you know what they looked like? Unusual, boxy, but really cool looking! 🤩 Have a great day and stay safe.
All Detroit's have a supercharger on them , they can run without them, silver Detroit's were special because they have a bypass valve in the supercharger so it can process the high boost quicker
🥰 Glad that you liked it. With the way things turned out….might take a while before we get back on this rig.🧐 Not sure yet, but please stay tuned. The Porters never give up and will always try to find what it takes to complete a job! Blessings to all! 🥰🇺🇸✌️
🇺🇸Brian, thanks for checking us out. Sitting around doesn’t do any vehicle any good at all that’s for sure. We have been making a little progress on it, until winter hit us. We hope to get right back on this one way or the other, so it won’t stay that way. It’s too good of a truck to let go to waste. Stay tuned for more. 🤩🥰🇺🇸
Dadyyosccase 🇺🇸 We watched it for a long time and my brother really wanted it. He’s really hoping to fix her up so he can pull his stainless trailer or a new pup trailer that he just bought. Thanks for the inquiry though. 🤩
Roger Robertson 🇺🇸 Thanks! We try to show all that we can. We continue to learn to do different things, sometimes in different ways, but from a truck lover’s perspective. The thought is this...We don’t want anyone to miss out on the details because we wanted to rush through things. Sometimes, like it is, is the best way to get the footage. Either way, glad that you liked it. Stay tuned for more of the truck, and then some.
🇺🇸I’m with you on that comment...I love the old American cabovers. The European cabovers are cool, but lack the Cabover Attitude and Style, in my opinion. I’m not much on Volvo or Scania rigs. The cabovers were really popular back in the day, but aren’t as much in the last 15 years or so. I think...”Cabovers Rule!” Thanks for checking us out. Check out our other vids on cabovers if you get the chance. 🤩 Stay safe and have fun.
Alfredo Gonzalez My brother watched it for years and they finally were willing to sell it! He’s very pleased with it.🥰 For a Detroit engine, it runs very well! I’m not much of a Detroit guy, but that Silver 92 sure has impressed me! 🥰 I can’t wait to drive it. Stay tuned for we’re not done with it yet. Thanks for checking us out.😎 Stay safe!
I think the silver 92 was 435 horse they were a good dependable engine I had one in a 81 4300 international good engine. That's a nice truck good luck with it
Kyle Derry 🇺🇸 Those W9000 trucks were quite sharp...and square. The CTLs were wider and taller. They went through a few changes over the years. Ford made some really sharp semis back in the day. I love seeing those rigs at truck shows. 🥰
Greg Dore 🇺🇸You’re right on that one. My brother wants to stretch it just a little bit. I think it’s long enough, but that’s me. Years ago, we set up a little C800 Ford to pull mobile homes and little trailers. We might do the same to this Ford. 🧐 Time will tell.
No dont do it. They were designed to work and play with the tough boys. She wouldnt be happy doing that stuff at all. Besides shes got a big Jimmy in her and ya limited where you could take her if im right. I could be wrong 🤷🏻♂️. Beautiful truck mate. The big Ford cushion
DruSteel69 Thanks. My brother saw this truck years ago, sitting beside the building, so he asked if it was for sale...Not at that time. He learned the good and bad story behind it at that time and was promised that if it ever came up for sale that he would be called first. He eventually got it. He and I both liked cabovers. And My helper did well helping me with it.
Richie H 🇺🇸I don’t know about wider, but the truck sure is tall. I love a tall cabover. The GMC Astros were tall and wide, too. I’ve driven some cabovers...they are fun to drive and have a great view. 😎
🇺🇸 Or that you’re the 1st one on the scene. But the view from a cabover is is extremely awesome...up high, can see far enough ahead, they are totally tough looking.
Your horse power depends on whether its a 6v92 or an 8v92 and the year because it varys a little here and there but if its a 6v92 its factory rated hp was around 325 and the 8v92 was around 350 hp.
@@the.porter.productions Stuff a set of M130 injectors in that beast and tweak the pump timing ever so slightly and you'll be right around 675 horsepower, that's if it's an 8v92. My uncles barn door would stroll east to west at 125mph loaded and he'd still have pedal left!! He was an O/O and ran produce from N.Y. out west and citrus on the return trip. Run Delo 100 40 wt., change the fluids religiously, buy good filters(Baldwin),watch the temps and that thing wont let you down. Best of luck with her, hope to see it at Macungie soon!!
🇺🇸Matthew , Thanks for the info. My brother is very good about taking care of of his stuff. He’s taught me a lot about trucking. 675 HP would be awesome for that truck! A truck does need to have the horses to pull the big hills...maybe not at 125 mph, but enough to show them what you got under that cab, if and when needed! I’m hoping to get this truck to the Howard Truck Show in Fairborn, Ohio in May. Who knows how it will turn out for us. Be safe and stay healthy, friend!
Greg Dore 🇺🇸She runs...and runs well. I’m not much of an old Detroit motor fan, but I like the way this truck runs. I’ve only fired it up...just after he first got it.
Crushing Vanessa3 , Howdy. We sure like it. My oldest son couldn’t wait to climb up in it! More on this truck is coming, when we’re able, so stay tuned.
🇺🇸Neil, As far as we know, the engine and trans are the original components to that truck. The only mods to the truck are the air bags for the cab and the wet kit for pulling dump trailers. The FORD dealer replaced the bags. The engine has the turbo and supercharger both, but I’m not sure what HP that gives the truck. I’m keeping track of anything else that we find out about the truck and will post them in a later episode. Here’s one for ya: the way they plumbed the airlines is what caused the truck to come off the road at one point. I just wait to get it ready so that we can take it on a little test run. Stay safe, healthy and have a Happy New Year!
@@the.porter.productions Thks, the Silver 92 was not released until 1982, but DDA had a deal going. The original 92 had many problems and after the Silver was released they would give you a smoking deal on a Silver if you had a warranty claim on a pre 1982 92 engine. The Super 10 Transmission was a late 80's introduction to improve on the regular 10 speed, over all it was not popular because of the way you had to shift it. I liked the truck, drove a 1977 (first year) many miles and it was a huge improvement over the WT 9000.
@@nfarnell1 🇺🇸 Guess what...my brother ran into the previous owner, one of the sons who drove it, and we found out this info. This truck was a repo unit and that the original engine was blown. In order for the sale to be final, the engine had to be rebuilt/replaced. Detroit reps came in and installed a new Silver 92 engine and one rep stayed with the truck until it was ready. This info was a blessing to receive directly from the owner-operator. It was rated I think at 445 HP I believe. Some odd number! The truck is still coming along. Just thought you would like to know.
Brian, Howdy! At this time, the truck is not for sale. I can remember back in the day seeing a few of those Fords driving all lopsided. 😳 I never really knew why then, but later found that many had bags that blew because they were too close to the exhaust pipes. There’s more to come on this truck. We’re hoping to take it to the Howard Truck Show in Fairborn, Ohio this year. 🤩Have a great one!
Greetings from the Ohio Porters! 🇺🇸 The thought is to go through the entire truck and restore it and even stretch it out. Those Fords sure had a unique look to them! 🥰 Thanks for checking us out. Hope to have more content on this truck in the near future! ✌️
@@user-xe4sj3yk5w 🇺🇸Good question. Nope, it’s not For Sale. My brother wanted it badly & was able to buy it after waiting a few years. He never got to finish it, so we’re gonna take it over & finish it & hopefully keep it in the family. I even sold my reefer so I could be available to buy it. We at least have to attempt restoring it & driving it for a while. It will be a great truck to show off eventually. Blessings my friend. Stay tuned for some more Ford Action! ✌️
Maybe you Should have someone refurbish it and put a Nathan K5H or K3L train horn on it, that would sound awesome, driving down the road blowing it’s truck horn that came off a train horn website or from ebay. Again this is a question and not a comment or mean thought.
New England Railfan productions 2017 My brother and I are planning on doing some work on it together...he’s already replaced hydraulic hoses and we plan on some other repairs needed from sitting for a few years. He’s already purchased horns, but won’t tell me what they are yet. He likes the big train horns, too.
Matthew, I agree with ya...a special truck deserves a special horn to blow at the 4 wheelers when they need it! My brother says he’s got that covered already, but won’t let me in on the secret yet. Have a great one! 🤩
Rodney Stewart 🇺🇸Depends on the day that you catch my brother. He’s got other things he’s trying to sell first. That’s about the best I can tell you right now.
Nice truck, but that shift pattern doesn’t look like a Super 10 to me. I drove a 1996 International 9200, with an M11 Cummins, and a Super 10 for several years.
If that upper shift knob has DIR/OD markings only, there will also be a slide knob on the side of the shift lever for low/hi range. That is a 13 speed.
David Hecker 🇺🇸I actually think it’s a 13 speed. I had been in it once before. I hopped in, made sure it was out of gear and fired it up. I was impressed with the way it ran and some other things and the thought of moving it wasn’t top on my list. I’ve not had a chance to drive it yet. I’m rather impressed with the truck.
Don, Howdy! That we can do, but he is wanting to work on her some and get her back on the road. He bought the truck, brought it home, but hasn’t had it back out at all. I’ve fired it up, but haven’t driven it at all. Stay tuned. Have a great day!
Thanks for the reply donmccord13.dm50@gmail.com email me whenever y’all are ready to part with it I love story behind the truck and of course love the truck !!!!
Bobby Hice 🇺🇸These rigs are a great part of trucking history that need to be kept alive if possible. They were unique in style and craftsmanship. 🥰 You either loved or hated the cabovers, but many drivers have interesting memories of them. 🧐 Does yours have a Cat or Detroit engine?
Because they scavenge for air as a 2 stroke the supercharger a.k.a blower is required to make the engine run by forcing air through the base of the cylinders. Watch the video on how the 2 stroke diesel engine works
I drove from brand new in 1978, a CL 9000 with a Detroit 8v92 factory rated at 430 horsepower. The upper cab was mounted at 4 corners on an air ride suspension. I literally floated going down the road watching the 13 speed gear lever making circles in the floor. The boss had it rated up to rev over 2500 RPM. He wanted the biggest fastest most powerful trucks to haul pizza supplies from New Jersey to the midwest. I would pull pizza flour loads out of Buffalo grossing over 100,000 pounds back to Jersey. NY and PA and NJ pretty much had no DOT in those days. It was a 100 mile an hour truck and I had a hard time keeping my foot out of it. The cab was so high it used to be referred to as a "two story Ford." Nothing could beat the sound of a Detroit V8 in those days. Had several trailers crack in half from all the overloading. We ran 42 foot reefers then.
Thanks for the memories.
Sounds like trucking done right!
BillyLapTop 🇺🇸Trucking years ago was quite different than today. Some heavy loads you’ve hauled. You needed a real truck to get it up the road!
The good old days
The 9000 could hit 100 mph? Wow!
I use to have a 1979 Ford CL 9000 that I used as a mobile home toter and I loved it. Those Ford cabovers are the tallest cabovers ever made.
Eric Hairston 🇺🇸 I’ve seen several rigs used as spotter trucks, mostly sleepers, but never a CL 9000.🤩 Toters are cool!
I love those old cabovers. I began my driving career in a cabover Mack. Would like to see them made again.
John Meadows 🇺🇸 I’m with you on that! They make cabovers over in England/UK. I’ve seen a few of their cabovers, and as cool as I think they are, I still prefer our American made cabovers! I’m not a Volvo fan, but they don’t offer cabovers here in the USA, so I’m not sure what they’re like to drive. If they made them again I bet they could make them even better and more economical than ever! The old Mack cabovers were totally awesome! 🥰 Now I love the big conventionals, but still, there’s something about a cabover that really gets my juices pumpin! My dad started trucking back in the 1930s and all the boys have gotten into it! I own my dad’s 51 REO and a 95 IH 9670. Check out our cabover video. Glad you enjoyed the Ford.
See here's the thing...I drove a few cab overs and at 6'2" 400lbs there wasn't much room for me lol...but the visibility and sheer power in most of these old workhorses simply magical them old school supercharged diesels just had a magic to em that turbos dont have...I'm with you I would love to have the options back in American trucks these Peterbilt rip off [long nose] trucks all look too similar and none are really too different from one another...[mind you I'm no trucker so bear that in mind (I do have my cdl tho)].
Great capture, thanks for the overview, good bit of nostalgia preserved well for the age of it. The first cabover I ever got to ride in (in 1981) was my brother in-law's brother, 79 CL9000 w/8v92 430hp (not aftercooled) 13 speed. Trimac Transport.
Dynamo Joe 🇺🇸Glad that you enjoyed it. We’re looking forward to getting more of this on video as we get this rig up to where we want it. Weather permitting!🧐 They sit up pretty high! I’ve always loved that.
I drove that truck for AMES stores ( Stop And Shop). Cold in the winter the wind just cuts through that big grill. Ran North New Jersey to Caribou Maine.
🇺🇸 I have no clue as to how cold or warm it will be. My brother is anxious to get it to the point he can take it for a brief run, but we have much to do to it before then. The mechanics come first on it, then maybe a slight stretching of the frame. 🧐✌️
Ford made the best looking big trucks! Too bad they gave up.
I knew a driver for Hurley in Phoenix & when he got his Aeromax he couldn't believe it.
200 miles in 3 1/2 hours thru the mountains between Phoenix & Morenci!
Thanks for your service Joe!
azmike1956 , Howdy! I agree...Ford made some of the best looking rigs! The Aeromax was a sharp rig! They were quite smooth and tough looking! 🥰 I sometimes wonder what the Fords would look like if they had stayed in the truck business. 🧐 Have a great one! Thanks for checking us out!
@@the.porter.productions thanks partner. Joe was saying at the same times other rigs were getting 3 to 4 mpg the Aeromax was getting 7 even thru the tough hills between Superior & San Carlos! Shiny side up!
azmike1956 : That was amazing for those times! 🧐 They were finally focusing on getting better mpg then.
I used to be a Heavy Truck mechanic in a GMC dealership, and sometimes I would get a Ford to work on. The Fords were so much easier to work on, they were designed to be easy to maintain. Later Ford sold their heavy truck division to Daimler-Benz who changed the name to Sterling. Sadly after a few years Sterling was discontinued.
4321grp 🇺🇸 We’re glad that this brings back some good memories for you! I’ve never heard that before, so it really blesses me. I’ll share that with my brother. It’s a shame that Ford no longer makes semis! They had a good thing going. On the other hand, I’ve always liked the GMCs. Very stylish cabs and body lines. Hey, if you like cabovers, you’ll have to check out something special coming up...tune in tomorrow...Sunday. 🥰
I don't think I have ever seen a stainless steel trailer in person. I would love that semi and trailer combo. Would be perfect for what I want to do.
Mark Reaves They are pretty cool trailers. I love a cabover and stainless trailer combo.🥰 That may be old fashioned or so, but I think it’s cool. You can get into tight places with a cabover.
I drove WT 9000 for 5 years and then one day there was a brand new CL 9000 sitting there just for me the drive. It was a wonderful improvement. we had a Cat 3406PC at 365 HP and a 12513 fuller. It was a great truck, to bad they stopped.
neil 🤩 I liked both of those trucks. Ford made some very nice looking rigs back in the day! You drove one with a Cat engine....Sweet! We love Cat engines! The CL model was a little taller I think. I look forward to driving this one. It is all original as far as we know. Setting is hard on all trucks and we have a lot of cleaning to do. Several hydraulic lines have already been replaced. One step at a time. 😎 Stay safe and healthy! Make the trip & enjoy the ride! 🤩
I owned a 84 model. It had a 400 cummins, 13 speed, big bunk. Loved that truck.
Merlin Monson 🇺🇸Those big bunk Fords were totally awesome looking!🤩 I bet that was some pretty good power. Ford really made some great looking rigs back in the day! Wonder what they would look like if they had continued? The straight trucks they make now are cool, but I’m talking about the big rigs and especially the cabovers! 😎 Do you own a rig now? Still drive one? Thanks for checking us out. Be safe! 🤩
@@the.porter.productions yes I am currently driving a 1999 fld 120. N14 cummins its a good truck also.
That would make a beautiful restore project, tractor and trailer.👍😁
Tripp Douglas 🇺🇸He just bought a pup trailer to use as well. Stainless trailers are so cool...talking about bling for a truck! 😎
That would make a great resto project
Nathan 75 🇺🇸 It’s in the making! We’re hoping to make a show or two this year...Howard Trucking Show could be the first one.
I loved the video.. I'm from India.. here we have a different concept for trucks.. no cabovers as such.. but I've been following international trucking since my childhood.. I play a lot of truck simulator games.. I personally love cabovers!!! The one you have uploaded, Ive been seeing it for the first time.. something new.. thanks.
Pratik Sridhar 🇺🇸 Glad you liked it. We play a lot of simulator truck games as well, but we love the real thing, too. Hope that you get to be inside a real truck someday.
Man they looked big back way then and they look bigger now, forgotten classic
🇺🇸Gary, They sure had a big cab, just like the Astros/Titans. I agree that they looked so magnificent. Maybe that’s why I always liked them. Who knows. 😳 I’m just glad that my brother was able to buy it. It gives us an opportunity to bond together and bring this beast back to life! Stay tuned! 🥰😎✌️
Great Dane trailers are made right here in my hometown Lycoming County PA
Smitty🇺🇸 I really didn’t know that! I’ve pulled a few older Great Dane trailers. If you could, get some pictures of them and share with us.
Badass cabover Ford!!
🇺🇸We sure like it! My brother has many ideas about it! 😳🧐 Hope you check in on it in the future as he has no plans on selling it! We have another video of it starting and running. 🤩✌️
I used to drive one of these old two story Falcons for Thomas Produce out of Greensboro NC in the 80's.
Old boy in Georgia Guitars and more I worked for Thomas Produce for two years also.😂😂😂
@@erichairston2910 that's something. When I was there the fleet was made up of mostly Ford's with a few Internationals and couple of Freightliners. 300 Cummings with 9 speeds.
Gus VanHorn you are right it was a dump. I left there and ended up at Carolina Southern for a while before I ended up pulling mobile homes where I could make some real money.
🇺🇸 Do you have any pics/videos of those old 2 Story Falcons? They were so, SO COOL! We owned a 1965 C800 for several years that was a joy to drive! 🥰 It was much lower than the Falcons, but the same cab style. 🤩
@@the.porter.productions no I wish I had some of those old pictures still. Those old trucks hauled a lot of freight.
Don't see many cabovers in use here in the USA anymore like I use to back in the day when the length limit was shorter.
🇺🇸 Yeah, when they changed the length laws it affected lots of other things. Some drivers didn’t like the cabovers as much, and that’s ok. But you can take a cabover in places where you can’t get a conventional in...with a trailer that is. You see them more at truck shows now. I know some people who still use the cabovers for working, but they are rare. I’ve been known to do a U turn and chase one down to get some pictures and talk to the driver. Cabovers are my favorite! 🥰
@@the.porter.productions I'm a big fan of cabovers too & I remember back in the 1980s & down they were common here in the USA which of course that was back when the length limit was shorter. Some people who use to drive them back in the day told me those things ride like you have a jackhammer up your ass & is very noisy inside the cab. Also I bet quite a bit of cabover drivers forget to make sure they don't leave anything lose in the cab when they take their semi in the shop to get worked on because the mechanic would need to tilt up the cab for access to the motor & when he does that, the trucker's stuff inside would get tossed around & lands on the windshield & breaks it.
First I want to thank you for sharing your video and that's when trucks were "King Of The Road " in my opinion I guess I'm just a sucker for cabovers just because I was around them as a kid . I would like to share some pictures of my find 1967 cabover Peterbilt 352st. With 8v71 4.44 rear end still all original.
J Esparza 🇺🇸It was a joy to make. We love cabovers as well! Share those wonderful pics! 🤩 Tis good to share.
Looks like one from the movie Armed and Dangerous.
Lol I know right except the trailer in the movie was a tanker.
You got a good point there, but I’m not sure what engine it had under it. I’m gonna have to check that movie out again. Has been a while since I’ve seen it.
This truck must have been really impressive in it's day cause it still is!
Steve, Howdy! I’ve always liked that body style. Those colors really stood out then and will hopefully stand out after we clean, buff and fix her up. 🤩 My brother and I really like the older trucks. He even has a 62 Crackerbox...previously owned by me. Do you know what they looked like? Unusual, boxy, but really cool looking! 🤩 Have a great day and stay safe.
@@the.porter.productions can't wait to see it!
All Detroit's have a supercharger on them , they can run without them, silver Detroit's were special because they have a bypass valve in the supercharger so it can process the high boost quicker
👍Super👍👍Ford👍👍9000👍
🥰 Glad that you liked it. With the way things turned out….might take a while before we get back on this rig.🧐 Not sure yet, but please stay tuned. The Porters never give up and will always try to find what it takes to complete a job! Blessings to all! 🥰🇺🇸✌️
Nice piece of machinery...I hope it doesn't meet its demise sitting in the weeds like that.
🇺🇸Brian, thanks for checking us out. Sitting around doesn’t do any vehicle any good at all that’s for sure. We have been making a little progress on it, until winter hit us. We hope to get right back on this one way or the other, so it won’t stay that way. It’s too good of a truck to let go to waste. Stay tuned for more. 🤩🥰🇺🇸
@@the.porter.productions looking forward to seeing more on the ole girl. She is a bute!
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Part 2!!!!
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If you still have this setup and want to sell it please let me know. Thanks
Dadyyosccase 🇺🇸 We watched it for a long time and my brother really wanted it. He’s really hoping to fix her up so he can pull his stainless trailer or a new pup trailer that he just bought. Thanks for the inquiry though. 🤩
Thanks for showing this. Good camera skills. I wish all would do this inside a K-100 aerodyne coe; slow down and show what things do /operate.
@@the.porter.productions good job!
Roger Robertson 🇺🇸 Thanks! We try to show all that we can. We continue to learn to do different things, sometimes in different ways, but from a truck lover’s perspective. The thought is this...We don’t want anyone to miss out on the details because we wanted to rush through things. Sometimes, like it is, is the best way to get the footage. Either way, glad that you liked it. Stay tuned for more of the truck, and then some.
Love the American cabovers better then the European one's wish they had more in Germany.
🇺🇸I’m with you on that comment...I love the old American cabovers. The European cabovers are cool, but lack the Cabover Attitude and Style, in my opinion. I’m not much on Volvo or Scania rigs. The cabovers were really popular back in the day, but aren’t as much in the last 15 years or so. I think...”Cabovers Rule!” Thanks for checking us out. Check out our other vids on cabovers if you get the chance. 🤩 Stay safe and have fun.
Beatiful truck !!!
Alfredo Gonzalez My brother watched it for years and they finally were willing to sell it! He’s very pleased with it.🥰 For a Detroit engine, it runs very well! I’m not much of a Detroit guy, but that Silver 92 sure has impressed me! 🥰 I can’t wait to drive it. Stay tuned for we’re not done with it yet. Thanks for checking us out.😎 Stay safe!
I think the silver 92 was 435 horse they were a good dependable engine I had one in a 81 4300 international good engine. That's a nice truck good luck with it
Tony Freeman 🇺🇸 Thanks! We sure like the style of this rig.🥰 You May call it a family project.
The blue mule in white line fever, was a w9000, these CTL's were another foot taller I'm pretty sure
Kyle Derry 🇺🇸 Those W9000 trucks were quite sharp...and square. The CTLs were wider and taller. They went through a few changes over the years. Ford made some really sharp semis back in the day. I love seeing those rigs at truck shows. 🥰
That would make a great 5th wheel camper puller
Greg Dore 🇺🇸You’re right on that one. My brother wants to stretch it just a little bit. I think it’s long enough, but that’s me. Years ago, we set up a little C800 Ford to pull mobile homes and little trailers. We might do the same to this Ford. 🧐 Time will tell.
No dont do it. They were designed to work and play with the tough boys. She wouldnt be happy doing that stuff at all. Besides shes got a big Jimmy in her and ya limited where you could take her if im right. I could be wrong 🤷🏻♂️. Beautiful truck mate. The big Ford cushion
Pretty cool overview, Paul. Got a classic one there. Take care. - Drew
DruSteel69 Thanks. My brother saw this truck years ago, sitting beside the building, so he asked if it was for sale...Not at that time. He learned the good and bad story behind it at that time and was promised that if it ever came up for sale that he would be called first. He eventually got it. He and I both liked cabovers. And My helper did well helping me with it.
Porter Productions - very cool, Paul.
Porter Productions interestested in what the bad story is about it. Thanks mate.
Steven Owen 🇺🇸I will confirm the details with my brother and get back to you on that. Meanwhile, be safe, stay healthy and be blessed! 🥰
Porter Productions thanks mate , all the best from Oz. And stay clear of the Coronaclap..👍
Looks like Large Marge’s truck from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.
Basically its a Transcontinental which was around in UK in the 70,s
Faz Finisher it actually is when you think about it, taller and wider than everything else lol
Richie H 🇺🇸I don’t know about wider, but the truck sure is tall. I love a tall cabover. The GMC Astros were tall and wide, too. I’ve driven some cabovers...they are fun to drive and have a great view. 😎
There's an ole sayin about cabovers, "If you got into a wreck in one, you'd leave the scene of an accident through the windshield."
🇺🇸 Or that you’re the 1st one on the scene. But the view from a cabover is is extremely awesome...up high, can see far enough ahead, they are totally tough looking.
@@the.porter.productions what's cool about cabovers are they're easier to make turns around corners, park, & manuever in than conventional cabs.
Your horse power depends on whether its a 6v92 or an 8v92 and the year because it varys a little here and there but if its a 6v92 its factory rated hp was around 325 and the 8v92 was around 350 hp.
8V92 8V92[4] 983 ft⋅lbf (1,333 N⋅m)
@ 1400 rpm 360 hp (270 kW)
@ 2100 rpm
8V92T[4] 1,186 ft⋅lbf (1,608 N⋅m)
@ 1400 rpm 430 hp (320 kW)
@ 2100 rpm
8V92TA[3] 1,242 ft⋅lbf (1,684 N⋅m)
@ 1400 rpm 435 hp (324 kW)
@ 2100 rpm
8V92TTA[3] 1,242 ft⋅lbf (1,684 N⋅m)
@ 1400 rpm 365 hp (272 kW)
@ 1950 rpm
T meaning turbocharged and A for aftercooled and also supercharged
DrMisfit 🇺🇸It has both the turbo and blower.
@@the.porter.productions Stuff a set of M130 injectors in that beast and tweak the pump timing ever so slightly and you'll be right around 675 horsepower, that's if it's an 8v92. My uncles barn door would stroll east to west at 125mph loaded and he'd still have pedal left!! He was an O/O and ran produce from N.Y. out west and citrus on the return trip. Run Delo 100 40 wt., change the fluids religiously, buy good filters(Baldwin),watch the temps and that thing wont let you down. Best of luck with her, hope to see it at Macungie soon!!
🇺🇸Matthew , Thanks for the info. My brother is very good about taking care of of his stuff. He’s taught me a lot about trucking. 675 HP would be awesome for that truck! A truck does need to have the horses to pull the big hills...maybe not at 125 mph, but enough to show them what you got under that cab, if and when needed! I’m hoping to get this truck to the Howard Truck Show in Fairborn, Ohio in May. Who knows how it will turn out for us. Be safe and stay healthy, friend!
shame great truck, will it start?
Greg Dore 🇺🇸She runs...and runs well. I’m not much of an old Detroit motor fan, but I like the way this truck runs. I’ve only fired it up...just after he first got it.
Sure is a nice rig.
Crushing Vanessa3 , Howdy. We sure like it. My oldest son couldn’t wait to climb up in it! More on this truck is coming, when we’re able, so stay tuned.
Like the truck. First time on here. Is it for sale.
Glad you enjoyed the video. No it’s not for sale
that engine and that transmission were not available in 1978, wonder what was in it originally?
🇺🇸Neil, As far as we know, the engine and trans are the original components to that truck. The only mods to the truck are the air bags for the cab and the wet kit for pulling dump trailers. The FORD dealer replaced the bags. The engine has the turbo and supercharger both, but I’m not sure what HP that gives the truck. I’m keeping track of anything else that we find out about the truck and will post them in a later episode. Here’s one for ya: the way they plumbed the airlines is what caused the truck to come off the road at one point. I just wait to get it ready so that we can take it on a little test run. Stay safe, healthy and have a Happy New Year!
@@the.porter.productions Thks, the Silver 92 was not released until 1982, but DDA had a deal going. The original 92 had many problems and after the Silver was released they would give you a smoking deal on a Silver if you had a warranty claim on a pre 1982 92 engine. The Super 10 Transmission was a late 80's introduction to improve on the regular 10 speed, over all it was not popular because of the way you had to shift it. I liked the truck, drove a 1977 (first year) many miles and it was a huge improvement over the WT 9000.
@@nfarnell1 🇺🇸 Guess what...my brother ran into the previous owner, one of the sons who drove it, and we found out this info. This truck was a repo unit and that the original engine was blown. In order for the sale to be final, the engine had to be rebuilt/replaced. Detroit reps came in and installed a new Silver 92 engine and one rep stayed with the truck until it was ready. This info was a blessing to receive directly from the owner-operator. It was rated I think at 445 HP I believe. Some odd number! The truck is still coming along. Just thought you would like to know.
Is it for sale ,,,those have air rid on all4 corners of the cab
Brian, Howdy! At this time, the truck is not for sale. I can remember back in the day seeing a few of those Fords driving all lopsided. 😳 I never really knew why then, but later found that many had bags that blew because they were too close to the exhaust pipes. There’s more to come on this truck. We’re hoping to take it to the Howard Truck Show in Fairborn, Ohio this year. 🤩Have a great one!
Que lastima uno de mis camiones,favoritos ojala lo restauren
Greetings from the Ohio Porters! 🇺🇸 The thought is to go through the entire truck and restore it and even stretch it out. Those Fords sure had a unique look to them! 🥰 Thanks for checking us out. Hope to have more content on this truck in the near future! ✌️
I think it might be a 13 spd.
Are you selling it😊
@@user-xe4sj3yk5w 🇺🇸Good question. Nope, it’s not For Sale. My brother wanted it badly & was able to buy it after waiting a few years. He never got to finish it, so we’re gonna take it over & finish it & hopefully keep it in the family. I even sold my reefer so I could be available to buy it. We at least have to attempt restoring it & driving it for a while. It will be a great truck to show off eventually. Blessings my friend. Stay tuned for some more Ford Action! ✌️
Two story falcon
Ed Jock 🇺🇸This series has some similarities to the original Ford cabover, doesn’t it? Quite a nice truck for Ford.🤩
Maybe you Should have someone refurbish it and put a Nathan K5H or K3L train horn on it, that would sound awesome, driving down the road blowing it’s truck horn that came off a train horn website or from ebay. Again this is a question and not a comment or mean thought.
New England Railfan productions 2017 My brother and I are planning on doing some work on it together...he’s already replaced hydraulic hoses and we plan on some other repairs needed from sitting for a few years. He’s already purchased horns, but won’t tell me what they are yet. He likes the big train horns, too.
Why? It’s not a train! Typical foamer comment.....
Matthew, I agree with ya...a special truck deserves a special horn to blow at the 4 wheelers when they need it! My brother says he’s got that covered already, but won’t let me in on the secret yet. Have a great one! 🤩
@Matthew Fogarty I hear that about cars not paying attention! What does Nathan mean? I run these things and have no idea what that means!! Lol
Nice truck is it for sale
Rodney Stewart 🇺🇸Depends on the day that you catch my brother. He’s got other things he’s trying to sell first. That’s about the best I can tell you right now.
Nice truck, but that shift pattern doesn’t look like a Super 10 to me. I drove a 1996 International 9200, with an M11 Cummins, and a Super 10 for several years.
It's a 9 speed, NOT a 10 speed like was stated in the video
That’s what I was thought. I loved that Super 10 that I drove. So easy to drive. I only wish that the truck, had a little more power.
If that upper shift knob has DIR/OD markings only, there will also be a slide knob on the side of the shift lever for low/hi range. That is a 13 speed.
David Hecker 🇺🇸I actually think it’s a 13 speed. I had been in it once before. I hopped in, made sure it was out of gear and fired it up. I was impressed with the way it ran and some other things and the thought of moving it wasn’t top on my list. I’ve not had a chance to drive it yet. I’m rather impressed with the truck.
I went back and watched it again, I agree with you. I think that it’s probably a 13 speed.
If your brother wants to sell it let me know anytime
Don, Howdy! That we can do, but he is wanting to work on her some and get her back on the road. He bought the truck, brought it home, but hasn’t had it back out at all. I’ve fired it up, but haven’t driven it at all. Stay tuned. Have a great day!
Thanks for the reply donmccord13.dm50@gmail.com email me whenever y’all are ready to part with it I love story behind the truck and of course love the truck !!!!
Is this truck for sale
Bobby Hice 🇺🇸 Not at this time. The truck is still connected to the trailer and he loves the look. 🤩
@@the.porter.productions yes I have got a 1983 cl9000 that I've had since 1991
Bobby Hice 🇺🇸These rigs are a great part of trucking history that need to be kept alive if possible. They were unique in style and craftsmanship. 🥰 You either loved or hated the cabovers, but many drivers have interesting memories of them. 🧐 Does yours have a Cat or Detroit engine?
That's a 13 spd roadranger ,old school
If it's a 71 series it's a 350 if it's a 92 series it a 450
Are you guys selling it?
Contemporary Glass & Mirror no sir
I got one FORD CLT9000 in very good condition.. cat3406a engine . 12 speed fuller trans and eaton rear for sale year 1978
@@babouinga call me at 954-867-823three
Contemporary Glass & Mirror Where are you located?
@@the.porter.productions South Florida
It doesnt have a supercharger bud but sweet truck non the less.
It's an old 2 stroke, they were all supercharger.........
@@Nathan-pw7do no thats a blower bud
@@truckman63 every blower is by definition a supercharger but a supercharger isn't a blower lol.
@@Nathan-pw7do they still arent superchared
Because they scavenge for air as a 2 stroke the supercharger a.k.a blower is required to make the engine run by forcing air through the base of the cylinders. Watch the video on how the 2 stroke diesel engine works