Peterbilt 359 Restoration Ep.25 Sleeper Install
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
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On this episode I elected to find a way to get the replacement sleeper mounted back on the truck. I was concerned that if I waited until Spring, I may have to wait until Summer when the gravel surrounding the truck is hard enough to support the forklift. Since I had good luck driving the forklift around with the new chains on the frozen ground removing the differential in an earlier episode, I figured lets give it a go.
1st off I needed to spin the sleeper bunk, so I could fork it from the side in the garage. However, before I could even get started, my old Hyster was giving me trouble and would not go in reverse. After some research online, I figured out it was likely the foot pedal that I disassembled, cleaned and reinstalled and we were back in business.
Once I was out of the garage, to get the sleeper as close to the cab as possible and doing this by myself, I neglected to notice the clamps for the roof air conditioner lines were still in place and as I slid the sleeper past the opening I ended up damaging the sleeper on the driver side. Unfortunate, but as I mentioned before, I’m planning on repairing/painting the entire truck at a body shop next winter, so we’ll just keep moving forward. Also, the oversized 8” straight pipes that I’ll put on later this spring will camouflage most of it for now.
Now that the bunk is installed, I’ll proceed with installing the boot seal and utilize a space heater on the colder Saturdays where I can comfortably work on the interior where there are plenty or small tasks that need to be done.
Hope you enjoy the video and thanks for all the comments, suggestions and support!
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I just dropped what I was doing, grabbed my dinner plate, cold one, and hit play. Like a kid on Christmas. keep it up brother, great job!
Chupa AND Cujo hahahaha did the same, cold beer and a great restoration, job done
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"... I should probably run new lines. Those are pretty.... vintage."
Love it. Your attitude on this entire build is amazing! My heart sank for you when you showed those scratches, but your attitude toward that, and the entire project, is simply awe-inspiring. Thank you.
You need to get "little by little" airbrushed or pinstriped on the truck once you get her done. Cool project anyways, Godspeed!
Across the back of the sleeper
I second that ! Needs to be on that truck
Jesse B all in favor like
Throw a little bondo on those scratches, dust it in, and she'll look a treat. Getting the sleeper on made a HUGE difference. She's really starting to come together now.
I always wonder why in english language, vehicules are female... In french we don't have the "it" pronoun. So things either have to be a "he" or a "she". For examples, cars are females (une voiture, une bagnole), on the contrary, trucks are males (un camion, un bahut). Star trek teach me that a spaceship is also a "she"... Funny.
Was rewatching some of your old videos, and I realized how much MORE we're alike. Pete's, Superduty's, and Waylon Jennings. Dad?...
The attitude you have when things don’t go right is great. I wish I had that. Starting to look like a damn nice truck
I have watched the videos from day one can’t wait to see it finished it’s looking good keep up the good work ....
Me too
WOW !!! What a Great Project , and the way you are doing All the work yourself .... Is Awesome ..... And Much respect the Fact that you are doing it outside !!!!!
appreciate the fact you share your mistakes as well as your triumphs here - great set of vids man
I very much admire your fortitude and determination on this project keep up the good work. Looking good
I just purchased a 1984 W900 ama rebuild just like you !! All your videos will deff help get started !!
Accidents happen, all part of the journey - Keep up the good work!
Cheers from Ontario.
Good taste in trucks, and music...WAYLON!!
I love that you often have old country music playing in the background. Not sure how many of us are out there. Sure makes turning wrenches a lot more fun when you have tunes like that playing. So sorry about the scratches and dents. Sometimes no matter how careful you are that stuff just happens. You were planning to get it repainted anyway. Won't take that much more to bond and sand those out. Luckily it's not structural damage. Keep up the good work!
I am binge watching the series and just about cried when I saw the scratches.
Just discovered this series last night and binge-watched the whole thing, absolutely love it! I like the way you’ve chipped away at the trucks issues “Little by Little”.
My Dad was a 40 year + man with Freightliner and I’d like to find one similar to your Pete to use as an oversized pickup.
Keep up the great work! I agree with Doc Moe’s comment below. You should have “Little by Little” lettered above the rear window on the sleeper.
P.S. The idea they still built trucks of this vintage without front brakes is disturbing. I guess with so much weight on the drive wheels they would provide enough stopping power.
I am a bit shocked that you are willing to do so much work outside in the winter cold and is and wind. That is amazing.
you give me inspiration now I know I'm not alone with the any little thing that can go wrong or slow you down well happen 🤣😂😆 awesome work man 👍👍
My brother has a truck just like that same color and everything he bought another truck it was also blue 2005 model he drove it for a little bit but he didn't like all the modern stuff on it so he sold it went back to his old truck he's pretty much drove that truck probably 25 years or more it appears you're doing a really good job keep up the good work you seem like a friendly guy I hope it all works out for you🖒🖒🖒😁
Looking good. I just got back from the Yukon with my old 92 w900l Looking forward to seeing that old girl running down the road.
Ouch... Mad respect for your patience and "shit happens" attitude.. i sir..Would have completely lost my shit. Great video as always.
Yes!!! A new video. It is coming along really well. I truly admire your ability to do that during a Canadian winter.
To help with the seal ring. On the seal, put some rtv silicone and use clamps to hold it. Let it cute, take clamps off and it will be a world of difference. Hope it was some help brother!
Aww man that deep scratch broke my heart
Gustavo Mendoza ya i won’t lie that it stings every day when I walk by it ... need to get those pipes on to cover it up
Hope she buffs out keep up the work man love seeing the progress
Those wheels so shiny! I can't wait til you get the stacks up, gonna look awesome.
I'm not a trucker or a mechanic, but for some reason I love these videos.
Believe it or not Brother. You give me a hope! That I can finish my project truck. Thank you!
You have the right idea. Now is the best time to install the sleeper.It will really help when you get back inside the cab to get some work done. A little heater and some tunes and you're good to go.I'm lovin this project keep at it!
Great to see the old girl coming together, looking forward to the next instalment! 👍🏻
Keep at it. She's looking better!
It's coming along, you are quite a inspiration working on the old girl even in the cold and snow.
Hi loving the truck, she looks sweet. Years ago I had the pleasure of being involved with or so I thought only being a child 40 years ago ish? restoring an old Volvo f88, I suppose back then it wasn’t that old but boy did I enjoy that so I know what fun your having keep up the great work, mark UK
Ur doing a proper job mate 👍 the truck is looking banging. I’m looking forward too seeing it done ✅ I’ll be with you on the first ride down the road mate but only in my head. Well done fella 👍👍
You will have checked and worked on every part of that Pete. You are doing great work. Thanks for the update.
YES! I’ve been waiting for the next episode time to get comfy
Keep up the good work👍
Been binge watching your videos man. Love watching the truck come along little by little 👍🏼
Been watching since your first video. Love seeing the truck come together.
Makes me wanna go find a 79 and do the same thing! Awesome work bud...
Dear 359 TwinSticks.
Simply fantastic and very well done again. Huge progress, definitely not little by little this time! ;-) Congrats.
It's a pity. It really hurts to see those deep scratches and you didn't deserve things like that for sure. But it's simply Murphy's law sometimes. We all know things like that. More luck next time.
Best regards.
Looking mighty darn good brother!
woke up to some good morning truck porn. sucks about the scratches. I'm down here in Florida and I'm complaining about it being 60 degrees out lol. I couldn't imagine working in that cold. can't wait for the next.
Good looking truck.. I'm not a truck driver myself but I do love the peterbilt.. keep up the good work can't wait to see the finished product
I know you took great care of that sleeper while it was in your shop, make sure nothing would lean on it and scratch it, kids not to play by it etc... then damge it yourself....story of my life as i pulled my project GTO off the trailer and raked the door and fender on the side of the trailer fender to the point i had to source replacements.... lol been there brother.... all of us who acutually build stuff has..
As I was watching I kept visioning myself there giving you a hand. I'm not that mechanically inclined but I can handle most joe jobs. It doesn't do much good I know, but I wish I were there.
Really coming along. Looks great!!
I watch ur videos all the time. I have a 1984 exhd pete, I will tell you if you get a rubber boot for a 379 you will be glad that you did. Also get the bars that go on the boot and the just screw the on and your screws go through the boot and hold it up so much better that the 359 pinch bars and boot. Anyway l love your videos.
It's been cool watching you bringing this truck back to life good job
Very interesting, it's gonna look great when your finished...thanks for sharing, be watching!
just watch all your videos and ....you do a really great job buddy ....good music good job and a great truck !!! can wait to see the next video!!!
Can't wait for your next video man, I'm so excited to see what she's gonna look like.
G’day mate I just happened to stumble across you channel and I became hooked I usually watch cars ect being restored but never a truck. I have always loved them and wonted to drive but due to a medical condition wasn’t able to, This restoration is fascinating as I’m learning about the problems associated with a resto on a 40YO Pete and doing the work in the snow as well, your really upbeat about it and you have a very pleasing attitude to the problems that you come across which really would get to me and you don’t get downhearted you just get on with it, I wish I had your temperament. Anyway I have subscribed and I really looking forward to following you though the process on your own too. Kind regards John fromTasmania Australia
Wow it's looks really amazing. I think that side lights on the cab and the sleeper looks cool on it. Little by little keep up the good work. I can't wait to see you get it on the road.
What a great truck, it's getting really good - thanks for sharing! Great job!
Man, youre dedicated. Subbed on ep.7, greetings from Norway.
Progress!
Bummer about the sleeper scratches, but 'stuff' happens.
Excellent travail! Vous êtes une personne organisée, patiente et qui s'occupe de sa famille en même temps. Chose rare de nos jours... Je suis bien d'accord avec la suggestion que d'autres ont faite - "Little by little" devrait figurer à la finition de votre superbe projet. Par pur hasard je suis tombé sur vos vidéos et j'attends le prochain avec "patience" - Little by little. Félicitations!
Truck is looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product.
You’ll have the best RV totter in the country in my opinion! The kids will love that back seat . If they are like mine we’re ya might want a door between you and them ! Lol .
I like watching you take your time redoing this truck. Inside the cab use some hushmat or dynamat liner. Both items are great
I can't wait to see all of this come together. Awesome work so far.
She looks great
You have a tough hobby. If you had an extra set of eyes that might not have happened. Could have been worse. Glad you're ok. Beautiful truck!
Iowa 80 truck accessories sells a product called hush mat if you wanted to put a base down before you do your flooring. It works well. Love your videos
She's looking much better now than the sleepers on her back. She looked pretty naked without it. Glad she's coming together, One Piece At A Time.😊👍
Good taste in music can’t beat Waylon
Love the Canadian accent! Oh hey there! Great videos!
She's looking beautiful
I’ve followed since your first video, too; can’t express how much I enjoy them and seeing the great progress; she’s coming along great- keep a goin! Great work and I’m looking forward to the next one. 👍
i love what your doing with this truck, excellent work i wish more people restored these gems instead of scraping them when they're done. ive seen dozens of these trucks get hacked up at the local junkyard for parts and the body and frames get tossed, sad.
Love the flat tops!
I'm barely convincing myself to go to school at this shitty weather and you are fixing a semi truck all by yourself...well that is something.I honestly can't wait for more videos cuz I'm realy liking the content and I hope that you won't get into some new problems.
ljiljana horvat oh I’m sure there’s some more problems out there waiting for me ... hopefully none that are too expensive 😆 glad you’re enjoying the build
Your getting there man the cold weather makes it hard keep up the great work 👍
starting to look the part good thing take time
Love the duck on the hood✌️looks great leading a great big convoy👍👍
Yeah it does look good. It’s coming along nicely.
I absolutely love these uploads thanks for another update!!!!!
Looking good ! Said this on the diff take out video, but you don't need to cut those break hoses. As long as the the hose isn't damaged, those ferrules don't need to be replaced.
dennis smith good to know ... I’ll be sure to reuse them as they look fine - thanks
Going to be a nice looking truck.
As always, nice job. Enjoying your restoration project.
Looking good. The scratches suck but as others have said its just a small detour in the journey. Keep up the good work cant wait to it rolling down the drive way under its own power.
You're getting closer everyday!
Man I can't wait to see that truck run down the road again keep up the good work bud
Love the Waylon music playing in the beginning of your video 🤠
Good video!! Cant hardly wait to see her finished!!
If you need parts. Give me a message. I got an 08 pete I’m parting out. Has everything except the motor 👍🏽
Roger Lewis i need a hood for a 379
flecha service short hood or long?
long hood year 07
Cool Truck video man 👍😎
Super job fitting it alone good bud. Scratch is an easy fix dont beat yourself up. Spoil yourself with some heat you've earned it. Catch you next time well done as usual.
Looking better all the time
The old girl is looking great man
If I had a few thousand dollars to waste. I’d send it your way. Keep up the work. Been watching from the beginning
Aiden Sauceda appreciate the thought and glad your enjoying the vids
Awesome progress brother. Lookin good! M insight blues is my absolute favorite
Good work getting that sleeper on by yourself.
Oh, and how about some merch mate? I'd buy a little by little T shirt for sure...
been there.... done that.... with the dings and scratches, it's tough trying to do something like that by yourself, I'm assuming you are going to pull the sleeper interior out eventually like you did the cab.... a little hammer and dolly work and some primer and it will be as good as new, I believe those sleepers are aluminum so you have to be careful not to overwork it as aluminum work hardens easily but it's a pretty simple fix.... sucks when it happens though, I've got shrink film on the windows of my project so I can heat it and work inside while it's cold.... seems like your making some progress when you can get some heat into it ... keep it up, your an inspiration to those of us working on projects in the winter
Nice progress, looking forward to see more.
Working outside in the winter is amazing to me.. as I'm not from this planet, and I don't do anything until temps stabilize to about 65F. Little by little, this truck is looking incredible. Kinda sorry for the unexpected money drain with the rear.. and a little surprised that some parts are obsolete. Big rigs are not like cars, usually parts are always available.
Its gonna be a BAD MOTORSCOOTER when you get done with it! Looking good Brother....
Wow!!! Your truck is looking sweet!!!!
As always, love your videos and cant wait to see the next. Your AWESOME
Will be an awesome truck once done keep up what ur doing
Misha Laemmler yup ... I’m in too deep to stop now