Westen, man, I have to say...thank you for just being you man. It's so nice to see a real person doing this stuff, you're just as freaking nuts as the rest of us and watching your projects make me only wish I had half the determination you do. Keep up the great work.
I am going to enjoy watching this repair/rebuild! And THANK YOU for taking the time to explain the dash gauges. It's awesome you did that! You made it make more sense for sure!
I am not a mechanic, just a good ol' boy from the great state of Kentucky. I have no idea why I love this channel so much but you're killing it man. Keep doing you, it works
You was already on top of my personal favourite you tubers but now my friend..your leading it with the Jeremy Clarkson......how hard can it be....... top man...keep up the great work.
that's a great idea, I think it'll be awesome to watch you fix this thing up sooo people can see how easy it can be to fix up an old semi that's been wrecked!!
I've never driven a truck before and I know nothing about it. I absolutely loved the last 2 videos. That is a beautiful machine and I wish you all the best.
Westen, I'm in Jonesborough, TN. I going to check with Jeff Jones to see if he has any parts you could use. He is an independent operator but his family use to rebuild wrecked tractors and bring some total messes back into road worthy trucks.
Here's a screenshot of the DOT info. You can check the partial VIN on the side of the sleeper. I blurred some stuff: (hope this works) postimg.cc/3kTfXHMg
I just want to spend a day hanging out and wrenching with you. If you're anything like you are in the videos, I think you would be an amazing person to spend time around and a fun source of knowledge.
@ 8:30 great explanation on the Old School Peterbilt Freight liner cabin. I was sat in one and asked if I could drive it , I had never drove a semi before but I said sure I can drive it. It took me 2 hrs to get out of the parking lot, but from there on it was 18 speed turbo diesel Cummins and jake brake fun !
Wilkins Oklahoma truck supply,, just down the road in Tonkawa I35 exit 211. They are family owned and will help with whole project. I'm a new subscriber keep it up!
I’ve been watching your videos for a couple weeks now and am really enjoying your content! I really like how you explain what your doing and how all the components work while you fix them!!! Coming from a guy like me that has no experience wrenching you make it fun and a way I can understand! Keep em rolling Weston!!! I’ll keep watching!!
Currently fixing a 1993 Mack CL713 V8 with 4 axles in Belgium, so I can relate to your story. I took the whole cab of and replacing it with a day from a 2007 CX613 and a 70 inch sleeper from a 2000 CX613. I had to make whole new supports to mount the cab on the chassis. Make a new wiring loom, air lines and the biggest taks instaling a dash that works. Not forgetting that the starter was converted to 24 volts, which is the standard here in Europe. For the trailer I have to go to multi voltage LED as for the rear lights of the truck. The trailer has 24 volt ABS and electic steering for the third axle so I have to install a 24v charger. It's for a racing team that races whole over Europe in the nascar series.
When I open up you tube after being on the road a few days, guess whos video gets watched first. I bought a new 379 Pete in 2001, sold it and had a dump built out of a 1998 378 pete. great trucks. Its going to be fun to see what he does with his 379.
For the hood Pound it out remove the rivets apply body filler sand then install new rivets , only remove rivets that get in the way of filler . New fender and thats what i will do with hood
I’m sure you can find parts closer but we use Parker Brothers outside of Calhoun City, Ms in Derma. They have about any part you could think of. Ole Pete’s got a lot of potential!
You heard about the legend of Jesse James And John Henry just to mention some names But there's a truck driving legend in the south today A man called Bandit from Atlanta G.A. Is what I heard when the video started. RIP Jerry Reed aka snowman
You heard about the legend of Jesse James And John Henry just to mention some names Well there's a truck drivin' legend in the south today A man called Bandit from Atlanta GA Every gear jammer knows his name They swear he's got ice water runnin' in his veins A foot like lead and nerves like steel He's gonna go to glory ridin' 18 wheels Ah honey hush Well he left Atlanta back in '63 Haulin' him a load up to Tennessee He hit Monteagle and it started to rain So hard he couldn't even see the passin' lane Well he started down the grade when he lost a gear He reached for the brakes found he had no air The Monteagle grade is steep and long And everybody that seen it thought the Bandit was gone Listen now Well his truck jack-knifed turned completely round He was comin' down backwards bout the speed of sound A lot of folks seen him and they all say He had his head out the window yellin' clear the way Well he got to the bottom safe and sound Everybody asked Bandit how he made it down He said folks when the truck picked up too much speed I just run along beside it and drug my feet You heard the legend of Jesse James... Every gear jammer knows his name...
Thank you for seeing if the air horn worked westen I appreciated watching you pull the rope to activate them maybe they got knocked off in the accident or not hooked up
Awesome ,my best friend, drove dump and mixer he gone now ,miss him when young I had a older step brother had a white frtliner had 1seat I road in a kitchen chair with him , I glad I found this, I'm happy for you bro, always loved Peterbilts ,the way they look, Badass , I'll be watching.
silly question but "for now" could you take another page out of Clarkson's playbook and just a huge hammer to hammer out some of the dents in the hood?
The oil you're smelling his probably oil that got into the exhaust when the truck was laying on its side I would take the intake off of the turbo and inspect it
@@doogie525 u can change it to a breaded line that will fix that problem Fitzgerald gladers in Tennessee has a kit for that I put it on mine an nomore leaks
@@matthewdickson7371 the line from Cummins is braided and I'm pretty sure the government put Fitzgerald out of business. Unless they moved location because they are not open in the same place anymore. Do you have any other information on that kit or was it just by Fitzgerald?
@@doogie525 it was by Fitzgerald how could government shut them down? They not soungnbothing wrong are they the truck they build are top notch best trucks I ever seen by far
You can easily get that hood popped out, gently so not to stretch the metal, and just replace the fender. Have fun! Look forward to seeing it done. Gotta be lots of parts out there, too.
ArmorAll does work good, but I can assure you if you want the inside of that Pete squeaky clean, use lemon pledge. It might sound odd but it'll shine that dash and those gauges right up. Smells good too
Only problem I have with just discovering your channel, Is I know have to actually wait for new videos to come out on this build haha. Keep up the great work dude. Looking forward to what comes next.
Ok boys, I subscribed. I like people who like to fix stuff. It's really important to know how things work and how to fix them when they're broke. Good luck, il be watching!!
Hit me up on Instagram if you guys know about any parts for the Peterbilt.
Westen Champlin where you located?
I dm'd both you and Waylon a link to a damage free 379 sleeper, not sure if you've seen it.
@@freightshaker3690 he is in Kansas I think
Beaver_Mechanic ok thanks
English wheel the panels on hood its simple and you can fix with out paint damage
It’s so crazy how much Westen knows about pretty much everything mechanically related. Respect ✊
Westen, man, I have to say...thank you for just being you man. It's so nice to see a real person doing this stuff, you're just as freaking nuts as the rest of us and watching your projects make me only wish I had half the determination you do. Keep up the great work.
I’m hooked I can’t wait to see the next episode it’s really addicting awesome job Westin
I had same, l cleared from memory and clicked, again all good
Right on
"This cab rides on a cushion of air. That helps for when your're going over bumps and running over little Timmy on the corner."
when he said that i loled😂
Poor timmy
Jeez, is little Timmy a god 😂
Litterly been waiting so bad for the next video the last few days, keep up the great work Westen
Jnic I did the same
Agreed
"In the words of Jeremy Clarkson< how hard can it be?" amazing reference! just another reason why this is my favorite channel on UA-cam
When you are watching another video and Westen drops a new Peterbilt video you switch over!!!
the explanation of all the gauges and the dash was amazing, learned a lot
I need more Westen in my life.
Always an adventure, and a learning experience. Watching Westen and the latest vehicle he reclaims and makes use of never ceases to amaze me.
“That way when your hitting bumps or hitting little Timmy on the corner”
Oh dear
Whaaaa? My name is Timmy.....
you dont even feel it!
@Jsouthwell7589 gad daymn it cleetus u just wasted sum beer
Well little Timmy shouldnt be in the road. 🤣
So Timmy finally got out of that well? 🤔
Just discovered this channel a few hours ago and I'm in love it's such good content and he seems so genuinely nice
I am going to enjoy watching this repair/rebuild! And THANK YOU for taking the time to explain the dash gauges. It's awesome you did that! You made it make more sense for sure!
I am not a mechanic, just a good ol' boy from the great state of Kentucky. I have no idea why I love this channel so much but you're killing it man. Keep doing you, it works
“The Beef spotter magazine” thank god it’s got a cow on the front or you’d think the previous owner was looking for hefty lot lizards!
She's pulled goods across the land and worked her ass off. It is great to see you give her the respect and love she deserves.
"In the famous words of Jeremy Clarkson" Weston watches Top Gear. Yes.
Joseph Clemenson exactly what I was thinking 😂😂
I love the fact that you and your friends are not afraid to tackle anything even as young as you are. maybe there is hope for the future.
I don’t subscribe to TV service or streaming but I always look forward to a new Westen episode. I’m excited for this build!
Running over little Timmy 😂
Well at least we know he's out of the well
This guy is awesome! He's really funny too! I'm excited for the plans he has for the Peterbuilt. I'll definitely be watching every video!
Honestly I'm actually looking forward to seeing how things turn out with your new truck. So I had to sub
Me too!
Tiny Fox fuk me to
me too
You was already on top of my personal favourite you tubers but now my friend..your leading it with the Jeremy Clarkson......how hard can it be....... top man...keep up the great work.
Love your shows we watch your show as a family u need to put more or longer show out
Hello - Came over via Ralph's Trucking site. My ex was a mechanic who worked on Peterbilts, Good engines. Nice to meet you.🤝 🇺🇸👍
Westin makes everything look small.
Peterbilt. Hold my beer. The hood makes Westin look small af😂
that's a great idea, I think it'll be awesome to watch you fix this thing up sooo people can see how easy it can be to fix up an old semi that's been wrecked!!
This is such an interesting project. Can't wait to see more.
New subscriber, I like your videos.. no drama, no cursing, no crapola just get er done. Looks like a great project.
Looks like Westons first sponsorship t shirt to wear!!!! Nice job Weston!!
I've never driven a truck before and I know nothing about it. I absolutely loved the last 2 videos. That is a beautiful machine and I wish you all the best.
Very recent sub but I just love your personality and this channel man, keep up the good work
If you haven't had a chance go back and watch all of his old videos.
Westen, I'm in Jonesborough, TN. I going to check with Jeff Jones to see if he has any parts you could use. He is an independent operator but his family use to rebuild wrecked tractors and bring some total messes back into road worthy trucks.
That tractor was in a crash in Anderson, KS on July 31, 2019. The 63 year old driver was not injured.
How do you find that out?
Erik Mail that's good to know thanks
Here's a screenshot of the DOT info. You can check the partial VIN on the side of the sleeper. I blurred some stuff: (hope this works) postimg.cc/3kTfXHMg
Good to know he was not hurt
if you know the guy tell him glad he is not hurt and and thank you for servicing the usa. do want to know what load did he have on
This guy is comedy and really fun watch in all the projects he gets him self into....
Ive been waiting for this. Think of it as a free sunroof
I just want to spend a day hanging out and wrenching with you. If you're anything like you are in the videos, I think you would be an amazing person to spend time around and a fun source of knowledge.
I love this vlog😍😍
Not sure if it’s the jokes or the mud🤷♂️
Sir you need to call discovery get a show!
No joke!
Yeah I agree u should get a show
@ 8:30 great explanation on the Old School Peterbilt Freight liner cabin. I was sat in one and asked if I could drive it , I had never drove a semi before but I said sure I can drive it. It took me 2 hrs to get out of the parking lot, but from there on it was 18 speed turbo diesel Cummins and jake brake fun !
At my yard I saw whole alluminum hood from Pete, laying on ground, gonna send info when get there
As someone that sells air brake parts full time in Canada i am looking forward to seeing this beauty come back to life
"You probably can't even see the damage on it behind me" every Craigslist add ever
That looks like it was a good looking Pete at one time. That Cummins N14 is a beast. I want to definitely follow this project.
Sweet truck Westen 👍
I got a 500 base horse n14 in my 96 379, its had 50 more donkeys added, and with the turn of a knob I can dump more fuel for more power, I love it
The intro for this is priceless!
Wilkins Oklahoma truck supply,, just down the road in Tonkawa I35 exit 211. They are family owned and will help with whole project. I'm a new subscriber keep it up!
Shame you didn't get a Western Star. Then you could rename it "Weston star"
He could name this one Westinbuilt
Thats pretty funny. To bad western stars are junk now a days
But now he's building his peter
Peterbilt are the new Mack
Aka ol reliable
I’ve been watching your videos for a couple weeks now and am really enjoying your content! I really like how you explain what your doing and how all the components work while you fix them!!! Coming from a guy like me that has no experience wrenching you make it fun and a way I can understand! Keep em rolling Weston!!! I’ll keep watching!!
Oh yes been waiting for it!
Love the peterbilt it's one of my favorite in the series
Currently fixing a 1993 Mack CL713 V8 with 4 axles in Belgium, so I can relate to your story. I took the whole cab of and replacing it with a day from a 2007 CX613 and a 70 inch sleeper from a 2000 CX613. I had to make whole new supports to mount the cab on the chassis. Make a new wiring loom, air lines and the biggest taks instaling a dash that works. Not forgetting that the starter was converted to 24 volts, which is the standard here in Europe. For the trailer I have to go to multi voltage LED as for the rear lights of the truck. The trailer has 24 volt ABS and electic steering for the third axle so I have to install a 24v charger. It's for a racing team that races whole over Europe in the nascar series.
Great video Westen!!
Awesome video. I've always wondered what all them gauges and switches do. Cant wait to see it all fixed up
i don’t care how bad it is, i’d still love to own that truck.
Dude sameee
Need to do videos of ANYTHING you do... You have a great talent to keep people watching brother 🤟😝
“PeterBelt” I love this dude’s accent.
When I open up you tube after being on the road a few days, guess whos video gets watched first. I bought a new 379 Pete in 2001, sold it and had a dump built out of a 1998 378 pete. great trucks. Its going to be fun to see what he does with his 379.
The right front tire showed signs of a suspension issue.
I've no idea how I found this channel, but Westen is quite an entertaining character!
For the hood Pound it out remove the rivets apply body filler sand then install new rivets , only remove rivets that get in the way of filler . New fender and thats what i will do with hood
lol
So you want him to half a** it?
I’m sure you can find parts closer but we use Parker Brothers outside of Calhoun City, Ms in Derma. They have about any part you could think of. Ole Pete’s got a lot of potential!
You heard about the legend of Jesse James
And John Henry just to mention some names
But there's a truck driving legend in the south today
A man called Bandit from Atlanta G.A.
Is what I heard when the video started. RIP Jerry Reed aka snowman
Ok
That's an awesome song
Saw that movie at least 30 times when it came out on VHS, knew every line.
You heard about the legend of Jesse James
And John Henry just to mention some names
Well there's a truck drivin' legend in the south today
A man called Bandit from Atlanta GA
Every gear jammer knows his name
They swear he's got ice water runnin' in his veins
A foot like lead and nerves like steel
He's gonna go to glory ridin' 18 wheels
Ah honey hush
Well he left Atlanta back in '63
Haulin' him a load up to Tennessee
He hit Monteagle and it started to rain
So hard he couldn't even see the passin' lane
Well he started down the grade when he lost a gear
He reached for the brakes found he had no air
The Monteagle grade is steep and long
And everybody that seen it thought the Bandit was gone
Listen now
Well his truck jack-knifed turned completely round
He was comin' down backwards bout the speed of sound
A lot of folks seen him and they all say
He had his head out the window yellin' clear the way
Well he got to the bottom safe and sound
Everybody asked Bandit how he made it down
He said folks when the truck picked up too much speed
I just run along beside it and drug my feet
You heard the legend of Jesse James...
Every gear jammer knows his name...
@@RustyZipper u hit it did on brother that's a big 10-4 good buddy
You are a real hard case young Weston, great to listen to, best of luck with the repairs.
Take off the sleeper and day cab it.
Then you've got a cheap stretch frame petercar.
Right, because that's never been done before ...
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That is an impressive truck, Westen. I am enjoying your videos very much. I can't wait for the next one.
Have one of those paintless dent removal guys straighten out the hood.
my favourite truck! we don't have peterbilts in argentina!! great project westen!
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Thank you for seeing if the air horn worked westen I appreciated watching you pull the rope to activate them maybe they got knocked off in the accident or not hooked up
Looks like it just rolled off the line at Denton. Lol 🤗🤣😁🤔
And 4 states parts in Joplin should be able to help you with parts .
I can not wait to see the pete done. I drove a 2005 379 (same color as yours) with a cat C15 , and 18 speed for some time. I sure do miss it.
“Its got a convertible top”
That's not a hole it's called air conditioning... Too bad it ain't a heater in winter though.... Lol
Finally a vehicle that can fit your personality in, Westen. Really looking forward to this one, mate.
Take the sleeper off and turn it into a badass daycab
I came to say the same thing
Some ppl have bad taste sleepers are hideous and u can’t change my mind
I don't even know why I'm watching a video about a truck repair, I found you by looking for Military Trucks, but as a Kansan I like your vibe
Hammer and some blocks of wood and u can straighten that metal hood
Awesome ,my best friend, drove dump and mixer he gone now ,miss him when young I had a older step brother had a white frtliner had 1seat I road in a kitchen chair with him ,
I glad I found this, I'm happy for you bro, always loved Peterbilts ,the way they look, Badass , I'll be watching.
I think it should forever be known as the Peterbroke.
That dashboard is old school. Old is gold.
Westen- "What is this? *The Beef Spotter Magazine*
Me- Whoa Whoa!! Slow down there Cowboy... You forgot to say no hoemoe
I can't wait to see this awesome 379 Peterbilt all completed. Just subscribed......love this guy's attitude, so funny!!
silly question but "for now" could you take another page out of Clarkson's playbook and just a huge hammer to hammer out some of the dents in the hood?
I really enjoy the energy and enthusiasm you put into your videos.
The oil you're smelling his probably oil that got into the exhaust when the truck was laying on its side I would take the intake off of the turbo and inspect it
but then he showed you all the empty bottles of Rotella - there was already a leak before it got wrecked.or as we call it - Smelltella LOL
N14s are notorious for leaking oil from the turbo return line. I've had 2 of them and fought that issue constantly
@@doogie525 u can change it to a breaded line that will fix that problem Fitzgerald gladers in Tennessee has a kit for that I put it on mine an nomore leaks
@@matthewdickson7371 the line from Cummins is braided and I'm pretty sure the government put Fitzgerald out of business. Unless they moved location because they are not open in the same place anymore. Do you have any other information on that kit or was it just by Fitzgerald?
@@doogie525 it was by Fitzgerald how could government shut them down? They not soungnbothing wrong are they the truck they build are top notch best trucks I ever seen by far
I wish we had these in the UK,unfortunately the majority of our roads are to small. Looking forward to seeing the build.
Famous last words “How hard can it be?”
*Jeremy Clarksoning intensifies*
You can easily get that hood popped out, gently so not to stretch the metal, and just replace the fender. Have fun! Look forward to seeing it done. Gotta be lots of parts out there, too.
"I think that covers everything on the dash!"
completely skips half the gauges and switches lol.
ArmorAll does work good, but I can assure you if you want the inside of that Pete squeaky clean, use lemon pledge. It might sound odd but it'll shine that dash and those gauges right up. Smells good too
Take the sleeper off and custom build a massive flatbed on it!
Only problem I have with just discovering your channel, Is I know have to actually wait for new videos to come out on this build haha. Keep up the great work dude. Looking forward to what comes next.
"How hard could it be" to straighten out that aluminum hood? C'mon, man!
That's what I would do. Using blocks of hard and soft wood the paint will probably not chip.
Glad to see your keeping her can’t wait for you to get started
That’s the fuel check valve on the left side of the block , L shaped and only 70$ fix !
Ok boys, I subscribed. I like people who like to fix stuff. It's really important to know how things work and how to fix them when they're broke. Good luck, il be watching!!
And in honor of the great Jeremy Clarkson, you better fix that motor with a hammer!
PERFECT! Please keep the updates coming on the build! That's a beautiful truck.
Pop that dent out of the top of hood from inside
You know, I love your videos. Always with a positive attitude. Cant wait till you gt that beautiful truck back together.