I may have missed the history of this truck, but this morning for some reason I remembered McLean transport. In the early 80's they were running red Brigadiers with about the same wheelbase, with Shiny 290's and straight 7-Spds. Just a random thought.
I snagged an 88- Brigadier with an L10 Cummings and a 7sp ex Coka Cola tractor, sun visors have logo and part #s for--hoses,belts ,brakes,wheelbearings,seals ,bought at auction and only has a 100k miles runs good too.. good #s to you.
Brad, I've driven both, not a day cab cracker box, but one with a sleeper, and a day cab Brigidigider, thought both would beat me to death. Rough riding, but for what they were got the job done. Still I enjoy seeing them being saved, and made to run again . I'm retiring in 97 days and looking forward to it. Maybe I can find me an old truck for a hobby.
@@bertgrau3934 They don't look comfortable at all and like you said it will beat you. LOL Just cool looking. You should do the truck hobby thing, its great to see guys doing this! Congratulations on retiring. Don't sit around though!
Hi Dane, that cummins sounds really good, nice and smooth, but my favorite truck engine is the 6/71 Detroit, I love all Detroit engines like most of the guys on this site, nothing like a Detroit pulling a load while the driver is going thru the gears.
Porter greetings! 🇺🇸 Even with Covid attacking I can enjoy a good truck video. Somehow, I missed this one, but I’m catching up. Man, that Cummins does sound good and the turbo spools up nicely! 🧐 The same steering column as the General…I guess a tilt steering column, right? It’s been a while since I’ve seen those. I know a guy who has a little cab like that. They were great little city trucks! 🤩 Great stuff! 😎✌️🥰
That's a good Cummins engine. It's not a Low Flow. That's enough to make me jump for joy. Hey Dane, it's got a few "whiskey dings" but its got a good steel frame and a good steel cab and a Cummins motor. Only thang it needs is a gun rack.
@@DaneScottsTRUCKERSLOUNGE I wouldn't miss your show. I did what you and your buddies are doing in the 70's and 80's when it wasn't cool. Even the trucks weren't cool then but I bought them because they were cheap and easy to work on.
Hi... I have an 85 Brigadier with a 3208...use it to pull my gooseneck race trailer. Where did you find a new ignition switch ?? I haven't had any luck looking up a part number.... Thanks
Old diesel engines never cease to amaze me starts and runs like it’s only been layed for the weekend , try doing that with a modern computer controlled engine In thirty year’s time
@@DaneScottsTRUCKERSLOUNGE Need to be careful, you can easily get more into an old truck or car than what they're worth. It can be fun though, and that's very difficult to put a price on. Good luck Sir
Sounds like the fuel being old could be why it took so long to start. I would suggest you add about a quart of oil to each fuel tank when you add fuel. Today's fuel doesn't have nearly enough lubricant as the older fuel did.
Did you have any problems getting the truck to start? Like having to bleed the injectors? it sounds damn good! That truck and I are the same vintage! 1986!
@@DaneScottsTRUCKERSLOUNGE it’s going to turn a good truck! I can already tell! I would keep the straight pipe on it and leave the rain cap on I can already tell by the Peterbilt Cabover that you done you are going to do an excellent job on the birgadier! One question about the Brigadier you said it sat five used before you got it?
Hey brother love the videos keep great content coming and you please honk the air horns on the brigadier for me if you don't mind and make a video of it for me please
Nice that whistling turbo is the best
it'll balance out with an exhaust soon too. Thanks for watching!
I may have missed the history of this truck, but this morning for some reason I remembered McLean transport. In the early 80's they were running red Brigadiers with about the same wheelbase, with Shiny 290's and straight 7-Spds. Just a random thought.
It was a small company in Indiana and then a yard truck for several companys.
Love it DANE. SOLD!
Oh ya! Hey!, Merry Christmas to you.
I took my CDL test in one of those back in 1992
How’d that go? 😬
What's up
I wish I could find a truck like this.
keep looking, they are out there. Thanks for watching.
Yep, listen to that old Holset turbo whistle...another 855 Cummins comes back to life!
Awesome to see. Watched it sit for the past 3 years everday. COOL to see her running
Thanks Andrew, and you share a little part in its resurrection...Thank YOU. And for watching.
I snagged an 88- Brigadier with an L10 Cummings and a 7sp ex Coka Cola tractor, sun visors have logo and part #s for--hoses,belts ,brakes,wheelbearings,seals ,bought at auction and only has a 100k miles runs good too.. good #s to you.
Yes the part numbers (5 pages) are on mine too. Pretty thoughful of GM. Thanks for watching!
I think the straight pipe on it is the way to go plus with the rain cap on too
The GM key definitely sold,it!,,, and the ‘proper’ shifter. Always wanted a runner.
Awesome job guys she sounds GREAT !!
Thank you and Thanks for watching!
That's the best music I've heard in a long time. 300 Cummings turbo whistle baby!
Oh ya! For sure, she’s gonna go to a hollowed out muffler straight for a little tone creation lol.
@@DaneScottsTRUCKERSLOUNGE definitely a must. Can't wait.
Cant wait for the other GMC Cracker Box!!! Love all your trucks man. Nice work collecting.
You and me both Brad lol. Thanks for watching
Brad,
I've driven both, not a day cab cracker box, but one with a sleeper, and a day cab Brigidigider, thought both would beat me to death. Rough riding, but for what they were got the job done. Still I enjoy seeing them being saved, and made to run again .
I'm retiring in 97 days and looking forward to it. Maybe I can find me an old truck for a hobby.
@@bertgrau3934 They don't look comfortable at all and like you said it will beat you. LOL Just cool looking. You should do the truck hobby thing, its great to see guys doing this! Congratulations on retiring. Don't sit around though!
@@bradh7472
Thank you sir, I appreciate your kind words
One of my favorite trks
Thanks for watching!
Congrats on the startup Dane , Little 300 sounds good , yes a straight exhaust will sound Awesome ,,👍👍👍👍
Thanks Dave & Thanks also for watching
Oohh she's a formula. Fuel efficient.
We shall see lol. Thanks for watching!
Hi
She's alive!!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Dane, that cummins sounds really good, nice and smooth, but my favorite truck engine is the 6/71 Detroit, I love all Detroit engines like most of the guys on this site, nothing like a Detroit pulling a load while the driver is going thru the gears.
I totally agree, love the sound!
You cant beat an old Cummins. Sounds pretty good. And they have a Sound of there own. Just like they all did back in the day....
I agree!
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!!👍
Thank you and Thanks for watching!
Way way kool so awesome HAPPY for you driv'ah
Thank you and Thanks for watching!
It is alive.
Love it! I was close with 1 minute!! Sweet
Fantastic, sounds great, congratulations.
Thanks Jon, and for watching
Yellow freight had a ton of them back in the day great video
Love the sound of old Cummins engines !
Porter greetings! 🇺🇸 Even with Covid attacking I can enjoy a good truck video. Somehow, I missed this one, but I’m catching up. Man, that Cummins does sound good and the turbo spools up nicely! 🧐 The same steering column as the General…I guess a tilt steering column, right? It’s been a while since I’ve seen those. I know a guy who has a little cab like that. They were great little city trucks! 🤩 Great stuff! 😎✌️🥰
Yes it sounds really cool, I didn’t think I’d like it but that turbo sings!😬
Ole Cummins sounds damn good brother!!!!!
It does indeed... thanks for watching
That's a good Cummins engine. It's not a Low Flow. That's enough to make me jump for joy. Hey Dane, it's got a few "whiskey dings" but its got a good steel frame and a good steel cab and a Cummins motor. Only thang it needs is a gun rack.
Lol! your right...and a rebel flag. Oh well yes its gonna remain a "Bruisor" of sorts. Mean and nasty. Hey, Thanks for watching!
@@DaneScottsTRUCKERSLOUNGE I wouldn't miss your show. I did what you and your buddies are doing in the 70's and 80's when it wasn't cool. Even the trucks weren't cool then but I bought them because they were cheap and easy to work on.
Might wanna check the health of that turbo. Louder isn't always better. Looks like it runs great though!
Yepp it runs real nice far as we can tell.
The turbo sure has one powerful whistle to it. Sounds smooth though.
I’m very pleased it’s soundin that good. Thanks for watching
Sweet she is
Hi... I have an 85 Brigadier with a 3208...use it to pull my gooseneck race trailer.
Where did you find a new ignition switch ??
I haven't had any luck looking up a part number.... Thanks
Ordered it in 4 parts. If you email me I'll send the ebay links. soulman@gwcmail.net
Old diesel engines never cease to amaze me starts and runs like it’s only been layed for the weekend , try doing that with a modern computer controlled engine In thirty year’s time
I know right? Lol
Hey I found a dodge cabover in Monroe MI it's at Satellite's auto wrecking on route 24 right in Monroe
Sweet! send pics to the email link on here if you can. Thanks for watching!
I rember when 300 hp was big power
Right lol. Thanks for watching
Must have a big leak in the pipe under the front cab?
Correct, they removed the flange turn down pipe while it sat outside. Gonna address the exhaust, new alternator fluids filters etc now.
Good job! Looks like the biggest challenge will be body work on the l/h side.
I’ve had a quote but will see if that’s the route I wanna go. I wanna keep it mean and looking like it’s all business but we shall see. 😬
@@DaneScottsTRUCKERSLOUNGE
Need to be careful, you can easily get more into an old truck or car than what they're worth. It can be fun though, and that's very difficult to put a price on. Good luck Sir
Nice trucks!
Thanks for watching 😬
I like your GMC.
@@hotrodhootie Thanks John, and thanks for watching too.
You have a good channel.
Sounds like the fuel being old could be why it took so long to start. I would suggest you add about a quart of oil to each fuel tank when you add fuel. Today's fuel doesn't have nearly enough lubricant as the older fuel did.
Thanks Bert, and thanks for watching
Congrats on the successful first start and let the restoration move forward!
Thanks Phil!
Absolutely Phil I totally agree 👍
Did you have any problems getting the truck to start? Like having to bleed the injectors? it sounds damn good! That truck and I are the same vintage! 1986!
Not at all, you basically saw the entire startup. Can’t wait to get that bad boy drivin down the road!😬
@@DaneScottsTRUCKERSLOUNGE it’s going to turn a good truck! I can already tell! I would keep the straight pipe on it and leave the rain cap on I can already tell by the Peterbilt Cabover that you done you are going to do an excellent job on the birgadier! One question about the Brigadier you said it sat five used before you got it?
@@rudycarlson8245 yes probably 5-6 years
Hey brother love the videos keep great content coming and you please honk the air horns on the brigadier for me if you don't mind and make a video of it for me please
Gotta get em replaced first ... thanks for watching
@@DaneScottsTRUCKERSLOUNGE no problem brother do they work at all
Man, that whistle is annoying. I'd take the turbo 6-71 over this engine any day.
It may be more tame with an exhaust. Thanks for watching!
Turbo just a bit noisy
It won’t be when the full exhaust is in place.
Probably better with an exhaust. Thanks for watching!