That truck is nuts. Rigs from the 1980s always make me feel nostalgic. You can justifiably take pride in a truck that the State of California won't even allow you to operate within its borders.

@tylersowa3858

5 күн бұрын

Your referring to commie-fornia

@valentinlopatko

3 күн бұрын

Why don't they allow it?

@jimijefferson82

3 күн бұрын

@@valentinlopatko because it runs over homeless.

@codyturner9953

3 күн бұрын

​@@valentinlopatkoProbably emissions. California is heavy pushing EVs etc. They are even making lawncare companies only run battery powered equipment by a certain year.

@cmiller6352

6 сағат бұрын

@@codyturner9953 Uhhh, no. CA has prohibited the SALE of gas powered lawn equipment. Not quite the same.

I havent seen a actual livlab. Back when i was a teenager i saw a ad for the livlab in a trucking magazine in the late 70's. This rig sure is sweet looking btw.

@ThePoconoPete

18 күн бұрын

Thank you, different for sure but extremely practical.

For a truck that has been sitting for 15 years, it looks to be in excellent shape. Of course, being garaged will do that. Still sounds good too.

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

Yes! It is in excellent condition. Updated video coming soon !

@blackIce504

14 күн бұрын

I bet none of those EV fucking things would stand the test of time and this truck for America had barely any rust on her, Australia is a little bit kinder to metal unless you live right on the coast.

@ThePoconoPete

14 күн бұрын

@@blackIce504 I always say, where will these new trucks be in 40 years? Plastic, emissions, batteries all shot. Junk!!

@blackIce504

13 күн бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete yeah that was my point most new stuff is made to break or just stop working.

@daveswinfield

8 күн бұрын

Yup, only needs the dust knocked off her. Oh, and an air freshener.

Someone must have been "Babysitting" this Beauty but still a great tribute to just how things were built in 1982. Definitely a great find. Without a trailer, this thing is almost twice the length of a pickup. Imagine trying to drive this beast by itself in a congested downtown city. Appears ready to drive right now. Great. Thank you.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Yep! Great shape and fun driving around!!

@davidsanders6957

16 күн бұрын

Even better in 1962, 1972 too many epaulets crap starting

@glennjeffers9692

16 күн бұрын

Probably never seen one LoL 😆😂

@davidsanders6957

16 күн бұрын

Funny what one will do to feed the family, some just, naturally know how to do that, alongside what they dig, I'm envious

@fuzzybutkus8970

16 күн бұрын

It was weird to because Art Arfons traveling show was about 5 or ten miles ahead so I thought it might be part of their convoy which was impressive going down the road.

Beautiful old rig. love the camper style sleeper.

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

LivLab! Before trucks were allowed to be longer in length

I am from the UK always love the look of the older American truck's. First time i have seen a livlab look's sweet nice barn find.

@Anninukichild

15 күн бұрын

U have to see the movie Maximum overdrive!!! If u haven't!

@carlmason4153

15 күн бұрын

I am from the UK also & worked on all the American trucks like this down in Aussie at a Cat Dealership, not a patch on European trucks, Scania, Volvos, MAN etc years behind

I remember seeing this truck on the cover of a magazine in the early 80's that is a great piece of history can't wait to see more of it congratulations on your find 😎👍😎

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

We have all paperwork and old magazines too! Thanks!!

I’m 58 love trucks and never seen one of these, I learned something new. Love the 359’s over any other Pete models. Thanks for sharing

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

I drove OTR for 30 yrs and this would have been my dream truck if I would have ever seen it!! I've watched this vid 3 times so far lol

@ThePoconoPete

5 күн бұрын

😎 I have more videos up and more we are making

What an amazing find....looks like money was no object when it was built... and probably very little work needed to bring it back to pristine again..look forward to more videos .

Sweet truck. Someone put a lot of time & effort into that pinstriping. The camper is amazing.

You got to love the 80's when everything was nice and square.

badass , i drove a kenworth w9 for 17 years for Arrow flatbed trucking outta tulsa, i aint nvr seen a truck like this...thx for the times

@ThePoconoPete

2 күн бұрын

Sweet! Love the w9s. This truck is one of a kind!

Someone made a wise decision to keep it covered and cared for even though it wasn’t being used. That’s a rare bird for sure. Can’t wait to see it cleaned up.

@ThePoconoPete

18 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! Hope to hear from you next week when I can make another video.

@missingremote4388

18 күн бұрын

Why wouldn't they

My god, I didn't know a tractor could be built like that, no expense was spared and it shows! For it's age it's in great shape too. Hope it gets back on the road, it would be a nice interstate travelling rig with a big 5th wheel trailer of some sort. What a beast!

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

Show truck for now!

@davidsanders6957

16 күн бұрын

Not an oil leak one Is what truly impressed me period don't know if it's just from sitting or just a very well built motor. But in any event I did not see any oil accumulation on under chassis

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

@@davidsanders6957 she took great care of the truck and was a certified diesel mechanic.

@Oldbmwr100rs

16 күн бұрын

@@davidsanders6957 It sounds like it wasn't run hard and used too much, remarkable find.

@karltite128

15 күн бұрын

​@@ThePoconoPete A show stopper.

This has to be a "ONE OF A KIND" truck!

@ThePoconoPete

18 күн бұрын

One of a kind and 1 of 1, indeed.

That truck and the woman driver was featured in American Trucker Magazine. She hauled oversized freight and the truck was black with the same stripes. Awesome video. Hope to see more.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Yep! I have a few magazines. She kept everything

@jamesbagos3459

16 күн бұрын

Not certain that’s the same truck, I knew Debbie and Don Hoffman from Michigan, when they relocated to winterhaven Florida it was still Black with Blue and Red stripes. Was still in great shape so I don’t think her husband Don would’ve repainted it

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

@@jamesbagos3459 same truck, I have a few magazines too. She was hoping we would repaint it black

@richardcolemanjr3749

15 күн бұрын

She was in American Trucker Magazine

I’ve been drooling over this rig for a while on marketplace, funny to see the thumbnail pop up.

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

Yep! It’s a beaut!

gotta love a good old 359 Peterbilt with that classic corvette dash ive only seen pics of this truck back in the day im so happy she's still out there serving and so well kept the livlab sleepers there's only a couple left now a days defintley a piece of trucking history!!

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

Thank you!

This thing belongs in the worlds largest truck stop museum in Walcott Iowa

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

They didn’t want it! “We don’t need anymore 359’s”

@IowaBudgetRCBashers

15 күн бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete wow, that surprises me a lot

@30AndHatingIt

10 күн бұрын

After seeing the “World’s Largest Truck Stop” on a History Channel feature about 12 years ago, I decided to stop in to check it out during a trip down I-80 to Colorado. I cannot believe how disappointing it was… it was barren, nothing really wowed me, there were two semis in there tricked out in lights and that’s it.

@ThePoconoPete

10 күн бұрын

@@30AndHatingIt yep! Not what it used to be

This truck is absolutely a treasure i hope its being revived and used. Just a awesome truck

Gonna need more vids showing the inside in detail. Very, very cool.

@ThePoconoPete

18 күн бұрын

I’ll work on that this upcoming week and have a new video this weekend. Thank you!

That is fantastic and it was kept under cover 👍👍🇦🇺 Looks like I was hardly used

Absolutely a gem!!

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Thank you!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

Hell of a rig, good luck 🤞

How can I have never seen one of these. Super cool.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Only 21 ever made!

I remember loading with and running across New Mexico with a young lady on Bennett Motor Express a long long time ago. It looks like the same truck. Bill

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Hey Bill! Same truck! Just bought it from her in January of this year

@jamesbagos3459

16 күн бұрын

That’s weird they repainted it, the original Black was in good shape. I lost touch with Debbie and Don when they moved to Florida from Michigan.

@billtodd6509

16 күн бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete Congradulations. She was such a nice person from what I remember. I think I have a picture of her, the truck, and mine way back near Ruidoso, NM on that trip I was talking about, and will go back through all my old photo albums of the day and let you know. Take go care of the old gal(truck haha) Bill

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

@@billtodd6509 that would be cool to see! I’m going to see her again in the next few weeks for pictures

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

@@jamesbagos3459 she had to paint it white to haul for somebody

One of the coolest RIG'S I've seen in a long time 😈🤘

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

Old school cool!

WOW, man, That Tractor Is NICE!!! SUPER NICE!!!

@davidsanders6957

16 күн бұрын

Thank you for knowing the difference between a TRACTOR, and say, ANYTHING else

@user-hj9gd7yg5m

16 күн бұрын

Nice Pete . 🛣 👍 ' Bring 'er back no matter what it takes ' keep on Truck'n. 🤠

@kevin-zt4ix

15 күн бұрын

@@davidsanders6957 well that's what it is!!

F ya! She lives again! Made me smile. Thank you

What a sweet old gal. Can't wait to see what your plans are for her.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Thanks!!!

@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248

17 күн бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete welcome

@davidsanders6957

16 күн бұрын

Plan's ?? Only plan is clock miles, feed the younging's & keep Momma happy

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

@@davidsanders6957 no kids no wife, just a special Peterbilt to show LOL

@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248

15 күн бұрын

@@davidsanders6957 ha you didn't think you really knew did ya ha ha!!!😜

Wow, that is a nice Peterbilt

@ThePoconoPete

18 күн бұрын

Thank you! Check out our other videos of it!

I'll have to admit ,I've never seen one of these before, this is the first one I've seen like this.

@ThePoconoPete

Күн бұрын

Only one like this, on a Peterbilt 359

This is what it means to touch history🙂

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

It’s a work of art

What an amazing truck, would be great to see this beauty back on the road if possible.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

I’ll have an updated video this weekend. This was our footage from January.

I remember that truck as a kid growing up in Polk County I used to see it all the time

@ThePoconoPete

6 күн бұрын

Yes! Truck was local!

@mr.bishop1285

6 күн бұрын

@ThePoconoPete yeah I know it's 1 of the trucks that made me want to be a driver which I am and when I was a kid he would hit the horn loud af love that truck it was inspiring ❤️💯😂

@ThePoconoPete

6 күн бұрын

@@mr.bishop1285 were out in wildwood right now so not far away

One beautiful truck! I would love that for parades....

@ThePoconoPete

18 күн бұрын

www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/233958907/1982-peterbilt-359-sleeper-trucks

That thing looks sweet definitely a head turner

15 Jahre und der Truck läuft, SUPER!

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

Started right up!!!

cool old truck , can't wait to see it fixed up ready to roll.

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

Hopefully I can get a new video this week. Rainy here!

The coolest PETE,I ever seen.i was 20 when it was new,awsome.

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Tim Gentry would love that sweet ride. In 25 years of trucking I've not seen one of these. Very cool old truck.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Thanks! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@George-dy3pt

16 күн бұрын

Who cares what he would like! This isn't his channel!

This is one of the best looking trucks I've ever seen

Oh man!! I have Heard of theae from my granddaddy he owned a huge trucking company in ann arbor Michigan when I was a kid (mid 80-early 90s) and my uncle always talked about them. Never seen one in oersot. They're so cool.

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

Thank you! Owner was from Michigan!

That is a beautiful truck and love that sleeper that is totally awesome!

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

We agree!

Greetings from Maine..... That Peterbilt is a great find. Enjoy her..... Thank you for sharing!

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. See you around!

That is a amazing rig.......please be kind to it! So beautiful 🎉

Pls make more videos about this truck, it's amazing! What a find.

Dang, that's gotta be worth some coin. Sweet find!

Two very beautiful trucks.

Dammmmm, she's tall ,long and DAM Beautiful.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

13’4 high 😀😀

This is so awesome would be so cool driving around

@ThePoconoPete

18 күн бұрын

Check out my other videos, I have a few up already of it driving around

@BillyLintzenich-wf7sk

18 күн бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete cool. I'll have to check your other videos out. Oh and i drive trucks too. Ive driven different types of rigs but now i drive a 24 ton v-flow hauling asphalt 8 months of the year and then in the winter i do otr pulling dry vans.

@ThePoconoPete

18 күн бұрын

@@BillyLintzenich-wf7sk 24 tons! Nice! Keepin Busy

@BillyLintzenich-wf7sk

18 күн бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete yes sir. I first got my cdl when i worked for a drilling company. I was a drillhand so i would be pulling a lowboy with either a drill rig or a support rig. Sometimes we would have to spend 3-4 weeks at a time up in Canada.

That's a pretty truck..

WOWEE TO TAKE A TRIP IN THIS MACHINE WOOD BE A DREAM

Absolutely gorgeous machine❤❤

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Thanks!🇺🇸🇺🇸

Popa's pad when mom's mad !! LOL GOD BLESS YA ALL

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

😂 definitely a get away vehicle!!!!

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

😂😂😂. Best comment so far

This is a perfect truck just needs a matching trailer

Now that's what a man wants. House on wheels and a job all in one. O if the family wants to go come on let's go. 😊😊

Very Cool Truck

Ok that's actually bad ass! I would happily live in that. Awesome.

What a great looking truck

Both are beautiful. Tow truck is gorgeous

Big Wow I was 14 years old and at that race. Many years later the only thing I remember was the huge wreck in turn one nearing the end of the race. Used a crane to pluck one truck that went through the wall outta the trees after the races end. Very Cool find

@ThePoconoPete

14 күн бұрын

Yes! Awesome!! Truck was originally black with the flattop sleeper. I posted pictures in the “community” tab. Thanks for sharing that 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Cream of the crop labor of love, top of the line right there wow

ein Traum ! Nice, and a lot of work alone under the truck 💪

Back in day rigs were interestingly built to say the least... and they usually had a cool paint scheme. I remember in 80s going with my dad on trips and headliner of his rig was like stars sparkling when I climbed in, but not sure of that material they used on the headliners. His truck had cool scheme with purple stripes that sparkled like it had been mixed with flake/glitter... he had some many amber exterior lights, the truck was magical to a kid like me. They don't make em like they use to honestly.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Nice!!! Old trucks are here to stay. The new ones are trash

What a cool old truck. Hopefully it has a bright future so others can see it on the road again.

@ThePoconoPete

14 күн бұрын

Show truck !

This is cool truck

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

You are going to have to give us a full talking walk around and some history going by the comments. Certainly looks well preserved and a great find 👌

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

Might have to just interview the original owner 😂😂😂😂😂😂

WOW, never seen this setup from this period 👍❤️

@ThePoconoPete

16 күн бұрын

One of a kind! 1 of 1

@toddricketts9498

16 күн бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete They creator of this Rig was a Genius 👍🇺🇸

Absolutely awesome truck

@ThePoconoPete

5 күн бұрын

Thanks!

One Sweet, Elite, Pete. Neat!

Not a trucker or lorry driver as we say in the uk but this is a work of art .very nice .

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Bro .. this truck could star in its own movie..i can drive!🙋‍♂️

WOW, what a find!! I've always had a fascination for LivLabs. I saw 2 of them on the road back in the early 80's, but haven't seen one since. Please put up more videos showing the interior for those of us who've never had the chance to be inside one. (that 2 second snap shot simply wasn't enough!! LOL)

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

😀😀 wasn’t planning on making a video. I’ll have one this week!

That's a classic survivor, I would be tempted to put it on the road and work it, but it really is a museum piece.

@ThePoconoPete

13 күн бұрын

Tempted every day BUT the “what if something happens” comes into mind!!

That is way too cool

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Old School Cool

Love to see that truck restored

Keren sekalii kawan

I was like , wait that area looks familiar lol , im in Ocala , hope I see it on the road sometime!

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

We were just at 75 chrome shop truck show. Trucks here off of 301. Going to chrome shop this Saturday

What an absolute unit

@ThePoconoPete

6 сағат бұрын

APPRECIATE IT

Very special truck ❤

PIG PEN WOULD BE JEALOUS AS HELL !! AH AH I MEAN LOVE MACHINE ...... 👍👍👍👍👍

i like this truck!

The Stamped Gauge Covers are Sweet

This truck would have made a great Monogram or Revell plastic model!! I remember putting one like this together in the late 70's.

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

Indeed! Never seen a model with this sleeper though

Wow, that is a nice Peterbilt love it

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

😎

Magnificent rig❤

What a great use of space. Back in the 90's I drove a Kenworth with a studio sleeper and the one fantastic feature was that I could use the smaller upper bunk for sleeping and the lower one kept in a dinette format. Space above the driver and passenger was a waste. Who needs headroom in the actual cab? I'd rather have a full size bunk up there with loads of living space below.

What a Beauty !!!!! WOW WOW !!!! i WANT TO TAKE HER FOR A SPIN , Thanks for sharing .

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

Come for a ride!!

Jelly , nice rig !

What a work of art. I love 359s, especially the later years with the square headlights. Damn good looking trucks.

@ThePoconoPete

14 күн бұрын

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

The Best design for a Sleeper. Bunk over the Cab.

Great, well done!

I'm not a Peterbilt fan, but that is beautiful and in great condition considering it's age. A little tlc and a bath and it could be a perfect show truck.

@ThePoconoPete

17 күн бұрын

Just showed it a few weeks ago at 75 chrome shop!!!

"Living on the road my friend, was gonna keep me free and clean". Awesome rig!

I had this one, back in the days....... in Lego I now recognize 🤯. Lego Model Team: Highway Rig - 5580. Didn't now it was based on this Peterbilt. Really impressive truck by the way

@ 7:01 The flatbed passes, @7:05 You hear "Lookit' that Boy!" on the radio. Not pos. but that is how I heard it! He saw this rig and recognized its greatness! 👍🚛

@ThePoconoPete

12 күн бұрын

First one to mention it! Nice. That was crossing I-4 heading to 27 towards the Florida turnpike.

I can’t believe the shape it’s in. Pristine find.

WHAT A BEAUTY,!!!!!

@ThePoconoPete

15 күн бұрын

🇺🇸🇺🇸 American Pride right here