I gave Jessica a thumbs up for being a patient helper.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

She’s great. I love her

It felt soooooo good hearing that truck start. In Jamaica we would say: " wa no dead, no call it duppy" this means that, never write something off, until you exhausted every option.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I appreciate it

NEVER use bricks or blocks to put under jacks, They will bust and break and will cause the vehicle to fall on you and kill you! You guys have been very lucky so far.

@majorkong1678

Жыл бұрын

Ja wer keine Arbeit hat, macht sich welche,

@zeldajoubert1209

Жыл бұрын

je boy

@jonmotes5406

Жыл бұрын

Wood is much better correct?

@blackknight9069

Жыл бұрын

@@jonmotes5406 Yes, wood is much better. 👌

@PinkiePo

Жыл бұрын

GOD GIVE EVERYONE *: _HEALTH AND GOOD MOOD_! 🥺🙏 AND I AM WORKING AND I HAVE 780 P-O-D-P-I-S-W-I-K TO MY GOAL 🥺😣 *I WISH YOUR MOM HEALTH* 🥺❤

That’s freaking awesome!!! Can’t wait to see what you guys do with this one.

Very impressive I think it's awesome getting these old classics running again great job

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael appreciate ya watching

i spent many of hours in them old FLC's.good to see this one running again.would be expensive, but a great restoration project.

@PinkiePo

Жыл бұрын

GOD GIVE EVERYONE *: _HEALTH AND GOOD MOOD_! 🥺🙏 AND I AM WORKING AND I HAVE 780 P-O-D-P-I-S-W-I-K TO MY GOAL 🥺😣 *I WISH YOUR MOM HEALTH* 🥺❤

Cool rig, please keep the videos of the improvements coming. Cheers from Zambia, Africa.

Just love it ...that's amazing progress and so encouraging to find it starts and rolls along, can't wait til the next episode.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Wish it was happening right now. But gotta wait till I’m back from work

Finally someone who uses decent batteries and jumper cables, so many people doing these starts videos don't and then wonder why theres smoke and flames everywhere.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Well I have had some failures even with good batteries but at least you got a fighting chance with some good ones

Dear James Pretty and pretty wife. 👍👌👏 Very well done (video and work). The engine runs really great. 2) You two look and work really well together! Congrats for having such a relationship. 3) This truck rescue was done pretty professional! Not like most of those backyard or farm "mechanics" amateurs. Especially your hint about having proper battery capacity for starting made me smile. Thanks also for not using ether starting fluid spray. 4) Fortunately utube recommended this video to me. I'm also a big fan of Twin Sticks Garage Mark P. Hope you know and like him too. I also watch channel Bus Grease Monkey and Indiana Diesel for instance. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all involved people.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I watch Mark. He’s awesome. I appreciate ya watching

CONGRATULATIONS, very good to rescue another one.... 👏👏👏👏👏

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate ya watchin

Shes adorable. Little at times but helpful. That makes a great team. Hell yeah guys cant wait to see updates.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate ya

Glad that You started it with ATF. That seems to work “wonders”, most of the time. Engine sounds Great. I agree with you that’s a nice Classic to Project. Thank You for another Great Video !! H.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya watching

Thank you for saving that old girl. It broke my heart when I saw the bumper was bent simply because the previous owner didn’t care enough to block it up. Excellent job.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Ya I was bummed. Semi bumpers are so frail. :/

Sounds great, brilliant job, you must be well pleased. Either way 1985 has to be a classic truck.

Is so great to see all yhis old left out vehicle been started again,amazing and the people doing this are genius mechanics..!

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks jose

Congrats James , that's a FLC 120 Model , NICE TRUCK , has ALOT of potential , Awesome part it starts and Good oil psi !!!! 👍👍👍👍

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Rite on. I love it already

Wow James that ole rig sounds awesome!! Can't wait to see the progress on it!

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thx

I really like your videos, I think it's very cool you recovering these wonderful machines. I live in Recife/Brazil and I'm passionate about trucks.

@TheMilwaukieDan

2 жыл бұрын

$$$$$$$ vacuum…. Almost it st as bad as a boat !

First time watching one of your videos. You got a keeper brother! I wish my ole lady wanted to help me wrenching on my truck. All I get is "how long is this going to take and how much is it going to cost" 😆🤣

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Jessica is an amazing gal for sure

@frankmorris2603

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same. She's pretty cluey too. 👌

@michaelhebert7625

2 жыл бұрын

Q

@CantTakeJake

2 жыл бұрын

Same bro

@australiantruckspotting8883

2 жыл бұрын

That’s about all I get too

Good work guys I'm an ex army i was in this line for years it's very tough to start an junk engine after years. But you guys should be careful while getting under sometimes it may slip out of the jack. I love to see this kind works.god bless your entire team. Roy South down India...

@JamesPretty

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy

I drove one like that early in my career passenger seat in mine looked like a kitchen chair. She rode rough lol. Great video!

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

Glad you got it running, but man I loved listening to that starter when you were cranking it! Did anyone else like that?

Looks to be great builder it needs to be restored the photo of you in front an black smoke out the stacks looks great an well done on the save

Sounds great, I would update it 2 a newer Freightliner Airliner suspension!

Great job , love to see it back on the road

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

It looks like you’ve caught the FreightLiner fever! 😁

Always loved this style of Freightliner, I bought a 86 flc120 last year. Done alot of work still ain't close enough yet. Was in very poor shape but worth the price and time. You shouldn't have near the headache I've had. Great find and Keep us posted on this ol girl!

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Will do for sure. Appreciate ya watching

@LML-jp7sl

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

Amazing to see masters in action bringing these classic trucks back to life 👏 beautiful truck!

@JamesPretty

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@adolfokoglin1165

7 ай бұрын

Sempre tem alguém restaura uma telha parabéns.

So excited for you! Always wanted one of these flc's. Frannys got lots of potential

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Sure does. I love it already

Stumbled upon but really enjoyed watching. You're a 'modest specialist' James. Don't forget your own safety thought, your enthousiasm can get you in trouble. Ad (a lecturer in Nursing, 68 yo).

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it

I always look forward to your next video. Great job guys

An engine that has been a stopped for a long time has several items to check. And also gearbox and differential Here in Brazil this type of work is sometimes done too CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WORK 👍

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate ya watching

@danilosilva5420

2 жыл бұрын

Um conterrâneo

When I started at this company in ‘93 they had 84-87 FLC120 with kittys 425 turned to the hilt and 15 DO with 3.23 rears. Had a lot of fun back then. Those CAT’s all had all over a million miles on them the last I knew. Awesome ride.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Heck ya. Love the cat motor

great video, goes to show these trucks were made to last, looking forward to the follow up vid, one thing i would have been scared poopless to be in that cab no telling what could reach out and touch you lol

I had a 93..same color.. Lift bunk off.. Very easy.. Will make life easy.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Rite on

I like big rigs when I was a little boy I was always excited to see one go down the road and I always wanted to drive a beast of a machine like that

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Come on by and take her for a drive

I like the bumper on it.. it just needs to be straitened out on the corner. She just needs some TLC … Excellent find sir!

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thx

Beautiful looking Freightliner FLD Classic , Next to Kenworth and Peterbuilt these conventional trucks are my favorite .

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Rite on. Appreciate ya watching

Awesome to see someone care so much for a old rig , Shame to see it in that condition, but it’s alive again. Hope to see many follow ups soon and progress over time, and remember James , ain’t nuttin finer then a Freightliner!!!! Lol. Stay safe

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate ya

@jenniferunderwood7843

2 жыл бұрын

@ James Pretty there is a 88 flc for sale on FB , same color , complete parts truck pretty cheap. It’s in SD

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferunderwood7843 I’ll Check It out

@jenniferunderwood7843

2 жыл бұрын

@James Pretty It’s 3500$

Wold love to see the restoration on this one. Love the old freighliners

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned. Lots more coming

Appriciate what you've done..good job..congratulation this frieghtliner for you. Hope to see it with new tires ..shines under the sun.

@JamesPretty

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Good find guys I'd love to have that truck and good to see the good looking girl working on it with you she is sure happy

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate ya watching

I must say this was one of the best videos you did. Just a blast and good edit. See you are getting the intro and exit down. Looking forward to the next one and sure learning a thing or 4. See ya. Regards.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya. Thanks a million

My father owned and drove a 1975 Freightliner WFT86 when I was very young back in the 70’s. My life revolved around my father and that truck. I remember when he would pull in the driveway after a long trip, he would hit that horn.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Ya I know what you’re saying.

@FrequencyX-jw9ix

2 жыл бұрын

Me too sir. My dad had an old Mack. When ever I smell diesel fuel I think of him.

@40ounce58

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrequencyX-jw9ix Same here. Diesel fuel ,sounds of air brakes and the engine purring. Those sounds and smells will never leave you.

@FrequencyX-jw9ix

2 жыл бұрын

@@40ounce58 yep

Shes a beauty and I love to see second chances with anything. Like you said lool at it! It deserves restoration. Some tlc and commitment does the trick.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it

OMG I almost forgot the most IMPORTANT THING...The AUDIO WAS 💯 spot on... I did laugh @ how u was explaining to her about the door straps was broken & she had to BE VERY CAREFUL & not damage the doors. Then whenever it wouldn’t pull out u jump out of the truck flung the door WIDE OPEN all the way to the grill, BAHAHAHA LOVE IT.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I noticed I did it too

James Pretty is my kind of guy... HEs gonna get the job done no matter what. Even with only 2 bottle jacks in the dirt he gets that ol girl up. lol

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Never quit

@jacobdzik6238

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPretty 🤜🏻🤛🏻❤

James, what can I say... great job there starting up that flc really enjoyed ur vid. Im subscribed to your channel. Please do keep uploading videos, im really interested in following those next restoration steps. My respects from Chile

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I will. I appreciate ya watching

Ive been Checkin out your videos. Id say you got yourself a Gem of a truck there. I love the old classic Hoods. Great video.👍🇺🇸

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate ya

We need more videos like this one , good luck with your project, I want to see the end

@JamesPretty

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I watched this from the start to finish! James makes the presentation exciting; he is knowledgeable, funny and patient. What an incredible show! I am on board and looking forward to future videos!

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John I appreciate ya watching and commenting

Man what a runner!! Sounds great brother can’t wait to see it

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Rite on bro.

GREAT JOB!! ALSO HAD A GOOD LOOKING HELPER. REALLY ENJOY VIDEO.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ron

I bought a 84 freightliner and they look a like. Mine is brown and tan. Good luck with the truck. The motor sounds great.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Rite on. Thanks for watching

Man I love it she runs so god a super nice project man cant wait until that one is done cant wait to see the video of everything you do to it you are the man james

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wallace

All I can say James is WOW! What a great job getting the ole freighter running and sorta rolling. That cat runs awesome, I really like the transmission fluid in the filter .looking forward to the next one ☝️! NEW CHARGED batteries is the answer too ! Great job 👍🇨🇦

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

I learned the trans fluid in the filter from comments on the “Krystal” series. And I’m glad I listened

Nice find! Definitely worth spending on.

@JamesPretty

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David appreciate ya

Brilliant video James, your obviously an accomplished engineer, I don't know much about America trucks, but it looks like a classic too me . I loved the whole feel of the video, with your wife or partner, and you friend . Look forward to seeing your next one . I am watching you from the UK 🇬🇧

@JamesPretty

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip

Glad to hear that, I can hardly wait to see it in its new home.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your comments. I’m super excited to bring it home

Great video James really sounds good. Should make a nice truck when you get done stay safe.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thx for watching. I appreciate ya

Thanks James for the awesome video I wish you a whole lot of luck with that one thanks again

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Keith

I'm from Brazil, I love watching these videos, I'm following

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much I appreciate you

Hellow Mr Mrs James pretty good luck buddy be careful out there buddy

Thats a classic I hope you get her going again

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya commenting and watching

Good luck guys! Like the old freight shakers.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Appreciate you watching

Beautiful truck. Glad that it‘ll be saved.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Thanks for watching I appreciate ya

Gosto muito de assistir este trabalho de vcs, aproveitamento do que não estar totalmente estragado.

@dechakaewngam2245

2 жыл бұрын

๑ฃรภถุำพักิ

I'm glad you found a conventional you are really happy I see I hope it starts up...you say you paid a lot of money..well the owner should have pulled it out and put batteries in it and at least try to have it ready for you

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

The owner gave me a good deal on it. Paying a lot was part of a bigger picture. Also it was part of the deal for me to dig it out

Your Killing Me With Laughter,She’s Singing Whhile She Cleaning 🧽 The Hub,God I Love that Girl 👧

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

She is amazing for sure

I love these Freightliners fLC from the 80's that is a nice truck once it's done it will be real nice.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya watching

i would love to see you bring back that classic back to life? i looks like it will cost a harm and a leg to get it running again but i will be keep watching to see what you do to it 🥰💖

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely bringing it back to life

@charlesuplifted5216

2 жыл бұрын

If this rig was decent shape would still bring $35,000-$50,000 with the market today So he’s got a lot of room to work and make it well worth it if he got it cheap

@DjalilRhh99

5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Looks promising. I believe in 85 that would’ve been an FLC 120 is probably a 425 being a B model. In its day that was a top of the line truck. Do a lot of cleaning fix the doors and you’ll have a pretty good reliable truck.

@vineslinger

2 жыл бұрын

That thing has an Aftercooler. It's not a B model it's an A. Probably 400 hp. but it may be more.

@dennishuntley7688

2 жыл бұрын

Before late 86 a B model wasn't a 425 without Air2Air. 87 models had A2A across the board here in 🇨🇦. I had both a 87 LTS wit a 350 A2A and a 87 FLA 120 wit a 425B A2A. Great engines. I'd have either again. This one in the video has no A2A so my thought is it's a 350 or 400 Bmodel.

@dennishuntley7688

2 жыл бұрын

Vineslinger...good catch A model 350 maybe 400.

@robertmeehan3072

2 жыл бұрын

@too old and weird to fit in optimus was is and always should be a cabover. lol

@brandonwalker8628

2 жыл бұрын

Ii

Great video James, nice freightliner. That would be one to do new paint on!!!!! 👍👍👍

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

I want new paint on all my trucks. Maybe I’ll figure out how to do it myself

@ronhelman3985

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPretty it's not that hard to do, it would be a easy for you. In my past I would by trucks repair and paint them it was enjoyable for me.

You guys need to be more careful. You only get ne life! Love the video. Nice to se the old beasts come back to life! Stay safe!

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Dan

That old FLC120 has potential….modern FL Airliner cutoff and a 13-speed would have this in good shape! I’d want to drop the pan and check rods&mains, but that 3406 sounds healthy…..

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Rite on.

Very good video!!! great job cost hurt the drive wheels were flat and one stuck. but hey, the effort to get a machine like that is worth it. greetings from Argentina

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Hugo. Thanks for watching we appreciate ya

Well done wife, a real helper!!!

@JamesPretty

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate ya

Treat your kitty-CAT right, and it'll purr for ya, you wasn't expecting it to fall like that was ya, "honey you care to bring me those emergency napkins from the glove-box", lol, I didn't see it either, and my only job was too watch, I've learned that it's usually quicker too just break-out the dreaded shovel in cases like this, lol, thanks for sharing.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Ya I was trying to beat the clock there lol

Ooih papa. Nothing sounds as good as a 3406 cat at idle

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

It’s sad that we are seeing less and less of this era of trucks (80-90s).

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

It’s true. I want to save them all

Looks good can't wait to see what you do with it keep up the great videos love them all

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Kenneth

Beautiful rig drove one like that when I got into trucking love frieghtliners

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Tha for watching Roger

@rogerchind

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPretty thank u for show I wish I u best awesome show

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

@@rogerchind thanks so much

Wow I had to go back to the beginning. Just watched your current video but had to start from the beginning!

@JamesPretty

Жыл бұрын

It’s come quite a ways really. This truck is so much fun. I can’t wait to get it roadworthy

Hermoso Freightliner 💯 saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate ya watching

(Posted by Rick Pickell) I remember when the truckstops where lined with classics like that one just purring the nightsway.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

That's lovely, there's one in a small village nr me in hampshire England, would love something like that, cool 😎

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Appreciate ya watching

Good luck with the new addition.

Incredible! My dad drove a truck for 43 years, he spent several driving a freightliner. Good to hear that classic come to life. Is that a Cummins diesel?

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Caterpillar diesel. Thanks for watching Shane

@marcinhadefatima2538

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesPretty troca de óleo

New Channel is Mathews Motorsports where he is starting a full restoration on a Peterbilt 359. Full tear down and rerail then repower. Huge amount of work. Pretty competent mechanical skills. He has a Peterbilt cabover coming in the months ahead.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

Nice looking truck,i just bought a 98 fld120 that sat for 6 years and drove it from @ orlando florida to northeast ohio👍

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

Couple of 2x12's would work well for support when jacking it up. Nice truck!!!

@JamesPretty

Жыл бұрын

Ya I searched the whole property and couldn’t find any wood blocks. Thanks I love this truck

Those were the days of the cabovers yet. Whoever had that truck new had a head turner. Conventional trucks like this were expensive and pretty rare. Definitely worth fixing up.

@tpshultz

2 жыл бұрын

lol reverse of today, everyone wants what everyone doesn't have

@BitterDemo

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew how to show you my Trucks when I WAS WORKING, YOU WOULD LOVE THEM. IN IT'S DAY IT WAS A ROLLS ROYCE PETE.

@recessional5560

Жыл бұрын

Uhmm there are some badass cabovers out there. How about you give credit where credit is due?

@jasondrinovsky7962

Жыл бұрын

@@recessional5560 What are you getting at here? You make no sense. I did give credit where credit was due, I commented on the truck that was being viewed in that video. I said nothing bad about a cabover, but that wasn't even the subject of the video, it was about a conventional. Get your comments and your shit straight.

Dont ever trust concrete blocks them things will explode..

That little ol gal aint afraid to get her hands dirty! Lucky man

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

She’s amazing for sure.

@aaronking7326

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPretty Gotta love it!... My Mrs is just the opposite,NO DIRTY HANDS lol... but can cook better than anyone I know

Great Will it run video. This is a Freightliner FLC and it looks like you have a 3406 B car engine. The engine sounds great and you have a great project! Can’t wait to see the final result!

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching appreciate ya

@engineerpat5290

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPretty you are welcome. I am a huge train guy but I am also into trucks and big equipment

I like that western star

I hope no one takes me wrong here, BUT, everybody going on about the truck….personally, I think that the “little lady” is a better find than any semi truck ever made!!!! Again, just MY personal opinion!!! Much rather see a “will it run” on her!! She’s PRETTY darn PRETTY if you want my opinion!!

@LJT7907

2 жыл бұрын

I was enjoying her singing while she was cleaning the studs on the wheel

I had to say something before you do start up. I am glad to finally see someone who does not soak an engine with Either. Also new batteries, you are a pro. I love the trans fluid. That was my Father. Thank you for a Fantastic video.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Thx mike

@mikebrunner1577

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPretty You are welcome. I just tell it as i see it. I am very happy i found your channel. I wish i could come help out.

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikebrunner1577 where you located?

@mikebrunner1577

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesPretty Cottonwood Arizona.

When jacking up use railway sleepers jack push sleeper under truck four side by side on top each other the weight causes bricks brake explode great video man

@JamesPretty

2 жыл бұрын

Used what I had. Would have been nice to have some wood blocks