I’m glad it was picked up by someone who is going to look after it and not destroy it 😉😊

@maxpuppy96

Ай бұрын

Or let it sit and rot like a hoarder.

Imagine what it was like going to the dealer and getting it brand new and driving it off the lot. That would have been a truckers dream come true!

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Indeed! She was so happy when she found it. There was nothing that would accommodate her family like this unit.

So glad this truck survived all these years

Good to hear a voice with this project. Love this truck!

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

I’ll get used to it lol…..

The air dryer noise is normal due to a single cylinder compressor If you change the air dryer from a AD4 to a AD9 the noise will disappear Heavy duty truck mechanic with 50 years of experience Cheers on your new toy

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Hello sir, thanks for watching and sharing your experience. The original owner told me it’s always done this, which was strange because I don’t remember this in the CAT. I appreciate the comment!

@BWP202

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete Cummins used a holset compressor and cat used a bendix compressor Two different types of apples

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

@@BWP202 thank you! Much needed information. I’ll change the air dryer lol

@SchnelleKat

Ай бұрын

@@BWP202 Any chance i can get ahold of you some way, I am a looking at a 1981 GMC astro as an Owner operator truck. It's local and a really good deal. Figured I would ask. I'm curious if you might have any old school reputable contacts that can help me on parts. 8v71 / 9spd eaton.

@BWP202

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete I’m not sure what I can help with as I am in British Columbia up north in Canada 🇨🇦

Might be a good idea to treat the wood you don't replace with some type of mold killer. Also it looks like the wiring could be done better. If you're going to fix it up might as well do it right.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Was thinking the same thing. Most likely going to have the button tuck Upholstry redone as well because there's mold on it.

She's well worth all the little things she needs to get her back right again, Keep up the good work.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Im just glad I got rid of the moldy smell LOL

@pupweiller1

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete Definitely, Hopefully get that old school Peterbilt smell back in it.

My dad wasn't a trucker but when I was 11 he took me to the international Trucking Show in Anaheim CA it was 1979 that's where I saw the original LivLab on a GMC Astro I thought they were really cool I never thought I'd see one again then I found this channel I've always thought the LivLab was a cool sleeper but on that old Pete it really looks good I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the old girl

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Hi Lee! Cool story 😎😎🇺🇸🇺🇸 the gmc Astro is still around which is awesome. I have some cool things coming with this truck! Thanks for watching and sharing your story. I love to hear them!

@leeshaver7825

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete your welcome

Hii her from Oslo Norway, just discover'd this video off you and just loved it. Keep up the good work😊😊😊

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

They sure didn't want that carpet falling off, stuck on like crazy. Would look real nice re-done the same as the roof.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

😂😂 I was saying the same thing. They build that carpet to last. I’ll look into that button tuck.

40 years..... Awesome project.

That's a real condo sleeper.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

High rise condo 😂👍🏼

Just try bypassing the air dryer by disconnecting the hoses and hooking them together, if you still got that knocking look at the air governor on top of the compressor it might be sticking and not unloading

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Uh-oh an electrical tape splice holy s*** when you folded down that pillow top and I seen that electrical tape on those wires at the spice oh boy lol

Good pete

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

😎

I’d get a dehumidifier in there. There’s also some tablets that detailers use for moldy smells. Think they’re called chlorine dioxide tablets. Nice save overall!!

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Bought one yesterday, a dehumidifier. This should help too! Ill look up those tablets and put them in there, thanks!

👍👍👍👍Это круто!! Жду дальнейшего продолжения!! 😎😎Вы воплащаете легенду в жизнь!

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate all feedback!!

¡Qué bueno amigo..! Esta de Lujo y detallado !!!

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Thank you sir !!

That style of air dryer always knocked back in the day.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

This is unfortunate , lol

Watching you remove the carpet from the sleeper, I could almost taste the carpet dust. LoL

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

😀 yum!

@stephencavanaugh8377

Ай бұрын

🤣

it´s an amazing machine

Those side windows in there look to be Kenworth Aerodyne units, if they are the tilt out windows are a lot better about not leaking, and better in the rain. I noticed the MT plates, I am a 49er myself.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

YOU MAY BE RIGHT!!!!

Have said for years, all sleepers in long haul trucks should have a bunk, kitchenette, shower and toilet. Impressed they did it in such a small space, how long is the actual sleeper (behind cab)?

@ThePoconoPete

Сағат бұрын

I believe I measured it just over 70 inches. Its not that big but its nice having room to stand

That's back when they used to build them

Nice truck but I can't stop thinking the sleeper looks like a mullet. 😅🤣😂

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Maybe that's the lord telling you that you need a mullet ahahaha. I agree.. don't love the sleeper but it is history.

@mgp870

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete I like this sleeper and the truck. Sorry I don't like those fenders over the drive axles. They look like they belong on a European truck 🤮 Was this truck built in Newark CA, Nashville TN or Denton TX? Again thank you for these making these videos!

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

@@mgp870 it looks a lot better with them on, we took them off and it looks like a work truck! Once everything is polished it will all look better.

Carbon, just a guess, those two flat plates in the top end of the compressor. might want to invest in a new air compressor regulator.

If I had to guess, the knocking is bad reed value block on the air compressor. Could be unloads too

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

I’m going to rebuild the whole air dryer then move to the compressor since it’s an easier rebuild, first.

Just replace the air dryer with a Bendix. I had the same problem and that solved it.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

I figured…. lol. This is a Bendix AD-2. Was trying to keep it as original as possible. Will most likely upgrade it.

@shanonhoweth2659

Ай бұрын

I'm not sure but I think that air dryer can be rebuilt. I'd contact Bus Grease Monkey, Scott can fill you in on all that if you really want to keep it original.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

@@shanonhoweth2659 I’m probably going to take it apart and see what’s going on in there. I put a new filter inside after we bought it, but it may be missing something. Sounds like the filter is knocking back and forth on the housing.

Look how big the red mark is for the window I wonder if it was supposed to have bigger windows

Kickass old Pete, just use a length of hose to sound out the knock, the mechanics stethoscope =)

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

It’s so loud that I don’t think I need it. It may just be the air dryer itself..

@rofinocecilia4776

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete, I was thinking the same thing. When you were walking around the engine I didn't hear any knocking coming from the engine (OfCourse I'm not there in person to hear it😁) . So the whole time I was thinking that the air dryer might be at fault here. Anyway I'm looking forward for when you are done with it. (ps. I'm from Netherlands Love American trucks)

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

@@rofinocecilia4776 I’ll probably make a video rebuilding it since there isn’t a full one doing that. We will see if it solves it

Hermoso llevame una vuelta ❤❤❤🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Come visit! Find us at a truck show

👏🏼👏🏼

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping in :D

Let's! I'm watching from Belarus! It's somewhere far away in Europe! Brest! Belarus!Давай ! Я смотрю из Беларуси !

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching friend!

Yall must be down in my old neck of Florida

@ThePoconoPete

4 күн бұрын

@@bbrcummins1984 trucked it from Lake Alfred up to Wildwood 👍🏼👍🏼

@bbrcummins1984

4 күн бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete I thought that's where you were, a little east of 75

@ThePoconoPete

4 күн бұрын

@@bbrcummins1984 yep, 75 and the turnpike

@bbrcummins1984

4 күн бұрын

@ThePoconoPete I lived in that area around Floral city for many years , finally moved up to Williston, Florida , at least 75 chrome shop is around the corner from you, great truck shows there ✌️

Maybe consider putting the fake leather padding up in the sleeping area instead of carpet everywhere? A lot easier to clean and less smelly in the long run.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Why fake when you can put real? 😎😎😎

@bunglebee1790

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete Even better!😄

CAT 3408 swap? Black repaint?

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

I’m a Cummins fan!!

@snackler6102

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete also a good option, cats are rarer though

Make it great again

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

🇺🇸🇺🇸

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 friend of mines dad tried to use fish tank glue and it didn't work then he bought a new seal

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

hahaha, that must've been fun getting that old glue off

@notoriousbigdog

Ай бұрын

@@ThePoconoPete i was 17 back then he's long since passed my mother passed in 2022 i'm 39 now even i wouldn't use fish tank glue that shit don't work 😂😂😂😂

Oi boa tarde, eu quero um caminhão desse modelo e desse jeito você me vende?

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

boa tarde amigo, está sempre tudo à venda! pelo preço certo!

I wish it had a 12v71

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Cummins my favorite!

@stormyweather9054

Ай бұрын

Wouldn't fit in a standard hood .The " buzzing dozen " 12V's were the main reason for long (extended) hoods .

If it were me, I would NOT put carpet back in the sleeper. I would carry the same wood as in the kitchen area up top.

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! That’s an interesting idea. We are thinking about everything. Most likely, not carpet!

Get a new air drter

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Gonna do that, getting the upgraded one ! Thanks

Probably should have a mask on

@ThePoconoPete

Ай бұрын

Should have…

@jamesbagos3459

Ай бұрын

Then you’d have people thinking you’re a democrat