Peterbilt 359 Restoration Ep.9
#littlebylittle359 #twinsticks #twinstickgarage
Just a good ol' boy born and raised in Alberta, Canada, I’m the proud owner of this 1979 Peterbilt 359 rescued after it was left for dead in a farmer’s field.
Originally used for hauling heavy equipment in the Alberta oil fields, my Pete later ended up pulling a gravel belly dump b-train until it was eventually “retired” to haul the occasional hay bale load for local farmers before being parked in a field near the owner’s home near Mundare.
In the late 90’s I learned the art of trucking from my cousin driving an almost identical 359. I went on to become a mechanical engineer working for a large international corporation but all the while never losing my love for classic trucks and always had my sights set on a twin stick 359.
After placing an ad on Kijiji looking for one, I was contacted almost immediately by the owner of a Pete with a 6x4 Spicer who was very surprised that anyone would want a two-stick transmission. I went out to see the truck that weekend and ended up buying it “as is/where is” (see Season 1 episode 1). I ended up mounting new tires and wheels on the front and had it towed home.
Powered by a Caterpillar 3406A, it has a deep reduction plus Spicer 6x4 double overdrive transmission. The tractor is all original but unfortunately suffered from generations of mice growing up in the interior while it was idle.
I’m currently in the process of restoring this Pete and plan to use it primarily for personal use when finished. I’m looking forward to driving it to shows or the lake with my 5th wheel camper in tow.
I’m not planning a “full classic resto,” but rather a “make it as nice as possible” and as close to original as I can. Planned upgrades include a drop visor, 8-inch straight pipe miter stacks w/pickett elbows, new Bostrom low rider seats, upgraded sleeper, new interior, Texas Blade front bumper, chrome air cleaners, polished tanks and wheels, lots of lights, train horns, classic dual round headlights, and a new paint job in Peterbilt Sovereign Blue with Seminole stripes.
My backyard DIY outdoor restoration of this classic truck in the sun, rain, snow and wind is currently being fully V-logged on KZread … checkout “359Twinsticks” to see them all / @twinstix
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Hello! I'm from Russia! And I'm 24 y.o. I like the American classics. I used to love only cars. But lately, I also like trucks, American old trucks. Peterbilt 79' looks just fine! When you see it, you feel like you are immersed in the atmosphere of the 80's! In old cars the soul feels, in modern machines there is no such sensation! In general, I congratulate on the acquisition of such beauty! I wish successes in this interesting project! I hope the restoration of this huge truck will be given to you relatively easily and without any problems! I look forward to new videos! Good luck, buddy!
Seeing as this was a really nice build, I decided to go back and watch the series again, when one watches it an episode at a time, it’s very hard to take on board just how hard it was for you to buckle down every Saturday for 2 years in rain or shine, Kudos and much respect, 😃👍
I don't know how I ended up here, but my life is now a little more complete!
Like the way you are going with her. She will make you proud one day. :) I drove 359s, W900A and B and K100Es back in the 70s and 80s. Glad to see you are bringing her back to life!
Great "Pete" glad you are bringing her back to life. Should be gorgeous when it's done. Best of luck with the project..tons of work and money... but worth it in the end.
Just watched the last 8 videos they are fantastic. I'll continue to watch the rest. Thanks for a great topic on KZread.
Glad to see your still making progress on the Pete
Sovereign Blue...a nice shade of blue! That will look sharp!😎
Can't wait to see your progress on this Beautiful girl
@richardcarter6514
5 жыл бұрын
Hotmail.com I was ? I7
those rectangle headlights are signature with that front end
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
aa999xyz ya but missing a bezel for the left side and Peterbilt wants $450 for a silly ring of aluminum ... guess I’ll have to start mining ebay 🤞
Love watching the updates. Once you get some sand blasting done to the frame, the new bunk on and the wheels it will make the world of difference! I'm really looking forward to this build.
Dude, AMAZING! You're doing a great job restoring her bit by bit! Keep at it! Can't wait to see her on the road again!
You should keep the dual cold weather breathers on they look so cool
I think you should join together the first couple of videos so they are 8 to ten minutes long. Love the old truck! All the best, Edgar
I love those pin stripes. Our 79 359 is a day cab and we bought it in Memphis surprisingly it had no rust on the cab. You have a very badass looking truck. Can't wait to see what you do to it next. Its always awesome to see another Pete being saved and being taken care of. Good luck man.
It’s funny have you just stumble upon a video....just watched em all and can’t wait to see the progress....I think she’d look nicer with the single round headlights tho!!!
"Little By Little".. Excellent name!
use huge rubber hoses for your intake, like intercooler couplers and keep these braquets,
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Dave Cardinal ya I suppose I could but the air cleaners look like giant ears so far out from the cab 😆 and I just picked up my new shorter brackets at KW Edmonton South and they are gonna work perfect
Great project and good job. Those trucks build strong.
It looks good, I can't wait to see her driving.
My favorite trucks!!! Saludos desde Argentina 👏👏👏🖐🖐
love what you are doing. when I'm a little bit older I plan get my CDL and do the same thing you. I plan on getting a 359 Peterbilt or a T600 Kenworth and fixing it up and hauling equipment across Wisconsin
I thought the rectangle lights were common, a cool 1960s Pete round look nice too. Great blog
4 brake pots!!! Didn’t notice that the first go around. Most Pete’s only had two on the front drive axle. But you have 4 parking brakes. Must’ve been used for some heavy heavy stuff in its day!
I like"Old Blue" it fits her pretty good.
Keep at it you’ll get there.
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Marlo Mayo appreciate the support
The round heads lights would look so good on blue!
Going to be an sweet ride brother! Good job. 👍🍻
Keep up the good work and keep those videos coming please.
Beautiful project, subscribed, can't wait to see the next video! ;) Greetings from Hungary!
nice vedios keep it comming
Cool man. Good luck with the resto.
Awsome job man love how your going with the original head lights great job
You have an eye for good taste, keep up the great work, subbed
Just subscribed. Looking forward to see the build progressing. Greetings from Norway.
luv the older trucks
Nice update! also hope this snow stops soon getting kinda tired of it i just want spring so i can get the car clean and rims put on. Looking forward to more video's of the truck
im in love with your build iv watched all the vids keep them coming bro good luck with it
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
raji chahal thanks dude - will post a new vid soon
just found your channel and i had to subscribe. Awesome progress, can't wait to see the final product!
little by little, she's gonna be sharp.
Just subbed! Cant wait to see the build process.
Hey, i'm just over here in Saskatchewan so it's cool that you're close to me, keep up the work on the truck it's looking awesome.
That's cool bro
Don't rip out the a/c, saving that really does add major value to older vehicles as it's rare to see any of them working still since it's so common for people to just "rip them out".
@sebastianserrano4322
6 жыл бұрын
Adamz678 your right
@EvansPerson
5 жыл бұрын
I would just want mine to work
@RyanBurnsRed
3 жыл бұрын
Very odd thing to do/say is rip out the AC and "just roll the windows down" Must be a Canadian thing
@Adamz678
3 жыл бұрын
@@RyanBurnsRed I live in northern wisconsin and always heard numnuts say that, funny enough when our humid ass summers get a heat wave those same people are dying to get into a building with ac. Real "cool" lol
I’m really liking the plan so far. It’ll be perfect if you put chrome hogebuilt half fenders on. If you do I may just faint lol
Sounds like this guy knows what he's doing
Good video ,my uncle had a 77 359 short hood but he made it a show truck ,hey with a little work she will be sweet good luck brotha !
For the fuel tanks, have you thought about highly polished anodized aluminium? It comes up pretty close to normal polished aluminium and is resistant to corrosion.
Worked at peterbilt body shop make sure you understand there are different size huck bolts for different locations of the panels and the tool to install the proper ones is a $3500 touch
keep it going man. bring more updates frequently
Awesome can't wait for the next vid!
Great job!
Keep up the good work
Just subscribed, can't wait to see more
Al Gore said " Snow will soon be a thing of the past..."!What happened:)Anyways: You´re doing a marvelous job!Greetings from Germany.
Subbed. Can’t wait to see it all done
subbed can't wait to see more progress
This is so bad ass.
You Canadians are tough, -5 is way too cold for us Aussies. Lovely Colour.
@jonnymac8925
6 жыл бұрын
He's in Alberta, some places there hit -50 sometimes hahaha I'm glad here in Nova Scotia we only see -35 hahaha
@hutch8556
6 жыл бұрын
Jonny BigRig T800 no problem with hot beer at least :)
@Eldragonic
6 жыл бұрын
Here in Florida we feel like we are about to die when is 50s
@Florida_man420
6 жыл бұрын
Jordany Ramos i almost died today
@Eldragonic
6 жыл бұрын
Finn Caplan yea tomorrow will be colder.
Great update!
Just put my on the road this January after 2 years of working on her and still getting done. You can find the air bags on amazon for 80-100. Dan’s wiper kit workers great. Just pricey.
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
I’m jealous ... want to come up to cold Canada 🇨🇦 and help me out 😆
@ratrod3598
6 жыл бұрын
359 TwinSticks hell Im jealous of those twin stick brother.
Woohoo! Another update!
Привет из Казахстана 👍👍👍 лайк тебе за хорошее видео
It will be like it just rolled out of the factory when you're finished
Nice work, I wonder if there is an LED headlight conversion kit for those lights? My Truck is an 2014 and I went with a conversion kit. Glad I did too I recommend it, you can see so much better at night especially if you've got 50 yr old or older eyes like me! LOL!
If youre located in alberta contact saskatoon truck parts in saskatoon sk for semi parts! extremely large wrecker for semis, they also ship parts if needed.
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Reid Hill cool thanks - I’ll be sure to stop in the next time I’m in Saskatoon
Keep it going
I'm from the aths forum username 8v149detriot and I can't wait to see the truck done
Swap out that cat for a Cummins:-). I love old Pete's, just great trucks:-).
Longing for the next video!
Sou brasileiro e gosto muito de seus videos
Мотор крутой и трак огонь 🔥
Oh man...your going to get rid of original sleeper? What if you would have put the cost of new sleeper into refurbishing the old one? I'm not a 100% purist but think the old one matches the truck. Either way you have an old beauty and can't wait to see you driving it around, congratulations !😊
@TwinStix
5 жыл бұрын
R Grimm old sleeper is a project in itself but it’s too cool to get rid of .... perhaps I’ll dive into it once the truck is done and use it on my next 59r 😉
359s are my favorite trucks. I have an 84 with a 63" flattop in north battleford Sask which is also a project that needs to be rerailed and painted but very good condition otherwise.
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Richard Mcleod would love to see it the next time I’m going through Battleford ... shoot me an email with your phone number if you want to show her off
@richardmcleod9266
6 жыл бұрын
359 TwinSticks my phone # 306 480 2434 and my email richardmcleod359@gmail.com
Hi mark!!! Huge fan, seen every video as you’ve released them. Something I was thinking and wondering, for a 1979, I’ve noticed the engine is cat yellow. My dads 1987 3406b was cat white colored. And same as the k100 you have. Do you know anything about why some are yellow and some are white? Maybe a different plant they were built at?? I’m going back through your old videos and loving them all over again!! Thanks!!
@TwinStix
2 жыл бұрын
The early Cats like the 1693 were painted white but I believe somewhere in the late 70s they switched over to the signature Cat yellow
@cheeseball247
2 жыл бұрын
@@TwinStix that’s what I thought but his 87 was white. Original engine and he bought the truck in ‘89 and all numbers matching. So somehow they still had the white engines. Very curious.
your going to want A/C it gets Hot in a truck and your going to like the peace of mind when the windows are up and staying cool. it gets pretty Hot in a truck when running all day.
@TwinStix
4 жыл бұрын
gary bennett ya I’m aware ... the L9000 I used to run didn’t have air and you could cook an egg on the floor in the summer ... I’m thinking of putting a newer condenser off a 379 that mounts in front of the radiator next year
@TheSteelman66
4 жыл бұрын
yes that would the way to go with it, and I forgot to mention your doing an awesome job on the old girl its going to look nice when your done and a lot of work but well worth it.
Love it how’s its going the hood gap is going to take a lot of work..
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
rags 1977 do you mean the gap by the air cleaner or the tilt from the crooked hood mounts?
@rags-fv6ko
6 жыл бұрын
I meant the gap by the hood....I’m glad you mentioned dans shop inc in your video
I would of went round on the head lights. Look much better to me.
OMG.......so much work you still have to do!! ;-)
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
sgs753 ain’t that the truth...but it’s a labor of love
@sgs753
6 жыл бұрын
359 TwinSticks I know what you mean!!! :-)
A little bit "belgom alu" or "belgom chrome" on the chrome and bumper and it's all new truck
Finallyyyy a video
I've got a 1978 359 its all stock and restored From the Radiator back to the Last Rear-end completely new. I put 6" straights on my truck. I just don't like the Bigger stacks at all.
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Danny Walker I’m kind of going for a hot rod/rat rod type truck so I want the big ones (plus the jakes will sound awesome) but I’m thinking the 10” stovepipes might be a little over the top ... may settle for 8’s
You seem to be living my dream project. Im also in Alberta and would love to see this rig on the road at some point. What area of AB do you live in? Im in Edm so if you are ever in need of an extra hand, might be able to help you out.
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subbed thanks
do you have any idea when the next video will be out? this is really cool
10 inch on that baby omg the coal will roal so beautiful
I"m confused, are you just getting it road ready? Or are you restoring it? If you're restoring it why the piecemeal work? Why not start at the grill and replace everything and stop when you hit the taillights?
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Niles I hear you and front to back would be the textbook way to do a resto “gas monkey” style but I kind of want to have some fun with the truck as I go so the current goal is to get it certified and on the road 1st. Unfortunately this project will have to be piecemeal over a few years as I lack the time and funds to do it all at once ... more of a backyard resto but it will be all refreshed eventually
@andrewniles3667
6 жыл бұрын
Right back at ya, I'm diving a 2005 W900L, Bought it in 2016 and have replaced, Turbo,, Clutch, Bell Housing, Cams and upper, Both Drive Differentials, water pump, Alternator, A/C pump, Complete Exhaust,. Good news is she makes good money every week too!!! I've added some Chrome , but a full resto is in her future. But I love driving her. Long noses forever!!
WD40 will soften decals.
when you say on the road are you going to be hauling loads with it or is going to just a toy to drive on the weekends
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
P bar B TRANSPORT for now it will just be a mid-life crisis toy ... post the “Not for hire” sticker on the side, take the kids to Dairy Queen and haul my 5th wheel camper to the lake. Eventually I’d like to CVIP it and put her back to mild weekend work in her retirement maybe hauling bales or gravel
@CircleWTransport
6 жыл бұрын
i see well good luck with it
How much have you put into it so far? Love these old Petes, eying one in the sawmills yard and want a guestimate for budget. Thx!
@TwinStix
5 жыл бұрын
Ellery Collins take what you think you’re gonna spend and triple it 😆 I’ll probably be into it for over 60 by the time I get it where I’m happy with it ... assuming the motor doesn’t need major work 🤞
Watched your video and I have a lot of experience in Pete’s as I am a body man and was for Pete I would love to see this old girl come to life I think I heard your in Alberta I live in Calgary can I donate a bunch of hucks and collars I may have some other small items again I would donate to get the old girl on the road
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
K Mann I would be so grateful for anything you think would help ... please email me your contact info to 359twinsticks@gmail.com
Was it a construction or tow vehicle? Maybe that is why it has beacons.
Do you have any information on what sleeper snowman's second truck had? I'm building one and have decided to make a replica but cant find any info
Looking good! Can we see you working on it? And do you start it every once in a while?
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Ben Harleman sure I’ll try and capture some of the work in the next vid and I haven’t started it since last year as I had to fix the oil leak on the air compressor and figure out the new air cleaners 1st ... she should be running again soon
Can you take the top cap off the old sleeper and put it on the new one to retain the logo?
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
wally twixter I’ve thought about it and if I don’t sell the sleeper I probably will as it’s too cool to not have on a truck
@jonnymac8925
6 жыл бұрын
It really would be an awesome touch for the new bunk!!
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Ya I’m starting to think I’ll pull the cap off the old sleeper ... agree it would be cool
@wallysworkin823
6 жыл бұрын
359 TwinSticks just do it! 🙂
Muy buena toda la información, pero deseo que compartan y publiquen información en español
Hey if you see this comment what are you restoring the truck for? Is it going to be a working vehicle or something more like a show vehicle?
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
I’m fixing up this old truck because I learned how to drive on one just like it and always wanted one of my own. Was planning to use it as a toy but with how much it’s costing I may have to put her back to work
@billiondollardan
6 жыл бұрын
Well that's a good reason to fix it up! Good luck to ya
Really like those mirrors with all the lights added to them, where did you get them from?
@TwinStix
6 жыл бұрын
Michael Mohrmann Traction Truck parts (www.traction.com)
@michaelmohrmann
6 жыл бұрын
Okie dokie, thanks a bunch!
Why take the original sleeper off? They're only original once.