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Dashboard Tour and Controls Explanation

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Ole School Trucker: Darrell Andrews Ride Along - Vietnam NASCAR & Open Road

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What happens here

Darrell gives a detailed tour of the truck's dashboard, showcasing the numerous switches and gauges, all of which are original and fully functional. He explains the purpose of various controls, including the differential lock and the fifth-wheel release, highlighting the mechanical nature of these older trucks. He mentions having replaced all the chrome rings and switches on the dashboard himself, maintaining its classic aesthetic.

Goal: Showcase and explain the functions of the truck's original dashboard controls.

Tools and materials

  • 1980 Kenworth Cab-Over Truck Kenworth — The truck whose dashboard is being featured
  • Chrome Rings — Decorative trim for gauges
  • Dashboard Switches and Gauges Kenworth — Displaying vehicle information and controlling functions

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Wow. Put all the little chrome brackets on the dash. I did all that. Replaced all of them, but this is the original old motor. This seat has got a bed on the side if you want one area to Oh, it does? Yeah. Oh, okay. Oh, I see now. Yeah. I got it now. Is there even a place to put a third person in one of these things, or were they just you sit back there? Well, no. They're They're designed for a team operation. Two seats, you know, a driver and a co-driver. And it's got an upper bunk and a lower bunk. You got two bunks back here. Oh, that flips down? It's like if you have a way over summers, and you you got room for both drivers to go to bed. So, you sold your company, but you still do small jobs like this? >> I still have a old school transport.

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