Tear Jerking Moment! V16 Detroit Powered KenWorth is Reunited with One of the Builders After 40+ Yrs

They say when an old man dies, a library burns down. I cant imagine the knowledge this man had. This video was better than most movies I've paid to watch.

We need truckers , builders , farmers more than politicians any day, God save America Please .

The love that he has for this truck is unspeakable. Harry passed away on my 34th birthday. I pray that I am blessed to see the years and miles and have the great experiences that he did. So long brother. May you rest in peace and by Gods grace rise in power!!!

You have got to admire old truckers. They made this country.

When he smacks it and says “you finally made it to a show”

This video and the look on that man’s face are priceless!

These old guys literally built America and were true living treasures, it’s so sad to see them gone.

Loved this video. I trucked for 48 years and now just drive my Autocar to truck shows. 74 years old and still have a CDL and renewed my DOT medical last week.

There’s nothing left to say but “AMEN!!” To see a truly “Heartwarming “ reunion like this, is a way too seldom seen occasion, that the world needs a whole lot more of!!

Oh my God.. Talk about bringing back memories. I worked for John Etchinek and his wife Faye off and on from late 1972 into 1976 while going to college. I helped build that new shop in Battle Mountain that Harry mentioned. We pushed more than one glider into that shop and 5 or 6 weeks later it drove out with a 335 cummins, 5 and 4 transmissions and SQHD rears with Hendrickson rear suspension. Send it off to paint and then they were put to work. John expected a lot from us that worked on the trucks but he was always willing to put on the coveralls and help. Even late nights or ...... Memories ....... Jesus I'm having flashbacks.

Greatness like this can only exist in a free society. As young as this country is the golden age should not die in the memories of people like this man here. What a great story this man has. The tears tell us of a life worth missing.

my wife and i bought a new KW january '79--we bought a new pneumatic semi to haul powdered barite out of battle mountain to off shore well drillers at Port Heuneme by Ventura--we met John the owner of silver state and knew of this truck for years---we dealt with all the companies on the side of that the 16 v--later on we had a 12v with bypass turbos--produced about 1000 gross hp,jump out of dyno at about 750 hp on the ground--my wife and and i were only 25yo when we bought our 79--we always worked hard and had a good life--had everything we ever needed...retired at 70 2 years ago(still have one truck just sitting around just in case of arrmageddon...)

You made the end of Harry's Life a happier one Merlin, good on ya Old Brother.

Got me right in the feelers man. Thanks for sharing this

Merlin this Video is So Amazing. That Gentleman Found his lost long friend. And it was because of You. Guys like him made Trucking Fun too do. I used to drive back years ago. I loved it. And it was because of Guys like him..RIP Sir and Thank You. Great Video...

If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye there's something wrong with you. That's an awesome story. Thanks for sharing.

To hear that Detroit is priceless. To sit at home and tell doubting people u built this and they doubt u. Now they want his knowledge

Really awesome I’m 70 and would love to see some of my old rigs I understand how he feels wonderful to hear the history from the one who was there God Speed to you Sr

Awesome! Sometimes we forgot that buried beneath all that steel is a ton of heart mixed with memories!

I remember seen that truck race as kid . But I’m glad that this was not about the machine but the man . That made her the legend she is today . R.I.P. May you keep shifting in heaven .