We Used a Military 10x10 to Tow This Giant Kenworth

On today’s episode of Wrecker Rick Builds, we’re putting the infamous 10x10 military wrecker to work towing what may be the world’s largest Kenworth cabover. Https://murphysdiesel.com to get the newest merchandise. With the Zacklift detachable wrecker unit mounted on the back, the 10x10 is about as unconventional as heavy-duty towing gets, which makes it the perfect rig for moving a massive old-school Kenworth like this one. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications! Getting this giant classic semi truck moved is only the beginning. Once the Kenworth is back where the real work can start, Duval and T-Money dive into the project and begin getting this old gal back into shape. Like most vintage truck builds, nothing is simple. Years of wear, old fabrication, heavy steel, stubborn hardware, and oversized components mean almost every step requires a little creativity and a lot of hands-on work. That’s where the Murphys Diesel crew comes in. From cutting and grinding to custom welding and fabrication, this Kenworth build quickly turns into the kind of project that makes you stop, measure twice, build something from scratch, and occasionally wonder why you started in the first place. The crew works through the problems one at a time, fabricating what they need instead of waiting around for parts that may not even exist anymore. There’s something different about working on an old Kenworth cabover. These classic American semi trucks were built in an era when everything was heavy, mechanical, and meant to be repaired instead of thrown away. The massive frame, vintage cabover body, old-school diesel components, and decades of history make this much more than another truck in the shop. It’s a piece of trucking history getting another chance. Of course, before any of that can happen, we have to get the thing where it needs to go. Watching an Oshkosh 10x10 equipped with a Zacklift detachable wrecker unit hook up to an enormous vintage Kenworth is something you don’t see at your average towing company. This setup combines military truck capability with heavy-duty recovery equipment, giving us a completely different way to move large trucks and equipment when a normal rollback or conventional wrecker just isn’t the right tool for the job. Once it’s in the shop, Duval and T-Money get back to what they do best. There’s plenty of welding sparks flying, steel being cut, brackets being built, parts being repaired, and ideas changing halfway through the job. That’s the reality of custom truck fabrication. Sometimes you can draw out a plan ahead of time, and sometimes the truck tells you what it needs after you start taking it apart. This project is exactly why we started Wrecker Rick Builds. We love taking old diesel trucks, classic semis, wreckers, military equipment, and forgotten iron and figuring out how to make them useful again. Instead of hiding the hard parts, we want you right there with us while we troubleshoot problems, repair broken components, fabricate new pieces, and turn an idea into something that actually works. For anyone who grew up around truck shops, farms, welding tables, diesel engines, heavy equipment, or old semis sitting behind the barn, this Kenworth should feel familiar. These old trucks have character that modern equipment just doesn’t have, and saving one usually takes a combination of diesel mechanic work, fabrication skills, patience, and a willingness to get dirty. And this is only the beginning for the big Kenworth. There’s still a long list of work ahead, and if Murphys Law has anything to say about it, we’re probably going to find a few surprises along the way. Follow Duval, T-Money, Wrecker Rick, and the Murphys Diesel crew as we continue rebuilding this massive Kenworth cabover and taking on more custom diesel builds, heavy truck fabrication, classic semi restorations, military truck projects, and one-of-a-kind wreckers. If you enjoy seeing old American iron brought back to life, subscribe to Wrecker Rick Builds and follow along as we keep building things the hard way.