One of the best project video series I've yet seen. You've done a superb job, Matt and I'm glad you brought us along with you. EDIT 1: You've done a lot of janky things but the only time I've really been scared for you was when you put the brush cage on; I'm glad it worked out. EDIT 2: Can't wait for the excavator series!
@nathansmith1085
Жыл бұрын
Agree 100%. I'm really looking forward to the excavator!
@taztaz6539
Жыл бұрын
Agree totally and the excavator is gunna need a whole heap of fabrication 😊
@eddyjr50
Жыл бұрын
Great job Matt! I have really enjoyed watching and you have inspired me to continue my own project restoring an old truck. I look forward to you next project. Good luck.
@mdariff839
Жыл бұрын
Well said 👍 also can't wait to see the next project
@mikenelson6630
Жыл бұрын
This has been an absoulutely fantastic series to follow. It's kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way, right from the beginning evaluation in the woods/driveway where the hope still existed that It would start back up and drive away. The dozer turned out absolutely beautiful, and it seems to run like a top!
@thebunyip
Жыл бұрын
Matt, I hope you receive the KZitem Creator award for this series. You have done a fantastic job documenting your journey and producing stand out videos for this project. It is probably the best documentary I have ever watched on KZitem. Thank you!
@johnhenderson8360
Жыл бұрын
I admire a guy like yourself who through skill, and perseverance can see a big project like this through. I have really enjoyed following along. I'm looking forward to seeing this machine in action, and your future projects.
@jodydoakes8754
Жыл бұрын
Matt should get an award for the most accomplished with the least amount spent on tools. Amazing what can be accomplished with a couple hundred dollars worth of HF tools.
@davidnugent1689
Жыл бұрын
I can not believe I've been watching you for 2 years but it's been entertaining and informational. Can't wait to see you rebuild the excavator.
@lloydprunier4415
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed following this restoration. I had my doubts when you first started, but you learned and taught us that patience and a can-do attitude go a long way! Having a good dog and understanding wife helps a lot.
@dquick282
Жыл бұрын
Can do attitude…love it.
@kandersn317
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful restoration! Your patience and attention to detail is admirable.
@joehamilton3709
Жыл бұрын
Good to see you being nice to your dog at last
@garlandgarrett6332
Жыл бұрын
What an excellent series- watching this all come together. Be proud of what you have accomplished. A real pleasure watching it come together!!!
@graybeardgarage9638
Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe this was 2 years in the making. It was really interesting watching you work your way through this process.
@Laurelpearce-w8l
Жыл бұрын
me too 2years! following how time flies !!
@mattthescrapwhisperer
Жыл бұрын
This has been a great series Matt. Glad you have a successful result. Looking forward to the excavator series!
@anthonywilson2346
Жыл бұрын
2 years, blood, sweat and (I suspect) tears. I feel blessed that I made the journey with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
@TechGorilla1987
Жыл бұрын
Only you and Mustie1 can make an hour plus video seem like it goes by in a flash. I get so in to it, that I am disappointed when the video is done.
@dans_Learning_Curve
Жыл бұрын
Mustie1 has a good thing going!
@silasmarner7586
Жыл бұрын
I find Matt much more thorough of a restorer but I respect Mustie's raw ability to rehab small engine carbs! Mustie gets a bit ham fisted for no reason whatsoever since he's talented.
@pinwizz69
Жыл бұрын
How awesome would it be to see Mustie, Squatch253, Matt Diesel Creek and Watch Wes Work togeather working on his Excavator. That would be a dream team of mechanics.
@adrianrussell-smith748
Жыл бұрын
@@pinwizz69 That would be a hoot strange my 2 fav machs out of the 3 you mentioned dam I will need to watch the others now.
@pinwizz69
Жыл бұрын
@@adrianrussell-smith748. Check out Pacific nomskar Hillbilly also. He does a complete down to nuts a bolts restoration of a Cat D4 dozer. Including manufacturing tools and parts to do it.
@curtfreeman7066
Жыл бұрын
Matt showed us all what’s possible with a garage full of Harbor Freight tools and a can-do attitude! Well done sir!
@kevinking3402
Жыл бұрын
This has been an incredible journey! Well done!👍🏽
@rayscrafield2106
3 ай бұрын
I'm 81 years old and have never worked or been around heavy equipment. I have totally enjoyed this series and will recommend it to friends. I do look forward to the series on your excavator. Keep up the great job of videography. I love that fact that I can always hear you and you don't play any silly music as a background. Wonderful job. Thanks again.
@alcopower5710
Жыл бұрын
What an excellent series……thoroughly enjoyed watching this. You possess the abilities to plan it out, think it through, adapt/modify if needed, finish up keeping a realistic schedule. Great mechanical, fabrication, and welding skills. Hats off to you good sir. 👍
@DamLins45594
Жыл бұрын
This has been an inspiring series. Your abilities as a fabricator and rebuilder of machinery is exceptional. With limited tools, time and money, I don't see how you could have done much better, turning this into a great farm workhorse.
@jerrytarin26
Жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job. I just want to applaud you for all the hard work you’ve done. You proved a lot of people wrong.
@Khan_Muhammad_Asim
Жыл бұрын
Excellent job Matt. Fixing and Bringing back to this 65 years old tractor without any helper, and lots of modifications, 2 years hard work, brilliant. Your family and friends should proud of you, you deserve reward.
@lifeafterourloss
Жыл бұрын
That's quite an accomplishment! It is very inspiring how you saw it all the way through! Job well done! 👍
@slypig24
Жыл бұрын
Your biggest achievement is doing this great restoration as a one man show. It's been very well recorded and edited too. Great work for bringing it back to as new condition. You should be very proud of yourself.
@jakejones9502
Жыл бұрын
Two years of a lot of hard work, now you have a rig that is almost brand new. Really like the build vids. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to the excavator rebuild.
@manolisgledsodakis873
Жыл бұрын
Matt, not only are you a competent engineer but also an excellent narrator. It's never boring and at no point did I skip forward!
@keithpeverill8521
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations man. Well done. Hope it serves you well.
@KoltFin
Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of entertainment we need more of. You get work done, you don't make up drama and you don't push overpriced crap on us the viewer. I've been watching since the first video!
@deltaskyhawk
Жыл бұрын
Very nice piece of work. Almost hate to see it get dirty! Cheers
@PatrickDKing
Жыл бұрын
That's great! Thanks for showing the costs too, helps put things into perspective for any of us out there that would maybe like to get an older dozer and get if fixed up.
@Paradigm1976
Жыл бұрын
More outstanding work to end a great series. I appreciate you leaving in some of the minor screw-ups, makes the rest of us feel better about our own shop work. I hope you get a lot of good use out of the dozer.
@MrM113A1
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Matt. I’ve watched every episode since you started and absolutely loved your passion and determination to make things work. I’m a CAT trade trainer for apprentices here in Australia and love seeing these old girls being brought back to life. Might even use some of your transmission episodes in my classroom for the students to learn from 😊. Look forward to your future project.
@jarkkovanska6681
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Finland 🇫🇮👋 you do good work that dozer 👍
@carsonwashburn1
Жыл бұрын
That’s a beautiful machine now. It’s been amazing watching the transformation. I cannot even imagine how many hours/days/weeks/months you put into that project. Well done!
@bobkendall1805
Жыл бұрын
I have really enjoyed this rebuild, looking forward to the next. Thanks NWHB.
@benjaminbaez7663
Жыл бұрын
The D 4 sounds great I like D 4 am. Heavy Equipment operator in my country Puerto Rico have a good day
@roadtested9009
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! It looks fantastic. Hard to believe it's the same machine you drug out of the woods. Great job!
@michaelmcclown5593
Жыл бұрын
Deserves way more subscribers, got all the ingredients for a great channel got a farm got a pond got a dog got plenty of cool machinery and he's got a laid back style without the drama and emotion of some of the channels out there.
@rtz549
Жыл бұрын
That was a tremendous project to undertake.
@chele-chele
Жыл бұрын
The look on your face when you exclaimed "this thing is awesome" puts this whole build into context! Congrats man, stellar job and while bittersweet for us viewers, I eagerly await the EX120 build. Thanks very much for sharing...
@whitaker2107
Жыл бұрын
i have followed the entire time I purchased a old 680 case backhoe basket case and you make me think i can too
@antonygraham3001
2 ай бұрын
I have just watched the dozer rebuild in about three weeks, yes at times I was watching this when I should have been doing something else, this has been great entertainment for a semi-retired 62 year old with a garage full of light machines that need fixing. Thank you and well done.
@merlepatterson
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations for a job exceedingly well done, Matt. Been with you since the beginning. You're officially in an elite Club.
@blanchjoe1481
Жыл бұрын
Dear Matt, I am an artist living and working in Portland OR. I have been following your CAT D4 project since the day you got it. The kind of individual are, how you approach a problem, and how you work has turned this machine into, not so much as farm equipment, as it is a Kinetic Sculptured Art-Project. The machine is a thing of beauty, I am almost sad you are going to go out and get it dirty. Sending you my best, maybe I will see you in PDX having brew somewhere.
@jb_makesgames2264
Жыл бұрын
Amazing rebuild job - your attention to detail and quality and workmanship is excellent.
@BattleChemist
Жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of Diesel Creek and just found this channel on a YT suggestion... being born, raised, and living in the PNW myself, this is just as awesome and got my subscription. Looks like I have a lot to go back and watch in my down time. Thanks!
@rickster366
Жыл бұрын
This was a great series, enjoyed all of it!! Congratulations on your great rebuild accomplishment!! Fantastic work,narration and editing enjoyed the whole series!!
@Jnes01
3 ай бұрын
I know this is edited to remove boring stuff, but you really strike a balance between nearly perfect clean work, while not overthinking things. Fantastic.
@rickhaver5876
Жыл бұрын
Have really enjoyed the build! Congratulations on completion of your project. Looking forward to track hoe.
@mineown1861
Жыл бұрын
Living proof that a lot can be done with a little . With engineering on a shoestring , at times seat of the pants , a derelict in the woods was turned to a CAT ready to prowl again. Take a bow , no , take several , she's a beauty . Entertaining ,educational, and inspirational video series . Thanks for letting us follow along.
@frankh.valenzuelaabuelotej652
Жыл бұрын
A very interesting build. I am certain that all your viewers (including me, of course) are very happy for you. You've made it all very interesting and educational. Looking forward to your Excavator series plus, more of this dozer, as it helps you work your acreage. Peace.
@dreadrechsler8278
Жыл бұрын
Great job...and video series! I am eager to see you pushing some dirt with it! What I think the series illustrates is just how, not exactly easy, but "do-able" it can be to drag these old machines out of the dirt and put them back to work with restorations performed in home, or farm, workshops. Still fully capable, mechanically simple, often massively over-built and devoid of the finicky electronics that plague modern machines making them increasingly impractical for small operators. They really do seem to be a valuable resource rusting away in barns and fields that shouldn't be overlooked not just for antique equipment collectors but for those who'd like to put them to work for weekend projects. If the several 'tube channels devoted to vlogging similar projects are reflective of a bigger effort I'd have to think it would become financially attractive to manufacture replacement parts for areas like the undercarriage. That should help keep restoration and maintenance costs in line a bit as serviceable used kit becomes harder to find and new-old stock fully depletes.
@Jack-dm8lj
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Well done.
@tombeck2792
Жыл бұрын
In the 1950's and 60's I could see that Cat pulled behind a dump truck by a small biz. contractor. I sure it served them well, and now it will serve you well, and your grandson in 40 plus years, great job.
@MusicRider1973
Жыл бұрын
A fitting end to one of the most captivating build series I've ever watched. Great work, Matt, and I will definitely be watching the excavator rebuild.
@mfromsc
Жыл бұрын
I am in the middle of restoring a boat, you have been quite the inspiration to keep me going. It's very easy to get something started and let it go to the wayside halfway through. Thank you for keeping me going, you did an outstanding job making the pieces fit. Keep up the good work.
@mattzeitz7072
Жыл бұрын
Patience, ingenuity, skill and perseverance. I’ve watched every minute of it. Congratulations brother you’ve done an amazing job.
@eddieforce2341
Жыл бұрын
I’ve enjoyed this series. I learned to operate an old Cat D7 cable lift. It was a late 40s model. I was 16 at the time. I haven’t been near a dozer since that summer. We cleared 40 acres of junky bushes and planted grass for dairy cows. It was a great experience.
@bigbadkw
Жыл бұрын
It turned out absolutely beautiful! What a great job you did tackling all of that. Really want to see some videos of it working.
@wirenut003
Жыл бұрын
Hell of a ride watching all your videos, can,t wait for the next build you will undertake.
@gregchapdelaine4889
Жыл бұрын
Well done and congratulations on finishing your dozer!
@MikeBaxterABC
Жыл бұрын
15:43 .. I'm over 60 years old ... a tradesman all my life, ...I'm a Certified Millwright ... Industrial Maintenance Mechanic ... Qualified machinist ... and a master fabricator by anyone's measure ... You make very good stuff!!!.. you are a mechanical artist!!! ... In my Professional Opinion!
@dav1dsm1th
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic series. You should be rightly proud of your efforts and the outcome. Looking forward to the excavator refresh. Stay safe out there. And don't forget that headrest 🙂 (or it'll keep reminding you)
@keenanwekesa1723
Жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel today. I'm going back two years to start from the beginning.
@oldcdawg1
Жыл бұрын
This was a lot of fun to watch and you did a great job. You did a lot of research with other people that know about the old tractors and you got lucky with the used engine. I can't wait for you to start on the excavator.
@1971VoiceoftheMummy
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Work Matt! I've been watching this from the start! On to the next rebuild! GL
@tedheierman1181
Жыл бұрын
That engine runs and starts so nice! Such an awesome project! Thanks so much for the videos and my learning experience.
@Katya5cat
6 ай бұрын
I remember the first time that I saw a D4. I thought that it was so small, like a toy version of the D6s, 7s, and bigger than what I normally worked on. They had pony motor starters. I enjoy watching your work.
@normanehrstein6088
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations followed the entire rebuilt, I have been where you were, and I understand how hard you have been working. Feel proud you did a great job and now have a piece of machinery that will last a long time. Enjoy!
@vic_tim7956
Жыл бұрын
58:48 "This might actually work!" 😂 Could be the name for the whole series. Very entertaining - thanks.
@renem6441
Жыл бұрын
You have done an amazing job bringing it back to better than new!! Your level of detail has been incredible!! Can’t wait to see it working!! Thanks for sharing
@paulmanson253
Жыл бұрын
The expressions on your dog's face are priceless. She clearly takes the supervisory portion of being a Shepherd seriously. You are a credit to her upbringing. You could not have done this without her. Her version,anyway.
@michaelfrancis7072
Жыл бұрын
Man, this is the episode I've been waiting for, this series has been entrancing. Well done, you've done an excellent job on rebuilding this old Cat.
@staticguy5554
Жыл бұрын
A great display of persistence, working/thinking thru problems, and the ultimate feeling of delayed satisfaction (job well done), a better high than any drug, as opposed to instant gratification
@art1muz13
Жыл бұрын
This has been an incredible journey! You've done a super job, quite an accomplishment, and very inspiring, Matt. Can't wait for the excavator series!
@hawaiiansunrise8984
Жыл бұрын
Like all the previous comments I've had a great time watching/learning along the way and I can't but admire your talent and attitude along the journey. Thank you and Aloha!
@RobTuck1475
Жыл бұрын
Matt, thank you again for taking us along on this epic journey!! I really enjoyed watching every step of the restoration!! Stay safe and I look forward to the excavator adventures!
@thomasr.miller5553
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic restoration ! 😁 Time to grade for a new shop where you can work on new projects. Learned a lot from these videos . Thanks
@acmocD2
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! This has been a great series for all kinds of reasons. We look forward to seeing the D4 in action!
@teebugg66
Жыл бұрын
You’ve done the most through restoration on an old dozer that I’ve ever seen! Great job man!
@devops9506
Жыл бұрын
The D4 series were awesome! Watched the whole thing on a single breath. It's just a pitty that Matt doing such a tough work gets not enough views and subs! While the "Will it start?" clone-croud gets all the attention by barbarically destroying engines... Anyway, I'm glad I found your channel! Greetings from Ukraine!
@TomokosEnterprize
Жыл бұрын
New sub here from North, Central BC Canada. My neighbor has a D4 Gearjammer I have used for years. Old girl Aint what she used to be eh. Still though it always starts and can push as hard as she ever did. Sure like the way you have done this refit. Straightening up years of others modifications and cobbled up repairs is really a feel good thing when we get them back working as they should and all the old eyesores cleaned up. I am a retired HD Machinist, Fabricator/Mechanical (Logging equip) 50 plus years of heavy iron behind me. Stop by when you can new friend. Take care eh.
@FABIOSILVA-dc9yh
Жыл бұрын
Você é o cara. Muita coragem para fazer esta restauração. Estou impressionado com sua determinação.
@dustcommander100
Жыл бұрын
You are a true craftsman! I can't believe how much work you did and how you still took time to prime and paint it. You sure know a lot about......everything! From wire rope to hydraulics, to diesel mechanics.. .. Can't wait to see the work on the excavator!
@bags4
Жыл бұрын
See y’all on the next D4 video 🤣
@Splawnridgerunner
Жыл бұрын
You not only provided entertainment, you inspired me do some of the same things on my equipment. I was guessing you spent more than you did. So thank you very much for sharing and doing such a great job with the video quality. I also am looking forward to the excavator series as I am wanting to purchase one for projects on my 40 acre farm.
@joseph.d5187
Жыл бұрын
Incredible! I looked forward to every episode. Rewatching many. Your perseverance and get it done one way or the other brought a smile and laugh on many occasions. I wish you were my neighbor. Thank you Matt. I owe you a beer, at least.
@Waffles_Syrup
Жыл бұрын
Saw this in my recommended. Got about 1 minute in before I decided to just start from the beginning of the playlist and binge it all. What an interesting journey filled with a lot of injuries, broken parts, and sacrificial paint.
@honeychops5918
Жыл бұрын
That was so cool. I can't believe two years went buy. Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to film and edit this for us.
@davedoucette2360
Жыл бұрын
My take on the whole build amounts to this. When you picked the machine up you mentioned that the only thing that meant anything at all to the previous owner was the winch cable. The time and the energy that you put into this project speaks volumes about you. You've addressed every detail along the way and meticulously made the whole machine functional. What you've learned about the dozer, and ultimately about yourself, is priceless. What you have there is an almost brand new antique dozer that cost you a fraction of what you'd pay for a machine in comparable condition. Every piece of it means a great deal to you. I hope it serves you well. I'm feeling the pride that you're feeling for what you've accomplished. Thanx for letting us follow along.
@Popashistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sticking with the project. Over the 2 years I have watched you backtrack more than once but you have always regrouped and tackled your problems. BTW, your welding and fabricating has really improved over this.
@beboboymann3823
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy seeing the doggie…..it most certainly is devoted to you and enjoys just being with you.
@Skyetender
Жыл бұрын
Great series Matt, watched you all the way amazed you did it alone, great work.
@PapaMo55
Жыл бұрын
You have truly set a bench mark for types videos… I’m not gunna lie to you… I am retired an still wake up way too early… I binged the D4 series in these early morning hours over last 10 days… couldn’t wait…!!! Thank You so very much for taking the time to share this Odyssey… Loved It…,!!!
@pookatim
Жыл бұрын
For two years of fun to get to this place, that's not a bad price at all.
@ericjohnson6802
Жыл бұрын
Having been through the exact same process but with a ruined undercarriage and seized engine, I can appreciate your excellent and well explained work. Well done.
@davideyres1628
Жыл бұрын
Well done Matt i have been on the journey since you purchased it You have not cut any corners and built a machine that is better than new Love your videos and wish you all best of luck in your future builds from SOUTHAMPTON ENGLAND UK
@scottgm321
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this series. Funny how things just randomly appear in a feed and you end up subscribing and watching for two years. You got to keep your finger too, I'll never forget it getting smashed. You did a great job. Thanks for bringing us along.
@finjonz
Жыл бұрын
It's been such an amazing adventure Matt these past two years. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this rebuild. I can't wait to see it put to use.
@zizer4
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Huge work done. Old man CAT found a second life. Greetings from Western Siberia!
@jongraff6931
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the dozer, you did a great job bringing it back to life.
@markkopf7526
Жыл бұрын
I must say I'm a little sad to see that the D4 series is over but incredibly happy for you and the completion of the Cat! looking forward to the excavator next!!!
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