1957 Gard'n Mast'r Tractor: Upgrades, Finishing, and Put to Work at the Mine!

I actually finish a project! In a follow up to my first video on this Garden All garden tractor, I sort out the problems with this 60+ year old tractor and put a little bit of a shine on it. Now the tractor is just the way I want, so it's time to put it to work. In the process, I found that the factory that built this tractor used a 1936 Dodge truck transmission and a 8 3/4 inch Mopar rear axle.

[@jestucker2268]

Seeing your Dad admiring the restored tractor was one of the best segments.

[@jeremylittle1581]

Didn't realize I'd ever get excited about someone else's lawn tractor, but here we are. That's a beauty.

[@klownck]

Yup

[@XEboi]

Yep

[@ssholepunisher69]

Watch some Taryl Fixes All. You'll never be the same.

[@carlosg1165]

❤❤❤❤❤AWESOME CHANNEL 😊😊😊😊😊

[@joeslayter5841]

The desire to match the original paint instead of just settling for any old green just made me enjoy this video that much more.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent Video James :) looking nice on repairs plus painting till dirty up and very cool machine! Plus Happy Thanksgiving to you also family's & friends and You Tube 🇺🇸 and very thankfull to everyone!

[@jamesberdine8574]

Had me laughing at the use of aluminum foil for hats. Love your humor, and fabrication skills and most importantly the fun you are having. I have fun on my projects too, or I would not do them.

[@jjryan1352]

I was like, what hats? Then it hit me....tin foil.

[@nwafab5335]

It's very inspiring and refreshing to see you with your father admiring that tractor and your fine work. I'm proud you got to experience that and was able to share it with all of us. Thank you

[@pierrevaillancourt4191]

Keep the good work !You are so inspiring and a very cool Guy !

[@braxtonnelson5375]

I'll stop whatever I'm doing to watch a "Low-Buck Garage" video... which means that you single-handedly destroy what little productivity I manage to have on a good day. But I'm not complaining. No other channel combines the education, problem solving, and entertainment like you do on a semi-regular basis. And, with that being said, I'm wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving, and a very Merry Christmas!

[@afro8859]

He's gonna make videos regurally... probably... maybe?

[@RuralTowner]

@@afro8859 Let's not rush what's already a good thing.

[@corydriver7634]

Aw man, this ole guy teared up a little when you showed it to your dad. He’s proud of you. You’re an awesome son.

[@renchjeep]

Man, so cool that your Father was there to see the results of your hard work on that ol Gard'n Mast'r that he had for so long! I think he was genuinely impressed with your work. I know that I am for sure, and lots of other folks too! Keep up the great work, and stay cool. I enjoy every video you put out. Your ingenuity and talent seem to have no limits. Take care!

[@jerryb1234]

It was great seeing Dad check-out his old lawn-tractor,👍, you went above and beyond on this one bro, good-job, and thanks for sharing.

[@kfd629]

Best.Thanksgiving.Ever. This channel is so great and criminally undersubscribed. Thanks for posting, such a treat!

[@upscaleshack]

I'm a big fan of Law and Order: Criminal Undersubscription Unit.

[@JaughnDough]

The bigger a channel gets, the more commercial it gets. And when that starts happening, the sponsors start dictating the content. Then it gets editors and producers, and you end up with 5 minutes of wrenching and 30 minutes of inane drivel and unrelated BS heavily interrupted by 25 minutes of commercials. No thanks.

[@walterwhitaker1395]

I love it when you find your dad's already been there with his "That'll do for now" fixes!

[@skippowell4331]

One day. All I want is one day to shadow you when you're working on a project. What a learning experience.

[@MaxFarticus]

This made my day. My absolute favourite channel on youtube. Loved seeing your dad admiring your work.

[@joshgreen2164]

Awesome to meet Low Buck Dad. Love the tractor.

[@sauceman8217]

15:40 The head breaking, the nut breaking, the drill bit catching, the hammer beheading itself, that bolt is the most stubborn thing I've seen in a while lol

[@Ilmar122]

dont forget that the camera also fell

[@benotsilent6703]

41:40 - "put up with" - I think you mean "thoroughly enjoy" - thanks for the content. Glad it helps you too.

[@wilhelmvonboot1912]

Low Buck is a national treasure.

[@robertgorman5622]

Amen to that and he's literally got years of content ❤

[@paulosborne6517]

International treasure..!

[@benotsilent6703]

Agreed.

[@mediaicon8774]

You are most definitely an inspiration for all of us 'good enough' mechanics out there to take some inspiration from. I love all your commentary and look forward to everyone of your videos.

[@Jethrosgarage]

That's awesome! Judging by all the " stuff" your dad had the home place back east, I'd say he lit the candle for the stuff you do!

[@michaelmccluskey1155]

You just keep being you James and keep doing what you love. Thank you for keeping us very entertained and inspiring us to work on our own projects. Happy Gobble Day! 🦃

[@zerkfitting]

Waste not, want not. I'm all about the old iron and keeping it around and working. Kudos for fixing it up for your dad to see too.

[@aegismule13]

finally a reason to give thanks LBG video drop and its about garden tractors best Thanksgiving ever ;)

[@billhacks]

If I am going to be hopelessly addicted to screens and internet, this is by far the funnest channel to do it with. Learning how things work with a positive attitude and real proper junk. It is the best.

[@artemiasalina1860]

Well thank you for deciding to make videos for us! I'll certainly keep watching!

[@mariocervantes8764]

Great job ! But the best part of the video was when your dad came out to see the tractor ! Priceless moments! 👍🇺🇸

[@billspiegel2612]

Loved this series - but the best part is seeing your dad enjoy it.

[@johnhansen4550]

Great video.....I am so glad you continue to connect with your dad....I know it pleases him when update and reuse his projects like the jeeps, bus and garden tractor.

[@markvisconti4507]

Well, no aliens are going to be communicating with that old Briggs! Nicely done, and stylish

[@2011SticksBigal]

That grill looks great 👍 like it was stock that way. Great job!!

[@TrevorHammond-pr7yt]

Not that anyone is jealous of your lifestyle, please keep the videos coming

[@robotelbows1]

Aww it was so sweet showing it to your dad! My heart melted a little

[@thqp]

Love these types of mini tractors! Especially ones this old!

[@daveh.354]

I love that front grill. Much better than expanded metal. Looks retro-futuristic (if that's a thing).

[@dochydrate5649]

Thanks for putting this out. It's great to watch; it's nice to see your dad enjoying what you did to bring the tractor back to life!

[@smashboy]

Low Buck Garage now has a forklift, a mini snow tank and a tractor. Hell yeah brother

[@jackrichards1863]

Awesome! It's 4:15 AM here and 18 minutes ago this Low Buck Garage video was uploaded, which has just made my day!

[@leetakamiya]

Where are you? I live in Hawaii and was not aware of anyplace that was an hour behind us.

[@jackrichards1863]

@@leetakamiya The planet goes beyond the USA . I live in the first nation to see the sun every morning. Google it?

[@madmaxington]

Really can't believe how well that simple implement did on the road. What a great video. Thanks!

[@paulosborne6517]

...and while we're on 'thank you' - Thank you James, for sharing what you love doing so that we can watch and love your hijinks too, and for adding to the English language with words like 'problemtunity'. Your channel is my kind of video therapy. I hope we get to see you up to more mischief before the December / January holidays.

[@CJrun]

We welcome your occasional visits. Yours is my favorite auto-mechanical channel. Wishing you and yours the very best!

[@gusgone4527]

You've done an excellent job of restoring that to a working condition. The highlight for me was seeing your fathers reaction. Priceless! As an old man myself,I really cherish occasions like that with my sons. I'm reminded of similar moments with my own Dad. The wheel of time keeps on turning along with the human condition.

[@J0uwMoeder]

You'll keep making them as long as we're watching We'll keep watching them as long as you make them. Seems like the perfect harmony! Keep 'em coming. You, your humor, and the way you handle your projects are always a treat.

[@jessemullins8144]

Such a great guy. You know just how to teach what’s important and what isn’t. Hats off sir

[@robertbrewer9465]

Hey, you’re welcome. Thank you, worth every commercial. I’m glad your channel came across my feed, and thought u looked strangely familiar and when you went for a test drive in the -$2 jeep I recognized the orchards and adobe walls. You came and talked to my industrial/machine methods class at NMSU in the early 2000s, fresh off your junkyard wars stuff. The one thing I remember was you saying welding with car batteries isn’t optimal but it’ll work in a pinch if you find enough of them. We all thought you were such a badass. Excited to see you still doing crazy stuff and still being a badass. Go Aggies!!

[@hylandfoto]

Dang that thing looks great and is purring like a kitten!

[@lucasstiles8012]

That funnel solution is a work of art.

[@StevesDIYGarage]

I think your channel has brought hundreds maybe thousands of us to the realization that like you, we were not the only kids that grew up with a love to fix and make old stuff useful again. Thank you for sharing, and for your hummer to make it even more fun😅 Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! May God richly bless you and your family! Steve

[@DarkFlamage]

I've noticed that L-B G videos take precedence over any others in my notification list these days! Works for me!

[@snowpea809]

Thank you for sharing your projects!

[@generaldisarray]

I would have peed myself laughing if at 29:49 your dad had said, what are those two extra holes at the bottom of the cover plate for son??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@landedzentry]

Another one saved. So nice that you bought the colour-match paint - a nod of respect to the model, rather than some random green you found that was cheap. Approved. Being low-buck doesn't mean one looses ones integrity - lol Well done.

[@MADKIWI]

G'day James from NZ. A nice pair of hub caps for the rear wheels and a wee bit more weight on your leveler back end. Your Dad was happy as a bee with a bum full of honey. The torque is spot on....😊

[@thomasknighton6783]

I really enjoy watch someone that takes old things and make them useful. Thanks for all the great videos. Hope you and your family have a great thanksgiving.

[@maurosaporittis4871]

Thank you for all the great and informative videos and all the laughs.

[@schabitzer]

I love everything you have created, you are an artist and a genius. I also liked seeing more footage up at the mine, that place is so cool!

[@QQQ-os9dj]

Dude the tumble weed and the cloud movement were fantastic.

[@billhenry6757]

This kind of content is why Low Buck Garage is my favorite youtube stop...

[@popmarbles6980]

In and around 1952 my dad had a 1948 2 wheel “Montgomery Wards” walk behind garden tractor. He had fashioned a 2-wheel homemade trailer. Which was Big Brother and my travel mode to go down into the woods with trash. We had put the trash in the small trailer along with my dad's old 16-gauge double barrel shotgun (made by Mears Arms). After I picked myself up off ground - you know what my brother had done to me, Hold it 2 inches off your shoulder... Back then riding the tractor was fun and I know you had fun today with your family tractor too. I don't have that tractor, but I do have the old 16-gauge, and it will go to my first son. I enjoyed the video today. Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for making me have memories. Spanky in Arkansas

[@miker3454]

Lol. I've never seen anyone with more projects and the time and energy to fart around with them. But I've also never seen anyone with the talent, ability and resources to tackle them like he does. And I have to admit I envy him.

[@SatanicJamnic]

Seeing how much old stuff you got from your dad I was pretty sure its because he died year or two ago. But I am so glad I was wrong! That's so wholesome. Love you man.

[@Dan-xk3de]

“This stuff’s handy for more than making hats”… I chuckled so hard 🤣🤣

[@JustanOlGuy]

You never let anything get under yer skin, I admire that and yer problem-solving skills. Thanks fer sharing!

[@TheOtherBill]

Pretty smart of you to put in those 2 mounting holes at the bottom of that plate for mounting the (optional) headlight. 😉😉

[@beakittelscherz5419]

This little Machine is a real Frankenstein part machine, - but put well together! Looks really fancy pants now 👖😂. The Front Grill is awesome😎👍 Family Truck with history way back. Love the Project.

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

Great idea about the sanding belts!! I learn a few things every time I watch you. That grill looks great, In fact the entire tractor turned out absolutely fantastic! I’m glad you found the correct color and went with that!

[@gordonstarship]

Wow that tractor turned out amazing. It was totally worth going the extra mile to match the original color. Made the project pop!

[@gordonstarship]

31:00 I'm proud to have watched that video where those studs were cut off. I feel like a Low-Buck pro

[@grahamsmith6474]

It’s a good day when we get a new low buck video. Your channel is so underrated and should have so many more subscribers. Love everything you do. Keep up the good work.

[@Jesselovespinball]

We love you Low Buck ❤keep doing you and we’ll keep watching !

[@robertburns3014]

I really enjoyed seeing you improve the old garden tractor, James. You really are a talented mechanic and fabricator! By the way, I'd like to see more of what you're doing at the mine. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@Cadadadry]

Perfect amount of comments, perfect video rythm, and above all : how to save a usefull ancestor from scrap. All I need to end my day/night at 5.00 a.m. :D

[@nallen794]

What a cool thing to do for your dad, great video!

[@canyondan]

always the best youtube can be found right here. Always having fun.

[@dannork1240]

“Excess Safety”😂 I love this channel so much

[@emerycreek8016]

That's a really good looking grill! I love the 1930's parts used in that old girl.

[@Kato0909]

Congrats on finished project! Dad reaction was priceless

[@Tmlong333]

Thank you for producing some of the most interesting content on youtube, and for explaining what you are doing and why you are doing it.

[@duncancremin1708]

Welcome back. I was wondering what had happened. Even if the delay wasn’t strictly fun, I hope we get a video about it, in the future. This one had me laughing far more than usual, so well worth the wait. I have to admit, some of the challenges it gave you were far beyond what I would consider “fun” and I’d have walked away a couple of times, but watching someone else deal with it is pure gold. Thank you and keep it up

[@randymack2222]

When I first saw the thumbnail I thought it was a early 60 series Oliver tractor! You succeeded in making it look more like a real one...

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Pretty neat to see that old tractor get back to work 👌

[@18183]

Thank you for your videos. I wouldn't miss one. Waiting a moment through the ads is nothing 😅

[@gilsongallego2328]

Awesome that you got to redo the tractor. Great memories for both of you.

[@ArmstrongProds]

Always look forward to your next project .... and updates. Great work and thanks for sharing!

[@AJones1978]

I appreciate your tenacity and willingness to put in the work.

[@CanesTech]

Sir: I commend you for your "attention to detail" regarding the correct paint color. I too am a stickler for restoring the close-to-OEM factory paint color.

[@kimberlygaluska2832]

Beautiful job! Showing it to your dad in its finished status, priceless! You will never forget that moment.

[@motownXJdad9565]

rhanks for the content and happy thanks giving. you can fill the rear tires with Beet juice for more traction, its an old farmers trick👍

[@BCole-bj4lv]

I had an old tractor I gave away. Now I wish I had it. Great job.

[@mcm9329]

better than new and better than a new one...your dad would be proud.

[@gregdrmax]

Could have added the oil with bearing out😮 Thank you for the awesome videos. There’s no one like you😊

[@tomsteel3246]

Love it. Low buck all the way for me.😊 Carry on carrying on my friend, let's have some fun

[@barthanes1]

Copy the crank start engagement on a drill attachment. Cordless electric start would be even more fun.

[@OutlawH2]

The lil tractor makes a great companion for the Diesel swapped Oliver you worked on awhile ago.

[@5.3garage74]

Great job looks awesome 👌

[@olben58]

30 years ago I had an old Wheel Horse garden tractor with the big wheels in the rear. Can’t even remember how I got rid of it, but man I wish I still had it. Great video!

[@rmck6830]

I'm still learning things from you. Thanks!

[@alkennedy1124]

Ouch my head hurts now since I fell,, that was a tumble off of the frame down to the ground lol ,,,,BigAl California thanks

[@dneilson2412]

I enjoy the details and your craftsmanship in all you do.

[@tonydaniels3093]

be thankful your father is still around, my father passed in 2017 and isnt a day that goes by I dont wish he were still here so i could ask him a question about the past

[@Willi1919]

For sure.

[@alanduncan5998]

You sir are a wealth of knowledge and a national treasure 🤠😎

[@andersaxelsson2196]

That tractor turned out to be a pearl

[@buddywype9580]

I just wanted to say I really look foward for your show and I hope you keep doing it for a long time!