$500 Road Grader Forgotten in a Field... Was it WORTH the RESCUE?!?

Well...... I found another Motor Grader to rescue, and I honestly don't know if it was WORTH it or not!?! Do I need another grader? How bad is the DAMAGE? There are SO many unanswered questions, and hopefully we'll get some answers today!
This is a Mid to Late 1950's Allis Chalmers Model D Motor Grader or Road Grader. It appears to be in decent shape for it's age, but someone DESTROYED the back of the machine by smashing it with a set of forks.
Today's plan is to get it out of the field I found it in, and back to the shop so we can evaluate it and give it a FULL inspection to see if it's WORTH putting some time & money into!
The service truck came in REALLY handy rescuing this inoperable machine and getting it safely back to The Salvage Cave!
i hope you'll join me on another Machine Rescue Adventure, and we'll figure out together whether or NOT I should have recused this old grader!
This machine should be a LOT of fun!
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Thanks as always for watching and following along with all my crazy adventures here on Salvage Workshop, I TRULY appreciate it!
Please enjoy! I know I did!
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0:00 - Welcome to Salvage Workshop
0:18 - 1950's Allis Chalmers Model D Motor Grader
3:00 - Clearing the Junk that could puncture tires
3:32 - Digging out the Grader Blade / Moldboard & Airing up the Tires
5:14 - Disconnecting the Trailer & Hooking up the Winch
6:02 - First Pull with the Service Truck Winch
7:17 - Manually Lifting the Blade with a Come Along & Bottle Jack
9:15 - Hooking BACK up the the Grader with the Service Truck Winch
9:33 - Second Pull with the Service Truck Winch
9:44 - Pulling the grader with the Service Truck
10:34 - Loading & Securing the Grader onto the Deckover Trailer
14:36 - Unloading the Motor Grader back at The Salvage Cave
19:26 - Moving the Grader into it's Spot in the Yard
24:33 - Let's Take a Walk Around of the Allis Chalmers Model D Grader
26:58 - Evaluating the DAMAGE to the Machine
32:40 - Attempting to Turn the ENGINE Over
33:52 - Removing the Broken Water Pump
40:15 - Plugging HOLES
43:18 - Putting Penetrating Oil in the Spark Plug Holes & Inspecting the Valves
44:27 - We know a LOT more about this machine now!
46:48 - I think we have an Allis Chalmers 226 Gasoline Engine
48:02 - Things I still need to Check
51:09 - Thank for Joining Me on this Rescue Adventure!
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f you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below! Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#Rescue #MotorGrader #SalvageWorkshop

[@AndyM.]

Right now in PA. Matt from 'Diesel Creek' head is exploding with excitement!!!

[@ronfrance4041]

My head exploded! I’ve been looking for a grader just like this to fix up FOREVER. I can’t believe he got one for $500

[@christianmccollum1028]

Lol. You know it!

[@josephdougherty2399]

Matt (diesel creek) just wet spotted his undies...(Cue semi supervillians outro)

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

I was thinking same thing

[@kenrolle2338]

​@@josephdougherty2399Christine

[@bannzai]

Love when old iron gets saved. Maybe start fixing some of the previously acquired items? Love, health and respect from Scotland UK.

[@billforrest4205]

Aye, aye, 👀 good tae ken i'm no the only one fae the land ae the Saltire watches 😄

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I can hardly wait until you dive in to working on that grater. This definitely will be an amazing adventure for you and for us. Thank you for sharing

[@kath5201]

Proud of you rescuing these old but still good machines. I get the feeling older machines are going to make a comeback. No computers.....

[@frankkirby5763]

Easy to fix and plenty of parts. A piece of history that needs to be saved.

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

After you took the valve cover off and saw how clean it was, THAT was all the reason you needed to save this grader. Plus, as you mentioned, parts are available for that engine. I'm sure you'll find other parts as well. It is definitely worth saving.

[@dennisplace2641]

Looks like a WD45 motor. Parts should be available very easily. Farm tractor parts will make the repairs as well as the radiator.

[@shawnzalewski1917]

That grader looks pretty damn good for how old it is!!

[@HaroldPrice-lt5se]

Said 1935 on the tag

[@markroderick3300]

@@HaroldPrice-lt5se Developed in 1949, the first graders had an 8" round beam. The beam was changed to an 8" square beam in mid 1961. 1st engine were A C 201. In 1953 the engine went to the 226. In 1959 the engine was a 262. The DD (diesel) was introduced in 1954. Production went to 1971.

[@JoE_Songs]

@@HaroldPrice-lt5se 55

[@kenhart6330]

It had two years on the tag 1952 and 1955. Matt did think it was 1940s

[@richardjones5255]

It is not old, it is far younger than me! Mind you, if it needs a rest, I can show sympathy.

[@johnbarham7718]

You were very brave to take that truck in there. I would have got stuck for sure.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Well sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do! Good thing the truck has a locker in the rear, and quite a bit of weight to it... even still, i wasn't convinced we'd get it out!

[@johnbarham7718]

@@SalvageWorkshop Thank you. Its nice to knowyou are human, and gave it a thought as to whether it might get stuck.

[@ferebeefamily]

You are a talented mechanic. The calm music is nice and the editing is good. I look forward to seeing a follow up video on the grader. Thank you.

[@bernardwill7196]

CAT , Galion and Allis Cambers , there made in the 40's -- till 70's, all great graders. Greetings from germany.

[@billjunking_fool5549]

You got a great deal on that road grader I sure do like the old equipment keeping it out of the scrapyard and putting it back to work😊

[@petewg56]

thank you for saving these old treasures....your passion shows....thanks for sharing your experiances with us !

[@somerandomguy3868]

That service truck might not be fancy but it gets the job done and keeps proving itself

[@JamesThomas-gg6il]

It's older and in better shape than I am. Like you I enjoy the old things, I myself am into old printing presses. Cast iron is heavy and oh so cool.

[@Wayne3544]

Braze the cast, Matt. That is the proper repair for that application.

[@clausfrennessen2362]

Please!! Save it! and make it! A super duper FIx! Paint work and all the stuff FAN SWEDEN 🇸🇪

[@WayneT51]

G'day mate. That dear old girl is about the same age as me. I'm sure she appreciates you saving and looking after her.👍🇦🇺

[@horstszibulski19]

The white winch/crane truck is really handy, keep good care to it! Thx a lot for showing! 👍👍👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Yes, that truck is AMAZING! I'm going to do a series fixing it up and outfitting it for future recoveries or whatever else i get into! Thanks for the support! I appreciate it!

[@doylerabjohn3435]

She's definitely in great shape for age. Extremely excited to see in operating.

[@d.r.ledbetter2286]

Nice Grader and being an Allis Chalmers, you should have found plenty of readily available parts. Nice looking gate by the way

[@ALSomthin]

😂 You have this nice relaxing music playing while you are totally busting your ass getting that blade raised up.😂 good job ! I hope it fires up and becomes useful again😅

[@ronw6555]

Found this on Goggle: Cast iron is used for water pipes, machine tool castings, transmission housing, engine blocks, pistons, stove castings, etc. The metal can be brazed or bronze welded, gas and arc welded, hardened, or machined. In terms of limitations, the cast iron must be preheated prior to welding. It cannot be worked cold.

[@paulmiller8886]

i am impressed that for a guy who is so machine savy you are not too proud to risk a few blisters and just use a shovel.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

All tools have their place!, but many times I PREFER a shovel! Pretty dang good exercise using hand tools!

[@richardjimenez7394]

I thank you for your time and effort in fixing old cat machines, and old equipment:) I like watching you fixing old equipment and sharing your experiences.

[@markbehr88]

I love the grader. Classic American machinery.

[@robbillings2516]

Nice recovery, well done. PLEASE get the lift chain for the forklift fitted though 😮

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thanks Rob! Yeah that wheel loader forklift needs some major attention, and that is going to happen soon i just got the parts i need to finally fix the missing chain and rollers... plus a mountain of other stuff!

[@stevesalvage1089]

Well I agree we all have to save something ! Without history we cannot go forward , thanks as always !

[@terryrogers1025]

It’s irritating when people get careless and damage things because it’s old and seemingly worthless to that individual. Nice little motor grader, bet it would be fun to operate. That plate you put on to protect the water jacket could be used to line up the bolt holes on the broken parts if you decide to weld that housing part back together and help keep it flat as possible to. Great find,thanks for the tag along vid sir.

[@douglasbrown8175]

I always look forward to your videos Matt, I'm betting that engine will run nicely once you play with it a bit. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@regsparkes6507]

At $500 it is at least a pretty kool 'lawn ornament' ! Here's hoping it's more than just a lawn ornament.

[@herschelhill6937]

Hi,save grader ,and give it name.keep videos coming you have my vote,and support love it all.❤😂

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job on getting the road grader onto ur trailer and making-it home. long progress getting her to run again..

[@donaldmarty8445]

Warms my heart to see you save the old girl!!!! Always enjoy your channel!

[@skipstein744]

Maybe she deserves attention sooner... Another great adventure. Onward!

[@genecaruso5506]

You and diesel creek must be in competition for all the old stuff

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Not at all! We just LOVE the same of old junk!

[@hillbilly4christ638]

What a find! These graders were ahead of their time. One with a cab no less.

[@Dave-ty2qp]

Looking forward to seeing this one brought back to life. Thanks for the video

[@bigmotter001]

Great looking grader! Looking forward to future videos. Take care!

[@Paw_and_Maw]

Love the video but on a side note if it was in gear you should have notice it when you were toeing it out of the field.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

VERY TRUE! Good call Larry! So either the problem is MUCH bigger, possibly in the transmission, or the chains are off, or we're back to something being in the flywheel housing!

[@w.rustylane5650]

That's the cutest road grader I've ever seen. Alice Chalmers D3858??? That's about the size we need for our dirt road. Thanks for posting. Cheers from eastern TN

[@harrowtiger]

Be real good to see this old unit up and operating again. Greetings from sunny BONBEACH Melbourne Victoria Australia.

[@brianandlindafairchild1237]

I can tell that you like that Allis by the care you took buttoning up her engine. Look forward to hearing her running and moving. I'm glad you rescued her.

[@gtnaylor5870]

You have spiked my interest. I'm looking forward to the next installment of restoration. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@andrewd.1113]

Hey wait a minute . . . Does Matt from Diesel Creek, and Marty T. know you are doing this ???

[@ianderbyshire384]

Another great vid. Now you have the workshop finished I can't wait for you to get back on machinery renovation. Cheers Ian

[@MikhailScottKy]

Considering how much new equipment is, I am not amazed that you found a good one to refurbish and get back on the road and back to work

[@brikapp2871]

Decent music to video. I can actually watch with the sound on without getting a headache.

[@foivosapostolos1211]

Allis Chalmers were excellent machines. It us worth putting them back to work

[@jamesazahn6842]

A "Great find"!!! Look forward to its restoration.

[@brianelliot2719]

Fantastic small grader for a lane or small road- great 50’s look to it too. Good work, Matt.

[@RedDFilm]

I viewed most of this video at 2X (double) speed - great video :)

[@martinroberts4365]

Thanks for the work and the video! Yes it looks like the machine is recoverable and hopefully with the love you are putting into it, will be available for work soon enough. Thanks for showing us what's what. Hopefully someone will help you out with some affordable parts.

[@langdons2848]

I literally just bought an old Alis Chalmers like this one (a very basic 1956 model) - except that mine doesn't have the wheel tilt and the hydraulic circle drive. It's a neat little machine that I'm looking forward to getting to work with. I'm looking forward to seeing how this one comes together!

[@harrytaylor6854]

Great little unit

[@lucsurmon2623]

Really appreciate your videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@diggiz22]

Looking forward to this series on the ol Grader. Bring it on 😊

[@donras564]

So enjoyed the bumper music, makes for an enjoyable and relaxing video. I don’t know why people think you need hard driving rock music to be a cool video. Keep it up!

[@dale5898]

SCAR IF FIRE. That’s how to say it. Thanks for your hard work. I learn something every video. Nice touch.

[@Zogg1281]

Hang on, you have a passion for rescuing and repairing old machines?!?!??!? Well, that explains a LOT of the stuff on your channel!! 😋😋 Sorry, I couldn't resist. I think the people who have been with you for a while are well aware of that passion and I would like to thank you for allowing me to enjoy that hobby vicariously. My days of doing anything nearly as physical as that are over. From someone who isn't even middle-aged yet, I've spent over half my life in chronic back pain from an injury I got while growing up and didn't even take much notice. Add that to the juvenile Arthritis in my spine and good bye to most of my mobility. On the plus side, I can honestly say that I broke my back and decide it "walk it off"!!!!! It's a bit of a lesson really, If there's something you really want to do, do it now while you are still able to. You don't want to find yourself looking back at you life and looking at your biggest dreams that you never managed to achieve due to a change in your life that was totally out of your control

[@M.TTT.]

true, at only late 20s, I can already feel minor arthritis/odd wrist pains coming on. We're just not made like the old days anymore... LOL

[@VincentGroenewold]

Oh cool, very old stuff again, love it!

[@micahrogers4928]

Great find on the grader. I have decided that you are a heavy equipment hoarder.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Im too organized to be a hoarder... I'd say im a collector... i mean dont we all need 2 motor graders?

[@harpintn]

This is my first time seeing your channel, so I don't know anything about you, but I do love old machines. Back then they were both simple to work on, and built to last. Good luck in getting her working again.

[@MegaKnutten]

ty very mutch

[@douglascorley6630]

Be looking forward to watching this

[@lilreb601]

I can’t wait for more on this build!

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Matt, engine is WD45. Parts all over the U.S. Steiner tractor parts should have everything you need. Air cleaner is also WD45 tractor part as well as radiator. Yours is the first I've seen with a cab. The tube main frame is unique. Every other grader builder used square tubing. Check the mounts on the tube for the turntable cylinders. Everyone one I have seen here in Ohio is busted and the welding is very horrendous. Welding on top of a crack doesn't fix it.The best fix is cutting the damaged tube section out and welding in a new piece. I think yours is ok from what I've seen so far in the video. AL B in Ohio.

[@steventaylor9002]

I appreciate your patience for older machunes.

[@Fredrik3626]

What a great find! I look forward to seeing it running again. Best regards Fred Thomas in Skokie IL.

[@patrickmurray4405]

I love the work you do, great job.

[@stevezwemer1262]

Been waiting on this series to start Hope you get it going and operating well

[@oneteaminbristolbcfc]

Do love your content, thank you, ✌️❤️ from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Piterworkshop]

Thank you to share all those videos. I love this thing. Gretings from spain

[@carlkidder7522]

I love Old Machine's Too

[@johnbifaro1710]

You should team up with Diesel Creek. that would be awesome

[@frutt5k]

Only team up with Vice Grip Garage.

[@johnbifaro1710]

@@frutt5k Didn`t know Derric works on road graders and heavy Eq. LOL

[@frutt5k]

@@johnbifaro1710 It is important to team up with people with other experiences. It is completely senseless to cooperate with your mirror image.

[@jesterr7133]

I have seen you recover a couple of moto graders now, and that doesn't look like a fun experience, especially in an environment like this. I'm shocked that you didn't get stuck. Nothing but respect bro. I thought I was doing something when I recovered a riding mower out of the woods, lol.

[@jeroen1836]

I can’t wait to see this AC is running again 👍👏👊

[@rogeralmanzora5397]

As always a magnificent and didactic video. Greetings from Barcelona, ​​Spain.

[@TKevinBlanc]

The jazz just makes the whole recovery effort seem more mellow. 🙂

[@osskk2128]

Well done👏👏

[@leighwalker3914]

Well done Matt.

[@mischef18]

Nice rescue bro, looking forward to see you get back on it and get it running and driving in the future. Safe travels

[@artemartem1134]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh snap Matt @ Diesel Creek will like this one!

[@stumpy2816]

Be waiting to see you bring it back to life.👍👍

[@budlistar5312]

WOW, I know you guys still did a lot of work there but that went pretty smoothly compared to some of the other recoveries that followed you home.

[@davidkimmel4216]

Another very interesting project. Thanks for saving another machine

[@larrydavidson3402]

Glad you rescued the old girl.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Another great project thanks for sharing 🦘

[@kirk467]

Too much old equipment going to the scrap yards my friend, it’s sad! Kirk from Louisiana and thanks for sharing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@BigAmp]

Rescue and recovery expertly done. I reckon worth restoring, good on you.

[@MASI_forging]

Nicely done 👍👍

[@M.TTT.]

The tube frame design was the first thing I noted as well, love its unique old-school design and Allis-Chalmers as well.

[@goodness-mercy]

You - and Diesel Creek - would have a blast together! As with you guys, when I see something like that - I see it running and doing work for me!

[@raymondurban3388]

Looks like a great machine, fun to bring it back to life.

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video. This will make a nice restoration.

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

November 22, 1955. Absolutely save it! Alis Chalmers!

[@dalepoppenhagen8549]

I'm actually in love with it

[@thomream1888]

Oh yeah! Armstrong steering is a sign of a great machine!

[@richardsurber8226]

That is a nice color, Good tires, and a marvelous ride home. Hope you can get that radiator replaced or repaired.

[@phillipdickinson8557]

That was so great nice 326 Allis love your videos so much they make my day thank you for sharing and your time was really great never miss one and can't wait for next video