53 year old Ex military Caterpillar D7F dozer gave us problems!

[@Terry2theGremlin]

It is great to see a company take pride in their work... and stand behind it

[@Thedudeabides803]

Just got my injection pump back from Area Diesel Service. $925. So glad I went with them. Bad solenoid, flex ring in pieces, bad cam ring. Very fast turnaround in under a week. Thanks for the lead Clint

[@tonyincavo602]

I can not imagine painting all the nooks and crannies in that dozer. My hats off to Kevin.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

The "paint" is CARC. Chemical Agent Resistant Coating. It comes out of the paint gun almost like pressurized pudding. I sprayed an entire divisions worth of equipment in Saudi back in 1991.

[@mikehunt3222]

What did you use, an airless paint sprayer or something like an undercoating gun, because a regular paint gun would never spray paint that thick through it?

[@trickyrat483]

Hopefully you didn't paint 'em green. :)

[@michaelgarrison4599]

It is the quick strip paint. All you need is a good putty knife and you can field strip it in just under an hour.

[@how_to_hallagon1]

Interesting. I remember all the gas masks on the news at that time

[@royl9858]

Always remember CARC dust should not be inhaled! Always use a really good respirator!

[@billyspencer1313]

I would like to thank y'all for keeping your KZbin channel clean from any bad language. I have younger boys that also love to watch your channel . So once again thank y'all ever much

[@applianceman6194]

Thank you for being a parent that cares...seems to be a rarity these days.

[@keen1957]

Hammering a battery terminal with a $145 snap on hammer is approved!

[@mikehunt3222]

Tell Kevin the more people pick on him the more they love him. He must be the most loved person on the planet. 😂

[@PDQkevin77]

No one should ever pick on Kevin. He has a GREAT name.

[@jefffinley6569]

My family is the same way!! No pick, no love!!👍🏻🍀

[@thebear5454]

WOW, with only 300 hours and being 53 years old I wouldn't say this Kitty Cat was abused but definitely neglected. Bring her back to life Clint & Kevin, great job as always.

[@taloniilm]

Those are post re-engineing hours.

[@thebear5454]

@@taloniilm `10-4 I copied that. My neglected statement still stands though. :)

[@rhondasweeney7271]

"It only takes one highly trained technician to screw things up." Thank you for Kevin for that statement. I can't stop laughing!!!😂 Thank you. Clinton, for a very entertaining video! 😁

[@daviddziegielewski653]

If it was easy, anybody could do it. We watch you because you make it look easy and your good at it.

[@jd8690]

That cat looks amazing! Kevin did a great job painting it!

[@EyesOnlyTeam86]

I've been noticing with every new video, Harbor Freight tools have went bye bye and hello to all new Snap-On tools.

[@telferagard2683]

Hey, what's the cost of that d7.

[@wirenut003]

That machine will last another 40 years with the repairs and paint you guys did. I have to say you do it right no short cuts it,s done right. Kevin is the paint master, nice job Kevin----- your eye looks tough. Nice shot Cliff

[@latisimusd]

Looks like the military painter had his spray gun set on washtub delivery.

[@eduardfrazao3506]

You to do good work

[@michaelmullins1290]

You guys quit throwing stuff at each other. Every video i remind myself. They're parts changer's and mechanics. You guys are the best kind of mechanic. And the added humor keeps it fun.

[@toddloosli3376]

Back in 1968 my National Guard unit the 116th combat engineers was sent to Vietnam to the central high lands and we got all new equipment. We had 2 new CAT D7 dozer with the tilt blade. I got to play with it from time to time. We arrived just as the rainy weather started and our base camp got so muddy that the only thing that could move was the D7. I would hook up the small water trailer and drag it to the water point and back to the mess tent. Was quite a site to see a big D7 with this very small tank with wheels thru the mud. So much fun for me to do that. We turned in our TD 18 dozer when we left home.

[@CCscott]

Thank you for your service

[@wes11bravo]

Hey big brother - my nephew Max is a hard charging 12B SGT who is heading to his first combat zone for the next 13 months. He pretty much enlisted because he admires his crazy former grunt uncle for some reason, haha.

[@glennjukes5581]

Thanks for your service!

[@thomasmartin3879]

Love the d7 f s when machines were built to work and you could work on them without a computer

[@rickace6986]

If they painted that dozer like we painted out M151A2 Jeeps, they used house paint and a paint brush. When I was at Ft. Polk we painted them every time we came back from the field. Sometimes we painted them BEFORE we went to the field because we would have a big inspection before we went. I was in a Military Police unit so everything had to be spit and polished all the time. There was so much paint on those Jeeps, and the trailers, it was crazy. But, thats what the brass wanted so we did it. Great job as always gentlemen.

[@billywird]

Your comment brings back the memory of a friend of mine who bought a surplus Coates tire changing machine, and being the particular guy he was he stripped off the many, many, many coats of paint on it and of course repainted it original color. He said the thing had been painted so many times that it would not even operate due to the paint buildup. I do not understand why, oh why some outfits get so carried away with painting everything all of the time, and generally with poor preparation for proper paint adhesion. The only way to properly prepare the surface is to bring it down to the bare metal and refinish it as was done here. You get more mileage out of your paint job that way.

[@StuartMoser]

Have Kevin put the paint chips back together like a giant puzzle.

[@toytech6699]

I’m a Toyota technician been so for 25 years now and love this channel. Is given me a different perspective on other fields of repair. I’ve noticed in the last few videos more and more snap on tools have been used. I’m a fan of most tool brands that work and last especially snap on. Glad to see you guys are upgrading to a tool that can still brake but looks good doing it. Keep it up guys again love the channel.

[@VintageTexas59]

Yes using Snap-On saves your knuckles as most never break, have several 30 years old and still going strong.

[@billywird]

Also, as a former MAC Tools dealer I would tell my customers that they would only have to buy a wrench made by Mac one time as we would warranty them for the lifetime of the tool for defects in materials and workmanship. The only time they would have to pay for a wrench is if they lost it or someone stole it. I had a man come on my truck here in the Jacksonville Fl area who had an inch and a quarter combination wrench that he bought in Alaska in 1962 that had the chrome peeling off of it (MAC would warranty this due to the danger of the chrome cutting the hands). I reached for a brand new one (that costs considerably more in 1983) and handed it to him. Grant you those wrenches cost quite a bit, but I also tried to carry a stock of tools and such that fit the demands of the workplace and there were many times I was able to get mechanics out of a jam by having something on the truck to enable them to get the job done.

[@carsoncochran5966]

Audio and video sync MUCH BETTER, Thanks.

[@alanthompson9291]

I’m always impressed with Kevin’s painting skills! Nice work!

[@michiganengineer8621]

Clint, that extra thick paint is for added armor protection. 😁

[@tomn9167]

When I was in the Navy a thousand years ago the mantra was "If it moves salute it, if it doesn't move paint it!"

[@billywird]

Yes sir it seems as though those sailors painted everything.

[@gordonagent7037]

Holy heck, Kev does such a beautiful paint job, looks brand new, great job as always guys

[@papazzouredvs]

like watching Tom and Jerry tear these dozer apart, love this channel a great bunch of people

[@alfredomarotta6604]

She looks little rough.😂 not for long in your hands and Kevin's paint job. Great job as always.

[@rickydonahue1586]

I grew up on the East coast (Maine to be exact) and it seemed that everyone owned retired military equipment because you could get them really cheap back in the 80's and they were pretty much brand new. I know you don't like the Cats but I grew up around them and I love them. When I see one like that it's nostalgic to me. Great job gentlemen!👍😁

[@steveevans6334]

Absolutely great content…Yourself and Mr Kevin shine …Best wishes from the UK

[@frritter8253]

You guys are magic! ha. Appreciate your taking us along!

[@rickygriffitts2323]

I worked in the autobody shop for 15 years as painter doing collision refinishing. It be cool to see more detail on the painting process for equipment.

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Pulling paint is like picking a scab! 👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸 Ha no TK has a pair!😂

[@wendyandjodymaillet7503]

Clint, the C&C Crew did an awesome job on this one! Kevin, you da man! Take care and I’ll see y’all down the road…

[@w056007568]

If it might be possible just how does Kevin remove all that thick and often flaking paint from those ex-military machines. I know from what you said in the video it would need sand blasting to do this job but what abrasive does he use to strip that incredibly thick paint? Can a clean finish be achieved in one pass or are two or more required? etc. etc. I do think that whoever has been involved in that process the end results are quite remarkable. To me it looks as though it has just come off the showroom floor, congratulations to all involved for an excellent job. You should feel mighty proud of the results of your work . Regards, Dan

[@andytaylor3098]

just a super job as always boys big thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bobbystone6535]

I would love to have mason,hunter,tucker commenting on Clint and Kevin's way of doing things

[@charlesroberts6965]

Awesome transformation and a great flip...😎👨‍🔧🛠️🇺🇸😇

[@chuckcombs387]

i really enjoy your videos............really enjoy learning new things. it is all so interesting.. I really like when you work on the big dozers. I would love to work in your shop. your knowledge is amazing. you shop is a common sense shop and i like how you have built tools to do certain tasks.................

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thank you very much!

[@troll2k]

Now that you have a working engine door for the D7F you can make a template for future use on the plasma table.Maybe even make some for past customers.

[@garydillon3960]

Excellent job Clint and Kevin. The paint job makes the machine look new. Great looking decals. Take care and God Bless.

[@garyhowat3051]

Amazing transformation. You guys do great work.

[@garymessina1609]

Well she seems to be in pretty good condition hopefully she sells quick after her clean up great video thanks Clint and Kevin

[@billblock8090]

I think you two could fix just about anything. I love to watch you work.

[@RealJohnWayne]

That paints got more lead in it than a Chinese Freighter full of #2 Pencils. "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" 🦌 👍 🇺🇲

[@gregwhite7957]

Must be a chilly morning today in your neck of the woods. You’re leaving a chem trail…😂 Cool old dozer for sure. It must have been well cared for except for the batteries. Cranked right up with the jumper pack. Thanks for another entertaining video guys. Take care and stay safe.

[@richardhansen8473]

You will loose about 700lbs in the weight of dozer if you get rid of that old paint

[@jerrodsimmons8356]

You guys are awesome! Kevin’s paint jobs are always spot on & make that old iron look new again! Keep up the good work!

[@williambirdwell1633]

hey C & C EQUIPMENT, i love your videos, they are always really great! the reason the paint was flaking off and is so thick is because it was applied with a paint brush after the factory job. At least that is how it was when i was in the Marine Corps back in the 70' s

[@ambroiseriboldi4952]

Toujours un plaisir de voir ces machines revivre après un passage en règle dans vos ateliers. Un travail de préparation et mise en peinture par un Kévin au top. Comment mieux valoriser une machine, si ce n'est en la traitant avec respect. Merci à vous de nous faire partager tout çà, un réel plaisir.

[@dansullivan2954]

What a transformation guys. Not sure how Kev gets in all the nooks and crannys with his spray gun, but sure looks good.

[@RAYAR54]

Another great looking and operating machine. I hope you drew up those side covers so you can re-produce them when needed. Someone may be looking for a set (in need of a set) (LD18) 🤨

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. This was definitely an exception to all your normal videos. Appears someone had already done all the typical needed work and in the process messed up one little detail. You come along with your all knowing history of little details and trace the problem back and quickly fix it. The last person to work on this had to have been extremely frustrated and probably tried everything they could think of to fix it. Can’t imagine what their reaction to watching this video would be, rage for missing such a little detail or relief that it was finally solved. Kevin certainly gave it the refresh it deserved with the sand blasting and paint. Looked brand new. Great job 👏. Wishing you and your family the best. Ps was going to say family and crew but it’s obvious that even the people who aren’t blood are certainly family at your shop.

[@gtnaylor5870]

Looks GREAT! Interesting on all the linkage adjustments. I wonder if the engineer got paid by the piece?

[@robpeters5204]

You guys continue to do the impossible in restoring these old pieces with your love and dedication to old iron!

[@user-10ronhansen]

Car batteries are much lighter, maybe you should try them. Always glad to help. Still waiting for the D-11 everyone want's to work on and Kevin wants to paint.

[@kdw75]

That machine looks fantastic and I suspect it will be a very reliable and easy to maintain machine. When I was a young man back around 2000 I bought an Army Corps D4-7U that was in amazing condition. I put around a thousand hours on it and ended up selling it for $6,000 to a guy that was going to use it as a show tractor. I regret selling it as it never gave me any issues.

[@Planeiron]

Great lookin D7 & Great Vid 👍👍👍👍👍🎯🎯

[@theoshow2127]

Nothing is ever simple! Looks amazing!

[@vancrawford4064]

Yall do awesome work.

[@JoeTerrell-g1l]

Runs good looks good

[@AW-Services]

Yet another impeccable finish, Kevin is like a paint magician

[@wes11bravo]

Every time I watch one of your videos with some kind of Cat revival, two things happen: 1) I try to convince myself I *don't* need a former Army D7, and 2) I want to move to Nashville Indiana and start a new life working for C&C, even if it's just pushing a broom, haha

[@CircleTFarms419]

Great job, that green and black sure looks good together, and the fresh decals , very nice 👍🏻

[@andrewcrooks319]

Clint the amount of inventory you buy and sell is amazing! Love all your videos! You all work so well together! My favorite thing about your channel is the mentoring you do with the young guys! Teaching them a great trade they'll appreciate the rest of their lives! They'll never be without a job with all the skills you teach them! Keep up the good work!

[@hazcat640]

I was in an Army Engineer unit, we had a D7E. That was in 1973.

[@randyclyde4939]

Great job! She's better than new! Always interesting and fun! Be well, be safe!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Absolutely beautiful work. She looks amazing!!!!!

[@refiii9499]

Man she looked like such a clapped out clam. It’s amazing what you guys can do to these old dozers!!! She looks awesome. Another fantastic rebuild by C&C!

[@markm1964]

the magic of the Cat decelerator system

[@philipberry2704]

Letsdig18 says it’s got to have chrome exhaust pipe for him 🤣🤣🤣 Kevin did a helluva job on the paint ❤Love the military green on the dozers !! PS . We all still here the day after the eclipse to watch C&C Equipment videos 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@randycook4364]

You know what's Illegal? A sick bird.

[@Robert-ns7id]

When we pick on Special K (AKA Sausage Fingers) it's just our way of showing him we love him. lol

[@tomrogers9467]

Every shop needs a mascot.

[@jccorder1]

As much as I like the Green paint, I think it would be neat to see one in Navy Gray. Peeling paint is almost as much fun as popping bubble wrap.

[@rayhewitt4688]

I called troubleshooting a problem a learning curve great job guys

[@bobbentley8908]

Like see what you do with the machines you bring in ❤

[@russellclement2058]

Posibbaly the best all-round machine Cat has ever produced , I worked for a bloke in 71 that bought 4 7Fs and a 7E and clearing heavy timber the 4 cyl E could keep up with the 7F's

[@martineastburn3679]

Wow what a change. Light and day difference. Good Job guys.

[@Bman2020]

Probably to much paint caused the leakage to go out of adjustment lol. Looks awesome 👍👋🇨🇦

[@hotroddude6551]

MAN! you guys are great at this stuff. But I do not miss that F model at all. I have many many hours of time on an F model, To include being the first dozer on site on the north side of the Highway of Death in Kuwait after the ground war of Desert Storm. But Ol' Betsie never let me down. Even with a a few bullet holes in her. The nice thing was you can rotate the fan blades to blow towards you for heat in the cold weather

[@bubbagreensmith7174]

Really like that green color 👍

[@brianelliot2719]

Thanks guys! Interesting video as always. The dozer sure looked great when done. Most of the guys I watch just fix the mechanical and electronic problems but you guys make them last much longer with the looks. They’ll be around for a long time.

[@Richard-C]

great video Clint,and you don't have to give Kevin a star ⭐️ he is a superstar 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RandyHunt19]

Clint we need a tool box review (snap-on) please! Kevin is one hell of a great painter Clint! Great video great patience!!! What the lifting power on the big fork lift its a brute!

[@randydobson1863]

hello C & C Equipment & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks C & C Equipment & Friends Randy

[@NeilMaclachlan]

You had some problems with that one...Little adjustments....Sounds a good machine though....Shes awesome now all painted... Stay safe you all

[@justincase6645]

1972!!!!! Wow! Sleeping beauty !!

[@FlyinTomcat]

Pain in the ass to work on but man the finished product looks so good. You guys do some damn good work! Kevin is a modern day Picasso....LOL!

[@williamdodd5113]

Don't let gretta see that cat fire up.

[@braccali]

The flat green fits this kitty very well! Nice paint job Kevin!

[@David-ce9hj]

What an amazing change - well done

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Unique , individual ...PARTS THAT ONLY CAT BUILDS... PERFECT PROFIT MACHINE.... PERRRENIAL ...MEOOOOW

[@johnrobichaud130]

Ahh great reality stuff you should look at ductless blasting for all the restoration work you produce

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

If memory serves correct those original batteries are NATO spec Commonality so they're an easy fit to any vehicle in the NATO alliance Mr Clint, your head injury from the dropped light is why you earn the big bucks 👍 Mr Kevin, get well soon 🚑

[@tbfarms4430]

Could you please do a video on the paint work? It always turns out so nice. Makes everything look brand spanking new!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

I have in the past but I never get any views

[@danpszeniczny9664]

When i was a kid my dad had a 1941 D4 with a pony engine. It didn't have a fancy back up beeper like this D7.

[@daspicsman]

The secret to passing inspection is to repaint everything. That way the inspecting officer thinks your stuff is fantastically maintained.

[@tujuprojects]

It must be very rewarding putting those final touches after sandblasting and painting.

[@russellgnuse]

What you a snap on man now you guy awesome to watch!!

[@kenellis8353]

AWESOME CONTENT, guys!!! Enjoyed watching this!!

[@tomtke7351]

They now sell bandaid like products that pull small wounds back together eliminating need for stitches... Check it out!

[@jamiegibson1010]

The two of you obviously enjoy working together, a bit like DP & MBTS. 🤣🤣 Great work as always.