After Sitting 20 years will this Big old Wheel Loader Drive 3 miles home!?!? Pt.2

[@DieselCreek]

Hey yall! I know there is a few rough spots in the audio! I apologize for that, not sure what went wrong but please bare with me it doesn't last long. Hope ya like it!!!

[@jackboyden1641]

Keep up the good work man

[@billisbobagis1687]

Keep the awesome videos coming 👍🏻

[@noahorgel8173]

You need to wash it

[@noahorgel8173]

Wash it

[@nlSpiller]

Rip ears

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Some advice from an old man equipment fixer and flipper: the longer you keep anything the easier it is to convince yourself you need to keep it.....

[@DieselCreek]

Yes, been there lol I wanna get it gone quickly

[@thomas7529]

Can agree. The more I mess around with something, the more reasons I come up with to keep it.

[@Wayoutthere]

@@thomas7529 But but LOOK AT IT, surely you can find a job for it?? :p

[@tomjoad1363]

@@Wayoutthere Let's be realistic, he'll proably need any specific licence to opertae professionaly with this monster. PLus a real truc kto haul this heavy piece of equipment. And the truck licence that goes with it. That's a lots of money to spend even before you have a job.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

@@tomjoad1363 Pretty sure he already has a CDL.

[@ThePostApocalypticInventor]

You gotta 'pay to play' indeed, but seeing the smile on your face when you drove it up that road, I'm sure it was worth it!

[@yousad6742]

Your comment was the one on the page, I was actually wondering if he got it ready and drove it and I scanned down and read your comment! Spoiler!! Lol.

[@derpydog1008]

Gee wiz its the post apocalyptic inventor.

[@Ferruccio001]

@@derpydog1008 Was gonna make the same comment. The world of KZbin is definitely not to huge either 😃

[@gallogerardo1408]

Hey Mr. TPAI I'm suscribes to your channel! It's just great! Viel glück! Greetings from Argentina!

[@Highstranger951]

So happy to see you here TPAI

[@deeredrummer47]

I just described your channel to a friend as “roadkill with heavy equipment”. Honestly I think it’s accurate at this point.

[@ronniewilliz153]

Lol right that's a good one

[@DieselCreek]

I resemble that remark!!! Haha thanks!

[@deeredrummer47]

@@DieselCreek your welcome! As a heavy equipment tech it’s nice to see people still value the iron that can be fixed with wrenches.

[@ronniewilliz153]

@@deeredrummer47 the stuff they build now wouldn't last as long as the old stuff an still run. The old stuff is the solid stuff. My skid steer breaks a decent amount it's mostly electric stuff or sensors ect.. the cat 180 at work will engage the parking break while driving at least I think that's what's going on.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@DieselCreek got your self a good size loader handy for plowing deep heavy wet snow

[@lauramildon-clews7850]

Hi, I'm Laurajane and I am from New Zealand.I started my apprenticeship around 1970 on this kind of equipment and generator sets. A friend told me about this channel. The more I saw the more that I liked. Great job on the Clark loader. I knew them quite well. My family owned a limestone quarrie. Worked there before I went overseas. Have a masters degree in marine engineering. Retired now. This is wonderful ❤️

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ziptiesnbiasplies]

Bud! You will be at 300000 subs in a month! Keep up the sassy work feller! Just good sh!t bud!

[@evananderson3350]

you got any old international loadstars up there in the great white frozen North? need an engine for my 75. gave r too much ketchup hauling 10 ton and dropped a valve

[@Sircraig7963]

Gday Peg ,, This is what you need ,,a few more big machines ,,just for keepin the place tidy, n a little work around the homefront , Everything in it place bro ... Respect from Down Under

[@tristiandanckert2025]

Pegg mate I have to ask whats your patrion because I miss the greased vidyas

[@jakemustian99]

hey peg if that beast couldn't get out of er hole you think screw cab shchlong box could git her out?

[@maxium4x4]

Don't give him any ideas......lol Once he sees your channel it may scar his life forever 🤣 Send it, send it but first we need check the Jenner fluid..... priceless

[@elrobo3568]

I'm an old retired heavy equipment mechanic sitting here on a saturday morning with a huge smile watching you getting that thing moving and driving. Thanks! Suggestion for more subscribers, Don't change anything!

[@suni214]

fun watching u get the yellow monstor back on the road and i can tell machine is happy

[@ArcticAstrophysics]

$1500 dollars?? That is INSANE! I'd love to see a series where you patch it up and paint it, If I were you I'd never sell it!

[@allex2451]

Yep 👍

[@pisnotmynamesisnotmygame3757]

It was a great deal.

[@G5Ckxew]

Literally less than scrap iron price.

[@yeanlingarc88yt23]

Ik I was thinking he was gonna say 20k or someware around there

[@EFCasual]

Keeping this thing running will be a nightmare. Do you have enough gravel to load to make it worth it? It's only good for a couple jobs.

[@chrisvddrift2595]

Comments from the Netherlands: its not just about the money. It’s the whole experience feeding your passion and sharing with works!

[@gevelbeglazing]

another dutch guy says "klopt"

[@daandaan3709]

@@gevelbeglazing hahaahahh

[@marinusweeda4974]

And other Dutchman from Ontario Canada

[@danielpiersma7987]

Klopt helemaal

[@janrobertbos]

mee eens natuurlijk.............roflmao

[@egomaniac247]

This is the dream of every grown man who grew up playing with tonka toys as a kid.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Perfectly said‼️ 👏 💯 🎉

[@michaelheadley4048]

Omg I had the exact same Tonka tractor when I was 5 I'm now 50

[@MrGattor33]

I have to agree, I rather enjoy these guys bringing these things back from the dead.

[@MrNosajwhitey]

never fails to impress me how tough those big machine tires are still after sitting neglected for awhile

[@jamesleaty7308]

When they start like that. Its a keeper.

[@krisley5178]

Dude that was a smokin deal for both parties. It's not just anyone who would come in and get an old abandoned machine up and running again. Well done Sir!

[@rsprockets7846]

whatever happened to it did he sell it?????

[@krisley5178]

@@rsprockets7846 I don't remember for sure, he may have because is was bigger than he needed. But he had it around the farm for while.

[@Leofred2000]

Dont sell it. This is the new star on your channel. Autocar truck got over run. Great job!

[@12peterroy]

I particularly liked that part were you said you could have got it for less than $1500 but you choose for it be a fair deal for both parties. That speaks volumes about who you are as a person 👏👏

[@thesteelrodent1796]

$1500 is dirt cheap for that machine, even if it needs a couple thousand $ worth of hoses

[@Edward1312]

@@thesteelrodent1796 $1500 is only a dirt cheap deal if you have the know how to get it running.

[@thordjohansson2102]

You will not sell her! You are already in love and will keep the girl :D

[@geoffreylohff3876]

I think he's there too...

[@SJ8311]

I was going to say pretty much exactly that, also.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

I was actually excited with you when it drove out of that hole. I love to see old machines live again.

[@bigsparky8888]

Me 2!!!!!

[@johndoe1765]

@@bigsparky8888 Yeah people throw away way too soon she is a mechanical beauty good luck great video thanks.

[@FueRent]

spoiler alert dude, some of us watch it for the plot lol

[@MuscatelTom]

That 555 with no exhaust gives me goosebumps. Im impressed with it firing off so quick. She isn't ready to die yet.

[@PaulMeyer-v8t]

Howdyyawl from the land down under. You did well. Dont dout yourself. In Australia, it's worth $ 30-50k . Like your show. Keep it up. 😊

[@brennerheavy]

If I could give you five likes I would Matt. No five min intros, no click bait, no overly produced ten min segments etc. Great work.

[@harrytackett1645]

I love your compassion for old dinosaur equipment restoration.

[@letsdig18]

The entire time you were driving home I was thinking if I tried that it would blow about 3 lines and break down right in the middle of the road LOL

[@jblob5764]

Dont forget somehow blowing a tire or shearing an axle on a totally flat surface..

[@DieselCreek]

Hey bud! Nice to see ya here... yes that’s exactly what I was worried about!! Not sure my dump truck could even drag that thing off the road if something happened! I was really nervous pulling the last hill but luckily it all went well! I Really “dig” your stuff man!

[@dwitcraft]

I was thinking I wouldn't have made it to the end of the driveway. Matt sure is great to have around...

[@Snblwr]

@@DieselCreek 🤦

[@conniesingh4760]

Was gonna say watch Letsdig18 to learn tree stump removal!

[@MichaelKowalski-wj4gm]

A layman dont understand what can be done with a working piece of tired iron. I watch with my 3 yr old and we love what you do. Ty from ky!

[@danhard8440]

Matt like Steve Summers and Darren at Mustie1 are such easy goin likeably guys its just a pleasure to watch them

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks friend!

[@farmerpete5936]

The loader was a "Can't leave it there for that price" deal. Even if you never got it running and driving, it's worth that much in parts and scrap. You have the "luck of the Irish" finding these old girls at a reasonable price. Best of luck, and can't wait for more videos.

[@drunkdunc8738]

Ah , a resurrection at Easter time 🍻

[@rsprockets7846]

Amen

[@basstrammel1322]

Finally a believable one.

[@agentfrankvideos]

🤣

[@SPW812]

Praise the Lord

[@cameronskaggs4188]

I watch the video again of the beast moving it’s still gives me chills love it

[@kingplumber]

When you were twisting apart the old crappy hose I said to myself " he's gonna need that for the length ".

[@Rambo_1738]

Same and I'm a 16 Year old from Jamaica! I love these stuff!

[@smokerschuggin475]

Man that triumphant drone shot towards the end gave me such a good feeling!! I love to see you bring this behemoth back to life!!

[@SilasLives1]

That loader looked so happy driving down the road again. It's nice of you to make a loader happy.

[@barryguerrero7652]

Sorry to write a second time. My dad's contracting firm had a '60s vintage Michigan 75 non-articulating loader that I just loved (rear wheel steer). It was the coolest looking machine. It was operated by a wonderful 'good old boy' with the improbable name of Stomper Skeeter. He was a cracker jack on that loader. He would drive it across town backwards as though he were driving a caddy! I loved it so much, that I'd sneak up on that Michigan loader whenever I could and start moving some dirt around. I was just a kid, so it's lucky I didn't drive it into something. I loved the sound of that Detroit Diesel two-stroke engine too. Your loader brings back great memories, even if that Cummins motor is a four-stroke one. These 175's and 275's were used often on large diameter sewer and storm water pipeline projects.

[@jackanderson1123]

$1500? You stole it! Fantastic find and great to see it alive again. Well done.

[@MrSaemichlaus]

When I (swiss) did a roadtrip in California and there would be a "narrow road" sign, I didn't know what difficulties to expect, but then the road would slim down to a pretty comfortable european road :)

[@the_hate_inside1085]

I´m thinking the next step is a good steamy pressure washing, also don't sell it, as it is hella cool.

[@AndrewAMartin]

Unfortunately, hella cool doesn't pay the mortgage...

[@zacharytracy3797]

Yeah man. Let him do what he does best.

[@ralphalvarez5465]

As long as you aren't hurting anybody, enjoy yourself.. I was hoping that you were going to get this old girl on the road. I hope that you have fun using her before you sell it. You are living the life..

[@maximilianrockefeller8854]

200k subscriber celebration - begin the Autocar restoration fully! That'll make the channel explode in growth 😎👍

[@vinceveltri7732]

Matt, There are so many channels of people flipping houses, it's a nice change to see yours flipping heavy machinery.

[@johndowe7003]

yeah now the prices of heavy equipment are gonna go up, oof

[@twt000]

Loaders' value is only 4k tops.

[@sandrocksgarage1970]

At least when you got bent over with the tire expensive you had plenty of lubricants around to make it less painful:-)

[@Frank-bh3cm]

I know this loader has become a subscriber magnet real quick. Don't beat yourself up too much for wanting to flip it. Bit of paint, few fixups and it could fund something that has real utility for you. 👍

[@cody8754]

You stole that machine at $1500 I can’t even find a decent zero turn mower around here for that price

[@ram89572]

I know that's right

[@chevyon37s]

Supply and demand... there is a strong demand for zero turn mowers, not much demand for an old machine that needs a good bit of work.

[@impishbehaviors]

I can't even find a decent truck for that price

[@ram89572]

@@impishbehaviors Oh yeah of you want a pickup that's in halfway reasonable shape you are going to have to spend at least $5500. If you want it to not need a bunch of repairs then about $12000. And if you want it to have a reasonable mileage around 100k then all the way up to $18000

[@chevyon37s]

@@impishbehaviors I can’t believe somebody thinks they’re going to get a decent truck for $1500. 😂 you’re missing a zero on there if you want something at least decent.

[@Marcywm42]

Growing up in the 1950’s in West Texas when big farms were replacing small farms our family used big loaders like these to handle cotton burrs from gins for fertilizer. It does my heart good to see this loader come to life.

[@ollilehtonen6764]

You finished what the Old Man started. You now hold the title for the world's longest oil change. She's a mean sounding machine with a whole lotta stories to tell i bet.

[@johnzale7748]

I know nothing about engines or heavy equipment but my four year old son and I watch your videos every night before bed and we love it!

[@samuelsmith5098]

I've known people like you and all of their combined energy and enthusiasm and laser focus at crucial moments combined wouldn't equal what you demonstrate with these things you share with us. On top of that you are producing excellent, thoughtful videos. Thanks.

[@redporschekilla]

Matt, all of your background tunes strikes an awesome cord with me! Your channel truly rocks, thank you for providing this top shelf quality to subject matter! Edit: also thanks for always giving it a like and show you acknowledge what your subs are sayin’, doesn’t happened often these days when a content provider passes the 100K subs is reached! Shows your great nature!

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks for that!!

[@ZenTunE-]

Just watched the first part, perfect timing haha

[@TheBarnett]

Same with me haha

[@Benim-fb4zo]

Same hahaha

[@thatguynamedgeorge9218]

Yep, I'm in the same boat as you.

[@LoveAnimeAngel_]

what a lovely scenic slow drive through the countryside farmland, it made this vid even more pleasurable to watch.

[@bobbythompson6017]

God damn I will never get tired of restoration videos on old vehicles I can watch them for days

[@robertboehle4473]

You may think you're gonna flip this old girl but once you get it cleaned up, but you're never gonna want to get rid of it. Happen to all of us.

[@Zaprixa]

Specially when it was so cheap. Shit i'd pay $1,500 to have this sitting in my backyard.

[@Rnfjaydee]

@@Zaprixa same lmfao hell if it just ran a couple times a year is pay 2k for it lol

[@Lucas12v]

@@Zaprixa 1500 is a steal but it'll cost a lot to keep it running. Some parts will be hard to find too. Unless he actually needs it, I'd sell it and move on. Cool old machine though.

[@MrKongatthegates]

totally he he has a farm, gotta use it first, then he will never want to get rid of it. my grandpa had a tractor, same deal

[@aolinger680]

Hey Honey I only bought so I could flip it and make us $10-15K. Some years later she says, I thought you were gonna sell that make some money for us.

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

Outstanding!! Old iron have personalities, and she seems to want to go back to work!! You done gud!!!

[@mattjaxdad8693]

That portrait of the Autocar is beautiful.

[@Downstairsish]

Its amazing how tough trees are...Hit one with a car the tree will always win. Hello from the UK.

[@tristiandanckert2025]

Love it 300ft dip stick that cracked me up 😂

[@abcsd1254]

The talk at the end about not being ready to sell it; I don’t think it’s going away.

[@waynewilliams3380]

Love your openness and honesty.. and everything else.

[@robertadriver6931]

She's a beauty, definitely worth everything. She does not want to give up yet, she has many miles to go & a good strong long life to give. Give her good & she will pay you back well.

[@tommmarree3689]

She's a REAL BEAUT CLARK !!!!, Love it Matt....

[@giggiddy]

Just discovered your channel and love it. No stupid clothing or rediculous talk. Just normal commentary and great knowledge along with tons of interesting detail. Thank you and subscribed!

[@bigsparky8888]

SAMO SAMO!!!!

[@bobgabbert8375]

Good video. I'm fighting cancer and just subscribed to your channel few days ago lots to catch up. Keep them coming

[@Simo-bx2qm]

Fantastic man by far one of the coolest episodes so happy you got the old girl running and moving can’t wait for the next update

[@salvagingsouls5418]

I can't wait to see this with fresh paint, lights, and interior

[@munched55]

If your artist friend spells her name Boucher, that's french and pronounced "Boo Shay". You never mentioned it but that articulating loader articulates without a hiccup. No hydraulic problems there. Sweet!

[@philmoore71]

but if she lives in US its probably anglicised to Bou - cher :)

[@AndrewAMartin]

@@philmoore71 Yeah, it's Pennsylvania - there's a town called Dubois and it's pronounced 'dew boys' LOL...

[@BrooksMoses]

Our local representative a while back in Virginia was named Boucher, pronounced bow-cher (with bow like taking a bow, not like tying a bow).

[@roberthodge2771]

Think of the earth and gravel that big mamma can move in one scoop; nice ! Love your videos; yours are the first ones I gave a thought about. about.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

When your moving something sketchy it sure feels good to pull into your own driveway doesn’t it.

[@Del_Monico]

When MY moving something?? ME?

[@coloradostrong]

...🙄 When "you're" moving something, as in "you are", not "your", as in "on your left".

[@Del_Monico]

@@coloradostrong I know - I was making fun of this moron who doesn't know 4th grade English.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

Sorry I offended someone by not proof reading my comment and correcting my grammar.

[@Del_Monico]

@@oldamericaniron5767 well go correct it.

[@i8screaminmoose]

Seeing this thing move gave me an adrenaline rush. I imagine that feeling was amazing. Great buy, exciting video and I am sure it was a rewarding project for you as well!

[@XCLU5V]

ok not going to lie.. i have never seen your channel before today and only saw the first part 10 hours agos.. was about to goto bed and this popped up in my notifications and im am so excited to watch!!! im sure it will be an awesome episode!

[@DieselCreek]

Hope you enjoy!

[@miningsimple1924]

I remember when I found the channel for the first time not that long ago. Since then I nearly watched every single video 👍

[@anniegaddis5240]

YAY! Great price! Please make a part three. Would love to see you powerwash it, and prime/paint it, (brakes maybe???) then USE it for some home road renovations, and THEN sell it!

[@blairarthur302]

Caught myself moving back and forth in my seat when you were getting out of it's grave lolol

[@2000silverado]

That was the first youtube video longer than 20 min I had the interest and patience to sit through the whole thing in one shot. Thanks

[@paulprigge1209]

Being 6 years old and disabled this is one of the best channels. I would almost almost pay to watch it. LOL

[@paulprigge1209]

Correction 60 years old not six LOL

[@LukasKL73]

@@paulprigge1209 :D

[@Far2hip]

Well obviously it makes you feel 6 years old while watching, lol. Which, by the way, IS EXCELLENT!! Good stuff!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@Rambo_1738]

Lol 60 because I was like which breed of a 6 year old is, I'm sorry about your disability but you seem like a great soul and I wish you all the best love from a 16 year old!

[@rayscrafield2106]

Matt, I'm just like you. I hate seeing anything scrapped if there is any chance of giving it new life. I'm just amazed though that you are able to sell stuff as quickly as you do. I guess when you are in the business, you always have something up your sleeve. I sold tools for 40 years so I knew where the deals were and who wanted what. Thanks for all you do to keep things interesting. I have watched all your videos from the oldest up to this one. I am anxious to see what happens next.

[@TheGreenNewSteal2025]

I was thinking $8500 before you said the resale value. Risk = reward. Love it.

[@caveweta]

That is a beast of a machine. What an achievement! MartyT would be proud of you.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

That was awesome man!!!

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks buddy! Seen your Autocar vid! Can’t wait to check it out!!

[@scottbrown8]

Matt I can watch your shows all day long I don't care if there reruns or not I really enjoyed watching your show they are a lot of other shows that I watch and they do bring your name up every once awhile so that tells me right there that you are the man you do a great job and what you do Matt keep going brother keep going

[@sarahdell4042]

As an engineer that no longer gets her hands dirty. This channel scratches those itches!

[@Rambo_1738]

You're awesome!

[@hellNo116]

I feel you. I haven't even soldered anything in over a year. I want to smell sth unhygienic

[@sarahdell4042]

@@hellNo116 Haha! I haven’t done so in nearly a decade!

[@Dbiers7743CA]

"Buy once, cry once"..... Love it.. im gonna use that!

[@SPW812]

$542.16

[@tommytroglen889]

My uncle ran those for years and taught me how to operate that exact loader from the time I was five, and my cousin can do majic with one too. Thanks for the video it brought back fond memories!

[@barryseaton3121]

Your series of programs are as exiting for me as they appear to be for you, absolutely great and that's from the UK.

[@kittenkotz9999]

I don't know why this appeared on my recommendations. But I am happy it did. Your enthusiasm, way of explaining and camera work made me need to watch you get this thing aworkin!

[@drmautz]

Like a kid in a candy store. Made me smile seeing the joy this brought to you and us. Keep doin what you do, Matt. Thanks

[@edwardboyd9996]

Not only do you have the best toys, but you actually have a use for them.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

A truly inspirational video …. You hate to see old iron get wasted and you made a modest investment that seems to have paid off.

[@PA3456]

Just came across this channel loving the videos and nice guy. Keep them coming Matt. 👌🏻

[@DieselCreek]

Welcome aboard! thanks!!!

[@radradishradiator]

I found your channel on the first part, and I gotta say.. I would love to see a whole series of a full refurbish Btw! I vote for keeping her :)

[@VictorPoulin]

My hats off to him for poring the tranny fluid correctly at 4:04. Always keep the spout at the top side of the container. This allows air to get in so it doesn't glug, glug, glug and spill all over the place. Works with all liquids so remember this if you didn't know.

[@derekjones7070]

So true most people don't know that

[@NB-ir1me]

No shit everybody knows that

[@VictorPoulin]

@@NB-ir1me NOT!!! lol

[@mikekopisz1227]

Yeah,I've seen MANY people pour it the wrong way and get shit all over the place..LOL

[@ChevyConQueso]

@@NB-ir1me I can count the amount of people I've seen do it correctly on one hand.

[@middleway1885]

Woooh! These two parters were really awesome, I'm excited you were able to get her running... I'm excited to see how our society unfolds from these interesting times, lol... Cheers to many more, Blissful moments~

[@brianmclellan1087]

I believe that the second valve stem that you call a dump valve is for adding Calcium to the tire for weight.

[@grahammedlock3094]

I was really looking forward to this part 2. You did a hell of a job on that machine. Great work and great video!!!!!!

[@jerryuptmor2826]

Diesel Creek is my perfect pass time. I love seeing Matt do what he does. Thanks, Matt. Keep restoring them. Stay safe.

[@mackpeteno]

Boy have things changed.I have made and sold those hoses for less than a hundred.Great video.

[@LordToulman]

Ya know I wanna see you attempt the brakes now.

[@logman6656]

I was just thinking about that

[@bobf12]

Yes, gotta fix da brakes. And we wanna see it done.

[@cujoedaman]

I know he said it's not usually worth it because of the pain they are to work on, but imagine the resale value of having them working :D

[@packofhounds]

Hey Matt, such a great episode all the way around... Your ability, the subject matter, your production and the music. I'm proud of you. Great job!

[@tommckinney3947]

Hi Matt, looking at the other hoses you may want to build your own. Either use reusable fittings or get a good crimping tool and buy the cheaper one time use fittings. You have enough equipment that has hydraulics that it would be cheaper in the long run to make your own hoses. A good selling point to point out to buyers when you put it up for sale.

[@justinjdavis79]

Nice job!! I love seeing old stuff getting back to work!!

[@stanleylosh1899]

I think the "dump" valve is for pumping ballast in the tires.

[@justinschmitz8034]

Most likely

[@joshd7438]

I think you're right

[@billbergquist4722]

Calcium chloride has been used in a lot of farm tractors. I think it has been replaced by something else because a flat would leave a dead spot in the field.

[@leonblittle226]

I didn't think this would end up a winner, but be damned if you didn't turn it around and make it happen.

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

That painting of the auto car is like a photo taken with a filter on its sick a future masterpiece watch out art work a storm is brewing

[@leftyhandedcontractor8947]

Really enjoyed this project!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Love big old iron being resurrected!!!!