Big D8K Cat dozer major transformation refurbish overhaul

[@chucklitten187]

How many gallons of paint were used?

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

About 13

[@Ryan_The_Painter]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT I was a month too late I made the guess of 12 before going to the comments! Man I was close I paint at an autobody shop and have a general understanding of how much it takes but anything over a gallon is a BIG Job! Looks amazing guys keep it up!

[@juliussandor4355]

7 Gallons

[@lionbill]

My guess is 9.5 gallons to make her look beeeutiful!😁

[@williamhouk6880]

3, 5 gallon buckets of yeller paint. Mighty fine work painting and sandblasting too! I'd like to see the size of the Nozzle you use and I have a pretty good idea of the size of the compressor. You have that Dozer cleaned up really nice! The largest sandblasting job I was ever involved in was an Aircraft Carrier back in the early 70s. U.S.S. INTREPID CVS 11. What a massive undertaking it was.

[@davidkersey115]

Dave Kersey Been watching this for some time now . I am 84 yrs old and was an equipment operator for PG&E Calif. Utility company for 28 yrs yrs . Prior to that was in the US Army for 10 years and am a Vietnam Vet. I would love to have the chance to run the equipment that you bring back to original. Keep the Videos coming. Thanks Dave

[@johnjones-lf9hg]

Mr. C knows his heavy equipment and does a great job putting the mechanical plan of attack together . Kevin is a good right hand man . Tucker is experiencing the opportunity of a lifetime working with his father . I love watching the patience and direction shown to Tucker as his father takes him under his wing to teach him the business . You can just see the happiness on Mr. C 's face as he works with his son by his side . Your a good Dad and parent my friend .

[@paulneuman2303]

It's amazing how your crew can make a piece a equipment look production line fresh.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@petrhoward]

cepting for the drive sprockets

[@stevenlatham4397]

That old girl literally looks like a Caterpillar museum piece. You guys work hard, and care tremendously.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

She looks brand new. Once again your team has performed above and beyond. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@benm3305]

Extremely impressed with how you breathe new life into these older pieces! Please keep the videos rolling for us to enjoy!!!

[@earlhildebran1733]

Kevin did an excellent job of painting this Cat. I Love it. I absolutely love the Idling sound. When throttle is increased the sound is like music to my ears. If the engine sound is indicative of power, then this cat can move the world. I loved this video Clint. Lets not forget Hunter, great welding Bud.

[@CharlesSmith-ty2ce]

Wow guys great job they say you have to look past the paint when your buying equipment this time the paints going to sell it😊😊

[@ProudPapaw88]

Great job guys! She looks brand new. I am amazed at the job Kevin does on his paint jobs. I bet he could make old cars and trucks look professional. Hunter did a fantastic job on the hood. You guys do good work. Thanks for sharing.

[@Fatamus]

Amazing what those Twin Turbo Sausage Fingers can do. 🤣😂🤣 👍 Kevin great job👍

[@ProudPapaw88]

@@Fatamus 😂😂

[@bartbutler3713]

These old dozers were used in Army Combat Heavy Engineer Battalions. Most have extensive use building roads in Central America and fighting positions in combat training exercises. In my day, these dozers were less than ten years old and I was in my 20s. I have many memories and photos of these machines being used by my soldiers. Good job bringing these back to like new standards. Glad they will continue to build!

[@bannzai]

We had a guy in the Ravenscraig Steelworks in Wishaw UK, who drove a CAT D8 and ripper. His name was Jimmy Douglas and he could make that machine talk with the skills that he had. Love, health and respect from Scotland UK.

[@scottlee1211]

Clinton….Kevin was as tall as you….he was standing on the frame while you were kneeling on the track!!! 😂😂 Great paint job Kevin, nice restoration!! Thanks for sharing!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Lol Thanks

[@lvfdchief]

I ran the exact same machine in Louisiana with a cutting blade on it. It was the best machine. We cleared two thousand acres and it never missed a beat. Brought back great memories. Thanks so much Big Dale

[@glennfryer1539]

Mr Kevin has done it again.. amazing finish..looks like it’s just come of the production line .. sounds sweet !!!

[@rickharper1497]

Nice looking Cat, Kevin is the da Vinci of heavy equipment painters!!

[@brianshanahan6196]

The Caterpillar is now a BUTTERFLY really nice job all .

[@joef2402]

I think that beast came out beautiful but it’s a gorgeous piece of iron awesome work sausage fingers is a good painter to do.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@georgehardee5470]

Tucker did a fantastic job with the welding! He's gonna make an excellent welder yet!! Great video, as always!

[@mrsclinton]

Thank you !! Def proud of him! 😉

[@georgehardee5470]

@@mrsclinton As well you should be! The world needs more young men like him! He is a reflection of his parents so obviously you both have done an excellent job as parents also! Congratulations!

[@mrsclinton]

@@georgehardee5470 thank you very much and thanks so much for watching 😉

[@bobwebber8521]

If it was green I may have considered buying it.. Ha ha. Marvelous job chaps.

[@suesimpson926]

I live in Scarborough , UK. I worked on plant for a couple of years doing mainly site repairs on abused kit. Watching your vids brings back memories , good and bad . I really like you and your chaps work ethic, you have a happy shop, but most of all you are obviously very knowledgable. Cat engines are world renowned, only giving way to the Napier Deltic !!!! Excellent channel. Regards Bob.

[@KennethChilders-o9x]

14 gallons

[@tinymonster9762]

That dozer is clean enough to eat your dinner off!

[@gullreefclub]

When I picture a Cat Dozer in my mind this is what I think of big and boxy with that big displacement low rpm torque monster engine chugging along

[@proberts34]

She's an absolute beauty, Clark. . .err, Clint. Between the maintenance that you all did, Tucker's weld job on the hood, and the fantastic paint job, she'll bring years of reliable work to her next owner, and look great doing it. Well done C&C Equipment team!

[@ronbates6908]

Love watching the rebuilds of old iron

[@martydix4257]

Clint,can you possibly get alot more painting videos for us to watch I think it would be way cool to see Kevin in action and his way

[@timothyreed6054]

Awesome! Sausage Fingers did an excellent paint job.

[@daveching3772]

Wow, such an amazing transformation. How to take one tired looking D8K, do a few maintenance jobs to it, then give it a sandblast and paint, add in a new custom made grille + decals, and make the old girl look like new again. A truly stunning piece of classic Cat iron gets to live again. And that colour which looks on video to be original Cat yellow, I think is 100% nicer than the modern mustard yellow colour they now use. I hope it went to a good home and is working hard and being looked after.

[@Bryanja81]

I wish I lived close by and that you built bumpers. I FINALLY started teardown on my 74 F100 shortbox 4x4 and I need bumpers!

[@thomasbailey8306]

The old Girl looks like she just came off the Assembly line For sure..I figure Kevin Used 28 Gallons of paint. LOL..CAT Would be jealous of how good your team did..Great Video..

[@billypelkey4766]

Looking good guys just like brand new

[@davidroberts3692]

I always left the throttle closed while I cranked the starter until i saw oil pressure then opened the throttle and it always fired right up. Especially with bigger Cats!

[@kylejones2075]

She's awful perty, purring like the kitten and those black plumes of smoke were awesome, thanks for sharing

[@davidcokley1929]

It's awesome how you guys take some old iron and make it look and run like new again. That D8K looks amazing. If I was in the market, I'd much rather have that machine than a new one, because it will still be going strong long after a new one falls to pieces. Great job fellas.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@morganjohnson682]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT😂🎉

[@goodboyringo9716]

Painting these dozer is a big job . Amazing how nice these machines turn out.

[@darrylridlon5918]

I'll tell you what you guys really do some impressive work. That 8 is a work of beauty, Someone is going to get a real treasure when they buy that one.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yep It sold already

[@eknott1000]

It is nice to see natural clouds w/out all of the Chemtrails!

[@joeystork57]

Amazing job bringing this Old Piece of Iron back to life!! Stay safe!!

[@scottnachtigal1616]

5 gal. Of paint on the D8K. Good videos C&C

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@donalddehaven3229]

That is one beautiful piece of machinery. Kevin’s work is impeccable. Awesome company.

[@moman0166]

When you have a D8 Cat in this great of shape it will bring premium $. Everybody made a greatest contribution to make it look better than a new factory.😢

[@patrick12861]

I loved running that machine loud as hell but it sure can push I was eighteen and thought that I was on top of my game for sure! 12.5 gallons

[@glynngrauer3962]

Goodmorning and Afternoon and evening and good night all

[@bones2610]

She looks brand new. Cool series.

[@arthurjennings5202]

Looks like she is ready to go to work somewhere. Brings back memories. Thanks for the video.

[@larryconley9438]

Kevin is smiling that was a lot of yellow paint great job kevin .Tucker great job your turning into good welder. 👍 Clinton great job when you start a project we know it going to be great. Great videos You got a great crew.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@larrylane6512]

Looks good Kevin I'd say 7 gallons

[@w056007568]

An absolutely super job of refurbishing and servicing that machine. The cleaning and paint job on the machine is totally outstanding and I hope all concerned are really proud of your work and end results.

[@danab1761]

Tucker very good job on the welding The dozer turned out like new paint job 110 % 7.5 and 5 gal

[@frritter8253]

It didn't look that good when it was new! Good going guys, we so appreciate your taking us along.

[@DaleDirt]

Wow , Kevin is one heck of a painter . She looks amazing .

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video. Fantastic job from everyone, from the decals to the paint job.

[@scotabot7826]

WOW!! Just Beautiful Kevin!! No wonder that beauty sold so fast.

[@homebrewer7]

As an old operator of these and a painter I have pressure washed and painted in the field. I used these D8s constructing small dams in the mountains of Oregon along with other equipment for that service. The oldest D8 I used clearing land from large trees and was with a 1939 Cat. Along with a newer D4 Cat. Beaverton, Oregon. I was the painter and mechanic for Hyster forklift company in Portland. 1950s through 1960s. I still love this equipment. Greetings from Indianapolis

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Very cool

[@indiankite7358]

Love vintage caterpillar equipment!

[@MichaelSmith-dg3kr]

Tucker looked like a pro on that hood welding. A fine looking machine.

[@mikenixon9164]

Looks great.

[@clairbaughman7892]

6 gal BUD and BUB did really well

[@stevetemby4982]

Paint job and workmanship is first class, someone is going to get a great machine👍 thanks again for sharing.

[@pinwizz69]

Some customer is gonna be one seriously happy camper when he puts that monster blade to the dirt and realizes how much that Dozer can push and how reliable it is because right crew resurrected it.

[@tomwainwright7102]

another masterpiece in restoration guys, by the way things are beginning to look, Tucker will be a better welder than his dad, a big 👍 to the young man.

[@mrsclinton]

Thanks!!! I agree - he did great!! Super proud. Thanks 😉

[@chuck2306]

2 years shy of 50 nice to see this dozer beautiful again Puer American muscle

[@lordIanHouston]

STUNNING Mr Kevin............Love Your Work...

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thank you kindly

[@nayase7303]

its a beauty i would be proud to own it and display it on my from yard for all to see and appreciate a piece of american art

[@moman0166]

So pretty! You used 6 gal of paint making it look so nice. Someone is getting a great D8 when they buy this one.

[@bobbeaumier8212]

Love watching you teach the young boys.Do you always have that nice demeanor? Yr a very patient man Mr C

[@Bman2020]

That’s some awesome work gentleman actually bub couldn’t get any better from this side of the videos 👋👍🇨🇦

[@Glimson66]

Love these big old iron Machines. Nice to see another great job done by Clint and his Crew👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@waynekeeler1442]

It is nice to see a shop that has good laungh in stead of f this and f that and a boss that gets his hands dirty with his workers. Nice job everyone 🎉

[@Aerospace_EdC]

Fantastic job by the whole C&C crew, that's a great looking machine. I love how Kevin's boots and the paint room had a yellow tinge 🙂. Keep the cool videos coming !!!

[@bobber55]

That is a fabulous transformation from when you first brought it into your shop. The grill, the paint, and the bodywork on the hood all look great. You and your team did a fantastic job.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@erniebigbie3211]

I ran one of those back in late 70's. working on Tombigbee Waterway. Yes there was a lot of diesel smoke with all the machines running on that job.

[@stevedibiase728]

One of your better if not best project rebuilds to date thing too good to use now belongs in a Cat museum guys. Absolute perfection Congrats.

[@stevecraig3004]

Whaddaya bet Caterpillar calls and wants this machine for their "See what we USED to build?" Museum exhibit?

[@danbarclay]

I would say at least 6 gal of yellow paint This is Dan the Man from Kissimmee Florida. I live 6 miles from Richie Brothers in Davenport. I spent three years in the Army Engineers in 66 to 69. I love all your video's

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Cool We will be back down there in February

[@corpnut2906]

8K's are my favorite CAT as it's one of the cats grandpa let me drive kinda lol back in the mid 70's in the woods of Oregon. RIP Grandpa(Russell Hassett) your missed and thought of daily. Love yay Oh yah Clint I love your videos and this one is no exception. thinkinh 10 gallons of yellow ;-)

[@johnbulla8708]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS CATAPILLAR D 8 .OLD SCHOOL DOZER. THEY GOT POWER THEN ONES TODAY. I THINK SO.

[@kandersn317]

Looks fantastic! 9 gallons of paint used.

[@barrylavinder2186]

Love that you breathed new life into this D8. Beautiful work everyone !

[@MarckWilliams-ls2ks]

1975 I was 5years old those were the god days

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

Factory fresh looks better than the day it first fired up and crawled of the line ur lads and magic bravo sir

[@malcolmbooth7241]

what a fantastic Job Kevin. nice work clint.

[@keithselzer9816]

Very SHARP looking old D8K. I had one like yours back in the 1990s ours had a full cab on it and no riper. She was a beast, spent her time with us pushing 621 pans.

[@vintagekyoshodotcom]

Damn that thing is beautiful! From when you picked it up to now...WOW! Great Job!

[@LawrenceHicks-w9v]

Beautiful!!! As I knew it would be you guys always do a great job because you take the time to fix them right!!

[@37903eral]

You can't beat old iron, the old girl looks good 👌. You're right about working on it yourself. 👍🇺🇲.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Looks like it just came out of the factory. Nice work all. Thanks for the video.

[@gaeltroughton1069]

I could listen to and watch that old timer crank up all day long! What a monster! 👍

[@kevinmurray7135]

Beautiful job of course your crew and you put the love back in the cat👍 8:00am NY 😎🇺🇸

[@rexwells4552]

Absolutely beautiful,nothing sounds like those big cat engines.music to my ears

[@6582rg]

That looks amazing. Not gonna last long. Some smart construction company’s going to buy it if they’re smart.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Already sold

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from Northern VT - What a beautiful piece of vintage iron. This old girl will outlive us all!

[@jamescole1786]

12/9/22. Cat D8K rework (track, cylinder, repaint, 81,000#) machine..Great effort, lots of accomplishment on this big, strong 💪 dozer! Hope you get it sold before Christmas! Great job on the painting! (55 gallons ?) Gloss CAT yellow makes this dozer look really fine! Another great video series from haul into yur (beautiful) shop to after paint roll out! A+ Clint! Stay safe & carry on!👍👍👍🛠⚙️🔩🔧🍺😊

[@leol1682]

Love that Big Cat Dozer D8K love it very good job guy's .

[@gliderider7077]

Oh come on!!! Chrome stack for her, she deserves it

[@jeffclark3558]

8 1/4 gallons of paint. Looks awesome!!

[@thomasdesmond2248]

She turned out great. God bless

[@Jammer.1]

you should gave tucker a few magnets to hold the metal in place to tack weld it & see if he knew how to set them up But he done good job !

[@tommyhayworth887]

No emissions just HORSEPOWER and plenty of it. D8 H & Ks sound so good. Hearing it run makes me want to run one again. If you had a fleet of CAT dozers & scrapers you need plenty of FUEL TRUCKS they were thirsty all the time? Good looking dozer CLINT & CREW.

[@desmondsouthwell3529]

Splendid job, all of you. Looks truly magnificent. Makes me long to get working with one again. I'm 87 and used to operate a lot of earth-moving equipment, including what was an old D8, in the mid-fifties. No power shift on that. It was heavy work. Later, I got to use a power shift D8. What a difference! I've subscribed, because I enjoyed watching you get the results on the Cat. All nice blokes working well with each other. Cheers, fellas. Des.

[@MySynthDungeon]

Nicely Done!!Tight Clean!! Cheers!;-)! ...I'd say 45 gallon drum of paint, at 2 passes! ;-)!!