Could this be RESTORED? Abandoned for decades… a 1953 John Deere!

In this restoration video me and Rob Rojas recover a 1953 John Deere #40 bulldozer abandoned in a neighbors yard for 20+ years. With some help from eBay and few rattle cans we get it running like a top!!! Rob did all the hard stuff! Thank you and enjoy!!
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[@RojasCarpentry]

My dreams of driving a bulldozer have finally come to life 🙌🏼 This one was a fun rescue! 🚜

[@2naturesownplace]

Now you understand why John Deere kept the two cylinder for so long. They wanted the average low education farmer to be able to fix it with the basic tools they might have on the farm. And for it to last a lifetime. Have a 1950 John Deere m 2-cylinder except for the starter still running all original for mowing the roadsides around my property

[@KGIV]

Great work!

[@ToxicSpork]

@@2naturesownplace Now, it's the exact opposite. If you try to fix your John Deere, your warranty is voided and they sue you​

[@erichoogshagen5399]

I'm a lead technician at a construction John Deere shop, I've been wrenching on equipment professionally for 20 years and Jimmy about 6 years gave me the inspiration to get back into creating outside of work versus creating and repairing at work. The things my kids and I have learned that I apply in my day to day, be it at work or at home just by watching his videos are immeasurable. To wake up this morning and see him giving this piece of American history a new lease on life has got me so excited and has reminded me yet again. Get off that couch and do more, go outside your comfort zone and learn more, create more and just do more. Thanks Jimmy for inspiring us all!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you! thank you! ☺️☺️☺️

[@rldoyle5705]

I hear you loud and clear

[@shubus]

I say Yabba Dabba Doo on this great rescue!

[@JBLewis]

That is so true! I was just thinking while watching this vid how much inspiration I've gained over the last few years from the likes of Jimmy, Bob Clagget, Marc Spagnuolo, Neil Paskin, Adam Booth, Chris Salamone, Quinn Dunki, James Clough, Wesley Treat, of course Adam Savage, and so many more than I can list right now. Things like how to visualize a project better and order of operations, just for starters. And "Thank You!" Jimmy, for inspiring and energizing so many of them!

[@Russ0107]

Now get your company to stop destroying the freedom of american farmers to repair their own equipment.

[@garthbutton699]

Now that's what my previous employer would call a Sherwin Williams overhaul with a comfort option,thanks for the video🤗😎🤗😎

[@markwatters6875]

Another vehicle saved from the scrappers, well done mate 👍🇦🇺

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Is there anything more satisfying than an old engine coming back to life?! What a beast!

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

That was a real Dr Frankenstein moment when it finally started up. IT'S ALLLIIIVVVEEEEE!

[@CaptainTwitchy]

Seriously giggled when she cranked and stayed running! 😂 Don’t know why but I felt a sense of accomplishment and I wasn’t even there!

[@boryscholewinski4370]

That's one pretty old boy! Love the humor. Thank you.

[@user-wy4ps1gk4d]

У взрослых мальчиков и игрушки серьёзные!!! Классный бульдозер!!!

[@jayashcroft3822]

I restored a couple of them, a couple MCs and a real early flywheel start linderman John Deere. You are quite the Craftsman, I live up in Grafton not too far from you.

[@DiyEcoProjects]

14:26 what a happy looking Dozer it is

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

A Deerestoration! Thumbs up and thanks for posting.

[@felmlyd]

Haha the grin on your face in that opening segment. Pure joy.

[@protect.your.digits.creations]

As a child I loved to build models , I did it all the time and they lasted until the 4 th of July . You my brother are building models but they are Life size . Stay safe Stay well to Taylor , Rob and you my brother..... I'm glad I woke up on Sunday to find it wasn't a dream on Saturday.

[@mikesides617]

This is one of the coolest acquisitions in the Diresta Stable! Laughed so hard at the stump getting “…’dozed!” 😂😂

[@JeffGloverArts]

When that thing kicked over, it was just joyous! Good work!

[@danielhurt5680]

I generally love the content on this channel. This video felt like a deviation from the standard level of quality. A one day rattle can restoration about made my green blood boil. I'm glad it was saved and not scrapped, but this classic rig deserved better

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you I am a one man operation for 12 years now. Just me on camera and edit and producing . Some videos are quicker To make then others. This was one. 🤘🏼🙏🏼

[@kw78744]

At the very least, Jimmy gave it a lot better than what is was previously getting...you know, just sitting there for 20 years and all...

[@crosenblum]

When they say vintage being fixed and renewed, with a masterclass level of ability and knowledge and wisdom, they mean you, Jimmy Diresta. Always a pleasure.

[@ThoenWorks]

Diresta and J.D. in the morning - what's not to love😀..

[@slotho122]

That tractor is the same age as my dad (70)! It’s good to see it fired up again!

[@Tugmun11]

Hammer to Fit, Paint to match... Thanks for sharing. Great Video Jimmy and Crew.

[@jeremyspecce]

No, paint THEN hammer 😂

[@fabz_studio]

Amazing restoration of the JOHN DEEREsta 😊👌🏼🔥

[@sgsax]

This was a fun one! Rob was definitely the hero of this resto. She runs and looks great now! Thanks for sharing!

[@diamondperidot]

Great collaboration video.

[@2779mattie]

Diresta been watching this stuff for a long time always been one of the best diy channels around amazing thanks

[@mattorendorff8858]

So great. More Rob please. He’s a great character in Jimmy’s world.

[@girliedog]

I love this because it envokes so many memories of growing up on a New Jersey farm. Please rename this video.... "Made to run forever in the USA" John Deere.

[@keithhimstedt6870]

Now that was really cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@afulhouse]

The decals made the aerosol overhaul first class. Welcome to the green team. Deere keeps on rolling!

[@jasonbuckler190]

Be a hell of an episode to see you repair the the blade to "good as new" in your blacksmith shop area.

[@jackww839]

Have a great day Jimmy! Thanks for the video ❤

[@pauleugene8286]

Awesome dozer, and great project. Simple machines are the old work horses of America!

[@T-800..]

Another win for the legendary ice-pick

[@craigbays9139]

I was REALLY hoping that when I didn't see a ton of Instagram stories last night, that meant that you were editing this! What a great video! PERFECT for a Saturday morning! Well done!

[@sapelesteve]

Well done Jimmy & Rob! This proves that old saying "Nothing Runs Like A Deere"! 👍👍

[@knothead5217]

That peace on the back of the seat is to keep your tractor top link held up when not being used. I have the 430 tractor with the same seat frame

[@eddjordan2399]

what a cute little dozer cracking job

[@thriftstorelumberjack]

Beautiful!

[@jayjones6904]

New life for old iron I love it ty brother much respect

[@davework4400]

That is so cool!! love the old John Deere crawlers!! I STRONGLY recommend that you get a flapper cap for the straight pipe exhaust!! We used to have an old massy tractor from the '30s (as a guess) that my dad and grandpa would start up in the summers just to tool around on. it had a straight pipe that needed the CAN put on. One year, the can blew off and the rain went into the cylinders and rusted it up tight. I still feel a loss for that!! I was just a kid, but that was a lot of fun! thanks!!

[@rocktruckrob]

This is so cool my cousin had one of these on the dairy farm to haul trees from the bush in the winter… very nimble in a huge bush lot also ran like a top… much love from deep river, Ontario, Canada 👊✌️🇨🇦

[@kellilandry2825]

The anticipation of getting it to run!!! Another great video!❤❤❤

[@LEGOmak]

That is one hella cool bulldozer! Excited for the rest of the video!

[@TheToolmanTim]

Expert restoration...one can of green paint at a time.

[@solocosasutilesparalafamilia]

Great restoration! Grettings from Córdoba, Argentina

[@bradleyrhoades1065]

Very cool, the ol rattle can resto

[@AdamRich1785]

Super cool guys!

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Fabulous save, so quick, practical & delightful. Glorious joy to see it all green & running again. Thank you for sharing!

[@matthewadams7874]

In the Army we called it POD or Paint Over Dirt. It was the best way to pass inspections with things like tanks and bradleys.

[@tomim7187]

Oh, what fun! A refresh on a beautiful old tractor! Jimmy, Rob, nice save guys, you should be proud! You too, Lucas!

[@stephenthompson9979]

Jimmy, how about another Fitzall Pod??? You 3 are fantastic!

[@allenwilson9656]

Another great direstoration by Jimmy Diresta . I've never seen a dozer that small . Great find and job guys

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

That's a gorgeous little machine

[@PerfectRestore]

Restoration videos are capable of evoking feelings of nostalgia. They remind us of the craftsmanship and attention to detail in the past 👍👍👍

[@Bill89p3]

I absolutely love to see old machines brought back to life and given another chance.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Nice resto Rob! Looks cherry man! Can't believe someone still makes a sticker pack. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@breakinn403]

I love to see these videos of old equipment brought back from the grave. Another one saved!

[@AsitShouldBe]

NICE MINI DOZER, GREAT JOB BRO!👌👍

[@GaryTruesdale]

That old tractor came right back!

[@Zorkz]

Such a clean job!!! Looks brand new

[@zdenekdvorsky5883]

beautiful machine🤠👍

[@newagelumberjack9292]

Okay this made me so happy! It kind reminded me that you’re just like all of us. Sometimes you just want to get something running and have fun with it. This was incredible

[@saginawdan]

Very cool 😎 thanks Jimmy!

[@gepettoe]

Finally NOT a short! Love your work but don't watch shorts by anyone.

[@teddyt4989]

Great fun to watch!

[@lukesavage4030]

paint and sticker job on point

[@ArtOfShredYT]

What an incredible transformation! Looks beautiful

[@roybm3124]

Looking forward to a full service.

[@joroyle8108]

Lovely old job

[@secondwind75]

Excellent job fellas. I do have to agree with the others- I think the sticker is spelled wrong. Should be DEERESTA. Nothing against Americana by any means, but if Jimmy hasn't earned Americana status then nobody has! John Deere, Jimmy Diresta, baseball, & apple pie! ...and maybe a brass icepick one day! Nice work everybody. Troy

[@turgworks4138]

This instantly made me think of how cool it'd be to see this thing clearing snow

[@jeremyspecce]

I don’t think the blade pivots though so it probably wouldn’t actually be that great except for bulk clearing unless you built box sides on it.

[@scotthutson736]

Looks like a lot of fun was had by all. Thanks, Jimmy.

[@j.m.k.3406]

What a cool old find, and what work you could do with that ole gal!

[@kevkeelan5106]

Its great to see these old machines, get some tlc.

[@shopcatt643]

So sick!

[@fairportlogistics2382]

Thats a fun toy!

[@Shep01]

Grinning like a kid when it finally turned.

[@Siskiyous6]

I had a D-6 CAT for about 6 years. A bulldozer is a treasure. I would love that little Deere.

[@360nastybusiness]

Awesome project jimmy

[@t.c.bowling1934]

Great save!

[@moMo-gi4bs]

Love from Egypt jimmy❤

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Jimmy! Nicely done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@DIWhyGarage]

He's Jimmy when he's off the tractor, but he's Jimbo when he's on it.

[@OutsideLands77]

Now that there is some A-Class hillbilly heroics!

[@sed6]

I never knew I wanted a bulldozer until Thanks so much for showing the finished product up front! That's a really important things so many tubers miss!

[@fordfan3179]

Love it!

[@TheGrainDoctor]

Loved it!

[@jamesworsham125]

Nice restoration! 😜

[@JohnnyAFG81]

Nice little dozer!

[@MrDigitalCypher]

Nicely Done Guys! fun video for sure!

[@jimmydaring9494]

Awesome rescue !

[@jpalarchio]

Great video!

[@nicknimocks1792]

Awesome project, love seeing an old deere brought back to life!

[@dland4]

Very cool!! Love those old machines

[@jimhesse4159]

I'm just now seeing this. Great score!

[@kpdeerleap]

Brilliant find what a result 💯💯💯

[@sawyerchristianson]

Awesome work Jimmy! I’ve got an 81 ford 1200 tractor I need to get running, and this was the perfect inspiration to do it!

[@RicardoJunqueira]

Next thing you're buying is a fuel trailer to keep all your vehicles running eh Jimmy? Cool find!

[@MrSethGr]

what a nice little dozer!

[@kevinaponte7078]

I love this old John deer stuff it's really built to last not like all the new electronic junk that doesn't last keep up the great work love the content 😺😺😺