Dad’s old D69u project just got breath of fresh air, Gunner and I are excited!

[@eddieatkinsjr.8875]

I'd keep the pony motor as long as it still operating, let Gunner have the whole retro experience. It would be good times operating like Granddad. Another great video, father and son time memories that will last.

[@chrisjones7869]

Thank you for sharing that difficult time in your life. Your dad would be proud of how you've turned out. I enjoy watching your adventures every week. Keep it up. God bless you all. Praying for you👍😊🇺🇸

[@mattsutherland120]

An incredible privilege to come along with you on this journey mate! You’re a good man..

[@stephenruss2015]

One of the many reasons I watch your channel is the family values I see you teaching your children it reminds me of my parents teaching me I greatly appreciate it and glad to see it is still being taught this day and age I also enjoy what you do in the variety in which you cover thank you for all that you do and God bless

[@milkman1944]

I'm sure I'm not the only one watching your story with a lump in my throat missing my dad. Thanks so much for sharing this one.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@toddmabey1299]

I commented the last time you brought up your Dad's 9U...my Dad was sent by his boss at the time to buy 2 Unit 614's and a 56 D69U with 6 $1000 bills (which were still in circulation at the time...it was the only time my Dad held a $1000 bill in his hand...lol)....he ran that dozer for a lot of years....and when his boss wanted to close down the operation, Dad asked if he could buy all the trucks and equipment from him and start his own business....which he did. I was born in 63....so by the time I was 7 my Dad was in his own business and I was crawling in the dirt and grease with him.....as I grew older...I was wrenching on that old 9U and eventually running it...as no one could start it and the track adjusters has frozen and the chains were so loose that if you weren't mindful you'd throw a track. You obviously have a bunch of time on the 9U....so you know what I mean. Please keep the pony....even if you add the electric start......there was a good reason why Cat used the pony....it was for the long term health of the diesel engine...not because the starters weren't available. Just hearing that old D318 fire up gave me chills....they were an AWESOME dozer and am looking forward to the videos on this old girl's revival to come! ;-)

[@daviddick2213]

Thanks Mike for the story about your dad and your accomplishment in getting a dozer like his . Can't wait to watch you work on it and see your dream come true. Love the fact that the guy you bought it from was such a great guy too. Him giving Gunner the baseball cards and memorabilia was a great gesture on his part.

[@allenlong3939]

Man I’m sorry about your father. I’m happy to see you holding on to the D6 and keeping the history alive.

[@johnmiech3544]

This is by far, the BEST video I've watched on your channel. From the back history on the family farm, to the connections to your grandfather and father, and now to Gunner - PRICELESS!!!! I wish you and Gunner the best of luck on the renovaton.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@floydjackson298]

Congratulations DP and son. Grandpa would be proud of you.

[@moparcarguy]

For as often as you'll use that, keep the pony. No need for electric start.

[@jimbattles9642]

a father and son doing any kind of activity are to remember for a lifetime of father and child.

[@nathanscott7910]

I feel your pain when speaking about your dad. I lost my dad in January of this year. I worked with him just about my whole life. He was a builder, from drywall, electrical, hvac, finish carpentry, painting, insulation, and plumbing. I have so many good memories with my dad. We’d go fishing every Saturday. He’d leave the job site and pick me up from school and take me back to work with him. It made me tear up when you spoke about your dad. God bless you and your journey in life.

[@DirtPerfect]

Sorry for your loss

[@nathanscott7910]

@@DirtPerfect it’s been a struggle. It’s the greatest loss I’ve ever experienced in fifty years.

[@royyazzie6028]

Your dad is MORE than happy that his dozer lives on👍🙌

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

my father and i made a deal with a good friend and fellow boss back when i was 12 . we needed to put new clutch packs in it and my dad could use it to clear the back property. we used the big old oak tree branch to lift the back off and clutch packs. we got it all back together and it turns out the hydraulic pump was going bad. in the mean time my dad and mom separated and my dad suffered a major break down and now suffered with a major mental disorder. he was taken away for 20 years. I end up fixing the pump and clearing the back yard as my dad dreamed of doing. fixed the house up so one day he could come home to what he dreamed of. But the Lord took him home early in life . so I have very fawned memories of that old dosser my self. I'd leave the pony motor until it just does not serve it's purpose. One your son will enjoy that dosser and have very fawned meomories of you and him doing this project. Best of luck on this project. Wiping tears from my eye's ....

[@jerryb953]

I am 76 years old. I lost my dad in 1990 after suffering for two years with lung cancer from smoking. He was a sheet metal journeyman and later years worked estimating jobs for a commercial roofing and sheet metal company in Portland Oregon. He was a masterful "jack of all trades". I can remember holding a flashlight or a wrench or a screwdriver before I was even 5 years old. We built cars, painted cars, did electrical wiring, hung gutters back when you had to solder them together with irons heated on a smudge pot. I have many memories of him carrying me on his shoulders across streams and rivers in Oregon on fishing trips never dropping me once. I miss my dad every day. I am excited for you and GUNNAR to share this project with us. Keep the pony motor.

[@Crewsy]

Even 20 years later it’s clear that you still choke up when you think of that day but then the happy memories return and a smile comes back on your face. Even though this D69U is not the same one it will still provide those same happy memories of working with your Dad and create new happy memories for Gunner and yourself.

[@masterbates7016]

Of course he's gonna choke up

[@Crewsy]

@@masterbates7016 I never said I was surprised. 🤦‍♂️ My comment was more about the smile with the happy memories that he’ll also be making with Gunner but thanks for being Captain Obvious.

[@edpoints1127]

@@masterbates7016 it wasn't a negative thing Wayne said. It was him realizing true emotion. Wayne was describing that from his observation, the whole experience meant a lot to Mr Dirt Perfect. That's all. Don't be a "Debbie Downer" about everything. If you took the time to realize that could be taken different ways, you'd understand that the way you interpreted it isn't how it was meant to be taken. Either way, that's why I dislike texting by average people. Unless someone is a world class author that expresses their words with precision... Don't assume that the way you interpreted it is always correct. FYI - I'm not being mean... I'm just saying don't jump to conclusions based on YOUR interpretation.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Wayne

[@masterbates7016]

Sorry I lost my dad at 16 so I just know what it like and took what you said the wrong way...

[@allensandven0]

Heart felt story and a tribute to your dad , some project don’t make sense to some folks but I completely understand the motivation behind it . I got a old John Deere M that my father in law had , he passed away some years back and it’s been sitting for years and just the other day I cleared out the old barn poured a new slab and moved the Johnny popper in with help from a friend and couldn’t understand why I’d put that much time and money into a 100 year old barn and a 1950 tractor. I just smiled and said If you look at everything is about money you’ll never live to spend it. And you just gave me the boost of inspiration I needed to keep me from over thinking if this is best use of my time ! And we built a go kart track in the back for the grand kids lol 😂

[@gayle4804]

What an awesome find, I know Gunner is excited but I think you, DP is more excited. Memories are flowing through you and that is good. The project that you're gonna have with Gunner is gonna be very memorable through his whole life. Can hardly wait until you and him are working side-by-side as he grows up

[@leol1682]

Love family video and was exited to see the old Cat D69u project comme to life .

[@DarianL825]

As someone who works in construction (moving dirt) with his father every day I can say for sure we have been on some sketchy jobs, I truly don’t think I could continue if that happened to my dad. Good job on making it through and I’m sorry for your loss Mr. Dp

[@chrishelms1967]

Congratulations..... she's a beauty

[@jackgreen412]

Enjoyed hearing the background story. It was sad to hear about ypur dad's passing, but you have lots fond memories. Looks like you and gunner have the same kind of relationship. 👍

[@needsaride15126]

First episode that made me tear up some. Made me think of my two grandpaps. What a man would give to just have one more hour to sit down and talk with them. It's great to see family projects and family traditions carried on. The values you've taught your children are immeasurable. Congratulations on your D-6 dozer.

[@heatherlane9270]

Wonderful news for you and Gunner Dirt Perfect. Great to see parents and children working on a project together, just as your Dad did with you. Creating memories and learning about each other.

[@crkproductions5000]

An incredible history and story.

[@michaelscott8226]

Mike, I'm stoked for you and Gunner. Thrilled to see he wants to continue where you and his "Pawpaw Frank" have your roots. I wish he could have met your dad, but it sounds like you've kept his memory alive for the next generation. Awesome dad! Keep up the good work!

[@kymw7833]

Mate thank you for this you brought back memories from my child hood as a kid I'm 65 now but the gully ove r the road from home here in Adelaide Sth Australia was a land fill for the local council and they had a D6 dozer, working there all day ,so on school holidays I would spend all day with the old guy who operated it ,he taught me how to start the pony motor and engage it to the big engine it was a sad day when the gully was full and levelled as the machine went to another site .Years later I started an apprenticeship as a heavy equipment fitter working on Dozers Graders Excavators even CABLE drum as HYDRAULIC was still new in Adelaide and the old machines were better built for rock digging .But my point is thank goodness people like you and Matt as Diesel creek are keeping these old girls alive I'm very envious ,and nice to see the young fella interested .And sorry about your Dad I know what a big hole they leave in the family when you loose them . Cheers Mate love your channel Matt gives you plug that's how I got interested Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome thanks

[@stevedibiase728]

Great yet sad story about your Dad, lost mine when I was 22 now at almost 74 still see him plain as day in my mind right down to his voice almost everyday too. Good lucky find for you even better for your boy, this will make many life memories for him working on it with his Dad. life is short and unpredictable folks enjoy it now don't put things off till tomorrow.

[@kentmckean6795]

Sorry to hear about your dad, sorry for your loss.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@erikcourtney1834]

This video was almost to hard watch. I know it’s hard to record. I completely understand why the dozer and parts are still sitting around. Glad to see Gunner and yourself following in the same footsteps.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@golfer963]

That was a great Day for father and son to be together..

[@CanandianPeriod]

Run with the "pup" engine start as we called it at the cat dealership I worked at. If it fails then convert to direct electric. Starting engines are extremely expensive to overhaul now. Overall congratulations on a great find I know once you and Gunner are done with it you will have years of fun with it. Maybe the first big dozer Gunner will learn to drive and operate !!!

[@whotknots]

Wouldn't it be a kitten engine on a Cat?😁

[@susanstaples-4761]

Nice to see gunner follow in dad and grandads foot step

[@davidroberts8919]

Hi from the UK ,really touch by this video.Used to operate in my younger years a Cat D8 14A,with what we called a donkey engine and manual transmission.A lot better machines than some that followed.keep the video,s coming .Anice project for father and son.

[@dalu8718]

Nearly 40 years ago I helped a friend with a 1942 D8. Nothing like the sound of a pony motor. Then the sound as it gradually starts the diesel. Please keep it.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Looking forward to seeing you and Gunner working on it. Awesome find. God bless

[@davidlpollard4025]

Congratulations. Be memories made that will last forever.

[@grantmorden2405]

Many good memories for Gunner and you to come . Well done buddy.

[@digdrivediy]

Great story and great video Mike! Thanks for sharing it and best of luck with the restoration!

[@raytalbot5890]

I think you need to get every bit of all the old dozers out from the undergrowth & put what you have left of his dozer put in a place of honour. When you have it in a usable condition you & Gunner should sort the road up the hill together 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ivanbannon4260]

You are proof that everyone's life is interesting. So far the best of your videos I've watched. Well done.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@JasonSmith-je6dc]

I’d love to see Clint & Kevin over @C&CSurplus throw on some shiny paint once y’all are done with her! And keep the Pony! It’s a nice bit of history there. 👌🏼

[@jw2204]

your dad is looking down from heaven with a big smile on his face for both of you

[@davidcaulk6921]

This is such a heartwarming story. I just love watching all your videos, but ones like this where you and Gunner work together just flood me with emotions. Add to that how you tie it into your connections with you dad. I hope to see more videos of you and your little guy bringing this dozer back to it's glory. God bless you Mike!

[@tjungersma5612]

So sorry to hear you lost your dad working! He went out with his boots on! 😢 Love your videos your dad man you one heck of a man and father.

[@tony2good726]

Keep the pony motor. Keep making memories with Gunner. Awesome find. God Bless You for your family values.

[@stevencroon]

Losing your dad never gets any easier. As the years go by I think the memories of my pops just get sweeter, I know they will for you too.

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

You never disappoint. I hope you find the time to stay on this. I know you're capable of doing this yourself, but what a dream it would be to see C&C work their magic on it. What an exciting time! I subscribe to a lot of channels, I have many interests, But Dirt Perfect, C&C Equipment and Let's Dig 18 are the absolute best! 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@andylarner3531]

So sorry for your loss R.I.P dad may your memory be a blessing

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@hastingshayandtreefarm4402]

Mike I can only imagine the flood of memories that come back to you during this video I can see you and gunner taking it out on a project and you running the 850 and gunner running this one awesome memories to be made .

[@alberteinstein9045]

Gotta admit, that was pretty funny the value went down when he signed them. CRACKED ME UP

[@comtnman8158]

Congratulations DP, keep the pony motor, why should Matt over at Diesel Creek be the only one with a pony motor on the equipment..lol I hope you and Gunner have some great bonding time with the restoration..keep the great video content coming..

[@LESWEGENER]

When my little brother and I were in grade school, my dad bought a D6 9U from a family member and had it hauled home to our farm. My brother and I both got our first dozing experience on that old machine. We had the machine for several years we had a coolant leak that we finally tracked back to seal on the water pump for the pony motor. The pony motor was weak and would just barely turn the main engine with the valves closed, so you had to close the valves and quickly open the throttle. One winter we had big snowstorm and we had to clear snow, so we could load out some corn we had sold. The pony motor fuel tank was empty and the only fuel we had on the farm was jug of mixed chainsaw gas. I dumped the mixed gas in the pony motor tank and got the motor started. After the machine had warmed a bit, I stood up on the track, closed the valves on the main engine and while reaching for the throttle my foot slipped and I missed the throttle lever. The pony motor never sounded so good and did a great job of cranking the main engine with the valves closed. From that day forward we always ran mixed gas in the pony motor! Dad after many years of use traded the D6 to the local IH tractor dealer for a used farm tractor. I will look and see if I can find you some photos of the old machine. The machine was very distinctive, because it had a homemade top over the operator. The top was lower in the back than the front, so it looked like top on Fred Flintstones car.

[@Carl09of09]

Awesome find, hope you can get her job worthy with little cost! I'd personally keep the pony motor set up. ✌🏼☺️🇺🇸

[@jklapmeyer]

back home on the farm we have a 1953 Case IH TD9 dozer that my grandpa on my mom's side bought up in Kansas City and hauled it down to the farm in southern Missouri. He used it to build the ponds and roads on the place, even have a video of him cleaning out one of the ponds back in the 60's I think. I'm 44 going on 45 and it's never ran in my lifetime...Dad and I have been talking about trying to restore it and this video makes me want to have that happen more than ever now. I love your videos Mike, great quality all around between work and family. Keep up the great work.

[@donalddehaven3229]

Gunner will have memories of working with his dad on this dozer that will go with him throughout his life. He can pass it on by creating memories to his own children someday. Great project

[@jeffhitchcock3368]

You operate that old Cat like you’ve done it before, Mike. Riding around with my dad was the best when I was a young fella.

[@legrandebadger]

Man, loosing a family member way too early sucks. Even though it was many years ago, I still feel for you and your family. Thank you for sharing the story. I really enjoy the shop content and rebuilding such an awesome old machine is now even better given your history with it. I'm looking forward to it!

[@donaldnutter6941]

Sorry about how you lost your dad! I was about 10 when I was with my dad and the farm tractor got away from him. Thankfully when it started flipping it threw him clear. It broke the tractor all to pieces but he had it put back together. That was in 1951 and I still have the tractor today. It is 72 years old but my two sons and I restored it 10 years ago and it looks better than it did when it was new and runs just as good. It will be part of the family as long as my sons are alive because they value growing up on and working with their grandfather. It is retired as a working tractor but I take it to several shows a year. 1950 Farmall C.

[@laneburgess1643]

Great dozer. Looking forward to seeing more videos on it.

[@greggb1416]

Damn you Mike, I see a new video post, I get my coffee and donut, and sit down to watch it…, and you talk about your dad’s accident.., and my 59yrs young eyes are immediately watering up… You have eluded to the accident in a couple of your previous videos, and I experienced the same watery eyes. This video was both sad and happy seeing/knowing that you and “Gunner” will make it a project together…, I can’t help but believe there will a special person watching over that project process. Great video Mike, Thank you sir.

[@charlesfreed7834]

Looks like a good old dozer you and gunner will have a lot of fun getting it back in shape

[@georgehoff8909]

Matt from diesel Creek has serious WOOD!!!!!!!!💪🏼💪🏼

[@SLCFarms]

Really cool project. Can’t wait to see you and gunner get going and him learning the whole way.

[@JayCollins2013]

Congratulations what a great memory your going be making. Make it fun. Enjoy

[@DJ2CM]

Hi Mike, what a wonderful time to pass on the family love for equipment. Much respect to your father and thank you for sharing with us this I'm sure a difficult subject. I sure you Dad would be proud of you sharing this start of a love for working on and operating at the same or close to same place in time . I know you And Gunner are going to share these memories for ever ! Stay happy and safe and enjoy every minute, as they grow up so fast !! 🇨🇦 Craig

[@hilmaallen1302]

Tears and smiles watching this video, I hope you and Gunner have a great time restoring and using The D69.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@thomasgoad3695]

That looks like cat tracks on it. Nice find. This is the type Dozer I learned on . We had a 8u narrow Gage also ,found it on a coal strip job ,it was all tore apart they couldn't find why it was that way. Put it back together ,it made sure a fine Dozer. I worked on pipeline , all of out Dozer had winches.

[@billschmidt6028]

That is a very sad story but a very happy one for you and Gunner. Keep your family close Mike.

[@markpashia7067]

My dad was an operator at fourteen years old in 1945. Six years later his dad retired and gave the company to Dad and his brother. I was born two years after that. Cut to when he was fifty eight and retired due to bad health and anytime a neighbor needed work done he would rent a machine and GETTER DONE. Loved the seat time. He died at sixty in a hospital bed and hating it. I would bet money he would have preferred to pass in the seat of a dozer or front end loader any way he could. Sorry you lost your dad and sounds like too early, but for my dad he sure missed the seat time. Just sayin'. With that out of the way, I cannot imagine taking that pony motor off for no good reason. This is a restore job not for a primary working machine. How rare would it be to have a restored machine with an actual working like it was suppose to work new, pony motor authentic Cat D6? Bet there are not a lot of them left. Keep it just for the historical value unless it dies and you cannot fix it. Hell, I am just about to turn 69 and I can close my eyes and still see myself riding in his lap on a machine like that pulling on the sticks when I was five years old. Some of my best memories and it is like a full color movie in my mind. Hell of a great machine there Mike and seems like a good deal even though it likely cost more in fuel to transport it than most think. Eight hours of driving that low boy to fetch it home had to cost a few nickles. But cheaper than paying a transport company! Good luck on this one. Hope she is as clean as she looks now.

[@dljones61]

60 something year old guy, Dad was a millwright in the plywood mill here in Oregon. He’d work some days for what seems like 2 days straight if something broke down. He always made time for father-son project or some dirt bike cut and weld modifications I’d come up with. Dads gone now but I think of those special things we did, hanging out -exploring construction sites on a Sunday. Your on the right track and I’ll be watching on the next one 😁

[@59catmando28]

Squatch253 is pretty knowledgeable on old cats. He has a D2 he’s in the process of building now. Give him a shout if you need some info. Congrats on the new machine.

[@rolandgsl]

I wonder if the ACMOC would have any info that’d be useful…?

[@kenore4003]

Proba lyrics answer any question you may have.

[@kenbellamy6085]

Sounds like someone took exceptionally excellent care of that machine over the years.

[@MaxtronusPrime_]

The D6-9u is a awesome machine to run. And I rather have a electric start D6-9U.

[@michaelmaker8169]

I hope the guy watches the restore. It's awesome that he gave Gunner the baseballs and cards. Did he play? Thank you sir. God bless DP, Gunner and family.

[@glennspreeman1634]

almost as excited and happy as you, almost!

[@Michael-fd8ob]

Awesome. Thanks for letting us in on some of the family history. I'm sorry about ur loss. It's great to see Gunner getting interested in this and it was cool to see Gunner getting the signed cards and the signed base balls. Thanks a bunch Mike.

[@jbkbrand]

Very cool stuff! Can’t wait to Gunter on his dozer pushing dirt beside dad on the 850.

[@adubbelde1]

In 87 I was able to acquire a 37 Chev Pu that my aunt and uncle had for most of it's life. My dad and I were working on it together a few years later when dad passed suddenly. I parked it after that and after several life events it ended up in my parents lower garage until a couple of years ago. I have it with me now and I've been working on it. I shifted gears and went in a totally different direction. From a restoration to a restomod. It's taking shape and I hope to have it running next year to take to Back to The Fifties car show in Minnesota. I suspect you miss your dad much as I do. Enjoy your build with Gunner.

[@leecooper7374]

Just lost my dad a few days ago and yesterday standing in the shop/building where we worked on stuff or where I was sent to pick up all the tools I left laying around it was hard. Seeing his tools/toolbox’s where he was a glass mould maker for Ball Incon just at a loss myself. Congratulations on the find and hopefully you and Gunter have many memories. 👊👊

[@DirtPerfect]

Sorry for your loss

[@leecooper7374]

@@DirtPerfect thanks for taking time to reply. 👊

[@reddog376]

My Pawpaw used to operate one just like that. I was his first grandchild and the only one that got to go with him to work and ride with him. I had his old flat bottom boat but I gave it to my cousin. Pawpaw and friend would hang the boat on the blade. They would carry that boat to a creek on clearing jobs so they could fish after work. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

[@snappingbear]

This is one of your best videos ever. So sorry about your dad, but I am glad you still worked on the dozer and road despite what happened. Getting a new to you D6 for Gunner to learn on is so awesome. All the best Mike. 👍🇺🇸

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@TheWmiller8]

I love father / son projects. Had a few as my boys grew, but not tracker projects. Congrats to Gunner and yourself Mike

[@quietusplus1221]

17:53 Laughing my head off. Gunner was like: "What am I supposed to do with these?"

[@gregbrimer9144]

Sorry for your loss. I'm glad that you found one you like. It will be some good memories for you and your son.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@kevinlangston2607]

The old one was your memories this one is a new chapter and one Gunner won't forget

[@erkeltree]

That will be one of Gunners great memories. He will never forget about the fun you two had buying and restoring that dozer. Nice job, you are a great DAD.

[@clintdixon3714]

Mike, I am so happy for you. That is a beautiful old dozer. You and Gunner will surely have some good bonding time. Sure enjoy all your video's. Thanks again. Keep up the good work.

[@fredshiltz6189]

I would like to see you keep it original. It’s so nice when people restore things back to original to show the how things was at one time. Keeping history alive.

[@markkenes4848]

Yeah keep the pony!!!! Much easier starting in the winter. Plus it is part of the dozer !!! Keep it all stock !! It is an awesome dozer DP . 👍👍👍

[@jamesfurlong8727]

Some time around 1940 my dad’S friend taught me how to drive his D4. He showed me the pony motor and told me that its exhaust went around the intake manifold before going out so that the intake air to the diesel cylinders would be hot. My dad died a year and a half later. The next time I came close to a Cat was in 1953. It was a decrepit gas model with a terribly slow hydraulic blade. I remembered how to steer it and tried to use the blade. After it stalled a couple of times, I gave up. Thanks for the memories. I helped restore a little D2 about 6 years ago and I had fun using the brakes and clutches until my partner in restoring it complained that I would wreck the delicate steering of the “ poor old tractor “.

[@kylejones2075]

Good luck. Gunner!!!!!

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Mike that is awesome that you are having Gunner on this journey along with you and sharing with us. Mike you are absolutely amazing man take care my friend stay safe and God bless.

[@walk_with_cactus_pete]

The pony motor to me is the coolest thing about it.

[@claytonl.covell2634]

What a great find. Hope you & Gunner enjoy the project. 👍😎.

[@jameswelch4716]

Damn Mike. Talk about an awesome project for you and your son. And every time you talk about your Dad's accident it gets to me. Keep up the great videos.

[@Chaplain_GM]

Out of Respect For your Dad Keep it as original as Possible DP and Much Respect to your Dad for raising you right God Bless You all

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@pamike4873]

Nothing fits the words "labor of love" more than this project. I'm super happy you found a decent unit.

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

I can see what that you mean, that old dozer is still in pretty good shape . And it is going to be a great restoration project for you and Gunner, something that the whole family will remember for years to come . I will be looking forward to all the great videos about it and I can tell that you both are excited about it . I am very sorry about what happened to your dad and I know that it is hard for you to talk about . I lost my dad back on August 17,1997 , 4 days after his birthday and 2 days after his and my mom's anniversary . I will see you all later, so take care and stay safe and I am wishing you and Gunner the best with this project . 🤗👍💖💫