Ex military Cat D7F dozer major restoration is finally complete for its new owner

[@gprend69]

I have a lot of respect for you and your crew. Between Chris, Mike and Matt you could not be associating with better honest, hard working people. Thanks for setting an example for those two boys.

[@regsparkes6507]

I have to agree with you, and it's along what I was thinking about saying too.

[@nigelhales874]

Ist or maybe 2nd time watching you certainly have dome tidy excavator equipment and with dig18 Kevin my self living in the UK 🇬🇧 we have a caterpillar dealers here were I live finning very big here in UK 🇬🇧 I am or now retired from international driving and excavator 360% +180 machines the D7 looks fantastic

[@everestyeti]

Kevin's paint job is excellent, think Chris is going to love it. Nice of you to change the hoses and fuel lines, am definitely sure after his fire Chris is going to appreciate that one. 👍

[@ronaldheit196]

The blade hoses where requested by Chris Letsdig18 requested by Chris himself.

[@SLCFarms]

Almost to pretty to put in the dirt sir. Outstanding job on the entire restoration. Big Deal will be proud. Can’t wait to see the delivery videos.

[@billeadie397]

My wife has cousin in terrehault she is there from Scotland just now ,I couldn't make it with work ,would have loved to drop in , great Chanel,keep videos coming

[@stovebolt448]

Outstanding job, Chris is going to love this.

[@paulprigge1209]

Help me out. Did they say Chris was getting o It? Thank you

[@stovebolt448]

@@paulprigge1209 YEP as far as I know, it belongs to Chris.

[@nathanscott7910]

⁠that's what he said in the last video.

[@michaeld_68]

​@@jasonlechler577Yeah I'd say so .

[@troyledbetter6597]

@@jasonlechler577that sticker got my attention too!

[@SnoDawg]

I wish more companies would pay this much attention to detail. Always impressive how far you guys go to make it right.

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

He found a buyer willing to foot the bill, to few people are willing to foot the bill for quality if it works on low efford

[@jmwarden1]

Man, that is one great-looking D7F Cat that should make Chris Of LETS DIG 18 proud to operate and show the quality of C&C Equipment Sales.

[@timkelley8775]

With out a doubt this is the cleanest and best D7F in the country. Pride in workmanship right there. Well done C&C crew. Quality through and through. The attention to detail was outstanding.

[@prodkey]

It would be good to share how long it takes to clean it up and paint these things… Great job to everyone - love the black accents!

[@VintageTexas59]

A lot of work prepping and sanding these big machines, did several in my youth, climbing like a monkey sanding, fixing dents and wipe everything down before masking... Many gallons of paint and usually 3-4 coats before they shine like glass !

[@jeffwilliams3642]

​@@VintageTexas59so on average take bout a week to prep and paint a machine?

[@latisimusd]

That Cat rebuild video series sure brought a big grin. Man Kevin can shoot some paint. Thanks for the Friday fun! Bet Chris is grinning too

[@NeilMaclachlan]

The D7 is looking awesome...what a difference a coat of paint makes...Im sure Chris will be over the moon with it...stay safe you all

[@MichaelBrown-qn9hi]

If I hadn't watched this series, I would have sworn that was a "NEW DOZIER," I still think a black root rake would set it out some more. Great Job C&C EQUIPMENT. Be safe on the road trip.

[@ryandavis4457]

Guys are badass at C&C. Great restoration.

[@paulprigge1209]

Truly I never looked at their backside. Lol! They are good but I’m very thankful that dirt perfect had a bad first hand experience with them at first. Very thankful for that

[@rogerheckes306]

Very nice job u all

[@michaelmullins1290]

I think Chris will drive it like he stole it. I can see a possible root rake on it eventually. Great build. New black hoses and cages look nice.

[@KHWindham]

I agree with that.

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Sure looks Beautiful I think Chris will be very Happy. Its great to see this old iron put back to work

[@paulcgburrows7267]

Clint been watching channel for a few years this must one of the best tubes you have undertaken on a cat D7 and let's dig new to him rig🎉🎉🎉

[@alanhumberstone9989]

You certainly go above and beyond what most of the dealers would

[@heatherlane9270]

Sunnies will be needed for sure - beautiful job. Went the extra mile on this one but that's what you do anyway all the time. Can just see LetsDig18's smile when he sees it.

[@blaise2628]

Clint and the guys make being the best look easy. Can't wait to see the reveal to Chris.

[@willblackerby9055]

WOW. What a transformation. Awesome job fellas. 👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻

[@ianwille5780]

That’s one fine machine!! I’d love to have her!!!

[@kingredleg6747]

Criss is going to cry. I don't even thing he will use it till summer time. The rest of it's life will be pampered. In the covered bay it goes. Thanks for going the extra mile for Criss. Fantastic work guys.

[@rogerdalebone]

Glad to see Chris getting this machine. Look forward to seeing it in future videos.

[@37903eral]

Very nice tractor, should last the new owner along time. You guys do top shelf work.

[@buggsy7711]

That's a beauty , going to be a great dozer for Chris. Perfect fit as he takes great care of his equipment,

[@andymack5093]

That final drone shot of the most immaculate D7 in the world matched up to the one of the nicest "Pete's" was great. I bet it was a total showstopper all the way to the delivery. Personally think it should have gone straight to a Caterpillar Museum.......! Hah, well done (yet again) to the C&C team for a great set of "feel good" (overhaul bordering on restoration) videos!

[@mikehunt3222]

I wouldn’t fast forward through the time lapse. That’s the fastest we ever get to see Kevin move. 😂 That’s one snazzy looking D7 though. You guys did a great job.

[@brycejeannotte7699]

Chris is going to be very happy. You guys did a great job. I am sure he will put it to good use.

[@murrayporteous9332]

Wow what a fine looking piece of kit. Well done C & C .

[@andytaylor3098]

hi guys what a super job you all have done on that dozer fantastic job and fun around the shop while you worked hard on it big thumbs up boys👍👍👍

[@ryanhoward1013]

Great work by Team C&C. From Randy, Mason, Tucker, Hunter, Kevin, and Clinton you 6 men should be very proud of the job you did for Chris. You all went above and beyond on this dozer, you always do a good job but this one is a knot out of the park. That thing is beautiful and Chris is going to be proud to own it and tell people where bought it. Thanks for sharing this and all your series God bless you all 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ronpeacock9939]

She come out beautiful. The best part.. not only did we get to see you guys put her back together properly… since LD18 is the buyer.. we’ll be getting to see her work going forward too.. seeing how most of the stuff you guys rebuild/repair we never see past the end of the video, not the case here.. 3 vids making pretty.. 1 to deliver.. and all fo the ones Chris will give us actually using it and he uses his D6d often..

[@oleran4569]

Chris (LD18) said, during an episode a few days ago, that he had to go back to the house for a bit because he was getting a delivery. I guess it was a D7.

[@ronpeacock9939]

@@oleran4569 I thought the same thing.. .except today’s video Chris talked about working on Sunday… well, since the first Sunday AFTER the delivery is two days from now.. that’s not possible.. Chris got himself about a week or so ahead with the week in Kentucky/Indiana… plus.. the pics Clint posted Thursday cleary show he’s at the current jobsite.. so if that was what happened.. why have we not seen it at least on the site.. unless the vids we’ve seen from Chris all pre-date the delivery…

[@oleran4569]

@@ronpeacock9939 Makes sense.

[@frankh.valenzuelaabuelotej652]

Personally, I think it's awesome that your business is friendly (& works well) with Chris, Andrew and of course, Mike & Aaron from Dirt Perfect. That Paint job is super Fine! Kudos to your skill, Kevin! Till next video, Peace! ✌

[@dansbrown1313]

Hello Clinton, Beautiful is an odd word to use describing a D7F dozer but it fits this one perfectly! Kevin is a master painter and the quality of his work and the attention to detail shows in C7C equipment projects and people should realize this machine could be 54 years old as Cat started the D7F series machines in 1969. ----Beautiful----

[@CharlesSmith-ty2ce]

Everyone you guy's do just keeps getting better and better 😊😊😊

[@briand.3552]

What a transformation!!! Chris will love this for years.

[@davidoliver2826]

Absolutely gorgeous! Like new old iron I would love to have! Great job y’all!

[@pauldillinger2286]

That dozer looks so good. Letsdig18 will love it i think. Another awesome job guys.

[@rodneydaniels4357]

Kevin's paint job looks great and all the touches you put out there Clint it turned out awesome

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

I can't imagine prepping, sanding, painting, and adding all the little details is an easy job on one of those. Kevin and crew do an amazing job. Well done!

[@ronaldheit196]

Yummin' Yimminy, Chris's other antique excavation equipment is going to be jealous when that monsterous beast shows up looking so hot to trot 😅 The C & C crew definitely went way over above and beyond the normal expectations of duty on this restoration. I've no doubt that Chris is going to put it to work right away on the pond build he's currently starting to clear and then dig and shape.

[@davel2223]

You guys are fun to watch and yes things can and do go wrong at times but if ever I needed a piece of equipment that you sell, you would be by first choice. Your attention to detail and quality rebuilds make you a wise choice. Good work!!!!!

[@chrisbartrum3201]

Kudos. That's a fine job and LD should be proud to get that in his growing collection.

[@Dan.Whiteford]

What can one say - it is just beautiful and we can tell all you guys are rightly proud all of your work. Congratulations to you all.

[@leol1682]

Beautiful job Guy's on Cat DTF Dozer , She's a beauty .

[@rickharper1497]

You guys definitely knocked it out of the park this time! Chris is going to love it!!

[@robertkinard4216]

Fantastic end result. Always enjoy watching these rust to diamond transformations.

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

Wow, wow, just wow, you have done a fantastic job all round on the Cat D7F. It looks amazing, what a transformation. Chris will be over the moon with it. And I bet he wasn't expecting such a brilliant job as what you have done.

[@doclull1989]

Hey Clint!! What a great resto y'all did on the Cat. That thing is sharp!! Chris does love his old Cat iron.

[@richardlambeck6138]

Amazing restoration on this D7, it wasn't this nice when it left factory 50+ years ago. Chris will love this D7 and take good care of it just like he does with all his equipment. Chris has worked hard and really deserves a machine like this. Always impressed with the quality work all you guys at C&C do.. No company could do better.

[@nelsonannett5427]

came out real nice. Chris sure likes his stuff nice and proper. he will enjoy the heck out of it. well done guys .cheers.

[@AkAv8er]

Awesome work! Enjoyed this start-to-finish series too. Chris will gladly add this to his growing fleet of Pre DEF Iron. Well Done!

[@RDevx70]

Outstanding attention to detail, all new bolts etc..Andrew Camarata shirt…was a nice cap tilt too! 👌

[@snowfire45]

Outstanding job to all involved looking great !

[@brianhouseholder1074]

Thats a beauty excellent job!!

[@bones2610]

You guys hit it out of the park with this one. She looks like she just rolled out of the factory.

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Clint beautiful job you and your crew did restoring the old cat

[@jwdickinson643]

Chris must have some REALLY heavy duty projects coming up with that winch!

[@andrewd.1113]

As Lord muck once said, "By using a chrome exhaust pipe, you now have an easy extra 25 HP" .

[@Big.Ron1]

Atleast 25 hp. And, it will look damn good when it beaks down. Atleast thats what I tell the posers who put all the chrome they can on their motorcycle. Be safe.👍👍

[@stevenr8606]

So that's why Honda Boys use them.😂😂😂😂😂

[@VaJamie]

Sharp...sharp....sharp. Great job! Congrats to your entire team!

[@jimhancock5047]

Tractor looks Fantastic!

[@refiii9499]

That is one purdy kitty cat right there! Fantastic job on her.

[@johnroberts8475]

This tractor sure cleaned up and came out looking like a new machine, Chris is going to flip when he see's how it turned out. Nice job guys. 👋

[@tomadelsberger6101]

Great looking dozer I can't think of a better home to go to IT will be used and cared for not abused and left in a pile

[@truckin67]

Awesome video, really enjoy seeing the progress from start to finish series.

[@motomatt6752]

Unbelievable really the quality of work you guys do is amazing. Never would have thought that old Cat would turn out like new. I tip my hat to everyone who worked on it. Impressive

[@markm1964]

clint you and kevin out did yalls self on this one love it .

[@pdqkevin]

Extremely impressive job. From the black grill to the chrome exhaust and all the decals it turned out really, really nice!

[@Dbergson]

Damn! You guys do great work! Gonna be fun watching Chris use this dozer!

[@stephena2390]

She’s a beaut!! Good job C&C crew!

[@maxnex7676]

I think the chrome exhaust pipe adds just a touch of class to such a magnificently restored machine, well done guys.

[@stevetemby4982]

Outstanding job gentleman, almost too good to put in the dirt! I agree with you Clint, needs to go into a museum. Another great series of videos, I'm sure Chris will love it 👍 Now he just needs to send you the D6 for the same treatment.

[@robertconreux8079]

That is one sweet dozer Chris will be proud of it!!!

[@Mr.Avuncular]

Well done boys!!!Extra nice touches on the dozer!!!!Chris should be stoked! Fine job👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@danielcohn-bendit701]

Chris is going to love this. Amazing job, gentlemen.

[@cyberhornthedragon]

the D7 is a treasure trove of lost tools!! the belly pans are like a doorway to narnia

[@MartinP1214]

One heck of a job, great teamwork by all.

[@parker1ray]

My father rest his soul was a heavy machine operator all of his working life. He was never happier than when he was on a big cat pushing dirt!

[@rayevans2052]

Absolutely beautiful, Clint you and Kevin did a wonderful job, Chris is lucky.

[@mileswagner2679]

The crew really did an excellent job of restoration. Better than many museums would have done. It's obvious that the shop philosophy is to do it right with a great deal of pride in their work. And I like how the shop backs up their work!

[@jamespayne8781]

Gotta say you did a good job painting that engine. You can usually see a lot of shadows and thin spots but that’s looks good.

[@richardhedrick5601]

It looks better than new keep up the great work Kevin

[@priestofsyrinx6681]

With the way that Chris takes care of his equipment, this thing will look pristine for many years and probably run flawlessly for many more. It's great to see the old stuff get restored.

[@jmistret419]

The attention to detail you guys have is phenomenal

It's looking good Kevin as always 👌 smashed it out the park again 😊

[@curtdawe]

She's a beaut, Gentlemen!! Awesome work! She's gonna be the apple of Chris' eye. Can't wait to see @letsdig18 's reaction!

[@CorvetteBill364]

Me ether. Those old boys are still A 1 in my book . They we’re reliable and do about anything you wanted to do. They did the job . I love em

[@timziegler9358]

Wow! What a transformation! You guys did a beautiful job restoring that Cat! Best wishes to you all.

[@andrewruble7706]

That dozer sure looks good! You all did a terrific job from the start to the finish paint! Thanks for sharing the journey of restoring another beautiful piece of history. Chris is going to love using this gem. Well Done!!

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

I bet it didnt look that good when it first rolled out of the factory ! That thing looks stunning ! Nicely done lads = )

[@richardphelan8414]

What a awesome job you guys have done on the D7 F ,Chris will put it through it's paces , Dozing is what he likes doing best and I'm sure he will appreciate the workmanship the C&C shop turned out. She's a beauty Clint ,well done

[@deanchapman6425]

Kevin calls them Cat poo, because he won't call the other dozers John Dorks. He might hurt their feelers. Chris, Kevin another excellent job. Beautiful Cat D7.

[@N9OE]

Excellent work! The D7 looks great. Nice to see the quality and attention to detail!

[@gerardocabrera3787]

A Beautiful piece of art in motion . C&C you guy knock this one out of the Park. ❤💓💋Bettie Beautiful 💋💓❤

[@markbridle9329]

You did a great job boys. Any man would be proud to run that, great set of video's, top channel.

[@garymessina1609]

Awesome job great video thanks Clint and Kevin and the guys

[@cliffmorain7215]

You guys did a fantastic job on this dozer.

[@cullenmiller8170]

Great series and sharp looking cat. It’s amazing what a liquid overhaul will do to a machine. Specially if you start out with a low hour specimen.

[@janlesinski4719]

Letsdig will be getting a good machine from you when it is done, I hope he is grateful

[@colin8532]

Ive said it before, and I'll say it again, you guys do dang nice work

[@S_and_S_Farms]

Awesome job, Guys! Chris will love it. 😎👍