Finally A Little Progress On The Dump Truck Project!

[@riemerhenstra8678]

I'm Dutch, so if my sentences are not completely correct, it is due to translate, I usually type it myself, but not long sentences, but first of all, my condolences for Maud and I wanted to tell you that I sit ready for your videos every Sunday at 1 o'clock and I always enjoy them so THANK YOU NEIL!!

[@digdrivediy]

Your sentences are great! Thanks so much for making DDD a part of your day. Have a wonderful week!

[@Ede74]

Hey i`m dutch to but i live in germany. google translate is a good friend of mine ;)

[@riemerhenstra8678]

@@Ede74 hi nice to meat you!!

[@riemerhenstra8678]

@@digdrivediy thanks for making the videos

[@fadedglory1045]

Agree. Sunday mornings for me here in the US .. my kids ask for the video and we watch together. We started because of the pond build but stayed because it's always an interesting and fun project. And condolences on Maude. She lived a long life!!

[@Sintaxx]

Maude's passing crushed my soul. Seeing you dig the hole killed me. My condolences to your family.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks 🙏

[@ArmoredXJ]

Thanks as always for sharing Neil. All those parts of life and still moving important projects forward. It continues to be an inspiration for me as my family and I begin our homestead journey. So sorry for your loss, it’s bittersweet for sure, heartwarming and heart breaking; but all part of life. I look forward to your next video and I look forward to chatting with you again some day. Be safe and warm friend!

[@andygarci]

Man, it's been my tradition to start Sunday with your channel. Rest in peace Maude ♥️ ♥️

[@jimmccormick6091]

same here, with a cup of coffee! My condolences for Maude.

[@popmarbles6980]

Church first, then afternoon - Neil for sure and he makes it interesting.

[@Mr_Timi1]

Sorry to hear about you're little kitty. I just lost my Lucy a few weeks ago. You don't think about it much when they are always around and it's weird how you miss their presence when they're gone.

[@49KILLAJ]

Thank you for letting us be a part Maude's life. The loss of a pet is never easy. My condolences to your family. RIP MAUDE.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks

[@TaxelR6]

Even though i never knew maude rip

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Neil… conversion from a Flintstone floor board is gonna be an arduous task. Fortunately you were able to find replacement panels. Unlike Cap’n Kleeman’s approach where he cut and formed a couple of dozen scraps of old sheet metal into patches… he had his own quilting bee! We keep a cat around the farm too. Between it and the Black Rat Snakes our rodent issues are few… and they make great pets too. I know that losing them is tough. But, it is also a good life lesson for children and adults. Dealing with grief is unpleasant and, I hope the pain heals soon. Keep plugging away at the project when you have a bit of time. Life is gonna happen and that truck will still be waiting when you get back to it. And, so will I.

[@digdrivediy]

I've done that quilting approach to floor repair as well and it.getsnthe job done, but man I'm glad for that replacement pan! They make them cheap enough that it's hard not to buy them! Yeah, I think you're spot on about children learning to confront grief through the loss of a pet. We've had several funerals out there in the pine trees and the girls have learned a lot about life loss. Hopefully now that I've got a head of steam I can stay on this truck project. Every time the sun shines I'm reminded that the truck is down and out so I need to get my butt in gear! But, we'll still leave time for all the "interruptions" cause they can be more fun! Thanks as always and have a great week!

[@JDW0LF]

RIP Maude. Just a couple years ago I lost my first and only cat that I had for at least 18 years of my life, starting in my early teens. It was hard, and I was a mess for a few days to say the least, so I hope everyone is handling your loss as well as they can. It becomes hard to imagine losing them when they are there for that long, my condolences ❤

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks 🙏

[@jimlove3795]

You’re definitely a man of many talents. Nice work on the dump. Repair work is always tedious and time consuming. My condolences on Maud 😢

[@donaanderson6479]

I think many of us are attracted to your channel for the real life down to earth way you present your videos. Losing Maude is a good example. Seems like she lived a long happy life, still a sad event, but you and the girls handled it well.

[@maxcoldest7196]

So sorry for the loss of Maude....We lost all 3 of ours over a short time a few yrs ago....I STILL get sad @ them from time to time. Now , after retiring to Hatteras Island, NC we have 7 ferals we help care for. Always wanted a shop kittie, but it never happened. RIP Maude! RIP Trina ( TheTipCat) RIP Tally (SnakPak) RIP BoxCat Daddy misses U!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Excited to see where the future takes you! More of your OWN time is always great!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Doug. I'm looking forward to it!

[@cobra02411]

Sorry for your loss. I feel your pain because I was doing the same job yesterday. Love seeing the progress on the F750. I think a mix of panelbond and welding is the way to go.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I love a good restoration. Ive been watching Captain Kleemans build too. Sorry about Maude. 18 years is a hell of a run for a cat.

[@digdrivediy]

Hey thanks Kyle! Yeah, she definitely made the best use of those 9 lives!

[@Steve.5]

Watched all of your videos. I too look forward to spending some time with you on my Sundays. You and your family are so friendly and nice! God bless Maude. I remember when we had to put our cat down. After she had taken her last breath the vet looked at us and said that she was “chasing butterflies in Heaven!”

[@frontagulus]

One word - Woolwax. It's lanolin and it's your best friend against rust. It's liquid but thick enough to stick through all winter, maybe two, creeps so it gets into all crevices over time, stays soft so won't lift or make it difficult to undo fasteners, won't burn or conduct electricity so you can literally spray it on everything, I mean everything, on your vehicle - frame, body, exhaust, wiring and connectors, is light in color so doesn't look out of place under the trick, can be brush or spray applied (easiest to apply over summer but really only needs 60 degrees in the shop if applying in cold seasons), and is cheap - a gallon for $50 and that will be plenty for an F150. Open up all the body cavities and use the spray wand to get it as far in as you can, spray everything under body and inside the frame, spray everything in the engine compartment, spray it on the tipping body, tractors, mowers, especially good for salt areas. And if applied when the car is new, will make that car stay looking new in perpetuity. Just re-up the underbody every two years for a measly $50 and your car will not age, at least from corrosion. Better than FluidFilm because it's pure lanolin, no solvents

[@ChiefsFan62]

Aww, sorry about Maude. Looks like she had a good life.

[@dmwi1549]

Happy Trails Maud. There were probably many adventures in that long life she lived. Sorry for your loss.

[@harrisric128]

I got my wife to start enjoying the Sunday DDD video. Nothing like a great farm cat. Seems like she had an awesome life. Great work on the truck... It's never as smooth as we hope even when we know it won't be smooth 🤣🤷🏾‍♂️

[@utubota5522]

Kleeman gave you a shout out on his last video. Your channel and his are tops in my book. Good content and family friendly. Thanks Neil.

[@digdrivediy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@brocktillman1014]

Thinking of you and your beautiful family. Sorry for the loss of Maude 😥 Enjoyed the process on the dump truck. Looking forward to the finished projects!👌💚

[@fadedglory1045]

That was great. Love the farmer that you had so many memories with. Great stories. So sorry about Maude. She lived a great long life!

[@terryrogers1025]

Sorry about Maude, but i know she had a good home and was cared for. Congratulations on the new truck. When refurbishing equipment or what ever it is, if you’re in hurry, don’t start it, the results will not come out well, be prepared for the “ you might as well as because I’m at this point and I don’t want to ever have to come back to do it again” phase and also it will probably take 3x’s longer to get it done than anticipated, relax, enjoy the process.

[@digdrivediy]

Great advice!

[@ErictheAmateur]

I always enjoy your videos. I know it’s time consuming, but it’d be great to see more videos from you. I’ve mig welded in a bunch of patch panels, but I’ve never heard of epoxy welding. I’ll be patiently waiting on that video. Have a good one friend.

[@CHICOB4261]

Man I just really enjoy your good down home videos! I spent some time growing up on a small family farm . We had pigs and chickens and whole variety of cats. Life and death go hand in glove when you grow up on a farm. We used to name our pigs and we played with our dinner I mean rabbits and we also had a lot of cats around our barn. We just learned to accept that kittens and pups were the fun part of life and dying pets were not the fun part of life. Sorry for your loss but you have more cats and the girls will move on pretty quick. Thanks Neil and God bless!

[@69dblcab]

Good Bye Maude. Life lived well and well loved. Sorry for the loss. We have critters, too. We understand the feelings. Glad you have others to love on. TO ALL the Koch Family. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@SwimCoach8]

Sorry to hear about the kitty! I really like the POR-15 rust converter. Pretty expensive and from what I understand, they all do pretty much the same thing. Buddy has an F350. Was used as a plow truck and he's repairing much the same areas. I never knew much about assembly epoxies till he used them on his truck. He had a "Lord Fusor" brand. He really talked the stuff up, like the way it worked. He is planning on using paint on bed liner to build a floor mat. Then put a more tradition tray mat over the bed liner. Thanks for all your time and the new truck looks like a keeper!!!

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks Neil.. I've been following Mike for quite some time.. R.I.P. Maude.... Mike M.

[@dirtgreaseoutdoorpeace6637]

Sorry about Maud. Good progress on your dump truck. Looking forward to hear about your work updates. Great video. Thanks Neil. (and family)

[@lesebre]

Thank you Neil for sharing your life with us! Pets occupy such an important part in our lives and very clearly Maude was important to your family. We all feel for the loss…

[@allenrwhite]

Always the highlight of my Sunday morning. Thanks for the video, Neil. RIP Maude.

[@TheWeekendMedic]

Sorry for the loss of Maude, we lost a pet last week too, it's rough. Nice truck - hoping it has the 3.5 Ecoboost, I'm still loving mine after almost 8 years..

[@digdrivediy]

Hey thank you sir. This truck has the 5.0 V8. I had my last one 8 years as well!

[@dsumner7]

So sorry about Maude...I've buried a few pets in my lifetime and it's never easy! On to another subject...I've driven a truck where I could see the ground under the floor pan ...never thought anything about it, thank you for bringing it back to my memory...oh, the good old days..how I miss the simpler times!!!

[@brandongebhart7931]

My family and I really enjoy your channel. My wife and I as well as our children sit down and watch your videos together. My daughter loves watching the interaction between you and your daughters. We are the same way. We have 4 children and try to make everything we do a family event. Especially work! Great work!

[@digdrivediy]

That is awesome! Thanks so much for the kind words and watching the videos.

[@DrummerZoot]

Sorry to hear about Maude. Nice tribute to her and to help keep her in your memories.

[@MrTimsvids]

Looks like Maude had a great innings, In a beautiful homestead with a loving family, RIP from a UK viewer

[@JamesPhieffer]

So sorry for your loss. God bless.

[@MrJeb707]

While I would want to weld it also, I'd use epoxy and pop rivets! Excellent video as usual sir!

[@thomasleahy3767]

I have been watching Captain’s conversion. I like going back and forth between your channel and his. A perfect example of multiple different ways to get the same job done.

[@digdrivediy]

Right on

[@_straightsix2658]

Your one of the most, if not THE most sympathetic guy over here, maybe that lets Maude gonna reach an age of almost two decades. RIP, fluffy mouse hunter. Best regards from Germany

[@Tdale85]

Good morning Neil! Sorry for the loss of your mouse hunter.

[@billybike57]

I did notice some rust appearing from inside your doors, maybe while you have the truck down, open the interior door panel and spray some rust converter down into the bottom door seam? Looking forward to seeing the finished product of your resto!

[@daddygoat]

Went on vacation and came home to two new videos. Thanks, Neil!.

[@Ede74]

Hello Neil, the progress on the F750 looks great, now get it ready! RIP Maude, always sad when a pet has to go. greetings from Germany

[@digdrivediy]

I'm getting motivated now because it won't be long before I need it!

[@seen48]

SEM Rust Mort = Kill rust! Great work Neil. Huge kudos to you for just getting in there, not really knowing how it will all work and getting it done! That air needle tool is SO LOUD! Nice find on the pick up truck.lived a nice life Maude! 🐱

[@Gunnr1236]

We'll all miss Maude. Loved the tribute at the end 😊 Good progress on the F750, and looking forward to the F150 video, too. Give the other kitties an extra snuggle (if they allow it), and a scritch-scratch behind their ear(s.)

[@terrancesnyder9323]

Good Sunday morning & may God bless you all today

[@digdrivediy]

Good afternoon Terrance!

[@bradleyschroeder1738]

Erick just mount pvc pipes on the wall with a 2x4 behind them and slide your shovel handles inside to hold them, works for the brooms and pry bar also

[@wallingj68]

Good morning! Glad to see that you're making some progress, no matter how little you feel it is. And thank you Maude for being so great at your job! You will be missed!

[@davidepperson2376]

A little bit of beauty for a Sunday morning - thank you!

[@adammiddleton4037]

The ending broke my heart. RIP Maude xoxo

[@RRRIBEYE]

I had a siamese cat as an older 'sister' lol. She was born in March 1962 and I came soonafter in June 1962. She died a week after my 21st bday! She had an amazing personality! Sorry about Maude.

[@DaGerardeau]

So sorry to hear about your cat. I enjoy your show. Dave G in Jasper GA

[@paulatkinson2849]

No matter how many animals u loose it never gets any easier rip maude and chin up to u all 🙏

[@joelsaucedo5422]

Thanks for sharing. RIP Maude.

[@EmmanuelDespres-bz7rq]

bonjour Neil. Je compatis à la peine de votre famille face à la perte de Maud. Les animaux de compagnie nous accompagnent avec affection et désintéressement. Nous avons nous mêmes perdu il y à un mois notre vieille jument qui allait avoir 33 ans et cela crée un vide. Cependant nous avons sa fille et son fils avec nous et cela nous permet de perpétuer sa mémoire. Je reste toujours épaté de votre travail et de cette manière de savoir faire tant technique que dans celui de l’illustration vidéo. Bravo Neil. Hâte de vous retrouver chaque dimanche. Emmanuel en Bretagne - France.

[@digdrivediy]

Merci. Sorry for the loss of your horse. Thank you so much for watching Emmanuel!

[@kathyscott]

Just started watching this episode and the first thing my hubby said is "need to get rid of the floor matt because it is obviously saturated with salt and that is eating the floor pan". Hope you do that a long the way. Poor kitty, hope she gets better 🤒

[@digdrivediy]

Oh that's a good thought. That thing probably is full of salt. That's another day of work!! 😂

[@katelights]

@@digdrivediy replace with something rubbery so it cant absorb. or just ditch it and paint the floor with bed liner :D

[@briancarpenter8297]

It's nice to see the progress on your F750! This weekend I'm doing ball joints and axle seals on my F350. Eventually I'll work on the cab. On a different note, if your F150 came from Dearborn Truck Plant, I worked on the robot line that spot welds the "body sides" to the cab floor. When they start out, you have an inner and outer body side (which includes what we call the rockers). Then the firewall and front clip is mated to the floor and the rear wall of the cab. Then the body sides are welded on. Finally, the roof is welded on with robots carrying big lasers.

[@digdrivediy]

That's awesome. Amazing what goes into building these trucks. I assume it's from Dearborn.

[@goodness-mercy]

Good to see progress on ALL your projects. I hope to take good care of yourself also. You look a little frenzied/tired.

[@digdrivediy]

Thank you sir. I have been tired...

[@davidepperson2376]

Quick recommendation: assuming that you have to reupholster the driver seat, consider buying a heated seat kit. Neal that you could get it from the JC Whitney catalog, but now they are quite common elsewhere. You simply give your upholstery guy the heating pad for the back and for the seat, and he places it in before the finish fabric is installed. Then all you have to do is you install a power switch, a relay, and wires to the battery and to the seat - and you’re done. They’re inexpensive AND fantastic in cold climates - surprisingly so.

[@digdrivediy]

I enjoy a heated seat in my truck and wife's SUV!

[@logcoatingservices]

Sorry for your loss, you have been busy on the dump truck - looking good

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi always tough when you have to say goodbye 👍🐝😘

[@default9740]

RIP Maude, you looked like a goodun. Never had a house feel like a home without a cat.

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands. thanks for the video Neil . Kind regards, Hollandduck

[@Quadrille763]

The spot weld cutter works great

[@BigDaddyOworkshop]

I'm not sure Captain Kleeman would agree that he is doing it the right way. But as he mentioned, It's what you do when you have more time than money.

[@digdrivediy]

He's doing a better job than me though I think. More thorough anyway :)

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Keep them coming Neil. We never got a cat to last more than a couple years.

[@digdrivediy]

Yeah this was an anomaly for an outdoor barn cat!

[@benburoker5192]

Awe! Bye Maud! We’ll miss you.

[@smplyizzy]

I had a 2020 XLT with that panoramic sunroof and it started leaking under warranty. Had it back 3 or 4 times. Ford was able to slow it down from leaking but not stop it. You had to put your hand under the carpet up in the foot wells and the backing would be soaked. Had enough of it and traded in on a 2023 WITH NO Sunroof. If you Google It the sunroofs leaking issue is a very large issue. Best of luck and keep it in a garage as much as possible.

[@digdrivediy]

Yeah, I didn't need the sunroof. Hopefully it will stay indoors a lot.

[@DonDomel]

Big respect for your documentary skills. I started to record my Garage makeover and after 1 day I forgot to take camera :D

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

Vice Grip Garage calls rust "weight reduction". Gotta stay positive! Rest in peace Maude 😿.

[@digdrivediy]

So far it has successfully been reduced!

[@chadbinette3201]

I guarantee the ones saying to replace the whole cab have never actually worked on a vehicle. That's a big job for a full garage let alone one guy in weekends and nights. Just this summer I took the bed off my truck, replaced the cross memebers, did the rockers and can corners and vowed it was the last time I work on a vehicle past oil changes and brakes haha. As a carpenter who knows enough about vehicles to save money, but the older I get the more I strongly dislike working on a vehicle, well strongly dislike working on rust. And I don't have a garage like you.

[@AlexeiTetenov]

Thanks for sharing!

[@insAneTunA]

I am sorry for your loss. If you didn't put the floor in yet please reconsider the epoxy fix. Welding it might be more challenging, but it also gives much more structure and strength to the floor. You can buy weld primer for the metal which allows you to primer the metal before you weld it. It is electrical conductive.

[@digdrivediy]

I have some weld primer that I will use prior to the installation. My plan was to do a combination of welding and epoxy. What is your objection to the epoxy though? I think it sounds like a good fix and a body man is the one that suggested it. It would save a great deal of welding, warping and grinding most likely. I am excited to try it but interested in hearing the objections to it. Have you used it and it failed in some way?

[@insAneTunA]

Hi Neil, no I have not used it myself to glue automotive parts. I love to watch a wide variety of those car repair channels, and each and every time that I see that people find a glued panel I always hear the advise, without any exception, that people should not glue body panels in their car for multiple reasons. The floor is an important structure for the rigidity and strength of the car. It helps to support the entire structure from the car. That is also important if you have a collision. That is why it has all those different shapes and angles, that is to make it stronger. If you take that rigidity from the floor away something else will give at some point in time. And it will make the car much weaker for a side impact collision. And if the floor happens to twist a lot, which is not unlikely for a dump truck, it remains to be seen if the epoxy glue is going to hold. Even if it has a few welds. Which could lead to new rust formation in a very short time. And that would be impossible to repair without removing the entire panel again because of the epoxy glue. Prepping for epoxy or any other type of glue for that matter is at least as time consuming as prepping for welding. And I do have some experience with epoxy, and it is messy. And things can go wrong with epoxy as well. For example it doesn't like moisture and freezing or very hot temperatures for it to cure correctly. To make a long story short, welding makes it much stronger and reliable, and repairable for the future. Those would be my arguments as a couch expert 🙂@@digdrivediy

[@insAneTunA]

And I forgot one thing to mention. I do not think that warping is going to be an issue with the floor panel when you weld it. It has too many angles to begin with, it is thicker steel as other panels, and once installed it will be covered with floor mats. Just don't weld it all the way in one go. @@digdrivediy

[@mymonkey10]

So sorry for the loss of Maude... may she continue to catch mice on the other side of the rainbow bridge... 🐱🐱🐱

[@Georgiagreen317]

Sorry to hear about Maud. She had a "very" good life. I love those F150s. Not that I'm an expert on any other brand but I now have well over 200k on my 16 and it still runs and looks like the day I bought it. Folks say they don't make em like they used to. Thank the Lord for that. They make em better. It looks like you're doing a good job on the dump truck. You usually do. I've used various brands of rust converter for years. That stuff actually goes back to WW2. You just need to let it dry for at least a day. I have yet to see it fail. Along those lines I have a John Deere 80 cart that's in very good shape other than the rusted-out tail gate. I decided the other day to repair it as it's highly unlikely that I would find a good used one. Anyway, watching you grinding with the M18 Milwaukee brought my attention to my lousy memory again. After grinding for about an hour on that tailgate I burned up yet another Harbor Freight hand grinder. I'm not complaining about that, it's just watching your video, I recalled I had one just like yours hanging on the wall. This getting old thing is getting old! See you next week.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks! I agree with you that they are better built today. There is a lot to be said for how safe and reliable modern cars are but many folks are quick to say "they're all junk". I happen to think they're all quite good! Glad to remind you about that grinder! I love mine. Thanks for watching!

[@Georgiagreen317]

Thanks. but I need somebody to remind me before I need to use it. @@digdrivediy 🤔

[@TheRealMrDiGG]

Morning Buddy, just wanted to say I love your channel! Mike with Dirt Perfect, mentioned your channel the other week in a podcast. Great content, keep up the good work!

[@digdrivediy]

Oh hey there Mr. Digg! I saw some videos of yours as well from DP and they were great. Thanks for stopping in to check it out.

[@mmaiorano3]

Great progress on this Neil. RIP Maude

[@LuckyGreenStripes]

So sorry about Maude our pets are part of our family and I believe you did a great job on paying homage to her! I was super ecstatic to see you took my recommendation for the SEM rust mort, I also would like to suggest after you get it all welded up to use some cavity wax it will help ensure that this doesn’t happen again for a long time. I’ve been painting cars for 30 years

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks for the tips! I really don't know what I'm doing so rely on others to just tell me what's best. I wish you could paint it for me!

[@LuckyGreenStripes]

@@digdrivediy most definitely if we was neighbors I would love to help you out with getting it painted. I think with your skill set and knowledge of wanting to do it right you could do it. Was going to say as well after it is all welded up, seam sealed, and do the cavity wax, you could also do on the inside and bottom with SEM rubberized undercoat it is paintable if you wanted to go the route but you could also leave it black. That would just leave painting the outer rocker. Probably get some paint from Eastwood or your local auto paint supply store, could do a single stage color or base coat clear.

[@David-lh1vp]

Vice grip garage does a good job on rustoration of trucks as well.❤

[@joelcarminati7822]

Love your videos and your humor. 😂

[@KeepRubberSideDown]

That truck you bought was about 3 miles from my house. Recognized roseville immediately. Sorry to hear about your guard cat.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Keep Up Your OUTSTANDING Family Dad Work Sir Cheers 😇👌👍Cheers 🍻

[@richardmain8059]

RIP Maude looks like you had a Value Added Life to everyone that was in your Orbit. Nice work refurbishing the 750, your Skills are Shining. 😊👍👍👍

[@jakestabile7027]

Good job on the rust repairs. If you like that new f-150 you would like the Titan better and it is made in the USA too.

[@jeremygourde9880]

RIP Maude, sometimes the old barn cats become such an integral part of the farm and homestead with them just being around and giving their meow of approval after a good cat scan. I’ve got a couple that after a chore or a project is completed they gotta go and check it all out.

[@dkooi1]

Man Neil...........So sorry to hear about Maude. My condolences to you and the girls!! I'm excited to hear about your career changes. I have some fun changes going on myself. Good luck and take care buddy!

[@digdrivediy]

Hey Dan! Great to hear from you. That 'ole cat had a good run around here :) Interested to hear about the changes for you. Did you ever make it up to Fort Wayne on that truck? Thanks and take care!

[@dkooi1]

@@digdrivediy I did! I bought a really nice truck from Tom Kelley in Ft. Wayne but I ran out of time to come and see ya! I got tired of my desk job and I'm going back to turning wrenches! Going to be a working Svc Manager for a local Ag Retailer called United Prairie.

[@digdrivediy]

@@dkooi1 Very nice! I can certainly appreciate time away from a desk! The days seem to go twice as fast when I'm not at the computer! Best of luck in your new endeavor. Hope your experience at Tom Kelly was a good one. We bought my wife's SUV from a Kelley dealership and they treated us wonderfully.

[@dkooi1]

@@digdrivediy it was the best dealership experience I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to hear about your next move!

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

Sorry to hear about Maude, losing a pet is never easy. As far as the truck goes, I could see replacing the cab if it was something you depended on every single day, but not the way you use it. As far as your employment situation, whether changes were your idea or someone else's, I have a feeling you had a plan in place to deal with it long before it ever came up as a possibility. Congratulations on whatever ventures you have ahead of you, and thank you for bringing us along on some of them.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much. Yes, everything has fortunately been my choice. My boss is the one who was with me on the trip to get the "new to me" truck. I am always planning and setting goals which I think helps to stay motivated. Thanks for the kind words!

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

I agree Captain s channel is excellent.

[@marknewman3360]

Another great video Sorry to hear about Maude.

[@ugoogletube8873]

As usual another very good video. I like the way you present what you are doing at a "layman's level". So sorry to hear about Maude. Losing any family pet is really rough. The only thing that I have ever disagreed with you is the fact that your cats can't come in the house no matter what the weather is outside. I would NEVER put my cat(s) outside for overnight stays. They're part of the family too. RIP Maude.❤🧡❤🧡 You won't be cold anymore.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much! But rest assured, whenever it is cold outside the cats get to stay inside a heated building! They lived in the blockhouse where there is a heater to keep them toasty warm and even a drippy faucet that keeps them from ever being thirsty! They were spoiled outdoor cats! :)

[@meirionevans5137]

A fortunate life, RIP Maude.

[@152brm]

God Bless the Koch family.

[@Dave_Smith_1958]

Always love your videos

[@jasonmaxfield6y312]

Great compilation

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Jason!

[@DirtBrute]

I’ve used the 3m two part epoxy before for body work . It gets so hard you have to grind it with a stone. I don’t like welding unless you can get to both sides to prime the welds after. I have to finish my 450 tool truck build and I’m really procrastinating so I feel your pain. Started it 2 years ago .🥴

[@digdrivediy]

Glad to hear the review on the epoxy. I'm anxious and excited to try it out. I always dread the thought of that much welding plus like you said, need to paint both sides. I got a Bronco that's been waiting for nearly a decade (or two)!

[@shanesherwood343]

Great video truck coming out great after watching your videos you got me looking for a dump truck it’s such a handy tool

[@digdrivediy]

I hope you find one!

[@jstar1000]

Sure glad I live in hot dry Texas where my 2003 F250 looks about as good as it did the day it rolled out of the factory underneath, inside and out as well. Never been wrecked and only has $125k on the 7.3L diesel engine, #keeper.

[@digdrivediy]

That would be nice. I hate the "rust belt" for what it does to all our vehicles.

[@noot1266]

RIP Maude. Also Neil, if you do switch it to get a new cab, you could maybe put at 2024 F750 dash/cluster in it.

[@digdrivediy]

I used to haul the backhoe with an F350 dump truck!

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job keep up the great work love your videos thank you