I bought a D8 and 977!!!

[@benniemathews9624]

I came over and subscribed from Diesel Creek. Enjoy watching all that you and Matt do with the old iron. You two make a great team!

[@ScrappyIndustries]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@Frontireadventures]

Me too.

[@sk8erkbadass]

me 3

[@Adrian-Pryke]

And me 😎

[@rs2024-s4u]

me too Ray Stormont

[@jbobwalden7072]

My Father bought a brand-new Caterpillar 955H in 1963 to be used on high altitude Hydro Electric Dam projects in Switzerland. The first was a Traxcavator 977 in 1957. H is US-Built | B Belgium | G France

[@johnhargis4566]

These two machines have helped build the USA

[@doyleprice2502]

sure glad to see there are still young men willing to work and get their hands dirty..

[@1TUFZ71]

Always have been, we never went anywhere... Gen Z has em too. Only thing that changed is trades virtually stopped hiring & boomers priced everyone out of the "mainstream" hobbies. Their work became less visible as a result. Younger folk couldn't afford the exorbitant prices on muscle cars post-2000, then the "ricer" market exploded in the USA. Etc etc.

[@heimdallgsd]

Good video thanks, brings back memories I used to operate bott the 977 & the 8 many years ago in the UK

[@allensnook7760]

You and matt are in a league all ur own,those guys willing to move heavy haulers around got brass tea bags and got to hand it to them fellas keeping roads flat and smooth for running them huge loads year in and out.for putting life n limb in harms way also keeps america growing.snookie pa.

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌Forget to mention the enjoyable ride through the country side and the sweet sound of them pipes!!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

And that good looking gold bulldog on the hood! Don't see many of those anymore. Sure brought back some memories.

[@rwh1949homer]

Matt sent me and I subscribed to your channel. Love watching the rescue of old equipment.

[@JuanEspinoza-zl1yy]

Hello from Las Vegas Nevada Diesel creek recommends this channel GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@whittakerfarm1856]

PA roads, all the same lol I love it here. Having a Jake is a must.

[@clivehorridge]

When I started work in ‘71, I loved to watch the D8s and 9s pushing the 637 and Ts24 scrapers on the motorway projects we had going on in the UK. This brings back good memories…. ❤️

[@stevetessier8532]

Glad to see Matt is a part of Team Scrappy.Looking forward to many more videos Sam..😊

[@rp1645]

Thank you for showing the hard work of taking of front blade of Cat-D-8 😊 there is so many into roading those beasts to different locations. I love the backhoe attachment on the old girl towed behind pickup 🛻. I also spyed a old Case 580CK When hitching up the Mack to lowboy. 😊 I cut my teeth on that type of backhoe as a new operator. Thats what I learned on Now in 2023 I own my own 1978 Dynahoe 190. My play toy, and having something from Bucyrus Erie history that sadly is gone, with Cat buying them from shareholders. I do have my investments in Cat equipment though 😊❤😊

[@daisyorpington784]

My Dad operated Both of these units. Back then he also transported his own equipment, a 73 Mack, often bringing it home between jobs. Got memories and pictures of us sitting in the seat with Dad..still have his canvas umbrella we made to help keep the Sun off him during the day. I also drive and operate ..nothing like these old girls...Great video ..smiled the whole thing..esp. when you fired em up..

[@FQP-7024]

finally caught up to this awesome collab, you guys are truly the best there is on youtube

[@danielhanney3326]

I had the pleasure of being employed with Caterpillar in the Glasgow Plant here in Tannochside, Scotland...and we built BOTH of these Models.. D8H and 977K along with the D6C in the early 70's. I was only 19 years of age, and it was the first Factory i had ever worked in, It was great seeing many of the parts being machined from raw materials to the finished component and assembled, painted and shipped across to Europe, Africa, Arab countries and Australia. And believe it or not, the local company who hauled them to the Docks had two Mack Trucks one long nosed and the other Flat faced model..I loved working there for 14 years until Caterpillar closed the Plant in late 1987..so it was good to see these old machines again, thanks for the Video.

[@ScrappyIndustries]

Wow very cool! Thanks for sharing

[@stephenmcquaid459]

Two men one mind thats how you do it.Looking forward to more,Regards.

[@Alachua03]

Watching you guys is more fun that any sit-com on TV! Thanks!

[@raysymonds7147]

Though I would say " enjoyable " !

[@paulnapoli7325]

All I can say, is you guys are so lucky to have each other to call on whenever necessary… Priceless

[@freethought2296]

That big old machine made that Mack grunt a bit.

[@richardvemaxxx2287]

The Mighty Mack is a jewel and the heavy sound of his engine is pure heaven !

[@petrhoward]

Missing a bit, probably needs a little tlc.

[@debi5292]

@@petrhoward Actually this is exactly how they sound. Unique I think as well. Not sure why however, but they are different in sound than say a 3408 Cat.

[@daveoffenberger2128]

V8 macks all sound like that such an awesome sounding truck

[@Trydntru]

When I was a young boy I watched a mechanic beat out a tilt cylinder pin. I used to tag along with my dad as he was the superintendent. When it came free it went right through the door of his brand new service truck door. I was probably 12 and I think they had hydraulic pressure to it. The reason it was so imprinted is I had never heard the language that came out of his mouth. 😂 Came from Diesel Creek.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Can't wait to see more from both machines, and Matt's as well. Newer machines are nice and midern, and have all the bells and whistles, but the older stuff was made really well and are work horses. Started following you due to Matt! Looking for more. Love the 977 myself.

[@pauldillinger2286]

Man that Mack sounds like its missing bad.I like the video guys. Will have to watch more.

[@larrydavis8644]

Sam, you and Matt sure do got some BIG toys. The guy that dies with the most toys wins.

[@johnavonyates4105]

Your truck is really cool loving the tractor content from you, and Diesel Creek. I like the Ford too

[@taurota1554]

Sent by Diesel Creek.Awesome.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@72whoosh]

That Mack makes a lovely noise 😍👍🏼🇬🇧

[@garymessina1609]

Great video thanks Matt and Sam

[@Neecola88]

Maaan this shot from 37:21 is absolutely amazing, there is something so magnificent about accelerating diesels under load, so effin great

[@deborahchesser7375]

No doubt although I’m a Mack man at heart that V8 doesn’t sound as good to my ears as the 6’s different strokes and all that right. A 300 plus or a 350 4 Valve’s make some damn good noises too. Hell, I love em all, 400 big cams and 3406’s especially. Like you said, any big diesel pulling is pure music 🐾✌️🇺🇸

[@billyhinton9155]

Very good video , thank you for showing................

[@rosshall641]

Yes start those old d8s on full throttle when you engage the the pup that's what we we always started the old side rooms with a starter you got lots of fuel to create compression there's very little RPM from idol to full throttle just bag it off when it starts percolating😊😊😊

[@EricAdamsYT]

It was quick and easy to miss but the "hit with your purse" comment had me cracking up. Exquisite ball busting.

[@toddfrymire6265]

Ole mack sounds awesome, a beast

[@downrightme6811]

It’s nice to have good friends who are willing to help, and who understand the importance of what you are doing

[@leeradford76]

My first time see scrappy adventures I've seen most of matt videos thanks

[@henriknordeng]

Hi from Sweden. The sound of that Mack... Mother of gods

[@Amaysing79]

I could watch you and matt all day just two old guys having fun. Thanks guys for a great time with ya'll.

[@htdriggers]

Good stuff with Matt. Enjoyed watching him go through the dumpster and getting that exhaust. Great word driving those curves.

[@mikeconner5119]

you own that road son keep on truckin

[@barrygwilt2581]

Both the 977 and the D 8 sound really sweet 👍🏻

[@richardsharp6875]

Love the sound of that Mack!!! Great video.

[@ohdamnitsthatguy60]

you know I wondered what Matt did in his free time besides getting laundry ready for his wifey. lol It is good to have friends to help when you need them.

[@williamb2642]

I was wondering when you would get a channel going..Matt mentioned you a lot..great job on the recoveries. Lookin forward to seeing what you can drag out with that truck!

[@vettekid3326]

Those two look like they date from around 1975 or so. They were both built in East Peoria building LL and I was a tractor test driver and inspector back then. When the put the dozier arms and blade assembly on they used spline drive air motors and then we would check the torque with six foot torque wrenches. Those pony motor starters could become a problem if the Bendix gets stuck when the diesel fires up. All of a sudden that little two cylinder gas engine is turning about 6000 RPM.

[@josephhead2748]

Thanks to Diesel Creek for pointing me in your direction. Like what I have seen so far. Keep it up.

[@paulmollise1856]

It wouldn’t be a classic western PA heavy equipment rescue and haul without a arched tunnel on a 90 turn, many coal patch town narrow roads plus the Fresh Oil and Chips PA PennDot Orange sign, #IYKYK, 👍🤣

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Fun Video you and Diesel creek Should team up more.......You two INSPIRATION of Thousands of Viewers.....Thank you for Sharing with us ...Best seat in the Factory😮😢🎉😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikeperr8701]

D8H looks awesome.

[@drummingriffin]

I could listen to that Mack all day long. Thanks to Matt @Diesel Creek for sending me here.

[@vernchaput6368]

It's amazing all the little places you can find equipment. I really enjoyed your rescue of Matt's Allis Chalmers!

[@downrightme6811]

Awesome truck

[@edkennard72]

Can I make a suggestion as a former heavy hauler take a piece of heavy vinyl tarp Make yourself a bonnet out of it to where it has a drawstring and put it over the exhaust pipe no matter if you only go 5 mi down the road that turbo when the wind is hitting it is turning without oil and it will take out the bearings and the seals people that I was leased to guys wouldn't do it and they get to the dealer and they fire up the engine and the turbo would make this god-awful sound and it was because the wind hitting the turbo you know they're going down the exhaust pipe constantly spending that turbo without oil and they would end up having to put a new turbo on very costly mistake just a thought I love your channel I look forward to the videos when they come out and I would absolutely if you were closer by I would commute just to sit there and listen to that engine I love that turbo running and those pipes what a sweet sound

[@macsloan58]

Yep. Here from DC. Good luck with your channel.

[@timboslice9570]

Whoa ! A rig for the big boys. Thats a Grand Slam there young man, A V-8 Mack haulin a D8 Cat. Rock on!

[@jayjones6904]

Sounded like old 903 Cummins taking off then I was like v8 mack

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Really like the Mack, nothing sounds like a big cubic inch V8. That’s why I came over from Diesel Creek. Looks like some nice old Cats too. Thanks for the videos.

[@pete-c]

Brilliant. especially enjoyed the camera ride on the trip back, followed Mat for years nice to see the both of you on a job together

[@timborders755]

she cant argue if there liquid gotta love the blue wrench

[@rusty7720]

You got my sub as well,the D8 runs nice,great old USA iron.

[@dougvanausdal3162]

Matt sent me over to your channel he has talked about you before, so I decided to take a look, glad i did , You guys work well together

[@Chris-jr1sh]

I love the super liner. Makes me think of seeing JR Collin’s “Killer Mack” pulling truck as a kid. That truck had a few thousand thousand horsepower but still has the same bark as your truck with both idling around.

[@2A3A66]

Love that D8 and 977! But, MAN!! That Mack Superliner just flippin’ STOLE the show!! That stack talk is sweet, sweet music! 😍

[@THX-vb8yz]

Matt sent me. I see you have running equipment, whereas Matt. Also........ love the Mack!

[@tomlin7863]

Good to see with your own channel, I have seen you many time with Matt, I enjoy watching old equipment saved and brought back to life, I worked in a scrap yard for few year, and hauled scrap, and do realize some things just beyond saving, strip them of any good parts, if any and then recycle the rest. great video.

[@ScrappyIndustries]

I agree 100%

[@Tyler-mm5nc]

Pi i8

[@michaelgardinersr9686]

from an old gear head to the new gear heads, great work guys, your skills are very rare today, be safe and have fun

[@jerryglenn7323]

My dad drove a Mack just like that. He hauled rock trains in Michigan. They are 4 axles on each Dump.

[@abandonedxship]

That Mack is SWEET

[@MrNosajwhitey]

you can thank Matt for a new subscriber will definately be watching more so I can listen to that sweet sounding Mack and those cool Cats

[@donwilson6617]

I too came to your site because of Diesel Creek...always the best videos...

[@tom7o18]

Mail box still standing good job. Tracks look new on that D8,"Score"

[@tomki6asp]

What a combo, Scrappy and Diesel Creek. Anything is possible.

[@budget-adventure]

Damn that’s a mighty fine machine

[@mrperkinsofaustria]

The sound of that Mack is a symphony. Love it.

[@richworrall4827]

That Superdog......s-weeeeeet!👌

[@jameschagnon1972]

I bet you see Cc equipment. Looking at this video. Old school is great school. Great video keep up the good news.

[@johngolder5015]

Gee that was great entertainment

[@VintageFarm1086]

Pretty cool finds there. Those 977's are beast and sound good to. I like that supper liner. Those Mack V8's have a sound of there own.

[@kevinlamarr1424]

These videos remind me of hanging around with my uncle as a kid. Those guys would be helping each other without anybody talking about how much they were going to get paid. Somebody wife would show up with some Fallstaft beer, Vess sodas and food. Most of them had gone to high school and or Vietnam 🇻🇳 together. The guys who were military only called each other by their last name. That’s why I’m a veteran and like working on stuff. Also I like watching videos of guys working on stuff

[@BRI33NOR]

Looks like a couple of good friends just having fun.

[@ScrappyIndustries]

No doubt!

[@TerryFaulkner-d2k]

Really good to see you guys working together !! On most of Matt's videos he's doing 3-4 men jobs by himself ? But we've seen you come to his rescue !! so it's nice to see him help you !! I'm guessing it's not that lopsided ? All we see is what's on video. Great to see collaboration

[@buckallew71]

That Superliner sounds downright mean. Love it!

[@jandf-qq6bq]

Matt sent me here, really like your Mack, sounds great, keep up the vids. All the best, see ya.

[@boe4448]

Came over from Matt's channel and subscribed. You both have my type content. Such beautiful country where you all live. Awesome cool old toys. I must wonder what you both do for day time jobs to support your hobbies of rescuing old iron? Nice Mack! Boe

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Diesel Creek taking a break from video editing 😅 Great job scrappy industries 👍

[@jodydavis161]

He must because one video every two weeks .

[@rogerday6184]

I’m here because of Matt’s video about this…. Out earlier today

[@pjsequipmentservicessouth]

That sound of the V8 Mack engine is my favorite sound out of all the rigs out there! My cousins ran one for years with their paving business, that’s how I came to know those engines.

[@DavidBeckerSr]

Hey Sam! Came here from Diesel Creek, just subscribed! Any friend of Matt,is a friend of mine, carry on Lieutenant,I be watching!

[@jailbreak852]

I definitely can see this collaboration lasting, hope so anyway

[@Naltddesha]

That Mack is something else!! I’ve been watching diesel creek for awhile, never heard of Scrappy till now. Thoroughly enjoyed this one, I love seeing these dinosaurs run! Also can anyone tell me if the pony motor for the D8 runs on unleaded?

[@Mike-kc8rl]

Love these old construction machines! Always have been fascinated by bulldozers in particular ever since I was a kid and saw the film vanishing point when the car hit the dozers at the end! I also remember bugging my parents for a Tonka dozer after that!

[@sargentslaughter3509]

Awesome sounds of the old Mack Superliner!

[@darinhassett4708]

like how when you had to do that sharp left the dodge gave you tons of room I always like it when they do that for me... I run a KW T880 with 53' woodchip trailers and tags on both the truck and trailer

[@cowpokeambition]

Nice heavy equipment relocation work, you and Matt made a nice team. Look forward to more vids.👍

[@cyoung2345]

Man that D8 looks like it's in good shape for its age. The steering looks real tight.

[@georgeenriquez612]

Bud, is that a pipe fitting at the bottom?😂 That was hilarious while Matt was digging in the dumpster. Great video Sam and I like your Denali pickup and Mack truck

[@ScrappyIndustries]

Thanks for watching!

[@wardleslie4737]

I just found this channel (thanks DC) and I thought this guy just had a natural smile-NO, he has no upper lip!

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

Maybe Scrappy and Diesel Creek can do a total tear down of Matt's lost cause. Make a video of a total disassembly of Matt's track loader / backhoe and show what's worth selling for parts and what goes into the scrap bin.

[@DieselCreek]

What are you talking about I’m gonna be digging with that ol girl… she’s cherry 😎

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

@@DieselCreek HA! I've seen you resurrect some pretty hard cases but, I'm not too confident about your latest track loader!

[@DieselCreek]

@@BlackPill-pu4vi she’ll come around!

[@christopherday210]

That old 8 H just purrs. Nice buy.

[@justinnewbert]

great with you and matt

[@artk6177]

Came over from Diesel Creed too. Loved your video.

[@thomasmartin3879]

The older cats are beasts ,definitely got a workout running them all day

[@laughton57]

When I was a kid I worked for a road construction co. My boss did farm work as well. He had all D8's and some cable scrapers - and some D21 and 31B turnapulls. One 46A, one 36A and some older D8's. the 46A was our 'king rat' and the skinner thought he was king S***! LOL. IIRC the 46A was the first 'Power Shift' D8. I don't know if that meant hydro-static or what. A friend's dad, in the same small town had a business that did only farm work. All D7's and cable pull scrapers. I was on a GSA bid list and noticed a 3T D7 at a DNR auction only 20 miles from home. I told the owner of the D7's about it. He got it for a $1500 bid - That was a long time ago. But that machine ran for many years with zero repairs - the pads and rails and sprockets were like new. It was the best cat in his 'fleet'. I got a pretty nice reward for that.