I BOUGHT A VINTAGE FORKLIFT!! (INTRO + FIRST TEAR DOWN!) Part 1

#vintage #forklift I bought an old CLARK Car Loader/Utili Truck toe truck fork lift! Giving a full briefing and overview of this machine and showing it running + driving before we start tearing it down to fix what's bad or broken so we can make her good as new again! (PART 1 VIDEO). #rebuild #teardown

[@qualitydirtmoving]

Finally the video we have all been waiting for

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha yes I was finally able to get a start on it each day last week when I got home from work.. I have a bunch more footage I plan to make in another video coming hopefully sometime this week before the weekend so stay tuned!

[@staglione79]

That's a cool old Clarke 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks buddy! Hopefully we can get her running like new again and get it a bit more modernized too in the process! 👍🏻

[@jmailbell]

What a find, you did good on that one. Looking forward to the video to come.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks man, you and me both! Hopefully by the weekend here I’ll have part 2 for you guys. Thanks for watching!

[@Skynd303]

Awww darn you left us with a cliff hanger!!!

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha yah that’s my bad, I was editing right among and suddenly looked at I was about at the 20 min mark.. I said ? Dang already?! Haha.. so I had to end it.. but part 2 will be coming sometime this week so stay tuned!

[@brianlowe753]

Cliff hanger ! More like a “Biff” hanger…😂

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

A new chapter for Biffcakes! Good stuff homie, stick with it and you’ll be greatful in the near future.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks bro! I was really happy to find and save the old girl! Can’t wait to upload part 2 for you guys! Still unsure if I want to spend the time repainting it or not.. or if I wanna just soak it with “Lin-seed oil” to protect the current patina and save myself a lot more time.. it’s pretty amazing it still has its original paint and has not been messed with or covered up.. so I’m thinking maybe I should keep it that way since it’s never been tampered with yet. What do you think?

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

@@BiffsEquipment definitely paint it!

[@banditweasil]

Shop's lookin good!

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks Phill! I wish I woulda showed you guys the other side more because the setup on the outside has changed quite a bit since you guys last saw it.. maybe I’ll make a quick shop update “short” video this week for you guys to see! Stay safe!

[@kagnewmp12]

After I retired from Law Enforcement I worked at a Veneer Mill for another 20 years and drove forklifts for most of those years and although we did have some very old Clark lifts fortunately I was able to use brand new lifts from Clark, Yale and my favorite was actually from Korea which was a Daewoo. You will be pleasantly surprised as to what these little machines can lift. I also worked another 12 years for WalMart catching Shoplifters but now at 70 the only thing I do is drive Amish to work or shopping and enjoy my BX and the Grand Kids. Looking forward to part 2.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Hey man thanks for a little history on yourself! Very cool! There’s nothing wrong with taking it easy now at your age and enjoying life a little! Sometimes I can’t wait to be at that age where I can work a little less haha. Sounds like you have had a very accomplished life and lots to be proud of and I’m sure you could tell a lot of amazing story’s! Im glad you have your BX which you can still enjoy running that and it can bring you the same type of pleasure as when you ran forklifts full time! Happy Easter to you and your family!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Gosh what a peach of a machine!! I’d love to find one like that for that price!! You def did good on this one!!

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks buddy! I was super happy to find and be able to safe this old girl! The guy that had it got it off an old farmer who owned it for many years and I believe it was always stored inside while he had it which I attend to why it’s still in such great shape for its age.. I think it only had a handful of owners in all its years and I feel that the hours aren’t as much as you’d expect for a machine this old even tho it would be impossible to know for sure. Can’t wait to go through it all and get her running like new again with you guys. Great first project for the new shop too!

[@TheHomePros6221]

@@BiffsEquipment I can’t wait brother I love watching projects like this!! Soo cool

[@TheHomePros6221]

What a great project to break the new shop in with

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha yes for sure! I just said the same thing actually in my other comment to you! I see you’ve been doing well too buddy! I don’t have much time to watch KZbin but when I do I find time I am always sure to check out what you’ve been up to as well to keep up to date. Stay safe bro!

[@TheHomePros6221]

@@BiffsEquipment aw man that’s awesome I sure do appreciate it!! And man I just love your shop I wish I could start over and build one just like yours.. maybe one day lol keep up the good work!

[@jonathanbussenger3602]

Old School Equipment for sure! Glad you found a manual for it. Clark was quality stuff.Have fun rebuilding the old bird.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks buddy! I agree you just can’t kill these old Clark’s! The manual was a super nice find.. the ONLY one I could find on eBay once I punched the model numbers in.. I knew I had to jump on it as it may have been my only chance of ever getting a manual to match this machine.. and boy does it have some great info in it.. much more than I woulda ever thought! Thanks for watching + stay tuned!

[@Ron-0417]

I have the utmost confidence that you will have this running like a fine Swiss watch in no time. That manual will be a major help.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks Ron! I agree about the manual.. just being able to see all the maintenance procedures.. the types of oils and grease and the amount of oil that goes in the gearbox, trans, engine, etc. alone is VERY good to have.. also like how it shows where every single grease fitting is.. cuz there’s alot!

[@pauljelen2330]

What a cool piece of equipment. Your mechanical knowledge and experience will surely come in handy on this project. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks Paul! Glad you enjoyed! Figured it would be a fun project for us in the new garage and tearing into something other than my Kubota for a change!

[@davidmartin7660]

Well you’ve got a challenge to work on now! Built like a tank though. Have fun buddy.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks Dave! You aren’t kidding, this thing is LAGIT “built like a tank”! And I’m sure it had to be too.. knowing the amount of work and reliability it would have to sustain our military during the war! Def a great peace of history and I love that! Stay tuned for part 2!

[@davidmartin7660]

@@BiffsEquipment Am I hearing a camo paint scheme?

[@32modelbford39]

Great video! Awesome new project! It’s amazing to me how simple and made to last old machines are!! Can’t wait to see the finished product!! Good luck!!👊🏻

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks buddy! I agree, there’s nothing better than old AMERICAN iron! Built to last forever too as it was before they started purposely building things to break after so many years to sell more parts and newer versions.. absolutely impressive machine and I can’t wait to get it finished with you guys 👍🏻

[@brianwalk108]

nice machine, great snag!

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks Brian, I thought so too! With some lovin and TLC for the first time in prolly 40 years I think it’s gonna be a great little machine!

[@jeffwilliams4676]

Looks good.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks jeff! I installed new LED lights in my Cummins too Over the weekend.. I just need to find time to edit and upload the video.. Def next weekend!

[@komatsutech1]

Just a word of advice that I'm sure you have thought about. Run the negative cable to the block and then run a 8 gauge wire to the body. The gauges and ignition switch maybe the new LED lights don't need a 4 gauge ground the starter does though. Glad you got it and now you can shop for pallet racking and a more comfortable bed for Diesel.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks buddy! Yah I def plan to ground the engine to the frame, and then ground the battery to the frame as well.. my plan is basically to modernize the wiring as much as I can.. add a couple flood lights too on the mast and I may even convert it over to propane some day if I keep it. I’d also like to make some custom side panels for it since the original ones have been lost which is a bunmer

[@ke6bnl]

I had an old Clark 3 ton ran week but could lift any thing I had Mine was yellow had the same battery type. All 4 tires were small and could not deal with our non flat property. Mine was propane good luck enjoy

[@BiffsEquipment]

Very cool Ed! Sounds like it was very similar only I made sure this forklift had the “big wheels” in the front which helps it to get along on gravel driveways or uneven ground a bit better (so long as it’s not wet/soft). They concidered these machines to be indoor and outdoor only it was primarily made for indoor because of the hard rubber tires.. if you wanted a pure outdoor machine you’d have to go with a machine with knumatic tires.

[@ke6bnl]

@@BiffsEquipment I got it for free, sold and replaced with a 1840 Case Skid Steer not as strong but does more things.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Most of the old Clark’s around here were sort of a lime green colour. Fun project. Have you got it figured out where your going to put the muffler stack. 🤔😳 Have a great day.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks Noel. Yah I think after the late 60s more from the 70s to 80s Era they changed the color to green and sometimes yellow towards the end of the 80s I think.. I did like that like green color as well.. I havnt decided if I’m gonna paint it or not.. it’s all orginal as far as the paint goes and I almost hate to make it look gawdy if I paint it and it don’t turn out quite like I hoped cuz there’s no going back.. so I’m thinking I may just scrape and brush it down and then coat the entire forklift in lin-seed oil.. an oil based product that protects bare metal and rusty metal as well as darkens old paint to preserve the patina.. just havnt decided yet.

[@macdawg6403]

Biff.. I said screw KZbin, I just search your vids !

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha I appreciate it Mac! OG subscribers like you is what I need more of!

[@HuserHelpers]

What a finish...😅

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha yah unfortunately I had to end it on a cliff hanger.. realized how long the video was while I was editing and said oh shoot, I gotta wrap this up quick lol. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon!

[@AaronTurnwald]

Really enjoy your videos! Wondering if you could tell me what camera you use?

[@BiffsEquipment]

Thanks Aaron glad to hear it! I use a couple of old GoPros.. one is a hero 9 black and it’s a piece of garbage.. don’t buy the 9.. I ended up whipping it at a wall and broke the one screen on it cuz it froze for the 100th time and I lost footage.. now I’m down to just my old reliable GoPro hero 7 black which is my oldest camera and the one I bascislly started my channel with.. it works ok, has great picture quality but it crashes sometimes also.. just nowhere near as bad as the 9th Gen. I hear the 10 and 11 are much better and they fixed the issues but I have just yet to get one. Stay safe!

[@kr5289]

I couldn't do the mechanical part, but I could sure make it look new.

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha! Yah I’m not too excited about painting it.. I’m pretty decent at painting but it’s just not a love of mine.. I’m way too critical and OCD and painting is time consuming and takes alot of patience which I don’t have haha. Wish I could just have you paint it for me!

[@HorsleyLandy88]

you should paint it army green

[@BiffsEquipment]

Army green would be cool too, I have actually seen a few painted that color.

[@RavensRidgeNC]

Bet there ain't a single 10mm on that entire machine - all SAE on that one!

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha 😂 that’s funny that you mention it because on the very first panel I removed I knew not even to bother with metric sockets and wrenches! Out of all the bolts I removed so far the only single bolt that was metric was one that the previous owner had installed lol. I plan to put all new hardware on when we put it back together cuz all the old hardware is rusted and trash. Stay safe and thanks for watching!

[@garymonsarratt6048]

Hi Mike..... million dollar question what COLOR. Kubota orange ??

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha, hey Gary! I am still actually unsure if I want to paint it or not yet.. I may hold off til I get it fully mechanical sound and use it a bit.. only because painting it and doing it right will take a lot of time and if I end up not using it as much as I think I would or selling/trading it then painting it may not help much and will just cost a lot of time and energy.. but I’m considering it. I would def like to paint it if I kept it tho. Also the paint it’s got now is fully orginal.. which is pretty mind blowing .. so I’m not sure if I wanna disturb it or not.. or if I wanna just oil or cower coat it to keep the patina? Not too sure but the more we get into it the more I’ll know what I wanna do as far as paint. Thanks for the support!

[@edwardbrumfield4145]

give diesel a lift LOL

[@BiffsEquipment]

Haha 😂 he would only like that if I had food hanging down from the rafters!