I Gave Up & FAILED Fixing The Cheapest Skid Steer On Facebook Marketplace (Part 2)

[@CopperCreekCuts]

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[@skylershields598]

I know these videos probably don't monetize as well but I appreciated you showing the whole process, pain and all.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Much appreciated. Honestly this video was a months long drag, I am glad it is over with. I do appreciate your kind words!

[@JonnyDIY]

Bless the people who actually enjoy working on cars and projects like this, I don't much enjoy it either outside the easy maintenance items 👍

[@verajavi12]

I thought i was the only one that puts myself thru weird shittt. I need to show mom this video so she can understand my wildgoose chasing habits.

[@HOSSNPEPPER]

As a mechanic I feel your pain, I hate when I think I have a good way to solve a problem and it ends up leading to more work! Keep up the good work!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

LOL Glad I am not alone!

[@trapcracker]

Hey Brad, really enjoy these videos. Just a tip, if you are replacing the hose anyway, you can slice down the end of the hose you’re trying to slide off with a razor blade and it will come off a lot easier. Pulling on it kind of creates a Chinese fingertrap situation, so if you’re not replacing it, it’s easiest to pry it off with a big screwdriver or set of pliers or something similar.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you for the tip!

[@sdksniper]

Well, if there is any positive, you learned something about yourself that you didn't know, and I really enjoyed the video, I watched the whole thing. This is similar to what happened to me over a year or so. I always thought I wanted to be a driver for a living. So I took classes this year to get my CDL. Got my CDL, started applying, and ended up with a job that would get me home every weekend. I had to go to a 2-week orientation and a week on the road with the trainer. Once that time was up, I knew immediately I did NOT want to be a truck driver. Time away from family wasn't worth it, the amount of hours you work and the load of other DOT BS you have to jump through. But you don't know what you don't know, and I learned something about myself, so it wasn't a total loss, but experience gained. I look forward to your videos, really enjoy the trash ones, excited to see you one day when you buy a trash truck!!! Take care Brad.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Well said, many thanks!

[@lwwarren]

I realize I'm late to the party but a board with gardening knee pad can be a life saver when you need something to help you get comfortable in an awkward position across metal parts!

[@TheSlyFreak]

I was just thinking the other day about this series. Hate that you ended up selling it, but I also understand completely. Glad we at least got one more video of it!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@EtwasMartin]

And as always Brad: my deepest respect for your will to show your mistakes and losses. I was actually wondering whatever happened to the skid steer and thought that Baker County Trash Pickup might have gotten in the way. Thank you for sharing!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

That plus the rage I felt every time I made a bit of progress on the machine! :D

[@jamesbailey7785]

Well done young man!!! Nothing would get done if someone didn't tinker beyond their comfort zone:))))

[@darwindropmazda]

I was so relieved when those gentleman showed up! Bless their hearts! Glad you got rid of it Brad 🙏🏾😂😊

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Same here! :D

[@karaayers2867]

You were overthinking the cable to the frame. Just cut it off and abandon it. Run a new ground cable to an easier spot to get to. This is a great lesson in the difference in tinkering vs rebuilding. And knowing your limits. It’s why I do my best to buy equipment that’s running and operating but just needs a few small repairs. I went through the same stuff with a 70s bobcat. Now I have a 90s new holland that’s been a tank.

[@the2060ish]

I kinda knew when you bought it. There was a nightmare about the happen. Lol yes your know Andrew C or Jess M. Like a boat the happiest days is when you buy one and sell it. 👍👍👍

[@CopperCreekCuts]

LOL Absolutely the truth. You were right.

[@iagrams9100]

You remind me of my dad repairing his John Deere tractor. Only most of the parts he needs aren’t made any more. Of course Dad is 95 and the tractor is decades old. So there’s that.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Haha, I probably would have ran into the same issues!

[@stellarproductions8888]

"I don't enjoy fixing up old machines, I just enjoy watching people do it on KZbin." Very well said sir! I am a small engine mechanic by trade, I mad a conscious choice to not work on diesel machines that are over 20-years old, because they always tend to just be like this, a complete PITA. And often times more then not, you can't get replacement parts for an outdated machine, especially if its made overseas. You did a good job filming it though, as I spotted multiple problems with this machine, the milky hydraulic oil was among many in the list. You did the right thing to cut your losses. Just buy a new but lightly used skidsteer, and you will enjoy life more, only having to do basic maintenance on it, not full restorations.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you for the excellent comment and feedback, I appreciate it!

[@TruckzNTrainz]

I love how you showed everything. Most channels wouldn't. I live over in Clay. Would love to talk business with you.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Small world! Any time, just shoot me an email!

[@rirebel6029]

Great video im a new subscriber to this channel after seeing this . Weve all been there on a project and bit off more than we can chew , you did the smsrt thing and cut your losses i watch those same channels as you and you really got to be setup for it like diesel creek is and even he fails . I always get frustrated working on my own stuff lol

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks and welcome!

[@joannayeo9545]

Hi Brad. What you have to think if you feel that you’ve wasted time on something is that you got a vlog out of it for us to watch xx

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Well said!

[@joannayeo9545]

@@CopperCreekCuts Thank you xx

[@michaelsnell4034]

On those big hoses, grip them with some channel locks and spin them in place. on smaller hoses, I got a set of hose pliers at Harbor Freight to do the same. they come in handy. If you are worried about damaging the end of the hose, put a rag between it and the pliers.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks for the tip!

[@seananderson5850]

If you have a stuck bolt, you can strike the top with a hammer. This shocks the rust and gives you a chance to move the bolt further.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you!

[@k.d.h.landscapingsnowplowi6229]

Nice video my friend! Digging the beard and your new stup.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you!

[@quentingray]

Harrisonburg, Va represent!

[@pinecone01]

Can't win'em all. In the end, the only winning move was to cut your losses and ditch it.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks for the comment!

[@vegeta420z]

I'm only 5 minutes in, but from the disclaimer I'm assuming you DIDN'T make a Killdozer Jr. And you definitely should have. Be Ungovernable 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@CopperCreekCuts]

LOL Killdozer fail!

[@robertvannicolo4435]

If you ever do a project like that again make sure runs and operates first only spend $ to get running first and if cost prohibited stop at that point as the saying goes live and learn trust me we have all been there unless you like huge payment's every month like most kids do these days

[@stephendalessio6588]

Man that hydraulic oil looks a little milky. Your best bet would probably be draining the hydraulic system and fill it with fresh oil.

[@austinbentley6234]

nevermind, was going to tell you to buy a bench vise but you did 🤣. Sorry you had a bad experience overall though.

[@paulgerald1985]

Sometimes you gotta cut your losses and be done with a project that brings you no joy. I've been there plenty of times myself

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Absolutely!

[@Zraupp10]

I flip trailers on the side, but i don't record, Their has been 2 trailers I said F it sell it for what ever you also could have put it through action but could have sold for less then that so its OK to take a loss, its just don't take a huge loss

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Good points, thank you!

[@MikeKrumbs]

Greetings! Enjoyed both the first part and this follow up video. I also like watching the KZbinrs you mentioned and have similarly considered if I would enjoy fixing up old machines. While I can only imagine how frustrating this process was, at least you learned a valuable lesson! Thank you for bringing us along, keep it up!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you so much!

[@AlexandruCaranfil]

when do a garbage truck video gona come?

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Probably in the next few weeks!

[@jamesshonk565]

To soon. You learned alot believe it or not. Im telling you that if you think new equipment is easyer to work on you got that wrong.

[@saliston]

how do you not end up cussing like a sailor in these videos?

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Only on the inside! :D

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I was not first to view.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

XD

[@vegeta420z]

01:03:36 Brad channeling his inner Ivan Drago.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I had no clue what this was in reference to and chuckled heartily when I clicked the timestamp! :D

[@ablelock]

Well, I watch diesel Creek too and he does make things look a lot easier than they really are in real life, but you have to remember that he is a full-time mechanic. This is what he does. He works on heavy equipment so it kind of comes as second nature to him to get these things done so don’t feel too bad and beat up yourself too bad on it. At least you tried to make every effort to make it work, maybe get you another project of something else maybe not as big of a deal and do that and tinker with it. We always have to have something to pass her Time away in my business with what I do I’m a LOCKSMITH by trade. I mess with a little small tedious parts all the time and this kind of job is not for somebody that has nerves that are on in all the time because everything doesn’t work perfect you just have to be patient And this is a very patient type job so I’m saying is don’t let it beat you down. Keep your chin up and try again with something else that you enjoy. 😊

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I think that was part of my issue, too, is that the guys I watch are so good at it I thought it would be easier. Thanks for your well worded and insightful comment!

[@GavinWusocki-qx2tn]

I was first to view

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you!

[@GavinWusocki-qx2tn]

Hi

[@mikenkfalls]

I watched a random video that popped up in my feed the other day about a guy starting a garbage business. Thought of you. The guy bought a used garbage truck with a retractable claw kinda of what your after I think. It was used by a city and well maintained. Think it ran him $35000.00 I think he took out a personal loan to buy it. Anyway just a suggestion.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Very nice, thank you!