Military Truck Send Off!

[@Trauncher]

Hi Laura et al, I've hesitated to write this, but as there is no other way to communicate my thanks, this is it. Over the past 2 years, I have lost my mobility because of medical issues. I work all day, sitting in a chair, trying to take care of my family, and can't seem to fight off becoming more and more depressed. The only reason I say this is because I wanted you to understand how much I appreciate your cheerful personality. Playing your videos cheers me up. they make me feel like perhaps I shouldn't give up completely. Your work ethic is inspiring, your positive outlook is infectious, and both you and grant seem like "Salt of the earth" type people. Thanks for sharing your experiences online. They are much appreciated. and really make us all feel great.

[@cwwcww7465]

Not sure how your video crossed my path but wow folks. I swear if I could reboot America, I would ask for your permission to make you two the new faces and role models of America. Especially to the younger generations. You 2 are proof the Merican dream is still alive and it looks like you guys are in the process of living yours and that is fantastic to see. Thanks for your contribution to the country and for giving the world a peek into the life of real hard working Americans and showing them dreams are still real and reachable if you just try and just work. May GOD bless you and watch over you 2 and your family now and for all of the days of your life. Keep up the fantastic work and videos you are doing. And Grant, try the Otter Box. In your case, the military model. Semper Fi..

[@stephenrowell9373]

I am not American but I love your comment , and agree with it completely.

[@bobf4765]

Grant - couple things that might help, 1- Otter Box your phone! Ran a tree farm for years, only thing that would allow me to keep a phone longer than a month! 2-Pop the clutch in 2nd, not 1st. Not as hard on that tiny tranny, but easier on the plate & will usually kick it over.

[@wyattblessing7078]

I second the Otter Box. Only thing that has kept my phone from damage. Also a good shatter plate on the front. I was a mover, and truck driver and have slammed my phone more times than I can count.

[@joefudd]

Even better, pop the clutch in the highest gear, it's a one to one ratio.

[@bobf4765]

@@joefudd Hey Joe, good idea, except 5th is 0.87:1; 4th is 1:1... I have found, some times you need just a little more umph than hi gear...

[@joefudd]

@@bobf4765 with 1:1 it's easier to clutch start an engine and easier on the drive line.

[@7viewerlogic670]

@@joefudd I think Laura ends up on the wrong end of the team bump start jobs. They might not get enough speed for 4th gear start. 2nd might still lock up on the gravel.

[@BanditVanWoert]

getcha a Military M920 and a 40 Ton Low Boy Trailer!!! I hauled alot of heavy Equpt. while in the Army. Plus it'll give ya an extra Semi Tractor for your Farm.

[@rodfaragini7110]

So happy for you guys. Great segment on the changes that are taking place. A tear in my eye every time i watch you share your wonderful life.

[@tw9114]

I remember the episodes of you working on the truck. Sorry to see it go. Funny thing, I think my husband was looking at purchasing it, but I didn't realize it until a little later. We are from Kansas and enjoy your videos. Your farming looks a lot more clean, organized, and newer than his family's ranching in OK. Would love to know more how you do it!

[@TheMrFarkle]

"Time for a new project." That's a great way to experiment, practice, noodle out problems .... Go for it!

[@jamied.2734]

Grant needs an Otter Box that covers the front and back of a phone. I work road construction and it really holds up well.

[@Warren2731]

I have an Otter Box also, has saved my Iphone several times from drops. Make sure to get the Defender series.

[@BrianZinchuk]

I've been using Otterbox Defenders since iPhone 4S. Never a cracked screen. Dropped on cement, down stairs, on pavement, never a crack. Anyone I know who does not use a defender soon has a cracked screen or back. Nothing else is nearly as good.

[@alhutchison447]

Was going to say the same!

[@larrygeran6964]

That’s the difference between you and Grant he doesn’t work

[@IowaFlyingFarmer]

Otter box here too. I have dropped my iPhone several times and still going strong.

[@groth3395]

the clasp on the battery power switch has a hole in it which allows operator to padlock the power in the OFF position. Years ago some engineer(s) decided to use a binary code which uses zeros and ones. So, 0 = zero and I = one. I guess they assumed everyone would know 0 = zero = no power

[@hawleygriffin1800]

So generally when you have an intermittent starter problem and the battery is good (always the first place to look) it's commonly a carbon burned spot on the copper ring in the starter solenoid and not the starter itself. When you put the ignition key to start, it energizes the solenoid and creates the magnetic field that drives it forward to make contact. Particularly on an older vehicle like Grant's Geo, that's had thousands of starts, that contact can arc a little bit in the process of making the connection. If that carbon from the arcing process builds up enough, every time the solenoid stops in that spot, it might not be able to make contact. If you have time for a project, you can pull the starter and then take the little solenoid unit apart on the top of the starter and sand the carbon burned spots off the copper ring and the contacts.

[@johnboots414]

gotta love those geo trackers never had one but did have 1953 willies jeep walk right over that thing lol

[@johnger850305]

8:40 I used to buy Speck phone cases, until one day I watched EveryThingApplePro dropping all the phone cases video. Speck phone case simply doesn't fit and protect your phone as you might expected, snd it's kind of on the slippery side (I use the presidio clear case on my XR and 6S back in the days) Later on I went back to OtterBox though I think the design is kind of old and boring but it gets the job done, and I also use Apple leather case, not that protective but has a nice grip. For the harsh farming environment maybe UAG is still the best option.

[@peterhejny363]

Yup you wouldn't lock your batteries in the on. Lol it happens glad it started

[@larrysweeney2448]

I just left you a comment I read a lot of the comments that people left I can’t believe that someone would have anything negative to say about you and Grant. I would love to be able to just drive a tractor for you and give you and or someone some relief I have been so tired before from working incredible hours I know what it’s like. And if someone doesn’t like what you do, let them starve. HAHA. Love you guys

[@michaeldennison7298]

For sure, Grant get an Otterbox protector for your phone! You won’t be shattering backs and fronts of your phone ever again! They do work well!

[@j.a.387]

awesome video like always. The best case for a phone that I have found is a Otterbox and the type of work i do i have dropped my phone and that case has saved me many times.

[@charlesward8196]

I have a SPIGEN brand cover for my mobile phone, and an after market ZAGG blue filter glass over the front. When the phone fell out of my pocket while laying up cinder blocks, the front filter glass was cracked and gouged, but the actual screen was fine. I just peeled off the cracked glass and stuck on a new one, I always keep a spare on hand so the phone “doesn’t go out without it. The SPIGEN back is rigid plastic about 1/16” thick, the edge wrap has shock absorbing air space in the corners to prevent damage if it lands on the corners. The cover is much less slippery and easier to hang onto.

[@crusiethmaximuss]

Dang, y'all sold that ol' girl. Hope she goes to a lovin' new home I hope they put more HP's in 'er with a fifthwheel to THICC equipment xD

[@bobcain5796]

I was watching this video today, yeah I know a little behind, anyway, I also use iPhone and my choice for phone cover is a LifeProof. Have been using them for many years, this is something you might want to look into. Also not a bulky as an Otter Box cover. My phone easily slips into back pocket of my jeans however I normally carry it in a belt loop side pouch. I do construction and a belt 'clip' has never been my choice because if pouch hooks on something it always came un-clipped, hence belt look style. Anyway just an FYI.

[@History_v_detalyax]

Hello from Russia! How cool everything is organized ... I watch your videos and am surprised!

[@johnnylee2230]

As far as the sound goes on your iPhone put a ankle socks on it and then double it back over to suppress the wind👍🏼

[@kentblumenshine3743]

Hey. Thanks for the Videos. Grant get an Otter Box commuter iPhone case. Best durable case for an iPhone.

[@davidanalyst671]

so sad to see that badass truck go away. A humV would be fun, but a heavy hauller military truck would be more practical on the farm.... lolz

[@tonyburkhart888]

Can't even begin to tell you how much we enjoy your videos. Best wishes to you both and your families.

[@STRThermal]

I need a Geo Tracker I guess. Seems to have worked for Grant.

[@hyime69]

Grant buy a Mercedes Uni Mog we used them on the Harrier Force in the British RAF They are Great and they will Haul anything out of Mud

[@wineguy68]

My wife said to me, do u realize that u smile the whole time u watch Laura and Grants videos. U two just crack me up. Can’t wait to see Grants next project

[@pedronogue9810]

What a cold region what crop is planted in this land, wheat, soy or corn, how is the soil, I want to see harrowing and plowing because it has first class machinery.

[@bay9876]

A Honda Tracker, with Caterpillar treads, four wheel drive, and small crane attachment for the Pivot repairs. Tool chest with 120 V power source, cooler in the back to keep a few chilled beers for those hot days and a really great stereo for Laura.

[@eddiel5189]

Omg the view of the Tracker in the rear view mirror as u pulled it off that mound! It seemed close to getting flipped off the wheels. I guess you will have to work on your 'touch' for recovering stuck vehicles lol Thanks for the videos; they are always enjoyable

[@marcusrobinson1778]

Look at the sonim xp8. Makes a good work phone

[@groth3395]

plug your engines in....a warm engine starts right up

[@michaelwilliams7481]

It is so much fun watching you two, you put a smile on my face, I can't compete with Laura's smile. - That combine was so tight getting it out of the shop, the top just cleared the doorway. That military truck look to have good tyres on it, I hope you got some $ for it. Love from Mike. ❤

[@toddbroeker187]

I hope your great grandchildren appreciate your Geo Tracker as much as you appreciate your great grandparents 49 Chevy!

[@BFVgnr]

I'm hard on phones. The Otterbox Defender case series has saved me so much money on replacing and repairing my phone. I've used them since 2009 and have only had to repair one phone. It's got a hard plastic shell around the entire phone, and a rubber bump cover that goes over the shell.

[@BFVgnr]

The MORR ropes are awesome, and Yankum makes different sized ropes for different applications. If you're pulling stuff bigger than a regular truck, you might want the 1 inch rope. If you have video of the Yankum breaking, you should send it to the guys at Yankum, they'ld probably love the feedback.

[@oldsoldier4209]

Y'all really have come quite far. Thank you for sharing the journey with us. 🤠👍

[@martintijdgat6269]

Otterbox for your iPhone! Works great

[@garykeenan3724]

Hi just cruising along then dies ck ignition switch harness connector at base of steering wheel shaft by floor board it will swell n break connections cause overheats possible fix!

[@alonzoortiz18]

I love your videos ❤,Mexico is here 😊

[@sirtango1]

Okay I gotta ask. How many acres of mermaid and fish seed can you sow in a day with that boat!? 😊 Oh man I wish I could have found your channel earlier! I just got to the part where you are loading up the M-35. I have been looking for a 35 or a deuce. Had a 95 tracker and I taught my wife to drive a stick in it. She was doing good and I told her that. Then she went from 5th to first. I got a good up close look at a bug on the windshield. I’m pretty sure I had the same look on my face as the bug had on its face!😂😂😂😂😂

[@boltactionshooter]

Wife and kids have broken countless phones and they never are working outside. I farm and do everything outside and have NEVER broken any phone. The older generation knows how to better take care of their stuff IMO. It is an easy habit to learn.

[@oldthudman]

Oh dear!.....Wind blow hard in Braska huh?................

[@SFDearing1]

Grant...next time get an OtterBox Defender case and it should prevent that type of breakage. I am a retired railroad engineer and dropped my phone from catwalk of a locomotive to cement and ballast at ground level more times than I can count...porbably about 10 foot drop....that case always protected it much to my surprise. Really enjoy y'alls' content...learning a lot about farming!

[@brandon6677]

I agree however there's cases just as durable/more durable at a fraction of the OtterBox cost....I sold phones for years and people swore by otterboxes including me, until the day I spent 15 dollars on a case three times as durable! But alas, OtterBox will always be the one people think of (if they would replace damaged cases free of charge, like they used too, my mind might be swayed back into the OtterBox Fan club)

[@SFDearing1]

@@brandon6677 If you post you should provide the brand of the "three times as strong" product...otherwise the post is of no help to Grant.

[@MrTonyharrell]

Otterbox is worth every penny. I have one on my phone and three on my ipads.

[@brandon6677]

@@SFDearing1 neither is your comment. Go do your own researching instead of getting pissy over someone's opinion. OtterBox is a trash product with trash customer support. The proof is in the case that ive been used for 4 years now, including being dropped off a roof twice onto concrete You literally can go watch reviews of 10 dollar Amazon cases beating it out. Stop getting offended by my opinion because yours differs

[@papiopapa356]

Another option is an Urban Armor Gear (UAG) case. Had one for years with no phone damage despite numerous drops.

[@bobbydevine2154]

I drove from Cozad to Grand Island & back Thursday, that wind was brutal!!!

[@westrotter7847]

I had a cell phone holder made at our local saddle shop and it works really great. You thread your belt through it like a holster . It holds onto the phone super good.

[@donwilliams3626]

Grant I know you morn the loss of your truck. It was fun watching you tool around its arena. Otter Box is the way to encase your phone. Having the case and holster keeps it always by your side.

[@scottkrieger4701]

The shed you emptied you going to insulate it also.

[@garyevert5399]

you two were made for each other so great to see

[@martyflannigan5052]

if you are that hard on phones get a otterbox my buddy is a miner always uses a otterbox never wrecked a phone. he barely fits in that geo tracker lol

[@chriss32]

The Geo may need a new ring gear on the flywheel.

[@shafrobert]

OK,so just one recommendation. Get a Pinzgauer 6x6.

[@baumi8718]

I am a fan from Germany and not a farmer. But I'm very interested in your work and it's fun to watch. You are very personable and I wish you every success. Sorry for my bad American.

[@frandanco6289]

Bau Mi - Hello, Bau Mi from Germany ! I hope this finds you and your family well ! Glad you like watching these kids as much as I do.. Your english was perfect !!! Best - Fran Danco

[@hounddog410amms]

Get an Otterbox Defender . I had a phone drop off a three-story building and it was ok.

[@DANDY1]

On the tracker that randomly dies possible positive battery cable grounding out along framerail or metal causing electrical circuit short causing it to die.

[@larryisack7325]

I liked watching your little show.

[@samspade7360]

OMG, I really love your channel, Laura, Grant (and Cale). I love your sanity and the peace you guys bring bring in all your videos. Watching you resets me, in a manner of speaking. Order, tranquility and mental peace. Thank you so much! Lots of luvs. 😃 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jeffhiggins4505]

Grant, farming can't be any harder on phones than construction. I've had phones since the 90s and have only broken 2. One was in a severe accident. I have always had an armor type case on them. Like these guys are saying- otter box. There are also some excellent screen protectors out there.

[@stucky8313]

Been an iPhone user for what seems like forever...100% believer in the Otterbox Defender case. Im a firefighter and have a plumbing & septic business. No broke phones...so far lol! love the Defender case!

[@alangunn8120]

Grant, hang in there. I sold my old truck and shattered the back of my iphone almost together too. Tough day.

[@shehzadsaifullah]

im hooked on these videos

[@davidfarning8246]

Another old man piece of advice. If you are going to be working on big rusty equipment, get a high quality breaker bar. It is like a big ratchet, but without the ratcheting mechanism. A swivel head is great for getting into tight places. It might seem pricey at first, but it will save you from replacing ratchets every time you break or bend one :) Another thought, since Laura is setting up her own tool box, it might be a good idea to set up one box for 'shop tools' and one box for 'field tools.' Fill the 'shop box' with the best tools you can afford, they will last a lifetime and you will enjoy using them every time you pick them up. Fill the 'field box' with the cheapest harbor freight stuff you can find. I often misplace the field stuff before it gets a chance to break.

[@stevenseganjr.2874]

Miss your post office runs to see what ppl sent to you guys!

[@henkoosterhof5947]

If a switch can be locked its only in the off posission. The towing vehicle is the one who gives the strenght of the rope/chain or whatever you use. Its kinetic energy:1/2 multiplied by mass multiplied by velocity multiplied by velocity. All of the towing vehicle. So the rope was not strong enough for the towing vehicle. Nice to see the tracker. It started as a suzuki and later built over the world.

[@butchchastain6317]

Laura and Grant have a beautiful day and stay warm.

[@renoflames]

That is a nice S 780. Geez it is nice..

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

If you two are showing how you treat each other off camera as on camera, a great relationship!

[@ronaldpiper4812]

It was way to hard to not make this coment.. It is so special watching this young couple and there family and farms. A part of life I am glad to learn. 20 years. Most for CCC. I see the bridge and the hellicopter and wet land as I go accross that state. In memory.

[@lynwessel2471]

Yep, thats right the O position on the battery shutoff switch means open circuit i.e. off!

[@adked1841]

I cant believe how far you both have come in such a small period of time...And its flown by!! CONGRATS on your success and cant wait to see you hit 500K soon... 😃

[@jackgreider6347]

Always fun to watch you guys. Great to see the "fun" things you guys do.

[@skatedurr]

i come here for the cat

[@moremoney2]

Yeah, I saw Scotty slinking around in the background.

[@jeffreyhalet9632]

Grant needs an Otter Box for his phone. As a contractor I have abused phones for years. The Otter box is amazing!! I have one for my tablet also.

[@IdahoPohTaToh]

Haha! Laura is a @Matt's Off Road Recovery fan!! What a small world.

[@keithneal3253]

Otter Box the way to go.

[@NewEnglandwilderness]

Combine just squeezed in doorway, hahaha

[@gregorysmith1107]

Grant you need a military grade phone I have one and I have set on it and dropped it from 2 stores and it still works it's even water proof up to 2ft. The screen is made out of bullet proof glass

[@alexischapdelaine9476]

would you be willing to do a live Q&A. sorry to see the military truck go. Great video as always laura have a great weekend hope the weather is waring up for you out there.

[@Paws4thot]

OK, why are the chevrons on the combine's drive tyres pointed one way, and the steer tyres pointed the other?

[@jeepercreepers2]

I sold my M35-A2 back in November. Shure do miss her!!

[@darindougherty9341]

When you high centered the GEO you may have tweaked the shifter linkage. Might explain why it didnt want to go in reverse.

[@pierrewichser2298]

No cows, no military truck ... What comes to the next ??? 😆

[@cnron9278]

Buy a Otter Box cover for your iphone. No more broken phones.

[@jc-pj3nh]

OtterBox for your phone is the best protection. I dropped my phone twice off the top rolling ladder when I worked for Lowe's. Bounced at least two feet in the air and still worked like I never dropped it. They are expensive but worth it.

[@lordmugglestone]

I have the original Iphone 3 when they first came out, use it that has all my sounds and audio books. I use my Iphone 6 as a calendar backup and alarm clock, and I only upgraded to the Iphone 12 Mini, I never dropped and cracked any of them...

[@kennywiesemann4959]

I love you two. Laura how do you keep your nails so pretty all the time. you two are the best. Please be safe and God bless you both.

[@navyretired230]

I remember the Midwest winds. More memories.

[@joefudd]

Laura, some helpful hints: 1. Whenever you see an electrical switch pictogram symbol, the "O" means "open circuit" or "Off", the "l" means "closed circuit" or "On". Yes, that switch was left on! 2. those tires on the combine look low on air pressure from the cold, add air before they go flat and unbead! 3. ALWAYS blur out your license plate numbers of all of your vehicles from your videos to protect your safety and privacy! There are too many nuts out there and you need to keep that info from them! Stay safe!

[@charlesrussek7118]

International symbols. It is also binary code. 0 is off 1 is activated.

[@bobbydevine2154]

In Nebraska the only people who can get License plate numbers are Law Enforcement, as a former Police Dispatcher I know this to be true

[@BugsyBlue]

Plus that the ring on there is for a padlock, so it can be locked in the off position, to keep from unauthorized user.

[@phloughtgnarpsehs7263]

No need to blur your plates. Plates are visible to the public when in person, so why bother to hide on KZbin? Far easier to find someone via Google.

[@joefudd]

@@phloughtgnarpsehs7263 Plates are visible, but you don't know who they belong to unless you know that person. Why take the chance of some nut out there with bad intentions meeting up on the road? Other youtube farmers have had that to happen. Laura had strangers just showing up at her farm and they scared her and her family. Erin Holbert had stalkers following her around. You probably aren't aware that this stuff goes on?

[@davidfarning8246]

You guys are akway have trouble starting equipment:) Do farmers use starter carts in Nebraska? In Wisconsin it is pretty common to have a homemade started cart on farms. They are usually three or four beefy batteries mounted on a hand truck or small utility wagon. They can be wired in parallel with permanently attached jumper cables. I like to add a battery cut-off from an old piece of earthmoving equipment, a trickle charger so that I can plug the thing in when I am done with it, and replace the spring load clips on the jumper cables with vise-grips. It is a great shop project for a high school student or new farmer who wants to learn to weld :)

[@billytarver5027]

If And When You put lights in that shed Just put electrical RECIPTALS then Plug 6 ft cards you can buy with a plug on one end and connect to the light fixtures hang on chains so you can move them if you need to. I have been electrical. contractor since 1950 I have wired lots of metal barns that way you don't need a licensed electrician to do the light fixtures.

[@VTSteve]

Starter issue might be a broken tooth on the flywheel, or the gear on the starter itself

[@jtsfarmengines6633]

I’ve had an iPhone 4,6,8, and a 12. just got my 14 pro yesterday. None of my phones ever look that way, I keep an otter box defender series case or have had a life proof case. I drop my phone a lot, and I work in the shop. Never had a problem cracking a phone, (knock on wood).

[@garrettrice7598]

Grant you need a UAG case. Urban Armor Gear 2 phones never had a cracked screen. I work commercial construction.

[@stevedarling2663]

Can you comment on how your corn and soy stock is managed through the winter. Do you watch the markets? Or does the coop advise when they will take your crop. Great videos. Thx

[@joefuell5777]

Grant I am a retired Mechanic and that is equally as hard on I phones, I found a military grade aluminum case for my phone and quit braking my phones, I found on Amazon. It also sounds like tooth broke or damaged on the flywheel on the Tracker.

[@michaelmijatovich8983]

Yes grant get an outer box you won't have that issue. Money worth it

[@IowaFlyingFarmer]

Grant. Humvee is the way to go. I bought one a year ago and can share some tips if interested. I also have an acquaintance who just bought 4 of them from the government it is still going through the paperwork nightmare to get them titled but plans to sell three of them.

[@mikeknowles8017]

I was off line when this posted and I feel like I was late for class! I actually like to see things like the military truck go off to a new home where it will get used. Pulling something like that out of the junkyard and bringing it back to life is really cool! I recently put a little Toyota back together that probably should have been scrapped and sold it at a low price to a friend of a friend who recently recovered from cancer and then rehab for pain med addiction and lost everything. She's doing great now and is getting her life back together. I didn't really make any money but I get these little notes from time to time talking about how that simple but good little car (that just as easily could have been crushed) is really helping her out.

[@zetacanahuate9794]

nice a nice tracker guys, great project vehicle they are rare . keep it

[@overthehilldill3626]

I've never broke or scratched a phone because i always use a case. Never understood why most people don't use one?

[@johnniles7939]

My wife had a Tracker and loved it. NY State road salt and me running it of the road did it in.

[@brentjurgersen3527]

Question for your next video: maybe it’s just that time of the year… but I have noticed more videos of yours and Grants operation… vs with Dad. Are you still farming with your father? Is Grant still farming with his parents? What’s the big plans for future partnerships and operations?