Save or Scrap? 1959 International Dozer vs. HUGE Trees!

In the first video, we got this old International dozer to run, but today we used it to smash a few trees! Like usual, we didn't nearly as much done as we had hoped, but its always fun seeing some old iron work!

[@jamesvallela7889]

I can't believe you have that much fun at work

[@markkaminski2416]

That was great! Don't give up on it. Keep smiling, have FUN!!😊

[@stephendinan5622]

Good on you guys for attempting to try to fix it and get it running and trying at all. A lot of people wouldn't be able to even start or know what to do, still a shame that it will eventually get cut up considering guys that have them never can get parts easily.

[@genelong6572]

Good job... lots of fun. Learning on the job us the best way. Don't let the "experts" discourage you.

[@Don_ECHOguy]

The block can be drained down and welded if you cared to take it that far. Was still good to see the old IHC fire up and run though.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

If you keep playing with it you may get addicted to it and keep it just for fun! I always say the reasons trees come out so hard is the whole world has hold of them.

[@imbadwithcomputers3703]

From my bit of experience with these old things they drink a ton of fuel trying to start on ether when they’re cold. They also just kinda chug through a fuel tank like nothing, hate to say it but that’s why a lot of the older machines get sold

[@dwightsowell422]

If you decide to scrap it, you should keep the builders plate as a souvenir. Hang it on your wall as a reminder of the challenge you all overcame to get it going.

[@RustyChamp]

You project are fun to watch your a good person

[@jerrylindo6854]

I patched a old tractor block with fiberglass one time

[@timothyrigsby5043]

That was awesome

[@charlesweaver2406]

It got the job done looked fun I respectfully watched you learn something and I call it success on to the next one tomorrow

[@joegreer5034]

Very cool guys. That thing could have seen time on the push up to Alaska..on the Alcan hwy.

[@railroadman57]

Instead of scrapping the machine why not sell it to someone that will fix it up and use it ? When repaired properly that dozer will last for years !

[@kirkpalmer1709]

Absolutely! I hate seeing good old equipment cut up. People collect these things.

[@paulstaab1705]

Heck, I could watch u too for hours,ur having fun,I would be also!!

[@Adventures_with_Josh]

Lol 4:17 only to steer tho 😂 awesome job tho guys .

[@Wheelloader__]

Cool video.

[@leezebede4469]

Your brothers a pro.

[@MaxtronusPrime_]

Definitely keep it, could be useful im the future.

[@welderboy525]

I have an old farmall tractor that i fixed the cracked block with jb weld 20 plus years ago and its still holding strong

[@stevezwemer1262]

Just keep adding fluids and let it cool down periodically so it doesn’t overheat. Have fun

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

I had an older td18 an td14 now I have a 1956 D7 C 17A

[@ryancampbell4119]

Personally I would keep it around to sell for parts or as it is. You would make more by selling the parts in it than just scraping it entirely.

[@matthewkesler1175]

The block crack and oiler cooler are victims of a previous owners lack of care.The cooler probably has as separate drain.For it's day it was cutting edge but the start on gas and switch to diesel became obsolete quickly and wasn't too popular due to its complexity. Parts for this crawler are basically non-existent,except at scrap yards. Some parts can be rebuilt of course .It's been run hard and put away wet more than once.Its still going through which is quite a testament. Its biggest problem is it's too big to easily repair for most. Bang for the buck isn't there either.Not enough of it left to use commercially and too big to haul around as a toy. A shame really,this machine and it's brethren built America.But it's in your hands now,use it,maybe a new owner is en route.

[@kumijia]

You guys have way more patience than me. 😂

[@nathanpellham7387]

I wouldn't cut it up if I was you personally because it's worth probably 5+10 times more then scrap price just as parts alone for someone who uses and operates that old stuff, it's a piece of history for crist sakes, and this is coming from a person who rather operate older equipment than new stuff, it takes a way better operator to run that old stuff smoothly and efficiently, and Im proud of that I own a 1950 AC HD5b That's been streached to fit a 3-71 in it and she's quite the powerhouse, I can out pull most equipment of the same size and I do all my own work on all of my equipment, would be sad to see thst scraped if I had the funds id just pick the ol girl up from you guys if shes just bound for the shredder

[@randytalley7]

Ignore them comments man! Have fun, be safe!!

[@ClaytonHartin]

The old international dozer is your 3rd largest hit for views I see. Your pop cans video and cutting up the old locomotive.

[@MrHOOKYS]

you had fun

[@blinkybagger8342]

Is that an inspection port where the coolant is leaking out of the block, or tidy looking patch behind the injection pump (accessing what)? Did International boost the rigidity of the block by adding some extra corners into the casting? Working apart from some fundamental flaws means there's likely some parts that could be useful and some fun learning/interaction.

[@user-iu1up6mk9m]

The clutch has got to be adjusted in through the bellhousing

[@MrHOOKYS]

save it and use it

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

Bronze/braize/stick weld the crack

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

Also if you run it without a radiator cap so it can’t build pressure

[@campervan-john]

I ran my car like that for 3 years because of head gasket blowen

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

@@campervan-johnI did the same in my prime mover for 1,350 miles 2,200kms

[@hardtail-gy8dk]

These machines aren't really a pressurized system like modern equipment

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

@@hardtail-gy8dk then what happens when things get hot??? They expand, so there for the crack will get bigger and the coolant will leak so if the radiator cap is cracked one turn it can’t build up pressure

[@hardtail-gy8dk]

These era crawlers off all sizes were susceptible to cylinder head cracking, there were many changes to coolant circulation during production, the last changes were jetheads and coolant reservoirs like this one has on the hood at the dash, most of cracking was reduced by special operator habits especially cooling down before shutoff, given the location of this crack I would lean towards water freezing due to low or no antifreeze, I've seen cracks in this location successfully repaired before both brazed and using lock n stitch method but I'm not sure they are motivated to save it, it would be nice to see it saved but if scrapped there are lots of valuable obsolete parts, the undercarriage is one and the winch is harder to find

[@davidfrost801]

The clutch pops in and out, pops in and holds when you pull it back, allowing the operator to take his hand off the clutch lever,...

[@campervan-john]

Wouldn't good friday been better spent with the family.

[@jamessheppard1697]

I need parts

[@richardjohnson5883]

That block could probably be braised

[@PaulGurczeski-dc9zi]

Mike next time you use gorilla tape or gorilla glue LO.L

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

Flex Seal Flex Tape would do the trick

[@northern1937]

Scrap it.

[@HaroldJackson-s8p]

Waste of time and effort.

[@CoryTheesfeld]

You are a waste of time , the dozer has value you dont.

[@CoryTheesfeld]

You can get 5000 dollars or more , more than it will bring for scrap.

[@CoryTheesfeld]

If it is going to be cut it up, then sell it to someone who will use it, man.

[@CoryTheesfeld]

Fix it or sell it.

[@niteninja0133]

Should get ahold of Matt from Diesel creek he may buy it so you don't scrap it

[@CoryTheesfeld]

That would be a great video.

[@mundylunes7755]

Weld some sheet metal and turn it into a tank.