Part 2 Cat D7F resurrection rebuild with a special mystery Youtuber potential buyer?

[@garyflint1793]

That Cat needs a major Kevin make over!

[@donalddehaven3229]

I’d like to see all the prep Kevin has to do before he can even paint. I figured it was Chris, Letsdig18. I enjoy watching every video of you guys working on equipment. Good to see your boys learning the business.

[@timcope3115]

If there ever was a candidate for blasting I believe that one is as much paint as it has on it.

[@charlesswhitlock]

I had a feeling that Chris wanted the D7 when i watched his video on it. He was having too much fun testing it out.

[@keithphaneuf9146]

I think Mason should win the tool box/tools. 🙂

[@alithemagicbum]

Great suggestion 👍👍🍻

[@jeffmurray983]

You guys do a great job teaching Mason and Tucker. Tucker did a great job of welding

[@ericmartin5720]

I’ve been watching pretty much non stop all weekend, you guys are doing fine work. I have been an aircraft mechanic for 35 years and recognize quality workmanship. By having this stuff on KZbin your market has got global reach, congrats for making it work.

[@JohnDoe-ot6he]

Nice to see Matt at your shop 👍

[@refiii9499]

Watching you guys resurrect these old machines is the best! It would be cool get a behind the scenes video of what Kevin has to do to prep these old girls for paint. I’m sure others would also like to watch that type of content

[@JohanLind]

LD18 plates on the sides and the grille, a new paint-job and she'll purr for another 50 years!

[@thomaswetzel4068]

I really admire your skills and attention to detail. I also think it would be great to see how you go about doing a paint job on one of these old units. It's got to be incredibly time consuming!

[@Bman2020]

Well Chis maybe can break in 47:14 the pile of kitty poop in building roads in NC looking forward to seeing it on his channel he will give it great home it will be taken care of for sure awesome watch as always 👍👋🇨🇦

[@georgehoff8909]

Tucker is a man of few words. But he can sure stack some dimes !!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@nathanscott7910]

Yes he is and yes he does. There is no reason to speak a thousand words when your work speaks for itself.

[@georgehoff8909]

@@nathanscott7910 facts. Also the way Clint is raising these boys is awesome !!! The MERICAN WAY !!!

[@thebear5454]

You know, there is a lot to be said in favor of older equipment Clint. No "government juice", no electronics, no computer and seemingly built heavier duty. Great job in bringing the old D7 kitty cat back from neglect. I figured we'd see Chris (Let's Dig 18) since he was making the KZbin rounds in Indiana but didn't expect to see Matt (Diesel Creek). Great stuff, as always

[@rustysteel8714]

Doubt folks realize how DANGEROUS this work can be. The PINCH POINTS where one can lose fingers, or hands, are too many to count! 😳 Nice weld Tucker. 👍

[@BobOBob]

I laughed out loud in the opening seconds when the blur was still present on top of your C&C logo!

[@liamterry5301]

Kev is the reason there's safety meetings!!! LMBO 😂😆😂

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Great welding by Tucker. Developing some amazing skills, as is Hunter. I hope they realize how blessed they are to have the family they do. And then there is Kevin. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mtlmshr]

That’s why Clint is the Boss “hey is that clean?” Ooops Kevin!

[@scottfortune9016]

Chris keeps buying that old reliable equipment!! Looking forward to seeing it finished on your channel, and running on Chris' channel!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

38.21 I know my eyes are old but that looks like a crack on the inside opposite of the plate with that B Pressure Weld 😂😂 Great job as always.

[@trouttruffle1309]

Tucker always seems nonplussed, but he does one heck of job welding!

[@Trains022]

Great episode again guys, Tuckers welding is getting better and better and he is so modest too!. An LD18 logo on those new plates would look very nice 😀

[@scottfortune9016]

I thought for sure he was going to cut those plates with his logo in them. I guess a sucker will have to suffice.

[@kymw7833]

Hey Clinton nice job ,but mostly thank you and Kevin and Mason for a great laugh it's nice to see guys paying each other out ,and enjoying each other's company while working really enjoy your channel Mate,better than TV Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@jamielombardo5292]

I've always wanted one of those I operated one in the US Army in Bavaria in the Alps and fell off the side of the mountain skidding 5000 ft down into the valley. The D7 caterpillar climb straight back up to standing ovation.

[@milwaukeeroadjim9253]

I'd love to see Kevin's paint job and transport to buyer. Sandblast and a new coat of paint really makes for a complete unit.

[@Cujo8778]

I'd love to see the full restoration work on this project. Love the collaboration with Chris . Great content as always. Thanks for the upload.

[@TheEggeee2]

About time you did a collab with him. He likes nice things and it is obvious that you put out nice things. Can’t wait to see the next step.

[@jeffreybrookes9731]

I think Chris letsdig18 has a softness for those old machines because a couple of his newer machines left him stranded because of emissions problems

[@stevenr8606]

🤔💡 You're not a bad influence Sausage Fingers. You're a good teacher. 😊

[@josephspratt2055]

That crane attachment looks super handy.

[@michaelcrist102]

I’m glad chris bought it , going to a good home

[@heatherlane9270]

That was certainly one huge scoop Mrs Clint of C&C had. So much to done on this old D7F and more in Kevin's trusty hands. Would love to see you in North Carolina with LetsDig18. Great video thank you and well done Mason.

[@dalebailey1844]

The Lawson LADY would be proud. You used a grade 8 Bolt to make a keeper. HAVE A GREAT DAY

[@seanpierce7673]

I thought it would of been Chris or matt! Cause both guys like them old iron machines! And I don't blame them one bit! The old units were built to last!!!

[@liamterry5301]

Mr. and Mrs. C are going to pick me for the tools just saying 😁😜❤️😜😁😜❤️

[@jwcletcherii7896]

Good for Chris going back to CAT yellow!

[@johnrobichaud130]

Kevin's camo paint jobs are my favorite Chris wants it the cat yellow

[@KPMACHINE1]

When I drop big radiators in place, if possible I will use 1/4” ply wood on front and back side with a tie down wrapped around to protect the core and fins.

[@r.l.1891]

Uncle Scott started one bolt...his day is complete....

[@maxobara1496]

This CAT pile looks like a little beast!! Chris finally gets a set of rippers, but there backwards for him 😂 Interesting for sure, and every piece is heavy 😂 Nice work guys!!👍🇺🇸

[@rockman531]

Hey Clinton, You and your team did an awesome job fixing that beast! Nothing worse than a crippled cat! Definitely want to see the sand blasting and cosmetic surgery by Mr. Sausage Fingers himself!! Put a black racing stripe down the middle of the pads for Chris! :) Thumbs up! Stay safe! Jim

[@latisimusd]

Watching Clint's feet on those pedals reminds me of a 1/2 mile outlaws racer. Great video - fun all the way around! That weld on the left side blade tube was referred to as "chicken daubers" and that would get everyone in the shop to come over and laugh, that would offend the chickens. We know Tucker can seam stitch a weld like a pro 😁

[@RAYAR54]

I always called it pigeon sh*t and looked around to see if there were any about... LOL

[@roxannfischer8282]

Very impressive job on the welding Tucker!!! Beautiful welds!!!😊

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@moman0166]

Man I can’t wait to see you guys turn this back to a new kitty 🐈‍⬛. This is the mark of a true visionary. You have to look past the problems and know what you are going to turn it into. I always said that was nice because I bought some what people thought were turds and turned them into green.

[@bobmahnamahknob]

The difference between knowing what's junk and what just needs a little (or more) TLC. Takes a good bit of knowing what you're doing to know what you can actually do.

[@moman0166]

@@bobmahnamahknob You can’t learn that in a book and did my college Economics Degree help do that ? Not one bit. I taught myself over the years.

[@bobmahnamahknob]

@@moman0166 I worked for a two or three man do it all operation for years. We had tractors, bush hogs, chipper, 8 ton dump. Nothing huge, but we'd go out and work em all day then fix them in the evening. Learned SO much just doing it. Get the manual and dig in, right?

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

I knew iv seen Matt Diesel Creek in C&C Equipment in is channel it nice to know you are watching each channels I do follow quite a few American channels about heavy construction equipment's and all so know a few from Canada and Australia I am a very big fan of heavy equipment. I wish I could weld like Tucker I would definitely make a good career but I am still learning.

[@jameslawton3216]

Can you please ask Tucker to smile 😃 more lucky boy should have a smile from ear to ear!

[@ccswede]

It’s great you have an inspector checking you out when you reassemble the radiator

[@faithandfarmingtennessee872]

I'd like to see the prep and paint work.

[@gullreefclub]

My fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and back ache just thinking about that. Even if they sand blast it there is going to be hours, and hours, and more hours hand sanding that beast because of all those crazy tight corners but that is what it takes to get a good paint job, lots, and lots of prep work

[@faithandfarmingtennessee872]

@@gullreefclub That's exactly right. 👍

[@vincenthalas7055]

Chris.....don't go yellow, go all black. 1. It will look badass(and dirty) 2. If it gets stolen, put out an APB for a mean, badass, dirty dozer.

[@timjorden8329]

Sounds good Looks like fun when you were running it around the yard

[@hollynbutler7943]

enjoying your videos about diesel equipment,something I know little about.Your boys dont know how blessed they are to have you, a good father

[@kevink4914]

Good thing you wiped off the new camera lens after Kevin put a smudge on it in the intro 😉🤣 would have been a bad video to watch though with that smudge 😅

[@floydjackson298]

Low hours..drove on Sundays.. and holidays..great condition.. we'll take it. Another happy customer.

[@wendellmcqueary8624]

42:27 Enjoyed seeing Matt from Diesel Creek make an appearance . I am subscribed to both of your channels .

[@Vickie-Bligh]

After the conversation you had with Chris on Mike's livestream (and I've already seen Chris's video of him driving this beast around your yard), and the way he's been expanding his fleet, pretty much a no brainer.

[@Bill-cg6oh]

You could surprise him by making the front grill with his logo. Or paint a fire extinguisher with his logo. Keep up the video's

[@timcope3115]

I figured in his vid this was coming. It is going to make him one damn fine machine.

[@nealequipment3777]

Always try to make the machines look as good as possible for Chris!! All this old cat dozer stuff makes me want a old D8k !!

[@bearover7652]

At first I thought it was Matt looking at it! I was thinking that’s way too nice for Matt. You would have to park in out back for 20 years with water in the cylinders for Matt to be interested. 😂

[@josh-t4y]

The youtube is let's dig it 18

[@carloskawasaki656]

Another great video, thank you for sharing, i learn a lot , always a pleasure see the dream team working 👍👍👍👍

[@ianwebster4329]

It says something when a young man like Tucker has to step in and fix some other clown's work. Good to see

[@datrem4197]

What a fun job making old junk work

[@davidlane1169]

It's been three months since this was posted, this is principally directed at Clint. I was introduced to you on another show obviously, that unfortuately was (gulp...)Dirt Perfect who I've since dubbed Dirt Nap. I pretty much immediately liked your productions & particularly the way you run your business. The camera reveals a great deal more than one can believe if you've an eye for detail. I immediately tagged you as a guy headed places. Success is slow in this industry obviously, I started seeing a serious advantage to Chris buying big gear from your shop. But he was a Volvo guy so I wondered. Then he started nabbing up other Cat gear. I hoped. If I could have wished this into existance, Chris would own three of your pieces now I bet. Point is, I'm thrilled this came about for his sake. As always, the best to your family, your business especially Kevin & to you personally. Thanx.

[@randyadams7269]

You guys are busting Masons nuts pretty good. I like he offered Kevin some brake clean for his wound. Battery band saw was badass, never have seen that. Would not paint it. Great work as always. Thanks

[@tedtalotti332]

Definitely want to see as much as you can post on that machine. Specially the paint job.

[@Drew6709]

Either Mike of Dirt Perfect, Chris of LetsDig18, Matt of Diesel Creek, Andrew Camarata or Captain Kleeman. I put 5 choices. But I'm probably way off base. Lol.

[@ronniethorsen3458]

Either Diesel Creek or Letsdig18.....att or Chris🎉

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. Nice old iron for sure. Will fit in good with Chris's collection.

[@tyronestucker8980]

I like how Kevin saw the pad burning on the table and just covered the hot piece of metal back up with the burning pad.

[@wendyandjodymaillet7503]

Clint, that’s a beast of a dozer! Take care and I’ll see you down the road…

[@MichaelSmith-dg3kr]

Cliff, Tucker is turning into a very good welder. You need to hire that young man. 😆😆😆

[@21greg7]

So Mrs C finally got to use that 'penciled in' invoice from DP's live stream😄 Nice sale Clint 👍

[@bobgallahan9663]

On the opposite side of that patch job almost looked like a crack. Thanks again for the great video and content.

[@bobscott9253]

I wish this tractor was gonna get painted!!!!

[@stevenhogan8476]

Really nice restoration thus far, can’t wait to see Kevin’s perform his magic Turning the ugly duckling into something Letsdig into something he’ll be proud of.

[@ronaldduwaynebrown8071]

That ole cat sure sounds good

[@terryrogers1025]

I guessed the You Tuber right, for once anyway. Nice machine for sure, I wouldn’t mind a series of videos on Kevin working the the “KITTY” over with his magic wand, be fun to watch I would think. Congratulations To both parties on this sale. Thanks for the update.

[@stephentreadwell8436]

That has let's dig all over it!!

[@SPEEDY-FABSHACK]

That’s some fancy footwork there Clint!

[@martineastburn3679]

Keven almost poked me with his eye !! Not Dirty Feet himself !!??!! 🤠

[@smittyk7810]

Chris needs to take the winch off and put on some rippers. One of his machines needs them and a D7 might be the best choice. I think to name the D7 "KITTY" and cut out metal letters like the Caterpillar lettering and attach them to the sides where the driver sits. I also would like to see the restoration process after the repairs.

[@anthonybrown5213]

Let's dig 18 is coming to get his lasered logo.😊

[@warrenwhite6544]

Wow that's one smooth kitty! That's the perfect cat for Mr Chris I can't wait to see him putting it to work down here in NC.

[@SPUDHOME]

Kevin without a doubt is the best most famous person that has ever ben on your channel. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@peterward8776]

a very good video Well Done Mason for putting up with the OLD people

[@1vester1]

You showed all the easy parts of the cylinder rebuilds :)

[@warninglamp]

Tucker the Tacker comment made a good laugh

[@robertgielis4287]

i like to see kevin to work on this dozer, and a look in the christmas / paint corner sorry for my bad english (belgium)😍

[@larrygwinn6649]

Hi, that was the model of kitties cat I ran back in 78 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri

[@randyjohnson4988]

Yes I can see you perfect , actually the camera comes in really clear👍

[@jonnooney7102]

D-7 was a solid work horse !

[@suzylarry1]

looking forward to the C.A.T. picture !

[@andychristopher3887]

I figured Chris would buy it matches his fleet it will be a good one for him

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Take us through the whole process please - don't often get to see that kind of work. Thanks much!

[@t1259sw]

Can't believe all the equipment Chris has bought this year. Nice red tee shirt Kevin.

[@9428wayne]

You should deliver it with your wrecker 🤔

[@charlesrossiter395]

You guys need to hook diesel creek up with some iron, the man is over there trynna polish up a turd lol I love Matt and all you guys keep up the content

[@jccorder1]

According to a picture on facebook, Matt bought the Case mini X

[@knoester7714]

Good job getting the dozer running and operating good.

[@user1304ZZ]

Sounds like a Road Trip to me with a great machine!!! Lets Roll!!!