Rescuing an Abandoned 1950's Crawler Loader, Buried in the woods! (Save or Scrap??)

[@DieselCreek]

Check out Sam's Video of the D8 and 977 he bought here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3jIamuQd9GNgsU

[@NCPFunK]

I gotta admit, it is gorgeous all you need now is alot of elbowgrease and some old time TLC Almost forgot! hell'alot of beer and laughs. you could do it slowly and maybe you'll find a donor

[@kirdot2011]

Poison ivy?! Since when Matt knows his plants as well as he knows his machinery?!

[@stevejette2329]

Uhhh ... Diesel Creek ... uhhh ... can we talk ... about this ... 'equipment' ... ?

[@ethanbailey4382]

What happened to your old high loader I believe it was a 977 as well that you built the ROPS for?

[@fakshen1973]

You are definitely Captain-Save-A-Back-Hoe.

[@Seankamrath]

Im sure i speak for a majority when i say we could use 2 hour long videos from matt. He has some of the best content and keeps me fully engaged the whole video. We need more! Love what you do! great rescue on this one! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@charlesbrown4483]

I think he should continue to do the 30-40 minute, well edited videos on this channel but maybe make another channel for longer format videos with little/no editing.

[@haroldphipps3457]

30 to 40 minutes is PLENTY long.

[@mikegmdw1]

Totally agree

[@Kalico_Kid]

Right

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

It’s hilarious how your dog isn’t even remotely phased by a big dozer. And just casually trots along behind it

[@terrykeppler4253]

My dog ran the dozer

[@DieselCreek]

He was riding on sams D8 with me lol

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@DieselCreekfarm dogs. Eh Matt?😅😂😂😂😂

[@corydriver7634]

@@DieselCreek😂

[@kirdot2011]

He must be patially deaf or something...since that tractor is really loud

[@lomni02]

no matter how many recoveries i see it never gets old w/Matt!

[@ElwoodFarmGoats]

Matt, your excitement about your projects is awesome. You don’t let the rust and crust get to you. I’m glad I found your channel a few years back.

[@walterchapman2884]

Always great to have friends that help each other!

[@krisseese5958]

When Matt starts jogging away from potential danger!? Ladies and gentlemen it's time to out run him 🤣 Awesome recovery Matt!!!!

[@LaLaLand.Germany]

Just what I thought😁.

[@randyc4959]

He needs a red shirt, like the one worn by the group that manned a fireworks tent this past Holiday. They said "If I Run, You Run!"

[@darrenw2803]

@@randyc4959 or..."if you see me running, better keep up" lmao

[@MGower4465]

Many years ago, saw a photo of a guy in a T-shirt that read "I am a bomb disposal engineer. If you see me running, try to keep up." Notably, this was on the *back* of his shirt.

[@tsparky236]

Watched and subscribed to Scrappy channel sir, between you too will make a lot of very interesting videos for this old fart sir. Been around construction for a longtime, learned how to run a dozer on a HD 3. Never have I seen a backhoe attached to one. Thanks again

[@anil42518]

You gotta admire Matt persistent when it comes too rescuing some old piece of machinery, keep up the good work Matt.

[@gordonagent7037]

Matt, man you just do whatever you like because I love it all, you’re the best channel on KZbin as far as I’m concerned because nothing is off limits with you and your enthusiasm is absolutely infectious, when Scrappy was towing it I was willing me lounge chair forward to help. Have a great weekend from AUS

[@DieselCreek]

I appreciate that!

[@jmonsted]

@@DieselCreek We love watching because you so obviously love doing it. Keep up the good work!

[@viviangrabowski6506]

I love these adventures and the turbo diesel sound.. - wish I would there ! ❤

[@johnking8679]

Matt, a word of caution to you about the use of chains when removing a heavy vehicle under extreme load !! I heard of a case where the chain snapped and severed a man's leg below the knee when it whipped back like a whip !! PLEASE do NOT stand SO CLOSE to the chain when it is under load !! I would hate anything to happen to you !! Remember, it's SAFETY FIRST !!

[@IIIIIIIOOOOIIIIIIII]

Absolutely 👍

[@RomanovDA]

There was a fun episode about it in Mythbustets. Gotta see😊

[@SweedSleds95]

Safety third! As always.

[@jimmungai1938]

Whenever we would use a chain or a cable like you’re talking about pulling heavy loads on it a couple different spots on the chain or cable lay a carpet over top of it. If it does snap, it will greatly reduce its energy not to say it’s gonna be perfectly safe, but it helps is Jim mungai from Kennerdell Pennsylvania.

[@martinwenger6051]

Chains are much safer then cables and ropes, still better stand back

[@sandacathan9787]

Well I have to admit I am enthralled by your mechanical adventures but here’s the surprise ….. I am an 84 year old woman from a farming family, where women were expected to even rewind an armature on a tractor. So gentlemen thanks for sharing your mechanical experiences. Xx😊

[@thomasmartin3879]

Not only do you save old equipment you save history remember seeing one of those many years ago when I was a kid on a bridge project brought back great memories of a simpler time in life

[@pauldiesel4582]

Matt, I think would be great to see some follow up on some of your Richie Bros purchases such as the Cummins Van and such. Thanks for all your great content!

[@Jd-trucking]

I absolutely love how you save this old equipment it’s so exciting

[@TF856]

"Marty T" does a lot of abandoned recoveries and Resurrections.

[@nigelgrant9693]

Matt.what apple.of.crap we got a good laugh. Fun

[@stevejette2329]

OK, but ... "pretty rough" ... is his understatement.

[@jesterr7133]

I would love to see you do something with this one since there can't be a ton of these machines left, but it will be a massive job, if it even runs. It is going to take a lot of time and work. You could definitely get a good video series out of it if you can get it to turn.

[@klpepmk]

Matt, you have such a phenomenal disposition! Your uplifting perspective, assurance, and hard working attitude is the reason you can achieve anything that you put your focus on. Keep it up!

[@DeanofMachines]

Its amazing that starter kicked over. Cant wait to see this one run!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

With the cover missing over the brushes!!

[@felixlujan4809]

That is how you make your videos and what you are good at rescuing abandoned heavy equipment and bringing it back to its glory.

[@ksw501]

Would love to see Matt starting a Diesel Creek summer camp so us guys who love this sort of stuff could live out our dreams for a week or so…

[@gd515051]

Summer camp for adult men lol!

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Funny thing is people would actually go to the camp lol

[@jhid1441]

I have problems replacing the spark plugs on my car but would definitely go to Diesel Creek summer weekend camp!

[@Myrddin1955]

I'd be well up for that and i'm in the UK!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Can't imagine the cost for insurance for such an event!! Sue happy world!! If you don't sue, your insurance will sue to recoup their loss!

[@rw3dog]

That’s quite the ambitious save. Sams 977 is a fn beast. Those chains you lifted the machine up to put it on the trailer with are impressive….

[@Notsofatamerican]

Hats off to the inventor of the chain.

[@ewanstewart8011]

Your enthusiasm is incredible Matt and your utter joy when things are better than you expected is infectious, and I’m laying in bed feeling really under the weather, but your video made me laugh, thank you 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AutoCrete]

Matt is an eternal optimist. If Matt fell off a 30 story building around the 14th floor he'd be saying "So far, so good!" and feel good about it.

[@neilkratzer3182]

Those hd6 were really popular back in the day. My dad for the time were really top notch machines and some of the easiest to run.

[@jeffcard3623]

Matt, you have such a fantastic attitude! Your positive outlook, determination, and work ethic is why you can accomplish whatever you set your sights on. Keep it up!

[@DieselCreek]

I appreciate that!

[@Slider68]

I worked for a farmer who collected old machines. By the time he retired he had over 3000 tractors, dozers, etc. He also sold as many over the years. We bought many machine seized like this one. His process was: 1. See if the engine will easily turn. 2. If not, pull injectors/plugs and fill cylinders with atf/diesel mix and let it sit for a month or longer. He'd also spray the mix over all linkages, the track, and grease all grease fittings. 3. Every week or so make sure cylinders were still full and spray the track with the mixture. 4. After 1 to 3 months, try turning the motor. 5. We almost always got the engines freed up. 6. He'd then spin the engine over, refilling the cylinders over and over to wash out the rust. 7. Finally he"d drain & clean the fuel tank, add fresh fuel and change the oil. 8. Try to get it started, topically by pull starting it using a fairly high gear and speed. 9. Rebuild carb/injection pump/mag as required to get it running right. 9. We almost always got the engines running this way (and some had sat for 90+years). Some turned out to be oil burners but even if they were that want a big problem because most would only be used for exhibitions or sold to museums/collectors.

[@stagman4611]

Another good rescue. And she definitely wants to be saved 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnshaw4140]

Matt , if that old beauty isn't the siren call to tell you to get that gantry crane in your dream shop installed , I don't know what is.....get her into the shop and get cracking mate , these videos of you getting stuff up and running is why we watch you , well done for saving another beauty

[@suyogsawant1104]

He already has bought one from Richie Bros. auction...man hope he installs that sometimes later, he really needs to have one

[@MGower4465]

Technically its a bridge crane since it does not have a standing frame. I expect by now it and the trailer it was on has sunk into the ground to the point it has disappeared from sight.

[@aolinger680]

@@suyogsawant1104 Well there is that difference between "get A gantry crane installed" and "get THAT gantry crane installed".

[@hectorpascal]

Is the WHOLE of Pennsylvania literally littered with ancient broken macines hiding in the woods? Sure seems like it! 😆

[@SoLSamuraibloodblade]

You’d be surprised what hides in the woods.

[@clint-4569]

A lot of the state is old coal mines they left equipment behind to expensive to move so they left it

[@foproy]

Keep an eye out around rural areas you will find old equipment sitting .

[@briandiehl2846]

Yes. Its everywhere!!

[@Dutchie74flh]

Matt the machine saver. Great recovery. You've your work cut out with this one Matt but your positive, carefree attitude will be a huge help in you turning this Allis from a sows ear to a silk purse. Great work. Thanks.

[@marvinkurzmanowski5645]

love whatcha doin. hearin these old engines scream back into life and hearin those old diesels scream is just wonderful

[@aaroncassity8459]

You have so much heavy stuff needing repairs I will be glad when you can get something done with your overhead hoist. You need it now. Once you hurt your back my young friend you can hang em up. I`m 91 and speak fro experience. Really enjoy your work.

[@Randys_Relics]

Similar situation to the D2 track loader I just drug home! Sitting for 50 plus years as well. Looks like the old Allis is a lot less worn out than the Cat I have. Great video as always and good luck with the project! 👍

[@Bret4207]

I enjoy your vids Randy! Keep working guy, you're doing great!

[@dereksmith1803]

About halfway into the loading process, I found myself starting to sing Matt's "Come with me, and you will see, a ton of OSHA violations" song. 😊 Hopefully you didn't pay more than half its weight in scrap is worth because I fear that may be where you're headed with this one.

[@DieselCreek]

$500

[@2xKTfc]

@@DieselCreek Well at least the video made the $500 back in revenue, even if not the two days spent messing with it already. And for the guy, getting $500 is a lot better than paying someone $500 to get rid of it. Not a bad deal, even if it ain't running no more.

[@DieselCreek]

@Fitbridges yah… and you could prob learn more from working on this old girl

[@brekeen8162]

Love 11pm diesel creek videos. Hey from Australia.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Matt I appreciate your efforts in saving her.

[@jobcacka1330]

My grandpa had one of these and he used it for discing between trees the peach orchard and pulling a sprayer through the orchard. It worked well long before 4wd tractors were common. I hope you are able to resuscitate it.

[@rayphillips332]

I wouldnt mind if your videos were longer it very interesting enjoy watching keep saving old equipment cant wait to see more of reviving the case

[@douglasbrown8175]

I'm going to love these videos Matt, very difficult recovery , but already I see signs that the next videos will be really interesting.

[@ianmcgranaghan9888]

That shake hands with danger part had me rolling over laughing

[@andrewturner67]

Your knowledge and positive attitude is always contagious 😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Undercarriage is basically brand new but the chain is Rusted solid I think this Unit will run and move again chrome on the cylinders not good though 29:50 @Diesel Creek

[@kenc1800]

This is GOOD Saturday…..got my coffee, breakfast in hand and Diesel Creek Matt recovery! I saw the poison ivy right away…..I hope you and your camera crew are not sensitive to that NASTY STUFF! I love your determination, helping hands and your connections

[@jayr1757]

Same

[@thecornishwildcamper]

I love watching you rescue old equipment like this and getting them running its why i watch your channel

[@themoondoggie1]

Really enjoyed this video like so many others at Diesel Creek. It's fascinating, a real treat to watch you bring old machinery back to life. Thanks

[@w.rustylane5650]

At least you rescued a piece from the scrap yard. Cheers from eastern TN

[@naughahyde]

I really enjoy your videos. They remind me of my teenage years back in the 70's working for my dad. He would go out and buy stuff like this and we would get them running and put them to work.

[@Biggs58]

I am jealous, I love that and it is still in the trees. You are the right person for this job. Look forward to more videos on the crawler.

[@williambradford1467]

Matt, I hope you decide to dig into this one further. I realize it may lead to just being MORE sure that it's scrap. Nevertheless, it would be interesting to watch, particularly on the off chance of success. The retrieval and loading on this episode were instructive and a bit surprising -- I didn't expect even the two machines to be able to lift the crawler so readily. Your videos are always a great mix of surprise, entertainment, and education. Thanks for that!

[@AutoCrete]

My heart sank when I heard "HD". About 50 years ago we had a 10ish year old AC HD21 on site. AC said it was equal to a D8. every one said it was because it weighed like a D9 and pushed like a D7. In 3rd high range that old 21 would would go so fast the tracks didn't touch the top rollers. It was OK for pushing Cat 619's though, just not very fast.

[@donaldjordan8989]

A show of hands, how many at the beginning of the move said to yourself your gonna need a bigger chain! Keep em coming Matt 👍

[@arichithechimericvelvetwol84]

This makes me smile, it reminds me of the old John Deer version of this minus the excavator attachment that I could have bought. All she needed was some repairs to the drive lines on one of the tracks. I even helped rebuild the old girl. Still kicking myself for not buying it. But at least it wasn't scraped. A farmer bought it either for parts or to rebuild.

[@herbcraven7146]

Last time I saw a track loader with a backhoe, it was my old Tonka track loader from the 70's. This one looks like a long shot to get back in working order, but the kid in me is rooting for it.

[@65Pontiac389]

I would love to see another video on this machine later in the future hope she can be saved

[@GA-br8wj]

This is how you perform durability tests on chains, great job!!!😀

[@jwfinley7808]

Even old workout chains are handy

[@STEALTH_NiNJ4]

Finally another video so soon can't wait for your videos so excited, thank you Matt♥️

[@nelsonglass6]

I was amazed you pick it up the way you did… I watch lots of video. Where that goes wrong… amazing

[@grasub1]

Lovely kit and the back after as well. We had one and ran her for years. Mighty.

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌Absolutely a double wow finding, getting it out of the bush and getting it back to your property, you and Sam work great together, and as always great video , very interesting content thanks for sharing your projects and knowledge……priceless!!!

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks 👍

[@evacalm39]

Yes Saturday morning toons for adults thanks matt

[@amongust69]

man i get so exited when you upload something. 4 videos within 2 weeks thats a record!

[@Tom1k9]

Got to say, although i love every one of your video's, this is probably the most excited i've been about a resurrection of yours. This is the true spirit of bringing a machine back from the dead. Not only dragging it out from 50 years worth of undergrowth, but the fact it's so unqiue in how it's got a backhoe, combined with the absolutely awesome shot of the 2 old machines holding it in the air whilst it was loaded up, i honestly can't wait to see a series bringing this thing back to life. Keep up the amazing work Matt, cheers for the continued thorough entertainment

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Amazed , absolutely amazed. At what broke free

[@BenjaminAlexander-e2k]

Love the recovery missions Matt! ❤

[@tjh44961]

I've always wondered where my interest in stuff like this came from. I guess my parents started it with Tonka toys when I was just a young kid in the 1960s. Interestingly, I remember a track loader with a backhoe on it, very similar to that one, used in a sandbox behind my grandparent's house. Great video once again, Matt!

[@charleswalton5132]

Hats off to you fellows running older American iron,I do the same. With that said I'm afraid this one's too far gone but it will be interesting to watch your progress if you decide to tackle it. I believe I would start with a bath in some type of oil.

[@timmydrake9125]

Matt, I read comments in amazement I’m a lot like you in respect of dealing with equipment on a daily basis. People please tell me something I don’t know

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Now that’s what you call working with what you got. Cool way to load this beast.

[@bigdogcountrymusic7146]

Just look at how well that Truck handled that Trailer with all that Weight on it! Awesome Video!

[@tommuenchow172]

Having lived in West Allis, Wisconsin since 1984, and done work at the Allis Chalmers complex, I always found it interesting that you had an A/C forklift and loader. I will be watching intently at the progress of this project. I sure hope you are able to get it running and continue to rehab it. If you ever get to the Milwaukee area, I would enjoy giving you a tour of the A/C facility, and showing you what can be done with 100+ year old buildings to turn them into useful office and industrial space. It is quite impressive what they have accomplished here to reinvigorate this facility. Get it running, my friend!

[@wisconsinsam]

Matt, don’t quit on it. Iv got a feeling she will run again. Just do what you do and give her the love she needs! I believe your her only hope!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice freaking work guys Just lifting that Machine With the 2 machines Straight up and overloading the baby trailer onward to the farm 3 miles down the road Matt 22:00 @Diesel Creek

[@haroldchoate7497]

Looks like a boat anchor to me! I look forward to what you decide to do with this machine.

[@karen7366]

You look like a boat anchor

[@godfreypoon5148]

@@karen7366 You both look like boat anchors!

[@nikolaikalashnikov4347]

@@karen7366 You sound like a Karen.

[@karen7366]

@@godfreypoon5148 least I’m not old like him

[@timberwolflumber5296]

Love the video nothing like waking up to old iron being rescued

[@chriswoods2681]

Decent recovery session. Love it

[@Skenay]

I would love to se you try to save that old girl. She has given you a lot of positive things as is after so many years in the woods. Let's help her out a bit as a favor in return and give her the help she needs to get her heart going again.

[@thomassalgert9976]

I like your work to rescue the old good maschines.

[@patrikpersson9446]

Absolute superb content scrap or not. love to see old warriors been saved.

[@miker8915]

Congratulations Matt on rescuing that sweet crawler. It's going to be a nice addition to the farm. Great video thank you for sharing 😀

[@stevenmenary2862]

Can't wait to watch more of this machine, but if anyone can free up the engine,Matt has the knowledge and experience it takes. Go get em' Matt!

[@fionnbanks-gorton861]

Matt these videos are amazing. Since watching them I’ve become fond of these old machines so thanks for that!

[@brinkee7674]

I got a D4 HT4 buried just like that back in the 80s. After a weekend of work I was driving and clearing with it. It helped as my brother was a Cat mechanic with service truck and all parts were free, even the paint. For a smaller machine she could really do some work

[@mdouglaswray]

This one looks pretty tough! That recovery was brutal, scary to watch for sure!

[@scottbruner9266]

Can we please get a round of applause for that old Cat 977? It dead-hauled that other machine straight out of it's grave!🎉

[@copano2012]

I think this one was planted! 😂

[@OzarksWildman]

That was a state-of-the-art mochine when parked 👍

[@tomthompson489]

Good luck on that loader today. Look like lots of work. Thank you Matt.

[@ronsilva516]

I think it’s amazing how you are Abel to bring these machines back to life 👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😎

[@allenbo8234]

Did I hear you right? Somebody sold that to you. I would have thought they would have given it to you just to get it out off the property.

[@jacoblarsen6880]

Excellent and highly entertaining video! That said, I fear this old one might be too far gone. Even if the engine spins, it’ll need all new hoses and all the rusty parts will be grinding against each other and wearing out much faster than normal. But I’ll follow the journey if you have a go at it! ;o)

[@tonysigsby870]

You might want to take it out of gear I don't see the tracks moving

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Thanks for the link to Scrappy's KZbin - Its AWESOME, man has that guy got some kit - A clever bloke, no wonder you two get on!

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Matt you brought up some good and bad memories on this one I bought a hd6 out of a quarry that sat for 25 to 30 years surprisingly got it started and ran but had to replace almost everything from undercarriage to steering clutch main clutch steering brakes ujoints in that short drive shaft and many hydraulic lines and seals its dedicated parts machine at best

[@bruceaux174]

A couple of FRS radios may help communicate when you and the equipment operator can’t see each other. Such as when the bucket blocked the view. Is there any equipment you walk away from as it’s too far gone? Love watching you bring old equipment back to life.

[@chcknmr]

I still cannot wait to see this machine up and running doing all sorts of digging including with its backhoe part. I think this whole thing should be brought back to life.

[@chcknmr]

Someone please let me know if any current info on this gets released. I would much appreciate it.

[@Negiku]

@@chcknmr Seems like nothing have been done yet. Hope to see it soon.

[@Far2hip]

That thing is actually in pretty good shape for sitting in the woods for 50+ years. Definitely not all banged up and beat on. If everything breaks free and it had a good thorough reconditioning, no doubt it will look terrific!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@MagentaRV]

My father used to operate the local landfill in the town I grew up in 40 years ago with a 977. Many machines including a 650, 750, and a D8 with a pony motor that never ran so the machine had to be push started with something else or parked on the hill came through that landfill for him to pick from and use and he always ended up back on that old 977. One of the most solid machines ever.

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

Great video! My grandfather had a teramatic 1000, I think by Case. Either way, the bucket loaders in this video remind me of the good times we had logging and building roads with that. I seriously hope that this is not a lost cause.

[@ohgary]

The suffix G on the model number indicates a crawler loader. The largest one was the 12G. Crawler loaders have a rigid under frame. The under frame on a crawler dozer allows each track frame to oscillate. Crawler loaders are intended to work on a level floor such as a mine.

[@StefanBacklund-68]

I love how you make this old machines waking up again greeting from Sweden

[@motorcitygarage7497]

You need a bar-starter for projects like this so you have mechanical advantage to easily turn/rock the cylinders loose. Its one of those super-handy tools that everybody seems to forget or not know about.

[@coozbo]

Thanks Matt! It's great to see another video that goes back to your roots. No pun intended. I can't wait to see you try to get this old girl running.

[@woody5109]

You’re putting way to much faith in chains sir, but my hats off to you. If I showed up at home with that, my wife would kill me 😂