Restoring Old Backhoe - From Rust to Glory!

[@jamesfoulger2098]

Aaron has some yellow paint 😁

[@Lloyd973]

Lol. Yes he does. DP will agree with that statement.

[@everestyeti]

DP would probably just give it to the Captain just to stop MBTS using it.🤣😂

[@everestyeti]

Very exciting Mike, looking forward to the next chapter already. Hopefully someone has some steel plate hanging around, like you say the new stuff is very expensive. 🤞👍🤗😊

[@lindaleslie5634]

🤔🤣🤪👍

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

That's to funny

[@jackgreen412]

The best thanks you can give is to keep on being you and making good content using the K.I.S.S. concept. And thank you for the quality content you provide.

[@billroberts3864]

K.I.S.S. is a very handy concept and seems to prevent future problems.

[@jackgreen412]

@@billroberts3864 I'm a big believer on the k.i.s.s. concept. Maybe it's because I'm rather simple.

[@ko9446]

I’ve said it 1000 times. Runs is a sign of a great painter. It shows the painter is trying to put on a good amount of paint and not being cheap. Captain understood the assignment

[@DavidB-Scotland]

Ingenious solution to the breaking front problem Captain. Looking forward to the rest of this series!

[@DCrump70]

New to this channel and have thoroughly enjoyed watching this 555 playlist... mainly because I have one. As for the weld on the front end, its a mistake... common though. These 4 bolts are designed with play for a reason. Given the age of this machine, it is probably moot... but still, it should be able to move at this joint. Not sloppy, but move nonetheless.

[@donwallace5490]

You are doing great work; fun to watch too!

[@gakrazykajun]

I really like your approach....simple and straightforward. Great channel, great content.....keep it up!

[@morgansword]

Had it been anyone else,, they might of just walked away from this project. I bet it went through your head how much warmer this metal is than the first time you removed it. Great work Mike and with ya all the way

[@TL64329]

Another great video Captain-you are putting in the work and the ole machine is coming along.

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Nice start on the repairs/upgrades to the 555 you have a working machine that is just going to get better! I have used gallons of POR15 on restoration projects, and you will have to film getting the lid off that can the second time, it will be welded on if you did not put plastic in between.

[@martineastburn3679]

I really like the beam to help guide the 10 pounder to the pin. That is a good idea. Wheel Chock would help in an elevated tire and getting a last Nut taken out.

[@andysukosd8177]

Another great video, loved see your little daughter helping you, that was special. Great job.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Hey Mike, is there anything you don’t do well ? ( I won’t ask Mrs Kleeman 😂🤣😂 ) the backhoe is gonna be a fine piece of equipment by the time you’ve finished ( excellent project ) 👍 I think you’re way cleverer and more competent than you realise, you thoroughly deserve all of your successes. Excellent as always , best wishes to you and yours, from Britain 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@johnb.2936]

I've been hoping you would eventually paint and fix the rust since you got your tractor. So I'm glad you are restoring it cosmetically.

[@mooshaker]

When I'm having a crappy day and you drop a video I have no choice but to improve my attitude, your constant happy attitude no matter what is infectious. Btw tractor is looking good.

[@chetthejet3896]

13:40 that impressed, me very simple but a great idea.

[@petemulhall]

these weld on pins 🤣🤣🤣love it 👍👍👍

[@ErictheAmateur]

Having spent time restoring old cars and trucks, I can tell from experience the POR15 is the best for rust. It actually chemically changes rust to primer. But do remember, POR15 has no UV protection, so it will fade quickly without some type of top coat. Also, be careful not to sand through it when you’re preparing to paint. I know it’s supposed to be yellow, but I’ve gotta say the black give the ol’ 555 a tough and menacing look. I like it!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup, it will get the enamel on a couple days.

[@jamessievers3899]

Cute little helper you got there !

[@bfcmik]

That rust paint is really good. It binds to the rust by stealing the oxygen atoms meaning the rusting stops. For a guy who is making it up as you go along you sure do a great job of whatever you try.

[@robertzapatka1082]

Just how good can it get! I'm guessing that a floor in the cab can't be too far off!

[@buckethead9861]

love the backhoe content ,,happy that you have it and are putting her back into shape

[@BobOBob]

I personally like it when channels tell me what they are going to do, ahead of the action. It reminds me of the best teachers.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the feedback

[@MatthewJRedmond]

If you're looking for a highly affordable upgrade for the bucket pins Capt. you can pick up some large hitch pins that fit the holes. They're not quite as hard as actual pins, but they are stronger and harder than the mild steel round stock that came in there. Nice to see progress on the ol girl and some much needed and deserved love. Keep up the great work, and look forward to the next one 😁👍

[@terryrogers1025]

This brings back memories, I use to and love to do that type of work for a living. Portable line boring and in place machining were among some of the other things I liked doing. You are doing a great job there young man, the ole triple nickel will be as solid as a tank when your done sir. Going to really enjoy this segment, have fun with it, thanks.

[@jeffmentzer9186]

A Captain video AND a Dirt Perfect video on the same day!! The world is a better place!! Great video Mike and as always thank you for bringing us along on your adventure!!!!

[@ianwille5780]

The fire axe wins every time!!!

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Great to see the 555 getting some new life! Thanks, Mike! Lee

[@fsj197811]

You scared me! There for a second I thought you were going to take all the panels apart and repaint the whole thing. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@CaptainKleeman]

I would never 🤣🤣

[@nelsonannett5427]

nice start on the rust and paint. I like the idea on braking up the colors. nice size fish plate should hold well. have a good day there bud. cheers captain.

[@Yackhammer75]

Mike...Wagner deck sprayer. 60 bucks at the walmart. Won't produce auto body shine quality but it works good for "gets it covered for function." 110 power is all you need.

[@likearockcm]

I for one appreciate you posting ! In retirement ,it gives me something interesting to past the time.

[@Skoalman]

The old girl is looking good Captain! Thanks for sharing. Keep um coming!

[@alphonsotate2982]

Great explamation of why to fix the tractor with the plates great job love watching such a great restoration

[@leol1682]

Mike like the video on the old 555 Backhoe .

[@smileywilson9972]

Old school iron getting a little love awesome CAPTAIN ❤

[@alexosborne5629]

Black is the new yellow!!! You were impressed by the coverage of the POR 15, obviously worth the expense!!! Quick attach will make the 555 even more versatile, you had fun removing the bucket pins..... 😬💪😁 Surprised the front end is only bolted on, I presume this is to allow the machine to twist. By adding the plates to it, this will prevent excessive movement 👍💪

[@billbyrnes9505]

Paint? Patina? Well, it will look nice for a day or two, before you wear the paint off the buckets. Great little helper there, MBS, look out.

[@ryanclawson9275]

“Best way to keep those grease zerks fresh is to cover them with paint.” I think the guy I bought my first mower from learned the same method! Nice work, as always, Cap’n. Definitely makes me want to find someone that wants to get rid of a backhoe in my area.

[@michaelmullins1290]

I enjoy watching Clinton and his guys, but I appreciate your ingenuity to get things done. Glad im a subscriber. I feel like I'm helping get all your projects done. Thanks for giving me content.

[@kymw7833]

Captain as always you keep it real fixing old gear it's very refreshing in our throw away world enjoy your channel a lot Kym Adelaide

[@chrishelms1967]

Great Video as always......Thanks for giving us fun stuff to watch

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain awesome video! Work work work you keep on going! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@billroberts3864]

Mike, it seems to make sense for you to extend the frame now so you can sandwich between the counterweights and the tractor. You are preventing future problems with the back breaking off in the middle of a job and giving much needed frame reenforcement. Blessings to you.

[@anthonypiligno7618]

🎉 good job bro🎉 I think it's also it's going to come out nice🎉....JJ.. Jonjon...😊

[@stevengabry8878]

Looking great. I used Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer for the first time and thought it did a good job. Not sure for the long run but look like a reasonable option for the less rusty spots. See you on the next one!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's what I normally use. Always had food luck with it. Had a lot of people suggest the POR15 so wanted to try it

[@williammatthews2948]

Good to see Bumblebee is coming along.

[@tomswindler64]

Nice progress on doing maintenance and repairs to the backhoe.your always out to impress.and you do.great video.as always.keep on doing what your doing.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎👨‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒

[@Bman2020]

Making old bones ( hey there is a name a fella could use lol ) stronger right thing to do great watch looking forward to the next video 👍👋🇨🇦

[@miker1448]

555 may resemble a honeybee when your done painting it. LOL Thanks for sharing Capt.

[@bobbydawson7706]

CAPTAIN! I enjoy the your channel a lot! You beat Dirt Perfect by two minutes this morning 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@dansevern3291]

Perfect. Patience, precision, preparation, positivity, progress. (I have to go P now, thanks for the video, take care!)😁

[@dansevern3291]

For some of the other commenters, that's called a play on words, it's intended to be amusing.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@dansevern3291 you didn’t mention Proper Prior Preparation Prevents P1ss Poor Performance… but, I won’t tell anyone… seeing as how you got caught up in a nature call… after all no one can fool Mother Nature. 🤓

[@dansevern3291]

@@sassafrasvalley1939 Uh, yup. The seven P's were my standard before I re-tired. (I always say it like that "REEE-Tired" because I wasn't tired enough the first time.)

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@dansevern3291 if I’d aknowed how great REEE-tirement was, I’d adun it much younger! Now, if you’d just let me in on your secret for keeping her list of chores from creeping onto your list….

[@jerryc3050]

Thanks for videoing your successes and challenges. 👍

[@allensharlow7763]

I’m with you on the framing plates upgrade, that will make it much stronger, and more reliable, also your gonna have that tractor looking new again, great job Mike

[@paullangjahr4071]

Smart thinking to add that steel to the inside where it can't mess with the aerodynamics which would in turn hurt the fuel economy. Your so smart, keep up the good work😊

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣

[@tombauer7330]

Good video, Mike. That ole 555 is coming along nicely from where it started with you. Good job!

[@bobbydawson7706]

Good morning! You are a hard working man 🎉

[@jimwhite5964]

Always a fun ride with the Captain! Thanks, Mike, I am excited for you…great old machine getting a facelift!

[@dennis2376]

I think the breaker bar is almost ready for retirement. :) It is going to be interesting on how you will attach the reinforcement steel, since there is an uneven surface at the front. Thank you and have a good week.

[@ShawnPanter-w9z]

The primer is nice 👍

[@americanpatriot2.06]

I was surprised that the pins on the front bucket came out as easy as they did. One thing is for sure, I would make sure that all of the pins are the right strength of metal. Rust proofing and painting will definitely prolong the life of the backhoe. And strengthening the weak points of the frame will certainly prevent a catastrophic failure. I can only imagine the carnage of the front section broke off. One thing is for sure, it will be nice to see if operating with all of the counterweights so it's not doing a ballet dance all the time!

[@KHWindham]

Enjoying your restoration endeavors. 👍I also enjoy your banter (thought process) on why you are employing a method to "get-er-done"

[@davidianero5528]

That’s a great idea with the plate keep them coming I enjoy all the content

[@ripdinecola4755]

Me and my little boy love watching these 555 videos! Great work!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad to hear it!

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@detornodoes]

one step closer, looking great

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏👏cool

[@alanbierhoff6831]

I’m excited for this series!

[@cyndikarp3368]

Great Helper Power Washing! This project will make future use more safe, effective & with a quick attach bucket.

[@4051a]

That 555 is going to look and work great when you are done.👍

[@joeanonemouse]

Thank u capt.

[@jafo9346]

Just loving the 555 videos

[@jyrihaapala7680]

Try the impact without extension, works better.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Interested in seeing the improvements and the fresh paint. Thanks.

[@minijjbitjj194]

Nice video. Love your positivity on jobs.. 💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@garymessina1609]

Great video thanks Mike the repair is under way

[@lyleminyard2308]

Excellent job K! It’s gonna look great and work great little girl, gets a gold star also!😂

[@kirksmith1973]

Love your poetic sarcasm!

[@buttonmonkey6845]

Now you are guilting me into thinking my equipment has to much “patina” and I should do some painting 😉. Can’t beat a bit of CAD. Looking forward to see how this progresses..😀👋🇬🇧

[@goptools]

Hi Mike. One nice thing about painting with a brush and a roller is that there's not a bunch of overspray going places you don't want painted. That POR15 leaves a nice finish but it is pricey. I'm not a expert but those first pins you drove out of the front bucket sure didn't look like any grease was getting to them. Thanks for the video!

[@Richard-C]

can't wait to see the rest of the series, i know it will look great once you're done,but i do enjoy watching you get there 👏👏👏👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@jrbrumley9334]

Hey Captain, I really like your videos and your enthusiasm! Also on another note, you remind me of Dirk Benedict known as "FACE" character on the old A-TEAM series. On the move and able to accomplish many things. Thanks again for taking us along. J.R.

[@benjaminallen4678]

once you open the can or POR15 you pretty much have to use the whole thing. it will dry up in the can faster than you think. Something about exposing it to air makes it dry out fast. Mine did at least.

[@thomasleahy3767]

I was like too cheap to replace the pins? A quick google search showed me a kit going for $150!!! Now i say, enjoy those rebar pins!!! Lol. Great video keep up the good work

[@bklough]

Great comtent. Didn't read all the comments, but gotta point out: zerk fittings on the bucket pins are toast. Lotta misc info on the bone dry pins. No mention of zero grease on them. Just saying. Keep rocking!

[@pr4lviper]

Never see a guy too excited about the old backhoe restoration 😅 😂😂🫶🏻 i love it

[@zstation64]

The sound of my childhood, a Ford 3-cylinder chugging away. Grew up on an nature reserve, and they had a few small Fords (3000, 3910, 3930). All the same engine as the 555.

[@hvnfun8601]

Can’t wait unit you chrome the entire boom. 😀

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@stevecollier1810]

looking great , will be worth it in long run should give you years of service

[@flick22601]

When you're finished with the mechanicals and body work, you need to take it over to Kevin and get one of his awesome paint jobs on it.

[@harveylong5878]

nah, the triple nickel needs a quality Richie Brothers auction paint job. hell, Capt could probably take the ole triple nickel, sell her for a decent profit. upgrade to a newer backhoe while he's at RB

[@flick22601]

@@harveylong5878 - Oh no. If he gets a newer backhoe, he'll have to start all over restoring/rebuilding it.

[@dannystubblefield5478]

enjoying your channel-good job Captain

[@jackgreen412]

Best thing I've seen used is a big punch with a t-handle welded on. Hands out of danger.

[@jefffrayer8238]

Or at least hold punch with Vise-Grips.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Don't miss the pin is also great advice

[@jackgreen412]

@@CaptainKleeman Only thing is at times I can't hit a bull in the ass with a bass fiddle!

[@randydobson1863]

hello mike it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Enhancements look great, like the direction your heading in. Have to admit your Facebook teaser fooled me into thinking you had some donor iron to fix the floppy bucket. If you ever want to go in the line boring direction I would watch the videos Kieth Fenner made on KZbin. He did a job a little before MBTS on DP and he appeared to make it a lot easier. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@katieallen3927]

In this corner the 555 and in the other corner Captain Kleeman; let's make it a fair fight, no hitting below the belt. This round goes to the Captain.

[@dfusit]

Great video as always Captain. The littlest Kleeman power washing, that was definitely worth an ice cream cone with sprinkles. I hope. Stay Safe!

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi did not think I would hear that from you(I’m Gonna do it because everybody does)🤣 good work and stay safe. 👍🌞🐝

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

If you know someone who is a lineman for the power company, ask him so save some wire for you. Typically they cut off a foot or more when installing a new line or making a repair. It goes to scrap. The aluminum wire is spiraled but can easily be pounded flat after separating the strand. The wire is the right diameter for making pins. I use them to mark rows in my garden with some surveyors tape and also for bird nesting boxes to hold the door closed. They have other uses as well. Gold if you can get your hands on some. Very similar to the pins you make.

[@wink9970]

Black is a nice color

[@philliptennis3537]

Gonna look pretty sweet with the 555 in black. I kinda thought this would be a winter project, since this time of year is when you'll be using it the most. As always, enjoyed the video Captain!

[@kenmazer9481]

Awesome. 👍🏻👍🏻 because one is NEVER enough. 👏🏻