Restoring Old Backhoe - From Rust to Glory!

[@jamessievers3899]

Cute little helper you got there !

[@alphonsotate2982]

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

[@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.

[@ianwille5780]

The fire axe wins every time!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@andysukosd8177]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@gakrazykajun]

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

[@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.

[@TL64329]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@leol1682]

Mike like the video on the old 555 Backhoe .

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@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.

[@buckethead9861]

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

[@Skoalman]

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

[@chetthejet3896]

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

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

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

[@likearockcm]

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

[@robertzapatka1082]

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

[@chrishelms1967]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@kevinkenyon7045]

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

[@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.

[@jerryc3050]

Thanks for videoing your successes and challenges. 👍

[@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.

[@jimwhite5964]

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

[@petemulhall]

these weld on pins 🤣🤣🤣love it 👍👍👍

[@alanbierhoff6831]

I’m excited for this series!

[@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 👍💪

[@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.

[@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 🤣🤣

[@smileywilson9972]

Old school iron getting a little love awesome CAPTAIN ❤

[@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]

🤣

[@anthonypiligno7618]

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

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@joeanonemouse]

Thank u capt.

[@ShawnPanter-w9z]

The primer is nice 👍

[@bobbydawson7706]

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

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏👏cool

[@detornodoes]

one step closer, looking great

[@ripdinecola4755]

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

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad to hear it!

[@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 👍👍👍😎😎😎👨‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒

[@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….

[@tombauer7330]

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

[@jafo9346]

Just loving the 555 videos

[@minijjbitjj194]

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

[@cyndikarp3368]

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

[@williammatthews2948]

Good to see Bumblebee is coming along.

[@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 👍👋🇨🇦

[@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.

[@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

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

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

[@bobbydawson7706]

Good morning! You are a hard working man 🎉

[@davidianero5528]

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

[@miker1448]

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

[@jyrihaapala7680]

Try the impact without extension, works better.

[@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.

[@KHWindham]

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

[@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. 🤞👍🤗😊 Hate to make you a tiny bit jealous but over on Matts Salvage Workshop's channel he was using a 555, that looked in slightly better condition than yours. 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2iTaqGfqcStbMU

[@garymessina1609]

Great video thanks Mike the repair is under way

[@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!

[@CJ-ok7rk]

Great video.

[@kirksmith1973]

Love your poetic sarcasm!

[@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.

[@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.

[@4051a]

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

[@dannystubblefield5478]

enjoying your channel-good job Captain

[@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!

[@iansvecs]

555 video WHOOP WHOOP! Love that thing.

[@ErictheAmateur]

I DID IT! It’s official. I’m now the proud owner of a running when parked John Deere 310B. It’s gonna be delivered Tuesday. I’ve never been prouder of something that needs this much work 😂😂

[@stevecollier1810]

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

[@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.

[@lyleminyard2308]

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

[@wink9970]

Black is a nice color

[@johnnylindsey5808]

Good job from Silver Creek Ga.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@hvnfun8601]

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

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣🤣

[@stevenmchenry9276]

You are great

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n I like your homemade pins… I’ve used a few also. But, for those you replace that need bolts… try grade 8’s with nylok nuts. I’ve had great luck with them! If you’re looking for a really great old iron primer that doesn’t break the bank… Van Sickle makes a ‘Rust Arresting’ implement primer that I use. I primered a pair of farm gates 15 years ago. Because I couldn’t decide what color to finish them in… the primer never got covered. They still haven’t rusted. Nor has any of the other things I’ve used it on since. If you paint the triple nickel New Holland yellow… she’ll look just like Frank’s backhoe…. You’ll be digging arrow straight ditches and maybe have to open a third channel called DiggingIN!

[@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..😀👋🇬🇧

[@kenmazer9481]

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

[@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 👏👏👏👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@kylejones2075]

😀🌞🌟 thanks for sharing

[@gandjboyd7872]

Yellow and black 555 bumble bee 🐝

[@jimkavalier2831]

For a quick second there.... I thought I was watching Bob Ross paint..... all you need is a little happy tree.... lol