Caterpillar D2

Hahn Tractor Seats
Vintage Caterpillar Seats
Zane Meinburg [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

[@Bellboy40]

I got a kick out of watching you sitting in the seat on that RD6 and making noises like a kid on his daddy's tractor.😂 Looked like you were a having a ball. Those seats look great and I'm sure will bring you many hours of pleasant seat time on your crawlers.

[@aserta]

2:13 They even routered the wood so you don't get a splinter. That's the mark of a maker who values their work. Nice.

[@waltermattson1730]

It’s nice to see another company that cares about their products as much as you care about your work.

[@N57RU]

Wow! The Rick Bork's House of Hardware Episode..... LoL

[@tda2806]

Great to see the smile on your face. I think that those seats are going to be put to the test for many long hours.

[@13thworker45]

In our shop wrinkles were our worst enemy. We fitted the outside back cover to the front . I don’t remember the back being upholstered with trim tacks. Looks like the quality of the materials is good. You have great sound in your video , the best I’ve heard. Thank You

[@traybarr341]

As soon as I saw the link to this video and knew who's work that was! Zane is AMAZING at his craft, I contacted him for the base on our D4-4G and he whipped it out in no time. VERY good people!

[@pinwizz69]

I bet the old timers who used to spend long hours driving Car tractors/ dozens would have loved to had those seats versus what they had back when they were new and over the following decades they were in service. Definitely top notch workmanship went into those seats. I've absolutely no doubt that a couple of decades from now they'll still look as good as they do now or pretty close to it. Hahn seats definitely deserves to get a shout out by you so those of yiur subs who are restoring theirs knows where to get seat sets for theirs.

[@rinardman]

5:28 I see an opportunity! Bring the RD-6 up to date by fabricating a cupholder that hangs from those too-long bolts. A guy can never have too many cupholders on his Cat! 😎

[@thetruthseeker5549]

You got Hahn, You got the best.

[@rickyjessome4359]

Top notch work on those seats and armrests! It's great the company kept you up-to-date. Looking forward to the next video squatch253. Cheers

[@craighearn747]

That looks great.

[@jerrylong3580]

Just like a kid at Christmas.

[@orgcoast5990]

It looks as if Hahn used Baltic Birch plywwod; really good stuff!

[@jamesdiehl8690]

As the Cajun chef says; "Don't them purdy?"

[@RustyCarnahan]

As soon as I saw the flecks of green paint poking through, I said "that's the RD-6!" Good deal!

[@cartersharp92]

I've got to say man, your videos make me forget about the six dollar diesel, inflation and all the other craziness in the world right now. Keep em coming and I'll keep watching, thanks, Squatch

[@dri50]

For a moment there I thought you were going to put one of these new seats on the Caterpiller 20. Then I imagined you would sit there with your favorite cold one and watch the sun set!

[@natedoerfler652]

Lol!! Settle down squatch!! Anyone who does quality work like that deserves the shout-out! Nice find when you found that company!

[@stevenrapp3217]

And who say's Christmas can't come in June!! Congratulations and many thanks for sharing!!

[@bird175]

That Teal/Yellow/Rust swirl on the 4:44 outdoor metal is beautiful

[@alwaysbearded1]

Those are so nice makes me wish I had a tractor to put them on. I remember horse hair seats with springs. They get lumpy.

[@davidadaur5163]

Good video. The piping is called hide'm welting. David

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It's the little things that makes us happy!!!!! Thanks Toby!!!

[@clydeschwartz2167]

the operators comfort starts with a good high quality seat and you got a craftsman quality seat cushions now. The operations noises and movements are spot on awesome Toby it's always nice you smile and makes sounds I still do that same thing. Keep up the great videos

[@clydebalcom3679]

The smile says everything. I think that's the first real smile on your channel. Outstanding effort from Hahn. And Outstanding video.

[@danieledwards1081]

Starting to taste the finish line on this D2 project, loving how you're going about it, going to be better than new when she's done

[@VanSmith07]

I bought two seats from John Hahn several years ago for a couple D7’s and the quality was second to none. Not only that, he is an incredibly nice guy. I hope John has had a long and enjoyable retirement.

[@diggerman190]

It's the little details that bring us the most happiness

[@Mark-vc7rm]

Nice fit. Now it almost ready for a cruise.

[@Nyth63]

I'd say that's more of a love seat.

[@uglysteve1]

I noticed you lining up the screw slots.😏

[@cndream1]

But Squatch !!!! I thought you might use some seats with that original patina 😁😁😁

[@terrymumford7659]

With pads of that quality, that's not a seat, it's a throne.

[@earlwest7351]

Nothing gets done if everything is neat.

[@nelsonmamuyac3292]

Yey...! That's a happy smile in you sir!! Love to see you ride on those seats with your 1113...

[@ron827]

Those beautiful new seats need some bird poop patina. :-)

[@joelknierim1456]

Love it! "8 year old me...". That was just like me whenever we'd be at a tractor dealer of any kind. Shifting thru all the gears, acting like I'm hitching up to some implement,... Gotta always keep that curiosity and excitement about life.

[@Steve-np3up]

It's good to see somebody out still takes pride and quality in their craftsmanship. That's why I like your channel bud. You do awsome work man. I look forward to most of your episodes.

[@geneard639]

5:32 'Cut me some slack!' uh...happy little accident? Install a tray there for a cup holder and something to hold a radio, and you golden man! maybe even a cooler for a 6 pack.

[@DaysofPainandVictory]

Right on! John Hahn is my grandpa, and Zane is my Uncle, super cool to see the work carried on. Nice looking Cat!

[@kylechrist]

I'll cut you slack for using temporary bolts on the RD-6, BUT I can't let you get away with using new hardware on 5J1113, shiny bolt heads don't match the patina 👍🤣

[@kylechrist]

@@squatch253 I figured, still had to poke fun at you because you only said the RD-6 hardware was temporary 👍

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Keep at it lads, love the banter between you both🤣🤣👍

[@tmscheum]

Right, correct, and proper! Put that on a t-shirt and you’d have at least one XL sold!

[@MetallicAH2O]

Dang! Nice seats!! Also, happy Father's Day to Sr.

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Well.... I definitely have to say I see a future project coming! Ha ha. Beautiful craftsmanship on those seats.

[@richardsims1805]

I love to see a happy kid!! I agree with you that the RD6 has my heart beating faster

[@billhayward955]

Those new cushions look great. I have been needing to get a hold of Zane to see about a set of cushions for my 212 grader. The fit and finish is exactly what I had imagined theirs would be from what I had heard. Keep up the good work. everything I have seen so far looks really nice and proper.

[@marshun47]

That smile on your face! ...

[@rolandmohler2695]

I know you like the wide couch seat. Had some on my HD5G. I know your kids are still young but it won't be long before you can use that wide seat for some very special grandpa time!

[@TheMetalButcher]

Damn that looks comfy!

[@davidhongkong5657]

Squatch, thank you for the courtesy of a reply. Your explanation about the cushions is well understood. BUT, perhaps you could ask the supplier if they could make an "overnight" weather cover for the seat arrangement. I am thinking of your caterpillar at vintage vehicle shows and also leaving a working machine overnight "on field or on-site" ready to start again next morning. Whichever way, there would be some monetary value in it for the supplier.

[@uncle_moose]

Squaaaaatch! Out of shortbolts, how very dear you! 😉

[@charlescastle5566]

Toby, those are super cool. That seems to be a very dependable seating, don't blame you for wanting to spend time in those seats.

[@darweb3417]

Seats look great, and apparently feel great too.

[@andrewviersen7418]

Is misses as excited about the seat😁

[@andrewviersen7418]

@@squatch253 even if I had a double seat on my HD5 my wife would be oblivious to the idea that I even own one 🙃

[@andrewviersen7418]

Sorry I meant about the seat 😅🤣😆😁

[@larrydavidson3402]

Absolute perfection on those seats.

[@maddog6493]

that was so satisfying watching that nice seat going on the d-2 ,,,mint just mint, they look really nice

[@mandolinman2006]

I've added new things to my list. Not only do I want a Model A pickup, a Super A, and get rebuild my grandfather's 59 Fairlane, I want a D2 & RD6.

[@johnblecker4206]

That is very cool rear seat attachment method used by Cat. That new seat looks great on the RD6 and maybe a coat of silicon will keep the rain off it.

[@roberthudson4822]

Outstanding! Coupe de Ville seating in an RD-6!! 😁👍

[@kurtlikesoldmilwaukee9087]

Hey, shiny new paint! 😁

[@edwarddeyojr.793]

Sweet,,,,love watching you with those tractors,,,,,like Christmas everyday,,,🇺🇸😍😍

[@dougkubash8673]

That is some quality work!!

[@jackmehoff1565]

Your gonna have to cut some holes in the new seats so they match the tractor

[@thomasbailey8306]

They are sweet Cushions. They did an Awesome Job...

[@brucecurrie5898]

still seeing some bright yellow stuff there tsk tsk awesome seats !!!!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man those are some high quality seats! It’s looking great! Can’t wait to see more updates!👌😎👍

[@DaysofPainandVictory]

This is so cool, thanks for sharing! Means a lot

[@KevinJones-pj8kx]

Those are nice seats. Glad you have a great source for them.

[@terrycannon570]

Love it thanks.

[@stumpy2816]

Seats looking great👍👍

[@JamesJones-gk5jd]

Looks great 👍

[@rickbray7100]

As snug as a bug in a rug as my mother used to say about a baby in a bassinet

[@MrCarl312]

5:48 Those seats fit nice, even though you did not straighten the bent metal.

[@valdemarpedrosa1982]

Varnish bottom seat woods to make it last longer. PS: spoiled grown child!

[@b.abrackus6403]

Thanks Squatch...l jotted down Hahn seats info...l have been looking for someone who does quality work...we have lost 3 of our local upholstery shops in the last 6 years, 2 of the owners retired, and the other shop stopped doing automobive upholstery....l will see if he would tackle my seat on my 1946 Dodge COE...it is a 2 piece seat ...(bottom and back) with horsehair stuffing and wood backing...

[@steamfan7147]

Those seats look awesome!

[@dwjr5129]

Lookin good!

[@mikehughes3533]

Yep…..John Hahn seats are the best, love them!

[@ericcorse]

Man those look like they would put your recliner to shame.

[@lwilton]

I just thought those long bolts were water bottle and lunch box hooks. :-)

[@phillipbonner5215]

Awesome possum new seats 😁

[@markmckinley5989]

Looking good

[@smplyizzy]

Seems like they should have sealed it painted that plywood.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Day in and day out operators tend to get a little wider over time,hence the wide seat,and those are fine looking seats

[@timstouder5149]

A little kid playing with his new toy

[@bigredgreg1]

Good content. 👍

[@rdaw33]

I so badly wanted you to get in the RD6 seat and make tractor sounds...............AND THEN YOU DID!!!!!!!!!!!!.......I think I spent hours playing on equipment when I was a kid!!!!!!!!!!!

[@evankibbe590]

Very nice nice 😊👍

[@darploin5071]

On your RD6 that's not a seat that's a couch have an excellent day and those seats still look nice for the D2 and the RD6

[@KubotaManDan]

What No aging to match the rest, I was thinking any moment now he'll tie them to the back of his truck & drag them down the driveway.

[@super6954]

I bet the secret is if you go in squatches sitting room, there is one of those complete Cat seat assembly's with cushions in front of the TV. If he has a game console I'd bet the joysticks are on the arm rests by the side of the custom drink holders L.O. L

[@wagon9082]

Good video

[@ronzezulka6646]

Kid in a candy shop. Lol

[@Idontwanttosignupist]

Man those new seats are nice. Going to have to de-shine those fasteners though. :)

[@susanhester331]

Nice seats! Where are the cup holders? Bwahaha!

[@robertrowse1028]

I was waiting for the brum brum noises.

[@Adamu98]

Who else here is looking forward to the rd6 build after 1113 is done.

[@erik_dk842]

I guess the RD6 is much more rare than the D2, but on the other hand, the engine parts are common with D7 and D8's, which seem to be more common.

[@SuperMAZ007]

Seats are important. One might think nah my old seat will work. Well if it is a museum piece or rarely started for a show then probably would do fine. But if your doing work with the machine a good and comfortable seat dose make a difference. Specially for your own back cause a bad seat or seat mounts will put pressure on your body. Also if your seat is redone the wrong way or out of the factory specs your feet or arms might be in a awkward angle from the steering or other instruments you want to reach. Had to fight with that issue myself so talking here from personal experiences.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Superb workmanship on these seat cushions 👌 musta been good when they managed transport you back to bein an 8year old 🙄😁

[@paulsilva3346]

Does Hanh use Marine grade plywood .?... 6:50 Argh, don't show us a garage door, stand by the Seats... They are Smart looking.!

[@danmcleod7365]

I don't know what you paid for the seat cushions, but it was worth every dime...