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@mikewednesday8541 Жыл бұрын
Wow that was fun to watch! Looks awesome with the bumper and the wide tracks! Today the D2 was a Snow Angel!! Thanks for bringing us along!!👍🏼
@ryanridgely7807 Жыл бұрын
You're a riot. All this strategic tractor maneuvering early in the AM to keep everything dry..... then off into the first snowbank you see with the D2. 🙂
@daningrim475 Жыл бұрын
I was amazed how much the larger tracks made your D2 look like a snowcat appearance, and then you took it into the deeper snow--wow. You add the cab, and IT WILL look like a snowcat!!! Awesome looking machine, Toby!!!
@shadovanish7435 Жыл бұрын
Great to see the D2 "Swamp Angel" driving after the long, but excellent repair & restoration process! I'm glad it drove & ran to your expectations!
@kelvinrf Жыл бұрын
Happiness is when the pilot motor starts first pop. 👍
@kevinf92 Жыл бұрын
That machine looks incredible with those wide tracks, especially from the front. It's gotta feel great to play in the snow with it too!
@jamesflett1887 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I bet the guy that owned it before you never imagined it looking like it does now. Great to see it out running after so much time and effort. Well done 😎
@themajority5716 Жыл бұрын
I really want that Swamp Angel! Very sweet, and those 20" pads are looking very different out in the wild compared to in the shop. I'm very happy for you Squatch. Congratulations on a job WELL done.
@cochrandc7484 Жыл бұрын
So cool to see it outside with those wide tracks. It’s been a blast watching it get built. X231 has got me drawn in as well. Thanks for keeping the history of these old machines alive.
@jmailbell Жыл бұрын
No poker face, you were having a blast! That tractor is right, you can hear how good the tractor and starting runs in the video.
@bigal4502 Жыл бұрын
That is so freaking cool! 😊
@rustyreckman2892 Жыл бұрын
Two very very cool tractors one in front of the other. So freaking cool Squatch!
@Gears_N_Grease Жыл бұрын
Great to see that cat outside with those wide pads in the soft snow . Looks like it’s running as smooth as can be . Loved the glamour shot of the tow hook and stump pan ! The Machine looks great and nice to see the weather turning around . Happy Easter Squatch and family have a good weekend.
@rickyjessome4359 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Man it was nice to see the Swamp Angle moving on the tracks. A guy can really appreciate the time,effort and hard work that went into this machine. Such a cool piece of our history saved from the smelter! Cheers
@mikehole9530 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding !! Great to see the D2 out in the day light stretching its legs a little. I follow your channel for any and all it's content but the D2 series was my favorite so far. Great work !
@leol1682 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video on the Cat. D2 like it . have good day .
@markbehr88 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. A great piece of equipment.
@nickslistm246 Жыл бұрын
Squatch extremely happy to see the smile on your face bud. You truly looked like a kid in a candy store.
@sterff89 Жыл бұрын
Cool! You can really see why the top carrier rollers are needed!
@TylerDrescher_sleddogs Жыл бұрын
Loved seeing the restoration of this thing. It looks awesome, usually I prefer new paint but the original finish on the Swamp Angel looks amazing.
@dougkubash8673 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Squatch!!
@longbowrider Жыл бұрын
Great to see another successful Ford ASSET graduate! Good job….Drew
@brembodream Жыл бұрын
Awsome🤩 have bin looking forward to this moment. Greatings from Oslo Norway!
@Ihbinder14 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, it looks amazing.
@martingardener90 Жыл бұрын
Glad you resisted the temptation to climb that snow pile. The story goes when the new D2 was delivered to the Estate in Devon ( England ) where I grew up the driver decided to show his new mount would go anywhere and preceded to drive it over a manure pile - where it promptly sank to it's belly and had to be towed off by several tractors!
@rogerallen6644 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know that I’ll ever get tired of seeing an old D2 start up!
@geneguenther4325 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Toby! Man you looked happy to be on the Swamp Angel! It’s getting to be that time of year. I’m ready for tractor shows. Getting new rear rubber on the 756 Tuesday and the rims centered on the 460 utility. Ready to drive them. Thanks again and can’t wait to see what comes next
@angrybobking5083 Жыл бұрын
Those pads look like the old wavy Caterpillar logo with the carrier rollers in. Totally worth the effort! Congratulations!
@thomaspoeta6308 Жыл бұрын
All of your hard work has proven out! What a job Toby! My wife and I have really enjoyed watching you on the rebuild and seeing all your hard work come to fruition is very exciting. We will continue to watch you with Christine and any other projects you come up with!
@freeradical6390 Жыл бұрын
she looks great with those tracks!
@michaelscriffiano9267 Жыл бұрын
Those wide tracks look awesome on her....
@NCSU4x4 Жыл бұрын
The whole project has turned out wonderful. I know that bumper was expensive to do right/twice but man it sure sets the whole machine off. Hopefully mud season is not too terribly long this year.
@rw3dog Жыл бұрын
Lookin good, sounds like it’s running great too
@cartersharp92 Жыл бұрын
Brother, I absolutely love this machine. The stance, the wide footprint, beautiful! It looks like an absolute joy to operate. It didn't seem as jerky or bouncy for lack of better words as most old iron. Really enjoyed seeing it make some moves.
@budl4656 Жыл бұрын
Toby nice job thanks for letting us come along for the rebuild the smile on you face driving in the snow was the best
@michaelbaumgardner2530 Жыл бұрын
A nice break from X231,and fun to.
@dustinmcintosh6799 Жыл бұрын
i saw all that snow piled up when you first took off driving and thought to myself if that was me id be climbing those puppies with those wide tracks. and you definently did not disappoint!
@cassiuspuckett8789 Жыл бұрын
Wow!! The swamp angel looked awesome playing in the snow. And you looked like you were having a ball. Congratulations Squach, job well done!!!!!
@randychapman2182 Жыл бұрын
Love the work you’ve been doing on the D2 it’s inspiring & motivating, I’ve got a 1936 RD7 , been working with Dennis at Florin tractor , help helped me find the last few parts available for the pony motor , I’m hoping to have the RD7 back up and running soon . Thanks again keep up the good work
@davidkimmel4216 Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable watching the D2 running. Thank You
@stevestrohacker8436 Жыл бұрын
Almost felt like I was driving it thr whole time. That's how well you got me invested in the outcome of your videos. That was pure pleasure to watch Toby. Thank You my friend.
@shaneharrison4775 Жыл бұрын
Seeing that sweet crawler in motion with those swamp cleats beautiful thanks for sharing the move til spring passes. Looking forward to more later and more X231
@JacobASwanson Жыл бұрын
What fun! There would have been a lot more tracks in the snow if I was the one driving, ha! Days like this are what make the efforts of the restoration all worth it, the play at then end is the reward, good job!
@Denis-tu1pd Жыл бұрын
That old crawler with those wide tracks looked mean and awesome. Looked like she had some wide shoulders. Another awesome video. Denis from Santa Rosa CA. Love ❤️ that straight stack sound.
@joeromanak8797 Жыл бұрын
Eureka, the world’s heaviest (and slowest) snowmobile! She breaks trail slowly but packs it real goooood so Senior can go flying on his rocket sled. That alone was worth all the time and resources, right? She’s a runner but we’ll prove her true worth when plow day rolls around. Ya done good, again. 🥸👍👀✅❗️
@phillipgodwin6639 Жыл бұрын
A kid with a new toy!!! Looks great, looks like you had a lot of fun. All that hard work!
@markhelseth253 Жыл бұрын
Bravo. Four-wheeling with D2. Priceless.
@nicholasneidlinger1323 Жыл бұрын
This video is part of why I enjoy, and look forward to your videos. You put your work on your projects to the test, and have fun doing it. Thanks, and keep it up.
@Kraals Жыл бұрын
Man, she sounds GOOD!
@mog5858 Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing keep up the good work.
@chrislaf2011 Жыл бұрын
Well done, the fruits of all your hard and meticulous work! Good to see you enjoying it!
@wagon9082 Жыл бұрын
She looks so good. Beautiful
@glennstasse5698 Жыл бұрын
That felt like the culmination of a long, long project. Congrats on a like new old timer. We are all jealous but glad to have watched.
@nope4239 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see that cab on it
@roberthudson4822 Жыл бұрын
20's give her that "gangster" look... 🤣
@mnmike130 Жыл бұрын
Looks like more fun than making snow angels! That front view looks awesome.
@clydebalcom3679 Жыл бұрын
She looks awesome, Squatch. Ground pressure is nice and light. She's practically floating. She sounds amazing.
@robertblackwelder8201 Жыл бұрын
Better than NEW because of YOU! All of the skills you have and used in Swamp Angle reconstruction!
@pinwizz69 Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the sound of Swamp Angel's engine grumbling when Squatch hits the diesel fuel. She's running like she just came off the production line. Now I know why I got so fascinated by this restoration.
@PixelSchnitzel Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see you hit those snow banks at 60 mph and ski right across the top! You did install the highway gears, right? LOL. Fun video! It's great to see all my hard viewing work put to use. 🙂 Just kidding. That was very satisfying though. It's good to see the enjoyment YOU get from all YOUR hard work!
@Fatamus Жыл бұрын
😱 OMG 😱 OMG 😱OMG 🤗🤗🤗 the "Swamp Angel" D2 to do the Caterpillar two step in twice as much deep snow on the double wide tracks. WooHoo ‼‼👍👍👍 Second time through.
@arthurirwin8235 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on a job well done, beautiful machine.
@donbullock8790 Жыл бұрын
That thing looks great. Can't wait to see it on plow day. Great accomplishment.
@1crazynordlander Жыл бұрын
That looked fun! Thanks for sharing! 5J1113 says “There must be a tree out here I can pull down”
@foweymarine1240 Жыл бұрын
Yes, its the same over here in the UK. If there is no urgency then the project will most likely benefit from you waiting until the time is right. Keep safe
@Pete-ln4vu Жыл бұрын
Wow!! Lol 😂 like the guy that bought it bran new!! Got to play with it. Super nice job!!!
@Denis-tu1pd Жыл бұрын
When you left the shop the tracks looked almost as wide as the radiator with the angle of the camera.
@williamhouk6880 Жыл бұрын
A very Blessed Easter to you and your family Toby.
@imtimrich Жыл бұрын
Omg it’s like watching your kid take their first steps ❤
@bobcrone6151 Жыл бұрын
What a great looking machine! Badass stance. Sick! Congrats 💪🏻
@TJAkin Жыл бұрын
It’s a Snow Angel now. Wonderful.
@thomasbailey8306 Жыл бұрын
It sounds Great the Engine and those Tracks/ undercarriage...The undercarriage is so much Quieter. Nice job..Great Job on the whole project and Video ..
@thomasbailey8306 Жыл бұрын
@@squatch253 I heard that. There was already a big difference .. You did a Great job on the Whole Rebuild..Can't wait till it gets nice out there so you can run her even more..No doubt Not as much as You can. You Guys got alot of Snow this year. LOL .Thanks For the Reply. Have a Great Day.
@markdavich5829 Жыл бұрын
First time I've seen something like this in the snow and it wasn't at all what I expected. I was thinking the weight and tracks would have made it unstoppable, (within reason) so I was surprised to see it spin out/dig trying to get on top of that snow pile - You have quick reflexes :))
@ianwille5780 Жыл бұрын
She definitely has no problem with putting her foot down!! She reminds me of my sweet little wife. She makes the ground shake when she walks by!!!! Lol!!!
@calrob300 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see the journey from some backyard piece of junk to a fully functional and useful machine. Looking forward to saying the same for X-231 next. Good work Squatch and thanks for all you teach us. PS, in your closing remarks you were practically a silhouette against the back lighting. I'd like to suggest a reflector or a fill light to even out your exposure balance. You'll find it helpful in more situations than you think.
@Jerrodplanck Жыл бұрын
If I didn’t know better, I would say that is an all original well maintained machine. Looks awesome!
@pipikr Жыл бұрын
Good drive :D We all like the same Childs, there was a pile of snow and we can't resist to drive the tracks trouthg it :D Did the same in January. The garage after that looks like a mes, bevor it dried and i storage my NSU.
@bobpaterson1845 Жыл бұрын
Know the pads are wide but the visual perception they give you is of a Dozer on Bog tracks 💪 great video 👍
@dannyilaya84328 ай бұрын
Very-very Nice !!!
@kevinbooth2063 Жыл бұрын
Toby, awesome I loved watching you and the swamp angel playing. I can’t wait to get my D2 running.
@matthewmann5938 Жыл бұрын
To think what that was when you started, is absolutely incredible.
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great, looks great and seems to me that she rides real good. What a fun trip 😊
@robh.8214 Жыл бұрын
The proportions on the body/tracks/bumper/grill/etc are just perfect! A Beaut for sure eh!
@foweymarine1240 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant achievement; so what about the new workshop/storage development? What is the news about that? Re the Moline, keep on with it 'it is the 'star' of videos, truly.
@richardowens9170 Жыл бұрын
How much fun was that? I bet a whole bunch. Glad you got to enjoy the fruit of all your hard work on the Swamp Angel.
@williamhastings7182 Жыл бұрын
2 episodes in one day...man it's a good day
@steveaw5895 Жыл бұрын
Good Job, it’s been fun to watch. Now I can’t wait to see it with the cab on it.
@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248 Жыл бұрын
Just awesome 😎
@keithlloyd4254 Жыл бұрын
That was great to see, all your hard work rewarded. Well done Squatch.
@mattdnewman Жыл бұрын
Who needs a snowmobile if you have a D2
@rawbsworld6604 Жыл бұрын
Senior! 👍 😂😝 ✌️
@dougrobison1156 Жыл бұрын
Just a boy playing with his toys! Sweet!
@noelstractors-firewood57 Жыл бұрын
Great drive and video. Thanks.
@ralphorr8138 Жыл бұрын
That is one beautiful, mean looking Cat.
@stevenm3141 Жыл бұрын
Yep, I really like the big paws and low stance!
@mtronics Жыл бұрын
"go play in the snow" . *grabs toys*
@tomarmstrong4156 Жыл бұрын
I think snow is so good for tracks. After you got in the deep snow they really quieted down. I had to plow out 18" of snow two times this winter with my D4. I had a stuck link when I started out. By the time I finished it had free'd up. Of course my top idlers locked up. Working in snow we would have to replace them with wood runners like King of Obsolete does.
@tonydentonarms4112 Жыл бұрын
Love the look of the wide pads great job
@williamhastings7182 Жыл бұрын
Yeehaw.....love it...giver the onions man!
@ronchappel4812 Жыл бұрын
Worth the wait! Great to see it running. You know it actually looked smoother in turns than a standard track model