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Perhaps the new owner will post. Yes, it will be in a better place.

Thanks. Plenty more machines to document.

@@jbcowherder6210 yep. That’s the story I heard. 👍

Different indeed. I’m glad to have it on the way to a new caretaker. Thanks for your interest.

@TJAkin I'm guessing the most expensive part of that restoration is going to be the new tires. When you talked about the steering it got me thinking. I remember operating a tracked Rock trencher. It worked with electric motors as well. The steering was very finicky but it was only a small 2" knob on the dash. It was one of the most bizarre pieces of equipment I've ever ran.

Normally yes, the tires would be a very big expense. These took air and were fine for the move onto the trailer. Guessing it’s been sitting here almost 20 years. I’m not sure what the new owner has planned. It might be a good candidate to simply preserve rather than restore. Looking back at my recording. Seems to be a big vertical electric motor for rear steering under that can. I’m guessing something similar in front. 🤷🏼‍♂️

LeTourneau was a genius. I still have quite a few towed scrapers here.

The big R-4360 engine is still here although we haven’t run it for awhile. The Twin D8 was a monster as well. I believe it’s up in Oregon somewhere.

@@TJAkin I believe yer right. Duane Doyle I believe owns it now. Glen Ghillotti is who took me to yer guys place. Your dad(?) was a dictionary of Yellow and a super cool cat. I thought it was a really cool experience and learned a ton in a few hours. The plane hanging inside and his passion was contagious. If ya ever have an ope house please let us know! Cheers

@@jknarfal69 Well… with the amount of squirrel packed debris in the engine compartment, I suspect any start attempt would rapidly evolve into a test of the fire suppression system.

@@deannajoseph thanks. I’ve been wanting to share Armin’s story for awhile.

Dad was quite a collector. I have a few more 'nothing special' D4s I might put up on the channel; couple 7Us and the 7J. The 5T however is very special, as the holes in the roller frames (for lifting aboard the ship) indicate military status. I remember we had to go out of state to get the correct OD green paint, as California has very strict lead content rules. This was 25 years ago and I'm hoping my governor is not reading this, or the statute of limitations has passed. I'm enjoying your channel. Keep up the good work and thanks for watching.

I should have included the bit about the roller frame holes. The tell that this is truly a military machine. Holes for lifting gear to bring them aboard the ship. I learn so much from the comments section and thanks to Armin’s grandkid for pointing this out! Thanks @jbcowherder6210. For me, these stories are to be remembered by any means. Movies can glorify war, those involved want it forgotten. There must be a space between to observe with reverence and respect. I figured Veterans Day was a safe time to share my memory of Armin, and his tractor.

@@jbcowherder6210 I was hoping to relate the story correctly. I only heard Armin talk about it once and it was very memorable to me; a young teenager at the time. Thank you for expanding on your grandfather’s experiences. I’m sure he had some good memories as well. All my best to your family. I didn’t know about the lifting points on the frame. Very interesting. And stop by anytime you’re in the area.

@@nedfoley thanks. This one was special to me.

@@Calorwa1 my dad loved his scrapers! I’ve got a few more to document on RUclips, including the little Murray and the 7U D4 with a beautifully restored No.40. Stay tuned!

Mine is equipped as an early D7 while retaining the RD dash and single speed pony. Lots of little upgrade differences from the earlier RD line. Gear shift tower, injection pump, etc. Guessing you have a 9G, but the line started with about 500 5E series in 1935. Regardless, best of luck with yours and thanks for checking in.

Many more to come as they have been stored inside (barn fresh) and awaiting service.

It's quite a collection indeed. The chosen few have been stored inside. The little D2 and T35 my grandfather purchased new. I'll get to documenting them soon... standby.

Yes it does. I'm beginning to regret selling it, but it's going to a good home and I have the 3T and 17A to take care of. Thanks for checking in.

The D7s do sound nice on those four big cylinders. I might get the 3T running next (weather permitting, too hot) as it is out of doors and really deserves to be stored inside. I'm following your D4 project. You guys do great work.

@@TJAkin The 3T would be a fun video. We are in a terrible hot spell here too. Appreciate the compliment on the channel content and the channel membership. 😊👍

Indeed. Can never have a big enough shed.

@@TJAkin That is shed Nirvana.

Interesting. If I remember right, the 5T D4 came from Armin W. Contact or stop by sometime.

If your magneto is off the machine, I would recommend giving it a simple bench test: rig up an old spark plug and give it a few quick turns; complete the circuit on a welding bench or the magneto case itself. The impulse coupling should engage and you'll know if you've got good spark. Love the 1H and 8R series. Best of luck to you.

I concur. However, in the battle to get the big diesel going, and making this video, I had to command the stop manually a few times.

No doubt but i ment if u are leaving it for long periods of time

Mine isnt quite that age. Its a 1956 D7C-17A

Expect part 2 early next week (June 2024). Thanks for watching.

tractor number 9G5615WSP. I'm getting it running to transfer it to it's new owner. Dad had an extensive collection and I just can't keep them all. Keeping the 17A so I'm all set for D7 work. Hope to have the diesel running tomorrow and perhaps put it on a trailer this week (June 2024). Yes, that old dash is a classic.

This is all your fault Toby for getting me interested in Caterpillar's !!😉 I'm grateful though.

I had always thought that 3-cylinder motors were naturally balanced but 4-cylinders are naturally unbalanced? as the newer d7 has a big counterrotating shaft for balance? JD seems to do their small 4 cylinders with 2 counter-rotating shafts. or is this just a more a sine of technology advancement.

I should have the diesel running tomorrow (June 2024). Part 2 will be out soon. Thanks

Should have it running by this time tomorrow. (June 2024)

I should have it running very soon, and standby for a part 2 with general walk-around.

Nice meeting you (May 2024). I'll have to find the time to get a machine or two out to the shows. Perhaps next year.

Nice to hear there’s another owner out there. These trucks are quite rare. I connected with a group on Facebook during the final stages of my restoration. I was needing final dimensions from original trucks to fabricate missing parts. International Harvester pre-1940 group. A few owners there continue to be extremely helpful. Referencing the Fred W. Crismon book, pneumatic tires were a $50 option above the $1500 base price, depending on model F or H. 36x5 pneumatics. I would expect all four wheels to have been either solid or pneumatic, but all I can go by are the old photos in the Crismon book. There are still few wheelwrights in the USA if that’s where you’re located. I highly recommend Hansen’s. Condolences on your father’s passing. B-1B? I was a mechanic on the final assembly line. Best of luck on your restoration.

Thanks for the tip on Facebook, I’ll connect with them. Quick question: where did you get your data plate, the one on the dash. Mine got stolen and I’d like to replace it. FWI, I flew the B-1, thus the name.

Aluma Photo-Plate Company in Houston has the files for data plate reproduction. I can send you the details via FB Messenger if you like.

That would be great. Thank you.

Driver and pilot did a great job loading. No issues with that nice Cozad trailer.

I’ll bet you’re right. At one time, sugar beets were a big deal in the Sacramento Valley.