1950s Euclid Off Road Truck, Sitting 10+ Years, Will it Start and Drive??

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @brantfurr986
    @brantfurr986 Год назад +630

    As someone who has worked underground, I recognize what this truck was used for immediately... This would have been the powder rig. Commonly called a "powder monkey." As a blaster, this is what we used to load shots underground, to advance the mine... I've never seen one mounted on a Euc like this, ours was on an old Gettman... But I'm 99% sure that's what this was used for. That air tank on the side was likely used for the pneumatic loading of ANFO.

  • @paullankes2471
    @paullankes2471 Год назад +55

    As a retired Euclid executive, I am so proud of what this company contributed to the US construction and mining industries. Seeing this old truck run after all these years is a testament to the quality that was built into these products.

  • @drunkdunc8738
    @drunkdunc8738 Год назад +442

    To work out the last time it ran you just need to count the rings of the tree growing through it Matt 😂🍻

    • @jblob5764
      @jblob5764 Год назад +21

      😂 now youre thinkin

    • @jefffinley6569
      @jefffinley6569 Год назад +17

      Best answer ever 👍🏻🤣🍀

    • @freetolook3727
      @freetolook3727 Год назад +30

      But it might have been a few years before seeds took root so that would be a minimum!

    • @csnelling4
      @csnelling4 Год назад +4

      Thanks Matt 👌👍🍺

    • @captnsquid8151
      @captnsquid8151 Год назад +26

      Last time I took a bath I simply count the rings around the tub,

  • @markhinindy1
    @markhinindy1 Год назад +15

    "Hold on this tree is in the fan" my favorite quote. too good Matt

  • @philgrimsey3637
    @philgrimsey3637 Год назад +120

    There's just something about your videos that I love. I think it's the no nonsense, logical approach you take and there's as much of you in the videos as there is the machines.

    • @ljprep6250
      @ljprep6250 Год назад +4

      The no nonsense, logical leaving of all the trees so they have to fight just to see or get into the truck? ROTFLSHIAPMP.
      My logic: First, clear the brush so you can at least see what you're working on.

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 Год назад +4

      @@ljprep6250 agreed, not a whole lot of logic in that.

    • @larrybolhuis1049
      @larrybolhuis1049 Год назад

      @@FishFind3000 I recall Matt saying 'for now' as they were clearing the area. I would expect it will be pulled out once the space is leveled and put on proper display.

  • @joewalters2259
    @joewalters2259 Год назад +67

    When the following three phrases are said while getting a vehicle or machine running, you know the dedication to the cause is 100%:
    “Gonna use all the ether”
    “Something’s on fire, no like real fire!!”
    “Let me wedge the machete in right here.”
    Great video and great job getting the Euclid running!!

    • @ronaldbrown5745
      @ronaldbrown5745 Год назад +3

      Just when I thought you were to smart to hang out with me this happened.

  • @Mr.FluffyYT
    @Mr.FluffyYT Год назад +378

    Machines like this are national treasures 😲

    • @paulmorrow5905
      @paulmorrow5905 Год назад +10

      @@floatpool8307 because we live in the usa and have an opinion

    • @mintyman1968
      @mintyman1968 Год назад +9

      I agree. It would be a very unique piece restored.

    • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
      @bombardier3qtrlbpsi Год назад +6

      Yes for sure

    • @BobbyDGamer
      @BobbyDGamer Год назад +7

      @@floatpool8307 just wish the truck got a fully restoration dawg and move along .

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 Год назад +11

      Why do you watch this type of content if you don't have any appreciation for what goes into it?

  • @williamswenson5315
    @williamswenson5315 Год назад +36

    The resilience of diesel equipment continues to amaze me. I can see myself becoming a convert.

    • @martymartin2894
      @martymartin2894 Год назад +5

      Wanna do it fast before there banned. Disgraceful the way things are going.

  • @daddybob6096
    @daddybob6096 Год назад +186

    As a 10yo boy in Westport NZ, in 1950, our house was nearby the NZ Govt. Public Works Department workshops. Often times on the weekends there were Euclid and Dart dump trucks parked opposite the shops awaiting maintenance. My siblings and friends and i would go and sit in the cabs of these monsters where our imaginations would run wild. Personally i preferred playing in the Darts which had a much nicer dash layout than the Euclid. These vehicles were used at the opencast coal mines at Millerton and Stockton for hauling coal. Bob. New Zealand.

    • @craigrichardson7087
      @craigrichardson7087 Год назад +7

      My wife is a Westport girl. Living in Oz now.

    • @bellezayverdad
      @bellezayverdad Год назад +10

      That means you're 83 already. I love old folks sharing their memories on the internet. God bless you.

    • @daddybob6096
      @daddybob6096 Год назад +7

      @@bellezayverdad Thank you Gines. I'm 83 tomorrow, the third eldest of 6 son's and one daughter. All still living except for one of the twins, Graham, now deceased. ❤

    • @Chopper650
      @Chopper650 Год назад +2

      Thank u for sharing... from new plymouth , nz

    • @daddybob6096
      @daddybob6096 Год назад +4

      @@Chopper650 Thank you for acknowledging, my dear wife and i are at Lower Hutt. Bob.

  • @jocko_
    @jocko_ Год назад +40

    Machines that built this country. Thank you for keeping them alive.

  • @garyoliver9987
    @garyoliver9987 Год назад +96

    Thanks for keeping history alive Matt.

  • @stephenmcallister7740
    @stephenmcallister7740 Год назад +26

    I never get tired of seeing these videos. I wish these machines could talk so I can hear the history of them helping to forge this country. They are beautiful in my eyes. Great job again Matt.

  • @benjaminh958
    @benjaminh958 Год назад +23

    Awesome, nothing better than a Diesel Creek video.

  • @IchliebeHunde58
    @IchliebeHunde58 Год назад +1

    It is a tragedy when rare a beautiful machines like that Euclid get left to rot. I really appreciate you giving her another chance to run; she deserves to be restored. Euclids are rare and really, really neat trucks

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 Год назад +15

    Congrats Matt and crew on finally getting the 50's Euclid off road truck started and running. cool old truck..

  • @johnmccormick175
    @johnmccormick175 Год назад +13

    Amazing how those old machines fire up after so many years..thanks for sharing Matt and stay safe.

  • @michaelguinn5736
    @michaelguinn5736 Год назад +27

    Afternoon Matt!! VERY COOL!! I've always had a soft spot for these vintage trucks, growing up in Michigan, in a town that once was considered the gravel capital of the world (encyclopedia Britannica), as a kid I loved going through the gravel pit junk yards, these vintage Euclids we're part of those junkyards, I remember one sand/gravel pit used vintage WC2264 Whites used as pit trucks, the coolest dump truck I found was a 1930's Bull Dog Mack which was sunk up to the Axles in the mud...most of the pits are gone, new subdivisions we're built in there place.

  • @bleakyfinder2692
    @bleakyfinder2692 Год назад +54

    Hi Matt, makes my day complete watching your content.

  • @mosaclipz6549
    @mosaclipz6549 Год назад +15

    Euclids have always been such beautiful machines. Such a great find mate

    • @kirdot2011
      @kirdot2011 Год назад +1

      Euclid sounds like a name of a disease...a rare one... and this brand is really rare

    • @martymartin2894
      @martymartin2894 Год назад +1

      ​@@kirdot2011more like a flower or a plant to me.

    • @kirdot2011
      @kirdot2011 Год назад +1

      @@martymartin2894 actually now that I think about it... You're right

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Год назад +30

    Your work ethic is exceptional.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @billroberts3864
    @billroberts3864 Год назад +7

    Matt, the Euclid is a treasure so it is good to see you driving it around the grounds. It was nice to see you operating the drag shovel. Blessing to you.

  • @nacho-79
    @nacho-79 Год назад +15

    I love these "will it start and drive" videos, i just cant stop watching these :). Also you're really good saving vehicles, and really nice to watch and listen. Keep up the good work

  • @austinhughes1924
    @austinhughes1924 Год назад +2

    There needs to be a museum.That preserves and restores history like these machines!

  • @ThePostApocalypticInventor
    @ThePostApocalypticInventor Год назад +5

    Hehe. That moment when I come home, looking for a video to watch, realizing that you have just published a new one, only two minutes ago!

  • @Edward1312
    @Edward1312 Год назад +5

    Love the new opening panning shot using a drone. Sam and you work well together Matt approaching the problem with a good sense of humour rather than irritation.

  • @REDBIRD-95
    @REDBIRD-95 Год назад +38

    Comes complete with the only tool you'll ever need: A ball peen hammer😁 Have a great weekend Matt👍

  • @OcotilloTom
    @OcotilloTom Год назад +8

    Great video Matt. I love any machine as long ass it's old. As a young kid in the early 50's I'd stop by Delta Crop Dusting service in Monroe, Louisiana on my way home from school. They were the precursors of Delta Airlines. They built their own aircraft for crop dusting and it was like watching a big model kit being put together. I was no trouble so they would sit me on a stool, give me a 5 cent Coke and let me watch. They would answer any questions I had if it wasn't too many. I got my love of airplanes and flying then. Still today, I think REAL airplanes have two wings and round propeller engines.
    El Mirage, Arizona

  • @David-cv6ih
    @David-cv6ih Год назад +4

    Some pretty cool old pieces! The video blacks out for about 20 seconds at 20:15 but comes back. Thanks for sharing!

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  Год назад +3

      Sorry 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @jarroddraper5140
      @jarroddraper5140 Год назад +1

      Was just long enough to catch attention but not Long enough to get checked out

  • @shanerountree3623
    @shanerountree3623 Год назад +13

    Matt, absolutely love watching your videos and learn something every time. I do haave to say though that this has to be the funniest episode from you I have seen yet! "Something son fire!.. No, something's REALLY on fire! OK it's out, won't catch fire again... it's burnt out" Reminded me so much of me and my friend's antics growing up when doing similar stuff! Obviously glad nobody got hurt, and looking forward to your next episode!

  • @wijim1948
    @wijim1948 Год назад +4

    It ALWAYS amazes me how you can get all these old beasts to fire up! I have more fun watching this channel than I do watching anything on TV.

  • @davidjones8680
    @davidjones8680 Год назад +6

    Matt, in 50 years from now when you're old and all busted up like me, you'll get the real buzz again like i just did watching this old Euclid bust back into life.
    Many thanks for what you do, and even greater thanks for sharing it all with us.
    David in the UK.

  • @kylem.4000
    @kylem.4000 Год назад +4

    Love seeing a diesel creek notification, The Best!

  • @josephcormier5974
    @josephcormier5974 Год назад +2

    Thanks Matt she didn't give too much of a fight and you could tell she was ready to get out of the spot she sat in for twenty years. Six stars brother

  • @oldshad65
    @oldshad65 Год назад +3

    I subscribe to about 20 channels on equipment, construction and boat building. If there's a new DC vid, it always goes first. Thanks Matt.

  • @manganvbg90
    @manganvbg90 Год назад +1

    We just got my wifes grandpas old Massey mf35 made in 1957 started that had stood still outside for 25 years. Its amazing how sturdy stuff were made back then

  • @IamTheOnlyCHILIDOG
    @IamTheOnlyCHILIDOG Год назад +3

    Just thought you might want to know, I don’t speak for others, but do for some! WE look forward to your videos, weekly, and even sooner ( as you post them).
    I ALWAYS click on the “up vote” on EVERY video of yours. I’m sure these videos take a ton of time to get together, but I hope you are getting enough to compensate for your time. Either way, thank you for EVERYTHING you do.

  • @NotJRB
    @NotJRB Год назад +1

    I love Brownsville, Pa. And SWPa. My parents grew up in West Brownsville and Blainssurg. I have a ton of great memories as i sit here in Chesterfield County, Va. I miss SWPa, my home.

  • @peteschiavoni
    @peteschiavoni Год назад +5

    Really enjoy seeing you and Sam collaborating on the projects. I hope to one day make it to the steam show

  • @JamesJohnson-ro2jq
    @JamesJohnson-ro2jq Год назад +1

    I admire your ability to see what is wrong and jump in and make it work.
    Like your since of humor, I know that probably many folks don’t get it.

  • @walter9724
    @walter9724 Год назад +2

    Last time I saw a Euclid was on at a cane sugar farm in north Queensland Australia. It was what looked like a flat bet truck but it also was supporting the local wild life. It had been sitting there for decades according to a local 👍

  • @WhiskyCardinalWes
    @WhiskyCardinalWes Год назад +6

    I had this weird little song going through my head while you all were getting the truck started, "Come with me, and you'll see, a world of OSHA violations!"

  • @peteradely885
    @peteradely885 Год назад +1

    Matt. Just saw Celebrity Facts on RUclips. So little of your personal life and a BIG Congrads on your Marriage. Love your Content. Love your abilities. I live in a Residential Area in No Jersey and not much room. I'm 81 and very mechanically inclined. Watch every Video and always review all new Videos. Remember our Veterans.

  • @hollywd269
    @hollywd269 Год назад +3

    I really enjoyed the show, can't believe I drove by that place for almost a year hauling cement to the route 43 road job and never realized what it was. And it was awesome to meet you Matt, maybe see ya again next spring and thanks for taking a minute to shake my hand and chat for a few! Awesome video as always

  • @clifffoltz651
    @clifffoltz651 Год назад +1

    Lot of old cool equipment there , reminds me of antique engine and power show that's coming up in july in Kirtland, Ohio at the Farmpark . Should be a big show . Thanks for sharing !

  • @johnlydon533
    @johnlydon533 Год назад +5

    Great video Matt. Nice to see the old machines start up. Enjoyed watching

  • @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156
    @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156 11 месяцев назад

    I know absolutely nothing about those trucks and machines you guys bring back to life, but man do I ever love watching you do it - and learning new stuff along the way. Cheers.

  • @dieseldude8657
    @dieseldude8657 Год назад +4

    Great content Matt. I always like to watch younger guys working vintage Machines. 👍

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 7 месяцев назад +1

    The flames coming out the exhaust 😂 great video as always 26:10 @Diesel Creek

  • @jblob5764
    @jblob5764 Год назад +6

    I love the look of those old boxy trucks

  • @a.r.o7697
    @a.r.o7697 Год назад +1

    I've been up close to one of those old Euclids at a truck show years back. It looked like it was in the same condition as this one but did run. They're just big old dinosaurs!

  • @stuartkynoch7289
    @stuartkynoch7289 Год назад +4

    My Dad drove an old Euclid dump like that in a coal mine in Northeast England.

  • @patrickthemayor2524
    @patrickthemayor2524 Год назад +1

    MAN that tow behind Cat grader was cool !

  • @chriswareham
    @chriswareham Год назад +5

    What a beautiful machine (and no, I'm not being sarcastic). Starts up after all that time, steers and even seems to have brakes.

    • @lolatmyage
      @lolatmyage Год назад +1

      The brakes are a surprise yeah, thought for sure that there were too many air leaks

  • @daleanderson3811
    @daleanderson3811 Год назад +1

    There are not too many UTUBERS that I look forward to watching, but I can say that you are one of the top! When I see you up loaded a new video I watch it right away, never disappointed! My wife would never let me do what you get away with!!!!! I hope you know you are lucky!!!! You must make a shit ton of money, or she would not go along with this!!!!!!

  • @autry920
    @autry920 Год назад

    Awesome video. My son was so excited to meet you. Thank you for taking the time to have a picture taken with him in the rain.

  • @jamarie1972
    @jamarie1972 Год назад +20

    Afternoon Matt
    Was that a rats nest that exited the Exhaust 9:15
    Great video lovely see all these old vehicles actually working

  • @sethcawthern3278
    @sethcawthern3278 Год назад +1

    Only a few channels worth having notifications for and this is one of em

  • @beauthoney1656
    @beauthoney1656 Год назад +3

    "The trees really add to the ambiance!" 😂

  • @karlk6860
    @karlk6860 Год назад

    This si the first one of your old engine start videos I have seen and it was GREAT! I have worked on a lot of old engines getting them running again and there is truly no better sound when she fires off for the first time after heaven only knows how long its been sitting. Great vid I will be watching many more Thanks!

  • @apexedmedia
    @apexedmedia Год назад +3

    Y’all have to work together more often that was an absolute riot to watch

  • @normanbuchanan9710
    @normanbuchanan9710 Год назад

    don't think I've ever rooted for or been more proud of a machine as I was for that old Euclid, real old soldier.

  • @SPLASHMEWITHMUSIC
    @SPLASHMEWITHMUSIC Год назад +7

    Keep up the good work Matt!

  • @raymondphillips8677
    @raymondphillips8677 Год назад +2

    It's awesome to see you reviving these old cable machines, it's cool to get to see them run and operate again

  • @Maximus43968
    @Maximus43968 Год назад +4

    I started to get worried no video today. Then Matt pops in with this gem. What a great time. Before we start it we have to chainsaw this tree out of the way lol

  • @philstreeter9703
    @philstreeter9703 Год назад +2

    It was great to hear the old euclid running. She sounded pretty good. Great video Matt. Thanks for sharing.

  • @damonabets3779
    @damonabets3779 Год назад +3

    I love your videos Matt! The production quality is so good! 😃

  • @jamesclausen7840
    @jamesclausen7840 Год назад +2

    You Matt, get the best professional video award.
    100% content, presentation, interesting and we look forward to everyone of your uploads.
    Love your work.🏆

  • @BlindBatG34
    @BlindBatG34 Год назад +3

    “It’s already been on fire, it can’t burn any more.” As a father with two boys, I can completely agree with this logic but despite everything I’ve been taught about diversity and inclusion, I have a hard time imagining 99% of woman agreeing with us. Happy memorial weekend folks.

  • @Easterndmondbk
    @Easterndmondbk Год назад

    My buddies dad taught me about a crank rods when I was 15, I'm 51. He was a Dr. of Diesel from Wilson Tech. He was good. When I watch these videos it's my buddy and I down in Apex off Bob Horton Rd. again. Thank you for making these and letting us tag along.

  • @jshawbitter
    @jshawbitter Год назад +4

    Just found this channel and love it well done

  • @bryancooper2699
    @bryancooper2699 Год назад +1

    Great video. Steam show very interesting. Glad ball the old stuff has been preserved and kept in operating condition

  • @huskordtitherington9169
    @huskordtitherington9169 Год назад +3

    Good video, love seeing old stuff come back to life. So gutted that we don't have such cool trucks in England. I guess you may be on a time limit, but there are checks i would do before connecting batteries e.t.c. Wouldn't want to damage the engine or its components. Keep up the good work.

  • @jimdean7335
    @jimdean7335 Год назад +2

    I’m a fairly new subscriber and I have say that I doubt there are not very many guys that are better than Matt and Sam at getting old machines running. Should give us all some confidence to try it ourself.

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  Год назад +6

      There are plenty of people better than I but you should still give it a try!!

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz5419 Год назад +4

    "Someties I think you are too smart to hang out with me... than Things like this happens"
    😂😂😂
    Awesome stuff!

  • @jamesfurlong8727
    @jamesfurlong8727 Год назад +1

    The “Semi Super Villains” with what sounds like total acoustic guitars are so good! I’ve enjoyed the music for the past year but haven’t taken the time to write to you.

  • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
    @bombardier3qtrlbpsi Год назад +6

    The concrete deck on the back for weight. A little different deck for a truck. Don't have to worry about rust 😄

  • @marvwatkins7029
    @marvwatkins7029 Год назад +1

    I like the fact that a picnic table is so conveniently close: what a beautiful backdrop or view while eating.

  • @IgorBastos20
    @IgorBastos20 Год назад +7

    Gostei do vídeo meu amigo 👏

  • @CharlesManch
    @CharlesManch Год назад +2

    This is by far the funniest video you've made to date.
    😂😂😂😂😂
    The cans of..... Everything but ether, the birdnest that shot out, mechette throttling, fires and battery welding.
    OMG, I needed a laugh. Thank you!

  • @butchmetzger7023
    @butchmetzger7023 Год назад

    The trees really add to the ambience! Love it! Maybe I'm weird, but the videos when you are fighting trees and mud and nature in general are my favorites.

  • @brandonscheetz5409
    @brandonscheetz5409 Год назад +1

    We were at the steam show on Sunday, but did not get a chance to talk to you this year. It is always a good time there watching all the old and antique equipment run and operate. We did see you cruising around in the ole Jeep a couple times tho. It is great they have the room there to preserve all of this history!

  • @HackeryX
    @HackeryX Год назад +5

    You know it's gonna be a good day when Matt posts a video

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  Год назад +3

      Thanks Stan!

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 Год назад

      @@DieselCreek who owns that old Mack dump and is it for sale?

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  Год назад

      @@clevelandmaker386 I forget the name but I doubt they would sell it

  • @dennishyde2637
    @dennishyde2637 Год назад

    Matt, you no longer surprise me. I do believe you can analyze and fix everything from a flat tire and the space shuttle. Your analytical mind may be best utilized in the aerospace industry. Love all your videos. Keep on keeping’ on.

  • @miker8915
    @miker8915 Год назад +2

    Wow great video Matt. It's nice to see you got the Euclid up and running again. Such a great machine. Thank you for sharing 😀

  • @aiman272
    @aiman272 Год назад

    I love these old machines. Because of them we had everything built in order as what we have now. Newer Cats's and Komatsu's were derived from them!

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay Год назад +1

    *- Thank you Matt for bringing back your original intro music version by The Semi Supervillians.*
    *- It has a better feel to me for some reason.*
    *= You got a thumbs up just for that.*

  • @dalemoehnke4526
    @dalemoehnke4526 Год назад +1

    I'm amazed how you guys bring life into these old machines.

  • @WingmanJohnny
    @WingmanJohnny Год назад +1

    Super cool. Keep getting the old things running. Doing great work. Keep up the good work

  • @stanley-rn7xo
    @stanley-rn7xo Год назад

    I love watching old things get fired back up. Great channel matt

  • @GARDENER42
    @GARDENER42 Год назад

    This has to be one of your bestest ever videos - kept me smiling all the way through.

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 Год назад

    Thanks for starting that thing. My father worked for Euclid as a trouble shooter field repair hot shot. I loved those big honkin things when i was a kid!👍👍

  • @billmoran3812
    @billmoran3812 Год назад

    Love the old D8 with cable blade. I ran one in the early 60’s when I was a kid. My uncle had two D8’s and a D10. He used them for making logging roads.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 7 месяцев назад +1

    Got to love the Exhaust Muffler is on the roof with easy Access 😂 wow She Started for a few seconds 8:54 @Diesel Creek

  • @edbrick7689
    @edbrick7689 Год назад

    This was used for high scaling and loading explosives. High scaling is using a bar to remove loose rocks from walls (called ribs in underground mining) and back. The roof is called the back in hard rock mining and called the top in coal mining.

  • @glenharper3136
    @glenharper3136 Год назад +1

    It's truly amazing how those diesels run so good after sitting that long!

  • @danielpullum1907
    @danielpullum1907 Год назад +1

    I am amazed at your ability/intuition to start these old diesels. Kudos to you and your buddies. My thoughts border on disbelief and yet you keep finding more and more crazy ole diesels. Mr. Diesel and the other guy are probably laughing their heads off that these engines can be fired up. I've seen a few old simple
    gas engines that proved much harder to start/run.
    Thanks for the entertainment Mathew.

  • @phrixos2826
    @phrixos2826 Год назад

    I love this video, old abandoned trucks being revived is amazing to me! I am genuinly astounded in some cases, this is one!

  • @kingbenjamin22
    @kingbenjamin22 Год назад

    Loved all those machines and the General Lee was the proverbial cherry on top of this delicious dessert.

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 Год назад

    Man that was awesome! I love watching those old workhorse’s starting and running, after being sitting in the same place for years! Great job!👌😎👍 my favorites are those old caterpillars! D8, D2, D9s..

  • @danielpolcyn5181
    @danielpolcyn5181 Месяц назад

    Love watching your videos ..seeing the old come back to life is awesome..