After Sitting 20 years will this Big old Wheel Loader Drive 3 miles home!?!? Pt.2 

Hey yall! I know there is a few rough spots in the audio! I apologize for that, not sure what went wrong but please bare with me it doesn't last long. Hope ya like it!!!

Some advice from an old man equipment fixer and flipper: the longer you keep anything the easier it is to convince yourself you need to keep it.....

I just described your channel to a friend as “roadkill with heavy equipment”. Honestly I think it’s accurate at this point.

Hi, I'm Laurajane and I am from New Zealand.I started my apprenticeship around 1970 on this kind of equipment and generator sets. A friend told me about this channel. The more I saw the more that I liked. Great job on the Clark loader. I knew them quite well. My family owned a limestone quarrie. Worked there before I went overseas. Have a masters degree in marine engineering. Retired now. This is wonderful ❤️

I particularly liked that part were you said you could have got it for less than $1500 but you choose for it be a fair deal for both parties. That speaks volumes about who you are as a person 👏👏

You gotta 'pay to play' indeed, but seeing the smile on your face when you drove it up that road, I'm sure it was worth it!

This is the dream of every grown man who grew up playing with tonka toys as a kid.

never fails to impress me how tough those big machine tires are still after sitting neglected for awhile

My hats off to him for poring the tranny fluid correctly at 4:04. Always keep the spout at the top side of the container. This allows air to get in so it doesn't glug, glug, glug and spill all over the place. Works with all liquids so remember this if you didn't know.

The entire time you were driving home I was thinking if I tried that it would blow about 3 lines and break down right in the middle of the road LOL

Comments from the Netherlands: its not just about the money. It’s the whole experience feeding your passion and sharing with works!

Growing up in the 1950’s in West Texas when big farms were replacing small farms our family used big loaders like these to handle cotton burrs from gins for fertilizer. It does my heart good to see this loader come to life.

My uncle ran those for years and taught me how to operate that exact loader from the time I was five, and my cousin can do majic with one too. Thanks for the video it brought back fond memories!

I'm an old retired heavy equipment mechanic sitting here on a saturday morning with a huge smile watching you getting that thing moving and driving. Thanks! Suggestion for more subscribers, Don't change anything!

Bud! You will be at 300000 subs in a month! Keep up the sassy work feller! Just good sh!t bud!

Sorry to write a second time. My dad's contracting firm had a '60s vintage Michigan 75 non-articulating loader that I just loved (rear wheel steer). It was the coolest looking machine. It was operated by a wonderful 'good old boy' with the improbable name of Stomper Skeeter. He was a cracker jack on that loader. He would drive it across town backwards as though he were driving a caddy! I loved it so much, that I'd sneak up on that Michigan loader whenever I could and start moving some dirt around. I was just a kid, so it's lucky I didn't drive it into something. I loved the sound of that Detroit Diesel two-stroke engine too. Your loader brings back great memories, even if that Cummins motor is a four-stroke one. These 175's and 275's were used often on large diameter sewer and storm water pipeline projects.

Awesome job man. Your channel and what you do is the most worthy channel to watch on RU-vid in my option. You saved that old girl and restored a new life into it rather then letting it rust into the ground 👍🏻

Dude that was a smokin deal for both parties. It's not just anyone who would come in and get an old abandoned machine up and running again. Well done Sir!

When you were twisting apart the old crappy hose I said to myself " he's gonna need that for the length ".

fun watching u get the yellow monstor back on the road and i can tell machine is happy

Just keep doing what you do. It’s a pleasure to watch you bring back too life a machine that others have given up on. Matt I enjoy your channel.

That 555 with no exhaust gives me goosebumps. Im impressed with it firing off so quick. She isn't ready to die yet.

Dont sell it. This is the new star on your channel. Autocar truck got over run. Great job!

Love seeing these old machines come back to life! I really enjoy your videos!

I have to admit that it makes me smile when I see how excited you get when you get whatever you're working on started.

$1500 dollars?? That is INSANE! I'd love to see a series where you patch it up and paint it, If I were you I'd never sell it!

Ah , a resurrection at Easter time 🍻

Matt, I'm just like you. I hate seeing anything scrapped if there is any chance of giving it new life. I'm just amazed though that you are able to sell stuff as quickly as you do. I guess when you are in the business, you always have something up your sleeve. I sold tools for 40 years so I knew where the deals were and who wanted what. Thanks for all you do to keep things interesting. I have watched all your videos from the oldest up to this one. I am anxious to see what happens next.

Love seeing you guys bring these old workhorses back to life. I do the same on power equipment. The video production quality is great. Especially like the drone shots. Thanks and God bless!

I was actually excited with you when it drove out of that hole. I love to see old machines live again.

I know this loader has become a subscriber magnet real quick. Don't beat yourself up too much for wanting to flip it. Bit of paint, few fixups and it could fund something that has real utility for you. 👍

Woooh! These two parters were really awesome, I'm excited you were able to get her running... I'm excited to see how our society unfolds from these interesting times, lol... Cheers to many more, Blissful moments~

When they start like that. Its a keeper.

You will not sell her! You are already in love and will keep the girl :D

YAY! Great price! Please make a part three. Would love to see you powerwash it, and prime/paint it, (brakes maybe???) then USE it for some home road renovations, and THEN sell it!

Love your openness and honesty.. and everything else.

If I could give you five likes I would Matt. No five min intros, no click bait, no overly produced ten min segments etc. Great work.

I love your compassion for old dinosaur equipment restoration.

Nice job!! I love seeing old stuff getting back to work!!

Complements of a non-mechanical nature: You Video skills are awesome! If you are self-taught, much respect to you, for your end product. Production values, close up shots, lighting, & positioning are not only admirable, but very 'warm'. I could go on and on, but your Drone skills topped it all off! Kudos to you!

When I (swiss) did a roadtrip in California and there would be a "narrow road" sign, I didn't know what difficulties to expect, but then the road would slim down to a pretty comfortable european road :)

Caught myself moving back and forth in my seat when you were getting out of it's grave lolol

Really enjoyed this project!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Love big old iron being resurrected!!!!

My new favorite channel, I love watching old stuff come back to life like this

Man that triumphant drone shot towards the end gave me such a good feeling!! I love to see you bring this behemoth back to life!!

That loader looked so happy driving down the road again. It's nice of you to make a loader happy.

Love these kind of videos, I love seeing old machines starting and running

THAT LOUDER IS A BEAST! The engine sounds so good. Can’t believe that’s running like that after all that time. Has to be very well built to last all that time and to start so easy. Really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍THUMBS UP👍👍👍👍👍

At least when you got bent over with the tire expensive you had plenty of lubricants around to make it less painful:-)

When your moving something sketchy it sure feels good to pull into your own driveway doesn’t it.

It's brilliant that you never appear to be to be negative when it comes to getting life into machines that have been sitting for years, you always look at the positive side of any old lifeless machinery that has clearly not been moved for years. Big respect for bringing life to things most would just cut them up for scrap. Also I hope the artist gets some work pushed her way from the brilliant pastel picture she did, it is a great bit of artistry and she should be making money big time as she clearly has amazing skills. 👏👏

Good video. I'm fighting cancer and just subscribed to your channel few days ago lots to catch up. Keep them coming

Matt like Steve Summers and Darren at Mustie1 are such easy goin likeably guys its just a pleasure to watch them

I´m thinking the next step is a good steamy pressure washing, also don't sell it, as it is hella cool.

“Everyone has that one true passion in life” Brother, I don’t know squat about fixing or restoring old vehicles but seeing your videos of starting up old things fills me with happiness and i wish doing that could be my full time job.

I've got absolutely nothing to do with machines and stuff - and I still enjoy watching your videos! Part is the joy of watching someone who is good at what he's doing. But I think even more it's you being you: Honest, authentic, passionate, but still down to earth and most important: You don't give up easily! And I also like the simple way you film and edit. Greetings from Switzerland in the middle of Europe.

A friend of mine has a saying "If you want to dance , you got to pay the band"

200k subscriber celebration - begin the Autocar restoration fully! That'll make the channel explode in growth 😎👍

Awesome job man. Your channel and what you do is the most worthy channel to watch on RU-vid in my option. You saved that old girl and restored a new life into it rather then letting it rust into the ground

I enjoy watching someone who doesnt spend his time bsn and I dont think your reckless at all with your business acumen. All your numbers were covered and for that you deserve to reap a reward. Well done. I am up in Vancouver B.C and am 74 and when I was young I was very much like you.Kudos

Matt, There are so many channels of people flipping houses, it's a nice change to see yours flipping heavy machinery.

You may think you're gonna flip this old girl but once you get it cleaned up, but you're never gonna want to get rid of it. Happen to all of us.

Mister.. you are awesome, determined, patient, send you my regards and admiration for what you doing, God bless you, I’m for El Salvador, I will show this video to my friends where doing recovery’s too down here, take care mister.

Matt I can watch your shows all day long I don't care if there reruns or not I really enjoyed watching your show they are a lot of other shows that I watch and they do bring your name up every once awhile so that tells me right there that you are the man you do a great job and what you do Matt keep going brother keep going

I've known people like you and all of their combined energy and enthusiasm and laser focus at crucial moments combined wouldn't equal what you demonstrate with these things you share with us. On top of that you are producing excellent, thoughtful videos. Thanks.

The loader was a "Can't leave it there for that price" deal. Even if you never got it running and driving, it's worth that much in parts and scrap. You have the "luck of the Irish" finding these old girls at a reasonable price. Best of luck, and can't wait for more videos.

That's a great deal, having your knowledge, experience and expertise to go along with it, you're bound to make the best out of it ..

Matt I love your videos I love to see big machinery being brought back to life your a brilliant mechanic ,and also congrats on the new workshop it’s awesome can’t wait to see you working in there

Love it 300ft dip stick that cracked me up 😂

$1500? You stole it! Fantastic find and great to see it alive again. Well done.

A truly inspirational video …. You hate to see old iron get wasted and you made a modest investment that seems to have paid off.

What a thrill..... I am so impressed. Just keep doing what you are doing!! I love it!

Just watched the first part, perfect timing haha

That was awesome man!!!

Love finding new channels Ive never known about before.. You sir are a bonafide man of the wrench 🛠️🔧👍👍👍

Very good job Matt ! 🤟 Perfect as usual. Thanks for sharing and provide us the clear explanations to understand. Thanks again. Keep it up! 🥂💫✨

Matt, all of your background tunes strikes an awesome cord with me! Your channel truly rocks, thank you for providing this top shelf quality to subject matter! Edit: also thanks for always giving it a like and show you acknowledge what your subs are sayin’, doesn’t happened often these days when a content provider passes the 100K subs is reached! Shows your great nature!

5:05 “i put a new fuel filter on it so it may crank for a bit” Sooner after... *starts right up*

Now this is Amazing you got a awesome toy helper around the property keep it up you got a peace of great equipment for those heavy jobs out there.

I love t hat old iron. I used to work on and run loaders and other equipment. Thanks for bringing that old loader back to life.

Just discovered your channel and love it. No stupid clothing or rediculous talk. Just normal commentary and great knowledge along with tons of interesting detail. Thank you and subscribed!

The talk at the end about not being ready to sell it; I don’t think it’s going away.

Your series of programs are as exiting for me as they appear to be for you, absolutely great and that's from the UK.

You earned my subscription. Your Attitude toward big tired iron is pretty inspiring. That’s how I feel about old Honda’s n nissans

You finished what the Old Man started. You now hold the title for the world's longest oil change. She's a mean sounding machine with a whole lotta stories to tell i bet.

Your new intro music reminds me of shaking hands with danger

Really enjoy the videos I had to go back & watch the first just to get up to speed & thanks for taking us along with you for the journey ! From a new subscriber I really appreciate the fact that you took the time to do this for us.

Maaad props for bringing it back bro. Am a mechanic from Trinidad in the Caribbean and its my passion to resurrect these beasts from the dead. Keep it up Diesel Creek👍👍👍

I didn't think this would end up a winner, but be damned if you didn't turn it around and make it happen.

I think the "dump" valve is for pumping ballast in the tires.

what a lovely scenic slow drive through the countryside farmland, it made this vid even more pleasurable to watch.

what a great feeling when you find it works after all the work im happy for you guys

That was the first youtube video longer than 20 min I had the interest and patience to sit through the whole thing in one shot. Thanks

God damn I will never get tired of restoration videos on old vehicles I can watch them for days

An amazing resurrection of this piece of equipment. Well done Matt!

Good work, thank you for rescuing the big machine 🙏😊

If your artist friend spells her name Boucher, that's french and pronounced "Boo Shay". You never mentioned it but that articulating loader articulates without a hiccup. No hydraulic problems there. Sweet!

ok not going to lie.. i have never seen your channel before today and only saw the first part 10 hours agos.. was about to goto bed and this popped up in my notifications and im am so excited to watch!!! im sure it will be an awesome episode!

2.8 Congrats to fixing, purchasing it, and getting it back to you Farm. be safe. I love to watch.

That portrait of the Autocar is beautiful.