I would guess that I am about 70-80% done with everything that I want to do on this machine. It is definitely useable now as it is, but there are several more pretty important things that I need to fix up. Thanks for watching, and have an awesome weekend everybody!
If you paint, I'll watch. Start to finish. Promise. Full disclosure, I do that with whatever you post, Jon. I enjoy your company. Thank you for these videos.
Wouldn’t it be great with a “Large Marge” decal on the back. As a graphic designer I’ll volunteer to design if you want. You’d have produce it locally though coz it would be more than it’s worth to ship it from Australia
@@sjv6598 thank you for clarifying that. I truly thought that of the 8 billion people on earth that my slight exaggeration was more accurate and literally everyone would like the content I suggested. Whew.
We get CEE here in the UK at 08:00 on a Friday morning, so coffee in bed and CEE before getting up. Then FarmCraft appears mid evening, so its either watch it on the PC if there is nothing on the tellybox or wait till bed and watch it before dropping off. Exciting life I lead!
I don't care what videos you post...I will watch it. You make everything fun, exciting, and realistic. You don't use tools and or equipment that most of us wouldn't have access to. You, Diesel Creek, WatchWesWork, Dirt Perfect, Scrappy Industries make it personal by showing the good with the bad! You guys are better than anything on TV!
From turning a screwdriver to turning down metal to rebuilding engines to making ponds and dams and not to mention painting diggers and out houses. Yes I would like to see you paint that thing. John you are entertaining and you teach at the same time, you are a pleasure to watch and listen to.
I used to own a Glass Tinting business. Put some "clear" or tinted safety film on it. 3M and other companies online should be available. With a tinted film you will get the sun glare and heat toned down quite a bit.
Too bad he didn't get the tinted Lexan. I've used it to build a protective front windshield for my JD 320 skid-loader, which I had a Brush Moster attachment mounted to it. The debris that shoots out from under that attachment will end your day (or life), if you accidentally tilt the bed of the Brush Moster too far forward.
I live in Texas and run old equipment. I always put automotive firewall insulation on the inside of the roof of the cab. Helps a lot with keeping the top “cool”. Love the channel.
I just gotta say this is my favorite channel on RU-vid and I know absolutely nothing about running a farm or heavy machinery! You do a great job walking us through everything, thanks for the great videos.
Matt over at Northwest Hillbilly primed his up recently and I actually enjoyed every minute of the 64+ minutes he worked on it...very satisfying to see :)
I've spent 60 years as an aircraft, automotive, and heavy truck mechanic/technician. My favorite way to find coolant and lubricant leaks is by using a multi purpose liquid UV dye. Just a few drops in what ever you are testing for with a UV test light (a cheap one from Harbor Freight) works fine. You can use this stuff in radiators, AC, power steering, engines transmissions of all types, differentials, but I'm not sure about brake fluid.
Jon, first off, thanks for being an inspiration to other jacks of all trades and an understanding Jennifer. I was surprised you didn't chuck the fuel pump up in a 4 jaw chuck and resurface the face! I hope your repair with RTV holes up, but over time and HEAT??? Please keep sharing.
For what it's worth; being as how I love to watch the way you work, your problem solving, your ability to accomplish a difficult task, that and more, I would still love to watch you paint!!! Lol 😆 thanks friend!!!
Regarding Area Diesel's repair: the fact that they even undertook the high challenge of repairing it the way they did proves what an absolute class act they are. I will now go to them for whatever repairs or purchases I have... no questions asked. AND I will recommend them to anyone asking for such a lead... with this as the reason for an endorsement.
I like your generosity, but that repair really should have been surfaced with an end mill, especially considering they have a Bridgeport. Not sure I’d give them a pass on this one, angle grinder isn’t the tool for that job.
I worked in rail and transportation for 25 years. we used a 7 mil film for window protection against graffiti and rock strikes. I'm not sure it's compatible with Lexan but it does come in large sizes and is easy to install.
Paint it! Another little tip, when the nozzle on the RTV is clogged. Take the tip off and blow backwards in to it with a blow gun and the dried RTV comes shooting out 👍 Im watching every video, greetings from norway 👋
I would love to see you paint it as well…. But would rather like to see it in working condition and some run time on it to work out the kinks before making it look nice. Large Marge has a sense of patina though too. Awesome video again very cool seeing this thing come along.
I remember watching that video over on the Area Diesel channel weeks ago and as they were showing the weld-repair of that broken flange I thought to myself: "Is he seriously gonna flatten that flange with a hand-held grinder? It's that supposed to be a precision machined sealing surface that should be milled?" Yep, sure was!
I wouldn’t want to watch most people paint an excavator but I’m all in for watching you paint one. It’ll definitely turn into cluster bomb of tedious repairs which I find thoroughly amusing, because misery loves company. Farmcraft101 for the eventual win.
I watched a guy paint an old grader and am patiently waiting for him to finish his Autocar Constructor's paint. I also watch a guy who paints and fixes old tractors, dump trucks, combines and other crop implements for use around his "hobby" farm. Especially with decent editing, watching a video of someone painting really can be time well spent.
That unit is shaping up. I vote yes for paint, particularly if it is going to be sitting next to your fresh, shiny shop. Neil Koch did a good video a few weeks back painting his skid steer and as others have mentioned, there's something satisfying about watching Matt's paint work at Pacific Northwest Hillbilly.
Definitely paint it please. I love looking at old machinery brought back to life. Not full on restoration, just looking original and good. As it would have in its day.
I sit and watch sand blasting, pressure washing, airless spraying, for hours I love to see the transformation process. I would defiantly watch you paint this machine start to finish.
I have said it many times on this channel, you are a natural teacher, you take a very practical approach to each project, and you just naturally know how to make it relatable to everyone. I always learn something new every Friday when a new video hits the channel! Thank you!
For all the hard hard work you’ve put in Large Marge it would be the best respect you could give the old girl. I for one would love to watch that video. Jon you’re the best. 👍👍👍
Paint, of course! Also, fixing eletrical ao giving it a re-fresh on the inside cabin! You deserve a great cabin when working! (Good clean, solve the armrests, the celing isolated etc etc)
Jon, you will be glad you used Lexan it is very tough. I worked in a plastic manufacturing company and we worked with Lexan, you can hardly bend it. We used to take scraps of 1/4 inch and 5/16 and try to shoot through them with handguns and rifles. It would stop the hand gun rounds but not the 30.06, it would burn through. I think the other plastic you called rockguard is probably called marguard it was Lexan but more scratch resistant. It was quite a bit more expensive. But that was 30yrs ago, so I don't know if they still make it. Love your channel, never miss an episode.
I understand the need NOT to paint, but if you do, set the camera up, the restoration nostalgia, seeing the whole job done is satisfying... it is now a Saturday morning ritual... the real question is will someone want to buy when your done with it- because I cannot imagine you'll ever put it through its paces unless it is working 24-7 for the next 10 years - so impressed with your work and machining skills.
Oh Hell yes I will watch you paint Large Marge!! I watched you paint your shop, I will damn sure watch you paint Large Marge!! As usual, Great Video! I always watch whatever you put out, (the content, Instruction (along with your sense of humor) is ALWAYS worth the time!
If you want to protect those windows, just call up a sign shop in town and order a few yards of 54" optically clear overlaminate. We use that to protect perf vinyl and you'll never know it's there. You can apply it with a little soapy water and a felt squeegee.
If you decide to do something with the bucket look for a quick coupler or build one. You don't realize how useful a quick coupler is until you have one. We have a digging bucket, a tilting ditch bucket, a ripper mount, a boom pole mount, and a brush mower. Most of which I built.
Definitely would like to see another man struggle with old paint and decals. And of course the dreaded prep, maybe a few different techniques on how you remove paint and decals and what’s out there to use. Thanks keep up the good videos
Lexan is a brand name for a type of plastic called polycarbonate. Polycarbonate plastic is the same type used in bullet proof material. It generally wont break into shards, but it is very soft and prone to scratches. Poly is also less prone to crazing. Acrylic is harder, less chance of scratching, but it can shatter into small pieces. Polycarbonate is a good choice for your application but you may have to replace it again if it gets too many scratches.
Yes, yes, paint it! Constructicons green and purple from transformers! Also the film your looking for is usually under window tint film. We put some on our work trucks that are ceramic uv blocking helps keep the cab cooler
Nice job. Paint is a must. You have a nice machine. It will be very useful on your property. From an old shop teacher, you use your hands well. You were taught well. Good luck always.
Nice work John. I admire your patience when unforeseen situations arise. Painting it would be great. It’s a lot of prep and work,but the gratification would be worth it. Just don’t cheap out on the paint. My old company would have us paint our equipment before sending it out on a job with house paint. It looked great for about a month ,then just weathered badly after that.
These small, simple "no big deal repairs" can consume so many hours. I don't see how you have the patience especially when you have to re-remove a part and machine or otherwise remake a part that is no longer available. That is why Large Marge sold as scrap. No one else would give her the love needed to make her work again except our videographer, Jon.
Huge fist pump from me at 10:10 when you said you were replacing cab glass. Seat looks great. That motor starts so easily and large Marge looks much happier. As for the paint job, well I would like to see that, I’d watch it for sure
37:10 maybe those cracks in the case actually lineup to the "cracks" that were in the gasket? The RTV made a reverse image of the cracks and that was the result?
I've learned something on every single video of yours. A lot of stuff I'll likely never need to use, but just seeing the way you work through a problem is enlightening.
Jon I've been on board from the start with Large Marge and enjoyed every minute of it. I owned my own auto body repair shop for 35 years and know first hand the effort to put a pretty face on her is going to be. Prep before is the golden rule. I would definitely be up for watching it. I appreciate your effort to video and explain yourself to all that watch your channel. KC
yes, I want to see it painted, but remember he is in a cold winter area. Go use it, show us marg has balls. Then tuck it away, paint it next spring. Got take a vacation, enjoy a cruise with your pretty wife helper.
Sometimes I save these videos up before watching, so I can enjoy a full Sunday morning like I used to do with Bob Ross, Norm Abrams, and Bill Dance. You're a good guy, Jon.
Dude I will watch you paint this thing even if it's a 2 hour video. You can count on it. Your narration and the noise you make makes for a really really good background video. I love it.
You know we are all going to be cheering in unison “Paint! Paint! Paint!”. Many years ago I heard Ave joke about a “5 Gallon rebuild”. I guess equipment getting painted before auction is pretty common because it gives the impression the machine is in better shape than it really is. The cab refurb looks great honestly. Another great video. Hope the algorithm treats you well. I really enjoy your stuff so thanks for teaching me and taking me along for the journey.
Jon, yes, we absolutely would want to watch you paint it (maybe sped up). A lot of us restorers, like yourself, get some of the best gratification seeing an old beast like this start to look new again. You've certainly invested enough time and money in to Large Marge to give her a little lipstick. Personally, I don't do professional paint jobs on my heavy equipment (like sandblast, reprime, sand, paint gun) that would be a little too much for an old piece of heavy equipment. However, a brush, scraper, acetone, some course sandpaper, and a bucket of thick ass heavy equipment paint would make this thing look great AND it would add some much needed corrosion protection. That heavy equipment paint is so thick, adhesive, and durable you really don't have to do much surface prep to get a durable farmers grade finish.
@@videodistro Yes I did see that but we already sated that the bearings where changed and who knows what the factory opening was considering it was badly bent...
Another great video. I say paint her. There are many refurb guys on RU-vid that leave their old equipment looking terrible. Your insistence to do things the right way sets you apart. Paint the old girl.
The amount of brush painting you do blows me away. I grew up painting everything (houses included!) with rollers and I think my arm would fall off if I had to brush it all instead.
I have no mechanical inclination but I am watching you rebuild heavy equipment. I have zero skills at painting (artistic or practical) so it follows that I would watch you paint more things. 😀
I raise my hat for your expertise in repairing „ large Marge“. The final absolutely important point has to be done: PAINT IT. After giving her a well deserved new shine, you can call the process „ finished“ . Best wishes for that from Germany 🇩🇪, a extremely qualified mechanic is always welcome.🇩🇪👍😎
