I agree with all these comments. I have really enjoyed watching him all along. Even when he was younger, we could see his interest in everything that was an interest to Dad. Very heartwarming! Two lucky guys.
5:45 😂😂 You took a spill in a face when that bottom case dropped and then took it again just for the reshoot lol I admire your dedication Marty and thank you👍
Since watching your channel I don't think I've seen so many David Browns outside the UK of that 60s-70s era. Like the additions of the 2 little apprentices.
Father and son together, with the father imparting his knowledge onto the next generation. What a wonderful thing to behold. The tractor is an odd looking beast, but it sounds absolutely fantastic and very innovative. It was fascinating to hear about its history and how ahead of its time it was. I couldn't help but feel that the body deserved a full restoration as this is clearly a part of New Zealand mechanical and agricultural history.
You can use a mechanic's scissors (ball pein hammer) and tap the hammer on the gasket lightly along the edges, and it will cut the gasket without damaging the surfaces. The ball end is useful for bolt holes, etc.
I remember well my "apprentices" when they were young. The projects always took twice as long with their "help". Now they have their own "apprentices" which I borrow from time to time to help out around the place.
That was great, the final overhead looked like some machine exploring a new world. Great seeing your boy getting into the spirit and it appears there's a new, four legged member of the family to watch grow. This one ticked so many boxes, thanks from afar.
Can't wait to see a lawn tractor revival with Toby. My father took me along with him when he fixed anything and it made a huge impact on my life. Warms my heart to see you two working together.
It's really cool that the guy who originally converted it reached out to you :) I bet he never thought that he would be watching a video about it almost 50 years later! :D
I wondered what happened to this & hoped it had been saved as an interesting relic from half a century back. Your video is a welcome distraction, as my Mum passed away this afternoon.
Hey Marty! You shared your experience of almost getting a head knock from the cabin and you absolutely smashed it by problem-solving your trailer's ramp slope. Practical master-class.
Thanks for sharing your oil bath with us. Lets me know that I'm not the only one it happens to. You don't want people think making these videos is all glitz and glamor. Great video realy down to earth.🍻
Be careful Marty, if you carry on with more videos like this one, you’ll soon be relegated to third billing - behind your son and the puppy! Great video as usual
Forth position! Don’t forget Marty’s daughter! Or even fifth behind his missus.. such is the way for YT film stars. Always someone waiting in the wings to replace you. Nice video Marty, thank you. Les in UK
English Bull Terrier?!! I was lucky enough to spend 15 years of my life with mine years and years ago. He was the funniest dog I ever had. I still think about old Teddy at least once a week. One time he ripped open a beanbag chair. They were full of little Styrofoam balls, and when I came home his eyes were covered with them and I'm sure he thought he'd gone blind. I brushed them off in two seconds and you'd never seen such a happy dog! He destroyed everything. I'm pretty sure you and your family are going to have a lot of laughs, hopefully for a long time.
That beast is a testament to human ingenuity. The local history was a nice bonus. That bad boy deserves a new cab that won't decapitate you, mate. LOL Cheers from Alberta, Canada.
Hello Marty, its so refreshing following along with your videos, no racks of fancy tool boxes, mood lighting, music and ego to match, you are a genius and an inspiration to someone like me who fixes things on a budget with care and attention, to detail thank you :)
To make a gasket. I use a small ballpeen hammer. Use the round end and tap the gasket material on all the edges and bolt holes. This surprisingly makes a very accurate gasket. It is great to see your son help out. Your a good teacher. Now when your boy said there is a lot of crap. I laughed my head off till I realized he said there is a lot of cracks. Thanks for another great video Mate.
5:45 nice reverse shot! 24:02 this driving sequence was so good I honestly forgot that it must have taken you forever to set up each angle. Very enjoyable to watch!
My grandad used to make water pump gaskets out of cereal boxes - something I copied for my first few cars (a looong time ago) Fun little tractor but 40 litres of oil? That's surprising. Love your little helpers (2 and 4 legged)
I think the lowered height and odd shape are hiding how big a tractor it actually is. Sure it's not a 400+ HP monster, but it's definitely a decent sized tractor.
Pups can chew, that's for sure. I had an indicator stalk and loom for a 71 escort that was only 40000klm old and my staff pup chewed it to bits Replacement cost; $700. When he was 12 months old, he chased the cat across the roof of my 64 cortical & caved the roof in. He was lucky that it popped back out
Master Tech has to sweep the floor for pootin' in the shop and oiling up the place, apprentice gets to go home early 🤣 Motor sounds very good for its age, what a cool find!
Hey Marty, that tractor would be the perfect base for a parade float! Hire out the chassis and driver! Great to see the next generation of "hauling home old stuff" guy!:) Your wife must be so excited to see that happen!:)
That is so cool that you got the history of when it was converted. 1:58 with his head! 😳🤣 Cool new puppy, he and your apprentice should grow up well together. Great channel Marty. Thank you for the videos. 👍
Brilliant. Couple of things. Very artsy, the extra oil facial - clever you. I couldn’t miss those “SHARP” puppy teeth as he tried out the cardboard box. Don’t miss those. Great vid Marty. Thanks
It's a good job that you had your helper because it was always a pain bleeding the fuel system by yourself with the filters being on one side and the hand pump on the other. That vid took me back 45+ years, another good 'un.
Marty- I'm genuinely happy your boy seems to be taking an interest. That's really something special. I hope the family is well and you guys are all recovered from the storm Show us some of the boats again! Cheers 🤙
I used to work on fruit farms in the 80's and 90's and wondered why they used so many old David Browns and Fordson's when there were other more modern tractors around. For general everyday tasks like towing lifting and shifting the old David Browns just worked, they were no fuss no mess, simple and reliable runarounds which were incredibly simple to work on and well designed, almost all the newer tractors like Massey Ferguson and Case were compared to them and almost always found to be lacking in some way.
@@ian-c.01 And the DBs always had the best traction👍👍 I have to add though, for timber work with a boughton winch on the back, an old Fordson Major were King!!
@@WeeShoeyDugless That's right, there was an area of the orchards where the only tractor that didn't get stuck was the David Brown, sometimes that was what they used to pull out other tractors that had got stuck !
I love how the service parts are still readily available for such an old machine, some might say vintage. Apple’s definition of vintage is about 5 years old ! I took my ipad in to an Apple service centre for a new battery only to be told it is a vintage model & is no longer supported.
I wonder if the closed cab was to minimise the driver's exposure to the sprays. They used some nasty stuff back then. DDT and Organophosphate. We attributed my dad's use of those sprays giving him Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma which killed him when he was younger than I am now! There are grape vines all around where I live, and we try to stay inside when they are spraying.
Such an awosome tractor conversion. Must save it!!! How about, rebuild the front like a skidsteer open air cage, and the back a flatbed with gates!!! I bet a farmer would love to buy it!!
My first job in the equipment industry was changing oil and servicing the equipment...when I saw the water/oil mix hit your face it took me back to those years...I never did get to where I like the taste of oil nor transmission fluid...:)
Great video. Hug them kids every chance you get. Mine are 46 to 36. With 2 in the middle. I still hug them every chance I get. Good to see you are having fun Thanks for the videos Scott
Hi Marty, lucky you Kiwis are pretty strong in the noggin , It is our favourite Past time here in Australia, staring up our brothers and sisters from across the ditch in NZ , Love your videos, keep up the good work cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia we’re on the big island
Toby very cautiously felt the exhaust pipe because he knew it could be hot. Young folks like that give me hope. Good job and heck of an interesting tractor. Sounds fantastic.
I love your little Bull Terrier puppy Marty, they’re adorable! I hope you and your family are doing well my friend, glad to hear from you again with another video! I see you have a little helper Marty, a future mechanic! He’s picking up on it already, that’s awesome when you can teach them at a young age and he seems to be interested and he probably likes spending time with dad too!
How good are those sonic cleaners, worth their weight in gold ! And love the cute Bully, great dogs and friendly as heck...especially when you have food 😂
What an amazing young lad you were blessed to have; his future seems bright with your interest in things mechanical (and looks that greatly favor his mother, Saints be praised)! 😅
Excellent purchase. That was a LOT of water. Glad you got it all worked out with vdery few problems. Maybe raise the roof a bit …… haha. Thank your apprentice for all the great help and advise.
That New Zealand made "Victory" knife that you used to cut out that gasket are the bees knees. I found one on the side of the road & was so impressed with its form & function I bought the wife a new set for the kitchen.
Your son is growing so big. Love seeing him working with his father. The puppy is adorable! Your son will cherish this, as I’m sure you do too, this time together.
Amazing to get that email from the guy who converted it 50 years ago - the internet never fails to surprise me. Really interesting to read the history of such an unusual machine too.
My father could hardly wait for my legs to grow long enough to reach the brake pedals to help him bleed out the air from the lines (age 10). He started me out cleaning and gapping spark plugs at about age 8, and changing tires at 9. The best thing, though, was the vulcanizing patches he used to mend inner tubes...a major treat. My sisters were younger and not quite as interested, but we were all expected to fix our own flats, check the oil and water, and be able to tell a mechanic what was wrong. Just saying. A nice machine, if a trifle eccentric looking, and good luck with it.
Hello From Ireland. Brings back so many memories of me and my Dad working on His Car. I Went on to Qualify as a Mechanic 40 years ago now. Great Video. Big Thumbs Up.
Marty because of your channel I bet hundreds of useful old machines have been saved from the scrap yards around the world. I bought a 64 Ford 600, for some TLC and a few hundred in parts I can do the work of a new machine cost +5 times what i paid + no computers! Your son will always remember these great days with his dad.
Magical moments, Toby (and his future family) will be blessed in 50 years when he can look back on all of his fathers wisdom and his childhood memories
