I Tried to haul a WWII Crawler Crane with my pickup.... (and other misadventures) 

"Things that never panned out" describes most of my life 😂

The Terex wheel loader would have been a great addition to your equipment fleet. It might have been a little too nice for you since it ran and moved without doing any wrenching on it!

Really loving the “things didn’t pan” it shows a little more into the struggle of finding equipment and how hard it can actually be. I would love to see more of these even if it’s a short 5min video for every time it didn’t pan

Matt; once a week is about average,and if you are working alone even that is going to be hard to do. We appreciate everything you can put together. I personally enjoy your obsession with old machinery, it saves me a lot of money doing it myself. I used to live on the other end of your state (50 years ago) in northern Bucks County.

Merry Christmas Matt didn't expect a video today but what a great addition to the day

I’ve only seen your wife in a few videos but watching the two of you together is priceless. Always makes me laugh

Of course we want to see more! Merry Christmas Matt (and Miss Eva). I didn't expect a video today but what a great addition to the day

Just wanted to say thank you for putting this out on Christmas day. After a long day of running around spending time with family I get to come home and relax with a nice new diesel Creek video. Your wife is a gem and I'm sure you already know that. This is why Sunday is usually my favorite day of the week

So let me get this straight, you passed on a front loader that started right up and was basically 90% good to go. Of course you did! It was too easy! Lol Merry Christmas!

A pleasant surprise seeing this on Christmas Day! Of course we want to see more! Merry Christmas Matt

Man that was awesome! Even you just going out and trying, it also gives us a glimpse into what else you actually had your hands on. And if I’m being honest, my favorite part of the video was the ol 6.0 towing that orange international! That turbo whistle and exhaust note was beautiful! 😍

Enjoyed the content Matt, it's a good reminder that win, lose or draw everything takes time. Thank you for your efforts for 2022 and looking forward to what 2023 may bring. All the best 👍

Was anyone disappointed when the wheel loader started so fast? 😆 Love the video. Merry Christmas Matt

Matt is the kind of person you are just waiting to get a phone call from and he's like, "Hey man, want to help work on some old machine I found and drink beer?" How could anyone refuse that offer?

Thanks for the great channel Matt And for sharing a chunk of your life with us. Here's to a great 2023..

Nice bonus video for the Christmas holiday. Wraps up the year well. All the best for 2023. 👍👍

Now, this was a great Christmas gift. A Diesel Creek vid on Christmas day! Not all projects end up working out, but they make great content. Merry Christmas Matt and family!

You should definitely keep that old 6.0 liter for hauling buckets, skid steer attachments, tools, anything you can put on that flatbed. Good trucks you got sir. I love the grill on that F450 you don’t see it much.

Thank you Matt, this video was a welcome surprise. I wonder what more footage your keeping from us. 😛 Your doing a great job of entertaining us and striking our interest and have us graving more.

Thanks for the video Matt. Was a fun watch. Have a great Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.

Matt’s holiday blooper reel or “things that never panned out”. Sure to become a holiday classic 😂 “wherever the dipstick may be” Merry Christmas to you and yours sir. 🎉

We are so used to seeing you "win" when it comes to recoveries, it's kind of sobering to see the fails (I mean-- look at the dragline recovery!) Looking forward to a new year with lots of "wins"!

Thanks for the year end cleanout video! Always fun to see the stuff you're up to! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas Matt really enjoyed seeing the bits that got away so to speak and well up for more! Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2023! 👍

Merry Christmas, Matt! Thanks for all the great videos you’ve shared with us.

Merry Christmas to you and your family ! Great as usual , always like seeing old machines come back to life !!

Thanks for the excellent present, Merry Christmas Matt, to you and Eva, Take care! Looking forward to Diesel Creek 2023!

Keep on Keepin' on. Appreciate the work you put into your restorations, and enjoy seeing how much fun you are having along the way. Your videos are always great fun to watch! Have a great New Year!

Merry Christmas Matt! Thanks for all the great content and I wish you all the best in 2023!

Merry Christmas Matt to you and all your family- and all the best for the new year . Love every video you do so this is an absolute bonus - cheers from Tasmania

Ten thousand thumbs up Matt.Thanks for your hard work. Next year will be good for you. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Happy new year too.

Well, this was a pleasant way to bask in the warm afterglow of a nice Christmas morning. There I was with my family, wearing my brand new Diesel Creek t-shirt that my wonderful wife gave me earlier, and we all enjoyed watching the story of these loose ends. Thanks for the “bonus” content. Keep ‘em coming! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Diesel Creek family!

Truly enjoy your videos and appreciate the time and effort you must put into it all. Merry Christmas !

Enjoy your passion for fixing these old machines. it is sad to see them abandoned in a field. What a good feeling it is to get em running and working. I enjoy the stories of how you find them as much as you fixing them! Thank you for this video today! always look forward to seeing a new video Matt! Merry Christmas! ps...at 25.42 the sound of your ford pulling out and up that hill....MUSIC!

Great holiday special! It’s ok to change things up and try different stuff. Matt you worked hard to make that footage and that’s why we’re here each week, to see what you’re up to. 👍🏻

Thanks for the bonus footage and video. Stay safe and hope your 2023 is a great one. Peace

Matt, you are living my dream! Thank you for all of the awesome videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thanks for sharing your "could've, should've, would've" video. I think we all have experienced something like the situations you showed us with these experiences. I know that you'll find additional equipment in the future that you will "adopt" and bring home to receive some tlc or at least you'll put them back to work again. I'm looking forward to your next posting, as always!

You get into the most interesting thing's I have ever seen. Love the channel and all of the equipment thanks for all the years of work you have put into it I hope for many more from you.

Love this video, it shows how hard you have to work for each pice of equipment you show on the Chanel. Hope you show more videos on the shop build it looks so close to being finished.

What a great way to end the year. Reflecting on things that could have been, next year will bring more finds for the new shop. I’m looking forward to seeing the next project that you can’t live without.

that was really kool Matt!! Merry Christmas to you and your wife, oh and the pups!!!

Such a good wrap up Matt, the behind the scenes stuff is sill interesting to a lot of people, so yeah... more like this please. You don't always win 'em, so these "Didn't-quite-make-it" videos are still relevant and interesting, Merry Xmas.

It’s actually great to get a glimpse of your proto-projects which didn’t pan out for one reason or another. Super-interesting!!! Thanks for sharing!

You're one of my favorite RU-vid channels. I'm interested in how you manage to film all this, I understand there's a lot of work behind it. What if you make a low effort video explaining how you do it? Equipment you use and so on? Behind the scenes! For nerds like me, it's interesting to see the craftsmanship behind it. For others, it may enlighten them a little about how much it takes. This is only a suggestion, not a demand, I'll watch whatever you put up!

Merry Christmas to you and your wife and family. Good to see the things that didn't pan out. Let's everyone know you don't live in a perfect world either. It's the attempt that counts sometimes.

You seem to have the same great asset that has helped me stay out of trouble. A wife who is not afraid to say no and to ask the right questions. Bless you both this CHRISTMAS and wish you another great year together.

Prayers are with you friend. May you be blessed beyond measure and the New Year be the best for you and your family Matt. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

Another great video! Merry Christmas to you, Eva, Meatball, and Roscoe!

Love you guys keeping it real, and I think I can speak for most of us, we need more of Eva. She's a winner. Merry Christmas to all.

Great Video. Loved it. Yes! do another! Thanks for a great 2022. So happy I found your channel this year. Just bought 8 Hyperlite highbay lights for my shop on your recommendation. The staff were very helpful. I should have them in my shop in a couple weeks. Thanks Matt!

I appreciate the content you produce, and I'm in awe of the quantity and quality of your work. The big Utah channels I like all have photographers and editors. You can't possibly be expected to produce more without sacrificing quality. Merry Christmas to you and the Missus.

Marry Christmas matt. I hope you and your family have a good Christmas. It was a nice gift to get a video from you.

Good Morning Matt and Merry Christmas!!

Any mechanical footage is good footage. Keep em rolling Matt. Happy 2023 to you and Eva.

Thanks Matt, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

This is the one I've been waiting for ! Merry Christmas Matt and the rest of you guys 🇺🇸🇬🇧🎄

merry christmas matt you and your wife you have great content i look forward to new year and more garage stuff / equipment

Merry Christmas, thank you for the videos, without you we wouldn't be here seeing what you do and the new adventures you journey though. More isnt always better.

Great year Matt..Everyone will be waiting to see what gems are in store for next year. Thank you. Great content on all of your videos. Keep them coming. Hoping you and yours had a great Christmas and a good year....coming up.

That old sugarcreek truck came from just a few miles from where I grew up. I always assumed it came from up my way. Merry Christmas To you, the Mrs, and the dogs!

Merry Christmas and Happy New year Matt. Thanks for the videos and all you do. I appreciate and was happy to see a video waiting on Christmas.

I wish You and Yours a Merry Christmas. Thak-You so much for all of Your Videos and I look forward to all of them.

That was a great collection of odds and ends .. keep it up. I bet you could put together a collection of bloopers also! 🙌

Gotta love having your own plate on the forks and bucket, that's cool stuff

Hello mister Creek, im a crane operator and i am pretty sure if u put hand on a old 1960s Linkbelt Conventional boom Friction crane , or a 1970s American brand ones ( or any more recent ones LOL), you will appreciate and be amazed by these engineering ! Quite simple still. These 60s 70s machine are Still quite often operating daily in 2022 on compaction with like 55000 or 60 000 thousands hours on... Keep your eyes on. Often comes with Lot of spare boom parts its modular so can have boombutt and boomhead like 40 foots short boom but can add LOT of sections between can reach 100 ++++ foots LOL lot of fun to have with this.

A nice trip through history .. all things for a reason, those future projects didn't pan out for a reason ... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🇨🇦

Holiday Greetings from No. Vermont - a great collection of miscellaneous videos. Entertaining and interesting, thank you for digging it out of your hard drive. BTW - WB equipment accessories are awesome and well worth the price, plus made in the USA with really high quality steel and finishes.

I don't think Eva was too impressed with the Terex matching her shirt. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Love for that crane to magically appear at the new shop. Deserves a chance if you could fit it in. I'm a fan no matter what! Merry Christmas!

Enjoyed it!!! Thanks for sharing!!

pity you couldn't get hold of that international dozer Matt , if it's still there , any chance you can go back and grab it with something else , or maybe get it loaded on a truck somehow and get it transported to you ? it looks sweet , Happy New year to you Eva Roscoe and Meatball , and thanks for the content in 2022

Your wife is funny. It's always fun to reminisce, about what you could have had. Enjoyed it.

The video was good. What really got my attention was your "JOY" globe sticker on your tool box. They were right here in town before they closed in the late 70's/early 80's, The were a major competitor to Sullair which is still here. Thanks for the memories.

Lmfao "it does look And feel bigger to me" "that's what she said" Clip 😂 to hilarious Matt 2:56 @Diesel Creek

Your adventures are always captivating. I eagerly anticipate your next video. I love to watch you resurrect old machines. For me personally, it is peaceful -- therapeutic even -- just to hear the sound of the machines moving. Even during fast frame. You explain well what you're doing and your enthusiasm is catching. As with everyone I watch, I'm content without the music. However, I'm aware that I am just one person and may not represent the majority. MERRY CHRISTMAS Matt & Eva!!! ONLY ONE person, whom has ever lived on the planet, is synonymous with Christ --- and THAT person is Jesus. Remember the TRUE reason for the season ... and a word to everyone: NEVER X Christ out of Christmas. Thank you Matt for these past years of entertainment. I love your new dream shop. I can't wait to see you put up those massive steel columns and travel rails for the building crane. I am extremely curious where you intend to cut a section out of that crane without compromising load cap. I am eagerly looking forward to your next adventures in 2023. I pray God continue to bless you & family without limit --- in Jesus' name.

Wouldnt it be "noise to money" since the noise (running the machine) should be making you money? :) Merry Christmas and thanks for another year of entertaining videos!

Can’t wait to see what the new year brings Matt. Thank you for all the knowledge and laughs from a long time subscriber 👍🏻

OK, am I the only one that zooms in to read all the stickers? That's one mighty good, eclectic collection!!!!!

Great video Matt, it's nice to see what other items you were going to buy. When you have some free time it would be get to see more. Thanks for sharing

The best sticker (among 100s it appears) on your toolboxes is the one that says "These colors don't run." Love it. Hope Christmas was great and the very best in the New Year.

Amazing Sticker Collection there Matt Kinda looks like my tools Boxes Lol 😂 0:25 @Diesel Creek

What a great little christmas gift! Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Matt!!! Hopefully the wife, you and the pups have a great Christmas!!!!

Merry Christmas to You and Yours. Thank you for All the Great Content.

ooh , a christmas treat .. thanks Matt , merry christmas to you , Evie & all the animals

Merry Xmas Matt from Australia. Great content. Thanks for all your videos. Love the channel so much. As your doing what I wish I could have done. Left it too late at 65 but still do most of my own repairs to our vehicles and camping gear. Best wishes to your family from ours in 2023 and beyond.

Merry Christmas Matt. Thanks for this video of misadventures, look forward to watchting this. Laters !!!

i would like another video of this kind! very relaxing stuff, cozy

Merry Christmas to u and ur wife and thank u for all the hard work u put into for videos for us. We truly appreciate it

Hey Matt, what a great Christmas present! Just keep doing what your doing and sharing it with us.

Merry Christmas and a happy New year Matt. Yes, would love to see more of your "out-takes" Obviously Eva didn't think the Terex wheel loader went with her top, otherwise you'd probably have another addition to your collection of Pre-loved, slightly used, needs some TLC machinery. Hope the weather is being kind to you at the moment. Cheers, Peter

Great video Matt, and great to see Eva again. We need to see more of her, love to see her 'playing up' to camera. All the best to you both and your family. Norm.

Thanks Matt, for all the hard work on your videos. MERRY CHRISTMAS & have a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours Matt. Thanks for the content. Ahh the unmistakeable 'buzz' of a 4-71

Noticed when the wife was going to look in the loader cab,you brought up the bees( having never seen a bee in the cab) & that put the breaks on her looking at the loader..Excellent game play

Matt, great Christmas gift, a bonus video! Love em man!

Happy New Year, Matt. I hope that you and Miss Eva had a wonderful Christmas. ❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Enjoy your site, keep up the good work...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.