This welder Fell from a CRANE? Can it be Saved (AUCTION BUY)

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@Fronzel.Neekburm 2 года назад

Oh Matt, all you had to do is find out how high it was dropped to the ground, turn it upside down and drop it again from the same height onto its roof and it would have fixed everything. Simple physics.

@johnwudarcki9315 2 года назад

💥😂😂😂😂

@suburban404 2 года назад

absolutely logical. I'll try that next time I drop something.

@giggiddy 2 года назад

Dude thats hilarious

@tronixfix Год назад

@@suburban404 don't drop your child

@Neon-ws8er Год назад

wtf no that’ll damage the other side. you need to throw it back up at the exact same speed that it fell down

@freddishaw1031 2 года назад

"Anything can be a hammer if used wrong enough." Love it, great video as usual

@fosterchild420420 2 года назад

My new favorite quote!

@samuel_towle 2 года назад

In this case it was a jack hammer!

@juliesoane7399 2 года назад

I have heard a hammer called a ‘dockyard wrench’ here in Plymouth UK 🇬🇧😂😂

@Flying0Dismount 2 года назад

Except for screwdrivers, which are chisels and punches, and knives, which are prybars and screwdrivers..

@juliesoane7399 2 года назад

@@Flying0Dismount 😂😂

@TheFurriestOne 2 года назад

It was a sacrificial axle (+springs, wheels, and jack), it saved the welder and frame from taking significant damage!

@FennecTECH Год назад

We like to call that a mechanical fuse They exist in lots of products. Easy to replace plastic or soft metal linkages that are designed to fail in the event of overload or abuse minimizing damage to the rest of the machine

@TheFurriestOne Год назад

Exactly! Such things are far too uncommon these days. (partly because some stuff is made at a quality-level where the whole thing is sacrificial/disposable) Then there's the SMD fuses in Apple devices, the chips fry to save the fuses! XD

@ScottK 2 года назад

"Doing dangerous things carefully" the Diesel Creek company motto.

@davidanalyst671 2 года назад

Thats a jordan peterson quote... sorry to burst the bubble

@HJZ75driver 2 года назад

@@davidanalyst671 No one cares

@Simplefng 2 года назад

Every handyman everywhere.

@steveanderson9290 2 года назад

Occasionally I'll ask my wife to come out and hang around with her cell phone when I'm going to do something particularly stupid...she just loves that...lol.

@grasscutter88 Год назад

For quick easy phone access? Or does she not realize you're doing something stupid?

@petecunnien5368 2 года назад

Everything’s a hammer if you use it wrong enough!! That has to go on a T shirt Matt, love that!!

@Happily_retired 2 года назад

I would buy one of those!

@evi1dav3 2 года назад

I second the motion!

@petecunnien5368 2 года назад

Along with the saying have a picture of the bent tongue Jack

@haroldphipps3457 2 года назад

And a damn POCKET.

@nope4239 2 года назад

What's a t shirt without a pocket A RAG.

@750VFR 2 года назад

Growing up in the 1950's my parents reckoned I best enjoyed the mechanical presents that were broken or didn't work. In my seventies now and still mending stuff. 🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 месяца назад

Atleast the axle and Leaf springs and Wheels Are easy bolt on Nice to see the frame isnt destroyed Matt 22:31 @Diesel Creek

@kidsalex13 Год назад

19:10 The skid steer looks like that meme with the cat loader "Please, my son. He is very sick"

@gregbutler9873 2 года назад

We call those “ wins with out injury “ 😂😂… no busted knuckles and no bruised egos . LOL Great job and great video , thanks for sharing . 👍🏻🍺

@neoconservative6469 2 года назад

DANGEROUS THINGS DONE CAREFULLY... new DC motto.

@haroldphipps3457 2 года назад

@@neoconservative6469 nope, old motto. But a good one!

@gordonhightower4745 2 года назад

@@neoconservative6469 Llo

@alecfassnacht2931 2 года назад

Just out of curiosity I looked up that welder trailer combo. It’s 40k according to google. So $3800 plus whatever you spent on the axle, tires, and lights. I’d call that a win! Awesome video.

@David_Bellows 2 года назад

I wonder why it was totaled not even costing a 10th to fix it

@peppigue 2 года назад

@@David_Bellows it costs man hours to diagnose it. Someone needs to devote qualified resources to the job. In an unknown state, the machine is an investment risk many can't afford to take. If the market was awash in these kinds of cases, there would be competition to pick them up. Matt and others with the know-how can't count on finds like this all the time, but if they keep their eyes open they'll get a deal now and then.

@Madagon367 2 года назад

It's a bargain but you are also buying a pro machine without any kind of warranty or idea what is going on inside. So from a win to a brick or a nice safety hazard when using it anything is in the cards.

@gerbil7771 2 года назад

@@David_Bellows My best guess would be that the liability of having a machine with possible unknown damage. Cheaper to junk a 40K welder than kill someone.

@CommieCat 2 года назад

Street on a working vantage is around 14k or so.

@richardsharp6875 2 года назад

"Doing dangerous things carefully". Something to put on your tombstone!!

@jurgenkuhlmann9194 2 года назад

Here we got it again: the crescent wrench, Hank's favourite tool to start old excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, tanks.....

@dickdegraaff5452 2 года назад

Dear Matt, That’s a real good looking and working welding generator after it was repaired by you. We can’t imagine that your brother in law won’t be happy with this. We wish you, your wife and your entire beloved family all the happiness of the world and send you ❤️ from the Netherlands. Best regards, Willeke and Dick de Graaff

@cripplecreeksawmill 2 года назад

All-in-all, that was a straightforward fix compared to some of the other auction buys. Your BIL made out like a bandit👊

@djaydeved 2 года назад

probably wishin he got himself a damn 77 pontiac firebird, painted black of corse!

@JoePublic717 2 года назад

No way he would of gambled with that himself.. He is a cheapo!

@hoopoo3721 Год назад

Hell that why I love your channel, the countless OSHA violations! That all of us do, but no one talks about. At least you keep it real! And "safe";)

@tweek857 2 года назад

I told a safety person that line once... "I'm doing dangerous things carefully". They didn't see the humor in it...

@novaka240 2 года назад

Best part about a new axle is that you don’t have to pack the bearings. That generator is a great find!

@jonkvh 2 года назад

Just be warned Matt, the self-propelled roller at the end of the vid has been noticed. Also, the lack of OSHA singing for compliance reasons has been noted. And yes!... shipping to Australia is expensive, that's why it's a former Penal Colony... sending only goes one way.

@breadlowry 2 года назад

Don't say the O word bro. We don't talk about those people.

@lordjaashin 2 года назад

after seeing concentration camps during covid-19 pandemic, yes Australia is penal colony alright lol

@fourhillsfarm 2 года назад

OSHA never could sing on key.

@walkertongdee 2 года назад

up yours mate

@PiazzaWoodWorks 2 года назад

What about the long line of ride on mowers in the background?

@bendingbrookadventures9232 2 года назад

"Everything is a hammer if you use it wrong enough" is the best quote ever! 😂😭

@chad6849 2 года назад

Best Matt dead-pan 17:55

@pauldiesel4582 2 года назад

Matt, it gave me a laugh that your brother-in-law’s welder had a “Diesel Creek loose belt squeak”!

@geoffrey6000 2 года назад

Diesel Creek Belt Squeak. Rhymes 👌

@bobd. 2 года назад

LOL, I bet it didn't acquire that squeak until it got on Matt's property. :-)

@pauldiesel4582 2 года назад

I looked up that Lincoln Vantage 400. Folks are asking $12K used on a couple with 1 having more than 5K hours! As soon as I saw that stainless steel enclosure I knew that was a Cadillac welder! Of course it was a gamble that more was damaged than a noisy diesel. Matt was a great brother-in-law to make all the repairs! Frankly I would have that machine safely stored indoors. That’s too much “portable cash” for the wrong people. There’s a reason they hang them from cranes at job sites!

@tanyaknight8197 2 года назад

The transformation of the welder was amazing. You look so much happier dressed in shirt sleeves instead of an arctic parka.

@SeanGilmore92 2 года назад

Clearance Clarance!! Love that you threw that clip in there!

@arlineyoung1256 Год назад

40 grand for a new one, you the Man and your brother-in-law is a lucky dude!!

@medicbabe2ID 2 года назад

Poor thing, sitting there neglected with fall injuries for who knows how long. Thank you for bringing it back to its Miller Killer glory! 😁 🇺🇲

@jakealter5504 2 года назад

Sounds like my dad’s older generators

@marktalbert2939 2 года назад

Matt, your bother in law lucky to have you. Great job on welder. Have a great day

@richardthomas1743 2 года назад

I love your excitement when you get something running again 👍😊

@MarkSt59 2 года назад

As Peg would say "You don't need worry aboot safety it'll be fine.' Everything's a hammer but nothing better than a 20 pound sledge. Great rebuild.

@wheelmanruss4620 2 года назад

"You don't need to worry about the welder falling off the forks and crushing you"

@Shawn_the_Protogen 6 месяцев назад

Your Brother-in-law definitely got a sweet machine for a really good price.

@billyhaddock5540 2 года назад

Congrats Matt on getting the Welder running and fix the damage parts. UR brother-in-law will enjoy using it. lv ur videos.

@pgriggs2112 2 года назад

Rough guess, $4,500 for a $17,500 welder. I love it when folks recognize opportunity and make it happen.

@braxtonnelson7422 2 года назад

Diesel Creek's videos get an automatic "Like" click before the camera gets run over! This was a very satisfying one... easy fixes, everything works like it is supposed to, and we got a big smile and thumbs up from Matt! All I can say is: Matt is a lot better brother-in-law than any of the three I've had! Can't wait for the new shop to start going up...

@Lnmwr 2 года назад

"Everything's a hammer if you use it wrong enough!" Another great one-liner from Diesel Creek LOL

@randymiller1604 Год назад

All those guys wish we could do that stuff you’re doing you got it made man pushing dirt knocking down trees what could be more fun than that keep the videos coming they’re great

@SmokingMan26 2 года назад

Thank goodness looks like the wheel and axel acted almost like a crumple zone and it didn't tweak the frame more. Great score!

@rsprockets7846 2 года назад

frame is tweaked but no prob with the spacers

@BeachBoyAAA 2 года назад

That is a heavy C channel frame, the drop was not much, likely rolled off a trailer.

@petecunnien5368 2 года назад

You should probably own this since it’s got the DC belt squeal

@kerrydavis4290 2 года назад

I'm glad he replaced both leaf springs, even though only one was officially broken.

@samharris8430 Год назад

At around 26.51 minutes talking about the electrical had me laughing pretty good!

@darploin5071 2 года назад

"Dang it Bobby you made it worse" when it comes to repairing things, Matt is King of the hill.

@bradleysmith2021 2 года назад

Nice work Matt, but going forward, always tighten any pivot point fastener (like the spring & shackle bolts) while under the load it will carry. You want to cinch that sleeve in the bushing where it will naturally sit, if you tighten it unloaded then you twist the bushing material when you load it and destroy it in a fraction of the time. Just loosen and re-tighten them when it’s all together on the ground and you’re good.

@kenc1800 9 месяцев назад

Matt, I just love your work ethic, skills in problem solving and rescuing workable pieces of equipment for second life! Especially appreciate your gentle body work and final adjustments of the tail lights.

@brucedeur6834 2 года назад

"Everything's a hammer if you use it wrong enough" I about died. Seriously laughing out loud. 🤣🤣

@hoofie2002 2 года назад

Thanks for your comment about international shipping costs - it's really appreciated that you raised it, proves you read the comments. I'll bite then and order something for here in Australia.

@Webic33 2 года назад

For those wondering what the torque specs are on the lug nuts for this trailer, it's 3 ugga-dugga.

@albineriksson2667 2 года назад

Thanks

@zynifi 2 года назад

“Ugga-dugga” ? 😂

@Spiderelectron 2 года назад

3 x ugga-dugga + 'click'

@beakittelscherz5419 2 года назад

The ugga-dugga a Friend with what the Downunders calls Bananas~Inches🤔🤔🤔😂

@garymallard4699 2 года назад

In the German manual it says " Good-n-Tight " ...

@thistruckersinsight2115 2 года назад

"Anything can be a hammer, if you use it wrong enough" Would look good on a a Diesel Creek tee shirt.

@tungus951 2 года назад

"YoU cAnT wOrK uNdEr A sUsPeNdEd LoAd", last I checked OSHA doesn't exist in private wooded property. Keep up the good and safe-ish work Matt.

@tocador2247 2 года назад

Matt, you are the greatest! Like to see your smiling face everytime your fixed motor is starting. Good job. 👍👍👍 Greetings from Hamburg, Germany.

@mikesmith3136 2 года назад

Matt your film's are great to watch and very informative. Mike Smith

@michaeljordan7733 2 года назад

"doing dangerous things carefully" I love that 👍🏿💯

@Sephyricon 2 года назад

Proceeds to hit the trailer with a sledge hammer..

@tncountryboy06 2 года назад

@@Sephyricon he was most likely wearing steel toed boots so not in any danger lol

@dirtlegdirtleg 2 года назад

Matt....we REALLY need the "Shake hands with danger" guitar riff every time you do something sketchy!!

@FrankesMotorPharmacy 11 месяцев назад

😳 my face watching all the sparks fall onto those dry looking woodchips

@CPthetooladdict 2 года назад

I would have liked to see the crane operators face when that fell lol

@johnnybarfield4402 2 года назад

He had to have craped a brick.

@garymallard4699 2 года назад

They don't care if no one dies....the whole crew would be laughing...none of them own it...

@kyzor-sosay6087 2 года назад

Usually not the crane operators fault,it’s the person who rigged the load.But yeah,operater probably didn’t have a nice fuzzy feeling.

@cujoedaman 2 года назад

10:27 It wouldn't be a DieselCreek video without a belt squeal :D

@hectorpascal 2 года назад

Safety is ALWAYS the responsibilty of the individual - whether his/her own safety or that of others. The key is to be aware of possible failure modes and how to avoid them. This means imagination, experience and understanding what you are doing. Matt ticks all those boxes. The less imaginative or careless are the ones who come to grief.

@timbo1961 2 года назад

I bought a Miller Big Blue 500 from an auction 2 years ago- similar situation. Deutz air cooled diesel- runs great now. Great job fixing that thing up!

@giggiddy 2 года назад

@Kane what did you get for 450?

@timbo1961 2 года назад

@Kane wow you got a great deal on yours! I paid 2k, still a good deal, I think.

@anotheralpharius2056 2 года назад

after you used the ratchet strap all you needed to do was replace the strap with zip ties for a permanent fix

@chiraldude 2 года назад

Gotta love the sound effects you added for when you dropped the side panels!!!

@petemustangman Год назад

People saving stuff from the junk pile using their brains, and their hands. the OG of recycling! good job

@timhernandez2582 2 года назад

Just got my merch order. This stuff is very high quality and reasonably priced. Much too nice for the likes of this lot ;-)

@DieselCreek 2 года назад

Glad you like it!!!

@drunkdunc8738 2 года назад

Wear the shirts till they fall off you and you get bonus dipstick rags at no additional cost 👍🍻

@rsprockets7846 2 года назад

@@DieselCreek BLASPHEMY! YOU BOUGHT NEW PARTS INSTEAD OF SALVAGE OR REPARED ONES!!!!!!!!

@rsprockets7846 2 года назад

@@DieselCreek do one with the JEEP and logo, et to work on that just to do an ep

@maryleescott9028 2 года назад

Yep, I thought he would resurrect the rear axle off the little red pickup he keeps trying to demolish along with the rear spings.

@fooddude9921 2 года назад

Hey Matt - great fix. One thing you can do to increase the safety factor when lifting stuff like that is to rest a piece of angle iron on your hydraulic cylinder, that way if the hydraulics fail the forks will only come down as far as the angle iron. Better yet cut one side off a piece of square stock so it'll rest right on top easily. Stay safe and man o' man did your brother in law score a deal there - about 10% of the normal price...sweeeet!

@garretr4488 2 года назад

Most machines should have an OEM safety lock on them already, usually pinned somewhere

@Keo 2 года назад

@@garretr4488 even if it’s a machine from the 80s ?

@benjaminolsen6520 2 года назад

@@Keo yeah cat has been doing it a long time. But cutting a side of square tubing is exactly all the oem ones are. If your going to work under something this is the way to do it.

@xxxmikeyjock 2 года назад

the chances of a catastrophic hydraulic failure that drops the load so fast he cant escape is right around struck by lightning chances. I have never seen it happen. sure if he was rubbing it against an object he could cut a hose but its stationary. phuck the safety nazis

@luvtruckin 2 года назад

The price for fame having people tell you how to be a field mechanic when obviously you’ve got it down pat. Always look forward to your videos.

@johndavidalexander6646 2 года назад

Doing dangerous stuff carefully... proceeds to flail a sledge hammer at the suspended load 😂. Never change, Matt!

@InRustWeTrustcustoms 2 года назад

"My names mat and I'm an auctionholic"🤣😂 the first step is admitting it brother. The second step usually involves annoyed family members.🤣👌 Or empty bank accounts lol. As long as it makes you happy man.👌👌👌🤘

@lawnmowerdude 2 года назад

Never underestimate the damage of a sudden stop. I’ve seen locomotives turned into scrap metal because they impacted each other too hard even though you couldn’t really tell from the outside. Honestly the machine should of been inspected under the shroud before starting.

@markae0 2 года назад

I was thinking it could be a run away engine, once/if it got started.

@tncountryboy06 2 года назад

im sure he went over everything with a fine tooth comb off camera.. matt seems like a thorough kind of guy

@johnaneufeld5442 Год назад

yes, new parts is a real game changer in your life

@hilham89 2 года назад

Hank would be proud of you for using the Cresent wrench....

@paulotts4871 2 года назад

I had a laugh when you said, "Everything's a hammer if you use it wrong enough". I became a master of making every tool in the box into multi-use!

@NATA5II 2 года назад

Reminds me of another favorite saying: "Everythings a smoke machine if you use it wrong enough."

@kiiiisu 2 года назад

i even used some old dirt bike pistons as hammers when better wasnt close enought haha

@francoisbouvier7861 Год назад

Calibrated hammers. The bigger the problem........

@ragreen2 2 года назад

"Doing dangerous things carefully" .. That deserves its own t-shirt 👍

@haroldphipps3457 2 года назад

With pockets.

@gtmtnbikr 2 года назад

Dirty deeds done dirt cheap... Flee...

@artstudio9673 2 года назад

I started as a tech got my engineering degree, so I have about 40+ yrs of experience. I still find nothing more satisfying than when you trouble shoot, diagnose and then fix problem! I think that is one of the many reasons I love this channel and what you do so much! The joy on your face as you get something running is priceless and I vicariously share the joy of that fix! Ha it is sort of like Tech/ Mechanic Porn watching you do this stuff....lol.

@shockershooter 2 года назад

Doing dangerous things carefully… grabs sledgehammer and beats the crap out of a suspended load. I love this channel.

@elmermason9685 2 года назад

Matt, you're the brother in law every man wishes they had. You have enough equipment to get the job done. Another nice job. Thanks for the video. Hope to meet you in Brownsville in May. See ya buddy.

@scott-ww8mw 2 года назад

Are there any videos of the Brownsville events from past shows? My interests are of steam equipment!

@johnwudarcki9315 2 года назад

There is, IIRC should be two of them

@garysprandel1817 2 года назад

You know it's going to be a good Thursday when you wake up and there's a new Twin Sticks Garage video and when that's done and close to see a new Diesel Creek vid has posted while you were watching. There are times when the Jeremy Clarkson " Right,I'll Get The Hammer " school of body work is just what's needed. Yeah I'm with you Matt I kind of would have liked to have seen when that oopsie happened, the crunch heard round the jobsite.

@danellsworth7102 4 месяца назад

Matt, I am more worried about the skid steer cab coming down on you!

@tracysmith6757 Год назад

Auction problem, that funny! You are really just utilizing your GOD given talents. keep on keepin on. Good job.

@jasonbabila6006 2 года назад

I first learned to stick weld with our neighbor's late 60's USN surplus Lincoln SAE 400 back in the early 80's, Lincoln welders are great welders.

@bigbandguru 2 года назад

There is satisfaction in watching you work. Great job.

@michaelkilman5506 3 месяца назад

I have this exact welder on my service truck and it’s never let me down! I love it!

@marvwatkins7029 Год назад

I like to think that Matt is Richie Brothers' best, favorite, and best known customer. The publicity he's given them should entitle him to a free piece of equipment.

@tuberzish 2 года назад

Matt, it's so good to see stuff rescued from the scrap pile, like the tractor last week. Even machines like this welder often get trashed because somebody doesn't want to risk the investment to fix them. That's what happens when labor gets too expensive and stuff gets too cheap - we throw too much away, then replace it with cheaper junk. I often wonder about all the repairable things that go into landfills and other dead ends every day. Thank you for doing more than your share to use what we already have.

@6582rg 2 года назад

Matt, you are the ultimate problem solver. I hope you got paid for that welder. That Kubota is a reliable power plant. I love their small tractors.

@4knanapapa 2 года назад

Always entertaining watching you turn a sows ear into a silk purse.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 месяца назад

Runs well and it welds Nice Heck yeah Not a bad unit just beeds cosmetic Work your Brother in law should be happy with this unit 14:49 @Diesel Creek

@billboy7390 2 года назад

Nice to do a complete restore in one video. It’s one of you’re easier ones, turned out pretty darn good. Your brother-in-law should be very happy, and now, if you ever need any heavy welding done you know who to call.

@foxyloon 2 года назад

I honestly thought this unit would be in worse shape, like having a bent trailer frame at the very least. Fixing it up proper with brand new parts, and even doing a fresh service on it as well is really setting up your brother in law up for success! You must have a good relationship with him to be that thoughtful.

@tuberzish 2 года назад

It looks like the tires, rims, axle and springs absorbed most of the shock, sacrificing to protect the rest! I just hope there isn't any internal damage that will cause premature wear or metal fatigue.

@knight838_ 2 года назад

I'd say there is still a high chance it's tweaked a little. they don't really lose their shape until you separate them. found out the hard way myself and had to do a full swap, new trailer and body/frame.

@davidsandberg7631 2 года назад

Andrew " it should not have broke the axle, it only fell 25 feet." Body work approved.

@troyritchey6352 2 года назад

Nicely done. At least was a easy straightforward fix.

@davidsnow1481 2 года назад

Love it Matt’s excitement over a starting engine is the even when it’s not his. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

@peterbiltpilot516 2 года назад

Several years ago I knew a guy who worked for a place that built steel framed buildings. The crew would raise the welders up 20 feet with the cranes each night to prevent theft but someone just cut the cables let them fall and took what they could.

@graemewoodruff9988 2 года назад

Nice job Matt, hope the brother Inlaw is happy!

@davidpearl7479 2 года назад

Awesome fix

@ronnietherat7937 2 года назад

Kubota's are such durable engines, love to see this unit running right! Great job

@garymcintyre6507 2 года назад

Good job Matt, as far as under the load safety you were a lot safer than me in some of the situations I worked in over my working years.

@lookingupwards8652 2 года назад

I like the welder, Just straighten it all out and wild it up

@RSOFT92 9 дней назад

@20:23 The only thing i hear is the guitar riff from "Shake Hands with Danger". But to be honest, even safety loving guys like me do things you shouldnt do from time to time (Like working on (not under) unsecured, suspended loads). Keep up the great Content Matt! 🙂

@mikenelson6630 2 года назад

After a quick check on a couple of auction sites, it looks like that unit turned out to be a good deal, even after factoring in the undercarriage replacement costs on top of the auction price. I was surprised there wasn't more damage. I was sure the fan shroud looked like it was bent and needed more than just a couple of washers. Great job!

@aviewfarfaraway8560 2 года назад

Great fix Matt! You remind me of a auto mechanic guy I met whom I bought a snowmobile trailer from. Super nice guy, even threw in an extra axle for me! He’s dead now though. Two days after I bought his trailer a car fell on him as he was fixing it. I know you’re being careful and you know a ton about mechanics, and odds are slim. So did he, but they’re called “accidents” for a reason. It’s a pain in the butt going that one extra step at times, but it’s worth it. Please reconsider. And no, sadly, I’m not making this up - really wish I were.

@RetireOnTop2993 2 года назад

It's fun to see that there are still modern day pioneers who love to work with their hands and make things work again. When I watch these videos, I do something I rarely do, SMILE!

@001desertrat3 2 года назад

Matt -- When impacting the Lug Nuts on @24:45 -- some kind of clip fell from the backside of the Tire/Wheel area . If you slow the video replay speed down to 0.25 , you can clearly see it --- it makes it's first appearance under the Tire in the shadow of the Camera Tripod . ---- < Doc > .

@justinjdavis79 Год назад

Wow a savings!! I had no idea that Welders like that was so expensive!! 40k mind blowing!! Nice job Matt!!

@jolietjohn8024 2 года назад

This went from possible scrap to fantastic job well done! The auction price for that welder given that it should have been classified as "inoperable" was a bit much.

@usernotfound-ue7ld 2 года назад

I think I would have listed it as inoperable myself. I was wondering if anyone else was thinking that too. I understand it "starts" but to me it didn't run as in I can use and operate it in it as in condition

@jakealter5504 2 года назад

@@usernotfound-ue7ld yet all it needed was some shims, a new axle, rims, and possibly tires in order to be functional

@BeachBoyAAA 2 года назад

By inspection the frame was ok, that’s why it bid up to that price. Wouldn’t have taken much of a drop to break that axle. Bet it just rolled off a trailer.

@jakealter5504 2 года назад

@@BeachBoyAAA there was a little internal damage because the engine wasn’t sitting right, that’s why the shim’s were needed

@usernotfound-ue7ld 2 года назад

@@BeachBoyAAA you think just a drop from a trailer could do that. Mhm I would have thought they was better built then that. I've seen a light tower collapse under its own weight when the mast was raised things just aint built to last anymore