This Antique Tractor Took Amazing Talent To Build! Now Lets Fix It.
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2023
- This is the 2nd video on bringing this homemade volkswagen powered tractor back to life after sitting for a long time, whoever built it was very good at what they do, we had to tear it down to fix a massive oil leak but now we get to put it back together, will the wheels spin? lets find out.
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In 1956 my Dad built a small tractor using a Crosley 4 cylinder engine and transmission, a Pontiac rear end and an old oil stove surround for the hood. This Mustie1 series brought back a few memories. I was 7 years old then, and I just turned 74. Dad just didn’t build a tractor, he built a memory. I imagine whoever built the VW tractor did exactly the same thing. Thanks Mustie1 for the smiles last week and today.😊😊
Great story sir. Our fathers could do some amazing things and we hope to pass this on to our sons and even daughters.
My dad built a small tractor similar to that using a Wisconsin one cylinder engine,a Chrysler three speed transmission and chain driven to a narrowed Studebaker rear end,motor scooter wheels on the front and a home built steering unit, only thing was the gear reduction wasn't enough to slow it down.
When I was little my Dad would visit an old Machinist tinkerer. He had a tractor-doodlebug in the yard with a Crosley engine and 2 Crosley transmissions in it. it sat for years as he said the neighbor kids ran it around the yard until all forward gears were stripped out. When he passed away, 2 weeks later I stopped by, his son was cleaning out the house. Crosley scrapped. Lathe and mill scrapped. All machinist tools scrapped, all tossed into the dumpster and gone.
I built a homemade tractor back in the late 1970s using a 30hp V-4 Wisconsin engine with heavy duty clutch , GMC 4 speed truck transmission with granny 1st gear, and shorten Dodge differential.
Whoever built that thing really must've loved it. The attention to detail (even the dash is is complete and neatly labeled) shows it. It really is worth saving.
Yes, that is quite the machine! I couldn't imagine the amount of time it would take to design and build something like that.
My favorite part of the dash is the defroster vent. I giggle every time I see it.
Necessity is the mother of invention. I would love an hour with the guy that had the parts and the idea to put it together.
make IT. create it. do what?.
weed-eater engine powered Helicopter?
sunday shopper.?? Electric tricycle?.
Either the builder had a need or he just wanted to build something fun.
@Jarrett True, It looks purpose built, so my guess is he saw a mechanical hole and decided to fill it. I think that way, so I am sure others do too. If he started with a frame over here and a motor over there... and an idea, you have to give him a lot of credit.
I would ask him if he were crazy. Surely a used tractor that didn't run and needed some love would have been both cheaper and far fewer hours to fix than to design this monstrosity.
@@tarstarkusz But wouldn't you love to spend an hour with him and find out why he went this way?
3:23 I use to soak the disc in gas and then set it on fire.
Does a very good job of drying it out.
Also did that to brake shoes too.
Love how you take the time to explain how different parts work, makes the videos more interesting. Thanks
I like how the repetitive stuff gets shortened.I hope the outer link of the Master Link was one of those items not filmed but installed.
Mustie, the very best on UA-cam. I just can’t get enough of this guy, and I’m a guy. I just love him. Not in the dodgy way of course. 🔧👍🇬🇧
Back in the late 70's the mayor of the small farm town I lived in was always making things like this. He made a turtle out of fiberglass on a go kart frame that you sat inside and the legs moved and everything, he made us kids a mini train out of 50 gal barrels with 5 ride in train cars powered by a smoky briggs motor. The man was an amazing person.
@@ritchiesokol1061 Hi neighbor Nebraska native here. That sounds like a great club. I would love to see them planes
good day to you, mustie.
i'm joining you this morning tinkering on one of my own projects while you work, a zebco 33 classic feathertouch with a cracked body. kinda therapeutic, workin' along with you.
great little tractor.
Be careful, you could poke your eye out! 😅
Love this little tractor. Someone really spent sometime on it. Your videos are an early Sunday (much loved) tradition.
The builder of this thing must have worked for a bolt company. I remember in the first video how many bolts he had on the cab top to get that thing off, and now looking at the skid plate under the diff cover.. I get it, need bolts to keep crap out of there, but MAN that's a LOT OF BOLTS!! Awesome find on this super rare tractor piece.. The hydraulics on the front are super cool to have. Really neat piece. The NorthEast and the South are the BEST PLACES!!
That is a neat tractor. The builder was quite talented. Nice to see you work through the various issues. Hope to see it at a show.
I fricken love that thing ! So cool seeing what people are capable of. That make what you need mentality is something we should all strive for . And the fact that it’s still around all these years later is a testament to the builder . Luckily Mustie got his hands on it and it will live on for a lot longer ! Well done as always Mustie !
When we asked for something as kids, my gradfater would always say, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." A great depression era saying, I guess.
Thanks for all your hard work ,I know editing can be a pain. It's much appreciated.
You just love those old beetle engines. If you want to put a governer on it l would go to a salvage yard that has old combines in it. Massey Ferguson and John Deere used 292, and 350 engines and they had belt driven governer in them. Model 410&510, and 4400 and 5500 . I think it would be easy to install.😊
I've never been into this stuff. I bought my first house and was having trouble with my weed eater and found your channel. Been hooked ever since!! You make it fun to watch. Just keep doing you and you'll keep all of us and grab new people as they find you!
That really is an impressive piece of equipment to be hand made with no prints.
I totally agree. It's too bad no one took the time to change the oil. When I see sludge like that I cringe.
I have rejuvenated oil soaked brakes shoes and clutches by cleaning the surface oil off with brake clean and then baking the friction material at 400° for a couple of hours. That brings the soaked in oil to the surface and burns the oil up. Just sand off the fried oil and the brake shoes or clutch friction disk is good as new.😉
My former employer and friend had a self built tractor using a 2 stroke saab engine. He pushed snow with it and used it to move his race trailer among other things.(I think he had a high lift for it) He later adapted a snow thrower to a snapper zero turn lawn mower. This "Saab" tractor was sold at auction a couple years ago by his wife after he passed away. I had hoped to buy it but there ended up being a bidding war and one of his former customers, a Saab car enthusiast, bought it traveling hundreds of miles to collect it.
Those Snapper zero turn mowers are surprisingly strong, I made a hillbilly skidsteer loader with one that has a 36" bucket made from 1 1/8 plywood, 2x4 lift arms raised with a Lay-Z-boy lift chair actuator and a 2500lb harbor freight winch to tilt the bucket. I made it in about 2 hours to move 10 yards of wood chips I had delivered for flower beds/garden. I thought it would break within hours but I've been using it for 2 years for filling potholes and grading my gravel driveway. I also mount my engine hoist to it like a mini boom truck and lift 400lb generators and log rounds for the wood splitter.
I don't care how silly it looks, it sure beats a wheelbarrow👍
now, A video of building that would be great content!
Bummer that you didnt get it but it least it went to someone else that also appreciated it for being the cool thing it was.
@@Mrcaffinebean I'm 61 but the man that bought the tractor was probably well into his 70's. Hopefully the next owner appreciates it more. I was lucky to get the shop welding helmet (I wore often 23 years ago) and a stool from the shop. Great memories.
After seeing the oil and gunk, I'd recommend checking the Transmission fluid, it may be bad as well. Also the fuel thats in it could be pretty bad as well, may want to drain that and refill it with fresh fuel. That's an awesome home-built tractor. The builder of that actually used his brain when building it and making sure it could be worked on in the future if there was a problem. So awesome to see what his imagination thought of and the quality of work he put into it. Great video Mustie. Can't wait to see it whe nyou get it all fixed up!
That is one cool tractor.Keep em rolling rolling Mustie.All the best to you
Hello Mustie1, I just wanted to let you know watching you do what you do has been such a joy and inspiration for me. I have always relied on your videos to help me through dark and great times and I just wanted to say thank you and I will keep watching for sure!
I just love watching you rejuvenate old nonrunning mechanical stuff. Just amazes me the oddball stuff that you find to bring back to life just like this tractor with the VW engine. Kudos to the guy who built it as it not only takes skill but also also a good thought process as to how it will work/fit together in the end, and make it actually useable.
As a former VW tech, anytime we had an older vehicle that had a generator come in with charging issues (esp. if it sat for a while) we would make the generator "motor". If it wouldn't it needed replaced anyhow, if it did it would rejuvenate the field magnets and make the generator work to it's full capacity. Always worked like a charm! Just love your videos, brings back lots of pleasant memories!
Thanks for all the work you put into making these videos Mustie. I'm definitely addicted to you and your channel!
"That one is definitely worse...It doesn't even turn" Mustie gives the best life advice EVA🤣
👍👌👏 I definitely like this beefy, well built little tractor. I bet it will be one of the attractions on every VW meeting. I don't know why but somehow I can't help thinking that Marcijunebug would love to own this vehicle.
2) I hope that you will add rear fenders to the outside of the cabin so that the rest of the tire is also covered.
Of course I'm eagerly looking forward to watch the next video part.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards, luck and health in particular.
Interesting find....A home built Tractor I'd say....🤔😳😏😏🇬🇧
I´ve been following your channel for many years now, but never get tired of you explaining what you do. I have learned soo much from watching your videos and have developed a confidence for fixing things myself thanks to you. I´ve learned that very few projects are hopeless. Keep up the amazing work and thank you so much for your time and knowledge. Respect and love from Norway 😁👍
I've been following you for a long time and I really really enjoy your videos so keep up the great videos. I look forward to see more of your videos ,Have a blessed day
Sitting on my balcony with a coffee and Mustie enjoying the sounds of the rain forest. On vacation in Costa Rica, this place is amazing!
My Sunday morning smile comes when I got my coffee in front of me, and the new video on the screen !! That tractor is a beast !!
Really appreciate your videos. I lost my Dad in 2003 and every video I watch of yours reminds me of the many, many hours I spent looking over his shoulder as he explained how (seemingly) everything on the planet worked. Many of those early lessons were on a 67 Beetle which became my first car. Together we did everything from valve adjustments to running board replacement (every two damn years) to drum brake rebuilding and body work (the perennially dented fenders).
Watching you takes me right back.
Who ever built this thing did an amazing job
Such a cool little snow plow. Perfect for sidewalks.❤
Solid little unit. Also very cool. You always find the cool, odd stuff.😊 Short list to finish it, brakes, charging, and that little exhaust leak and she's a runner. That plow would work well at the apartment complex i work at😊. Nicely done Mustie1, when finished it should turn heads at a VW show.👍
When you think of when that was made the guy had quite the talent ! A predecessor to you Darren ! 😇😇😇
Not only do you make videos Mustie, you make damn good ones, always interesting and instructive, I’ve followed you for some years now, and never tire of the content, even carb tear downs never get old, long may you continue 👍🙂
Mustie 1 , "Lets Wrench". God Bless
Love this rig, alot of care built it, now alot of care is pushing it further, thanks.
Veteran [80] in Coos Bay, Oregun enjoyingvthis great Vid !!
Thanks Mustie1 ❤😊
Awesome little machine, well worth preserving :)
Good morning Mustie family. This little tractor is sweet some gray beard had enough and this was the dream.
My back aches thinking about that road gear 😂
This is a fantastic piece of homemade equipment. It's a real testament to the original builder and worth every bit of tender loving care it now receives.
I'd like to thank you for letting me hang out with you for all these years.
It started because I had an issue with a mower and you had a video up on the exact model wayyyyy back
Charlie 🇬🇧
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
Hi Mustie, long time listener first time caller. Thank you so much for the pressure plate explanation. NO ONE has ever took the time. Thank you again.
I have been playing with motors for over 30 years and in every video of yours I learn something new... this machine looks to be very well made and robust, and I am sure you will have great fun using and showing it off....... I am presently working on a Rover Rancher ride-on lawnmower that I was given to aid me in mowing my lawns as I am on a corner block and have a very bad back, so this machine will help me a lot when it comes time to mow the lawns.
What a awesome little machine ,great work once again Mustie ,would you be replacing the tyres with something more tractor like to finish the look ?👍👍
Absolutely love the videos! You are a master mechanic and very knowledgeable, not only do I enjoy the videos but I learn things! Cant wait to see where this goes! What a built machine!
Amazing feat of engineering .I have worked with many Automotive engineers that could not have got past first base on that build. it is like starting a Diesel that has been sitting for 20 years
Really enjoyable. I'm sure this tractor will prove a hit at the show's. Hugh UK
The bolts you were having trouble with were through those angled plates on the bottom of the bell housing. I didn't see you put them back in.
You do an awesome job of explaining everything so that even a beginner can understand , I just want to thank you for all your time and effort. It's always a pleasure hanging out with you , I bet this thing is going to be a fun toy!
This always sets my Sunday up for a great start. Thanks Mustie.
I'd love to watch you do the whole engine and correct the crank bearings.
What a cool tractor. It just gets better every video. This thing is built like a tank. Great work Mustie1.
The old guy who owned the garage in town lived behind my folks when I was growing up. He had built a full-sized tractor, mostly for snow plowing. International V-8 with open pipes, lift mast from a forklift, choice of angled plow or V-plow, his had multiple transmissions to harness the torque and slow it down. Similar cab to yours. You could certainly hear him light it off in the early mornings, his was the only rig to bust through the drifts during our Blizzard of '78, until the road graders and Michigan loaders came through.
I remember the winter of '78. I moved out west the next year. Couldn't take it any more.
I remember the blizzard of '78. I got snowed in with my high school girlfriend and her mom got snowed in at work. Three glorious days of snuggling up to the sweetest woman I have ever known. A wonderful time.
looking good....cant wait to see it running around.
I've been watching your channel since about 2018, was the first one I ever subscribed to and I think I have caught up on all the pre 2018 videos by now. I really enjoy what you are doing here and have learned a lot from it. The "Hanging out with someone in a shop for a while" theme without all the extra stuff is something I'll continue to enjoy. Thanks!
This is such a cool little tractor. I'm really enjoying the videos. Keep them coming. Cheers!
Darren this is a very unique looking tractor. Glad you are doing stuff on this. It's my pleasure watching you do these builds and restorations. I've learned so much from you.
Big job. Really cool machine.
The builder(s) must have spent a lot of time doing the design and construction. Someone with a lot of patience!
This is one of the best channels for working on things any thing ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you're nuts, then we're the asylum. Always enjoyable, thanks Mustie.
Another great find! Lots of fun, enjoying watching.
I can't help but think that extra master cylinder bracket, the one on the left side, might be because the guy who originally built the tractor might have been thinking of kitting it out with independent brakes. It's not beyond believable to think the dual master cylinder could actuate both brakes for on road use, and at the turn of a valve, two separate cylinders could actuate left and right brakes independently. A bit of thinking would be needed, but it's not beyond possible.
I'll bet you need ear defenders when you get to driving it in earnest! We have a 1968 farm tractor that someone clad in steel and plywood around the cab, and that thing is deafening to say the least - Like a thousand dwarves with sledgehammers, licking away at the outside of the cab!
Super cool. Thanks Darren for showing us this beauty.
Great video showing an amazing home built tractor. Enjoyed.
Still always cracks me up when people talk about having heater in a vw
My old Beetle had Bigfoot valve adjusters. You could use an allen wrench instead of a screwdriver. The end against the valve was wide and on a pivot so it was always flat to the stem. They were easy to adjust and held adjustment longer.
Thanks for the clutch demonstration. I really never knew exactly how one worked.
I love when you talk to the people on camera. Asking them for help or which one of you guys did that?! *bent key* 😂 keep up the great videos. Your videos are so much fun to watch. You learn a lot and laugh. 👍
It’s nice that you give explanations for people who don’t know how things work
Great project, Mustie. Thanks for sharing.
Another great Vlog, love your description of the clutch, ❤🦘🦘🦘
22:50 - Mustie1 gives us some "hammer time"! I can't stop chuckling at the image that left in my head! Can't touch this ... Damn, I'm old.
Nice little tractor build. That should be fun to drive.
That is one neat little rig! Glad you grabbed it- tks for sharing.
Good to see you wrenchin' on a VW engine again. Takes me back to my 68 Karmann Ghia convertible.
Not a bad little find, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Thank u very much for ur time and patience in showing how a pressure plate and clutch assembly works Thank you👍
What a tank! That's gonna be so fun to drive around!
Very cool little machine - and pretty nicely built too!
Good job Mustie as always. Good content, great explanations. I appreciate ya!
This is a very interesting find. I'm excited to see the next video on this one!
11:02 a rare moment Mustie calls it like it is! For what its worth, I think you have a lot of viewers, like myself who don't do this stuff and we appreciate the explanations and details.
locked up - not fucked up ;-)
@@Martin13m yea, I noticed that. Wouldn’t want my 6 year old grandson watching this with me. I think it was just a slip of the tongue and he forgot to edit it out. 😳
I rewatched that part 4 times to make sure I heard it right. Had to come to the comments and see if it was mentioned. 😂🤣😂🤣 fine by me. Just caught me off guard because it's the first time I've heard him say it in all these years. I laughed so hard. 🤣
Yeah..., my money says your 6 year old if sadly far more worldly unless he lives with the monks in their abbey.
I recall years ago that Mister Mustiewrench said something in another forum that was faintly conservative in nature. This resulted in a number of woke Karen folks discussing actively trying to harass and "punish" M1 for having a view or talking about a view that the Patrician class (driving gloves, Ban Rays, deck shoes and fluent in Aston Martin) circled like vultures. I doubt their indignation bothered our guy and certainly didn't affect his fan base.
Remember, Mustie rhymes with Crusty and either accept the man as he is or turn on Scotty Kilmer or the guy on his Rusty Nuts channel to check out total CURMUDGEONS in full flight. Pax!
@@Martin13m sorry, but there's a solid Fa in whatever he said. I was going with "fugged" up... maybe.
Very cool home built , lots of skill and effort put in it for sure.
Thank you so much for this video! I feel like I'm right there holding the flashlight for you! You explain how everything works. I can feel the tension when you were placing that master link together! I was almost touching the screen trying to assist!
Cool machine man.Should be fun taking it to shows and what not .
Good find !
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Thank you for sharing. Maybe many of us had wrenching buddies for neighbors, or wish we did.
Definitely a good tracker you should have a lot of fun with it thank you for sharing this six stars
Mustie I mean no disrespect when I say that I fall asleep amazingly to your videos. There's something comforting about it. I also watch them while awake, too. I love learning from your videos. Cheers.
That’s a cool little rig.your guy was saying he was going to get you to help get an old camper van started.thanks John from Arizona
Thank you for sharing. FAN-tastic, very much enjoyed.👍
Thank you for what you do Mustie😊😊I always anticipate anything you put out here every Sunday 😁😁😁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
My week starts with quality, the best educational channel I have come across. Thank you
I think it would be an awesome snow plow, seems like that is what it was used for.
Love this series, the unique stuff is the most interesting, plus it’s your specialty
Awesome one of project.. it's truly enjoyable to watch you work thru these projects and with this having the VW motor even more so. Appreciate you sharing this adventure with us and as always looking forward to the next episode. 😁🔧🇺🇸🛠️🚜
Your left hand, one hand hex wrench technique is flawless!