Let's bring This Awesome Tractor Back To Life!

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  • @jmaxim80
    @jmaxim80 Рік тому +259

    I'll tell you what, Mustie, I give a hell of a lot of credit to the man that engineered that tractor from scratch. For it to still work that well and the fact you were able to service it as easy as you did is a testament to how well he engineered it. If anyone has ever tried anything like this, it's not easy, and to have the forward thing of having maintenance in mind is a whole other level. Great job on your end to Mustie. You did a solid for the man who made that machine. I hope it serves you well.

    • @Biokemist-o3k
      @Biokemist-o3k Рік тому +14

      I was just going to say everything you wrote. I was also going to add. Who was this guy?

    • @rydplrs71
      @rydplrs71 Рік тому +6

      Easy rehab? I’d bet he had over 40 hours working on it into this episode alone. He could have done 1/2 that much work on customer cars to go buy a tractor just as capable in working condition. Then you have to factor in the other 2 episodes.
      If he wasn’t doing it for the purpose of making a video there wouldn’t be an argument to say it was worth it.

    • @logansylvester8093
      @logansylvester8093 Рік тому +11

      ​@@rydplrs71 other than labor and some parts, he probably has nothing close into this one that you would have to spend on a working one with a cab

    • @robertwittjr1198
      @robertwittjr1198 Рік тому +25

      @@rydplrs71 the "worth" is a machine that was someones idea, that he made from other peoples leftovers that STILL has function and purpose.
      as for the video part, who would believe some of this channels adventures if not viewed? these are his projects, fixed for himself and yes, sometimes sold, but the challenge is part of the fun. just my opinion.

    • @rydplrs71
      @rydplrs71 Рік тому +5

      @@logansylvester8093 my time is worth something, I hope you respect yourself enough that you value yours. I have a regular job and side jobs. Working on a project takes time away from either making money or enjoying recreation.
      The it’s only time argument only works if you don’t have hobbies except sitting on the couch. In which case you aren’t motivated enough to work enough to fix up this rig. Like I said he could have done less work and bought something that worked for less work. In this case he is making money from UA-cam so his equation is different then yours or mine. My tractor I bought and fixed up. It was $2000 +$500 and about 10 hours to get a $5000 tractor. I don’t usually earn $250 an hour on my side gigs so the math worked.
      I will preemptive take on the next reply, someone doesn’t have enough paid work to fill their time. They could if they wanted to. This weekend I made $500 fixing flipping a couple mowers I bought on Friday and sold today, plus $300 reselling a couple other things I buy in bulk, plus had time to spend with my girlfriend when she was free. Next weekend I’m going kayaking and I’ll do sales and flipping around that schedule.

  • @Inisfad
    @Inisfad Рік тому +109

    I hope that the man that built this tractor was able to watch his creation come back to life. Well done!

    • @alan6832
      @alan6832 Рік тому

      If you want to free rusted wheel cylinders, hit the brake harder. he needs to climb all the way onto the tractor and put his whole body into pushing that brake pedal, then maybe try hitting the pedal with a big mallet.

  • @johnnytruck2009
    @johnnytruck2009 Рік тому +156

    I’m sure the person who created it would love to see it restored by you. Someone who appreciates it.

    • @alan6832
      @alan6832 Рік тому +1

      The bake master cylinder might still be good if the builder used a good brake assembly lube.
      Yes a lube goes on there. It's called brake assembly lube and as I understand it, brake assembly lube is extremely helpful at protecting underutilized brakes from rust.

  • @Polecat54941
    @Polecat54941 Рік тому +2

    Love the fact this channel has 0 musak blaring throughout like every other channel seems to feel necessary!

  • @nickraschke4737
    @nickraschke4737 Рік тому +16

    They guy who built this deserves to be remembered. No clues?

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Рік тому

      Popeye made it.

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 Рік тому +1

    It's nice to see that back in action, it's why we watch.

  • @DancerOfClouds
    @DancerOfClouds Рік тому +75

    This was a wonderful mini series with an awesome mini-tractor. I hope you know how much you and your skills are appreciated. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @jasonwaterhouse50
    @jasonwaterhouse50 Рік тому +2

    I was pissing my self when you did that last wheelspin in the garage because you flew of out of sight I was just waiting for the crash bang wallop but then thank god you skidded and came back love that machine it's a tank credit to the creator and to your self the car doctor cheers

  • @srtautoworkz
    @srtautoworkz Рік тому +6

    That tractor couldn't have found a more perfect owner, a VDub and a small engine lover.

  • @jblack8679
    @jblack8679 Рік тому +1

    Yeah, I would so love to be able to see a video of the original build of this machine. Hats off to that guy.

  • @quantumleap359
    @quantumleap359 Рік тому +13

    The guy who built this was a skilled mechanic who wanted to build a one of a kind little tractor. As far as its worth, to a collector of home made things, this tractor is pretty unique. I couldn't begin to put a price on it, so I'll just admire it for the workmanship and time spent making it. Great video as always, looking forward to seeing it pushing snow next winter.

  • @rearrangio
    @rearrangio Рік тому +1

    I have been trying to get the drums off my 1950 Dodge and finally had to break down and buy a $75 puller - but now I am starting my collection!

  • @Jim-ie6uf
    @Jim-ie6uf Рік тому +40

    Darren, I think you might have met your match with this master fabricator. Great job getting it going again!

  • @CCNB04
    @CCNB04 Рік тому +1

    That tractor is bad ass. I love homemade builds like that. I really appreciate the hinge gas pedal.

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper2897 Рік тому +30

    That tractor was a year of building in some guys garage.
    Nice to see it surviving and not turned into scrap metal!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

    • @ksavage681
      @ksavage681 Рік тому +2

      I was thinking five year build. The builder knew what he was doing for sure.

    • @armstronggeorge1533
      @armstronggeorge1533 Рік тому +2

      Some guy was one heck of an builder mechanic engineer.

  • @MikeyMack303
    @MikeyMack303 Рік тому +1

    The person that made that tractor was a serious engineer......making his own bolts of threaded rod and welding nut on to it! That 's a great little machine! Nice work.

  • @jreding132
    @jreding132 Рік тому +1

    Always learn something from Mustie!

  • @A.T.C.
    @A.T.C. Рік тому +19

    So entertaining love it when the one liners happen ( Giblit Protector ), the guy that built that had a lot of ingenuity and the tools to do the job, the noledge that went into it. Glad it ended up into your hands to bring it back to life, definitely will be something to show off at shows.

  • @mikejiskra7976
    @mikejiskra7976 Рік тому +1

    Great Job, you should add a VW Steering Wheel and VW Hub Caps for looks. Thanks Mike from Nebraska.

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 Рік тому +5

    My 69' bug came with A.C. it worked it had that pulley!

  • @riverbluevert7814
    @riverbluevert7814 Рік тому +1

    A crazy looking VW powered tractor with a plow drove past me in Terryville yesterday. What is that? I knew where to find out, I came here. Great video series! I enjoyed it very much.

  • @gs1100ed
    @gs1100ed Рік тому +6

    Never saw anyone run a tap with a drill before. I was taught to back out the tap (by hand) every turn or so to clear the chips

    • @MellowYe77ow
      @MellowYe77ow Рік тому +1

      Yes, that's correct. A drill is the incorrect way to use a common hand tap. However, there are also power taps available, but they're more expensive.

  • @Testing-123
    @Testing-123 Рік тому +2

    Loved that last scene of all the SS Minnows in the harbor

  • @andrew5792
    @andrew5792 Рік тому +3

    Where I was working back in the 80's we had 10 and 15 KVA, trailer mounted generators that where powered by VW engines.

    • @davidcoates4852
      @davidcoates4852 Рік тому +2

      VW made industrial engines for generators,pumps etc. I have even seen one as backup on a ski lift.

  • @ksavage681
    @ksavage681 Рік тому +1

    I swear, you find the coolest stuff.

  • @bobvarrica5541
    @bobvarrica5541 Рік тому +3

    Love it when you find these oddball machines! Remember the two stroke blender? When it was done you and your honey made a cocktail!

  • @jeffbricken4132
    @jeffbricken4132 Рік тому +6

    Mustie, this looks exactly like the same set up that we used back in the 80s at the airport for baggage. We called them tugs. Most of what we had used Ford straight 6. Brings back a lot of memories of the old days.

  • @00708046
    @00708046 Рік тому

    Your skills and knowledge are amazing not to mention your instincts . You are so capable ! You must feel really accomplished .
    Thank you for shedding your light on us !

  • @richfletcher4286
    @richfletcher4286 Рік тому +4

    Love all the endings with the scenery. The northeast is such a beautiful place. I wish you’d put subtitles of what and where we are looking at. Thanks for sharing. ✌️.

  • @homertheconqueror2574
    @homertheconqueror2574 Рік тому +1

    Man I’m glad you found this. I bet anyone else would have canibalized it

  • @joolwing
    @joolwing Рік тому +14

    One of the coolest machines on this channel.

  • @bumboclat
    @bumboclat Рік тому +1

    Needless to say that the guy who built this thing knew what he was doing for sure. Nice to see it back to life and ready for some action.

  • @Philc231
    @Philc231 Рік тому +6

    The greatest inventions and engineering are done in someone’s garage .

  • @randall1959
    @randall1959 Рік тому +6

    Whoever built this has to be the world's smartest red neck. This is truly a work of mechanical art.

  • @rogerborg
    @rogerborg Рік тому

    What a great tribute to the genius that built this.

  • @jaymann
    @jaymann Рік тому +12

    Your videos are always informative and fun to watch. As are your work arounds and solutions to any and every issue encountered. Your sense of humour is great, and always makes me laugh.

  • @OleYankeeFarm
    @OleYankeeFarm Рік тому +2

    A partial beetle hood would be cool on this. This is something my Dad would have built. He is 87 and currently splits wood with a homemade splitter with a VW engine

  • @Jesselovespinball
    @Jesselovespinball Рік тому +30

    Absolutely awesome! Love the series on this little machine! Glad Mustie got his hands on it ! Otherwise I think it would have went to tractor heaven , lol Great work as always Mustie !

  • @benschlack5814
    @benschlack5814 2 місяці тому

    I just feel so relaxed and at ease watching you

  • @josephcormier5974
    @josephcormier5974 Рік тому +7

    This is an awesome machine and it's very versatile thank you for sharing this six stars brother

  • @vernonbruce3722
    @vernonbruce3722 Рік тому +1

    Really liked this video series.

  • @veb92168
    @veb92168 Рік тому +6

    The depth of fabrication and rigging on that tractor is epic! Mustie that sure put a smile on my face watching it come back to life! Thanks!

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 Рік тому +1

    Definitely re-paint ' Sweep Pea " back on her, nice little ole Tractor, Win win on that one Mustie. ..cheers!!!

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 Рік тому +9

    Congrats Mustie1, on finally gotten ur man made tractor back to life.. sounds great.. great for car shows/ swap meet..

  • @TR4zest
    @TR4zest 2 місяці тому

    What a fabulous Frankenstein tractor / plough. Homemade bolts even. I guess the farm was far enough from the nearest store, making bolts was better than going to get some. Whatever the origin, it found its way to the best home possible. I really admire the guy that built this. "Giblet Protector" ha ha ha .

  • @transmitterguy478
    @transmitterguy478 Рік тому +4

    I love these videos of homemade stuff, they give me the inspiration to build my own unique vehicles.

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 Рік тому +1

    I have some drill-taps from wish that have the drill bit then thread, they go into Hammer drill (Tek - drill) good little plough, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

  • @josephperry6822
    @josephperry6822 Рік тому +8

    I've always loved the way you dial in every carb you repair, no matter what it's attached to. You are truly a master buddy! That tractor is obviously cool as hell. Nice work bringing that beauty back to life!

  • @JS-kd7jf
    @JS-kd7jf Рік тому

    That is one VERRRRRRY NEAT CREATION THERE NOW!! Truly one of a kind!!

  • @died4us590
    @died4us590 Рік тому +8

    Mustie, i really liked this little series you did, because it reminds me of my grandpa who passed back in may of 1999. He was in wwll as a medic, and saw some bad stuff, including liberating a concentration camp at the end of the war. He wanted to be a dr. after he did over 4 year's, but they told him he was to old at 26 to get into medical school, even though he had a lot of medical training, and knowledge. My grandpa used the g.i. bill to become an engineer, and after he retired, he built a lot of different thing's that were pretty cool, and he had me help him a lot, because after the war he didn't want to make any friend's because of some of the thing's he saw american troops in his unit do to enemy soldier's as revenge for killing guy's they were friend's with in their unit, and then what he saw in the concentration camp really affected him. He could never understand how one human could be so cruel and merciless to another human. I had a lot of fun fixing thing's, and making stuff. When he got in his seventies, he restored old clocks that needed parts that he had to make with nothing to reference them with. I know he would have liked watching you, because he would just figure thing's out by taking them apart, and usually finding a way to fix about anything, which is how i go about thing's to. G-d bless.

  • @Evan-st5df
    @Evan-st5df Рік тому +2

    I think he used a Spam can for the reservoir. Beautiful.

  • @thomasjarosz7406
    @thomasjarosz7406 Рік тому +11

    Mustie 1, "Lets Wrench". God Bless

  • @Mikefngarage
    @Mikefngarage Рік тому +2

    That is a MEAN little tractor....A lot of power, hydraulic blade......Nice for clearing driveways in the winter.

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage Рік тому

      Build a cab for it and use the heater too.....

  • @StevenEverett7
    @StevenEverett7 Рік тому +6

    Great series of videos Mustie. I enjoy watching you have fun!

  • @mikemcguire8351
    @mikemcguire8351 Рік тому

    Awesome machine. Thanks for bringing us along. Sweet "D" operating "Sweet Pea". 👍 👍

  • @slowstang88
    @slowstang88 Рік тому +1

    That's a pretty solid garage manufactured tractor!

  • @hyabussa5747
    @hyabussa5747 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing Mustie1.

  • @jasondk5127
    @jasondk5127 Рік тому +1

    Knobby tires would be really cool, could you imagine how much mud you could fling with that!

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe Рік тому +3

    I wish there was a way to research the man who made this. See what else he might have made. Honor him with a history of his accomplishments. He deserves it.

  • @ZiggZagg11
    @ZiggZagg11 Рік тому

    Oh man... The cab is cool... Please put it back on... It would be cool for the shows too... 😊😊

  • @WieEiPiehGuy
    @WieEiPiehGuy Рік тому +7

    Thank you for your awesome content. Great wrenching.

  • @markpeterson5479
    @markpeterson5479 Рік тому

    As soon as I saw the water at the end, I thought: "Oh no! He's added pontoons to the side of it" and I waited to see you scooting around on the water!😀😀😀😀

  • @christaylor2168
    @christaylor2168 Рік тому +9

    So cool to see how much fun you have after fixing it up so good. As a mechanic myself I know how fulfilling it is to bring a machine back to new life. I appreciate what you do mr.Mustie 1. 😊

  • @tracywagoner4907
    @tracywagoner4907 Рік тому

    This is a really cool little project. What a fun little fabrication and rescue.

  • @JrGoonior
    @JrGoonior Рік тому +4

    Looks like the gearing is perfect for what it was designed for. Great job by the man who built it and the man who resurrected it.

  • @campion05
    @campion05 Рік тому

    High tide raises all boats. Thanks for the Rube Goldberg type machine vid!

  • @signelengis
    @signelengis Рік тому +20

    "What do you think we have a pulley puller that might fit?" Then mustie takes us to his WALL of pullers... like my grandfather had. I love it!

    • @twinkie27271
      @twinkie27271 Рік тому +2

      They make a hub puller especially for those type.

  • @charlesroberts6965
    @charlesroberts6965 Рік тому

    Awesome job getting this ole girl tweaked and running again😁🔧🇺🇸🛠️👍

  • @steveperyer4850
    @steveperyer4850 Рік тому +15

    Great Job Darren! That machine is well engineered, and with the few upgrades you made, it makes it even better. Nice tractor to have around, and can to much more than push snow. 😊

  • @warwolf3000
    @warwolf3000 Рік тому

    Dude... 2 things... One, this is an awesome tractor! Two... you never cease to amaze me with you technical knowledge...😮

  • @Zapdos6996
    @Zapdos6996 Рік тому +25

    That little thing is awesome!! On the blade, on each side at the bottom on the cutting edge, there are 2 what looks like either some kind of depth adjustment, or some kind of blade leveling. You can see the 2 lines they leave behind on the dirt. If they were raised and allowed the blades cutting edge to drop down flush and push and back fill your material, that thing would leave behind a perfect finish! Whoever designed, fabricated, and then built it, was truly a genius! I absolutely love it! Fantastic video as usual! Can't wait for whatever is next!

    • @robertp8839
      @robertp8839 Рік тому

      They look like a homemade version of plow feet (shoes). Keeps the blade up when pushing snow, usually 1/2 inch or so. Most commonly used on gravel driveways, so you don't dig into the driveway. If the ground was frozen, they would work for pushing snow. Factory plow feet are usually circular.

  • @DDLovett
    @DDLovett Рік тому

    Every time Darren puts his fingers near running belts, my heart skips a beat.

  • @TCFixerDude
    @TCFixerDude Рік тому +3

    That thing could double as an airplane tug. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Chris-wp3ew
    @Chris-wp3ew Рік тому

    Nice to see that the camshaft gear puller was brought out as well as the crank pulley puller in your cabinet.

  • @philipbrown1383
    @philipbrown1383 Рік тому +11

    These vids where you fabricate your own stuff are great. Thanks for the entertainment, also love the longer vids you do :) a while back u bought a realy rusty cart thing would of loved to see what u would of done with that one.

  • @tjmaclean
    @tjmaclean Рік тому

    Reminds me of working on my 1970 Beetle as a teen. Love the shot of Perkins Cove at the end. We'll be staying up there next month.

  • @brianbrown4323
    @brianbrown4323 Рік тому +5

    Sunday mornings with Mustie!!!!

  • @josephlwallssr6166
    @josephlwallssr6166 Рік тому

    Ausum, Daryl! Looking forward to winter, to see how "Sweet Pea" does in the snow!Spring is here!

  • @kendewitt5811
    @kendewitt5811 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for another great mini series Mustie! LOVE the scenery shot at the end, and was wondering if we'd see another one. You used to do them all the time and I loved them. Great work!

  • @jamesdavis4124
    @jamesdavis4124 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the fun ride 👍

  • @rustywrench2119
    @rustywrench2119 Рік тому +10

    Really loved the series. Great job with bringing it back to life.

  • @stevelittle7390
    @stevelittle7390 Рік тому +1

    Neat snow plow. Too bad I live in Florida. Grin. Enjoyed watching.

  • @Rmasters33
    @Rmasters33 Рік тому +4

    I had a 1952 or 1953 Dodge B Series pickup. Your set up for the drum and brakes looks very similar.

    • @waynespyker5731
      @waynespyker5731 Рік тому

      Perhaps the builder selected a vintage Pennsylvania brand lawn tractor rear axle assembly? I recall they used a narrowed Plymouth rear axle, many were use for mini pulling tractor builds.

  • @renem6441
    @renem6441 Рік тому

    Wow that is one fast diy tractor!! Amazing work as always!! Thanks for sharing

  • @MarcMercier1971
    @MarcMercier1971 Рік тому +8

    I remember "flashing" the generator on my '49 GMC. Was told that every time I took the battery out (and especially replaced the regulator) to set the polarity by "flashing" it.

    • @twinkie27271
      @twinkie27271 Рік тому

      It's called polarizing, not flashing

    • @MarcMercier1971
      @MarcMercier1971 Рік тому

      @@twinkie27271 I put "flashing" in quotes as that is the term he used. I know it's called polarizing.

  • @Philc231
    @Philc231 Рік тому +2

    Nice peaceful ending Darren. Like the old days …..❤

  • @wtbm123
    @wtbm123 Рік тому +3

    I like the fuel pedal also for what you are doing

  • @davidhimeback9087
    @davidhimeback9087 Рік тому

    You was for sure the better guy to take that on an work on an fix it... Thanks great video..

  • @anneoxley3591
    @anneoxley3591 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing that is one very cool tractor. Shows American ingenuity at its very best. Take care. Dwight

  • @grinderkenny
    @grinderkenny Рік тому +14

    Life is complete, got my Sunday mooning coffee and Mustie! Every time I see one of his videos I learn something and very love his since of humor great attitude even when something does not go right. I also seam to always be in his way.

    • @mikesbarn1858
      @mikesbarn1858 Рік тому +2

      Yes he’s poked me in the eye several times.

    • @jmaxim80
      @jmaxim80 Рік тому +1

      Can't beat it, right?

    • @MattBrownbill
      @MattBrownbill Рік тому

      Time to put a bigger gear on the back axle drive, not really a crawler! 😂

  • @markbrown6236
    @markbrown6236 Рік тому

    Sweet Pea turned out great. Looking forward to it working in the snow this winter.

  • @rm25088
    @rm25088 Рік тому +3

    I love that tractor. I wish I was browsing the classified and saw it.

  • @53_Bicycles
    @53_Bicycles Рік тому

    Saw this for sale around Fitchburg Mass - glad to see Mustie got it!

  • @gazvlogs7459
    @gazvlogs7459 Рік тому +4

    Yesss!!! 1 hour and 30 minutes of pure mustieness.

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 Рік тому

    Great refurbish. Well designed machine and you made some good modifications. Dial in the timing, snow tires and chains, repair the heater box/exhaust, fabricate an air cleaner, reevaluate the manual choke, clean the oil light. This zippy beast can sure run. Some lube and spray to delay rusting and seizing. Test runs in colder weather with cab on.

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 Рік тому +6

    A really nice tractor, plenty power, oddly enough decent hydraulics. Imagine with some lug tyres and a really nice tune up what it will do. That Mustie 1 laugh was not just for joy, but I hazard to say a bit of tension when the wheels lock under braking !

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve Рік тому

    The guy who built that contraption was *BRILLIANT* !
    So are you!
    Enjoy your videos!

  • @jasonh3220
    @jasonh3220 Рік тому +6

    Built like a tank 💪👍

  • @mjmcomputers
    @mjmcomputers Рік тому +1

    Would definitely win the tractor races.

  • @sabbath7081
    @sabbath7081 Рік тому +3

    This thing is beyond cool, I think a full mechanical restoration is in order with minor on noticeable improvements so it still looks exactly the same but functions flawlessly, that thing should last a long time. Thanks for your videos they keep me going on my stuff.