I got a kick out of watching you sitting in the seat on that RD6 and making noises like a kid on his daddy's tractor.😂 Looked like you were a having a ball. Those seats look great and I'm sure will bring you many hours of pleasant seat time on your crawlers.
In our shop wrinkles were our worst enemy. We fitted the outside back cover to the front . I don’t remember the back being upholstered with trim tacks. Looks like the quality of the materials is good. You have great sound in your video , the best I’ve heard. Thank You
As soon as I saw the link to this video and knew who's work that was! Zane is AMAZING at his craft, I contacted him for the base on our D4-4G and he whipped it out in no time. VERY good people!
I bet the old timers who used to spend long hours driving Car tractors/ dozens would have loved to had those seats versus what they had back when they were new and over the following decades they were in service. Definitely top notch workmanship went into those seats. I've absolutely no doubt that a couple of decades from now they'll still look as good as they do now or pretty close to it. Hahn seats definitely deserves to get a shout out by you so those of yiur subs who are restoring theirs knows where to get seat sets for theirs.
5:28 I see an opportunity! Bring the RD-6 up to date by fabricating a cupholder that hangs from those too-long bolts. A guy can never have too many cupholders on his Cat! 😎
I've got to say man, your videos make me forget about the six dollar diesel, inflation and all the other craziness in the world right now. Keep em coming and I'll keep watching, thanks, Squatch
For a moment there I thought you were going to put one of these new seats on the Caterpiller 20. Then I imagined you would sit there with your favorite cold one and watch the sun set!
the operators comfort starts with a good high quality seat and you got a craftsman quality seat cushions now. The operations noises and movements are spot on awesome Toby it's always nice you smile and makes sounds I still do that same thing. Keep up the great videos
I bought two seats from John Hahn several years ago for a couple D7’s and the quality was second to none. Not only that, he is an incredibly nice guy. I hope John has had a long and enjoyable retirement.
I'll cut you slack for using temporary bolts on the RD-6, BUT I can't let you get away with using new hardware on 5J1113, shiny bolt heads don't match the patina 👍🤣
Those new cushions look great. I have been needing to get a hold of Zane to see about a set of cushions for my 212 grader. The fit and finish is exactly what I had imagined theirs would be from what I had heard. Keep up the good work. everything I have seen so far looks really nice and proper.
Squatch, thank you for the courtesy of a reply. Your explanation about the cushions is well understood. BUT, perhaps you could ask the supplier if they could make an "overnight" weather cover for the seat arrangement. I am thinking of your caterpillar at vintage vehicle shows and also leaving a working machine overnight "on field or on-site" ready to start again next morning. Whichever way, there would be some monetary value in it for the supplier.
It's good to see somebody out still takes pride and quality in their craftsmanship. That's why I like your channel bud. You do awsome work man. I look forward to most of your episodes.
Love it! "8 year old me...". That was just like me whenever we'd be at a tractor dealer of any kind. Shifting thru all the gears, acting like I'm hitching up to some implement,... Gotta always keep that curiosity and excitement about life.
I know you like the wide couch seat. Had some on my HD5G. I know your kids are still young but it won't be long before you can use that wide seat for some very special grandpa time!
5:32 'Cut me some slack!' uh...happy little accident? Install a tray there for a cup holder and something to hold a radio, and you golden man! maybe even a cooler for a 6 pack.
Thanks Squatch...l jotted down Hahn seats info...l have been looking for someone who does quality work...we have lost 3 of our local upholstery shops in the last 6 years, 2 of the owners retired, and the other shop stopped doing automobive upholstery....l will see if he would tackle my seat on my 1946 Dodge COE...it is a 2 piece seat ...(bottom and back) with horsehair stuffing and wood backing...
Seats are important. One might think nah my old seat will work. Well if it is a museum piece or rarely started for a show then probably would do fine. But if your doing work with the machine a good and comfortable seat dose make a difference. Specially for your own back cause a bad seat or seat mounts will put pressure on your body. Also if your seat is redone the wrong way or out of the factory specs your feet or arms might be in a awkward angle from the steering or other instruments you want to reach. Had to fight with that issue myself so talking here from personal experiences.
I bet the secret is if you go in squatches sitting room, there is one of those complete Cat seat assembly's with cushions in front of the TV. If he has a game console I'd bet the joysticks are on the arm rests by the side of the custom drink holders L.O. L
I so badly wanted you to get in the RD6 seat and make tractor sounds...............AND THEN YOU DID!!!!!!!!!!!!.......I think I spent hours playing on equipment when I was a kid!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a kick out of watching you sitting in the seat on that RD6 and making noises like a kid on his daddy's tractor.😂 Looked like you were a having a ball. Those seats look great and I'm sure will bring you many hours of pleasant seat time on your crawlers.
2:13 They even routered the wood so you don't get a splinter. That's the mark of a maker who values their work. Nice.
Wow! The Rick Bork's House of Hardware Episode..... LoL
Great to see the smile on your face. I think that those seats are going to be put to the test for many long hours.
In our shop wrinkles were our worst enemy. We fitted the outside back cover to the front . I don’t remember the back being upholstered with trim tacks. Looks like the quality of the materials is good. You have great sound in your video , the best I’ve heard. Thank You
As soon as I saw the link to this video and knew who's work that was! Zane is AMAZING at his craft, I contacted him for the base on our D4-4G and he whipped it out in no time. VERY good people!
Top notch work on those seats and armrests! It's great the company kept you up-to-date. Looking forward to the next video squatch253. Cheers
That looks great.
You got Hahn, You got the best.
I bet the old timers who used to spend long hours driving Car tractors/ dozens would have loved to had those seats versus what they had back when they were new and over the following decades they were in service.
Definitely top notch workmanship went into those seats.
I've absolutely no doubt that a couple of decades from now they'll still look as good as they do now or pretty close to it.
Hahn seats definitely deserves to get a shout out by you so those of yiur subs who are restoring theirs knows where to get seat sets for theirs.
It looks as if Hahn used Baltic Birch plywwod; really good stuff!
5:28 I see an opportunity! Bring the RD-6 up to date by fabricating a cupholder that hangs from those too-long bolts. A guy can never have too many cupholders on his Cat! 😎
And who say's Christmas can't come in June!! Congratulations and many thanks for sharing!!
Good video. The piping is called hide'm welting. David
I've got to say man, your videos make me forget about the six dollar diesel, inflation and all the other craziness in the world right now. Keep em coming and I'll keep watching, thanks, Squatch
Lol!! Settle down squatch!!
Anyone who does quality work like that deserves the shout-out! Nice find when you found that company!
As the Cajun chef says; "Don't them purdy?"
Just like a kid at Christmas.
Those are so nice makes me wish I had a tractor to put them on. I remember horse hair seats with springs. They get lumpy.
That Teal/Yellow/Rust swirl on the 4:44 outdoor metal is beautiful
For a moment there I thought you were going to put one of these new seats on the Caterpiller 20. Then I imagined you would sit there with your favorite cold one and watch the sun set!
As soon as I saw the flecks of green paint poking through, I said "that's the RD-6!" Good deal!
The smile says everything. I think that's the first real smile on your channel. Outstanding effort from Hahn. And Outstanding video.
It's the little things that makes us happy!!!!! Thanks Toby!!!
the operators comfort starts with a good high quality seat and you got a craftsman quality seat cushions now. The operations noises and movements are spot on awesome Toby it's always nice you smile and makes sounds I still do that same thing. Keep up the great videos
Starting to taste the finish line on this D2 project, loving how you're going about it, going to be better than new when she's done
It's the little details that bring us the most happiness
I bought two seats from John Hahn several years ago for a couple D7’s and the quality was second to none. Not only that, he is an incredibly nice guy. I hope John has had a long and enjoyable retirement.
Nice fit. Now it almost ready for a cruise.
I'd say that's more of a love seat.
But Squatch !!!! I thought you might use some seats with that original patina 😁😁😁
Damn that looks comfy!
Those beautiful new seats need some bird poop patina. :-)
I noticed you lining up the screw slots.😏
Dang! Nice seats!! Also, happy Father's Day to Sr.
With pads of that quality, that's not a seat, it's a throne.
Right on! John Hahn is my grandpa, and Zane is my Uncle, super cool to see the work carried on. Nice looking Cat!
Yey...! That's a happy smile in you sir!! Love to see you ride on those seats with your 1113...
I'll cut you slack for using temporary bolts on the RD-6, BUT I can't let you get away with using new hardware on 5J1113, shiny bolt heads don't match the patina 👍🤣
@@squatch253 I figured, still had to poke fun at you because you only said the RD-6 hardware was temporary 👍
Keep at it lads, love the banter between you both🤣🤣👍
Right, correct, and proper! Put that on a t-shirt and you’d have at least one XL sold!
Nothing gets done if everything is neat.
Those new cushions look great. I have been needing to get a hold of Zane to see about a set of cushions for my 212 grader. The fit and finish is exactly what I had imagined theirs would be from what I had heard. Keep up the good work. everything I have seen so far looks really nice and proper.
Squatch, thank you for the courtesy of a reply. Your explanation about the cushions is well understood. BUT, perhaps you could ask the supplier if they could make an "overnight" weather cover for the seat arrangement. I am thinking of your caterpillar at vintage vehicle shows and also leaving a working machine overnight "on field or on-site" ready to start again next morning. Whichever way, there would be some monetary value in it for the supplier.
I love to see a happy kid!! I agree with you that the RD6 has my heart beating faster
That smile on your face! ...
It's good to see somebody out still takes pride and quality in their craftsmanship. That's why I like your channel bud. You do awsome work man. I look forward to most of your episodes.
Well.... I definitely have to say I see a future project coming! Ha ha. Beautiful craftsmanship on those seats.
Love it! "8 year old me...". That was just like me whenever we'd be at a tractor dealer of any kind. Shifting thru all the gears, acting like I'm hitching up to some implement,... Gotta always keep that curiosity and excitement about life.
Seats look great, and apparently feel great too.
Toby, those are super cool. That seems to be a very dependable seating, don't blame you for wanting to spend time in those seats.
Absolute perfection on those seats.
Is misses as excited about the seat😁
@@squatch253 even if I had a double seat on my HD5 my wife would be oblivious to the idea that I even own one 🙃
Sorry I meant about the seat 😅🤣😆😁
I know you like the wide couch seat. Had some on my HD5G. I know your kids are still young but it won't be long before you can use that wide seat for some very special grandpa time!
5:32 'Cut me some slack!' uh...happy little accident? Install a tray there for a cup holder and something to hold a radio, and you golden man! maybe even a cooler for a 6 pack.
They are sweet Cushions. They did an Awesome Job...
still seeing some bright yellow stuff there tsk tsk awesome seats !!!!
that was so satisfying watching that nice seat going on the d-2 ,,,mint just mint, they look really nice
Varnish bottom seat woods to make it last longer. PS: spoiled grown child!
Outstanding! Coupe de Ville seating in an RD-6!! 😁👍
Hey, shiny new paint! 😁
Squaaaaatch! Out of shortbolts, how very dear you! 😉
I've added new things to my list. Not only do I want a Model A pickup, a Super A, and get rebuild my grandfather's 59 Fairlane, I want a D2 & RD6.
Sweet,,,,love watching you with those tractors,,,,,like Christmas everyday,,,🇺🇸😍😍
Thanks Squatch...l jotted down Hahn seats info...l have been looking for someone who does quality work...we have lost 3 of our local upholstery shops in the last 6 years, 2 of the owners retired, and the other shop stopped doing automobive upholstery....l will see if he would tackle my seat on my 1946 Dodge COE...it is a 2 piece seat ...(bottom and back) with horsehair stuffing and wood backing...
Awesome possum new seats 😁
That is very cool rear seat attachment method used by Cat. That new seat looks great on the RD6 and maybe a coat of silicon will keep the rain off it.
Man those are some high quality seats! It’s looking great! Can’t wait to see more updates!👌😎👍
As snug as a bug in a rug as my mother used to say about a baby in a bassinet
Your gonna have to cut some holes in the new seats so they match the tractor
Those are nice seats. Glad you have a great source for them.
Yep…..John Hahn seats are the best, love them!
Seats looking great👍👍
This is so cool, thanks for sharing! Means a lot
What No aging to match the rest, I was thinking any moment now he'll tie them to the back of his truck & drag them down the driveway.
A little kid playing with his new toy
I don't know what you paid for the seat cushions, but it was worth every dime...
On your RD6 that's not a seat that's a couch have an excellent day and those seats still look nice for the D2 and the RD6
Seems like they should have sealed it painted that plywood.
Day in and day out operators tend to get a little wider over time,hence the wide seat,and those are fine looking seats
5:48 Those seats fit nice, even though you did not straighten the bent metal.
Seats are important. One might think nah my old seat will work. Well if it is a museum piece or rarely started for a show then probably would do fine. But if your doing work with the machine a good and comfortable seat dose make a difference. Specially for your own back cause a bad seat or seat mounts will put pressure on your body. Also if your seat is redone the wrong way or out of the factory specs your feet or arms might be in a awkward angle from the steering or other instruments you want to reach. Had to fight with that issue myself so talking here from personal experiences.
That is some quality work!!
I bet the secret is if you go in squatches sitting room, there is one of those complete Cat seat assembly's with cushions in front of the TV. If he has a game console I'd bet the joysticks are on the arm rests by the side of the custom drink holders L.O. L
Very nice nice 😊👍
I so badly wanted you to get in the RD6 seat and make tractor sounds...............AND THEN YOU DID!!!!!!!!!!!!.......I think I spent hours playing on equipment when I was a kid!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks great 👍
Kid in a candy shop. Lol
Love it thanks.
Lookin good!
I very much like the textured finish. A smooth glossy seat would look wrong on 1113
All this and they're NOT made of Chinesium, whaddya know!
So good to see products that are made right here, isn't it?
Good content. 👍
Looking good
Man those new seats are nice. Going to have to de-shine those fasteners though. :)
Superb workmanship on these seat cushions 👌 musta been good when they managed transport you back to bein an 8year old 🙄😁
I just thought those long bolts were water bottle and lunch box hooks. :-)
Man those look like they would put your recliner to shame.
Those seats look awesome!
I was waiting for the brum brum noises.
wow
Who else here is looking forward to the rd6 build after 1113 is done.
I guess the RD6 is much more rare than the D2, but on the other hand, the engine parts are common with D7 and D8's, which seem to be more common.
Nice seats! Where are the cup holders? Bwahaha!