That old bastard could still do a full days work, and I think the 212 could as well!!! Lmao!!! Cherish these moments working with your dad. I miss my dad a lot!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
It’s good to see the 212 run!! Makes me want to go out and find one! About 5 minutes before the end, I thought this one would really look good with paint and new decals! Then I heard your opinion, we agree!!👍🏼 thanks another great video!!
the grader runs really nice you must have a few of the cat graders. that grader would like really nice all painted up and new glass that would be a whole series of you tube videos in it self keep up the great videos Toby
If the CAT engineers that designed the 212 Grader were still around, they would shake their heads in amazement of the service life you are getting out of that. Some things are timeless and are useful beyond their years.
@@TestECull Meh, not really. Squatch and Senior would not be in the market for a new grader if they didn't have an old one, and that grader really isn't "in service" in any real sense. They're keeping it functioning, because their hobby is keeping antique equipment functioning, and like the man said, this is the fist time they've started it in 2 years. It ain't like they're using it daily, and anyone who had a daily need for a grader wouldn't be using that one.
@@andrewalexander9492 You're hung up on technicalities that do not apply to the company as a whole dude. CAT...or indeed ANY manufacturing company...makes less money when they make more durable goods. You make a road grader that's still able to work in its intended usage 80+ years later you're missing out on repeat sales you'd get if you exploit society's disposable mindset and build them just good enough to last 10-15 years. The CAT engineers of today would say this machine is way way way over-built, and in re-engineering it, would come up with a machine far flimsier and more fragile that has a useful life orders of magnitude shorter.
Same age as my Dad who passed this year. Glad to see that old iron still working, unlike us they can be restored to youth! Enjoy your time working and learning from the prior generation, it's a true treasure!
I'd definitely love to see it get restored as nice as Matt Diesel Creek's grader Christine. It'd be a nice machine ti take to antique equipment shows as well as work occasionally. Thanks for the entertainment.
My Pawpaw used to repair/run graders, crawlers, and other diesel equipment (also spent some time in the mines themselves) for the coal company he used to work for (retired in the early 70's). No wonder he was deaf as a stump. That thing is LOUD!
Back when they built our golf course they used what were called bull graders they were Allis Chalmers HD6 bulldozers with that kind of a blade on them those guys were good. I was 9 years old and they would let us run them.
I think that grader would be awesome as a fully rebuilt, concourse grade resto! Same as you did Senior's red tractor. THAT series of videos had me checking YT everyday watching next installment!
I would love to see this with fresh paint and glass, and cushy comfy black vinyl seat. Diesel Creek's Christine turned out sweet... Patina only goes so far.. This old beauty deserves it👍
Knuckle Buster box rebuild, fuel leak back to sort, steering lean to sort out, proper seat, paint ( right at the end, I ALWAYS watch to the end ). Getting to be quite a list!
Id like to see what senior could do cutting actual grade. Something tells me he could do with that thing what I need NASA levels of gps to accomplish and in about the same amount of time. Good blade guys are amazing to watch.
That thing does pretty good for its age when I saw that dirt against the moldboard I thought those rear wheels are going to be spinning but it just pushed right through
This is what makes a Cat different from the competition. Yes, you WILL pay more. No question. But this is what you get for that extra money. And, they're almost guaranteed to have spare parts on the shelf. Buying some cheap junk will cost you less on the purchase, but let's see a Brand X sit in a field for years and not only fire up, but go to work like it was made for. Now, the owners, and this Cat couldn't have better owners, make a huge difference on how that piece of equipment runs.
I marvel at Senior every time I see him. You are so fortunate to be able to share this work with him.
He said, “ I’m going to paint this one”
Nope. Not gonna happen.
She looks great the way she is.
🤣
Would be a stunning piece with a refurbished. It's worth is personal.
That old bastard could still do a full days work, and I think the 212 could as well!!! Lmao!!! Cherish these moments working with your dad. I miss my dad a lot!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
This would be the ultimate rebuild series! Man I’m already addicted to this channel as it is but this would be the next level build IMO.
on the list lol
I'm with ya. 👍
Can you imagine it in fresh paint!? It’s not worth it but it would be a looker
There's always that one kid who brings all the cool toys to the sandbox.
It’s just great to see how these 2 folks work together. Senior knows his way around a grader, too!
You're blessed to be working with your Dad. My father died in 2015... I'd do just about anything for 5 more minutes. Don't take it for granted.
It’s good to see the 212 run!! Makes me want to go out and find one! About 5 minutes before the end, I thought this one would really look good with paint and new decals! Then I heard your opinion, we agree!!👍🏼 thanks another great video!!
the grader runs really nice you must have a few of the cat graders. that grader would like really nice all painted up and new glass that would be a whole series of you tube videos in it self keep up the great videos Toby
If the CAT engineers that designed the 212 Grader were still around, they would shake their heads in amazement of the service life you are getting out of that. Some things are timeless and are useful beyond their years.
I wish I could say the same for myself!
And today's CAT engineers would shake their heads at that long service life because it means a new machine isn't being sold...
@@TestECull Meh, not really. Squatch and Senior would not be in the market for a new grader if they didn't have an old one, and that grader really isn't "in service" in any real sense. They're keeping it functioning, because their hobby is keeping antique equipment functioning, and like the man said, this is the fist time they've started it in 2 years. It ain't like they're using it daily, and anyone who had a daily need for a grader wouldn't be using that one.
@@andrewalexander9492 You're hung up on technicalities that do not apply to the company as a whole dude. CAT...or indeed ANY manufacturing company...makes less money when they make more durable goods. You make a road grader that's still able to work in its intended usage 80+ years later you're missing out on repeat sales you'd get if you exploit society's disposable mindset and build them just good enough to last 10-15 years.
The CAT engineers of today would say this machine is way way way over-built, and in re-engineering it, would come up with a machine far flimsier and more fragile that has a useful life orders of magnitude shorter.
Also shake their heads at what the modern day engeneries have done with cat of today
I like that, " I think id paint it" "yehh well you have at it" always great videos.... Cheers.
If you got to overhaul that grader that is definitely a series I would watch!
Nice old grader, keep getting told I need a grader after my efforts with the dozer on my access road. 👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺
Glad to see you and Senior out there having fun with vintage machinery. Thanks for the video, we enjoyed watching! 🇺🇲🚜👍
Love that grader, it would be grate to see a rebuild of that knuckle buster box some day.... you know, before that paint you mentioned at the end lol
I'd love to see what's inside there as well.
Did you say paint?
Yes, I followed to the end
Hey just seeing the Road Patrol out and running is great. Glad senior is out keeping busy. Thank you. Paint not needed. :)
It was great to see Sr! He done a fine job. And I think that grader looks great as is.
Same age as my Dad who passed this year. Glad to see that old iron still working, unlike us they can be restored to youth! Enjoy your time working and learning from the prior generation, it's a true treasure!
There is something very relaxing about watching that cool old grader.
It is such a pleasure to see you work with your dad. Sure miss mine.
That ole girl sounds sweet. I'd like to see one of the current machines as old as she is still working as good. ....Mike
The longer it ran, the better it ran. After it was good and warm there was hardly and smoke. Just the normal diesel smoke. What a machine!
The way you guys restore equipment that 212 ought to look factory fresh in no time. Good stuff.
It would look good painted up and pretty 😍 but that endeavor sounds like your on your own 🤔🤔😊🌎🌞👍👍👍👍
I'd definitely love to see it get restored as nice as Matt Diesel Creek's grader Christine.
It'd be a nice machine ti take to antique equipment shows as well as work occasionally.
Thanks for the entertainment.
My Pawpaw used to repair/run graders, crawlers, and other diesel equipment (also spent some time in the mines themselves) for the coal company he used to work for (retired in the early 70's). No wonder he was deaf as a stump. That thing is LOUD!
Back when they built our golf course they used what were called bull graders they were Allis Chalmers HD6 bulldozers with that kind of a blade on them those guys were good. I was 9 years old and they would let us run them.
Nice grader. senior needs to come over Michigan and show our county workers how to run a grader. Lol
Great video of Senior cutting a grade. Hope you two do another project where we get to witness Senior’s skills as a mechanic. He sure know his stuff.
Yeah that old beast deserves some paint! Engine sounds strong!
That's a fine, old motor patrol. Only about 75 years old and will still do a good day's work. Hope I can say the same thing at that age.
Wait, it already has paint, and looks mighty fine. Thx for sharing Senior with us today.
WoW!!!
Who else loves those rear tires!
Damn those fords are nice tractors
I think that grader would be awesome as a fully rebuilt, concourse grade resto! Same as you did Senior's red tractor. THAT series of videos had me checking YT everyday watching next installment!
You should restore her to factory new, and bring back to her glory; post WW2 Era. "Thanks for the vedios, much appreciated!
I would love to see this with fresh paint and glass, and cushy comfy black vinyl seat. Diesel Creek's Christine turned out sweet... Patina only goes so far.. This old beauty deserves it👍
For such an old and rusty beast, it does run well.
No hydraulics no electronics....... No problems!!! 😁
Cheers from Portugual.
i always liked the old stuff.
Throw tape down the middle… Full resto with paint on one side, mechanical resto with patina on the other side. Everyone is happy 😉🤣
You can sure tell when the operator knows what they are doing! Nice work Senior.
Knuckle Buster box rebuild, fuel leak back to sort, steering lean to sort out, proper seat, paint ( right at the end, I ALWAYS watch to the end ). Getting to be quite a list!
Looks like a great rebuild project!
A little too much "patina" on that one. Paint it up! Is there a knuckle buster box rebuild in the channels future? Really curious what's inside.
We were born the same year. Both of use look battered, but I don't work the same. I hope you do her up and make me envious.
good subject for full restoration would look nice with a full yellow coat
Good to see Sr. on the grade, he did a good job. For a machine that is 74 years old it does darn good. They built them to last back then.
Must be great working alongside your father. The shared love of old iron shines through.
Love the look of it as it is with the new/repaired bits painted. Contrast looks great and it's a record of the maintenance.
You and your dad should restore it and push snow with it good video
Boys and their toys. Can't believe Senior wasn't using the back up camera. 👍
I would love to see it all painted and new decals!
Father and Son. Warms my heart. Very rare relationship.
Paint or no paint she is definitely worth a rebuilt to restore.
That grader is an awesome old machine! Worth it's weight in gold in it's day, as well as today! It looks like a rat rod - but a real practical one! 🙂
Yes paint it would love to see that series
Fantastic video! Thanks!
About 50 years ago I remember the police jury would grade the roads around where we lived using these rigs.
How cool is that thing. Little paint would be nice but you don’t need that. LOL
As a person born in 1946… I vote to respect it long history of gathering ‘patina’ by leaving the ‘look’ as we see it. Well done you two.
She is two years older than I. I make funny notices also.
I just love seeing that old grader cutting the mustard, great video, thanks
Gotta lug these old engines down so the rings don't get stuck and start burning oil. Tends to happen a lot on these old graders
Senior looks like he is really enjoying himself...
Love to see senior at controls of any machine.
I was taught on a Cat 12E for grading in the Army.
Toby and Sr. It’s nice to see dad and son playing in the dirt together. Thanks for sharing.
Man! The never ending stream of super cool big boy toys you guys have makes me green with envy!
I was thinking the same. For some reason she was saying paint me :)
yah that would be one heck of a restoration 75 years of age I'd go for it !! The Machine 75 Years !!
This is such a neat machine.
Id like to see what senior could do cutting actual grade. Something tells me he could do with that thing what I need NASA levels of gps to accomplish and in about the same amount of time.
Good blade guys are amazing to watch.
Good to see you have it out exercising it! Thanks for sharing
What an awesome relic!😎👍
Great to see the old machine at work!
Dont paint'er Squatch...love the time earned patina, and the thumbs up on the posi-traction wheel spin lol!
Really enjoyed your video 😊😊
for its age that works bloody amazing
You know I'd be watching start to finish
That thing does pretty good for its age when I saw that dirt against the moldboard I thought those rear wheels are going to be spinning but it just pushed right through
To realy show this machine the love it deserves strip her down, put the parts in that are needed and a thick coat of old cat yeller.
Great to see the 212 working again! There's just something satisfying about moving dirt.
Would be super to rebuild the 212.
The next restoration project
I enjoy watching old American Iron at work. Thanks for sharing.
Cool old grader, it's 2 years older than I am. I take almost as long to get started in the morning too!
I see a brand new patina D2 with swamper tracks happily parked next to a brand new patina 212 grader watching a beautiful sunset.
76 years, that's amazing.
Thanks for sharing that’s exactly what that ole machine needed was a good little workout after sitting for a few years lol
Definitely the total polar opposite of old Zipties and Bias Plys getting something going.
Excellent demo of the merits of a pony motor!
That patina can't be replicated.
This is what makes a Cat different from the competition. Yes, you WILL pay more. No question. But this is what you get for that extra money. And, they're almost guaranteed to have spare parts on the shelf. Buying some cheap junk will cost you less on the purchase, but let's see a Brand X sit in a field for years and not only fire up, but go to work like it was made for. Now, the owners, and this Cat couldn't have better owners, make a huge difference on how that piece of equipment runs.
Sweet old piece of iron.
Not to many of us left than can run a knuckle buster any more....Sr is an ace at it.....
It's great seeing the old girl in action!
Ah, finally, the two-twelve runs!
Yes, my vote is Thumbs up for an original color re-paint on this great old Grader.
Just love seeing and hearing that old iron working and chugging around.............You guys have the best toys!!!!!!
Paint it,I watched to the end!