I love that we’re able to see content like this, channels like this are the reason I will never go back to tv. Idk what it is about watching someone taking something apart and put it back together but it’s relaxing somehow lol

@rustyjeep2469

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I find this kind of stuff interesting, not boring, but if I put it on I find it pretty easy to fall asleep to 😂

@tempestnz1

2 жыл бұрын

Rusty jeep, try mr carlsons lab he takes apart and restores electronics and the videos are lengthy

@tuyau2poil802

2 жыл бұрын

totaly agree !

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals

2 жыл бұрын

@@rustyjeep2469 Too funny. I specialize in uploading videos that can make anyone fall asleep. At first I tried to make a better video...... But I realized my real calling is helping those that have trouble sleeping.

@MrWrob32

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 👍

Really enjoyed this....way more than I thought I would. Thanks for sharing the whole process. The gut sinking feeling when the sprocket didn't fit to the joy I felt seeing the door go up and the paint go on. This way really cool. Thank!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

Looks good.

@OldBullRanch

3 жыл бұрын

Wasnt sure if its cool to say that about Mrs W or not but yeah I agree ;)

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks andrew

@keithhill9138

3 жыл бұрын

Finally you got it. Persistance makes head way!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

@@keithhill9138 yea i wasn't so sure for a while there

@jimlong527

3 жыл бұрын

Nice machine and you saved lots of money.

Wow! You've done an AWESOME job restoring that excavator! My hat's off to you, sir! LOVE the paint job! And Mrs W is one tough cookie! She's not afraid to mix it up! 👍🏾

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks and yes she is

Hello, I just started watching your vid's. I must say that I am not sure how much you paid for that excavator, But I am sure as hell respect your skills to bring it up to par. Without a shop to work in you did one hell of a job. You painted the machine too and that shows both respect in your work and pride. Well done my friend well done.

Hi Dan, here in Australia we have a old adage “with a lot of determination and alot more Vaseline a man can root a fly”. Your determination is beyond reproach, your ability to get the job done by yourself and your sheer resourcefulness are admirable and all your fixes were practical and functional, bloody well done mate….oh yeah and she looks beaut in her new colours

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks gordon i had to gitter done

Great job on the repairs Dan, looking so much better! A word of advice when operating from Chris (of LetsDig18) is to level out the ground you are working from so you have a stable platform for the machine to swing from, it will make for a less bumpy ride in the cab and give you much greater control of the machine. You are an inspiration to all DIYers and I have to say that Mrs. Wheeler is a BEAST, what a life partner to have, you guys are amazing!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks and yes she is

@CaptainCrunch4817

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about this gentleman. I rather enjoyed this as well.

I have nothing but respect for this man, he reminds me of my dad. They can get anything done by themselves, stay healthy friend.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

I am a very old guy who came before the excavator... cables and a dipper stick. Oh yeah, nothing but fun. I was for the most part just a mechanic on old junk even then as it was the fifties and the machines were from the thirties and some forties. Like yours tired and worn hard, put to bed wet. I am quite proud of the fact that you stuck to it and carried it off. Its no crime to be poor... if it was, I would be serving hard time now. In my seventies the few words I can offer is patience and more patience. When moving around, make a flat spot for the machine to work off of as its easier on it and you. When running your machine, try hard to always break two levers at the same time like curl and jib or boom up and curl out ... swing and curl or swing and boom down... what ever the case asks for but by moving two levers at same time, takes that high pressure off of the unit. So much smoother.. boom up or down as the jib moves in to dig and keep your elevation correct. Whether you are working the lever to the left of you or the other, they are not just forwards and sideways... so like instead of say north or west, go northwest or northeast so its doing like two moves on each lever... I am sure that you have that one already but just threw it in... and don't be afraid to run some injection cleaner as its got some mighty dirty injectors or bad coppers... stuff that you will find out as you go. Now just enjoy it as most damages to that machine have already been done... its one very tired unit. You don't see many that are that badly mistreated except for owner operators who will not spend the money for maintenance. You have the tracks plenty tight... almost too tight but its yours and you can see whats going on with it ..... good luck

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

that was very informative thanks

@morgansword

2 жыл бұрын

@@danwheeler5130 It just takes time and time was on my side back then cause I grew up with it.... just don't get in a hurry to hurt yourself or your wife. Starting a home on a rock pile like I did when I got home from Nam. I came to alaska where old equipment was the best they had. I think a small dozer in your hands might be a little easier to get the hang of but practice does help. One way that helped me was just using one hand to do most everything till it came natural

I'm rewatching this video allover again for the second time , and enjoying it as much as I did the first time ! Now , I understand where Jesse got his intestional fortitude to tackle (and fix) all the various pieces of equipment he has in his inventory !

Im a ex-combination welder turned construction Truck Driver with a class A CDL. Been pulling a side-dump trailer for the past 6 months. I find that I learn something new everyday. I really did enjoy watching you turn your excavator new again!

I like watching the old-timers work..😮 Wow people my age. They stay right on it till the job done.. Amazing how you transfer into looking and working better.😊

Wow! I used to sell manufactured steel parts from steel plate to the Komatsu Plant in Chattanooga, TN. for the Excavators and Wheel Loaders. You did an amazing job on this project doing it by yourself! Congratulations! You make us Construction Equipment fans proud with this Restoration!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much

Hi Dan, for a carpenter you are a mighty fine fixer of everything, and that goes for Mrs W as well. Cheers Steve from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

What i really like about you is that even being a father and a grandfather you take advise and listend to the younger generation! I think thats someting many more of the older generation should learn :) great job and video!

When I am putting a track back on, to help and make it easier, I take 2 long 2x4's and put them on the ground about 4" to 5" apart under the track, then put one of the big yellow binder straps between the 2x4's and bring it up around the center of the track so that you can put in the center of the track on top, then let the piece of equipment track back down on the 2x4's and I then put large thick pieces of wood under the top section of track to hold it up straight, then get the 2 end pieces of track lined up and being racheting the 2 ends together and get the connecter pin started in and start driving the pin through lining the holes up . Anyway that is the easiest way that I have found . I have been successful doing this 2 times and it worked for me . Whenever you are digging try to have the machine in a fairly level place ( even if you have to make you a level place with the bucket before that you move ahead into that dig from spot ) to keep from it rocking up and down in a beating and thumping motion which is hard on your drive motors . You made the old Komatsu look good, but it took a lot of work and like you said, it's not going to be a worked everyday machine . So be careful and stay safe and keep on digging . And you all have a Happy and Healthy New Year for 2022 . As always, Jeffrey !!!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info hope i dont have to do it again but if i do

Well done for rescuing that old girl! Superb result, just a door and glass missing for it to be perfect

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

i thought about the door and glass but to tell you the truth the sun glares off the glass and i cant see the front glass is there but slid up

Hi Dan, when you started the Komatsu up at 43mins into the video, it looks like you might have a bad injector judging by the white smoke and smoke rings blowing out of the exhaust. It seems to clear once the engine has run a few minutes, so it might just need the injector nozzles cleaning. But you've done a great job bringing the PC 120 back to life. Just need some teeth on the bucket.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

yea there are some things i need to do but the vid got to be so long i just had to stop somewhere

We'll done Dan👍love watching you fix up that excavator, so enjoyable. I know it's a very large project, and overwhelming at times. But now you have an excavator for doing a variety of things and it will pay for itself in no time .thanks for sharing love the video's 👍🍻

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Pat i have lots of work for it and it will pay for it self

This Komatsu PC120 has come a long way, what a transformation, awesome work. its amazing what a little TLC can do, back to work hauling dirt and loading. The final drive seems to be operating nicely. Dan, you did good, the old girl has a new appearance now.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

I came across your channel by accident and happen to love old equipment and the people who care about them. Great job and video, and dang Mrs. W is in great shape. You're lucky to have a wife that is willing to work right along with you.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

yes she is but she is a long distance runner like 100 miles

Right on...new here after a suggested vid from watching Andrew Camarata... new sub...i like having these vids on in the background while i do my boring desk job. My 1 year old son also loves to sit and watch excavator vids. Cheers!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Terrific piece of work Dan. Glad AC was able to help. Really in awe of your doing this repair work solo.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

Nice work Dan! Working on stuff like that way more difficult that people realize. I totally felt your satisfaction when the drive dropped out finally!

Now I know who taught Andrew to Get A Bigger Hammer and Weld it that will make it better. You did a super job on this machine and the paint and lettering is super also. I saw Jesse haul it home for you, he told us what was wrong with it. When you said you were not good at welding, I knew you were fibbing, remember I saw you build the lamp for Andrew. Jesse and Andrew were right about the seat belt, I started driving in 61 had a 54 Chev and the first thing I did was go to the junkyard and buy a set of lap belts, no shoulder straps back then. Yelp had a wreck in 63, bent the steering wheel 3” out of round with my front teeth 4 of them. If I had no belt then I probably would have no life. I’m eager to watch you and Ms W and also Jesse building new homes for each family. Good luck and stay safe. You did good Dan

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks it was trying at time's but i enjoyed doing it now i need to get to work on my house along with a few other things

Most of the time in my 60 years of construction work I learned that if the job your doing is dangerous or very hard to do don’t take a stupid risk and do it yourself ! If you need help doing the job always get help even if someone just stands by and hands you a tool ! It’s not worth the risk of getting hurt ! By falling or breaking your back lifting too much by your self ! Learned that after two back surgeries and hernia! Trust me !

Nice job of fixing it up and making the old girl look good again. Sometimes, it's the old things that hold up the best when taken care of and out last their owners.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

yea i think i will safely send this down the line i'm almost 64

Thanks for sharing. Very nice to see the teamwork between husband and wife. I learned from you by watching this!

If Andrew likes it then you should be proud! Thanks for sharing the adventure with us and the video is not too long. You and the Mrs. are very entertaining and a pleasure to watch. Thanks again and take care!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Nice job Dan. Making her looking pretty just like the Mrs. Make some short videos of : 1. Cleaning the tracks. 2. Making a front cage. 3. Making a side door. I really enjoy your simplistic way of doing things. Wish you well on her 😀

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks i had to just say this vid is long enough and stop

Amazing job, it looks like all that hard work is paying off as the Komatsu's been reborn. 4 1/2 GALLONS of oil, that sort of puts things into perspective, my truck only takes 6 quarts, which seemed like a big jump from the last car.... Everything on those machines are big and HEAVY.. Have a good one!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks and you are right everything is big and heavy

Hard work and self-reliance are not dead. You deserve much credit. Enjoy your machine.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Really enjoyed your video Dan. The paint job sure did wonders for the machine!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

You've got yourself a pretty nice machine, Dan.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks i like it, i hear komatsu is a good digger

Good video and work !! You should level the ground a little with the excavator shovel, then it doesn't bob that much !!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

your right thanks

Very good job👍👍👍 looks like the old girl started her second life. Looks like the tracks are a bit tight, you will ruin them pretty quick that way.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

i did loosen them

Great video. You did a good job conveying the amount of work that goes into this stuff without it being boring.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks its hard to put days worth of work in a short vid and you do have to leave out a bunch

Always great when I hear from you Dan, and know that you and the family are doing well. As soon as my husband, whom watches as well, saw you with your head under the tractor bucket, when installing the new Driver, my husband said " oh, don't do that"! Paul and I watching you make a new door, was awesome, Paul said you are a MacGyver with all the ideas and things you come up with, and the dang thing looks a lot better with it...Great Video. I personally enjoyed it:-)

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks donna i hope you guys are doing well, your some of my favorite subs

@Arbh1

2 жыл бұрын

Shez the 1 who made blankets for the Dogs 😋

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

@@Arbh1 yes she is and they were beautiful

@Arbh1

2 жыл бұрын

@@danwheeler5130 I thought u will delete my comment as u tried hide her identity in your older video 😋.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

@@Arbh1 i dont think Donna will mind if you do donna tell me i will delete

Knowledgeable, determined, persistent and above all, tough. You may be old, but you're one of the toughest guys I've seen.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

now all you need is some plex glass or glass panel to close the cab from the elements,this is a real cool video Dan

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks i actually dont like glass with my vision all i see is reflections

Good to see the old machine running sweet. Just a couple of tips to help you out, flatten a pad for your machine to sit on while you are digging. If you feather three controls together at once , your operating will be a lot smoother. Hope this helps .

Enjoyed immensely former welder and prefabricator great job and thanks 84 years old stay healthy

Nice job on the repair and refinishing the excavator. Lettering not perfect, but looks so much better than it did when you got it. I would be happy with that myself. The perfect machine to use to build your house.

Ive never seen 1 can of spray paint go so far! lol Looks great! Nice job! I think Id call it a resurrection instead of a restoration! Great vid too!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

true

@freeradical431

2 жыл бұрын

@@danwheeler5130 I have a PC75uu-2 that I basically did the same thing. Komatsu's are great machines!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

@@freeradical431 so far i like it

Lot of hard work, but, the machine should give you several years of use. All the maintenance was certainly worth it. Your fab skills are pretty good, helped the appearance of the machine greatly.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks i need the machine for about 3 years then when all is built we will see might sell might not

Sounds like the weather in 'New England' is much the same as in old England just now. We seem to be moving through three seasons in a day here too, just now. 16:46 My dad used to resort to what he called his "Birmingham screwdriver" in much the same way, when all else had failed. Nice to have precision tools to hand when we need them. 1:13 Good to know Mr C up at the castle is looking out for you!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

yea cant figure the weather around here

As soon as she started moving faster the bushings out by the bucket being sloppy will stop you from doing precision work when digging a trench. The most important thing not to do is snap the controls in moving the boom in any direction. Smooth stops and starts makes the hoeram last and last. The fact she starts so good means a great deal. Winter cold may be another story. I like the work you've done to make her a better machine. Changing that oil was a good deal. Now I hope the hoses last a long time. Hydraulic oil is massively expensive for most people and if she springs a leak it will pay to change seals pretty quick. A leaking machine is not good. Good work man.

Nice job looks great. One thing you had your head underneath the bucket of your tractor. You never know with hydraulics. Fail when least accept it. You one tough dude, all by yourself👍

Great job,you can see where Jessie gets it from.Cheers from UK.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

Thanks Dan for the upload. very interesting to see how you got it all sorted out. Looking forward to more soon.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks we have a lot of projects coming up

Looks like you are ready to get into the egg challenge now. AC added cooking, flipping and serving the egg, so it's even harder now than the original version.

@morgansword

2 жыл бұрын

That mans machine is so badly worn down, If he got near a egg without breaking it, I would call it a win. I just hope that the ring gears and table are okay on the swing. I can't believe the cylinder on it for the boom is working as it has a horrible kink in it.

Looks awesome I like seeing someone save something from going to the scrap yard and giving it a new life.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

yea i do to

Super nice job on the ole Komatsu . I am looking at a PC120-5. It's on Island and so that helps , but of course in need of repair . Wish me luck . For these Medium machines , things can get pricey really quick of course you know that.

Me being young I love the old timers ways of getting stuff done BIG RESPECT

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Wow Dan, you did an excellent job on that machine, it looks wonderful!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@wojtekwasilewski9392

2 жыл бұрын

Good job but you can take off track by pushing tention wheel all the way back.....trak can just slip out Heating tracks with oxi makes it more weaker. Connecting pin usually u punch from inside out. Unless someone put track wrong way.

Nice Job Dan. It's good to see new life breathed into old gals like that.

Amesome personality man. Hard to find people nowadays that are as educational and patient as you. I wish I lived closer, I would offer my time for free, just for some of your knowledge.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Nice repair job in difficult conditions, also liked the repaint, made the excavator smart.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thank you

Greetings from Australia , just found your Chanel , really enjoy the mechanical resto, but what a great change that you also put some paint on and tidy the machine up, it looks great and it separates you from hundreds of other such sites. Keep up the good work 👍

Good work changing out that final drive ALONE. No small trick. Same with the bucket shims - damn that thing is HOOPED! Surprising how far back you brought it! The new access door is really good - and solid as the rest of the machine. A new set of track chains and growsers and it will be good for years!

You're good folks. Nice machine.

Like father like son. This ingenuity is what built America!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thank you sir

I'm impressed you managed to get that drive in place singlehandedly! Well done!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

where there's a will

That was a titanic struggle! Fair play to you, it turned out better than I thought it would.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks it was a struggle but like i taught jesse "can't" isn't in the vocabulary

My gosh man, that is some heavy duty work you did! I often wondered how equipment like this could be serviced. You did a great job, your stamina is dang impressive, and all by yourself too. My back was screaming out in pain just watching! I bet you and your wife both sleep like logs at night seeing how hard you both work. Just goes to show “when there’s a will, there’s a way!” Best wishes, thanks for the cool video my friend. 😎👍

That was a damn fine job on the final drive. Even with two people, it's a pain. Doing it by yourself increases the difficulty tenfold. Especially pounding on the track pin. You got it done though. My glass is raised high for a job well done.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thank you it was a challenge

You go all kinds of equipment sitting right there. Wait. The tractor and front end loader made an appearance. I love what your doing with the Komatsu.

Hi Dan, the digger looks very nice. It stopped smoking and works well. Gratulation. I am waiting to see you building the house ...

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks the muffler was taking on water i think that was most of the smoke

SALUDOS DAN, NICE TO SEE ANOTHER OF YOUR VIDEOS. GOOD LUCK WITH THE EXCAVATOR.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Great job and great video! Yankee ingenuity and Can Do attitude is still the reason why the US is the best. I've spent time in Russia and China and unless they have someone telling them what to do they are dead in the water. You Sir are a great example of why we are still the best.

You need to make yourself a simple wooden bench or something, instead of using your machines and the ground as tables. Great watch though, you achieved what you wanted and got it all working, awesome stuff.

Great restoration job !

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

She's a beauty! Wishing you many years of good digging!!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

It's good to see you working and showing your can do attitude.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

I know it’s hard work when you are doing all that heavy work on your own. Well done fella. 👍

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

I just LOVE how you're restoring this nice old girl!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

and now i get to use it starting my foundation hole today

@cluelessbeekeeping1322

2 жыл бұрын

@@danwheeler5130 The perfect circle! Congrats!

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

@@cluelessbeekeeping1322 thanks

Looking good ,old washing machine skins work good for making those panels also and I'm waiting on a Adirondack cabin video that cabin is awesome

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

good idea and i'm wanting to get up to the cabin but been so busy here

I'd have cleaned the FD mount and lubed the whole circumference, in addition to adding anti-seize to the bolts. Otherwise, awesome job.

you did a mice job on the excavator very surprised nice to see someone takes old tractor and put then back to you

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks i like old equipment also

Good job. It came out great. The drone footage at the end was terrific.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

that was jesse with the drone

Thumbs up before watching because I already know it will be a quality video.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

You done good on that old machine, looks amazing working.. thanks for the video -- Ian -- UK.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

There’s life and grunt in us yet Dan ,,thanks for the explanations and enlightened view of the weather and I thought it was only us Brits that talked about it ,😂

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

the grunt comes a little slower these days

Nice transformation completed with basic tools.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks would be nice to have all the tools but we work with what we have

Good video thanks, a windscreen, side screen and door needed now to finish it off 👍

It come out looking good! Good paint job!

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

Hi Dan , You did a good job restoring this excavator it looks so much better than what it was when you first got it Cliff from Queensland Australia

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks now to put it to work

I could feel every swing of that sledge hammer. Nice work, Dan.

Wouldn’t mind having a Komatsu excavator. There’s a dealer five minutes from my house! That final drive size discrepancy worried me. I was thinking that if the displacement was different that your machine might not track straight. Guess it’s all good though. 👍

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

i had the same worrie but it seams to be good

@localcrew

2 жыл бұрын

As long as you don’t find yourself drifting to one side or the other. I have learned to not trust parts guys when they tell me something will work even though it looks different than the item I took off. Sometimes yes... sometimes no.

Definitely added a lot more value to the machine looking and operating good 👍👍👍

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Great video Dan! Thanks for sharing!

that's a nice excavator,, very useful machine. With the skills you got, that thing will last forever.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks i hope so

Running a chain with a binder on top of the track will hold it together while you pound the pin out. You can adjust the tension as well to allow the alignment of the pin. Might help out in the future

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

cool thanks

I bought a pc50 bout yr half ago, so far ive packed all cylinders, replaced the swing motor, a final drive and just rebuilt the engine due to a cylinder down, if i keep it up ill have a brand new 1989 excavator.

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

wow you should have a good machine now did you do all the work?

great job Dan it looks awesome now I see where Jesse gets it from well done

@danwheeler5130

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Wow, you did a great job. The machine looks beautiful. Have a great weekend.

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks you to

Great Job You’ve done fixing and painting Your Excavator Dan .

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

Wow Dan! You are a tough ole bird! You transformed that wore out digger. My back was hurting just watching you…lol

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

yea things aren't as easy as they used to be

i ran a pc 150 and i think it had a switch to change from cat control to jd control yours should have it also

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

it might but i want to learn cat anyways jesse's are both cat

17:40 great T-shirt 👍🏻

@danwheeler5130

3 жыл бұрын

lol a grinder did that years ago but i like the shirt stains dont show up that much

@thebeek123

3 жыл бұрын

Air flow