I Wasn't Committed Last Time
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- I'm picking up where I left off two years ago and buckling down to start the refurbishment of my 2000 F-750 single axle dump truck. If I can just get started then I'll have a better shot of getting done.
The people who "get upset" when you don't finish a project in a single episode have never taken on a project like this. The way you do it is a lot more realistic, projects like this take months or sometimes years.
no one said that
I'm not doing the work, so no worries here 😃
Not necessarily, I think the complaints come about because people want to see the completed project. They also want to see the process, but they get impatient knowing that it will be another week before they get to see another video of it. I think complaints come about because people invest their interest and time in to watching these projects, and just like the person doing the work, they want to see the end result. It’s really a compliment that he is producing content that people connect with and would be willing to invest a larger chunk of their time in order to watch a longer video. I grew up in a time when “to be continued” might mean a week or a few months, and a lot of people are used to watching a continuation in a matter of seconds.
The people who get upset are ‘Diesel Creek’ un-subscribers ! The guy (Matt) starts so many projects then comes back months or years later when you have forgotten how the project ever started, sometimes there is never a conclusion. It’s no good for me.
I get accused of stretching out content all the time.
You need to get some longer wheel studs. DOT requires 3 threads to protrude past the nut. One of your local truck dealers or truck parts shops will have a book with actual size pictures of all wheel studs available. So take one of yours with you and match up one with the same base but longer thread length.
I am not familiar with transportation standards, but I am familiar with structural steel standards, where all bolted connections are required to have a minimum of 3 threads past the nut.
Yep, you beat me too it.
Best wishes all.
“Always leave the audience wanting more”…isn’t that a saying? This will be a fantastic series, as always.
It will behoove me to watch this series. I believe it will make me a beneficiary by doing so. Oh, the pressure to get things right on social media( I hope I got it right). I really enjoy waking up Sunday mornings and watching your videos. Keep up the great work.
lol
Great Start! Looking forward to watch the rest of the rebuild!
Came for the F750 in the thumbnail, stayed for the production value and the presenter, subscribed going all of your vids are this good.
Also, sent to my grand nephew who LOVES anything big truck, lol
I was always told: "Patience is a virtue" so take heed, those that don't want to wait, it behooves you to stand down for the process to unfold for you will be the benefactor of it's creation. Look it up, it still works. Great video Neil.
Well said! 😂
Doing good Neil, keep them coming the way you have.
Another great video! The floaters look cool and will be helpful on the truck. It doesn't bother me that you don't finish a project in one video, the more the merrier!
Just film what you film this is a slice of YOUR LiFE not someone else’s. I personally am thankful for weekly vids because I know what a pain in the ass staging, blocking, lighting, filming, editing, processing can be. It adds like twice the time for the same task at least and that’s if you can’t talk right that day and have to do multiple takes. So if you get a word wrong or out of context I won’t say anything….unless it’s funny!
As for the 750, I would name it after your dad, Jack. That truck is reliable and can do just about anything and everything.
Best way to look at any project,whatever it is, 99 percent prep,1 percent doing it.
I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE F-750 TRANSFORM INTO THE TRUCK IT ONCE WAS!! WAY TO GO NEIL! ILL SEE YA NEXT WEEK!
Neil you’ve got a track record of consistency. So we know that we’ll get to see the project as it evolves. With that consistent record you don’t have to start and finish a project in one single video.
Neil, it’s my first time commenting, since finding excellent channel over a year ago.
I was born and raised in the USA, but have been living in Switzerland for over a decade now. While I love my life here in the Swiss Alps, there is inevitably a part of me that misses my Homeland.
Watching your videos on Sunday afternoon from my little cabin brings me back ‘home’ in such a good way. Like I’m hanging out and working with a good buddy. If only for 20 minutes.
As a fellow DIY’er and creative type, I appreciate the effort put forth in your consistent content, the projects themselves, and your intentional lifestyle. It’s a refreshing story and I thank you for sharing with us. I’ll see you on the next one.
Thanks so much for sharing. Grateful to have you watching from the Swiss Alps. Hard to imagine! :)
As always, awesome video! Here's a name idea for the F750: Rusty
Nice one!
Lol, you are awesome. This was great. My daddy was a dump truck guy. I, as a girl, hung on everything he said. I miss him every day.
That's sweet. Thanks 👍🏻
Your truck, your channel, your choice. We just love watching
As someone who spends a lot of time on youtube, I've noticed that the successful channels are the ones that do a good job of telling a story. Your pond project is a great example. Don't worry about getting it all into one episode. Especially if you're looking for feedback on names and paint colors. Just be orderly in the story and take us along for the ride.
Absolutely
I have read many times comments from people looking forward to your videos and I'm one of them. I'm pretty sure that the majority of your audience agrees with me that we are very grateful and happy with all the effort you and your family put into the making of these videos.
Neil keep up the good work I enjoy all your videos and am looking forward to your next video. Aloha from Kansas
Fill the side holes from the tarp arm with a custom DDD metal sign. Just like the F750 sign or labelling on the front on the doors. I’m a bit surprised that those tires fit and aren’t rubbing a lot. Can’t wait to see the rest of the transformation of this truck! I’ve seen some of the floor and rocker panel work. Keep at it Neil! Go back to your Bruno rebuild rule: Do something to the dump truck no matter how significant, every day. Used the work behooves perfectly. Love it! That’s an easy one to throw out once in a while in a group or family gathering. 😂
I enjoy it this way, all the talking all the details all the other stuff in the video, it makes it more personal.
This will be a fun project to watch, Neil. You do you, and we'll be here to tune in when you produce a new video.
Neil, don’t change a thing. I think it’s great to see the process and the struggle. Looking forward to the 750 journey!
The channel is great, as well as the content! I have alot of the same likes as you and will continue to watch . Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to share it with us!
You need longer studs on the front of the f750... you should have at least a quarter inch of exposed threads
Looking forward to this series, I think the 750 deserves this TLC. I had a good laugh about not swapping those batteries, its amazing theyve held up through the years.
Im really impressed by the logical ordered way you go about your projects. I can get overwhelmed with things your channel can be motivating .Good work Neil
Thank you! 😊
Neil, the green under the floor mat is awesome--I would go with that color for the outside of the truck. Then, the Jolly Green Giant would work for a name--"Greeny" for short.
I don't even leave my John Deeres green! :)
Man, I would never take on this project but will follow weekly. Gonna be COOL went it is ALL done. Glad to see the kids putting in physical labor these days.
Don't worry about not getting the project done in a single video. That's the reality of a project like this. I have heard some TH-cam "experts" suggest making a compilation of the entire project into a single video at the end so people can watch it in it's entirety if they wish but they don't have a problem with individual videos as you work through the project. Looks like a lot of work. Enjoy. I'd say take your time but I know you'll want to get that truck on the road and working soon.
Take as long as the F750 needs, we'll be here watching. Man $8K seems like a great deal even with the rust issues!
Love this channel! FYI, WD40 is a poor lubricant, it is designed to be a solvent.
This is such a wholesome & educational channel! Important things take time to be done right. I love watching your detailed & well explained processes. We'll all be here with you as you get them done.
Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for sharing your life with us, you have such a positive attitude and you can always feel how much you value your family and friends. Looking forward to the rest of the project on the ford.
Keep doing what you are doing! I am happy to watch real-time progress! 👍 👍
Can't wait for that rocker panel and floor replaeent Upload! Great to see productivity and brushing the dust off of unfinished business.
I’m a person who is torn because I want to binge watch and see the finished project but also want to learn patience. This is my all time favorite channel. Right now I don’t have a garage to tinker in. But soon I will and I love working on stuff. These videos give great lessons to take into any garage! Thank you!!
This makes sense for a multipart or extended series. Yes, please keep inserting episodes!
For what it's worth: One of my favorite channels, RR Buildings, does episodic uploads and I honestly think it makes the process of watching the building more enjoyable. Allows the viewers to essentially "come along" on the build (as much as is possible through this medium) with the channel. Additionally, as you pointed out, makes it much easier to be interactive if that is your goal.
Commitment....It reminds me of my high-school football coach. He always reminded us that there are different levels of commitment. He told us that at the breakfast table the chicken gave up and egg to feed us but the hog had to go all in for the bacon. Congrats on going full hog on the build!!!
18:55 Progression is perfect. Go for it Neil!
That dump truck is going to look awesome when you get it done 👍
GLAD you have a new video, I was watching re-runs!!
Just get committed. Something my dad always told me. I am working on a big project that involves customizing and rust repair. I am sure you will do a great job. Gotta say I am jealous of those powerful Milwaukee cordless impacts wow. Keep up the good work Neil.
Oh yeah and hardly any of my projects ever get completed on one video. Maybe that’s why I’m struggling 🤔 so much. Keep on trucking!
That’s a great quote, added to my collection. Thank you.
The timing of this project is perfect for me personally. I picked up an auction dump truck that was used as a salt/plow truck for a municipality and will be doing much of the same work as you in the future. Thanks for walking us through the process and I appreciate the project being over several videos.
New to the channel and enjoy the videos. I grew up in Harlan (Notestine rd to be exact) and moved away many years ago. Really cool to see familiar places and scenery. BTW to the viewers, I didn't know them personally but my brother did - Neil and his boss Greg are the real deal and truly stand up guys.
Hey thanks! Appreciate the kind words and love hearing from local born folks!
That is a very nice Truck 😇👌👍Nice Hot Wheels 💖💖😇👍 I agree about Henry Ford Quote 👍😇💪That should work with any wifes 🤔🥴🤣👍Get Your Potatoes Pealing Duty Knifes Ready or in Standby 🤣🤣👍👍Oupsss we have a leaker ( wax bottle ) 🤣👍👍Yep Salt Trucks are often in bad condition 👍👍🥴 🚧🚧 Sir, since the last 40 yrs I have been greasing and oiling my wheel nuts on my cars, trucks and tractors and Never Had a problem to remove or they where loose by themselves 🚧🚧Keep Up Your OUTSTANDING work Sir Cheers 🍻🍻
Always enjoy the dump truck content.
I also have a thing for dump trucks.
Looking forward to the next few videos of the restoration.
Never change your content, my man. I always look forward to your next episode each week.
Nice video. As a tireman (& retail shop manager) I have some observations. The tires you transferred to your Ford are very worn. Meaning: they will need to be replaced sooner than later. Knowing that all that all truck tires are expensive - but wide base tires are even more so. Plus, you should do alignment check on the steering geometry of the Ford, as it has changed. Plus, be aware that installing the Wide Base on the front increased un-sprung weight on the Ford front suspension- not to mention the rubbing you will feel and see. Moreover, by installing the Ford tires on the Sterling, you are reducing the front carrying load capability on the Sterling as well. Just some things to consider. Again, love the channel.
I agree with this. Most floater tires usually a 425 series tire is for a 20,000lb front axle versus a 18,0000lb.
Just curious, are you going with some wider flares in front? I’m afraid those tires my sling mud all over your truck.
I planned to replace the rubber. May go down a size. I want it to look like many of the F650 super trucks with the big floaters. Probably do fender flares if some sort too.
@@digdrivediy I’m sure it’ll turn out great and thanks for taking us along for the ride. Our early Penn DOT trucks had 385’s on them, they were a tad smaller than the 425’s.
Understand. I would suggest the looking at the 315/80R22.5 tire size. They are slightly taller than 11R22.5 but much wider.@@digdrivediy
Looks like a plan, I'll watch your series
Hello from Ireland! Found your channel a few months ago, while you were completing your pool. Love the pacing and your explanation of each step you take. Really enjoy and admire your work, and look forward to future output.
Awesome! Thank you!
Can’t wait to see the next step and progress on the truck
Thanks Neil
Great project. Love when owners fixed and keep clean their equipment, their investment. We throw away too easily. Like usual , great video. See you soon. ✨❄️👍🏼🍁
I love your videos. Your part of the country and your daily life is so foreign to me. Ive lived in East Texas all my life. I know nothing of salt trucks, corn fields, wood fired boilers, or snow that lasts all winter. You provide a window into something that I have never been part of. I also love your efforts in your local community, sense of family, and the pride in everything you do. Great videos sir. Always look forward to the next one, and if Im lucky, Ill be here to watch.
Appreciate it.
Looking forward to seeing the progress on the 750
Neil, look up “Dry ice” blasting in your area. I’ve never done that but it looks to be a great solution for cleaning up the underside of vehicles while leaving no residue. Sand blasting can be a nightmare…
Been waiting for this video for awhile looking forward to seeing all the steps like on burno I prefer the real time videos so much more detail that way
Awesome! Seems like most folks are on board for this style!
I enjoy your videos immensely! Look forward to the rebuild series!
I agree with you Neil being a auto tech for 49 years using power tools on Torx fasteners can cause you a major headache like you said strips out the head 1st if it comes loose and starts to turn barely then it locks up in the nut insert and either never comes loose again or the insert spot welds break and it turns yours was out in the open but some are not now your in trouble, I do it like you do a ratchet and work it back and forth works every time good luck on the F750 installing the floor and rockers looking forward to your videos on that!
Thank you! Fun to watch and great to learn! Best wishes and keep the videos coming. 👍🏻🍀👍🏻👍🏻🍀
Tired kids are well-behaved kids❤
Love your content, and anyone who understands the importance of maintenance in rural farm county knows which takes priority.
Chores over TH-cam. Thanks for choosing to do both!
Thanks 👍
make this project like the bruno project when you work on something every single day no matter how big or little it is 😊
We put oil on our threads for years. Never have any screwed up threads because of it. Clean the threads and put oil on to remove as well. Always use it.
Hey Neil, thanks for all the videos. I am really looking forward towards this series. I am all for a video at a time. Thanks again
Fully committed ! Im excited to watch the rocker transformation
Take the project at your own pace. Life needs to go on around it and I'll enjoy following along.
Plus Friday and Saturday were the first really nice days we've had in a month. It was to nice for just one project.
Frank is gonna look great with an orange paint job
Neil, I enjoy watching a video series versus one video and done. Regarding the lugs, we used Permatex Anti-Seize on the wheel lug threads for our semis and never had a single issue with over 80 semis on the road. It's my understanding that WD-40 is more of a cleaner than a lubricant, and although it's a fantastic product, it won't stay in those threads for long.
Absolutely agree!
It totally evaporates.
I highly recommend using Deka batteries again. I've always found that the extra they cost usually pays back in longevity as well as they usually test above rated power, sometimes even years after they're new. They also seem to withstand the vibration and abuse construction equipment usually goes through better than most.
Neil,the kids are building character for the future by stacking the boiler wood 🪵 and that gives you time for your working on the truck 🛻 maybe 🤔 name the truck blue lighting 😮😊❤
When you mentioned you didn't have the sockets for the 1" and needed to get different tools, my wife said it sounds just like me! 😂 February 10 and it's up already?! That's pretty good!
Restoring an old truck is not something I would want to do but I will be very interested in watching YOU do it. lol
Neil I have been in your situation many years ago in the early 80’s . I had a 1970 80 Series Chevy single axel that was a county Highway Truck. Good running heavy duty still had the belly blade. Cab was good , fender , bed where shot. New fender, new bed cleaned the frame up repainted and used that truck until 2000. Almost 20 years Then I sold it and bought one That I didn’t have too fix. The old ChevyI named it Old # 9
Great video as always! Cut or tuck those hoodie draw strings in especially using that buffer.....
I think multiple videos and recording as you go is a great idea because people can give you suggestions as you go about fixing it up. I’m sure it’ll look awesome when you get it done!!
That’s a sweet dump truck can’t wait to see get restored
I was helping a neighbor with a rusty floorpan yesterday. A needle scaler works great for knocking all the flaky rust loose. Much faster and less messy then a wire wheell.
Good to see the kids being expected to pitch in and help. They gain so much from it. Somewhere along the line parents stopped parenting thinking that chores are mean to the kids. So much has been lost, I just don't understand how we keep going backwards in the name of "progress".
You need to include some fluid film or Woolwax as part of the finishing touches of this truck. I typically will coat the inside of things like rocker panels with fluid film and coat the outside with Woolwax. Trust me, it will solve your rust issues and prevent future ones.
Being able to see the progress and what is involved with you "long term" projects is useful, and if some viewers don't like them, they can skip them and watch your other videos.
This should be another case of 'do SOMETHING every day' and the task self completes.
Gonna be a project well worth the effort. Looking forward to the series.
Thanks for sharing.
Neil, as far as lubing the threads, unless you have a wet torque spec, you shouldn't do it, as normal torque is too tight for the lower friction of lubricated threads. Though a drop of oil between the washer and the nut is recommended to keep the washer spinning freely as you pointed out. As far as video length and finishing projects in one video; I have a hard time setting aside an hour to watch a whole project, but a few 20 or 30 minute chunks, I have time for. Thanks for bringing us along, I'll watch your videos whatever you decide.
Excellent 👍🏻 Thanks Brian!
You do what works for you, myself, I like seeing the little things you run into as you go along that you might have to edit out to make one long start to finish video and still get everything in. I wouldn’t mind if it took a year to do a series on the truck, just fun to watch the restoration progress and how you deal with all the little gremlins that pop up. Thanks for the video, appreciate your effort in making them,
Progression is great. Thank you for this. You do great work and DIY means some stuff doesnt get done like a contractor, mechanic, etc would. Im an IT guy and have done many projects wrong but learned a lot. Keep up the great work.
I do lots of stuff wrong all the time! :)
Keep the videos coming! It would behove us to watch
I think your style works well with partial project updates on things like the trucks, mowers and other odds and ends. I like how you did dedicated videos for bigger projects like the pond. Please no need to apologize for breaking it up
I am very much looking forward to following along with this project. I'm looking forward to the next one! 👍
Jerry Bailey used to have a F750 with the floaters on it back a few years ago, like all his trucks when he was alive it looked amazing!
Jerry took such great care of his entire fleet that he had a waiting list of people wanting to buy his used trucks when he replaced them with new units.
I can see you dedicating some time daily or weekly until it’s done. I’ll watch each video. 👍
I'm looking forward to following the progress.
Hello Neil, wish you luck with this project, and I will just wait for every single video with some progress. Have a good week!
Thanks! Have a great week as well.
Thanks so much for your content. Really enjoying it from The Netherlands!
Pearl white cab (never looks dirty) and black dump bed.
Love your videos every week. Thanks! ❤
Neil we want to see this project to completion.. we know it will be done right.
Great start, if it was me I would have shy'd away on purchasing. But I'm not as handy as you. I love your affinity for building what you want. Just working your way up to it.
This truck has been a terrific investment for the last 5 years. If I get 5 more with a new paint job I'll be tickled.