Loving this series of videos. Im pretty far along myself in the restoration of a 1967 Wheel Horse with a 10 horse Kohler. Started it in 2010 by taking it all apart and then started painting piece parts. Them “life” got in the way and it sat for over 10 years in boxes of parts. Like you, I became determined last winter to get back to it a little at a time. She’s now almost done but for refinishing the hood and seat pan. She even started right up once the engine was back in place. Unfortunately, I decided I should adjust the vales and ended up messing up the timing, so just need ti fix that also. Your videos have me more determined to see it through. Thanks.
I would love to have a foot hydro. I've never really looked into it too. Seriously though to know how tough it might be. Do you have any experience with it?
This is a fantastic video series your doing 👍 Thank you so much for taking the time to shoot, edit, and share your experiences. Can't wait to see what "Bill" turns out like!
Never thought I'd be watching tractor vids...or towing and fabrication for that matter! I think it has a lot to do with the personalities of the content creators. Just good people to watch and learn from. Sure wish I'd had teachers like you when I was in school...I might have liked school and been a better student. Anyway, I think you should name the tractor "Brubil".
Thanks so much! I think the best compliment I can receive is something like this where someone that didn't grow up around this stuff is still watching. I really appreciate it and thanks so much for the name suggestion! I'm writing them all down!
I watch those videos as well. BUT, as soon as they bash the commenters I stop. I even block their videos from the suggestion list. A lot of them just act so cocky and know-it-alls. They have to realize those that are watching their videos is going to be a wealth of knowledge. And those that bash or insult the commenters I have no use for. Plus the fact that when people comment and even watch the video they earn more money. In essence it shows their intelligence by bashing. Another thing I do not tolerate is clickbait. Once I find out it's clickbait I never watch their channel again and I block them as well.
Great video and the little bit each day is clearly working! I see another fan already suggested Steve Austin! That’s my suggestion too for the new tractor too. I run a shopping mall here in Bristol in the UK, so your dad-trip to your local mall made me smile ! 🇬🇧👋🇺🇸
Great video Neil. Who cares about the audio issues, adds more of a human element to the whole production. My vote for his name is Cassius.- Cassius asks Brutus if Brutus can see his own face; Brutus replies that he cannot. Cassius then declares that Brutus is unable to see what everyone else does, namely, that Brutus is widely respected. Noting that no mirror could reveal Brutus’s worthiness to himself, Cassius offers to serve as a human mirror so that Brutus may discover himself and conceive of himself in new ways.
Great work on the project so far. A great armchair watch here in UK. I'll suggest Bucephalus, the name of Alexander the Great's horse for your new hybrid tractor. Bob in UK
Just a small suggestion, you can get an 1100lb overhead electric hoist from HarborFreight for $145. There is a lot of ways to mount it in the shop. You could have installed the engine by yourself with ease. Great video though
Enjoyed watching this. I buy and part out numerous 300 and 400 series tractors each year. I have alot of parts so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out. Would enjoy being able to contribute in some way.
Great project. FYI on the front rims. You can use whatever rims you want just swap out the bearings for the id that matches your tractor. The od on the bearings is the same. I ran into the same problem when I put 420 front rims on my 314. Also for a name Bill Burr or Bill 2.0
318s will always hold a special spot in my heart me and dad worked on a lot of them over the years. I’ve moved to a x720 and a 1025r but would love to have another nice 318 for the daughter to learn on!
Nice video, I had a 318 also, bought it cheap and cost me a good chunk of change to keep it running every year. I should have put a new engine in it right away, I think it would have been way reliable. For a gas Onan engine it sounded like an old two stroke Detroit diesel. Best thing was when I upgraded to JD x728. I think you should name your tractor B.O.B. (Is it Bill Or Brutus).
Bill Jr. When I did my 430 I found a gal that did powder coating very reasonable. I never regretted it. I sprayed the hood since it was fiberglass. I like your front tires. When I did mine, I wanted the R ??? that is a combination industrial/AG tire. They didn't make that size. I even thought seriously about some aggressive ATV tires. That I would do for sure if I did it again. When you were taking thoze wheel weights off it looked like a clown car! I would never have guessed all that was in a wheel! You're in the home stretch now!
I bought one of the HF moving dollies for < $10.00 - I needed the casters for a toolbox that I received missing a few wheels. For less than the price of a single caster, I got 4 new ones, just had to drill out the rivets. Still working to this day, about 5 years later. I might not go crazy and use them as pallet casters for firewood, but they have high weight ratings.
This is great to see the process of this project. I myself have a collection of Ford LGT 165s and I have my own "Brutus" someday I'd like to just take the best parts off all the tractors and make one main workhorse tractor with all the best parts
Paint it Blue and Gold in the Subaru WRC racing colors. An homage to Subaru 555 rally car. Besides it would drive Tim (TTWT) nuts seeing a Deere in Subaru blue.
I'm actually going to try your approach, trying working everyday on my backyard brush project. I took a little break from posting on Instagram last few months but now with your last two videos trying to do something each day has got me motivated. Keep up the great work!
"Brill" is coming along nicely. My best friend from high school is into those JD tractors. He's got about 15 or so of them. I do like the bigger ones with the rear lift and all the hydraulics on them. I could see where they would be very handy. Happy New Year my friend.
Neil, do you live in New Jersey? I live in Pa and I got the impression that you were here in PA but looking at the terrain and how the sun falls ....I could be totally wrong. I am working on a Bobcat walk behind that I just found for a great price. The Kawasaki 14 horsepower engine blew up and the former owner bought a Briggs replacement and bolted it to the mower but never put the manifolds on so water got in everything and rusted the cylinder. Its is going to turn out fantastic . I started a small engine repair biz after becoming disillusioned with big Pharma . I got fed up with being a chemical engineer...lol That is one heck of a tractor my friend.
Very cool build, Neil. My first JD was a 318. I bought a loader for it and loved every minute on it. Now I have a GX335 and 2305, but that 318 was very special to me. What about Buster Boy for a name in the line of naming them starting with B?
I believe that this is one of your best if not the best videos you've done I've watched it several times. My family has 3 318's, 2 repowered one vanguard 23hp,one 20hp honda, grandson is original p218 onan. Can't wait to see the next video. Thank you.
You got it one piece at a time. And it took a little time. And now you got a john deere tractor with some neat style.. A new Versje to that old johnny cash song
Love your videos You seem to have the life we should all strive for every time I watch one of you videos I find myself outside taking somthing apart fixing somthing or starting a new project let us know how you get your family outside to help
Beatrice comes to mind! I know it's slightly more feminine. I had a truck that I did a motor swap on and that's what I named it. She always gave me small troubles, but it always did what I wanted it to do. Great video I enjoy seeing how far your project has come. Keep up the great work Neil! Happy New Year
Been waiting for this series! Even if I’m not a Deere guy. I built my dream GT in 2020 as a covid project starting with a Case 446 and a 2 cylinder Perkins diesel and finished it off with a demonstrator paint job complete with gold decals. Wife thought I was nuts but it turned out awesome. It’s already got some bumps and scrapes but that’s ok as I told myself it wasn’t going to be a garage princess. It plows,tills , mowes, power brushes, and grinds grain as an acreage tractor should. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Great video Neil, I really need to do your everyday thing with my 140 project and get it done. I thought the whole video came out fine, but it seem to be cutting out at the end right around when it sounded like you weren't going to paint it green, that must have been a video/sound glitch😯😯😂😂 I think before a name could be had, we may have to see the final project. Looking forward to the rest of this project.
Have you found that the hot water through your pressure washer causes any issues? Was literally just taking a break from installing hot water in my barn to watch you work on the tractors and you mentioned hot water in the pressure washer. Really appreciate your videos.
Someone else mentioned that it's not a good idea to run hot water through a pressure washer, but I've never had a problem. I have only done it a handful of times when something is really greasy and dirty though. Per everything else on the house and the concrete and such we just use cold water.
Neil, I had a 400. I don’t remember the tire or spindle size. Is it the same as it’s newer brethren the 420 & 430? I was going to trade it for a 430 but, they changed all of the implement attachments. So, I went to Kubota and have owned them ever since. I can’t believe you didn’t pop a wheelie once you got it started… that would have been an epic clip! LOL You guys did a fine job of editing this update. And, I’m impressed with your progress! Happy New Year to you and the ladies.
Happy New Year Dave! The 400 and early 420 and 430. I'll head one at spindles. They changed the 20 and 32 metric spindles at the same time they did the 300 series tractors. I found a set of rims off of eBay that I needed so it should give it the look I'm wanting.
Great video and Happy New Year! I'm in the middle of an articulated Allis Chalmers build from two 70s/80s Era garden tractors, and am particularly pleased to see your current project. My parts tractor waited patiently for three years in the corner of my shop before finally getting used... Not to get long winded in the comments, but here's a thought for your build- you can plumb the hydraulic spool and cylinder from the unused tractor into the power beyond port of the twin spool. This will allow you to separate the 3 point lift cylinder from the front attachment hydraulics (dedicated lift and tilt). If you don't have the power beyond port, you can plumb the current return line into the supply side of the additional spool, since the sundstrand u is an open circuit (I'm currently running this setup). Glad to hear you're looking to experiment with paint colors, but that seems like a risky maneuver in Hoosier country, eh?!? Perhaps Allis Orange would get the neighbors talking?..
I love your articulated Allis concept! I always wanted to build an articulated John Deere. I even had the parts for it. I actually do have this one plumbed off the second spool to the back of the tractor to run my hydraulics. It works great and I've been doing it that way for quite a few years. That's one thing I didn't like about the 316 is it only had a single spool and the three-point hitch was always trying to go up and down when I ran the greater box.
Constructionl yellow is in the future is my bet. Got to spend time with the kids while you can. Mine are grown up and it's days like those that make a difference.
I'd recommend making a set of wheel hubs that allows you to bolt trailer wheels on... that way you can change tires for different conditions or if you get a flat it's easier to repair/replace a tire. Another option is fully converting the front axle spindles to trailer spindles the tapered roller bearings in trailer spindles make a huge difference between the reduced friction and less wear... The easier the front wheels rotate the less likely you'll get stuck and you can use bolt/lug nut on rims. Even if you have ball bearing wheels on the front the trailer hubs and spindles conversion adds more reliability (ball bearings can't handle the side loading) I completely moved away from ball or bushing bearings in any floating hub wheel locations on both tractor steer tires and trailer attachments I use for my garden tractors as the reduced rolling resistance has allowed me to be able to pull heavier weights on rougher terrain while generating the same or less wear on driveline and I go through more mud and snow with only converting the steer spindles and hubs towing a trailer than just the garden tractor with bushed wheels could do by itself. I run a set of loaded rear ag tires year round (80lbs of ballast per tire) and rarely get stuck(if I do get stuck it's usually because I got high centered on a rut or rock.
Hi Neil! Oddly enough that once you started this series, I also just started marrying two tractors to become one in my garage. It has definitely proved to take more time than expected because of the engines being different brands. As far as a name for the new Bill and staying with the "B" theme, I think Butch sounds fitting. Like another commenter mentioned, a friend of mine in Garrett Indiana is selling an inflatable spray booth that would work perfect for your project. Happy New year!
You sound like me... "I've got an unfinished project and very little time, so I'll make a video of it too!" :) FYI: if you double up gloves, the outside slides on the inside and they don't tear as easily. Very cool project and nice video 👍
Nice I pulled out the engine from my simplicity legacy tractor it’s getting a rebuilt I finished a lot of undone projects in the past week also got new 5 rib v61 tires on my 318 bucks he plow is on for snow and i tightens yo yo front axle to fix the sloppy steering
Another great vid!! You've inspired me to get a JD750 and a 316, to which I'm happy to report, I now own a 316 as of this weekend. I scored my JD750 about two weekends ago, so we're off to a great start... I've already started the "restoration" of the 316, but based its current condition, it shouldn't be too difficult. I know you previously mentioned parting with some of the old parts from Brutus; if you serious about that, I could use rear tail lenses, Ag tires and a seat...
I'll check some inventory and see what we can come up with. I need to jump over and check out your 316 tractor on your channel for sure. I've been behind on comments and video watching over the last week. Pretty bad.
@@digdrivediy that would be awesome!! The tractor has some good bones but appears to have seen some neglect in recent years. I knew the tractor was equipped with a Kohler engine, but I assumed it was a K341; turns out it is a K301 (12Hp). That's a little disheartening, as I wanted >16Hp. Nonetheless, this will work for now, and maybe a swap is in the future. As for parts, I could use a seat, knobs, tires, and taillight housing/lenses. As for the JD750, it's near perfect condition, only needing a good bath and waxing this spring.
I’m 28 and I agree on the shop dolly being the greatest tool ever! They are awesome for tractor attachments, race at motors, and I even made a set of race car stands out of them
Better you than me! I could do half of that job, tear it all apart. I don't think I could ever get it put back together though! Happy New Year to you and your family. 😁👨🚒
Hello Neil, happy new year! Can't wait to see the final result! And about name, maybe Bill it's the perfect name for this tractor! Good luck with the project! P.S. waiting some videos from snow removing after this storm. Here in Romania we have 15° C...no snow yet...
Neil, two things: first I think you should name the tractor after your father in law since he was instrumental in getting you the engine, which without the Subaru this project likely wouldn't be happening. Second would you be interested in adopting me as a son? It would likely be a little awkward since I am a bit older than you, but we shouldn't get hung up on the technicalities...
This video caught my eye, as I've had a 300 for many years. The original 16hp single cylinder Kohler basically grenaded. I swapped in a m18 Kohler magnum. Thinking about someday going with a v twin. Not real crazy about lack of power steering. Maybe I can figure out how to update that.
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What great documentation of an amazing project. I admire you're abilities and creativity to take on and complete such an endeavour. Dave
Great video Neil ! All the best to you and your family in 2023. Keep 'em coming.
Thanks, you too!
Looks good n why R u there cuz ur a good dad to hang out with ur family keep warm n will watch ur next video
Such a good feeling when an engine turns over for the first time. Exciting!
Indeed!
Loving this series of videos. Im pretty far along myself in the restoration of a 1967 Wheel Horse with a 10 horse Kohler. Started it in 2010 by taking it all apart and then started painting piece parts. Them “life” got in the way and it sat for over 10 years in boxes of parts.
Like you, I became determined last winter to get back to it a little at a time. She’s now almost done but for refinishing the hood and seat pan. She even started right up once the engine was back in place. Unfortunately, I decided I should adjust the vales and ended up messing up the timing, so just need ti fix that also. Your videos have me more determined to see it through. Thanks.
I love it when people say this is motivated them to work on their projects. Thanks so much for sharing!
Great job- it's exciting to get a swap like that done (or mostly done!) Now for a foot pedal hydro conversion!
I would love to have a foot hydro. I've never really looked into it too. Seriously though to know how tough it might be. Do you have any experience with it?
@@digdrivediy Yes- I've done it three times and it's my favorite upgrade. I need to make a better video about it but there are some on my channel.
This is a fantastic video series your doing 👍 Thank you so much for taking the time to shoot, edit, and share your experiences. Can't wait to see what "Bill" turns out like!
Thanks, Sam
Never thought I'd be watching tractor vids...or towing and fabrication for that matter! I think it has a lot to do with the personalities of the content creators. Just good people to watch and learn from. Sure wish I'd had teachers like you when I was in school...I might have liked school and been a better student. Anyway, I think you should name the tractor "Brubil".
Thanks so much! I think the best compliment I can receive is something like this where someone that didn't grow up around this stuff is still watching. I really appreciate it and thanks so much for the name suggestion! I'm writing them all down!
I watch those videos as well. BUT, as soon as they bash the commenters I stop. I even block their videos from the suggestion list.
A lot of them just act so cocky and know-it-alls. They have to realize those that are watching their videos is going to be a wealth of knowledge.
And those that bash or insult the commenters I have no use for. Plus the fact that when people comment and even watch the video they earn more money. In essence it shows their intelligence by bashing.
Another thing I do not tolerate is clickbait. Once I find out it's clickbait I never watch their channel again and I block them as well.
matts off road recovery. That wrecker build is interesting.
Austin, as in Steve Austin, the 6 million dollar man. “We can rebuild him. Stronger, better, faster”
That's not bad. I remember that show... Barely
Brutal Bill.
Great video and the little bit each day is clearly working! I see another fan already suggested Steve Austin! That’s my suggestion too for the new tractor too.
I run a shopping mall here in Bristol in the UK, so your dad-trip to your local mall made me smile ! 🇬🇧👋🇺🇸
I love it that you enjoyed the mall trip! Thanks so much, Rich!
I'm Pablo, I really admire your work facilities. And above all the tools you use in your work. Good luck.
Great video Neil. Who cares about the audio issues, adds more of a human element to the whole production. My vote for his name is Cassius.- Cassius asks Brutus if Brutus can see his own face; Brutus replies that he cannot. Cassius then declares that Brutus is unable to see what everyone else does, namely, that Brutus is widely respected. Noting that no mirror could reveal Brutus’s worthiness to himself, Cassius offers to serve as a human mirror so that Brutus may discover himself and conceive of himself in new ways.
That's great 👍🏻 I do like that name...
Definitely love this name! =^.^=
Happy New Year Neil! Love your channel! I hope 2023 brings you and your family health, happiness, and prosperity!
Thanks so much Daniel! Same to you!
Great work on the project so far. A great armchair watch here in UK. I'll suggest Bucephalus, the name of Alexander the Great's horse for your new hybrid tractor. Bob in UK
Never heard that name before. Nice.
@@digdrivediy You could be Neil the Great every time you ride Brucephalus or just name it Bob after me lol
Just a small suggestion, you can get an 1100lb overhead electric hoist from HarborFreight for $145. There is a lot of ways to mount it in the shop. You could have installed the engine by yourself with ease. Great video though
That's a good idea 👍🏻
Enjoyed watching this. I buy and part out numerous 300 and 400 series tractors each year. I have alot of parts so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out. Would enjoy being able to contribute in some way.
That's great to know! So thanks Thomas. I just got a set of 420 rims for this. I think I should be covered though, but we'll see.
Day 11 days are my favorite days. Looking forward to the paint scheme reveal. 💪
Same here!
Great Video 👍.
BUT DO NOT EVER RUN HOT WATER THREW YOUR PRESURE WASHER IT BURNS THE PUMP OUT IN THEM VERY QUICKLY !!!!
That's what others have said.
My suggestion is Bull. Brings forth the strength of Brutus and keeps most of the name of Bill. Love the series and your channel. Happy new year.
Great suggestion!
Neil, your channel is awesome! Thanks for investing time and effort to deliver the content. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2023!
Thank you so much Heath! Appreciate all the support and have a happy New Year!
Great project. FYI on the front rims. You can use whatever rims you want just swap out the bearings for the id that matches your tractor. The od on the bearings is the same. I ran into the same problem when I put 420 front rims on my 314. Also for a name Bill Burr or Bill 2.0
Cool Honda ATC in the background. I have an 85 250ES Big Red.
Nice. Mine is an 85 200s.
318s will always hold a special spot in my heart me and dad worked on a lot of them over the years. I’ve moved to a x720 and a 1025r but would love to have another nice 318 for the daughter to learn on!
Nice video, I had a 318 also, bought it cheap and cost me a good chunk of change to keep it running every year. I should have put a new engine in it right away, I think it would have been way reliable. For a gas Onan engine it sounded like an old two stroke Detroit diesel. Best thing was when I upgraded to JD x728. I think you should name your tractor B.O.B. (Is it Bill Or Brutus).
Ha! I like that name suggestion :)
Love it.! Maybe one day I can create a Frankenstein of a mower.!
I think Bob Watson’s name idea is pretty darn good, “Steve” or “Austin” , then get a vinyl car wrap mural of the bionic man for the hood
The $6 tractor ...
Never a dull moment with tractors around.
hello from the Netherlands Koch Family .
thanks for the video Neil .
Sincerely Hollandduck
Our pleasure!
@@digdrivediy 👍
very good job on getting it close getting done
Bill Jr. When I did my 430 I found a gal that did powder coating very reasonable. I never regretted it. I sprayed the hood since it was fiberglass. I like your front tires. When I did mine, I wanted the R ??? that is a combination industrial/AG tire. They didn't make that size. I even thought seriously about some aggressive ATV tires. That I would do for sure if I did it again. When you were taking thoze wheel weights off it looked like a clown car! I would never have guessed all that was in a wheel! You're in the home stretch now!
Thanks, John!
I bought one of the HF moving dollies for < $10.00 - I needed the casters for a toolbox that I received missing a few wheels. For less than the price of a single caster, I got 4 new ones, just had to drill out the rivets. Still working to this day, about 5 years later. I might not go crazy and use them as pallet casters for firewood, but they have high weight ratings.
This is great to see the process of this project. I myself have a collection of Ford LGT 165s and I have my own "Brutus" someday I'd like to just take the best parts off all the tractors and make one main workhorse tractor with all the best parts
I've never been good with names but as for color I think JD construction yellow like a your backhoe would look cool and different.
Yessir
Great video. Suggestion. Get your red shop rag wet before you use the plasma torch.
Good call!
The "Mike Rowe" of garden tractors. (and many other things) And that is a compliment. Very similar in many ways.
I wish I had his voice! I'll definitely take that as a compliment though. Thanks Joe!
Paint it Blue and Gold in the Subaru WRC racing colors. An homage to Subaru 555 rally car. Besides it would drive Tim (TTWT) nuts seeing a Deere in Subaru blue.
I'm actually going to try your approach, trying working everyday on my backyard brush project. I took a little break from posting on Instagram last few months but now with your last two videos trying to do something each day has got me motivated. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Alan!
Good morning , God bless you & Happy New Year Neil
Now I know why I can't find any of these tractors, you have all of them.
You should swap the wheels around too. Put Brutus tires on bill
Willie 2.0 is my suggestion, it going to be an awesome build when it's done 👍 as always God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯
"Brill" is coming along nicely. My best friend from high school is into those JD tractors. He's got about 15 or so of them. I do like the bigger ones with the rear lift and all the hydraulics on them. I could see where they would be very handy. Happy New Year my friend.
Brill is an excellent working title for now! :)
Wish I could do what you’re doing, Neil! For a name I suggest either Frankendeere or Transplant.
Neil, do you live in New Jersey? I live in Pa and I got the impression that you were here in PA but looking at the terrain and how the sun falls ....I could be totally wrong. I am working on a Bobcat walk behind that I just found for a great price. The Kawasaki 14 horsepower engine blew up and the former owner bought a Briggs replacement and bolted it to the mower but never put the manifolds on so water got in everything and rusted the cylinder. Its is going to turn out fantastic . I started a small engine repair biz after becoming disillusioned with big Pharma . I got fed up with being a chemical engineer...lol That is one heck of a tractor my friend.
Hey John. Sounds like a really cool project you've got with that Bobcat.
We are in Indiana.
Very cool build, Neil. My first JD was a 318. I bought a loader for it and loved every minute on it. Now I have a GX335 and 2305, but that 318 was very special to me. What about Buster Boy for a name in the line of naming them starting with B?
John Deere construction yellow would be a good choice
I like it!.
I believe that this is one of your best if not the best videos you've done I've watched it several times. My family has 3 318's, 2 repowered one vanguard 23hp,one 20hp honda, grandson is original p218 onan. Can't wait to see the next video. Thank you.
I really appreciate it Ray!
I’d second Brill! Very suitable!
Name him Frank, short for Frankenstein. Great work keeping on it every day! It has motivated me to do the same.
I love hearing that.
You need to a canopy on the tractor so you got sun shade
I have done that to my jd420 and love it
That's a good idea.
Bruno, construction yellow. As always great video. Happy New Year.
We Don't Talk About Bruno. (It's a song from Encanto that my daughters are always singing.)
I like the name Bruno. A lot.
Go for an Eastonmade Tractor...Orange & Blue!
I would vote for a blacked out paint scheme. Also, enjoying following this project.
Every Garden Tractor should be decked out like a small farm tractor
Oh yeah!
Look up inflatable paint booths. Cost effective and many sizes.
You got it one piece at a time. And it took a little time. And now you got a john deere tractor with some neat style.. A new Versje to that old johnny cash song
That was playing in my mind the entire time I edited this video. :) Love me some Johnny Cash!
Love your videos
You seem to have the life we should all strive for every time I watch one of you videos I find myself outside taking somthing apart fixing somthing or starting a new project let us know how you get your family outside to help
Thanks Josh!
Beatrice comes to mind! I know it's slightly more feminine. I had a truck that I did a motor swap on and that's what I named it. She always gave me small troubles, but it always did what I wanted it to do. Great video I enjoy seeing how far your project has come. Keep up the great work Neil! Happy New Year
Happy New Year Neil ,Looking forward to your 2023 projects !!
Happy new year!
If you are down here in the comments please like and subscribe. This so helps Neil and this national treasure of a channel.
Thanks!!! It does help for sure 😊
Been waiting for this series!
Even if I’m not a Deere guy.
I built my dream GT in 2020 as a covid project starting with a Case 446 and a 2 cylinder Perkins diesel and finished it off with a demonstrator paint job complete with gold decals.
Wife thought I was nuts but it turned out awesome.
It’s already got some bumps and scrapes but that’s ok as I told myself it wasn’t going to be a garage princess.
It plows,tills , mowes, power brushes, and grinds grain as an acreage tractor should.
Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Thanks so much Jonathan!
Great video Neil, I really need to do your everyday thing with my 140 project and get it done. I thought the whole video came out fine, but it seem to be cutting out at the end right around when it sounded like you weren't going to paint it green, that must have been a video/sound glitch😯😯😂😂 I think before a name could be had, we may have to see the final project. Looking forward to the rest of this project.
Haha! Those darn audio issues. Happy New Year Don!
Awesome build! You have almost as many John Deere 318 317 and 316 is my dad.
Have you found that the hot water through your pressure washer causes any issues? Was literally just taking a break from installing hot water in my barn to watch you work on the tractors and you mentioned hot water in the pressure washer. Really appreciate your videos.
Someone else mentioned that it's not a good idea to run hot water through a pressure washer, but I've never had a problem. I have only done it a handful of times when something is really greasy and dirty though. Per everything else on the house and the concrete and such we just use cold water.
Happy New Year Neil.nice neat job.i like the color of your truck so i think your tractor would look good painted that way.
Happy new year!
BRUT.....the son of Brutus.. great mower.
Going to a movie to get some sleep - hilarious. Hope it was Avatar so you could sleep for 3 hours! Good progress on the tractor. Keep it up!
Actually it was Avatar! But I didn't sleep at all as it turns out. Slept good that night though I think.
Neil, I had a 400. I don’t remember the tire or spindle size. Is it the same as it’s newer brethren the 420 & 430?
I was going to trade it for a 430 but, they changed all of the implement attachments. So, I went to Kubota and have owned them ever since.
I can’t believe you didn’t pop a wheelie once you got it started… that would have been an epic clip! LOL
You guys did a fine job of editing this update. And, I’m impressed with your progress!
Happy New Year to you and the ladies.
Happy New Year Dave!
The 400 and early 420 and 430. I'll head one at spindles. They changed the 20 and 32 metric spindles at the same time they did the 300 series tractors. I found a set of rims off of eBay that I needed so it should give it the look I'm wanting.
Great video and Happy New Year! I'm in the middle of an articulated Allis Chalmers build from two 70s/80s Era garden tractors, and am particularly pleased to see your current project. My parts tractor waited patiently for three years in the corner of my shop before finally getting used...
Not to get long winded in the comments, but here's a thought for your build- you can plumb the hydraulic spool and cylinder from the unused tractor into the power beyond port of the twin spool. This will allow you to separate the 3 point lift cylinder from the front attachment hydraulics (dedicated lift and tilt). If you don't have the power beyond port, you can plumb the current return line into the supply side of the additional spool, since the sundstrand u is an open circuit (I'm currently running this setup).
Glad to hear you're looking to experiment with paint colors, but that seems like a risky maneuver in Hoosier country, eh?!? Perhaps Allis Orange would get the neighbors talking?..
I love your articulated Allis concept! I always wanted to build an articulated John Deere. I even had the parts for it.
I actually do have this one plumbed off the second spool to the back of the tractor to run my hydraulics. It works great and I've been doing it that way for quite a few years. That's one thing I didn't like about the 316 is it only had a single spool and the three-point hitch was always trying to go up and down when I ran the greater box.
Not my type of DIY video (I like the no talking ones) but this was fun to watch
Thanks a lot! Appreciate you giving a chance.
Constructionl yellow is in the future is my bet. Got to spend time with the kids while you can. Mine are grown up and it's days like those that make a difference.
For sure. I was happy for that mall day.
This is inspiring me to fix up my 216
John Deere YELLOW with black and silver decals like the old forklift tractors
Make it yellow like an industrial tractor!
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I have never seen a gravel driveway as nice as yours! How do you keep it that way?
Here’s a link to his latest video explaining it… there are several more in his Driveway Playlist
th-cam.com/video/1al_XPPnkVE/w-d-xo.html
@@sassafrasvalley1939 thank you!!!
@@OneEyeCustomsyou’re welcome.
Thanks Doug! I like to keep my grader box cutting edge shined up in the summertime!
Now when u get done u need to figure out the front pto so u can try the sweetener broom out again
Congratulations on progressing toward your goal.
'Bruno' comes to my mind in names.
I'd recommend making a set of wheel hubs that allows you to bolt trailer wheels on... that way you can change tires for different conditions or if you get a flat it's easier to repair/replace a tire. Another option is fully converting the front axle spindles to trailer spindles the tapered roller bearings in trailer spindles make a huge difference between the reduced friction and less wear... The easier the front wheels rotate the less likely you'll get stuck and you can use bolt/lug nut on rims. Even if you have ball bearing wheels on the front the trailer hubs and spindles conversion adds more reliability (ball bearings can't handle the side loading) I completely moved away from ball or bushing bearings in any floating hub wheel locations on both tractor steer tires and trailer attachments I use for my garden tractors as the reduced rolling resistance has allowed me to be able to pull heavier weights on rougher terrain while generating the same or less wear on driveline and I go through more mud and snow with only converting the steer spindles and hubs towing a trailer than just the garden tractor with bushed wheels could do by itself. I run a set of loaded rear ag tires year round (80lbs of ballast per tire) and rarely get stuck(if I do get stuck it's usually because I got high centered on a rut or rock.
Go with the v61 tires. I had them on my 400 and loved them.
It's going to be really slick when your finished. Call it "Slick".
Hi Neil! Oddly enough that once you started this series, I also just started marrying two tractors to become one in my garage. It has definitely proved to take more time than expected because of the engines being different brands. As far as a name for the new Bill and staying with the "B" theme, I think Butch sounds fitting. Like another commenter mentioned, a friend of mine in Garrett Indiana is selling an inflatable spray booth that would work perfect for your project. Happy New year!
I checked out that spray booth. I think it's just a little smaller than what I would want is all. Otherwise I would be all over it.
Happy New Year to you and your family,enjoy all the videos, how about Billyus as a new name. 👍🐝🤣
Neil there is a inflatable paint booth on market place in Garrett
Thanks for the heads up. I checked it out soon as I saw this comment, but it's probably a little bit smaller than what I'd want.
This will be a fantastic machine...I am partial to the 200 series JDs myself, but always nice to see the other GTs getting some love
You sound like me... "I've got an unfinished project and very little time, so I'll make a video of it too!" :)
FYI: if you double up gloves, the outside slides on the inside and they don't tear as easily.
Very cool project and nice video 👍
Great glove tip👍🏻Thanks
Bluto for the name. Another fantastic vid. Happy New Year and all the very best to you and the family for 2023.
Happy New Year! Bluto is a good name.
Looking good!!!
Nice I pulled out the engine from my simplicity legacy tractor it’s getting a rebuilt I finished a lot of undone projects in the past week also got new 5 rib v61 tires on my 318 bucks he plow is on for snow and i tightens yo yo front axle to fix the sloppy steering
Very nice!
Nice job👍
Another great vid!! You've inspired me to get a JD750 and a 316, to which I'm happy to report, I now own a 316 as of this weekend. I scored my JD750 about two weekends ago, so we're off to a great start... I've already started the "restoration" of the 316, but based its current condition, it shouldn't be too difficult. I know you previously mentioned parting with some of the old parts from Brutus; if you serious about that, I could use rear tail lenses, Ag tires and a seat...
I'll check some inventory and see what we can come up with. I need to jump over and check out your 316 tractor on your channel for sure. I've been behind on comments and video watching over the last week. Pretty bad.
@@digdrivediy that would be awesome!! The tractor has some good bones but appears to have seen some neglect in recent years. I knew the tractor was equipped with a Kohler engine, but I assumed it was a K341; turns out it is a K301 (12Hp). That's a little disheartening, as I wanted >16Hp. Nonetheless, this will work for now, and maybe a swap is in the future. As for parts, I could use a seat, knobs, tires, and taillight housing/lenses. As for the JD750, it's near perfect condition, only needing a good bath and waxing this spring.
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Nice, I have had tow 318s
at 26 I love having those harbor freight dollies
Buster, kind of a mix of Bill and Brutus.
I’m 28 and I agree on the shop dolly being the greatest tool ever! They are awesome for tractor attachments, race at motors, and I even made a set of race car stands out of them
Better you than me! I could do half of that job, tear it all apart. I don't think I could ever get it put back together though! Happy New Year to you and your family. 😁👨🚒
Well, I've done a few projects that way too! 😬
Hello Neil, happy new year! Can't wait to see the final result! And about name, maybe Bill it's the perfect name for this tractor! Good luck with the project! P.S. waiting some videos from snow removing after this storm. Here in Romania we have 15° C...no snow yet...
Happy New Year from 'Down Under'.
Neil, two things: first I think you should name the tractor after your father in law since he was instrumental in getting you the engine, which without the Subaru this project likely wouldn't be happening. Second would you be interested in adopting me as a son? It would likely be a little awkward since I am a bit older than you, but we shouldn't get hung up on the technicalities...
Hahaha! Depends on how much you would pull your weight around here!
Coming along nicely!! Great job, and Happy New Year🎆👍🇺🇸
Happy New Year!
This video caught my eye, as I've had a 300 for many years. The original 16hp single cylinder Kohler basically grenaded. I swapped in a m18 Kohler magnum. Thinking about someday going with a v twin. Not real crazy about lack of power steering. Maybe I can figure out how to update that.
Yeah I had a 300 for a bit and it was a shaker. Not sure how much of a task adding the power steering would be.
@@digdrivediy frame is slightly shorter. Probably not room for slave cylinder, plus the hydraulics might not have enough capacity.