I would guess that I am about 70-80% done with everything that I want to do on this machine. It is definitely useable now as it is, but there are several more pretty important things that I need to fix up. Thanks for watching, and have an awesome weekend everybody!
If you paint, I'll watch. Start to finish. Promise. Full disclosure, I do that with whatever you post, Jon. I enjoy your company. Thank you for these videos.
Wouldn’t it be great with a “Large Marge” decal on the back. As a graphic designer I’ll volunteer to design if you want. You’d have produce it locally though coz it would be more than it’s worth to ship it from Australia
We get CEE here in the UK at 08:00 on a Friday morning, so coffee in bed and CEE before getting up. Then FarmCraft appears mid evening, so its either watch it on the PC if there is nothing on the tellybox or wait till bed and watch it before dropping off. Exciting life I lead!
I just gotta say this is my favorite channel on TH-cam and I know absolutely nothing about running a farm or heavy machinery! You do a great job walking us through everything, thanks for the great videos.
@@sjv6598 thank you for clarifying that. I truly thought that of the 8 billion people on earth that my slight exaggeration was more accurate and literally everyone would like the content I suggested. Whew.
Heck yeah, I'd watch it being painted. There's a big level of satisfaction to taking something old and run down, rebuilding it to function properly, but also making it pretty again.
I used to own a Glass Tinting business. Put some "clear" or tinted safety film on it. 3M and other companies online should be available. With a tinted film you will get the sun glare and heat toned down quite a bit.
Too bad he didn't get the tinted Lexan. I've used it to build a protective front windshield for my JD 320 skid-loader, which I had a Brush Moster attachment mounted to it. The debris that shoots out from under that attachment will end your day (or life), if you accidentally tilt the bed of the Brush Moster too far forward.
I live in Texas and run old equipment. I always put automotive firewall insulation on the inside of the roof of the cab. Helps a lot with keeping the top “cool”. Love the channel.
For what it's worth; being as how I love to watch the way you work, your problem solving, your ability to accomplish a difficult task, that and more, I would still love to watch you paint!!! Lol 😆 thanks friend!!!
I've spent 60 years as an aircraft, automotive, and heavy truck mechanic/technician. My favorite way to find coolant and lubricant leaks is by using a multi purpose liquid UV dye. Just a few drops in what ever you are testing for with a UV test light (a cheap one from Harbor Freight) works fine. You can use this stuff in radiators, AC, power steering, engines transmissions of all types, differentials, but I'm not sure about brake fluid.
I had an epiphany while you were bolting that bottom pan. The reason it is designed like that is because the machine can tilt in quite extreme angles and it should be still be able to pick up oil. That "bulb" pan will collect oil and hold it even if the machine is at a crazy angle. Pretty smart actually!
I was wondering why that oil pan was shaped that way. Owning a Deere 35D, I have heard about running out of oil on extreme slopes. Thanks for the information.
I don't care what videos you post...I will watch it. You make everything fun, exciting, and realistic. You don't use tools and or equipment that most of us wouldn't have access to. You, Diesel Creek, WatchWesWork, Dirt Perfect, Scrappy Industries make it personal by showing the good with the bad! You guys are better than anything on TV!
I remember watching that video over on the Area Diesel channel weeks ago and as they were showing the weld-repair of that broken flange I thought to myself: "Is he seriously gonna flatten that flange with a hand-held grinder? It's that supposed to be a precision machined sealing surface that should be milled?" Yep, sure was!
Matt over at Northwest Hillbilly primed his up recently and I actually enjoyed every minute of the 64+ minutes he worked on it...very satisfying to see :)
Jon, yes, we absolutely would want to watch you paint it (maybe sped up). A lot of us restorers, like yourself, get some of the best gratification seeing an old beast like this start to look new again. You've certainly invested enough time and money in to Large Marge to give her a little lipstick. Personally, I don't do professional paint jobs on my heavy equipment (like sandblast, reprime, sand, paint gun) that would be a little too much for an old piece of heavy equipment. However, a brush, scraper, acetone, some course sandpaper, and a bucket of thick ass heavy equipment paint would make this thing look great AND it would add some much needed corrosion protection. That heavy equipment paint is so thick, adhesive, and durable you really don't have to do much surface prep to get a durable farmers grade finish.
From turning a screwdriver to turning down metal to rebuilding engines to making ponds and dams and not to mention painting diggers and out houses. Yes I would like to see you paint that thing. John you are entertaining and you teach at the same time, you are a pleasure to watch and listen to.
Jon, first off, thanks for being an inspiration to other jacks of all trades and an understanding Jennifer. I was surprised you didn't chuck the fuel pump up in a 4 jaw chuck and resurface the face! I hope your repair with RTV holes up, but over time and HEAT??? Please keep sharing.
I would love to see you paint it as well…. But would rather like to see it in working condition and some run time on it to work out the kinks before making it look nice. Large Marge has a sense of patina though too. Awesome video again very cool seeing this thing come along.
That unit is shaping up. I vote yes for paint, particularly if it is going to be sitting next to your fresh, shiny shop. Neil Koch did a good video a few weeks back painting his skid steer and as others have mentioned, there's something satisfying about watching Matt's paint work at Pacific Northwest Hillbilly.
I would like to see you paint it just for closure. It’s just for looks to the customers you will have. Great fixes, fun for me to watch!! Thank you for taking the time and trouble to entertain us.
I worked in rail and transportation for 25 years. we used a 7 mil film for window protection against graffiti and rock strikes. I'm not sure it's compatible with Lexan but it does come in large sizes and is easy to install.
37:10 maybe those cracks in the case actually lineup to the "cracks" that were in the gasket? The RTV made a reverse image of the cracks and that was the result?
I would 100% watch you paint her! Also, keeping used copper washers for something low-threat like that is genius, I can't believe I hadn't thought of that yet with all the copper washers I toss
Definitely would like to see another man struggle with old paint and decals. And of course the dreaded prep, maybe a few different techniques on how you remove paint and decals and what’s out there to use. Thanks keep up the good videos
Paint it! Another little tip, when the nozzle on the RTV is clogged. Take the tip off and blow backwards in to it with a blow gun and the dried RTV comes shooting out 👍 Im watching every video, greetings from norway 👋
If you want to protect those windows, just call up a sign shop in town and order a few yards of 54" optically clear overlaminate. We use that to protect perf vinyl and you'll never know it's there. You can apply it with a little soapy water and a felt squeegee.
Regarding Area Diesel's repair: the fact that they even undertook the high challenge of repairing it the way they did proves what an absolute class act they are. I will now go to them for whatever repairs or purchases I have... no questions asked. AND I will recommend them to anyone asking for such a lead... with this as the reason for an endorsement.
I like your generosity, but that repair really should have been surfaced with an end mill, especially considering they have a Bridgeport. Not sure I’d give them a pass on this one, angle grinder isn’t the tool for that job.
Dude I will watch you paint this thing even if it's a 2 hour video. You can count on it. Your narration and the noise you make makes for a really really good background video. I love it.
I sit and watch sand blasting, pressure washing, airless spraying, for hours I love to see the transformation process. I would defiantly watch you paint this machine start to finish.
I wouldn’t want to watch most people paint an excavator but I’m all in for watching you paint one. It’ll definitely turn into cluster bomb of tedious repairs which I find thoroughly amusing, because misery loves company. Farmcraft101 for the eventual win.
I watched a guy paint an old grader and am patiently waiting for him to finish his Autocar Constructor's paint. I also watch a guy who paints and fixes old tractors, dump trucks, combines and other crop implements for use around his "hobby" farm. Especially with decent editing, watching a video of someone painting really can be time well spent.
Considering that I don’t currently and honestly never will own such a big machine, but I still watch every video on large Marge, I would definitely watch you paint her.
Oh Hell yes I will watch you paint Large Marge!! I watched you paint your shop, I will damn sure watch you paint Large Marge!! As usual, Great Video! I always watch whatever you put out, (the content, Instruction (along with your sense of humor) is ALWAYS worth the time!
Huge fist pump from me at 10:10 when you said you were replacing cab glass. Seat looks great. That motor starts so easily and large Marge looks much happier. As for the paint job, well I would like to see that, I’d watch it for sure
Sometimes I save these videos up before watching, so I can enjoy a full Sunday morning like I used to do with Bob Ross, Norm Abrams, and Bill Dance. You're a good guy, Jon.
I understand the need NOT to paint, but if you do, set the camera up, the restoration nostalgia, seeing the whole job done is satisfying... it is now a Saturday morning ritual... the real question is will someone want to buy when your done with it- because I cannot imagine you'll ever put it through its paces unless it is working 24-7 for the next 10 years - so impressed with your work and machining skills.
Yes, yes, paint it! Constructicons green and purple from transformers! Also the film your looking for is usually under window tint film. We put some on our work trucks that are ceramic uv blocking helps keep the cab cooler
Definitely paint it please. I love looking at old machinery brought back to life. Not full on restoration, just looking original and good. As it would have in its day.
These small, simple "no big deal repairs" can consume so many hours. I don't see how you have the patience especially when you have to re-remove a part and machine or otherwise remake a part that is no longer available. That is why Large Marge sold as scrap. No one else would give her the love needed to make her work again except our videographer, Jon.
I am glad to see Dozer is doing well, he is pretty happy now with his new girl. It will help him a lot with her around. Btw nice job with Large Marge. And as someone below said, you did paint your barn (and that in a few hours if i can remember), so we will se LM to be painted too 😛Greatings from Czech republic Europe
@@videodistro Yes I did see that but we already sated that the bearings where changed and who knows what the factory opening was considering it was badly bent...
If you decide to do something with the bucket look for a quick coupler or build one. You don't realize how useful a quick coupler is until you have one. We have a digging bucket, a tilting ditch bucket, a ripper mount, a boom pole mount, and a brush mower. Most of which I built.
Hi John, I’m a life long farmer/mechanic/fabricator etc. and have watched your videos for years. I’ve learned a lot and enjoy your down to earth approach. Keep up the good work. Paint it😉
Lexan is a brand name for a type of plastic called polycarbonate. Polycarbonate plastic is the same type used in bullet proof material. It generally wont break into shards, but it is very soft and prone to scratches. Poly is also less prone to crazing. Acrylic is harder, less chance of scratching, but it can shatter into small pieces. Polycarbonate is a good choice for your application but you may have to replace it again if it gets too many scratches.
Yes to paint, Jon😊 Good choice on Lexan - it’s very tough to shattering force at it but does scratch easily. Warning to others, Acrylic sheets won’t last - they break easily, especially as you to struggle to put it place or drill. I use acrylic on large picture frames at our curling club where you don’t want glass to shatter onto the ice and it’s high enough it probably won’t get whacked. I do use Lexan behind my mitre saw to shroud the dust that’s produced and the pieces of wood that are shot out by it. Acrylic shattered quickly… Lexan lasts.
For all the hard hard work you’ve put in Large Marge it would be the best respect you could give the old girl. I for one would love to watch that video. Jon you’re the best. 👍👍👍
Another great video. I say paint her. There are many refurb guys on TH-cam that leave their old equipment looking terrible. Your insistence to do things the right way sets you apart. Paint the old girl.
I've learned something on every single video of yours. A lot of stuff I'll likely never need to use, but just seeing the way you work through a problem is enlightening.
I raise my hat for your expertise in repairing „ large Marge“. The final absolutely important point has to be done: PAINT IT. After giving her a well deserved new shine, you can call the process „ finished“ . Best wishes for that from Germany 🇩🇪, a extremely qualified mechanic is always welcome.🇩🇪👍😎
The amount of brush painting you do blows me away. I grew up painting everything (houses included!) with rollers and I think my arm would fall off if I had to brush it all instead.
Paint, of course! Also, fixing eletrical ao giving it a re-fresh on the inside cabin! You deserve a great cabin when working! (Good clean, solve the armrests, the celing isolated etc etc)
You know we are all going to be cheering in unison “Paint! Paint! Paint!”. Many years ago I heard Ave joke about a “5 Gallon rebuild”. I guess equipment getting painted before auction is pretty common because it gives the impression the machine is in better shape than it really is. The cab refurb looks great honestly. Another great video. Hope the algorithm treats you well. I really enjoy your stuff so thanks for teaching me and taking me along for the journey.
Nice work John. I admire your patience when unforeseen situations arise. Painting it would be great. It’s a lot of prep and work,but the gratification would be worth it. Just don’t cheap out on the paint. My old company would have us paint our equipment before sending it out on a job with house paint. It looked great for about a month ,then just weathered badly after that.
I have no mechanical inclination but I am watching you rebuild heavy equipment. I have zero skills at painting (artistic or practical) so it follows that I would watch you paint more things. 😀
Would love to see the old girl get a new paint job! And yes, I would like to see what you do to make it happen. I always look forward to any content you put out, and i especially love the lathe and mill work.
Jon I've been on board from the start with Large Marge and enjoyed every minute of it. I owned my own auto body repair shop for 35 years and know first hand the effort to put a pretty face on her is going to be. Prep before is the golden rule. I would definitely be up for watching it. I appreciate your effort to video and explain yourself to all that watch your channel. KC
yes, I want to see it painted, but remember he is in a cold winter area. Go use it, show us marg has balls. Then tuck it away, paint it next spring. Got take a vacation, enjoy a cruise with your pretty wife helper.
John, watching you paint Large Marge would be therapeutic for my brain. Definitely do it! Plus, Large Marge would have better self esteem and be more confident. Ladies just like looking good!
I would guess that I am about 70-80% done with everything that I want to do on this machine. It is definitely useable now as it is, but there are several more pretty important things that I need to fix up. Thanks for watching, and have an awesome weekend everybody!
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it is very intresting what will be the whole restoration budget :)
@@FarmerTom-bz6tn hello
the best ppf foil for stones and chips and scratches
Rock guard film is probably what that guy was thinking. And yes paint john
I watched you paint a barn and I'd watch you paint Large Marge. 😄
Absolutely! Paint Large Marge! Paint Large Marge! 🖌🖌 😃 🖌🖌
I totally agree 🔫
Paint Large Marge! Paint Large Marge! Paint Large Marge!
It's not what he does, but what we learn when he does it. Paint it!
yeah if i can watch a man paint a barn, why a big marge lol
Personally, I'd love to see a video of you painting it. A refurb isn't finished until it looks the part in my book.
definitely needs a paint job. no need to stick to yellow and that odd brown tho
Definitely paint it, you did an awesome job on the machine.
Yes paint video!
Time lapse paint video please!
Yeah, like diesel creek did with Christine ❤
A social distance paint job 😅
If you paint, I'll watch. Start to finish. Promise. Full disclosure, I do that with whatever you post, Jon. I enjoy your company. Thank you for these videos.
Paint??? Hell, yes... I'd love to see it. Complete with new lettering and decals! Large Marge deserves to be have a new outfit. She's earned it!
Gotta have the name written on it if painted :D "Large Marge"
You mean Jon earned it.
Wouldn’t it be great with a “Large Marge” decal on the back. As a graphic designer I’ll volunteer to design if you want. You’d have produce it locally though coz it would be more than it’s worth to ship it from Australia
I vote for Paint!
Well I vote for Pedro
Set of rims too
And clean the inside
Me to
PAINT!!!
I start every Saturday morning watching FarmCraft. I've learned quite a bit. Yes to paint!
I always look forward to Fridays. FarmCraft and CEE make Fridays awesome.
You forgot Ants Pants, the Andrew Camarata of eastern Europe.
100 percent agreed 👍
me too, I just watched CEE and his back on the Franna Crane, I also love watching Andrew Camarata, and Traveling Robert
We get CEE here in the UK at 08:00 on a Friday morning, so coffee in bed and CEE before getting up. Then FarmCraft appears mid evening, so its either watch it on the PC if there is nothing on the tellybox or wait till bed and watch it before dropping off. Exciting life I lead!
@@billdoodson4232 There's never anything worth watching on the Tellybox.
I just gotta say this is my favorite channel on TH-cam and I know absolutely nothing about running a farm or heavy machinery! You do a great job walking us through everything, thanks for the great videos.
We’ve all seen you complete so many repairs on Large Marge that she’s earned herself a fresh coat of paint. It would be the perfect icing on the cake!
I think I speak for all of us, we would watch you paint it, and then watch a timelapse of the paint drying...love the content and determination!
Yes. Yes you do.
Vote NO---looks like it's being used instead of sitting around like a "trophy queen"
Paint it rust colour, to keep everyone happy. I probably won't watch 😂
You don’t speak for me old boy.
@@sjv6598 thank you for clarifying that. I truly thought that of the 8 billion people on earth that my slight exaggeration was more accurate and literally everyone would like the content I suggested. Whew.
Heck yeah, I'd watch it being painted. There's a big level of satisfaction to taking something old and run down, rebuilding it to function properly, but also making it pretty again.
I used to own a Glass Tinting business. Put some "clear" or tinted safety film on it. 3M and other companies online should be available. With a tinted film you will get the sun glare and heat toned down quite a bit.
Too bad he didn't get the tinted Lexan. I've used it to build a protective front windshield for my JD 320 skid-loader, which I had a Brush Moster attachment mounted to it. The debris that shoots out from under that attachment will end your day (or life), if you accidentally tilt the bed of the Brush Moster too far forward.
I live in Texas and run old equipment. I always put automotive firewall insulation on the inside of the roof of the cab. Helps a lot with keeping the top “cool”.
Love the channel.
Disassembly, stripping and painting would be awesome, I’d watch all six of those videos
For what it's worth; being as how I love to watch the way you work, your problem solving, your ability to accomplish a difficult task, that and more, I would still love to watch you paint!!! Lol 😆 thanks friend!!!
I've spent 60 years as an aircraft, automotive, and heavy truck mechanic/technician. My favorite way to find coolant and lubricant leaks is by using a multi purpose liquid UV dye. Just a few drops in what ever you are testing for with a UV test light (a cheap one from Harbor Freight) works fine. You can use this stuff in radiators, AC, power steering, engines transmissions of all types, differentials, but I'm not sure about brake fluid.
I had an epiphany while you were bolting that bottom pan. The reason it is designed like that is because the machine can tilt in quite extreme angles and it should be still be able to pick up oil. That "bulb" pan will collect oil and hold it even if the machine is at a crazy angle. Pretty smart actually!
I was wondering why that oil pan was shaped that way. Owning a Deere 35D, I have heard about running out of oil on extreme slopes. Thanks for the information.
I'd love to see you paint this machine. Seriously. SO. MUCH. PREP.
I'd LOVE to watch you paint Large Marge !!! Great job on the oil gaskets and the windows !!!
I don't care what videos you post...I will watch it. You make everything fun, exciting, and realistic. You don't use tools and or equipment that most of us wouldn't have access to.
You, Diesel Creek, WatchWesWork, Dirt Perfect, Scrappy Industries make it personal by showing the good with the bad! You guys are better than anything on TV!
I remember watching that video over on the Area Diesel channel weeks ago and as they were showing the weld-repair of that broken flange I thought to myself: "Is he seriously gonna flatten that flange with a hand-held grinder? It's that supposed to be a precision machined sealing surface that should be milled?" Yep, sure was!
Yes I thought exactly the same when I watched the A.D.S. video, I was surprised they didn’t chuck it in a lathe or mill to flatten off the face.
Matt over at Northwest Hillbilly primed his up recently and I actually enjoyed every minute of the 64+ minutes he worked on it...very satisfying to see :)
Ditto, Matt is amazing as well !!!
Matt is awesome! THAT guy goes deep. And he is just a common man with intelligence, just like Jon.
I love watching Matt too.
Jon, yes, we absolutely would want to watch you paint it (maybe sped up). A lot of us restorers, like yourself, get some of the best gratification seeing an old beast like this start to look new again. You've certainly invested enough time and money in to Large Marge to give her a little lipstick. Personally, I don't do professional paint jobs on my heavy equipment (like sandblast, reprime, sand, paint gun) that would be a little too much for an old piece of heavy equipment. However, a brush, scraper, acetone, some course sandpaper, and a bucket of thick ass heavy equipment paint would make this thing look great AND it would add some much needed corrosion protection. That heavy equipment paint is so thick, adhesive, and durable you really don't have to do much surface prep to get a durable farmers grade finish.
Really have enjoyed watching the repairs on this. Watching Large Marge get a paint job would be a great way to finish this series off I would think.
From turning a screwdriver to turning down metal to rebuilding engines to making ponds and dams and not to mention painting diggers and out houses. Yes I would like to see you paint that thing. John you are entertaining and you teach at the same time, you are a pleasure to watch and listen to.
Jon, first off, thanks for being an inspiration to other jacks of all trades and an understanding Jennifer. I was surprised you didn't chuck the fuel pump up in a 4 jaw chuck and resurface the face! I hope your repair with RTV holes up, but over time and HEAT??? Please keep sharing.
I would love to see you paint it as well…. But would rather like to see it in working condition and some run time on it to work out the kinks before making it look nice. Large Marge has a sense of patina though too. Awesome video again very cool seeing this thing come along.
That unit is shaping up. I vote yes for paint, particularly if it is going to be sitting next to your fresh, shiny shop. Neil Koch did a good video a few weeks back painting his skid steer and as others have mentioned, there's something satisfying about watching Matt's paint work at Pacific Northwest Hillbilly.
I would like to see you paint it just for closure. It’s just for looks to the customers you will have. Great fixes, fun for me to watch!! Thank you for taking the time and trouble to entertain us.
I worked in rail and transportation for 25 years. we used a 7 mil film for window protection against graffiti and rock strikes. I'm not sure it's compatible with Lexan but it does come in large sizes and is easy to install.
37:10 maybe those cracks in the case actually lineup to the "cracks" that were in the gasket? The RTV made a reverse image of the cracks and that was the result?
I would 100% watch you paint her! Also, keeping used copper washers for something low-threat like that is genius, I can't believe I hadn't thought of that yet with all the copper washers I toss
Ah, the satisfaction of seeing is painted is worth it!
Good job John. That lady deserves a paintjob.
Definitely would like to see another man struggle with old paint and decals. And of course the dreaded prep, maybe a few different techniques on how you remove paint and decals and what’s out there to use. Thanks keep up the good videos
Paint it!
Another little tip, when the nozzle on the RTV is clogged. Take the tip off and blow backwards in to it with a blow gun and the dried RTV comes shooting out 👍
Im watching every video, greetings from norway 👋
You can't take the tip off with these tubes. They are integrated into the tube.
If you want to protect those windows, just call up a sign shop in town and order a few yards of 54" optically clear overlaminate. We use that to protect perf vinyl and you'll never know it's there. You can apply it with a little soapy water and a felt squeegee.
Yes, I would really like to see you painted. It's good to see it from looking all to looking new. And painting it give it a big change.
Regarding Area Diesel's repair: the fact that they even undertook the high challenge of repairing it the way they did proves what an absolute class act they are. I will now go to them for whatever repairs or purchases I have... no questions asked. AND I will recommend them to anyone asking for such a lead... with this as the reason for an endorsement.
I like your generosity, but that repair really should have been surfaced with an end mill, especially considering they have a Bridgeport. Not sure I’d give them a pass on this one, angle grinder isn’t the tool for that job.
@@ToddS-w2g A for effort, C for execution
Having that lack of care when working on parts that are no longer available to purchase can be worse than just turning down the job.
They just need a proper machinist to fix these, this was not it.
Paint it ,just finishing it off .thanks for all you do!
Dozer looks so much happier, not that he wasn't before. But having a dog buddy to play with and feed off each others energy is a great thing for him.
Dude I will watch you paint this thing even if it's a 2 hour video. You can count on it. Your narration and the noise you make makes for a really really good background video. I love it.
I sit and watch sand blasting, pressure washing, airless spraying, for hours I love to see the transformation process. I would defiantly watch you paint this machine start to finish.
Absolutely, I even watch a guy unclog storm drains.... post 10. Very soothing to watch water flow and drain.
I wouldn’t want to watch most people paint an excavator but I’m all in for watching you paint one. It’ll definitely turn into cluster bomb of tedious repairs which I find thoroughly amusing, because misery loves company. Farmcraft101 for the eventual win.
Glad to see 2 people named Higgins watching these videos Lol
I watched a guy paint an old grader and am patiently waiting for him to finish his Autocar Constructor's paint. I also watch a guy who paints and fixes old tractors, dump trucks, combines and other crop implements for use around his "hobby" farm. Especially with decent editing, watching a video of someone painting really can be time well spent.
Paint it.
Good to see that Dozer has a new friend,love watching them , I always learn something new !
Yes, I want to see you paint Large Marge. And then, I think she deserves a rename to Magnificent Marge!
Thanks for your videos.
I love how you laugh at your dogs. The dogs are lucky to have a great home.
Yes, love seeing the dog and animal content in the videos! Makes me smile!
Considering that I don’t currently and honestly never will own such a big machine, but I still watch every video on large Marge, I would definitely watch you paint her.
Oh Hell yes I will watch you paint Large Marge!! I watched you paint your shop, I will damn sure watch you paint Large Marge!! As usual, Great Video! I always watch whatever you put out, (the content, Instruction (along with your sense of humor) is ALWAYS worth the time!
I love your creative editing like the seal. I love seeing uploads from you John. And yes, please paint her.
I enjoy the seals, and seen nowhere else.
Painting it is not something I would normally be into but because it's you I'd watch it. Keep up the good work. I always enjoy your videos
Huge fist pump from me at 10:10 when you said you were replacing cab glass. Seat looks great. That motor starts so easily and large Marge looks much happier. As for the paint job, well I would like to see that, I’d watch it for sure
Sometimes I save these videos up before watching, so I can enjoy a full Sunday morning like I used to do with Bob Ross, Norm Abrams, and Bill Dance. You're a good guy, Jon.
I understand the need NOT to paint, but if you do, set the camera up, the restoration nostalgia, seeing the whole job done is satisfying... it is now a Saturday morning ritual... the real question is will someone want to buy when your done with it- because I cannot imagine you'll ever put it through its paces unless it is working 24-7 for the next 10 years - so impressed with your work and machining skills.
So happy for dozer that's one happy dog
Yes, yes, paint it! Constructicons green and purple from transformers! Also the film your looking for is usually under window tint film. We put some on our work trucks that are ceramic uv blocking helps keep the cab cooler
Your videos get better each time, this one is really good - amazing to see how the designs were for opening/closing the cab window back then
thanks!
Paint it, and make it yours truely :) John you are such a legend!
Paint it obviousely! Gonna be awesome to see the change.
Definitely paint it please. I love looking at old machinery brought back to life. Not full on restoration, just looking original and good. As it would have in its day.
These small, simple "no big deal repairs" can consume so many hours. I don't see how you have the patience especially when you have to re-remove a part and machine or otherwise remake a part that is no longer available. That is why Large Marge sold as scrap. No one else would give her the love needed to make her work again except our videographer, Jon.
Hi John, yes, I would love to see you paint Large Marge and make that machine look almost new. I love your videos and look forward to seeing them.
I am glad to see Dozer is doing well, he is pretty happy now with his new girl. It will help him a lot with her around. Btw nice job with Large Marge. And as someone below said, you did paint your barn (and that in a few hours if i can remember), so we will se LM to be painted too 😛Greatings from Czech republic Europe
I enjoyed the shed painting video. I'd love to see Marge with a fresh paint job!
Some paint mite be nice. It shure is nice watching you do exelent work from my chair. Thank You for sharing!
The job is not finish until the paint work is done
The paint job is always after any repair it improves the machine’s appearance
Loved the videos
that gap in the over head track is how you remover the hole assembly. bearing will drop out to angle window out.
Did you not see that the bearing will not fit through the gap??
@@videodistro Yes I did see that but we already sated that the bearings where changed and who knows what the factory opening was considering it was badly bent...
If you decide to do something with the bucket look for a quick coupler or build one. You don't realize how useful a quick coupler is until you have one. We have a digging bucket, a tilting ditch bucket, a ripper mount, a boom pole mount, and a brush mower. Most of which I built.
Hi John, I’m a life long farmer/mechanic/fabricator etc. and have watched your videos for years. I’ve learned a lot and enjoy your down to earth approach. Keep up the good work.
Paint it😉
Lexan is a brand name for a type of plastic called polycarbonate. Polycarbonate plastic is the same type used in bullet proof material. It generally wont break into shards, but it is very soft and prone to scratches. Poly is also less prone to crazing. Acrylic is harder, less chance of scratching, but it can shatter into small pieces. Polycarbonate is a good choice for your application but you may have to replace it again if it gets too many scratches.
Thanks for fixing the glass, now paint the whole thing! :)
Yes to paint, Jon😊
Good choice on Lexan - it’s very tough to shattering force at it but does scratch easily. Warning to others, Acrylic sheets won’t last - they break easily, especially as you to struggle to put it place or drill. I use acrylic on large picture frames at our curling club where you don’t want glass to shatter onto the ice and it’s high enough it probably won’t get whacked. I do use Lexan behind my mitre saw to shroud the dust that’s produced and the pieces of wood that are shot out by it. Acrylic shattered quickly… Lexan lasts.
John, how about trying some tint film it’s replaceable and will keep you a little cooler.
I liked the barn painting and this whould be cool too
Paint it, John. And thanks for providing all these hours of content, it's appreciated.
For all the hard hard work you’ve put in Large Marge it would be the best respect you could give the old girl. I for one would love to watch that video. Jon you’re the best. 👍👍👍
I'd say definitely paint it. This rebuild project is your best. Much better than the others.
John, I am like you in that I get great enjoyment repairing an item that has been neglected and restoring back to original. Great content.
Another great video. I say paint her. There are many refurb guys on TH-cam that leave their old equipment looking terrible. Your insistence to do things the right way sets you apart. Paint the old girl.
Of course, we want to see you paint it, anything to keep you busy.
Good job done again , painting Marj would make her look smart ! Been a lot of work for you but what an asset its going to be.
I've learned something on every single video of yours. A lot of stuff I'll likely never need to use, but just seeing the way you work through a problem is enlightening.
I’ll be watching this videos and now with all the work that you did to this machine definitely need some paint to complete the job 👍👍
Absolutely will watch you paing Large Marge!! My favorite part after I restore something is making it look new again.
I raise my hat for your expertise in repairing „ large Marge“. The final absolutely important point has to be done: PAINT IT. After giving her a well deserved new shine, you can call the process „ finished“ . Best wishes for that from Germany 🇩🇪, a extremely qualified mechanic is always welcome.🇩🇪👍😎
The amount of brush painting you do blows me away. I grew up painting everything (houses included!) with rollers and I think my arm would fall off if I had to brush it all instead.
You are a man of many skills. You saved a fortune doing all the repairs yourself. The repair shops knows how the charge - allot? Good for you.
I'm looking to paint a bulldozer myself, so yes, I would like to see you paint it. I can learn from your mistakes.
I hate painting myself. but it's perfectly okay to see someone else go through that shit 🤣. thumbs up from me
Totally agreed.
Paint, of course! Also, fixing eletrical ao giving it a re-fresh on the inside cabin! You deserve a great cabin when working! (Good clean, solve the armrests, the celing isolated etc etc)
Just imagine how beautiful a rust-free, freshly painted Large Marge will look! There is nothing I love more than watching a good painting video, yay!
You know we are all going to be cheering in unison “Paint! Paint! Paint!”. Many years ago I heard Ave joke about a “5 Gallon rebuild”. I guess equipment getting painted before auction is pretty common because it gives the impression the machine is in better shape than it really is.
The cab refurb looks great honestly.
Another great video. Hope the algorithm treats you well. I really enjoy your stuff so thanks for teaching me and taking me along for the journey.
The 5 gallon overhaul is a very common sight at the Ritchie bros 👍
Nice work John. I admire your patience when unforeseen situations arise. Painting it would be great. It’s a lot of prep and work,but the gratification would be worth it. Just don’t cheap out on the paint. My old company would have us paint our equipment before sending it out on a job with house paint. It looked great for about a month ,then just weathered badly after that.
I have no mechanical inclination but I am watching you rebuild heavy equipment. I have zero skills at painting (artistic or practical) so it follows that I would watch you paint more things. 😀
Yes! I'd love to see it painted. You're doing so much work to repair and refurbish the machine. Painting it will make it look the part.
Would love to see the old girl get a new paint job! And yes, I would like to see what you do to make it happen. I always look forward to any content you put out, and i especially love the lathe and mill work.
+1 for paint. All your work is overshadowed by that rusty counter weight. Great job!
Yes, I want to see you paint it. 😊 Nice work on Marge....
Jon I've been on board from the start with Large Marge and enjoyed every minute of it. I owned my own auto body repair shop for 35 years and know first hand the effort to put a pretty face on her is going to be. Prep before is the golden rule. I would definitely be up for watching it. I appreciate your effort to video and explain yourself to all that watch your channel.
KC
yes, I want to see it painted, but remember he is in a cold winter area. Go use it, show us marg has balls. Then tuck it away, paint it next spring. Got take a vacation, enjoy a cruise with your pretty wife helper.
John, watching you paint Large Marge would be therapeutic for my brain. Definitely do it! Plus, Large Marge would have better self esteem and be more confident. Ladies just like looking good!