I'm 83, your Dad looks like a baby!! Like this video. I never get tired of watching men work. As a little kid I would watch my Grampa work on his farm!
You could record Dad and play his stories over photos and farm drone footage or over time-lapse tractor repair videos. I love hearing the old stories our elders tell.
You are very blessed to have these projects with your dad. My dad and I have worked like this on many projects, (dozer, tractors, old trucks). Last year dad got really sick from Covid and then got stage 4 cancer. I would love to have a project day with him again. Lord willing, I pray he will recover.
Pete, thank your dad for his service as a Navy Diesel Submariner. I'm a retired nuclear submariner and have deep respect for the service diesel submariners gave to our nation! Dave
@@barrytipton1179 Sorry Barry, no I wasn't in Holy Loch Scotland in early 1960's. I was a nuc submariner and knew some diesel boat sailors and have deep respect for them as I do for your dad. Thanks.
Your dad reminds me of my dad. Dad wasn't in maintenance, but he was in the Navy in the Korean war and assigned sub duty for 9 months. He was very mechanically inclined, but he passed away several years back, I do miss him a lot. Cherish the time you have with your dad, he is one of a kind and you can never get too much time with him. I hope you, your dad and the rest of your family have a wonderful day. See you next time and thanks for sharing.
Hi Pete, We very much enjoyed your video and to hear your Dad chatting about his likes and preferences regarding mechanics so nice to see him remembering his trade and passing his skills to you, I have just received your book I recently purchased and have started reading (between house chores) hubby has some old tractors that were his dad's using them on our small piece of land so loves to watch tractor renovation, Regards Dawn from Norfolk UK
You, Pete, are SO BLESSED to have your talented dad nearby!!! Our father left us for Heaven's Shore in 1980 at the "young" age of 61. So excited to have seen the year fly by and now look forward to your continued MD restoration.........Chapter Two!!! ;o)
My grandpa is nearly 80yrs old now, he served in the military aswell as your dad. Men with such a wealth of knowledge, irreplaceable is such an understatement. Their words are worth beyond their weight in gold. Thank you for sharing.
Watching you work with your dad makes me miss my dad even though he's been gone for many years. I learned a lot from working with him. You are very fortunate to be able to be with your dad.
I enjoyed your video. It was a pleasure listening to your dad tell stories. It makes me remember working with my dad also makes me miss him. Enjoy your dad and the time you have him. I wish I had written down all the stories my dad told me. As a Marine tell your dad thanks for his service. Hope y'all stay safe and good luck.
Hey Pete, I bet your children love your Dad to the moon and back. Your Dad seems like and real nice chap and now I know why we like you so much. Can we see a little more of him in the spring/summer time and also a story time with pops and your kids.
Nice video Pete. My dad and I had a logging business back in the 80’s. We had a 225 timberjack log skidder we used to work on together. I hated working on that thing. But now I miss it. Dad passed 10 years ago. I miss spending time with him. It’s awesome seeing you and your dad together.
Nice to see and hear from your Dad. He retired the same year I quit wrenching and went back into management for the second time. Good thing I did because 3 years later I got cancer. I beat it and except for the month I took off for surgery I worked while taking chemo. I would never have been able to do that if I was still wrenching. Finally retired at the end of 2013. 45 years was enough!
A Pete it was nice listening to your dad great to see you and him get along together so good really enjoy your video with the MD and all your form work keep it up you all take care Talk to you later bye
It was good to here from your Dad ! It's easy to see where you got your work ethic from and I'm sure that comes from your Grandfather also ! Have a BLESSED DAY, GOD BLESS !!!
When a man like that dies a entire world of knowledge leaves forever. It can never be replaced. Probably one of the most precious resources on earth. Absorb all that you can!
Hello Pete and Family, wonderful video! My father is backyard mechanic and a Navy man from 70-74. My dad was a welder on the U.S.S. Fulton AS11, he welded on reactors to ballast tanks on the attack subs. Like you I enjoy listening to stories and life experiences from my elders. Some of my fondest memories are helping or hindering my father working on cars, trucks, mowers, dirt bikes, chainsaws, plumbing, carpentry, a real “handyman”. My dad was and still is my Hero after 40 plus years. At this point we can’t do that stuff together anymore do to physical disabilities on both of us. Pete if you ever get a chance to tell your father how you really feel about him, do it! I had a very hard time to muster up to do it myself. Well, this is getting a bit long winded for me. If this comment seems jumbled I am sorry, writing my thoughts down has always been my achilles’ heel. My The Lord bless you and yours.
I sound like a broken record along with many others but I love hearing those old timers stories. What a blessing God has given you to have such a great relationship with your father. God Bless!
I enjoyed the video you made with your dad. Hope to see more of him in the future video's. Tell us about his military service in the sub. Merry Christmas to all.
Hey Pete. I spent my morning in my treestand musing over your trees and musings. And we've always called tractor jenga "musical tractors" thanks for another great video
i always enjoy your videos, but today was extra special. got to hear your dad talking about working on big machinery. i have a friend whose dad was a sea bee. i swear there wasn't anything that man couldn't fix. and his son inherited the mechanical gene.
A suggestion for when you reassemble those likely to rust and seize bolts, a product that I know as copper coat. It is a grease with a copper compound that when applied to a thread will prevent seizing in the most severe of conditions. I ran a heavy service shop where we would routinely have to remove belly plates off large machines with 1.5 in bolts that had spent their life in mud and a gas torch was a must until we found this stuff. Even the worst of bolts would loosen without heat if treated and they never seemed to rattle loose in the meantime. Well worth a try if you can find it over there.
Another great video Pete. you are so lucky to still have your Dad around. I lost my Mother at 15, and my father at 27. but even the short time I had with my father I learned so much from him. for one big reason, Like you I listened when he spoke. you can't hear what a person is saying , if you don't LISTEN!. one thing my father used to say to me was "keep your mouth shut, and your ears open ! youll learn more?". and he was right. thanks for sharing. Loved listening to your dad. a Mountain of experience and knowledge.
I wish I had a fraction of the mechanical knowledge you have and what was passed down to you. I’m so happy you’re tearing into the MD, been waiting all summer for this!
We enjoyed hearing from your dad. He sure is a wealth of information. It sure would be nice to have my dad that close by to help.. Looking forward to seeing the MD all finished..
It was sooo cool seeing you turn into a "little boy" again as you listened to your father's stories! You can just see the respect you have for the man in your eyes! It is a pleasure to watch these videos! Please keep up the amazing work! 😊 @14:42
Pete, it’s really enjoyable to hear your dad’s experience. I’m 75 and guys our age have done a wide variety of things. Thank him for his service, my dad was a MM 1 class on LST’s during WW II and my two sons were in the navy during the first Persian gulf war. Really enjoy your channel as our farm had similar animals as yours . Our friends called it The Funny Farm. Lee Bretzlaff, Villa Grove, Illinois
Pete your dad I so much fun to listen to with his years of experience and knowledge.Your apple didn't fall from the tree. This will be so fun to watch the work done on the MD this winter. Thanks for the great vidios
Hey Gang, Pete, your relationship with your father is very touching and heartwarming, your very fortunate to have still with you, God's Good Blessings to you and your beautiful family keep up the good work really enjoy your podcasts, love you guys XOXOXOXO
Pete you literality amaze me on each and every video you make! it is unbelievable to see the relationship you have with your family and mainly the respect towards your father! I'm giving you a blessing to be able to continue in all your endeavors until your 120 with health, wealth and all the happiness in life! ❤💕
Good morning Pete, another great 👍 day on your end. Your dad seems in great shape for 77 years old. I guess when you work hard your whole life it pays dividends when you become old. Look forward to your next video. You and Hillary take care, see you on next one. Bye bye 👋 now.
Love all your videos….but, have been anxiously waiting for MD Season 2! Great hearing your pop’s stories….tell him, “thanks for your service, Shipmate!”
Hey brother glad to see the MD back in the shop building some red tractors was always one of my retirement dreams .then at 49years old I had a massive.stroke and lost use of my left hand and arm so of course I'm retired at only 57yesrs old but not much of a mechanic with one hand but at least I can watch you lol. Keep up the goodvwork
Hi Jeff, sorry to hear your life was forever changed so young. Don't let it stop you if you can, may be more than able to share so no judgment here! Long story short local friend of a friend in 80's lost left arm in accident, has been a local mechanic to this day. Has worked on my vehicle and can do more with 1 arm than I know how with both. Best wishes to you, glad you found and enjoy Pete's channel👍
@@TomA6788 yes brother its been a long road but I will never give up I get things done around the homestead that folks don't believe. I did with one hand I guess I get the most aggravated when it takes me two hours to do a 30 minute task. I fined myself holding things with my mouth I would have never dreamned of putting in my mouth before now I do it without thinking
I am not a farmer, I’ve worked in the medical field my whole life, but I have helped my cousin out on his Chicken farm a few times, and it’s the hardest work I’ve ever done. Much respect to all the farmers out there! One of the biggest things I get from your videos, is your amazing attitude as you go through the day to day grind! It’s so refreshing to watch, and it has given me a new perception and outlook on my own day to day grind! Your the real deal Pete! My son and I spend lots of time together watching your videos, so thank you for that! God bless!
I didn't understand any of that stuff your dad was talking about, but my heart was warmed. The look on your face, taking in everything says it all. My dad, rest his soul, was also a font of knowledge. I was always interested in whatever he had to say when he talked about his vast work experiences. I don't need to tell you to cherish it because you clearly do.
Just a couple things, first, I really enjoy your channel, especially your mechanical work on the farm equipment. Second, the reason your dad didn't have to do much work on John Deere is because they never break down :-) I too grew up on a farm in Delaware County and we alway had Farmall's / Internationals, but even as a kid I loved John Deere's. We still have a Farmall C, the first tractor we had on the farm. Since my younger days I've purchase a couple John Deere's, they treat that old Farmall C with the respect it deserves. Keep up the good work!
Nice to hear your Dad talking about his carreer and life. I too was a diesel mechanic and welder fabricator. Trained as an agricultural engineer then transfered to marine engineering and ended up manager of a small 6 Mw diesel power station for 34 years with 7 gen sets. And yes I liked the big work not the fiddly - here in UK.
hello Pete, from SD. it is refreshing to see at least 3 generations living on the farm. I enjoy listening to your dad, my dad would have been 72 but left us in 1996 at the age of 47. love the updates would like to hear more from your dad. Thanks Tom
Watching you look at your dad when he's telling his stories is freaking priceless. I don't think I've ever missed my dad as much as I just did watching you guy's. Thanks for the video and god bless.
I am beyond excited to see the rest of the work for the MD and to get to see it finished! And your dads story’s were so interesting and fascinating! Just a word of the wise that I was passed on, be VERY careful when splitting. When I split the MD I was told by Jim Warehime (who I know you’ve been in contact with before) to get as wide of a stance as possible as these engine can tip over very easily. He showed me his setup which utilized an axle with rims but no tires on them to accomplish the wide stance. I copied him and it works very well! I just would hate to see you have the engine tip over on you after having done all that fantastic work! We’ll both be working on an MD this winter too, I have to do a head gasket (I hope that’s all it is) on it now. I don’t know that I’m confident in myself to do the job but the only way it’ll get done is by doing it!
Looking forward to the MD videos Pete!! It’s nice here in Eastern Iowa today too. Supposed to be 71. 🌞🌞 I’m heading to Texas Saturday, so hoping for good weather for that myself!! Have a happy day Pete!! By the way, it was good to see your Dad!!
Just as the previous person said, “you are blessed”. I’m 38 years old and my dad died three years ago. He was only 60. I would love to have him around while I’m restoring a 1950 Oliver 77.
Your dad is a true US Navy engineer. We always had to make stuff work alot times. Can’t wait to se you guys tear down and finish the MD. She sounds real nice 👍
So excited to see the work on the MD! Especially the painting part. I'm always so chicken to do painting so I'm going to watch you do it again to gain my confidence 😂
Love hearing your dad’s stories, so much to learn, I plan on being a diesel mechanic once I finish school!! Great video and great to see the MD again!!
FYI Pete, if your splitting stands don't work out I have the one I made for my 300 just sitting around collecting dust over here in Homer. More than welcome to barrow for as long as needed.
Loved hearing the stories your dad could share. What a treasure to have that experience available when you need his help. I was reminded of when I was younger. My dad and I restored a 1948 International pickup truck. Dad was always handy to hold the trouble light for me. Some of the time he was holding it in such a way that he either blinded me or else I was completely in the dark. Losing patience at times, I would say, "Dad, try not to help so much." I now think back and always regret how I ever said that to him. I wish I could do a project with him now. But he has been gone since May of 2000.
I can’t get enough of these videos!! I don’t have a “farm” yet but I am fascinated by your videos. I can’t wait to put the knowledge and ideas I’ve learned from you to action.
Nice to hear your dads stories. I like working with my dad on stuff to. He’s 81.
I'm 83, your Dad looks like a baby!! Like this video. I never get tired of watching men work. As a little kid I would watch my Grampa work on his farm!
Love getting to know your dad a bit more. What a nice guy. Thanks for sharing him with us today.
You could record Dad and play his stories over photos and farm drone footage or over time-lapse tractor repair videos. I love hearing the old stories our elders tell.
You are very blessed to have these projects with your dad. My dad and I have worked like this on many projects, (dozer, tractors, old trucks). Last year dad got really sick from Covid and then got stage 4 cancer. I would love to have a project day with him again. Lord willing, I pray he will recover.
Pete, thank your dad for his service as a Navy Diesel Submariner. I'm a retired nuclear submariner and have deep respect for the service diesel submariners gave to our nation! Dave
Great pun there! Thanks for your service!
@@barrytipton1179 Sorry Barry, no I wasn't in Holy Loch Scotland in early 1960's. I was a nuc submariner and knew some diesel boat sailors and have deep respect for them as I do for your dad. Thanks.
Please show all of the MD overhaul Pete. I find your mechanic work interesting. Thank you for sharing your fathers knowledge with us.
Your dad reminds me of my dad. Dad wasn't in maintenance, but he was in the Navy in the Korean war and assigned sub duty for 9 months. He was very mechanically inclined, but he passed away several years back, I do miss him a lot. Cherish the time you have with your dad, he is one of a kind and you can never get too much time with him. I hope you, your dad and the rest of your family have a wonderful day. See you next time and thanks for sharing.
Hi Pete, We very much enjoyed your video and to hear your Dad chatting about his likes and preferences regarding mechanics so nice to see him remembering his trade and passing his skills to you, I have just received your book I recently purchased and have started reading (between house chores) hubby has some old tractors that were his dad's using them on our small piece of land so loves to watch
tractor renovation,
Regards Dawn from Norfolk UK
You, Pete, are SO BLESSED to have your talented dad nearby!!! Our father left us for Heaven's Shore in 1980 at the "young" age of 61. So excited to have seen the year fly by and now look forward to your continued MD restoration.........Chapter Two!!! ;o)
Great to hear from your dad. My dad still helps me (he's 79) it's such a blessing.
Was really nice to hear your dad talk and I noticed how you were really listening to him. I could tell you are both proud of each other.
YES!!! Christmas has come early…. The MD is heading to the workshop!
My grandpa is nearly 80yrs old now, he served in the military aswell as your dad. Men with such a wealth of knowledge, irreplaceable is such an understatement. Their words are worth beyond their weight in gold. Thank you for sharing.
I remember someone telling me once that when an old man dies it’s like a library burning down. I agree.
Merry Christmas to your Dad and family. I miss my Dad everyday. Having the benefit of their experience is a blessing.
Watching you work with your dad makes me miss my dad even though he's been gone for many years. I learned a lot from working with him. You are very fortunate to be able to be with your dad.
My grandma is 70 and is still going decently strong
It's so good to have a Dad to listen to, help you and hang out with....
I haven't had one of those for 35 years!😥
I bet your father have some interesting stories to tell about his work, military etc.!
I enjoyed your video. It was a pleasure listening to your dad tell stories. It makes me remember working with my dad also makes me miss him. Enjoy your dad and the time you have him. I wish I had written down all the stories my dad told me. As a Marine tell your dad thanks for his service. Hope y'all stay safe and good luck.
Hey Pete, I bet your children love your Dad to the moon and back. Your Dad seems like and real nice chap and now I know why we like you so much. Can we see a little more of him in the spring/summer time and also a story time with pops and your kids.
Nice video Pete. My dad and I had a logging business back in the 80’s. We had a 225 timberjack log skidder we used to work on together. I hated working on that thing. But now I miss it. Dad passed 10 years ago. I miss spending time with him. It’s awesome seeing you and your dad together.
So great to have your Dad available to help. Cherish the time you have with him.
I love listening to the old timers stories. Theres so much to learn and interesting stuff that they did
You are so lucky to still have your father! I love how you work together!
That’s a true statement
Pete, listening to Father talk reminds my of my Grandfather talk about his work. Thank you for sharing his stories with us.
Nice to see and hear from your Dad. He retired the same year I quit wrenching and went back into management for the second time. Good thing I did because 3 years later I got cancer. I beat it and except for the month I took off for surgery I worked while taking chemo. I would never have been able to do that if I was still wrenching. Finally retired at the end of 2013. 45 years was enough!
The knowledge your father has purge as much as you can he is a good man thank you for sharing. Nice to hear old-timers talk
Your dad is always a big help to you. His stories are always nice to listen to. Anyways have a fun time fixing your tractor.
Love your Dad always there for you. Great stories. Pete good 👍 luck with your tractor 🚜.
A Pete it was nice listening to your dad great to see you and him get along together so good really enjoy your video with the MD and all your form work keep it up you all take care Talk to you later bye
You have a nice dad, enjoy him. He could teach so much from his knowledge.
My Daughter's Father-in-law has your Dad's old position in Lansing. Small World. Enjoyed the stories from 'Dad'.
It was good to here from your Dad ! It's easy to see where you got your work ethic from and I'm sure that comes from your Grandfather also ! Have a BLESSED DAY, GOD BLESS !!!
Great that your Dad lives so close, and shared some of his history with us. So much skill and knowledge in our older generations.
When a man like that dies a entire world of knowledge leaves forever. It can never be replaced. Probably one of the most precious resources on earth. Absorb all that you can!
Great episode!!!! I really enjoyed the interview portion with your father.
Hello Pete and Family, wonderful video! My father is backyard mechanic and a Navy man from 70-74. My dad was a welder on the U.S.S. Fulton AS11, he welded on reactors to ballast tanks on the attack subs. Like you I enjoy listening to stories and life experiences from my elders.
Some of my fondest memories are helping or hindering my father working on cars, trucks, mowers, dirt bikes, chainsaws, plumbing, carpentry, a real “handyman”. My dad was and still is my Hero after 40 plus years. At this point we can’t do that stuff together anymore do to physical disabilities on both of us.
Pete if you ever get a chance to tell your father how you really feel about him, do it! I had a very hard time to muster up to do it myself. Well, this is getting a bit long winded for me. If this comment seems jumbled I am sorry, writing my thoughts down has always been my achilles’ heel.
My The Lord bless you and yours.
Looking forward to the rebuild!
Man, I love the sound of that MD when it first fires up... So excited for the new season of Restore my MD!
Gotta love the "fire wrench" solves the old/rusty bolt issue every time
Lol can’t be tight if it’s liquid
I sound like a broken record along with many others but I love hearing those old timers stories. What a blessing God has given you to have such a great relationship with your father. God Bless!
I enjoyed the video you made with your dad. Hope to see more of him in the future video's. Tell us about his military service in the sub. Merry Christmas to all.
Hey Pete. I spent my morning in my treestand musing over your trees and musings. And we've always called tractor jenga "musical tractors" thanks for another great video
I love watching your mechanics vids because you explain why you are doing what you are doing
Cool that your dad was a mechanic on diesel boats. I was one on nuclear subs 77 to 85. Tell him hi from a 'A ganger' have a great day.
i always enjoy your videos, but today was extra special. got to hear your dad talking about working on big machinery. i have a friend whose dad was a sea bee. i swear there wasn't anything that man couldn't fix. and his son inherited the mechanical gene.
A suggestion for when you reassemble those likely to rust and seize bolts, a product that I know as copper coat. It is a grease with a copper compound that when applied to a thread will prevent seizing in the most severe of conditions. I ran a heavy service shop where we would routinely have to remove belly plates off large machines with 1.5 in bolts that had spent their life in mud and a gas torch was a must until we found this stuff. Even the worst of bolts would loosen without heat if treated and they never seemed to rattle loose in the meantime. Well worth a try if you can find it over there.
As a 78 year old welder/fabricator myself (still active in my shop) I enjoyed your dad's visit. Keep up the good work.
Love hearing your dad's story's about His pass work experience glad to see him helping out
Glad too see your starting on the MD. Good to see you reminiscing with your dad. I enjoyed doing that with my father as well.
Im really excited to watch your next episodes on overhauling those transmission and differential assembly,cant wait sir 🙏
Sure enjoyed listening to your dad. Excited to see the work on the MD.
Another great video Pete. you are so lucky to still have your Dad around. I lost my Mother at 15, and my father at 27. but even the short time I had with my father I learned so much from him. for one big reason, Like you I listened when he spoke. you can't hear what a person is saying , if you don't LISTEN!. one thing my father used to say to me was "keep your mouth shut, and your ears open ! youll learn more?". and he was right. thanks for sharing. Loved listening to your dad. a Mountain of experience and knowledge.
Lol, my dad always said the exact same thing, and he was right!
I wish I had a fraction of the mechanical knowledge you have and what was passed down to you. I’m so happy you’re tearing into the MD, been waiting all summer for this!
We enjoyed hearing from your dad. He sure is a wealth of information. It sure would be nice to have my dad that close by to help.. Looking forward to seeing the MD all finished..
It was sooo cool seeing you turn into a "little boy" again as you listened to your father's stories! You can just see the respect you have for the man in your eyes! It is a pleasure to watch these videos! Please keep up the amazing work! 😊 @14:42
Pete, it’s really enjoyable to hear your dad’s experience. I’m 75 and guys our age have done a wide variety of things. Thank him for his service, my dad was a MM 1 class on LST’s during WW II and my two sons were in the navy during the first Persian gulf war. Really enjoy your channel as our farm had similar animals as yours . Our friends called it The Funny Farm. Lee Bretzlaff, Villa Grove, Illinois
Thanks Pete nice to see your Dad helping you,he seems fit and moves well for someone who didn't fly a desk during his working life.
It is so great to see you and your dad doing things together. :)
Dad is always a great help
Pete your dad I so much fun to listen to with his years of experience and knowledge.Your apple didn't fall from the tree. This will be so fun to watch the work done on the MD this winter. Thanks for the great vidios
Hey Gang, Pete, your relationship with your father is very touching and heartwarming, your very fortunate to have still with you,
God's Good Blessings to you and your beautiful family keep up the good work really enjoy your podcasts, love you guys XOXOXOXO
Loved the chat with Pop! Would love to hear his stories of the farm when he was a kid. All the little Pete stories.....
Enjoyed meeting your Dad Pete. He's an old Navy man just like me! I was in the aviation end, stationed at Whidbey Island NAS up above Seattle.
So nice to see you you and your dad together I didn't realize your dad was still alive and farming how cool is that you're very lucky man
Pete you literality amaze me on each and every video you make! it is unbelievable to see the relationship you have with your family and mainly the respect towards your father! I'm giving you a blessing to be able to continue in all your endeavors until your 120 with health, wealth and all the happiness in life! ❤💕
I loved hearing stories from your Dad
love seeing the father son relationship when your dad's in the videos. its always great having that wise man by your side!
Nothing like a good air impact and a set of torches. Staples on our farm. Great video Pete!
Any recommendations for a good set? In the market here myself
Good morning Pete, another great 👍 day on your end. Your dad seems in great shape for 77 years old. I guess when you work hard your whole life it pays dividends when you become old. Look forward to your next video. You and Hillary take care, see you on next one. Bye bye 👋 now.
Love all your videos….but, have been anxiously waiting for MD Season 2! Great hearing your pop’s stories….tell him, “thanks for your service, Shipmate!”
Hey brother glad to see the MD back in the shop building some red tractors was always one of my retirement dreams .then at 49years old I had a massive.stroke and lost use of my left hand and arm so of course I'm retired at only 57yesrs old but not much of a mechanic with one hand but at least I can watch you lol. Keep up the goodvwork
Hi Jeff, sorry to hear your life was forever changed so young. Don't let it stop you if you can, may be more than able to share so no judgment here! Long story short local friend of a friend in 80's lost left arm in accident, has been a local mechanic to this day. Has worked on my vehicle and can do more with 1 arm than I know how with both. Best wishes to you, glad you found and enjoy Pete's channel👍
@@TomA6788 yes brother its been a long road but I will never give up I get things done around the homestead that folks don't believe. I did with one hand I guess I get the most aggravated when it takes me two hours to do a 30 minute task. I fined myself holding things with my mouth I would have never dreamned of putting in my mouth before now I do it without thinking
I am not a farmer, I’ve worked in the medical field my whole life, but I have helped my cousin out on his Chicken farm a few times, and it’s the hardest work I’ve ever done. Much respect to all the farmers out there! One of the biggest things I get from your videos, is your amazing attitude as you go through the day to day grind! It’s so refreshing to watch, and it has given me a new perception and outlook on my own day to day grind! Your the real deal Pete! My son and I spend lots of time together watching your videos, so thank you for that! God bless!
I didn't understand any of that stuff your dad was talking about, but my heart was warmed. The look on your face, taking in everything says it all. My dad, rest his soul, was also a font of knowledge. I was always interested in whatever he had to say when he talked about his vast work experiences. I don't need to tell you to cherish it because you clearly do.
Just a couple things, first, I really enjoy your channel, especially your mechanical work on the farm equipment. Second, the reason your dad didn't have to do much work on John Deere is because they never break down :-)
I too grew up on a farm in Delaware County and we alway had Farmall's / Internationals, but even as a kid I loved John Deere's. We still have a Farmall C, the first tractor we had on the farm.
Since my younger days I've purchase a couple John Deere's, they treat that old Farmall C with the respect it deserves.
Keep up the good work!
Nice to hear your Dad talking about his carreer and life. I too was a diesel mechanic and welder fabricator. Trained as an agricultural engineer then transfered to marine engineering and ended up manager of a small 6 Mw diesel power station for 34 years with 7 gen sets. And yes I liked the big work not the fiddly - here in UK.
looking forward to watching the MD being finished this winter
hello Pete, from SD. it is refreshing to see at least 3 generations living on the farm. I enjoy listening to your dad, my dad would have been 72 but left us in 1996 at the age of 47. love the updates would like to hear more from your dad.
Thanks Tom
Watching you look at your dad when he's telling his stories is freaking priceless. I don't think I've ever missed my dad as much as I just did watching you guy's. Thanks for the video and god bless.
I am beyond excited to see the rest of the work for the MD and to get to see it finished! And your dads story’s were so interesting and fascinating! Just a word of the wise that I was passed on, be VERY careful when splitting. When I split the MD I was told by Jim Warehime (who I know you’ve been in contact with before) to get as wide of a stance as possible as these engine can tip over very easily. He showed me his setup which utilized an axle with rims but no tires on them to accomplish the wide stance. I copied him and it works very well! I just would hate to see you have the engine tip over on you after having done all that fantastic work! We’ll both be working on an MD this winter too, I have to do a head gasket (I hope that’s all it is) on it now. I don’t know that I’m confident in myself to do the job but the only way it’ll get done is by doing it!
Looking forward to the MD videos Pete!! It’s nice here in Eastern Iowa today too. Supposed to be 71. 🌞🌞
I’m heading to Texas Saturday, so hoping for good weather for that myself!! Have a happy day Pete!! By the way, it was good to see your Dad!!
nice to see and hear you dad talk and you are very lucky to have his "knowledge" at your disposal!!
I'm looking forward to the new continuation of this video.
Love hearing from your dad! Am excited about the rebuild!!!
Just as the previous person said, “you are blessed”. I’m 38 years old and my dad died three years ago. He was only 60. I would love to have him around while I’m restoring a 1950 Oliver 77.
It was wonderful to see you and your father working together, read his back story and listen to him talk about his past work experiences.
I dont know why but i love seeing lots of tractors stuffed in barns, especially with the hay stacked behind them. Great video Pete!
Great video. The ones with your Dad are always special. Thank you
Your dad is a true US Navy engineer. We always had to make stuff work alot times. Can’t wait to se you guys tear down and finish the MD. She sounds real nice 👍
So excited to see the work on the MD! Especially the painting part. I'm always so chicken to do painting so I'm going to watch you do it again to gain my confidence 😂
Love hearing your dad’s stories, so much to learn, I plan on being a diesel mechanic once I finish school!! Great video and great to see the MD again!!
I always enjoy listening to peoples dads talk about the past and what day is Joy doing thank you very much for putting that on the air today
FYI Pete, if your splitting stands don't work out I have the one I made for my 300 just sitting around collecting dust over here in Homer. More than welcome to barrow for as long as needed.
Thank you!
Loved hearing the stories your dad could share. What a treasure to have that experience available when you need his help. I was reminded of when I was younger. My dad and I restored a 1948 International pickup truck. Dad was always handy to hold the trouble light for me. Some of the time he was holding it in such a way that he either blinded me or else I was completely in the dark. Losing patience at times, I would say, "Dad, try not to help so much." I now think back and always regret how I ever said that to him. I wish I could do a project with him now. But he has been gone since May of 2000.
I can’t get enough of these videos!! I don’t have a “farm” yet but I am fascinated by your videos. I can’t wait to put the knowledge and ideas I’ve learned from you to action.
Guys like your father is what makes this country great!
We love you all! Thanks to your whole family for what you do for ours, and our small farm!
Love the Farmall videos and it was great to hear about the things your dad worked on.
What I'd give to do anything with my father again. Love your fathers while you can if you can. R.I.P. Dad.