Tankman 3,515 #1 Posted March 14, 2013 Had a fun call yesterday, "YO! I know it isn't red, it's yellow, but'll be a fun project up at your barn. Have fun." Pic was text'd to me, 1950 CAT D2. The thing runs, shop is gettin' "it" ready to drive off a trailer at my place. Engine and drive train were rebuilt a few years ago, CAT wasn't used since. Sittin', lonely, needin' a home. Actually the CAT was jealous of the care my Stallions were getting. Guess after some tinkering, red paint would look good! Besides, I could make a quick trail through the woods for the Stallions! Have I lost it? Too much time on my hands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torino 14 #2 Posted March 14, 2013 I have no place for it or anywhere to use it but I want one to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1054josh 25 #3 Posted March 14, 2013 Heck no. What a awesome restore project. A small crawler is always a good thing to have around. I restored a Jd 40c that belonged to my grandfather a few years back and it is a handy little thing. Enjoy it and keep us updated with your project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #4 Posted March 14, 2013 Hey Tankman, give it a paintjob like you had on your Marine tank. My Dad was a tank driver in WW2. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #5 Posted March 14, 2013 Hey Tankman, give it a paint job like you had on your Marine tank. My Dad was a tank driver in WW2.Hey! How 'bout camo netting? Gettin' to like this project already! Believe it or not, I still blouse my utility trousers when workin' 'round my barn. Spit shine my boots too. I've lost it! Mechanics are putting the CAT back in runnin' shape for delivery, probably next week. Yesterday they ran the pony engine. Couldn't turn this freebie down. The same benefactor gave me my '88 414-8 last summer. The 414 (thought to be a dead horse) was a thank you for letting my stone drive store some earth movin' equipment for a week or less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 111 #6 Posted March 14, 2013 That is a cool project, can't wait to see more pictures of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #7 Posted March 14, 2013 That is a cool project, can't wait to see more pictures of it.Your Track Horse is awesome! Gorgeous, great, super! Usin' it for work? Too clean to make a mess! Track Horse = WOW FACTOR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 111 #8 Posted March 14, 2013 That is a cool project, can't wait to see more pictures of it. Your Track Horse is awesome! Gorgeous, great, super! Usin' it for work? Too clean to make a mess! Track Horse = WOW FACTOR Thanks, I it was a fun project to build. It pretty much just sits in the garage as I don't have too much time for that kind of fun. wait for it................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #9 Posted March 15, 2013 Today's progress, a little either for the pony engine. Fresh diesel and gas. Track on. Gettin' ready for the BIG move. The CAT is purrin' very nicely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,666 #10 Posted March 15, 2013 Get the paint ready Tankman I am working on decals 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #11 Posted March 15, 2013 Get the paint ready Tankman I am working on decals We'll be sand blasting 'n painting. Be sure the decals are ready! Have to pickup Grandsons today, need 'em in the barn for the weekend! Wo.....wo......WORK! (They think it's all play!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #12 Posted March 16, 2013 Thats a terrific old crawler Tankman! And you got it for FREE?!?!?! I love the sound of that diesel............................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #13 Posted March 16, 2013 Thats a terrific old crawler Tankman! And you got it for FREE?!?!?! I love the sound of that diesel...............................I know the supervisor / boss at excavating company, he pretty much runs the show; my Son! The company lets him do what he feels like doin'. The dozer was going to be scrapped, doesn't fit into their newer greater equipment future. The owners like my hobby, "Give it to the old man." Last year company purchased a zero turn mower for their corporate offices, "Give the old Wheel Horse ['88 414-8] to the old man." I'll take it, all of it! The CAT arrived at my barn today, more parts to come; i.e.: dozer, lifts, arms. Nice. Was a fun drive on my stone drive. After the blade is on, wo....wo.....WORK! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #14 Posted March 19, 2013 Grandson loves the red Herd of Stallions but says, he likes the CAT! Yellow will be OK this time! The nerve! He's wearing a green hat and a "Got Dirt" sweatshirt! What's that all about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 111 #15 Posted March 19, 2013 That's a great machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,666 #16 Posted March 19, 2013 3.25 " x 16.5" ?? Are they going on the hood? Let me know I will send with attachamatic decals Get the paint ready Tankman I am working on decals We'll be sand blasting 'n painting. Be sure the decals are ready! Have to pickup Grandsons today, need 'em in the barn for the weekend! Wo.....wo......WORK! (They think it's all play!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #17 Posted March 19, 2013 Delivery, Part 2, arrived today. Dozer and arms, hydraulic cylinders, misc "stuff." Lots to do but, Grandson says, "Yellow is OK just this one time." Hey, needed the CAT for the modified stone I'm adding to the driveway. Or, lots of wo....wo...work to do with the D2. What? I don't have a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbartlett1958 96 #18 Posted March 22, 2013 Tankman, That is too cool! I have wanted a D-2 since I was 12 years old. Maybe someday. I am envious. I have no use for a D-2 but WHO CARES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #19 Posted March 23, 2013 Tankman, you got a busy weekend or two ahead! I hope you have a big strong air compressor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbartlett1958 96 #20 Posted March 23, 2013 Grandson loves the red Herd of Stallions but says, he likes the CAT! Yellow will be OK this time! The nerve! He's wearing a green hat and a "Got Dirt" sweatshirt! What's that all about? CAT_AdoptedW.JPG Tankman, That smile makes it all worthwhile. Priceless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #21 Posted March 25, 2013 Got a very welcome text message this morning. Construction outfit found some literature for my Catepillar D2! Hey, hey, hey! Literature gettin' dropped off but, I am desperate for spring weather. Where is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
