What do you guys think of the dozer?

Hi Westen , I am a Grease Monkey for sum forty years now retired LOVE YOUR VIDEOS am 78 years old you make me VERY HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!

KZfaq randomly showed this on my feed. Here I am at midnight on a Sunday watching a video about a 1970's bulldozer. WTF? LOL - It worked, I subbed.

Your pure excitement and positivity is what this world needs more of! Thanks for the video mate!

Brings back some fond memories. I spent some time running D6's, D7's and D8's. Your D7 probably has a leaver down by the seat that diverts hydraulic fluid to the winch OR the blade. If not, then there is a good chance to hydraulic fluid is low. My Fiat-Allis 7G has a separate hydraulic tank for the blade. I cannot remember for the D7. If the price was right then you did well!

I didn’t wake up this morning and think I wanted to watch a video about a bulldozer, yet here I am and yet I am entertained

You my friend have discovered a gold mine!! I'm a Dozer man of 36 years and that F is a fine!!! Ole girl!!

Bro, I teach industrial arts in a rural high school. We watch your videos all the time, the kids wish you was their teacher! You are Creating excitement about being a tradesman!

I was a heavy equipment operator in the army. Love old style dozers like this, they're run to run

Canadian viewer who grew up in logging town in Central British Columbia. Jake brakes, low beds and logging trucks were music to my ears, the purr of Cat motors, and the smell of diesel power! What fabulous memories. Hearing this D 7 Cat start brought it all back....thank you.

I used to run these and other models of Cat Dozier's........There is a another LEVER down by your seat Throw that one forward (down) and it will Stop the Wench and put Hyd. Fluid to the Blade on the dozier. That will Stop the Wench and put Power to the Blade to raise it Up & Down, Wes.

Nothin like watching happy, well fed country folks.

When I was LOTS younger we used a couple of dozers in/on rock that ate up the under carriage fast. Fortunately there was an excellent welder down the road. He built up the rails 3/16" or so. Did the sprockets too. The rollers were replaced. He used extra hard rod. Worked well. You shall know when the rails & sprocket need attention, the tracks run out of adjustment. I have seen Cats pull started. Neat project!!

Westen, so happy to see this. My dad, Hoot Gibson, had a cat like this in the 70s. I was always excited to ride on it with him. There wasn't much to hang on to. My husband pulled up this video and I immediately had to watch it. Thanks for bringing back some good memories for me.

Not specifically a bulldozer enthusiast, but I love watching equipment being brought back to life.

"how do i run this thing!" you're shaking hands with danger, hearin the roll of drums, and seeing the color of danger!

I've never driven any heavy equipment, but I'm fascinated by those that can work on engines and the like. My Dads father, Grandpa Wade drove dozers and graders from the 1940's to early 1960's in Florida. I really enjoy this channel and Westin, you're a hoot. Looking forward to following your channel.👍👍

That thing will definitely straighten out frame on the mustang.

I never thought I’d be watching Luke Combs teach me about dozers at 2am

You really scored a jewel with that undercarriage being redone recently. That's thousands of dollars worth of maintenance that has been done. Just turning the pins and bushings is expensive enough. Those look new, so you have both sides still left on them. The rails and rollers look like they were built up as well. Again, great score !

Saw this in FB and came over. Great video and it’s always nice to see people who know their stuff and love what they do. 👊I’m in...

Man! Love you guy's enthusiasm, sense of humor and optimism! RARE quality in today's world to say the least. That said, THAT is what made me Subscribe ! Yinz keep up the great work !

This is why I wouldn't miss one of your videos for nothing ! Now I had to ask myself who else would be able to get their hands on a piece of construction equipment ? And make a video on it both fun/ funny and exciting ! You took the cake on this one ! Keep up the good work !

3306 is one of the best workhorse engines Cat ever made. You’ll find it fitted in a multitude of Cat equipment from dozers and wheel loaders to excavators, articulated trucks and everything in between. Sweet little engine and very reliable. The 3304’s a good one too, but avoid the ones fitted with the Sleeve Metering fuel system as any water in the fuel will wear or seize the injection pump. 😉

Friday... Almost midnight... Do I wanna see an old dozer ? Hell yes !!!

Some KZfaqr's get supercars, this guy gets a freaking bulldozer!

Awesome! I just come across a D6 C series that hasn’t been run in about 15 yrs. It’s been sitting up under pines with a really good cab on it and engine covers along with the exhaust being covered. Oil looks new. Going to try and crank it up this Saturday. Super excited!

Man you crack me up no matter what a crap day I'm having you make me laugh, keep it up.

Wow, a Dozer!! Love how positive Westen is. Too cool that it started so quickly. Can't wait to see the blade lifting. Great show. Have fun!! Love ya.

Been here since 5k. Now you’re at 120,000+ subscribers. Amazing how much you’ve blown up. Keep doing what you’re doing Westen.

More on the dozer! Assuming you checked the hydraulic oil tank, most likely low? Check the control rods for the track clutches. No, I'm not a dozer mechanic, just an old motorhead/gearhead common sensing it! Cool rescue!

I'm honestly not sure you know how mechanically gifted you are. Seriously impressed mate keep it up.

Just found your channel and I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

Heck yes!! I’m so excited to see videos about this dozer!! You should do a video on basic controls and such. I’m so pumped!

Western its great to see your projects here in the uk ,we are all in full lockdown. Its great to see your love of the D7F i used to work for CAT here in the UK at the desford plant its one hell of a company to work for.love you man, keep up the great work.its such good fun to watch.

Defo needs all fluids and filters changed ,,,might need a new hydraulic pump or at least a service,,but saw no leaks,,,,also possible with the winch stuck on running it's taking all the power from the hydraulic pump not to sure though?

I'm not even there and I was excited too. Reminded me of my days at grandpa's farm in the '50s. Love those CATS.

I think you should drive proudly into town on it for a beer run.

Bulldozers and Tanks,two of Man's GREATEST creations!!!!!

In the 1972 Use to work in a ranch in Imperial Valley , we drive those cats, also the ones that you started with gasoline then switch to diesel, is beautiful to remember by looking at you and your cat, nice , you got a new subscriber. And a like. Thank you.

Man you livin the Life dude I hope you know how lucky you are. Living out in the wide-open space like that getting to play around an old classic Cat I knew that Beast was going to start before you even asked you're a lucky man

“We bought a dozer” “Our beautiful yellow dozer” That’s a Subscriber added to your list

Ty for your enthusiasm, that's neat, and the dozer sounds so good,ty😄

Absolutely amazing video on the TW 30 Ford tractor. I used to run a TW 20 mfd. They're darn good tractors.

Both steering clutches are probably rusted and stuck, could be a big fix job .

I love yalls videos yall are so damn cheerful just some good buds having fun fixing old stuff up I could watch yall fix a toilet and have a good time keep up the good work cats FTW waiting for the day yall fix up a semi

As simple as this video is, I can feel the satisfaction. 👍

My mom worked for Caterpillar for over 25 years, I grew up with them. I think they're the best. Made in America, made to be extremely durable and last. Thank you, you're awesome.

Fix up the dozer and make it fully functional Keep up the great videos. You are quite a character, very intelligent and extremely entertaining. Thank you for these great videos

10:17 "DO YOU HEAR THAT KITTY PURR?" you make my day. Glad I found this channel

Westin, Good Job! The engine sounds so good, purring, that I am now seeking a diesel to drive! Quite a nice sound from that D7. And it was a true act of mercy to save it!

Great dozer, I have a wide track D4d from this era that I bought many many years ago. I bought it for two thousand dollars and it had all new undercarriage but the final drive was out on the right side. I had a guy put that in for me after scouting all over for parts, including some after market and that whole thing cost me another $5500. But this old dozer has been incredible. Last fall I got back to the farm and the dozer had not been started in 6 years and when I got the starter to turn over, there was corrosion in the starter, it fired right up and ran like it always did, i.e. real good. You got to love those old cat dozers from the 1970's, they are incredible, just be sure to have clean fluids and keep them topped up. Mine has glow plugs by the way. It looks like you have the same starter switch. On mine a few seconds to the left warms her up for easier start. Try not to use any either, it does them no good. Best of luck you are in the cat club. Now if you ever get a chance get a hold of an old 70's AutoCar truck with a Cummins and you will be in old junk heaven.

great find, just needs some TLC, and that's a lot of machine once you get things fixed.

"If you gotta ask how many Amps, then you don't need to know" lol! Uhh Westin.... I really do, cracked me up

I hired a guy to doze a factory landscape for me, he used this model cat to get it done. He worked 4 days at $100 per hour and man did I get my money's worth! I never saw that much work done in such a short time!

I love it as much as I love your enthusiasm! That got you a new subscriber, win win!

Uh-oh, I get the feeling that Bob is going to feel a little inadequate when this gets parked down by him

I run a 1972 d8 and even though it's a lil rough is easily one of my favorite pieces of equipment to operate

Started right up on the first pull. Engines were so much better made back then

Watched 2 videos, instantly subscribed . Very good quality content brother!

There should be a 2 or 3 position lever next to your seat on the floor push it all the way forward for blade control

Hey man love seeing what you do. Been over seas on rotation since January and being from Kansas makes it better to since I’m from Kansas as well and you doing all these projects reminds me of when I’m with my friends working on random projects. Thanks for laughs bud keep up the good work

currently 1am sat watching a video on a dozer that i have no complete interest in videos like this but im thoroughly enjoying this, KZfaq im watching more on the recommended pages from now on

My God Weston, you were born to run that big dozer.

"Oh my gosh, this thing is heavier than my last girlfriend" hahahahahhaha

A dozer is on my bucket list, for sure! I've only ever rode a D6C.

You tube threw this up on my feed and totally enjoyed it well done guys from 🇬🇧

I absolutely love this guy! I love every video. His personality is just awesome! Plus I love Kansas so that helps.

Hey Westin. I've been farming most of my life..I know a little bit, about machines, like your dozer. My advice about your hydraulic problem, is to check, your fluid, and filters. She's a beauty. Have fun, it.

filters, fluids and grab a grease gun and lube everything. The underside looked really good, tracks are in great shape drive sprockets and chain look ok add some tension (grease)

The Cat logo seems to be recent (with the yellow triangle under the "A"). I think that logo was introduced circa 1991. When I worked on Cats, the logo was a "block C". Before attempting to start it, I would have checked for water (from condensation) in the fuel tank; there's a petcock under the tank for draining water.

This guys enthusiasm is dope af

I work on a old D7 that had a gas pony motor starter and a cable lift blade simple and strong

Omg Garrett!!! IT RUNS!!! Hallelujah!! Love you guys!!

Just put a headset on a 1984 Cat D5B, cleaned out the oil cooler, replaced the water pump, changed the thermostat, changed the oil and filters, and may service the hydraulics also. Good luck with the D7....Lot more CLEARANCE for working on the D7.

You guys should do more with this dozer, as a heavy duty mechanic I love to watch this sorta thing:)

Low hydraulic fluid is the likely cause of not being able to lift the blade.

The first dozer i ran was an old d6 with clutch controls like this. Those old fixed blades will push and give you a workout. The under carriage looks very good with low hours.

Gees this is already a year old. I watched this right when you posted it and love the vids keep up the great work!!

That is one nice dozer can't wait to see your restoration

"these are about fully charged, but they're a little low too" ...ok i'm in

This! This right here! This is what I’m talking about!

awsome video westen she started right up with no trouble i am suprised lol what kida ideas you comeing up with this time lol thumb up and shared

Man, I wish that I could run across a cheap dozer in the woods or something that will start up and run like the one you have run across. That is cool. If you get that thing to a functional state and obtain a method to transport it to various places, there is a business in and of itself.

Fricken ay right bud!! thats super awesome Wes!

I just watched my first dozer video and she is beautiful...thanks

That’s gotta be one of the coolest things I’ve seen in ages,get it fixed and build your own off road course lol

Awesome brother, keep the videos rolling!!

Find the other lever,stop power to winch and you will have power to blade,find op instr on line.

Smash all the " expertly cataloged" parts haha. Awesome video and channel!

Ain't nothin' like a Caterpillar engine, great video!

Heck yea man that's awesome I look forward to watching the videos on this

how much are you calling cheap? i think it will run.....eventually!

I’m loving this channel it’s hilarious

Its very good, and if you have bought it, you have done a good shopping !!

D7F was plagued with transmission and torque converter issues. The D7E and D7G were the good ones.

Cat uses an 8-D battery 2 of them on a D7 they are rated at 2500 cold cranking amps per battery. I hope you charged the batteries.

You know what? Y'all fellers convinced me what I'm a goin to do when I PCS. I'm huntin my auction license, and I'm building trucks n shit. (extra money is always nice, and I'm a gearhead) I love yalls content. Keep it up.

You look like a guy I worked with in Kentucky. Take that as a compliment, he's a damn good operator and mechanic.

Old fuel and old filter? And it still started wow. I would have changed the water and oil first but you sound like you know what you are doing. I want one. Nice job!