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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-27-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,000
Posted By bulletpruf
Snakes? Haven't seen any at Will's ranch yet,...

Snakes? Haven't seen any at Will's ranch yet, but I did catch a coral snake in the garage yesterday. Brought him to a nearby Army base (Camp Bullis) to release him.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-27-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,000
Posted By bulletpruf
New video is up in case anyone is interested - ...

New video is up in case anyone is interested -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBSKaC6GzPw
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,000
Posted By bulletpruf
Houston, we have a problem. The bearing/hub...

Houston, we have a problem.

The bearing/hub assembly on the right final drive is damaged and will need to be replaced. I saw it before we started working on it, but I was hoping it wasn't a major...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,000
Posted By bulletpruf
I actually never bought the D7. Just got it...

I actually never bought the D7. Just got it running and driving again and walked away from the deal. It needed about $25k in parts just to get it to where it could do some real work again and I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,000
Posted By bulletpruf
Hey BVZ - that one was too far gone, so I passed...

Hey BVZ - that one was too far gone, so I passed on that deal. The owner still has it for sale; price is down to $5k, which doesn't seem bad for what it is.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-13-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,000
Posted By bulletpruf
FREE Caterpillar 977!!! Now What???

I spend a fair amount of time in FB Marketplace and have been looking for a vintage Cat dozer for a while, when this popped up - a 977H, listed as inoperable. It was on a 130 acre farm/ranch near...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-18-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 994
Posted By bulletpruf
Fixed it. I had two problems -- rod was too...

Fixed it. I had two problems -- rod was too short and I had put it in the wrong hole....

I used the longer hooked rod that was in the Inline Tube kit and put it in the hole that was closer to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,179
Posted By bulletpruf
Fixed that MOTHER******! As I mentioned...

Fixed that MOTHER******!

As I mentioned below, I noticed there was a purple wire going in to a connector right above the gas pedal. From there, two purple wires split off of it, going under the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,179
Posted By bulletpruf
I got distracted for a few weeks on a 60 year old...

I got distracted for a few weeks on a 60 year old Cat D7 dozer; now I'm back at it.

Pulled the front driver's seat out and now I have more room to work.

Looks like the purple wire doesn't go...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-10-2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Today was another out-freaking-standing day! ...

Today was another out-freaking-standing day!

Picked up my buddy Will at about 7 am; 35 or so degrees, which is frigid for south Texas! On site at about 9 am, sun was shining and it was warming up...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-09-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Ok, headed back down tomorrow to see if she'll...

Ok, headed back down tomorrow to see if she'll move. We hope to have some technical expertise on site as well...

Dropped $350 at Napa on various fluids and $58 at the local Cat dealer for the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-30-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Latest video is up in case anyone is interested. ...

Latest video is up in case anyone is interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt7_upfzQ3Q
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-29-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Today was a good freaking day! On the road...

Today was a good freaking day!

On the road at 6:30 am. Picked up my buddy Will at 6:45 and we headed south.

Arrived at 8:40 am. Got unloaded and got to work.

Hit the bolts on the monster...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-21-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Smells like....victory....

Smells like....victory....
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-20-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Posted a video on my trials and tribulations in...

Posted a video on my trials and tribulations in case anyone is interested -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBif6E-jFNQ
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-19-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Ok, so today was a GREAT day! Got on the...

Ok, so today was a GREAT day!

Got on the road at 6:15. Picked up sidekick at 6:30. Got to dozer at 8:45. Owner was there waiting for us; he's a really good dude, 5th generation on their 550 acre...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-19-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Cool story, MC, and good to hear from you. ...

Cool story, MC, and good to hear from you.

Scott
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
And your point is? :D

And your point is? :D
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Yes. On a low-boy. I have plenty of...

Yes.

On a low-boy.

I have plenty of room in the front yard.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Yeah, that's my problem - I watch too much Diesel...

Yeah, that's my problem - I watch too much Diesel Creek.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,580
Posted By bulletpruf
Potential Vintage Cat D7 Dozer Rescue - Have I Lost My Freaking Mind???

So, I'm thinking about buying a non-running D7D 17A project; should be about 1959 vintage. It's complete, said to have been running (but not running well) about 10 years ago. Owner thinks it's was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-11-2023, 11:11 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,179
Posted By bulletpruf
My responses below in ALL CAPS MY...

My responses below in ALL CAPS



MY RECENT TRY WAS WITH THE ORIGINAL SOLENOID. I HAVEN'T HAD A SUCCESSFUL TEST WITH THE NEW ONE YET.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,258
Posted By bulletpruf
Nope. Chuck just stares at the carb until it...

Nope. Chuck just stares at the carb until it fixes itself.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-04-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,916
Posted By bulletpruf
Got it installed this weekend. The neck was...

Got it installed this weekend. The neck was surprisingly easy to bend.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-25-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,519
Posted By bulletpruf
Never thought of doing it that way! That's...

Never thought of doing it that way! That's ingenious.
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