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Hey Gang,

I got word that a D6-9u and a D8 -14a went to our local scrap yard. I called and asked them to wait until I could get there. I went to look and found a D7-3t instead. Close but not the 6 and the 8 as reported. It was sad to see how they unloaded it with a claw. The canopy smashed along with the hood, manifolds, CCU, and parts broken from unloading it. Sad, very sad. I didn't see much worth trying to save, saddened, I decided to leave. Walking out I saw a radiator and shell off a D-4 with a #44 hydraulic unit and guard, but it too had been broken and smashed by the mighty Cat Claw. Man those claws were just bitting away at steel, like it was a hot dog or something.

That night I remembered that I needed a floor plate and maybe some fenders from the old 7-3t. I went back, but the yard man said, "already on the boat to China." I left realizing it doesn't take long for history to be forgotten. Munch, it's gone. I don't know, people laugh at me sometimes when they ask why I buy old stuff. I can remember how much grief I got from a few, when I bought the Cat 660, everyone kept bugging me saying,"what are you goin to do with that thing?" I would answer,"Preserve some history."

So, a couple of Partners in crime helped me scope out before the auction, and work on and load up after the auction, our latest save from the Scrap Man. I would like to Thank Jesse, and my brother Pat for helping preserving some history. This one was worth saving, in fact, I named it "Priceless"[attachment=13434]Priceless d7-3t 003.jpg[/attachment][attachment=13433]Priceless d7-3t 002.jpg[/attachment][attachment=13432]Priceless d7-3t 001.jpg[/attachment][attachment=13435]Priceless d7-3t 005.jpg[/attachment][attachment=13436]Priceless d7-3t 004.jpg[/attachment][attachment=13437]Priceless d7-3t 009.jpg[/attachment][attachment=13438]Priceless d7-3t 012.jpg[/attachment][attachment=13439]Priceless d7-3t 007.jpg[/attachment]-glen

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Sun, Jun 10, 2012 11:57 PM

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that would be sad to see something that good going for scrap ,good on you for getting it 👍
we have the same problem over with the price of scrap as high as it is 😞

cheers graham

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 12:08 AM

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that would be sad to see something that good going for scrap ,good on you for getting it 👍
we have the same problem over with the price of scrap as high as it is 😞

cheers graham

That looks to be one nice machine.I notice it appears to have a hydraulic tank and valve mounted on it.What was the purpose of it and how did they drive the pump as I see it has CCU's both front and back??

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 12:56 AM

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That looks to be one nice machine.I notice it appears to have a hydraulic tank and valve mounted on it.What was the purpose of it and how did they drive the pump as I see it has CCU's both front and back??

Hey Larslog,

The hydraulic system is for rear hydraulics. Don't know what the pulled with it.-glen

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 1:23 AM

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Hey Larslog,

The hydraulic system is for rear hydraulics. Don't know what the pulled with it.-glen

OK, Glen,

Since I have NOT had to pleasure of meeting you in person, yet, so of the three photos showing people, which one has you in it? Photo 4, 6 & 8?

I sure do plan and HOPE to at lease get to Tulare next year....

Walt

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 5:34 AM

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OK, Glen,

Since I have NOT had to pleasure of meeting you in person, yet, so of the three photos showing people, which one has you in it? Photo 4, 6 & 8?

I sure do plan and HOPE to at lease get to Tulare next year....

Walt

Hey Walt,

I am in the tan tee-shirt in photo seven. Jesse is in the blue shirt, in photo four and six and my brother Pat is with Jesse in photo six.-glen

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 6:18 AM

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Hey Walt,

I am in the tan tee-shirt in photo seven. Jesse is in the blue shirt, in photo four and six and my brother Pat is with Jesse in photo six.-glen

Hey Glen,

I just disciovered I can't count. There are 8 photos and the ones I meant to indicate are 4, 6 and 7. DUH!😆

Thanks for the insight to what you really look like. I appreciate it. That D7 look good too....👍

Walt

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 8:09 AM

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Hey Glen,

I just disciovered I can't count. There are 8 photos and the ones I meant to indicate are 4, 6 and 7. DUH!😆

Thanks for the insight to what you really look like. I appreciate it. That D7 look good too....👍

Walt

Hey Walt,

Jesse commented on the tractor, how little wear there is on the pedals. The look new, hardly any wear on them. I cleaned the hour meter glass so I could read it today, and was shocked to see it only has 1814 hours on it. I am not new to hour meter swapping, but from the wear on the pedals, I beleive it. I'll save a spot for you on the tractor, anytime you want, Walt. Can you make it the 2nd or 3rd week in July to California. We need help building a dam.-glen

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 9:28 AM

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Hey Walt,

Jesse commented on the tractor, how little wear there is on the pedals. The look new, hardly any wear on them. I cleaned the hour meter glass so I could read it today, and was shocked to see it only has 1814 hours on it. I am not new to hour meter swapping, but from the wear on the pedals, I beleive it. I'll save a spot for you on the tractor, anytime you want, Walt. Can you make it the 2nd or 3rd week in July to California. We need help building a dam.-glen

Mighty fine looking old 3T. It's got the setup I liked best, a #25 CCU, a striaght blade, yep, had a few like that.

I see someonf whacked a piece out of the hardnose. Probably did that so they could make an inframe overhaul a little easier. I never did that. I just went after #1 first. Figured I was half done when I got #1 taken care of.

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 5:59 PM

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Mighty fine looking old 3T. It's got the setup I liked best, a #25 CCU, a striaght blade, yep, had a few like that.

I see someonf whacked a piece out of the hardnose. Probably did that so they could make an inframe overhaul a little easier. I never did that. I just went after #1 first. Figured I was half done when I got #1 taken care of.

Hey Old 3t Lover,

I don't see what you commented on, explain it to me one more time, I'm pretty slow.-glen

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 9:29 PM

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Hey Old 3t Lover,

I don't see what you commented on, explain it to me one more time, I'm pretty slow.-glen

It's that torch cut edge to the curved side panel you see in picture #1.

Super find!!!!!!

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 9:40 PM

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