Learning "The Way of the Torch" on Old Red's Roller Frame ~ Part 10 ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator

The undercarriage is one of the most important parts of any tracked machine, and OLD RED's needs a LOT of work! Today's project is getting the roller frame chosen, fixed up and ready to be installed back onto the machine. This turned out to be a TON of work, and I hope you enjoy coming along! In this video we will: 0:00 - Recap 0:48 - Removing the Original Rollers 3:46 - Talking about the Rollers 6:57 - Looking at the OTHER Track Tensioner 7:49 - Inspecting the Track Adjustment Bolt 9:14 - Trying out a 1000lb Magnet 10:38 - Removing the Grouser Pads from the Track Chain 14:22 - Rescuing MORE Track Roller Frames 14:44 - Inspecting the New Track Roller Frame 18:20 - Removing parts from the DONOR Roller Frame 19:53 - Learning the Way of the TORCH! 22:11 - Salvaging a Tensioning NUT! 24:00 - Inspecting Rollers 25:40 - Removing BROKEN Bolts Installed with ALWAYS SEIZE! 28:25 - Clogged Gutter! 29:00 - Weimaraners!!! 29:36 - Drilling out ALWAYS SEIZED Bolts 32:50 - Roller Frame ROCKOUT! 36:05 - Repairing HOLES in the Roller Frame 40:56 - Torching Off OLD Track Pads For FANS of Old Red! 43:45 - Torching Off STUCK Roller Bolt Heads 45:50 - BEATING OFF the ROLLERS! 49:08 - Torching out the Remainder of the Broken Bolts 53:43 - Drilling & Tapping a Hole Larger 58:19 - Welding a Nut Below Bad Threads 1:00:12 - Roller Frame READY! ~ Check out the FULL playlist for the Caterpillar 955 TraxCavator Here:    • Discovering "Old Red" the Forgotten 1950's...   Would you be interest in owning an old track link or track pad from Old Red? I am planning to offer them as memorabilia in order to help raise some funds to put toward some of the MAJOR things this old CAT tractor needs. If you'd be interested in helping out and / or Owning a piece of "Old Red", please leave me a comment letting me know, or send me an email at [email protected], I truly appreciate it! PART 1 Will it START?!? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 1 ~ Starting the Pony Motor!    • Will the PONY Motor START?!? ~ Part 1 ~ Ol...   PART 2 Will the DIESEL Start & DRIVE? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 2 ~ Forgotten for 20+ YEARS    • Will the DIESEL Start & Will it DRIVE? ~ P...   PART 3 IT LEAKS & Runs HOT! ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 3 ~ Restoring the Cooling System    • The Radiator's ALL CRACKED up... Should we...   PART 4 Will the Bucket work PROPERLY after 20+ Years? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 4    • Will the Bucket even WORK after 20+ Years?...   PART 5 Fixing Hydraulic Problems ~ I Rescued TWO TraxCavators ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 5    • I Rescued TWO TraxCavators ~ Part 5 ~ Old ...   PART 6 Finally MOVING the Track Loader to Salvage Workshop ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 6    • Finally MOVING "Old Red" BACK to Salvage W...   PART 7 FIRST Wash in 64 Years... or Something!?! ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 7    • FIRST Wash in 64 Years... or Something!?! ...   PART 8 Removing the TERRIBLE UnderCarriage ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 8    • Removing the TERRIBLE UnderCarriage ~ Part...   PART 9 Fixing a Winch so I can RESCUE Forgotten Parts ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 9    • Fixing a Winch so I can RESCUE Forgotten P...   DISCOVERY Of the Caterpillar 955 TraxCavator Rescuing Old Iron Episode 4 ~ Red's Farm:    • Discovering "Old Red" the Forgotten 1950's...   If you haven't seen the video where we DISCOVERED this Old Beast, then you should also check that one out as well! You'll be able to see exactly where this old beast has been living for all these years! Throughout this project we'll pay tribute to it's previous owner Red & those before him that truly knew how to maintain and operate such a cool old machine like this! I'll show you that OLD machines CAN be a LOT of work, EXTREMELY frustrating at times, but once running properly, an INCREDIBLE amount of fun!! I recently discovered this 60+ year old Caterpillar TraxCavator at an old chicken farm, and the owners have honored me with the privilege of bringing it back to life, and then putting it BACK TO WORK! Join me as I take you along on my journey through the many ups and downs of this project! I feel honored to be taking on this project, and I truly hope you enjoy the process and progress as we get this OLD CAT to ROAR once again Please enjoy! I know I did! ~ If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below! Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support! #TheWayofTheTORCH #CaterpillarTraxCavator #SalvageWorkshop