Earthmoving Legacy Center

Wrenched & Answered – Diesel 70 Edition is officially wrapped.

Justin sat down with Craig Stodola and early-diesel expert Ed Claessen (author of Making Tracks) right on the museum floor, surrounded by the machines that made this project possible.

They dig into what it really took to bring this rare Diesel 70 back to life — the challenges, the wins, and the stories that never made it into the restoration videos.

Episode drops next week. Get ready!

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3 months ago | [YT] | 31

Earthmoving Legacy Center

🛠️ Wrenched & Answered

Next up — we’re diving into one of our most challenging (and rarest) restorations: the Caterpillar Diesel 70.

If you followed that series, you know it took three years of patience, craftsmanship, and a few setbacks before that engine finally came to life.

💬 What do you want to know about the Diesel 70 restoration?
Drop your questions below — the crew will be answering them on camera in the next episode of Wrenched & Answered!

📅 Deadline: Submit your questions by Wednesday, November 12

🎥 Catch up on the full Diesel 70 restoration here:
👉 www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

#WrenchedAndAnswered #CaterpillarDiesel70 #Restoration #EarthmovingLegacyCenter

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

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We’re trying something new here at the Earthmoving Legacy Center 👀

This morning, we filmed the first episode of our brand-new segment, Wrenched & Answered — where the crew answers your restoration questions straight from the shop floor.

For Episode 1, we sat down with the team behind the Caterpillar 666 restoration to share stories, challenges, and a few laughs that never made it into the series.

🎥 The full episode drops this Friday — don’t miss it!
While you wait, catch up on the full 666 restoration series here 👇
🔗 www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

#WrenchedAndAnswered #Caterpillar666 #RestorationSeries #EarthmovingLegacyCenter

3 months ago | [YT] | 17

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We just crossed 3,000 subscribers! 🎉

Craig and all of the crew say thank you for being part of this growing community that helps keep the stories of these historic machines — and the work behind them — alive.

Every like, comment, and share helps us preserve the legacy of earthmoving one restoration at a time. 💪

👇 Tell us — which restoration has been your favorite so far?

#EarthmovingLegacy #Caterpillar #RestorationCommunity #HeavyEquipmentHistory

4 months ago | [YT] | 60

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Why’s Rick so excited?
The Diesel 70 finally runs — and the full video drops Friday night! 🔧🔥

Don’t miss the finale of this restoration exclusively on our YouTube channel -> youtube.com/@EarthmovingLegacyCenter

4 months ago | [YT] | 27

Earthmoving Legacy Center

🚨 Tomorrow’s the day. After months of wrenching, painting, and problem-solving, the FINAL Caterpillar 666 restoration chapter gets posted.

Here’s a sneak peek from behind the scenes — one last lift before this beast makes history. 🟡⚫

📺 Don’t miss the grand finale — dropping TOMORROW right here on YouTube!

#Caterpillar666 #Restoration #EarthmovingLegacy #HeavyEquipment #Caterpillar

4 months ago | [YT] | 35

Earthmoving Legacy Center

We’re excited to have ‪@buildwitt‬ and the ​⁠BuildWitt crew on site at the Century of Caterpillar! 🎥🚜

Keep an eye out for Aaron’s cameo in our final Caterpillar 666 restoration update—dropping soon on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now so you don’t miss it 👉 youtube.com/@earthmovinglegacycenter

#CenturyOfCaterpillar #BuildWitt #Caterpillar666 #BigIron #EarthmovingHistory

5 months ago | [YT] | 36

Earthmoving Legacy Center

🔥 It’s official. The Caterpillar 666 is alive, in the dirt, and standing proud alongside its sibling, the legendary 660.

Tomorrow, these iron giants run together at the Century of Caterpillar — a true tribute to hard work, history, and American spirit. 🇺🇸🚜

#Caterpillar #Cat666 #Cat660 #CenturyOfCaterpillar #HeavyEquipment #EarthmovingLegacy #BigIron #ConstructionHistory #MadeInAmerica #AmericanPride #VintageCaterpillar #RestorationComplete #IronInTheDirt ‪@buildwitt‬

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5 months ago | [YT] | 45

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The new starter drive has been installed. Could today be the day we finally hear the Diesel 70 engine roar back to life?

5 months ago | [YT] | 54

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🚨 New arrivals at the Legacy Center! 🚨

🧢 Fresh shirts & hats now in stock
🚜 Limited-edition 1:50 scale D6 Black Centennial model (collector’s must-have!)

🛒 Order online here: earthmoving-legacy-center.square.site/

📍 Or stop by our Elkader gift shop next time you visit!

Don’t wait—these won’t stick around long!

#Caterpillar #CentennialD6 #Collectibles #EarthmovingHistory

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