Earthmoving Legacy Center

150,000+ people watched Part 1.
But Jim Coles wasn't finished.
Tomorrow night, the former Caterpillar engineer returns for Part 2 as the conversation dives even deeper into the engineering philosophy that shaped some of the most legendary machines ever built.
If you thought Part 1 was fascinating, just wait until you hear what comes next.

📅 Premieres tomorrow at 6:00 PM CT on YouTube.
🔗 Subscribe now so you don't miss it. Link in bio.

#Caterpillar #DieselEngine #HeavyEquipment #Engineering #EquipmentHistory

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100,000 views...in less than three days!
That's officially our most viewed video on our YouTube channel!

Thank you to everyone who watch, share, subscribe, and join in the conversation around Jim Coles and his Caterpillar engine crash course.

The response has been incredible, and Jim isn’t finished. Part 2 is coming this Friday when he takes us upstairs to the generator set.

If you haven’t watched Part 1 yet -> https://youtu.be/4tKUEg-hi7s

#Caterpillar #DieselEngines #HeavyEquipment #EarthmovingLegacy

1 week ago | [YT] | 587

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Craig and Steve take restoration very seriously…

Maybe a little too seriously. 👀

A new product—and their new commercial—drop tonight.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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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!

#WrenchedAndAnswered #Diesel70 #CaterpillarDiesel #EarthmovingLegacyCenter #HeavyEquipmentRestoration #AntiqueTractors #CaterpillarHistory #MachineRestoration #ShopTalk #EarlyDiesel #HeavyEquipmentCulture #ConstructionHistory #LegacyMachines

9 months ago | [YT] | 32

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🛠️ 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

9 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

9 months ago | [YT] | 18

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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

10 months ago | [YT] | 61

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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

10 months ago | [YT] | 28

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🚨 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

10 months ago | [YT] | 36

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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

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