08/12/2026
Can a long-abandoned dozer actually run again? Watch as we pull this Allis Chalmers 653 from the vines to see if it still has a heart beat.
This little piece of history has been sitting for years, covered in vines and left for dead. In this video, we go through the high-stakes process of troubleshooting the engine, dealing with a rusted-through cooling system, and finding the perfect person to help restore this machine to its former glory. It is a true test of patience, mechanical skill, and knowing when to pass the torch to someone who can give a machine a second life.