Nice Job Pete, Looks like a New machine in a Caterpillar Add, for sure a LOT of work.

"D8PETE" wrote:

Finally after driving this tractor into my shop back in 2006, last weekend on the 4th of July I put the finishing touches on RD6 2H4723W. Does anyone know how many brass tagged RD6's were made?

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Toby Nelson (a.k.a. Squatch253 on youtube) for posting various Caterpillar related videos. He has several videos covering different aspects of the RD6's. His video on rebuilding the fan of an RD6 was helpful in the restoration of my tractor. Toby if you see this post I hope you continue to produce your extremely interesting and helpful Caterpillar related videos.

Fantastic job. I'm so jealous and proud at the same time.

"D8PETE" wrote:

Thank you all for the kind words. But before anyone else gives me too much credit I must note that I did not rebuild any parts of the diesel engine. It ran fairly well when I got it. The rest of the tractor - pony engine, radiator, fuel tank, clutch, transmission, brakes, differential, final drives, undercarriage, and tracks all received moderate to extensive amounts of work. Being that most of the shows are cancelled this year I am still hopeful that I can take it to a couple informal shows/gatherings and give it a work out. I want to make any necessary adjustments and work out any bugs that might develop. I'll put some thought into writing an article about it for the magazine.

Hope you will share your trials and tribulations of the restoration in a future magazine article. I'm sure there are many interesting stories of what you found when tearing into it. All of us envious critters are curious about any particular problems from finding parts to getting the proper specs to put it back together. That distinct 3 cylinder sound is something to behold.

Once again - thank you all for the kind words and support!
Steve - where's the 44? Brownsville or at home?
Dick - Good eye. Yes I am missing the guards 1A8850 as well as the step on the rear sprocket cover. I don't see it listed separately but rather as part of the guard assembly #2B3839 and 2B3840. I would be interested if you had them.

Nice restoration job ,takes a lot of dedication to finish a job like that with all of he attention to detail. I love pulling the sled at shows with 2h 5157 . Congratulations on a job well done!

You asked about the brass tag RD6 s would be nice to know I guess how many ,,, mine with the brass tag rad RD6 ,, is 2H4705.Was told from previous owner ,,she came here to Aussie for WW2,,,she had drab green under her yellow paint ! .. Also she has the Cor of Engineers seat !,, extra wide seat ,its in the parts book !! .. Regards to all ,,,stay safe !! .pete

She has the wide Corp of Engineers seat from WW2.!!.

Nice picture of your tractor and terracer Pete. Sounds like it has had an interesting life. Do you have any more pictures of the tractor?

"D8PETE" wrote:

Once again - thank you all for the kind words and support!
Steve - where's the 44? Brownsville or at home?
Dick - Good eye. Yes I am missing the guards 1A8850 as well as the step on the rear sprocket cover. I don't see it listed separately but rather as part of the guard assembly #2B3839 and 2B3840. I would be interested if you had them.

We need to get it down to the showgrounds. One of the back tires is blown.
Give me a call sometime.

Hey D8 Pete, you can bring that to Brooks anytime. Fantastic restoration. Chuck