International 1066 Turbo Diesel — The 145HP Diesel Demon Buried 45 Years — Tractor Resurrection

International 1066 Turbo Diesel — The 145HP Diesel Demon Buried 45 Years — Tractor Resurrection

Witness the complete resurrection of a 1972 International Harvester 1066 Turbo Diesel — a 145-horsepower turbocharged legend with the iconic black racing stripe, abandoned for 45 years. From rust-covered relic consumed by vegetation to showroom-quality restoration, this is the ultimate farmland Hercules transformation story.
The International 1066 Turbo Diesel was the powerhouse of 1970s American agriculture. Discovered in an overgrown pasture, completely weathered and seized, this machine seemed beyond hope. Through hundreds of hours of expert restoration work, we brought this turbocharged DT-414 beast back to life.
Complete ground-up restoration: six-cylinder diesel engine rebuild, turbocharger overhaul, hydraulics restoration, transmission service, metalwork and welding, authentic International Harvester red paint with black racing stripe recreation, chrome detailing, and new components throughout. The first startup after 45 years of silence will give you chills.
This channel uses AI to reconstruct authentic agricultural machinery restoration processes, preserving farming heritage one machine at a time.
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