Removing the Cab from the Crane! | Franna Crane Project | Part 15

The Franna Crane project continues in part 15, and this time we’re tackling the rusty, hole-filled cab! We’re ditching the old cab in favour of building a brand new and improved one. But before we can remove it, we have a bit of a detour with the boom lift cylinders - let’s just say it gets “interesting”. Disconnecting the cab is no easy feat either, with a web of hydraulic lines, steering lines, electrical wiring, and anything else keeping the cab clinging on. Tune in to see the challenges we face and we reveal exactly why this cab needed to go! Stay tuned for the next Franna crane project video or catch up on all the previous videos below 😎👇
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[@pieandmashlover]

Yay! Back to the Franna!! Whoop whoop!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@mars6433]

"Gonna change the oil on my Franna Crane."-Curtis .........part 15 .......

[@mariomartin1756]

La vas a dejar mejor que salida de la fábrica , todo nuevo y más moderno , cuando la termines se la vuelves a vender a la fábrica ,te pagarán más de lo que vale , seguro , saludos desde Tenerife ( Islas Canarias) !!!! Te acordarás donde van todos estos cables y demás mangueras ???? Creo que si , eres un gran PROFESIONAL

[@OfficeLinebacker-FJB]

At your hourly rate repairing and buying new parts for this crane, could you have purchased a new crane?

[@lesray5788]

😅

[@hoilst265]

Kurtis' ability to judge balance points for strap-lifting is a legitimate superpower.

[@samleigh7817]

He is, in secret, BALANCE MAN!!!!!!

[@DaleDix]

Your proper and actual use of an apostrophe in this day and age is heart-warming.

[@SeanBZA]

Plus also putting them in the right place to be self unlatching when pulling the cab off.

[@simonscott1121]

@@DaleDix I agree. I see things like Kurtis's and I want to die.

[@hoilst265]

@@DaleDix Gotta do something with this Fine Arts Writing degree, mate...

[@AegonTheMad]

This is turning into a new Tally Ho, excellent: "Hi, I'm Curtis from CEE and I'm a Machinist and Mechanic. A few years ago I bought a very old Franna crane, and since then I've been rebuilding that crane from the keel up...."

[@gregp9475]

Ah so this is the Franna crane of Theseus?

[@korycoster3586]

And launch date is about 2 years away (until it is completed, 2 years ahead of schedule)

[@MoraFermi]

Better yet: Project Binky. So much fabrication and customisation to go in!

[@davidchapman2839]

You took the words right out of my mind. I have been following Talley Ho from day 1 and this crane project is a modern day ringer. Everything that is touched seems to need complete re-doing. It will be nice when it is done and unlike a custom car probably worth more than when the project started. But sheesh, give the kid a break eh?

[@arose62]

Oh no, now I'm imagining "The Countess of Cutting-Edge", and a hairy guy wrapped in a sheet 😱

[@OGYettie]

Franna crane project has a better story line then most tv shows.

[@AttilaAsztalos]

Which is remarkably sad, when you think about it. Very much true though.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

« Than »

[@koenvanderrijt5244]

God I love this project. A couple of thousand kilometers away someone is rebuilding an old crusty crane.. and im here for it! And the takeouts im here for them aswell

[@matthiastilly5480]

Noone: .... Kurtis: "The easiest and cheapest way is me just building a whole new cab from scratch...." Hats off!

[@Refertech101]

lately been my life in a nut shell "Here's why the azimuth drive sucks and is cooking control circuitry, so here's how we're fabricating a new one from random junk that will be better then the factory unit!"

[@dntkatz]

Yep no worries just a little flat steal and Wala a new cab EASY. I know people that can't butter toast without mucking it up. You are one of a kind my friend.

[@cv990a4]

This crane reminds me of the old story of stone soup. You start with a stone in a pot of water, add a bunch of stuff, then eventually throw away the stone...

[@schperling]

wouldn't it be easier to build a new crane from scratch? :)

[@nickcollins1528]

​@schperling hire the right engineer so you could get it certified

[@PortaboltPower-pt1ir]

'Can i have the spanner back please', never in history had a man more selfcontrol than in that moment.

[@motofish312]

IN THE STAES WE SAY " HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE!"....

[@motofish312]

SOMETIMES I ACTUALLY USE ALL THE LETTERS!....

[@carson34or43]

Man I had that exact same thought. The amount of self control on that was insane. I wanted to yell myself hahahahaahah

[@kozstandsya1494]

what's the name of that tool called?

[@davidelliott5843]

Spanner.

[@madeinusa5201]

I am 64 years old, done lots of mechanic work, welding, fab work, however I learn so much watching you work! You both are amazing!

[@thomasholland3289]

Right behind you at 63. Construction Mechanic since 1978. weld/fab/machine/piping. It's been a journey as you well know 👍

[@johnkruton9708]

I”m sure it’s been said already but the “snake” outtakes are Golden. Married couples 24x7 humour.

[@mikehopkins4546]

I am so heavily invested in seeing this damn crane fixed lol. Please don't think we are getting bored by this content Karen.

[@niltonc.7333]

This whole crane refub once done will be priceless - as it will be impossible to put a price to it. I agree with you, the content is just fantastic.

[@ctechbob]

'This is the only hollow press I have' Comon, you can be honest, you went straight to the "I'm not F-ing around with this, it's coming out or I'm turning it to liquid." 😂😂

[@williamheffernan5826]

The man has to have been collecting tools since he was about 4years old. The collection of gear is other worldly.

[@josephking6515]

@@williamheffernan5826 Yeah he's got some way cool toys. 👍

[@joefedele4810]

No you're wrong, he started when he was born...he said to the doctor, hey could I have that what's it, I might need it when I open CEE. And so it began.

[@epistte]

Its 11:30am USA and I just spilled a cup of coffee over the comment"its coming out or I'm turning it to liquid". Thanks for the laughs.

[@TheFrattylight]

I bet that pin heard boss music after he broke that pull rod.

[@gregknight3485]

Love the extras at the end. Such a relief to hear you do your nana a couple of times so we know you are human after all.

[@mdouglaswray]

Every time I watch you work on this crane, one word echoes in my mind: "GUTSY" followed by "BADASS" - the way you fearlessly tackle these jobs is really inspiring.

[@j81851]

Fierce. Like attacking an adversary. But calculated and with resolve. Kurtis is a man to be admired!

[@heffatheanimal2200]

I'm hangin' out to see where he puts the flame decals 😁

[@josephking6515]

Plus he pulls out some inconsequential piece and then runs down what it is and what it does. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of what he works on. Just incredible.

[@davidmuzia814]

Plus I imagine with all the business expenses/taxes stuff he basically gets the crane for free in the end as well as making it a really good revenue stream.

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

impressive skills to go along with the gutsy and badass. This Franna Crane project is one hell of an undertaking.

[@ignus9928]

I am absolutely loving this series. Nothing is quite as good as a 50+ episode series of watching something turn from rust to pure gold. If this project never ends, I wouldn't mind at all, haha.

[@araofmadisoncasey4247]

its called restoration

[@mikebellamy4760]

One guy and one girl and one dog. What you guys are achieving is just amazing.

[@normanbuchanan9710]

The whole thing about this channel is it's not just very educational but there's a lot of comedy sneaked in and all characters are involved 😂, you guys Homey and the birds included are priceless 😊.

[@briggshome7012]

I wonder if you guys know just HOW POPULAR you are around the world! Your videos and projects and YOU folks have become part of the lives of SO MANY who love watching. Know that you are loved. Keep up the great work. God Bless!

[@lm4278]

They know... they can see the statistics on their side.....

[@xGinxIchimaru]

The amount of work on this project is mind boggling. Thank you Kurtis and Karen for all the hard work and entertainment ! The content is top notch.

[@Ariel-om5fh]

When you see the torch come out you know s*** is about to get real.

[@mapo5976]

Karen's scream was the berries 🍒 😅

[@troop73oo]

Kurtis, I admire your confidence in being able to put it all back together again.

[@Raisopod]

This is about to be the nicest crane in the country at this rate. I always get excited whenever a new video for the Franna comes out, I like watching disassemblies and such, so it'll be REALLY nice seeing it come together again.

[@KingCovfefe]

This series is simultaneously entertaining and anxiety inducing. I'm going to be much happier once I see it starting to go back together!

[@leebrooke1831]

What a slick removal of a stuck pin. The only hollow press? I’ve never even heard of one! Any practicing mechanic that isn’t taking notes while watching your vids is not taking advantage of the tremendous learning opportunities afforded by yours and Karen’s videos. You are truly an innovative thinker!

[@tristansimonin1376]

We use them for pulling conical pinion gear into the bearing in my factory. We assembled industrials gearbox here

[@DavidLindes]

I don't think I can even imagine taking on a project of this scope and magnitude. Yet you're slogging away at it. Mad respect, Kurtis. And great work documenting it all, as usual, Karen! And scritches to Homeless. :)

[@claytonWells-tr8yl]

Crane project is way better than 100 episodes of a fireball vice machining series. Your videos are the best

[@lukebrennan5780]

That P51D at the end lives with a couple of Spitfire IX's. Love the Franna. "Slight rust in the usual places". "Easy project".

[@jamesjarrait2231]

That was a prop plane? Hard to tell on my big screen. I’ll look again; first glance was an F-104.

[@lukebrennan5780]

@@jamesjarrait2231 oh you are probably right! I was not paying much attention and on my 'phone. I just saw a blurry silver shape. I know an airport near them has various old fighters and just assumed 'silver equals their P51D"

[@fjkelley4774]

@@lukebrennan5780 Yes, I saw the black and white stripes on the wings and was thinking "The Invasion ... D-Day" and from that a P-51.

[@mrdebug6581]

I know NOBODY, how is as bold as Kurtis to rip out all this electrical and hydraulic guts from such a not-trivial machine... full respect from here 👏🏻🏅

[@mlmmt]

Ripping them out is the easy part, its putting everything back together that is going to take forever :P

[@mrdebug6581]

@@mlmmt I am aware of the fact that Kurtis will reassemble this...and it will be much better than new🍀

[@kenknight4560]

There are many car restoration projects on KZbin, THIS is the most interesting restoration project going. The crane company should be paying you for making these videos, a how to for repair and restoration. What a project!

[@florisvideler]

Somw really good restauration series going on apart from this if you are interested are the 280z from My mechanics and the entire soup classic motoring channel

[@andrewnielsen3178]

They're certainly not a good ad for the makers. Curtis has had a fight with every job so far.You start to wonder if the crane was a good bargain at all.

[@Gpbattersby]

I’m unsure if you’re genius or insane , but I’m here for the ride! I envy your ability not to be massively overwhelmed by the whole thing! Great videos guys, thank you

[@turtlebro4498]

When the cab was being unsecured so it could be removed, i was like finally got to see a great example of the famous "it can be tight if its liquid" mentality. Love this series and everything that you guys put out. Awesome work.

[@636wrentham]

I'm deep into a total rewire of my 1967 Chevelle. The Franna Crane series makes me cry just a little bit less. Thank You!

[@gragor11]

The skill sets of Chad, as are Curtis's, are rare indeed.

[@robertbarnum7541]

Posi?

[@ToolofSociety]

I hope to god it's not as rusty as the Franna crane :P There are a surprising amount of wires in those old cars. Fortunately I've never had to replace the whole wiring harness. Did have to replace some of my Nova's wiring due to modifications and some questionable wiring..

[@royalblood2405]

Dude that car has like 10 wires, a monkey could rewire that old junk

[@minhaluta1668]

Kurtis? I am a 71 yo man. I am tired just of seeing you face this humongous task man. You are a courageous fellow. I would already have scrapped the thing, set it to account loss, and bought a brand-new crane. Live Long and prosper friend, you deserve it. 🤔🤔🙄🙄😎😎👍👍😁😁

[@damianwright3690]

He's got to have something to bling up now that he doesn't have his beloved drift car...

[@Refertech101]

Nothing beats custom though, problem for us is age and time, we have so little of it left. Sadly that goes along with energy and motivation too.

[@minhaluta1668]

@@Refertech101 So true, but you must admit, lots of our energy loss, is to be accounted for by poor feeding habits ie: highly processed foods, sugar addiction, hydrogenated vegetable oils, and so on. After I found out about this, I proceeded to correct it, and I am most energetic. So far as motivation, it is really difficult to be motivated in a Country like My beloved Brazil, where the Communists are now in full flight. 😵‍💫😵‍💫🥴🥴

[@damianwright3690]

@@Refertech101 The other factor that results in loss of energy is ... not being energetic when you don't feel it. I'm not talking about getting up and moving when you're sick, but when you're just not motivated. Energy is one of those 'use it or lose it' things in life. A lot comes down to muscular and skeletal strength, and some flexibility. Don't maintain it, lose it. Good news is you can get it back - key things to regain if you have lost them: ability to bend your knee forward to or past your toes while your bare-foot heel still rests firmly on flat ground (this is a key ankle flexibility movement crucial to proper walking); ability to get up off the ground without needing to support weight using hands or arms (this is indicative of leg strength, core strength, and balance); and being able to stand on one leg at a time for more than 20 seconds each, while doing things (leg strength, core strength, balance). The longer you can stand on one leg, the better. For an example, why do many older cultures still have active 80 and 90 year olds? Type of food, cultural attitude and expectations, and effort.

[@recklesswhisper]

Yes.. I would've put a down on new crane. This isn't worth the trouble. ^..^~~

[@vincenthalas7055]

That crane really does need the attention you have been giving it. That rust was brutal!

[@spencerroach4489]

I admire the focus and patience Kurtis must have for projects like this. I also admire the laundry detergent and bath soap you all must have! 😂

[@nicomeier8098]

That portable hydraulic press is a miracle worker!

[@billhanson4921]

i love the portapower "its coming out and i'm not asking nicely " tool lol

[@thomasschilf3511]

I am a car guy, own and work on a racecar, a vintage muscle car and a vintage 4x4 truck. I have also maintained my daily drivers, regardless of what they are, There are very few major projects which I will not tackle. However, I would have bailed on this project long ago. Kudos to you for all the effort that you are putting into this. It provides some great entertainment and makes me feel better about some of the projects which I have tackled.

[@douglasharley2440]

lol, you have no idea how relaxing these videos are! *thanks*

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate! We're glad you're enjoying them lol! You're a legend, thanks for the support! Cheers.

[@Salmon_Rush_Die]

When you get that crane finished you're just going to be driving it around looking for random shit to pick up & put down for no reason lol

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

hahaa you know it!

[@tomoakhill8825]

I _love_ the last clip. Homeless just loves Karen so much, that he _has_ to squeeze between her feet. It is a delight, to me, to see Karen being so kind to Homeless.

[@marswalkerpilot2303]

when i saw the press unit comming out i did say "i will win" with a smile and sure enough it did. thanks for yet another great episode.

[@paulbush7095]

That portable 150 ton press is insane! I was taking cover watching this video some 10,000 miles away. If Kurtis wants something to come apart it’s going to happen.

[@Justice-Seeker]

Curtis is far more stoic than I would be after pulling that first pin. I'd have done the "I beat you!" happy dance while making rude gestures at it.

[@PyroShim]

That probably happened off camera

[@davidt8438]

This reminds me of when I was younger (1972) and worked for an automobile alarm company. I couldn’t have been more than 19 years old and while at a body shop reinstalling an alarm in a car that had been repaired, the owner somehow convinced my boss to have me remove a dashboard and fix some problems that the car had previously had. I had never removed or installed a dashboard in my life. In fact I’d never even 😢worked on a car before except to install radios and alarms. I didn’t and still don’t know anything about cars. I guess ignorance truly is bliss because I agreed to give it a try. Well after taking 5 hours to remove the entire dashboard and then fixing a few problems like wiring and vent problems I then took another 3 hours to reinstall the dash and check everything to make sure everything worked I left and after that 10 hour day I had gained enough confidence to attempt almost any repair on almost anything. It’s funny how I’d never thought about that day which was over 40 years ago until watching this video. Confidence sure can be a skill builder. I only found out years later that the dashboard is one of the first things to go together when they build cars and nobody in their right mind would attempt to remove and reinstall one on a car already built.

[@josemanon6295]

Good story, thanks for share!

[@Layzmaster]

You've got yourself a right good Sheila there mate. I also appreciate the large amount of swearing in the out-takes. Reminds me of every single machine shop, repair bay and Body shop that has ever existed anywhere. Good on ya.

[@jstamets]

Sort of like jacking up the radiator cap and pulling a new car underneath - one piece at a time! Really enjoy these!

[@levgordin7370]

Kurtis buys a functioning crane with minor problems. One week later: starts to take it apart in order to rebuild it from scratch 😂😂😂 Great project and good luck!! I love it!

[@bassriver8137]

Every time your notification comes up, I set an appointment in my day. Quick note, my dad worked in the "home defense department" lol, of a steel shop here in Canada for many years. I never know just how skilled or intelligent he had to be to do this work until i watched you in your shop. Detailed insanity sometimes it seems. Thank you for allowing me to know my dad better, it means much. I will be 70 this summer, good fortune watching over, and hope to be dropping you both a note when i am 80. Oh by the by, the edits, production and scheduling you have accomplished, is nothing short of professional. Producer Karen I salute your skills and abilities. Give guys, we will be here to see what Homeless is up to next. Joy to you both

[@michaelcato9255]

I love how you have no fear of jumping right in and taking things apart. Your mechanical knowledge is astounding.

[@luksan_swe]

Curtis in the cab on the ground playing with the steering wheel was priceless 😀

[@pauljackson2126]

I won't ever be bored by watching Frana Crane Project... I bet it would take nearly 30 episodes to put everything back together. Great project video as always.

[@Aphony66]

Hanging off every episode. I love it

[@dev-debug]

"I'll just cut it off and make a new one" I feel like I've heard that a hundred times in this project lol

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

This guy & Andrew Camarata... best guys to watch on YT

[@rogerday6184]

Waiting for the chainsaw to help put the cab back on…. Lol

[@snl154]

A freaking P-51 casually flying above the block 😁

[@thestrangerthattalks9516]

Was about to sleep, looks like plans changed.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

😁

[@brucehobbs1734]

Staying awake the see it.

[@SirWhiteRabbit-gr5so]

Sleep is underrated. Ooh, new video!

[@100acrewood77]

Same here, was well worth the lack of sleep

[@legionofanon]

​@@silent4126it's currently 0300 where I'm at lol

[@mikegdiz6662]

“Ahh. My arch nemesis, The Roll Pin.” We meet again. Lol I think we all felt that.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Kurtis’s dismantling skills are to be applauded. 👏👏👍😀

[@ElderRVer]

I sincerely hope I live long enough to see this machine that has been disassembled into 10,000 parts become a working crane. It’s simply mind blowing 🤯.

[@glennsoucy4359]

Been working around heavy machinery for 40+ years. I was today old when i saw a hollow porta-power

[@PurpleNovember]

Those pin puller’s are actually not that uncommon. Most of the heavy equipment shops I’ve worked at have had one or two and there’s plenty of places that rent them out too.

[@dfross87]

Like most specialised tools, you don't need one until you REALLY need it.

[@jimmyoakeslift4374]

Are they not common? I’m an apprentice in Australia and I’ve seen a fair few of them

[@dfross87]

@@jimmyoakeslift4374 They're certainly not rare, but most places I've been don't have them. Until they need one, and then suddenly the new expensive hollow porta power is the best thing this side of free beer.

[@scottgm321]

It's so nice when you have a cheerleader and someone to pick up dropped tools for you. Thanks for the video.

[@michaelallen1432]

Yea, Homie is awesome. Karen's there too. 🤣

[@lastguy8613]

​@@michaelallen1432 Homie dosnt pick up tools, that's what he's trained George for😅

[@Renville80]

At this rate, you'll need to have Franna come out to see the finished product and whatever improvements you've made!

[@stephendoherty1275]

"I don't like anything about this crane, so I'll just replace everything that has to do with it and have a good one!" Awesome job!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

10 years ago, i said "good by" to TV... No Regrets so far! This (KZbin) thing got me entertaint 10 times over!😎

[@kennethgoble3612]

Echo: And as always, Karen's videography and editing is the best on the tube.

[@Michel-Uphoff]

YES!! Franna Crane time! (pours a large cup of coffee to enjoy it to the fullest)

[@Tarpo]

While I know its frustrating when stuff is rusted and uncooperative. I love when your body language is "Ok. Thats enough screwing around. If it went together, it will come apart" and it just involves progressively bigger things. Great video, as always

[@ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00]

Portable hydraulic press? Man, you’ve got all the cool tools!

[@pauljoseph8338]

Have you increased the resolution, Karen? The video quality looks great!📸

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

YES! So glad you noticed 😁

[@briandoughty1784]

Advertising said "crane, in good condition, minor repairs needed." Keep the videos coming, guys. I enjoy everyone of them.

[@luisdubhard6202]

Min 35:58: The new Franna Wireless-controlled model. Nice. Also, that P-51 Mustang and what seemed to be an L-39 Albatross were awesome. Without mentioning the "girliest scream you can imagine", which I replayed several time, also laughing my a** off. Great video, as always. Congrats to the three of you.

[@JimmyTontoeShreds]

The wiring harnesses in these Franna cranes are unbelievable too. I used to work for the company that did the wiring harnesses for these cranes. Company name was HARNEX, located in Brisbane Northside industrial suburb of Brendale. Wiring harness usually took a week to a couple of weeks to complete. Pity 70 of staff at HARNEX are incompetent crack heads. Good luck with the wiring if you’re getting it from them. Curtis and crew keep the videos coming they are outstanding.

[@afnDavid]

Do you remember how it all goes back together ??

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

yes! and if not we'll make it up as we go 😂 (or just watch the videos lol)

[@davebell4917]

I would reckon

[@michaelallen1432]

Of course. He has it all on video.

[@krajorama1]

Halfway through the video I thought "this crane will never work again".

[@michaelallen1432]

@@krajorama1 If it were anyone else, id wonder. But he knows what he's doing. It's going to be a fully rebuilt crane that's literally like new when he is finished. Actually better than new because he's addressing the shortcomings of it like the propensity for rust in the cab. Since we know he will take care of it and do proper maintenance, this investment of time and money will last him decades. Considering that there are 50 year old pieces of equipment out there still operational, even with poor maintenance, this could potentially last him the rest of his career. And because it's diesel powered, even if everything is electric and fuel is hard to come by 50 years from now, if he had to, he could run it off straight vegetable oil. In AU I understand diesel costs around $2 AUD a litre. A quick check shows vegetable oil as costing about $3.60 AUD per litre. So for a piece of equipment that's not run constantly, even now you could do it. If you bought it by the 55 gallon drum from a bulk supplier you could get it even cheaper. Considering that more and more restraints sell their used oil to a recycler, free oil is becoming a thing of the past. But if you wanted it 55 gallons at a time, you could probably negotiate a reasonable price for it and it would likely come out cheaper than diesel even today. The only issue is the winter which is why there is biodiesel, but there are ways to deal with that.

[@Matt_Alaric]

I have no idea how this is cheaper than simply buying something newer, but it's massively entertaining to watch anyway.

[@andrewalexander9492]

I suspect that part of the the equation is it's value as a source of content for the channel. Obviously Cutting Edge Engineering is a business that stands on it's own, but the you tube channel is not an insignificant source of revenue. Providing good quality content for the channel is a consideration. Personally, I'd rather watch another chapter in the Franna Crane rebuild, than another video of repairing another hydraulic cylinder for some piece of equipment I'm never going to see. Because it's a project I've seen since the beginning, I'm more invested in that than I am in other videos on the channel. So, given all that, it may be that the crane rebuild might not be economically feasible by itself, but still worth doing when considering how much it enhances the channel.

[@shpinak]

Franna Crane Project and colinfurze's Secret Tunnel are two most entertaining series in history of KZbin

[@87mini]

This series could be renamed "Kurtis Builds a Crane"!!! Loving it! This would be a great time to add some camera mounts for Karen!

[@ruebensmith8931]

Could feel the frustration when Curtis said "just fucken why??!!"...the jump scare 😂😂 poor Karen 😂😂 using his belt as a snake..classic 😂😂😂

[@jeffreyullrich8511]

You three are so entertaining. Both in humor, knowledge, the skills and the way the videos are shot, edited and posted. Top notch work. Your channel should have 25M subscribers.

[@denniss5512]

Well at least with such high quality vidoe work from Karen it will be a lot easier to remeber how everything gets routed. Kudos on restoring this correctly instead of in a hurry and on the cheap.

[@slimydroid]

The ship of Theseus springs to mind, how much more needs to be replaced before it's no longer considered the original crane! Great work as ever though, really enjoying these (and everything else you do).

[@AttilaAsztalos]

Oi! As long as the gear shifter knob is the same, IT'S THE SAME CRANE! ;)

[@darrenoatesfinefurniture3648]

Man as a retired heavy vehicle mechanic I think this episode is going to give me nightmares. Don't envy you putting this thing back together, by the way I love your channel

[@SeanChYT]

I absolutely LOVE this Franna crane series, but OMG!! that must have been extremely frustrating. Still Kurtis powered through like a champ. You guys are heroes! Keep the episodes coming. This is some of the best content on KZbin right now if you ask me. 🙂

[@lzed223]

I love how Curt escalates from a heavy hammer to a 150 ton portable press. Moisture is a funny thing. I had a large 30 hp vacuum pump seize itself overnight by rusting the blades to the cylinder wall. It required a tough expensive overhaul.

[@jaybud1607]

I am amazed at how many US youtube guys mention CCE in their own videos. You guys do a great job. I always look forward to watching you on Friday morning. and I agree whole heatedly that Kurtis' ability to pick (lift) a piece that is balanced is amazing. Karen, you so a phenom job filming and editing. Keep laughing, it make me smile.

[@zsolthajdu5007]

I love how you are fine with replacing 80% of this crane, even stuff that you already replaced gives you a hard time.

[@memyselfandeye1234]

"of course the last ones seized" after 40yrs of stuff like this ..... the last one should Always be the first one you undo :) ... respect to ya both.... peace

[@DIY_Al]

I think this is going to be VERY popular because you are not just replacing a few parts. You are actually fabricating parts. This should be fun to watch. Though I am sure this will take longer than many people think it will. Good luck.

[@ckamina768]

Every time I watch a Franna crane update I just think, “man I hope he got a killer deal on that thing”. I love restoration videos and seems like it’s going to be the longest one ever….and I’m here for it! I take that back, project Binky from BOM was the longest EVER!

[@erik_dk842]

At least the engine was good. Oh wait....

[@twasbrilligandthesli]

Yeah! Binky is how many years old now?

[@olsmokey]

Binky is about 35 episodes so far.

[@ckamina768]

@@olsmokey yes 35 episodes but 7 1/2 YEARS!

[@henrydorsetcase]

Binky still ain't finished. They've been teasing "Episode 39" for how long now?

[@rickstirling7045]

A tool for every job, but a portable hydraulic press? Effing awesome mate! Great video today! Kudos to the Ace videographer.

[@soaphelps]

33:39 thats freedom inbound. 🦅🦅

[@dcretney]

Curtis’ work on the crane is a modern definition of “in for a penny, in for a pound”.

[@SandBoxJohn]

33:38 You and Kurtis just had the privilege of hearing the sound of a Packard built V-1710-3 Rolls-Royce Merlin engine in a CAC Mustang.

[@ImolaS3]

That portable hydraulic press is handy!!!!

[@DogSerious]

They would be hard pressed getting that cylinder off without it.

[@brettfontaine4681]

I see what you did there 😂

[@kolowski13]

"Hey all, This is Curtis from Cutting Edge Engineering and Welcome back to Theseus' Franna Crane."

[@johnc4394]

Who doesn’t love a good crane, great job… all 3 of you 🤗

[@kennethewertz9313]

It's a good thing you are filming this because the amount of detail involved in putting this back together it's going to take some help remembering where and how all this stuff goes back together.

[@phillipg5658]

I hope frana crane is not only watching but sponsored them in this restoration

[@user-cy6mi4cs3c]

Greetings from Boise, Idaho! What a monstrous pin removal! Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, etc., etc., etc.! Insist and persist, and my band teacher used to say! And the cream of the show was, of course, the P 51! There is no mistaking the growl of that engine! Thanks, you three, for all your good work!

[@Collateralcoffee]

Right now one of the best channels on youtube, period.

[@ProfessorMAG]

Kurtis is a brave man. That amount of wiring and hydraulics to get re-connected from the new cab would be daunting. I've done it before and he will need a clear schematic and a lot of trial fittings to get this right. My hat off to you for even trying, many would just pay someone else to work it out.

[@Mountain_Paladin]

Excellent video. I love the fact Curtis is the type of man to do it up right. Nice to see the Mrs. She's adorable.

[@cennsa140driver]

Oh boy, good thing the boss is on board with the rebuild!