DARTH WRECKER

Further progress on the Foden
Me and Jack needlegun, weld and repair ready for some fresh paint!

[@johncrook7705]

Well done Ted can't believe how much support you give the boys. Keep them at it because you have such high standards

[@Crundwell]

Not convinced Ted ever gets enough credit for his supervision skills… 😍

[@alanbates1471]

Absoultely, the place would fall apart without him!

[@rsnerdle567]

Ted has seen some stuff in that workshop im sure lol. The dog is absolutely fearless

[@andrewgraham2854]

Whist your Foden was in Scotland I think it was used by specialist Recovery Team on the Scottish Rally Scene. Back in the day (2001) myself and my mate were competing in a Forest Rally near Dumfries and had a big "off", basically we crashed into the trees down a 1 in 3 hill and I thought the car was unrecoverable. After a long wait, the race finished and the recovery team turned up with your Foden, they had a bit of a chat and scatched their chins a few times, then sprang into action and winched the car back up the hill via a few Pullys attached to big trees. The Rally Car was a total wreck and they then used the crane to load it onto a trailer to get it out of the Forest. Despite feeling pissed off with crashing out of the event and wrecking the car, I can still remember being mightily impressed with the power of the Foden winching the wreck out of the Forest up that huge gradient.

[@callen6893]

I remember the BARV was suppose to be a function over form project too. You can tell you actually care about the Foden as it seems to be one of your best purchases. It definitely earns it keep for you. As a merch idea I was thinking you could make a “Hewes Towing” shirt. One the front a simple “Hewes Towing”. On the back saying “it takes one” with the silhouette of the Foden above. Below it says “to tow one” with silhouette of a Centurion.

[@samrodian919]

That's a pretty good idea actually lol

[@m341ehw]

I was unsure when I seen the black cab all those months ago...... but must admit being all black I think the Foden looks bloody amazing!...... ohhh and Ted at the end! So damn adorable!!

[@kiwifruit27]

“I am your Foden” 😂😂😂😂

[@benjaminlegros611]

Nooooo its impossible ! I will never tow you !

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

“Look, I am your wrecker”

[@tomowens2720]

Don't short change yourselves. The knowledge and skills you and Jack have about these heavy machines are second to none. You post it, I'll watch it. AND BatDog too.

[@philipcable437]

Good to see Jack back at it (nice work on the re-riveting of the side cabinets) and Ted back on safety duty.

[@wideyxyz2271]

If seen far worse welding from so called "professionals" and if you look at any Japanese bike right upto the early 1980s the welding was shocking but it worked! As for the colour of the Foden I love it it looks menacing and moody which is spot on. Great job as always and thanks to TED for overseeing this stage of the proceedings!

[@dick8193]

You're a lucky dog Ted, having such talented guys working for you.

[@alxgu198]

Genuinely becoming one of my favourite channels Mr Hewes 🥰👍

[@notsohairybiker]

Great colour scheme, you guys are killing it, good to see the beast nearly ready for work again.

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

Relieved to see Ted in charge , with him on the case I can rest easy tonight knowing the job was done right under his careful directions

[@Wilko601st]

Looks bang tidy.....mics a 100% better. Can't wait for the finished article. Cheers lads

[@paulblackman4833]

Every video my respect for your work and Teds greatness grows.

[@Eisen_Jaeger]

Could do the boom and outriggers in or with some hazard stripe yellow. But the tacticool black is looking good. Get a logo in the door and box covers maybe?

[@A_Headless_Guy]

I suggest adding those reflective strips on the support bars, the rear and front for some extra visibility at night as you mentioned your concern

[@tramptruck4859]

A pallet truck is a great thing for big heavy wheels 😊

[@kensherwood4866]

We all love the Foden, I personally like the all one colour look.

[@Mike-Honcho-]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that these are the hardest working guys in the UK. That black looks sick! Appreciate ya, from the US!

[@mitchmitchell515]

Well done for getting the new mics that was loads better.foden looks cool in Matt black.

[@skeeterbuildsit6016]

I can’t believe the amount of work you guys do plus killing it on the videos! So many videos. You must never sleep!

[@MrHewes]

I struggle sleeping

[@cyntax_error]

From the man who is building a 6x6 monster wrecker...

[@whatsonyourchannel]

​@MrHewes the workshop bose speaker setup is not your average fm radio 😅😊

[@wallyrator]

Well done Ted, overseeing the lads hard 😎😎work.

[@dbcooper7326]

Your channel does at a canter what Top Gear dreamed of doing but failed. Respect to you guys. Inspiring stuff and fun.

[@maxwell7544]

Was just thinking how Joe's voiceover was very Clarksonesque 😂

[@Paul-xe8li]

The foden and lovely TED are brilliant. Good job too 🐕

[@ChopperMeir]

Looks fantastic in the black, one thing I will say is that hammerite wont stay white for long. We used to do rally cars in that collur underneath and under the bonnets but it always goes like a nicotine stained yellow after a few months.

[@AndreZA979]

Mike, aka mic, is a welcome addition to the tanking crew. Go Mike!

[@willwade1101]

When I worked as a contractor for the U.S. Army and I didn't have a wheel jack to remove and install a wheel I used a 2 wheel hand truck to help do the job. Just slide the lower plate under the tire, lift and pull, the tire slides off on to the hand truck and to install do the opposite.

[@robertcrossley9803]

A bit of paint covers a multitude of sins. Good job, a big pat on the back to the team involved. Thanks for taking the time to video.

[@peterhaan9068]

...and the new mikes!!!

[@iwayini]

Whoo Hoo - we can hear you loud and clear! Many thanks for the video guys.

[@kippamip]

Great to see the tools getting some love. My ex boss had a HGV training company and he would never look after the trucks (tools of his trade) he'd always wash them so much so they were rusting to death, but actually servicing them or doing preventative maint was not his strong point. He couldn't understand why it was costing thousands of pounds a month on various repairs of his crappy Renault's!

[@steveascension9626]

You guys are great. Your sense of humour seems more Australian than English. But then again, I've met some really great pommies with similar attitudes like yours over the years. You have that true English spirit that blessed the modern & old world., which has made life more bearable before the environmental & woke's invaded life.

[@donnyanda3191]

you should do the outriggers black with reflective stickers on them, white would just look like they have been robbed off another truck

[@larsbkurin1740]

Nice job, just the right level to do the rough work without fear of scratching the paintwork. How are British electrical systems from the 80s? I myself grew up with Lucas, comment superfluous. A very nice channel with joy and love for what many see as unnecessary machines. Best regards from Sweden.

[@MrHewes]

All the electronics on this truck actually work fine

[@p51dghostrider]

kiss off death there.........@@MrHewes

[@markdammes1947]

Lucas... the prince of darkness

[@stevesalvage1089]

Super , great usable truck , did a great job , thanks for sharing!

[@chrisziemba3889]

so new mike. sorry i didn't know you had sound until now. i've been watching with cc all this time. looks nice like all your work. just kidding about the sound. it is a big improvement though/ have a nice day, and keep building. wish i could come a turn a wrench with you guys.

[@marcfournier823]

Lots-o-lovin' on the Foden. Perfect episode for my favorite vehicle. 😊

[@philltatham4732]

Loving the Foden Joe, what a motor. Keep up the good work boys really enjoying the channel 👍

[@MrSeeuu]

LOL.... “Jiggery Pokery” is my new words of the week!!!! Foden looks great!!! Safety yellow for the outriggers? Nature’s warning colors, black & yellow. What do I know anyway. I’ve been told all of my taste is in my mouth. LOL BTW, mic and camera work is outstanding on this video. Content is stellar as always, and of course there is Ted & Jack. Thanks for the Sunday drop. A cup of coffee, my easy chair, and your Foden exploits made a great start of my day. Play safe, live lively. Thanks for all.

[@MegaDirtyberty]

That Foden is an impressive bit of kit.

[@cartyharley]

Looking Great - May the Force be with you all!

[@samleigh7817]

May the brute force be with you?

[@pauldowner1]

Microphone great touch improves the videos no end.. Thank you and please keep using it 🙏

[@aaronyoung5797]

looking good Joe she coming along nicely 👌

[@renderinglegend5346]

4k60 hdr with a real microphone!! Technical quality quickly approaching the quality of the foden

[@Stainless316L]

I like the commentary style video 👍

[@russellletch7435]

Excellent as always looking good 👍

[@johnnunn8688]

I’m liking that ‘Strap On’ T-shirt.

[@davidgibbings6085]

Looks great . Well done guys 👍

[@steven.ghodgson765]

Giant Tonka toy must be very satisfying to work on - great video

[@neillh]

As they say, It’s my and I can do what I want. Thanks for sharing another great job 👍

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

You are doing the great job. and it will come to a end, all the little snags ready to work.

[@stevehewitt4190]

Its good to see the old workhorse being improved.

[@Brigadier9]

Mic works good. I understand the losing-the-will-to-live, but hopefully the video goes a small way to paying for some of the work and helping preserve a bit of military history. By the way, I'm curious, do you have any idea what the base vehicle of the Foden weighs, minus the heavy wrecker gear and the crane? Vaguely wondering whether the 6x6 or even the 6x8 would have worked as the basis for a truck-mounted SPG.

[@swoodard7446]

New mike sounds good and copes with background noise superbly.

[@jamesocker5235]

Love the Foden play by play

[@GARDENER42]

I gradually used up Mum & Dad's old heating oil tank for similar tasks.

[@paulday-lh5mx]

That thing sounds amazing.....gonna take some Tylenol. My back is sore watching you guys install the engine pack.

[@QALibrary]

Ted needs his own social media channels

[@Stainless316L]

I think black will look good but definitely needs the ATeam red bits lol. Seriously tho that monster with a proper custom paint job would look pretty special.

[@mercedesw126garage]

Good work.Always looking forward and enjoying your video's

[@mwnciboo]

Bright Neon Yellow - Or Sunburst Orange on the Riggers... Awesome

[@kevinmcmanis7335]

Great video!! You have a great team! (Jack) Lol.

[@Cory-Stewart-]

Love the new mic, surprise it works so well in that silent echoless shed.

[@enfield5847]

black looks great, very distinctive! dont let em tell you any differently

[@tonychamberlain8057]

I like the scale rule as a Gide . I find your vids really very interesting lads keep it up

[@raggytom]

Looks mint. It’s definitely my favourite vehicle

[@nickmacartney8969]

Audio so much better than usual. New mike is great.

[@Cheezsoup]

However the question we all want to know the answer to, ' will it identify as a Foden ?'. Black, outriggers white (with chevrons) is an ace colour scheme. Much better than painting it green and 'kidding on' you are army.. Maybe paint the inside of the cabinets day-glo or some such so when open they give GREAT visual clues that the truck is being worked from.

[@AndrewPayne]

"Luke, I am your Foden" ....😂😂 (new microphone works well, cutting our the grinding noise in the background really well)

[@whitgreen1867]

The new mic and voice over has improved everything quite a bit. Thanks for that

[@IanLeonard-qn8es]

That is one nice bit of kit if I had the money I'd buy one enjoy youre banter and streams

[@andymoore7337]

"May the Foden be with you."

[@paulbusek3446]

I bloody love this channel!

[@casto-]

There are few things that don’t look good in black… a big heavy duty truck looks dam good in it😁. That’s good going to get her painted up👌👍. Wonder if yellow or red out riggers might look better than white 🤔🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

[@ianb6595]

I like what you have done , can’t go wrong in black

[@patchmack4469]

young Joe, you not got a little wheel dolly, or make one from ya rice crispy packet and some odd sized casters then its easier to slip the wheelie things out - or or or use a fork lift thingy you could do the crane blue, and use blue grease (but that means cleaning, and we don't do clean) i was thinking you were going German Urban like Sebs Chieftain (sorry, probably not a done thing) great video, always good to get my weekly fix

[@3dwrecker_4660]

Saw Darth Wrecker pop up on my phone and straight up thought he was talking about me. 💀

[@royalblood2405]

Nice truck

[@derekdee9592]

Foden is looking good road salt destroys metal think it’s use is way over the top in uk !

[@chrischeltenham]

Looking very good in black for sure

[@bigmac60]

Looks great 👍

[@saltydawg1793]

Add plastic reflectors to the outriggers for better nighttime visibility.

[@we_arenot_amused1617]

The new audio is great.

[@tomowens2720]

Also the new mic has vastly improved the audio quality. We can hear what you're saying now. Thank you sir.

[@dr.chrismort8448]

Excellent video 👍

[@johnshaw4140]

Wicked truck , I wish that Lego made a Foden wrecker kit

[@59patrickw]

have a word with airfix kits

[@RobertSababady]

Well done for getting that mic. Big improvement!

[@trevorstreet6490]

you might want to get something like a set of pallet forks make a upright frame to support to stop the tyre from falling over it may save your back a few aches and strains

[@andywilliment581]

Great job guys, looks great. But don’t blame Foden for the recovery equipment. It was made by EKA and approved by the Army. 😎

[@TABRO284]

Looks great! Do you think you will ever add your own rams for the underlift?

[@MrHewes]

I don’t use the under lift much

[@willwade1101]

Put LED strips inside of the boxes above the doors with a switch that allows them to come on when opened. for switches think refrigerators for cheap ones.

[@HailHydra27]

I made it a full minute thinking "thats one hell of a hoist to lift thay bastard" before i realised it was lifting itself 🤣

[@liamterry5301]

I think it looks good!👍 Good job y'all 💯👏🎉

[@ThatEngineerDad]

You boys would be lost with ted the workshop supervisor, u can tell he is used to seeing more shenanigans than required for any task by the way he just stands and looks around like "how are these hoomans still alive I will never know" haha keep at it lads.

[@DaisyDaisyFilms]

Much better sound 👍 can hear what’s being said now 😁 maybe should have gone for the Rode Pro version as it’s 32bit floating point so no distortion but good job.

[@MrHewes]

Think it is pro version but idk I’m new to all the terminology

[@DaisyDaisyFilms]

@@MrHewes did it come with its own recharging unit and a pair of lavalier mics? I noticed that part of the audio was distorted when you raised your voice which shouldn’t happen with 32bit recording

[@JobBorn86]

​@@DaisyDaisyFilms the wires of the lavaliers break, mastermilo had these, not suitable for crawling inside tanks

[@DaisyDaisyFilms]

@@JobBorn86 I completely understand that lavalier mics aren’t suitable for your situation, that was not my question though and having looked at your footage again you’ve got the standard Rode wireless go 2 pack and not the Pro version. The advantage of the Pro version is that when recording it doesn’t matter what you set your input volume on the receiver to you can bring down the volume in post as the recording is never too loud and thus doesn’t get distorted. Just trying to be helpful not argumentative 😁

[@plectra]

Vaders saber was red, make the outriggers red 🥢

[@AW-Services]

Great progress. You can't go wrong with rode wireless go mics

[@davidmarsh959]

if you weld somrthing up and grind it back then slap a bit of paint on it I am sure it will look a whole lot better and it looks fantastic may i say xxx debbie xxx

[@koningbolo4700]

I build myself a Darth Campervan and I am in the process of building a larger one this year...

[@karood-dog3584]

We can all agree we need more Ted content!