GOLDENEYE CHIEFTAIN FIRST RUN IN 20 YEARS!

We are racing against time to get as Manny Chieftain Tanks to our Local Show (Operation Market Harborough) this weekend.
So we set about getting the (Goldeneye Chieftain) up and running,
this vehicle hasn't ran since its use in the film back in 1995.
Getting it going in a Day is going to be quite the Challenge!

[@setesh1294]

Honestly, having an entire tank workshop be a bunch of low brick buildings in the middle of the English countryside is the most properly British thing I've ever seen. And it's glorious. And as unreliable as the L60 is, it has a fantastic sound to it.

[@mirkomarko133]

Me too..

[@ArcticBlues1]

Me 3

[@kwinterburn]

It's not unreliable it's just highly stressed and looked after by the REMY so it's job creation writ large ,

[@Brigadier9]

It was once a major fortified Manor of some deal of importance, but Long gone, but for odd remains and a dark reputation.

[@MinhTran-yv4dh]

Vậy đã có chiếc xe tăng nào mới sản xuất được viện trợ cho Ukraine tham chiến với Nước Nga không bạn?

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Ted's patience with the slow progress of his dawdling workforce shows exactly how much of a legendary boss he is 👍

[@drones7838]

spot on!!

[@Skidderoperator]

His patience is saintly.

[@siypic]

A chieftan in bits with the majestic vista of the British countryside behind it............ wonderful..

[@littlehistory2392]

Does life get any better ?😁

[@PeteCourtier]

Beautiful England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😍

[@patchmack4469]

@@PeteCourtier and real hot sunshine stuff, none of ya artificial lighting

[@dannygand153]

In order to avoid destroying the pavement on the city streets of St. Petersburg, the steel off-road tracks of the T-54/55 were replaced with the rubber-shoed tracks from a British Chieftain tank. It was AT55 used in golden eye.. Only the tracks from a chieftain was used.. No chieftain was used. Come on guys.

[@teaurn]

@@dannygand153 I seem to remember in an earlier episode they showed a clip from Goldeneye - this was parked in the background as the T tank drove by - they aren't suggesting this is the star tank in the movie, but it was in it!

[@Sleepy.Time.]

big job like this requires extra biscuits for shop foreman Ted

[@ColdNomNom]

simp

[@MrHewes]

You legend cheers 🍻

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

What a nice guy you are.

[@Martinthehun59]

14 hours + = OUTSTANDING EFFORT !!!

[@johnd7288]

Well done Ted another chieftain saved ! Your boys Joe and Jack have done great job !

[@robertdonnell8114]

I was an American tanker, I have had my share of activating tanks that have been sitting outside in storage depots, this was fun to watch.

[@Ammotive28]

Can you imagine how Ivan is working atm? They have so many, very poorly stored tanks,in much colder conditions. Judging by what I’ve seen on certain yt channels that look at sat pics, they’ve almost depleted the stores too. Fair play to the mechanics but I don’t envy the poor chaps using them in anger. Imagine clunking, smoking & rattling over a hill in a ropey T72 that’s been sat in a field for 20years, to be faced by a couple of Abrams. You’d want to just stick it in reverse and get out of there but that’s not even an option for a healthy t72 😂

[@LOKI-vk5hx]

Who said a Wednesday couldn't get any better. Keep at it guys

[@dugstar7970]

"You got mong strength". Love it.

[@eddjordan2399]

cant say anything these days

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

​@@eddjordan2399It is commonly used at my work.

[@stevescott245]

Can't wait to see them all at operation market Harborough this weekend 🤞👍☀️☀️☀️

[@7seriesmax]

I love your optimism, will be driving by 11. Meanwhile, two in the morning comes round just to find a gearbox problem. Typical for a grind job when it “has to” happen. I can’t wait for part two. That’s some nice work guys, saving another piece of history.

[@jaapkeesdrijver2758]

What a beautiful sound when it starts

[@philw4053]

Got to take my hat off to you. This from someone who is struggling to justify the cost of restoring my 52 year old Suzuki GT750 - I can't imagine how much all this costs! Great dedication.

[@Nigfis]

If that's the Suzuki 750 Water-bottle you have then justification is a given. No price too high. 🏍

[@wimpietel]

As always,good to see Ted working,but also,his partners,joe and jack😅. It's really nice weather,sun shine,gatting some color 😊.

[@Russellbristow]

Another great video! After looking at Jacks T’shirt, I asked my 90 year old Mum, and she confirmed that she had been top of Jacks to do list! She has requested proper lubrication next time as the swarfega caused a rash……

[@DIVERBLOKE1]

Magnificent 12 hour shift. Bravo.

[@nilo70]

WOW ! You three fella’s Worked YOUR ARSES OFF !! 14 hours with only one Pringle Break too ! I don’t know how you did that without an energy drink(s) either. Cheers From California 😎

[@davepearce6359]

Oooooh. Wednesday treat. Thank you. 👍🏻😊

[@Davidfisher-z8v]

The sound of a chieftain instantly takes me back to my youth and my time as a driver mech love your videos goosebumps best job I ever had 😂

[@nicholasviney5975]

I'm sure I heard Jack say "You’ll Never Get Ahold of Me Lucky Charms". Great work guys, good to see it moving

[@TaiJiiDave]

it's 29 years since 1995! - great work 👍

[@2old4gamez]

Just finished work and come home to a new Mr Hewes video. Nice. (05:55, the boss arrives to keep an eye on progress). Stunning job guys, good to see her actually move after all your graft.

[@robinwatters572]

I love watching you and your team, ably overseen by Ted of course . Another fascinating insight into the world of tanks. Thank you.

[@tonywoodford9164]

Who else would be mad enough to take on huge task like getting that engine into a tank on a temporary basis . Love this channel 😊

[@davedickinson822]

To be fair, a lot of L60s fitted to active chiefies in the 70/80s turned out be be on a temporary basis. The good old days as a REME A mech. One new pack lasted one mile.

[@scorchedearth1451]

That engine was the least of the problems.

[@Susy5solo]

@@davedickinson822😂

[@johnmiskimmin4352]

Fair play to you Joe doing all that by yourself in that heat with no help from Jack at all.. AMAZING! 😉

[@Reaper4367]

Mad effort Chaps, Ted and 'Marylin' 😉 If anyone can bring it back to any semblance of former glory, it's you fella's. Cheers for sharing.

[@Susy5solo]

1995 ! …29 years stood around in the rain and they have a week to get it running, no pressure….

[@Susy5solo]

I love the approach, 29 years, stood in the rain, give us a week, …but we pulled our spare engine pack and a spare dash board….out of stores….. love it…

[@just1moro168]

crazy, i dont think i can remember you ever working on a tank in the sun

[@DraftySatyr]

BATUS ... when it wasn't snowing.

[@dob1662]

Looking forward to meeting you and Jack and all that iron at the weekend 😉

[@philipcable437]

That looked like a very long day. You're getting good at putting Chieftains back together now. Jack is going to have to take back what he said about not being a mechanic at this rate. Thanks for the Video!!

[@NORTH-ZONE-tz7dd]

you guys are as much magicians as mechanics!!!!! AWESOME JOB...amazing work

[@rodkennedy9800]

I see Ted is supervising again…doesn’t want to get his paws dirty!!!

[@peterwardle572]

Well did you ever doubt it would move that day, of course not!!!!!, a long hard day but productive, well done lads.

[@ek8710]

This Chieftain was also used in an episode of Red Dwarf in 1997 as can be seen by the stencil "343" on the hatch in the episode :)

[@craigwelsh]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHrMlZlmm9GArMUsi=OymPD8_FjOIqOTZk is the clip in question 😀

[@CoachBen47]

Chris DeBurgh suddenly sang in my head, “Lady in red”!

[@mrtankalotrctankschannel]

It’s great you bring these back to life, way more rare than a Sherman, and it’s a symbol of when we had industry.

[@housemaxwell]

This channel is the best thing on telly.

[@1chish]

Two thing guarantee success: The Foden and Ted. Both present and correct and the old girl started and drove. A bit. Well done the lads yet again. 👍👏

[@keithladd2365]

Love watching your endeavours. Absolutely brilliant.

[@alasdairduke2052]

I loved the lady in red moment it was classic, cheers

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

I much preferred the Brosnan Bond than Daniel Craig's one, showing my age here but I grew up with Roger Moore as Bond, and the Spy Who Loved Me my favourite Bond film of them all, Great vid Mr Joe, 👍👍👍👍👍

[@garethjudd5840]

Could be worse. Idris Elba 😂

[@jimmydesouza4375]

It's a shame, Daniel Craig is a good actor but his bond is very poorly written.

[@yobgow]

I too grew up with Roger Moore as Bond but I never liked the campiness and clownish path that they went down with him and and Pierce Brosnan. Goldeneye was great but each one got worse till Die Another Day just about killed Bond with its stupid gimmicks and storyline.

[@enclavex69]

Congratulations on 250k subs. That’s awesome 🎉🇬🇧👊

[@MrHewes]

Thank you

[@GrevilleRyan]

Love watching all your videos...takes me back to when I served on chieftain's

[@EdwardJobling]

I live in the US but originally from Northumberland. My dad used to take us to all kinds shows and Faires all over the British Isles. I remember going to Market Harborough when I was bout 10 years old! That'd be 1969. There were no tanks back then :)

[@leenewman4344]

It's a good job you've got all the tonka toys to accomplish the task at hand Joe!

[@scottbruner9266]

5:57 I’m glad that the Chief Poo Eater was able to make an appearance. Long live Ted ❤

[@CobwobblersBikes]

You muck about so we don't have to. Thank you for your service ✊

[@stco2426]

More excellent excitement, and ~12h too. Well done one and all and thankd to Ted for making you work so hard.

[@Odowdrj]

Fantastic job dos me good to see supervisor ted at work,always one of my favorite type of video chock-full full of information 😅 please keep them coming 😅.

[@luckyseven-l3r]

Wow nice good jobs Sir repair almost 20 years great manufacturing process

[@paoloviti6156]

You guys and Ted did really a great job and really fast. As usual you never cease to amazes me! Great 👍👍👍👍

[@wideyxyz2271]

Brilliant work lads. Glad to see Ted supervising as always. Work hard so you can play hard this weekend !

[@brushnut1909]

I always referred to it as the “Factor of Four”. For every 4 minutes of fun driving/shooting a tank there is 4 hours of backbreaking maintenance

[@clivehibburt]

Glad Ted was there checking big job Looking good be nice to see it being driven great job 👍👍👍👌👌

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

Dang, talk about a long day. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@chriskilmister5680]

Well done! The sight and sound of the Foden excites me 🤩

[@jessejames5375]

Great determination and effort by Ted to keep you all focussed. 😊

[@alexhaggard]

Saw this pop up in my notifications and came in watched it in the first 10 seconds it’s been posted keep up the hard work and I love yalls videos

[@coronapack]

Holy crap! We need more of that woman! ! She went full "woman in red".

[@DieyoungDiefast]

Yup, gotta watch that updraught ;)

[@ianmckay1780]

Hats off to the pair of you for all the painstakingly hard work you did just to get the thing started, let alone moving under her own power. Bloody good day and a bits, hard work proving you do know what you're doing, despite the very small minority out there in YT land. I'd like to see anyone else do the job these lads do, in as short a time with all the complications of sorting out the wiring of the dash and all connectors etc !!! Jack and Joe, that was an incredible feat of keeping yourself motivated, despite the additional complications. Just wish I could get to the show next weekend, but will never be able to get there, despite desperation factor of 10/10. Still, hope you have a good one and all involved, enjoy themselves, as they did at the last show. As always, Ted did the behind the scenes hard work to perfection. For that Ted, you should get a nice big juicy bone.

[@jaysparks8041]

Been waiting for a good Mr hewes video for a while, nice to see the foden RC controlled and that Ted is supervising ( doing a good job) Jack still looks like a T-rex but we do love his mum !

[@carlwilson1772]

That was a really great effort. It is a good feeling when you work together with a good team that you know well and then achieve against the odds. There is no stopping you guys and girls.

[@zeberdee1972]

25:31The Foden now identifies as a steam train , possibly the best steam train EVER . With a Foden the possibilities are endless .

[@lzappa9109]

With Ted providing mechanical text book knowledge, moral support, drive, the lads have achieved. Well done Ted and the Lads.

[@paulday-lh5mx]

Brilliant video today fellas. At least the sun was shining for you while working on that beast. Looking forward to the next one. Tanks alot. I know. "Cheesy"

[@tjmunros]

Golden setting sun on the Goldeneye Chieftain. ☀️

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

That Foden really is the best spanner in the toolbox , effortless lifting that pack up n in . Nice to see Ted the Gaffer

[@marklelohe3754]

Great Video chaps glad to see that you won the battle. Looking forward to the next episode. Poor old Dad working while the boys played. I know what that feels like!

[@janwitts2688]

Ace documentary work.. most enjoyable.

[@colmart1973]

A long hot day like that deserves some beer money!, brilliant and hard work, but it’s nearly there 👍🇮🇪

[@ianwestmoreland5950]

Great work Ted, see you Saturday.

[@itsverygreen532]

Cracking episode, you really put the hours in on that one!

[@Ammotive28]

That Foden Recker is a bloody beast.

[@markclifton14]

Well done guys , great work to get engine in and nearly driving. Shame about the gear box problem. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevezimmerman5644]

"The Browneye Chieftain". Sounds like a movie.

[@lucastorres5068]

I remember seeing Golden Eye when i was 12 ever since ive been a fan of the Chieftain

[@shed66215]

Great job Ted and Krew. Hope Ted's got some little boots for his paws when out in the yard, might be nice for his hoomans but not much fun for him

[@n0bby_Barnden]

Ted: "Right, I've got the engine pack chained to the crane for you. Now, it's too hot, I'm off..."

[@pattyjslackin]

That's a hell of a day right there. Ted you're a beast

[@paulgirkingirtron5304]

Fantastic effort Guys and Gal, good to see Ted in there having a go🤠👍

[@Oivaras]

You could definitely do some farming videos, cover the stuff that your dad does. Everyone would watch it as long as you narrated it.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

What an epic days work well done to you all 👍👍🇦🇺

[@markmorris6357]

You guys have mad skills with tanks.

[@ryanrodgers1826]

hi good job so far boys hope to come and see you at the weekend cheers

[@andybtec]

Every episode needs Ted and the Foden in that order

[@allannorman2359]

Great effort truly proud of you both ...

[@slickmouse]

Your forklift is well named I watched it all the time you were talking and it never moved.

[@johndrew3202]

You must have very understanding neighbours - after 22.00hrs and starting up a chieftain! The noise must have resonated all over the countryside. excellent video though, thanks to all.

[@MrHewes]

Mehh

[@kittehgo]

Aren't most of the neighbours farmers?, they aren't the ones to complain about some noise.

[@markbarkntrunk102]

You boys put a lot of hours in. Well done

[@markbell2166]

Best of luck with the show Joe. I would give me right arm to come down and see the Chieftains but I cant make it. I'm sure it'l be great!

[@alexangus9966]

I love how you just went and got a spare engine the store

[@rachelcarre9468]

Jack must be a massive amount of overtime! 🙌

[@stephransley4371]

Big effort well done.

[@markblundell9461]

A nice surprise.. opening you tube and seeing the Leicester lads in action.

[@philglover2973]

Awesome video thanks lads very much appreciated top job top team 🇬🇧🛠️🔧🛠️🍺🍺🍺

[@jonh9561]

I doubt if two trained army mechanics could do an better, brilliant effort. The only issue with putting in a big day like this, is that you're totally rooted the next day!

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

That music you play at the end is from Bulls eye witch was comperd by Jim Bowing. He used to be a PE teacher. He tote my at a school in Lancashire.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Great episode guys, just wish you would put on a long sleeve shirt, hat & sunscreen on. As an ex-pat living in the skin cancer center of the world. We don't look outside on a cloudy day without 30+ long sleeves etc. If we are working outside its 50+. Cheers, still loved it.

[@Sif_77]

I recently watched Goldeneye and was looking out for this tank and I got to say it actually looked really cool with the fake ERA blocks on it

[@cogboy302]

The funny thing is that a lot of Russian tank crews in Ukraine found out the hard way that the ERA blocks on their tanks were fake too.

[@FrontSideBus]

@@cogboy302Even worse is that some of them are getting T55's which have not even been attempted to look modern with fake ERA lol.

[@richardhunt1384]

24:30 Fook me those are a good set of lights on the Foden!!!! 😃😃😃

[@dennis38y]

Chris Allen ( professional struggler ) did a nice video the other day about moving a chieftain ! You got a mention Joe !

[@MrHewes]

I saw it!