Reviving a Classic Alvis Stalwart

Today we take delivery of a very tidy and original Alvis Stalwart. This has recently been purchased by a friend of mine.
This vehicle is a full swimmer and with some TLC will be taking to the waters once again.
Watch us bring her back to life after a 3 year snooze!
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[@slickmouse]

No real dents as the camera pans round to a panel with more hits than the Beatles

[@captsam54]

He meant BIG dents...lol

[@graemerigg4029]

Those weren't dents they were love taps.

[@Bigzut]

It’s the subtle things

[@tahitifan100]

Nothing beats a sarcastic camera pan.

[@woopimagpie]

I guess "dents" is a relative term when you drive a tank, lol. On a Ford Fiesta that's a write off. On a tank it's "very good condition". Heh.

[@taltracyn3198]

I am absolutely appalled that the tea making facilities were not repaired and checked and i shall be writing a strongly worded letter to my MP.

[@m__r1100]

Now that's an election pledge I could get behind.

[@douglarse]

Unusual to see you getting in something clean and not falling apart.

[@kdm6287]

Like his jacket😂

[@CamosAmos]

​@@kdm6287Yess unclean clothes 😂

[@bborkzilla]

A Stalwart with a camper van attached to its bed would be the ultimate amphibious vacation home, but only if fuel price wasn't a concern!

[@paulmanson253]

Do a propane conversion.

[@thefirstbushman]

@@paulmanson253 if only propane prices weren't a concern!

[@paulmanson253]

@@thefirstbushman Well that is entirely a local matter. And if you can arrange for bulk purchase. If close to a refinery,and just what policy the refinery is willing. Years ago,local retail propane was 30 cents Canadian per litre.A particular US refinery some 50 miles away would sell at 5 cents US per litre if an account was established. Getting the cheaper stuff across the border in quantity was not really possible however.

[@pete.theeggbox]

nono, go for a swim, peal back the canvas and sit back sipping ya Pims in deck chairs

[@youngsandy47]

Definitely don’t want a caravan. We had a driver Joe Kell on a bug out hooked up the Squadron Leaders one tonne trailer which had been converted to a caravan. On arriving at the next laager the front of the so called caravan had a massive hole burnt right through the front of it, oops who forgot about the back burn.

[@chrisfairbrother9197]

Nav lights, red to port green to starboard white should be an all round (if boat is less than 40 ft.) in the middle at highest point 👍⛵️

[@killuazoldyck1352]

the white light shown in the video is the stern light which is 135 degrees, hench the black tape, all round white light is an anchor light.

[@equaliser2265]

All around white is for a sailing craft.

[@stephensmith4480]

It also tells you which way you should turn at Night if a Vessel is heading towards you. You Both make the same avoidance turn, which is exactly the sane for Aircraft. Depending on what colour light is on your left, will tell you if the craft is heading towards you, or heading away.

[@killuazoldyck1352]

@@equaliser2265 all around white is anchor light for any craft at anchor

[@michaelodonoghue7464]

Any RED, PORT wine LEFT?

[@Spookieham]

She is an absolute beauty. Someone has spent many many hours looking after her.

[@dodgepod123]

Everybody loves Ted. He is the star of the show. Super boy !!!

[@GerryLewis-qb4pv]

Back in 80's I served in a Transport Regiment. I drove Stollies for several years. I really loved them. They basically went anywhere a tank could go, even when fully loaded. I admit that the centre steering took a little bit of getting used to though. It had the same amount of reverse gears as it did forward gears, you had to engage a forward/reverse gear changer. They came equiped with a BV, ( boiling vessel ), so you cook your meals/drinks on the go, so that saved time once you reached your location. A great vehicle 👍👍 and I'd love to own one.

[@572Btriode]

The twin plate clutches on Stalwarts stick because people do not and will not use the provided clutch pedal hold out hook clearly visible in the video at 4:18, perhaps in the mistaken belief it weakens the clutch pressure plate springs, however, the actual extra spring compression at the plate is minimal. There's a very good reason it was designed in there and referred to in the driver's manual. (Edit) The compressor doesn't clank if you fit the 26 spline muff coupling assembly that was made by an enterprising person, my FV623 was silent with one. The BV is driven from that black box on the rear bulkhead called the "Kettle Relay" and ensures you do not flatten the batteries as it will only pull in when the engine is running and the alternator is charging.

[@chaz8758]

Best place when it was cold, wet, your soaked through after 12 hours laying minefields in BAOR - in the engine air outlet at the back, toastie and dry you in no time

[@bobrayner8878]

Used to sleep in there, our cover was all the way over the back and my mate was in the cab. BV running with hotdogs in the pot so at least we had eats & a brew at the end of a run.

[@turbogerbil2935]

I loved driving the Stolly, especially the mobility over bad ground. Very glad I didn't have to service or work on it though. Memories of dozens of Stollies lined up, loaded with arty ammo pallets. Its a pity the modern cash-strapped Army can't have a modern version.

[@Gibbo919]

I fucking love Ted, don't you ever deny us Ted again.

[@peterjackhandy]

Needs a few stops of image stabilisation, though

[@jimbob4447]

I'm just here for the star of the show, Ted.

[@leccybadger]

Isn't Ted the reason most people watch the channel? I certainly didn't come here to see random blokes tinkering with tanks!

[@brianwillson9567]

Another stolly saga. Made my afternoon.

[@TheBez1965]

Definitely here for Ted , he’s a legend

[@CD_42]

to be fair though Ted Cam did make me want to vomit lol

[@2dogsmowing]

Teddy is great and easy to love. I'm just hoping that the increase in treats don't go to his head. I would hate to see Ted on, Where are they now? It would be horrible to see Ted living on the streets. Selling his body for dog treats or even worse. 😅

[@cogboy302]

When I was a kid, I almost wrote to 'Jim'll Fix It' because I wanted to drive a Stolly. Thank f*ck I didn't.

[@cedhome7945]

That could have been a day you might have wanted to forget 🤔

[@cogboy302]

​@@cedhome7945, quite.

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Now then, now then, now then, how's about that then guys and gals.........😮😮😮😮

[@samleigh7817]

You could have driven it with Showaddywaddy!

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Bit dodgy in stack heel boots though.......!!!.

[@ianmckay1780]

She is gorgeous!!! I've always loved the Stollie, since I first saw it. Can't remember where or when date wise but late 60's. Thjere is just something about them that I WANT ONE. Got nowhere to put it, mind you, if you put it anywhere, it will stay there.! Take good care of her, she's precious, and only a few left in that condition,

[@davidjones332]

The first one I ever saw was used in an episode of The Troubleshooters, a TV series about an oil company. There was an episode set in some Central American banana republic where the executives of Mogul Oil were chased through a jungle by some sinister paramilitary force. At one point I remember they used the self-recovery winch to haul themselves up the side of a mountain to outwit the pursuers. I can only assume it was a piece of adept product placement by the marketing department of Alvis. Anyway, it sold me on the Matchbox model in BP colours!

[@Steve-bq4pq]

Great looking Stally. About the cooker. Because it only worked while the engine was running, when we were out on Exercise and had an eta on when we would arrive at our "Hide out", we would empty a can of food into the cooker, ( yes, even whilst driving if you were good enough ) and when we got to our destination, we´d have a nice warm meal each or, we put all our meals into a big pot, and we called that a "Stally Stew". And we all tucked in at once, it was f..... brilliant. This brings back such great memories, thanks guys. 🤠😁👍 By the way, I think the cooking time was between 20 to 40 minutes, depending on what you put in it.

[@WiLLiAMOnline]

I do believe the gear selections are (birdeye view) 3 5 1 2 4 Move from top right right (1), bottom left (2) move up from 2 to top left (3) down to middle selection is 4 then directly up from 4 (in the centre is 5) *but... disclaimer... might be wrong! 😂

[@terryh8421]

your correct, 1st is a crawler gear.

[@stco2426]

Wow

[@tonyburge5240]

1st gear only used as crawler gear. Normal driving only use 2, 3, 4 and 5 gears

[@ian0401]

Correct as I remember

[@Rockhopper1]

thats right,

[@rockystanaitis2908]

I got a Matcbox car of this exact vehicle in 1969. It is very exciting to see one running and driving. Thank you 🙏

[@UberLummox]

Right! Number 61. This one's even white. Paint its wheels green and we'll be all set!

[@marcusalancate1782]

ME TOO! Had a yellow simulated canvas tarp cover. I want to say it held either 60 or 61 position in the Official Matchbox Catalog.

[@UberLummox]

@@marcusalancate1782 It sure did! And as I said above, number 61!

[@1chish]

I always reckoned the Stalwart looked cock on in white. And what a 'babe' indeed! There is a guy in USA who bought an RR B series 4 cylinder at some auction and it was still in its original crate. He did a great job of re-commissioning it and it fired up on first asking. "Pacific Western Hillbilly" worth a view as he is no 'hillbilly'

[@chaz8758]

Watched that, a tidy B40 missing its carb

[@1chish]

@@chaz8758 That's the one. He made a down draught carb fit a side draught manifold with a plumber's elbow!. And it fired right up!

[@pmiller7886]

Its Pacific Northwest Hillbilly, and he hadnt a clue what to do with it. I made sure to steer him in Joes direction here on this channel, and likewise let Joe know. Its a terribly nice piece of kit for a historical vehicle, and I did not wish to see it cast to the 4 winds and some prat stick it in a hyundai or something like that. The only issue is its gross tonnage... and its current location. Its literally in the farthest north western corner of the states. Not ideal. He is a mechanical engineer by vocation I think, cant hold that against him, but he is a fair hand at wrench turning on his antique dozer rebuilding and his tracked excavator is coming along quite nicely. Cheers all!

[@warp65]

That was quite a find, crossover viewers 👍

[@samrodian919]

Yes I watched that yesterday. Didn't it start and run sweetly?

[@MartinFutter70]

Of course we want to see it swim! Pipe and hat is a must as well!!!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

At the very beginning of this video: Does that make this a _"TED TALK"?_ 😉

[@blackcountryme]

you did not!!!!! :D

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@@blackcountryme>>> *BA DUM TSSS...😊*

[@woopimagpie]

Thanks Dad.

[@steveh5005]

I served in BAOR. Stollie stories were common folk law. Of squaddies nicking a Stalwart. After a having a few too many pints in the Naafi on Friday night. Nicking one off the vehicle park. And swimming home across the channel to UK. I never got the opportunaty to drive one of these cool beasts. Most of the ones i saw were broken down and leaking oil in the REME workshops. The few military units that operated them like the RCT and Royal artillery Never encouraged swimming in the them. High maintenance. I think they retired early 1990s. This white one ( UN ) is in great condition

[@Skidderoperator]

UN=$atans boys

[@Nigfis]

Well, whilst most of the Stollie stories were tall tales with a tiny bit of truth, I can tell you of two squaddies that did indeed 'borrow' a Stollie, and took it for a jolly in and around the tank ranges in Sennelager, eventually blindly driving it over a chalk cliff, where it endo'ed and rolled and finally came to rest upside-down. They exited the vehicle by wriggling out from under a half-open cupola.

[@maurusluctum8886]

I love the Stalvart's. Just look at them! Listen to them! They have that weird retro-future look to me. Seeing it rumbling through the weeds made me so happy! A really nice video

[@E7DMG]

I've a Bentley MK6 Special with this Rolls Royce B81. 6.5Litre straight engine. Mine runs on 4 x SU carbs. 8MPG!!

[@peterwardle572]

The perfect job is to swim it down the river/canal to the pub, absolute ACE, what more do you want, a great vehicle.

[@teamidris]

Canal here is only three foot deep? :D

[@TryptychUK]

They have to find a river in Leicestershire first...

[@peterwardle572]

@@teamidris OK, a paddle then, don't be so negative, it's still an adventure of sorts.

[@jmajor924]

A nice Stolly. Once you get used to the gears it’s easy, don’t really need 1st unless loaded( far away from you and forward) Then 2nd is towards you and back, 3rd towards you and forward. 4th away from you and back, 5th. Away and forwards. Cunningly right up by 1st!

[@markellis7819]

1st is so far from 2nd, that it comes to a standstill before 2nd is in. 1st only for when you're in "it" and need the grunt to climb out ;)

[@stco2426]

Wow. I think these Stollys are brilliant and that particular one looks amazing. They look and seem so futuristic even now. Hopefully you can take her for a dip, ideally in some freshwater. Also impressed with the truck and hook-loader. The Stolly looked fab on top of that. So much cooler than on a load loader. Good work, Ted!

[@AshleyPomeroy]

It really does look like something that would have been in a Gerry Anderson show - as a moon buggy or something like that.

[@johnfisher9816]

Oh that's a beauty, Joe. Once Ted has done his thing on it, it'll be perfect! Can't wait to see again after you guys have finessed it. Swim? Absolutely! Cheers, John

[@aserta]

The underside looks great, but it's clearly due for a cleanup and paint. It would be a shame to let this rot when it's such a great condition. This has to be one of the best examples i've seen outside a museum.

[@anthonykendrick2963]

She spent all of her time undercover when not being used and was maintained very well. Did plenty of swimming with Mark who owned it from when it was released from Budges.

[@liamfinch4129]

Glad to see Ted finally getting the respect he so richly deserves! I will start "liking" your videos again!

[@dynadya770]

The “Stolly” was a standard bit of kit for all RE troops in BAOR during my time in the early 80’s. They, along with all of our vehicles was fitted with Clansman radios.

[@BarryRudge]

About 20 yrs ago to the annoyance of the rest of us a neighbour had one of these on his drive for about two weeks. I think he came in for so much stick that he decided to keep it elsewhere. They are a huge beast of a machine especially on a private drive and to me they've always looked like something fresh from Thunderbirds..

[@DarkwingDuck7]

Yes please. I would very much like to see that swim

[@Its.true1]

Seeing you work on the distributor took me back to the days when i cleaned and set them up on my Beetles and some other cars in the past.

[@artboy57]

True! I also used to theft-proof my TR-4 by popping the distributor cap and taking the rotor with me in my pocket.

[@jonathonwotherspoon2765]

I lv that it comes on a exmod flat bed. Very authentic looking. Keep her lit Mr hewes.

[@manitobaman5588]

Your smile is a good indication of how great this unit is.

[@kevinwilliams4899]

White masthead light red & green for port & starboard your all set for some night time navigation!

[@FlyasaDiamond]

10/10 videography from Ted

[@PRC533]

10/10 would motion sickness again

[@gavinniles60]

Ted is a genius a total legend The 3 lights in the cab (red green and white) are navigation lights for boating redon the left green on right and white for the rear

[@ATomRileyA]

That has to be one of the nicest ones i have seen.

[@davidwilliams5662]

your right, navigation lights so take her down for a beach trip lol, lovely Stalwart/stoll

[@Everlast-2025]

Great Video, oh if I could have a dozen of these for missions across the Dnipro river that would be awesome

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

My favourite military vehicle of all time. Had a ride in the back of one, going down a steep hill, on overrun, 3' flames out of the exhaust. This one is mint.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

That is still an unmatched vehicle. Very much relevant today.

[@MrJimheeren]

No it isn’t, as sturdy as a truck it was, it was very maintenance heavy (you know English cars) broke down all the time and had a tendency to rust. Every modern APC/Armored car is better then the Stolly. It’s a design from the early 60s, the world made a lot of progress on blast resistance and armor

[@K2shadowfax]

That sounded sweet! Brings back memories...

[@garywheble4534]

Yes some of them were fitted with Clansman Radios Mine was fitted with one because the BSM who in the field is Responsible for Amunition .we had eight four had Clansman fitted to them , we also had another toy fitted a Hyab crain very useful for battery changers told box lift and getting your snap box in the cab . We also had our REME guys make us load handerling fork attachments based on the truck mounted canterlever forks used in construction delivery's. They were a god send saved us alot of on the buss off the buss while unloading pallets

[@seacombe2379]

I'm just here for the star of the show. That DROPS 🤤

[@GlideYNRG]

Just thinking it's a credit to whoever has had her in their care and restored/looked after her. ❤

[@anthonykendrick2963]

Belonged to Mark Chapman. A well sorted up and running full swimmers. Did a number of jobs on her over the years and it was swam regularly both in the UK and Europe.

[@simvrod]

I got very worried when the eyes were fluttered by mr Hewes. Broke back mountain came to mind.😂😂

[@anthonycarty9433]

I thought he might be being held against his will and was signaling for help .

[@mustang-hovercraft]

Got me all excited!!!

[@RogersRamblings]

In the army workshop manual there is a diagram of the cab layout and a description of where each item is relative to other items. The steering wheel is listed as being in front of the driver's seat. Further down the list the driver's seat is described as being behind the steering wheel.

[@alecmajor9]

Good Alvis. Looks good in the white

[@DavidGreen-hp5yq]

Not so sure; is that not NATO, erm, colour?

[@marcusott2973]

​@DavidGreen-hp5yq The ones in Cyprus were painted UN white. There's a great picture of two white ones landing on a sunny, sandy beach in Cyprus in one of the Alvis books.

[@DavidGreen-hp5yq]

@@marcusott2973 NATO; a step towards to an Evil totalitarian world Gov.

[@matthewrooke386]

Love watching Stollys on KZbin, they are so complicated they must make great content- great video.

[@jonfranklin4583]

Definitely take it for a swim!

[@jimwilliams2682]

I had a Matchbox toy of this vehicle back in the 60's. I always thought it was cool looking!

[@leeedwards9043]

oh stolly bring on the thunder birds 😁🤣luv it mate😃👍👍

[@callummcphearson650]

I love ted but after watching ted cam I feel more dizzy than ever before, however after 4 pints of cider may have been too much to handle 😂

[@farenheit1100]

Thumbs up for you and TED!

[@helenknott5073]

Mark Chapman's old one lovely swimmer been in the back on the water. Mark looked after it well and swum it loads!

[@andrewmain3572]

Anyone remember the "Salvage Squad" episode back in 2002 where the team managed (with some outside help) among other things, to make new cargo door seals, source and refit the swimming gear and take it for a splash.. Still got the programme on tape.

[@timbo9200]

Presented by Suggs! What's not to like.

[@deejayy2k]

@@timbo9200 the stolly episode was before Suggs, lee hurst was the presenter before him.

[@nonyanks2510]

That is a very nice beast, if you take it swimming take the Foden with a long cable....just in case it sinks! I get the feeling you were a bit dodgy in school, you smile and get a look in your eye and you know there is trouble coming.....like the Teddy cam too!

[@jere4913]

the interior in that stolly looks cozy

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Have been in love w/ Stollies since I was a kid. It was 1 of my favorite Matchbox cars. Still is. Many thanx for a GR8 vid. Best to all...Go Ted, 👍👍

[@KD2HJP]

Ted. What an awesome vehicle. I need one in my life

[@14bracken]

I used to drive and service the good old Stolly. I remember driving to Hohne for a Pack Lift. Going through the town on full throttle and watching the Flames out of the exhaust.

[@guywilson187]

What a cracking design the Stalwart is. Looks like something designed by Gerry Anderson.

[@TryptychUK]

I was thinking the same as it came down the path. Almost a UFO mobile, minus the tracks.

[@peterlarkin762]

It's FAB Scott.

[@issimondias]

There was a Stalwart parked up at Swansea Airport for years. I absolutely love them, such unusual vehicles.

[@macducati2304]

Great condition Stolly....very jealous.....

[@evs2k]

I’ve not seen it before, nor any real one. But as a child i had a Matchbox one and was fascinated by it. Awesome to see around a real one.

[@722garage9]

You need to take this to an Alvis owners club meet for giggles

[@markwilson7788]

I think Ted cam deserves its own bespoke channel. Love that vehicle... it's minter than a polo

[@dugstar7970]

You've got out do the Norwegian Guy when he took his Stolly for a swim. Full send.

[@toeragbumfish1815]

Is that the clip where he literally launches it fully into the air into a lake? I can't find it anymore 😢

[@stevefairbanks835]

That is a thing of beauty, loved Stolly’s from when I was a kid, and there used to be some form of rally cross type race shown on Saturday tv, you see them being raced against all kinds of other things, I’d love one

[@TheMikeweb05]

Was that the programme that also featured a Steyr Puch Haflinger? great to see a Stalwart in such apparent good nick

[@jaithegas4605]

Definitely navigation lights.......you’ll need those when you attempt the channel! 😂

[@jamienevill1768]

The first time I ever saw a Stalwart was on 'Salvage Squad' back in the early 2000s. I've had a liking for them since, but this has to be one of the best I've ever seen, especially with the navigation lights.

[@steveevans6334]

Great to watch…

[@richardw.foxhall3392]

Northwest Hillbilly just got a crated, water proofed Rolls Royce 4 cylinder engine going. And he is not sure what to do with it, had the same distributer. oil filter housing and Chrome cylinder liners. After he adapted a carberator on it it fired right off, ran sweetly. But only made 20# oil pressure at idle. you should look him up.

[@mikewinston8709]

Along with the Chieftain and the Sarrycan, (Saracen) this is my fave engine note…..11 and 21 Sqn RCT …Duisburg….1975…..good to see Ted getting his due….😂

[@GlennSaunders-mj1it]

Hi, I was in the REME workshop there between 73-76. Good posting. Working on the Stollies, not so good. Some times not good for the drivers, on the way to one exercise one broke down with an ignition problem, the back was completely full of full jerry cans, the drivers had to hand ball them off so I could get to the engine, they really broke into a sweat loading them back up😁

[@mikewinston8709]

@@GlennSaunders-mj1it 🤣. …..it was a harder world then….

[@AW-Services]

Lovely clean stolly gents. The lights are marine nav lights Port & starboard and anchor light being white. Stolly's always remind me of my 1979 kids MB big trak toy

[@Meanlonger]

Ted is a star.

[@RamPMonyPers]

Haven't seen one in thirty years or thereabouts, and quite thrilled to see one in such fine condition.

[@mickfinch5285]

Hi ted and crew ....very clean

[@ukrocketstoves]

Happy memories. They were great to fix...as long as they weren't loaded! Making sure you kept the 144 needle roller bearings when removing a wheel station was fun.

[@Eisen_Jaeger]

That thing is in hella good nick..

[@paulthompson6612]

Armoured Regiments had them prior to the Bedford TM coming in to service. Ammo carriers and great off road ability. Suffered from torsion wind up on tarmac over long distances which had too be relaxed by jacking each wheel station up. Swimming was usually a treat, not common. We had to go down to Hameln where 28 Amphib were based and prep them for swimming in the River Weser. Took a few hours to prep and they still shipped water, so make sure the bilge pumps work. Swim gear was removed eventually from all, so its a rare one.

[@maverick4177]

Always admired how these were filled with Ammo…..right above a red hot petrol engine prone to fires 😂

[@terryh8421]

Or leaky jerry cans full of petrol.

[@chaz8758]

Full of Jerry cans or petrol PODs -

[@neilkeepingitreal]

Brings back some memories seeing those Leyland daf drops I spent ALOT of time in them during my army days...here there and everywhere..

[@sealandersoundscapes6403]

Used to be great fun bobbing in the back of these around Minden North training area back in 90 in BAOR on driver training days, doing the knife edges down into deep wading puddles oh how the memory fades thanks for bringing them back with this vid lads.. EX R Sigs veteran and yes they are fitted with clansman Vehicles harness it's even in the back of the bed so you can do comms front and back

[@aserta]

Anyone wondering what came of the two other AS' from the past, one of them had a swim recently, successful test. Ben O Cam's Ben did a great job with the patch-ups and all the jazz over on his channel.

[@TheBurr75]

Thanks ...uou should b doing a bee gees track every week...theres absolutely stacks of tunes youll love...ive been blown away by the quality of theyre lesser known stuff

[@q10498]

Check for leaks then lets go swimming. NOT mud bogging but swimming!

[@nashz911]

Loved driving them in the army. Love to drive 1again. Dont forget the wind up

[@jeffkeogh5616]

Thankfully Ted didn't tuck into any poo while the cam was on his neck

[@Warhorse469]

Saturday Morning, Coffee in hand and Mr Hewes's life is good greetings from Australia 🇦🇺🦘🦘👍

[@kwhite8549]

Jeep!!🤞

[@eekee6034]

Years ago, a Stolly used to come through Tarring village every sunny Sunday or so. Very narrow road packed with parked cars, but it got through just fine. It might even be the same one; it's the right colour, but I don't have a head for registration numbers. 20:10 Those are archetypical boating lights. :) I'm not much of a boat person but when I'd have a curious wander around marinas and things, all the boats seemed to have the same ones. I saw them for sale somewhere, maybe in our little town's little chandlery, _maybe_ around the same year that Stolly was around. Tarring is part of Worthing, West Sussex, just in case you wanted to know. That certainly looked like Worthing seaweed on that grille, we had a plague of smelly seeweed back then. ;)

[@normplatt7549]

Good show old BEAN!

[@brandons9398]

I never said I would not like any video unless Ted was, in it. I just said, when Ted is around in the videos, there’s less mucking about, and more work gets done. Fantastic video guys, what a beast!😊

[@danithink4021]

lookin snaz, keep up the great work ted👍

[@JK-xo8zq]

The brown dome item with wire wrapped around it I think is a map light. VMARS are the best people for all things comms related.

[@tommyfree4736]

Shame the drops wasn't a foden. Love them machines