Ratrod tank cold start and drive

[@redbeard691]

I bet the neighbors love you.

[@Aceman307]

I really like the way it looks with the old truck body on it. I still think a big old log would work for the front bumper. Just in between the tracks make a flat place on the back of the log, lag bolt a piece of metal and weld a couple of mounting arms on. What ever you decide I am sure it will look cool.

[@MrMiniac]

Sweet idea. .a log would look great on tankenstein!

[@ShawnCFarm]

Aceman307 Not sure but will try anything that looks cool. I don't want it to hang up on it. thinking of the hedge row busters of ww2, just turned upside down

[@ShawnCFarm]

MrMiniac It might

[@CedarworkshopNet]

Are you going to put the snow plow on it?

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Why Sirs, This is the greatest mechanical marvel I have ever laid my eyes upon. It's thoroughly demented. I LOVE it ! Even the door swung open as you did a twirl. FANTASTIC. I laughed like a drain.

[@ShawnCFarm]

+MungoidHen Tanks and more on my channel

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Yes, so I see. Great stuff to curl up n watch here..so keep up the great work/fun !! = )

[@realknoxvegas]

People in America are pondering that the reason why Canada is so quiet is because it's developing a large weapon... Well, this is that weapon...

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

This is cool. It caught my eye because its a 47 merc, Im building a 47 ford rat rod........minus the tank parts. Wow Shawn, Cool

[@LeMecanoDuDimanche]

I love this kind of video too, seeing the Tankenstein at "work", well, kind of... :-)

[@wildspycrabs754]

Le Mecano Du Dimanche ITS ALIVE mwhahahahahaha

[@doogals]

I love the sound of that tank. It sounds like water bubbling.

[@ShawnCFarm]

***** it mean sounding

[@jfrost77hd]

Man that thing is badass... I Subscribed! Thanks for sharing!

[@Nighthawk5470]

This tank thing is the coolest thing I've seen yet! Wish I could make one lol

[@maxdickinson4206]

its a brilliant video and as for the rat rod tank that is bloody brilliant so its a big thumbs up from me max lets have some of your videos

[@ShawnCFarm]

Thanks my friend, I have a play list on every set when I put this together

[@harshtimes23]

That is a dream come true tank rod.

[@bluetoad2001]

best tank in show. i love it. you got a little close to the Explorer

[@ramonlgonzalez]

WAAAOOOOOOOOOOO man you are the best---thank for the video

[@crayzeevideos]

I love watching your videos..MORE MORE MORE!!!!

[@ShawnCFarm]

***** Lots more on the way bro, hang onto your seat

[@ramseyst42]

Rattles all the windows in my house. Nice build.

[@ShawnCFarm]

J Burton Good thing I live out in the country lol

[@ShawnCFarm]

Please remember to comment and share this video

[@shanefreeman1523]

Something i learned a few years ago was when i was towing . Was to shorten the Chain. You get a better tow doing that.

[@ShawnCFarm]

***** More of it pulling down to give you more traction.

[@nitromatt37gaming52]

+ShawnCFarm is that on the chassis of a ww2 British bren gun carrier

[@ShawnCFarm]

+Matt Rodriguez Yes it is, 1944 ford built here in ont canada

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

+ShawnCFarm is that a 1940 chevy body on a M5 stuart chassi?

[@Gigaguenther]

this sounds like what i would imagine a 5+ liter 1-cylinder engine to sound like

[@ShawnCFarm]

+Gigaguenther Nothing like the sound of a V8

[@wildspycrabs754]

That... is... AWESOME

[@danpayne1056]

Hell yeah! Love the vw too! Be nice to that Nissan it has windows & steering wheel when you needed it

[@feez357]

So you see, I may have just had a beer or two, but I just smiled for 7 minutes and 24 seconds. That's what it's all about, right?

[@ShawnCFarm]

feez357 Im still grinning . It was a fun ride lol

[@Mercmad]

Thats a bren gun carrier chassis under there?

[@Briselance]

Mercmad Aye. It is. According this channel's owner, it is.

[@1000bluegsxr]

the sound is awsome werbel werbel werbel berp werbel like the rough look

[@ShawnCFarm]

+Get The Monsanto s OUT OF MY FOOD More to come

[@baronkeithprevostjr6810]

Hey I like that tank you was driving on the road in Canada hop u can drive it to the United states & plus I want to see you in person ?

[@alansmlth7989]

You gota love it. COOL Machine

[@rotorcats]

Nice tank "teeth marks" on the side of the Nissan! Come a long way from that old beetle tank you used to run. Still need some big ass dragster pipes on the tankenstein!

[@ShawnCFarm]

rotorcats still have a ton of work to do on it before shes done

[@sweetooth1967]

superb vehicle thanks!

[@RODALCO2007]

Awesome machine !

[@ShawnCFarm]

+RODALCO2007 Tanks and more on my chaannel

[@emperormowe9242]

great job i am vary jells what power plant do you have in that

[@Vein1986]

I see that you need some carb rebuild ;) ps. propably ppl driving by were thinking "WTF?" :D

[@ShawnCFarm]

Vein1986 No choke lol, runs better once shes warmer, prob work better as well if I put the timing light on it hahaha

[@KyriaxWitch]

LOL very crazy, "my private tank" i liked

[@ShawnCFarm]

+Kyria The Eletronic Witch Give you a ride some day

[@KyriaxWitch]

(^__-)

[@Kronkus36]

Sweet ride man !!

[@ShawnCFarm]

Kronkus36 Outdoors Tanks man, and more to come

[@tonydelgado2551]

kool !!!! hypnotic stuff man !

[@davisharr]

Saw this thing today in Frankford at a car show, did you drive it there or trailer it?! I would think it wouldn't last a second anywhere near a public road without being impounded and crushed, but I didn't see any trailers around!

[@ShawnCFarm]

***** They'd never get me to pull over hahahahah

[@tirefrier8253]

Hey Jennifer, what have you ever built, besides resentment towards those who can?

[@SoilentGr33n]

Fuck yes. Canada.

[@FairlaneFox]

i love this.. at first i thought it was a stuart chassis but now im not so sure.. really could. would love to do this. how much do the basic chassis go for from tanks about that size?

[@ShawnCFarm]

the tracks are off a brengun carrier from ww2

[@FairlaneFox]

ah, alright. really cool idea though. id be curious as to how you managed to get it going engine wise. im assuming your using the original transmission but what about the engine? are you using the original as well or did you find a way to mate another engine to the trans?

[@ShawnCFarm]

im running a small block chev with a turbo 350. a short drive shaft in between the original standard trans. if you goto my channel you can see how i made it right from the start

[@FairlaneFox]

oh, i'll have to look into that, apologies!

[@ShawnCFarm]

no problems at all

[@EricSmith-em4gj]

Awesome love these videos and i want my own tankenstien lol

[@ShawnCFarm]

Eric Smith Thanks and a lot more to come. should be a very good summer

[@1fanger]

Very cool, as per usual.

[@ShawnCFarm]

1fanger Tanks bro, and more to come

[@Briselance]

Looks like it was built on a Light Tank MkVI chassis. Am I right?

[@MFKR696]

It must have been an utter *blast* getting that bent-track steering system to work properly, eh? If it was me building it, I probably would have welded the mid-ship suspension supports/steering assemblies solid to the frame and converted the final drive to a triple-diff setup to achieve steering, as handling well in turns is not something that Universal Carriers were ever known for, and triple-diff setups can neutral-steer, to boot, which a Universal Carrier can't even dream of doing. I'm planning on building a Universal Carrier-esque tracked vehicle one of these days, using an old Jeep Comanche cab that I've had sitting around for ages. The only problem is sourcing parts. I'll probably just end up taking measurements off a built Universal Carrier and copy the geometry with a standard truss-ladder frame maybe made of I-beam material. In Southern Ontario, real tank chassis', let alone suspensions, don't come even close to cheap or easy to find. On the other hand, it's easy to take measurements, draw everything out in CAD, and maybe make something that looks like it was meant to be that way while using nothing more than the bogies, sponsons, idlers and drive wheels from a Universal Carrier. Also, a truss-frame would probably make the end-result much lighter and more maneuverable, while allowing for a more seamless integration of the truck cab into the chassis, which could be built to achieve that. Come to think of it, if I had a Universal Carrier laying around, I would probably strip everything out of the hull, scrap the hull and then make a chassis that would have the same dimensions in all of the critical parts as the original, but is much lighter, as when it comes down to it, all of that "armor" (I'm using that term fairly loosely here) on the Universal Carriers is just dead weight on a non-military vehicle. Getting rid of all that weight would also make things much easier on the tracks, suspension and drive sprockets. Great build, though. It makes me a little proud to see that flag hanging off the back of such a bad-ass build.

[@ShawnCFarm]

Thanks man. The center steering was cut and welded to the frame long before I got it. Its been converted to use two master cylinders the wheel cylinders to steer. Shes a full on track drager now. Brengun carriers are really hard to fin now and if you find one it will cost you

[@MFKR696]

Good stuff. You have done what I have wished I could do since I was old enough to remember my Grandfather's war stories, all of which involving the Mk IV Universal Carrier he served on as an "Assistant Driver"/Gunner. Building a Mk IV Universal Carrier will remain on my bucket list indefinitely, sadly it seems. Guess I'll have to make due with the Tamiya or Dragon 1/35 model kits. I plan to make one for every variant that saw service during the war, Canadian or otherwise. Right now I'm working on my second one, which is the variant that had an AT gun mounted on it, and my next one will probably be the Engineer variant. The only kit I've finished so far was the RCAC-issued Recce variant.

[@crystalgayleaddict]

that engine sound great, which engine ? Ford flat head V8 ?

[@ShawnCFarm]

Small block chev lol

[@peabodybuilt7469]

Is that a Yamaha banshee in front of the truck

[@gavins9021]

very cool project, what chassis did you start with?

[@ShawnCFarm]

Gavin S It was a badly cut up Brengun carrier. It was too far gone to restore so I just went with what I had

[@driveitbreakitfixit7496]

what city do you live in or by? and i like your vids so much the I'm going to subscribe

[@gerardcousineau3200]

Looks awesome ! :D

[@IronManXXX]

Cool machine monster...

[@ShawnCFarm]

Tankenstein.

[@cabotbluegill]

Pulls pretty good

[@ShawnCFarm]

cabotbluegill Not too bad even if a I had hook the chain really long

[@stephentesta9106]

love it. thought about working on one very much like this. post more. I would like to see it as you get closer to completing it thanks

[@ShawnCFarm]

Stephen Testa Will do and alot more older videos on it

[@mistercan396]

looks like the beginning of something from a mad max movie. where did you get the bren gun carrier chassis? or even any tracked chassis?

[@ShawnCFarm]

+mistercan396 They are out there but are really hard to find now

[@Vsshooter]

Nice RIDE!

[@ShawnCFarm]

+Vsshooter Tanks and more on my channel

[@prancstaman]

Quadrajet, I can tell. They run great on a warm engine but are a bitch on a cold one. Cool inside the cab shot while driving, Pretty neat how it works.

[@ShawnCFarm]

***** No choke lol, it runs better warmed up

[@bbusigful]

Awesome sound. Is it only fitted with one gear?

[@ShawnCFarm]

nope. look for my video called tank drag racing lol. i took it down tge quarter mile

[@bbusigful]

No way 😀 I have to find that vid 👍

[@Ravager669]

Was cost or availability the issue so u used a small block chevy or just preference? Maybe a Cummins might have been more in order on a build like that?

[@ShawnCFarm]

Travis Martin Just what I had at the time, I would love to have a cummins in it.

[@shamusilsley1989]

That thing is intimidating!

[@ShawnCFarm]

Looks better now I have the lights all working

[@abbetjohngalarpe7525]

It's a pickup truck attached to a military tracks,it climb hills,but not on mountains.

[@NYRAPTOR6]

Thumbs up Shawn!!!!

[@ShawnCFarm]

NYRAPTOR6 Tanks bro

[@plastite]

Hey Shawn , what motor is in the mean machine?

[@AldanFerrox]

Were is the drivetrain from? Bren/Windsor Carrier?

[@MrLarryThorne]

what is that?is it self made or military?how old?

[@matthewrivard3527]

I'm assuming you're using the drum brakes on the rear to do the steering, the levers engaging, disengaging each individual drum to turn it left or right?

[@ShawnCFarm]

+Matthew Rivard Yes using the rear shoes to steer but it is hydraulic brakes now

[@jamesmacdonald3090]

looks like an old British bren carrier?

[@ShawnCFarm]

James Macdonald it was. Was going to try and restore it but she was to badly cut up before I got it. The whole tub is bent so I did the next best thing until I find one to restore

[@deciusvarus]

That sounds amazing! What engine you got in that?

[@ShawnCFarm]

small block chev

A Chevy why do you think it has issues staying running..

[@ironchip1]

What was with ramming into the broken down suburban?

[@ShawnCFarm]

Rueber Snuttgrass On rollcage so didn't want to try and go over it

[@petemartus6712]

That is one bad ass machine! Beg my pard.

[@qbazapruwacz9108]

Isn't it chasis of bren carrier?

[@ramfrancisuk]

Nice one Shawn :)))

[@ShawnCFarm]

Ram Francisuk Tanks bro

[@Mr1979capri]

that's pretty dam cool!!!!

[@joesouza1147]

That's the park rangers car. Holy crap. The ranger isn't gonna like this yogi.

[@adammoscatello146]

Your running a turbo400? Why only 1 gear?

[@logicaredux5205]

Crazy Canucks! 😄

[@johnmurphy6460]

Would love to own that baby!

[@ShawnCFarm]

Thanks

[@frd2]

gaaawd the sound is so awesome

[@ShawnCFarm]

+F R D no exhaust lol

[@willbricker01]

Knuckelhead's finest right there.

[@ShawnCFarm]

+william bricker Tanks

[@granskare]

check with coldwarotors - they are in Canada Alberta, I think :)

[@ShawnCFarm]

I will and thanks

[@stevengrotte2987]

A Bren Gun Carrier with a 40's pickup body attached?

[@ShawnCFarm]

yes it is. it was too far gone to restore. now its got three times the horse power and running two transmissions

[@gregr6113]

Years ago,the monster truck guys ,like Bigfoot ran tanks like that. I think Bob Chandler's Bigfoot tank was called Bigfoot fast track.They were pretty quick,but didn't go over with the fans for some reason.

[@ShawnCFarm]

i used to watch them back in the day

[@mangothecat2390]

the chasie is from a Universal Carrier, am I right?

[@ShawnCFarm]

Yes you are right. It was too badly cut up to restore so this is the next best thing untill I get one in better shape

[@hermanngoring397]

This should be in Wrong Turn :)

[@ShawnCFarm]

+Hermann Göring Mad MAx lol

[@blechpiraten7093]

Hahaaa cooler Name!!! :-)

[@karlbrundage7472]

@shawnCFarm Where'd you get the Vickers light AFV suspension system?

[@ShawnCFarm]

its a brengun carrier

[@karlbrundage7472]

Yes, from the original Vickers light tank suspension system.

[@Ganimoth]

Canadian army best equipment? :P

[@lukelightwalker]

So where in Canada doe's the awesome rat rod tankzilla hail from. I am putting my money on Alberta?

[@ShawnCFarm]

Near Trenton Ont Canada hahahah

[@jeffhurd954]

ShawnCFarm god damn about an hour from me i wanna come see this beast

[@mmmcquoid]

you need to get some exhaust on that thing so it will run smoother .

[@greasemonkeymagazine3849]

What kind of track set up is that!!

[@ShawnCFarm]

im running a brengun carrier undercarriage from ww2. running two transmissions

[@funnypranker34]

Give those carbs a good cleaning and adjustment its stalling out

[@ShawnCFarm]

No choke lol

[@funnypranker34]

ShawnCFarm oh. But once it's warm it shouldn't stall. It does sound lopy

[@ShawnCFarm]

i put a rebiuld kit in the carb. it runs better once it warms up it was still cold in the video but once it hits 180f its good. should put a hand choke on it lol

[@funnypranker34]

ShawnCFarm that's a good idea. How about a paper plate on the carb

[@funnypranker34]

For the choke

[@cubbeezx]

Nice! Pretty sure the Nissan damage would buff right out. lol

[@ShawnCFarm]

***** Just a small dent is all lol

[@StarsKittyRanch]

Where is the chassis from? Is it something you built? And what about the engine?

[@ShawnCFarm]

It was a 1944 brengun carrier. It was to badly cut up to restore so just went with it. Small block chev with to trans behind it

[@tonyfortier8835]

You should weld the grater shovel in front of the truck for snow cleaning

[@deanjohnson1330]

What transmission is this? 1 forward / 1 reverse?

[@ShawnCFarm]

Dean Johnson Running a turbo 350 chev in the ford and a standard ford trans that came with the brengun carrier

[@deanjohnson1330]

Thanks! It really looks cool! Posted to my facebook page.

[@BorosTheGamer]

whats the top speed on that?

[@BigT1113]

where in canada are you located ?

[@johnjohn-mq2nj]

why did you drive over the nissan but nice tank tho

[@ShawnCFarm]

john john It was going to the junk yard lol

[@FxzzyXVII]

Sounds cool

[@ShawnCFarm]

Looks better now

[@HellNBackWelding]

oh i love this!!

[@ShawnCFarm]

+HellNBack More on my channel, just took it in the mud for the first time

[@oskarsblums8191]

iN what province that video made?

[@stefwolters2001]

nice truck

[@czarandmaeve]

is it a trank or is it a tanruck?

[@ShawnCFarm]

czarandmaeve Brengun carrier with a truck body lol

[@thats2odd]

Go Diesel my canuck friend!

[@ShawnCFarm]

thats2odd If only I had one bro

[@brewmaster0507]

I love it!!

[@harpomarx7777]

Thick, cold, syrupy oil ... starts it cold and revs the hell out of it ... then takes off in first gear, revving it to the red line. Damn, son ... do you hate that engine?

[@Mistralincessant]

How many cylinders?

[@ShawnCFarm]

+Mistralincessant v8 small block chev