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

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

This cab removal was a BEAST! We knew it was bad, but WOW!😳 We're up for the challenge of building our Franna Crane better than ever and can't wait to keep sharing the transformation with you all! Catch up on ALL our Franna Crane Project videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLUzFN5xVei7UatVhlxlw3576rgwg2RTXf 🔔Hit the notification bell so you never miss our new weekly video. ✍Leave a comment below with your questions or thoughts. 🔓Get Early Access & Ad Free videos in our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/cuttingedgeengineering 🛒Check out all our CEE Merch here: www.ceeshop.com.au

[@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-LibsSux]

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.

[@devnull73]

@@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...

[@PortaboltPower]

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

[@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?

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Spanner.

[@kozstandsya1494]

@@Dave5843-d9m You sir won the internet today! Outstanding humour that can never be topped. i kneel

[@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

[@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...."

[@westybeastfella]

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 »

[@baswenmakers6846]

But does it have the Wig of Power?

[@Di3Leberwurst]

Better love story than twilight. And I will see myself out *snuggles under rock*

[@vinceradical8910]

its not reality TV. its just reality

[@troop73oo]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😊.

[@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.

[@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

[@michailbest1122]

Terry the torch saves the day again! When the impact fails Terry prevails!

[@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🍀

[@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.

[@Renville80]

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

[@nicomeier8098]

That portable hydraulic press is a miracle worker!

[@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. ^..^~~

[@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.

[@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.....

[@billhanson4921]

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

[@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! 😂

[@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.

[@mapo5976]

Karen's scream was the berries 🍒 😅

[@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

[@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.

[@glennsoucy4359]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@mikebellamy4760]

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

[@ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@Floris_VI]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@rickstirling7045]

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

[@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.

[@56Stefanne]

Great job! For the story, the first aircraft was a North American P-51 Mustang.

[@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

[@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!

[@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. :)

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@Hellsslave666]

That P51 Mustang Flying over at 33:41 was super cool! Always fun to see the old WW2 birds in the air.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@vincenthalas7055]

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

[@beakittelscherz5419]

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

[@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😅

[@PepaZdepa88]

33:41 It's a P-51 Mustang! A beautiful plane.

[@davep800]

Last thing I expected to see on my favorite youtube channel was what I consider one of the coolest aircraft ever. A P51 fly-by. And as always, Karen's videography and editing is the best on the tube. No skipping ever required. Cheers, mates!

[@TDOBrandano]

And I think the Jet was an Aero L-39 Albatros, a Czech jet trainer from the 70's that is popular on the 2nd hand market, but it's hard to say for sure with so few pixels

[@markbernier8434]

Practicing for ANZAC day?

[@TDOBrandano]

@Ariel-om5fhI am pretty sure the jet had tip tanks and a straight wing, while the Hawk has swept wings and no tip tanks. It's also a strange paint scheme for a RAAF Hawk. I strongly suspect that it might be this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWwf416nNJ2mKc seen as they also operate a CA-18 Mustang, the Australian built variant.

[@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! ;)

[@jstamets]

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

[@texastriguy]

766k subscribers - you guys are cruising towards the 1 million mark. Well done!

[@DogSerious]

This time next year, they'll be millionaires.

[@Gamerock82]

Totally deserved. Brilliant in every respect.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Has almost 301K views in 17 hours

[@ronnydowdy7432]

312K views after I finish watching. 300.975 when I started watching.

[@lastguy8613]

2000 more views since you commented lol

[@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.

[@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

[@zsolthajdu5007]

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

[@swimcube4680]

As a mechanical engineer for less than 2 years, I really appreciate your approach to fixing things/manufacturing. It's very inspiring and gives me a lot of great ideas for designing parts and designing for assembly!

[@NeutronSplitter]

P-51 Mustang...beautiful

[@kennethgoble3612]

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

[@thomasorpor]

Nearly 10:00 on a Friday here in southern Sweden. Perfect way to have a coffee break w/ CEE. ☕️

[@johnc4394]

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

[@ericeisele6933]

Holy Smokes what an undertaking!! Air, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic. Kurtis,, I hope you were taking a lot of notes. I'm sure that you will rebuild better than new. Karen,, your laughter is a pure delight. Cheers from Florida. Have a great weekend!

[@Refertech101]

All I see is #Plasma cutter. easier to just rebuild than disconnect most the time.

[@michaelallen1432]

Karen's video IS his notes. Think of how much she takes vs what makes it into the videos. It's all documented. He just has to go through the raw footage.

[@sayeretmatkaal]

8:45 OMG ! OMG ! OMG ! This is the best idea I have seen on internet ! I just can't go thru life without one, not anymore. If I don't find one, I'll build one. Thanks Kurtis for the inspiration & idea.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 🤯.

[@craigsowers8456]

You are FEARLESS !!! Very impressive ... "Franna Assembly Line" and Design Engineering should take copious notes !

[@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.

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

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

[@rogerday6184]

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

[@alexgladstone6799]

Not everyone knows about Camarata and his container shop.

[@tomaskarlkjartansson]

Unbelievable how talented you guys are! With the way you are going im starting to think that building a new crane from scratch would make more sense 😂 brilliant work as always!

[@LukeA_55]

I won't be surprised when he says "righto guys, now that we've taken every last bolt off the crane I've noticed something I dont like and for that reason I'm going to make a new one" 😂

[@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.

[@DrMattBug]

Yes! The best part of the week is about to start. Huge gratitude as always for having us along for the ride ❤

[@russianbear2]

Totally. Every Friday wake up with anticipation.

[@michaelcato9255]

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

[@passenger6735]

What a nightmare of a job. Around every corner was a new battle. Great to see plenty of Homeless in this one. Thanks to you all.

[@Rgj_j]

I will be very interested in watching you put all this back together. It is light years beyond what I would consider doing or having done. Good on ya

[@DodgeDhanda]

This Franna is such a bodge job, it's like no one actually looked after the machine. Madness & the rust is so frustrating. Absolutely love your sand blaster/ jet washer machine.

[@stevengordon7188]

Curtis, if you can put all that back together again, then you're not human mate. Love your channel, thanks.

[@Jimmyfisher121]

I genuinely did not think it would be that complex to separate the cab, boy was I wrong on that one, I thought it would be hard to do the new wiring on my boat, I feel so much more confident now I watched you Kurtis removing this piece of rust called a cab, thank you Karin for the excellent video footage as usual.

[@norbasza]

I wish with all my heart that you will put it all back together. I'm looking forward to the end of the reconstruction. Greetings from Poland

[@jaggederest]

Kurtis I didn't know you were going into the crane manufacturing business. I wager she'll be more new than old by weight by the time you're done! As much as I know it must be miserable to do, it's a joy to behold a job done right. Reminds me of an acquaintance who used to build new-old-stock volkswagen beetles - they were 2001 built, but 1978 model year!

[@SummerTime256-e5p]

You have two great forms of memory, both I am in awe of.. Your own, since you seem to remember how to put all these devices back together in working order and your cinematographer who provides all of us with the details and you to check the details when needed. ALWAYS impressive work on both your parts.

[@PaulG.x]

I'm an lab instrument service engineer. After some years of disassembling and reassembling machinery an engineer becomes familiar with how things are designed and fit together. It takes little thought and memory. Cables and fluidic lines need to be labeled though. Then there is German designed equipment , the rule there is that it will be as difficult and unnecessarily complicated as possible.

[@deanoscott]

The matter of factness of K saying 'ill just make a new cab' is like us mere mortals saying 'im gonna fit new wiper blades'. As a user of youtube since 2006, ive never, ever, been so time invested to a channel than this one. Love it.

[@mooseflunky4569]

Nice footage of the P-51 Mustang that was buzxing your building. I found myself marveling at how nice it is to have battery powered impact guns. They certainly make the dissassembly of "weathered" parts much easier.

[@Paladin_of_Justice]

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.

[@joetorrisi2903]

Mate, I have good memory but I'd be stuffed geting that back together. Love ya work. That dog of yours is a solid unit.

[@rcboatlife4907]

Love your videos watched you for years never commented before .. but i love the bloopers the have me laughing on the floor you guys are brilliant! ❤

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Hey mate thanks for watching and taking time to leave us a comment we appreciate your support!

[@Sickofitall-76]

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....

[@kengreenfield-nman]

Yeah! Binky is how many years old now?

[@olsmokey]

Binky is about 35 episodes so far.

[@Sickofitall-76]

@@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?

[@custekdr]

I love the out takes, I am rolling.

[@markroberts1858]

Really enjoy watching these strip down and rebuild videos of the crane. I suspect it’s one of this projects that you wished you never started. But the satisfaction when it’s complete will be immense.

[@sim-sam]

It's not just talking about doing and then doing a little of nothing, its just doing it. It's straight forward (and not waffling around) thanks guys.

[@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.

[@rogereade4950]

As I have said before, this is going to be the best Franna Crane on OZ with out a doubt, in fact, better than new.

[@BrooksMoses]

At this point it seems like it's more a CEE crane than a Franna crane! :)

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

And the most expensive !

[@Gamerock82]

@@BrooksMoses Prezackly

[@mini696]

​@bryanlatimer-davies1222 Its been said many times, even with all the work it's still cheaper than a new one or even a good condition one.

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

@@mini696 It has been said, but I for one would like to see the bill for all the time and materials.

[@diggingdave3868]

Well, that bugger fought you every step of the way..😱 Think everyone is shocked at how stuck that boom ram pin was considering it had done zero hours since being replaced. Looking forward to seeing you build the new cab already..hope the installation goes easier than removal, though...😊👍

[@kerryrouse9039]

I admire your determination. You could be restoring a nice old car but no, you chose to fix an old crane. Thank you.

[@David-lb4te]

8:30. All these toys!! 🙂

[@maboscience35]

Greetings from Belgium.... A delayed happy Anzac day 🇦🇺 😃. Enjoy your weekend.