STOLLY SWAMP CROSSING

Me and the lads put the Stolly through it’s paces in the swamp!
We are all now very smelly and the Stolly needs more TLC..

[@jacksgarageworkshop]

I’ve got a lot of time for this level of ridiculous

[@WisdomShortvids]

When I see this type of tomfoolery I know that our male youth are on the right track for our future. Bring on the feminists and politic correct comments!

[@misterquintus]

"I you take my advice, there's nothing so nice As twatting around in a Stolly"

[@rafaell_pl6247]

It was the Real Art

[@janetdavies7225]

@@themightyorange87

[@janetdavies7225]

@@themightyorange87 Back in the day the stolly would have walked it......

[@violentcat345]

The cast and crew demonstrate that a true classic can still be made. Iconic score, stunning videography and incredible production value. One for the ages. 10/10 - IMDb

[@Milkybar3320011]

They could have walked the plank to add even more drama 😆

[@oddball_the_blue]

Makes for a very nice contrast to all those American youtubers getting so excited and doing silly content. You're here as a beacon of seriousness, infallibility and with the spirit of true exploration. Love it 😂

[@mikedoblo4782]

i was just thinking if he grows his beard and gets a leather hat he would look like oddball from kellys heros

[@LeonardTavast]

The first an American youtuber would do is to engine swap it with a LS.

[@juststeve5542]

Never has so much musical talent been packed into such a seaworthy vehicle.

[@LostCauseRT]

Camera dude actually soaked his nutsack on that shady swamp water, that's some dedication.

[@scottyj8112]

That moment (14:00) was just pure hysterical laughter, the order that proceeded from the first calls of "fire" to, "its only the exhaust on fire" to Joe coming to the rescue and calming everyone's nerves with the "Don't panic, don't panic"....."I have a fire extinguisher" with the muffled "has anyone got some petrol for the fire" in the background, then joe proceeding to throw the fire extinguisher at the fire then the "that got it." had me rolling around.... It was truly inspirational, gripping, comedic, riveting, unpretentious sensitive, powerful and of course legendary. 12/10 - IGN 🤣🤣

[@Colonel_Obvious]

Anyone got sausages?

[@TachyonDriver]

I hope you guys can repair the centre axle/bevel box and perhaps film the process? I don't know how expensive/rare/impossibly difficult it would be to fix it. (Sell another tank to Cody!). Also get her back to full amphibiousnessness and take her on a proper lake?? Cheers for the fun!

[@MrHewes]

I have the parts and will most lightly fix it and film the process

[@shammient]

Might stop it getting high centered on it's own wheels.

[@GARDENER42]

@@MrHewes Then take it for a retest - I reckon it will then conquer the swamp hole with ease.

[@thisismossop]

Yeah, I was noticed the centre axle too. Always loved these Stalwarts, ever since I was a kid.

[@Maker_of_Things]

I spotted it during the original 'collecting the Stolly' video. Front and rear wheels locked up, middle wheel rolling. Hoping any damage isn't getting worse for the fun and games, but I guess you have it in hand to get sorted another time.

[@nriqueog]

A proper British Send Off... Monty Python, Benny Hill, Terry-Thomas, would all be proud.

[@doctorleitz4795]

For those of a certain age, this is Last of the Summer Wine stuff, but with heavy military hardware. Great to watch, and an escape from the crap of everyday life. Thanks Joe and Co!

[@Mr_Springy]

Looks like both centre bevel boxes aren’t working so it’s a 6x4 hence the struggle to get out the ditch. In operation the hubs all had a line painted across them to help identify ‘wind up’ due to the transmission design. To release wind up you drove on the verge or over kerbs as the Stolly wasn’t intended for road use. This also meant you could see if you had full 6x6. I have heard that some private users remove some of the prop shafts or bevel / hub gears, presumably as it may reduce wind up, i drove one recently at an experience event for old times sake and only the middle wheels drove it. In the interest of fairness and good content Mr Hewes and the team need to return the Stolly to full 6x6 and give the mud hole another go!

[@fat_biker]

It's amazing that they didn't have lockable centreline diffs or freewheel hubs or some other mechanism for making the Stolly 2 wheel drive for extended road use. Perhaps it might still be in service if they had...

[@Mr_Springy]

Yes… the drive line on both sides was effectively ‘solid’ with a no spin differential in the transfer box to allow for side to side rotation or wouldn’t have gone round corners. (Think of it like a limited slip diff in a conventional axle) Budge engineering (i think) did convert some Stollys to diesel and fit air operated couplings between the drive shafts in the hull. You could then run in 2wd or 6wd as necessary. Don’t know how many they made or how many were sold (or still exist) but it didn’t catch on as the truck was dated at this point and lacked load capacity.

[@nickwake5484]

I'm no sailor but this looks like what i imagine the perfect maiden voyage would be like.

[@TrippyNoodles]

We need more Stolly. It deserves to live.

[@Paddington60]

What an amazing machine! I was surprised the string duo were not soaked on first launch, but the last launch conformed she could ship water all over herself, well done Chaps!!!

[@damienhill6383]

The bow wave deflector is missing ..

[@zasta7520]

This is the type of British who created an empire.

[@kmech3rd]

"The Men in Sheds" are an unstoppable force.

[@normancrosbie2949]

What a motley crew you've got there Joe - Cap'n Pugwash, Seaman Stains and not forgetting (to) Roger the cabin boy ! 😂

[@malcolmwilson5225]

As a ex RCT Stolly driver in the sixties it looks good. You need to get six wheels driving it would get out of that pond then.

[@pugmanick]

I spotted that not all were spinning in the mud

[@KaitlynnUK]

I didnt see Jack about, I hope he is on the mend and will be back soon, those single Mums need his support!

[@johnnunn8688]

Has he been injured or ill?

[@KaitlynnUK]

According to Joe in a previous video, he's had an operation on his leg@@johnnunn8688

[@andyms43]

Pure comedy gold when Joe launched fire extinguisher at it. Every health and safety exec's nightmares coming true 😂😂😂😂

[@David-vt1cj]

The mis firing B81 , catching fire and broken bevel boxes all bring back memories of the ones I owned...Great vehicles to drive

[@natedog61441]

A few more hole repairs, a turbo and a bottle of champagne broken over the exhaust on fire, i think she'd be ready for the ocean!

[@keitht3055]

This brings a whole new dimension to the term f***ing about! I just hope that Captain Bum wash, seaman Stains and, Rodger the cabin boy, survived to tell the tale! Absolutely brilliant guys. 🚣‍♂️👍🤣.

[@dgw4150]

Awesome to see the stolly being used as intended!

[@fehuthel]

I have laughed every single time I’ve seen the tag hanging off the back of that hat. Every time. 😂😂

[@tadpoles10]

'Brilliant' looks like everyone had a great time getting involved, some up to their necks in it! A sort of 'sheep dip' for the testing of .. 😉 .. 😂 .. 👍 Thanks for sharing 😉 .. 👍 .. atvb t .

[@twofeets1581]

I’ve never committed to anything in my life more than you cats committed to the fiddle playing bit. The fiddles in turn provided a solid fifteen minutes of entertainment. RIP fiddles.

[@Mudsuitable]

Damn! If I lived in the UK I'd be a potential buyer. I'd like to find a complete one without rust that needs work to buy within the next year or two but who knows if that'll happen... I LOVE those machines!!

[@NUTTER8291]

Yea good luck finding ether!! Most of the time there rusted through and I've not seen one with working swimming gear working !!

[@johnnunn8688]

@@NUTTER8291, can’t remember the name but some KZbinr got the REME to help him get one working.

[@slacko1971]

If I wasn't married I would be a potential buyer,unfortunately my wife has far more sense than me and comes up with all sorts of practical reasons why not to buy it,things like, where are you going to keep it and we need a new kitchen.

[@NUTTER8291]

@@slacko1971 that what divorces are for !! Lol JOKING !

[@craigpimlott204]

@@NUTTER8291yep or find a lass that’s into such things as you are ..mine loves rally cars .artics .and all sorts of stuff like this ..they are around 😂👍

[@freemanjackmsiradio]

I live in central London for my sins, I'm pretty sure that stolly would be ULEZ exempt, can you please give it to me for free, just think of it as a slap round Khans face!!

[@TheLeedsAppreciationSociety]

This is a major contribution to road safety.

[@scoobyking555cm]

Yes boys 😂 the Dunkirk spirit lives. This is England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@RiskyR]

Cool to see the Stolly in action. Also a very funny video as well with the superb live music!

[@goodevins9408]

You guys rock! Thanks for sharing the shenanigans

[@casto-]

Hats off for the full send on the first try👍👌🤣. I was waiting for it to hit the first mud, stop dead and eject ever one😆. I could almost smell that rank mud from here as well🤢🤢.

[@samspringer7726]

You guys are completely bonkers. That was the best thing I've seen for some time.

[@user-rj5oh2gs2z]

You mob n your silly SOH make me feel right at home. Love your stuff. The Ole Fella from Downunda Greg.

[@simonwoodward438]

Spat my cornflakes watching this at breakfast, brilliant video lads, absolutely brilliant. 😂

[@joeedwards627]

Well done, right up my street, interesting and hilarious, top marks all round chaps👌

[@markbell2166]

class! great fun to watch. good de-stress.

[@blxtothis]

When the Stalwart first came to our screens i thought “Nah, that will never run!” Well it goes but can’t get out of a modest slippery slope, a fat lot of good in a South East Asian Mangrove Swamp while under enemy fire! At least it got a good wash.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I believe this to be the finest example on KZbin of sustantial merit when applied to the human condition. If only I could have been there in person to witness the immense humanity of it all. My God, what an epic event. Songs will be written. Thanks for the video.

[@andrewwww7684]

Love this channel but this video had me spitting my beer out more than once, from the uniforms to the fantasic music to running over the violin case you guys nailed it 😂🤣😅

[@johngell4842]

Jolly in a stolly this crews definitely the senior service😂

[@simondyer4677]

🙈🙉😂😂 I’m really really enjoying this channel. I’m glad I found it. This looked so much fun

[@slammed66]

8 grand? Surely that’s a fuggin bargain. Shame it’s not staying on the fleet a bit longer as it’s an epic old turd. Really love that old bus. Also nearly pissed myself when joe lobbed an extinguisher at the fire 😂

[@bradleypark1936]

I would have to say this is the MOST ENTERTAINING KZbin video I have EVER seen. The musical content cracked me up. Congrats guys, love your work!

[@shoots2001]

I was taking a swig of tea when you threw the fire extinguisher at the exhaust i snorted tea out of my nose laughing so thanks for that lol. Keep up the good work!

[@manitobaman5588]

New subscriber from Manitoba, Canada. You guys are my kind of silly buggers.

[@TheBuell49]

All of you are great. Your channel is becoming one of my favorites.

[@petedepledge3359]

Good to see a stolly doing stolly things. If only I could get a licence to drive her, I'd be first in the queue.

[@koitorob]

I believe you drive them on a normal car licence...

[@kriztov265]

Madness Lads :) Thanks for the laughs on a Monday morning before work.

[@stevechewning7741]

Plenty of power, bad tires. Fun video

[@joachim.charleshogg4728]

What a wonderful reminder of the Goon Show escapades. Keep them coming.

[@jimchik]

All you needed was a piece of styrofoam about the size of an iceberg… 😂😂

[@georgebernard8983]

Another unbelievably awesome video! Top marks all around!!

[@mopartshemi]

When you threw the extinguisher at the fire was the point that i needed a beer 😅

[@julianpritchard2558]

Some how Joe and his “ operatives “ remind me of the film “ money pit “ , looks chaotic but always manages the get the job done! Or maybe it’s just me!!

[@buchonite]

No eco systems were affected in the making of this epic

[@paulgirkingirtron5304]

Jolly good chaps well done, there's lots of fun to be had yet Captain Hewes

[@colderwar]

In the finest traditions of the British Navyarmy. You brought a tear to Lord Nelsons other eye, up there in Valhalla. Splice the Mainbrace.

[@kensherwood4866]

So Jack's away (hope he's getting better, best wishes Jack), and this is what happens!. Much fun all round though the lads in the pond get my sympathy, I imagine looking at that mucky water it'll take a week of scrubbing to get clean and odour free. Kudos to the Stolly, even with only 4 wheel drive it made a decent account of itself and all with restricted power. Fantastic half hour of fun as usual. Look forward to seeing future updates

[@craigcooknf]

1. That was INSANELY entertaining! 2. Incredible how much better it looks with a coat of mud over all of the rusty bits!!!

[@sparalable]

You made 22 min of my life worth living. Thank you!

[@richardhunt1384]

Bloody hilarious video as always Ladies and Gents!!!! 😂😂😂

[@escortmexico6909]

Absolutely brilliant content !!

[@x_Dude1]

You peeps had some Saturday fun. Gave me a good laugh.

[@Woodsy100]

Wanted a Stolly since being a kid. Always said if I ever win the lottery I'm buying land and opening an off-road site where anything like this is absolutely welcome. Loved this video, nothing like messing about in the mud 😂

[@rekithehuman]

Super enjoying this new high budget video, keep it up! (but also keep up the regular ones)

[@wideyxyz2271]

Good times and proper good fun. Well done chaps.

[@daithiosioradain3380]

What a hoot! Definitely a whiff of Whistlin Diesel in just the right measure here. All the fun without 100% destruction. If you'd ran lower tyre pressures it might have done even better as a mere 4x6. But brilliant to see it hooning around so soon after being dragged on to the recovery truck.

[@jedijonnie2810]

Fire fire. That’s normal 😂 I think 1 or 2 of the horsepower’s may have escaped . It reminds me of the antics we used to get up to in Germany

[@davidgibbings6085]

This made me giggle. Love the captain birdseye kit joe 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelspinello3607]

😂Mr Hewes flying circus that doesn't fly it sinks!😂

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Dear Joseph, The Alvis Stalwart (Stolly) must have been an outstanding army vehicle in the period it was in service The way in which you tested Stolly was hilarious to see, so thank you very much for sharing this vlog. I look forward to the next one and send you love from the Netherlands

[@edjones7709]

It was. Still is.

[@dickdegraaff5452]

@@edjones7709 sorry I wasn’t aware of the fact Scolly still is in service

[@edjones7709]

It isn't. It is still an outstanding army vehicle - just getting old and rusty.. @@dickdegraaff5452

[@tobychristian4741]

I remember seeing these in action in the 90's at awdc events. They are truly crazy machines that sound amazing. Great vid. Fixing the centre axle would be nice too.

[@Woodn509]

absolutley shows how bloody good those B series engines were, some think you mad, me included, but you do have fun and you do repair and preserve 'stuff' that would other wise rot away to oblivion

[@darrenwardell3079]

Brilliant fun. I would have paid good money to be in the back of that thing 😂😂😂

[@brandons9398]

Thanks for the great Sunday morning laugh😂

[@adlerarmory8382]

Cap'n Joe on the HMS Stoli, crosses the quagmire.....and the band plays on. That launch of the Improvised Emergency Floatation Device was textbook!

[@davidphilpott6606]

This is great lunch time entertainment.. Keep up the great work.

[@robleary3353]

All things considered I think it did really well!. Hardly any tread on those tyres!. Tell you what, bung a new set of tyres on, fix up the holes n drive issues, you got a deal! Assuming shipping to Melbourne Aus included? 🤣 Great laugh!. Nuff said!. 🤣

[@michaelkneringer3194]

Awesome vid, had a bit of everything going on, even some Pete Townshend. Again, stuff got recked. Laughed my a.. off. Thanks team Hewes.

[@JAY61ish]

The best channel on YT.. top quality ... The engine sounds pretty sweet .. And the fuckwittery is top notch... You Bloke need to get an old gen 1 BTR 60...

[@Unknown1880]

It's like watching Top Gear with tanks! Love it❤ The real question is who's the fat man?

[@roderickmacgregor4867]

The fact that i find this kinda stuff interesting and funny says a lot about me,,,, by far the best channel on this app

[@clungepoker6749]

Top bombing lads... the stink when you first launch into the bog of eternal strench must have hit you like a brick wall... outstanding production, music score and action... your hearts will go on 😂😂😂

[@Szlejer]

With lockers that fine ship would have sailed through everything on first try...

[@Rover200Power]

The smell from all of that pond muck must have been epic. At least the cab probably doesn't smell of old petrol anymore!

[@aaronyoung5797]

Great video Joe and everyone looks a lot of fun 👍

[@calvinsmith3952]

“That’s got to be the best pirate I’ve ever seen….. 😮 “So it would seem” 😒

[@andrewsheppard5741]

Outstanding had a real good laugh thanks

[@ncc17701a]

That went as well as I thought it might.... 😀

[@garywade1938]

Is this the new Top Gear , Mr Hewes and team you have succeeded where the BBC has failed , you made me laugh 😂😂😂😂 a big thank you to you all .

[@SurvivingTheApocalypse]

Bloody hell, you did go for a combat dunk. Amazing.

[@gusgone4527]

It's Captain Pond Scum and the first British fine attempt at an amphibious logistic support vehicle. Got to love the Stolly Polly. Aye aye Captain.

[@adrianflower3230]

Eight grand, AND ready for Export! Bargain!!!! The customs guys wont notice any mud 😁😁😂😂

[@philhermetic]

excellent stuff, 100% entertainment value, and I am really impressed how quick you grew the beard! the middle wheel set is not driving!, But you probably noticed that! I used to pull the same trick in my austin champ in the seventies!! appy daze! Phil

[@vincenttill8051]

Good old fashion, "cocking about " love it

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

Wait, what. Stolly content incoming. I seem to remember a telly show with people like John Noakes and Valerie Singleton racing those things in a rally like time trial. Anyone else not senile remember that?

[@koitorob]

I'm not (yet) and i don't, and John, Val and Pete were 'my' era too!

[@raytheron]

What an obscene amount of fun! LUVVIT!

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

Fantastic Fun and a joy to watch!!

[@muddyboots1881]

That Stolly so much far more betterer than any of us had any right to believe