T-34/85 Restoration (Pt. 1) WE HAVE LIFT OFF!

[@MrHewes]

How heavy do you think the turret is?

[@jay82bob]

2.5 tons?

[@buzzingbusby]

8 tonnes

[@bingusbobby5012]

A few kilos

[@geoff2868]

a lot

[@colderwar]

9 tonnes

[@JAY61ish]

Ted's on the ball again.. making sure everything is done right and Proper... Ted is the leader..

[@Calamity_Jack]

He's supervisin'

[@akula9713]

Only 16 minutes? Becoming a junkie, need more! Perhaps get my fix tomorrow with Australian Armour Museum?

[@prillewitz]

Wednesday for your weekly fix!

[@amhjoinery2060]

Haha same I’ve started watching them too

[@twin40dave]

Definitely, look forward to workshop Wednesday 😊

[@MrVwant]

Ha ha same. One of the best channels now.

[@NUTTER8291]

Shhhhh your gonna give Mr H a complex !!! Lol Buy yea love watching these to !!

[@ВадимААА-х9я]

Приятно осознавать что этот танк скорее всего родился в моём городе . Танк красавец .

[@redflag7663]

Это польская версия Т-34-85М2,там труба сбоку для подводного вождения,выпускался там 5 лет,также делали их в Чехословакии...

[@strannik053]

Сварщик 👍! В футболочке и шортиках - потом вся кожа в волдырях! КЛАСС!))))))

[@pugmanick]

That Foden is a beast - always impressed by how it handles anything you throw at it. Proper bit of kit.

[@Icebuntrucker]

Stick welding in shorts . Brings back happy memories Top work lads keep it up .

[@wideyxyz2271]

Ted is stronk dog, he stand in water like Russian Tenk and knows no fear! Looking forward to this one chaps. I likes me a good T34 restoration!

[@kensjobs2237]

Ted strong as an oxon Mr Hewes, internals must be made of Russian steel 😊

[@wideyxyz2271]

@@kensjobs2237 Да, это правда !

[@alexmarks2633]

It sad to see a piece of my countries history rust away in a barn but it is nice to see you guys trying to restore it to its former glory

[@kevinwilliams4899]

Every workplace needs a Ted.

[@simonwoodward438]

Really looking forward to seeing more work on the T34, Ted is a legend by the way

[@schotscarface18ssf75]

you be seing in ukraine soon

[@acedogboy8421]

@@schotscarface18ssf75ukraine arnt that desperate lol

[@schotscarface18ssf75]

@@acedogboy8421 I was talking about Russia there using t54/55 in battle now

[@acedogboy8421]

@@schotscarface18ssf75 as rc tank mines. Ukraines been using t55s for months

[@llamaimpyjama6402]

@@schotscarface18ssf75 yeah just slap some era on it and it’s fine

[@markknoxx7164]

That exhaust note is the best sound that as ever come out of dianne abbot

[@truckyluv7592]

Love to see the enthusiasm and enjoyment you young fellas/gals get out of playing with tanks. Good vids. Thanks. The Ole Fella from Downunda

[@stephenkayll5241]

@.33 secs in, that's an interesting view of the frame of the tank. it looses is solidity as this tough tank, its just thick pieces of metal bolted to a frame. I remember from many years ago, the T34 was famous for its sloping armour. a 40mm thick section of steel on the slope becomes 80mm thick, effectively. Great work as usual Joe and the gang.

[@HighPingHero]

Ill be honest, I can't wait to see how this tank is going to look once it is restored. Exciting stuff!

[@BrumKid]

I hope to meet up with Joe and Jake at Operation Market Harborough 👍👍and see the T34/85 running.

[@amhjoinery2060]

It’s jack😂

[@BrumKid]

@@amhjoinery2060 To much whiskey 🤣🤣

[@Rambo55293]

When I buy my first tank im certainly calling you guys first

[@tikkathreebarrels]

Diane Abbott sounds bl00dy glorious: I want a ring tone!

[@MrSeeuu]

Much thanks for your time Mr. Hewes. Awesome video. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@6brman224]

I'm now retired but formerly worked as a welder. I was impressed by the PPE featured early in the video, shorts and t shirt I think. Love to see the RAMS for that. Only joking - I probably broke more rules than most in the 70s and 80s, better times I think. Still here.

[@TjWatt_90]

I love the t-34 85 ( d-5t ) such a beautiful and amazing tank

[@tomgriffin286]

Ted is fearless! It's good to see him keeping an eye on operations.

[@ГашишМарихуановичч]

В 2016 г довелось управлять Т 34-85 в Кубинке !!!! Пиздец как не просто ! Были реально мужики в то время ! Слава Советскому воину- победителю !!

[@unknown_boazgeen4832]

That straight pipe on the abbot is so nice and raw

[@Gibbo919]

I am 100% here for the T34, great job Joe!

[@philipspencer1834]

I am just here for Ted. 😎👍

[@masterkaljami6822]

I'm here for the mighty Foden and that blonde babe whose name I do not know. (and maybe for the banther and tanks)

[@chrisbacon3071]

4:11 for a second there I thought Jack made the T-34 look big then! Then I remembered he’s just small 😂

[@bradleybatt1401]

lmfao poor Jack

[@olivernunn1656]

The spacers/shims on the turret ring reminded me of working on old Russian cameras. The same relaxed approach to tolerances!

[@matthewheutel3405]

Taking the top off the ole girl…reminds me of the missus after a night at the saloon !

[@Messershmitt_262]

What a beautiful machine. 🪖

[@danielitaliano4531]

Soy chapina, que duro trabajo restaurar un tanque ,los felicito..

[@samohtw1]

As a former professional weldor I was a wee appalled seeing arc welding preformed with no protective gauntlets and trousers to at least a protective apron. This is a recipe for skin cancer people. Of course Stick is not nearly as UV intensive a TIG, but both are not healthy. Yes, that is a correct spelling for a person who welds. Weldor or Welder.

[@Torth121]

I was doing it like that in high school, with sneakers mind you

[@darploin5071]

For a minute I thought that brick wall was toast it looks like it was going to get hit by the t34 tracks. You guys have an awesome day

[@TABRO284]

One of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@garydufton3510]

Always facinating.

[@Bob-kb5pv]

10:42 If you find yourself without a Foden. NLAW is fairly proficient at removing the turret from Russian tanks.

[@kittehgo]

@Bob I was going to say the Ukrainians can remove turrets much faster.

[@wideyxyz2271]

@@kittehgo Unfortunately there aren't a lot of them left. Don't believe the Western propaganda!

[@edjones7709]

But it makes a bit of a mess - one you CAN'T restore.

[@nihluxler1890]

This is a Soviet tank, not a Russian tank.

[@zM0NsT3Rz]

@@nihluxler1890 the soviets were mainly russian. the whole party was russian.

[@alexangus9966]

Between the foden and the girlfriend what other tools could you ever need

[@davegreenwood7575]

Must be quite a few ton I'd say. 12..15 dunno . Kin heavy. Great vid.👍

[@dano4572]

TEDDYS IS SUCH A SWEETHEART! SEEMS LIKE GOOD GUY!

[@trav_adventures]

That cave is awesome.. I hope you eventually make it to the end of it in the future.

[@WaceyJay]

You know playing in the sand box as a kid with the Tonka trucks.... you are doing this as an adult now lol I envy you guys.. props from 🇨🇦

[@johndrew3202]

A 'new' project for the channel? I was a bit concerned to see someone welding without leg protection against the splatter/sparks. Take care while you work lads, don't want serious injury to any of you. Enjoying all the videos thank you.

[@kippamip]

All that hassle. You do know if you traverse the turret 16 times to the left that the turret will unwind and come off right? 😉 Looking forward to the end product. I think the tracks are shagged, but good luck trying to find new one's 🤯. Best of luck on this one ladies and gents. A few cups of tea and a few batches to be eaten on this one.

[@888johnmac]

RE the tracks .. i'm sure there are quite a few low hour sets in Ukraine ( might be slightly singed )

[@kippamip]

@@888johnmac 🤣🤣🔥

[@super6954]

Thanks for the video. Those turret bolts being loose is probably a bit of a pressure relief valve. Having worked on Belarus tractors since about 1994 that would be their logic. if the tank got hit the blast pressure bled off just lifting the turret instead of blowing it clean over a hedge. Thus aiding for a quick repair just welding a plate over the entry hole pressure wash it out and send it back to work. That wiring looks exactly like the same junk they had on tractors up until the late 90's , and I'm pretty sure I've seen those lights on some tractors in the past to L.O.L Take care.

[@BlackEpyon]

Yeah, that would be a typical Soviet mentality. Hardware is worth more than the soldiers. Western philosophy is the opposite, and we can see that with how many wrecked western vehicles in Ukraine have their crews climb unharmed out of them. They do their job.

[@Alex-jy5fg]

​@@BlackEpyonсудя по вашим зажигалкам Шерман и не скажешь

[@BlackEpyon]

@@Alex-jy5fg Canada uses Leopard 2. Shermans haven't been used for decades.

[@mickboakes7023]

Good job Teds there to keep eye on things

[@maxinmaniac]

I'd love to see you guys push that it around a bit before you throw the turret back on. Bet that torque hits way different

[@yattaran1484]

So happy to find this awesome restoration video !. Can't wait to watch next from Japan.

[@kreemkrackered3755]

Literally the only reason I even bother with YT now. LOVE the videos.

[@sergeyaaa7477]

Нам на танкоремонтный завод с Монголии 10 штук привозили в 1984 году . Как новенькие с хранения . После ревизии отправили вроде как на МосФильм.

[@matttonks1591]

Business idea for Harborough at War this year. Save money by not taking the tanks. Bring the gazebo you had last year and charge everyone a quid for a 'Meet and greet with Ted'. It will be that popular it will fund your tank habbit for the next 12months!😂

[@MililaniJag]

You dont see that every day! Great vid! Cheers!

[@casto-]

I’m impressed the foden managed a pick like that! Bet taking the turret off makes life 10 times easier to work on the rest of it

[@MrHewes]

So much better

[@einfachhonig6284]

Oh I cant describe how much I love the old ww2 tech

[@whotknots]

Would it be worth making up a frame with a couple of truck mirrors on it that could be placed across the hulls of various tanks to help with reversing them about that maze of a farmyard?

[@dougstubbs9637]

‘Ello Syd, I see ya got a new motor…

[@drk.walters]

T-34 content much needed

[@willwade1101]

Thanks for including the Blonde Hottie!

[@philipspencer1834]

We’re you given that T-34? …… looks like it…. 😂

[@Dubr1s]

Beheading the beast. Great video!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi guys, great work so far, I hope all goes well for you with this restoration, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@jirihamersky6152]

I love these videos. The first part excited me, I'm subscribing so I don't miss anything. Thanks.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great work , thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

[@TheSussexpillbox]

It's a nice tank that, were you given it?

[@jayirving6996]

9:07... best part of this episode! DAMN.... 🙂

[@ianb6595]

I see ted cooling his heels in the puddle, a good supervisor

[@whotknots]

According to a site called 'tank archives' the turret of a T34/85 weighs between 4.8 and 4.9 metric tons depending on the variant but I don't know if that includes the gun.

[@123shaunstodd]

Gotta say Diane Abbot sounds fab!😂

[@ВитяШишканов-е1ы]

Это наш танк, и останется нашим русским танком, с которым не сравнится не один танк ,кто что не писал. Это наша легенда.

[@AndrewPayne]

Been waiting for this update 😎👍

[@marcfournier823]

Mrs. Foden is a real peach and if she wanted I'm sure she could do some damage. 😂

[@ПроказникЛепрозория]

Занялись бы лучше поиском и восстановлением танков Т-28. Многобашенных средних танков, серийных танков Советской армии конца 30-х годов. В одной только Финляндии их утопло в болоте почти 30 штук. В результате советско-финской войны 1940 года. Ни в одном музее мира их нет, ни в коллекциях. А ведь танк уникальный. В 1941 году летом, один танк атаковал гарнизон столицы Беларуси, и прямо в столице устроил разгром. Прорываясь из окружения. На сегодня есть только 5 таких танков, и только один на ходу - в Нижней Пышме, Россия. Два не на ходу, и в плачевном состоянии, а танковом музее Народа (Финляндия). Один на постаменте Центральном музее Вооруженных сил, в Москве. И ещё один, в музее танков в Кубинке.

[@Haveyy]

This is exactly what we’ve been waiting for!

[@grzegorzbien2009]

Soviet tanks look more natural without turret, almost like they designed them to quickly toss the turret as high as possible. Also, may I suggest you to paint t-34 with 2137 number?

[@rodhart2154]

Brilliant video boys.

[@martiniv8924]

Ted wouldn’t know what to do without a few tanks around bless him 🤔

[@geraldguenard4095]

That is very impressive. I like that very much.G.G.

[@LaLaLand.Germany]

Poor Ted always looks terrefied or lost- give the Lad ab bath and a full bowl, that should lighten him up. Greetz from Sauerkrautland

[@dominicbaylis2538]

Enjoying this channel Smashing skills.

[@richardford4570]

Can't wait to see the progress on this tank with everything working . Can you fix up the microphone volume going up and down I'm in deep shit with my dear wifie for turning up the volume ! She can be very threatening when she wants . So happy wife happy life . Cheers from Rick in Sydney Australia 😂😊

[@robleary3353]

Nice one!. Really enjoy these clips!. Nuff said!.👍

[@richardtalbot1793]

Can't get enough of tank content .Ted the map though ❤😂

[@boazkn8049]

The turret actually has a surprising amount of room. I would think it would be more cramped.

[@fw1421]

Doesn’t look like there’s a turret basket. That takes up a lot of room.

[@bdub1682]

A lot of the interior is missing or has been taken out

[@shotekczech7604]

​@@fw1421T-34 never had a turret basket as far as I know

[@fw1421]

@@shotekczech7604 thanks,I’m not that knowledgeable on the T34.

[@shotekczech7604]

@@fw1421 I'm not an expert either, just T' is my favorite WW2 beast and I had a chance to ride in it, so I know a few things... otherwise there's a video of a winter ride on my channel if you're interested...

[@paulwalker427]

Fantastic work

[@screwthecabal6453]

I'm so jelly! I wanna help!!!

[@Msamuel022]

Do you know the actual military history of this tank? Would be very interesting to hear as it's in good condition for it's age. 👍

[@BlackEpyon]

I doubt any of the parties who owned it would be the kind to either keep records, or if they did, to let anybody else have them.

[@notyourname1]

I was looking this up out of curiosity and though i cant find anything specific to combat records, i did find out what model specifically it is and that may clue you into what campaigns it may have been involved in. Everything im seeing is pointing to this being a polish made T-34/85 M-2 (based on the snorkel on the Port side of the tank, which is what made me curious to start with). This model was based off of the 1969 model variant of the T-34/85. My best guess would be to say that this tank may not have seen combat or saw very minimal.

[@chopper7352]

Good Stuff !

[@theflyingfool]

9:12 How does she keep her nails so good working with you lot?

[@Лениин.В.в]

Это советский танк он. Надёжный как автомат Калашникова.. берегите его. И он ещё вам. Послужит.😊😊

[@thefiskgoose9266]

Man do I wanna be able to do this myself

[@brushnut1909]

Cool ! Thanks for posting this vid

[@Xyzabc998]

ianne is looking and sounding really good. Waiting for the silencer for the end of the gun presumably?😆

[@badmutherfunster]

Loving the tank content, but i demand more Ted content to😂

[@markwest7928]

Are you going to restore a Roman chariot next?

[@swagmanexplores7472]

Love that old T34. Can I have it when you’re done Joe ?

[@paoloviti6156]

Some work to do on the T-34/85 but nothing insurmountable with great workers like you! A dumb question: was this made in Czechoslovakia ??

[@andrewgreen1940]

Normally when Turrets come off Russian tanks it's much more...... spectacular.

[@ddubz6356]

this is the first time i seen you use a impact gun instead of wrenches haha

[@octopus680]

Great work you guys and im enjoying your vids.

[@AlisonFort]

Ted the tanker in his element!

[@t.jjohnson6317]

Super work 💪

[@NUTTER8291]

Can't wait to see this at the show !! Have you decided what your bringing yet ? I think the foden HAS to be included!! But give the dam thing a wash first ... the poor thing 😭 HOPE you bring ted !! He'll be the star of the show 😊 One last thing .... Are you guys going to the " tanks trucks and firepower " this year ?? I remember you saying that You were IF the truck driver could get round the corner 😂