WhistlinDiesel’s Tank-The Crazy Story Behind It!

[@Mullac23]

the balls to say that at the end about unsubbing! you legend, now that is why I'm subbed and honest guy doing and honest days work.

[@MrHewes]

🤝

[@gregedmand9939]

These tanks were built to do a job. Wonderful, dangerous, powerful and complex pieces of technology that they became, by the time the Chieftains were retired. Leaving them to rot as some rusted out gate guard or sunk in a farmer's field is a very sad end. Far better to see them used, abused and maintained to make people feel a sense of awe and be entertained.

[@solobushcraft1]

Smart guy whistling diesel Anyway back to fixing thanks T 34 I know I’m starting to repeat myself anyway

[@Murrray_Duncan]

I laughed hard and the "If you haven't, that's to bad!" That's why I'm subbed too.

[@vp6087]

@@MrHewes How much I can buy this for Ukraine?

[@robwigglezz944]

Cody brought me here to Mr. Hewes during that first video. I haven't missed a video since. I love the mechanical problem solving

[@mustmtb]

Me too, I never knew I loved tanks until that moment😂

[@jackpoole6120]

I also came over at that point and have watched everything since

[@Vile-Flesh]

Indeed! I subbed to Mr. Hewes channel immediately after Cody's first tank vid over there and haven't missed a Hewes video since.

[@Studio23Media]

Same

[@richt247]

Dito

[@roobarb8463]

Fair play to WhistlinDiesel. As you say, it's his tank and he can do what he wants with it. Tanks weren't built to be in museums. It's nice to know that he maintains it nonetheless.

[@Ibis117]

We really don't want people using them "like they were supposed to be used". Well, not just yet, anyway.

[@aserta]

@@Ibis117 You can't really afford to use them that way in the first place and you'd be taken out by actual military within minutes of being spotted. Most guys who think they can "buck the bronco" are part of MT6 squad and are outclassed even by the Juapos sent by gangs to get military training to bring back to their gangs or to infiltrate to get illegal stuff to the gangs.

[@drfranks1158]

@@Ibis117 but we sure do enjoy a 1:1 scale RC tank destroying trees and improperly parked cars. WD is a character just like TV but without all the corp strings attached. Asking for permission is no way to have fun with your toys.

[@morganmcdonagh2663]

"It's his tank and he can do with he wants with it".....Fine, just say that then. Hewes sold him a tank for good money and he can do what they want but don't try and defend the dumb obnoxious videos that whistling puts out, destroying stuff for entertainment is dumb and it's about the level of entertainment of wwf wrestling.

[@battaliance]

​@morganmcdonagh2663 your just jealous he found a nice market that people are entertained and he has taken advantage if your that salty about it why don't you go off and do it and make the money he's making, or is it more that he's capable and your not?

[@WiLLiAMOnline]

"Have you got a Fire extinguisher ready"... 'No'... "Brilliant" *start engine sounds 👌🏻🤣

[@WiLLiAMOnline]

Cody is sound.. it's all about taking the piss and wrecking shit - we all love that! Whoooop whoooooop for better relationships with our american friends innit - almost diplomatic this channel too 🤣

[@Piglife101]

The bit where Ted is lying on top helping install the new engine ❤ an extra set of paws always helps 😅

[@Studio23Media]

I noticed that too. He was supervising. 😂

[@Calamity_Jack]

And standing there calmly watching that roaring engine without any earmuffs - what a stud!

[@Kenjh71]

Quite remarkable how much Ted has achieved in such short time.

[@teamidris]

Yea, but he does get given everything for free. :D

[@nealedmondson3191]

Can we go a couple episodes without talking about that ugly damn pos dog

[@Kenjh71]

@@nealedmondson3191 no

[@willg1944]

@@nealedmondson3191 eat deez

[@wideyxyz2271]

@@nealedmondson3191 Go boil ur Head......POS? Take a long look in the mirror boyo....

[@ozzcombe]

Having served on chieftains for 5 years it’s great to see and hear them again. Thanks for restoring them

[@kermitderfrosch5432]

2:36 hear me out, THIS ENGINE in a fookin MIATA

[@metallicamadsam]

Thanks for this little behind the scenes, Cody does seem like a good dude. Love how his guys sent you the CAD files, it’s those little touches which make a working relationship that much more sincere!

[@kage3050]

I found this channel without WhistlinDiesel but I've seen his content. I'm not a huge fan of everything he does but you are 100% right, it's his tank and he can do what he wants with it. Hearing how he's influenced you and your KZbin career was very interesting and gave me another perspective on Cody that I didn't have before and I appreciate that. Two farm kids making their own way in this world. Similar in many ways but different in many others. Thanks for making this video and sharing.

[@haemhorrhoidian]

Dude,being entertained happens everytime i watch your video's,you're never not entertaining, your channel is one of the single most entertaining on the net right now for me,always a pleasure to watch 🙂

[@nickturner7812]

I agree. In my book second only to Aus Armour for great tank content. Never before seen videos fixing every darn thing on - and yes I am biased - great British tanks! And always I am entertained at the same time - which is quite a neat trick!

[@denissharp2471]

Just love the sound of that L60, great video as always.

[@foghornleghornish]

Fit an L60 in a 3 wheeler

[@duncbee]

Yeah the Russians liked it as well!! They weren't the quietest tanks in the world!!

[@woody0393]

its literally the sexiest, but most haunting sound, i bloody love it!!

[@safn1949]

I drove tanks for 2 years in the Army, I fully understand the initial excitement. I was 19, straight off the farm and standing in the motorpool at Ft Knox in 1974 when a gas powered M88 ARV came roaring in, it was epic, scared me half to death but also amazing.

[@flatouttuning8353]

We are all extremely happy you did make this channel! Tanks, jokes and spanner throwing. Top combo and a top bloke you are Mr Hewes. Cheers

[@member57]

You sir are a good hard working man with integrity.

[@IAmTheCoastalGhost]

I have Cody to thank for helping me find your channel. Been hooked ever since. Loved to see the backstory of his Chieftain!

[@Adventure_Van_Upgrades]

brilliant work, i am pleased you picked up the camera when you did , always entertaining & very interesting to see you all at work, restoring and breaking things

[@Hellsong89]

2000£ for a tank in war storage condition... damn thats a fucking dream today..

[@LawrenceTimme]

£2000 was more back then. Probably £20,000 today

[@Lewis-kf2pj]

Now everyone has convinced themselves to act like they are a multi millionaire (although they’ve only got the finances of a not particularly well-heeled tramp with a good credit rating), its driven the prices up. Tanks were a LOT cheaper ten years ago, accounting for inflation etc. especially when purchased from the military surplus resellers - they used to sell at or just above scrap prices - scrapping was the option for those that didn’t sell because even the military hasn’t got infinite amounts of room to warehouse obsolete fighting vehicles. When the Challenger 2s come up for sale in a couple of years, you’ll k ow when to pounce but I doubt they’ll ever sell at scrap value again. Possibly because of KZbin et al, they will force-scrap 3/4ers of them to keep the supply low and demand high. Which is always going to be better than just scrap value. Them there military surplus blokes are a lot of things, but they’re not idiots (well, most of them anyway).

[@diverr69]

@@LawrenceTimme Still!

[@davidrenton]

@@LawrenceTimme 2k back in 1991 is only 4.5k now

[@greggreg2263]

My favorite part is when the tank engine is running on the stand and the dog is looking at it thinking sounds great🫡

[@MrHewes]

He wasn’t supposed to have Been let out the van.. 🤣

[@ntcarver]

A lot of people take whistlindiesel at face value but fail to understand that he plays a character and is actually incredibly intelligent and a genius entertainer and film maker. Yes he's also crazy but don't take him too seriously 😂

[@MasterSawdust]

Ted supervised this build so well, great video thanks for sharing!

[@tlrfun3]

Ted is just awesome ❤❤

[@Sarge084]

Ted is the brains behind the operation!

[@MitchSprague]

Love your vids, all the odds and ends info about the tanks is excellent.

[@daleparkes8650]

What an engine!!! Sounds incredible

[@JOhn-qz2vi]

I love such honesty, no one makes anyone watch your videos we are all (hopefully) grown ups and can make our own choices, mine is to watch your videos so keep them coming

[@apennell3575]

I drove one on Farm In Berkshire in the 90s . The engine Noise is incredible.

[@stuartdiprose8382]

That’s actually one of your best videos, thanks for making a Friday evening more entertaining for me! Got the impression there was a lot more to Cody, you don’t get that successful being a fool 🤣

[@Zermattquattro]

That is one of the nicest paint schemes I’ve seen despite it being plain desert sand and IMO (whilst I’m not a fan of WD) the collaboration worked really well. After all business is business and like you mentioned the knowledge he imparted regarding building a channel has benefitted every one of us viewers (subscribers or not). Roll on a Hollywood A-lister as the next one.

[@JobBorn86]

You hanging out with your friends is already entertaining to watch.

[@johnferris37]

Fair play he’s the reason I came across you guys and love everything you and Cody do definitely think a little collab should happen.

[@thedon8219]

Brilliant stuff, your videos are always entertaining and informative! I'm not a mechanically inclined guy, but I still love seeing what you lot do and how you get these tanks and other vehicles working again.

[@marksaddler]

HeavyD and one of his helicopters at 14:04, he started out doing engine conversions on Land Rovers!

[@The-Master-Chief]

With whistling diesel using the tank like this, it gets spread all over the internet and it helps spread awareness so it’s literally all positive all around as he also maintains it well. Full respect for him.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Spread awareness of tanks? I’m not really sure people lack tank awareness, or what issues that would cause them in life.

[@EwanWeetch]

Awesome video!

[@JamesYoung61]

You do a great job of putting your videos together and this one was no exception, nice to hear you say so many positive things about the whole project, it seems that Cody isn't as crazy IRL as he is in his videos.

[@ajl1430]

you must admit it does look mint with the white and red paint scheme 👌

[@mikevanderhoek5252]

Great video, very entertaining and an inspired choice of music. You and your team have made it to my bucket list to visit.

[@Valarius_]

another great video love the work guys fantastic work

[@ChullsterOG]

Funny you mentioned the sell off, as a bright youngster in the early 90s I remember reading about it in the Today newspaper, I firmly told my dad that I would buy one of these Chieftains for my "first car"; £1500 was cheap for a good car let alone a tank. Needless to say my dad rolled his eyes and continued with his day.

[@higgo1978]

Like what a few others have said, i only found your channel because of Whistlin Diesel. And im glad he has helped to guide many your way. After seing this video in particular, its great to get a bit of an insite on what goes on behind the scenes regarding the gathering and sharing of information between the both of you to help in future restorations of the chieftans. Just goes to show that under Whistlins silly persona there is a smart person who by the sounds of it is on a simmilar page for preservation of histories machines and stories. Well done to the both of you and your respective teams who have all been involved in this project and many others. 👍

[@markblundell9461]

I loved your line at the end. “ That’s too bad!” 😊. I build custom bikes, and after I sell them on to the customer. He can do what he wants with them, I may not agree with the alterations. But it’s not mine anymore. So I suck it up.

[@ChopperMeir]

Never heard of whisltling diesel until i saw Fittermats video where they got the chieftain stuck. But i would love to thank him for inspiring you to start KZbin. This channel is, without a doubt, the best channel i have ever watched. These days i work on modern tat (i miss old cars😢) and your videos genuinely brighten up my weeks.

[@gatorb8]

Man you guys did amazing work on that thing!

[@daveffs1935]

Obviously Ted should take all the credit for his achievements in getting this tank up and running again, but I suppose I could give you and Jack a mention too, so there you go, mentioned. People love to hate when they see other people having fun, it's a tank, it'll take a fair bit more than a few bent panels to stop it.

[@dartmoordave]

L60 sounds like any diesel on the stand but the exhaust box gives it that distinctive howl known to thousands of enthusiasts and ex service personnel. Love it.

[@Bmw_m5e60_lover]

2:52 my ears got blessed, dam i love the chieftains engine sounds, the s85 on the e60 is good but dam a l60 is in other level

[@mikemater]

Love the videos man.

[@nerdyredneckminecraft]

Cody has done a lot by helping Jack and his team and I feel like it’s unappreciated by the community for what he did for our friend. In fact, I discovered Mr Hewes through WhistlinDiesel, goes to show. Love from the US!

[@bestbehave]

As a raving leftie pacifist, with some loose connections to the armed forces, i so love what you do The fascination with the vehicles and engineering for its own sake and the sense of fun with what you’re doing makes your videos a joy to watch

[@isntrael]

My favourite channel. Thanks for the cool info and backstory.

[@matthewjoss417]

I knew nothing about tanks and what you do until Cody bought me to your channel as far as i am concerned its been win win , Great work you do with good banter and the odd bit of foolery thrown in 😂Keep it up lads

[@doccops]

Great work, excellent video. 👍👍👍

[@peterappleton5213]

Outstanding stuff lads thanks for the entertainment, keep it coming ❤

[@jeffdavies688]

Love both the channels....Ted has the best job in the world!

[@DIVERBLOKE1]

I didn't fall into the trap of disliking Whistlindiesel as he did actually do some really interesting stuff with a Chieftain. The remote control being one of them. Yes its his tank and he is having great fun with it. He's very bright. The taking apart, quite literally, of a modern electric pickup truck made by someone who should know better was brilliant. Bravo Mr Hewes you are keeping our British history alive and he is showing just how robust our military engineering actually is by testing it in interesting and entertaining ways which is what fun is all about.

[@johng.1703]

it's a tank, it's designed for all the rough and tumble, to take licking and keep on ticking.

[@gavinniles60]

Only the legend that is Ted could produce all the entertaining videos that you manage to put out and still work as hard as you and Jack do keeping history alive

[@Lightspeedwoosh]

You guys are doing brilliantly. Keep it up.

[@davestark2015]

Love this channel !!!! Im happy watching the second or third time. Just makes me happy watching you all take the piss out of each other. Plus you all are very good at what you do !!!!!!! Cheers

[@gunt-her]

Cody does an excellent job of looking like an idiot while not actually being one, and this is the internet, so a lot of people aren't in on the joke. The efforts with the CAD files show that there's a lot of thought behind the scenes on how to keep this machine running long into the future.

[@Enz3d]

I Found you because of WD, i think there's a lot of us here that also did. I think the haters believe his character he plays in his content is who he is and if you've seen other channels with him its clearly not the case. The guy has made a career from destroying vehicles he knows have large followings or large fan bases... not a bad gig lol

[@battaliance]

Exactly he found a market people are entertained by and took advantage fairplay to the lad I don't think half these haters acctually realise how difficult it is to run a youtube channel as a full time business along with doing whatever the hell else he does in his life

[@Olli-mb9tt]

i get goosebumbs when hearing the monsterous L60 roar - the ultimite roaring 60's sound - like back in the days when I was working at 23.Base Workshop R.E.M.E. in 58300 Wetter, West Germany from 85-88. You guys are so crazy, I like it ! Oliver

[@bigmac60]

Excellent video

[@glynluff2595]

Great fun as usual! Interesting to hear the whole history. Keep it all going!

[@philipB31]

Always entertaining, always a pleasure.

[@Gman4633]

Entertainment is subjective and comes in so many forms. Your honest and down to earth approach to life is what made me (and I’m sure others) subscribe and return to watch new content and rewatch old content. Just do you - that’s what we are here for. Thanks for sharing it.

[@lifesahobby]

Well done on your progress guys and gals .

[@Hardhat74]

To each is their own. After watching many of his videos, i don't care for the kid Cody. I do though wish you the best with your channel, you're a brilliant mechanic.

[@johnnapier8192]

As usual an outstanding job bringing back a dead and forgotten lump of history. In to a great looking and driving success! Well done lads and Ted! If people don't like it going to a very enthusiastic american gentleman then they are welcome to finance the restoration of another one!

[@tomling9310]

Love the B roll footage and music, the editing is really good. Cracking video as normal.

[@crackedtadacktle1003]

love both your channels!

[@johnd7288]

Always great videos Ted keep up the good work !

[@Bennyb1600]

I also started to follow your channel after Cody got the tank. I love watching your videos and seeing the old tanks being brought back to life. Keep up the good work lads! All the way from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@INFLICTEDPAIN213]

Honestly i came from codys channel so big up cody for getting you here

[@TonyLoechte]

Love it great to hear that story ❤❤❤❤

[@Vei2aC]

Thank you for the kind words to Cody, i actually watched one or two videos of yours BEFORE WD, but watched more when you had met him, i think your videos are very entertaining, and full of the facts, when you boys messing around, on the bunker video, i cant get it out my head, Clair, can i come in your trench, xDDDDD HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, dude, so entertaining and funny.

[@anthonyreed2228]

Brilliant! We all have Cody to thank for bringing us Mr H😊

[@michaelgoodwin593]

Enjoyed that content 👌

[@johnnapier8192]

Have you got a fire extinguisher ready? No! Go on! L60 starts up and after a few seconds sounds like a 250 Kawasaki triple being revving up outside the local chipshop! 😂😂

[@carlwoolnough1713]

A great insight into the origin of Whistling Diesels tank, love all your vids ! Keep em coming ! Oh how I would love to spend a day with you and the lads !

[@MrSimonfoz]

Great video as always guys !

[@busterdee8228]

Man, that engine sounded crisp. Successful transplant.

[@Vicariun]

I can understand that some people are upset over the treatment of the chieftain by diesel, but it is also a goddamn tank. Who doesn't want to see a tank do all sorts of stuff that you wish you could do yourself? don't tell me it isn't a childhood dream to drive over a car or through a bus! Diesel is a bit crazy but I had a feeling he didn't just buy it to smash it and discard it like a broken toy. I think he has a lot of passion for cars and for what he does. It is very good to hear he has restored it, and that he inspired you to make this channel, bless him. I love watching you tinker on your tanks!

[@xXturbo86Xx]

I don't think whatever hate he receives has anything to do with the tank. It's a tank. It's a hunk of metal made to go to war. Who cares if it gets beat up. It's not even something rare and of great value. I've seen guys on here driving rare Ferraris through dirt roads and shit. Now THAT pisses me off. Drive the damn thing but not off road. It's just that some people, including me, don't like people who just break stuff for youtube likes, views and subs. It's this fake, edgy persona he has created

[@alexb.1320]

@@xXturbo86Xx Dirt roads and gravel roads are still roads.

[@foghornleghornish]

I'm always amazed how you protect your ears but not your lungs 😮😮 A beautiful summary of the Whistlin' Diesel tank.

[@reddogsaws]

Little know Fun fact when Australian sold off our leopards they did not deactivate their cannons as they did not think any ozzys could get ammo. Fast forward 6 months some old boys got some empty shells (sold as umbrella stands in shops)black powder shotgun pimers and a redgum warhead turned on a lathe, to say the D.O.D got off they ases fast was an understatement

[@Sgt_Bill_T_Co]

You can't expect to drive around in a tank without getting a little battle damage! All in all great to see another one rescued from from rotting away!

[@vermillion.__-_.]

i lov this channel

[@tomoneill444]

Top class as always thanks Joe

[@davidsorensen7438]

Cody is a rockstar- great job man - love what you do

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

I started watching you guys with the t 34 that had the bad engine in it. You and your guys there went crazy on that tank. Can't wait to see you go visit the Australian armor museum

[@dandantheminiman]

i think you hit the nail on the head, what people see and what's real are different things. people like him won't live full throttle every second of the day off-camera. we don't see what's off camera, at the end of the day this is entertainment and youtube is something we don't have to pay for but yet people like they have a right to complain about what they see. love that you never push people to follow and subscribe or like the videos, I mean I do all of those things because I want to not because I'm told to. keep swingin' spanners, bangin' hammers, and most of all listen to ted as he's the boss.

[@MrHewes]

🤝

[@johnharris7191]

You did a wonderful job restoring that tank.

[@Mewmew-y4m]

I Sub cuz your a legend men! You really did a great job! I want to see more of your content.

[@EnglishCharlie]

Great video. Liked that!

[@iamnotyourmate]

This video is amazing i watched all of it keep doing what you are doing

[@nivjac73]

Such a cool video. Well done and love the message at the end😂

[@juniusvindex769]

I don't care too much for Cody. That said, this channel is awesome. And it's great to see all the stuff being recommissioned, would love to see some prototype shenanigans if any exist. 🤔 Although my favourites are the CVRT family of vehicles and 432's ( just being phased out when I served) good times 👍🏻

[@jonathonwotherspoon2765]

Glad you do KZbin Mr hewes enjoy watching your content. Meeting you at tank fest was good 2 coz your genuine fella. Ass always Mr heads keep her lit!!

[@highpath4776]

shows the importance of a stock of useful engines / gearboxes / ancilliaries all fixed, cleaned and painted ready to go , makes a swap over after the rusty work done quite quick

[@sam-ej7sq]

Knowing that he restored it after makes it ok for me. i thought he just bought a tank and destroyed it for views(wich he did), but then restoring it again shows that he does care