WILL THIS ABANDONED TANK START ? Part 2 !

[@akula9713]

Strip it down, restore it properly. Popular channels? Mr Hewes, Australian armour and artillery museum. I like to see a good job being done on restoration. Mechanical engineering!

[@TanksalotGB]

We were just playing about with this one, we’re underway with a challenger 1 restoration atm, we’ve posted 1 video on it so far, but toms been busy with the red oxide, that might be more your cup of tea !

[@JohnSmith-jl3fm]

Can't forget little lottie.

[@davewarrender2056]

Bovington military museum

[@pm1104]

Put it on the list to restore properly please ! 😊

[@bobstacey9311]

Tinkering Tuesday with Norfolk tank meusem

[@matthewpayne42]

Get it in the workshop and restore it. It's a piece of British army history.

[@kreseph9151]

nah just play with it. its a big toy now :)

[@ThePilexstream]

@@kreseph9151 why not both

[@Green-ader]

No leave it as is, they should keep it

[@mladensosic2280]

History,😂 it is a toy.

[@Green-ader]

@@mladensosic2280 are you stupid?

[@robertwood1416]

A full restoration please Tom and Ash. It is a piece of military history that deserves restoration. You two have the ability to do it.

[@TanksalotGB]

We’ll see what we can do !! Thank you

[@remster5284]

@@TanksalotGB Would definitely love to watch a series on full restoration of this tank!

[@Mr101editz]

@@TanksalotGBI second that

[@MrSwifty21]

Agreed! The chieftain videos is why I came here. Please keep working on her!

[@Green-ader]

@@TanksalotGBno, you guys should leave it as is, it brings character

[@MrHewes]

I think everyone can appreciate this was a great video! Nice work Lads!

[@TanksalotGB]

Cheers man, appreciate it 👍

[@jesserivas1387]

M1A2 Abrams tank crew here, I have much respect for your work. Keep up the good work and keep those beasts running!

[@jwillingham88]

Where in the HELL do you get a field full of tanks?! That place would have been so much fun as a kid.

[@dimedroil]

Until a boy is 40 years old, he is a boy

[@markgarvey5859]

Realy it like they stuck an abandoned all over Britain lol

[@kieronbevan2949]

That engine sounds amazing. Take it in and do it up. What a machine

[@garyphillips7993]

On one hand I like the technical & diagnostic side of things - so this was right up my street 👍 On the other hand I really enjoy the restoration to former glory series of videos - looking forward to more of the Challenger 👍

[@TanksalotGB]

Ye we want to do those kind of videos when we have more time, the challenger is the first in line for full restoration series!!

[@grimdesaye6534]

You guys have done awsome work here! God Bless you guys for helping this Amazing Lady come back to life! This has been Outstanding please restore this Great English Lady. 👍🏻 God Bless you guys from Dave in the USA 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TanksalotGB]

Thank you sir 🫡

[@grimdesaye6534]

@TanksalotGB Thank you, and God Bless you guys! 🙏 That lovely Lady is Grateful!

[@Armcock]

I cant imagine reading your comment section and seeing nothing but, "Do it right! Strip it all down!" "I can't believe they aren't doin x and y!" Its paid for they could torch the thing if so inclined, let them have at it and just enjoy the content.

[@ScottLafray-dd2fp]

I've never worked on a tank before, but when I drop a 'non sticky metal' piece, I ball up a hunk of duck tape sticky side out and put it on a stick. It works. You may wind up with every other piece of trash dropped down there over the years, though. Good work getting those pieces of history running! Love it!

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

I like the step by step logical methodical way of getting it functioning.

[@nicholashritcu7236]

Please continue this! I love seeing this historical beast come back to life bit by bit.

[@TanksalotGB]

I’d like to get it driving right aswell, we have a few more I’d like to do, ready for a drag race !!

[@ChoppaMate]

I'm having a rough time and just stumbled apon the part one, and now watched this. Please keep it going, and getting this tank working well. I would love to tinker with something like this. Very much enjoyed watching.

[@TanksalotGB]

I’m glad you enjoyed it ! I think we’re gonna head down soon and have another play with it, left hand tiller and fuel pumps and she should be well away !

[@mmontes7054]

Get her running propeely, she deserves to be cared for. Good work so far.

[@tripplesthreat]

Old US Army 19K here. Great job guys. Such a beautiful beast.

[@camdelaforce1230]

My mechanic brain just drools at these videos, we don't have this sitting around the countryside in Western Australia. You gents are very lucky to play with such gems of engineering. Subscribed 👍

[@leighjohnson1001]

just fantastic guys! well done from Melbourne Australia.

[@DIVERBLOKE1]

Great to see the beats come back to life.

[@TanksalotGB]

We had fun doing it! Although I got very sun burnt 😂

we could tell on your bright red head 😂

[@3Tortoise2]

Be careful that you still seem to have the traverse gearbox drive pinion removed so that turret will flop around. Stick with it though you're both doing fine!

[@paulbradby547]

I’d love to see more content on the challenger 1, restoring that would be great as there are not that many around. Keep up the good work.

[@TanksalotGB]

We want to do that aswell, but we want to make sure when we post the video it’s one worth watching, as that will be a full resto! Toms been busy with the red oxide !

[@SUPERINTENDEN7]

Well i genuinely wish i could work with you guys on this stuff! Absolutely mental, and my kinda field repair that i have employed before! The most satisfying feeling is getting something running with all the original parts unless absolutely necessary to replace them! Keep these up and if you ever have any open positions, I’ll relocate. 😅

[@theunwantedspoon8286]

This is absolutely incredible y'all, to you two it might not be, but for all of us out here who aspire after the "neato military machinery" this is amazing to watch you guys wrench on this beast like a farmer on his tractor!

[@JohnSmith-jl3fm]

Just film all the antics and the fixing lads, doing great job. 👌👍

[@Domiano542]

Man your talented brother! God bless y’all

[@ChrisCreech-uf2ty]

Get running and not staving for fuel ⛽ your doing good job watching from Kentucky 😊

[@lynnostler639]

You are doing something that for me is out standing! I find it wonderful that you actually got out moving under its own power. It is just a little bit of history that is being brought back to life. I’ve just found you post and I’m very happy that I did. Keep up the good work. 😂

[@swojal1493]

Thats really cool to see an old rusted tank like that move!!! Awesome job fixing it up!

[@psychoaikko]

That challenger is angry from being awakened 😆 Glad to see her alive!

[@iTomBass]

Isn't it a Chieftain?

[@gwensgaming]

Love the Chieftain with the stillbrew armor on the turrent. Interesting tank and it looked fantastic in Reign of Fire.

[@adrianrobertson1478]

Yes, I want to see you sort the fuel system out! Please. Excellent content! ( Hobart Australia)

[@karenlewis9670]

Its a beautiful thing, thank you. This machine has a good heart, id love to see her fully restored.

[@adequatememe438]

I kind of like the sleeper idea lol. Great videos, please keep working on this project it's awesome.

[@TanksalotGB]

Thanks! Will do!

[@roberts7356]

Great videos, I used to crew on these back in the day, nothing like the L60 engine noise when it's screaming at you in the dark whilst navigating German woodlands. , Hated doing spring packs on them. Keep up the good work lads.

[@redmarcel2311]

You guys are simply amazing. I really hope you guys fix it up properly! Will be following you on the journey!

[@TanksalotGB]

Thank you, we’ll definitely have a go, think we have 9 chieftains now and would be great to have them all in a line for a good driving !

[@paultrigger8492]

Great video Ashley and Tom and good to see the chieftain running, really like watching these can we get it running videos keep them coming guys they are great content, hopefully when the challenger is further on maybe the multi coloured chieftain that would be brilliant content watching the work to get it running again

[@TanksalotGB]

Ahh yes our old Berlin chieftain !! Believe she’s in need of a gearbox but it could be something silly ! I’d like an army of chieftains for a drag race

[@paultrigger8492]

@@TanksalotGB army of chieftains in a drag race that sounds a fun video

[@thekawaiicookie3267]

I've subscribed please get this beauty fully running again she deserves to be restored as much as she can to her former glory

[@JD-rz5mo]

I'd love to see them continuing to work on this, it's very entertaining to watch. I enjoy their methodical way of fixing the issues with it.

[@fredted1611]

Since I am from Berwick Pennsylvania where the Stuart was produced, of course I want to see more of that. I would also like to see you continue on the Chiefton

[@auchrism]

As an American, thank you for reviving a piece of the Fatherland's history

[@austinado16]

Great job gentlemen!!! Absolutely amazing work, and the knowledge you two have is incredible!!

[@swagkuchen4764]

its so impressive what you guys do. Good Job in getting that beauty up and running! Such a great skill to have

[@EdwardJobling]

I Would really like to see a full restoration please! Awesome video, good to see peopel who know what they are doing.

[@memorimusic420]

I absolutely love this! Just two guys having fun getting an old piece of mechanical goodness running again🤌

[@Scano41]

Another great video by ash and tom keep it going guy's giving the old man a run for his money

[@TanksalotGB]

We like the competition 😂😉

[@timvasse6987]

Finally had the time to watch part 2, great to watch! 👍 I kinda like the idea about the comment on the ‘natural’ camo. Make it running, let everything work smoothly, but leave the exterior as it is. A bit like the Grill Förster camo or Megatron in TF #3 😉 They will never expect what this beast can do 💪

[@Martinthehun59]

Keep it going boys, she's a good old girl and just needs a bit more of that TLC... It would be a crying shame just to let it rot... Good effort so far...

[@FrigidFrosty]

Great Job Guys. You do great work, I will always enjoy watching you fix History. from Florida USA

[@TanksalotGB]

Thank you, means a lot ! There’s a lot more of them to fix

[@miroslavzima8856]

Can you imagine to be a tank gunner, passing through field of "inactive" and scrapped tanks, which looks like this one. And suddenly one of these behemoths engine starts and is going after you? xD

[@Yourlocalsocktheif]

*tank starts turning the turret to face the gun at you*

[@jonathanchalk2507]

I've seen parts 1 & 2 now and enjoyed what I saw. Looks like nice Tank country, Salisbury plain ? More please. Perth, Australia

[@markclifton14]

Yes would love to see you do a proper restoration on this Chieftain . Keep up the good work guys 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TanksalotGB]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jettblack9696]

Yes do a part three keep that peace’s of history running

[@chrisjude8794]

Absolutely brilliant guys Getting the pruning shears out to trim your bush 😳😳😳 Love it 😂😂😂😂 Great work guys . It was never in doubt 😁😁😁 And sorry Ashley but love to see you fix the fuel pumps and go off roaring round the farm 💯😁😁😁😎

[@TanksalotGB]

Just for you Chris I will have a go at getting them up and running, not for the fact I get to joy ride in it after 😂😂

[@zule10000]

Found y'all through the first part and subbed! I love seeing you lads fenagling with these old rustbuckets and kicking em back into shape! The casual professionalism is very comfy. Tanks are also a bit mechanically otherworldly to the everyman, so it's really cool to see all the guts and stuff working without having to see them turned to slag and shrapnel in the same action shot 😅

[@LawrenceGilly]

Good job guys. Sending smiles from sunny San Diego, California, USA.

[@appsstore11]

Hope you guys get it all restored and fully working so to speak,British history there,better than all the Russian junk even now.

[@ungerspretoria8280]

I personally would not drive the engine that hard immediately. It needs more work. Just my thought, great video guys!

[@johncrook7705]

Brilliant to see it running. Well done. Would like all your vehicles get it fully operating without the firing bit of course...but then!

[@TanksalotGB]

Maybe on bonfire night! A lot of them are still live

[@martinjenkins1827]

None firing tank is like alcohol free beer what's the point

[@TanksalotGB]

@@martinjenkins1827 I’d be less disappointed accidentally buying a deact tank than no alcohol beer, speaking from experience 😂

[@alxandrjw]

The world needs a collaboration video between Jennings Motor sports and these guys.

[@danielwong7565]

I’ve seen lots of vehicle restorations but now I’m totally dedicated to watching you guys get a tank running

[@StoneyNinjah]

restore the old gal id love to see it personally. fully restore the mechanical stuff leave the paintjob. I like the old rusty look!

[@christopherlee627]

When i was a kid in the 80s, the chieftain was my favourite tank. I'd really love to see this old beast up and running again and kept as a piece of history. People only think things are historical when almost none of them are left, preserve it for the future.

[@NeilCoker]

This brings back memories of Soltau and the Luneburg Extension back in the mid-80's. Knackered, covered in oil and dirt, head first in the engine bay with the Recce Mech trying to get the wagon back on the road. Copious amounts of Herforder Pils stored in the turret and eating egg banjos with greasy fingerprints all over the bread. Happy days.

[@TanksalotGB]

Oil on the bread is essential for a good sandwich!!

[@andrewmackie1888]

brings back memories of BATUS following them driving a 432 good to see you got it going

[@marklelohe3754]

Thanks chaps, good progress. It would be good to see her running & driving properly. It would worth the effort. Perhaps at some point after that, you could show us a Challenger.

[@TanksalotGB]

We’re very excited about the challenger !!

[@Broadshore]

The old Reggie is running and moving. Can't wait to see what you guy got in planned for the ole lady.

[@randygrossman9990]

Just found your channel and watched parts 1 & 2. Great content and a step beyond most "will it start" videos of old cars. Get her going properly guys. Also, a little history of who you guys are would be great and how you came to acquire these machines like the Chieftain. Was it yours for the fixing?

[@TanksalotGB]

Thank you, I’m glad you like it! We’re a family business so I grew up mucking about with them, but we’ve been collecting about 35years !

[@markt.4456]

These guys are legends! Much love to what you did!

[@THEREALFRENCHFRIES.]

This is amazing it’s definitely needs a pt.3

[@xipingpooh5783]

Nice work. Patience is the key to success when you are doing this kind of work

[@tellyjoossens4186]

Since I miss the time, place and money for playing with stuff like this, I'm glad these video's exsist. It's the next best thing for me 🙂 Great job!

[@Zykerzz]

Would love to see a part 3!

[@paulday-lh5mx]

Fix it! Nice to see it going, and want to see further maintenance to see it running properly. Great video.

[@TanksalotGB]

Working on it!

[@billb7583]

You lads are handy with those spanners !

[@toddbrown2588]

I would bet the fuel filter is needing a good cleaning / change. Love the sound of that beast......how is the trans fluid?

[@Grimly-Fiendish116]

You have tools and the spares so please restore, would be tragic to let the old girl rust away, show her some love !

[@JJUK-uz3zg]

It really needs and deserves a full restoration. I would love to see you guys do it, that would mean more great videos.

[@RupertBear412]

It was nearly 40 years ago now but, I believe that the fuel pump may be the same as the one on a 432 if you need a replacement - also the injectors may be partially blocked

[@TanksalotGB]

Yes they are but it seems as tho the other 1 is different, but I tested the powers and it’s only at 1.5v so I think the fuel pump may be alright just the electrical gremlins

[@mike9500]

man you guys are so lucky! i wish we had this kind of stuff lying around! i would have several in my shop!

[@GideonNieuwenhuis-u8s]

Yeah full restoration, so it will be able to fire some rounds. keep up the good work guys.

[@Olliepop-xi8kp]

this is the sort of content I am on the internet for, keep it up guys.

[@stevenrigby6119]

would love to see you move further along with this, it's great to see the process

[@TanksalotGB]

We’re working on it ! Make sure your subscribed for the next video

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Yes, please! Love to see her running and in good shade.

[@mike-barnes]

Just found you and I am envious. This is something I'd love to do every day.

[@owenvinall9970]

Please fix the fuel pumps. Great videos I love the small talk its entertaining from DownUnder.

[@TanksalotGB]

Part 3 just went out this morning, give it a watch ! Appreciate the words !

[@ericktriviun]

You guys definitely deserve the growth you have seen on the channel. Love the content and you guys are awesome. Would love to see this baby running proper as well :-) Keep up the awesome work gents.

[@patrickcronin9845]

I’d love to see you get it working well.

[@robh4671]

new to these restoration vids and loving it, keep up the good work lads, clean that tank up 👍

[@TanksalotGB]

Thanks 👍, excited to get more of them out there

[@seaneigenmann2330]

Pretty awesome. I am actually surprised that the British government allows its subjects to own tanks.

[@omicron0mega]

That camo package is elite.

[@Subreon]

the plastic chair next to the tank being like "I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING"

[@craiglogistics2092]

Great to see this old lady come back to life, one of my favourite tanks is a Scorpion, maybe we'll see one on this channel soon

[@TanksalotGB]

We do have 1!! And she’s live !

[@jfro5867]

The audio is much better on this video and enjoyable as a result. Just subscribed so looking forward to seeing your next 👍

[@TanksalotGB]

Thank you, thankfully the wind was on our side this time !

[@kirbydavis3466]

She needs a total restoration! ❤

[@rayhewitt4688]

Once you start a project finish it you guys are doing a good job so far

[@MEASHNUFC]

Get her restored 👌🏻

[@gibsoncook3609]

Imagine a military place flying over doing a flight routine and sees the tank driving around 😂

[@Bryanmccann1981]

cant beat a nice trimmed bush :)

[@TanksalotGB]

Indeed 😂

[@hghiflyfyf]

Glad i found this channel. These old pieces of armour are cool

[@Spartan902]

So many tank nuts around the world that you can't go wrong with a channel like this. So far so good guys. Keep it up and you will go gang busters! I am one of those nuts.😁🇦🇺

[@TanksalotGB]

It’s abit different! Glad you enjoy the videos appreciate it !!