WILL THIS ABANDONED TANK START ? Part 2 !

[@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-aider]

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

[@jesserivas1387]

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

[@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

[@MrHewes]

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

[@TanksalotGB]

Cheers man, appreciate it 👍

[@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-aider]

No leave it as is, they should keep it

[@mladensosic2280]

History,😂 it is a toy.

[@Green-aider]

@@mladensosic2280 are you stupid?

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

Well done chaps! Amazing tech to think this thing could sit still for so long and yet be made to move again. Love to see it!

[@Pheo0811]

Damn. Normally i am going down a rabbit hole in your videos. I guess even creators themselves are not safe from the unstoppable human curiosity 😂

[@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

[@Lucky_Red_Fish]

Ukraine soon maybe!

[@-Ryan_Gasoline-]

​@@Lucky_Red_Fish These things would essentially be only effective as peak-and-boom weapons as infantry support, forming as a part of mechanized brigades in the Ukrainian (or Russian) armed forces, it's the equivalent of a T-62.

[@NH-65]

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 !!

[@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!

[@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 !

[@kieronbevan2949]

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

[@GoingBallistic]

Ive got to come hang out with you guys.👍I’d love to own a chieftain someday

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

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

[@benniehazelwood9276]

Amazing job to getting her running again and to moving on it on again. Great job ❤❤

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@goldiemusic8394]

I am a simple man, I see old tanks, I subscribe.

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@swojal1493]

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

[@leighjohnson1001]

just fantastic guys! well done from Melbourne Australia.

[@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. 😅

[@Stacey191]

I’d buy that tank weeds and all lol. Nice job guys

[@danielwong7565]

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

[@mmontes7054]

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

[@psychoaikko]

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

[@iTomBass]

Isn't it a Chieftain?

[@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!!

[@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 !

[@andrewmackie1888]

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

[@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. 😂

[@njseashorechas2698]

Great stuff, Atlantic City, New Jersey USA loves you! More content please!

[@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

[@alxandrjw]

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

[@JonathanSparks-ht4vq]

We’ll have to get Mr. Jennings a plane ticket and somehow manage to ship his toolbox to where these fellers are at. If anyone can get ‘er going right, it’s @JenningsMotorSports

[@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!

[@adequatememe438]

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

[@TanksalotGB]

Thanks! Will do!

[@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.

[@JohnSmith-jl3fm]

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

[@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!

[@memorimusic420]

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

[@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 !

[@CarlHowey-s5w]

Yes please! Get the fuel pumps sorted, get it fired up so it can start shelling at targets.

[@Nxman.G]

Use ATF and paint thinner mixed to free things up. Works amazing

[@Domiano542]

Man your talented brother! God bless y’all

[@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 😂

[@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!!

[@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.

[@markclifton14]

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

[@TanksalotGB]

Thanks! Will do!

[@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 !

[@Katumaton]

what surprised me was how loud that damn thing was

[@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 😂😉

[@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 !

[@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

[@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 !!

[@swagkuchen4764]

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

[@jettblack9696]

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

[@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 😅

[@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 😂😂

[@gwensgaming]

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

[@hellfire8883]

Wow where did you get all these tanks? And machines?

[@karenlewis9670]

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

[@adrianrobertson1478]

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

[@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

[@jonathanchalk2507]

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

[@EdwardJobling]

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

[@ChrisCreech-uf2ty]

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

[@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

[@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 💪

[@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!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

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

[@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

[@SlowSTEN]

Actually started watching your channel thanks to the first video on this tank, I love your guys's content! Keep it up!

[@TanksalotGB]

Thanks, glad you stuck around ! Hopefully you enjoy the future videos !

[@SlowSTEN]

@@TanksalotGB I probably will given y'all work on tanks the same way I would "Eh this fits, wack it till it moves"

[@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!

[@Olliepop-xi8kp]

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

[@HiroGamez]

This is truly amazing. Great job super impressive!

[@kirbydavis3466]

She needs a total restoration! ❤

[@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

[@Broadshore]

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

[@markt.4456]

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

[@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.

[@benjaminford4967]

Love watching you bring life back to this old tank!

[@KarlBeeThree]

You guys are doing great. Keep it up and git 'er done!

[@LawrenceGilly]

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

[@xipingpooh5783]

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

[@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*

[@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 !!

[@Zykerzz]

Would love to see a part 3!

[@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

[@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...

[@mike-barnes]

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

[@MEASHNUFC]

Get her restored 👌🏻

[@dumitrusuomynona8506]

this is the very second video i have see on your channel and i subscribed already :)

[@mike9500]

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

[@billb7583]

You lads are handy with those spanners !

[@Officiallyrcaddicted]

I'm new the channel guys I'm a car mechanic aswell are all of them tanks on thay field all yours if they are thats amazing how you've managed to gather that many that would be my dream loving your channel guys keep it up ill keep watching

[@toddbrown2588]

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

[@hghiflyfyf]

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