WILL THIS ABANDONED TANK START ?

[@andykitchen5225]

I used to be a crewman on one of these. Sad to see it in that state. We used to have to keep them so clean.

[@blunderrr]

what reg was you bud?

[@andykitchen5225]

@@blunderrr 5th Skins, D squadron. Joined in 81.

[@fishyeye6763]

Are you in the British Army?

[@andykitchen5225]

@@fishyeye6763 I was in the British army.

[@GalaxyTabA-qh2ci]

Any idea why it was abandoned

[@snuffying]

that tank has the best natural camo ive ever seen!

[@TanksalotGB]

Took us years to get it looking like that !!

[@angryeliteultragree6329]

@@TanksalotGBclear coat over it. Kinda like they do on certain rusty cars.

[@jansolo55]

Yes, with real grass, lichens and trees .... Invisible !

[@aliuslu9742]

HAHAHHAA

[@PugilistCactus]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Brits grew moss on their tanks for camouflage.

[@davidravenscroft9235]

These were kept immaculate during their Army service. Sad to see these beasts in such a state 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@paulday-lh5mx]

Part 2 please.

[@davidravenscroft9235]

?????????

[@Big_Red_Wade]

Army keeping machines immaculate baaahahahahaha pull the other leg why dont ya

[@davidravenscroft9235]

Did you serve in the British Army? 9 years on Chieftains and everyone looked new. If tired returned too base workshop for complete overhaul.

[@17denby]

Please part 2

[@kippamip]

Nick is good at leaving things outdoors with no cover and all the hatches open. His specialty.

[@anthonylewis679]

Even covered in corrosion as she is, there is still "something" about that profile from the mid 60`s that other tanks lack 😊

[@anthonylewis679]

@1ABL. Absolutely, the M60 although in fairness, being 5/6 years prior in service, was "big and chunky"...the T62 was quite clearly a vehicle with ww2 origins.

[@sheogoraththedaedricprince9675]

It's a thing of beauty

[@LURKTec]

Yeah, hideously british

[@Бибисафа]

​@@anthonylewis679в те времена был уже и т 64

[@Chuckysta]

Sorry mate, id say the tank that represents the 60's is the t-62. The chieftain looks cool, but it represents nothing.

[@whatdadogdoin8703]

The fact that it ran so damn _CLEAN_ even thought it’s been left to rot is crazy to me.

[@Xtoxinlolinecronomicon]

Old stuff was build to last.

[@HunterOfHalfLife]

@@Xtoxinlolinecronomicon you could say its build like a tank

[@Gabriel-peritto]

@@HunterOfHalfLife kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@AnonAnonAnon]

Great video! I wasn't a tankie but spent five days living in a Chieftain on exercise. I was in the loaders seat. Spent the time watching, learning, making brews and stagging on. Had a great time.

[@tonycavanagh1929]

Were you gunner sigs. As a gunner sigs, I spent time with tankies and inf, we never had to do stags though :)

[@akula9713]

Cannot understand how someone would spend a lot of cash on such an item, then if broken just leave it open to the elements? At least put a tarp over the hatches or close them.

[@DieselRamcharger]

they were cheap as fuck if not free

[@bugz000]

@@DieselRamcharger fundermentally incorrect.

[@NULLIFY-fz4sj]

@@DieselRamchargermodernish tanks are very expensive when they are new you are wrong

[@weenusdeletus8068]

@@NULLIFY-fz4sj you're arguing semantics and somehow being ignorant to depreciation. Get fucked

[@IVANEeee]

​@@DieselRamchargerThe Centurion tank was not one of the cheap ones, but quite expensive, but this compensated for its characteristics

[@Karl-fw2wt]

Love to see that up in running. These machines should show the world how majestic they were not left to rot because it broke.

[@karenlewis9670]

You blokes are frikin legends who clearly see the beautiful engineering behind all the grime and mud, and I am very envious!

[@DragonsAndDragons777]

I can't begin to describe how much fun I had watching this

[@TanksalotGB]

Glad you liked it 🫡, check out some of our other videos! The part 2 to this video will be out Sunday

[@ccmogs5757]

Worked in Dorset in the mid 90s where they were developing the Challenger 2 & there was a few old Cheiftain's around being used for target practice when the mobile target bogey's were being maintained by ourselves ...........

[@timvasse6987]

Tankrepair vids rule! Looking forward for part 2 and many more of these repairvids 👍

[@TanksalotGB]

Thank you, glad you’re looking forward to a part 2!

[@greerbox]

Yeah love seeing you two solving problems and having fun. Part 2 please 😂

[@Mark_Harwood]

Bring on part 2, really looking forward to it!

[@maximevtahov2360]

The Chieftain is one of the most beautiful tanks, as beautiful as tanks can be. It is a pity to watch how this majestic monster is taken away by nature and time. Greetings from Russia

[@Tangeriine]

Go big lads.... Get her up and runnin , paint job and full restoration...nice vid👍

[@TanksalotGB]

Thorough testing as a spanner wagon and a fresh paint if it holds up !

[@mrwilson7617]

@@TanksalotGB Good luck with this bit of military history. Maybe get PB-Blaster or WD-40 to sponsor your channel.

[@craigt9203]

Very interesting all these tanks hanging out in a hayfield. Either a nice little museum where you guys have one heck of fine. Very interesting starting up an old warm machinery. You know quite a bit about tanks I would love to see a part two🇺🇸

[@暇人-h7n]

ここはどのような場所ですか？なぜならば無数の廃戦車が放置されているのですか？

[@garyphillips7993]

Yeah, go for it, parts 2, 3…. Bring the old girl back to life & glory 👍

[@Alphaprotoarchives]

Get help from Hewes. I am sure he would

If there's anyone who can help its Mr. Hewes.

[@jnrdirtyduck3499]

you mean ted

[@nedimkahrimanovic9245]

Don't need any help!

[@cannack]

what he needs is hewes.... *and a foden*

[@jnrdirtyduck3499]

@@cannack mainly the foden or the AVRY (thinks that spelt right)

[@thesedgeman9863]

definitely pt2. thx for bringing a classic back to life.

[@xXturbo86Xx]

In America everyone has guns. In UK everyone has TANKS.

[@OldGrizz59]

Lol. I've been trying to get an armored vehicle since I was a kid!

[@mohdhazizi9559]

That's when you live When you die you're nothing.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

I'm from Missouri, and that's the best line I have ever heard. Especially when you can't own handguns in the UK. You revert to battle tanks! 😂

[@Mr101editz]

@@mohdhazizi9559when you die you go to the afterlife, so yeah, nothing from the earth

[@motorbreathjz]

@@Mr101editz right. hes got it completely backwards.. when you die you live.. eternal life is when life really happeneds.. no sickness.. no pain.. no lies.. no lust.. no greed.. no hate.. provided christ is lord and savior of your life..

[@nigelconnor6960]

Says a lot for you, and the tank designers that something like this that has layn out in the open for some time can be started with on complete strip down, well done guys!!!!

[@aeonhelendale8777]

Smokes less than any other british piece of mechanical witchcraft I've ever seen. Less than some people even LOL. Cheers, you did great!

[@TanksalotGB]

I’d have to agree, I’ve seen chieftains smoke out a whole field before 😂and appreciate it cheers, hope you liked the video 👍

[@MercyandTruthBibleChurch1611]

@@TanksalotGB I was really impressed it ran like a top very smooth and yes no smoke, how is that possible, started right up....he needs to bring some hedge trimmers with him and cut back the verbs...

[@njseashorechas2698]

Great job! I could watch these 'Will it start' videos all day long.

[@Broadshore]

Amazing to hear a Layland Engine coming to Life!

[@TanksalotGB]

Iconic sound

[@wotexpat9367]

"Chieftains are known for their reliability" - had me in stitches..

[@cinderanmagnus]

Beautiful chieftain tanks shouldn't be left out like that

[@frames_on_tour]

Get her up and running..... you never know we may need her 😅

[@krzysztofkawalec9937]

is in need allredy if russians and ukrainians are using t55 than this wuld be wery good for standards

[@NicBark]

@sturmmorser_on_blitz We tend to give vehicles a female name or refer to them as female, it is a very old tradition. Hope this helped :)

[@ricksmith4736]

ARe you kidding me, you brits gave away your country to the Moors and muslims.... Its over for you..

[@noonehere1793]

So you think after the soviet union annexes france and germany they will cross the channel?

[@boloMK24]

Needs a new breechblock, and the radio racks are empty.

[@torontocpl]

Brilliant.. Cheer’s from HudsonBay Canada 🇨🇦

[@seriousman006]

impressive how imposing this tank still looks, even tho the corrosion on it probably puts it a sneeze away from being blown to dust in the wind. Traditional tank design is great.

[@andrearayne3964]

Wow this got me.excited I'm from the u.s.a. watching this and I really wish I was there with ya tinkering with this beast. I cannot believe how exciting this is. What a toy

[@obama_osama3080]

What a beast of military engineering you guys are the tank goat's keep bringing more badass tanks to life

[@pm1104]

Yes let’s see it fully functional..! ❤

[@TanksalotGB]

Might have to be my new spanner wagon 😂

[@chrisjude8794]

Absolutely BRILLIANT an absolute riveting watch 👍😁😂😂🙃🙃 Can’t believe you got it to run 👏👏👏👏👏 Part two . You bet 🙏🙏 And Tom why don’t you want to be reminded about the day the Manatu got stuck ?? Squelch squelch 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍😎

[@TanksalotGB]

Ahhh that video still has me cracking up 😂

[@stevefauser]

Well done Lads, keep up the good work! Fascinating videos AND commentary. Your mechanical prowess is exemplary!

[@mikejordan9220]

I was a tank mechanic in the US. Definitely do a part two. Why are these tanks just parked in a field…..target practice?

[@1whitedan]

could be, the place were i was stationed was a tank batallion and had multiple tanks m60 and the likes just sitting around on the training grounds just rotting away, they were fully drained though and made unuseable.

[@jasonlin9805]

No when they were decommissioned in the 90s they got sold for super cheap like £2000 so many farmers bought them as toys

[@kite7214]

That was great Ash and Tom. Lets have a Part 2 to get it moving followed by a Part 3 where it goes to the workshop for a repaint.

[@TanksalotGB]

Part 2 getting it moving, then it will stay as our spanner wagon for a while to ween out the faults

[@Bot-zx3ox]

The crew must have been like: “I say, chums, let’s go get some tea, eh?” left, and never came back

[@baxternieto833]

Ahh so beautiful, how much I love the design of the Chieftain Mk 5-11 tanks 🚬🗿🤌🏻

[@SPQR-Sparta]

Парни- молодцы, это очень круто запустить старый танк.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Yes, mates! Let's have a go at it . I really would like to see you work another miracle on that contraption. Tah, you two.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

That tank has now doubled in value. Get it up and running. Clean it up with a powerwasher. Grease everything up. Then sell it.

[@bannzai]

Please save it, Love , health and respect from Scotland UK.

[@clivehibburt]

It great to see you guys getting this tank going can’t wait for the next video great job 👍👍

[@TanksalotGB]

Appreciate it! Anytime there’s trees growing it’s a sign to get it moving 😂

[@jimmyjammer]

Absolutely part 2 please . I went there for my 40th Birthday and had a great day Good Job Chaps

[@daanbondt3167]

What fields do I go to to find abandoned tanks?, I'd love to pick one up.

[@piaazn]

tactical dot .

[@junebrooks665]

How about strawberry fields 😂

[@mrprogamer3070]

☠️

[@Collins221]

Me too

[@jarnohamers3330]

In urkrain there should be some i reccon

[@colin310]

I cant believe that you can just hook up a tow strap to the end of the barrel and it doesn't bend it. Awesome machine

[@Ian-ke6yn]

The Tech-Priest are so going into a frenzy upon seeing how we could just leave such a fine working machine out in the middle of nowhere like this.

[@lionsvengeance]

The omnissiah does not approve

[@pfg72]

Top job, mate! Now get it running! Cheers from Patagonia!

[@Martin_bueno]

"hey, i found a tank, can i keep it?" Us army: *"y o u w h a t ?"*

[@jadmillete4247]

Uhmm should I tell this guy?? Or is he feigning ignorance?

[@shotgun18]

@@jadmillete4247 let him figure it out.

[@jacobthonen2960]

That's not in America, nor is it part of the U.S Army.

[@Martin_bueno]

@@jacobthonen2960 if there is a tank, there is oil And if there is oil there is usa

[@jadmillete4247]

@@Martin_bueno by some reason I can't refute this comment.......

[@hardrivethrutown]

Didn't know you guys had a KZbin channel, I drive past your place every time I visit Banbury, really cool collection you have! Good Work!

[@sane_scientist]

whats with the 5 or 6 other tanks just vibing in the backround at 4:10?

[@ThatNomadicFox]

I would love to see a part 2, tbh. I need to see this tank moving, now that you've got me invested

[@nickmnn5377]

Вот это я понимаю веселье, даже завидно)

[@jbrown7403]

Built in and read made camouflage……that’s a bonus!!!! 👍😉

[@CMan223-tr7rb]

I’ve counted 4 or 5 tanks in the background and that one makes about 6 tanks at least just sitting dead in a field. Some of those tanks don’t look so weathered either. If you don’t mind by me asking, where and why are military grade armored vehicles like that just sitting out in the open for anyone to just have?

[@fatman9183]

I wonder that too

[@thecatfromspace9239]

I would like to know as well

[@dionvaletta]

TANKS A LOT! THIS IS NEW EXPERIENCE FOR ME AS A RESTORATION LOVER!

[@markbaker4249]

Definitely a part 2 required

[@ultimatemehecskeszaggato7908]

Its incredible that it started that easily. Great video.

[@szymonceremuga]

Brother tried to reach D point and got out of the map

[@EliAled]

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. A real genius has his original ideas closer together.

[@Vukan_Pajic]

I’m wondering why and under what conditions they abandoned an entire TANK in an open field

[@Woffy.]

Well done chaps, what a sweet engine, me thinks you will be getting through a lot of WD40.

[@_Matsimus_]

Wish I was able to help!

[@Dustweaver]

Good stuff lads, gave a small cheer when I heard the engine even begin to start.

[@kahm7212]

kurt cobain pov 0:06

[@The_rifter24]

Just came across your channel today for the first time I’m going to watch your videos I would love to see a part 2 new sub

[@grahamturner8138]

Part 2, go for it.

[@pete.theeggbox]

two boyz and a field full of tanks, i call that Pims o'clock - amazing

[@pierrotthomas482]

In 0:06 pov inside canon Pedro Pedro 😅🎉😂😂

[@dazzer273]

Well done men, to get her engine going was class 👏🏼

[@tomadevil1]

Who owns this tank currently?

[@wiggy858]

Great video ,cant wait for part TWO, where on earth are you ,I can see loads of tanks on the video, surely they are not all yours?I was impressed with your knowledge of this old tank , are a ex army ?

[@Martinthehun59]

I'd just love to get stuck in to that baby which is crying out for a bit of TLC. Please get it back to a run-able status at least guys. It's a crying shame in my opinion, one of the worlds greatest tanks in its hey day, left to rot and forgotten about. Cannot wait to see the follow up video...

[@evolvedego673]

Captain Jack Sparrow: "I've got a jar of dirt! I've got a jar of dirt!" These guys: "We've got a Chieftain! We've got a Chieftain!"

[@paulday-lh5mx]

Part 2 please.

[@markclifton14]

Great getting it started. Yes love to see part 2 getting it rolling. It just needs a good clean and a bit of love 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@outrodrift814]

Ask Mr Hewes for assistance 😅

[@manjitahzan9577]

Thanks for doing this. This tank must be restored to its former state.

[@JimmyBiffle]

is that even legal?

[@_Half_Life_]

NOONE CARES!

[@infrared2838]

What are you? A fed?

[@JimmyBiffle]

@@infrared2838 Wherefore i c'rtainly am how didst thee knoweth?

[@Mr101editz]

Get out of here. You can’t have our freedom!!!

[@LiftWeightsLoveGod]

This channel popped up and it was awesome! All the way from the U.S!

[@castro-k6j]

Bro is british

[@brianwicker8291]

Just found this channel. Great content. Good work boys.

[@TanksalotGB]

Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed it ! We try to post as often as we can so make sure your subscribed for more videos 👍🙏🏻

[@johnhill7585]

What is this place with tanks just lying around. Can't believe you got it to start!! Looking forward your driving it.

[@SUSSDUE]

I really liked that swing😃👍!! Good job guys!!

[@Nedchilvs]

Both the Chieftan and the Centurian were game changers

[@jasonflowers4173]

I’m jealous. I wanna play around with tanks all day!

[@jackdavies5271]

These need to be looked after to show future generations I wish I could get one and restore it amazing

[@sapien82]

its also got built in bush camo, that's some effort lads well done

[@cdawggaming4426]

I found this video very interesting to me. I work on gas cars and i find it cool that this started with the bare minimal. I subscribed to keep track of future videos on this

[@tomkat7323]

F'ing amazing! She lives!!! Got my sub!!

[@Master_Baiter_1015]

That's so awesome.Id love to see you driving around in a Chieftain.Sadly no ammo in it 😅

[@jbrobertson6052]

Freakin awesome guys, it must be nice to have a tank basically in your back yard

[@piano40s]

The Chieftain had it's problems but had a lot of fun in mine we had a Radio/Cassette player hooked up to the intercom two BVs the Ammo tubes were full of Cigars and extra food and that German wine what used to warm you up but can't remember it's name, as the driver I was always covered in oil and bleeding fingers, but still fond memory's.

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

New arrivee - looking good chaps, await the next one - subscribed

[@TanksalotGB]

It’s means a lot thank you!! We’ve got a new video out tomorrow, it’s not on the cheiftain but it’s still heavy armour, hope you enjoy it !👍

[@oscr_zen]

Tanks-alot, considering what you are doing, has to be the greatest youtube name of all time. Love it!

[@Spartan902]

I was sure the batteries would be dead flat. I just subscribed guys as I am a bit of a tank nut.

[@andreswagner741]

Increible lo hicieron arrancar, ahora se lo llevan a casa y lo restauran a nuevo. Felicitaciones.

[@AshitakaYakul]

Cool video. Hope this tank remains dirty and covered in natural camouflage. Looks way cool. Hope to see more.

[@AndresRodriguez-sm1fr]

You fellas definitely need to make a part 2.

[@demonetizedhistory5806]

the fact u got that thing to turn over is crazy