WILL THIS ABANDONED TANK START ?

We thought it was about time we had a play with this chieftain that had been laid to rest many years ago. we started checking things over before we were ready to start it only to find a fair few issues. if you like this video make sure to like, if we reach 5000 likes well get her driving properly and take it hounding round the fields!!

[@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

[@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.

[@songkikim1681]

🫡

[@fishyeye6763]

Are you in the British Army?

[@andykitchen5225]

@@fishyeye6763 I was in the British army.

[@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

[@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

[@AndreyVolkov-jm2qo]

​@@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.

[@kippamip]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@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.

[@SPQR-Sparta]

Парни- молодцы, это очень круто запустить старый танк.

[@Mark_Harwood]

Bring on part 2, really looking forward to it!

[@garyphillips7993]

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

[@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..

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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 !

[@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 😂

[@thesedgeman9863]

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

[@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 ...........

[@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 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@torontocpl]

Brilliant.. Cheer’s from HudsonBay Canada 🇨🇦

[@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🇺🇸

[@user-wr4se6qg6n]

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 😂

[@pfg72]

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

[@bannzai]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@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

[@ThatNomadicFox]

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

[@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

[@jimmyjammer]

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

[@Logical_spock]

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

[@Dustweaver]

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

[@jean-francoislemieux5509]

amazing! very funny and unique the little round trip with the Land Rover lol

[@davepriddy9263]

That is so cool. Great job, work effort, and video!

[@oscr_zen]

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

[@joshuajames1067]

Hello from Wisconsin fellas awesome video God bless 🙌

[@LiftWeightsLoveGod]

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

[@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

[@warsnerf]

This video is incredible, please make some more of this.

[@TwilightVaramek]

ok subbed this is a new type of will it start content i didnt know i needed

[@user-di4kv9yk3g]

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

[@maximusatov4965]

You guys are awesome! Part 2 please!

[@Woffy.]

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

[@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 !👍

[@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 👍🙏🏻

[@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.

[@Master_Baiter_1015]

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

[@johnkauffman6347]

New subscriber and I bloody love it

[@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

[@Broadshore]

Amazing to hear a Layland Engine coming to Life!

[@TanksalotGB]

Iconic sound

[@slowjoe]

Awesome definitely a part two.

[@tomkat7323]

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

[@whirlwindeddie2124]

After years of slumber, the Chieftain opened her eyes once more, and is free to roam across the very land it’s built to protect😊

[@dizzygaming6120]

great video!!! PART 2 PLEASE !!!!!!!

[@TanksalotGB]

Next weekend !!

[@AshitakaYakul]

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

[@manjitahzan9577]

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

[@andreswagner741]

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

[@AndresRodriguez-sm1fr]

You fellas definitely need to make a part 2.

[@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.......

[@jasonflowers4173]

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

[@randomgamer8543]

Awsome that it fired up at least...If it drove too....Epic....✌️Subbing

[@user-ms8zo5qh5y]

Fantastic keep going 👏

[@marcusaurelius9631]

Make it happen guys! Liked and subscribed. Would love to see you get it moving!

[@TanksalotGB]

Check out the part 2, it’s out on our channel now 🫡

[@RAVEN_SPRING_]

Lovely work broskis looks like a fun time 😂

[@liamspencer4941]

For those who do not know, this is a Chieftan tank, one of the older models. You can tell because of the barrel, there is no gas container, the Centurion has one closer to the turret, for the chieftan it is farther up the barrel and is a different shape, you can look at images if you want.

[@jasonperry5030]

Part two please good job 😊

[@tomaszstarling1343]

Amazing job hello from Colorado

[@TanksalotGB]

Thank you, check out the part 2!!

[@lancelange9377]

I'd love to see a part 2!!!!

[@artnelson3402]

I just don't understand why there is a chieftain just sitting there for the taking in some random field. It was great watching you tinker with it.

[@nickmnn5377]

Вот это я понимаю веселье, даже завидно)

[@WarSquigsPainting]

I am impressed you got that thing to start.

[@TanksalotGB]

Part 2 is out at 10 !

[@elijahmashter9587]

I liked it, mission accomplished pretty much

[@DuckyBee156]

Legit want to come play with tanks with you and learn some stuff along the way. Looks a good way to spend a weekend that!

[@buzzingbusby]

Definitely need a part 2 and 3

[@raynesjm9453]

Part two plsss ,love your vídeos boys

[@chrisleach3958]

Well done, gentlemen

[@Legendary-2024]

id love to be a tank mechanic! this would be a interesting job! driving one is a bonus!

[@jettblack9696]

Definitely would love a part two

[@TanksalotGB]

Next weekend !!

[@lucase.garcia8026]

17:51 You look exactly like a post-war postcard with a motivational message for future generations.

[@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

[@Gazza_Roo_Too]

Liked and subscribed !! Let's see part 2 !!!

[@cinderanmagnus]

Beautiful chieftain tanks shouldn't be left out like that

[@johncrook7705]

Great start Hope it goes and then gets loved and used !

[@TanksalotGB]

I’m thinking new spanner wagon ?

[@simmo882554]

Definitely need a part 2

[@Spartan902]

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

[@BukitMan]

Love you see Knipex pliers 👍

[@wazza33racer]

It comes with its own turf. You could visit a golf course, and tee off from the deck of the tank! The other members will be horrified, and say things like "thats a bad show old chap!" but what is cooler than teeing off from a Chieftain tank? Part 2? Yes please!

[@nigel900]

Outstanding! 🫡👍🏻

[@theheftyhiker847]

I use to drive chieftains in the 1RTR I’m sure you could hand turn the turret? Great vid good luck

[@rickywhite7578]

I'm very interested in this. Continue with this and many others

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

great video

[@InfidelRage]

best of luck getting it up an running!

[@Geee699]

14:47 that things a beast literally

[@surawolf9069]

I just saw an old american cold war era tank here in germany at a museum on the former border between east and west germany. it was an M60A3 but the cannon was filled up completely with concrete, you have to do that in order to demilitarize it, otherwise it would be not allowed standing around in the landscape that's the law here.

[@mattschannel1502]

New to the channel! Im intrigued! How do you guys know so much about tanks?

[@infectiousproduction812]

i need more of those video , i subbed

[@TanksalotGB]

We’re gonna try get a video out next week, there is a new video out already today hope you like it !