This isn't just a few lads playing with a tank. This is history being made and a documented restoration in full. Phenomenal attention to detail and well done Jack on all the cleaning, polishing and painting. Love this series
As a disabled U.S. Army Abrams mechanic.. I really enjoy watching you guys do your rebuild work. I have to admit to some jealousy over the fact that you all get to do this work, and I can not. Working on Military equipment was something I loved more than anything. Good job on the project so far.
@@NATOenthusiast at the time I served.. it was the crew of the tanks. Some of the things I had to deal with were beyond tolerance. If you mean about the tank specifically... it would have to be {redacted redacted redacted redacted, redacted}. I hope that answers your question.
My favourite bit of this series is someone had to go to the tank museum board and say "i found a dog, a mechanic and a man in a hi-vis and think we should give them the barn for giggles"
Joe, it's not often that I take iseue with you but you're wrong that Britain isn't still great. It is. It's people like you and your team that make it great. J
Ted is taking direct responsibility for this FV4005 project and it shows in the quality of work on the project. Ted is a safe set of paws on this one. 🐕
So far this looks better than anything the factory standard. As always if in doubt slap a coat of copper anti-seize. Beer and anti-seize are the best inventions.
Water pump pliers make a real tidy job of folding lock tabs, the tab needs a slight lift but then use water pump pliers to get a clean fold. Brilliant work great team love the banter.
That looks like the best and most difficult Airfix kit ever, i bet you loved laying it out on the floor all painted and awsome looking before assembly. Keep making the movies we all love em!!!
You guys got a great payoff in terms of a very smooth reinstall because of top class preparation and layout. Plus you really know your stuff. A pleasure to watch.
Absolute pleasure to watch. I always look forward to your videos, Joe and Jack. Keep up the fantastic work you are doing. Yours is one of the greatest UA-cam channels out there in my opinion.
What a skilled fork lift driver Ted is without his help there could have been alot more swaring and scratch paint work Yet again you have made another great video Thanks lads
In 1967 68 i worked for Rolls Royce and built the V12 proto type great engine and nice to see taking care of them . love your vids keep em coming from Canada.
Well done everyone, especially Jack. When the parts were laid out on the ground at the start, I thought it looked a bit like a giant Airfix model minus the plastic frame. Love the attention to detail and effort here. It's already very rewarding and will be brilliant!
What a feeling it must be for you guys to assemble such pristine pieces back together for a change! Nary a spot of rust or speck of dirt to be seen. It's already looking fantastic - can't wait to see more of it! You all deserve big, big pints after this job - drinks on Seb!
She's very much Jacks baby, you can see his pride in what's been achieved and rightly so! I reckon when you give it back, he'll be down the tank museum every weekend polishing it and shining its nuts!
The tank is looking brilliant and am pleased to see that Ted is leading the way. His calm demeanor and attention to detail is well apparent. Amazing to think that you lot have done this massive job, in a shed down by the river with two spanners, an adjustable wrench and a big hammer. When it was originally built they had hundreds of hands, in a massive factory full of hoists and torches and all well supervised by some suites and clipboards. Well done, cheers.
Spectacular work lads. Looks amazing, and looks like grand work. And of course, Ted being there is the crucial thing, keeping an eye on the whole job. I'm sure Bovington will be happy with the Ted Certification.
I was looking forward to this vid. Honestly many folks have zero appreciation of how much work something like this restoration is. I'm hoping all the upcoming work goes smoothly for you, you've approached this with lots of logic and careful consideration of process. More cider for you both I say!
I am happy to see that Ted is working and not just supervising. It's also great to see that he is forklift certified, as opposed to an alarming amount of frogs that aren't..
I can see that you guys are back to your favourite Tonka toy with the very important help of recently promoted of Ted! The Fv 4005 looks better than new, great job as always 👍👍👍👍
Well done guys ! I've last seen what you are doing so well , is during the upgrading of our old Centurion tanks to the Olifant tanks here in South Africa ...
You guys deserve a medal - seriously - a genuine medal - or at the very least, some formal recognition. What you lads do is bl**dy amazing - and thoroughly entertaining into the bargain!!
Outstanding!!!!! I hope the people at the museum will give all your hard work the recognition you all deserve by maybe having a video of your excellent work posted on a nice flat screen TV next to this vehicle In the museum.
This has been brilliant from the outset. Great to see how much attention to detail has been taken. And trying to do all your other jobs as well..... FAir play lads!
Very photogenic and camera conscious is your Ted, always ready with the right pose. Excellent job chaps, what a beauty. Easier to build it than to maintain it, I'm thinking. Looking forward to the next vid.
The job you all have done on that thing is nothing short of amazing. Absolutely beautiful job. I hope you do a before and after of every thing when it’s finished. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
thank the Lord, finally Ted has seen sense in showing you how to operate the fork lift properly - although when moving you should really keep the load low keeping the centre of gravity low, you'll learn that when things go slightly whoops when off road, and by that time Ted would have foreseen this and jumped well clear, self preservation Yet again Jack has performed a miracle of paint inside the engine bay, great job Jack
Great looking work there, looks fab, personally I’d avoid copper slip on bolts etc after having spent many hours beating 40mm+ pins out of hydraulic rams. Often having to gas cut the ram eye in half/off to release the pin, and there always is the remains of copperslip the manufacturer used, actually eaten into the steel and behaving like it’d been brazed in. Electrolytic reaction I believe it’s called. Plain bearing grease every time . My old foreman used to swear by copperslip, using it on HGV clutch splines and such, despite us having to hard scrape the stuff off when replacing a clutch. This went on for a few years until I showed him the bit of paper in the box the clutch comes in , you know, the bit of paper nobody reads😆 , well on there from Lockheed it clearly stated “ no metallic type greases on the clutch splines “. His face was a picture, all be it an incredibly red one 😂😂😅 White grease on splines etc. A lot of drum brakes use white grease/ptfe grease for everything sliding.
This isn't just a few lads playing with a tank. This is history being made and a documented restoration in full. Phenomenal attention to detail and well done Jack on all the cleaning, polishing and painting. Love this series
I said it before and I'll say it again, those that tinker with "old steel" are gold👍
fvck that. ted's the only one doing any real work.
Ted is the best forklift driver i have ever seen
Way better than anyone at amazon 😂
What is Ted paid ?
@@robertstibz9506 Not enough!
How many forklift drivers can do the job, and supervise, while doing the odd search for any itinerant fleas or ticks, with their teeth?
@@robertstibz9506 wdym lol ted gets to sneek off and eat poo
As a disabled U.S. Army Abrams mechanic.. I really enjoy watching you guys do your rebuild work. I have to admit to some jealousy over the fact that you all get to do this work, and I can not. Working on Military equipment was something I loved more than anything.
Good job on the project so far.
Hey I have a question for you, what’s your most hated thing about this Abrams.
@@NATOenthusiast at the time I served.. it was the crew of the tanks. Some of the things I had to deal with were beyond tolerance.
If you mean about the tank specifically... it would have to be {redacted redacted redacted redacted, redacted}.
I hope that answers your question.
@@Drakonniz That’s Perfect 🤣🤣🤣
You know it’s Mediocre Britain when Jack is wearing a Ball Cap supporting the Cleveland Browns AMERICAN Football Team.
@@lesliepaulkovacs6442 football sucks. I would rather be working on tanks.
From a retired engineer I love your sense of humour mixed with the correct amount of professionalism don't change Kind Regards from Liverpool
My favourite bit of this series is someone had to go to the tank museum board and say "i found a dog, a mechanic and a man in a hi-vis and think we should give them the barn for giggles"
That engine bay is an absolute thing of beauty. I think it is the red linkages that tip the whole build from great to outstanding.
Sunday morning with a nice cup of coffee and a Mr Hewes video, life is good!
Joe, it's not often that I take iseue with you but you're wrong that Britain isn't still great. It is. It's people like you and your team that make it great. J
Agreed and not agreed. MOST of Britain is now sh1te, with some gems of greatness like the mr hewes team.
Another great video, but could you lose the “elevator music”, no need for it,thanks.
Well said @bullockjj 👍🏻
Ted is taking direct responsibility for this FV4005 project and it shows in the quality of work on the project. Ted is a safe set of paws on this one. 🐕
Yes.. perfect to sit and watch this on a cozy sunday morning.
Fantastic to watch you guys restoring those awesome machines 😊
Jack has done a fantastic job! Top man!
So far this looks better than anything the factory standard. As always if in doubt slap a coat of copper anti-seize.
Beer and anti-seize are the best inventions.
I quite agree, however not necessarily in that order…
Along with sliced bread and the indoor sh*tter.
@@mikehunt3222
Tp instead of pine cones😬
Water pump pliers make a real tidy job of folding lock tabs, the tab needs a slight lift but then use water pump pliers to get a clean fold. Brilliant work great team love the banter.
That looks like the best and most difficult Airfix kit ever, i bet you loved laying it out on the floor all painted and awsome looking before assembly. Keep making the movies we all love em!!!
Engine bay is looking great
Ted the foreman and the crew have done a great job ! Great video again !
You guys got a great payoff in terms of a very smooth reinstall because of top class preparation and layout. Plus you really know your stuff. A pleasure to watch.
Absolute pleasure to watch. I always look forward to your videos, Joe and Jack. Keep up the fantastic work you are doing. Yours is one of the greatest UA-cam channels out there in my opinion.
What a skilled fork lift driver Ted is without his help there could have been alot more swaring and scratch paint work Yet again you have made another great video Thanks lads
Ted has done an absolutely stunning job there
Particularly when you consider what he's had to work with 👏👏👏
Perhaps a DJ or morning suit Joe, Jack to accompany that spotless work of art !!
3am in Wisconsin loving these vids every time they come out shout out to Oshkosh they make some crazy trucks idk if they have any in the uk
Oshkosh are used as aviation fuel bowsers in the British army
My son recently left the British Army, he drove the Oshkosh amongst others. Beast.
In 1967 68 i worked for Rolls Royce and built the V12 proto type great engine and nice to see taking care of them . love your vids keep em coming from Canada.
Well done everyone, especially Jack. When the parts were laid out on the ground at the start, I thought it looked a bit like a giant Airfix model minus the plastic frame. Love the attention to detail and effort here. It's already very rewarding and will be brilliant!
Your camera work/ filming was really good in this video! Awesome work
Yes! Not too much shaky cam this time, which gives me motion sickness and I have to skip the video until it stabilizes.
the fact that you're restoring such a niche piece of history, keeping it alive and maintained in such a way, is phenomenal, and deserves all respect
If a BBC license was worth nearly 200 pounds ( in reality not worth 200 pence) a 'mr hewes video license' must be value at twice that.
And he don't employ kiddy fiddlers
@@aarondavies8486 i do have some concerns about Mr best
@@aarondavies8486 You sure about that Jack seems a bit suspicious
@@aarondavies8486They confessed that a few episodes ago 😂
@@yibbo0 but he’s not even that bad
I love the contrast of all the nice clean parts and your work attire in the beginning.
What a nice Sunday to wake up to with a fresh brew. That mint engine compartment is a serious eye candy.
What a feeling it must be for you guys to assemble such pristine pieces back together for a change! Nary a spot of rust or speck of dirt to be seen. It's already looking fantastic - can't wait to see more of it! You all deserve big, big pints after this job - drinks on Seb!
Ahhhhh a Sunday morning isn't complete without a video from Mr Hewes! 🥰
She's very much Jacks baby, you can see his pride in what's been achieved and rightly so!
I reckon when you give it back, he'll be down the tank museum every weekend polishing it and shining its nuts!
Amazing job on the engine bay, Looks like it just came out of the factory. More biscuits for ted after all his hard work.
Thank you kindly
Looks very neat and tidy coming along really well , Ted is so cool by the way.
You know it’s gonna be a good job when Ted oversees the work !!!
The tank is looking brilliant and am pleased to see that Ted is leading the way. His calm demeanor and attention to detail is well apparent. Amazing to think that you lot have done this massive job, in a shed down by the river with two spanners, an adjustable wrench and a big hammer. When it was originally built they had hundreds of hands, in a massive factory full of hoists and torches and all well supervised by some suites and clipboards. Well done, cheers.
A great start to my day. There is something magical in watching military equipment being restored .
It’s 4:55 AM in 🇨🇦, and I’m watching some British guy restore a tank 😭
Ask if you can borrow it to deal with Trudeo
Well done Ted, they couldn’t have done it without you!
I like watching Fixing tanks and other vehicles to see the tanks back Back in working order, And not being left to Scrap keep up the good work
Cracking job, testament to Jack's hard work!
Spectacular work lads. Looks amazing, and looks like grand work. And of course, Ted being there is the crucial thing, keeping an eye on the whole job. I'm sure Bovington will be happy with the Ted Certification.
Morning, tea and Mr Hewes...... Pretty good way to start the day.
I was looking forward to this vid. Honestly many folks have zero appreciation of how much work something like this restoration is. I'm hoping all the upcoming work goes smoothly for you, you've approached this with lots of logic and careful consideration of process. More cider for you both I say!
Amazing work on a unique piece of history, Can't wait to see it finished and running.
It is a good deal that y'all have Ted to look after y'all. Things are looking good. Very cool to get to see the details of the FV40005 build.
Glad to see Director Ted made sure all was perfect
Ted has some great people working for him
I am happy to see that Ted is working and not just supervising. It's also great to see that he is forklift certified, as opposed to an alarming amount of frogs that aren't..
I can see that you guys are back to your favourite Tonka toy with the very important help of recently promoted of Ted! The Fv 4005 looks better than new, great job as always 👍👍👍👍
Ted always improves you lot’s efficiency
Well done guys ! I've last seen what you are doing so well , is during the upgrading of our old Centurion tanks to the Olifant tanks here in South Africa ...
Well worth the wait , good stuff chaps!
Looking better than the day it came off the production line all those years ago .Well done she is looking good and a cool video 👍
Ah it’s grand seeing Ted pass on his knowledge to you young ones.
FV4005 is beginning to look magnificent!! Well done lads!
A work of passion i see! a film title would be 'the passion of the FV4 005 tankee' wonderful video!
You guys deserve a medal - seriously - a genuine medal - or at the very least, some formal recognition. What you lads do is bl**dy amazing - and thoroughly entertaining into the bargain!!
Outstanding!!!!! I hope the people at the museum will give all your hard work the recognition you all deserve by maybe having a video of your excellent work posted on a nice flat screen TV next to this vehicle In the museum.
Someone get him a new jacket for gods sake
He got some jacket on his oil.! 😉 😉 😂
Let the man be! The jacket is iconic
A new one would look like that in a week
His current one is rumoured to have walked out itself 😂
Low viz high viz
Another great vid starring Ted the ace forklift driver, is there no end to his talents.
Young Ted is an excellent, well-nourished, Tank Hound.
This has been brilliant from the outset. Great to see how much attention to detail has been taken. And trying to do all your other jobs as well..... FAir play lads!
Well done Jack thats some cracking effort on the refurb and paint jobs
Lovely job chaps. With a bit of luck you'll get Haribo sending you a big box of treats too!
I love the nonchalance of Ted as he rides shotgun on the fork lift. No fear just along for the ride
Had no idea Ted was forklift certified! What a legend
It’s crazy to see you guys still so bundled up. I’m here in Phoenix, AZ and we’re already hitting 100 degrees F/ 37 degrees C in the spring.
Very photogenic and camera conscious is your Ted, always ready with the right pose.
Excellent job chaps, what a beauty. Easier to build it than to maintain it, I'm thinking. Looking forward to the next vid.
The fact that the engine mounts are part of the water cooling system is wild !
Cheers From California 😎
THAT TED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LUV THE GUY!!
I bet its cleaner and better than when it were new! Cracking work men!
Phil
A pair of the finest safety socks please quartermaster!
Pakistani safety sandals would be better.
That is a thing of beauty gentlemen! Jack has gone beyond mere restoration, more like a time machine view on assembly day!👍
Brilliant work as always boys, however Ted on the forklift truck made it for me. Great video and info. Thank you
The job you all have done on that thing is nothing short of amazing. Absolutely beautiful job. I hope you do a before and after of every thing when it’s finished. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
The music you used for the timelapse fit really well in my opinion. Keep up the great editing like that, I enjoyed it. Relaxing vibes 👍
Awesome video today. You guys were warm and dry. Very unusual. Really looking forward to the next video. Thanks for sharing. Be safe.
that's actually looking real snazzy. Quite some incredible work on the rustbucket.
Superb work. I guess jack has a strong back - another job he's been carrying. Look forward to the next one.
They all so talented (and Ted) I don't know how they do it. Not a Haynes manual in sight. Brilliant!
Always good to see Ted on the scene, then we know Joe & Jack were properly supervised.
Great video guys. The prep, planning and knowledge base is obvious. Watching from western Canada, look forward to your next video.
It’s coming along very well! I have every bit of faith it will be finished
As per usual when Ted is involved, you chats get a lot done! Fantastic job guys looks incredible😊
tidy work team. Thanks for the upload
Jim
that is looking better than it would have when new , well done , keep the good work , and Ted try to keep the boys under control
Well done again ! Another great show! Thanks for sharing!
thank the Lord, finally Ted has seen sense in showing you how to operate the fork lift properly - although when moving you should really keep the load low keeping the centre of gravity low, you'll learn that when things go slightly whoops when off road, and by that time Ted would have foreseen this and jumped well clear, self preservation
Yet again Jack has performed a miracle of paint inside the engine bay, great job Jack
Such a beautiful clean job boys. Nice to see that it's starting to come together.
Great job guy's and Poo as safety officer all good nice and shiny. Jack has been a busy man.
Thoroughly enjoyed that, you chaps can really do a nice job when you get your A game on. 👍
Ted is the most laidback dog I’ve ever seen.
Love Ted, had a dog in High Scholl with the exact same coloring and same attitude, had to be around me where ever I went
Great looking work there, looks fab, personally I’d avoid copper slip on bolts etc after having spent many hours beating 40mm+ pins out of hydraulic rams. Often having to gas cut the ram eye in half/off to release the pin, and there always is the remains of copperslip the manufacturer used, actually eaten into the steel and behaving like it’d been brazed in. Electrolytic reaction I believe it’s called.
Plain bearing grease every time .
My old foreman used to swear by copperslip, using it on HGV clutch splines and such, despite us having to hard scrape the stuff off when replacing a clutch. This went on for a few years until I showed him the bit of paper in the box the clutch comes in , you know, the bit of paper nobody reads😆 , well on there from Lockheed it clearly stated “ no metallic type greases on the clutch splines “. His face was a picture, all be it an incredibly red one 😂😂😅
White grease on splines etc. A lot of drum brakes use white grease/ptfe grease for everything sliding.
Clever dual use of engine mounting frames and coolant supply. No long rubber pipes to fail and good use of space.
All that prep-work paying off. Beautiful job, smart work. 👌
Bro, I love this guy's videos, simply the best thing to do is have lunch watching one of his videos
Great rebuild guys hope Ted gets his crane certification soon.
Looks like 10 pounds of apparatus stuffed in a 5 pound bag Sir- outstanding work from old Navy mechanic....