It might be worth looking into what machinery alignment services are available locally. When I worked as a machine design engineer I once had to align an electric motor with a gearbox precisely. We had a technician come out with laser based equipment and we were able to get everything lined up within tolerance to prevent damage of an intermediary coupling, etc
We use a very similar set of jigs to determine the mounting position of marine engines relative to the inboard shaft or Stern drive. I think what you're doing is fantastic,. I have no doubt that Chieftain will be driving in no time.
These tank restoration videos fascinate me. I am envious of the knowledge and ability of people to take what looks like a heap of scrap and make it run again. I will definitely be following along. Well done!
I am amazed how good you managed to get the engine compartment cleaned out, must have been a lengthy job, looking forward to next video on this project,👍👍.
I was a steel guy for 35 years and have seen at least a few hundred cardboard templates and can’t believe this is the first time I’ve heard that one!!🤣 🏆
Considering that was a concrete box the fact much of the i assume fuel or brake lines and wiring and the steel looks that good,repairing is but time and money id love to be repairing tanks with you lads keep it up only halfwits say it cant be done
Good morning. Magnificent project. I never imagined that a cement filled motor and gearbox housing could be so clean after removing the cement. An important matter. A few years ago I collaborated in the recovery of a Chieftain and we had some problems due to the presence of asbestos in the barrel sleeve and other elements. Seeing you handling the motor cables reminded me of that. Stay safe.
If you make a jig in the good tank that bolts to both engine and gearbox mounts and use it to line up the replacements in the buggered tank then welding in replacement plate and gearbox mounts in the concrete chieftain is totally doable! Just remember to fillet the welds to get full thickness penetration. Looking forward to see the concrete chieftain up and running.
When doing this type of work it's vital to measure between the trans mounts left and right and also diagonally to the opposite motor mount to verify the trans mounts are square and the right width apart. Your brackets don't verify that. I usually use cut off bolts and measure outside edge to outside edge. The alignment is still going to be a joy but it's doable.
Great project idea and one I'm looking forward to seeing you and the team tackle, clearly some issues to resolve, and no doubt some other "surprises" to come.
You have the motivation and the skills to get it sorted only thing you need is time. Just listening to you it will be done. At the end of the day you will have a working tank under £20,000 jobs a goodan. You have done the hardest but digging out the concrete.
I,m 60 + gammon and am amazed at the skill and determination of the young lads,no different to me,when I crewed the beast,5thRIDG(except for the skill and determination bit)
I was having a nice chilled out Saturday rest and I came across this video. Now I am fascinated. and can't wait to see the next update. Brilliant stuff. I am not a mechanic or engineer and no F all about anything like this but I do know I love it.
Thanks for taking the time and effort in posting your fantastic chieftain tank restoration video’s On top of all the hard work that you do. Effort and Can do mind set at its very best. Mind your knuckles…….
What an interesting video, being the owner of a 20+ year old BMW GS motorcycle, I go through similar on my bike including ageing wiring, gearbox, controls and Engine ha ha, just missing the Concrete, does Mud count?, absolutely no doubting your enthusiasm and determination, respect to you, loved the Chieftain growing up as a kid, one of the best in the World in it’s day, will keep following your progress.
I don’t know who you are, I’ve only just come across this video but damn what a cool project. Wishing you guys the best and looking forward to seeing the final tank.
Personally I'd probably build the gearbox mount in a sliding bracket arrangement so you can adjust the height to be absolutely perfect for the box you're mounting, then once you have it all perfectly lined up, weld it good and deep so it can never move again. Bit easier to do the precision height adjustments that way rather than removing material with an angle grinder. Damn shame they torched the brackets to begin with though
The bracket idea sounds like it'll work rather well. Only one caveat though is that it's easier to cut off than add back, so for the section of vertical metal web, go ahead and fix on a oversize piece that you can mark and trim down with a grinder to get your height for the bracketed pad set. More so if you build it with mild steel or wood to get the pattern. The more prepared you are for the work, the easier it should be. You don't have to listen to me though, because I think you've already got a plan in mind.
Needle guns are a machine few have used and fewer are good at. I am proud to say I am pretty good with one, having learned fighting rust on ships at sea. Love the show.
Thats bloody good work there mate, not easy to get a tank moving no matter the condition or age, most these vehicles were never designed to be driven around like a family car, and requires constant maintenance, its bloody well a miracle how they fielded hundreds of thousands of tanks in WW2.
@@PugilistCactus also, ww2 tanks didn't really sit around long enough to accumulate any rust or let those gasket harden and crumple... I'm curious how old the average tank was at the end of the war.
If you try hard enough, it will work. frame jig will make this easy I feel. Not sure if it will matter, but the rewelding could add some rigidity. not that it needs it. Worth it I woulds say!
I think that is a good idea long as the surfaces are flat and level. I’d leave the pad a tiny bit thick and lap or sand it down. I’m sure you know all that and more so really all needs said is cool and good luck!
Some people in the comments are always "experts" that know best lol. Just have fun with the projects thats the main thing. You've done great job on this beast so far from where it began full of concreate. I'm sure the end result will be great
Strictly speaking you don't need the GUE to start the tank. It's recommended in cold weather to run it to warm the main engine and ease pressure on the batteries when cranking. If you were running full GCE then I could understand keeping it in the tank, however the main engine should provide enough power for what you want to do at show's.
Two questions: I'm guessing the concrete didn't seize up the drive wheel, even though there was concrete inside where the drive shaft goes? Do you use gas for cutting in preference to a plasma cutter and if so why? Keep the videos coming really enjoy the content and presentation.
Nice one, it is good to see what problems you sometimes have to sort out, and to hear the cost of these beautiful engineered vehicles, or they are when you have finished with them. Though I am not sure if these plates are going on top or underneath the original base plates?
The most important question though, Is the boiling vessel still working in the turret ? Got to have a hot brew !
Il find out for you in the next video
@@MrHewes actually, we need a video of one of them in use. I wonder how far you can go cooking with just the bivvie.
Should have been the first thing to check.
@@williamdiffin28 before taking the concrete out lol
It might be worth looking into what machinery alignment services are available locally. When I worked as a machine design engineer I once had to align an electric motor with a gearbox precisely. We had a technician come out with laser based equipment and we were able to get everything lined up within tolerance to prevent damage of an intermediary coupling, etc
Yup thats the go, simple stuff we used to do with turbines etc.
We use a very similar set of jigs to determine the mounting position of marine engines relative to the inboard shaft or Stern drive. I think what you're doing is fantastic,. I have no doubt that Chieftain will be driving in no time.
These tank restoration videos fascinate me. I am envious of the knowledge and ability of people to take what looks like a heap of scrap and make it run again. I will definitely be following along. Well done!
I would imagine that it would cost more to restore a tanks.
It might be easier just to build a new tank from scratch!
Saw someone restore a tiger or tiger 2 a few years back thing got shot right in the transmission which is what killed it originally
I am amazed how good you managed to get the engine compartment cleaned out, must have been a lengthy job, looking forward to next video on this project,👍👍.
Good to see a nice bit of proper CAD work (cardboard aided design) 👍🏼😀
Nice
I was a steel guy for 35 years and have seen at least a few hundred cardboard templates and can’t believe this is the first time I’ve heard that one!!🤣 🏆
Considering that was a concrete box the fact much of the i assume fuel or brake lines and wiring and the steel looks that good,repairing is but time and money id love to be repairing tanks with you lads keep it up only halfwits say it cant be done
Good morning. Magnificent project. I never imagined that a cement filled motor and gearbox housing could be so clean after removing the cement. An important matter. A few years ago I collaborated in the recovery of a Chieftain and we had some problems due to the presence of asbestos in the barrel sleeve and other elements. Seeing you handling the motor cables reminded me of that. Stay safe.
The dedication of your team to prevent history ending up in the scrap yard is amazing.
I’m astounded by the work you take on! Bloody amazing
Great Vlog ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and fun work habits!
If you make a jig in the good tank that bolts to both engine and gearbox mounts and use it to line up the replacements in the buggered tank then welding in replacement plate and gearbox mounts in the concrete chieftain is totally doable! Just remember to fillet the welds to get full thickness penetration.
Looking forward to see the concrete chieftain up and running.
That’s exactly my plan!
@@MrHewes, what is?
@@MrHewes you sir have a good plan! 🙂
A cunning plan.... 😊
@@GlideYNRG so cunning you could put a tail on it and call it a fox.
Great work to get that concrete tank back to running condition, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨💨
Nice video.
I’m amazed you got the concrete out !👍🏼🏴☠️✌🏼
Great project. Look forward to watching it progress.
When doing this type of work it's vital to measure between the trans mounts left and right and also diagonally to the opposite motor mount to verify the trans mounts are square and the right width apart. Your brackets don't verify that. I usually use cut off bolts and measure outside edge to outside edge. The alignment is still going to be a joy but it's doable.
Top value entertainment, looking forward to seeing how this progresses. Thank you. 😊👍🏻
Great project idea and one I'm looking forward to seeing you and the team tackle, clearly some issues to resolve, and no doubt some other "surprises" to come.
Absolutely loving the videos mate! Keep em coming!
Excellent ! All the best to you and your fellow restorers. Keeping history alive is vital for our nation.
You have the motivation and the skills to get it sorted only thing you need is time. Just listening to you it will be done. At the end of the day you will have a working tank under £20,000 jobs a goodan. You have done the hardest but digging out the concrete.
Coming from an old 50 + gammon it is great to see you young fellas keeping all this old gear going. Brilliant..
And young fellas with the knowledge to do the work.
I,m 60 + gammon and am amazed at the skill and determination of the young lads,no different to me,when I crewed the beast,5thRIDG(except for the skill and determination bit)
Love the videos!! Cant seem to get enough, have just finished binge watching all your vids. Keep em comin
Will do!
And I think restoring my 1984 Land Rover is a big job.
Cheers Joe - Good content yet again!
Love the content, You seem to have all my favorite tanks.
Brilliant work gents, it’s clear you guys have mechanical talent, well done.
I was having a nice chilled out Saturday rest and I came across this video. Now I am fascinated. and can't wait to see the next update. Brilliant stuff. I am not a mechanic or engineer and no F all about anything like this but I do know I love it.
Good luck to you
Can’t wait to see it run!
Excellent idea and excellent repair
Thanks for taking the time and effort in posting your fantastic chieftain tank restoration video’s On top of all the hard work that you do. Effort and Can do mind set at its very best. Mind your knuckles…….
Tank restoring is a form of art. Thumbs up!
Excellent pre job information. Good luck guys
You guys did a fantastic job cleaning that concrete out.
Looking forward to seeing your progress
What an interesting video, being the owner of a 20+ year old BMW GS motorcycle, I go through similar on my bike including ageing wiring, gearbox, controls and Engine ha ha, just missing the Concrete, does Mud count?, absolutely no doubting your enthusiasm and determination, respect to you, loved the Chieftain growing up as a kid, one of the best in the World in it’s day, will keep following your progress.
Would love to see a video on the concrete removal alone! Must have been a major job. Good luck!
Took a lot of doing and in fairness the previous owner had a far go at it
Check out fitter Matt he has a video on concrete tank.
Subbed. This is a fascinating project.
That's cool, worth a comment all day long. Good luck.
I can’t wait to see it up and running again think given the state it’ll be awhile but worth it👍👍👍
Love your enthusiasm and vision! I would be like, what have I done ...money down the toilet. Plus my wife would make my life unbearable.👏😊
This is going to be a challenge and interesting to watch .
Brilliant! I hope you get it running and driving.
Would be great
I don’t know who you are, I’ve only just come across this video but damn what a cool project. Wishing you guys the best and looking forward to seeing the final tank.
Personally I'd probably build the gearbox mount in a sliding bracket arrangement so you can adjust the height to be absolutely perfect for the box you're mounting, then once you have it all perfectly lined up, weld it good and deep so it can never move again. Bit easier to do the precision height adjustments that way rather than removing material with an angle grinder. Damn shame they torched the brackets to begin with though
He needs to find another tank that's being used for display or a museum for military and copy the original mounts to temples
That would probably be best. But it better be made where it can't move
LOL…. I have no idea what you are doing, or if it will work…But it’s great to watch you guys. 😎👍🇬🇧
🤣 neither do we
After watching these videos I’m building my own tank 😂 thank you guys
Hello from Texas USA, you guys are amazing
Thanks 🙏🏻
Not many can do what your doing. Keep it going👏
Looks a bit like a leopard 1 chassis...
The pads on the tracks are in an astonishingly good shape!
Brand new
@@MrHewes Amen😂 Did you guys install them recently?
Love the CAD design work 😎❤️👍👍👍👍🇬🇧
Lmao 🤣
Loving what you guys are doing. I've seen more work done with even fewer parts. Best of luck to you!!
5:39 In classic army speak. That device to stop the gun running back is called a "Stop running back"
Well done. 👍
Fantastic video
The bracket idea sounds like it'll work rather well. Only one caveat though is that it's easier to cut off than add back, so for the section of vertical metal web, go ahead and fix on a oversize piece that you can mark and trim down with a grinder to get your height for the bracketed pad set.
More so if you build it with mild steel or wood to get the pattern. The more prepared you are for the work, the easier it should be. You don't have to listen to me though, because I think you've already got a plan in mind.
Needle guns are a machine few have used and fewer are good at. I am proud to say I am pretty good with one, having learned fighting rust on ships at sea. Love the show.
best of luck mate!
These guys are amazing ( and funny ) wish I lived nearby them ... I do love tanks ( possibly not as much as them ..)
Cardboard and hammer technique is a good one!
Thats bloody good work there mate, not easy to get a tank moving no matter the condition or age, most these vehicles were never designed to be driven around like a family car, and requires constant maintenance, its bloody well a miracle how they fielded hundreds of thousands of tanks in WW2.
Tanks of WWII were a lot less complicated To maintain than tanks from post WWII. Simplicity isn't needed when you have enough time to build them.
@@PugilistCactus also, ww2 tanks didn't really sit around long enough to accumulate any rust or let those gasket harden and crumple...
I'm curious how old the average tank was at the end of the war.
The rubber pads in the tracks look mint! They must have all been replaced shortly before the tank got scrapped.
I’d say so!
Many times I had to replace worn out parts in our trucks before we could turn them in and get our replacement trucks.
If you try hard enough, it will work. frame jig will make this easy I feel. Not sure if it will matter, but the rewelding could add some rigidity. not that it needs it. Worth it I woulds say!
It looks like the hydraulic pipes escaped too much damage. Thanks a lot for the videos. Great history in the making.
I think that is a good idea long as the surfaces are flat and level. I’d leave the pad a tiny bit thick and lap or sand it down. I’m sure you know all that and more so really all needs said is cool and good luck!
thats a great idea to repair it. good idea mate.
You can do it mr hewes.your a tank guru.
Hurts to see such a beautiful tank in such a condition, the chieftain really is an amazing piece of british engineering.
Thanks for another 👍
Love the videos
Some people in the comments are always "experts" that know best lol. Just have fun with the projects thats the main thing. You've done great job on this beast so far from where it began full of concreate. I'm sure the end result will be great
The guy that came up with the gas axe and concrete ….. firing squad !
Externals look quite good
Hat's off to ya, Mr. Hewes. I'd love to be in on this.
Going to be an awesome tank when you are done fixing her up a couple months from now :)
Interesting Ep, tar.
The way he dropped that cutting torch 😅
Strictly speaking you don't need the GUE to start the tank. It's recommended in cold weather to run it to warm the main engine and ease pressure on the batteries when cranking. If you were running full GCE then I could understand keeping it in the tank, however the main engine should provide enough power for what you want to do at show's.
Two questions: I'm guessing the concrete didn't seize up the drive wheel, even though there was concrete inside where the drive shaft goes?
Do you use gas for cutting in preference to a plasma cutter and if so why?
Keep the videos coming really enjoy the content and presentation.
awesome!
I would also make a jig plate to go left to right, just in case the CAD was a bit out!
Exactly what I was going to suggest. It is entirely possible the tank to tank dimensions are not the same.
I was just wondering yesterday what had happed to this tank. Now we know. :)
I love your attitude, man " I'm just going to ignore everyone that says that and carry on and do it anyway. " 🤣🤣🤣
We never used the gue unless the gunkit was to be used or the gue had not been used in a while.
Like the challenge best of luck
Nice one, it is good to see what problems you sometimes have to sort out, and to hear the cost of these beautiful engineered vehicles, or they are when you have finished with them. Though I am not sure if these plates are going on top or underneath the original base plates?
Il show you in the next video, it will make sense
CAD manufacturing its going to be huge apparently, Cardboard Assisted Design wonder if it will take off :P
For the engine mount you want to make I believe that should work if its all measured correctly.
Not got much to loose
Can I just point out how much this guy sounds like Colin Furze? Like, it's uncanny how much they sound alike.
cool i love the cheaftan
Before welding it all up, put a few mm of shim in there, you can always pack it up later but it's a lot harder to take it away again!
The engines and boxes are shimmed anyway
you're a great natural engineer, a 'tinkerer' as my grandpa would have bestowed the title upon you
I think that should work nicely .
I hope so
Hallo brother how are you today... good luck.. Godbless you all .. once again we Indonesian people like your video...😊😊😊
1st time here, great vid, Well done, just say no to the urban jackboot/nay sayers chap and keep on doing what youre doing! 😊✌👌🤘🖖🤙👍👏
You must clock the coupling remember facial and radial then shim to fit.
Black mold: allow us to introduce ourselves
can i get my promised tank ride when you restore this one?
You can have first start and Drive!
Maybe a video on the FV101 Scorpion?