Can we fix up this absolute nail of a Abbot SPG? Also
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- The arrival of Abbot SPG (self propelled gun) FV433
@fittermat assists with removing RollsRoyce K60 engine
@PartridgeExteriorCleaning comes over to clean
@whistlindiesel’s chieftain Tank
The Abbot was a very fine Weapon platform in its day, extremely hard hitting. I served on them for 9 years.
Hildesheim?
No at 47 Field Regt RA Gutesloh, Germany.
That is one very clean running Chieftain, I don't remember the exhaust fumes looking like that.
Amazing to see these old machines coming back to life! I think it’s the first time we’ve ever seen Matt get his hands dirty too 😂
I'm always amazed how much they cram into them engine packs
We removed a few from Vehicles at salisbury plain army firing range when I worked for Duxford
And you literally run the connection leads and pipes from 1 vehicle and plug them into an engine pack sitting on the floor and run it !!
Remarkable bit of kit !!
This will be a great restoration to follow. There is just so much to be done on this Abbot SPG.
Soo much 🥲🤣
Here’s a thing….. I flew your Jet Provost Mk3 (XM405) on 30 June 1975 at RAF Linton on Ouse. 🤣👍 Love it.
Fantastic you will have to come see her again
Snot & chewing gum 😅thanks for the filming help, just went through the clips they look great
Great to see a chieftain looking so good, and hearing that engine. It's such a shame the the guns have to be ruined like that .
Hiya! Betty here, over from Sid's channel! You do some pretty interesting stuff over here! I could see Sid salivating for some of those toys you've got parked around😆it's nice seeing the other side of the job Sid is doing, fun stuff!
Has Sid told you about the tank he bought yet Betty ? 🤣
@@swagmanexplores7472 WHAT?! No Way!😆🤣
@@shotgunbettygaming 🤣🤣🤣
All in a days work boys, I follow Sid so that’s how I’ve found your channel, well cool what you get up to
He’s such a down to earth guy!
@@MrHewes he definitely is mate ! 👌
Watched fitter matt and subbed and heard your chatter then this channel appeared, so I subbed.
Having fun with armor, nice
I am so happy my pal told me to go watch pressure washing videos to deal with the brain weasels I had because I found YOUR channel thru Sid. Now I have two new channels to watch. This is great stuff.
That engine looked like a bio hazard but after cleaning it looked like you had been licking it
I love the narration style videos. I know it's probably more work so I thank you .
Would love to see more of your videos. Like what I see so far. Keep up the great work 👍
Just love the typical British understatement and dry sense of humor....
Always a pleasure, thanks.
Milwaukee for the win lol.🤣😂 That rad lol 🤔🤔Fitted like a glove 👍🤙
I have a core memory from my youth, of being sat in the passenger seat of a series 1 80” trialer in the early 90’s chasing after this Abbot on Knockhill’s off road course 😂
Lol first gun I was a crew member for, cramped as hell for the layer had the number ones knees on his ears
Charlie's little face in the thumbnail, what a cutie. Though he's usually got a face like a kicked-over trifle, but in this photo, I'd probably keep him as a pet.
So now I watch tank restoration videos lol good content
Not a lot of toys like that around in Canada.
i do like the old Abbot - nice job getting the pack out - i had some nice drives in those over the years - one former boss was very big headed and going to give me some tuition on starting and driving - i beat him to it, started up and drove it out of its rather tight location, he was a bit gutted having a sense of humour failure and called me a big head - i'll take that
and a nice job washing the Chieftain down ready for US reconnaissance no dirt allowed, toothbrush at the ready for the tracks when you get on the transporter - can you cling rap it, and don't forget to add the large red bow
4:20
"oww this is nice"
"Uggghhuuuuu"
"Oh thats good"
"Yeahhhhh"
"oh i'm having a pee"
The wife: The fuck are YOU watching?
Nice lookin unit, missing muzzle brake. It wasn’t wee in it was markin its territory
You’re videos are awesome! Would love todo what you guys do!
Man the growl on the chieftan, Own opinion but best sounding tank
Can you crudely weld the remains of the breech back on to act as a counterweight?
no because it has to be removed to go to the us
@@allthingsmotorized1885 Sure I get that. I was wondering if it would be acceptable to weld it back on with a weld in each corner in a way that makes it obvious that the breach is well "breached" just so it actually contributes some weight
Early crew, here we go☕💪🏻
Your not based between Banbury towards Northampton area are you I seen there is a farm that way that has lots of tanks?! Great content keep it up bud!
Hi, just wondering why you never start the auxiliary engines on the tanks prior to firing up the main engines. They tended to make start ups easier, particularly on cents. I’m an ex-tank transporter driver and was taught to always fire up the aux engine first. Loving the channel though but I do find matts language a bit ripe for a channel watched by all ages. Any you do great work restoring these bits of kit.
I think all RUclipsrs need a (it's hard to film and work) t-shirt :-)
mr h brilliant channel there is a place near me that has alot of british vehicles used for golf tatgets im not sure if they will let you buy parts off them and also their is a cheifton mbt on the carpark at this place
I’m actually friends with the owner of them… let’s just say watch this space 😉
@@MrHewes will be watching if thy does come to Leigh or plan on doing let me know
Trains and tanks. Two sectors that like to build ridiculously over complicated cooling systems :o)
You're all doing great job for history. Thanks a lot. By the way, does the Abbott need a new dianamo ?
What I find amazing is that Cody went from a dirt poor kid to having resources to purchase a half million dollar tank! The kid has done well and RUclips is good to some!
We got involved in an Abbot rebuild and got bogged down on the engine pack, basically it came without one! we found a engine fire damaged but then found out the fittings on the hydraulics are really hard if not impossible to get.
Can we all have a whip round and get FitterMat a new year haircut!!??
He's giving off a 'millennial lesbian' vibe with those hair flicks.
Can we not just whip matt around
Good video lads, well done.
enjoying these videos!
this Abbot scrap goes well with your scrap yard !🤣
I do like scrap
Was that scout vehicles last task? Serving as an anchor for a boat mooring or an exhibit at a wonderful world of corrosion display located in the middle of a salt lake?
SPG ?.....I always thought it was a tank ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
How many vehicles do you have for pulling motors I am confused
Get a action camera kit. So u can clip it on ya cap. Or whatever else so u don’t have to hold it then. ❤❤😅
Soo.. how much would a Chieftain cost in that nice condition? Excluding shipping.
You sound like Frank Skinner. Subbed.
🤣👍🏼
Hey Joe you should start a patreon so we could donate to you, so you can add some more slabs to work on. Love the videos dude!
I appreciate that bud! But do you think people actually would?
@@MrHewes 100% mate if helps you to create more awsome content for the viewers, its the least we could do to support you.
@@MrHewes Yes. I would. I suggest you contact The Chieftain (Nicholas Moran). He's a tanker who's been doing running a channel for ages. H might be willing to give you some advice on Patreon, RUclips etc.
His channel is www.youtube.com/@TheChieftainsHatch. He's a fan of cold war armour. :)
My snap on bars are junk as well, every last one of the set has broken tips/blades
Did I hear that correctly, is your telehandler called Hollobone - as in the MP?😂
MrHewes, any chance of a quick overview of who is who on the team? We see all these faces and are not exactly sure what they are bringing to the table or their expertise. Loving the channel.
Il make sure I make this clear in the next video 😎
I noticed your doin work with a camera in hand on some of your videos. Consider getting one of those head or chest mounted gopros, I'm sure it'd help heaps.
Il get one ordered!
@Mr Hewes good shit, I'm loving your videos, too
Did you do Eddie halls new tank as he has two tanks now but this looks same his 2nd new tank new colour 😮 his video release today (green tank )
Do you have someone to repair/rebuild your heat exchangers? Just found your channel and I find it quite entertaining!
I have repaired a few in the past, so il perhaps make a video on that too
@@MrHewes I know of a couple of places in the States that do it. Recore and replace.
Hoses are long enough to enable pack to run on the ground …
OOOOOOrrrrrrrrrrr MATT wtf ya doing lad brains deserted you and spilled out at birth, funny as fk. (crow bar incident) Great show lads even MATT funny lad.😉😉
Question, I want to ask about this vehicle, if it was in a one condition is it relevant on the modern battlefield?
It’s mobile artillery so assuming it was A1, I guess it would serve a purpose. It’s old school but still goes ‘bang’! Probably best gifted to Ukraine.
I’d say so
9:21 well at least it’s all self contained
What is going price for a Centurion Tank now?
I'm not from the UK. Can someone please tell me the meaning of the term 'nail' that is used in the title.
Ps. I have subscribed.
We use "nail" to describe a vehicle that is worn out, I would imagine it comes from the expression "sounds like a bag of nails" used to describe the noise a very worn out engine makes.
How much did you get off the tank as the condition was worse than intended?
It’s not that bad just needs some loving
The gun is missing its muzzle brake. It's a 105mm light gun.
Ex Royal Artillery....
Are you dorest ways? Would love to come down and lend a hand sometime.
Thats a great bet, getting breakfast. mmmmm
Was Diane Abbot actually sold to you as a runner?!
Loosely
@@MrHewes I would loosely that person's head with a naval engineer's monkey wrench (think a normal spanner, then multiply the size by about 50).
It's not a runner! It's a relic! Better things have been fished out of the North Sea after 12 years and put back in service for another 30 years (oddly specific, but look up U-2540).
Where do you even find old tanks for sale?
Old tanks find me
Just discovered you’ve got your own RUclips channel, brilliant, haven’t got to follow Matt anymore 😬
Where’s the muzzle brake?
What is the Reg of of the Abbott is it 07 EB 79
What happened to the centurion you guys were working on, did I miss a video on it?
Can’t you explain which one
@@MrHewes I believe it was the mk 13
Easy fix nothing hard about getting one of these going
sure hope u got all the work done on whistlindiesel tank
and got it shipped off
Nar might just scrap it for parts now
What? No cordless ratchet?
its the moistbois of afvs
Co to za czolg ten zulty troche podobny do centuriona czy to czallenger 1 bo nie mam pewnosci
Wait u ave a t34 85
EX 26 Regt RA Abbot
im kinda curios as to where to get a tank from lol
Farmers and sometimes Farmers mums
As in, take a good look and run like hell away.
I spoke too soon.
why?
Yall are gonna need a lot of grease.
I know 🥲
@@MrHewes I recommend the blue waterproof grease
It not big enough to be Diane abbot.
How much those things cost?
Can i come over and play at your house today...
Right off my insurance. But it back for engine. The rest is scrap. Jobs a goodan. Win win every time. 🫠👍