Am I following this correctly. You had acquired the FV4005 hull. The tank museum from their U tube videos on the subject had the FV4005 turret, which for years was sitting on a random (later mark) centurion hull. But didn't know where the hull was. Now WoT are backing the resturation of putting the two halfs back together. Very well done, this should boost your subscriber count more than the colab with WD?
@@nigelspendlove9088Wikipedia: Foden Trucks was a British truck and bus manufacturing company, which had its origins in Elworth near Sandbach in 1856. Paccar acquired the company in 1980, and ceased to use the marque name in 2006.
@@nigelspendlove9088it was the surname of the guy that started the company, the F in ERF was also Foden, iirc a family dispute had one of the brothers leave and set up a new company.
I have just donated £100 to The Tank Museum, to get the FV4005 running! YOU NOW WORK FOR ME!! STOP MESSING ABOUT AND GET ON WITH IT!!! Signed Mr Poor-Now!
Congratulations to you and the boys on being chosen to restore this piece of history, says a lot about your skills and work ethic. Can’t wait to follow this restoration. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
I was a bit sad when I first saw the 4005 sitting out in the open and exposed to the elements,, now you guys are making it whole again and giving it a proper home now.. You are awesome
A dream of mine for many years was to see "SPUD" restored and operational, as the tank is truly a unique vehicle, and made me sad that it had spent so long already as just a gate guard, but now that it is finally happening, I can't help but smile and just be happy about this, even being backed by Wargaming!
Brilliant. Foden looks great. Never been really interested in tanks but I am now thanks to your much watch channel. Good luck with this one All the best to you all. Regards Mick.
Nice Project 👍 I have fond memories of that outside Bovington Tank Museum as a gate guardian. Have a great picture of my Son standing front of it when he was about 4 years old. It'll be great to see it get restored. Keep up the great work/videos .
Wow, two of my favourite TH-cam channels and one of my favourite games (WOT) working together - bliss. So looking forward to watching the videos of the restoration. Hopefully, as already said, the collaboration with the Tank Museum will give your channel a huge boost which you all richly deserve.
Retired engineer those reduced bolts I would suggest you get a slightly larger nut put it on top and weld the nut to the head in the hole I have had this work for me numerous times Kind Regards from Liverpool
I am a War Thunder-fanboy, but i still love when Wargaming does help with projects like this. I wich you the best and am looking forward to the restored tank!
Foden - one of the best and most reliable bits of kit in any British Army unit back in the 1980s. I am confident Mr Hewes and his crew will do a great job renovating the FV4005.
WOW. Or rather, WOT! This is amazing... When Mr. Hewes, The Tank Museum and World of Tanks Collide! Like the hundreds and hundreds of hours I spent playing WOT (and numerous visits to the museum), I can now also add Mr. Hewes channel to my "Hey I'm doing research" excuse list (I work in videogame design), and feel less guilty watching the channel in work hours. Thanks for the awesome tie-in lads!
Great to see a bunch of young men grafting at heavy engineering, not afraid of getting your hands dirty on that beast. P.S Nice driving of the Foden, well done young man.
Watching a presentation on the FV4005 from Bovington. The mentioned that the rocoil was so intense, it would have flipped the tank over if fired at 90 degrees to forward. Really a note to WoT showing it firing at that angle. Loving your work boys.
I was in bovington last june for the tankfest, i went to see it and when i saw all the rust thought that this was a shame that a one-of tank is left to rust and be destroyed like this, glad to see this project
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to restore an amazing Vehicle Im guessing a few companies were bidding on this project !! We are just glad it was you guys that got the job ! Looking forward to part 2 !!
I'm getting older now... But that tank was 15 years old when I was born... It is sad that the British army do not have the ability to restore it themselves? Even if it was used as a training project? However, it is also Fantastic to see, someone younger that knows what they are doing, take it on as a project! I am very pleased that you got the funding. Good luck!
The British army has no interest. Sadly, restoring an almost 70 year old vehicle has almost no technical relevance to current army vehicles. So doing it for training purposes would be pointless. But that’s why the tank museum exists, the army doesn’t need to worry as they’re taking care of all these vehicles :)
World of Tanks and War Thunder have done a shit ton to promote military vehicle restoration/preservation and it’s crazy to think what would’ve been lost if they didn’t
Wargaming is insane with what they do for military stuff(they're an active sponsor for USS Iowa and were involved with rebuilding the Maus) Criticize them all you want for their money practices but at least they put that money towards preserving history
I knew this was going to happen but I thought you were going to making your own 4005 turret and gun for one of your chassis. So pleased to see it’ll have (hopefully) adequate funding from bovington. Keep up the good work chaps. Can’t wait to see this finished
That Mama Jama, is badass !!! Now THAT Tank puts some Lead down range FOR SURE !!! Good job guys, love the crane truck too ! I can't wait too see this beast on the road again ! Will it be live fire capable when you're done with it ?
Great video!! This is going to be a really interesting restoration, I look forward to the coming fight of man versus rust! You always make it interesting and entertaining!
if you like restoring tracked vehicles, there is one personel carrier in kensington, new hampshire that needs restoration. it's located at the American legion building on route 150.
A truly enlightened pairing between the establishment, ie the Tank Museum, and the veritable Young Turks of the resto world that are Team Hewes. More power to your collective elbows gents.
Had an unexpected Mr.Hewes moment early this morning while going across the radio dial unable to sleep, a national overnight radio show here in Canada had a sound bite from you and this vid ( The Shift with Shane Hewitt, the clip is not part of the podcast, looks like they cut out all the hosts banter between guest spots) one of the co-hosts is a gamer and tank fan and gotta be a Mr. Hewes regular (Speak up Ryan O if you are lurking) as he was excited about this restoration and it got you some air time. Congrats Mr International Media Star. =-)
Im a bit late to the party with Mr Hewes but have caught up. Foden looks ace. The FV is a mean tank one shot kill on WOT but quite weak armourwise. Hope this goes well.
This is why I don't regret giving WG money. For all their questionable game balancing decisions, they actually spent their money well. It's no exaggeration to say, for at least a decade, they've been the organization with the most contribution to military history.
An induction heater might make a better bet for heating up old bolts rather than the gas torch you usually use. They're especially great for freeing up wheel nuts and the like.
im incredibly grateful i found this channel, it has provided me with the most satisfaction of any youtube channel over the last 12 months. I think i started following you when partridge exterior cleaning came and cleaned one of your tanks with a pressure washure (cheers dits). fucking love you guys. yes ive had a cider. mint
Wow. Hearing "safety" not once but twice? Is it just me or does that bring the total count up to 2? Congratulations on such an awesome restoration opportunity.
Great to see a collaboration. Can’t wait for the next one. Did you ever think of welding on a short bolt onto the counter sunk ones and removing them that way?
Well that was interesting I never heard of that tank I've never ever heard of it it would be interesting to see that thing fire. I bet the muscle blast is incredible
Am I following this correctly. You had acquired the FV4005 hull. The tank museum from their U tube videos on the subject had the FV4005 turret, which for years was sitting on a random (later mark) centurion hull. But didn't know where the hull was. Now WoT are backing the resturation of putting the two halfs back together. Very well done, this should boost your subscriber count more than the colab with WD?
To start with I wasn't too sure if it was satire or not 😂
i think your right
Hopefully Mr Hewes will come along and put us straight.
The tank museum 4005 os sat on the wrong Hull, its a mark 3 originally so the gun and turret is the onky original thing anywy 😊
It's not the original hull, its just a Mk 3 hull which is more correct than its current Mk 12 hull
Seeing that freshly painted Foden basically on idle whilst pulling that tank chassis was seriously impressive to see
Yeah, it was like it wasn't even trying to pull the tank chassis
I am astounded that the Foden has remained so clean for so long!
What does Foden stand for? Thank you
@@nigelspendlove9088Wikipedia:
Foden Trucks was a British truck and bus manufacturing company, which had its origins in Elworth near Sandbach in 1856. Paccar acquired the company in 1980, and ceased to use the marque name in 2006.
Iveco stands for It Vibrate Eventually Comes Off.
They painted it about a month ago
@@nigelspendlove9088it was the surname of the guy that started the company, the F in ERF was also Foden, iirc a family dispute had one of the brothers leave and set up a new company.
There is no way you're restoring one of the most legendary tanks ever! Holy koe!
I have just donated £100 to The Tank Museum, to get the FV4005 running! YOU NOW WORK FOR ME!! STOP MESSING ABOUT AND GET ON WITH IT!!! Signed Mr Poor-Now!
Congratulations to you and the boys on being chosen to restore this piece of history, says a lot about your skills and work ethic. Can’t wait to follow this restoration. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
More like, who do we know whose mad enough who we could get to restore the Beast?
Awesome project. The Foden is looking sharp.
This!
You sent it out to be detailed?
I was at the Tank museum a few weeks ago and noticed it wasn’t out front, now I know why, awesome! can’t wait to see the finished restoration.
I was a bit sad when I first saw the 4005 sitting out in the open and exposed to the elements,, now you guys are making it whole again and giving it a proper home now.. You are awesome
fantastic i saw the FV4005 parked outside the Tank museum in '21. well done lads.
A dream of mine for many years was to see "SPUD" restored and operational, as the tank is truly a unique vehicle, and made me sad that it had spent so long already as just a gate guard, but now that it is finally happening, I can't help but smile and just be happy about this, even being backed by Wargaming!
This is going to be epic. You were so near to being sensible in the into
Lol
Brilliant. Foden looks great. Never been really interested in tanks but I am now thanks to your much watch channel. Good luck with this one
All the best to you all. Regards Mick.
@mickboakes7023 you'll enjoy their good honest content and banter
Nice Project 👍 I have fond memories of that outside Bovington Tank Museum as a gate guardian. Have a great picture of my Son standing front of it when he was about 4 years old. It'll be great to see it get restored. Keep up the great work/videos .
what a project to be involved in - very well done - you have to go all the way and make the gun fireable
Not in this country, unfortunately 🤷♂️.
@@johnnunn8688 You actually can, you need a special permit though
That’s gonna make your ears bleed
@@johnnunn8688 Someone does not understand the laws/rules of the UK
@@gregsbiplays9899, I’m not going to bother googling, I’ll just take a punt and say you’re wrong.
You lot are beginning to make a name for yourselves...well done...well earned....keep up the truly fantastic work.
Wow, two of my favourite TH-cam channels and one of my favourite games (WOT) working together - bliss. So looking forward to watching the videos of the restoration. Hopefully, as already said, the collaboration with the Tank Museum will give your channel a huge boost which you all richly deserve.
Retired engineer those reduced bolts I would suggest you get a slightly larger nut put it on top and weld the nut to the head in the hole I have had this work for me numerous times Kind Regards from Liverpool
I am a War Thunder-fanboy, but i still love when Wargaming does help with projects like this. I wich you the best and am looking forward to the restored tank!
Damn the thumbnail caught my eye! Can't wait to watch this video. Love the idea of ships on land (altho not very practical)!
Kudos to all.. The Grafters/Big Hitters all collaborating to restore a Big Heavy Hitter.. This is one to watch. 👍
That Foden looks so good now Joe, well done everyone.
Foden - one of the best and most reliable bits of kit in any British Army unit back in the 1980s. I am confident Mr Hewes and his crew will do a great job renovating the FV4005.
Amazing project, can't wait for progress videos. Just shows how good you and your team are. Bring it on
WOW. Or rather, WOT! This is amazing... When Mr. Hewes, The Tank Museum and World of Tanks Collide! Like the hundreds and hundreds of hours I spent playing WOT (and numerous visits to the museum), I can now also add Mr. Hewes channel to my "Hey I'm doing research" excuse list (I work in videogame design), and feel less guilty watching the channel in work hours. Thanks for the awesome tie-in lads!
It's awesome to see such an iconic machine coming back to life
I had to do a double take on the title! I hope you lads keep up the fantastic work because watching all these tanks come alive is something special!
Good luck with the restoration. If you do a great job perhaps the tank museum will use you to restore a panzer. That would be fun to see...
Congrats on being invited to collaborate with the Tank Museum. Hopefully they'll provide some parts in addition to the plans. Can't wait for part 2.
Outstanding Joe! What an excellent collaboration!!!! See you at Tankfest 2024!! Very best, John
Great to see a bunch of young men grafting at heavy engineering, not afraid of getting your hands dirty on that beast. P.S Nice driving of the Foden, well done young man.
FINALLY!!!! The Centaur deserves this so much!
Watching a presentation on the FV4005 from Bovington. The mentioned that the rocoil was so intense, it would have flipped the tank over if fired at 90 degrees to forward. Really a note to WoT showing it firing at that angle. Loving your work boys.
Magnificent that your skills have been recognised by such an august organisation!
i want a foden painted exactly like that with a custom overland cabin on the back, perfect motor home! :D
it's about bloody time this was done, fricking hell!
Glad I got a picture of this a few months before restoration started
Good to see such young guys and girls interested in this equipment long may it continue.
Jack is a living meme.
I was in bovington last june for the tankfest, i went to see it and when i saw all the rust thought that this was a shame that a one-of tank is left to rust and be destroyed like this, glad to see this project
SPUD is getting a restoration! Love to see it!
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to restore an amazing Vehicle
Im guessing a few companies were bidding on this project !!
We are just glad it was you guys that got the job !
Looking forward to part 2 !!
The whole project was actually my idea
Clever old spud ! 🤪
NOOOO WAAAAY ! one of my favorite tank, so happy that it's getting some love !
I'm getting older now...
But that tank was 15 years old when I was born...
It is sad that the British army do not have the ability to restore it themselves?
Even if it was used as a training project?
However, it is also Fantastic to see, someone younger that knows what they are doing, take it on as a project!
I am very pleased that you got the funding.
Good luck!
The British army has no interest. Sadly, restoring an almost 70 year old vehicle has almost no technical relevance to current army vehicles. So doing it for training purposes would be pointless.
But that’s why the tank museum exists, the army doesn’t need to worry as they’re taking care of all these vehicles :)
The Foden is looking good, especially in full sun! Interesting project, can't wait for part 2
That Foden is a thing of beauty!
Great project guys. You must be doing something right to be restoring this. Can’t wait for next episode. 👍
World of Tanks and War Thunder have done a shit ton to promote military vehicle restoration/preservation and it’s crazy to think what would’ve been lost if they didn’t
Wargaming is insane with what they do for military stuff(they're an active sponsor for USS Iowa and were involved with rebuilding the Maus)
Criticize them all you want for their money practices but at least they put that money towards preserving history
I was here today and saw the guys around it, amazing news I am so stocked
No one better than you for this job!
Damn, that Foden is looking good!
thank you for restoring one on my fav tanks, i cant wait to see it done
Fantastic opportunity guys, do us proud 👍🏼😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I knew this was going to happen but I thought you were going to making your own 4005 turret and gun for one of your chassis. So pleased to see it’ll have (hopefully) adequate funding from bovington. Keep up the good work chaps. Can’t wait to see this finished
WG has pledged £20k and the tank museum raised £20k from the public in 24 hours
That Mama Jama, is badass !!! Now THAT Tank puts some Lead down range FOR SURE !!! Good job guys, love the crane truck too ! I can't wait too see this beast on the road again ! Will it be live fire capable when you're done with it ?
Great video!!
This is going to be a really interesting restoration, I look forward to the coming fight of man versus rust!
You always make it interesting and entertaining!
if you like restoring tracked vehicles, there is one personel carrier in kensington, new hampshire that needs restoration. it's located at the American legion building on route 150.
That Foden paint job looks amazing.
Would love to hear how The original hull was in your hands? Bovington will be more than happy with the final result! And a Runner too...wow!
It is trully nuts that you got the tank museum in on this!! Amazing, i dont know how youve managed it
I’m a wordsmith 🤣
@@MrHewes ...how many hookers did you offer?
FV4005! The legend!
A truly enlightened pairing between the establishment, ie the Tank Museum, and the veritable Young Turks of the resto world that are Team Hewes.
More power to your collective elbows gents.
Fantastic project good luck cant wait to see part 2.
That Foden looks epic
Had an unexpected Mr.Hewes moment early this morning while going across the radio dial unable to sleep, a national overnight radio show here in Canada had a sound bite from you and this vid ( The Shift with Shane Hewitt, the clip is not part of the podcast, looks like they cut out all the hosts banter between guest spots) one of the co-hosts is a gamer and tank fan and gotta be a Mr. Hewes regular (Speak up Ryan O if you are lurking) as he was excited about this restoration and it got you some air time. Congrats Mr International Media Star. =-)
Incredible 🤣
the foden is a lovely toy looking forward to the rest of the project
Awesome Foden & Ted supervising lol
Damn the goodest Derp Tank of the history
This is so awesome that you're doing this, I've always wanted to work on restoring these kinds of vehicles myself
Im a bit late to the party with Mr Hewes but have caught up. Foden looks ace. The FV is a mean tank one shot kill on WOT but quite weak armourwise. Hope this goes well.
This is why I don't regret giving WG money. For all their questionable game balancing decisions, they actually spent their money well. It's no exaggeration to say, for at least a decade, they've been the organization with the most contribution to military history.
An induction heater might make a better bet for heating up old bolts rather than the gas torch you usually use. They're especially great for freeing up wheel nuts and the like.
Can't be tight if it's a liquid
@@thinfourth🤣😂🤣😂 you fuckin’ savage!
ao glad youve managed to be allowed restore her
Foden looks very dapper in black and white!
Love how far you guys have gone over the years and how you are helping the Tank Museum iam very proud of you 👍👍
I just love the Idling-Sound of the Foden. Awesome piece!
Congratz on the Collab with WoT. Great video as always.
hahah @1:50 Jack... been following you boys a while and the content keeps getting better!
The Foden is loooking gooood!
Огромную работу проделали ребята , огромное вам спасибо , благодаря вам можно заглянуть в историю танкостроения ❤❤❤вы делаете реально отличные вещи
im incredibly grateful i found this channel, it has provided me with the most satisfaction of any youtube channel over the last 12 months. I think i started following you when partridge exterior cleaning came and cleaned one of your tanks with a pressure washure (cheers dits). fucking love you guys. yes ive had a cider. mint
Legend ❤️
they are finally restoring the big ol boi
That Alvis GunTractor is an absolute beast
What a beauty this is going to be! Mate, cannot wait to see this beast thundering down the arena during tankest!
Fair play lads that foden is looking mighty fine 👌🏻😎😎😎😎 think you need another to keep this one mint 😉🤣🤣🤣
Working for the Tank Museum now? Awesome!
I do love the sound of that Foden.
thank you very much for good entertainment. 👍🤗👍🇸🇯
Wow. Hearing "safety" not once but twice? Is it just me or does that bring the total count up to 2? Congratulations on such an awesome restoration opportunity.
I look forward to seeing this incredible piece of armour restored.
Well done! great gig!
I remember this beast stood at the front of the tank museum from when I was in the junior leaders based across the road. That was in the early 70,s
That was an awesome part 1 of this restoration. Keep up the good work.
god i would do a lot of things to be involved in a project like this. this is so cool
Great to see a collaboration. Can’t wait for the next one. Did you ever think of welding on a short bolt onto the counter sunk ones and removing them that way?
That is one awesome tow truck. would love to see a video about it
That Foden looks great. Good luck with the shitbarn!
The Foden is looking real well still need her in my life , excited about new project all the best 👍
Wild that a video game is the greatest patron of armour preservation in the world
Well that was interesting I never heard of that tank I've never ever heard of it it would be interesting to see that thing fire. I bet the muscle blast is incredible
These tank waiting for you guys. Good work!
Good gob
what a great thing to have on your channel & CV Joe !
Holy smokes I've wanted this thing so bad in world of tanks they are deadly