Can we Buy and Repair a Tank for under 20k?

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Take a look at concrete Cheiftan
In this video, we have a look round and also come up with an idea to fix this vehicles Major problem !

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The most important question though, Is the boiling vessel still working in the turret ? Got to have a hot brew !

mrspudly

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

mlonderg

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.

michaelreynolds

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!

d.r.

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, 👍👍.

busterboy

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.

juanjimenojjccuchillos

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

klein

Good to see a nice bit of proper CAD work (cardboard aided design) 👍🏼😀

grahamhowland

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.

Herbybandit

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.

Andy-qorq

Great work to get that concrete tank back to running condition, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨💨

darrenhawken

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.

ranchero