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A Rescued MK13 Centurion Main Battle Tank Gate Guardian, A Quick Walkaround Before The Restoration!

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Fitter Mat

Fitter Mat

2 жыл бұрын

In this video we have a quick look around another new addition now awaiting restoration, a centurion mk13 battle tank that was the former gate guard at Harman Lines base.
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@neilfairless4589
@neilfairless4589 2 жыл бұрын
Being a Centurion, one of the best films made that had them in it was The Life of Brian. So my name for him Is Brian, or Roderick or Biggus Gunnis.
@lwilton
@lwilton 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how hard it would be to pull the turret and basket out? That would give you tons more room inside for cleaning and repairs, and also a lot easier access to the turret guts.
@DavePB420
@DavePB420 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea on selling items such as Pistons, wouldn't mind that as an ornament.
@tastiger91
@tastiger91 2 жыл бұрын
Tanky McTankface, worth a try.
@alanbeckett4
@alanbeckett4 2 жыл бұрын
It was great seeing you at Harborough At War, chaps. My lads especially enjoyed the BARV 'climbing frame experience'.
@ddoubleg
@ddoubleg Жыл бұрын
Came from whistlindiesel fair play to you mate you know your tanks
@chrisclarke3965
@chrisclarke3965 2 жыл бұрын
As much as I like modern kit and WW stuff...a centurion is what you think of when you say Tank. The Oxford English dictionary should have a picture of a cent along side the word.....tank.
@markmilner6729
@markmilner6729 2 жыл бұрын
Well hello old friend I've driven past her on many a visit workwise to harman lines nice to see age has gone to a good home and been painted in a few schemes over the years keep up the great work guys
@kylehill1994kh
@kylehill1994kh 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video again so exciting to see all the new kit that you guys are bringi g back to life look forward to seeing them all up and running
@richardforrest8134
@richardforrest8134 2 жыл бұрын
I have been in a Centurion Mk13 and a Chief. I can agree that it is much more spacious inside although I am more of a Leopard 1 guy. I think you should name your Cent "Maximus" after the character Aelius Maximus because he was a high ranking roman general that was in charge of the Centurions.
@viperscot1
@viperscot1 2 жыл бұрын
Good call was thinking of same tact
@tankiesontour
@tankiesontour 2 жыл бұрын
With the tank history, You could try to find the vehicle reg data plate mounted inside or ask the Tank Museum to see if they have anything on it.
@TheVwgolfmk1
@TheVwgolfmk1 2 жыл бұрын
My dad used to drive the centurion when he did his national service back in the day. He is no longer with us sadly, his name was Daniel and his friends called him Danny. I'm sure that if he were still here he would really appreciate seeing his name on there as either Danny or Danny Boy.
@einzelganger2939
@einzelganger2939 2 жыл бұрын
Got to love a centurion 👍
@coles201
@coles201 2 жыл бұрын
Pistons are a good idea, would like one myself
@AutoAddictSteve
@AutoAddictSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Great seeing another one rescued, saw you all Saturday at Harborough, looked like you were having a ball, (when gear selection went to plan haha) Keep up the good work, 👍
@stewartbrown8115
@stewartbrown8115 Жыл бұрын
That used to be the 1st job,after the tank was dragged off the park,its 1st stop was the turret shop where the turret was removed and put on a stand to enable the overhaul,then it was dragged round to the main workshops for overhaul
@stephransley4371
@stephransley4371 2 жыл бұрын
Looking great.
@henkvermeer8652
@henkvermeer8652 2 жыл бұрын
Genevieve would be nice, thank you.
@royjennison3916
@royjennison3916 2 жыл бұрын
NAME , scrap iron .. great vid loved it , love the Saracen in the back ground too
@johncook3817
@johncook3817 2 жыл бұрын
The greatest tanks ever made !!!!
@kwinterburn
@kwinterburn 2 жыл бұрын
with the rods issue, and it's a tank and it's not too thick underneath, possibly a access panel removed and welded back in would be the simplest and most appropriate fix, the REME wouldn't have taken it to bits they would carve a hole and "fix" it
@craigedwards7343
@craigedwards7343 2 жыл бұрын
Lucius Siccius Dentatus was an Achilles level Centurion back in the day. Maybe because yours is looking a tad worse for wear you could call it “Sick Lucius”
@ianeverett1560
@ianeverett1560 2 жыл бұрын
The welding you spoke about looks like Submerged Arc type to me ? Great show by the way 😊👍
@davidbridge5652
@davidbridge5652 2 жыл бұрын
Be great to see that restored and running
@roberttownsend796
@roberttownsend796 2 жыл бұрын
SPARTACUS
@ianb6595
@ianb6595 Жыл бұрын
Good video, definitely jealous of what you guys do
@davidbarnsley8486
@davidbarnsley8486 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a very nice tank should come up very nice 👍
@ianmortimer5325
@ianmortimer5325 2 жыл бұрын
This tank should be call a Guardian because it used be gate guard before it was replaced by the Chieftain.
@gusgone4527
@gusgone4527 2 жыл бұрын
The problem with that name is the contamination by association with the poxy, woke, leftist newspaper of the same name. I'd call it Big T for Tommy or Trooper. What about Big Harman.
@philltatham4732
@philltatham4732 2 жыл бұрын
Love the content gents, "Betsy" is a good sound name.
@wideyxyz2271
@wideyxyz2271 2 жыл бұрын
I used to have a moggy minor called Betsy ! lol
@MrSimonfoz
@MrSimonfoz 2 жыл бұрын
With that turret shape it should be called Frankenstein lol.
@ChineseGordon1956
@ChineseGordon1956 2 жыл бұрын
Another great vid guys
@scottsomerville4666
@scottsomerville4666 2 жыл бұрын
a merlin piston would be a cool adition to my collection :)
@legbreaker2762
@legbreaker2762 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like removing the whole turret might be the go to get to those control rods.
@johnmoruzzi7236
@johnmoruzzi7236 Жыл бұрын
Nice project... namewise how about "Rob Roy" from the 90s Liam Neeson film... would complement Mel Gibson's "Mad Max" ?
@jdshqs
@jdshqs 2 жыл бұрын
i like the sand colour for a paint job, leave the green off it and stick with the sand mate
@glynluff2595
@glynluff2595 2 жыл бұрын
There was a time in the-sixties when some racing engines were repaired with Araldite on the casing. Now if crank ok there is an advertising opportunity you might be able to pursue. It’s a ball room compared to Chieftain in the turret. I could not believe the space as an ECE.
@t.jjohnson6317
@t.jjohnson6317 2 жыл бұрын
A good name would be Tiberias. The Ruler. Great work you guys do .Thank-you
@casto-
@casto- 2 жыл бұрын
With the way the worlds going at the mo, she might be called into service!🤣🤦‍♂
@wideyxyz2271
@wideyxyz2271 2 жыл бұрын
Very Cool....
@iainleverton5510
@iainleverton5510 2 жыл бұрын
hi , great show ! the name i think old crusty ! lol
@pattonm4753
@pattonm4753 Жыл бұрын
com'on guys I wanna see that T34
@dannyv2335
@dannyv2335 Жыл бұрын
I hope we get your perspective when WD was over there.
@mikeandhev
@mikeandhev Жыл бұрын
Hi Mat. I believe Nick Mead at Tanks-a-Lot has a boxed N.O.S. Meteor at his place in Brackley.
@philleeson7835
@philleeson7835 Жыл бұрын
And Nick owes Joe a little😊
@Jayneflakes
@Jayneflakes 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, how about an obscure name for your tank. Imperious Leader. This was the one who lead the Cylons in the original Battlestar series, in which the Cylons were called Centurions. I'll get my coat... 🤣 Keep up the great content and thanks for sharing these videos. I was a forces brat and grew up to the sound of these beautiful machines. The Chieftain's howl never fails to move my soul.
@superseven7947
@superseven7947 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't mind buying Conrod or Valve etc if you do decide to sell off some bits 👍
@jack5760
@jack5760 Жыл бұрын
@fitterMat did you ever get the history for that tank. I was at Harman Lines when it left. I can send you what I got from the tank museum?
@chox2001
@chox2001 Жыл бұрын
Is there any updates planned this year guys
@MrNathan707
@MrNathan707 2 жыл бұрын
I think the guardian would be a great name for the old girl
@d1ppr
@d1ppr Жыл бұрын
What’s happened Matt missing your vids
@djmidg
@djmidg 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. What about 'The Boss', or " The Big 'un "
@ianmaw66
@ianmaw66 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Are you guys taking vehicles to Tanks, Trucks and Firepower please ?
@jamienevill1768
@jamienevill1768 2 жыл бұрын
How about 'Rolling Thunder' as a name? I've always loved both the Centurion and the Chieftain as tanks in equal measure.
@RangieNZ
@RangieNZ Жыл бұрын
Is 'Farmer Phil' the one that went to Whistlindiesel?
@shush103
@shush103 Жыл бұрын
Still got any old pistons?
@markclifton14
@markclifton14 2 жыл бұрын
I think you should call it Merlin
@kingkooper7522
@kingkooper7522 2 жыл бұрын
Hi.love the military equipment....awesome to see. Name for cheiftan tank. COLD WAR SALLY....red writing and a homage picture of a pin up girl underneath. OLD SALLY on gun barrel. Just think that be unique and pretty awesome. Love the uploads...defo more spraying of vehicles...maybe mention rough ish costs on buyn said tanks any legalitys and where u can find em....plus have u got any snatch landys or s.a.s style desert landys in pink..old pink panthers. Any chance you may do up a lynx helicopter as a static display? Keep up the goodness. Peace.
@ianmitchell3725
@ianmitchell3725 2 жыл бұрын
How difficult to remove the turret and would it be easier to repair.
@matttonks1591
@matttonks1591 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure about a name for this one but as you have Bang Bros, does that make the half track the Bang Bus? 😂
@66kbm
@66kbm 2 жыл бұрын
Name is simple.... Vorenus after both Caesar's writings and HBO Rome.
@relaxingmacman2988
@relaxingmacman2988 2 жыл бұрын
Great content as usual guys, That MBT looks very much like "Matilda". Or instead of that how about 50 Cent.
@hojem4x4
@hojem4x4 2 жыл бұрын
would it not be possible to just lift the turret off?, usually takes a crane to get it out
@willcoleman9691
@willcoleman9691 2 жыл бұрын
The link to the merch doesn't seem to be working or is it just me?
@MJWhelan1
@MJWhelan1 2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't work for me either, says something along the lines of website/address not found
@alantylka3411
@alantylka3411 2 жыл бұрын
There was a Sherman installed as gate guardian at Harman Lines, wondering what happened to it?
@garyphillips7993
@garyphillips7993 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any plans on going further back in the Tank time line?
@jaymescrowther4626
@jaymescrowther4626 2 жыл бұрын
You should name the tank Clamydia. I know the Aussies gave their Cent tanks interesting names during the Vietnam War so Clamydia is pretty fitting, especially with all the rust 😂. Not to mention all decent British tanks begin with C 😂 You mentioned about selling some of the knackered Merlin engine bits. Would you guys have any spare track links you’d want to sell? Literally only want one 👍🏻
@JohnyG29
@JohnyG29 2 жыл бұрын
Apart from Valentine, Tetrarch, Matlida, Light tank Mk IV, Vickers Medium.
@jaymescrowther4626
@jaymescrowther4626 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnyG29 yes but they aren’t developed from the cruiser tank hence the names beginning with C
@brianwillson9567
@brianwillson9567 2 жыл бұрын
The barv may be interesting, but that is the real deal
@nicholasviney5975
@nicholasviney5975 2 жыл бұрын
It's got to be frank, frank the tank
@ditzydoo4378
@ditzydoo4378 2 жыл бұрын
LMAO someone thought, "hey it's a Farmers tank... send'em some John Deere Green" ^~^ Now a name for the lovely Mk-XIII... hmmm, maybe Who's yer Daddy?, or maybe Pub Run?.
@TheCainsie
@TheCainsie 2 жыл бұрын
Looks more like merlo green?
@taevans609
@taevans609 Жыл бұрын
Where did you guys go, missing you content
@alanrother8477
@alanrother8477 2 жыл бұрын
merch page not working.
@spudgun4286
@spudgun4286 Жыл бұрын
Aweh pull your finger out lads let’s have a new video haha
@NUTTER8291
@NUTTER8291 2 жыл бұрын
Great walk around video especially the inside view coz there a'nt alot of room in there to film !! I agree " Guardian " would be a great name ! Just a thought IF you do have to start rooting around inside that turret would it not be easier just to remove the complete turret ?? Additionally I wouldn't so no to a Mitya piston if one becomes available !!
@OutofTownwithRobinBell
@OutofTownwithRobinBell 2 жыл бұрын
nice!! name Winston
@MrBigtaf
@MrBigtaf 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any photos of it in situ at Hatman Lines? I was stationed there around 14 years ago and I can’t for the life of me remember this MBT, we’re A Sqn 2RTR still the talkies there?
@Studio-gp4nk
@Studio-gp4nk 2 жыл бұрын
KZfaq Channel, Brintech Customs, are looking for Meteor Engine Parts. Based in Oz
@honestmcgyver
@honestmcgyver 2 жыл бұрын
Nigel?
@newy2242
@newy2242 2 жыл бұрын
how far have you got with the Stolly , it's been a while since you recovered it. And has it got its swim gear ???
@sampointau
@sampointau 2 жыл бұрын
"Harvey" for the name
@Studio-gp4nk
@Studio-gp4nk 2 жыл бұрын
Their other KZfaq Channel is ‘Now We’re Torquin ☝️🤘
@aarondavies8486
@aarondavies8486 2 жыл бұрын
Should try war gaming tank videos by cheiftain or his KZfaq channel
@bernehalligan
@bernehalligan 2 жыл бұрын
LITTLE WILLIE.
@kevalbertmooka
@kevalbertmooka Жыл бұрын
Where are you? You haven't posted anything for ages. 👍
@ianatkinson8464
@ianatkinson8464 2 жыл бұрын
😎👍
@RichFlynn1
@RichFlynn1 2 жыл бұрын
Tankie McTank Face
@roberttownsend796
@roberttownsend796 2 жыл бұрын
THOR
@Darkmult
@Darkmult 2 жыл бұрын
Name The beast ..
@nriqueog
@nriqueog 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely go with MAD MAX for it's name. So is that a 20 pdr main gun?
@henkvermeer8652
@henkvermeer8652 2 жыл бұрын
No, 105 mm L7A1.
@davepearce6359
@davepearce6359 2 жыл бұрын
She’s to old to be on the merlin system, you need to try the b card system which came before, operated by the RLC museum, online archive. 👍🏻
@fredbloggs5509
@fredbloggs5509 Жыл бұрын
Is Matt okay? When will we see anything?
@h.a8681
@h.a8681 2 жыл бұрын
Voorhees as its a Mark "13" I guess lol
@Yotta_Flops
@Yotta_Flops 2 жыл бұрын
50 Cent
@benjamingreen4978
@benjamingreen4978 2 жыл бұрын
Name, Mildred whose with me 👍
@nicholass3964
@nicholass3964 2 жыл бұрын
Jefe
@dimievers5573
@dimievers5573 Жыл бұрын
september 23rd , oi lads , everything alright ?? it has been a while since your last content ?!?
@Gman4633
@Gman4633 2 жыл бұрын
How about Groot as it was a guardian!!!
@black67mgb
@black67mgb 2 ай бұрын
Are u selling a Merlin piston, please let me know,
@jayvernon2575
@jayvernon2575 2 жыл бұрын
You should call it Biggus Dickuss. Or Centuwion. Like in Monty Pythons Life of Bryan 😅
@garethcarter4122
@garethcarter4122 Жыл бұрын
You still alive bud
@damianbrennan2258
@damianbrennan2258 2 жыл бұрын
Mat what about the mentor out of the bath carnt u build one engine out the two by the way i have a mentor
@Dez456
@Dez456 2 жыл бұрын
Caesar
@bentykhonchuk2217
@bentykhonchuk2217 Жыл бұрын
Came from cody
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