Well done Ted can't believe how much support you give the boys. Keep them at it because you have such high standards

“I am your Foden” 😂😂😂😂

Not convinced Ted ever gets enough credit for his supervision skills… 😍

I can’t believe the amount of work you guys do plus killing it on the videos! So many videos. You must never sleep!

You're a lucky dog Ted, having such talented guys working for you.

Whist your Foden was in Scotland I think it was used by specialist Recovery Team on the Scottish Rally Scene. Back in the day (2001) myself and my mate were competing in a Forest Rally near Dumfries and had a big "off", basically we crashed into the trees down a 1 in 3 hill and I thought the car was unrecoverable. After a long wait, the race finished and the recovery team turned up with your Foden, they had a bit of a chat and scatched their chins a few times, then sprang into action and winched the car back up the hill via a few Pullys attached to big trees. The Rally Car was a total wreck and they then used the crane to load it onto a trailer to get it out of the Forest. Despite feeling pissed off with crashing out of the event and wrecking the car, I can still remember being mightily impressed with the power of the Foden winching the wreck out of the Forest up that huge gradient.

I remember the BARV was suppose to be a function over form project too. You can tell you actually care about the Foden as it seems to be one of your best purchases. It definitely earns it keep for you. As a merch idea I was thinking you could make a “Hewes Towing” shirt. One the front a simple “Hewes Towing”. On the back saying “it takes one” with the silhouette of the Foden above. Below it says “to tow one” with silhouette of a Centurion.

I was unsure when I seen the black cab all those months ago...... but must admit being all black I think the Foden looks bloody amazing!...... ohhh and Ted at the end! So damn adorable!!

If seen far worse welding from so called "professionals" and if you look at any Japanese bike right upto the early 1980s the welding was shocking but it worked! As for the colour of the Foden I love it it looks menacing and moody which is spot on. Great job as always and thanks to TED for overseeing this stage of the proceedings!

Congrats on new mike! It actually DOES make a difference when we can hear what you say. Unbelievable, I know.

"You've just got to not look at the whole picture. When everything looks bad, you are just going to do one thing at once, even if the thing you're doing also looks bad..." Some hard-learned life wisdom there👍 Also, honestly, I have seen much worse welds done by a "professional" on - wait for it - gas piping at my house.

Don't short change yourselves. The knowledge and skills you and Jack have about these heavy machines are second to none. You post it, I'll watch it. AND BatDog too.

Always remember, that a grinder and paint will make you the welder that you ain't.

A pallet truck is a great thing for big heavy wheels 😊

Good to see Jack back at it (nice work on the re-riveting of the side cabinets) and Ted back on safety duty.

Genuinely becoming one of my favourite channels Mr Hewes 🥰👍

You guys are great. Your sense of humour seems more Australian than English. But then again, I've met some really great pommies with similar attitudes like yours over the years. You have that true English spirit that blessed the modern & old world., which has made life more bearable before the environmental & woke's invaded life.

Your channel does at a canter what Top Gear dreamed of doing but failed. Respect to you guys. Inspiring stuff and fun.

Looks bang tidy.....mics a 100% better. Can't wait for the finished article. Cheers lads

Relieved to see Ted in charge , with him on the case I can rest easy tonight knowing the job was done right under his careful directions

Could do the boom and outriggers in or with some hazard stripe yellow. But the tacticool black is looking good. Get a logo in the door and box covers maybe?

Great colour scheme, you guys are killing it, good to see the beast nearly ready for work again.

Every video my respect for your work and Teds greatness grows.

I like the commentary style video 👍

new mics are so much better! audio quality is pretty much spot on 👌

We all love the Foden, I personally like the all one colour look.

Well done Ted, overseeing the lads hard 😎😎work.

Well done for getting the new mics that was loads better.foden looks cool in Matt black.

you should do the outriggers black with reflective stickers on them, white would just look like they have been robbed off another truck

I suggest adding those reflective strips on the support bars, the rear and front for some extra visibility at night as you mentioned your concern

When I worked as a contractor for the U.S. Army and I didn't have a wheel jack to remove and install a wheel I used a 2 wheel hand truck to help do the job. Just slide the lower plate under the tire, lift and pull, the tire slides off on to the hand truck and to install do the opposite.

Audio so much better than usual. New mike is great.

You boys would be lost with ted the workshop supervisor, u can tell he is used to seeing more shenanigans than required for any task by the way he just stands and looks around like "how are these hoomans still alive I will never know" haha keep at it lads.

Delighted to see that you're giving the beast of beasts a good ole service.... don't tell Eddie Hall what I called her. The Mighty Foden pure excellence, it does exactly what is says on the box it came in!

It looks like you have everything under control there Ted, I love drab olive but it does look good in black.

Years ago car makers left their body shells out side to let the surface start to pit then primed them or in the Old Enamel coach paint days they painted straight onto the bare metal .my 1949 Austin A40 Devon is still in great condition and on most of its original paint .👍

Mike, aka mic, is a welcome addition to the tanking crew. Go Mike!

A bit of paint covers a multitude of sins. Good job, a big pat on the back to the team involved. Thanks for taking the time to video.

Looks fantastic in the black, one thing I will say is that hammerite wont stay white for long. We used to do rally cars in that collur underneath and under the bonnets but it always goes like a nicotine stained yellow after a few months.

Black was the best choice for the Foden body panels in my opinion, not that I’m any kind of expert. Nicely done lads, nicely done.💂‍♂️🪖⛑️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

The foden and lovely TED are brilliant. Good job too 🐕

You and me baby, Ain’t nothing but Foden, So let’s do it like they do on the internet via the modem.

Awesome re-build. You'll get ppl ripping you for not painting it green, but it looks goo the way it is. If it's your work horse, make it how you want.

so new mike. sorry i didn't know you had sound until now. i've been watching with cc all this time. looks nice like all your work. just kidding about the sound. it is a big improvement though/ have a nice day, and keep building. wish i could come a turn a wrench with you guys.

The Foden looks mean in black, what a beast

Nice to see the Foden getting some love , it's looking smart .. cheapo led strip lights for the lockers ?? strobes & high-vis / reflective tape for the legs ??

I bloody love this channel!

4k60 hdr with a real microphone!! Technical quality quickly approaching the quality of the foden

Lovely to see you taking proper care of her.... you owe it to her. She'll look after you for many more years. ❤Foden

Great video!! You have a great team! (Jack) Lol.

Great to see the tools getting some love. My ex boss had a HGV training company and he would never look after the trucks (tools of his trade) he'd always wash them so much so they were rusting to death, but actually servicing them or doing preventative maint was not his strong point. He couldn't understand why it was costing thousands of pounds a month on various repairs of his crappy Renault's!

That underlift bodge job is just Foden giving everyone else a fighting chance🤷‍♂️

I’m liking that ‘Strap On’ T-shirt.

Microphone great touch improves the videos no end.. Thank you and please keep using it 🙏

Can we take a moment to appreciate that these are the hardest working guys in the UK. That black looks sick! Appreciate ya, from the US!

Whoo Hoo - we can hear you loud and clear! Many thanks for the video guys.

Excellent as always looking good 👍

Super , great usable truck , did a great job , thanks for sharing!

Looks great . Well done guys 👍

Nice job, just the right level to do the rough work without fear of scratching the paintwork. How are British electrical systems from the 80s? I myself grew up with Lucas, comment superfluous. A very nice channel with joy and love for what many see as unnecessary machines. Best regards from Sweden.

LOL.... “Jiggery Pokery” is my new words of the week!!!! Foden looks great!!! Safety yellow for the outriggers? Nature’s warning colors, black & yellow. What do I know anyway. I’ve been told all of my taste is in my mouth. LOL BTW, mic and camera work is outstanding on this video. Content is stellar as always, and of course there is Ted & Jack. Thanks for the Sunday drop. A cup of coffee, my easy chair, and your Foden exploits made a great start of my day. Play safe, live lively. Thanks for all.

SPECIAL OPS FODEN ! The S.A.S of recovery !

Ted needs his own social media channels

Looking Great - May the Force be with you all!

Lots-o-lovin' on the Foden. Perfect episode for my favorite vehicle. 😊

Top bombing fellas, including Ted... you have turned your Foden to the darkside 👍🏻😁

Damn, Foden is an absolute thing of beauty. That black paint makes it look real menacing.

Looks mint. It’s definitely my favourite vehicle

That thing sounds amazing.....gonna take some Tylenol. My back is sore watching you guys install the engine pack.

Loving the Foden Joe, what a motor. Keep up the good work boys really enjoying the channel 👍

Looks great 👍

Tusen takk for god underholdning. 👍🤗👍

That looks amazing! Well done :)

looking good Joe she coming along nicely 👌

VERY ENTERTAINING! PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!

I think it looks good!👍 Good job y'all 💯👏🎉

Love the wander round with a shaving brush!

well done that man ... another good vid

You are doing the great job. and it will come to a end, all the little snags ready to work.

Good work.Always looking forward and enjoying your video's

That Foden is an impressive bit of kit.

As they say, It’s my and I can do what I want. Thanks for sharing another great job 👍

So nice to see the beast getting some TLC, love it.

I like the scale rule as a Gide . I find your vids really very interesting lads keep it up

Looks epic, love it 👍

I made it a full minute thinking "thats one hell of a hoist to lift thay bastard" before i realised it was lifting itself 🤣

love your videos!!!

While a camo paint scheme was my personal preference, I must admit I really do like the "murdered" look. The hard-working Foden is deserving of you lavishing lots of attention and getting it mint. ✨ And for Ted: "Good boy, wotta good boy!!"

Love the Foden play by play

As an Ex 24 years time served REME mech and Tiffy you have done her proud. Work Horse yes but a great rough and ready bit of kit used on public roads in UK to the tracks in Rwanda, x country in Bosnia and many other terrains. At one time it used to claim to have the highest cab in the trucking world get the BV on and have a brew

That is one nice bit of kit if I had the money I'd buy one enjoy youre banter and streams

Giant Tonka toy must be very satisfying to work on - great video

Love the new mic, surprise it works so well in that silent echoless shed.

love that truck thanks for the video !

I like what you have done , can’t go wrong in black

Saw Darth Wrecker pop up on my phone and straight up thought he was talking about me. 💀

It's looking good , cool video as always .

black looks great, very distinctive! dont let em tell you any differently

Love this machine!

Looking very good in black for sure