Removing the Cab from the Crane! | Franna Crane Project

Removing the Cab from the Crane! | Franna Crane Project | Part 15

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19 күн бұрын

The Franna Crane project continues in part 15, and this time we’re tackling the rusty, hole-filled cab! We’re ditching the old cab in favour of building a brand new and improved one. But before we can remove it, we have a bit of a detour with the boom lift cylinders - let’s just say it gets “interesting”. Disconnecting the cab is no easy feat either, with a web of hydraulic lines, steering lines, electrical wiring, and anything else keeping the cab clinging on. Tune in to see the challenges we face and we reveal exactly why this cab needed to go! Stay tuned for the next Franna crane project video or catch up on all the previous videos below 😎👇
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@CuttingEdgeEngineering 18 күн бұрын

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@pieandmashlover 18 күн бұрын

Yay! Back to the Franna!! Whoop whoop!!! 🥳🥳🥳

@mars6433 18 күн бұрын

"Gonna change the oil on my Franna Crane."-Curtis .........part 15 .......

@mariomartin1756 18 күн бұрын

La vas a dejar mejor que salida de la fábrica , todo nuevo y más moderno , cuando la termines se la vuelves a vender a la fábrica ,te pagarán más de lo que vale , seguro , saludos desde Tenerife ( Islas Canarias) !!!! Te acordarás donde van todos estos cables y demás mangueras ???? Creo que si , eres un gran PROFESIONAL

@OfficeLinebacker-FJB 18 күн бұрын

At your hourly rate repairing and buying new parts for this crane, could you have purchased a new crane?

@lesray5788 18 күн бұрын

😅

@hoilst265 18 күн бұрын

Kurtis' ability to judge balance points for strap-lifting is a legitimate superpower.

@samleigh7817 18 күн бұрын

He is, in secret, BALANCE MAN!!!!!!

@DaleDix 18 күн бұрын

Your proper and actual use of an apostrophe in this day and age is heart-warming.

@SeanBZA 18 күн бұрын

Plus also putting them in the right place to be self unlatching when pulling the cab off.

@simonscott1121 18 күн бұрын

@@DaleDix I agree. I see things like Kurtis's and I want to die.

@hoilst265 18 күн бұрын

@@DaleDix Gotta do something with this Fine Arts Writing degree, mate...

@AegonTheMad 18 күн бұрын

This is turning into a new Tally Ho, excellent: "Hi, I'm Curtis from CEE and I'm a Machinist and Mechanic. A few years ago I bought a very old Franna crane, and since then I've been rebuilding that crane from the keel up...."

@gregp9475 18 күн бұрын

Ah so this is the Franna crane of Theseus?

@korycoster3586 18 күн бұрын

And launch date is about 2 years away (until it is completed, 2 years ahead of schedule)

@MoraFermi 18 күн бұрын

Better yet: Project Binky. So much fabrication and customisation to go in!

@davidchapman2839 18 күн бұрын

You took the words right out of my mind. I have been following Talley Ho from day 1 and this crane project is a modern day ringer. Everything that is touched seems to need complete re-doing. It will be nice when it is done and unlike a custom car probably worth more than when the project started. But sheesh, give the kid a break eh?

@arose62 18 күн бұрын

Oh no, now I'm imagining "The Countess of Cutting-Edge", and a hairy guy wrapped in a sheet 😱

@OGYettie 18 күн бұрын

Franna crane project has a better story line then most tv shows.

@AttilaAsztalos 17 күн бұрын

Which is remarkably sad, when you think about it. Very much true though.

@hugolafhugolaf 17 күн бұрын

« Than »

@koenvanderrijt5244 17 күн бұрын

God I love this project. A couple of thousand kilometers away someone is rebuilding an old crusty crane.. and im here for it! And the takeouts im here for them aswell

@matthiastilly5480 18 күн бұрын

Noone: .... Kurtis: "The easiest and cheapest way is me just building a whole new cab from scratch...." Hats off!

@Refertech101 18 күн бұрын

lately been my life in a nut shell "Here's why the azimuth drive sucks and is cooking control circuitry, so here's how we're fabricating a new one from random junk that will be better then the factory unit!"

@dntkatz 18 күн бұрын

Yep no worries just a little flat steal and Wala a new cab EASY. I know people that can't butter toast without mucking it up. You are one of a kind my friend.

@cv990a4 18 күн бұрын

This crane reminds me of the old story of stone soup. You start with a stone in a pot of water, add a bunch of stuff, then eventually throw away the stone...

@schperling 18 күн бұрын

wouldn't it be easier to build a new crane from scratch? :)

@nickcollins1528 17 күн бұрын

@schperling hire the right engineer so you could get it certified

@PortaboltPower-pt1ir 18 күн бұрын

'Can i have the spanner back please', never in history had a man more selfcontrol than in that moment.

@motofish312 18 күн бұрын

IN THE STAES WE SAY " HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE!"....

@motofish312 18 күн бұрын

SOMETIMES I ACTUALLY USE ALL THE LETTERS!....

@carson34or43 18 күн бұрын

Man I had that exact same thought. The amount of self control on that was insane. I wanted to yell myself hahahahaahah

@kozstandsya1494 13 күн бұрын

what's the name of that tool called?

@davidelliott5843 13 күн бұрын

Spanner.

@madeinusa5201 17 күн бұрын

I am 64 years old, done lots of mechanic work, welding, fab work, however I learn so much watching you work! You both are amazing!

@thomasholland3289 17 күн бұрын

Right behind you at 63. Construction Mechanic since 1978. weld/fab/machine/piping. It's been a journey as you well know 👍

@johnkruton9708 17 күн бұрын

I”m sure it’s been said already but the “snake” outtakes are Golden. Married couples 24x7 humour.

@mikehopkins4546 18 күн бұрын

I am so heavily invested in seeing this damn crane fixed lol. Please don't think we are getting bored by this content Karen.

@niltonc.7333 18 күн бұрын

This whole crane refub once done will be priceless - as it will be impossible to put a price to it. I agree with you, the content is just fantastic.

@ctechbob 18 күн бұрын

'This is the only hollow press I have' Comon, you can be honest, you went straight to the "I'm not F-ing around with this, it's coming out or I'm turning it to liquid." 😂😂

@williamheffernan5826 18 күн бұрын

The man has to have been collecting tools since he was about 4years old. The collection of gear is other worldly.

@josephking6515 18 күн бұрын

@@williamheffernan5826 Yeah he's got some way cool toys. 👍

@joefedele4810 18 күн бұрын

No you're wrong, he started when he was born...he said to the doctor, hey could I have that what's it, I might need it when I open CEE. And so it began.

@epistte 18 күн бұрын

Its 11:30am USA and I just spilled a cup of coffee over the comment"its coming out or I'm turning it to liquid". Thanks for the laughs.

@TheFrattylight 18 күн бұрын

I bet that pin heard boss music after he broke that pull rod.

@gregknight3485 17 күн бұрын

Love the extras at the end. Such a relief to hear you do your nana a couple of times so we know you are human after all.

@mdouglaswray 18 күн бұрын

Every time I watch you work on this crane, one word echoes in my mind: "GUTSY" followed by "BADASS" - the way you fearlessly tackle these jobs is really inspiring.

@j81851 18 күн бұрын

Fierce. Like attacking an adversary. But calculated and with resolve. Kurtis is a man to be admired!

@heffatheanimal2200 18 күн бұрын

I'm hangin' out to see where he puts the flame decals 😁

@josephking6515 18 күн бұрын

Plus he pulls out some inconsequential piece and then runs down what it is and what it does. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of what he works on. Just incredible.

@davidmuzia814 18 күн бұрын

Plus I imagine with all the business expenses/taxes stuff he basically gets the crane for free in the end as well as making it a really good revenue stream.

@Stan_in_Shelton_WA 18 күн бұрын

impressive skills to go along with the gutsy and badass. This Franna Crane project is one hell of an undertaking.

@ignus9928 18 күн бұрын

I am absolutely loving this series. Nothing is quite as good as a 50+ episode series of watching something turn from rust to pure gold. If this project never ends, I wouldn't mind at all, haha.

@araofmadisoncasey4247 17 күн бұрын

its called restoration

@mikebellamy4760 17 күн бұрын

One guy and one girl and one dog. What you guys are achieving is just amazing.

@normanbuchanan9710 16 күн бұрын

The whole thing about this channel is it's not just very educational but there's a lot of comedy sneaked in and all characters are involved 😂, you guys Homey and the birds included are priceless 😊.

@briggshome7012 18 күн бұрын

I wonder if you guys know just HOW POPULAR you are around the world! Your videos and projects and YOU folks have become part of the lives of SO MANY who love watching. Know that you are loved. Keep up the great work. God Bless!

@lm4278 18 күн бұрын

They know... they can see the statistics on their side.....

@xGinxIchimaru 18 күн бұрын

The amount of work on this project is mind boggling. Thank you Kurtis and Karen for all the hard work and entertainment ! The content is top notch.

@Ariel-om5fh 18 күн бұрын

When you see the torch come out you know s*** is about to get real.

@mapo5976 18 күн бұрын

Karen's scream was the berries 🍒 😅

@troop73oo 17 күн бұрын

Kurtis, I admire your confidence in being able to put it all back together again.

@lukebrennan5780 17 күн бұрын

That P51D at the end lives with a couple of Spitfire IX's. Love the Franna. "Slight rust in the usual places". "Easy project".

@jamesjarrait2231 15 күн бұрын

That was a prop plane? Hard to tell on my big screen. I’ll look again; first glance was an F-104.

@lukebrennan5780 12 күн бұрын

@@jamesjarrait2231 oh you are probably right! I was not paying much attention and on my 'phone. I just saw a blurry silver shape. I know an airport near them has various old fighters and just assumed 'silver equals their P51D"

@fjkelley4774 4 күн бұрын

@@lukebrennan5780 Yes, I saw the black and white stripes on the wings and was thinking "The Invasion ... D-Day" and from that a P-51.

@KingCovfefe 18 күн бұрын

This series is simultaneously entertaining and anxiety inducing. I'm going to be much happier once I see it starting to go back together!

@leebrooke1831 18 күн бұрын

What a slick removal of a stuck pin. The only hollow press? I’ve never even heard of one! Any practicing mechanic that isn’t taking notes while watching your vids is not taking advantage of the tremendous learning opportunities afforded by yours and Karen’s videos. You are truly an innovative thinker!

@tristansimonin1376 17 күн бұрын

We use them for pulling conical pinion gear into the bearing in my factory. We assembled industrials gearbox here

@Raisopod 18 күн бұрын

This is about to be the nicest crane in the country at this rate. I always get excited whenever a new video for the Franna comes out, I like watching disassemblies and such, so it'll be REALLY nice seeing it come together again.

@claytonWells-tr8yl 17 күн бұрын

Crane project is way better than 100 episodes of a fireball vice machining series. Your videos are the best

@DavidLindes 14 күн бұрын

I don't think I can even imagine taking on a project of this scope and magnitude. Yet you're slogging away at it. Mad respect, Kurtis. And great work documenting it all, as usual, Karen! And scritches to Homeless. :)

@mrdebug6581 18 күн бұрын

I know NOBODY, how is as bold as Kurtis to rip out all this electrical and hydraulic guts from such a not-trivial machine... full respect from here 👏🏻🏅

@mlmmt 18 күн бұрын

Ripping them out is the easy part, its putting everything back together that is going to take forever :P

@mrdebug6581 18 күн бұрын

@@mlmmt I am aware of the fact that Kurtis will reassemble this...and it will be much better than new🍀

@kenknight4560 18 күн бұрын

There are many car restoration projects on KZfaq, THIS is the most interesting restoration project going. The crane company should be paying you for making these videos, a how to for repair and restoration. What a project!

@florisvideler 17 күн бұрын

Somw really good restauration series going on apart from this if you are interested are the 280z from My mechanics and the entire soup classic motoring channel

@andrewnielsen3178 17 күн бұрын

They're certainly not a good ad for the makers. Curtis has had a fight with every job so far.You start to wonder if the crane was a good bargain at all.

@turtlebro4498 17 күн бұрын

When the cab was being unsecured so it could be removed, i was like finally got to see a great example of the famous "it can be tight if its liquid" mentality. Love this series and everything that you guys put out. Awesome work.

@Gpbattersby 17 күн бұрын

I’m unsure if you’re genius or insane , but I’m here for the ride! I envy your ability not to be massively overwhelmed by the whole thing! Great videos guys, thank you

@minhaluta1668 18 күн бұрын

Kurtis? I am a 71 yo man. I am tired just of seeing you face this humongous task man. You are a courageous fellow. I would already have scrapped the thing, set it to account loss, and bought a brand-new crane. Live Long and prosper friend, you deserve it. 🤔🤔🙄🙄😎😎👍👍😁😁

@damianwright3690 18 күн бұрын

He's got to have something to bling up now that he doesn't have his beloved drift car...

@Refertech101 18 күн бұрын

Nothing beats custom though, problem for us is age and time, we have so little of it left. Sadly that goes along with energy and motivation too.

@minhaluta1668 18 күн бұрын

@@Refertech101 So true, but you must admit, lots of our energy loss, is to be accounted for by poor feeding habits ie: highly processed foods, sugar addiction, hydrogenated vegetable oils, and so on. After I found out about this, I proceeded to correct it, and I am most energetic. So far as motivation, it is really difficult to be motivated in a Country like My beloved Brazil, where the Communists are now in full flight. 😵‍💫😵‍💫🥴🥴

@damianwright3690 18 күн бұрын

@@Refertech101 The other factor that results in loss of energy is ... not being energetic when you don't feel it. I'm not talking about getting up and moving when you're sick, but when you're just not motivated. Energy is one of those 'use it or lose it' things in life. A lot comes down to muscular and skeletal strength, and some flexibility. Don't maintain it, lose it. Good news is you can get it back - key things to regain if you have lost them: ability to bend your knee forward to or past your toes while your bare-foot heel still rests firmly on flat ground (this is a key ankle flexibility movement crucial to proper walking); ability to get up off the ground without needing to support weight using hands or arms (this is indicative of leg strength, core strength, and balance); and being able to stand on one leg at a time for more than 20 seconds each, while doing things (leg strength, core strength, balance). The longer you can stand on one leg, the better. For an example, why do many older cultures still have active 80 and 90 year olds? Type of food, cultural attitude and expectations, and effort.

@recklesswhisper 18 күн бұрын

Yes.. I would've put a down on new crane. This isn't worth the trouble. ^..^~~

@636wrentham 18 күн бұрын

I'm deep into a total rewire of my 1967 Chevelle. The Franna Crane series makes me cry just a little bit less. Thank You!

@gragor11 18 күн бұрын

The skill sets of Chad, as are Curtis's, are rare indeed.

@robertbarnum7541 17 күн бұрын

Posi?

@ToolofSociety 17 күн бұрын

I hope to god it's not as rusty as the Franna crane :P There are a surprising amount of wires in those old cars. Fortunately I've never had to replace the whole wiring harness. Did have to replace some of my Nova's wiring due to modifications and some questionable wiring..

@royalblood2405 17 күн бұрын

Dude that car has like 10 wires, a monkey could rewire that old junk

@vincenthalas7055 17 күн бұрын

That crane really does need the attention you have been giving it. That rust was brutal!

@spencerroach4489 17 күн бұрын

I admire the focus and patience Kurtis must have for projects like this. I also admire the laundry detergent and bath soap you all must have! 😂

@nicomeier8098 18 күн бұрын

That portable hydraulic press is a miracle worker!

@billhanson4921 18 күн бұрын

i love the portapower "its coming out and i'm not asking nicely " tool lol

@douglasharley2440 17 күн бұрын

lol, you have no idea how relaxing these videos are! *thanks*

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 15 күн бұрын

Hey mate! We're glad you're enjoying them lol! You're a legend, thanks for the support! Cheers.

@thomasschilf3511 17 күн бұрын

I am a car guy, own and work on a racecar, a vintage muscle car and a vintage 4x4 truck. I have also maintained my daily drivers, regardless of what they are, There are very few major projects which I will not tackle. However, I would have bailed on this project long ago. Kudos to you for all the effort that you are putting into this. It provides some great entertainment and makes me feel better about some of the projects which I have tackled.

@Salmon_Rush_Die 18 күн бұрын

When you get that crane finished you're just going to be driving it around looking for random shit to pick up & put down for no reason lol

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 18 күн бұрын

hahaa you know it!

@tomoakhill8825 18 күн бұрын

I _love_ the last clip. Homeless just loves Karen so much, that he _has_ to squeeze between her feet. It is a delight, to me, to see Karen being so kind to Homeless.

@marswalkerpilot2303 9 күн бұрын

when i saw the press unit comming out i did say "i will win" with a smile and sure enough it did. thanks for yet another great episode.

@paulbush7095 17 күн бұрын

That portable 150 ton press is insane! I was taking cover watching this video some 10,000 miles away. If Kurtis wants something to come apart it’s going to happen.

@Justice-Seeker 18 күн бұрын

Curtis is far more stoic than I would be after pulling that first pin. I'd have done the "I beat you!" happy dance while making rude gestures at it.

@PyroShim 18 күн бұрын

That probably happened off camera

@davidt8438 18 күн бұрын

This reminds me of when I was younger (1972) and worked for an automobile alarm company. I couldn’t have been more than 19 years old and while at a body shop reinstalling an alarm in a car that had been repaired, the owner somehow convinced my boss to have me remove a dashboard and fix some problems that the car had previously had. I had never removed or installed a dashboard in my life. In fact I’d never even 😢worked on a car before except to install radios and alarms. I didn’t and still don’t know anything about cars. I guess ignorance truly is bliss because I agreed to give it a try. Well after taking 5 hours to remove the entire dashboard and then fixing a few problems like wiring and vent problems I then took another 3 hours to reinstall the dash and check everything to make sure everything worked I left and after that 10 hour day I had gained enough confidence to attempt almost any repair on almost anything. It’s funny how I’d never thought about that day which was over 40 years ago until watching this video. Confidence sure can be a skill builder. I only found out years later that the dashboard is one of the first things to go together when they build cars and nobody in their right mind would attempt to remove and reinstall one on a car already built.

@josemanon6295 17 күн бұрын

Good story, thanks for share!

@Layzmaster 16 күн бұрын

You've got yourself a right good Sheila there mate. I also appreciate the large amount of swearing in the out-takes. Reminds me of every single machine shop, repair bay and Body shop that has ever existed anywhere. Good on ya.

@jstamets 14 күн бұрын

Sort of like jacking up the radiator cap and pulling a new car underneath - one piece at a time! Really enjoy these!

@levgordin7370 18 күн бұрын

Kurtis buys a functioning crane with minor problems. One week later: starts to take it apart in order to rebuild it from scratch 😂😂😂 Great project and good luck!! I love it!

@bassriver8137 18 күн бұрын

Every time your notification comes up, I set an appointment in my day. Quick note, my dad worked in the "home defense department" lol, of a steel shop here in Canada for many years. I never know just how skilled or intelligent he had to be to do this work until i watched you in your shop. Detailed insanity sometimes it seems. Thank you for allowing me to know my dad better, it means much. I will be 70 this summer, good fortune watching over, and hope to be dropping you both a note when i am 80. Oh by the by, the edits, production and scheduling you have accomplished, is nothing short of professional. Producer Karen I salute your skills and abilities. Give guys, we will be here to see what Homeless is up to next. Joy to you both

@michaelcato9255 17 күн бұрын

I love how you have no fear of jumping right in and taking things apart. Your mechanical knowledge is astounding.

@luksan_swe 17 күн бұрын

Curtis in the cab on the ground playing with the steering wheel was priceless 😀

@pauljackson2126 18 күн бұрын

I won't ever be bored by watching Frana Crane Project... I bet it would take nearly 30 episodes to put everything back together. Great project video as always.

@Aphony66 17 күн бұрын

Hanging off every episode. I love it

@dev-debug 18 күн бұрын

"I'll just cut it off and make a new one" I feel like I've heard that a hundred times in this project lol

@m0nk3yl0v3r 17 күн бұрын

This guy & Andrew Camarata... best guys to watch on YT

@rogerday6184 17 күн бұрын

Waiting for the chainsaw to help put the cab back on…. Lol

@snl154 17 күн бұрын

A freaking P-51 casually flying above the block 😁

@thestrangerthattalks9516 18 күн бұрын

Was about to sleep, looks like plans changed.

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 18 күн бұрын

😁

@brucehobbs1734 18 күн бұрын

Staying awake the see it.

@SirWhiteRabbit-gr5so 18 күн бұрын

Sleep is underrated. Ooh, new video!

@100acrewood77 18 күн бұрын

Same here, was well worth the lack of sleep

@legionofanon 18 күн бұрын

@@silent4126it's currently 0300 where I'm at lol

@mikegdiz6662 18 күн бұрын

“Ahh. My arch nemesis, The Roll Pin.” We meet again. Lol I think we all felt that.

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 13 күн бұрын

Kurtis’s dismantling skills are to be applauded. 👏👏👍😀

@Renville80 17 күн бұрын

At this rate, you'll need to have Franna come out to see the finished product and whatever improvements you've made!

@glennsoucy4359 18 күн бұрын

Been working around heavy machinery for 40+ years. I was today old when i saw a hollow porta-power

@PurpleNovember 18 күн бұрын

Those pin puller’s are actually not that uncommon. Most of the heavy equipment shops I’ve worked at have had one or two and there’s plenty of places that rent them out too.

@dfross87 18 күн бұрын

Like most specialised tools, you don't need one until you REALLY need it.

@jimmyoakeslift4374 18 күн бұрын

Are they not common? I’m an apprentice in Australia and I’ve seen a fair few of them

@dfross87 17 күн бұрын

@@jimmyoakeslift4374 They're certainly not rare, but most places I've been don't have them. Until they need one, and then suddenly the new expensive hollow porta power is the best thing this side of free beer.

@scottgm321 18 күн бұрын

It's so nice when you have a cheerleader and someone to pick up dropped tools for you. Thanks for the video.

@michaelallen1432 18 күн бұрын

Yea, Homie is awesome. Karen's there too. 🤣

@lastguy8613 17 күн бұрын

@@michaelallen1432 Homie dosnt pick up tools, that's what he's trained George for😅

@ElderRVer 17 күн бұрын

I sincerely hope I live long enough to see this machine that has been disassembled into 10,000 parts become a working crane. It’s simply mind blowing 🤯.

@stephendoherty1275 16 күн бұрын

"I don't like anything about this crane, so I'll just replace everything that has to do with it and have a good one!" Awesome job!

@beakittelscherz5419 18 күн бұрын

10 years ago, i said "good by" to TV... No Regrets so far! This (KZfaq) thing got me entertaint 10 times over!😎

@kennethgoble3612 18 күн бұрын

Echo: And as always, Karen's videography and editing is the best on the tube.

@Michel-Uphoff 18 күн бұрын

YES!! Franna Crane time! (pours a large cup of coffee to enjoy it to the fullest)

@Tarpo 15 күн бұрын

While I know its frustrating when stuff is rusted and uncooperative. I love when your body language is "Ok. Thats enough screwing around. If it went together, it will come apart" and it just involves progressively bigger things. Great video, as always

@ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00 18 күн бұрын

Portable hydraulic press? Man, you’ve got all the cool tools!

@pauljoseph8338 18 күн бұрын

Have you increased the resolution, Karen? The video quality looks great!📸

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 18 күн бұрын

YES! So glad you noticed 😁

@Matt_Alaric 16 күн бұрын

I have no idea how this is cheaper than simply buying something newer, but it's massively entertaining to watch anyway.

@andrewalexander9492 14 күн бұрын

I suspect that part of the the equation is it's value as a source of content for the channel. Obviously Cutting Edge Engineering is a business that stands on it's own, but the you tube channel is not an insignificant source of revenue. Providing good quality content for the channel is a consideration. Personally, I'd rather watch another chapter in the Franna Crane rebuild, than another video of repairing another hydraulic cylinder for some piece of equipment I'm never going to see. Because it's a project I've seen since the beginning, I'm more invested in that than I am in other videos on the channel. So, given all that, it may be that the crane rebuild might not be economically feasible by itself, but still worth doing when considering how much it enhances the channel.

@luisdubhard6202 16 күн бұрын

Min 35:58: The new Franna Wireless-controlled model. Nice. Also, that P-51 Mustang and what seemed to be an L-39 Albatross were awesome. Without mentioning the "girliest scream you can imagine", which I replayed several time, also laughing my a** off. Great video, as always. Congrats to the three of you.

@JimmyTontoeShreds 18 күн бұрын

The wiring harnesses in these Franna cranes are unbelievable too. I used to work for the company that did the wiring harnesses for these cranes. Company name was HARNEX, located in Brisbane Northside industrial suburb of Brendale. Wiring harness usually took a week to a couple of weeks to complete. Pity 70 of staff at HARNEX are incompetent crack heads. Good luck with the wiring if you’re getting it from them. Curtis and crew keep the videos coming they are outstanding.

@87mini 18 күн бұрын

This series could be renamed "Kurtis Builds a Crane"!!! Loving it! This would be a great time to add some camera mounts for Karen!

@briandoughty1784 15 күн бұрын

Advertising said "crane, in good condition, minor repairs needed." Keep the videos coming, guys. I enjoy everyone of them.

@shpinak 17 күн бұрын

Franna Crane Project and colinfurze's Secret Tunnel are two most entertaining series in history of KZfaq

@ruebensmith8931 18 күн бұрын

Could feel the frustration when Curtis said "just fucken why??!!"...the jump scare 😂😂 poor Karen 😂😂 using his belt as a snake..classic 😂😂😂

@afnDavid 18 күн бұрын

Do you remember how it all goes back together ??

@CuttingEdgeEngineering 18 күн бұрын

yes! and if not we'll make it up as we go 😂 (or just watch the videos lol)

@davebell4917 18 күн бұрын

I would reckon

@michaelallen1432 18 күн бұрын

Of course. He has it all on video.

@krajorama1 18 күн бұрын

Halfway through the video I thought "this crane will never work again".

@michaelallen1432 18 күн бұрын

@@krajorama1 If it were anyone else, id wonder. But he knows what he's doing. It's going to be a fully rebuilt crane that's literally like new when he is finished. Actually better than new because he's addressing the shortcomings of it like the propensity for rust in the cab. Since we know he will take care of it and do proper maintenance, this investment of time and money will last him decades. Considering that there are 50 year old pieces of equipment out there still operational, even with poor maintenance, this could potentially last him the rest of his career. And because it's diesel powered, even if everything is electric and fuel is hard to come by 50 years from now, if he had to, he could run it off straight vegetable oil. In AU I understand diesel costs around $2 AUD a litre. A quick check shows vegetable oil as costing about $3.60 AUD per litre. So for a piece of equipment that's not run constantly, even now you could do it. If you bought it by the 55 gallon drum from a bulk supplier you could get it even cheaper. Considering that more and more restraints sell their used oil to a recycler, free oil is becoming a thing of the past. But if you wanted it 55 gallons at a time, you could probably negotiate a reasonable price for it and it would likely come out cheaper than diesel even today. The only issue is the winter which is why there is biodiesel, but there are ways to deal with that.

@jeffreyullrich8511 17 күн бұрын

You three are so entertaining. Both in humor, knowledge, the skills and the way the videos are shot, edited and posted. Top notch work. Your channel should have 25M subscribers.

@denniss5512 17 күн бұрын

Well at least with such high quality vidoe work from Karen it will be a lot easier to remeber how everything gets routed. Kudos on restoring this correctly instead of in a hurry and on the cheap.

@slimydroid 18 күн бұрын

The ship of Theseus springs to mind, how much more needs to be replaced before it's no longer considered the original crane! Great work as ever though, really enjoying these (and everything else you do).

@AttilaAsztalos 17 күн бұрын

Oi! As long as the gear shifter knob is the same, IT'S THE SAME CRANE! ;)

@jaybud1607 18 күн бұрын

I am amazed at how many US youtube guys mention CCE in their own videos. You guys do a great job. I always look forward to watching you on Friday morning. and I agree whole heatedly that Kurtis' ability to pick (lift) a piece that is balanced is amazing. Karen, you so a phenom job filming and editing. Keep laughing, it make me smile.

@lzed223 17 күн бұрын

I love how Curt escalates from a heavy hammer to a 150 ton portable press. Moisture is a funny thing. I had a large 30 hp vacuum pump seize itself overnight by rusting the blades to the cylinder wall. It required a tough expensive overhaul.

@SeanChYT 16 күн бұрын

I absolutely LOVE this Franna crane series, but OMG!! that must have been extremely frustrating. Still Kurtis powered through like a champ. You guys are heroes! Keep the episodes coming. This is some of the best content on KZfaq right now if you ask me. 🙂

@darrenoatesfinefurniture3648 18 күн бұрын

Man as a retired heavy vehicle mechanic I think this episode is going to give me nightmares. Don't envy you putting this thing back together, by the way I love your channel

@zsolthajdu5007 18 күн бұрын

I love how you are fine with replacing 80% of this crane, even stuff that you already replaced gives you a hard time.

@memyselfandeye1234 17 күн бұрын

"of course the last ones seized" after 40yrs of stuff like this ..... the last one should Always be the first one you undo :) ... respect to ya both.... peace

@DIY_Al 18 күн бұрын

I think this is going to be VERY popular because you are not just replacing a few parts. You are actually fabricating parts. This should be fun to watch. Though I am sure this will take longer than many people think it will. Good luck.

@ckamina768 18 күн бұрын

Every time I watch a Franna crane update I just think, “man I hope he got a killer deal on that thing”. I love restoration videos and seems like it’s going to be the longest one ever….and I’m here for it! I take that back, project Binky from BOM was the longest EVER!

@erik_dk842 18 күн бұрын

At least the engine was good. Oh wait....

@twasbrilligandthesli 18 күн бұрын

Yeah! Binky is how many years old now?

@olsmokey 17 күн бұрын

Binky is about 35 episodes so far.

@ckamina768 17 күн бұрын

@@olsmokey yes 35 episodes but 7 1/2 YEARS!

@henrydorsetcase 17 күн бұрын

Binky still ain't finished. They've been teasing "Episode 39" for how long now?

@SandBoxJohn 18 күн бұрын

33:38 You and Kurtis just had the privilege of hearing the sound of a Packard built V-1710-3 Rolls-Royce Merlin engine in a CAC Mustang.

@soaphelps 17 күн бұрын

33:39 thats freedom inbound. 🦅🦅

@dcretney 18 күн бұрын

Curtis’ work on the crane is a modern definition of “in for a penny, in for a pound”.

@rickstirling7045 18 күн бұрын

A tool for every job, but a portable hydraulic press? Effing awesome mate! Great video today! Kudos to the Ace videographer.

@ImolaS3 18 күн бұрын

That portable hydraulic press is handy!!!!

@DogSerious 18 күн бұрын

They would be hard pressed getting that cylinder off without it.

@brettfontaine4681 18 күн бұрын

I see what you did there 😂

@kolowski13 17 күн бұрын

"Hey all, This is Curtis from Cutting Edge Engineering and Welcome back to Theseus' Franna Crane."

@johnc4394 16 күн бұрын

Who doesn’t love a good crane, great job… all 3 of you 🤗

@kennethewertz9313 18 күн бұрын

It's a good thing you are filming this because the amount of detail involved in putting this back together it's going to take some help remembering where and how all this stuff goes back together.

@phillipg5658 18 күн бұрын

I hope frana crane is not only watching but sponsored them in this restoration

@Collateralcoffee 15 күн бұрын

Right now one of the best channels on youtube, period.

@user-cy6mi4cs3c 17 күн бұрын

Greetings from Boise, Idaho! What a monstrous pin removal! Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, etc., etc., etc.! Insist and persist, and my band teacher used to say! And the cream of the show was, of course, the P 51! There is no mistaking the growl of that engine! Thanks, you three, for all your good work!

@ProfessorMAG 18 күн бұрын

Kurtis is a brave man. That amount of wiring and hydraulics to get re-connected from the new cab would be daunting. I've done it before and he will need a clear schematic and a lot of trial fittings to get this right. My hat off to you for even trying, many would just pay someone else to work it out.

@Mountain_Paladin 18 күн бұрын

Excellent video. I love the fact Curtis is the type of man to do it up right. Nice to see the Mrs. She's adorable.

@bobferranti5222 16 күн бұрын

Yayyyyyyyy, another Franna crane video! This is awesome to see you restoring the crane to "NEW" status. Good lord what a mess you've dug into with the cab.