Tank Overhaul

[Jonathan]

On UK History (freeview) I bloody missed a few of the episodes - it's so interesting seeing what they do to these things.

Anyone who's not seen it, UK History tonight at 2200.

Basically they get a WWII tank and restore it, fascinating engineering and some interesting stuff as well about the history. They did the M4A1 Sherman last night and I thought it was a 1 off but aparently they did a German Panther tank the other night too !

If there's one thing I like it's me 'eavy Metal !!

[Tentenths]

Thanks for the heads up Jon... looks like a must see

[dodgy]

i see this type of thing every day

they are stripped to nothing

and eventually go out like this

actually, thats a warior , i do the gearboxes for cvr(t)s like the spartan below

tanks for sale!!!

Edited January 19, 2007 by dodgy

[Jonathan]

Nice ! But there's something about WWII stuff that just stirs my soul.

Tonights prog was great esp with the veteran chap (just wish they'd stop going on about the M1A1 Abrams zzzzzzzzzzz, get back to propper history).

Didn't those tanks use the Jag XK engines ?

I wanna have a hoon in one of those

[dodgy]

there are a few about with the jag engines, they are normally used as patrol vehicles.

most have been converted to diesel now.

have not been taken for a ride in one yet,

but i have in one of these

sliding sidewards on a concreate pad was quite.......

[Iain]

Used to wear Her Majesty's blue suit (part time - Flight Lieutenant RAF VR) and had some fun playing in some RAF Regiment vehicles out at Akrotiri in Cyprus in the early nineties (I think they were Spartans IIRC)...

Pretty rapid for an AFV - almost felt like we were pulling Wheelies at times as the driver gave it some beanz

Great fun...

Iain

[Jonathan]

Superb - btw Dave bring one of those along to our next meet !