Adrian Scott Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I took the M10 out yesterday with my good friend Graham (trustmeimamachanic) for a quick test drive yesterday ,i took a couple of pics before we put it away which should be below and Graham took a video which will be posted when we can work out how to do it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Last pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 hi adrian it's looking good, real good. i read the article in CMV and it really is a nice job, i particulary liked the shiny ammo. it's no small undertaking, the restoration of an empty hull and it's a credit to the guys that rebuilt it and to your perseverance and commitment. some would say that with the price of ww2 armour being so high these days that it's a pure money making enterprise and that you've ended up with a small fortune which is true but only because you started off with a large one :-D. restoring tanks is a great big money pit and is something that not many are willing to undertake. so i salute you and look forward to the day i can drive my cromwell into the arena with your achilles. all the best rick ps. my grandad was a desert rat and so was i. good choice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 You have me in stitches, I thought only those of us involved in farming knew the joke about "how do you make a small fortune?" A:- "start with a large fortune". R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 You have me in stitches, I thought only those of us involved in farming knew the joke about "how do you make a small fortune?" A:- "start with a large fortune". R Cynical.....but how true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Adrian, Nice to see her out and about....however considering the short comings in Sherman based vehicles in terms of offroad capability especially without rubber or steel chevrons do you have to be carefull where you take it? I.e. I imagine wet grassy fields could be troublesome, I know they are from Land-Rover experience. More to the point....who is going to tow you out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Adrian, Nice to see her out and about....however considering the short comings in Sherman based vehicles in terms of offroad capability especially without rubber or steel chevrons do you have to be carefull where you take it? I.e. I imagine wet grassy fields could be troublesome, I know they are from Land-Rover experience. More to the point....who is going to tow you out! Hi Alastair You would be correct in your thinking re the narrow tracks of Sherman based vehicles off road, im not prepared to mess my silage fields up at this time of year even with the M10 . However if i did get stuck you are forgetting i have a Ward lafrance wrecker tucked up in my work shop for just that very occurence !!! , I took it down the lane Sat afternoon and gave it its first good run out , about 4.5 miles , it went very well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bedford Boys Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Adrian, Nice to see her out and about....however considering the short comings in Sherman based vehicles in terms of offroad capability especially without rubber or steel chevrons do you have to be carefull where you take it? I.e. I imagine wet grassy fields could be troublesome, I know they are from Land-Rover experience. More to the point....who is going to tow you out! Ahh Alastair, you must become accustomed to the art of Land-Rover drifting. One can make it through any wet field in a Land-Rover, 2nd gear and light application of throttle will see the machine sway sideways. Have your friends hum a ballet tune as you merrily dance your Landy across the field in varying arcs and figure eights. You will get there in the end, so long as you maintain momentum. :cool2: Adrian, M10 drifting, lets see it :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) I took the M10 out on New Year's Eve for it's first major road run (10 miles) along with my friends and their vehicles. It went superbly well, I hope you all enjoy the video!http://youtu.be/lAe7lcJ9lqQ Something went wrong... Edited January 4, 2012 by Joris Embedded the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Look forward to seeing the Video, Hope you didnt scare any of the Locals ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Saw it at W&P and absolutely loved it!! Can't wait to see it again at A&E :iloveyou: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillejens Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Nice job, Adrian. We started on ours in 2006 and had it ready for driving in 2009. Has been running since but not without difficulties: One bad diesel fuel tank, one crushed blower and problems with fuel filters - besides that nothing really. This picture was taken in august 2011. I hope you will have as much fun as we have had with our M10. Cheers Jens Edited January 3, 2012 by lillejens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) The youtube link is now online, enjoy! Edited January 3, 2012 by Adrian Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustmeimamechanic Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Awsome..... the tank sounds and looks just right .... roll on A&E ... thanks Adrian ... all the girls loved your 17 pounder ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Your M10 is looking good Jens , sorry to hear you had a few problems with yours , we also had a couple of teething problems which are now well and trully sorted and it now goes very well as the youtube video shows , i dont know if you had to rebuild your engines but we had too as they were found to be incomplete and we took the opertunity to upgrade them and the decision payed off !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 excelent video, but clearly the camera man is not a member of the Detroit Diesel sound apreciation society ! he should have faded the mike curb congregation at the apropriate moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 excelent video :tup:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Outstanding Adrian - its what they are for - to be driven and nice to the see the Mans Truck bringing up the rear! Roll on A&E 2012!! - please don't break it in between time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Brilliant video Adrian, must have surprised a few folk seeing you all coming along the lanes! Good show!:bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Great video, Adrian and what a nice group of vehicles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Jolly good video Adrian, I like the filter applied gives a really swish look, very professional. Right about those diesels, not a hint of the trademark wartime detroit diesel smoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Comber Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Well done mate, you and Luke have worksd hard to put that together, i enjoyed watching it as much as taking part:saluting:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks really enjoyed that video, my video of the month so have circulated to South Mids area members, cheers Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Something went wrong... Brilliant, just turn that volume up and enjoy.:drive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 it's time for a little payback from your investment happy new year rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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