My M1 Abrams/Chieftain Mk5 is home!

[DoctorCheney223]

We finally got delivery of our Chieftain Mk5 that was modified (along with two others) for use in the movie Courage Under Fire. It was delivered on Tuesday afternoon has been a head-turner since arriving at the property. Other than it being stuck in first gear, this tank is a dream to drive! I took a five-minute course on what to do and away I went.



Also, here is a video of us driving it off the trailer and to it's present resting spot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-MwR9brIpI&feature=share&list=UUYvo3MzbE3Es_5mRW2vmPaw

 

[DIndFab]

Oh man...... I'm drooling.

 

[bikeman]

That's nice man. Sounds like it could use some serious grease. Pretty friggen cool though.

 

[goodguyzy]

Wow that is sweet.

 

[B3.3T]

Never grease the track. It draws in too much grit and will lead to serious wear in no time. Looks like they could use some tightening, however. Looks and sounds great. I drove a IDF one years ago. They loved them. Probably the most reliable Brit MBT ever built. Congrats.

 

[silverstate55]

Nice score Ron!

 

[davo727]

Did it gouge the blacktop?

 

[DoctorCheney223]

Did it gouge the blacktop?

Luckily it did not. The rubber tracks held up well but taking the turn to back up caused little chunks of rubber to peel off.

V/R
Ron M Cheney

 

[nchittendon]

Mother of God.

I'm on the couch because I brought a deuce home. Can't imagine what would happen if I showed up with that! But......I would do it.

 

[davo727]

You are the man, do whatever you want!

Mother of God.

I'm on the couch because I brought a deuce home. Can't imagine what would happen if I showed up with that! But......I would do it.

 

[srodocker]

When I was in vegas this year this is the one spot we ran out of time to go check out. next year if we come down I WILL Be stopping by...

 

[vettes]

LOL, it wouldnt be a tank if it didnt squeek

That's nice man. Sounds like it could use some serious grease. Pretty friggen cool though.

 

[jdmcm]

Looks like one of Dave Wangs from Army Trucks Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA

 

[wideload]

Never grease the track. It draws in too much grit and will lead to serious wear in no time. Looks like they could use some tightening, however. Looks and sounds great. I drove a IDF one years ago. They loved them. Probably the most reliable Brit MBT ever built. Congrats.

Far from reliable, until the Mk13a engine was achieved they were horrendous, pack changes were required regularly. Challenger 1 and 2 are far more reliable.

 

[Another Ahab]

That's some sweet hardware.

Tanks!

 

[63foxtrot]

Far from reliable, until the Mk13a engine was achieved they were horrendous, pack changes were required regularly. Challenger 1 and 2 are far more reliable.

We have been blessed with 3 of them. Always started, ran good. Sure there were some tensed moments on the set, keep your fingers crossed hope they make it through the day type of stuff. I have made a good living with those tanks, people fly in from all the world to film them. Now Ron gets to make more money with 1. VIVA Las Vegas.

 

[BiffJ]

Going by the video it appears the driver learned quick about reversed steering when going backwards....don't forget neutral steer either. That can create some big messes in tight spots. I learned about that backing off the trailer though no damage resulted. **** limeys and their funky gearboxes. Neat tanks and great sound.

Frank

 

[whiskey357]

looks and sounds great ....fun thing to hve in the backyard....did you get it unstuck in 1st.........nice dress to look like a M1A!........

 

[gimpyrobb]

What size is the main gun on that? I have a 20-40mm bore-scope available if your interested!

 

[GREENMV]

The man with the biggest toy wins....