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Offline AWwrgwy

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The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« on: September 04, 2012, 01:34:36 AM »
OK, so it's not in a barn. It's in a field. Russian SU152? Looks to have been there quite a while. They beat on it a bit and voila!!

Looong (18min) youtube video, all in Russian

I skipped ahead alot but found it interesting that they not only got it to run but got it to move.



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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2012, 02:18:40 AM »
Well, watched the whole thing and I got the one question answered, which was, "Wonder if that gun is still functional?".  My guess is it WAS, till one of them melted a hole into the bottom of the barrel. :(
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2012, 03:56:02 AM »
Impressive. Someone just made a lot of money....


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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2012, 08:28:39 AM »
Wow, what a tough tank, you're right about that USmarine hehe  :aok
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2012, 08:38:32 AM »
Wow.  I really hope to see that thing moving around a field someday.  I was going to say "cleaned, painted, and spit shined", but we're talking about a Soviet AFV not a British parade vehicle.   :)
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2012, 11:04:41 AM »
Typical, we used to have the devils own job starting fully maintained and serviced Chieftans on the tank park after they had been left overnight :bhead
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2012, 07:04:23 PM »
Just plain wow.

That is so much cooler than findin a '32 Ford :)

An that motor sounds *nasty* still  .. just amazin it was able to fire up and roll out.

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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2012, 08:10:56 PM »
Gentlemen, admit it, you cant beat Soviet tech:) 70 years under the elements and  it starts. Seriously, c'mon :rofl
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2012, 08:48:00 PM »
Quote from: AWwrgwy on September 04, 2012, 01:34:36 AM
OK, so it's not in a barn. It's in a field. Russian SU152? Looks to have been there quite a while. They beat on it a bit and voila!!

Looong (18min) youtube video, all in Russian

I skipped ahead alot but found it interesting that they not only got it to run but got it to move.



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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2012, 08:49:34 PM »
You can't beat it for ruggedness, thats for sure.
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2012, 09:24:46 PM »
Not one mention so far about the goats??! Coming from this bunch I am truly shocked!   :lol

Nice vid though, I'm amazed that thing fired up.
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2012, 09:26:59 PM »
Quote from: Tank-Ace on September 05, 2012, 08:49:34 PM
You can't beat it for ruggedness, thats for sure.
Denial:)  70 years after zombie apocalypse Russians might rule the world. Only their weapons will work :noid
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2012, 09:28:29 PM »
Quote from: SoonerMP on September 05, 2012, 09:24:46 PM
Not one mention so far about the goats??! Coming from this bunch I am truly shocked!   :lol

Nice vid though, I'm amazed that thing fired up.

He did in the video. He said it was "German reconnaissance"
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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2012, 09:29:34 PM »
Quote from: KgB on September 05, 2012, 09:28:29 PM
He did in the video. He said it was "German reconnaissance"

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Re: The classic "Tank in a barn" story....
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2012, 09:31:37 PM »
Quote from: KgB on September 05, 2012, 09:28:29 PM
He did in the video. He said it was "German reconnaissance"

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