From Wreck to Running Tank: Ron's M4 Sherman Solo Build is COMPLETE

This is it. The finale of Ron's incredible one-man M4 Sherman restoration in Victoria. After months of solo work — final drives, a Deutz V10 engine swap, hand-fabricated steering and clutch linkages, solo track fitting — it all comes down to this episode. Sandblasting and priming, auto electrical work, the first start attempt (and then a second with a bit more persuasion), the first drive attempt, a bout of tank resto insomnia, and then the moments everyone's been waiting for: turret on, paint on, and a completed Sherman rolling under its own power. Ron built this tank essentially by himself in his shed in rural Victoria. What he's achieved is nothing short of extraordinary. This Sherman will be a ride vehicle at AusArmourfest — come see Ron's masterpiece in person. 🎟️ AusArmourfest Tickets HERE ⏩ https://bit.ly/aaf26 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Sandblasting and Priming 01:30 – Interior Update 03:34 – Auto Electrical Work 04:20 – 1st Start Attempt 06:27 – Start ya b*stard! 09:18 – 1st Drive Attempt 11:38 – Tank Resto Insomnia 13:27 – 2nd Drive Attempt 15:57 – Final Look at Complete Interior 17:01 – Turret On 18:36 – Painting 19:55 – Sherman Complete! 21:18 – That's a Wrap for This Series 🎥 Videography captured on Ron's potato The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum is home to the largest collection of armoured vehicles and artillery in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Cairns, North Queensland. We are dedicated to the collection, preservation, restoration and display of military vehicles from the 1800s to present day. Our collection includes over 220 armoured vehicles and artillery pieces from 15 countries. 🔧 Visit us: https://www.ausarmour.com 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ausarmour #M4Sherman #ShermanTank #TankRestoration #SoloBuild #WWII #MilitaryHistory #RestorationComplete