Renault FT-17 reconstruction

[Michael Kuligowski]

this was one of the Polish FT-17's that were fighting Bolsheviks in 1920 War, later captured by Russians in 1939 and given to Afghans. This one was found in Afghanistan by Polish ISAF forces and purchased by Polish Museum. Now restored to take a part in November 11th Polish Independence Day Parade

hope this link will work (there is alike 30 sec commercial first...):

http://www.tvn24.pl/polska-i-swiat,3...ch,369814.html

[Snuffegull]

Very cool! looks like they did a great job restoring it too

[Ohlau]

Engine is diesel from modern car

[HAF]

great work! and what a story

[cossack1648]

Fantastic restoration.
Was an original engine in it? If yes smart idea to protect it and use modern one for parade purposes.

Jack

[Michael Kuligowski]

Fantastic restoration.
Was an original engine in it? If yes smart idea to protect it and use modern one for parade purposes.

Jack

yes there was ! but I guess missing parts and really hardto restore due to minimal documentation available... they said they will try to reconstruct that engine though