The latest episode of PROJECT 1918 has now been released by the Canadian Tank Museum, continuing the long-term restoration journey of two original military vehicles built in 1918: the Nash Quad 4×4 Ammunition Carrier and the M1917 6-ton Light Tank.
Watch Project 1918 Epsiode 4 here
Episode 04 moves deeper into the mechanical realities of working on century-old machinery. From seized suspension components and drivetrain removal to fabrication work and historical research, the episode offers viewers a closer look at what it actually takes to preserve and restore these historic vehicles.
One of the major focuses of the episode is the continued teardown of the Nash Quad. The team works through the removal of drivetrain and suspension components that have not moved in decades. Heat, old-school mechanical techniques, and a fair amount of patience are all required as rusted and seized parts slowly begin coming apart.
The episode also highlights the fabrication process used to recreate missing rivets and fasteners needed for the restoration. Museum volunteers carefully weld and machine replacement components to visually match the original 1918 hardware still present on the vehicle.
Alongside the restoration work, viewers are introduced to museum volunteer and Canadian Forces veteran Ian Lawrence, who shares stories from his military career and discusses the importance of preserving military history for future generations. The episode also includes walkthroughs of vehicles such as the AVGP Cougar and Volkswagen Iltis, helping connect early military engineering with later generations of armoured and transport vehicles.
The historical segment of Episode 4 shifts focus to Renault and the development of the Renault FT, one of the most influential tank designs of the First World War. The episode explores how Renault’s engineering innovations helped shape the future of armoured warfare and influenced tank design for decades to come.
PROJECT 1918 is expected to span approximately two years, documenting the complete restoration process from teardown to eventual public rollout into the museum’s Tank Arena.
The series has steadily gained attention from military history enthusiasts, restoration communities, and viewers interested in mechanical engineering and historic vehicles both in Canada and internationally.
Watch Episode 04 here:
https://youtu.be/v1mewppPTe4
For more information about the Canadian Tank Museum, visit:
https://tankmuseum.ca
