Driving a Tank To McDonald's - The American Dream 

Hit me up if you need me to stop by with my new plunger...

It kills me that in parts of this country you can’t even put a cold air intake on your car and in other parts you can drive past a sheriff in a tank no questions asked lol

The lady behind the counter at ACE has the right attitude in life. No reason to be all serious about things all the time, everyone could loosen up a little and the world would be a more pleasant place.

When they say “Our Ice Cream Machine Is Broken”, they really mean: “We are doing a routine bi-weekly(every 2 weeks) maintenance on our ice cream machine, but due to the fact that McDonalds has a contract with the company that made it that states the manufacturer has to be the one to actually maintain it, we often have to wait anywhere from 1 to 4 days out of the week until they can come out and do their job that the contract states they’re required to do”. Just a little insight into why Mickey Dee’s always has their ice cream machines pulled apart.

Fun fact: the first mc Donald’s drive thru was actually made for military vehicles that were on shift and soldiers would order from there since they were not allowed the exit the vehicle!

This is the most American video ever made. In Florida, driving a tank to a McDonalds with a gun plunger on the back. Brings a tear to my eye.

"For agricultural use" Nothing wrong with that. It's all terrain, perfect for surveying a property with uneven terrain and mud. Basically this is what manufacturers should do in peacetime, still making profits, right? That's one awesome Leichttraktor though.

I really love how America is almost a land of wild myth to many foreigners. You can see so many wild things here that we natives kinda take for granted.

Cleetus , what you guys are doing with that Ripsaw is nothing new . Back in 1968 some guy in Los Angeles bought a Surplus M-1 TANK , fixed it up and got it all ''street legal'' , then took it to the DMV and had it inspected , registered , and licensed as a ''street legal'' motor vehicle , --- he even got ''custom'' license plates which read '' US TANK '' . He'd had the Tank repainted in Mil. Spec. Olive Drab , he'd kept all of the military insignia and markings , and even had the hard rubber track-pads for pavement usage . One really COOL looking machine . One day on my way home from work , I was travelling North bound on the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5) and traffic was moving along at 40 to 45 MPH , which is about normal for ''rush hour'' traffic . I look up ahead and what do I see in the far right-hand lane --- THE TANK and he's moving along at a steady 40 MPH (well within the Speed Limit) , and the rest of the traffic is slowing down to see it --- this is something you just don't see every day . I carefully maneuvered my way through traffic until I was directly behind him , put on my Four-Way Flashers , and we travelled as a ''team'' for the next 5 or 6 miles up the Freeway . Suddenly this Cop comes up , turns on his overhead lights , gives a couple of Whoop-Whoops on his siren and tries to force his way in between us . I back off and traffic is also backing off , so I take this opportunity to change lanes to the left but holding slightly back behind the Cop Car . The Cop hit his siren a couple more times to no avail as the Tank just kept on going . I guess this Cop thought he was going to make a name for himself by doing a traffic stop on the Tank while on the freeway . What this bone-headed Cop forgot was that on this stretch of freeway there is literally no place to pull off without crashing through the barrier fence and driving into the L.A. Flood Control Channel . While watching this Cop play his games , I noticed the Turret on the Tank start to move . There obviously had to be at least two people inside the Tank , because now the Turret was rotating to the right . I started laughing because I knew what was coming . The Turret continued rotating until the Cannon was pointed directly behind the Tank , and the Barrel started lowering until it was pointed directly at the center of the Cops windshield . I have never seen a Cop ''Shit & Git'' so fast in my entire life . The Cop slammed on his brakes , nearly causing an accident with the vehicle behind him . The Cop turned off his overhead lights and faded into the traffic , leaving the scene . I took this opportunity to move back behind the Tank , gave the Tank a couple of beeps on my horn , and a Big THUMBS UP . The Tank moved the Barrel up & down a couple of times in acknowledgment and then rotated to it's normal forward position . We continued ''teamed up'' for another 8 to 10 miles and then I had to leave as i had to transition to the West bound Ventura Freeway , while the Tank continued North bound . ---- This all happened over 50 years ago . I'm 75 years old now and I remember it all as if it had happened just a couple of days ago . --- < Doc > .

The fact that you made it all the way back to the gate without getting pulled over may be the most Florida thing I've ever seen.

Working ice cream machine. Glad we have proof on video!

Hahaha gives a whole new meaning to driving into a gas station and saying "fill the tank". Glad the video ended though, my constant grin was attracting attention! (Am at work)

I would not really say this is a tank, but its a very interesting vehicle to drive around. It will definitely draw more attention then literally any other vehicle that is usually seen on the roads. even the most freaky luxury cars will not get as much attention as this.

I can’t believe the ice cream machine worked. That’s unbelievable.

That's the largest and nicest ACE Hardware I've ever seen.

For those who are military geek, they gonna keep loving this vehicle.

"I'm not from the US, so this is new to me" oh my god, this girl is gonna go back to Canada or wherever she's from and they're gonna think that everyone is just cruising the streets in ripsaws lmao

This is the content we need, not the content we deserve. Hell yeah brother

Cleetus true story. My wife sent me a video of your tank in the McDonald’s drive thru line. Turns out, she was three cars in front of you 🤙 Small world bro

This guy is like the country side version of Ross creations. Or is it just me. Much love from alaska my guy. Crazy video keep it up

Turned tank to McDonald’s and the drive thru into actual good content this is why I like you man Lmao Live it up and spread smiles man god bless!

Feels like a throwback to when you took the Dale truck to dinner and got it Valet'd.

That cop at the end was just like "I don't wanna do however much paperwork stopping a tank would be." Lol

I used to drive M47 army tanks in the city limits of Colorado Springs. We ran a couple of them in the field beside Kaman Sciences on Garden of the Gods Rd. We ran target vehicles for the military, and that's where we tested out mods and such before going out to military reservations to run live-fire tests. People would pull over in their cars just to watch us. I didn't get paid much, but it was lots of fun.

Love people that record and wanna show it to their family. You made their day.

"It's got tracks, it MUST be a tank." Tank A tank is an armoured fighting vehicle intended as a primary offensive weapon in front-line ground combat. Tank designs are a balance of heavy firepower, strong armour, and good battlefield mobility provided by tracks and a powerful engine; usually their main armament is mounted in a turret. Eagles and turkeys both have wings. Please don't get them mixed up.

Imagine being the cop that gets this call.. Dispatch: "we've got calls about a tank driving on the road" Cop: "A Hwhut"

14:48 i love seeing that guy in the car behind him so full of joy

Coolest vehicle I think I've ever seen outside of the real thing. Sure had them heads a turning and I bet that's a lot of fun. Y'all have a great day and thanks for the video. 👍

What's amazing is, In my state, you can register and put a surplus army tank( eg. M-4 Sherman or M-60) on the road as long as it has the rubberized insert pads in the tracks. However, as of this April 1st, it's illegal to alter the factory ride height of a car or light truck. Modify the factory intakes or exhaust (louder than factory dB level) or have removable baffles in the mufflers, including motorcycles. I believe the fines start at $750.

Imagine your dad showing up at school to pick you up in this thing you'd be the coolest kid around.

My dad was military and got to drive tanks a few times. I think 80 000 lbs. And they float. This isn't a tank but it is a pretty sweet machine. Definitely a beast awesome video. Thank you for sharing it.

The guy smiling in his truck @ 14:50 when he realizes what you were doing. That was my reaction too

If y'all don't get a shirt with the ripsaw and call it the "McFlurry Fury" I will be disappointed. After that tank movie Fury I think it's basically required! 😅👌🏻

If more people were like the lady at Ace hardware, the world would be a lot better place lol

"wow that's so awesome" It really did look like she was talking about the Plunger, which is awesome too..!

😂😂😂😂14:40 the guy in the GMC Sierra starts laughing when he drives the McFlurrys on the tracks

Go back and take that lady at ace for a ride! She was so hyped!

4:06 The kids be like "AYO! A TANK"

The cameraman trying to hold in his laugh at !:56 is hilarious to me lol

Was I the only one worried about clearance issues pulling up to the drive thru 🤣🤣🤣

This whole crew just has the best personalities together and feed off of eachother for great content every freaking video!

Cleatus' humor is so on point!

This is the best thing I have ever seen in my life!! Beautiful

That spreader in the back of the ripsaw was 200% the suggestion of his attorney.

14:45 i love watching the guy in the back driving his pick up and react to cleetus using the tracks as a conveyer belt for his food

Just dicoverd this channel and you guys gave me a smile throughout the Whole video. Love the dry humor!!

Yes. I love when people blindly assume that that this is a tank. It's obviously some ripsaw-esque off-road vehicle. Tanks are a very distinct vehicle type, while this may have treads it doesn't have the size, armament or armor to be considered a tank.

I love how this hasn’t gone viral in like news stations... “Florida man drives tank to McDonald’s” I guess it’s a normal head line for Florida man

I'd recommend noise canceling headsets that would let you talk to each other. Also probably a few cameras for blind spots, like side mirror and rear cam. If those aren't things you haven't considered already.

14:40 the only reason to have a 4 seat ripsaw "pass the drinks up here"

beatiful design....looks amazing

It's always funny to me when American's complain about fuel prices when an actual tank in America cost the same to fill up as my 2.0 Petrol Ford Focus in the UK.

we need more videos of cleet and the crew just going out in public and having fun

Loved the one wheel burn out v6 stang guy.....

First time I've watch ur video.. didn't even make it to the vid got through the sponsor then heard u say " hell yea brother" and slapped that sub button quick af.. knew this was gonna get good 🤣🤣🤣🤣

The farming safety triangle😆 great Loop hole to get anything on the road ,but gotta keep it under 25mph or at least in oregon 😉 🤣

The dude in the GMC pickup behind you at McD’s was laughing so dang hard 😂

Not a tank, just a tracked vehicle. Bull dozers have tracks but aren't tanks ether. Tanks have armor, a large cannon, and are meant to kill other tanks

World would be much better when more people start using tanks for casual driving😍😍🥰🥰

Taking the Ripsaw to valet only parking would be hilarious!

Everything Garrett does just makes me laugh. Like when he walked out of Ace and chucked the fuck out of that bag of fertilizer into the back of the rip saw or when he told the cashier his toilet's been plugged for a month 🤣🤣🤣🤣

This is so American right now I could get so much Vietnam flash backs form the bushes and trees Vietnam veteran are just gonna love this

Better hit that gym, son, huffing and puffing from lifting that tiny landscape wheeler, tried to redeem yerself with that nice toss o a 2 pound o fertilizer! But your tank was built strong! And wit a bit o style, blue shocks, high rise track wheels, nicely done! Tank designer A+ Weight Lifter C-

Cleetus is literally the ultimate Florida Man tbh. The only thing about him is he doesn’t do things to get himself in trouble or to end up in jail, so therefore he is the best kind of Florida man lol.

And a bunch of people thought they had been in the sun too long when they saw Dale chasing a tank thru town.

Awesome video guys!!

The clearance on that beast is amazing

"All electric, burns a little bit of diesel." Going to use that one lmao

Love the old school videos of cleetus being a straight goober

fantastic beer run ride!

That has to be the coolest thing I've seen since the full scale remote control/drivable DeLorean.

I love seeing how many people who aren’t “ cleetus fans” enjoy cleets Florida man appearances

Dude you are truly living the american dream dude! You have a race track, you have all the drag and drift cars, and a freaking tank, congrats dude we are all so proud of you! DO IT FOR DALE!!!!!!

Looks like you're gonna need that tank pretty soon. Keep it good.

The intro was really well done already know it took them a few tries

omg please more of this. driving the town with the ripsaw the look on everyone's face is priceless

The McFlurry machine actually working might have been the most incredible part of the episode 😂

Cleetus - Great video!! Tanks a lot!!!!

@15:27 no love for the NASCAR? Fun video. LOL

Cleet, the state of society is overwhelming, and it really helps to watch such quality content man.. thank you!

Miss the good ol days with Cleet and Coop sticking things in the exhaust of the Bald Eagle machine! Calling all OG's.....IYKYK

you know what guys i have not grinned so much in ages so thanks so so funny PMSL

Best part is the winch on the front...as if you're ever going to get that thing stuck.😁

You are 100% living the American dream. You have worked hard to get where you are. Enjoy it brother!!

I’d died laughing if George would have told the guy at McDonald’s that was filming hey sir no filming this is a secret military machine lol

Oh my gosh, little Ripp would've had a BLAST if Cleetus still had the tank. He would turn his cute little nose up to Leroy.

When I was in the Army, driving tracked vehicles on paved roads was STRONGLY discouraged because between the tracks and the heavy weight of the vehicles that had tracks, said tracked vehicles could seriously damage asphalt streets... or at least strongly increase the wear and tear. We only every drove the bare minimum on paved roads (like when leaving the motor pool to load the vehicles onto train cars), preferring to stick to dirt roads whenever we could.

Man I didn’t stop laughing the whole time😂 Good to see you guys out just having fun

Most enjoyable and funniest CMcF video ever !! During troubled times, there's nothing better than a good ol' dose of Cleeter /James shenanigan's .., good for the soul and it gives you something to smile about. You guys are lunatics! I love it!!! Good job on the camera George.. Thanks Guys for the laughs

Undoubtedly everyone's dream is to have their own tank.

15:11 and a dude with a Nascar all casual in the background. God I love Florida.

So it finally happened.... I knew Cleetus would take this thing in to town, I didn't expect him to wait this long to do it thought. 🤣

If someone hits the tank their insurance would be like “you rear ended a what!”

The blue truck driver's face when the mcflurries getting delivered by conveyor haha

This brings a red white and blue tear in my eye .... Murica

I haven't actually laughed out loud to a cleetus video in a while. Twas refreshing

I think you'll get a huge jump in subscribers for this outing. You turn that many heads, and people will eventually find this channel. Glad you guys are having fun! Stay safe.

Y'all are some good ol boys from Florida fo sho

Need to do more of these video’s. It’s pretty funny watching everyone’s reactions lol