WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: How to assemble your StuG III G road wheels AND shock absorbers!

With the main frame of the mount finished, Beau starts work on the traverse guide rollers for the StuG III G Gun Mount!
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[@krmould]

One thing to consider is that in another hundred years, these videos might be the most complete records we have of how these vehicles went together. Documenting the process is great fun for us to watch, but there is also a significant historical benefit. I am sure anyone else restoring a STUG III or any one of the many other vehicles AUSARMOUR have done will also appreciate this visual tutorial.

[@IanHutchings_KTF]

That's very true. Well said.

[@richardhenry5015]

Each Restoration should have a complete documentation record. Photographs, sketches, video, notes, reports, invoices, colour swatches, time sheets etc. The more documentation the better.

[@JR-bj3uf]

Museums are about display but also about the history of artifacts. I have a buddy that is the curator of a railroad museum. The restore the rolling stock and had just finished a restoration of a dinning car. It was on display during the fair and any number of visitors passed through the car. An older black gentleman stopped to ask a question. "Is this coach 567?" He was assured that it was. The man went on to explain the he was a steward on that very dinner. He told them where the silverware was kept and how he had a spare jacket in case of a spill. My buddy asked if he would come back and do a walk through to record a history. It was priceless.

[@RoFKillaBacon]

Without this tutorial I would've never been able to get the wheels back on my pet stug! Thank you so much Ausarmour

[@paulorchard7960]

😂🤣 Yep, my stug would have permanently on blocks in my wifes garage unless I watched this!🇦🇺👍

[@belesariius]

@@paulorchard7960yea, mines in the kitchen...

[@davidmartyn5044]

@@belesariius Not so much GET OFF MY LAWN, as GET OFF MY STUG!!

[@belesariius]

@@davidmartyn5044sometimes you just got to have boundaries ;)

[@bobjohnston8316]

Here in the northern parts of the US we park our STUGS for the winter. Driving them in the snow and slush, not to mention the salt on the roads to melt the ice, leads to rusty tracks. My SCHWIMMWAGEN is parked, too.

[@jamesroseby3823]

You’re right to acknowledge the people who were the last to touch those components when they were first assembled almost 80years ago. It certainly is pause for thought. Another thoroughly absorbing episode.

[@johnsherborne3245]

I’ve thought this many times looking at the late German engineering, the sacrifice of those who had the courage to sabotage stuff too, is boggling.

[@sortius_]

Yep, I've always wondered what the museum's position was, and whether they thought about what these vehicles mean. They might be "cool war vehicles", but the history behind them needs to be acknowledged. It's something I grapple with as a military geek.

[@murmaider2]

@@johnsherborne3245 look at Europe today and tell me it was courageous

[@karina833]

@@murmaider2Thanks for your well thought out comment, I'm sure those people who risked their lives sabotaging components on tanks, aircraft etc. had known that you especially disapproved of modern day Europe they would not have bothered. Congratulations on graduating at the top of the class for twats.

[@obsidianjane4413]

I see what you did there.

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

Never ceases to amaze me how these guys can turn several pallets of rusty old wartime junk into a serviceable tank...simply staggering...

[@twilightroach4274]

Well it’s almost stuggering……….ill let myself out…😂

[@ancliuin2459]

I will never again just glue a wheel to a model tank... now I can see in my mind what is underneath the cover... the washers, the bearings, the spacers... this is so great to watch.

[@pfeffi1978]

Hi guys. I'm an german mechanic. It is amazing unscrew after 80 years. Take 5 year old Volkswagen ,you cant unscrew many bolts. That was engineering. Greats from germany ❤

[@zeedub8560]

Crew: "There, we've blown it up so no one can ever use it again. No one could possibly repair this pile of twisted junk!" Australians 80 years later: "She's a beaut! Bang off the rust, apply a little heat, she'll be right!"

[@anthonypearson1293]

Crew: "There, we've blown it up so no one can ever use it again. No one could possibly repair this pile of twisted junk!" Beau: "Hold my beer!"

[@obsidianjane4413]

"It's worthless. Ten dollars from a vendor in the street. But I take it, I bury it in the sand for a thousand years, it becomes priceless..."

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

Then enter Bo stage right

[@johnanon6938]

Kurt pans camera from Beau towards the scrap-pile and narrates "Soon a coat of paint and it'll be a runner!"

[@jim7544]

You guys are the best in the world at what you know and do.

[@HowardSellick]

You guys helped fix my 'mere' 30 year old washing machine. The aluminium pulley wouldn't come off the steel motor shaft....ah heat! That worked 😊. If i had the time and money, id love to come and volunteer to help restore these amazing vehicles

[@wojciechmusia9486]

Twenty six minutes long today! Kurt, you're spoiling us ;) Cheers from Poland!!!

[@TheFurriestOne]

It is a solemn thing to think of the horrors the original builders of these machines went through, but as long as we acknowledge and honor that history, I like to think that restoring them serves as a reminder of that time and helps us prevent it from happening again, rather than being any glorification of that dark time. These machines are merely tools, initially built for death and destruction, but now rebuilt to remind and educate.

[@ekspatriat]

They were not all forced labour....many many many were just ordinary Germans doing war work like the allies...the comment kurt made was misleading.

[@RandomThingPosted]

@@ekspatriat 20% Forced labor is a pretty good chunk, enough to deserve to be reminded of. And unlike the Allied workers, German Workers did it for the country who started the whole mess whether they were misguided, or blindly loyal.

[@ekspatriat]

Exactly 80% did it for their country and were probably proud to do it. Kurts comment made it sound as though all workers were forced. 'Blindly loyal' also applies to the allies.@@RandomThingPosted

[@TheFurriestOne]

That's fair, but it was still supporting a horrible regime.

[@KeithHeinrich]

The refurbishment of the shock absorber is one of the most incredible things I've seen. It would have been last apart when it was assembled and put on the tank. Now its good for another 80 years at least.

[@johnberryhill8106]

While stationed in W.Germany in the 70's and 80's I had a good friend that went all over Germany to antique shows. Of all the German WW2 uniforms he collected, he was most proud of the rare Assault Gunners uniforms of these Sturmgeschutz crews.

[@MatSpeedle]

It's easy to see how Germany lost the war when you see the sheer complexity they put into everything they did. Amazing work from the team as always mates. Always the highlight of my Wednesday's.

[@penchant4]

Love the piano, strings, and drums music; but hate that it means the end of an episode. The craftsmanship, ingenuity, and dedication of your artisans is impressive and inspiring. Keep up the great work.

[@gripmann]

As I was watching, totally entranced (as usual) the lovely classical composition came on and I went "NOOOO!!! The video is almost over!!!" 😀

[@suit1337]

it is always mindblowing how complicated those seemingly simple vehicles were look at the M4 Sherman, the suspension is basically a coil - but look at those dampeners insane piece of engineering

[@richardedkins8856]

Beau's skills are really impressive. He comes across as an incredibly capable person. Nothing beats him. He always makes a plan. I really enjoy watching him work. Inspiring. Richard Edkins. South Africa. I think I need to visit my daughter in Gold Coast in August one year and make the long trek up to your Festival. I would love to do that!!

[@outersketcher]

These vids are a simple pleasure to watch.

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Well done a amazing work . Geetings from Germany

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

Well since it's a pleasure for them to do that I reckon they'll get it done before it's started

[@Butcher-xk9wc]

German over engineering at its finest. You guys do amazing work!!!!

[@marky657]

Another job well done guys. I love the music towards the end it pulls at my heart strings.

[@ricksmith4736]

Yes, I agree.....

[@johnsullivan2329]

Guys, I just want to say I'm enjoying the hell out of your videos.

[@robertbamford8266]

Thank you for the reminder about the manufacturing conditions - when they were not what I picture for Boeing or Kaiser. And the bullet or shrapnel scar that reminds us about the purpose and use of these machines. The elegance of the designs and engineering and your dedication to restoration and preservation make it easy to forget those aspects of the vehicle.

[@ricksmith4736]

Look at the allied graveyards in Europe and you will NEVER forget...

[@davidkimmel5153]

Thanks for taking the time to share these videos

[@albertoromanocovasso308]

Very complicated… a very good work !!! 😃👍

[@brianmacdonald4144]

Fascinating.What work and dedication!

[@diegofernandez838]

Gracias por continuar con el Stug

[@Gozza71]

Watching you work on these old parts and restoring them to working functionality is a credit to you all. Most today would not be able to do this kind of work today. I look forward to this every week just to see the lost mechanical arts.

[@vrod665]

You talented SOBs. I am absolutely fascinated by the work that you do. The historical preservation work is so important. I grew up with an entire museum of armor and artillery literally across the street from my home. Every WW1 and WW2 piece was there. The Army Ordnance Museum at Aberdeen was great but lacked the funding and manpower to actually restore anything. Made for a great playground for someone like me. I am thankful AusAmour restores some vehicles to running condition. Complete respect for you guys.

[@mikepocock575]

OMG so much hard work but well worth it in the end. Well done guys.

[@alecfraser1928]

I'm always impressed by what you manage to get done with a hammer press, a lathe and a big bottle of oxy. Great start to the day.

[@karenburns3516]

My favourite channel on you tube just love it ❤.

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

Thats the BEST episode in a long time! LOVE IT!!!

[@garthharris8721]

No matter its history , or how it was built, the engineering to make it all work , is fantastic. And for the team to rebuild these is a credit to them and that of the training they have received of their given trade.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

NO, it is of paramount importance to remember the tyranny and human suffering connected with these vehicles. YES, they should be restored and preserved, but to forget their history and reasons for being created, is a huge mistake.

[@olivedrabgarage6243]

It's amazing seeing those little stamps, it brings history alive for me. It's exciting to see these little human touches that make these things more than just stories from your grandpops generation and grainy black and white photos in history books. Not everyone that built these vehicles were Jewish, let's not forget. The German workers who built them thought they were doing the right for their country at the time...enduring the loss of their sons, brothers, uncles, fathers on the battle front and then their own losses each day and night with the allied bombing campaigns. It was a time of great loss and suffering for everyone as for the rich elite industrialists political class and their mental sickness and profits. These small tool markings need to serve as a reminder that people suffered and loss in real life, that they were just like you and me and history can repeat itself...this really did happen and we now have the luck and hindsight to learn from history and doom ourselves to repeat it.

[@ilfarmboy]

that is one MAJOR JOB

[@n0bby_Barnden]

Could they have made those stub axle assemblies any more complex..? Absolutely phenomenal restoration work. Bravo!

[@andrewwilson8210]

As much as I, like so many others, love this stuff, I'm glad you remember where they came from, and what they represented. It's a detail and a truth we tend to leave out.

[@Trucksofwar]

I did appreciate how you guys haven't repaired the battle damage on the vehicles... its a solid reminder of what these things are and that someone was desperately trying to stop that vehicle back in the day.

[@spinnetti]

Love the details... I'm recreating in 3D CAD as accurately as I possibly can so these videos are a great reference.

[@johnrstubbs]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@russelburton6497]

It's a real credit to you boys, keep the content coming and I'm coming to the tank fest. Cheers RUSTY.

[@chrispiazza7487]

BEAU!!

[@Alexeiiii]

Fantastic job guys, you rule !!! 😅

[@nv1493]

I'm constantly blown away by the engineering design on these vehicles.

[@charlesemerson6763]

Lovely work as always.

[@simonholmes5223]

Just superb and a great watch. Really inspirational 😊

[@mammaliturchi54]

meraviglioso! favoloso! BRAVI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Very interesting to see the details of German engineering on these various assemblies!

[@MrChrisStarr]

Best tank restoration channel on KZbin!

[@ricksmith4736]

The only other one that was comparable was the LIttlefield collection videos before he passed.....

[@johnfahey7587]

Amazing engineering!😎

[@WillianOliveira-dx8kw]

yours vídeos always is amazing, this is best job ever rebuilding history tanks, congrats from brazil...sorry about poor English... I wait always anxious the next vídeo... congrats all involved in this incredible work...

[@IanHutchings_KTF]

You blokes are truly amazing. I really like the new technique in the filming, but don't forget to keep the team front and centre. The unique experience of the Aussie engineer viewpoint is a huge part of your appeal and success. Keep it up, cobbers. From an English fan.

[@danielcotnoir3363]

Brilliant video! Thank you!

[@MrJoeGarner]

Absolutely the most complex seal assembly I've ever seen.

[@richardwirt3193]

You guys do really great work

[@davidkimmel4216]

Outstanding video. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@davidkimmel5153]

German engineers were really special people. Fantastic workmanship ship

[@Blazestation]

I really enjoy watching Beau work, the man is just so intelligent and a pleasure to learn from.

[@ondoogretchtub]

Great stuff. Love it. You blokes are unreal.

[@stephenreese5921]

This weapon of war will never be used again. It is restored as a reminder of what a power Hungery man can wrote upon a peaceful world!,

[@richardphelan8414]

Beau is one hell of a awesome mechanic I noticed how the factory had crossed threaded part of the shock and Beou fought that Piece off , Fine threads especially that diameter are a Bugger at best ,well done mates looking forewarn to next Wednesdays video

[@NakiriX1]

ah thank you for the tutorial, been looking forever how to replace my stug iii g shock absorbers

[@IvanNovotný-x4x]

Nice and perfect work as always guys, I love your videos. Europe. Ivan

[@David-mz3or]

Thanks!

[@ausarmour]

Thanks David! Stoked you’re enjoying our content 😁

[@steveyountz9184]

4:14.....It almost looks like you have a mallet with it's own Zerk fitting. There must be a story there. Another great video, and as someone who has given you a hard time in the past, I have to say, you do a great job. As does everyone else at Aus Armor. Gets my Wednesday off to a great start.

[@jonowens460]

I saw that too😂

[@steveyountz9184]

@@jonowens460 Looking back, it looks more like a bolt with a nut on it. Maybe it is there to keep the head on. Anyway, great video.

[@scottcrawford7310]

Another fantastic Workshop Wednesday

[@jameshall6147]

This must be one of the only jobs that you really can't wait to get to work. Great videos

[@johnpublic168]

Very nice, great work.

[@kenpecora7526]

Amazing work

[@schwabrichard9829]

One more excellent how to video Beau and Kurt! Beau your patience and dedication is amazing! From junk to gold!

[@emogenelea7185]

Brilliant!

[@williamstoutjesdijk-ry2oz]

Like others love workshop Wednesday….. 😃👍🏻 Hope they get paid well for craftsman ship.

[@AW-Services]

Although the circumstances and horrific stories of vile forced labour, this tank, and many others that survive today is a tribute to those who gave their lives to build them. German precision is a phrase that sums up the level of engineering for the era. Thank you for sharing this incredible restoration

[@JustRedDude]

Another Wednesday, another great video. Thanks for your incredible job. It's truly became my favourite day of the week

[@LyleHatch]

The sheer number of component parts and the engineering involved never cease to amaze me. Of course, those facts were a double-edged sword as it made a vehicle like this that much harder to produce. However, we get to admire the manufacturing and engineering skill decades later. Amazing to watch and kudos to Beau for being able to decipher these complicated assemblies!

[@earlt.7573]

You guys are thoroughly badass

[@dnbeckmann]

Fantastic!

[@entropyachieved750]

One day ill go up to cairns and check out the collection. Its great that Australia has a decent collection of armour.

[@orionbirch2705]

Thanks Kurt, for the Wehrmacht eagle stamp on the hub picture. I could visualize a man in grey rags, half starved, holding a stamp punch and marking the hub with a hammer blow. And losing a bit of his self and hope with each hammer blow.

[@ariedekker7350]

Seeing Bo busy is so good to see. Bo's knowledge and skills are so worthy.

[@ianbell5611]

Great work

[@Madmatt252525]

I can't say enough how relaxing and enjoyable these Workshop Wednesday videos are. The craftsmanship and respect for history that is on display never ceases to amaze. Another aspect of these videos that I find myself really enjoying is the background music. I could listen to that theme all day long. Where does that piece of music come from?

[@---rz5th]

Wow and wow.

[@66kbm]

The amount of intricate parts just in the wheel assembly is mind boggling. No wonder Germany virtually ran out of Tanks by the end of the War, not blown up but too complicated with too many parts to make them.

[@waynebusilla]

Really enjoy these workshop Wednesday’s. Wish we had something like this in Canada!

[@robertjohnstone3706]

Been there twice , 10 out of 10 .

[@lancemillward2462]

that was very satisfying

[@Kjell_H]

I had nearly given up the Stug. Have followed your restoration from scratch but it's been a long time since your last video regarding the Stug. I guess it's hard to find parts lying around these days😄 Boo has it. A sharp eye and a gentle hand when needed. Take good care of that guy. Just to point it out....I am not into WW2 restoration projects of different kind at all, but I like watching your videos. Thumbs up immediately and greetings from top of the world🇳🇴

[@kiwifruit27]

Great episode, I saw you got a shout out from Mr Hewes in their latest FV4005 video

[@glenod]

i saw that too. :)

[@AdamMann3D]

awesome Beau. Impressive as always

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

Another great video. Thanks for the hail back to the history of who actually did most of work to produce them.

[@999torino]

You guys do great work as always, and Kurt Fromazoma does epic work with camera and editing. Yea, I'm THAT guy. Lol, sorry Kurt.

[@dano4572]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jmc7034]

It still amazes me the engineering that goes into these tanks

[@markscheffers5841]

I’m always getting excited when I see there’s another StuG episode on workshop Wednesday. Hope you guys can make some serious headway now the new parts are in!

[@wrxs1781]

My compliments to the young mechanic.

[@Th.G.M.]

I am always amazed, and thankful, to see you guys this work! There is no stopping you doing your magic. Thank you so much for preserving history! Greetings from Germany!

[@jkulcsar100]

totally amazing