WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: Servicing our tank destroyer before CYCLONE JASPER hits AusArmour!

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Any Wednesday has gotta be better when the Aussie tank museum posts a new video 😊

[@craigphillips792]

One of the highest points of my week!

[@Spartan902]

I am planning a trip there after the wet season. Can't wait!

[@347jpb]

An American Tank Destroyer, with a Russian engine, at an Australian Museum, being worked on and maintained by a car mechanic turned tank mechanic. Does not get better than this. AMAZINGLY GREAT STUFF!!! Totally appreciate you all for keeping history alive. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@gregedmand9939]

Steve's ability to move between wildly different vehicle and engine installations and deal with custom or jury rigged systems proves what a valuable addition to the museum he is. You don't gain this sort of experience by working on just one type of vehicle most of your career. I would bet he's built some custom cars in his time, too.

[@graemewatkins5535]

its amazing how steve has transferred from sedans to tanks, great tradesman

[@scottfw7169]

Eh, not that amazing, a tank is merely a quirky sedan which makes things go kaboom. 😉

[@shedwork]

That was the fastest 20 minutes of my day! Welcome Steve and great show with clear explanations. The reward for the "grease and oil change" a test run of the tank -awesome. Fantastic production again Kurt!👍👍👍

[@Alan.livingston]

"That was the fastest 20 minutes of my day!" funny that, my wife said the same thing to me a little earlier on. And by 20 she meant 2.

[@andrewbrizhinev9577]

That country tune at around 15:30 was very fitting to the final assembly scene. 👍

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Across the planet and still up in Tennessee USA to get the sneak peak for normal folks……love you guys! Steve is a jewel mate!

[@grandpaweber2097]

Whatever Steve costs is money well and truly spent.

[@poowg2657]

Great to see how it works in real life. I spent about 500 hours building a 1/35 model and mannaged to garner a couple of awards. The amazing thing was back in the 50s hot rodders were dropping the GAAs and GAHs into hot rods and in some cases were getting 2000hp. out of them albeit not for long. Awesome video, thanks much!

[@echohunter4199]

Amazing to see the evolution of my job I did in the Army for 26 years as a Tank Destroyer MOS 11H, the skills I was taught in 1983 were developed from lessons learned in WWII. We’re not considered tankers but Infantrymen trained on various anti-armor weapons wear our purpose is to halt enemy armor and defend the Infantry. We’re assigned other tasks such as route security, flank security, anti-armor ambushes and in light Infantry units we’re often used as organic scouts to determine terrain and/or enemy activities to aid the Commander in his decision process. Often folks consider Anti-Armor vehicles as just another tank whereas we provide an additional layer of abilities and defense. We can be used in an offensive role but we’re more vulnerable than conventional tanks and other armored vehicles so we rely more on indirect fire support and close air support to aid us as we move forward in small increments. Thank you for taking time to preserve a piece of our heritage, I’m sure my Australian counterparts there are equally thankful.

[@lexchambers8329]

A great job on the Jackson, seems you have picked up a Great mechanic, good luck with the Cyclone, hope all the staff and their families stay safe and unaffected as well as the Museum.

[@06colkurtz]

in my ten years in Armor, the safety rules are 1) always three points of contact with the vehicle when on top, 2) never get on or in the tank without head protection, 3) when backing always use 2 ground guides. this has saved a lot of injuries. Consider demonstrating a more safe posture.

[@earlt.7573]

Steve knows his stuff, he's a great new fit for the crew, and he's got a great sense of humor about him. Hell yeah. 👍👍👍

[@eugenemonasterio2024]

Awesome video except for not getting the money shot. And good to see Beau make a cameo appearance. 😂

[@scottfw7169]

M36 is still a handsome AFV in my eyes after i learned of it in the early 1970s.

[@stephenyoud6125]

Just what you need to fit that oil pump…. A guy who has changed spark plugs on a Subaru Boxer engine !! Great bloke that Steve.

[@earlatkins9559]

Nice to see another vehicle back on track!

[@highlander147]

Great job Steve! Boy, Janet can run, not bad for a “twenty a day” smoker!

[@timothypierce2126]

The smile on Steve's face during the test drive says it all!! Great addition to the team. Please stay safe.

[@jayvee-u2]

Thanks for the video - very interesting! Steve is terrific at digging into issues and fixing them up. Great wealth of experience and hands on ability. Have a great week! 😀

[@roberthocking9138]

Kurt, dear oh dear, you had one job and you missed it.😂 another great vid, steve sure knows his stuff and speaks to camera very well.

[@tedstrikertwa800]

From Subies to WWII TDs wth Soviet cold war era engines 😮 Steve is a top shelf addition to the team 👍 Looking forward to more WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY with Steve and the rest of AusArmour crew 🫡

[@svgproductions72]

The M36 is easily becoming one of my favorite armored vehicles as of late, thanks for the great video!!

[@lukefriesenhahn8186]

I see that Steve got his baptism of oil at the shop. He is one of you guys now. 😊 👍

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

Yeah ... For those of us who have rebuilt engines on cars we've also done some customization on ... there is real appreciation for what these guys have done. It's one of those things - where people who see this vehicle at a Military Vehicles Fest - are just not going to ever know what went into some of the details of getting this thing to run. Good On Ya Mate. .

[@ldnwholesale8552]

When I first started watching these we had a videographer with no idea of the subject he was filming. Now he has a pretty good idea and even gets hands on occasionally. And the videos get better every time

[@SV2LLJ]

Now Steve is a Diamond fit to the AUS Armour team.. Great tech !! Again,well done Kurt ...

[@TK-vz8hn]

Stay safe while Jasper hits. All bunkered down here in ingham/ cardwell.

[@terryroths4254]

Great show! The Sherman in a town close by had the driver's door by the star in front.

[@Spitsz01]

Fantastic stuff again. Makes me wonder doubt my job choices.😢 Every time I open my youtube on Wednesday I go " Yeee, Workshop Wednesday!!!".

[@yattaran1484]

This is why I like Wednesday !.

[@davidwarren9204]

Good luck to you all during ht Cyclone, and to the tanks and equipment etc at the Museum.

[@01ZombieMoses10]

It is a genuine pleasure to watch someone doing something for a living which they thoroughly enjoy. I wish my work made me smile like that.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

That was a brilliant ride into the world of getting grease up to your elbows from Kurt . I dont think any of the exhibits will blow away in the Cyclone

[@tau3457]

Seems like Cairns missed the worst of it.

[@brunomckay1875]

Steve works in another dimension than us mere mortals. Great video.

[@MartinFialaMeganeRs]

Zdravím z České republiky je to nádhera ❤❤❤😊

[@bruceinoz8002]

But, will it float? I figured there was good reason to build all the serious museum sheds on gigantic mounds above "storm-surge" height. Don't forget to check the seals on the DUKW, Schwimmwagen, "Seep", LVt-4, etc. They might come in handy in the next few days.

[@dazzas661]

Steve....another treasure for OzArmour!

[@Slaktrax]

Nice video Kurt. This is about being a real mechanic, stripping, investigating, repairing and refitting. Most of the industry now just has fitters, throw the old part and fit a new one. That's a beautiful old engine, I'm impressed with all the pre-oiling system, the massive air filtration system and 38.8 litres of grunt probably makes it a bit of a rocket-ship as the original Jacksons certainly didn't have as much power and torque as this one.

[@andrewdowns3403]

well done , now batten down and stay safe from the cyclone

[@AW-Services]

Incredible job Steve & Glen

[@mikes7639]

That man is a treasure,as smart and good at his work as can be

[@davidbutterfield2949]

Great work Steve. Please stay safe everyone up there 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@tau3457]

Seems like another dream hire. Meticulous work and an awesome reward to get to drive it. The L plate and straw hat were great. And he could not keep the grin under control at all.

[@nandi123]

Steve is a great addition. Brilliant!

[@pbrig4298]

Fascinating video. Steve's knowledge, skill, and "can do" attitude are truly remarkable. He seems to intuit what is required--no matter the complexity of the problem--and possesses the expertise to bring it to fruition. Well done!

[@busterdee8228]

If a TD could be happy, it would look like this. Well done Steve.

[@davidwarren9204]

I love the "L" Learner Plate on the back of the Jackson :)

[@obsidianjane4413]

@18:47 Next time on Oz Armor, the M-36 Jacksonski gets a ring and valve job!

[@gabrielneves6602]

8:03 priceless smile of a well done job. Btw good morning from Brazil

[@williammaxwell1919]

Nice ride! Steve looked like he was having a "does it get any better than this" moment when test drove it. Steve is a great add to the Aus Armour team and seems to have the same "can do" Antipodean ethos as the as the rest of the crew. Kudos Aus Armour

[@timwerner7771]

LOve it when he fires up the torch and blazex away with the big blue flame! "It is aluminium so I won't get it too hot" HA!

[@wernervanderwalt8541]

Great job guys! Love your total dedication to your job. Workshop Wednesdays are a highlight of my week. You guys rock!!!😊

[@veridian79]

Great job, Steve is a good addition to the team, he speaks well and explains clearly what he is fixing.

[@quentinstacy35]

Another great report Kurt. Steve is informative, I like his presentation style

[@bruman182]

That was beautiful. I really enjoyed watching.

[@Hondarestorations]

What a great addition to the team, Steve really seems to be knowledgeable in a multitude of disciplines and a real problem solver….good on him and the museum !! Keep up the great work guys . Always look forward to Workshop Wednesday

[@jasonmarmor4683]

I always look forward to your videos, which are very well done, and the work you guys do - Jesse, Darryl and others at the museum is amazing. Thank you and keep 'em coming!

[@ursamajor7468]

Cyclone = Free Tank washing?? I really enjoyed seeing the Jackson, it might be a great one for a ride. Stay safe, ❤ from the States.

[@olspanner]

Would have loved to see how that armature shaft was welded

[@silentotto5099]

It's a bold move to wear a shirt that color and to do that sort of work. The man has confidence!

[@CitizenSmith50]

Although I live in the same Country, this museum is over 3,000Km away, and as an OAP I am unlikely to get there, so I get much enjoyment from this Channel's vids. Thanks, Guys, from rural South Australia !

[@harpomarx7777]

Wonderful vehicle and marvelous effort by Steve and the team! Got my tank fix for the week; thanks, boys!

[@zaynevanday142]

😂😂 that’s what we like 👍 to see the tank at speed ❤❤❤

[@7071t6]

I hope everyone is all right after Jasper and i hope the SES and other first responders are helping everyone in the affected areas.🙏🙏🦘🦘👌👌👍👍

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Steve & Kurt, another fantastic Workshop Wednesday, I know I say it each week, But I wait a week for these minutes of pure joy. Cheers, Yes, I love Workshop Wednesday.

[@mylesdobinson1534]

Great job yet again 👏 👍

[@NSYresearch]

What a great job .... thanks again Kurt and team, making Wednesday mornings so much better.

[@warwicklong2726]

One of your best, wonderfully recorded and edited. Steve is a delight! Highlight of my week! (Visited last year..happy memories)

[@MrSeeuu]

Awesome show! 😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnbradshaw354]

Great Job Steve, well done!

[@schwabrichard9829]

Hello from Virginia,USA. Watching a great WSW video is my mid week pick me up. Steve and the guys made the M-36 roar into life. Then the great test drive!!!!

[@UKFxDubstep]

That was an awesome video, really have enjoyed the production quality increases over the last couple of years.

[@johneken2056]

Great job! Still would like to see the M36 with a GAA Ford or a twin Detroit set up.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As always is the case thank you for posting yet another excellent video!

[@clivelee4279]

. As someone who’s day job was rebuilding and restoring just the same low voltage DC motors as seen here , except it was usually saltwater that they had soaked in , you would be amazed what a days cleaning and refurbishing a can achieve .After cleaning up that armature you could almost guarantee it would be fine , re- tape the fields , new bearings , clean up the brushes .And it all makes work for the working man to do .👍

[@didierfrenga5101]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!

[@scaleartsg]

check out 7:21 the weathering on the tank! great for scale modellers like me

[@claytonnans5639]

Thanks, guys!

[@penchant4]

LOVE the final shot with the M36 on the wash rack. Always an essential part of operation. Thanks!!

[@racer6583]

Darn it you didn't say a thing why a Russian engine is doing in a M36 Jackson, but a bit of fix a tune done the Jackson good thing Steve has the know how to get thing's back in order. Great show!!!!

[@TheSlugstoppa]

Great to watch these experts breath new life into these historic vehicles - Cheers guys.

[@sigmunspencer-lloyd1920]

I truly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you. Your team and presetation pace and content are perfect.

[@luvtruckin]

Kurt I'm learning with you and it's a blast I think it'd still be fun for Jason to tell us about this tank and the original engine it came out with my understanding so far is it was a beast and fast too but it looked to me like the soviet engine in it is doing a fine job speed wise.

[@dougstubbs9637]

When the Cyclone hits, it probably will do MILLIONS AND MILLIONS of Dollars worth of improvements to North Queensland.

[@paoloviti6156]

Great job Steve, you did an excellent job 👍 👏

[@WestHamBubbleBoy]

"I love it when a plan comes together." John "Hannibal" Smith. The A Team. 1983 - 1987 I want to coin the frase from a brilliant man of his day. An American industrialist whose talent for engineering, as well as business, is why we are where we are today. "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." Henry Ford 1863 - 1947 That is what I see when I look at all the guys from The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum. A group of men each with their own special skills working together as a team. Overcoming each and every obstacle that comes their way. I love Workshop Wednesdays. David "Digger" Gardner 1961 - a date to be fixed

[@scottfw7169]

Tanks are like steam locomotives in that half the fun is just watching the wheels go round.

[@frankbodenschatz173]

Great teamwork sourcing and modifications to get the job done guys!

[@bgdavenport]

Brilliant episode!

[@wekker090]

Janet looks stunning. Nice work.

[@thierry2357]

Good job Steve. 👌

[@gerardhogan3]

Good job Steve. Boy o boy that 12 cyclinder sounds awesomecSteve. Nice drills

[@MrJoeGarner]

Steve would be an asset to any mechanic shop.

[@slaktriffid]

Beard is coming along well Kurt.....:)

[@Spartan902]

Great work guys! Absolutely love the indepth look we get into these tanks and tank destroyers. Hilarious how you put a learners sticker on. Can I please come up and drive some of these glorious machines?

[@CharlesTimothy-z1o]

Been watching your videos now for about a year. Keep them coming. Cannot wait until next Wednesday.

[@gamanmcreynolds3658]

absolutely beautiful.

[@vonsepp]

Always liked the jackson bit of a quick fix for some added fire power,great job guys love the updates cheers for Christmas and the new year.

[@MrTravbad]

the 'L' was a nice touch :)