WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: Swing Arm and Torsion Bar Holders on the StuG III G (Reuploaded!)

[@gusmobile67]

It is little things like reading the comments and then amending the Workshop Wednesday episode, that makes you stand out from the crowd. No-one is belittled, and all those with limited knowledge of mechanical items get to understand how things actually work and why items are made like they are. Top marks go to all of you for allowing us to enjoy the ride!

[@gameyord7182]

brooo look at our "photos" just the color is off!

[@kiwifruit27]

I watched the original version but will happily watch this too. Congrats on your Tiger 1 super cut getting 1 million views and for your channel getting 75k subs, well deserved for your excellent channel

[@danyennis8126]

Well I knew what torsion suspension was but whats dumbfounding to me is that you guys take completely wrecked armor and make it whole again driving and all. Masters of your trade. I’m a welder and if I wasn’t in the states I’d be applying for a position to bring these beauties back to life!

[@wrecks02]

I live almost next door and drove tanks.. But they won't let me play in theirs... DAMMIT!!!!!

[@anthonyhayes1267]

​@@wrecks02 AusArmour, let this man play with the tanks 😠

[@michaelguerin56]

All good Kurt … watching hard work can be tiring😅!

[@James_T_Quirk]

2 Workshop Wednesday Videos for Australia Day, Nice .... (it's not a repeat, it's a different version) ;)

[@user-wf2lm3vi7o]

And we all probably watched something like Blade Runner all over again with extra minute too lol

[@Brendissimo1]

I think these last couple videos have finally cemented for me, in lasting, visual sense, how torsion bar suspension actually works. I think I had looked up diagrams before but I kept forgetting, except I knew it was more advanced than leaf spring and more widely used than the Christie suspension. But this time I think I'll remember HOW it actually works!

[@garylawless3608]

I don’t know how the guys do this ‘hot work’ in the North Queensland heat in the middle of our summer! They persevere with patience and skill anyway- a sure sign of dedication to the job. Keep up the great work guys!

[@boob72]

Especially in Cairns with the humidity.

[@whiteyready5862]

ill just watch it again

[@sdkfz250b]

I did wonder where the usual introduction was from you Kurt 😁 I'm currently building an SdKfz 250 Ausf B here in the UK and watching these great episodes always gives me inspiration to continue with my own project 😎

[@Elvis20101]

Thanks for working on Australia day to reupload this episode.

[@waynestarick5282]

Love the way the boys explain everything - as a modeller of 1/35 armour, it really helps no know what that little bit of plastic really is and how it works!

[@Sasha-nu1zn]

у меня сын моделист!

[@theitchysailor2929]

Yay I get it watch it again lol

[@bgdavenport]

These videos are just not long enough! I could watch for hours! I go back through and rewatch older videos!

[@tannerjones9687]

Thanks for another video Kurt 👍

[@traumgeist]

Karl at the factory knew someone would be restoring those torsion housings and greased those dust cover screw threads in 1944.

[@michaelrieber4858]

Found your channel a few months ago…never realized just how much work and knowledge you need to have to restore a tank. You guys are awesome

[@grandpaweber2097]

I hate getting caught up on this build, now I have to wait for new episodes along with everyone else. A GREAT restoration series, gents.

[@georgesherfick2444]

Implacable , determined, all with good humor. This work states more about the workers than the tanks.

[@travs7775]

"At least there's no torsion bars in em" had me in stitches 😂

[@TheBlapSurgeon]

I'll make sure to watch this all the way through again! Not that I need much convincing!

[@Harmon1ca]

The patience involved here is impressive. The time it took to do one of these now has to be done another 5 times.

[@stingr5626]

That was very nice of you guys to re upload the correct version. Can’t wait to see the next episode 😁

[@wrecks02]

Does make a bit more sense now... Though watching the previous version was fascinating... The intro ties it all together. Thanks

[@markdavis2475]

Great, thanks for the extra info 👍

[@madaro504]

Straya Day y’all!!

[@johnbradshaw354]

Great work and patience by Beau! Well done.

[@graemewatkins5535]

the intro helps and makes it better

[@thibauddutry]

You guys have so much patience.

[@bmgautomotive2340]

Mechanic's candy. This work and channel is incredibly satisfying and amazing to watch. Beau and his team not only understand tanks and their workings but experts in welding, fabrication, tear down and rebuilding of these iconic machines. Incredible footage. Thank you!

[@sigmatus303]

Sweet double tank fix.

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

Kurt, 1981 called and wants those shorts back.!

[@captainfancypants4933]

ahhh i have a torsion bar system on my truck. This is a gem of a little channel i always loved tanks as a kid

[@fifidebruxelles]

Nice little add-on

[@paulorchard7960]

Can I purchase some of those torsion bar stubbs? Im a blacksmith and would love to make something out of a piece of German WW2 armour!

[@yattaran1484]

Thank you for the nice intro !. I thought this was the same as previous post.🤔

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Bo is a beast on the tools, cheers go the same to everyone else!

[@WesW3187]

The second upload with the extra little bits of information was really good. I’m glad you reviewed your original. I don’t think many people do that 🙂.

[@Rogster559]

I have watched every episode of the strug 111 reconstruction and loved every second of it, if beau keeps swinging that hammer like he does he’ll be able to enter the MR Universe comp lol ,the whole crew do a fantastic job putting the broken jigsaw puzzles together so that people can see magnificent though destructive and dangerous machines that our ancestors saw in real action , all the best from Tassie

[@RodRosenberg]

Watched the first upload but dropping a comment Love all the work here!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@gavingrieve5306]

And yes vw,s have tortion bars front and rear!

[@steveyountz9184]

The original Beetle did but the Super-Beetle had a strut front suspension but.....I think.....the rear was still torsion bar. My 1971 served me well for 21 years, but did look like a 'Flintstone' car at the end. Some '60' s Chrysler trunk lids were torsion bar also. Thanks for the amended open as it clarifies things.

[@johnt.kennedy3856]

Sitting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and I am fascinated with this channel.

[@clophis]

Thanks for the clarification Kurt. Not a mechanically minded person but now I understand better. Keep up the great work guys.

[@WalterMitty1966]

Awesome as usual !! Love your workshop Wednesdays ! Cheers Phil in England

[@vicmac3513]

If there's a text/video available which explains how these german Sturms ended into Australia, I'd be deeply interested. Algorithm threw me here.

[@NemetskyCzar]

Thanks for the re-edit/re-post Kurt@OzArmour .

[@scottcrawford7310]

Missed my fix last Wednesday. Catching up now. Love it

[@sir_bertimus1547]

Simply amazing

[@MetamorphicWonders]

Greetings from the UK. Great films. Keep them coming.

[@samrodian919]

That was a great deal of hard graft Beau, and plenty more to do as well !

[@nickraschke4737]

Great work and excellent presentation.

[@phensriwood8081]

The immovable object meets the irresistible force! Love your press.

[@Malaveldt]

As interesting as the vehicles are, the problem solving with the restoration details ends up being a surprise MVP.

[@Javdoc]

Beau sure earned his pay this time. You should start a Buy Beau a Beer (or whatever drink of choice) fund for him and the other guys. I bet you'd get plenty of donations. 😀

[@cmck472]

Good plan!

[@MSC-101]

Been binging on your videos for a few weeks since I discovered your channel. Totally impressed by everyone's work including the quality of your videos and commentary. In particular, efforts to help all of us understand what is happening. Many thanks from Canada.

[@AdamMann3D]

This was lovely. One of my favorites.

[@Madcap247]

I loved the “at least there’s no tortion bars in there” slow motion sound bite as they’re trying to remove the seized tortion bars 😂😂

[@nf9436]

If I have to remove a torn screw from a metal part again and despair, I will think of you! And I'll be sure you've done worse! Removing torn steel bolts from an iron casting after 80 years with water in them is a fine art Not for the faint-hearted! Respect!

[@markstrauss4964]

Thanks!

[@ausarmour]

No, no! Thank you!

[@DASCDUDE]

Great progress!

[@thomasv.cantwell1254]

Old M60 tanker here. Breaking a torsion bar was our single worst maintenance nightmare, even worse than throwing track. Always needed lots of heat and sledge work...Same exact tech in the M60 suspension as the Stug.

[@jeffhanke1662]

Happily watched it again. Great intro. Keep up the great content!

[@richardphelan8414]

It's great learning all the little things here that makes a big difference in understanding how these tanks functioned and the make up of the tank, I eat this stuff up, the design of the torsion bar suspension was something else very clever

[@busterdee8228]

Who needs a gym membership when you work on armour.

[@steveaustin62]

Really interesting content and what dedication to rebirthing erstwhile scrap.

[@gingerninja2456]

This stug was built in a hurry and never intended to last long. Blown and then up left in a bog for decades this stug was very well built.

[@spinnetti]

wow. grueling one

[@scaleartsg]

how did you know I dont have a clue about what you guys were saying in the previous video?! lol

[@Eisen_Jaeger]

The technical explanation at the beginning, very informative for those that didn't know already. More of this please, when appropriate.

[@sthmark]

Watching this kind of restoration is trully mesmerising - better than an action movie. What is name of the band playing in the background - I'd love to listen to more of their stuff. Greetings from Poland

[@johnknapp952]

It's not Workshop Wednesday without the Intro!

[@declanjoyce8640]

Wow...such dedication..

[@LouiL]

love these series!

[@johnviney7919]

Thanks for the video! Lots of hard work today, but looking much better! Stay with it!

[@glenngosline3303]

Great job as always

[@robertwolfe3868]

Nice into Kurt.

[@keithgarland3404]

Great job with the reload, I love to see the details and real hands on work you carry out, all your guys are really talented. Would it be possible some time to show how the welding is done, not speeded up, do they call it Christmas tree welding?

[@benkendall7489]

Bloody love the editing on these, pace is perfect

[@gavingrieve5306]

Good German steel. I found that on very old volkswagens

[@joey243win]

How did I miss this :(

[@stephenyoud6125]

great intro Kurt, it's better with your intro, for sure !! Great Metal Basher, that Beau !

[@robertmartin5662]

Excellent videos. Really like to watch. Would really like to visit. Thank you. Keep videos coming.

[@eielson1978]

At the 14:00 MINUTE Mark Beau says " The Process is the Same.." and my imagination took over. At that point in my mind I see the Workshop set up with a Row of Work Tables and everyone from the shop sitting with the same parts to clean singing to the music from the cartoon "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" -"We are Santa's Elves ..."! I just had to share this!!

[@danbenson7587]

Nylon swing arm bushing. Thermoplastics have 15x or so greater thermal expansion than steel. If a bushing is in a closed gland and heats, it will bulge or split the gland. The fix is axially split the bushing -which has no tangible effect on its bearing ability- but allows for expansion. In the Stug’s future duty I don’t think bushings will give problems, but a bushing would on a road wheel. Cheers D

[@CAPNMAC82]

Kurt, outstanding job on that Intro, I would have broken into "Dem Bones" lyrics about halfway through . . . 🙂

[@greenhandle]

Great work. Great show. thanks

[@shades360]

I just had the torsion bar suspension apart on a d22 Nissan Navara . Child’s play compared to this stuff. You certainly need a certain amount of mental resilience encountering all the obstacles you do

[@babylonsburning1]

Good on yer!, needed the context.

[@Americal1970]

I gave some advise last vid or two. I don't like doing it because I know watching this and I am living in past history. Sure as hell I see you guys doing what I suggested, which makes just another peanut in the peanut gallery.. LOL. I watched 1 - 16 yesterday.

[@devonlord99]

22:20 “Should I turn the tap on now?” 😂

[@jmc7034]

Nice improvement on he vid

[@patchmack4469]

great reload, good to have the extra bit of intel of the torsion bars, i have often wondered how much loading these torsion bars can put up with, all that twisting, i play with CVRTs they weigh well under 9tons at their heaviest and wonder what they put up with, i've seen the odd broken one, but what does it take to actually break it - great vid

[@Kaijiro____93]

Had me hyped up for next episode until "Reuploaded" =(

[@anatoliyshelokov8868]

Спасибо! Ждем продолжения.

[@martinbather4835]

I'd like to see how the torsion bar mounting that was mishapen,ie,the flanged mounting and the crushed casing on the torsional bar aperture are repaired or reconstructed....

[@bobwilliams6752]

Always look forward to my weekly tank restoration fix with you guys. Got to ask when you heat up the metal to get a bolt or something out does it harm the integrity of the metal?

[@garand999]

it was a good thing that the German vehicles were so complicated and overengineered, built so differently from US vehicles, that made the logistics and repairs more difficult this came from each manufacturer being in competition with the other !

[@hopper1415]

My wife also has a fiber bush.

[@laverda7789]

Why don't you use an impact wrench for small screws to unscrew? Btw: great work and a lot of fun watching your videos!

[@moplum]

Have you guys ever tried an carbon arch air gouger for gouging out large old welds, or cutting penetration grooves for welding? Or do you find the plasma torch is sufficient for all your needs? Just curious.