Panzer 1 Restoration Interview at the American Heritage Museum

Super huge thanks to the American Heritage Museum for letting me interview Dick about the amazing restoration work on the Panzer 1 in the collection. Unfortunately due to complications with the engine when trying to start it it will not be operational for the debut on May 15th and 16th 2021. However the tank will still be on static display so you will still be able to see it.
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I plan to be there for both days if possible so if any of you can make it keep your eyes out and say hi if you see me.
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[@ConeOfArc]

Super huge thanks to the American Heritage Museum for letting me interview Dick about the amazing restoration work on the Panzer 1 in the collection. Unfortunately due to complications with the engine when trying to start it it will not be operational for the debut on May 15th and 16th 2021. However the tank will still be on static display so you will still be able to see it. For more information on their collection and for directions check out their website: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/ I plan to be there for both days if possible so if any of you can make it keep your eyes out and say hi if you see me.

[@TuckerPiper]

I’ve been asking for this for awhile and it’s in you’re intro so yeah do a video on the Russian ww1 tank the mendleev

[@kosovartupac9579]

Panzer 1 pretty underrated not gonna lie

[@kevindokter9456]

You probably know about this allready but if you don't you should look into militracks and the santa fe event in the warmuseum Overloon in the Netherlands. Last edition they had the konigstiger and a nashorn, stug and much more.

[@sergentul4656]

Pz 1s are pretty cool an intresting conversion by the spanish is pz1 breda

[@overboss9599]

That engine modification screams eastern front to me, it would be handy to try and prevent molotov cocktails from being thrown onto the engine bay and burning into it. the other option is perhaps it was part of the french occupation force, and they welded that bit on to deny them easy access to the engine. if it was in france that could explain how it ended up in canada, captured by the canadian expedionary force, which would somewhat narrow down it's potential unit and history.

[@awesomegj]

It does my heart proud to see a museum taking care of these really historic machines and making sure they're kept running

[@Aureus_]

Same

[@pingui10real86]

Same bro

[@Gekiko7167]

And then there is kubinca... The interior of the Obj 279, Is-7 and many other one of a kind tanks has rusted out completely.

[@prussiankingdom1693]

@@Gekiko7167 they probably extremely expensive, sadly

[@Gekiko7167]

@@prussiankingdom1693 at least try to keep the inside in a non-rusty condition

[@marcguy1579]

Good too see a restored piece of history

[@GunnerHeatFire]

agreed

[@tripwire3992]

Damn right it is

[@devonparadis8474]

It's nice to see people that care to restore and maintain pieces of history

[@jwenting]

and have the facilities and funding.

[@nonamegermany4583]

I think the panzer 1 is a very important part in German tank history, It's just wonderful to see one of them restored.

[@maximilianschmitz9397]

the complete blitzkrieg doktrin was written from the experience made in spain and there was mainly the panzer 1 used

[@Aureus_]

Ikr

[@tobiasbruckner373]

There is one up And running in the Panzermuseun Munster near Hamburg Germany

[@steffenrosmus9177]

@@tobiasbruckner373 and one in each Venlo, Brügge, Narvik, Anaheim, Kubinka, Warsaw.....

[@davedan274]

Damn, it looks like seeing history rolling in front of me

[@3figuresof8]

Honestly the Panzer 1 is really underrated, not in the sence that it was really good or well designed but in the fact that it was used to create the basis of the german core and develope German armor strategy expecialy with the event that happened during the Spanish civil war. I love how it looks it's almost brand new! Well done!

[@Ziggy0120]

When this vehicle was in the Reno Nevada area in 2019 my brother in laws father was working on it with the 'master restorer' mentioned by Dick. My BIL's father is retired and quite a good Mechanic and he knew that I was a WW2 history buff and a tank enthusiast and invited me and my father down to visit and check it out. This 'master restorer' guy was a really interesting character allegedly, he dragged his feet for quite a while on many aspects of the restoration such that simple things that could be completed in a matter of an hour were left on the 'to do list' so by the time I got to see it, it was only an empty hull without the superstructure and the 4-cyl air-cooled engine was on a mount ready to be lowered into the chassis. Glad to see that this tank is coming together and almost complete!

[@brettimkopp7514]

Seeing such a cutie getting restored warms my german Heart. You Americans care more for the preservation of german historic Artifacts than most of Germany. Thanks for that and your great Videos. May the Panzerstahl be with you.

[@user_698]

This is why I subscribed to him.He is a Legend! He litteraly helped restore an entire tank!Very Cool! Edit:Could the next cursed by Design be for the T35 or other Russian Multiturret Tanks aka Landbattleships

[@de_baard_van_Bart]

If the cursed by design would be about the multi turreted landships it should be about the A1E1 independent, the original all those tanks like the T35 and neubaufahrzeug were based on.

[@JustaGuy1250]

he's just an interviewer here. he isn't at all related to the tanks' restauration

[@PaperThinArmor]

Glad such a miniature beauty is getting a second chance at life.

[@comradewesternspy2393]

The restoration is stunning,simply beautiful,but im just sad for that guy who died befor seeing his magnificent work finished

[@cm10_iron_]

Seeing a piece of history being restored like this really warms my heart

[@smithsfan88]

thank you cone, very cool!

[@hubslayer5660]

The fact that they could restore something so old and forgotten is truly amazing

[@thepigmaster8193]

There's a Panzer 1 in the Swedish museum Arsenalen. Would be a true dream if they could get it running alongside the panzer 1 that has been beautifully restored at this museum

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

Amazing...it looks factory fresh!! While most of us obsess on the later Panthers and Tigers, this is arguably much more significant historically. It was a huge step forward in armor development, tactics, and use. The battlefield history created by this small, relatively umderwhelming vehicle is the cornerstone of everything that followed!!! I am DEFINITELY on the wrong side of the country. Id love to be able to see this, and the other east coast collections. The museum looks great, the presentation is a cut above the "line of tanks" you mentioned... Def a stop on my "someday " list!!!

[@SupermarineSpacefire44]

I’ve found a source that states it was from the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, before being given to Jacques Littlefield.

[@SupermarineSpacefire44]

Ok when I try to post the link the comment disappears. Thanks KZbin censorship.

[@jaedynfischer-giffin3388]

The panzer 1 is really interesting keep up the good work

[@misterscaz6011]

The American Heritage Museum in Hudson MA is a much see destination for any history buff. There’s also an air museum and a car museum at the same site. All the museum pieces except two are in running condition.

[@SpillArz5710]

I find it amazing that we can see a piece of history up close and personal Is it wrong that I think the Panzer ones are cute?

[@jonowens460]

I thought the same...She iz Kutie;

[@GooseWaffe]

It’s nice to see, i know a museum in france is DYING to complete their panzer series collection, the panzer 1 is the only one they are missing (to my knowledge). I’m glad it’s getting some love

[@-kilian-]

I really love what this channel has become over these past few months. Keep the hq content coming Cone !

[@robertsantamaria6857]

I've been to Collings before they had the AHM and I saw the AHM when it first opened. Now I need to get back out there to see this. It's a great museum and this is great publicity for it. I hope you can get more good interviews out of the staff there, always great to hear from people so involved in history and preservation.

[@guilhermesada5840]

I see some people saying old designs are ugly, i find them awasome and fascinating! PS: the restorarion of the panzer 1 is a must to preserve the history of armored vehicles.

[@prestondrake5803]

I like the dynamic. Unlike other KZbinrs there is good conversation going on and there wasn’t much interrupting. Nice job

[@peckelhaze6934]

We have one in the UK and I have to say your PzKpfw I is pristine. Absolutely magnificent.

[@panzerthatjager]

Another video well done Cone! Looking forward to the next!

[@stephenwarhurst6615]

Like how the Panzer I has the early white cross that was remove after Polish invasion. Because the Polish gunners used the white cross to target and aim at because the white cross was painted on the flat parts of the panzers that Polish found was the easy parts to pen their guns at just like a bulls eye target

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

That’s a cool tidbit of history thanks for that 👌🏻

[@JL-po7op]

I really love this early tanks. When Cobi published this model in a new design I was so happy. I am from Germany and I like the bigger tanks too but the Panzer I and Panzer II are totally underrated.

[@PhantomNightX2]

So great to see that the Panzer wasn’t just left to rust in Reno after the restorer’s passing, I can’t wait to see it fully done and hopefully roaring away round test tracks.

[@tomcox6429]

I am a docent at the museum and every week I walk into the shop just to see how the work is progressing. Pictures just do not do the level of detail in the restoration justice. Can't wait until it is on display and we can tell the story.

[@77thbrigadesockpuppetaccou50]

it looks absolutely mint, everyone involved should be proud of their work.

[@TuckerPiper]

Ok this is sick you are a lucky man.

[@suhammoodi2106]

That looks really good. Considering the previous pictures show a rusted husk of a tank, the team and Mr. Taylor (RIP) have done an amazing job at bringing this piece of armored history back to working condition. Thanks guys. Now I don't have to go to Germany to see a functioning Panzer I.

[@some_guy9347]

The first tank museum I had ever visited was Bovington, and it was magical. Now I have to come here :)

[@paoloviti6156]

I think it is very cool that a very rare Pz.Kpfw I restored, wonderfully I may add, to running order! I'm impressed and looking forward to see your new videos 👍👍

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

Great to see some American restoration and caring. Most often such stuff is done in Europe or Australia.

[@Reuter6795]

This is awesome! I'm a Rhode islander, this museum is about an hour drive from me

[@AlreadyTakenTag]

I wish some companies started producing (not just restoring) historical tanks (and others) for exhibition and museum purposes

[@izaicslinux6961]

@@theeggman1199 buying tanks? I'd build one too for myself

[@thrashermosher419]

Interesting to see such a rare and important piece of history so expertly restored! One of the most important vehicles of ww2, playing a major part in the early German successes in the war, as well as training the tankers of the Wehrmacht

[@kazzon5959]

Im glad that people care about keeping originals intact, or making replicas as close as possible. very interesting tank, thank you cone!

[@peterkryvdyuk860]

It’s really nice to see something like this being restored. A tank that brought many German tanks like panzer 3, 4, panther, tigers, to leopards. Really good video, enjoyed it so much

[@TheDeadMeme27]

Panzer 1 is such a cool tank in my opinion, the fact that it was used in so many historical events makes it incredibly underrated

[@proofostrich9061]

Seeing a Panzer 1 getting love like it’s bigger counterparts is cool. These mini-monsters don’t get the credit they deserve.

[@szymonkotynia2347]

Just pure beauty one of the best looking Tanks ever we need to apreciate people who are restoring this thing

[@Pentagon2004]

The Pz.I. a cute machine and also predecessor to all following PzKpfw The beginning of a line of good and effective machines. It's great to see people still care about them and restore them

[@jamiechen9705]

I'm so glad there's people restoring history such as the baby Tiger, it warms my heart

[@harrisonrawlinson5650]

That’s really awesome, I did get to see the replica panzer 1 at Bovington this year, but I’m amazed that this will be a real panzer 1 running and driving

[@somerandomdude714]

Its great that they restore this awesome machine. I think the pz I is the most underrated tank used by germany in ww2.

[@reichsmarshal2817]

It's really good to see that someone is restoring the tank that was a first real tank of WW2 German Panzerwaffe this was the vehicle on which German engineers were learning how to build a tanks i also think that Panzer I was an important vehicle for all tanks we had and have

[@sumterb1484]

Glad to see people keeping these relics of history running and teaching the future

[@pentzilam]

You love to see these beautiful machines being restored. Really heartwarming. Especially the fact they want to make it operational and driving.

[@pinkmenace]

I think that the restoration of tanks is great. I think tanks are awesome and it brings me joy to see them fixed up.

[@duane8620]

Awesome can't wait to see it on display. Hopefully headed to the museum in July if all goes well! Very cool.

[@samuelsokol60]

I am really interested in Pz.I and this video comes out! Yay!

[@9000k4]

Its always great to see restored technology, piece of art among many.

[@scottdore8391]

Thanks for posting this my grandfather was a pow during the battle of the bulge these folks are truly heroes may god bless all veterans and help them all heal thanks for sharing this

[@thatguyincadpat8959]

It's nice to see restorations of some of the more forgotten tanks

[@blartplaysguitar6099]

Panzer 1 is an absolute beauty. Love seeing old tanks restored

[@Custer0706]

Hi there, a good starting point for the restoration would be to reverse the running direction of the tracks. They need to be turned 180 degrees on each side. I know there is the very rare odd photograph of a tank in WW2 showing the configuration of this museum piece, but again they need to be turned to show what running direction the tracks where really designed for.

[@ajshell2]

Holy shit. I thought Bovington's Panzer III was great looking. This is the best looking tank I've ever seen (in terms of being well-cared for). This thing is IMMACULATE.

[@clementco7208]

Really amazing to see more and more people get into tanks thanks to museums like this restoring these lesser known tanks! I never even knew that there were any pz 1s left let alone a fully restored one

[@toddy7488]

Its really cool to see a panzer 1 that has been restored. Especially with it being able to drive.

[@colinarmstrong1892]

Nice to see this important tank being so well restored. I may be wrong but I thought the version at the Bovington tank museum was also running.

[@yourlocalmethaddict]

Bruh if they had filmed the restoration of it that would have been sick but I would still love to go there and see it

[@ConeOfArc]

You can see some of the restoration on their Facebook page.

[@neutr4l1zer]

After looking at the Panzer 1 before the restoration it’s crazy how much they did to this. Looks like they just rolled this thing off the production lines

[@kurtschmidt5005]

Just stopped by the museum! It was fantastic!

[@vaclavhamsik3542]

Wow, absolutely amazing! Love that you are doing these things!

[@MarkoftheGhost]

I am just amazed at the dedication and care the team is putting into restoring the tank. The story of that man that took his time to try to piece together the tank before it cam to the team was mind blowing.

[@younoobskiller]

Military history visualised did a video on why the panzer I is the most underrated germand ww2 tank. Good to see its legacy being revived.

[@nooblangpoo]

An Pz.1 Ausf.A is really neat since it the primo maneuver warfare tank of the early World War 2. While I'm more biased on the C variant due to it's efforts in D-Day, seeing that relics that go back from the interwar running fills me with glee.

[@BromTeque]

Love the external paintjob on the Panzer I restoration. Looks brand new. I'd also love to see more of the internal crew space. Hope they as good a job of restoring that as the externally visible parts.

[@JustARandomHuman]

It feels good that a hpanzer 1 which served a huge historical landmark for germany is being restored for the future generations to see

[@rusher5283]

Nice to see them restoring a Panzer I, one of my favorite tanks.

[@LMDieselandPerformance]

I honestly believe that restoration of ww2 is the coolest thing and would love the chance to ride in them some day. So to see more effort in the restoration especially this panzer 1 is awesome

[@tanktrenchdigger4501]

It seems like a really small detail to most, but I feel we seldom get to see the interior and layouts for most vehicles, aside from the cutaways in the books. I'm really eager to see more of the interior of my favorite tank!

[@Blorb137]

Theres something magical about seeing this old machine spring to life after so many years

[@alehop333]

Preserving things like these helps make history seem less distant. Feel more real than just reading on stuff taht happened from a book

[@knoxrutherford2165]

Man I love to see the people restoring these tanks, I would love to be able to get into doing something like this.

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

My wife and I live in Connecticut so we’re pretty excited watching your upload and getting a chance to see this little beast! Thanks for your upload & research! Ps would be cool to come up on the debut and hopefully say hey to you!

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

@Oliver Viehland it’s definitely worth the drive and visit? Just curious do you know the admission cost?

[@jwenting]

the film footage of Pz.1s driving through mountains looks so much like a 1950s animatronics production with models in a diorama :) Pz.1 was never designed to take on tanks. It was effectively a mobile pillbox for use against infantry and in a scouting role, ideal as well for crowd control in urban areas because of its small size.

[@Adam-tx4ir]

I believe that it was a great idea to restore a panzer 1 because honestly there are so few and it would be nice to see one looking like the day it came off the production line.

[@acey_404._.]

Mein Got! That is so beautiful honestly. It warms my heart when I imagine how those must've looked like out of the factory. Such a vintage piece of technology that has accomplished many victories in battles. Thank you for making this video!

[@dontcaredidntlaugh3635]

I wanna say I appreciate your love for history. When I Express my love for German history I get called the other n word. Keep it on man!

[@carol7311]

She looks freaking amazing! I was keeping a eye out for any updates on her and I'm glad to see her fully restored. I plan to visit the AHM as soon as the Pz I is on display.

[@vojnanaoruzanja9901]

Him not her

[@earlenriquez810]

I really want to see this in action especially for its speed I've only seen them on museum but now here we are restoring history once again

[@ijsbeermeneer9952]

Welp, another tank i didnt even know of. I mean yes, i had suspicions that there was a pz1, but ive never seen it before. And unlikeany other museums this one is going to be functional aswell! I love the idea that we can just see some vehicles from the late 30s still today, theyre 90 years old, and they had different philosophies of warfare we have in this modern time. Amazing job by the people who work on it!

[@lombardmordesian]

Beautiful! A lovely Little tank

[@mememeester1158]

I think it's realy cool how we can recreate old technology so perfectly.

[@mechldragon]

The restoration is nice and gives you a good look at what it really looks like with detail and scale

[@Kaebuki]

Restorations are truly works of art! That tank looks very realistic and new, like it rolled off the production line, just like you said. They must’ve put a lot of work into it! This is dedication to history, that’s for sure!

[@scottmcdaniel2455]

I worked on this tank with Greg Taylor for 3 years. I'm happy to see it completed.

[@jesper509]

Do you remember any facts about where it came from?

[@scottmcdaniel2455]

@@jesper509 Littlefield traded several vehicles to the Canadian military for it and it is believed to have been in Norway at the end of the war. It was from the first group manufactured so I imagine it was used for training and parades prior to the war. It did have battle damage on the tracks and suspension components but from when and where will never be known. I can say that I'm sure it couldn't have traveled far with the track damage it had sustained. There is also evidence of field upgrades and repairs so it had seen quit a bit of use.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Fascinating! Was there a visible chassis number on the vehicle? You can a tell a lot just from the chassis number.

[@scottmcdaniel2455]

@@sirrathersplendid4825 I believe it is 857. I think the first run was 900 so it was the first batch. There is evidence that it was originally built without the superstructure and turret and was classified as a tractor to hide the intent while using them for training.

[@scottmcdaniel2455]

@@sirrathersplendid4825 The chassis or hull is a steel box with the same markings stamped on the super structure and turret as I recall. The only serial numbers are on things like the drive line components and standard production items. I spent 3 years disassembling, sandblasting, repairing where needed, filling and painting basically everything. I spent about 6 weeks on the tracks alone. Greg spent his time creating missing parts and rebuilding driving components. There is visible battle damage on the tracks and suspension. We found some replacement tracks in Russia of all places to complete the set. One of the most disturbing things I found was shell casings under the gun mounts. Makes you wonder where the bullet went.

[@SpookyScaryGangRapingSkeleton]

The panzer one, not my favorite but it was rugged and was the stepping stones to some if the best tanks in the war. Glad to see the restoration on this.

[@quentintin1]

That Pz I looks brand new, inside and out, kudos to the restauration team for making it into such a beautiful example of it's type

[@hellenicgyp5966]

Im so happy there is no bias towards either sides of the war.

[@edsonkidwell2522]

That is an amazing restoration a true labor of love to dry fit it all so much work on the shoulders of just one person

[@cyriljustinayson9632]

This tank is a literal stepping stone in the evolution of warfare. It's good to see a museum taking care of this beauty.

[@Crediblesport]

Fantastic job of restoring this rare tank. Great video keep up the good work.

[@RM97800]

Brilliant! Nice to see such underrated chunk of history moving again!

[@andrewshawmodels8610]

That was an awesome video - really enjoyed it, thanks. There's some great content on this channel - even for those of us who don't game at all! Top quality. Cheers. 👍