WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: Engine STRESS TEST, fighting compartment fitout and turret!

Time to stress test the engine, fitout the fighting compartment and drop in the turret and turret basket!
This WWII Grant Tank is part of the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum's restoration program.
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[@Andrew_Fernie]

The production on these videos is spot on 👍

[@paulsilva3346]

Although a tad on the short side each episode could be 5 or 10 minutes longer if you ask me it wouldn't bother me that at all

[@gusgone4527]

I honestly think the camera work is consistently excellent on all the videos and I'm not just saying that for shits and giggles. Do you recall the sequences of Lottie inside the engine compartment of one of the tanks and the associated banter. I remember thinking how good the cinematography/videography was back then. Capturing the claustrophobic interior, facial expressions and the humour. BTW, where is Lottie these days? Bring back Lottie the Aussie Tank Girl!!

[@PeteCourtier]

No generic metal music or false jeopardy👍👍

[@Andrew_Fernie]

@@PeteCourtier False jepardy is exactly why I stopped watching TV

[@oldfarthacks]

@@Andrew_Fernie Yep, false jeopardy went away in the 1960s along with so many other rigged game shows. Do love the video work, it's harder than it appears.

[@paullemarshall5145]

“Straight to the pool room” 😂 not many overseas viewers will get that reference

[@outdoors5352]

Just visited the museum yesterday from Melbourne. It's bloody awesome! If you haven't been there, you haven't been anywhere 😅

[@Montpup]

If you never never go, you’ll never never know.

[@sharvey6146]

It’s on my bucket list to go

[@nickraschke4737]

Jealous. High on my list.

[@PanzerBuyer]

Unfortunately our AAF Tank Museum in Danville Virginia is closing down. They have/had an amazing collection of tanks and guns, uniforms, etc. I had planned to donate some panzer parts and models to them one day but it's not to be.

[@tau3457]

I went there last year for the first time and it was so great. Way better than I imagined. Hoping to make it to a 'fest' one day.

[@xcomeruinx]

Camera man, that shot at 13:22 with the pan to show both angles of the work is amazing.

[@earlt.7573]

That was a smooth move wasn't it ?

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

Great work, fellas! This last spasm of completing major assemblies helps everything go back together nicely. When the turret shell went on, you could see that you're pretty close to having a working model of this old armored war-wagon. And it runs! No doubt somebody will have the enviable job of drifting and mudding this 30-ton beast around the track outside; make it a party! Again, nice job!

[@warwickknight1472]

"That's going straight to the pool room" Classic. Love your work guys.

[@sandrapoyner1353]

Good to see the jimmy survived the old rag in the intake test🙌👍👍😎🇦🇺

[@tonym480]

I've only very recently discovered your channel, following recommendations in the comments section of a recent Bovington Tank Museum video, and have been binge watching the Grant restoration, a Tank that I have had a liking for since reading about the North African campaign and the Battle of El Alamein as a school boy over 60 years ago, a campaign that my uncle went through as a member of the Royal Artillery in the 8th Army. Not the best Tank of the war, but one that was there when it was needed and was the predecessor to the Sherman, which WAS a great Tank. Wonderful to see it come to life and move under power. Congratulations to the whole team involved in bringing this wonderful old lady back to life 😀

[@ricksmith4736]

The Sherman was not a great tank.... There were so many made the allies OVERWHELMED the enemies with them.. Ronson's were there nickname....

[@nightshade4873]

@@ricksmith4736 and yet the M4 Sherman worked and helped in the war effort, economy is a bigger factor in war, not just the overall design of a single AFV, and even if they blew up in flames, the sherman's design atleast assured that the crews could (and did) survive to tell the tale, and they did improve the tank, with which many hulls survived the war and went to fight another in different flags, and even still be around to have their stories told. yes, other Tank designs were fearsome, though what good are they when crewed by the inept, and when most of their own previous experienced crews burned to a crisp months if not years ago to be relevant in the battles in the European Theater let alone the Pacific Theater.

[@ricksmith4736]

@@nightshade4873 Read your history.. We out built the competition and could afford to lose 6 tanks to one Panther or Tiger..... Yes, the sherman did its job, but not by being the better machine.. And yes, I know the tigers and panthers had their faults too......

[@tonym480]

@@ricksmith4736 Can I respectfully suggest you have a look at what Nick Moran, aka The Chieftain, has to say about the Sherman. He speaks with far greater authority that I can, and he regards the Sherman as possibly, overall, the best tank of WW2. The best tank is the one that you have and can depend upon. It doesn't matter how powerful the gun or how thick the armour if you are spending all your limited resources on something that is mechanically unreliable and consumes material and fuel you are in short supply of whilst your opponent has a near unlimited supply of dependable tanks that are good enough to do the job. Nick Moran also points out that Sherman crews had one of the best survival rates of any of the fighting forces in the European theatre. In case you think that nationality plays a part in my opinion, I will just say that I am British, not American.

[@ricksmith4736]

@@tonym480 Again, WWII was a war of Attrition, America OUTPRODUCED The Japs and Germans...

[@tm5123]

Oz armor vids are a highlight of the day when they show up.

[@mongolike513]

Love my wednesdays with you blokes it makes my week. Big shout out to the legendary johnno in Victoria, lest we forget, he deserves some more episodes where you help him get his centurion and honey tank running again. And find some bloody ammo!

[@neilpalandri-jones689]

That rag being left in the turbo intake would have to be worth a carton for whoever left it in there!

[@HK94]

This tank came a long way... I'm looking forward to seeing the painting....

[@Duffy3074]

Duh with the rag but we’ve ALL been there😂

[@MilitaryArmamentsCompany]

We have a special appreciation for restorations and its always fun watching your guys videos on our lunch breaks when we are taking a break from our own restoration projects!

[@Clandaries]

Thank you so much for restoring this one. Love it. Greetings from Germany

[@adrianbalboa5353]

That Ron guy has a nice tank collection himself.

[@peterpenberthy2918]

If my memory is correct in the aftermath of the 1968 battle of Coral in Vietnam a Centurian tank on the way back to Nui dat suffered an ingested rag in its intake manifold, which made its trip back interesting for its crew.

[@cgrant26]

This is why I always look forwards to Wednesday!

[@earlt.7573]

Built the Monogram Kit for this tank as a kid in the 1970s, seeing all this is just like seeing a 1/1 scale model being fitted up. So great to see all the interior details added in, you guys have done her proud.

[@bobkohl6779]

On cement, need rubber on the treads! We had in on the M-3. We actually took it out on a street! Lots of laughs! Our M-3 still had gold paint from when it was used on the 60's Batman show. We fixed that BTW good job lads!

[@rebreaville9332]

I’ve restored a WW2 aircraft. That was hard but it flew. This…is simply amazing. The massive nature of the parts and the mechanicals are frankly fascinating. Aircraft parts are generally so fragile. Kinda refreshing to see pieces of metal that need forklifts to move! Really love these videos.

[@TheBurt007]

Kurt your editing and camera work is getting so good now. Well done! Thoroughly enjoyed this episode!

[@stephenyoud6125]

Awesome job mates. Really great to see it coming to the finish line. Eager to see what the guys will be on next. With all this Grant experience under their belts, then maybe one of the new Grants from the Deep South of Victoria? Awaiting the next STUG III update with Beau..

[@panelvanman7671]

LOOKS ALMOST BRAND NEW ... what a great job you lot

[@janvolek3040]

Stellar work everyone! Thank you for taking us along and sharing the amazing work and dedication of the team!

[@lolaminnit]

Gotta love the built-in smoke discharger :-) excellent work so far guys, look forward to seeing it finished

[@oldfarthacks]

Yep, the rag top model.

[@hextoken]

Fantastic aussies! Go you good thing!

[@mikef.1000]

It always heartens me when the professional blokes leave a rag in an intake -- makes me feel OK about some of my botch-ups!!

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Team, I know you must be sick of hearing from me. But I do love Workshop Wednesday. I truly look forward to sitting down, watching undisturbed. Thanks again, and lucky find on the rag. Cheers

[@russwoodward8251]

To take a whole year assembling a vehicle , than have it powered by a Detroit diesel makes total sense to us Yanks. Thank you Aus Armour. This is really great.

[@larryminter9290]

As a kid I sore 3 off these on the side off a road in Victoria, but over time they where striped down.

[@koiyujo1543]

I'm so happy she's coming back

[@nv1493]

Doesn't matter what it is - tanks, cars, trucks, tractors, you name it - final fit up and assembly is a treat! Everything coming together.

[@crunchytheclown9694]

Hip hip hooray, just cracked a fresh one to celebrate

[@davemiller6893]

The Grant is looking amazing. What a testameny to the hard work and skills of all the lads that have worked on it. Just a thought. When the Grant is completed, it would be a great tribute if all the lads that have helped in the restoration on the tank could find some period uniforms and become its tank crew. What an episode that would make. Maybe Kurk could be the Grant commander. That would be a real blast! 🇦🇺 🇬🇧

[@cpawp]

I hate cliffjangers, but, so great to see the Grant in his final - restoration - stages ...

[@andrewscott7485]

Great job on the build gents . Just love this channel. Just wish the uploads where longer. Its a pain having to wait a week for a 20 min clip . Find some spotty little teen who's in to armour to do the footage and editing so Kirt can get back to his real job of cleaning the toilets and kitchen area.

[@bilplaymo6121]

Yippiii Grant is Great again !! many thanks for involving !!

[@CommissarBooks]

Best KZbin channel out there at the moment.

[@TA-007]

I like the worker with the Green Las Vegas Raiders ball cap!!! Go Las Vegas Raiders!!

[@theonlymadmac4771]

Congratulations! You are on the final stretch!🎉

[@dennyporter2447]

That's fantastic Lads! Looking forward to the next week Grant Restoration fix!

[@JUNIsLuke]

It’s almost a shame it’s so close to finishing!! It’ll be a shame to not see it here much longer but super excited to see it in person sometime and also whatever the next project might be

[@PaulRhB]

Superb as usual, thanks for leaving in the bit about the rag it makes us bodgers feel better that even the masters of ingenuity can forget 👍🏻

[@James_T_Quirk]

Been waiting all Arvo for this !!, Thank You !!

[@shaneharrison4775]

A real beauty seeing it move about on its own can't wait to see the turet and basket and all installed

[@Wom54Bat]

Live for my workshop Wednesdays. Always a hot topic in WOT's!

[@NesconProductions]

Well done by all involved! Special kudos to Ron for giving life (engine & trans.) to the project! Glad rag in the intake was umm.. left in this video 😉. Sh*t(e) happens (something could see myself doing 🙄) & was in there (originally) for good reason. Amazing the engine ran at all with it in there! Says a lot that would still run with such restricted air flow.

[@7071t6]

OMG a rag, so easy to forget it, plus you can see just how much it was stuck in there with the pressure going into the intake, well done boys, luckily that it did not damage the engine or turbo bearings? Was looking forward to your uploads as always, keep up the fantastic work guys and girls. :)

[@thomascampbell4730]

I am always amazed at the speed and precision of the Australian team. If I was under oath I would testify that they probably work 18 hour a day, 7 days a week. I can't imagine any other way they could accomplish so much in only a week and because nearly every vehicle is meant to be a runner there are no compromises. Bravo guys! In my opinion you guys are the gold standard for other restoration teams to emulate.

[@buschi3530]

It's comming to an end! 😢❤ Greetings from Germany

[@milybanily]

Outstanding work. Waiting for the end.

[@roberthocking9138]

Oh boys, that was a big boo boo. Good thing you sorted it. Well done team

[@rodkennedy9800]

Excellent to see this project nearing completion…it’s been a great experience shadowing you guys 😊👍🇺🇦👍🇺🇦

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

I just LOVE the AMAAAAZING job you´re doing! All tanks restored looks and operates like new from the assembly line! AWESOME!

[@bradleywilson9360]

Great works guys. I notice the tracks are a lot tighter than last week, was that a result of tensioning or just running it few times?

[@robertmoyse4414]

Left track tension still needs attention, as The Chieftain might say.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

Was eying that port side track myself, looks a little sloshy.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

I had a chuckle . What if the turret made it too high to go outside? . But thats from my limited sight of the door height . Kudos to Jesse and Daryl's little baby -a 30 Ton Baby of Nuts and Bolts. Nice camera work Camera Man , some impressive ground level action

[@bradleysmith2021]

Top tier content on KZbin! Can’t get enough from the other side of the world. Have you guys considered turning the guns into foam bullet firing pneumatics? Giant spud guns essentially…that would be an absolute gas!

[@Mishn0]

Well, at least you didn't have any mosquitoes for a while! I'm glad it was just a rag. For one thing, it's always a relief to find a solid cause for a problem.

[@carlphillipson9887]

So good to see so many people happy in their work. Keep it up guys. My grandad would be proud.

[@aarondavies8486]

After watch the turret lower on to the the ring and turret basket will do me till next week now

[@toddsmith6766]

Must have felt great to take her for a spin. Fantastic work guys. The rag lol. Who hadn't lol😂

[@garygannon6999]

I've loved watching this thing come together........!! I'll miss it once it's finished. Can't wait for the next project though. Surely, you've got enough parts now to make a fully authentic Grant, proper engine and everything...??

[@billyponsonby]

Brilliantly done

[@theenlistedplayer474]

Great job i love seeing old tanks come back to life.

[@megadeuz6148]

Great job guys! Just wished I could be there in person to see all of the projects at the museum, but due to the fact that I live on the other side of planet,that's not possible. So I guess this channel will have to do.

[@jwwt4]

Love watching these videos can’t wait to visit the museum one day cheers from the Pacific Northwest of the USA

[@charlesemerson6763]

Awesome guys. You blokes deserve a medal or a pay increase or both.

[@schwabrichard9829]

Amazing work you Folks Down Under do!!! A visit to you museum is on my bucket list!!

[@dominicalbrecht7039]

Damn it.the episodes are just not long enough..bloody good job fella's.

[@echohunter4199]

We had a Lee tank in our 1st Armor Division museum inventory but it wasn’t complete, the interior was painted white as explained here. You boys are doing a great job.

[@orbitalair2103]

Shes a beauty guys ! Great work, and kudos for rescuing the others as well. Yall got lucky on the rag, could have been worse. Anyone who works on cars or equipment knows, that stuff like that happens sooner or later. Great work.

[@michaelguerin56]

Good video. Thank you. Always fun when you forget to remove protective items before assembly😁!

[@6060don]

I am enjoying the work your group is doing with the Grant tank. In Canada these tank chassis were used to provide mobile artillery. They were useful during the Normandy landing. Canadian's called them Priests.

[@richardphelan8414]

What a accomplishment Gentleman, Just Brilliant

[@harpomarx7777]

Poetry in motion ... beautiful job, boys!

[@tau3457]

Even the f1 teams leave a rag or a cover on sometimes. That turret going on must feel so rewarding. Looking forward to seeing it painted!

[@andrek5008]

Great work Gentlemen ! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@Grumfoss]

Lovely work Guys its great to see a wonderful machine come back to life

[@sandman3749]

More, more, more please. Just not enough!

[@keithgarland3404]

Looking good, a lot of work done, must congratulate you on showing warts and all, the mistake with the rag, but no harm done, lesson learnt.

[@mr.m2556]

It looked like you put Jono's diesel engine in there for a bit. A near fantastic finish! Cheers A3 team.

[@adrianbay1496]

Amazing work guys !

[@gabrielsoreanu1863]

Great job, all of you!!....Looking forward for STUG videos...It's kind of long time since.......!!

[@nathanroberts355]

It be unreal and amazing to see this m3 grant tank at this year's Australian armoured artillery museum tank fest 2023 and I be the tank commander on the grant tank

[@eTraxx]

I was amused at questions about painting the interior white. When we came back from a field exercise and cleaned up our tanks (Abrams) one of the things we usually did was make a trip to pick up cheap white spray paint to touch up the inside a bit.

[@jamesmwlewis]

Heading up there is 3 weeks. Cannot wait.

[@ParallelOrb]

Never knew a Grant could roll coal!

[@Sonny_Eclipse]

It’s a great thing that you guys are saving all this armor. There are some saving planes and other artifacts and you guys are certainly doing more than your share in preserving the history of WWII. - Sonny MN, USA

[@Perpetualnerd63]

Makes my Wednesday mornings. Nice work.

[@cesarmagdaleno6009]

Great job guys. Can’t wait to see the paint job.

[@markscheffers5841]

I would have loved to see more of the work that went into the turret basket. Somehow I expected the turret basket to be more open.

[@evanbenscoter4859]

Great work

[@rasitasikoglu4218]

Hi from cyprus, one day I will visit museum, great work guys ❤

[@hyper-sloth]

Amazing work fellows! CHEERS!!

[@koningbolo4700]

9:05 Yeah now that turbo has that sweet whistle noise... well done guys...

[@yattaran1484]

Great restoration work as always !. So happy to know the problem wasn't serious mechanical one but simple human error !.😁

[@fourbanga1]

Great work! This channel gets better and better!

[@nickstrowbridge5097]

oh for sooo much more content lol i can watch your channel all day 🙂

[@Mercmad]

I used to have one of those periscopes that fit in the vision block. I bought it for 20 cents (2 bob back then,1966 ) from a place in New Zealand called Valentines who had a army surplus store,selling army things including Indian motorbikes and parts ,leather Gerkins from WW1 and those periscopes. They had a pile of them.