WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: Preparing to restore rusty road wheels off a WWII Grant Tank

[@billbarton9046]

What timing, just got a cuppa tea and up pops Aus Armour in my notification.Sorted.

[@jakubkrejcir3837]

Exactly

[@grantcox4764]

Me too, just sat down with a cuppa...

[@bobjohnston8316]

Me too, except coffee is the beverage of choice.

[@lysanderkrieg5474]

Excellent work, and its good to see a pooling of ideas to remove the pins. Kurt, your video work is just getting more awesome and the epic nature of each video just increases. Thanks to all the team.

[@p.d.nickthielen6600]

Remarkable effort guys. Thank you all from Minnesota USA for saving part of our shared heritage ……

[@OJAUS]

11:53 "Oh good because my gloves are on fire" lmao, had me chuckling. Keep up the great work team!

[@roberthocking9138]

What an awesome job, how Daryl lay under there at his age and swung that hammer for so long is beyond me. and Jesse with only one hand , top job lads

[@michaelgurd7477]

Most blokes younger than Daryl would not have been able to do that. He looks like an ex rugby or Aussie Rules player to me.

[@aserta]

@@michaelgurd7477 Yup. I'm probably a few gray hairs younger and ... i'd probably crawl into a ball and cry if i tried to go at it like that. Fella's built like an ox.

[@ray.shoesmith]

lol the Get Smart music cracked me up 🤣

[@robdemers6156]

Ha! Thanks for the Get Smart sound bite

[@LukeBunyip]

"...ah good, 'cause me gloves are on fire..." LOL

[@frankgaletzka8477]

You did a great job . Everybody who swing a Hammer knows what It means to Do that in that conditions . Well done you are a great Crew Greetungs from Germany Yours Frank Galetzka

[@bunky8077]

Missed it by that much...And loving it😉 16:15 Need the cone of silence!

[@charlienewbery4157]

boys used every trick in the book nice job

[@therish7169]

Get Smart reference ftw 😄

[@jessicabuckman9675]

It's always unique to watch these men bring back a relic of WW2. Well done men.

[@salameragazzo]

You guys are really hitting your stride with these videos. Great that we can see repetitive operations, but how every attempt is a journey of discovery as things like M4 road wheels fitted to the M3 are revealed. Thanks Kurt, Darren, Jessie!

[@AdamMann3D]

It would make my day if you guys coudl go in to as much detail as possible on connecting the tracks to the connectors. I know that might be some time off, but I've never seen anyone do it.

[@skaaltel]

Yep, this is what real armour repair work looks like - hours of sweaty greasy heavy lifting! Good work gents

[@jonathanclark-jones2736]

These guys do amazing work “bloods worth bottling” - preservation of WW2 History. 🇦🇺

[@bobjohnston8316]

Here in the states I live about 1 hour 45 minutes from Aberdeen Proving Ground, which used to have what I think was the largest collection of old armor in the US. In the Army’s great wisdom and with a huge waste of taxpayer dollars they broke the collection up, some going to Ft. Benning, some to Ft. Sill and the giant Wehrmacht railroad gun going to Ft. Eustice. I used to love driving there with the kids and wandering through the armor collection! Then one day it was gone! Just in time AusArmor came along on my cell phone to ease the pain! You guys do a great job

[@andrewfischer8564]

love the get smart music

[@mikecanadian74]

I love watching a group of pros problem solve and work together. The videos are great, keep up the good work both on the shop floor and in the editing room. Looking forward to seeing the finished tank.

[@paulcoopmans4288]

Arm in a cast, still pounding away at this project, pure determination ! Awesome

[@StaffordMagnus]

Bloody hell, hope you blokes bought Daz a beer or six after his efforts on that pin!

[@Chris.Davies]

I guess this is why we don't all drive tanks. The gallons per mile really suck, and maintenance and repairing stuff is REALLY hard work. Oh man, I'd really like to know what the true, all-up cost of restoring this tank works out to be. I have restored a 1969 Porsche 911S on my YT channel, and it was heart-breakingly expensive. But the bills would be tiny compared to the hours spent on your Grant. I am so glad I can vicariously enjoy you spending your money!

[@bliss661]

It was strangely satisfying watching those old tyres spring open under the cutting disc.

[@marksingleton7199]

If I feel like giving up, I watch you guys.💪

[@TheArchaos]

Working with an arm in a cast is both a sign of dedication but also a sign of folly.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Always an outstanding video and presentation.

[@tannerjones9687]

Perfect show to wake up to 👌

[@janbyrdal645]

Good to see Kurt again, and what a commitment all the guys are putting in, awesome, thank you all.

[@markwatters6875]

Thanks for all the yakka you’s put in to preserve the history and thanks for the videos 👍🇦🇺

[@joepapp01]

slo-mo money shot at the end was chef's kiss! :D

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Daryl did the job swinging that hammer he is the hammer machine man 👍👍👍😂😂

[@The_Engineer_Guy]

That was a Hammer Job! In fact you can see how hard everyone works, by the color of their shirt. If its Dark Blue, they really work hard :D

[@peterpenberthy2918]

Just an aside. It would have been 30+c and at least 95% humidity on the floor of the workshop.

[@neilfairless4589]

Kurt, i really hope the lads watch these videos and know what a herculean effort it takes to do that job. We apprceiate it.

[@kalnieminen65]

You guys have great team work and humour really helps. Nice watching men who know what they're doing

[@thomascampbell4730]

My arms got sore just watching! Swinging a hammer, lying on your side, with the steel hull above you, bloody hard work.

[@scottcrawford7310]

Absolutely love these

[@camanderson4422]

Hey Aus Armor, Jess I am in the same cast as you right now. I broke my wrist playing hockey though. Get better soon bud! Keep up the great work Lads!!!

[@diabolicalartificer]

Grand job lads, thanks for another video, thoroughly enjoying these.

[@benkendall7489]

That ending was perfect, top work as always!

[@Rich1ab]

Great camaraderie amongst all the lads! Fun to watch! Thank you!

[@fireabend_1226]

Many thanks for the pictures from the forge 2022, where the welding torch still reigns.

[@johnboy384]

Another great update, Salute to the AAAM. =)

[@Paul_Wright]

Oooooooo it’s Wednesday and oz armour makes my week I just need more Wednesdays !

[@johnstubbs8532]

Great to see good hard-working men still exist. Cairns is a hot humid location and conditions are very difficult. Well done boys.

[@GreyDawgh]

MAD RESPECT for these guys for what they manage to do!!

[@josephkerley363]

Dang ... gotta wait a week for the next magic show. Maybe you could have a Workshop Wednesday three days a week? 😀 I know you can't but I look forward to watching the magic you guys do there. Keep'em coming and keep up the good work.

[@tommytaylor4458]

Another good one guys!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@markhunter444]

Another Wednesday complete, 👏

[@johnviney7919]

Great work fellas! Looking better every video!

[@danjsimonds]

I hope I’m not the first to comment on the use of music in these videos. Really well done and a real pleasure to enjoy.

[@albertlecuyer6761]

I can barely wait a week!

[@bebo4807]

These Austrian gentlemen are lucky to have skiing in mountains after such hot work.

[@iainburgess8577]

... was that an old James Bond theme sample? Loved the drop in. I get it if it's a "got it in one" thing. Or is there an in joke to be had? *Edit* Get Smart! We'll played, sir.

[@ryangrimm9305]

My uncle was a mechanic on tanks in WW2. He said that they had a couple tools to remove those axles: 1) FIRST, grease that shafts. You've got the grease fittings, that would ease some of the rust. 2) Imagine a stout socket that straddles those outer hex fittings. Instead of a square fitting, it has been threaded to let a LONG grade 8 bolt be inserted into the axle (where you've been putting in a bolt to whack on), and then used to pull the axle out. Lube the bolt first with heavy grease, as winding it in will take some pressure in extracting the axle...don't want that bolt seizing up, do ya? Since your axles are so badly rusted, this in conjunction with hammering the back side would make it a lot easier to extract the axles. Hindsight being 20/20 and all...looks like you figured that out at 20:14 or so...

[@butchrubright1801]

I damm near spit my coffee out around the two min mark .......... Ha ha ha ha . >>>> Insert (Get Smart) theme music

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Those road wheels were stubborn! Interesting to watch the process. That pin puller they fabricated was clever.

[@jackn4853]

Bit late now obviously, but could you have fabricated some type of slide hammer to remove the pins? Great work and fascinating as usual.

[@Phil-pf1cx]

so pleased you are in Australia, so on a Wednesday its landed for when I get up, great work guys.

[@hitman_661]

Keep doin' what cha don't man, it's great seein' these metal beasts alive again.

[@Rob-vq1uh]

What a hell of a job... 💪

[@ericcorse]

Well done Bo.

[@mahogany3947]

Bro you guys are good , the threaded Rod trick. I'm gunna have too remember that

[@iainking4256]

Well watching you guys made me want a Rum and Coke to drink. Great job guys of course none of it would have been possible without grandpa Darryl, hey mate I will get up there soon is oldies take our time now. Back to the Grant awesome job guys keep it going, can hardly waiting until you find the rest of the Jagdpanther and take her for a drive. Cheers guys seen you soon Iain

[@GhostRider247]

You fellas do a bloody fantastic job , when ya were bashing out them rods i just wanted to jump in a give yers a hand , ahh man i wish i lived over there !!!!

[@johnhebebrand7470]

Wow, I have much admiration for you guys. Every joint and muscle in my body hurts just watching how hard you have to work on these things. GREAT JOB !

[@robertbowers9856]

This job and the heat you were facing reminded me of the newbie who went into the blacksmith's shop and picked up a hot horse shoe and droped it. The black smith said, "Hot, huh?" To that the newbie said, "No. It just doesn't take me long to look at a horse shoe!"

[@Michael_CS615]

I will wave as I go past in the next few days.... Perhaps visit the museum if there is time this trip.

[@jamesneveaux4892]

Good work gentlemen

[@gameyord7182]

What a better day than wednsnday!

[@derekh4943]

14:42 Funny you said that. I am 52 and was thinking how is he not dizzy right now with all that hammering and expended energy. Great comment.

[@Liamv4696]

"Can't be tight if it's a liquid" Love that one.

[@cyanideeuphoria2606]

I love how sometimes the setup or ideas for getting stuff out is so janky, but effective. No fancy over-engineering, just getting it done

[@scroggins100]

Superb display of heavy horizontal wellieing there chaps..

[@seventhson27]

Reminds me of working on the combine harvester back on the farm.

[@davidkimmel4216]

Really enjoy your videos

[@reddyreddy2618]

that was some absolute graft to get those pins out, fair play lads

[@cossulucien9029]

Hello fom Luxemburg, You Are a great team

[@grosbeakmc]

Great video and excellent progress on the grant! I definitely couldn't swing that sledge with both hands time after time. And it's really something to see the metal part of those tires spring apart! Loved the episode and I hope the next one shows the new tires being pressed on.

[@johnkinnane547]

There’s is only one word terrific, full credit to all you all you do a fantastic job on these tanks in what is a hot and sometimes difficult to restore the. Great channel and I wouldn’t miss a episode look after yourselves kind regards John

[@raymondswarmer1433]

Have to say Daryl is a tough guy. I’m quite sure I couldn’t keep up with him all day. Kurt, loving your video work and commentary. This is going to be an awesome addition to the museum. Maybe one day I’ll make the trip down under to visit y’all. It’ll be a long trip from Georgia, USA!!!!

[@joesanchez979]

Great video 👍

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks team, as always, what might seem mundane to some, is actually riveting to me, I sat down with my bowl of snacks and did not move until the end. Cheers

[@matthewdickson7838]

Awsome excellent videos boys if i lived in ozz id love to get involved just love the old and modern military .. hats off t ya and thankyou 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As always thanks once again for posting yet another excellent video from The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum!

[@Bill53AD]

Well done mates. This is going to be a beauty when done.

[@Maiko100876]

Fantastic, didn’t need that much Heat&Beat. Just beat. Lol hammering like that , on your back, he’s tougher than me.

[@Bysin769]

Y’all need a big pneumatic hammer! Workshop Wednesday is awesome!

[@pierluigicaputo4760]

Complimenti per il grande lavoro che state facendo Siete persone speciali che trovano piacere a portare in Vita oggetti che hanno fatto la storia della nostra esistenza Se la distanza non ci dividesse così tanto verrei ad aiutarvi molto volentieri Vi seguo con grande affetto e piacere.bupn lavoro

[@joesanchez979]

Love you're video's 👍

[@georgethoma669]

Love your videos. I look forward to them each week. Thank you!!

[@shed66215]

Wonderful team work. Cannot imagine having to work in conditions like that on such a physical task.

[@steveyountz9184]

Really can't say anything that hasn't already been said but you guys do a wonderful job and it makes for a great Wednesday morning on this side of the world.😎

[@stevemcintyre4398]

The definition of "Hard Yakka", but a satisfying job done!

[@yattaran1484]

Awesome works as always !. Can't wait next Wednesday.

[@Daniel-S1]

Thanks.

[@ThumperE23]

That Grant has the later suspension used on the Sherman, so having Sherman wheels makes sense, the Grant as we know was the father of the Sherman. The later suspension on the Grants were a common retrofit on the M3 Mediums, as the early M4 Mediums also had the earlier Grant Suspension.

[@ftumptch86]

So glad you kept all all the pops in 😂. Daft lad trying to drop his non existent visor reminded me of me constantly grabbing for my glasses that are not on my head 🤣. How they managed to hammer them pins out from under the tank, that'd have broke me for days.

[@Wirds1]

These videos are so great. Fantastic to watch. What a great job you are doing!

[@FairladyS130]

Hell of a field service job to get one of those road wheels off. Simple to build but difficult to service without a special tool.