WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: Salvaging parts from rusty tank wrecks

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@warbirdwf
@warbirdwf 2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that there is still a pile of 80 YO USA made WWII tank hulks laying around in Australia. Lucky too in that you get to harvest needed parts off them. Thank goodness for the hoarders who kept so much "junk" around over the decades vs. scrapping it.
@Rusty_Gold85
@Rusty_Gold85 2 жыл бұрын
We pulled them back to Australia North Queensland when we thought the Japanese were going to invade us mid 1942. They never had plans but we never knew that. They came from Africa used against the Rommel Germans/Italians
@01Bouwhuis
@01Bouwhuis 2 жыл бұрын
Those are called range targets.. ..
@irrelevant9023
@irrelevant9023 2 жыл бұрын
Tank hulks 🤣
@DataC0llect0r
@DataC0llect0r Жыл бұрын
@@irrelevant9023 be nice, not everyone is knowledgable about everything
@DataC0llect0r
@DataC0llect0r Жыл бұрын
@@01Bouwhuis be nice, not everyone is knowledgable about everything
@michaelguerin56
@michaelguerin56 2 жыл бұрын
That is the happiest that I have ever seen Darryl in these videos, especially when he found a part that SOMEONE else had built from scratch.
@therish7169
@therish7169 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jess NOOO 🤣🤣
@machinist5828
@machinist5828 2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a tracked vehicle mechanic in France with the 4th Armored Division. He got shelled somewhere between Nancy and Metz. He was in a coma for a year and wasn't expected to wake up. One day the nurse came in to check on him and he said "Well hello there!". He said that poor nurse went into a dead faint and hit the floor with a thud. He felt bad about that to the day he died. Cheers Terry from South Carolina USA
@mikewinings4120
@mikewinings4120 2 жыл бұрын
I love that you fellas go into the field to get salvageable parts,they don't come easy,great episode!!
@nnaheim.
@nnaheim. 2 жыл бұрын
And who are you
@sir-richard4172
@sir-richard4172 2 жыл бұрын
@@nnaheim. Mike Winings tard. That's who he is.
@wes11bravo
@wes11bravo 2 жыл бұрын
MANUFACTURED BY PRESSED STEEL CAR COMPANY - well, fellas, yet another example of how small our world really is. I'm a telephone cable splicing technician in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA. The remaining factory buildings of the Pressed Steel Car Company are still standing in McKees Rocks, a borough in one of the areas we cover. And there you have an ID plate from one of their products, one that made it all the way over to Oz all those years ago.
@johnjensen2217
@johnjensen2217 2 жыл бұрын
As a former Pittsburgher I had no idea the Pressed Steel Car Company was from the area…..learn something new everyday🧐.
@johnmclean6498
@johnmclean6498 2 жыл бұрын
Great post!
@wes11bravo
@wes11bravo 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnjensen2217 - Hey John! I'm not sure how much armored vehicle assembly went on at the Pressed Steel Car Company HQ in Pittsburgh but the plant was definitely set up to produce huge sections of stamped armor plate plus other subassemblies. What part of Pittsburgh are you from?
@jeffwhite1979
@jeffwhite1979 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely loved the portion of you all going to salvage the older relics and taking us along with you. Great job, and thanks.
@TellySavalas-or5hf
@TellySavalas-or5hf Жыл бұрын
Nice job saving WW2 history! Save also the German items Australia!
@jeffroagogo5215
@jeffroagogo5215 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always! btw, I was a US Army driver & asst gunner/gunner on the M110 in Germany. 1983-1987
@EnterTheFenix
@EnterTheFenix 2 жыл бұрын
Haha you know Kurt is in too deep when he's admiring split pins
@jimmcfee3488
@jimmcfee3488 2 жыл бұрын
I always used to note a well fitted split pin as someone who knows what he's doing has worked on that piece of gear(industrial refrigeration).
@kizuseakaska
@kizuseakaska Жыл бұрын
that's a nice bolder
@garyandrews5104
@garyandrews5104 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode…. It brought back memories as a child finding old rusty tanks hulls in the bush when our parents took us camping. Keep up the good work boys.
@gerardhogan3
@gerardhogan3 2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for a bloody big taipan to make an appearance around those wrecks. Damn I just luv this show
@utha2665
@utha2665 2 жыл бұрын
I'm always left wanting more, such an interesting episode. Can't wait for the next one.
@kiviskis6385
@kiviskis6385 2 жыл бұрын
Once again I am surprised how many interesting things can be found in Australia, an excellent and fascinating episode again, as a scale modeler - it is very entertaining to watch) *Greetings from Russia* 👍
@awf6554
@awf6554 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing compared to the tanks pulled out of Russian swamps.
@BrianLTU
@BrianLTU 2 жыл бұрын
@@awf6554 hahah
@NVSawsomeness
@NVSawsomeness 2 жыл бұрын
@@awf6554 yeah the low oxygen environments are crazy at keeping things pristine.
@scottcrawford7310
@scottcrawford7310 2 жыл бұрын
Love exploring and finds bits you guys rock
@Blackjack2359
@Blackjack2359 2 жыл бұрын
If I ever need parts, I'm calling these guys. Great job!
@dnbeckmann
@dnbeckmann 2 жыл бұрын
Such a fun episode!
@TheKimmer1969
@TheKimmer1969 2 жыл бұрын
The video is waaaaaay too short, i could watch a whole hour of this... Great work, Guys. Well done..!👍😉
@paulsilva3346
@paulsilva3346 2 жыл бұрын
I concour Wholeheartedly...
@tommytaylor4458
@tommytaylor4458 2 жыл бұрын
Love a good treasure hunt!!! Looking forward to the next one👍😁
@ianstewartbrown5308
@ianstewartbrown5308 2 жыл бұрын
Christmas comes early to the outback!! Great episode guys love the enthusiasm, a pickers dream
@roberthocking9138
@roberthocking9138 2 жыл бұрын
Treasure trove, great work guys. I can’t wait to see you work on that engine
@RobertJohnson-gi3sl
@RobertJohnson-gi3sl 2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite episode ever by far.
@russwoodward8251
@russwoodward8251 Жыл бұрын
What beautiful country that these old parts are in. Field trips to get parts has it benefits. Thank you again!
@markgreen7701
@markgreen7701 2 жыл бұрын
You guys have the coolest job!!
@jimh3362
@jimh3362 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, talk about valuable, priceless parts!! Thank goodness some people keep these vehicles for jus this purpose. Everything does NOT have to be scrapped and recycled. This is the best form of recycling. HOW FUN!!!!!!
@johnvaluk1401
@johnvaluk1401 2 жыл бұрын
Like a kid in a candy store. I can relate!! Don’t know how he left anything behind? I’d be hard pressed to leave anything. Thanks for video!
@waynemurphy8627
@waynemurphy8627 4 ай бұрын
I love watching craftsmen who enjoy their work.
@Slaktrax
@Slaktrax 2 жыл бұрын
I'd be the same as Daryl (like a kid in a toy shop) I used to love visiting scrap yards and old tank wrecks that were used as hard targets on gunnery ranges. (back in the UK) 🙂
@mikehallas9124
@mikehallas9124 2 жыл бұрын
How about this, a shop tour highlighting the equipment used during the restoration process and meeting the crew explaining their skills and knowledge.
@andrek5008
@andrek5008 2 жыл бұрын
That scrap yard is a really goldmine ! Love your work on the General Grant guys ! Greetings from the Netherlands .
@jessicabuckman9675
@jessicabuckman9675 2 жыл бұрын
Looking great guys, keep the video coming.
@seventhson27
@seventhson27 2 жыл бұрын
They 8v-71 Detroit was rated for 318 HP (without turbo) (I used to drive one). The 6-71's were rated for 236 hp each.
@raulcamacho5969
@raulcamacho5969 2 жыл бұрын
I think this is one of my favorite videos because, the team went out to scavenge some parts for the Grant and it fell like if you where in a toy store looking for your favorite toys
@yattaran1484
@yattaran1484 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to know that you guys seems to have a lot of resources of old tank parts !.🤔
@c.j.1089
@c.j.1089 2 жыл бұрын
It's incredible how much Australian looks like Texas. I could swear they're a few miles from me. The vegtation, soil, and sounds are identical.
@barrythatcher9349
@barrythatcher9349 Жыл бұрын
That's North Queensland. Further south, you go, not as dry. Or go up west to the mountains and tropical rainforest.
@ray.shoesmith
@ray.shoesmith 2 жыл бұрын
I love how the boys bring the oxy cutter out into the bush with them, but no tin of WD-40 🤣
@davidbutterfield2949
@davidbutterfield2949 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode, a field trip to salvage parts, love it. She’s going to sound awesome with that screaming 2 stoke Detroit. 👍🏻🇦🇺
@jimmcfee3488
@jimmcfee3488 2 жыл бұрын
yep, nothing like a big detroit two stroke at revs, workd with them in forks.
@DavidDragonhammer
@DavidDragonhammer 2 жыл бұрын
I now know when to see this,on tuesday night my time,this is perfect,love watching what you do.
@andrewsteele7663
@andrewsteele7663 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Team, I just love Workshop Wednesday, Cheers
@coupergiuliano7486
@coupergiuliano7486 2 жыл бұрын
Another video showing the amount of dedication the AAAM mechanics have. I wouldn't want to he out there especially in this heat
@claytonnans5639
@claytonnans5639 2 жыл бұрын
You guys make my week!!!!
@OneLeatherBoot
@OneLeatherBoot 2 жыл бұрын
If you need parts for a lower Valentine hull, I know where one is abandoned in Western Australia. It was used as a winch winder in an old mine up in the North West.
@ausarmour
@ausarmour 2 жыл бұрын
If you could give us some location details that would be awesome!
@OneLeatherBoot
@OneLeatherBoot 2 жыл бұрын
@@ausarmour it is remote, very remote, up in the East Pilbara. I have a photo or 2 of it that i'll track down and send you guys once i'm back in Oz in the new year so you can see if it is even worth your while following up on it. We never looked around for more parts, which they must have stripped off somewhere after getting it to site. I have no idea who even owns it, but I guess the station owner of the area has claim, as the mine shut down around 1949 and the entire area abandoned in '56.
@tristan1234567890
@tristan1234567890 Ай бұрын
can we all take a minute and RESPECT that the old man just twisted of that nut with his bare hands....the power in those fingers must be inmense
@petercliff4023
@petercliff4023 2 жыл бұрын
Just looking at the "older" wrecks was great. Great job of recovering the parts needed. Brilliant episode.
@aserta
@aserta 6 ай бұрын
A hard working family of curator brothers harvesting freshly grown tank bits.
@50ShadesOfBeige
@50ShadesOfBeige 2 жыл бұрын
You needed to turn one of those hulls into a tank recovery vehicle to get all the parts together.
@aserta
@aserta 6 ай бұрын
When there's time, and in the interest of making it easier... you should corral that selection into a more organized pile (unless it's kept the way it is for a specific reason). Would make it easier to collect bits for sure. On my brother's farm, there were several piles in various places and so much time was wasted between A and B and C that we eventually put it all in one place. Saved quite a bit of time in the long run. I mean, 9:38 is pretty on point IMHO. We had SO many of those blunders. I even made a Cat subframe for my brother from bits... only to find another, in decent, functional condition when we cleaned up the place. Some words between brothers were said that day.
@paulcoopmans4288
@paulcoopmans4288 2 жыл бұрын
This is ultimate recycling...top job
@augienajera642
@augienajera642 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys!!!! Keep up the awesome work you are doing in saving these old pieces of history!!!!
@graemewatkins5535
@graemewatkins5535 2 жыл бұрын
nice field trip for the boys
@williamlloyd3769
@williamlloyd3769 2 жыл бұрын
Ukraine might have have a Soviet WW2 tank monument or two that the museum could swap for. Noticed several WW2 era tanks on memorials that the local population may not be interested in maintaining. Who knows maybe some German tanks and /or Lend Lease models maybe available.
@allangibson8494
@allangibson8494 2 жыл бұрын
The Israelis have a lot of Panzer IV’s that the Syrians littered the northern border with.
@ТатьянаКорикова-л7к
@ТатьянаКорикова-л7к 2 жыл бұрын
PINDOS MARODER
@jimhannegan9083
@jimhannegan9083 2 жыл бұрын
I miss your longer format videos!!! Never get enough watching the boys working
@edwardfletcher7790
@edwardfletcher7790 Жыл бұрын
I've never seen conical springs before, fascinating 👍 I was NOT expecting to see such a beautifully greased ball race in such an old rusty hulk !!
@kimhenderson1541
@kimhenderson1541 2 жыл бұрын
You boys are doing a outstanding job! I find myself always looking forward to the next episode of work shop Wednesday. Please keep it up!
@Paul_Wright
@Paul_Wright 2 жыл бұрын
I wait patiently for 7 days 7 long boring days and then it arrives the video I’ve been waiting for which last what seems like 10 glorious minutes!!!!!
@c1ph3rpunk
@c1ph3rpunk 2 жыл бұрын
If that’s not snake country, I don’t know what is. I’d be terrified working around all those tall grasses there. But, it is nice to see the chaps out playing in the wild with the beasts in their natural habitat.
@frycu1004
@frycu1004 Жыл бұрын
Resztę tego wraku wyślijcie do mojego kraju. Pięknie go odbudują i wstawią do Muzeum Broni Pancernej .
@jc-d6179
@jc-d6179 2 жыл бұрын
These guys are crazy. It's magnificent!
@nathanroberts355
@nathanroberts355 2 жыл бұрын
It be so amazing to see this at next year's Australian armoured artillery museum tank fest 2023 and im going to ride on this m3 grant tank
@rafaelrodriguez-rm8ec
@rafaelrodriguez-rm8ec 2 жыл бұрын
tons of goodies!!
@kjmoz
@kjmoz 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that episode. Will be popping into check out the mueseum soon.
@wolfgangemmerich7552
@wolfgangemmerich7552 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Example to get the right parts for the first version with bolted hull & central return rollers . Keep on your good work to get the Oldys alive and roaring! Greetings from a german Sherman Fan!!!
@harpomarx7777
@harpomarx7777 2 жыл бұрын
OHhh ... ended too soon! Love your vids!
@kevinjohnston4512
@kevinjohnston4512 Жыл бұрын
Love watching these you guys are the best
@duncancameron5468
@duncancameron5468 Жыл бұрын
8v71 T is about 350hp. Check the tags on the injectors, larger injector sizes are available but will you need a injector gauge to suit to set the height. Also check to make sure there is no bind in the fuel injector rack to prevent runaway when starting.
@danbusey
@danbusey 2 жыл бұрын
Truly one man's junk is another man's treasure.
@JR-bj3uf
@JR-bj3uf 4 ай бұрын
I realize the these units have been sitting in the weather for 80 years but can you imagine working on these units in the field under war tine conditions? I have renewed respect for the fighting mechanics of old.
@pierredecine1936
@pierredecine1936 2 жыл бұрын
I see you brought your "Flame - wrench." Never leave home without it !
@joepapp01
@joepapp01 2 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else see shades of Marty T when watching the boys go to work on the wrecks in situ there is the brush? lol Anyway, I've really come to love these WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY vids - and I'm not even from Straya! :D
@Tony54126
@Tony54126 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff… keep it up fellas .. The found previously scratch built part up in the hills was priceless . This Grant restoration might be one of my favorites … love it.
@kristoffermangila
@kristoffermangila 2 жыл бұрын
Talk about tank pickin' in the bush... I wonder what Daryl's emotions were after seeing those pieces that they rebuilt in the shop have an identical, but fully intact pair in the bush... So now we've seen the new powerplant... wait a minute, is that a Screaming Jimmy!?
@aarondwyer3746
@aarondwyer3746 2 жыл бұрын
Hello kiurt your the king and guess what some ones waiting
@boromickfc
@boromickfc 2 жыл бұрын
By far the best channel ive found in a long time👍
@captiannemo1587
@captiannemo1587 2 жыл бұрын
Look at that high quality American steel.
@keithgarland3404
@keithgarland3404 2 жыл бұрын
Comes in handy, having your own breakers yard. Always look forward to these videos. What's happening with the stug? Waiting for parts?
@dankorolyk5917
@dankorolyk5917 2 жыл бұрын
Good on you guys,that’s a great episode!
@geraldhayter
@geraldhayter 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kurt - you need to give us a few more seconds at the end of the clip to go hit the "Thumbs up button before it ends"(takes a bit longer if we are watching on a smart TV). Maybe just put the Armory logo up for 15 seconds when you are done.
@jeffyates4813
@jeffyates4813 2 жыл бұрын
I have been watching the Grant restoration and noticed you have difficulty pulling split (carter) pins from castle nuts. Once you get enough protruding out on the rounded side, I use a pair of diagonal cutters to pull out. You grip the pin at the hilt of the cutters just enough to bite and use the tip of the cutter as a fulcrum point on the nut head this way you can work them out by repositioning the cutters down the pin.
@paulmanson253
@paulmanson253 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. On more than one level. You lot know your own environment, not me. I look at that dry scrub,I see ideal snake country. Low quarter shoes,no leather gloves. Given just how deadly Aussie snakes are,I was twitching when he said,"Oh,no!". Tank parts,not snakeskin.Oh good. Jeez Louise,no convicts,rabbits or cane toads. Just tired iron. That is quite a collection. Almost makes me wish I was there. Good choice to film.
@johnmclean6498
@johnmclean6498 2 жыл бұрын
Yes...me too. Not many things scare me but snakes? Definitely.
@ianbertenshaw4350
@ianbertenshaw4350 2 жыл бұрын
One man's rusting hulk is another's goldmine 🤣
@gingerninja2456
@gingerninja2456 Жыл бұрын
Those old tank parts scattered about look like the aftermath of my old man accidently treading on a model kit when I was a kid!
@kiwifruit27
@kiwifruit27 2 жыл бұрын
60k subs, awesome stuff 🎉
@educatedmanholecoverbyrich8890
@educatedmanholecoverbyrich8890 Жыл бұрын
Pressed Steel Car Company was the British Pressed Steel Fisher Company of Birmingham, England. They made lots of parts for all the allies. Lord Nuffield was the CEO at that time. I have all the information, if you require the full details. The plate was used when PSF was used as replacement for original equipment on damaged tanks.
@TheBoshy
@TheBoshy 2 жыл бұрын
Darryl should have his own show. He's great.
@nickraschke4737
@nickraschke4737 2 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell you’re early!
@RuedigerEtzold
@RuedigerEtzold 2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! PS: Is it just me or is the volume a little bit too different? Kurt seems rather quiet so i have to increase the volume, but then the music etc. is almost too loud.
@jonflanagin6682
@jonflanagin6682 2 жыл бұрын
Diagonal cutters work great for pulling cotter pins.
@Atomsk102
@Atomsk102 2 жыл бұрын
Will the springs from those M3 bogies even work in the M4 bogies on your tank? I thought they changed the location of the return roller so that the later bogie could use longer springs.
@mitmon1860
@mitmon1860 2 жыл бұрын
Museums are good, but junkyards rule...there's a lot to be said about leaving things to the imagination. I wish junkyard museums were a thing. Enjoyed the show...wish I was out in the field with you.
@bettongmi4340
@bettongmi4340 2 жыл бұрын
It makes for nice viewing, but aren't the salvaged M3 suspension volute springs going to be the wrong size for the M4 type units? 7" versus 8"?
@dak4465
@dak4465 2 жыл бұрын
The perfect condition of that bearing BLEW MY MIND
@CraigLYoung
@CraigLYoung 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@scroggins100
@scroggins100 2 жыл бұрын
Bacon roll, brew and Workshop Wednesday. What could be better.
@robertbowers9856
@robertbowers9856 2 жыл бұрын
I'd be taking all those wrecks back! I did with my Dodge WW II, 3/4 ton truck!
@HailHydra27
@HailHydra27 2 жыл бұрын
0:24 Possibly a controversial opinion but i've often thought it would be neat to see something like that restored to "just converted" condition. Feels a little sacrilegious but the butchered farm tanks ARE an important piece of Australian tank history
@HailHydra27
@HailHydra27 2 жыл бұрын
Well what do you know, i was doing some googling on the topic and turns out they already have/had one in the musuem. Great minds, eh
@garynew9637
@garynew9637 2 жыл бұрын
Just about to say, they do have one with a dozer blade fitted.
@sgntbilco
@sgntbilco 2 жыл бұрын
There was a recent auction on Lloyd's, there was a whole bunch of tank parts, alot of Grant parts too, I hope you got some.
@Daniel-S1
@Daniel-S1 18 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@rustymonaro184
@rustymonaro184 2 жыл бұрын
How about taking the hulls back to the grounds at the museum and making a faux battlefield for when you do armourfest or other events ? Put smoke or pyrotechnics in them make the events more visually appealing
@Elvis20101
@Elvis20101 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@paulsilva3346
@paulsilva3346 2 жыл бұрын
14:00 did they have that spacer plate for the 37mm mount in the field turret, or at the shop.?
@stevenslavicek9711
@stevenslavicek9711 2 жыл бұрын
I have seen one Lee with a nine cylinder radial Wright R-975 air-cooled. In Narellan NSW a long time ago no turret no gun, it was used on the South Coast towing logs. Before they acquired it.
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