This is probably the best ww2 german collection in the world.
@herman7661
10 ай бұрын
The engine was designed by Prof. Ferdinand Porsche. He joined Steyr, in Austria, in 1929 and worked there for a couple of years. He designed this air-cooled, V8, during that period.
@ldnwholesale8552
Күн бұрын
What was with Ferinands fixation with aircooled?? I suspect these would be very poor in the hot deserts and even in hot weather in Germany.
@jamesroseby3823
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff. Great to see the Wehrmacht workhorses being restored along with the glamour armoured vehicles.
@michaelmclaren7373
Жыл бұрын
Now just need a couple of SAS jeeps next to it…you know, predator vs prey ;)
@kristoffermangila
Жыл бұрын
And put decommissioned Lewises and Brownings on it plus sandbags!
@jomoma8576
Жыл бұрын
Well there real workhorse were actual horses
@Jurflip2
Жыл бұрын
The air-cooled, V8 engine was designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche. He joined Steyr, in Austria, in 1929 and worked there for several years. During this period, he designed and developed this engine. Porsche was a great proponent of air-cooled engines.
@babylonsburning1
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic seeing Al and the boys. At 10.30, you can see 3 generations of craftsmen at work. The Mastercraftsman, Craftsman and Apprentice, just like in the days of yore.
@graemewatkins5535
Жыл бұрын
dont think the apprentice will like that label😂
@hgg2577
Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed from Germany. I'm an engineer and project manager, and love your great projects and highly skilled team.
@tonydoggett7627
Жыл бұрын
Just about every town in Australia has a WW1 German artillery gun as part of the towns war memorial
@causewaykayak
Жыл бұрын
It's so good to see how well you all work together as a team. That Steyr looks amazing. Congratulations. Ausarmour does NOT cut corners, real craftsmanship. Good to get a bit of history too. Timber in trucks, Didn't British utility trucks use wood for drop sides, tailgate and the load deck in (? rickety memory!) Bedford 3 and 5 ton vehicles?
@MillwalltheCat
Жыл бұрын
Yes, most had hardwood for the load areas. Many soft-skinned vehicle cabs had framework constructed from ash. Check out 'Katie' from 'Ice Cold in Alex'.
@causewaykayak
Жыл бұрын
@@MillwalltheCat Thinking Morris Minor Clubman Estate. I think spares for wooden body parts still available but rationed to genuine restorers not Ebay traders etc.
@eriklarsson3188
Жыл бұрын
On the top of my head, I believe all English utility lorries had those, at least at the beginning of the 'campaign'
@rondejoux8006
Жыл бұрын
Looks good. I think some more air in the front tyres would make the steering lighter. Thanks for the videos.
@kiwifruit27
Жыл бұрын
That’s absolutely beautiful. Well done
@rolfagten857
Жыл бұрын
Missing the headlights !!!
@eladgur1304
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video where the lads can share a little more about themselves. Absolute champs !
@jamespray
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that would be great!
@paulsilva3346
Жыл бұрын
I would like to see this put in the driveway of the wife that's looking for a new car.! What a wonderful practical joke that would be.!
@jamespray
Жыл бұрын
@@paulsilva3346 I think there'd be big trouble with the wife if there wasn't an actual new car staged up the neighborhood 😆
@Just_a_Plane_motorcycle_rider
Жыл бұрын
Literally just finished building the Tamiya 1/35 kit of this, been sitting in my cupboard for 20 years, nice to see it in 1/1 scale 🙂
@kingearl2596
Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this Video, this Steyr was made in my home country Austria. Nice work!
@neilpalandri-jones689
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job Al, and everyone else who lent a hand. Great to see another vehicle rescued!
@peterblakeslee4040
Жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on The Mastermind behind the starting up of your wonderful museum, Ausarmor? Do you have any video or pictures of the construction process of your location from start to finish you could put in a video? How did everybody come to be that is there now? Short one on ones with employees on what gravitated them to what they do there for work? I just love all the individuals that I've come across on all the videos that I've watched so far and I am very impressed with the work ethic that I witness on these videos. I say the same to you as well Kurt. Kurt do a great job putting together these videos. From what I see everyone looks to be very tip top at their jobs which I assume is because it is everyone's calling. I see so much love and hard work! Hello from Springfield Massachusetts USA.
@krmould
Жыл бұрын
Well done Al, keeping the boys honest at 75! Great looking addition to the collection.
@PAL3Tigerrr
Жыл бұрын
That motor is a beast for the time.
@alexandermarken7639
Жыл бұрын
Looks as good as new. love it. Tanks are sexy but the ancillary vehicles are what make armies able to fight.
@oskar6661
Жыл бұрын
Very cool, the Steyr has been one of my favourite "trucks" of the war. Nice to see one up close like that. Some very simple, but very clever design work.
@stevewhan7308
Жыл бұрын
I’m building 3 of them, in 1/100 scale. And you guys still beat me! 😂😂😂 - luv ya work!
@Skmax673
Жыл бұрын
Great restoration work of WWII German military vehicles.
@VegasCyclingFreak
Жыл бұрын
Interesting vehicle. You certainly don't see this one in WWII film/pics much... in fact I don't know that I've ever seen one these until now.
@c1ph3rpunk
Жыл бұрын
Lovely to see these pieces moving under their own power. I can picture Rommel standing on it, binoculars around his neck, pointing out the place the troops need to go.
@Ash007YT
Жыл бұрын
always a good day when AAAM Uploads a video.
@babuzzard6470
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, watching you guys do your stuff is therapeutic, built to last and someone who knows how to restore and keep them going. Thanks boys.👍👍
@buijs1967
Жыл бұрын
Cool vehicle, looks like the tires have the right pressure to go through the desert 😉
@jeffkeith637
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I love all the support vehicles - they had bags of style along with utility. Thanks for the vid. Great to have you back. I reckon Katherina would love to have such a unique vehicle to duck down to the shops. No arguments over parking spots with that 34 mounted.
@SuperLaplander
Жыл бұрын
Lovely restoration and cheers from Sweden!
@mr.m2556
Жыл бұрын
Ryan is an excellent driver of Al's truck. Cheers A3
@iDuckman
Жыл бұрын
Well met, Al. We see you in the background of other projects sometimes. It's good to follow you on a project. Good hints, too.
@davidlamppert9093
Жыл бұрын
Just noticed one of these in a history documentary. I know all the tanks and such by heart, but this one had me stumped. Workshop Wednesday to the rescue!!
@michaeldean1289
Жыл бұрын
I love you guys, Such fond memories of being in a heavy commercial workshop. Same principles and results 😂
@HK94
Жыл бұрын
Was surprised how everything went in together without the need of much hevy machinery or welding... lovely build👍
@petesheppard1709
Ай бұрын
Compared to modern vehicles, the simplicity is breathtaking.
@anumeon
Жыл бұрын
Superb video as usual. What a lovely vehicle as well
@willierants5880
Жыл бұрын
This was fantastic. Al running circles around the blokes. So much action going on seems like more cameras are needed to catch it all. Thanks for bringing it to us.
@ray.shoesmith
Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year to Kurt Fromausarmour and all the crew. Looking forward to seeing you this year.
@HarryP457
Жыл бұрын
Nice piece of kit guys. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh the next time I drag my sorry ass up to Cairns.
@polticalme1677
Жыл бұрын
I love it! Since I've got two 1/35 kits of the Steyr RSO/01 in my stash it's great to see the 1500A's engine which is the same as in the RSO.
@vonJaerschky
Жыл бұрын
Vehicles like this were the backbone of any army. Awesome to see one restored. More, please!
@justgetrinthere
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration
@cpawp
Жыл бұрын
Great job - thanks to Al.
@AlisonFort
Жыл бұрын
Really interesting to see a vehicle like this featured - and that engine seems to run like a dream
@Maiko100876
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Love this vehicle. Would love to see this stuff used in a movie!
@joey243win
Жыл бұрын
Love the cage nuts for the front guards If that had been english built would have had nuts instead and needed 3 guys to fit
@thedoctor755
Жыл бұрын
Love it!! The 1500 was just about the best truck in the German forces.
@erroneous6947
Жыл бұрын
Cool truck. Labors of love aren’t they. My dad and I (mostly my dad) restored a 1917 model T in the mid 80’s.
@fredfarnackle5455
Жыл бұрын
Very nice, lads!👍😎
@marcswanson7066
Жыл бұрын
Bravo, yet another flawless restoration. The mounted MG-42 provides serious defensive capability. The command car version featured a folding-roof, luxury interior, and radio.
@guit57strat
Жыл бұрын
watching this, the 1500A has better body panel alignment than most new cars. Beautiful purpose built vehicle.
@jeffreytan2948
10 ай бұрын
I love that nothing is welded on the body panels. Makes it easy to assemble or remove for repairs.
@johnoneill5661
Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual 👍 and really nice to see something that isn’t a tank being restored 👍
@jamesneveaux4892
5 ай бұрын
The same level of artisnal talent and pride was employed and showcased in ancient Thebes. Beautiful.
@FairladyS130
Жыл бұрын
Like the way all it's parts go together, some nice design work there.
@StanislavDenisenko
Жыл бұрын
I always thought that the Steyr spare wheels in the middle of the body rotate freely like on a Horch type 1a. As always, the assembly on the video is 15 minutes, and months of preparation and restoration behind the scenes.. Wonderful museum!
@sampointau
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure I've seen WW2 original photos of one setup as a wireless communication vehicle with the radio equipment mounted on benches where the rear facing bench seat behind the front seat is, the operators sat on the existing forward facing bench seat just behind the rack. Whip antennas were mounted on the rear quarters and extra batteries as well as a charging kit were mounted in the rear compartment.
@paoloviti6156
Жыл бұрын
A great job you did on the Steyr 1500 A/02, 1.5-ton, 4x4. It was very reliable and much liked by the troops and had good off road capability. I noticed that you guys have difficulty to turn the steering wheel but once you drive on it gets much easier ro turn. Perhaps it should be greased better. I know because I had drive it years ago and belongs to a friend of mine. I liked it very much.....
@andrewmcdonald793
2 ай бұрын
This was just great, i have a 1/35 tamiya model of this in my stash, anyway it was great seeing a real one off these, you guys have done a brilliant job off the restoration, i have seen wartime footage of these in Europe during ww2, loaded up with troops and equipment and camouflaged with bushes etc, to try and conceal them from the allied fighter planes, you have a great collection of vehicles etc.🙂
@daniellejones5981
Жыл бұрын
WOW! I wish the US had a Museum that good!
@davidbutterfield2949
Жыл бұрын
That’s a really cool vehicle, great job 👍🏻🇦🇺
@airbats801
Жыл бұрын
Your parking brake cable or whatever it is hanging down on the drivers side coming off the rear axle is rubbing up against the driveshaft. you can see it pretty good at 14:12 Thanks for the great video. Beautiful old truck for sure!
@trevorross2167
Жыл бұрын
Love the amazing work you all do there - looking forward to visiting when I can !
@saschapulkowski4413
Жыл бұрын
Oh man, you guys put that together like it came off of the assembly line in Austria. Epic job lads!!👍
@gerardkavanagh144
Жыл бұрын
The quality continues through to 2023; highly enjoyable episode and I thought Steyr only manufactured small arms (well done).
@johnsherborne3245
Жыл бұрын
If it’s the same Steyer company, after the war they merged with Puch, went on to create the Haflinger and engineered the 4wd fiat Panda amongst other things.
@kristoffermangila
Жыл бұрын
It is the same company that merged with Puch, and you forgot the Pinzgauer.
@johnsherborne3245
Жыл бұрын
@@kristoffermangila amongst others, fair the pinzgauer was a derivative of the haflinger, but how does one go? Is a Humvee part of that train, what of Tatra? Curiously the pinzgauer was for a while assembled in guildford in the uk, now a trampoline park!
@ThePman113
Жыл бұрын
What a great running truck. Thanks for preserving it.
@lloydgoldston3620
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful stuff! Best to your team this year on all projects. Nice solid resto on the Steyr and thanks to Jason for the history and operational data! You get a 8-RAD and I’ll be in hog heaven!
@Nebulax123
Жыл бұрын
Tip for painting always paint on sealer. put on a coat of sealer then your primer then sealer then paint. Paint does not like to stick to paint or primer all that well but everything sticks to sealer.
@itchy108
10 ай бұрын
My grandfather was a NZ army field mechanic with an artillery brigade in the North Africa campaign. He told me they captured a German mobile workshop truck and was amazed at the amount and quality of tools and machinery it contained compared to their own basic issued kit. Unfortunately being metric a lot of it wasn't very useful to them with their British and American vehicles.
@robinlecomte1242
Жыл бұрын
Kurt, your comment about "a new car for the Missus", install a "Dash Cam" and you will be able to "capture what other drivers do, when you drive to the supermarket". You can then post said footage of Scots dash Cam/ or Australia Dash Cam - both feature on you tube. You might need a "big dog", to sit in the back to protect your groceries or other purchases.
@ericfg806
Жыл бұрын
Yet another beautiful resto. Great job gents.
@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595
Жыл бұрын
As always, it is great to see another vehicle added to the viewable collection. I noticed in the pan shot a Kettenkrad. You wouldn't have another one in storage, would you? It'd be great getting the hay to the horses in Winter in north-eastern Wisconsin (USA) plus running the fence lines.
@samrodian919
Жыл бұрын
Bloody good job Gentlemen. Ripper!
@BarkingSpyda
Жыл бұрын
Top job Al ... looks awesome
@geroschorch1365
Жыл бұрын
man your collection and dedication to restoring these vehicles is beyond anything. i'd love to visit someday!
@lukefriesenhahn8186
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a rare vehicle. Wonderful job.
@69Dartman
Жыл бұрын
Very advanced truck for its day, AWD, independent front suspension, and looks like a air cooled V6. Pretty sure AWD trucks were pretty rare in the German Army so no wonder the troops loved them. I bet the few left after the war were put back to work on farms and doing other heavy duty work just like the trucks leftover in the states and elsewhere we used.
@54mgtf22
Жыл бұрын
“Timber not usually associated with a truck”- 1940s vehicles had more in common with horse drawn carriages, than modern vehicles. The monocoque design of aircraft, later in the war, revolutionised the vehicle industry.
@vicnoel45662
Жыл бұрын
You guys always make my day!
@shanemossmoss
2 ай бұрын
Another amazing job guys thank you
@johnny7sk925
Жыл бұрын
I would like to see restoration od M25 Dragon Wagon one day...Great job with all your restorations and videos.
@plunder1956
Жыл бұрын
A bloke I knew from the Western Desert campaign 1942-3 told me the big surprise for the mechanically minded chaps, was how good the German Air filters were on all their vehicles. The British ones let to much dust in. It clogged the jets on the carburettors all the time causeing break downs. So they soon improvised better air filters & asked for better ones from England - I wonder if they ever got them.
@lochlaird924
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Love to see this kind of thing.
@ldnwholesale8552
Жыл бұрын
Kurt,, youth of today,, most vehicles prewar and sometims later were timber framed. Al has again done a decent job. Though I am sick of sand color paint,, a nice metallic blue would be nice
@andrewsteele7663
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Team, I love workshop Wednesday, and thought I couldn't be impressed any more than I have been. But the Steyr and its history is amazing. A trip to your amazing facility is on my bucket list, hopefully in 2024, cheers
@Backwardlooking
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Well done. Great to see and good to know that it will be there for future generations to learn from my father’s generation’s wartime sacrifices. 👍🏻🏴
@MrJoeGarner
Жыл бұрын
I love watching these vehicles come together with you guy working on them.
@paulcooper2897
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
@FINNIUSORION
Жыл бұрын
I remember the very first thing I painted. I was maybe 8 years old. An old schwinn beach cruiser. I sanded every inch down to 2000 grit . I mean I really took my time and got it perfect. Then got every speck of dust off and set up a little area with plastic and a fan facing outwardly... then painted and the next day it looked amazing. Till I picked it up and all the paint started falling off because It didn't have anything to grip to lol. Lesson learned the hard way.
@claytonnans5639
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful vehicle. Great job, guys. Thanks.
@russwoodward8251
Жыл бұрын
My guess is these workshop guys drive some superior vehicles themselves. Thanks for the video.
@tommytaylor4458
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the next one guys👍😁😁
@josephjarzynski
Жыл бұрын
Such a nice and simple vehicle
@gavincostello3778
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic job, looking forward to getting bac up there
@simonstock4448
Жыл бұрын
Bravo Al great job, skills you guys have are so impressive
@aaronsauer6628
Жыл бұрын
id love this in my driveway
@davidbarnsley8486
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic can’t wait to see next week’s show 👍👍👍
@alwinbroeckelmann7558
Жыл бұрын
My wife would luv one of these in the driveway. 😁
@drdom32
Жыл бұрын
Does it backfire in a three round burst? Shit jokes aside though, you guys are first on the visit list if I ever find myself in Cairns.
@patchmack4469
Жыл бұрын
love the Steyr, such a nice exhibit to have and in such good working order, great to have a little insight to the vehicle and its war time use and only a few used in North Africa - is there any history known of this particular vehicle where it came from, and even its more recent history, how it was kept in such good order i used to work with aircraft, and once one became a museum exhibit, i always found it more interesting when visitors would announce they had worked on that particular airframe (ok so some aircraft only dating back as far as 50s and 60s) so a lot of folk might still be around, but even more interesting was to make the cockpits look as they once did, and to have former pilots jump back in the seat - some pieces were difficult to come by, and i would replicate them, a pilot saying how good the throttles felt and me adding, i made those, and he complimented me, they feel so real, mad, the memories come flooding back memories of a new rookie navigator in the back seat and the pilot pressing the afterburner switch which jolted the navigator bashing his head back and forth as he tried to read the radar screen, boys and there toys, i have many fond memories of those who operated such machines during our Cold War period and still keep in touch with those that are left - the one thing that is great with military aircraft and pilots is the log book, to see the entry recorded, and to meet a pilot and reunite him with a machine he flew is really the icing on the cake for me
@ivoferin8176
Жыл бұрын
its a gorgeous vehicle!
@31wdriley
Жыл бұрын
The V8 air cooled engine was used post war by Sydney Allard in his race car in England. It was successful, as was his other V8 specials using 'Bren Gun ' carrier surplus motors.
@kristoffermangila
Жыл бұрын
Well, the engine for the "Bren Gun" carrier (mfk as the Universal Carrier) is the famous Ford flathead V8. And as any American hotrodder will tell you, its a fairly easy to maintain and tune, with lots of parts still available to this day.
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