Not only is Ron extremely knowledgable about Grant Tanks, we viewers are also fortunate that he's equally as good at sharing that knowledge with us. Hats off to the everyone in the Aus Armour Family!
I initially thought....why not have Ron on every dang episode? Then....as a yank....I remembered how big Australia really is. Beautiful work gents, as always.
Ron @ 2"50 ..."This is a piece of junk...." Ha! Love this guy! One thing I love on these videos is the cool Aussie Accent. My Dad served in the army air corps in WW -2 landing in Brisbane (in late 1943?). He would bring out his version of the "Aussie accent" at times for fun. I miss him and these guys always remind me of him.
Absolutely in awe of Ron’s knowledge… of the Grant, Australian armour, and tank flipping! Mind you, the fact those wheels still turned after nearly 80 years is also amazing! Looking forward to more!
At the USMC Air Ground Museum we flipped and SU-76 on her side to sandblast the bottom of the hull. We had to use an old RT forklift and it was quit a job. I don't know how many hours I spent sandblasting the vehicle, inside and out, small parts to huge, but it was a bunch. I can't describe the satisfaction when the final coats of paint went on and I envy you all for the challenges and hard work ahead. If I lived "down under" rest assured I would be reporting for duty to share in the fun.
In case anyone wondered why Ron's worth of knowledge is worth his weight in gold. Nay, scratch that, the tank's worth. He knows it all by heart. When a bloke like that shows up, you know things are on the right path. edit: finally, a properly oriented Australian tank!
Incredible how Ron just picks up a rustified, crappy & dirty bit of bent or busted tank, & knows just what it is! 13 Grant tank builds? This guy is probly the most experienced Grant builder in the world! - Well, in Straya anyway! I'll grant him that! Hehehe! Made short work of cuttin off the Aussie mods! That front bit of additional armour between the 2 final drives looks like a nifty & useful mod! - Better not throw THAT away huh? Hey Ron! - Or to anyone else that may know - That anti-grenade mesh - did they put that on only in the field, & only on Grants? It looks like such a cool mod I'd like to scratchbuild that same mesh onto my M3. I'm building an Aussie Lee tank - "Bushape". "Shut that bloody side entry door! Shut the dang door!" I yelled at the screen as the tank got flipped! Geez! I hope that door didn't get damaged! Great video!
Living on the Mid North Coast of NSW, 1 day I was headed into Kempsey from home, and I saw one of the semi's on the Hwy heading North. We were at the Tank Museum about 9 weeks ago and I chatted to Jason about it. He is a top guy. The staff do an amazing job, we will be back.
Its amazing when you can see this stuff in person.... I passed a Chevy pickup truck ( around 2003) coming from lake Tahoe on my way to Reno... I saw the old black and yellow license plates that read BELLX1 on it but seeing Chuck Yeager driving it was a shock.....
@@demonicsquid7217 I'm not gonna get cut up about my spelling mistak cos I'm an easy going chap. BUT maybe if I had learning difficulties or was dyslexic I could be embarrassed or upset. Was your comment really necessary?
I love this guy Ron. He not only works like a bat outta hell, but he's a great historian! Ausiarmour scored when Ron came to town. Thank all of you. P.j. Calif. USA
Big boy's toys Aussie style! I'm a Brit. watching your amazing weekly fix of Heavy Metal engineering from South America. I thought that I'd seen most things on your excellent channel but this (Grant) Tank FLIPPING really does take the biscuit for me. Please keep posting these awesome videos of blokes having fun, being passionate about history and keeping flags flying, and antique Armor running . Good on you guys! A big thumbs up from Rio, Brazil.
I’ve now realise that the music is a problem. It means this week’s episode is about to finish. Don’t want each episode to end!! I do not look forward to the music!! 😮😢😅😊
What a huge bank of knowledge Ron has , being able to recognise a small , twisted, rusted part that belongs to the tank. Impressive. Great idea to have one original model.
Saw on a local Facebook page this week that there’s a Grant tank in Warragamba Dam and it becomes visible when dam levels are low Apparently a left over from farms that were submerged
An M3 Grant painted as 23972 was sold at the Melbourne Tank Museum auction in 2006 to R&R services and went to the UK and is currently with Kevin Wheatcroft. So this must be the original 23972. Interesting.
A fantastic episode! Show Ron a pile of rusty metal and he finds a tank inside! He has also introduced us to a new sport! Tank tipping! That did loosen up a lot of dirt and debris!
Great video! I can see that Ron really know what he is doing and gets on with it quickly/ Great to see him work on this Grant - it needs quite a bit of help!! See you next week!! 😀
Great episode gents. Really made me smile to see the passion that Ron has for the Grant. His knowledge needs to be “bottled” so others can learn from the Master. Looking forward to watching all of this. Need some help? I’m bored and could use a working trip to AUS.
I love how Ron goes through the pile of what looks like scrap and identifies the various pieces. I find it amazing that it was not all rusted through. It must have been pretty dry where those tanks were left?
I have known Ron for many years and he still works like greased lightning. He has always got things done while most are still thinking where to start.
Not only is Ron extremely knowledgable about Grant Tanks, we viewers are also fortunate that he's equally as good at sharing that knowledge with us. Hats off to the everyone in the Aus Armour Family!
Ron is the GOAT on grant tanks. The amount of knowledge is very impressive.
The speed sorting out the treasures from the junk was some thing to see.
@@peppermill7163 was very impressive.
If the man ever dies reckon he'll come back as a ghost to keep maintaining Grant tanks😁
Surprised you flipped over onto the open side door 😳 Flipping it over certainly shook up the dirt & crap inside 👍
I think that Ron Fry is another good barn find, dead set genius.
I initially thought....why not have Ron on every dang episode? Then....as a yank....I remembered how big Australia really is. Beautiful work gents, as always.
Ron @ 2"50 ..."This is a piece of junk...." Ha! Love this guy!
One thing I love on these videos is the cool Aussie Accent. My Dad served in the army air corps in WW -2 landing in Brisbane (in late 1943?).
He would bring out his version of the "Aussie accent" at times for fun. I miss him and these guys always remind me of him.
This channel just keeps on pumping out the best armoured content on youtube.
"Wonder whats livin in there?"😆 - Pretty serious question in Oz I guess....
Absolutely in awe of Ron’s knowledge… of the Grant, Australian armour, and tank flipping! Mind you, the fact those wheels still turned after nearly 80 years is also amazing! Looking forward to more!
guy is a living "Haynes Manual" !! awesome,some people are just golden ... much respect
As a UK watcher it's now the right way up!
It’s great to see that there are still guys like Ron who are experts with enthusiasm for historical pieces like the Grant.
Another fantastic workshop Wednesday
If only Mastermind was still on TV....his chosen area of specialty would have him a definite winner!
Only problem is that Ron would have to write the odd and obscure questions too.
Win win for Ron!
@@johnnewman366 haha, indeed
AS a former Marine Corps Tanker I found this video to be very informative and entertaining Ron knows his stuff and the ways and means of doing things.
At the USMC Air Ground Museum we flipped and SU-76 on her side to sandblast the bottom of the hull. We had to use an old RT forklift and it was quit a job. I don't know how many hours I spent sandblasting the vehicle, inside and out, small parts to huge, but it was a bunch. I can't describe the satisfaction when the final coats of paint went on and I envy you all for the challenges and hard work ahead. If I lived "down under" rest assured I would be reporting for duty to share in the fun.
Nice to see a reccy mech back at it in an ARV(M). Made for each other!
In case anyone wondered why Ron's worth of knowledge is worth his weight in gold. Nay, scratch that, the tank's worth. He knows it all by heart.
When a bloke like that shows up, you know things are on the right path.
edit: finally, a properly oriented Australian tank!
Flip it ! Yeah sure no problem !!! Love it !
It's an absolute joy to watch Ron working .
That’s actually kind of gay…
I never thought I'd see that!
I see workshop Wednesday, I watch
Favourite day of the week, Workshop Wednesday...
And CEE for Fridays
If it wasn't for Workshop Wednesday, I'd never put my bins out.
@@knstndnlv The occasional Marty T video.
Incredible how Ron just picks up a rustified, crappy & dirty bit of bent or busted tank, & knows just what it is!
13 Grant tank builds? This guy is probly the most experienced Grant builder in the world! - Well, in Straya anyway! I'll grant him that! Hehehe!
Made short work of cuttin off the Aussie mods! That front bit of additional armour between the 2 final drives looks like a nifty & useful mod! - Better not throw THAT away huh?
Hey Ron! - Or to anyone else that may know - That anti-grenade mesh - did they put that on only in the field, & only on Grants? It looks like such a cool mod I'd like to scratchbuild that same mesh onto my M3. I'm building an Aussie Lee tank - "Bushape".
"Shut that bloody side entry door! Shut the dang door!" I yelled at the screen as the tank got flipped! Geez! I hope that door didn't get damaged!
Great video!
Living on the Mid North Coast of NSW, 1 day I was headed into Kempsey from home, and I saw one of the semi's on the Hwy heading North.
We were at the Tank Museum about 9 weeks ago and I chatted to Jason about it. He is a top guy.
The staff do an amazing job, we will be back.
Its amazing when you can see this stuff in person.... I passed a Chevy pickup truck ( around 2003) coming from lake Tahoe on my way to Reno... I saw the old black and yellow license plates that read BELLX1 on it but seeing Chuck Yeager driving it was a shock.....
Right man, right tools ...
The ONLY chanel i wait for every week
Weekly perfume?!
@@demonicsquid7217 I'm not gonna get cut up about my spelling mistak cos I'm an easy going chap. BUT maybe if I had learning difficulties or was dyslexic I could be embarrassed or upset. Was your comment really necessary?
I'm in the wrong career path, this stuff is so dang fascinating. Well done, Ron and team!
I love this guy Ron. He not only works like a bat outta hell, but he's a great historian! Ausiarmour scored when Ron came to town.
Thank all of you.
P.j. Calif. USA
Big boy's toys Aussie style! I'm a Brit. watching your amazing weekly fix of Heavy Metal engineering from South America. I thought that I'd seen most things on your excellent channel but this (Grant) Tank FLIPPING really does take the biscuit for me. Please keep posting these awesome videos of blokes having fun, being passionate about history and keeping flags flying, and antique Armor running . Good on you guys! A big thumbs up from Rio, Brazil.
Hey from California, I always look forward to Workshop Wednesday. I amazed the quality of work being done and the quality of the video productions!
The week wouldn't be the same without Kurt Wenzday vids.🦘
Best Ausarmour yet
I can listen to Ron talking about random grant parts for hours. The amount of knowledge he possesses is insane!
I love this channel !!! The only problem is,it is over too fast…… I can’t wait until next week. See you then😊
I’ve now realise that the music is a problem. It means this week’s episode is about to finish. Don’t want each episode to end!! I do not look forward to the music!! 😮😢😅😊
Change the playback speed to 0.5 x
@@Rusty_Gold85 great idea!!!
Ron is the real McCoy ! Knows his stuff ! Good job, looking forward to this series
Geez, he knows his Grant tanks, another interesting video 👍
Be still my beating heart. Another Grant restoration & what a way to start. Thanks again for a brilliant episode, looking forward to next week. Cheers
Ron is a Grant guru brilliant episode
Ron is a national treasure
Ya have to love it when a pro picks up a rusted chunk of something and tells you where it goes and what it's for.
I love watching people excelling at very niche knowledge or rare skills
To catch him and record that session will be a treasure for all future generations.
Yes, knowledge like his should be preserved.
Ron is a grant tank living legend 👍👍
I really started watching this channel because of this series of videos on the Barn Find. One time the UA-cam algorithm did good.
You guys rock! I deeply enjoyed this episode!
Steve and Ron - two great finds! Knowledge and experience, worth their weight in gold!
Recovery vehicle mechanic, that explains a lot. Great show as usual
Two minutes in and I am in awe of Ron’s knowledge. Congratulations on another great Workshop Wednesday
That was brilliant.
Ron's Grant knowledge is simply jaw dropping...
Awesome stuff, can’t wait to see each episode
Wow, a Wild Workshop Wednesday. Keep them coming 😃
That recovery vehicle sounds awesome. Nice job.
Ron is a gem. You don't find to many that geek off to the point you can see he has. That guy goes to sleep thinking Grants. 😎🤙🌺
Buy Ron as many beers as he wants when he works like this... another great video!
Well that’s not something I get to see Every Day. Awesome!
Great episode. Only wished you closed the hatch before rolling it onto that side :(
Ron is a national treasure.
Ron is a "Gem'" such a wealth of knowledge.
Oh! I needed to see the firehose cleaning! Very cool stuff!👍
What an amazing way to clean the tank !. Ron's knowledge of Grant tank is also amazing. He must knows every detail of the Grant tank.
Rons knowledge of the Grant tanks is extraordinary. Enjoyed watching masters at work. Ty for sharing
That is one CLEAN build!
What a huge bank of knowledge Ron has , being able to recognise a small , twisted, rusted part that belongs to the tank. Impressive. Great idea to have one original model.
Oh come on you have to make a T Shirt out of that! good stuff chaps
Absolute legend, he's likely forgotten more than I know about tanks.
BEST SHOW ANYWHERE! Thanks. 🎉
Great idea to put a Grant back to factory spec.
Well thats one way to turn a tank over. Great video guys thankyou. Best wishes from the UK.
Saw on a local Facebook page this week that there’s a Grant tank in Warragamba Dam and it becomes visible when dam levels are low
Apparently a left over from farms that were submerged
so we do have our version of O Panzer what is your wisdom in the lake
Someone should recover it for the museum. Good lawn art at the very least.
@@aserta yeah
Only problem is that the dam is water supply for Sydney. You’d never get the approvals to even go near it
It is always wonderful to encounter someone with the deep knowledge and obvious passion for any subject like Ron.
Nice one Kurt - now we have 'Action Cam' :)
An M3 Grant painted as 23972 was sold at the Melbourne Tank Museum auction in 2006 to R&R services and went to the UK and is currently with Kevin Wheatcroft. So this must be the original 23972. Interesting.
What a "beast", yet certainly effective.
Your doin good lads
Ron certainly doesn't mess around! This is going to be an exciting restoration series.
Omg! Ron is AMAZING! Another great talent find by AusArmour!!!
A fantastic episode! Show Ron a pile of rusty metal and he finds a tank inside! He has also introduced us to a new sport! Tank tipping! That did loosen up a lot of dirt and debris!
Ron is the man, no doubt!!!!,,,,,DUBS,,,
I'd love to see one programme on the 'storage' area... so many future projects hidden away!
I hope to god someone is writing all this down because this knowledge is priceless!
This bloke is absolutely amazing
Damn!!! Can't it be next week!!!
Great job guys!!
A restored Grant tank troop ! Now that would be awesome.
@ 4:09 Ron says "Aluminium" Love that!
Terrific. I am lucky enough to have visited Ron and been for a ride in a couple of his Stuarts. 👍
Awesome !
Finally part 5
How does he know so much. It's amazing to watch
Truly a Mad Max prequel event.
Thanks 😊
Great video! I can see that Ron really know what he is doing and gets on with it quickly/ Great to see him work on this Grant - it needs quite a bit of help!! See you next week!! 😀
How to clean grant tank tip upside down priceless
Love the contrast between the full on restoration and the patina restoration.
Ron is such a Grant guy!
Great episode gents. Really made me smile to see the passion that Ron has for the Grant. His knowledge needs to be “bottled” so others can learn from the Master. Looking forward to watching all of this.
Need some help? I’m bored and could use a working trip to AUS.
I love how Ron goes through the pile of what looks like scrap and identifies the various pieces. I find it amazing that it was not all rusted through. It must have been pretty dry where those tanks were left?
Damn! Next episode once all the parts are together, blindfold Ron and have him assemble it.
Protect this man what a legend!