That was a cool and unexpected surprise thanks for that. I love seeing these old military vehicles, especially the interiors, engines, suspensions etc. Would love to see a video where you go over the vehicle explaining what how and why they did it that way. Beautiful restoration, I am so glad there are nutters like you with the passion, skills and resources to save these rare bits of history. Would love to see your collection but it's a long trip from New Zealand. p.s I can't believe anyone thinks (let alone posts a comment) that was a hard start, I've had more probs sorting my 80s car after a head job. Some folks are really hard to please lol.
Shifting gears is very interesting in one of these. You put it into gear then engage the clutch after. I imagine firing those cannons from the sides would probably cause it to rock a little.
Thanks for posting! Wonderful work to keep a 70 year old military vehicle in good enough repair to get 'er running. I'm guessing you have to fabricate some of the parts yourself as the originals wear out?
Having talked to an original crew member/driver, the 222 was reliable and loved by their crews. Anything on display or in storage needs care and patients prior to restarting. Fuel, fluids and ignition concerns need to be addressed prior to starting. How much time & care would you take on the Only Running 222 in the World..
If everything was rebuilt to factory-new I would just follow the standard recommended start up routine. If this could not be followed due to potential fuel or oil leaks, I would not operate it at all those were resolved. Where would you even go to source parts for that? You'd have to make everything from scratch...ball joints, carburetor gaskets and seals...bearings...distributor points. The list of what you'd need is endless.
That was a cool and unexpected surprise thanks for that. I love seeing these old military vehicles, especially the interiors, engines, suspensions etc. Would love to see a video where you go over the vehicle explaining what how and why they did it that way. Beautiful restoration, I am so glad there are nutters like you with the passion, skills and resources to save these rare bits of history. Would love to see your collection but it's a long trip from New Zealand. p.s I can't believe anyone thinks (let alone posts a comment) that was a hard start, I've had more probs sorting my 80s car after a head job. Some folks are really hard to please lol.
Proof, Old Guys Rock ! Outstanding, The Germans had some Fine War Machines
Thank you to all those involved for preserving history.
Shifting gears is very interesting in one of these. You put it into gear then engage the clutch after.
I imagine firing those cannons from the sides would probably cause it to rock a little.
Such a beautiful machine!
Thanks for posting! Wonderful work to keep a 70 year old military vehicle in good enough repair to get 'er running.
I'm guessing you have to fabricate some of the parts yourself as the originals wear out?
Very nice... I can only boast our reenactment group has two 1-1 replicas. I believe they were built off Rover chassis.
Nice
"... spähwagen" not "...spahwagen"
Many more now
I sure hope those started more reliably in war-time Europe!
Having talked to an original crew member/driver, the 222 was reliable and loved by their crews. Anything on display or in storage needs care and patients prior to restarting. Fuel, fluids and ignition concerns need to be addressed prior to starting. How much time & care would you take on the Only Running 222 in the World..
If everything was rebuilt to factory-new I would just follow the standard recommended start up routine. If this could not be followed due to potential fuel or oil leaks, I would not operate it at all those were resolved.
Where would you even go to source parts for that? You'd have to make everything from scratch...ball joints, carburetor gaskets and seals...bearings...distributor points. The list of what you'd need is endless.
Even a rebuild of a modern engine today requires several start ups. It's a different thing when it is used continuously.