Steel Buddies

Michael Manousakis has a weakness for old aircraft. And in the 9th season there is an interesting offer. The boss of “Morlock Motors” has his sights set on a Douglas DC-3. In this country the model is also known as the “raisin bomber”.

Rarities from the Second World War: Michael Manousakis is offered nine American military vehicles for sale. The company boss usually doesn't miss such opportunities. But the deal is not done yet.

In a convoy to the Westerwald: The “Steel Buddies” want to transport nine old military vehicles to Peterslahr. The ambitious project calls on the entire workforce of “Morlock Motors”. And problems are inevitable along the way.

The “Steel Buddies” are very familiar with military vehicles. The thoroughbred mechanics have already built many different models in the Westerwald. But in this episode a very special specimen rolls into the company yard in Peterslahr.

Michael Manousakis and his team of mechanics want to jack up their “cherry bomber” in the Westerwald in order to be able to take a closer look at the aircraft's undercarriage. But this plan cannot be put into practice with an ordinary car jack.

Airplanes, motorcycles and nostalgia on wheels: Michael Manousakis is offering a complete museum for sale in Saxony-Anhalt. Before the boss of “Morlock Motors” pulls out the checkbook, he first wants to take a closer look at the exhibits.

A business partner delivers a Willys Jeep M38 A1 to the “Steel Buddies” in Peterlahr to their doorstep. And Joachim has even more to offer. The sight of 45 tons of steel and heavy chains makes Michael Manousakis' fingers itch.

Michael Manousakis and his team are tasked with finding spare parts for a 74-year-old armored fighting vehicle for a military vehicle enthusiast. A lucrative partnership may be brewing between the “Steel Buddies” and the collector.

The “Steel Buddies” have a wheel off? It would be nice, think the mechanics from the Westerwald. Changing tires on an old Douglas DC-3 is a real challenge. And brute force is not a solution in this case.

“Miss Morlock USA” visits the Westerwald. And the experts for tough business give Julie a proper welcome. Michael Manousakis organizes a limousine service for the eloquent American from the US state of Tennessee.

The tanks have been overhauled, the last covers have been screwed on and the wheels are rolling. The “Steel Buddies” are growing hopeful that the “raisin bomber” will actually take off into the air again. But what about the DC-3's engines?

At “Morlock Motors” the signs point to a storm. The experts for tough business have to repair roof damage on the company premises in the Westerwald. And massive octagonal nuts cause problems during maintenance work on the DC-3.

Michael Manousakis got hold of an Air Force all-terrain rescue vehicle during his raids in the USA. The military divided the “Rescue All Terrain Transport” (RATT) into two parts. Can the “Steel Buddies” put the car back together?

A customer is interested in a shortened Humvee. Michael Manousakis actually modified the vehicle for his daughter Karla. Will the vehicle dealer still give the car away? And there is a seaplane for sale in the USA.

Off to Seville! The US Army has decommissioned a crane that weighs several tons there. And Michael Manousakis picks up the vehicle in Spain with a low loader. Meanwhile, Ingo and Olaf are working on an off-road vehicle at the company yard in Peterslahr.

Gary Blackburn has created his “Little Britain” in the Siebengebirge - with life-size statues of the Queen, double-decker buses and a 52-ton tank. In this episode, the “Steel Buddies” help move the exhibits.

600 meters proves to be a long distance for Gary Blackburn's tank.