Leichter Panzerspähwagen - Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A

Leichter Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A

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The Foundation has two Sd.Kfz.223 chassis. Both are the earlier designated Typ 801, which would have been assembled as Ausf. A 3rd Serie 223s. We intend to restore only one of the Ausf. A vehicles as the chassis selected is complete with engine and gearbox. The other Sd.Kfz 223 A chassis, complete with everything save for a gearbox will not be restored. The Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. B chassis will take a lot more work to rectify as it is missing a number of parts. It is, however, a very achievable project. At present we have 50-60% of the complete body for this version. With a bit of luck and resolve we will be able to source the remaining parts. . The Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A chassis we are planning to include in our next restoration schedule is a 3rd Series Typ 801 chassis. The Fahrgestellnummer (chassis number) is 810 740. This completed chassis rolled off Auto Union’s Werk Horch assembly line in May 1939. Auto Union were still working on this series a year later in May 1940. The armour manufacturer, Gebr. Boehler & Co. A.G. in Austria, only started delivering the armour for the 223s in September 1940. The completion date for this vehicle is therefore no earlier ....

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SdKfz223A - Researching The Armoured Wanne Hull For the Armoured Cars

Sd.Kfz.223A - Researching The Armoured Wanne (Hull) For the Armoured Cars

04 Mar 2016

What differences are to be found in comparing hulls?

SdKfz223 A 3rd Series Internal Ammunition Stowage

Sd.Kfz.223 A 3rd Series – Internal Ammunition Stowage

03 Jun 2016

Establishing the interior.

SdKfz223 A Project Resurrecting The Machine Gun Drehsockel Part 1

Sd.Kfz.223 A Project – Resurrecting The Machine Gun Drehsockel – Part 1

22 Apr 2016

Resurrecting the MG Drehsockel

SdKfz223 Researching The Interior- Floor Plate

Sd.Kfz.223 Researching The Interior- Floor Plate

11 Apr 2016

Using the floor plate to discover more detail.

SdKfz 223 - A Researching The Provenance Part 2

Sd.Kfz. 223 - A Researching The Provenance: Part 2

06 Jan 2017

Why was this armoured car abandoned...?

SdKfz222 or SdKfz223 Floor Plate Find What is it for

Sd.Kfz.222 or Sd.Kfz.223 Floor Plate Find. What is it for?

30 Sep 2016

Our investigation into the floor plate pattern is brought once more into the spot light...

SdKfz 222 SdKfz 223 A or B series Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

Sd.Kfz 222, Sd.Kfz 223 A or B series – Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

09 Dec 2016

Putting the pieces together...

SdKfz 223 - Fahrersitz Drivers Seat Part 1

Sd.Kfz. 223 - Fahrersitz Driver’s Seat Part 1

12 Aug 2016

Revisiting the issue of the driver's seat

SdKfz 223 - Fahrersitz Drivers Seat Part 2

Sd.Kfz. 223 - Fahrersitz Driver’s Seat Part 2

19 Aug 2016

A new discovery.

SdKfz 223 - Fahrersitz Drivers Seat Part 2

Sd.Kfz. 223 - Fahrersitz Driver’s Seat Part 2

19 Aug 2016

Our search continues

SdKfz 223 A Researching The Provenance - Part 1

Sd.Kfz. 223 A – Researching The Provenance - Part 1

14 Jul 2016

The story behind our 223.

SdKfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie Internal Colours Part 1

Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie – Internal Colours Part 1

09 Sep 2016

All Is Not As It Seems

SdKfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie Internal Colours Part 2

Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie – Internal Colours Part 2

21 Oct 2016

Investigations continue...

Normandy attic gives up its secrets

Normandy attic gives up its secrets

23 Sep 2015

After 70 years Horch parts found in attic

SdKfz 222 and 223 - Kasten fuer MG Werkzueg

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 - Kasten fuer M.G – Werkzueg

10 Mar 2017

Some Success

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A leSpaehwagen- Post April 1943 Paint Treatment

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A le.Spaehwagen- Post April 1943 Paint Treatment

17 Mar 2017

Questions answered

SdKfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A Funk Ausruestung Part 2

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf. A – Funk Ausruestung – Part 2

05 Jan 2018

The 80 Watt Sender

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A into SdKfz 223 B

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 Ausf A into Sd.Kfz 223 B

26 Jan 2018

Shifting Focus

From the Archive - SdKfz 222 or 223 Floor Plate Find What is it for

From the Archive - Sd.Kfz. 222 or 223 Floor Plate Find. What is it for?

21 Sep 2018

Our investigation into the floor plate pattern is brought once more into the spot light...

Sd Kfz 223 A 3 Serie - Rebuilding The Hull - Part 1

Sd. Kfz 223 A 3. Serie - Rebuilding The Hull - Part 1

18 Feb 2016

Unearthing some unique differences

SdKfz 222 and 223 Angled Steering Mechanism Ausf A vs Ausf B Part 1

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 – Angled Steering Mechanism – Ausf. A vs Ausf. B Part 1

12 May 2017

Research Continues

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Horch V8 35 litre Cylinder Head

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 Ausf A – Horch V8 3.5 litre Cylinder Head

30 Nov 2018

Differences

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Plaques The Dueseneinstellung Plaque Almost there

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 Ausf A – Plaques – The Dueseneinstellung Plaque – Almost there

27 Apr 2018

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung Part 1

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung – Part 1

17 Nov 2017

Making a Start -Anlasser and Lichtmaschine

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung Part 2

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A Elektrische Ausruestung – Part 2

24 Nov 2017

Gruppe I vs Gruppe III

SdKfz 222 and 223 Ausf A sPkwI Fahrgestell Typ 801 Oelkuhler

Sd.Kfz 222 and 223 Ausf A (s.Pkw.I Fahrgestell Typ 801) – Oelkuhler

08 Dec 2017

A Surprise Find!

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 - Instrument Panel - Plaques Part 2

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 - Instrument Panel - Plaques Part 2

13 Apr 2017

Our Analysis Confirmed

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Instrument Panel - Instruments - Part 1

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Instrument Panel - Instruments - Part 1

03 Feb 2017

Getting the instrument panel right

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Instrument Panel - Plaques - Part 1

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Instrument Panel - Plaques - Part 1

03 Feb 2017

Deciphering the text

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A - The Drivers Seat

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A - The Drivers Seat

17 Aug 2018

Its all in the design

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A - The Drivers Seat - Part 2

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A - The Drivers Seat - Part 2

15 Sep 2018

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Instruments Part 4

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A Instruments Part 4

27 Oct 2017

The Search

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Radpanzer - Armoured Wheel Covers

Sd.Kfz 222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf. A Radpanzer - Armoured Wheel Covers

23 Mar 2017

Another Example

SdKfz 222-3 Ammunition boxes

Sd.Kfz 222 Gurtkasten Ammunition boxes

15 Feb 2020

The pressure is off!

Sdkfz 223 - Mapping the Interior 190517

Sd.kfz 223 - Mapping the Interior 19/05/17

19 May 2017

Sdkfz 223 and Renault FT

Sdkfz 223 turret mesh

SdKfz 223 - Turret mesh

29 Oct 2015

Detailed look at the mesh pattern

SdKfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A MG 34 fittings Part 1 The PT 34 Trommelhalter Top Cover

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A – MG 34 fittings – Part 1 – The PT 34 Trommelhalter Top Cover

25 May 2017

Our new acquisition

SdKfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A Setting the Restoration Objective

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A – Setting the Restoration Objective

12 Oct 2018

Fact vs Fantasy

SdKfz 223 3 Serie AusfA Funk Ausruestung Part 1

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf.A – Funk Ausruestung – Part 1

15 Dec 2017

Research Continues

SdKfz 223 3 Serie AusfA MG34 Part 2 The Doppeltrommel Double Drum Magazine

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf.A – MG34 – Part 2 – The Doppeltrommel Double Drum Magazine

02 Jun 2017

Success!

SdKfz 223 A 3 Serie - Rebuilding The Hull Part Two

Sd.Kfz. 223 A 3 Serie - Rebuilding The Hull – Part Two

18 Mar 2016

There are always elusive details...

SdKfz 223 and SdKfz 222 Ausf A Vergaser Carburettor

Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A – Vergaser Carburettor

02 Nov 2018

Stepping into a blizzard of information

SdKfz 223 and SdKfz 222 Ausf A Fitting the Plaques -Schmierplan amp Dueseneinstellung Schild

Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf A – Fitting the Plaques -Schmierplan & Dueseneinstellung Schild

24 Mar 2018

Reproducing accurate copies of these two very rare plaques requires careful planning.

SdKfz 223 Antenna Part one - The antenna arrives

SdKfz 223 Antenna Part one - The antenna arrives

25 Sep 2015

Rare 223 antenna base ready for copying

SdKfz 223 antenna

SdKfz 223 Antenna Part three - The antenna support frame

07 Oct 2015

The SdKfz 223 project took another very important step forward with this discovery

SdKfz 223 Antenna Part two - The hoisting mechanism

SdKfz 223 Antenna Part two - The hoisting mechanism

29 Sep 2015

Take a look at the mechanism being stripped down

SdkFz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie - Halter Fuer MG Magazin Part 2

SdkFz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie - Halter Fuer MG Magazin Part 2

16 Dec 2016

The search continues...

SdKfz 223 Drehsockel - Halter fuer MG34 Magazin

Sd.Kfz 223 Drehsockel - Halter fuer M.G.34 Magazin

26 May 2016

Searching through manual images for more detailed information.

SdKfz222 and SdKfz 223 Ausf A Plaques Schmierplan Part 2

Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – Plaques – Schmierplan – Part 2

06 Apr 2018

The mist begins to clear

SdKfz222 and SdKfz223 Ausf A Instrument Panel Instruments - Part 2

Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A – Instrument Panel – Instruments - Part 2

09 Feb 2017

Identifying the instruments

SdKfz222 and SdKfz223 Ausf A Instrument Panel Instruments - Part 3

Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf. A – Instrument Panel – Instruments - Part 3

05 May 2017

Identifying the Correct Pieces

SdKfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie Sehklappen mit sehschlitz Plate Visor

Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A 3 Serie – Sehklappen mit sehschlitz Plate Visor

24 May 2019

Dept of Corrections - SdKfz 222 SdKfz 223 A or B series Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

Dept of Corrections - Sd.Kfz 222, Sd.Kfz 223 A or B series – Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

04 Oct 2019

Putting the pieces together...

Department of Corrections - SdKfz 222 SdKfz 223 A or B series Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

Department of Corrections - Sd.Kfz 222, Sd.Kfz 223 A or B series – Parts Identification- Side Cabin Panel

04 Oct 2019

An article revisited

LePzSpWg - 3 Serie and 4 Serie AusfA Fahrgestell - Suspension Components - Gummi Metall Buchsen

Le.Pz.Sp.Wg - 3 Serie and 4 Serie Ausf.A Fahrgestell - Suspension Components - Gummi Metall Buchsen

20 Feb 2020

War profiteering anyone?

LePzSpWg - 3 Serie and 4 Serie AusfA Fahrgestell - Suspension Components - Öldruckstoßdämpfer

Le.Pz.Sp.Wg - 3 Serie and 4 Serie Ausf.A Fahrgestell - Suspension Components - Öldruckstoßdämpfer

21 Feb 2020

Complication?

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Vergaser - Part 3a

SdKfz 222 and SdKfz 223 Vergaser - Part 3a

16 Aug 2019

All For None?

SdKfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A Kraftstoffbehälter Fuel Tank

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A – Kraftstoffbehälter – Fuel Tank

08 Nov 2019

SdKfz 223 3 Serie Ausf A Wanne to Chassis Fixings Brackets Part 1

Sd.Kfz 223 3 Serie Ausf. A Wanne to Chassis Fixings – Brackets Part 1

15 Nov 2019

SdKfz 223 5 Serie Ausf B - Horch 38 V8 Engine Part 1

Sd.Kfz 223 5 Serie Ausf B - Horch 3.8 V8 Engine – Part 1

19 Jan 2018

Inlet and Outlet Manifolds

SdKfz 223 and SdKfz 222 Ausf A Vergaser Carburettor - Part 2

Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf. A – Vergaser (Carburettor) - Part 2

12 Jul 2019

Einheitsfahrgstell I Geratebeschreibung D664 5 of 3/3/43 - The Relevant Text

SdKfz 223 and SdKfz 222 Ausf A Vergaser Carburettor - Part 3

Sd.Kfz 223 and Sd.Kfz 222 Ausf. A – Vergaser (Carburettor) - Part 3

09 Aug 2019

SdKfz 223 Ausf A U Straps to hold the Armoured Body to the Chassis

Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf A – U Straps to hold the Armoured Body to the Chassis

29 Nov 2019

SdKfz 223 AusfA 3 Serie Abweisleiste Part 2 Rain Deflector Strips

Sd.Kfz 223 Ausf.A 3 Serie – Abweisleiste Part 2 – Rain Deflector Strips

31 Jan 2020

SdKfz223 3 Serie AusfA Hinges

Sd.Kfz.223 3 Serie Ausf.A – Hinges

22 Nov 2019

SdKfz223 3Serie and SdKfz222 4Serie Sondermutter Wheel Nuts

Sd.Kfz.223 3.Serie and Sd.Kfz.222 4.Serie – Sondermutter – Wheel Nuts!

17 Jan 2020

Going Nuts!

SdKfz223 AusfA 3 and 4Serie Schutzschild turret Guide

Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf.A 3 and 4.Serie Schutzschild (turret) Guide.

03 Jan 2020

Picture added!

SdKfz223 AusfA 3Serie Abweisleiste Deflection Strips Part 1 - Round Abweisleiste Deflection Strips

Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf.A 3.Serie – Abweisleiste Deflection Strips – Part 1 - Round Abweisleiste Deflection Strips.

07 Dec 2019

SdKfz223 AusfB 5 Serie Uncovering the Provenance Part 2 a SdKfz223

Sd.Kfz.223 Ausf.B (5 Serie) – Uncovering the Provenance Part 2 – a Sd.Kfz.223?

07 Sep 2018

Its all in the number

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