
To start with, the original mixer drum with the crown gearing typical of this period had to be completely dismantled.
Dismantling
To start with, the original mixer drum with the crown gearing typical of this period had to be completely dismantled.

After sandblasting by a specialist company in Ravensburg, the chassis was painted in standard Magirus red.
Back to the beginning
After sandblasting by a specialist company in Ravensburg, the chassis was painted in standard Magirus red.

The engine was also given a general overhaul. Now it hums again just like it did when it was brand new.
An eight-cylinder engine
The engine was also given a general overhaul. Now it hums again just like it did when it was brand new.

Finally, the newly restored concrete mixer was mounted on the chassis. The vintage mixer looked almost perfect again. But there was still a lot to do.
The reassembly
Finally, the newly restored concrete mixer was mounted on the chassis. The vintage mixer looked almost perfect again. But there was still a lot to do.