Broken Rusty Oldtimer Scooter - Restoration
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2021
- In this video I'm going to restore a very rusty and broken scooter from the 1970s.
I've bought this scooter almost two years ago at an online auction for $40. I really liked the look of it, especially the design of the aluminium casted wheels. I knew this one would be a very challenging project because of multible reasons. I knew I need to replace the tires and handles, but I had no idea back then how to make them. It took a lot of research in terms of resin and rubber casting and also the help of my friend @misterpatina , which has organized the polyurethane rubber for me. It was pretty difficult to get the right hardness in the right color. There was also the rear fender missing, which required metal shaping to make a new one. I've never done that before, but after a successful test piece with aluminium I was optimistic to get it done and it worked out absolutely perfect. One more thing that scared me was the chrome plating of the handlebar. I knew I can't chrome plate myself, as I heard it's super toxic. Then the idea of nickel plating came to my mind, it has a slightly different color than chrome. It has kind of a yellowish goldish touch. After doing some test pieces, I knew this was the way to go. To get an overall uniform look and also rust protection I decided to polish and nickel plate all steel parts.
This project was the by far the most difficult one to restore. It required so many new techniques, that's why it took me 50 days in the workshop to complete. I really put my heart into this little scooter and in my opinion it turned out absolutely fantastic. The combination of the grey and blue paint together with all the shiny nickel plated parts and the new casted creme white tires and handles come together very nice. I'm very happy how it turned out.
I hope you like my work and the video.
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My camera:
Panasonic HC-VX11
I payed a lot of attention on the lighting when filming this video and also the quality of the sound to create an ASMR style video.
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
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Thank you for watching :-)
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Okay... Do we all agree to say it's the most incredible "I make a new one" serie ever?! That guy is incredible...
I love how every couple of months or so My Mechanics comes down his mountain to flex on other restoration channels and show us mortals how things are done proper :))
Perfect comparison, ha-ha.
😁👆🏻
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You literally made it better then it was originally, the cast marks on the wheel and the welding that wasn’t smoothed out, you remade so many parts, you are truly amazing at your craft.
Glad to hear that, thank you
Made mass produced products better is not actually that hard mostly, you have to open and finish pretty much everything you buy today.
q2qg
Let's face it. The reason we watch these videos is not only the craftmanship and skill/knowledge displayed, but also because we don't have near the patience of this man. We barely have enough patience to watch the edited video. But the wheel and tire really made me smile. You are one amazing and thorough dude
You can do it too!
I watch because I don't have his wealth.
@@arootube You can fix a lot of "worthless" tools with a few screwdrivers, an adjustable spanner, sand paper and lubricant. Once you can fix tools you can get for free/cheap you can start to make/fix more advanced tools. And never forget that for many small items, a lathe can be substituted for a cordless drill, a set of small files and a whole lot of patience.
Can we just stop for a second, and admire the fact that he actually MADE NEW TIRES? The level of dedication and attention to detail. Just amazing!
He made new bolts! ;)
Not only new tires, he made new moulds for them and the handles! Moulds that will probably only be used this once. Not even bike nanufacturers have moulds that nice ...
When he says "I make new ones" everybody was like "eh? Really?"
...by machining the negative molds. That part was pretty mind-blowing
@@Andrew_Sparrow He always does ;-)
My dad is a retired mechanical engineer, and because of his age, his memory is not what it used to be. When I show him your videos, he always rememberes his student years, learning how to use many of the same tools you use in your projects, and tells me all this funny anecdotes. We really enjoy watching your channel!
How awesome 👍
I'm not crying. You're crying.
Im graduating in mech engineering and they don't reach that stuff anymore 😂 i learnt some basics from high school but not even close skilled as this guy.
I have watched dozens of restorations by 'my mechanics' and this one is my favorite so far. The variety of techniques, the problem solving, the care, and attention to detail... excellent.
Wow, thank you!
in addition, original design is respected. It is just a refinement of traditional design methods. amazing.. no modifications really.
yeah this one is special
Making the rubber parts was INSANE!
I was shocked when he made the moulds for the tires but the aluminum handle bar grip mould blew me away!!!
The word 'restoration' is just inadequate here. By removing casting marks, reinforcing weak spots, and putting on a better coat of paint, he's making these items BETTER than they were originally, while still keeping the aesthetic and feel of them the same. Hats off. This is astonishing workmanship, as well as beautifully filmed and edited.
There is a reason you see comments like "almost as good as My Mechanics" on other restoration channels, you set the standards for the whole community mate!
@TerraTN He put fifty days into that thing. That's several thousand euros worth of working hours. It's insane and I couldn't be happier that he did...
Started binging these again. This man needs merch that says "It was beyond repair... So I made a new one"
I had no idea you could make rubber wheels from scratch. That's so cool! Such a beautiful job on this piece!
Thank you! 😊
Every time he applies for a job and is asked what skills he has he just answers "yes"
@@maggs131 he actually lists the skills he doesn't have
@@Juiceboxbrian must be the shortest list on earth.
Excuse me, but this is not a restoration. This is a freaking work of art.
I am amazed each and every time by the level of your professionalism. It's simply mind blowing.
Yeah, when you make something better than it was originally, you aren't restoring it, you are remaking it into the best version of itself.
Totally. Always the best when he says I make new ones.
At this point, it goes beyond restoration. It becomes art. The product, the video editing, the amount of intelligence to do what he does, and the patients. I wish I could unwatch this video so I could rewatch it again. I am in awe.
I was going to say the same. The actual end product almost doesn't matter because the beauty of the process is so incredible.
I rewatched whole segments of this video.
Could make this a reality show!
There are two lines of though when it comes to restauration: "Be as faithful to a new original as possible" and "It was only new once!". The former tries to recreate exactly what it would have looked like from the factory. Some consider this a form of forgery, others swear by it. The latter tries to make it the best it can be while staying reasonably faithful to how the overall impression of the new item was.
It's basically "make it how it was" vs "make it how I *remember* it".... Being a bit of a romantic who always remembers things better than they factually were, I'm squarely in the latter camp.... and so, it appears, is My Mechanics.
This was the most satisfying video I have come across from you. Absolutely amazing.
Let's take a minute to really appreciate that this man literally used the old scooter as a template to basically make a brand new scooter that was even better and stronger than the first.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
I watch many "restoration" videos here on UA-cam, in many cases the end results are either just a cleaned up object that is sort of functional or just horrible! That is never the case here! The end results HERE are something that looks new or even better than what was produced. ALWAYS AMAZING!
Thank you so much for your support :-)
Yea, he just made new ones
@@mymechanics 0
Pp
Yes, He IMPROVES the device restored, impressive. (the only note point is that is more expensive, but it's not the case).
He came back when the world needed him most
Glad to hear that :-)
Watching you build your own tires and handles is a video that plays in my head whenever I get tired of a project and start thinking about cutting corners. It inspires me to get back to work and not settle for mediocrity. Thank you
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
The best restoration channel on the internet. You take care of all the small detail. Amazing work as always.
Wow, thank you!
С удовольствием смотрю все видео и не устаю восторгаться мастерством и умением автора! Профессионализм на высшем уровне и аккуратность даже в мелочах! Снимаю шляпу!
Я тоже!
Поражаюсь как он всё придумывает и выходит из ситуации
@@Tagiir
Это называется когда у человека есть мозг и руки золотые😂
Honestly, the fact that he MADE wheels instead of buying new ones doesn't surprise me
This man is unstoppable
Huh 110th like and I am the first reply
tyres*
@@sacredgeometry thank police
i make new one
A bee in a boat nice...
The fact that he does everything with pure dedication and passion makes it even more worth watching
Thanks for watching, much appreciated
Восстановление резиновых деталей, никелирование и изготовление утраченного заднего крыла - просто потрясающе!
The biggest disadvantage of knowing your channel is that other Restoration Channels just don't make a buzz anymore.
You use your skills very skillfully, show patience and thus attention to detail. This is the main thing that distinguishes you from others.
The main difference I've noticed between this channel and others is that he actually cares about painting the restored parts their original colors. Every other channel paints everything black or gold to make it "sleek" or "modern" when it really just looks bland and tacky
@@trevorminton6084 he also fixed some issues that the original design had, making it much better than even the brand new version of it, like in this video for example, he fixed a lot of plays to the point he can scoot silently while the original design would sound like old window creaking even while it's brand new(had a similar scooter like this before in the past and I know it made those annoying sounds even when it's brand new)
@@oniplus4545he’s a master at his craft for sure😉
Is there anything you CAN’T do? This is the highest level of craftsmanship!
Um,... Proper welds? 😋
But I think he's trolling us with the wonky welding ever since he had the switch on the sandblaster fixed.
Motorize it!! :-)
I know he doesn't go in for music but "You're the Best" from Karate Kid is pretty accurate.
Ever seen a watchmaker?
Imagine having all those knowledges.. This dude just made rubber tires and handles at home! Respect!
much appreciated :-)
What sets your channel apart is that you make your projects BETTER than new. Very impressive machining.
Very impresive indeed
Thank you for not including the final product in the thumbnail. I love being surprised! Also love the pace of this. I sat through the whole thing with my niece without speeding it up.
I had to rewind it a couple of times, my mind was swimming in awe.
Glad you enjoyed it!
"Ah, I guess now he'll buy some new tires. Wait...HE'S MAKING NEW TIRES?!?" Every time I think I've seen all the techniques, you bring out a new one. Well done!
His flexing at this point... He will have to buy... I sayed. At another point I though, he could just make it new... but he repairs the part and makes a new one for the pair.
Right on!
Just buy a new tire sheesh
@@nopers2223322 "jUsT bUy A nEw ScOoTeR, sHeEsH". That's not the point.
Amazed me too and he made new handgrips
This is without question the finest restoration on UA-cam that I have ever seen. Well done.
I absolutely agree
me too
My friend, there is a reason so many people call you one of the best restoration channels (if not the best) you are so talented, you are a Master at what you do!
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
You have got to be one of the most ingenious, intelligent, talented, resourceful restoration masters on UA-cam! You have fantastic standards for what you renew vs restore. Such a pleasure to watch your work!
I think very few people will ever fully understand the level of detail, work, and design that went into this. I'm incredibly impressed. You made your own tires, with molds you designed and machined yourself. Beast mode, man, BEAST MODE!
Lets not overlook hand broaching flutes with a custom tool into a 3 part mold to cast the handlebar covers. That just blew me away.
@@ElizabethGreene No kidding. I'm just stuck on the dimensioning and calculations needed to create the molds and replacement hardware. As a person who does it from time to time with professional software and CNC machines, it's mindboggling to do it by hand.
Often imitated, never duplicated. My mechanics is the cream of the crop when it comes to this art. There’s no one better at doing restorations than this man. Hats off to you sir. Amazing
Dear Packer Backer. Not only there is no one better at doing restorations than this man... no one even comes remotely close.
No expense has been spared in this restoration. Cream of the crop. Watching you make the rubber handles was probably my favorite part overall. Phenomenal camera work and editing as well.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
I've been watching your videos for some time and there are no words to describe how beautiful these things become after restoration. For me one of the most interesting ytube channels.
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
When the world needed him most
He made a new one
He just casually made an intricate 3 peice aluminium mould for hand grips for a vintage scooter, and I struggle to not bite my own fingers while eating chips.
lol
He faced off and beveled the ends of the mold! The mold!
@@glenadolph Right!? my mechanics is to sharp edges what Mommie Dearest was to wire hangers.
You just need to make an intricate 3 piece aluminium mould for hand grip for chips. Don't worry.
Don't eat chips - it's not healthy ;)
Wow! This new before bed routine I found out is fantastic. I watch one of your videos and then I sleep like a baby! Incredible work, everything is just perfect!
Thanks for watching, much appreciated
I agree with you, Winston. It's so relaxing watching a master craftsman performing at his peak. Making the old, new again, and all's right with the world.
Я думал, мастер хотя бы колеса купит. Но нет! Он делает колеса САМ! Я в шоке! Ну хоть подшипники не своими руками 😅
This channel is so far beyond typical restoration content, it seems like a difference in kind, rather than degree. There's just nothing close, and I don't say that to dump on other resotration channels. This guy's a freaking Michaelangelo of restoration. It's actually insane.
For me it's his patience with the materials and the process. It's a thing of beauty watching his craft
Thank you guys very much, i really do appreciate it :-)
This dude's quality control is on another level. Every single piece is perfect, even if you'll never see it on the end result.
I’m speechless, I especially loved the wheels and the handlebars! Amazing work, well done and God bless you!
Glad you enjoyed the video
This is a work of art, this looks like it was restored for a museum, a lot of work and talent put in there.
Glad to hear that, thank you
You know that someone is a perfectionist when he is removing casting marks on the INSIDE of a tire. Great work!
This is the best Editing and Restoration video on UA-cam 🤩🥳, i love it😍
Hi sir love your channel too
Hello
The best, right after you Tysy 😉 thank you very much
It's always neat. Good enough!
I think it's tradeoff of quality vs quantity. He doesn't make that many videos, so he can focus a lot more on each of them.
My mechanics is top notch, cream of the cream, some of the highest quality YT content ever. A pleasure to watch in every way. In a world were everything gets swapped instead of being repaired, you truly make this place a better world! S‘ isch eifach nume krass guet, gratuliere!
Nice to hear that, Vielen Dank
Subscribed. I love the program here. The recipe for a build like this is as follows:
1. Restore the object to much higher than the original standard of workmanship.
2. Fix any design flaws without scrapping the entire concept of the original.
3. Use the original components wherever it's reasonable to do so.
4. Plate or paint everything so it won't rust again.
5. Make everything removable so maintenance is easy.
6. Make every new component, including hardware and rubber parts, yourself.
I dig this program and I am here for it.
Glad to hear that, thank you
This man has master's degree in patience.
I used a lot of it on this one ;-) thank you
And not just in patience😀. What mastery skills!
My Mechanics eventually: "The submarine works with an uranium reactor but this one is worn out. I'll make a new one"
I make new one*
Underrated comment 😂
Anyone selling uranium fuel rods?
@@xaraxenYou think he needs to 'buy' them?
I have been following you from the beginning and all your works I have watched more than once and every time I watch I feel proud of what is presented to me by the creation of your ingenious hands.
Wow, thank you
All the right tools for all the right jobs, plus a shedload of talent to boot. A pleasure to watch a master at work 👌
The mold for the grips is a work of art just by itself. Wow. Impressive.
Yeah, I was thinking I'd want to keep it on my desk just to play with
@@paigeweber5492 Same!!
you should make a few of these bikes now, and sell them to us. they would make great christmas presents.
@@tostyjoost for the amount of work they would cost 1 thousand each
I first thought that you would order the grips from ebay. I was wrong. enjoyed it. Amazing. 😮
Finally. We waited for so long. This is really awesome. All those Details. Unbelievable!!!
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
Arguably the best restoration channel on UA-cam 👍👌
Thank you, I'm glad you like it :-)
What's arguable about it ?
@@mikek9297 the fact that there's lots of restoration channels. Surely you've heard that expression before.
I’m genuinely impressed that you always know how to put everything back together correctly! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg of all that you do.
If in doubt, I have it all on video ;-)
Note to self. "Never upload same day as my mechanics"
This was truly outstanding, you set the bar every time you upload! Thank you for all the effort you put in making these high quality videos for us!🙏
My mechanics finally posted again. Today is a good day.
Enjoy :-)
And mere hours apart from Hand Tool Rescue reinventing new old wrench. Fine day indeed
so I bought a lottery. it's really special day for us subscribers.
lights,action, camera, audio, edit, edit timing, equipment, filmography. A+.
Это шедевр!!!Так надо везде работать!!!! И для всех, тогда бы жизнь была нормальной и без всяких проблем и войн! Дай Боже тебе Благодати и здоровья!!
I have nothing to do with mechanics or tools or even preservation of anthics. But man, this is not restoration. You use your tools, small and big, like a painter would use his brushes. This is art. It is so soothing to watch. Every time I want to calm down and think I just put one of your videos. I am captivated. I love them. A real master.
This is one of the handful channels where I watch the videos from start to finish without skipping or fast forwarding. It’s mesmerising.
Amazing work!
I'm absolutely addicted to this channel, I've gone down a rabbit hole! It is so fascinating to watch you restore objects (and oddly satisfying to watch you make new screws and bolts hah!). This is truly an art of its own, you have an artist's hand sir.
I’ve watched many restorations on many other channels. You’re, by FAR, the most precise, most comprehensive and best craftsman there is. Other channels can not compete. Some have tried (including trying to copy your name) but do not come close to your technique and skill.
YT should have an annual awards show for “Best Video”, “Best Editing”, “Best Videography”, “Best Content”, “Best Production”, and “Best Technical Achievement”. This video would be the hands down favorite to sweep the awards. Thank you for sharing your talents! ~ John from Ohio
I love the fact he uses his previous restorations to aid him in his future restorations, vise, press, etc.
Indeed. And now he has to restore something that requires the use of a scooter! 😁 Could be interesting.
All your tools and work spaces are so clean. It makes watching your videos all the more enjoyable.
Glad you like them!
Best restoration yet. This must have taken weeks. Tires, Handlebars and then a *brake*. Just magic. True mastery.
Many thanks for watching :-)
"the brake pedal slot is way too big... let's fix that" "step one: make it bigger" 🤣
3:15
Oh... the sand blaster button is fixed...I feel a little empty inside now
I need to use it more often so it might break again ;-)
@@mymechanics you make new one.
That was an incredible restoration. I was impressed by the amount of custom tools you made!
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
I love watching him turn the old tired things into works of art
Wow this was a huge job. Never have I felt, "okay, now we're ready for assem- THERE'S MORE PARTS!?" so many times.
I love how you made a special case for plating the handlebar
That in itself is already a small crafting project and IT'S JUST A TINY PART THAT ISN'T EVEN SHOWN HERE
You amaze me time and time again - kudos!
My favorite comment is “I made a new one”. Spectacular finish. Even better than the original!
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻
I love the re watchability of these videos, this is my second or third time watching this one. This restoration is the gift that keeps giving. when I think he's finished with all the parts, there's more. also, why do they call it an E clip? because it's shaped like an E. I think it looks more like Magneto's helmet.
He can literally make anything...he's like the Tony stark of restoration videos
He rebuilt it in a CAVE! With a box of scraps!
And we love him 3000
Who’s Tony Stark?
OK.. This guy is a freakin' genius!! I've been watching him for over a year now.. & he always amazes me!! No one comes close to restoring items like him!! The amount of skill, and dedication he puts into these projects, and video's is on another level!! When I get a notification that he posted a new video... I get goosebumps!! Outstanding work my friend!!!
I agree with you on this 100% 👍👍
When you have the right tools, and the time, and the knowledge, anything is possible. An extremely talented individual.
You’re craftsmanship is unparalleled then I have ever seen.
I found your channel a year ago and I was hooked the first video I watched.
Your production value is amazing!
I love how you don't use stupid music and bad editing.
It's just pure satisfaction !
Wow, thank you!
Agreed. The (probably not actually simple) simple classy editing style really makes the quality of the actual workmanship stand out
You know this guy is a god level restorer when he even makes the molds for the tyres and grips and even they look like a work of art.
Right!? He could have made the handlebar molds from the same material as the tires (looked like delrin), but he made then out of metal, with chamfered edges, and all for a one time use. Insane amount of attention to detail, My Mechanics is the King Midas of restoration.
Need to hang onto those molds.... Never know when another scooter will turn up!
Another masterpiece which is better now than when it was new. Brilliant!
Easily the best resto video I've watched mate. Most would not understand the intricacies involved with making moulds and new parts to look old. You do it with perfection. Fantastic video thanks mate for sharing
Dude this is by far the most impressive resto vid I've ever seen.... I'm a industrial arts teacher btw.... You absolute rock star.
When this dude goes to a museum of ancient archeological artifacts, by the time he leaves all the artifacts are fully restored and functional.
The fact that such a beautiful video has been viewed almost 20 million times gives me hope for humanity
Perfeccionista, domina todos los campos, y grava en una calidad excelente que me hipnotiza, llevo años viendo sus videos... gracias
"The tires are old and cracked. I make new ones." YAY! Wait, what?!
;-)
He was taking the tires off and I thought to myself, “where is he going to get new ones?”
Then he hit us with the line.
I feel you should rename your channel to "better than new" because that is truly what you do. Your effort in perfection appeals to me on a visceral level.
It's a new level of restoration! Really! You are awesome!
You have an amazing amount of talent and patience. Was blown away watching how you made the grip moulds. Great work sir
Thank you very much!
You turned a mass produced toy into a FREAKIN MONA LISA!!! 😲👏
Thank you so much :-)
Me- “man it’s been a long time since my mechanics posted a video...”
my mechanics- “I make a new one. “
He’s been working on a scooter all this time.
From looking like it is ready for the junk yard...to brand new...Amazing...............
You do amazing work, my friend!
"I make new ones" with the friggin Tires?!? This is why you are a legend....
Can you please stop beeing so perfect? I'm feeling so inadequate now...
keep going :-)
There are already plenty others who are not perfect on UA-cam.
So I hope my mechanics won't take your advice.
Ощущение, что это целый цех только для того чтобы восстанавливать такие самокаты! Спасибо за шикарное видео!
The depth and breadth of skill and knowledge displayed here is truly impressive. I have made things professionally and just for fun for many years. But you sir, trying to imagine what went into making those tires, the brake pad and then those hand grips! I take my hat off good sir!
Wow, thank you!
My mechanics: - These rubber parts are worn, I make new ones. ALL OTHER restoration channels: HE DID WHAT NOW?!
Same thing I was thinking! :)
I thought he'd just go to a bike shop and get some new tyres and rubber grips..
@@DanTuber Right? Or maybe apply some silicone compound or something just to make 'em look a bit nicer. But no! He made brand new ones, unbelievable! What's next? Mining iron ore and building a smelting and steel fabrication works in the corner of the work shop, together with some ball bearing manufacturing machinery ?? 😉👍
I was expecting commercially bought, even gas filled tires. For handles, same or 3D printed pieces with TPU or something. Didn’t expect molding for the handles after the tires!
@@akersjon278 I think primitive technologies is already doing that lol