Suggestion: for your 200th show, how about a retro power retrospective? Show us a slide/vid show of the cars you've done in the past with a bit of commentary highlighting what you've done, and even insight into difficulties. I would love it. Others, too, I suspect. Thank you for your continued quality of both cars and vids. TTFN.
When i started my paint sprayer panel beater apprenticeship 53 years ago we used ICI Deoxidene phosphoric acid solution on new panels and bare metal .You thinned it down 50-50 with distilled water applied it until it made the metal go rainbow colours ( like oil on water ) then rinsed it with more water and dried it off with a panel wipe soaked rag and a dry one plus a air line blow gun .
Agreed with George on the best version of the Saab rear vent. Regarding the 200th episode, I'd personally love to hear about your own dream builds. I.e. if you were a Retropower customer and could have a design/build done with no limitations, what would you go for? I say this as someone who has a head full of dream builds and always curious to hear similar thoughts from other car nuts. As an aside, congrats on approaching 200 episodes and the ongoing success and expansion of your business. I look forward to 7:00pm on a Sunday night to see what you've been up to.
I always thought Trimworks work was fabulous but there were still hints of "handmade" - Richards work seems (seams) next level, sewing looks so (sew) incredibly consistent and accurate - Proper job! He's a great fit for Retropower and an absolute coup to get him on board
Tapping away with a toffee hammer at a small piece of tin to make excruciatingly insignificant differences is like Dante's tenth circle of hell.. But each to their own..
The interior trim upholstery is pretty-mind-blowing! Here’s hoping all of the specialist skills in your amazing team, get handed down to the next generation of future craftsmen. I personally have learned so much from your videos. Even if it’s just opening my eyes to new concepts of fabrication I need to research further. 🇦🇺🤛🏼🤜🏼😎🍀☮️
A question about your staff - Some, like Stu came "fully formed and ready to run", but what of some of the younger staff? Where did they get their initial training, did you home breed them as apprentices or what?
I can't choose one, but will you let me have two - in which case Utah and Gordon's (but if you gave me the keys for any of the I's snap your hands off).
G'day from West Australia😉 Hmm 43yrs telling people the difference between break down maintanance, and preventative maintenance. Preventative costs less, Breakdown always is at the worst possible time. Furthermore usually costs a tow truck fee, And 3 times the cost of a years preventative maintenance! And yet that simple fact, is ignored. Common sense ehhh, so rare that it should be deemed a super power for anyone that posesses it! Meanwhile your videos, keep me focused on what I was trained to do , whilst doing what I need to do for a living. Greatelly appreciated😊
@@rorylong314 They were a bit of a shonky idea on the quattro but for some reason they like them. Strip lines accentuating the shape would work better.
Bilt Hamber do a migratory corrosion inhibitor, Atom Mac…. Might be useful for the Audi dipped shell seams that are weeping corrosion now. Bilt Hamber are a UK company specialising in offshore/marine corrosion control (as well as now venturing into vehicle detailing with a anti corrosion focus).
Exceptional work from Andy on that Jag, kudos to him. As with all the guys that work at RP, there's working on cars, then there's another level of skill required to turn out the cars that you guys achieve. I take it Nat's project is on hold?, we haven't seen or heard anything from that of late.
So jealous that you have a bell skiver. I've been making some shoes and have had to learn to do skiving by hand which is quite difficult, and is somewhat different for every different leather type and thickness. Beauty!
Regarding Saab vent designs, I feel the first one is the best. Purely based on on the way it frames the wheel arch, with an equal distance of wheel arch panel for the entire circumference. From a design visual perspective it looks more grounded, and weighted towards the ground. 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀☮️☮️☮️😎 PS. It also has a better use of thirds rule(visually weighted via the lighter colour).
Excited to see how the Saab project develops, personally I think the rear looks a bit heavy. I worked for Saab 35 years ago and lots of owners ordered the wail tail rear spoiler for their 900 16S and they didn’t look too cumbersome.
Just a thought, have you considered moving the rear wheels back a small amount on the Saab, to me it looks a little out of proportion. Slightly too much rear overhang. If you are cutting the Audi floor pan anyway? Love watching your videos for my Monday morning ( New Zealand ) coffee start to my car building week
Doing my best to maintain preventative maintenance on my daughters first car (2013 Turbo Polo) and I cant even get return calls for maintenance. Damn I would love to have you folks here in Aus!
Not really sure what the idea now is with the SAAB. Having an roof spoiler on the tailgate could reduce any effectiveness of the ducktail, while slapping on a load of rear louvres turns it all into a bad taste homage to the era of stick-on cheap plastic tat, which it is treading a fine line with already.
Add some foam around the poles in the Den, different colours or fabric sleeves so you know which pillar is which. Stops you damaging the cars and bringing down the mezzanine should someone drive into one.
i hope Matt Armstrong attends the opening. I'm sure that he would have something interesting as far as a car for display is concerned and exposure on his channel of the event might have a positive impact on your subscriber count.
Lovely video as usual, on the Saab the black renders backside is my favorite, bit like the racing 935es that original back inside the aero cover.. I do love that… the two tone doesn’t work for me but hey I‘m not spending the money so whom am I to talk…
Sounds like you have a really granular program to offer- sounds awesome. First, thank you for your enlightening observations about the Global Workshop program- I'm curious- did the GWP help assemble the tremendous amount of car specific material? As in all things, very ambitious and I think it will be very successful for RP!
All those plastic parts on the seat are nice when leathered, but would be even better replaced with polished solid brass against that gorgeous blue leather.
Too bad Marc is such a straight up bore. Doesn’t drink, or party What kinda UK mate is that. Have to bring him over here to Texas and get him right again Always a good Sunday with the mates at RetroPower Cheers!
On the Honda engine, would installing sleeves in the cylinders so you can use regular standard bore pistons be a possibility instead of going with an overbore and forged pistons? I don't know what the cost difference would be, just thinking out loud.
You keep trying to fix that Jensen rear end. To me it seems like something radical has to be done. Why not line the underside with some Reynolds 531 tubing: stiff, though weldable.
Could you tell something about the type off steel used on newer cars? I've been told they tend to use more high strength steel which brings it's own challenges in metal works.
Bilt Hamber do a migratory corrosion inhibitor, Atom Mac…. Might be useful for the Audi dipped shell seams that are weeping corrosion now. Bilt Hamber are a UK company specialising in offshore/marine corrosion control (as well as now venturing into vehicle detailing with a anti corrosion focus).
Sunday night let me enjoy some British craftsman ship instead of the country falling apart ! 🙏🏻🏴👍🏻😉
38:43 Please promise me it won't be Mike Brewer!!!
Aside from that, another great video that makes my Sunday complete.
My feelings exactly Richard!
Cut Mike in half and it will say CAR GUY all the way through - but my first thought was Jonny Smith
@@forsh3546 As per their Inst,a it is, in fact, Jonny Smith.
Called it!
The bare metal interceptor has me imagining a parallel universe where ‘Back To The Future’ was a British sci-fi trilogy from the 70’s.
Incredible work from Richard, and great to see him explaining it all himself 😊
Suggestion: for your 200th show, how about a retro power retrospective? Show us a slide/vid show of the cars you've done in the past with a bit of commentary highlighting what you've done, and even insight into difficulties. I would love it. Others, too, I suspect. Thank you for your continued quality of both cars and vids. TTFN.
Great idea! I often think we don’t get to see these beautiful machines on the road/track enough too. That’d be good to see.
Maybe for Episode 200 you could gather a bunch of cars you've already completed. Have a little reunion.
When i started my paint sprayer panel beater apprenticeship 53 years ago we used ICI Deoxidene phosphoric acid solution on new panels and bare metal .You thinned it down 50-50 with distilled water applied it until it made the metal go rainbow colours ( like oil on water ) then rinsed it with more water and dried it off with a panel wipe soaked rag and a dry one plus a air line blow gun .
Me to!
Pearls of knowledge and information sir!
Love Richards piece on upholstering, what an absolute craftsman he is.
Agreed with George on the best version of the Saab rear vent.
Regarding the 200th episode, I'd personally love to hear about your own dream builds. I.e. if you were a Retropower customer and could have a design/build done with no limitations, what would you go for? I say this as someone who has a head full of dream builds and always curious to hear similar thoughts from other car nuts.
As an aside, congrats on approaching 200 episodes and the ongoing success and expansion of your business. I look forward to 7:00pm on a Sunday night to see what you've been up to.
The Len Goodman vent - SEVEN!
Love Marc's updates...it's nice to have a variety of presenting styles...and his adds a bit of levity to ALL the information presented every episode.
Good to have Marc back. Please allow him to be as funny as he wants.
It's great to see the different personalities...all are great craftsmen.
I always thought Trimworks work was fabulous but there were still hints of "handmade" - Richards work seems (seams) next level, sewing looks so (sew) incredibly consistent and accurate - Proper job! He's a great fit for Retropower and an absolute coup to get him on board
The work you are all producing is outstanding. Great stuff. The arse end of that E-type is purest sculpture.
Very cool jag seat
Totally agree with George vent choice!
Retropower absolutely killing it at the moment!
Richard - The Springbok delivers again!
I love watching the upholstery being made! Genius work!
Tapping away with a toffee hammer at a small piece of tin to make excruciatingly insignificant differences is like Dante's tenth circle of hell..
But each to their own..
The interior trim upholstery is pretty-mind-blowing!
Here’s hoping all of the specialist skills in your amazing team, get handed down to the next generation of future craftsmen.
I personally have learned so much from your videos. Even if it’s just opening my eyes to new concepts of fabrication I need to research further.
🇦🇺🤛🏼🤜🏼😎🍀☮️
you're a natural Mark, keep up the great content 👍
The level of pride that all you guys have is amazing. It's infectious. Keep it up.
Love Richard’s enthusiasm and very obvious skill. That leather work is absolutely pin sharp. 👍
I wish you guys great success with the Den! I so wish we had a shop like the Den here in Iowa.
Need another "meet the crew" episode! Many changes snce the last one!
A question about your staff - Some, like Stu came "fully formed and ready to run", but what of some of the younger staff? Where did they get their initial training, did you home breed them as apprentices or what?
Really enjoying Richard’s upholstery segments. Cheers.
Excellent craftmanship.
The Murray escort is still my favourite. All great cars though.
I can't choose one, but will you let me have two - in which case Utah and Gordon's (but if you gave me the keys for any of the I's snap your hands off).
G'day from West Australia😉
Hmm 43yrs telling people the difference between break down maintanance, and preventative maintenance.
Preventative costs less,
Breakdown always is at the worst possible time.
Furthermore usually costs a tow truck fee,
And 3 times the cost of a years preventative maintenance!
And yet that simple fact, is ignored.
Common sense ehhh, so rare that it should be deemed a super power for anyone that posesses it!
Meanwhile your videos, keep me focused on what I was trained to do , whilst doing what I need to do for a living.
Greatelly appreciated😊
Love the Interceptor
Richard's not exited about his new machine at all!!! 🤣😂 Like the rest of Retropower, Richard's work is simply stunning.
Very interesting the interior stuff👍🏻
4 or 7 on the Saab vents for me, 4 is very classic Porsche 911 turbo ❤
Yes definitely vent 7 on the Saab
Saab v7 for the win, better not to encroach above the beltline. That 3/4 vent is still unresolved as well. Some beautiful work this week.
V7 for sure. Hope the tail lights are just a placeholder though. They look pretty horrendous
@@rorylong314 They were a bit of a shonky idea on the quattro but for some reason they like them. Strip lines accentuating the shape would work better.
Really not keen on the SAAB louvres at all - and I think a couple of the vents are ok, but none perfect yet - can't wait to see how it develops.
You guys are starting to fly, well done ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎
The seats looks amazing! Very cool ! Well done
I'd like to see Richard face off with Craig from Tyrrell's Classic Cars in 'Upholstery Wars'!
Bilt Hamber do a migratory corrosion inhibitor, Atom Mac…. Might be useful for the Audi dipped shell seams that are weeping corrosion now.
Bilt Hamber are a UK company specialising in offshore/marine corrosion control (as well as now venturing into vehicle detailing with a anti corrosion focus).
For episode 200 take a bit to talk about your own projects, nats mini, range rover etc
Welcome back,Marc! Also enjoying the progress of The Den.
Looks like Churchill's interior is going to look as good as it's exterior.
Exceptional work from Andy on that Jag, kudos to him. As with all the guys that work at RP, there's working on cars, then there's another level of skill required to turn out the cars that you guys achieve. I take it Nat's project is on hold?, we haven't seen or heard anything from that of late.
For the 200th episode I would love to see all of the boy’s personal cars, wives and girlfriends, a bbq and pet dogs! 😁👍❤️
Superb stuff as always!
Imagine if Gordon Murray hosts the event! Mai gawd!
So jealous that you have a bell skiver. I've been making some shoes and have had to learn to do skiving by hand which is quite difficult, and is somewhat different for every different leather type and thickness. Beauty!
Episode 200-Everyone at RP shows their hand drawn vision of a car they would design/build for themselves.
totally loving all aspects of these videos. wondering if the news of recaro going to pot will have a big impact on your interiors
Regarding Saab vent designs, I feel the first one is the best. Purely based on on the way it frames the wheel arch, with an equal distance of wheel arch panel for the entire circumference.
From a design visual perspective it looks more grounded, and weighted towards the ground.
🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀☮️☮️☮️😎
PS. It also has a better use of thirds rule(visually weighted via the lighter colour).
Excited to see how the Saab project develops, personally I think the rear looks a bit heavy. I worked for Saab 35 years ago and lots of owners ordered the wail tail rear spoiler for their 900 16S and they didn’t look too cumbersome.
How happy is Richard with his new machine 😂
Just a thought, have you considered moving the rear wheels back a small amount on the Saab, to me it looks a little out of proportion. Slightly too much rear overhang. If you are cutting the Audi floor pan anyway? Love watching your videos for my Monday morning ( New Zealand ) coffee start to my car building week
Saab rear vent number 7!
Doing my best to maintain preventative maintenance on my daughters first car (2013 Turbo Polo) and I cant even get return calls for maintenance. Damn I would love to have you folks here in Aus!
Not really sure what the idea now is with the SAAB. Having an roof spoiler on the tailgate could reduce any effectiveness of the ducktail, while slapping on a load of rear louvres turns it all into a bad taste homage to the era of stick-on cheap plastic tat, which it is treading a fine line with already.
Add some foam around the poles in the Den, different colours or fabric sleeves so you know which pillar is which. Stops you damaging the cars and bringing down the mezzanine should someone drive into one.
I Got really excited when you first announced the Saab . But its going to be a re boddied audi and all the renderings look like the bat mobile.
i hope Matt Armstrong attends the opening. I'm sure that he would have something interesting as far as a car for display is concerned and exposure on his channel of the event might have a positive impact on your subscriber count.
What's the colour code of that silver TVR ?...it's perfect ❤
Lovely video as usual, on the Saab the black renders backside is my favorite, bit like the racing 935es that original back inside the aero cover.. I do love that… the two tone doesn’t work for me but hey I‘m not spending the money so whom am I to talk…
Sounds like you have a really granular program to offer- sounds awesome. First, thank you for your enlightening observations about the Global Workshop program- I'm curious- did the GWP help assemble the tremendous amount of car specific material? As in all things, very ambitious and I think it will be very successful for RP!
All go on a track day or a drive out for a coffee in your personal projects for the 200th video.
For the 200th episode I think Nat should do his segment in a speedo...
How about making the side vents on the Saab in the shape of the tail fin of a Saab flighter jet.
All those plastic parts on the seat are nice when leathered, but would be even better replaced with polished solid brass against that gorgeous blue leather.
Too bad Marc is such a straight up bore.
Doesn’t drink, or party
What kinda UK mate is that.
Have to bring him over here to Texas and get him right again
Always a good Sunday with the mates at RetroPower
Cheers!
For episode 200, have everyone dress in tutus 😮😊
Will you be doing video on what’s in the den
On the Honda engine, would installing sleeves in the cylinders so you can use regular standard bore pistons be a possibility instead of going with an overbore and forged pistons? I don't know what the cost difference would be, just thinking out loud.
Do you ever refurb factory HVAC stuff? Wondering what foam is good for sealing the doors on them
Safety Glasses 🤓.
Q: in a vid not long ago you presented a collaboration with a spraygun manufacturer… is that still on ? An what is the make you are using ?!
Sagola is the company we are using
Why not invite Petrol Ped and Joe Archillies to do a podcast at the open day?
You keep trying to fix that Jensen rear end. To me it seems like something radical has to be done. Why not line the underside with some Reynolds 531 tubing: stiff, though weldable.
are you going to do a video on PDMS
Something pre war for the 200th?
Could you tell something about the type off steel used on newer cars? I've been told they tend to use more high strength steel which brings it's own challenges in metal works.
With Recaro & BBS going into administration is this going to cause issues with interior builds?
How about a photo shop of all the cars you’ve done for 200
What is the direct black paint that’s done on the allegro stuff??
What do you think about the news that Recaro and BBS Asia has gone into receivership?
Q: while Stu is fitting the rear tailgate on to interceptor so accurately, how will fitting the glass ensure the metal frame will not distort again?
Episode 200, give away a car? 😉🤣🤣🤣
Took me a wee while to realize that you were talking about a BUCK........... not a BOOK........
What is happening with the Scimitar?
Hi whatever happened to the wiring loom guy.
Hi guys , what's happening to the reliant sabre.
21:48 Is that cracking in the case
Vent 7
Agreed
7:30 Geoff Moss maybe better!! Or just as perfect!!
Vent idea #7
like 40 !
Have you bought the Recaro name now the have gone bankrupt 🤔
If that type E rear end gets anything more than a clear coat it will be a travesty......by the way don't mention " visible flange" 🤔🤨😖
That Saab looks terrible. You do such amazing work, WTH is that rendering?
Sorry not sorry
😢
7
Bilt Hamber do a migratory corrosion inhibitor, Atom Mac…. Might be useful for the Audi dipped shell seams that are weeping corrosion now.
Bilt Hamber are a UK company specialising in offshore/marine corrosion control (as well as now venturing into vehicle detailing with a anti corrosion focus).