I patron a number of youtubers. And out of all of them, I can safely say the Patreon content from George is heads and shoulders above the rest. It's well worth the miserly sum I pay per month.
I love how you're showcasing the skills of all these tradesmen. The bodyshop people, the glass guy, etc... Just shows that apprenticeship programs should come back so we can teach the next generation of these valuable skills. Watching Anthony do his thing was just so awesome. He's definitely a professional, and possibly an artist; must like other professional tradesmen. I also feel like they have mild ADHD because he just HAD to be absolutely perfect with his work and get that sealant clean on the roof top of he wouldn't be able to sleep that evening hahaha.
George that was a staggeringly good episode on so many levels! The final scene mowing the grass was priceless. Things are moving along at a fast pace now. It will be buttoned up and tested in no time at all! Thank you for what you do. The boy done good.
Hi. I just caught covid 5 days ago and discovered your channel. I am in the process of Restoring 2 Riley elves at the same time. Not 1, but 2, long story....just watched the first 48 episodes. Excellent stuff and total motivation to get back in the garage 👍. Keep it up
I'm constantly astounded by the top quality filming and production of this channel, it's better than shows we fund on the BBC. If you don't end up with your own TV show in the next few years it would be a travesty.
Holy sh*t George. That shot of you driving the Range Rover, mowing the grass with the sea in the background... just gave me chills. I rewinded a couple of times ;-). Reminded me of putting a new engine in my car and driving for the first time with a healthy engine. So nice!
Literally got goosebumps watching the close of this episode ! George, incredible as always. Seeing first hand the first turn of the wrench 3 years ago, to say I'm ecstatic for you would be an understatement. Its only a matter of time now before the big producers scoop you up :-D
@@djm_852 ah but deep down we do. George deserves all the luck coming his way. We will only loose out momentarily, and then with a team behind him imagine what this man could produce * EPIC *
SOUP Classic Motoring I have a 94 vogue se on air and love it to death. I had a fully rotten bulkhead, rest of the car was ace but bulkhead was like a wet tissue. Great to see what you have done here.
Really happy with this one Fred, a little disjointed but it's all nice content and motivating for me to see some of the history with the car in the series. Thanks a mill
Landed on this series by accident. Thanks to my love for the Range Rover Classic. And, what an Incredible channel!!!. A gratifying process it must have been to give that bad boy a new lease of life!! Big props. This channel is a MUST sub.
Well done, George! Well done indeed. Congrats on hitting the milestone of running and driving. Rust is a very common issue around here (northern New England, USA) as they lay the salt down thicker than the pavement most winters. It used to be a common sight to see vehicles with massive holes in body panels, and sometimes even hand-built wooden replacement pickup beds. These days it's a bit less common due to better rustproofing and more stringent yearly car inspections (no sharp edges allowed!), but it's still something we all dread seeing on our cars and trucks.
Great video. I am glad you have cut down the interviews as I am inveterant fettler and would rather see the work going on (I Love your stop go animations, makes it very watchable) than listen to people go on about designing a nut for the wing -wang flange. I really love the way you try and repair something rather then lob it and buy new. It's how I work as I have time and limited resource so find great satisfaction in fixing rather than buying. My next project may be a Disco Pickup but I have been put off by Horror tales of terminal rot, seeing your work shows anything can be rescued. Keep it up. The Black primer he used is special Windscreen Glass Primer. This is used on bonded Glass screens to provide a 'key' for the sealant to stick to on the glass. good stuff.
I haven't seen this video yet - and it will probably be another while yet before I do, as having come across this channel with episode 46 about a month ago, I decided to go ALL the way back to Episode 1 in March 2017 and watch them all one by one. Today, I have just finished watching Episode 26 which you released in May 2018........ so I'm now only 1 year behind!!!!! Woooohooooo!!!! Hahaha!!! Hopefully in another few weeks and another few gallons of tea, I'll be up to speed. I still can't believe this channel isn't at 94k subscribers (or more!) instead of 9.4k.... but I reckon it's only a matter of time before the snowball finally gathers some decent speed! Oh, and though I see you finally did get a haircut - the surfer look from last year was far better! 😂
Hope all is well my man. Still can't believe this channel doesn't have ten times more subscribers - doesn't make sense at all. If any channel deserves to earn, it's this one, especially as your production values are so high. Keeping fingers crossed everything is still good!
What a very professional fit, I can remember going through 3 windscreens on a Range Rover when I replaced a screen on a TACR2 crash response fire engine when I was in the RAF, he made it look easy and I know it's not.
I’m a long way behind the party on this one, but what a great milestone for you! Looking forward to catching up with the remaining episodes over the coming weeks 👍
what an achievement. I reckon my sub on patreon is the best money I've ever spent on anything in terms of the reward of following this resto from the start. well done mate
Congratulations! Great work on a great classic. Have been following this restoration for a long time - good to see a breakthrough. Can’t wait to see the Lotus chassis and body being restored.
That is just fantastic George! Love the drone shot making hay while the sun shines :-) I've got the Vitesse booked in next week for the exhaust - needs a new rear section including the two back boxes. AND I've adjusted the rear doors so they now open and close properly and fixed the internal handles so they both open from the inside nice and smooth. Sometimes its just doing a little job that counts even if it still took me two hours... Going to order a rad for the Vogue this week.
Congrats George, most people especially here in aus would say that its not worth saving not only have you given it a go but you've almost completed it. There's a lot of people who start projects and give up along the way i've done it myself.
Great video. have the same vacuum bleeder, but i found it sucked air in around the bleed nipple and was not so good at bleeding the circuit. I think the pressure bleeders are better. but it is useful for testing vacuum advance on old cars
Yep 100%. Vacuum's fine for old school straight systems, no good for anything with valves in the line. Have borrowed a pressure bleeder because I left mine with the VW
SOUP Classic Motoring Nah vacuum bleeder didn’t work on my car and that’s a single circuit 1953 Chevy. Just sucks air from around the nipple. Fine in the bedroom but not when bleeding brakes !
@@soupclassicmotoring they were the only place to ask me did my Toyota come with the optional extra of chrome on the window rubber's and I didn't know that till I looked at the car
Hooray! Well done George. Can't wait to see the Rangey on the road. BTW: nice part of Ireland you live. Once lived in malahide and miss the Velvet Strand. Rgds W.
thank you for considering the blokes who have no ready cash to donate...thanks for including us and not excluding them..in some ways, patreon has changed the way people view the process...not good...people who makes hundreds of thousands pining for money to survive..not you..but you know they are out there...still remain the class act you are..you deserve so much more in subs...stay healthy and happy..and grounded..
@@soupclassicmotoring My social circle is thankfully tolerant of my constant "Hey have you heard about Soup Classic Motoring?" If you don't hit 10k by the end of the month I will start going door to door.
Well done sir, what a buzz to get the RR so far. Bit overkill for a lawnmower though! 😅. Please show us a bit about the W123. I love those cars. They are the definitive MB, the essence of the brand as far as I am concerned. I had a 280E which I stupidly sold before really understanding how much I would miss it. Yeah, been there, done that, got the t-shirt. . .
Don't blame you driving it as is, I'd be the same. The windscreen lad was class. I've 2 spots of rust on my project and I'm dreading touching them but I know you'd knock them out in an hour so I will sanf/cut them out and if I need to I'll get them welded by a local mechanic as I've only got a stick welder from Lidl.... need to find stuff for treating surface rust and a suitable primer, which sounds simple but there's a lot of snake oil products promising great protection but they havnt worked for me so far.
Terry if you contact us on the AAA ph no on the van and ask for Eugene ... We will be glad to supply a primer combined with rust inhibitor as we have used on all our jobs. Tks Eugene.
I patron a number of youtubers. And out of all of them, I can safely say the Patreon content from George is heads and shoulders above the rest. It's well worth the miserly sum I pay per month.
I actually cut my Patron subs from other accounts coz they didnt offer anywhere near the same as George does ! 👍👍
Think of the kids man!
That ending was pure class George . Congrats on the milestone :-)
good on ye Sean 🍻
A _glass_ above?? 😅
Someone get this man 90k more subscribers!
oh yes please. Nice ones.
90k more? hell lets work on 900k more. guy needs it. this has to be some of the most perfect restoration videos ever
definitely!he is an authentic bloke,the production value is high and the sensation that you are watching a friend working is very appreciated.
SOUP . Classic Motoring when the youtube gods algorithim starts promoting you, it will explode. Please hang on, it will happen.
@@blackbird8632 it already is.
What an ending! I'm going through all episodes from the start and catching up with you far too quickly! Can't stop watching.
I love how you're showcasing the skills of all these tradesmen. The bodyshop people, the glass guy, etc... Just shows that apprenticeship programs should come back so we can teach the next generation of these valuable skills. Watching Anthony do his thing was just so awesome. He's definitely a professional, and possibly an artist; must like other professional tradesmen. I also feel like they have mild ADHD because he just HAD to be absolutely perfect with his work and get that sealant clean on the roof top of he wouldn't be able to sleep that evening hahaha.
Find these people and learn from them... that's the idea ;) On their behalf - thanks for the kind words
George that was a staggeringly good episode on so many levels! The final scene mowing the grass was priceless. Things are moving along at a fast pace now. It will be buttoned up and tested in no time at all! Thank you for what you do. The boy done good.
The boy done his best, better to come Ian ;) Thanks a mill
Anthony has some real skills. Hats off.
Effortless hey!
Hi. I just caught covid 5 days ago and discovered your channel. I am in the process of Restoring 2 Riley elves at the same time. Not 1, but 2, long story....just watched the first 48 episodes. Excellent stuff and total motivation to get back in the garage 👍. Keep it up
💪🏼 nice to hear the old episodes still stand up! Hope you're fully recovered man, I know it can take weeks. Cheers :)
Best series on UA-cam bar none, managing to hit the production and content quality as a 1 man band that others can only dream of. Fair Play!
Just need to learn how to be cool. I'm getting a leather jacket
I'm constantly astounded by the top quality filming and production of this channel, it's better than shows we fund on the BBC. If you don't end up with your own TV show in the next few years it would be a travesty.
I don't punch production staff too :p
Majestic uplifting ending with the aerial pan back and music - so much goodness right there!
Window guys are AMAZING. Of everything I've ever had done on my cars, the window guys are just always top notch.
Meticulous and a joy to work with :)
Holy sh*t George. That shot of you driving the Range Rover, mowing the grass with the sea in the background... just gave me chills. I rewinded a couple of times ;-). Reminded me of putting a new engine in my car and driving for the first time with a healthy engine. So nice!
Absolutely nothing like that feeling of achievement Jurian! Glad it came across and sparked the nostalgia, thanks
What a craftsman. Full respect for a job very well done.
The best guys make it look easy right!
BRAVO GEORGE!!!!!!!
Cheers Ken!
Literally got goosebumps watching the close of this episode ! George, incredible as always. Seeing first hand the first turn of the wrench 3 years ago, to say I'm ecstatic for you would be an understatement. Its only a matter of time now before the big producers scoop you up :-D
Flawless Detailing shhh we don’t want the big producers to scoop him up 😉
@Flawless Detailing Knew you'd love it. All that time at the back of the unit.... thanks for all the help and yuks
@@djm_852 They'd have to be some charming producers offering beer, money and boobs
@@djm_852 ah but deep down we do. George deserves all the luck coming his way. We will only loose out momentarily, and then with a team behind him imagine what this man could produce * EPIC *
SOUP Classic Motoring SOUP I’d be tempted to move jobs for that too, trouble is nobody’s lining up to offer any of the three 😂
Such a good professional, really took pride in what he was doing. Amazing videos too, love the animations. Very enjoyable to watch.
That is an amazing shot at 22:50.
🤘🏼
Your video production is absolutely superb! Love this channel!
Absolute hard work and graft, dedicated to bringing the old girl back to life. Got to love them. Well done 👍🏼
Nothing better when it comes to an all rounder, thanks Russ
SOUP Classic Motoring I have a 94 vogue se on air and love it to death. I had a fully rotten bulkhead, rest of the car was ace but bulkhead was like a wet tissue. Great to see what you have done here.
@@russquicksilver Yeah bulkhead was a little awkward, I'd prefer to take the engine/dash out and do it that way next time.
Excellent episode and congratulations on this awesome milestone!
Cheers Matt, one almost down, four? to go
That drone shot was 100% TV material. What a project!
Amazing work by my pal Andrew, makes the episode.
Yes drone shot was awesome
Great work George, can't wait for the next one. The camera shots, the music, the sequence. All perfect.
Really happy with this one Fred, a little disjointed but it's all nice content and motivating for me to see some of the history with the car in the series. Thanks a mill
Landed on this series by accident. Thanks to my love for the Range Rover Classic. And, what an Incredible channel!!!. A gratifying process it must have been to give that bad boy a new lease of life!! Big props. This channel is a MUST sub.
Yay! Get in there windy screen. Congratulations… you're on the home straight!
starting to realise it only now, cheers David
Well done, George! Well done indeed. Congrats on hitting the milestone of running and driving.
Rust is a very common issue around here (northern New England, USA) as they lay the salt down thicker than the pavement most winters. It used to be a common sight to see vehicles with massive holes in body panels, and sometimes even hand-built wooden replacement pickup beds. These days it's a bit less common due to better rustproofing and more stringent yearly car inspections (no sharp edges allowed!), but it's still something we all dread seeing on our cars and trucks.
Great video. I am glad you have cut down the interviews as I am inveterant fettler and would rather see the work going on (I Love your stop go animations, makes it very watchable) than listen to people go on about designing a nut for the wing -wang flange. I really love the way you try and repair something rather then lob it and buy new. It's how I work as I have time and limited resource so find great satisfaction in fixing rather than buying. My next project may be a Disco Pickup but I have been put off by Horror tales of terminal rot, seeing your work shows anything can be rescued.
Keep it up.
The Black primer he used is special Windscreen Glass Primer. This is used on bonded Glass screens to provide a 'key' for the sealant to stick to on the glass. good stuff.
Congratulations, George, and good work, Anthony!
Cheers Bruce!
I watched ALL of your videos George. And the end of this one is incredible. Great job, waiting for more videos!
Cheers Jonas, a special one for me too :)
Truely epic use of a field, the sea and a drone. 😎😎
Big congratulations!!! Can’t wait for the Lotus!!!
The chariot is almost ready to carry me to the Esprit ;)
I haven't seen this video yet - and it will probably be another while yet before I do, as having come across this channel with episode 46 about a month ago, I decided to go ALL the way back to Episode 1 in March 2017 and watch them all one by one. Today, I have just finished watching Episode 26 which you released in May 2018........ so I'm now only 1 year behind!!!!! Woooohooooo!!!! Hahaha!!! Hopefully in another few weeks and another few gallons of tea, I'll be up to speed. I still can't believe this channel isn't at 94k subscribers (or more!) instead of 9.4k.... but I reckon it's only a matter of time before the snowball finally gathers some decent speed! Oh, and though I see you finally did get a haircut - the surfer look from last year was far better! 😂
Hope all is well my man. Still can't believe this channel doesn't have ten times more subscribers - doesn't make sense at all. If any channel deserves to earn, it's this one, especially as your production values are so high. Keeping fingers crossed everything is still good!
What a great feeling this must have been. Can’t wait till I’m caught up. More binge watching
What a very professional fit, I can remember going through 3 windscreens on a Range Rover when I replaced a screen on a TACR2 crash response fire engine when I was in the RAF, he made it look easy and I know it's not.
Yeah exactly how I feel about it. Want to think I could do one now but it'd be a different story without the pro there taking the lead. Thanks David
I’m a long way behind the party on this one, but what a great milestone for you!
Looking forward to catching up with the remaining episodes over the coming weeks 👍
Loved the ending and great to see interviews back.
I helped you load it on the trailer to bring it to the work space in Drogheda.
what an achievement. I reckon my sub on patreon is the best money I've ever spent on anything in terms of the reward of following this resto from the start. well done mate
Really appreciate that Dan 🍻
I second that!
Congratulations on your first drive , great stuff its a warm and fuzzy feeling when you've built a motor vehicle yourself .
Nothing better! Thanks
You DANCER... feels awesome to watch, can’t imagine the sense of achievement you must be feeling. Magic closing montage 😎
Always straight on to the next group of jobs, no time for achievement ;) x
I’m impressed with your persistence on this vehicle, many would have given in, respect!
Another fantastic episode, and loved the closing scenes. Great work!
Dad saw it and said "remember the guy with the red convertible"! That's good memory for him if you don't know :D
So happy to see it moving. Great work man. All the best.
Cheers Rajin, thanks a lot
Nothing quite like a rusty box. Worthy of plenty of attention and TLC!
Just subbed on a recommendation. Great vid George :)
congratulations! so awesome seeing it running
feels so so good, thanks!
Congratulations!
Great work on a great classic.
Have been following this restoration for a long time - good to see a breakthrough.
Can’t wait to see the Lotus chassis and body being restored.
That is just fantastic George! Love the drone shot making hay while the sun shines :-)
I've got the Vitesse booked in next week for the exhaust - needs a new rear section including the two back boxes. AND I've adjusted the rear doors so they now open and close properly and fixed the internal handles so they both open from the inside nice and smooth. Sometimes its just doing a little job that counts even if it still took me two hours... Going to order a rad for the Vogue this week.
getting little jobs like the door adjustments right, is the best source of satisfaction isn't it. Good luck with the rad ;)
So satisfying--what a long slog it's been! I LOVED the field mowing--made it all worth it!
It's my happy time ;) Cheers Mark
Always enjoy seeing Master Craftsmen plying their trade. Nice lawn by the way...
even better when you get to help! Thanks a mill
nothing like that first start! fair play and good luck with the test!
Cheers Joshua!
Congrats George, most people especially here in aus would say that its not worth saving not only have you given it a go but you've almost completed it. There's a lot of people who start projects and give up along the way i've done it myself.
Great video. have the same vacuum bleeder, but i found it sucked air in around the bleed nipple and was not so good at bleeding the circuit. I think the pressure bleeders are better. but it is useful for testing vacuum advance on old cars
Yep 100%. Vacuum's fine for old school straight systems, no good for anything with valves in the line. Have borrowed a pressure bleeder because I left mine with the VW
SOUP Classic Motoring Nah vacuum bleeder didn’t work on my car and that’s a single circuit 1953 Chevy. Just sucks air from around the nipple. Fine in the bedroom but not when bleeding brakes !
@@allthegearnoidea6752 😮I never thought of using it that way. Sorry gotta run...
Ha! I knew you'd find more rust!
That drone shot at the end. Superb.
I should have known too... thanks for the support :)
Amazing she started up after all that time. She’s got heart! :)
And a massive service history ;)
The lads who did your windscreen did the one on my 1995 Toyota G-Touring and my 1982 vauxhall chevette was an amazing job and very clean
yeah very on it, a pleasure to hand money to
@@soupclassicmotoring they were the only place to ask me did my Toyota come with the optional extra of chrome on the window rubber's and I didn't know that till I looked at the car
Wow man, this has been an awesome journey so far. I'm dying to get stuck back in my project. Thanks for the inspiration.
We're just getting to ground level now, big things to come. Thanks a mill
Wizardry !!!. That's not rain it's Scotch mist . Good Man Anthony !!!
Outstanding, love it
Cheers Jody
Belated Congrats! Your convertible triple gang mower runs good! LOL Great STUFF!
Great job mate. Love all of these videos.
Thanks John!
What a milestone! Well done George!
Good work George!
Thanks mate ;)
This is so fun to watch great job George!
Thanks a mill
Love the grass cutting.
Nice George,good work,now you need to find oil in that field.I used to drive 3.9 defender,it was eye watering how thirsty it was.
Yeah I'm just glad I don't need to drive often. I can only tax it for three months anyway, it'll be a fun summer though ;)
@@soupclassicmotoring That's why I traded it in for my 85 911,a good economy car.Have fun,I'm going to go do an italian tune up right now.
Hi George. Anthony put the screen in my Lotus Europa. He was very good. Highly recommended. Cheers.
I learned lots from you!
Fantastic to see it move of it own accord.
Amazing work, well done George! For one bloke working away by himself, I tip my hat to you sir. Best of luck with the NCT.
Congratulations! An excellent video, especially the end when you zoom out to show the mower :-) Roadworthiness should be a breeze!
here's to that, you never know. Thanks
Amazing video George...easily one of the best yet!
Hooray! Well done George. Can't wait to see the Rangey on the road. BTW: nice part of Ireland you live. Once lived in malahide and miss the Velvet Strand. Rgds W.
Malahide isn't far away Winston, and a lovely spot. Thanks
Oh hell yea George! You must be over the moon.
So satisfying to see it plowing through that field!
Wow! That’s some kind of dedication.
I may or may not have shed a tear there at the end.
awesome man!!!!!!!! Cheers!!!
Back at you Fran, thanks
Epic!! Great work!
Cheers Joe
Yesssss! Interviews! Congrats on the drive!
Cheers John
Lovely work George.
Awesome Sauce George ! 😊
Cheers Stephen 👊🏼
Fantastic - congratulations on completing the powered lawnmower project.😂😀👍
V8 ride on, when you absolutely have to say fu to the planet! [I won't be making a habit of it, sure the wallet is having a cow as it is]
Was thinking on this project earlier, Wondering if there has been any progress?
😆 “V8 baby” great to see it going, you’re on the home straight now 👍🏻
On the thirsty home straight ;) Thanks Peter
Congratulations George! Amazed to see the progress made in the series. Why bother with the sun roof when you have a full length one though...
Haha small matter of structural integrity, looks cool though doesn't it ;) Thanks chaps!
Whoop whoop. 👍🏻 I cannot wait. 😎
V8 baby 👌🏻
V8 baby!
Well done George, nice to see it finally running. You can't beat a V8!!!
Regards, Andy
Well done mate! Nearly there now, keep pushing and try and see all the little details right now BEFORE moving on to other things 😂
Feel like I can breeze through the rest now, and that's sayng something ;) Fingers crossed for the test
Going to be hard to wipe that smile off your face for quite some time!! Well done..
Just to see it in a different place on the drive, even though it's not quite finished, is a big motivator
thank you for considering the blokes who have no ready cash to donate...thanks for including us and not excluding them..in some ways, patreon has changed the way people view the process...not good...people who makes hundreds of thousands pining for money to survive..not you..but you know they are out there...still remain the class act you are..you deserve so much more in subs...stay healthy and happy..and grounded..
Thanks for acknowleding too mate, appreciate it.
Brilliant!
🍻
Another great episode it runs 😊 cannot beat V8 👍
Camera mic didn't do it justice but if you listen closely there's just a lovely constant deep hum in the closing shots. Thanks
Awesome! That little montage at the end was fabulous! I love the high quality production values of your work. Let’s get you to 10k subs!
Any car related groups you can post to would be a big help Adam :) Montage does it for me to, it's like I'm watching something someone else did.
@@soupclassicmotoring My social circle is thankfully tolerant of my constant "Hey have you heard about Soup Classic Motoring?" If you don't hit 10k by the end of the month I will start going door to door.
Bravo!
🥂
that drone shot!!
hopefully the first of many
Great camera work and content.
Used these windscreen guys for my t4 and was impressed, just sorry they weren't available for my bimmer (insurance) 😢
bummer on the BM, they're good chaps. What are you doing to your screens man ;)
This video would make you want to go out and buy one haha! Grate work George!
Great episode George keep it going mate!
Well done sir, what a buzz to get the RR so far. Bit overkill for a lawnmower though! 😅. Please show us a bit about the W123. I love those cars. They are the definitive MB, the essence of the brand as far as I am concerned. I had a 280E which I stupidly sold before really understanding how much I would miss it. Yeah, been there, done that, got the t-shirt. . .
Haha yeah it was my idea of a first test, gotta work 'em hard but I won't be making a habit of mowing with it. Not exactly in tune with the land ;)
the windscreen guy is amazing
Don't blame you driving it as is, I'd be the same. The windscreen lad was class.
I've 2 spots of rust on my project and I'm dreading touching them but I know you'd knock them out in an hour so I will sanf/cut them out and if I need to I'll get them welded by a local mechanic as I've only got a stick welder from Lidl.... need to find stuff for treating surface rust and a suitable primer, which sounds simple but there's a lot of snake oil products promising great protection but they havnt worked for me so far.
Terry if you contact us on the AAA ph no on the van and ask for Eugene ... We will be glad to supply a primer combined with rust inhibitor as we have used on all our jobs. Tks
Eugene.
Good on you Terry, get stuck into it, you'll breeze through 'em before you know it ;) You know where to get me if I can lend any help.