Fantastic Mike. Beautiful finish. I also appreciate the attention you pay to editing. You are careful to show different areas of the car with different techniques to avoid repetitive content. Great stuff. This series, when you are finished, will be a benchmark for future restorers, IMHO.
Hi John Thanks=) I appreciate your feedback on the editing Sometimes I don't really know what I'm going to show or talk about..mostly looking at it as if I was watching what would I want to see and what would I want to know usually guides them along.. Its good to know the small details are being noticed!
Thank you bikefarm=) Its my pleasure I hope some of these videos can be of help to others someday My end goal with this car it to bring it back to a level that really shows the mastery of Porsche 50 years ago They were some of the finest craftsmen and greatest pioneers of any generation!
Ooh, I'm lacking in this area too. I've done some basic buff jobs but not as properly as this. Can't wait to take a break from all my welding and watch this :).
I'm looking forward to the reassembly very much. You are creating a valuable resource here for people, like me, who need to know how things work. I hate that I can't buy a new car these days which is transparent in its operation.
Thanks Patric I do think you have a pretty good knowledge on how things work being an inventor=) All this cars stuff is pretty basic but is nice to see how to do it before taking it on. I think most car guys want to give it a try and can do a super job. A quick look is all the boost most of us need.. It would be cool if the car dealers would offer something up but then somehow Im not so sure they would want us to know whats going on I think they prefer us to be dependent on them. Keep us all in the dark so to speak is best for them=)
Hi Brett Thanks bud and Happy new year! A bit slow getting thru the holidays but spring in on the way! Premium car building weather Have you had any luck with your search for a Porsche?
Thanks Mike; and Happy New Year to you as well. No luck on the car, although I haven't really put any time into the search for a while. I started a new job in September, and I have been heavily occupied with finding my way in a new role. It has been a very significant change for me, as I was self-employed for over 30 years, and now I am working for a very large organization. I am starting to come up for air and hopefully I can begin looking again soon. I am currently scheduled to be in the US in May, so that might be an opportunity, although that plan could easily change. I'll keep you posted.
Hi Brett Wow! New job..Good Luck It must be difficult to make that transition after working for yourself for so many years Porsches can wait for sure. They are patient cars and always ready for us when we are=) Hopefully your new career opportunity works out well and opens some nice doors If you make it to the US in May please be sure to look me up!
Hi Matlecomte Thanks Im very much looking forward to driving and experiencing her after completion=) I will do my best to not scratch but you are right the best part of these cars is driving them Also its very healthy to keep them moving I can't wait!
Coming up Rob! Wiring harness, fuel line, brake lines and all tunnel routing will follow soon. Will be dressing out the shell with all lightweight fitment and all rotisserie work needed before getting her back on the ground
Mike great attention to detail. It shows me that with a lot of effort it is possible to turn out a better result than the professionals. Are you planning any videos on the engine and gearbox work?
Hi Brian thanks Will be doing video on engine and gear box in final videos How extensive on the case & gearbox will depend on tooling ability as some things will need to be sent out for machine work however will go in in great depth. I agree with you..some of the best restoration work I've seen comes out of dedicated guys building cars in they're garage. Also retired pros doing it for hobby do some amazing work!
Hi Feeesh Happy New year too! All is good thanks..been busy getting through the holidays but getting back on track with the Porsche . New video on the way soon!
Looks great! I wish my cars had paint like this. Does the Griots cream have any kind of filling sealing properties that might mask up imperfections instead of removing them? I’m always careful using products like this.
Hi Feeesh Thanks Griots correction cream is very forgiving..no sealing properties but will take care of small to medium size imperfections and overall 2nd polish phase It works great with a DA and firm microfiber pad.. Not much water if any will be needed for this one. Always good to do a small test spot first. I would consider the paint on this project to be of medium hardness Good Luck!
Hello Junior The Rotisserie is a home built design On a couple of my early videos I give measurements and method how to build a rotisserie system and also a compatible dolly to work with it. Video 9-10 The steel was acquired at a metal scrap yard and everything else can be purchased at a lumber yard (Home Depot/Lowes) total kit approx $200.00 -300.00 depending on the quality of lumber. We have a couple viewers that have successfully built and are using this system They have sent in pictures and looks great! Good Luck!!
You may have seen this Mike? I noticed that they chose to use modern cathodic dip and paint processes, rather than the original ones: www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/g14424160/porsches-901-restoration/?src=nl&mag=rdt&list=nl_rdt_news&date=121317&slide=1
Patric thats awesome! Thanks for sharing Those Porsche guys did a beautiful job bringing that one back.. That particular car was pretty far gone but its amazing what can be done. What a great car for their museum. I think a good choice on the Cathodic dip..she'll be well preserved Perhaps someday Ill have the chance visit the museum..What a cool trip that would be..On my bucket list for sure!!
Fantastic Mike. Beautiful finish. I also appreciate the attention you pay to editing. You are careful to show different areas of the car with different techniques to avoid repetitive content. Great stuff. This series, when you are finished, will be a benchmark for future restorers, IMHO.
Hi John Thanks=)
I appreciate your feedback on the editing
Sometimes I don't really know what I'm going to show or talk about..mostly looking at it as if I was watching what would I want to see and what would I want to know usually guides them along..
Its good to know the small details are being noticed!
Yup. I'll probably never hit this level, but it's something to strive for. Very helpful that products are included.
Wow. Just beautiful.
Thank you Dan
Cheers!
Wow! the plating the paint the polishing- all as good as can possibly be done! Thanks for sharing- double thanks for teaching :) Awesome!
Thank you bikefarm=)
Its my pleasure I hope some of these videos can be of help to others someday
My end goal with this car it to bring it back to a level that really shows the mastery of Porsche 50 years ago
They were some of the finest craftsmen and greatest pioneers of any generation!
Outstanding video, you're a natural teacher. Thanks!
Incredible finish. I can’t see that last 0.3%. 😂
Master class in .... well, Everything! Wicked good skills!
Hello Matthew
Thank you for the highest compliment=)
Ooh, I'm lacking in this area too. I've done some basic buff jobs but not as properly as this. Can't wait to take a break from all my welding and watch this :).
Very impressive! Looking forward to assembly videos!!
Thanks Rob
Can't wait to get started!
That is a beautiful piece of work.
Thanks Patric
Im glad to see this part of the build behind me=)
I'm looking forward to the reassembly very much. You are creating a valuable resource here for people, like me, who need to know how things work. I hate that I can't buy a new car these days which is transparent in its operation.
Thanks Patric
I do think you have a pretty good knowledge on how things work being an inventor=) All this cars stuff is pretty basic but is nice to see how to do it before taking it on.
I think most car guys want to give it a try and can do a super job. A quick look is all the boost most of us need..
It would be cool if the car dealers would offer something up but then somehow Im not so sure they would want us to know whats going on
I think they prefer us to be dependent on them. Keep us all in the dark so to speak is best for them=)
Car is looking fantastic Mike; an inspirational job.
Hi Brett
Thanks bud and Happy new year!
A bit slow getting thru the holidays but spring in on the way!
Premium car building weather
Have you had any luck with your search for a Porsche?
Thanks Mike; and Happy New Year to you as well.
No luck on the car, although I haven't really put any time into the search for a while. I started a new job in September, and I have been heavily occupied with finding my way in a new role. It has been a very significant change for me, as I was self-employed for over 30 years, and now I am working for a very large organization. I am starting to come up for air and hopefully I can begin looking again soon. I am currently scheduled to be in the US in May, so that might be an opportunity, although that plan could easily change. I'll keep you posted.
Hi Brett
Wow! New job..Good Luck
It must be difficult to make that transition after working for yourself for so many years
Porsches can wait for sure. They are patient cars and always ready for us when we are=)
Hopefully your new career opportunity works out well and opens some nice doors
If you make it to the US in May please be sure to look me up!
Thanks Mike; I will keep you posted.
Amazing job Mike, it almost look too good! Hope you will still drive it and not keep her in the garage of fear of scratches when she's finished!
Hi Matlecomte
Thanks Im very much looking forward to driving and experiencing her after
completion=) I will do my best to not scratch but you are right the best part of these cars is driving them
Also its very healthy to keep them moving
I can't wait!
Beautiful!!!
Thanks Greg!
Lot of work to get here..
Brilliant
Thanks Phil!
Please do detailed videos on Electrical and Fuel system reinstalls, and if you are sourcing new lines, and recommendations!
Coming up Rob!
Wiring harness, fuel line, brake lines and all tunnel routing will follow soon.
Will be dressing out the shell with all lightweight fitment and all rotisserie work needed before getting her back on the ground
Mike great attention to detail. It shows me that with a lot of effort it is possible to turn out a better result than the professionals. Are you planning any videos on the engine and gearbox work?
Hi Brian thanks
Will be doing video on engine and gear box in final videos
How extensive on the case & gearbox will depend on tooling ability as some things will need to be sent out for machine work however will go in in great depth.
I agree with you..some of the best restoration work I've seen comes out of dedicated guys building cars in they're garage.
Also retired pros doing it for hobby do some amazing work!
Happy New Year Mike! Hope all is well.
Hi Feeesh
Happy New year too!
All is good thanks..been busy getting through the holidays but getting back on track with the Porsche .
New video on the way soon!
Looking forward! Big inspiration to find time to work on my 911. Regards Benjamin
Looks great! I wish my cars had paint like this. Does the Griots cream have any kind of filling sealing properties that might mask up imperfections instead of removing them? I’m always careful using products like this.
Hi Feeesh Thanks
Griots correction cream is very forgiving..no sealing properties but will take care of small to medium size imperfections and overall 2nd polish phase
It works great with a DA and firm microfiber pad.. Not much water if any will be needed for this one.
Always good to do a small test spot first. I would consider the paint on this project to be of medium hardness
Good Luck!
Hey Mike
What brand is your rotisserie and the price if you don't mind me asking?
Hello Junior
The Rotisserie is a home built design
On a couple of my early videos I give measurements and method how to build a rotisserie system and also a compatible dolly to work with it.
Video 9-10
The steel was acquired at a metal scrap yard and everything else can be purchased at a lumber yard (Home Depot/Lowes) total kit approx $200.00
-300.00 depending on the quality of lumber.
We have a couple viewers that have successfully built and are using this system
They have sent in pictures and looks great!
Good Luck!!
You may have seen this Mike? I noticed that they chose to use modern cathodic dip and paint processes, rather than the original ones: www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/g14424160/porsches-901-restoration/?src=nl&mag=rdt&list=nl_rdt_news&date=121317&slide=1
Patric thats awesome! Thanks for sharing
Those Porsche guys did a beautiful job bringing that one back..
That particular car was pretty far gone but its amazing what can be done.
What a great car for their museum.
I think a good choice on the Cathodic dip..she'll be well preserved
Perhaps someday Ill have the chance visit the museum..What a cool trip that would be..On my bucket list for sure!!
300057 is stunning, even in person... that being said, pic 24 reveals Mike's carpet installation seems superior.
Well done Mike!
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