Glad to see someone who likes using POR15 and is actually using it on a showcar type of build. I read too many testimonials online about how people hate using the stuff, but it's gotta be attributed to the prep work and application (i.e., the person).
Hello calpitoc Yes its shame the product is so misunderstood.. If using a correct brush and proper prep work is done complete, clean and thoroughly..under the right conditions Its hard to beat the end results. An amazing strong and beautiful finish
Great video thank you! I don't own a Porsche but enjoy watching the level of effort, care and detail you put into everything you do. My heart was racing as your tire guy was mounting the tire and pounding the weight on!
Hi Hoffa Thanks and you are very welcome=) Jacob was great! We talked before working with them. He was very professional and careful..The thought of taking them in was terrifying!
The old style weights were my request.. Was trying to keep to classic old school styling for the wheels I think he was making sure they don't fall off.. No chance now I think ;)!
Thanks Mooney They turned out nice i'm so happy with them I wasn't going to wait in the waiting room thats for sure=) Jacob sure handled them well though
Mike Such attention to detail. I had been following a couple of other blogs but they pale in comparison. I hope to buy myself an old Porsche very soon and spend the next few years restoring it in New Zealand. I can only hope to be close to your level of finish. Really looking forward to seeing the car come together. Brian
Hi Brain Thanks I appreciate the nice comment=) I think regarding other blogs its always good to get as much input as we can from as many sources available. Lots of ways to approach these projects For me Im always online digging up as much information as possible Even if its a bread crumb sometimes its enough to solve something. I envy you living in such a beautiful place! I've never been there but would love to go someday. Good luck with your car search and restoration! It can be a lot of fun and very rewarding=)
I think mostly what I appreciate about these videos is that Mike could be going so much faster on the car if he wasn’t taking time to make these videos for us all to enjoy. So, thanks Mike.
Jaimie Thank you=) You just gave me the biggest smile Yes car could be much further along as the videos require quite a bit of time and staging to share this information properly . A year from now how long it takes won't matter but the sharing will remain for a very long time I so appreciate your comment!=)))
I should tell you Mike that I've begun restoring an old Audi TT that I picked up cheaply. I'm planning on a thorough rust treatment, suspension upgrade and possible engine tuning...partly because of your can-do example ;)
Thats Awesome Patrick I always thought those ere pretty cool cars..don't know that much about them but seems they were a bit ahead of their time design wise and tech
They remind me of all those hand-built German cars of the 1950s. My Audi drives like a go kart but is simple (and cheap) enough to work on. I'm looking for something that will survive the bashing that European road trips will hand out.
Hello Ralf, The name of the shop that did the restoration work was Stockton Wheel. At this time they are no loner accepting projects due to staffing issues on the current COVID environment.
Hello Venk. I don't think these guys are offering this service anymore. I think Sierra madre was offering something similar a couple years ago. Its difficult to find the service anymore as it requires special tooling and special chrome tooling. If I remember back when these were done the cost was approx. $400.00 per wheel.. and the process took months to receive them back. Good luck and please let us know back if you do find a new source for the task Cheers!
That makes sense after watching this series. Of course if you told me you were a surgeon or were a QC tech from a PCB manufacturer, they would also make sense. You're extremely meticulous and the results show it. Can't wait to see it all go together!
Thanks Jeff..Cabinet making has its advantages Working with your hands and thinking things thru before cutting..=) Although it does have its disadvantages too!..one of them is working way too much! Car stuff is just my hobby
I didn't know that; and I have not seen a car locally with a chrome finish on the rims. BTW; that car near you that we discussed sold very quickly, and before I was able to inquire. Thanks for your help.
The Chrome wheels were upgrades and at the the time of production the silver painted wheels were more common. The first Fuchs wheels were just coming on board around this same time early to mid 66.. Although I haven't been able to dig up the exact first production run date of them. Within a couple months of the vented wheel style. This car may have shared the same factory floor as the fist S models were coming into production. Also Ive never been able to dig up how long it took the factory to build the first 911s..my guess is 2-3 months. Finished production date of this car was November '66 Anytime Brett! That was a nice Wildcat for sure=)
Having now watched a dozen of your videos, I’m truly impressed by the attention to details and the craftsmanship. Well done and great skills!
Thank you Thomas
I hope they can be of some help someday
Cheers!
Glad to see someone who likes using POR15 and is actually using it on a showcar type of build. I read too many testimonials online about how people hate using the stuff, but it's gotta be attributed to the prep work and application (i.e., the person).
Hello calpitoc
Yes its shame the product is so misunderstood.. If using a correct brush and proper prep work is done complete, clean and thoroughly..under the right conditions Its hard to beat the end results.
An amazing strong and beautiful finish
when this project is done the car belongs in an art museum.
Ray thank you for you're enthusiasm
is very flattering=)
Great video thank you! I don't own a Porsche but enjoy watching the level of effort, care and detail you put into everything you do. My heart was racing as your tire guy was mounting the tire and pounding the weight on!
Hi Hoffa Thanks and you are very welcome=)
Jacob was great! We talked before working with them. He was
very professional and careful..The thought of taking them in was terrifying!
I thought the same thing. Why didn't he use stick-on weights???
The old style weights were my request..
Was trying to keep to classic old school styling for the wheels
I think he was making sure they don't fall off..
No chance now I think ;)!
Thanks, shows how much work is involved in doing this properly.
Thanks helmuttdmv
Its quite involved but worth the results
They look great, I was nervous watching him put them tyres on. I can’t imagine how you felt.
Thanks Mooney
They turned out nice i'm so happy with them
I wasn't going to wait in the waiting room thats for sure=)
Jacob sure handled them well though
Mike - as always, a masterful video. And, as always, the end came too soon. Can’t wait for the next ones!
Thanks Derek Im glad you enjoyed=)
Next ones on they way!
Masterful as always!! Don't let work get in the way of videos more often!!! Really looking forward to more!
Thanks Rob
Ill try not too! Fun videos on they way=)
I need to try POR-15. I think it might ti perfect to use on the keel bolts on our boat. Again another wonderful video.
Thanks Dan, Absolutely give it a try! Its a fantastic product when properly applied
Cheers!
This is like watching Bob Ross doing a bad ass car!
Hi Lee
Thanks for the greatest compliment!
Im a huge Bob Ross fan=)
Over the top awesome work Mike! Always loving the content!
Hi Feeesh Thanks!
Im glad you enjoyed
Cant wait to get her on the ground!!
Mike Such attention to detail. I had been following a couple of other blogs but they pale in comparison. I hope to buy myself an old Porsche very soon and spend the next few years restoring it in New Zealand. I can only hope to be close to your level of finish. Really looking forward to seeing the car come together. Brian
Hi Brain Thanks I appreciate the nice comment=)
I think regarding other blogs its always good to get as much input as we can from as many sources available. Lots of ways to approach these projects
For me Im always online digging up as much information as possible
Even if its a bread crumb sometimes its enough to solve something.
I envy you living in such a beautiful place! I've never been there but would love to go someday.
Good luck with your car search and restoration!
It can be a lot of fun and very rewarding=)
I think mostly what I appreciate about these videos is that Mike could be going so much faster on the car if he wasn’t taking time to make these videos for us all to enjoy. So, thanks Mike.
Jaimie Thank you=) You just gave me the biggest smile
Yes car could be much further along as the videos require quite a bit of time and staging to share this information properly .
A year from now how long it takes won't matter but the sharing will remain for a very long time
I so appreciate your comment!=)))
Great looking wheels!
Thanks Greg
Im thrilled how they turned out!
Sweet rims and tires
Thanks Antonio
Im really happy with them!
Inspiring, as ever
Thanks Patric=)
I should tell you Mike that I've begun restoring an old Audi TT that I picked up cheaply. I'm planning on a thorough rust treatment, suspension upgrade and possible engine tuning...partly because of your can-do example ;)
Thats Awesome Patrick
I always thought those ere pretty cool cars..don't know that much about them
but seems they were a bit ahead of their time design wise and tech
They remind me of all those hand-built German cars of the 1950s. My Audi drives like a go kart but is simple (and cheap) enough to work on. I'm looking for something that will survive the bashing that European road trips will hand out.
Sounds like a fun car
Audi is a high quality brand Im sure she will endure those hard winters!
Icannot underdrand the name of the partner who did tge chroming and welding of thd wheel?
Hello Ralf, The name of the shop that did the restoration work was Stockton Wheel. At this time they are no loner accepting projects due to staffing issues on the current COVID environment.
Can you share cost per wheel to refinish? I have a 912 that I'm keeping original. Thank you
Hello Venk.
I don't think these guys are offering this service anymore. I think Sierra madre was offering something similar a couple years ago.
Its difficult to find the service anymore as it requires special tooling and special chrome tooling.
If I remember back when these were done the cost was approx. $400.00 per wheel.. and the process took months to receive them back.
Good luck and please let us know back if you do find a new source for the task
Cheers!
Thank You. You’re an inspiration for anyone undertaking restoration project.
Mike, do you mind if I ask what you do for your "day" job?
Hi Jeff
No problem=) I have a cabinet business
That makes sense after watching this series. Of course if you told me you were a surgeon or were a QC tech from a PCB manufacturer, they would also make sense. You're extremely meticulous and the results show it. Can't wait to see it all go together!
Thanks Jeff..Cabinet making has its advantages
Working with your hands and thinking things thru before cutting..=)
Although it does have its disadvantages too!..one of them is working way too much!
Car stuff is just my hobby
Mike,
Is the chrome finish on the wheels original / OEM?
Hi Brett
Yes Chrome is OEM..it was an option at that time to painted wheels
I didn't know that; and I have not seen a car locally with a chrome finish on the rims.
BTW; that car near you that we discussed sold very quickly, and before I was able to inquire. Thanks for your help.
The Chrome wheels were upgrades and at the the time of production
the silver painted wheels were more common.
The first Fuchs wheels were just coming on board around this same time early to mid 66.. Although I haven't been able to dig up the exact first production run date of them. Within a couple months of the vented wheel style. This car may have shared the same factory floor as the fist S models were coming into production.
Also Ive never been able to dig up how long it took the factory to build the first 911s..my guess is 2-3 months. Finished production date of this car was November '66
Anytime Brett! That was a nice Wildcat for sure=)