Awesome content as usual. As someone that sits in front of a computer all day, it is refreshing see someone working with their hands with such attention to detail.
I have said it before, I will day it again and I will continue saying it this Channel is absolute class and is both very informative and pleasure to watch.
I tried to buy a 260a ac/dc tig with pedal etc from Rtech using their interest free credit offer. Despite having an excellent credit rating they refused me because ‘ I AM A 78 YEAR OLD PENSIONER’. I bought a Polish/Chinese import, virtually the same welder wearing a different coat and a lot cheaper. I wait to see your attempt at welding 30 year old dirty 1.2mm aluminium. It took me weeks of practice to get it right. Good luck. By they way my resto is a Citroen SM
excellent work Gary!...been following as one day I'd love a 928..currently refreshing my Z3 and tackling the sills so I've literally started welding last week. Bought a gasless flux core welder and it's brilliant up to 3mm..for the pits in the steel I've learnt to use Bilt Hamber deox Gel..paint it on and tape it up so no air gets to it..and it eats all the pits away...
Perfect. I'm sitting here in my comfortable home, with a beer, with my feet up, almost feeling like it's me working on a lovely old car that deserves a new lease of life.
I'm one of the 14,000 who bought one of those R-Tech 180s; for the restoration of a 1980 Range Rover. It's night-and-day compared with my previous Clarke unit, I can butt weld 0.9mm sheet quickly and reliably. Very interesting to see the people behind it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the work on the 928.
Dear God!! I never worried or even thought about the effects of welding, I used to be a coded welder back in the 70s welding mild steel, cast, galvanized steel, aluminum the lot, Mig Tig, and arc, Never Give It A Thought until I watched this. Jesus, it's frightening!! OH! by the way great job Gary
Another enjoyable video Gary. My bedroom poster car as a teenager was a 928 S1 in White. I used to stare at that picture and imagine one day owning one. Sadly not happened yet, although I came close with a 986 Boxster a couple of years ago :)
Greetings from Auckland NZ. Recently joined. Watched one episode and that was it, I’m hooked. Gary, keep up the great work in restoring these amazing cars. Love the 928 and can’t wait for more content as NZ TV is rubbish down here 😂
Well thanks Ken there’s about 70 episodes to get through and some great ones coming up so enjoy and thanks for watching and your support!! Spread the word!! Regards.
As the other comments say Gary really professional videos l have watched all of them and all are very slick and well edited …keep up the good work mate….cheers from a name you may remember from your P.P. days ….Bob .
Awesome video Gary. That welding helmet is next level ! I never really needed to weld as Lotus is mostly fibreglass but I admire those who can weld well. Watching from Sydney 🇦🇺 but an expat 🇬🇧 who loves classic cars. Cheers
Your channel is the greatest. No bull just “this is what I’m going to do and why.” It’s very inspirational and educational. At some point, could you talk about how you dove into body and paint work/honed those skills? Suppose you just have to do it, but it’s a scary task for many. Thanks
Looking forward to seeing the window trim go back on. The trim corners have never lined up properly on my 928 so I'll be using your episode as a guide. Enjoying the relaxed feel and quality work of these videos
That was really interesting to see about the health and safety issues! My Godfather used to do lots of fibreglass work and he died of cancer caused by that work!! He was the first I saw die of it and it was quick! I will say no more! Good for you taking all the safety precautions!
You need a little sand blaster. Only way to remove the corrosion completely instead of just skimming the surface . Wirth their weight in gold. Ive had 3 928s and love em.
Brought back memories of doing a body panel shaping course, which also included TIG welding, with Contour Autocraft. The welding I picked up OK surprisingly, but the panel shaping , I think takes much practice to be really good.
Welding old ali is much more difficult as Im sure you just found out ! Need to go over the weld then clean it of the soot then repeat and eventually it will take. I have all R tech gear now having moved from the so called premium brands. Why ? The back up when things inevitably go wrong and is why they are so successful.
Nice job Gary. I like the mirror fix. Looking at this car and how it's put together, I sometimes think that car construction quality has taken a few steps back since this was built.
Very interesting episode Gary - we will be in the market for one of these very soon as we have our work cut out (litterally !) with our S2 Daimler. The one you have gone for looks like a great piece of kit and just what we need - super helmet too ...! looking forward to seeing progress on you welding and painting in the next episode.... cheers stew
As a former welder and stilk a welding inspector (NDT) i can tell you always clean the metal thorougly, also the oxide layer from the Luminium must be removed. When weldi g, always look at your meltbath. Watch out for tensions. Put the workpiece clamp (minus) as close as possible to the place you want to weld. Also clean the place where that clamp is mounted. No more then 12 liter gas per minute because of wirls that can take oxygene into the meltbath. Try to learn to move the alu welding rod or a knit rod forward between you thump, pointfinger and middle finger. Like you hold a pen. Like moving the pen(cil) forwards. This way, you do not have to move your hand forward and it can stay on the place where it or your elbow is resting during welding. It is for the stability and so. Keep the front glaas of the welding helmet clean. Clean it often. Keep the TiG tungsten rod in the torch pointy. Regards from Belgium.
@@classic.obsession Hello Gary, indeed: the when using TiG goes on the minus and the "workpiece clamp" on the plus side. That is why it is called workpiece clamp/cable. About grinding the Tungsten rod: that should be done in length direction. Axial direction. A nice (not per se) good weld is looks like as if there are small coins laying in a row on each other. Like playcards in a half stacked row on a table. When you do not clean aluminium, the heat you need to penetrate the oxide layer is high. And then when that is gone, your heat is to high because alu already melts at 660,3°C. So, you get a big hole in the metal you want to weld. That is when you have to clean off (grind) the oxyde layer. When you weld and you are in the weld helmet, you are relaxed and in your own world.
Come on Gary you should’ve shown your handy work to the guys there mate, especially after getting your shiny new toy. I thought I was watching one of those TikTok shorts that leave everyone hanging without showing the good bit, the final result.
Hi Gary I have always liked their welders! I use Jasic myself, You will lose quite a bit of your shielding gas trying to weld outside.And you only need air fed gear if you are doing heaps of welding in a confined space. Your a good actor we need to see hard evidence of that weld. Only Kidding!! ❤ Your channel keep it coming.
More fascinating stuff, Gary. Enjoyed the welding talk and it's nice to see someone discussing h & s without spouting a load of stupid jokes. I'm surprised no-one mentioned arc eye which is something you definitely won't want twice! Ask me how I know.
Impressed that you know where -- and how -- to dismantle the smallest thing on this 928. Feels like I'd waste days ONLY figuring out were to go to dismantle the nuts and bolts here...this doesn't seem intuitive like on some older cars (e.g.: stuff from the 1960's ) I've worked on...
I love this S4, but dear me, the English weather and salt has royally ruined it. Every turn sees more work. Good luck to you. The TIG/MIG stuff was incredibly useful.... I'm keen to learn welding in my retirement.
Nice welding kit they sell, I’ve had one of there dc tips for years no problems, maybe get a flow meter for the gas add it on to your gauges much better control of the liters you are using 👍👍, not going to be easy welding dirty corroded aluminum it’s got be spotless otherwise just a disaster,good luck.
Feel a bit cheated here Gary you never showed us the finished welds on the lower front wing, I know that welding aluminum when’s it in that condition cracked , it’s the contamination that makes it very difficult, hope you show us in the next edition 👍👍👍I have one of Rtec’s Dc tigs very good quality machines
You have to really to do a descent job so there’s no build up of paint around edges etc. also there’s a lot of mud in places you couldn’t imagine. But yes it will be tricky to refit, I’m under no illusions. I try not to dissemble anything I don’t need to as they never go back or feel the same, but sometimes you have to. Regards.
Me encanta los videos de este Sr, trabaja sobre el mismo coche que tengo yo, me encanta la mecánica, pero no se si me atrevería a hacer lo que hace el.
I find it interesting and a bit annoying that most of these kind of videos come from the UK. With all the rain they get it’s just business as usual to have so much rust and corrosion. In the US we don’t get that much rain and most people that have cars like this don’t drive them in the winter. They have not been daily drivers in decades,plus their values have skyrocketed so they are saved for sunny days.
I think you’ll find in warmer climates bodily they remain in great condition but this can confuse people into thinking the brakes and mechanicals are also. It’s not so much the rain its the salt in this country destroying cars. Regards.
@@classic.obsession Definitely salt. Tokyo gets 4 times the annual rainfall of the London area but cars don't rust there even though it's on the coast. In fact SE England gets half the rainfall of Turin in northern Italy. The rust belt states in the US are worse as is Sweden and anywhere that salts the roads consistently in Winter.
Garry has changed his video format - before he showed us in complex wonderful detail, working on his classic cars ie. RR and Jaguar XJS,.... However, for me Garry does what all the other youtubes do... show and tell! not much detail... I was waiting for him repair (in detail) the 928, he basically restored the car in one video - with not much detail. What do other views think?
John. I’ve barely started. All I’ve done so far is refurbed the wheels, a bit of work on shocks and a bit of paint correction The restoration has only just begun so I’m a bit confused by your comments. Regards.
Honestly Gary, pictures and content are amazing, but the music is - well - quite anoying. I follow you since the beginning, own myself XJ-S, 928, Silver Shadow... but cannot stand the music, have to click on mute.... What a pity. Leave the music out and try to be natural, do not act, just be you. Best regards, Chris
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Very nice video, as always. It's a pleasure viewing a mature instructional video complete without an immense amount of fanfare. Thanks!
Awesome content as usual. As someone that sits in front of a computer all day, it is refreshing see someone working with their hands with such attention to detail.
I have said it before, I will day it again and I will continue saying it this Channel is absolute class and is both very informative and pleasure to watch.
Much appreciated!
I tried to buy a 260a ac/dc tig with pedal etc from Rtech using their interest free credit offer. Despite having an excellent credit rating they refused me because ‘ I AM A 78 YEAR OLD PENSIONER’. I bought a Polish/Chinese import, virtually the same welder wearing a different coat and a lot cheaper. I wait to see your attempt at welding 30 year old dirty 1.2mm aluminium. It took me weeks of practice to get it right. Good luck. By they way my resto is a Citroen SM
Love the SM Bill. Very futuristic even now never mind back in the 60’s! Regards.
It’s not R tech that turned the credit down but their credit company.
I have spoken to Rtech and they agreed with the credit provider and refused to intervene. I went elsewhere and paid by bacs.
I enjoyed the welding chat and had no idea that the fumes are as bad for the health.
Welding plus brake cleaner = mustard gas
Scary!
excellent work Gary!...been following as one day I'd love a 928..currently refreshing my Z3 and tackling the sills so I've literally started welding last week. Bought a gasless flux core welder and it's brilliant up to 3mm..for the pits in the steel I've learnt to use Bilt Hamber deox Gel..paint it on and tape it up so no air gets to it..and it eats all the pits away...
Really super Gary! Thank you very much. The music is just so peaceful as well as you go about your tasks. Really super! 🌴👍
That's a great bit of kit!
I really hope the old boy stays alive to see his old Porsche in its former glory
Get a wiggle on Gaz 🙏🏼
Perfect. I'm sitting here in my comfortable home, with a beer, with my feet up, almost feeling like it's me working on a lovely old car that deserves a new lease of life.
He does it all without a lift! That’s my excuse for doing nothing.
Easily the best car channel at present, everything from the narration to the music.
I'm one of the 14,000 who bought one of those R-Tech 180s; for the restoration of a 1980 Range Rover. It's night-and-day compared with my previous Clarke unit, I can butt weld 0.9mm sheet quickly and reliably. Very interesting to see the people behind it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the work on the 928.
I agree. The Clarke is so primitive in comparison. Regards.
I have worked on old cars and motorbikes all my life.....but I am always impressed with your patience.....and Bravery.
The info about the dangers of welding is much appreciated - I hadn't even thought about it.
Dear God!! I never worried or even thought about the effects of welding,
I used to be a coded welder back in the 70s welding mild steel, cast, galvanized steel,
aluminum the lot, Mig Tig, and arc, Never Give It A Thought until I watched this.
Jesus, it's frightening!! OH! by the way great job Gary
Come on Gary chickened out there should have shown us the weld
Another episode of education and patience. Good work Gary.
Another enjoyable video Gary. My bedroom poster car as a teenager was a 928 S1 in White. I used to stare at that picture and imagine one day owning one. Sadly not happened yet, although I came close with a 986 Boxster a couple of years ago :)
I wondered when the 928 would come into view again! Great video for the welders amongst us!
you... You.... You, you, you you... you think you can.. TEASE US?!?!. Leaving us all in suspense at the end lol
Greetings from Auckland NZ.
Recently joined. Watched one episode and that was it, I’m hooked.
Gary, keep up the great work in restoring these amazing cars.
Love the 928 and can’t wait for more content as NZ TV is rubbish down here 😂
Well thanks Ken there’s about 70 episodes to get through and some great ones coming up so enjoy and thanks for watching and your support!! Spread the word!! Regards.
As the other comments say Gary really professional videos l have watched all of them and all are very slick and well edited …keep up the good work mate….cheers from a name you may remember from your P.P. days ….Bob .
Which Bob?
@@classic.obsession Camper driver Bob
Bobby!! Message me on maversclassicobsession@gmail.com
Awesome video Gary. That welding helmet is next level ! I never really needed to weld as Lotus is mostly fibreglass but I admire those who can weld well.
Watching from Sydney 🇦🇺 but an expat 🇬🇧 who loves classic cars. Cheers
Great video :) Bit of a cliff hanger at the end though :)
Thanks Gary, really enjoyed the R tech visit, local to me also. Hope you enjoyed Gloucestershire.
Completely agree with your health and safety requirements. I too lost my dad to mesothelioma. Protect yourselves at all times guys!
Be great when that old boy has a look round it when finished 😊
Great vid Gary. Sorry to hear about both of your parents succumbing to industrial related health issues. Wise words about H&S.
Your channel is the greatest. No bull just “this is what I’m going to do and why.” It’s very inspirational and educational.
At some point, could you talk about how you dove into body and paint work/honed those skills? Suppose you just have to do it, but it’s a scary task for many.
Thanks
What a great episode,another one.
Cant wait for the bext one
What a Master you are Gary
Great episode, and very educating this time concerning welding issues.
Looking forward to seeing the window trim go back on. The trim corners have never lined up properly on my 928 so I'll be using your episode as a guide. Enjoying the relaxed feel and quality work of these videos
Joseph, I’m dreading the refit. Nothing ever goes back the same as the original! Regards.
Yet another fantastic video from a fantastic restorer utilising fantastic welding equipment from a fantastic company…yes ..totally fantastic!!
That was really interesting to see about the health and safety issues! My Godfather used to do lots of fibreglass work and he died of cancer caused by that work!! He was the first I saw die of it and it was quick! I will say no more! Good for you taking all the safety precautions!
MDF is another one. The working class curse! Regards.
Hi Gary 👋 I was wondering what was going on with the 928! Now I know 👍🏴
You need a little sand blaster.
Only way to remove the corrosion completely instead of just skimming the surface .
Wirth their weight in gold.
Ive had 3 928s and love em.
I use one.a small one. I thought I’d featured it in the video. Regards.
Gary perfectly timed haha was looking for the finished weld you will get great use from your new welder good luck
John
Brought back memories of doing a body panel shaping course, which also included TIG welding, with Contour Autocraft. The welding I picked up OK surprisingly, but the panel shaping , I think takes much practice to be really good.
Tig baby ! Nicely done.
Maybe a stupid comment - but think the music you are using is very cool and elegant!
Thankyou
I almost thought you were a Jedi but no, you're a Scouser alright.
Another fascinating episode, really interesting stuff! Fast becoming my favourite classic channel!
A toffee wheel fitted into a drill would removed that adhesive under the side trims.
Awesome episode
Welding old ali is much more difficult as Im sure you just found out ! Need to go over the weld then clean it of the soot then repeat and eventually it will take. I have all R tech gear now having moved from the so called premium brands. Why ? The back up when things inevitably go wrong and is why they are so successful.
I know. Great customer service is rare nowadays…
Great, very informative.
Great episode, relaxing as always, thanks!
With cutting the wires on the mirror, great Idea but use the clear plastic sheafs, might save any shorting out.
Yes I’ve seen those. Great idea and much easier.I just used what I had to hand. Regards.
Came for the cars, stay because of the music. Boop boop bopp booop boooo
Thank you ! Just about to press play but I know it will be brilliant ! ❤
It's a 15 min commercial for a welding supply company.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH Maybe it is - but I am happy following the journey of the 928 !
Nice job Gary. I like the mirror fix. Looking at this car and how it's put together, I sometimes think that car construction quality has taken a few steps back since this was built.
What a cliff hanger. Bravo 🎉
Very interesting episode Gary - we will be in the market for one of these very soon as we have our work cut out (litterally !) with our S2 Daimler. The one you have gone for looks like a great piece of kit and just what we need - super helmet too ...! looking forward to seeing progress on you welding and painting in the next episode.... cheers stew
Cant wait for the next 928 ep! love these vids!
As a former welder and stilk a welding inspector (NDT) i can tell you always clean the metal thorougly, also the oxide layer from the Luminium must be removed. When weldi g, always look at your meltbath. Watch out for tensions. Put the workpiece clamp (minus) as close as possible to the place you want to weld. Also clean the place where that clamp is mounted. No more then 12 liter gas per minute because of wirls that can take oxygene into the meltbath. Try to learn to move the alu welding rod or a knit rod forward between you thump, pointfinger and middle finger. Like you hold a pen. Like moving the pen(cil) forwards. This way, you do not have to move your hand forward and it can stay on the place where it or your elbow is resting during welding. It is for the stability and so. Keep the front glaas of the welding helmet clean. Clean it often. Keep the TiG tungsten rod in the torch pointy. Regards from Belgium.
Thanks Gerhard but on the Tig welder, isn’t the clamp to the plus not the minus? Regards.
@@classic.obsession Hello Gary, indeed: the when using TiG goes on the minus and the "workpiece clamp" on the plus side. That is why it is called workpiece clamp/cable. About grinding the Tungsten rod: that should be done in length direction. Axial direction. A nice (not per se) good weld is looks like as if there are small coins laying in a row on each other. Like playcards in a half stacked row on a table. When you do not clean aluminium, the heat you need to penetrate the oxide layer is high. And then when that is gone, your heat is to high because alu already melts at 660,3°C. So, you get a big hole in the metal you want to weld. That is when you have to clean off (grind) the oxyde layer. When you weld and you are in the weld helmet, you are relaxed and in your own world.
Come on Gary you should’ve shown your handy work to the guys there mate, especially after getting your shiny new toy. I thought I was watching one of those TikTok shorts that leave everyone hanging without showing the good bit, the final result.
Hi Gary I have always liked their welders! I use Jasic myself, You will lose quite a bit of your shielding gas trying to weld outside.And you only need air fed gear if you are doing heaps of welding in a confined space. Your a good actor we need to see hard evidence of that weld. Only Kidding!!
❤ Your channel keep it coming.
Thanks Mike. I just got sick of the aching lower back and aching kidneys day after each session. Safety first as they say!! Regards.
More fascinating stuff, Gary. Enjoyed the welding talk and it's nice to see someone discussing h & s without spouting a load of stupid jokes. I'm surprised no-one mentioned arc eye which is something you definitely won't want twice! Ask me how I know.
Great content as always 👍
Impressed that you know where -- and how -- to dismantle the smallest thing on this 928. Feels like I'd waste days ONLY figuring out were to go to dismantle the nuts and bolts here...this doesn't seem intuitive like on some older cars (e.g.: stuff from the 1960's ) I've worked on...
Wow some actual metal on a car , now there’s something we don’t see anymore 😂
At some point, you will need a purpose-built shop with a lift. More and more customers are going to seek you out.
I love this S4, but dear me, the English weather and salt has royally ruined it. Every turn sees more work. Good luck to you. The TIG/MIG stuff was incredibly useful.... I'm keen to learn welding in my retirement.
There’s a few more episodes up on the 928 on my channel if you’d like to check them out? And more to o come also!! Regards
So you went for something a bit more fancy than the bestseller then......😊
Nice welding kit they sell, I’ve had one of there dc tips for years no problems, maybe get a flow meter for the gas add it on to your gauges much better control of the liters you are using 👍👍, not going to be easy welding dirty corroded aluminum it’s got be spotless otherwise just a disaster,good luck.
Yep I’ve ordered a flow meter. Regards.
Ayy up Garry,I have been waiting for this video on the 928 I love the cars.If I could afford one I would have one a 928 GTS Manual
Feel a bit cheated here Gary you never showed us the finished welds on the lower front wing, I know that welding aluminum when’s it in that condition cracked , it’s the contamination that makes it very difficult, hope you show us in the next edition 👍👍👍I have one of Rtec’s Dc tigs very good quality machines
I won’t let you down Neil. Regards
I wouldn't of removed the trim either. I will watch how hard or easy lining up the trim to reapply is or isn't.
You have to really to do a descent job so there’s no build up of paint around edges etc. also there’s a lot of mud in places you couldn’t imagine. But yes it will be tricky to refit, I’m under no illusions. I try not to dissemble anything I don’t need to as they never go back or feel the same, but sometimes you have to. Regards.
ARAÇIN DIŞKISMI KALAYLI İÇ KISMI VAY VAYLIYMIŞ EGERUSTAM BU PORÇEYİ ĞÜZEL BİRŞEY YAPARSAN SANA HELAL OLSUN
Thankyou!
You've made me want a 928, wasted many an evening on piston heads and ebay now... but manuals are hen's teeth rare...
Thought same Gary’s manual will be very nice when done.
BOOM 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Me encanta los videos de este Sr, trabaja sobre el mismo coche que tengo yo, me encanta la mecánica, pero no se si me atrevería a hacer lo que hace el.
Who dares wins!! Many thanks for your kind comments and supporting the channel. Regards.
@@classic.obsession Lo tendre en cuenta, gracias por tu apoyo.
@@classic.obsession Son unos videos muy muy instructivos, continue lo hace fantastico
There’s a plug and socket inside the mirror to disconnect them…
brilliant bit of kit HALO HA.... CAN I ASK YOU A question please would my 1983 911 sc iv got have alloy body panels or is it just the 928 please
Hi. I believe they’re steel. Regards.
ok gary cheers sir
I think your going to need a bigger garage Garry 😊
‘We’re gonna need a bigger boat!’
@@classic.obsession😂😂😂
Where is part 5?
I find it interesting and a bit annoying that most of these kind of videos come from the UK. With all the rain they get it’s just business as usual to have so much rust and corrosion. In the US we don’t get that much rain and most people that have cars like this don’t drive them in the winter. They have not been daily drivers in decades,plus their values have skyrocketed so they are saved for sunny days.
I think you’ll find in warmer climates bodily they remain in great condition but this can confuse people into thinking the brakes and mechanicals are also. It’s not so much the rain its the salt in this country destroying cars. Regards.
@@classic.obsession Definitely salt. Tokyo gets 4 times the annual rainfall of the London area but cars don't rust there even though it's on the coast. In fact SE England gets half the rainfall of Turin in northern Italy. The rust belt states in the US are worse as is Sweden and anywhere that salts the roads consistently in Winter.
Can't find part 5?
Hi, still filming. If you click on notifications it’ll let you know when it comes out. Regards
Garry has changed his video format - before he showed us in complex wonderful detail, working on his classic cars ie. RR and Jaguar XJS,.... However, for me Garry does what all the other youtubes do... show and tell! not much detail... I was waiting for him repair (in detail) the 928, he basically restored the car in one video - with not much detail. What do other views think?
John. I’ve barely started. All I’ve done so far is refurbed the wheels, a bit of work on shocks and a bit of paint correction The restoration has only just begun so I’m a bit confused by your comments. Regards.
Honestly Gary, pictures and content are amazing, but the music is - well - quite anoying. I follow you since the beginning, own myself XJ-S, 928, Silver Shadow... but cannot stand the music, have to click on mute.... What a pity. Leave the music out and try to be natural, do not act, just be you. Best regards, Chris