Early in your video, I noticed you have a RaceMark steering wheel, a product licensed by Mark Donohue. That is something I would say adds enormous class. I love your video and your attitude. Keep pushing.
Don't worry too much about the oil on the sparks. When flat engine sit for a long time, the oil can sneak between the piston ring and side wall. If compression is good, you'll get some smoke from it burning off the oil but it will clear up quick. My BMW motorcycle does it when it sits for too long.
dude don't sweat this one re oil on the plugs - flat motors drip and burn oil which is why the last for 1Million miles - yours looks very strong so enjoy it, run it and through away the rear view mirror
This probably goes without saying, but make sure you are covering the areas that you wire brush with some kind of primer and paint. Otherwise, the bare steel will rust quite quickly. I have done a lot of spot repairs to my floor pans and also recommend using naval jelly after the wire wheel as a rust converter to make sure every last bit of corrosion is gone. After that, you can clean with a pre-paint degreaser and the surface is prepped for primer/paint. Would also recommend rebuilding rather than replacing as many components as possible. Those original brake calipers for example are higher quality than any modern reproductions that are available. The machining of the bores/pistons on the originals is better and they use harder better quality metal.
Will definitely primer these areas once I’ve made patches. Naval Jelly? Interesting. Thanks for the info! You’re totally right on rebuilding everything I can. No doubt I’ll only replace things that are totally necessary. Thanks for watching and commenting!
There are some decent rust inhibitors/converters out there (Eastwood, Rustoleum, etc.), if things feel solid then treating the areas vice grinding, sanding, etc. can be a good workable option. Keeping everything original that you can is a great way to go.
The turned tach is a nice touch, not sure if you did that but whoever did has likely been around some track machines. This should be a very, very cool project!
I have definitely thought of a 6 cylinder in this car. This is my favorite body style. The car is just so original it’s tough to alter it. If I didn’t care about the originality I’d put a 6 in for sure. Need to think on it more. If the stock motor needs a rebuild maybe I will
I’ve been a Master Tech for almost 40 years I enjoy your videos, did you ever have any formal training? You seem very comfortable in your work. Anyway keep up the great work and the videos. 😎
@@michaelgideon6422 cool I have nothing but respect for your ability to get the job done. Again thank you and much respect for a passion that we share. Porsche and more Porsche.
Early in your video, I noticed you have a RaceMark steering wheel, a product licensed by Mark Donohue. That is something I would say adds enormous class. I love your video and your attitude. Keep pushing.
Interesting, I didn’t know Donohue was responsible for those wheels. It’s a great looking wheel. Thanks for the kind words!
Don't worry too much about the oil on the sparks. When flat engine sit for a long time, the oil can sneak between the piston ring and side wall. If compression is good, you'll get some smoke from it burning off the oil but it will clear up quick. My BMW motorcycle does it when it sits for too long.
Interesting, I haven’t had a car or bike that’s sat for a really
Long time. Thanks for the info
Awesome video. Don't think you find much content even on youtube of end-to-end canvassing of a 912 barn find.
dude don't sweat this one re oil on the plugs - flat motors drip and burn oil which is why the last for 1Million miles - yours looks very strong so enjoy it, run it and through away the rear view mirror
What does dripping and Burning oil have to do with long lasting engines haha. Thanks man!
Viva Slow Baja! Great find man.
slow Baja rules. thanks!
Wow. Can’t believe how clean that pan is.
I was blown away when I crawled under the car at the the guys house
That Penny find is pretty cool, keep them 👍
Don’t forget the dimes! Haha yea I won’t get rid of them. I found another dime this morning
Really enjoying your videos
Thanks Tom! I appreciate that
Man, that car is so solid
Thanks Joseph! Although this car needs everything, it doesn’t need hardly any metal work
This things so rad man
Thanks Joe! Love your cars as well
That car has so much potential it's ridiculous!!! Congrats!!!
Thank you! Really happy 😃 appreciate the comment
Lol that good for stuff 😂
Great video can wait for the next one
Dude that thing is a gem!!!
Thanks Dean! When you come out you can take it for a spin..as long as I can keep the momentum going. Thanks for watching man
@@michaelgideon6422 hell yeah! Loving the videos man keep it up. Tell Andrew I said whats up!
Looks like a solid 912. Enjoying your channel. Looking forward to the next installment. 👍
Appreciate the positivity! Excited to share the next steps
Since you have a lift, I'd drop the motor and trans and just have it sent out for rebuild. Because that will take some time.
Dropped the motor and trans already. If it needs a rebuild I’ll do it. I can build 5 motors before these 1-2 year wait lists
What a cool project. You have to get it running and drive it regardless of the compression numbers.
You may be right. I should consider driving even if the numbers aren’t great
Love watching your videos !! Such a cool car
This probably goes without saying, but make sure you are covering the areas that you wire brush with some kind of primer and paint. Otherwise, the bare steel will rust quite quickly.
I have done a lot of spot repairs to my floor pans and also recommend using naval jelly after the wire wheel as a rust converter to make sure every last bit of corrosion is gone. After that, you can clean with a pre-paint degreaser and the surface is prepped for primer/paint.
Would also recommend rebuilding rather than replacing as many components as possible. Those original brake calipers for example are higher quality than any modern reproductions that are available. The machining of the bores/pistons on the originals is better and they use harder better quality metal.
Will definitely primer these areas once I’ve made patches. Naval Jelly? Interesting. Thanks for the info! You’re totally right on rebuilding everything I can. No doubt I’ll only replace things that are totally necessary. Thanks for watching and commenting!
There are some decent rust inhibitors/converters out there (Eastwood, Rustoleum, etc.), if things feel solid then treating the areas vice grinding, sanding, etc. can be a good workable option. Keeping everything original that you can is a great way to go.
Dude I've been watching your videos lately and I really enjoy your content.
Crooke! Thanks very much for saying that.
The turned tach is a nice touch, not sure if you did that but whoever did has likely been around some track machines. This should be a very, very cool project!
This is what patina dreams are made of. Would you consider putting in that motor that came out of your green targa?
I have definitely thought of a 6 cylinder in this car. This is my favorite body style. The car is just so original it’s tough to alter it. If I didn’t care about the originality I’d put a 6 in for sure. Need to think on it more. If the stock motor needs a rebuild maybe I will
@@michaelgideon6422 So true, hard to mess with a survivor like that
I’ve been a Master Tech for almost 40 years I enjoy your videos, did you ever have any formal training? You seem very comfortable in your work. Anyway keep up the great work and the videos. 😎
No formal training, That must just be my editing. Thanks for the comment!
@@michaelgideon6422 cool I have nothing but respect for your ability to get the job done. Again thank you and much respect for a passion that we share. Porsche and more Porsche.
Thank you kindly John! Much appreciated
Be careful with the headlight switch, expensive, fit a separate fuse to it. Have fun
I haven’t had an issue with a headlight switch on my other cars. I’ll look into that thank you
J West engineering sells a headlight relay kit that is east to install.
very clean loved car, what was your purchase price?
I’ll think about doing a video on what I payed. I will say this, the car wasn’t cheap. Wish I got it super cheap but I didn’t
@@michaelgideon6422 no need, money can affect the joy, i needn't ask. thanks
What you will do with this car when finish to restore ? Do you want to sell ?
No this car is a keeper
How much $$$?
I’m not going to share that