356 Project - Inner Longitudinal Repairs

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

I love these types of videos ! Solving a puzzle and seeing it come back together.

[@GregsGarage]

Yes... The order of operations can be every bit as important as where things go. I feel like I assemble and disassemble the car in my head about 1000 times!

[@jwhrivnak]

Happy birthday Greg! Nice work, can't imagine doing that work without your rotisserie.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Joe! It would be almost impossible to do it on my back. I've seen others do it on a Cellette bench, but even that looks difficult.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice work Greg , don't look at the repairs needed as one big job. Just lots of little jobs. Happy Birthday

[@GregsGarage]

Oh yes! it's a thousand bite size pieces!!!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Getting something done, baby steps.

[@GregsGarage]

It feels like I'm not moving, but I know it will lead somewhere soon!

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Terry!

[@SILVERHORSEGARAGE]

Pretty intense my friend. My Bday is the 16th. Happy Birthday Greg!

[@GregsGarage]

Happy late birthday brother! Yes, there is a lot of extraction left to go!

[@vayabroder729]

These cars can be a real can of worms when you’re chasing and repairing rust. Dom Chinea in England is doing an A Coupe which is also pretty crispy and it’s a real challenge as well. Mike F’n is another heavyweight who’s not afraid of rust and now CT is entering the fray. My admiration; you’ve all got titanium balls 😂🤣

[@GregsGarage]

I've been following Dom's A since he started it. I think he's got a bit more work than I do, but not by much! I also know Mike F and CT. VW Darrin builds all of CT's motors. Darrin did the motor in my Ghia vert about 10 years ago... It seems like a small circle! Mustie1 is also one of the OG guys in our aircooled/VW circle. There are several others. I try to follow them all. They are incredibly knowledgable.

[@Tanoble69]

Wow a big puzzle that you get to make and buy pieces for - nice work Greg

[@GregsGarage]

You know it! Thanks

[@ziggassedup]

Nice bit of Fabricobbling there Sir.

[@ziggassedup]

Oh and Happy BD mate.

[@GregsGarage]

@@ziggassedup Thanks Ziggy!

[@turbocobra]

already looking much better. I am curious if a 3D scanner, some 3D printed one time use Dies and a hydraulic press or press brake could do on a project like this. The automotive aftermarket has really taken their R&D time for making new accessories to another level with 3D scanners

[@GregsGarage]

I haven't thought about 3d printed dies... That could be pretty interesting. I have seen a few folks CNC mill wood and aluminum dies for short run parts. I have a feeling we'd be surprised by the results.

[@CTmoog]

Looking good man! Happy Birthday! =) 😎😎😎

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks CT! Baby steps.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Alot of great progress. Happy belated birthday!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Russ!

[@TxStang]

Happy Birthday amazing metal work

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Craig!

[@williamlanphar630]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAN !

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks William!

[@78MatWar87]

amazing, you are pretty much rebuilding the car from scratch.

[@GregsGarage]

There is def a lot of work ahead!

[@finpainter1]

Looking at that project, Better thee than me. ouch,lol

[@GregsGarage]

LOL! There's a lot there! The good news is that the replacement parts are REALLY well made and they are BIG pieces. It should come back together quickly.