A Porsche Story - 1968 Porsche 912 Restoration - Episode 2

[@markfrancis142]

Hope you guys update us on the car's progress. I thought of it today and checked back. Plus the videos are awesome

[@APorscheStory]

Hey Mark! Definitely will be posting an update video! We didn’t give up. Car is running and driving!

[@markfrancis142]

@@APorscheStory That's awesome. The person you purchased it from bought it from my brother in law. I was there at the PCA Swap Meet when the car was sold. I am very happy that you guys resurrected it!

[@APorscheStory]

@@markfrancis142 no way!! I got ahold of the owner you’re talking about a while back. was trying to track down some more info on the car. That’s so cool.

[@chriszenko3598]

I brought a 1972 Targa and a 1962 356 in 1980 when I was 20 years old for a combined $’2700 both needed work but where in running condition. I did a complete rebuild all original parts. I just finished the 356 2 years ago. It only took me 41 years lol

[@nazimunsal1]

Greetings from İstanbul . I have a 1968 Porsche 912 which I had retorted in two years. Enjoying every second of it when I take it out for a drive . Hope to see your car run beautifully !!!!

[@rbarnard264]

Amazing video! Would love to see more!

[@ArrowheadGarage]

I have a 1967 Porsche 912 that I restored from just a shell... looking forward to seeing this car back on the roat!

[@APorscheStory]

That's awesome Brian! What a project that would be. Glad I'm starting with more than a shell. Props to your for taking that on!

[@christopherbrous1631]

Where’s the next video? I love this project. I had two 912s. Great little cars…

[@APorscheStory]

Hey Christopher! Video coming real soon! Moved the car across the country so not a ton happening on it recently but I will share what I've worked on here soon!

[@bcmbdk]

Great stuff. Can't wait to see what happens next.

[@APorscheStory]

Thanks! Video coming soon!

[@chadbailey7038]

Digging this. Look forward to the journey 🤘🏾 Smart parts swap btw 👍🏾

[@APorscheStory]

Thanks Chad! Doing our best. Thanks for tagging along :D

[@samabrahams8595]

Where's the project at now?

[@APorscheStory]

Running and driving! Thanks for sticking with me!

[@kennethsibert1067]

Any updates on your car?

[@APorscheStory]

Yep! Car is running and driving! Keep an eye out for an upcoming episode!

[@barrymcbride1799]

I am subscribed for this journey. Really looking forward to seeing how you progress. Good Luck.

[@APorscheStory]

Thanks Barry! Doing my best. Progress is slow right now. Trying to find quarter panels that fit my car.

[@moudyblue]

Next episode please 😊

[@SuperishMario]

Quality!

[@APorscheStory]

Thanks!

[@berto58s]

finished the restoration here? the other episodes?

[@APorscheStory]

I'm getting closer to finishing! I just haven't had the bandwidth to make films of every step! I'll have a final video for sure.

[@jeffhammond8969]

Do you have the original engine and transmission for the car?

[@APorscheStory]

I don't! Lemme know if you see them laying around somewhere haha.

[@SimonatMac]

Great. Bought my first Porsche in 1995, 25 years old. You need to drive sports cars at young age...

[@APorscheStory]

Haha I couldn't agree more!

[@jimh3362]

Hmmmm, where are the follow up stories. You didn't give up did you???

[@APorscheStory]

Of course not! I'm getting closer to finishing! I just haven't had the bandwidth to make films of every step! I'll have a final video for sure. Almost finished with metal work and then will begin working on mechanical pieces.

[@jimh3362]

Can't wait!

[@nicholasgarman9261]

Cost Reveal?.... I'm thinking about getting one to restore but being a young collage student it's hard to justify.

[@APorscheStory]

I’ll do a breakdown of the cost as I get further into the build! As of right now though, I have about 7,500 into the whole thing.

[@DestryAlecto]

My 1967 912 that was essentially a barn find.. but needed all new brakes, fuel tank and perishable parts (lines, cables, etc) as well as floor pans, new front fenders (I didn't want to use the ones on it as they had been fixed at least twice before), 1 inner and outer rocker and I rebuilt the engine myself... all in all it set me back with paint about $27,000 . That's bringing it back to 100% stock, using and restoing the original interior and doing 100% of the mechanical work myself. Of course I've been working on VW's for almost 40 years so this was essentially the same thing, just way more expensive.

[@TimeLapsesBaudet]

Haz mas trabajo de metal! Quitar mas oxido

[@APorscheStory]

Trying! :D

[@pg9144]

por-sha

[@APorscheStory]

Haha yes I switch back and forth with pronunciation. Bad habit I'm trying to break!