Barn-Find Porsche 356 Restoration | Episode 8

[@wendyforsyth3063]

This car is the best candidate I've ever seen for "dip and see what's left of it"!

[@peterhofmann8292]

As I watch this series, I love the abandon with which you cut and chop pieces off the car. I know that a lot of thought has gone into the process, yet you make it lok so "easy".

[@erwinbrouwer8666]

Hi Dom, about the colour, it could be Lago Green Metallic (#5605) Fjord Green (#5705) Aquamarin Blue Metallic (#5607) or Acquamarin Blue (#5707). During 1957 these colours changed, so you'll have to look at the paint numbers from Porsche. Loving all the work on the 356, greetings from the Netherlands!!!

[@ralphmillais5237]

I believe it to be the Aquamarine blue 5707, the non metallic version. Lovely colour.

[@stephenbarker426]

I think there's a colour code on the VIN plate. There is on mine but it's a later car.

[@erwinbrouwer5509]

@@stephenbarker426 It should be on the A-pillar on the lefthand side. It was with my 911s

[@seang7012]

I am just starting to get comfortable with the idea of minor, non-structural sheet metal repair and bodywork. This is at once: incredible to watch, beyond brave, exciting, scary and...simply herculean in scope! Congrats to you! Love watching, love learning and kudos as if I had to to this, I'd be dropping a curse word ever 2 seconds.

[@jakefromstatefarm9721]

It you haven’t yet, check out fitzees fabrication. Super good, helpful info for the average garage guy doing sheet metal.

[@seang7012]

@@jakefromstatefarm9721 Yup. Love Fitzee's, and his metalwork. Agree that he tackles some crazy-level crustiness as well!

[@daveyacarter]

Have to applauded your effort Dom. This is Trigger's Broom in Porsche format LOL. Keep up with these great videos.

[@raychambers3646]

I was thinking the same thing , just attach a body to the vin plate !

[@MatthewJones-yg1sy]

Hi,I’m thinking the colour is FJORD green…..great videos 🍷

[@paultucker4923]

Imagine going to work in a factory where each day for years you had to put them together I imagine that as the prices dropped quite quickly in the early days , some of the workers may have been able to afford them. Gutsy work Dominic! May the force be with you!

[@TimothyDalton-rk1ve]

That last Porsche 😍👍

[@wellybobs4403]

I have to say I would have given up long ago. It's looking like triggers broom. Beyond anything I could do. I am willing you on. The best of everything!

[@williamcalia2465]

Looking good. A work in progress. Keep at it. Happy Motoring!

[@Jerod_Helt]

I’m so glad my 356 didn’t have any rust. I will take dented panels over rusted panels any day.

[@dpheaslip]

Finally!!! You’re wearing hearing protection. Thank you

[@apislapis]

Blimey! Dom's chop shop. Brave and ruthless. Glad you know what you're doing.

[@chrisbanks5925]

Great episode Dom . . . more chops than Sainsbury's Meat Counter.

[@normanbuild]

You're a brave man Gungadin. I love your enthusiasm and dare I say optimism. Thank you for sharing your journey where no man has been before.

[@michaelp62]

Your enthusiasm is contagious, Dom! I love watching you analyze each move before you procede to cut off each rusty piece. I've had three rusty old 356s. I started with a 1955 coupe that was basically all rusted away. Even here in San Francisco, California body rot sometimes takes over. I got rid of it rather than repair it like you're doing. Now I wish I hadn't been so hasty in abandoning the project. I did get further with a 1960 356B Sunroof coupe and a 1954 356 Cabriolet though. Your combo of Auratium Green paint and tan interior will be gorgeous! I've subscribed and will be eagerly watching over your shoulder.

[@haltonwarrenoo9]

You're a brave man Dom Chinea, don't think I would have the courage to take on such a project :-) Cheers Mark

[@epokqc]

That 356 with black wheel at the exposition is sexy!

[@RRL551Dynamic]

You've certainly got your hands full with this resto lad, although your well on the way to getting the rot out. Wishing you the best on the build and thanks a million for sharing your hard work, great stuff. " He who dares Rodney, he who dares"

[@itsayesfromme2669]

'This whole section, I will admit, isn't great...but, it's really not bad.' I love yer optimism, Dom. The glass is always half full ! Good on ya !

[@karlfuller4072]

Love the way you figure out each step, what to cut off, what to keep on. Brave man, very inspiring. Keep up the great work!

[@jasontozer8079]

I'm hooked Dom - into the abyss...

[@andybriggs4066]

Bet the little yellow vesper seems a life time ago doing a great job

[@gregb91401]

If it were anyone else cutting panels off like that, I'd be seriously concerned for their sanity, but, since it was you, I have every confidence this will all go back together and be a spectacular car. Really enjoying the series. Keep up the good work.

[@The-RA-Guy]

Ah, the Case of the Disappearing Porche. Now you see it, now it's Dom 😂😂 "I will just chop this off" Such confidence Dom! This just a great watch, thank you very much

[@halvardollikainen3999]

Loving it😁! This has a much higher entertainment value for me than most tv series 😎

[@fransterhorst3694]

What brave measures are being taken here.. that is quite some effort to bring this one back. Love to follow along and cannot wait to see this coming back together. cheers!

[@jeremymardles3445]

I am going for Fjord Green. My 57 came out of the factory with that colour. However I have seen many variations of the colour so watch out. Keep the 356 faith.

[@richardhathaway2901]

Blimey Dom! It looks to me that there is enough good steel left in that tub to fabricate a decent biscuit tin which would be great provided that you don't put any biscuits in it! It reminds me of a Triumph Spitfire I once had. It's going to be a very long and fascinating rebuild. Whatever you do, don't get a sanity check!!!

[@besenzon1]

Brave man Dom. Get a Birth certificate from Porsche. It will help with discovering the history of the car and the paint code. Love the trip to the Bicester scramble ❤️ Good luck

[@paulcooper2897]

I think you are looking at this project in the right light ... looks huge and daunting at first, and the pieces you are currently removing are large .. BUT ... putting it back together will be one small piece at a time. And small pieces are easy to deal with when you have patterns and guides to place them. Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@ozonenturbo]

Dom I'm very envious, that's my dream car Porsche 356. Timeless design. I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job, I can't wait to see it completed

[@tomtugboat]

Nice work !

[@davehoglievina9384]

There are many suggesting this is "Aquamarine Blue" (Porche color code #5707). I would suggest that "Fjord Green" (Porche color code #5705) is a better match. When paired with a tan interior was gorgeous!

[@DominicChineas]

It’s one of those 2, I am just not sure

[@luciascalisi7172]

fjord green Fantastic forensics Dom :))

[@benbuchanan672]

Dude your vision is so much brighter than mine! 👍🏻

[@stevel6117]

That's going to come back from the blasters looking like a lace curtain.

[@johnbird1385]

Bloody hell Dom, you are a very brave man. Cant wai for the next episode 🙂

[@judithbarnett2966]

Thanks!

[@moneymarty1]

Absolutely fantastic! Your visionary ambition is exemplary. I can't wait to follow the panel-building, rolling and shaping in forthcoming episodes.

[@andybtec]

She is crusty! But you have a good jig which makes all the difference. The car I'm restomodding at the moment had some areas with four layers of patches on

[@bobturner6516]

very brave to disassemble the body to this degree, can't wait to see you start putting things back on

[@bandiflip]

Lovin this… you’re a braver man than me 😁😁….. at least you can watch all these videos back to see where it all goes,keep it up… 👍🏻

[@more.power.]

Thank you Dom you have a project beyond most people's skill set. I watch with anticipation each episode as the Porsche rebuild moves forward. Cheers

[@richardgraf5853]

Hello Dominic, Your Porsche Restoration is great. I have a Oldtimer Traktor austrian Brand "Puch" from 1956! My new Restoration Project is my dream car a Jaguar xjs from 1977. Best luck top you, Richard from Austria

[@Oh-Jay52]

Funny that the Angle Grinder taketh away and gifeth afterwards ( Grind off / Smooth out ) 356 what a lovely Turqiouse / Hazel colour

[@Qspecialman]

This is getting more interesting by the minute Dom. You are very lucky to have the offer of some complete cars to measure when you come to the reassembly. Your car is remarkably solid, yes she does have some rust by have seem much worse. You have her on the Celette bench, your scanned buck will be really useful. It's all stations go my freind. All very exciting!

[@TheDjcarlos67]

Keep on keeping on Dom. This was always going to be an epic, long term build. Keep the faith

[@fenderbaum76]

What a lovely colour! Will look great when finished

[@michaelmason5459]

Hi Dom, forgot to mention they have also fitted areoplane engine to V.W bus aswell.

[@grandaded]

"It does look better for it; I think ..." Here's hoping that you were correct Dom. Another fascinating insight into the world of classic car restoration!

[@chrischallis4240]

Wonderful to see you really getting into the decay on the 356.

[@chrishalstead4405]

I can’t decide whether I’m amazed or dismayed by the scale of the project you’re taking on and the optimism with which you’re approaching it. The Porsche currently looks to me as if it’s a a hundred kilos of rust held together by a kilo of solid metal. Good luck!

[@markdaugherty6378]

I expected it to be much worse, I can see a plan now for restoration. Thanks for sharing this journey.

[@grahamcuthbert783]

OMG I would have given up and scrapped it a few videos ago, good luck, there is a massive amount to do. I hope petrol is still being sold when you finally complete.

[@bobt3374]

Hi Dom now that is a good time planing & doing . Amazing how the previous owners put the car back together & in such a poor way.

[@SFFOGDOG4865]

Epic! Dom, some food for thought. With that beautiful English Wheel why not make exterior door panels, hood and deck lid in aluminum? Carrera style, make a couple sets and you pay for the restoration. Follow it up with building some wooden framed Speedster seats and wow a super unique storied car. Of course I was prompted by yesterday's Porsche gathering in Marin when I saw the #3 Carrera Speedster ever built. And by the way it's a hard core driver that is out and about driven on the roads in NorCal minus the 4 cam motor. None the less a stunner!

[@gav2759]

Keep at it pal. Theseus would be proud of you!

[@Ozbert]

Wow that was brutal surgery. I guess anyone can break an old knackered car to bits, but putting it back together securely and safely ... Good luck with it, and I'm sure that we'll all be waiting and hopefully supporting you in this endeavour (and all the other stuff). Cheers

[@nyqer6636]

Hope John approves otherwise he’ll pull his hat off!!! Nice job Dom. In pretty decent Nick underneath considering. You got all the 3D drawings for reference too I remember.

[@ejharrop1416]

Thank you Dom and the journey is amazing and in the end the car will be an epic result. Thank you for sharing and bring us along. Cheers mate!!!

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Dom, Well that was really interesting... I think you are correct that the drawings and the center point if the main jig the car is fitted to will give you a good datum for rebuilding. Take care. Paul,,

[@robames1293]

If you have to fabricate ALL those rusty panels you should rename this building a 356 not restoring. You are a brave man Dom but you have the skills. To buy these panels would make the project un-do-able. Best wishes from Australia to the EXTREME Repair Shop

[@mrstanhope1516]

That's my favourite Porsche colour.... have even seen a few modern Porsches that colour. Can't tell you the name though!!

[@stephenblaze4571]

Lovely video you braver than me chopping all them bits off, good luck

[@markallchorn2438]

Good grief Dom, that's a fair old case of metal worm ! Got to admire your enthusiasm and insight of the Porsche construction. Recon you excellent English Wheel will play a big part in the re build, will be interesting to see how many new panels are available too. Looking forward to seeing the next packed episode 👍

[@blacksquirrel4008]

That color is lovely, and the same shade as trim on my house. I believe Porsche called it Aquamarine but on my house it’s called Silverthorn.

[@superbear617]

Oh boy!! What's going to be left when you are done chopping???? Amazing, Dom!!

[@loopflex9359]

Unbelievable work going on here at most I can only cope with cutting two panels out at one time . I know sometimes more are needed to be cut out for just one repair but keep up the good work. My 1970 beetle resto is bad but yours is a minefield of rust. 👍

[@KyushaStyleTuning]

Excellent work. Really enjoying watching this restoration. 😎👍⚒

[@darrenparfitt1520]

Could be aquamarine blue 👍. Loving this series too.

[@paulhume3768]

Watched today's upload you are a very brave guy that's a big job even for a professional outfit keep up the good content mate

[@TalRohan]

Hey Dom Sometimess you have to just sit and look at them and think, and other times when you have sat and looked and it you need to weld marker tabs in place and line them up before you cut something big and important off that scares you.

[@keithmason5584]

When you consider the outer quarter the inner was in pretty good condition , you’ve got this Dom 👍 Try 6003 Aetna Blue for colour

[@basilterrier]

I'm going to continue with the 'scary' theme 🙂 If anybody can do this job it's you. Cant wait to see you using the Ranalah to remake the panels. It's funny when you say you wish someone else was with you to consult. With 9.7k views you definitely have had a lot of people looking over you shoulder!🙂

[@jozsefizsak]

Exciting and terrifying!

[@patrickbrown7491]

Around the torsion housing is a common area for rust, need to be un picked & repaired properly. The front tank support & vin panel are available from restoration design & high quality!

[@johndavey72]

WOW Dom ! That spot welder is going to have a baptism of fire ! Whenever l take on a rebuild of this size , l tend to concentrate on one area at a time otherwise you can get overwhelmed with the task ahead . It was great to meet you and your lovely partner and it really would be great to visit you as well . Kind regards John

[@feikesietsma9132]

I like the videos…you are the king….

[@michaelmason5459]

You could do with a Ranalah wheeling machine to make those new panels.😁😁.

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Dom, Yes you are brave, ( am getting very excited) (you could make a ford out of the bits you cut off) don't miss lay the plan's for putting it back, got my fingers crossed, All the best Brian 😃

[@retiredcaterer]

Well you've got me now. I'm in for the duration, got to see this put back together and on the road. Best of luck

[@davehulme3106]

Like watching a Horror movie,scary but enjoyable at the same time.😱

[@strikeystrikey8317]

Dom , if you have a spare minute (goodness knows how you bend time like you do) , check out the 356 dip strip on the minute_of_dangle channel. Just proves that even a reasonable looking shell can hide some horrors. Not quite as frilly as yours but at least you knew from the offset that the angry ginder and sparky glue gun were going to be earning their keep. Loving the progress and enthusiasm , as always!!

[@joeetheridge1471]

Not sure you will have a car left soon Dom, Good luck

[@charlesholder8009]

If you only had a stoplight bulb you would probably be further ahead with this car. Brave, scary, plucky... It's like watching "Silent witness" you keep finding bodies hidden under the skin. When the car is finally restored. It should go on a world tour.

[@robedmunds7163]

Did you like Airfix kits as a kid, because you are making yourself a really big one 😁

[@davidclarke3643]

Great progress, get a cover over that milling machine as stray sparks and grinding swarf will ruin the ways if it gets into them

[@andydelapoer]

Join us for another episode of Don trying to turn a wheatabix into a Porsche. I cant wait to see you find something solid to weld to.

[@grahamdale1687]

Dom your brave cutting all that lot off, but as you said you have the jig to keep the remaining frame in shape. It’s a big big job but I think in the end it will be worth it, so keep going and good luck mate 🤞

[@kelvinhealey9907]

Loving this Dom , Makes you wonder how many nice cars are bad underneath like this .

[@paulleggett9735]

I would say that colour is Fjord Green for cars made between 57 to 61

[@johnsholian4318]

Go big or go home. Well done Dom!

[@markguit6282]

I've owned 4 of these wonderful cars none that I paid more than $2800 for although I put good money into making them decent. this was before 1984. There were 2 speedsters on a lot of a gas station at the bottom of Topanga canyon. one for $1200 and they wanted $900 for the other. that was back in 1970! Now it's impossible for me to ever have another one but I have the memories.

[@richardwhatton1249]

Dom, great progress and getting closer to the all important sand blasting, well done. Just a cautionary word, you are working so very hard please make sure you find some down time to let your body recover otherwise you run the risk of injury or illness which none of us want. I can’t wait to see the next episode, kind regards, Richard.

[@topdeckdog]

Harden up Dicky. Dom's a big boy now he'll be ok 👍

[@rdgk1se3019]

Another fine video on "Zippy".

[@peterpedroza6683]

Brilliant Dom. Keep 'em coming. 👍

[@GrahamWP58]

What a jig saw this is going to be. Great video Dom.

[@TheGrister]

Maybe 'fyord green 5705' is what you're looking for. It was one of the colours for 1957 356 A's.

[@ian_morg]

Wow! A lot of people would have given up a long long time ago but you keep going deeper and deeper and cutting more and more away. Good job you’ve got all the plans and references to know how this jigsaw goes back together! Well done though 😎👍🏻