Car Restoration

[@gpower]

Terry's input along the way in Project 308 has been a great addition. I hope he enjoys the transition to retirement and wish him all the best.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks!

[@FlashDriveFilms]

Lou, you are Double-Lucky. You got to work with a cool-headed, experienced guy like Terry on your team and you are gifted with the wisdom to know it. Even I know that combination doesn't come along every day.

[@LouTrottier]

true true.

[@dstomp911]

Keep up the great work, slow progress is better than moving backwards! And best wishes to Terry, he was always an entertaining bonus in the journey.

[@LouTrottier]

thanks. cheers.

[@kelvina5471]

Hey Lou, please give my best regards to Terry. Whenever I visited and know that Terry was working on my car, I knew that she was in excellent hands. It also made me feel special when he was done and then took her out for pics! Lol. Henrietta and I will miss Terry. Wishing him happy retirement and all the best!! All the best to you and Project 308 as well!! Kelvin.

[@LouTrottier]

Will do Kelvin, I hope you guys have been well.

[@prileydrums]

Great stuff Lou. And best wishes to Terry in his retirement.

[@LouTrottier]

🙏

[@ianclisby5784]

Brilliant watching you work, a true restoration being done, appreciate your frustration Big Fella but you are getting there bit by bit, be a work of art when finally completed but don't hurry too much as I love watching all these videos. Class.

[@LouTrottier]

thank you Ian.

[@nathanbenich9204]

Good Bye, Terry! You made me laugh! I hope you enjoy the next chapter in your life during retirement! Lou, thanks for including Terry in your VLOGs from time-to-time. Cheers!:)

[@LouTrottier]

cheer Nathan. Thanks

[@timgosling6189]

I remember doing my windows 25 years ago. It was amazing how hard that revolting yellow waxy stuff had got even when the car was only 18 years old, and the pulleys were all clogged with it. Luckily the motor and reel were all good and so after getting rid of all the old stuff and applying new lubricant those windows worked just fine; no need for voltage boosters etc, just elbow grease!

[@LouTrottier]

Elbow grease. Yes I know all about that.

[@alannewland5933]

Hi Lou been watching from day one how you haven't attacked it with a hammer is a credit to your mental strength. As a 1977 308 gtb owner I had to attack a tree in my garden or the car not sure I chose the right one. Keep going. Essex UK 🇬🇧

[@LouTrottier]

I appreciate your time spent watching me wander aimlessly about. thanks

[@ferrariguy8278]

Happy retirement to Terry. I know you're going to miss him from both a personal and professional point of view. As always, enjoying the nut and bolt cleanup. Sorry progress is slowing down BUT... frankly how you overcome the missing bit challenges is going to be interesting to watch.

[@LouTrottier]

And painful to execute. Thanks

[@craighearn747]

I have a whole spool of this cable and can tactfully feel the cable in my hands as you are doing this.

[@LouTrottier]

😀✅

[@mekanik164]

I admire your determination and attention to detail on this sweet project car and your additional aggravation of filming it for our viewing enjoyment. Thanks Lou - and Happy Retirement to Terry.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks for watching. Cheers Lou.

[@georgeryan603]

Say it ain’t so Lou . Terry will be missed. All the best to both of you …

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks George.

[@bradcaldwell9158]

I felt that cable poke me. OUCH! Your work is so enjoyable and it teaches me so much: mostly, not to tackle a restoration because I don't have your skills, I'm too old to finish one, and I'm not a masochist. So, I'm doing it vicariously through you. Thanks, Lou! Best to Terry.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks Brad.

[@shannons1886]

This channel is going to blow up!

[@LouTrottier]

Maybe, maybe not. Thanks though.

[@milesj6064]

I understand the frustration of things not going as planned, but again, when you are finished you can look back and enjoy how good the car looks when you are finished and yes it was frustrating, but then you won't have any issues for a while. I hope Terry enjoys his retirement, it will be sad not seeing him in the videos with his wisdom shared. Maybe you can get him to come in part time to help you on the car, after he has relaxed for a bit. Keep up the good work Lou, don't sweat having to push out videos every week, business comes first. As we say out west it is what it is, can't change life.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks. Cheers.

[@noelclark693]

Terry's 'someday' is here. It will be a huge change and challenging to deal with.

[@LouTrottier]

It already is. Thanks.

[@MrJdubbya36]

It seems like you and Terry are pretty good buds. I just retired earlier this year after over 39 years at it. I'm sure Terry will enjoy himself and maybe he'll want to stop by and help with the 308 once in a while. I know I would. :)

[@LouTrottier]

I’m sure he will too.

[@marklynders613]

Great video, Lou … sorry about the paint job, I’m sure you will fix it perfectly!

[@LouTrottier]

Will do for sure.

[@benzina5917]

Congratulations on 5K subs and sorry to hear of Terry's retirement. Very hard to find good people. As for the 308 I have some info for you: 1. The button you are missing for the door card covering the window crank is super easy to make. Nothing more than a round disc of metal with a spring clip on the back covered in door leather. You should be able to bang that off super easily. 2. As for the front console I spotted that one immediately. The consoles that have the built in tray on them like the one you bought are for 1980 and later vehicles. Those cars had the gauges that are to the left of the steering wheel (on your car) moved to the center console in front of the shifter. This totally changes the shape of the center console and means the forward piece is not backwards compatible. That is the bad news. The good news is that the forward console on the earlier cars is SUPER easy to copy in sheet metal (even though the originals are fiberglass) and is nothing more that a U shape covered in black vinyl. No need for anything fancy and you can re-use the steel panel next to the accelerator on your new part. You're welcome to copy the one off of my car if you like.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks. The button. Yes will likely make one. The console. Not sure what I’m going to do about that yet. Sigh.

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

All the best to Terry, his banter will be missed.

[@LouTrottier]

I know it will.

[@muskokamike127]

17:50 if you don't have a vise handy to squeeze the crimp a hammer on concrete works really well....all the way up to 1/2" too!

[@LouTrottier]

Good to know.

[@wrbrower]

Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!🎉

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks.

[@WildDigger]

Great job Lou. 👏 Yeah it is very hard to find a decent 308 project car. I ended up just getting a toy for now. It is a 2008 BMW Z4 3.0SI. Just to have fun in it and it is in excellent shape. Matt.

[@LouTrottier]

Nice car Matt.

[@WildDigger]

@@LouTrottier thanks. It will do for now. 👍

[@mariodesmo]

That GTS is going to be a show winner for sure once you're done with the restoration! It's looking much better than they ever did new! Terry should volunteer to work on it for you, for having been employed in the shop all those years! Just keep an eye on him! lol

[@LouTrottier]

Terry needs some time. Maybe eventually.

[@brentsmith8536]

@@LouTrottier Hey Lou, good to see you back again working on the car. Plenty of detail work to keep you occupied... Great job and very interesting to watch! Hi to Terry!

[@mauriciodelmoral2625]

The paint job is amazing!!!

[@LouTrottier]

Agreed.

[@VideosByJonnyLaw]

FYI - you can replace the plastic pullieys with steel ones used for patio doors. They will last longer and are a lot more durable. Also, there have been some owners that have added springs to the pulley that is used to adjust the tension. This looks to be a lot better then the factory way.

[@LouTrottier]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@VideosByJonnyLaw]

@@LouTrottier I ended up pressing a allen head bolt in to the hole.

[@williamb5484]

You're pushing through the suck right now brother, and like a champ too, just remember im still jealous.

[@LouTrottier]

Lol. Thanks.

[@mattruf5765]

Wish Terry all the best!

[@LouTrottier]

🙏

[@Jon.S]

I know you're not going for concourse level of anything, but those shiny door latches on the end of the doors, where the door closure mechanism is, could do with a bit of a polish before the end of things I reckon 😁😁

[@LouTrottier]

Hi Jon, I've cleaned them well but probably wont oldish them any more as there is a trim panel still to go on. thanks

[@andreasengesvik159]

I share your frustration! I spent so many hour on the doors on my alfa! The hinges, panel gaps, fitting of the doors, and the f.... trim - stainless steel - so hard and non applicable - and the finale was the rubber gaskets that were too thick!

[@LouTrottier]

its all part of the process I guess. cheers Lou

[@u3b93]

Happy Retirement Terry

[@LouTrottier]

🙏

[@craighearn747]

Gosh that is a pretty paint job. Good to know everything I can’t see is done right. Going to miss Terry. Have a great time Terry,

[@LouTrottier]

ThAnks Craig.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Brother, your skill is amazing 🤩

[@LouTrottier]

Ahh. Thank you. Appreciated!

[@muskokamike127]

As for the centre console and the front part being different angles, yeah, did some googling and there are some 308's who don't even have the front part. BUT to cover the angle change you can simply make a trim piece wide enough to cover the upper gap, and have it continue over the bottom part so it is a consistent line. I wouldn't suggest it if you were going pebble beach but since you've had to fudge other things along the way, it's totally salvageable without producing an eye sore. I've had to do this SO many times renovating houses where corners aren't 90 deg or plumb....hence why trimmers are in such high demand lol.

[@LouTrottier]

Probably will 3d print something.

[@muskokamike127]

@@LouTrottier Once again, if I was closer I'd cut you something on my CNC (which is faster than 3d printing) then you could take it to the upholstererer to get it covered in the black leather.

[@sylvain.robichaud]

Lou, don’t you ever do this to me again! I just had to go through therapy. Next time, please let us know you plan on leaving us for this long! Welcome back, Sir, thank you!!!

[@LouTrottier]

Lol. Thanks. Much appreciated.

[@subavairpine]

Hey, you're moving like lightning compared to Project Binky... so it's all good!

[@LouTrottier]

LOL.

[@marcmessmer317]

Congrats on your 5K subscribers, Lou.

[@LouTrottier]

Thank you!!

[@muskokamike127]

Those power windows: You're old enough to remember when they used mechanical arms and a direct drive motor to make em go up and down? They were great for breaking popsicles in half lol....

[@LouTrottier]

and fingers.

[@muskokamike127]

@@LouTrottier I read somewhere that's why they went with the cable drives......

[@gabrieldossantos6295]

Awesome. Where are you getting the upholstery done? Looks like a nice job

[@LouTrottier]

The upholstery is a work in progress as is the whole car.

[@oldanslo]

W00t!

[@LouTrottier]

😀

[@maxandfergus]

Nice video. I tried to overhaul my window lifts but I didn't get them to go any faster. What are these accelerators you speak of?

[@LouTrottier]

rodneydickman.com/product_info.php?products_id=91

[@Kellsboro]

Lou, I feel your pain but even with the challenges and frustration you do things right. Dare I ask if Project Puma will ever return on the drawing boards or is that now much further down the road?

[@LouTrottier]

Project puma. Still on my list but yes it has moved down the list. Will have to wait till Ferrari is done.

[@Kellsboro]

@@LouTrottier Makes sense and hopefully Project 308 will result in you driving her by Spring of 2023

[@antonmarkov1635]

Happy retirement to Terry! I will definitely miss his wisdom showing on these videos!

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks. I will pass on your well wishes.

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

There is one thing Lou, no one can say you are not thorough!

[@LouTrottier]

Lol. Thanks.

[@TCT613]

Happy retirement Terry!

[@LouTrottier]

🙏

[@rileyriley5261]

Which accelerator for the window motors did you get? I'm in the process of looking to fix/speed up the windows on my 78 308... I do not want to mess with this cable system, so just going to try adding relays that were recommended from fchat and then maybe the accelerators if those don't help.

[@LouTrottier]

rodneydickman.com/product_info.php?products_id=91

[@lawlerslaw9144]

@@LouTrottier Thanks. I'll give these a try! I lubricated everything and cleaned all the electrical contacts yesterday, and that helped but I wouldn't say they're fast.

[@jonathanohagan1349]

hooray

[@LouTrottier]

😁

[@muskokamike127]

21:20 did you order the motor accelerator kits from ACME? You know, the same place the coyote orders HIS accelerator kits from? hehehehe

[@LouTrottier]

Groan.

[@herme99]

You know your project has been going a long time when people start retiring 😂

[@LouTrottier]

ouch, but true!!

[@Anti-Static_Matt]

I'm Gutted 😔 Best of luck to you Terry. It won't be the same without you. I totally don't blame you though, why work if you don't have to. Hopefully see you in a couple of cameos. Enjoy your retirement mate 😥👍

[@LouTrottier]

I’m gutted too. Thanks.

[@muskokamike127]

Here's what could be a dumb suggestion: how about talking to terry about coming in for a couple or three hours a week to help with the ferrari? This could have 2 benefits: 1) simply stopping working is hard on most guys....I know many who retired and after 2 weeks they were getting restless and started working again and 2) it is something out of the ordinary for him instead of doing regular mech work on boring cars he's doing different stuff.

[@LouTrottier]

I’m letting him have some time. We shall see.

[@billbrisson]

Congratulations to Terry on his retirement, I can retire and live comfortably for the rest of my life right now....as long as I'm dead by Saturday! when you are cutting the cables, wrap a little electrical tape on the spot you want to cut and it keeps the cable fray to a minimum! Cheers Lou (I am sooo glad I'm restoring a 47' Jeep and not a Ferrari!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWfHfHdtnMxsrac

[@LouTrottier]

I don't imagine you have it too rough with those airplanes and jeeps. LOL

[@billbrisson]

@@LouTrottier Jeeps... no, Airplanes??? well....

[@muskokamike127]

11:00 OMG I cringed....then I remembered, oh, the windshield isn't in, whew....lol.......

[@LouTrottier]

Haha.

[@AndreasHannoverSL]

I do not understand the problem. Now that Terry is no longer working in the workshop, he has a lot more time to work on your Ferrari and you can concentrate on filming?

[@LouTrottier]

Haha. I don’t see that working out. Lol.

[@gregorystewart6539]

My congratulations to Terry on his retirement. You have earned it. No doubt about that. However.... I have tried it... and it is not as advertised. You need and have earned a break. So, enjoy some time off. Blow your money generously! Travel.. see the world. Then...when you realize that all those years of building skills and knowledge are not being utilized or monetized... you will be back at the shop. Perhaps working mornings so you get up with purpose and a tight AM timetable ending at 1 PM and then off for the afternoon. Your terms. I have a friend in Calgary and as he approaches 78 he is still at the shop daily 6 days and HIS FRIENDS and many others know where to find him. It is not about the money anymore....sharing and making the maximum use of your knowledge and skills is all that it can EVER be about. Retirement sucks. Worse than a prison sentence!!

[@LouTrottier]

I suspect he will feel the same way soon.

[@parrotraiser6541]

Losing Terry must be like having half your brain go AWOL.

[@LouTrottier]

Indeed yes.

[@acepaul407]

All that time and effort and you use rattle can paint? WTF? That is going to fade or flake off really fast. Be a pro and go out and get it powder coated.

[@LouTrottier]

that is actually the correct paint for that application. $45 per can so it should be special at that price.

[@muskokamike127]

WHat thE hElL? terry is retiring? Old mechanics don't retire, they just get added to the bill! lol Hope he's going to stick it out until you get a replacement.......which shouldn't be too hard, just go down to the local methadone clinic hehehe Sorry you're leaving Terry, good luck to you!

[@LouTrottier]

😀

[@rafaelmendez8588]

Lou!!, My windows have the same problem. Same issues on my 308. Can I drop it off Friday?

[@LouTrottier]

You bet.

[@patrickdixon4945]

Happy retirement Terry!

[@LouTrottier]

🙏