Barn-Find Porsche 356 Project Begins! | Porsche 356 Restoration | Episode 1

[@ncdave4]

Having worked on VWs and 356s for decades, I found your video and what memories it brought back. Looking forward to the next 356 episode.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianhamilton9392]

wow what a project,but then again a 356,a dream project of mine as well. Can't say i'm the biggest porsche fan, but a 356, yes please. Looking forward to following this one.

[@dr.tomgio6694]

I think the major difference between the garages on the opposite sides of the pond is that in the U.S., they'd be blaspheming up a storm. You men confront mechanical problems in such a gentlemanly manner. In any case, this has the makings of a great project. Good luck, mates!

[@nickmassey9104]

Great to see the porsche on the table .great freinds help along the way

[@markverschuur7443]

Having under taken the exact same 356 project starting back in 2012 it took me 4 years to complete with a shed load of cash Invested in the absolute classic. It takes bravery but in the end the money and experience was well worth it. Appreciation better than investing gold. At least you can drive and enjoy the car. Your mate was right to say, “that was the easy bit”. Trust me he was right. Look forward to the next instalment.

[@russellnixon9981]

Best of luck with that mate, Months of work there, but it will be grate fun to watch. If any one can it;s you.

[@wanderingweederspapa7878]

Just stumbled across your channel.. great friends are what make the car hobby so special.. cheers from the USA

[@DominicChineas]

Your so right! I’m lucky to be mates with these 2.. thank you for watching

[@TR4zest]

Dom - it is interesting that your hill-climb 356 was found in a barn in Pennsylvania. PA is where hill climbing began, around 1902. A car builder called Matheson starting testing cars on the side of a mountain near Wilkes-Barre. Other builders joined them at the hill side, and competiton span out of that, known as hill climb derbies. I am a Brit who lived in PA for 20 years. I rebuilt a '62 Triumph TR4 and drove the hillclimbs at Wilkes-Barre and Reading Pagoda. (recreationally, not competitively) in that car. I attended some of the vintage races too, and they were great fun. The heydays for hillclimbing were before the first world war, and then after the second world war. Your car would have competed in the 50s to early 60s, I guess. I am sure you can find more about when it competed and how it fared. I wonder what information the Pennsylvania Hillclimbing Association hold, or the SCCA, who officiated the events? We can summise your car raced under SCCA officiation by the drilling of the roll cage upright to ascertain steel thickness. Hillclimb racing continues to this day. What fun it would be, when finished, to ship the car back to its old stomping grounds and race her again up the Pennsylvania hillclimbs? That would be some roadtrip. Here is a clip of the Hershey PA hill climb in 1964. Your car might have been there. Some 356s are shown taking part. There are also quite a few British cars competing, and in the crowd's parking area. facebook.com/watch/?v=1915455648495378 Sports car club of America: www.scca.com/ Vintage sports car club of America: www.vscca.org/ Pennsylvania hillclimb association: pahillclimb.org/

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you so much for that information! I have a dash plaque from Hershey hill climb aswell!

[@paullowen2707]

really looking forward to following your progress Dom

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, I hope you’ll enjoy the videos

[@Qspecialman]

Great video Dom, it's all doable on the 356. I used to work for a bodyshop company in the UK (I have now retired to France) and they used to rent out Cellette jigs and equipment. Having been involved in jigs I know you have picked the right system. Some other bodywork repair systems rely on measurement and fancy gizmos. Cellette understand that in the industry people like "simple". Real people understand big hammers, chains and hydraulics. As you found when loading the body onto the Cellette jig bench, if it fits the bomb proof jig brackets, the body/frame/chassis is square. If your 356 body had been out of square it is now basic stuff to jack out the panels etc to fit the brackets. Now she is on the bench and fitted to the brackets it is now a case replacing the panels as required, knowing it is basically all square. Just make sure the door and window apertures are correct as you do it. As I am sure you have discovered Porsche parts are very expensive. But they are available. I was in Germany a few years ago at the Techno Classica Essen exhibition (I had a stand there). They are some really superb 356 repair specialists in Germany. It might be worth your while to try and tie up with one - perhaps for advice in exchange for some publicity for them. Just a thought.

[@boblow2186]

Hi Dom. I agree with tony. One of the best jigs for body resto. I have loaded many a car (wreck) on to one. And turned them back into a nice shell , also agree to keep parts handy to try fit in there intended spaces . Better to find out that that fit before painting ( please don’t ask how I know that). Best to work away at a panel at a time. Or a pair left and right. All the best with the project. Look forward to seeing your progress.

[@malcolmjames1866]

As a kid in the early 60s, my big sister went on an exchange to Germany, Hagen, I think, and brought me back a toy Porsche, in German Police livery, with friction motor and a flint that sent a spark up into the blue light on the roof. Same model as yours, I think. Wish I still had it! Maybe that's why I took German A Level and became a Police Biker for 30 years!

[@markwatters6875]

Now the fun begins. I must agree with your mate the mechanic, you really should upgrade the brakes to discs Dom. Safety is Numbers 1’ 2 and 3. Take care.

[@Steve-j-morgan]

i salvaged the longbridge tunnel mini a few years ago and always wished it could be straightened out and put back on the road ..but 35 years town the tunnels under longbridge all the metal was very brittle ..good luck with this its a beauty and deserves to be saved

[@NeRo-4166]

What a great start, but what a long road ahead. I retire in 3 years, let me know when you need a hand !!! 😀

[@patrickhostler5939]

I have to say Dom, your channel is rapidly turning into my all time favourite. The Ranala, the Porsche… superb

[@rogerbond7811]

We used to use "EZ grip" or fine grinding paste on Phillips screw heads. Also the "Snap-On" stud extractors that fit in a socket are nice to use. Learnt this as I spend all my working life on aircraft. Should be an interesting project.

[@DominicChineas]

Nice thank you! I have the snap on set they are very good

[@steveallen3335]

If anyone can turn this into something special, it’s a true craftsman like you Dom - can’t wait to see this build.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, it’s going to be a team effort but I will get there!

[@DLeske]

*I am twice retired;* 1. A 25 year ASE Certified Master Mechanic, (68-93) from the SF Bay area. Spent 26 years in realestate. I am 71 now and really miss the car business, owning and repairing. *It gets in your blood.*

[@charmainerule82]

Subscribed. We are doing our own 356B 1961 at the moment, have been going 3 years, but wow, we had relatively no rust compared to you. Have replaced front fender quarter to centre of nose, right door skin, all sills, and inner longitudinals, jacking points, battery floor, floor pans, fixed some front right former collision damage, bottom of left door, completed all the upholstery, seats, currently under epoxy primer. Now on a rotisserie, so I can get the under schultz crap off and spray the under coating stuff to the bottom of it. Have to do a rebuild to the engine, gearbox seemed good, but we will see when we get it back together. She had sat in a garage on blocks from 1983, thankfully a dry clean garage, just covered in stuff. Good luck maaaate!

[@DominicChineas]

Wow sounds like you are well on the way! I can’t wait to be that far along, best of luck with the rest of your project, thank you for watching

[@nigelgraves8784]

You've got guts starting that ! Bravo. As much as car lovers may hate it, if you want a drivable car at the end of it, listen to your mate ! Change the brakes to discs, update any suspension you can, and maybe stick an old subaru boxer engine and diff in it. That way you'll want to drive it every day. Good Luck !

[@rosecross2103]

Really interesting this should be a programme on tv. Can't wait to see the next instalment.

[@keithwignall1428]

Agree!

[@Qspecialman]

The problem with it becoming a TV programme is a production company gets involved. Then all the know nothing "experts" involved in that production get involved the the real appeal to real people goes down the tubes. No Dom, you are doing a superb job as you are!

[@TeammosGarage]

A diamond in the rough forsure! Beautiful lines, just love this car!

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you agree! It’s a beautiful car

[@stephenbarker426]

Hi Dom, you did well only having to wait a year, my ‘63 has waited a decade but this year I finally started it. Can’t wait to see how you get on. Good luck

[@99AmethystZJ]

Good luck with it Stephen.. I'm 20 years in on my 54🤯😱!!

[@johnhousego9218]

Good to see you at Beaulieu auto-jumble Dom.

[@oneeleven9832]

First time watcher…subscribed 👍

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you! I hope you stick around

[@jsof2]

Blimey Dom! Brave man. Don't worry, I'm going to call "Car SOS" for you mate!!

[@andybriggs4066]

Fuzz would have nothing to poke his screwdriver in 😅😅

[@JamesPropmaker]

Well done.. I done an 67 Wolseley Hornet (Posh Mini) and I had to fabricate new front end and rear boot floor/ valance. As you couldn't by them at them time. Looking forward to this.

[@JamesPropmaker]

@@barryjohnson127 That's it. The boot was extended by 3" from an mini boot floor.

[@JamesPropmaker]

@@barryjohnson127 Yes the hornet had a light up badge. With a different Bonnet spear to the Elf

[@JamesPropmaker]

@@barryjohnson127 I really like the 1100/1300. My dad used to take me to school in one... Playing The Stray Cats (Rockabilly) Cassette

[@tz6414]

Love this guy he is so positive and cheerful to watch. Await developments with interest.

[@mwicks1968]

WOW! Just WOW! GOOD LUCK on the restoration - can't wait to see the journey!

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much!

[@middletonbruce4232]

Well What a challenge I have worked on many old cars my self but it is very rewarding to see it all taking shape look forward to seeing you next video ,, 🚏

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much for watching

[@bobt3374]

Hi Dom well done with that lucky you had the help but there is a massive amount of work. Take care.

[@EvilUnderTone]

I'm a coachbuilder by trade and you are a brave man! I wish you good speed with the restoration and look forward to watching it progress.

[@adrianellis6902]

Bloody marvellous Dom and the guys, thanks for sharing.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Stay with us for more soon

[@adrianellis6902]

@@DominicChineas Will do mate so looking forward to it, and can see on your face when a potential problem crops up, We will work through it, super, take care.

[@gemini6999]

This popped up randomly, no doubt based on my other choices and I am in for the journey. I've had Brazilian Type 3 fastbacks before but seeing an early 356 come back from that pile of tinworm will be the duck's nuts. Let's go mate. Cheers from an Aussie in Brazil.

[@DominicChineas]

Glad to hear we have made it to Brazil! So cool, I really like type 3, the notch backs are my favourite, thanks for watching

[@markgreiser464]

I built a 1964 356C for a Mr. Hennesey, of same family. Man, it turned out beautiful. He still had the original Solex Carbs, so I tossed the pair of Webers and rebuilt the Solex's and put them back on. I went completely through that engine for the Old Boy. Beautiful Job.

[@356porsche]

good luck with the porsche dom it will be a lot of fun for you, my 356 has been great fun and a great learning curve

[@DominicChineas]

I can’t wait it’s already been good fun!

[@parish2091]

Helluva undertaking Dom but you are the man to do it. Looking forward to following your progress.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, I will try my best! I’ll keep updates as regular as possible

[@tedecker3792]

The most important thing I’ve learned while restoring old sports cars is how wonderful my friends are. Absolutely nothing better than hanging out with like-minded friends, working on a project. And the frosty beverage at the end of the day, of course!

[@Beau6183]

There is (or was, as of 5 years ago) a 356 rusting away in Utah along Pioneer Parkway between Lehi and Saratoga Springs. It looked about in this same condition. And I kick myself every now and then for not tracking down the owners and trying to buy it/restore it. Dom, you're living my dream, and I'm thrilled to watch you do it!

[@DominicChineas]

I wouldn’t have been able to not stop and find out more!! What a find.. thank you for watching

[@karenwinnery9443]

Love your passion and enthusiasm.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you

[@jimdrake9528]

Looks like my first VW bay window ,no engine, no brakes and bugger all in between, good luck buddy 👍

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@ian_morg]

Now this is a build I’ll be following!

[@DominicChineas]

So glad to hear it, thank you!

[@ian_morg]

@@DominicChineas no thank you for awesome content!

[@spikewebster589]

Hey Dom, Good to see you at Goodwood Revival on Sunday. Great 1st episode - That took me right back to when I started my 356. Blood, sweat and years! . . . and a lot of cash. But hugely rewarding. Looking forward to episode 2.

[@DominicChineas]

Nice to see you too! Glad you’ve found the channel thank you

[@Chris.from.1950]

It looks like it's been on the bottom of the sea since 1958! Bless you for taking her on. You are doing God's work. -- OK, back now, liked and subscribed. Let the good times roll!

[@MikeSmith-sg9pt]

I find it incredible that you can take something that looks this far gone and bring it back, as long as you have the (innumerable) skills needed. Can't wait to see the process and updates!

[@56Gumball]

Not to mention innumerable amounts of money!

[@DominicChineas]

@@56Gumball I definitely dont have that!

[@johnfair62]

@@56Gumball Thats for sure.

[@willybones3890]

We shall see...

[@WesB1972]

They are all restore-able if your pockets are deep enough.

[@tanyahermann3431]

A lot of work for the 3 of you, but it looks like you all enjoyed working on the car and a it was good hang out time as well. I’m not really into cars, but I like watching the process of projects being worked on, and the end results! I look forward to seeing how it all turns out, including the Ranalah.

[@DominicChineas]

I’m glad to hear it was entertaining still, thank you that means a lot, thanks for watching

[@chrischallis4240]

Dim ..let’s go..!..can’t wait to see this restoration progress..

[@lucienwilliams4359]

Wow can't wait to see you restore this classic

[@DominicChineas]

I’ll do my very best!

[@kimmoyer8298]

Hi Dominic, Kim from Canada. I was popping around KZbin and found your site. First time I saw you was re-runs of the "Repair Shop". Always love watching things being brought back to life. Looking forward to the Porsche 356 project.

[@DominicChineas]

glad you’ve found us. Thanks for watching

[@s3aham]

look forward to seeing this progress along with your other projects,my last project was been part of a team that helped restore a Meteor T7 to flying condition,which we achieved,saldly this plane has now left UK and gone to America,where it will continue to fly.good luck Dom.

[@DominicChineas]

That’s amazing well done! Thank you

[@petermizrk2640]

I have a feeling this is going to be my favorite channel for the next 2yrs...

[@DominicChineas]

I really hope so!

[@scottcallis3491]

Makes my day when I find a restoration project from several years ago with loads of episodes to consume. Found you or did you find me? Kettle is on, feet up, relax and enjoy. 😊

[@DominicChineas]

Enjoy the ride! Thank you

[@johnkelly313]

Look forward to the process

[@charlescarter6146]

Not bent too badly. That's great. A car worth saving.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, glad you agree because I love it!

[@colinmcknight9605]

my 356c looked much like this when i got it. same color and bondo, although it was still running, but just barely. thanks for confirming that the upholstery is vinyl. I am looking forward to seeing the interior go back in, as I need to understand how the dashboard is mounted, and the proper configuration of the floorboards and carpet set.

[@garycalvy1069]

Good luck Dom… looking forward to seeing you rescue this beautiful car!! 👍🏼

[@ronsre-creations5289]

Congrats that she's not to bent. Look forward to your progress.

[@wsherratt5159]

A great start with help from your friends. You Can accomplish anything with the right support. Looking forward to the resto. Wayne

[@geofo60]

Porsche 356 is one of my favourite cars. You definitely have one of the best alignment jigs to get it accurately back together. I worked on Cellette’s for years and much preferred them to measuring systems. If it doesn’t bolt up to the brackets then you know it’s not straight. Good luck with the restoration Dom’, it’s a great project.

[@DominicChineas]

That’s great to hear thank you! I am so relieved that it all lines up!

[@daz41262010]

you know its going to be a great day when you get Dom's new video for his latest project thanks Dom for posting :)

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks for watching! It was a great day filming it!

[@dgadver]

Gonna look amazing!!!!! Cheers from Long Island, New York

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you! Not far from where the Porsche came from!

[@grandadsworkshop5394]

Looking forward to seeing the build me and the wife sit down and watch your videos every Sunday keep up the good work dom

[@DominicChineas]

That’s so nice! Thank you that’s really lovely and means a lot. Thank you for watching

[@richard-sim]

Well, that was easy - your Porsche is already back on 4 wheels and rolling nicely! ;)

[@DominicChineas]

If only it was that easy!! Haha

[@luciascalisi7172]

Porschelicious! Infectious enthusiasm Dom, glad to see Dan doing weights :)))

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks for watching Lucia!

[@brenwyattm0rij909]

Spot on Mate. Nice bunch of lads too!

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, they are not bad!

[@brendawilliams700]

😳 THAT IS ONE VERY BIG JOB. Loved the way you just casually dropped in the ‘in ten years time’ quip. Even though I have no idea what you were talking about most of the time, it was a fascinating watch. Good luck, I think you’re going to need it 😀

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you for watching! I know not everyone is into cars but I hope it’s entertaining anyway, It is a big job! Maybe I’ll set a reminder on my calendar for 10 years today and see where I am haha

[@brendawilliams700]

@@DominicChineas it was very interesting and you never know what you may learn when watching knowledgeable people at work! However, I think crawling under a car is not something I’m ever likely to do 😂

[@nickalderson4563]

Looks like a TON of work. Will watch this progress with great interest. Don't give up !

[@DominicChineas]

It is going to be a huge project but worth it in the end! Don’t worry there’s no chance of giving up

[@kuehjo]

Great friends, great project, great car, great video, great editing - THIS is what I HOPE to find on KZbin!!!

[@markhowlett8070]

Outstanding sir. That English wheel is going to get a workout. Look forward watching the restoration.

[@DominicChineas]

Haha! Absolutely! Thank you for watching

[@paddrivers]

Looking forward to this one. Not for the feint of heart. Its definitely on the cool wall.

[@99AmethystZJ]

Looking forward to progress Dom.. Nice to see you still take time to reply to comments (even though some are ridiculous!!).. It'll be worth the slog, 👌

[@bobnorman4730]

My dream car since I was a kid too. Living vicariously through you now. Good luck with it, I’m eagerly tuned in for this.

[@simoncrest5354]

This is brilliant. Love the 356. Absolute credit to its original build quality that 8 reference points still remain spot on. Have to restore that one step at a time, daunting to think of the whole project in one. Will watch this closely as it develops.

[@tobyd4514]

Good luck Dominic. When you hit an issue, drop Bruce at Sportwagen a line. He is the 356 genius restorer, based in Essex. Top bloke and will always help where he can.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks for the info!

[@amnril]

Ah, the chap from the excellent ‘ The repair shop’, added with a stunning car, it’s an instant subscribe from me. 👌

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the videos

[@garywilkinson4381]

My favourite car of all time, best of luck with the restoration. It'll be interesting watching how you progress.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much, there will be a new update soon

[@maxmazzitelli7942]

So jealous, my favorite car of all time! Good luck!

[@LTD347]

Love these early Porsches. Glad I’ve found this restoration in its infancy. You’ve got a subscriber

[@DominicChineas]

Brilliant thank you! I will to keep the Porsche updates as regular as possible, I hope you stick around

[@bobmchenry7993]

Hi Dom greetings from New Zealand I stumbled on you you tube channel love your work on you tube and also the repair shop, you are truly an artist and a proper English honest gentleman. keep up the good work

[@jamiecairns0577]

This is awesome. Took me way longer to strip down my 911 but I didn't have a lift or any extra sets of hands. I also wasn't so lucky when it got onto the Celette bench, front suspension pickups were out and it was out of square at the back. Hydraulic ram worked a treat and it's back to being as it left the factory, very satisfying. Can't wait to follow your progress on this one, love your style.

[@williamlott7612]

Gotta be a labor of love for something this far gone. Looking forward to following you to the finish. Darlington, South Carolina USA

[@donaldridley7826]

That is a lot of work. Looking forward to it.

[@jusDau]

First time here, definitely getting a Jimmy Broadbents older brother vibe from Dom. Love the car.

[@ontarget4076]

Almost ready for paint! Woohoo! Fun video!

[@PompeyMatt17]

getting that body right is key, forget everything else until that is sound, square and mint. This is going to be epic...

[@paulp96275]

Oh yes, great nothing you can’t restore with your knowledge and skill and a little help from your friends it helps to have the right tools lift, jig coffee choc biscuits radio looking forward to seeing the next episode 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@karenferns6160]

All 4 of u put in some day there..!! Such skills & knowledge. It will be a mammoth labour of love but a joy to watch & c "returned".!! 💪 as evs Dom.. !!!

[@matthewrinehart2367]

I am rarely jealous of the good fortune of others, you sir, are my exception. I look forward to watching your progress.

[@george-1961]

I never knew you were into restoring cars. Love watching you on the repair shop 👌🏻

[@Bart-ut7cn]

Nice project. Enjoy it!

[@ianstewartbrown5308]

A real labour of love!! Hoping we get regular updates on progress

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, I’ll keep them as regular as I can

[@yankee2yankee216]

I had an opportunity to buy an early 1950s Porsche 356 when I was a teenager. It had an aluminum body, a later running engine in place and the original in a basket. The price was $800, which didn't seem like too much to me, at the time or at any other time! However, my Dad wouldn't let me (or help me) buy it. I wonder how much they go for today?

[@99AmethystZJ]

Dam! That sounds like one of the first 50 Gmund cars (Austria saw mill) Yankee.... Hundreds of thousands of $$$'s now, not that any come up for sale now😲

[@danieljuggins3439]

Omg 😲 I love the 356A black with a red interior would my choice 😍👌

[@DominicChineas]

Great choice! This was originally blue with caramel seats, so I’ve got to stay with that!

[@bruceabe3139]

the best to have some mates to help! Good times! can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@moonstarer55]

Great video. Could be the start of a series! Good mates too.

[@blownmagnet]

This is great - too many car resto videos are just time lapse photo galleries. Love this - keep it up and good luck!

[@onepairofhands]

what could be better, three mates and a project to play with. Best of luck to you - subscribed :)

[@DominicChineas]

Really appreciate it, thank you!

[@abiggs]

This is so awesome. Can’t wait to watch the rebuild unfold.

[@DominicChineas]

It’s so good! I’m very excited, thank you

[@kpaprima5454]

nice, like it, love it I hope guys you bring the beauty back to the live!

[@DominicChineas]

We will!!

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

I'm surprised that the car did not fall apart with one huff and puff! Looking forward to future instalments

[@DominicChineas]

It’s not THAT bad… pretty close though!!