'Having A Blast...' | Barn-Find Porsche 356 Restoration | Episode 9

[@DominicChineas]

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[@movesky6696]

my thinking with porsche 356 lot of issue body work of the car (want to repair car )

[@johnsholian4318]

I get tired just thinking about the tasks that lie ahead. It’s going to be fun watching the process. No need to worry about lack of content for your channel for quite some time. Not that there ever was for you Dom. I’m amazed by your ability to juggle it all. Well done!

[@CornishMiner]

Been wanting one of those lamps for a while. Thanks for the discount link. I've ordered one at last!

[@DominicChineas]

That’s brilliant thank you for supporting a lovely company!

[@GregsGarage]

Reminds me of the day I blasted my Ghia. It revealed what would later become YEARS of work, but there were no surprises after that day. Looking forward to seeing the metal work progress.

[@meirionevans5137]

Always trust Honest Jon to tell it how it is. Well done, good luck.

[@daveflatters4981]

I have to be honest Dom, I thought you’d be going through a pile of dust with a metal detector looking for the bodywork 😂😂😂 It looks great and there’s a lot more of it than I expected. 👍👍

[@staipari6244]

excellent work. Also shout out to the Editor. Great music in this episode.

[@threeriversforge1997]

Those lights look interesting. As a blacksmith, I tend to keep my shop dark so I can see the true color of the steel I'm forging, but then I have to flip on the overhead fluorescents that are harsh as harsh can get! Good to see products not made in Chicom Territory. If I can find them over on this side of the Pond, I'll definitely give them a go!

[@blimpism]

Bless her, it's great to see an old Porsche get the attention she deserves, best of luck Dom and Jon.

[@colinnapier6662]

What a brilliant job of blasting the car body, I must admit I was one of those who thought there might not be a lot of car body left, thankfully I was wrong.

[@thomaspollock4274]

I look forward to seeing bits going back on to brace up the body, and the Ranalah pulled into service.

[@noonehere1793]

You nailed it …. “There is an AWFUL lot left…..” i applaud your enthusiasm though!

[@robedmunds7163]

Ferdinand would be proud of you doing it so right.

[@hughchamberlain5018]

Just stumbled on this video. I think you will be the perfect example of "What man has made, Man can make again. Kudos to you . PS, I'm curious to know more of the single cylinder motorcycle in the background.

[@stevedane787]

Don't know about "kid in a candy store", you sounded to me more like an expectant father outside the delivery ward! As you say, its a major milestone for the project and although there is more lacy metal to be removed, I'm looking forward to the new panels being made (on a Ranalah?) and welded on.

[@RJL1000]

Fjord Green! What a colour. I reckon that bit of news is just as exciting as the progress here. Stick with it, mate, it's going to be worth it.

[@garrymatthews4430]

What a transformation, well done to the blaster. Now for the major rebuild work Dom

[@blacksquirrel4008]

I just love John’s attitude. Every time I would think something, he’d say it.

[@neilkennykenny4113]

This is where the build gets exciting no more hidden rusty panels everything that needs to be chopped away is obvious i can't wait to see what the Ranelagh can do to there's not a flat or square bit of metal on her.

[@deancoley7987]

Everyone should have a mate like Jon, hopefully in the future we can enjoy looking at his collection of vehicles. Great work and at last the shell is going to rise like a phoenix

[@leslieaustin151]

A milestone reached! Thanks for showing us, Dom. Les

[@jamiegibson1010]

Dom. Your enthusiasm is very contagious. An absolute delight to watch, thankyou.

[@chrisbanks5925]

Great video Dom . . . . let there be light and all will be revealed.

[@glynharper1066]

Great work from the blaster man, at least you know whats hood or bad now.

[@01AceAlpha]

This is great! I am very much looking forward to seeing this project moving!

[@philipgray9155]

We’ll, I stand corrected, there is plenty left and a shit load more work but I know you will enjoy it. I sure will enjoy watching it slowly come together. Dom your enthusiasm is infectious. Can’t wait for more…

[@TR4zest]

What a leap forward. It is interesting to see how well the cardboard and tar (was it tar?) protected the inner panels and firewall. Now you really can see what you are working with.

[@pattiboychannel311]

That is by far better than I thought it was gonna be, well done guys

[@michaelmiller641]

Fantastic stuff, Dom!

[@RandallFlaggNY]

The blasting process was the chocolate bars. The stripped shell is the Golden Ticket.

[@stevengirard9941]

Excellent Dom! You actually have a car to work with. This was a big step and I look forward to seeing this 356 come back to life.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

I like how your sponsor actually was a product you could use… great paint match for later, and great to see the progress on the Porsche

[@KG72]

Good luck with your project! I did a total restoration on a '71 Karmann Ghia with the sandblasting done by myself in about....40hrs and 40x10kg bags of crushed glass. Epoxy, body filler, paint after that, etc. Lots of work, and I lost a shirt with that.😁

[@besenzon1]

The colour is awesome. The Porsche is going to look so cool 😎🤙👍. Lets hope theres no negative comments today. You've got to watch the "Nova Scotia Barndoor" Dom.

[@brendawilliams700]

Wow. What a difference the lights made. Great job!

[@ChrisXif1]

Love, love, love your Porsche project. It is so fun to see your enthusiasm. Can not wait to see how this will turn out. It will surely be an amazing car again.

[@alancampbell1008]

Bit of filler and a couple of top coats and it'll be good to go... 😉 good progress and nice to see the project moving on

[@Marcus_Ramour]

fascinating watching the journey on this restoration & very interesting to see the impact of the lighting in situ. I know a lot of people are concerned about the time & money aspect but for me this is about creating something, a work of art, as well as keeping a piece of automotive history alive for future generations. I guess filming & publishing the journey helps keep it affordable at least.

[@adrianhagerty6905]

Good work Dominic and the only correct way to do a car.

[@bobp6742]

When I was 10 I got a job at a garage. When I was 13 the boss bought himself a 356. One night it was my turn to lock up at midnight so he would go home around 6pm i drove his porsche up to the pumps filled it with fuel and he drove off home. Following day I arrive at work at 4pm and the Porsche was all burnt out except for a bit of paint on the rear engine bay door. On the way home that night he got a puncture opened up the bonnet as he was taking out the jack he dropped it onto the battery this was enough to ignite the petrol fumes that had collected under the bonnet and then the whole lot went up, Barry my boss got away with burnt eyebrows and hair. He was gutted as he said it was the most reliable car he'd ever owned.

[@ianhardin1148]

Wow. Well the silver lining is no more surprises Dom! I'm glad the Serious Reader lights helped you nail down the color!

[@rogerdavis5914]

Looking good Dom we are with you every step of the way

[@kelvinhealey9907]

Better than I thought dom , Well done

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Dom, Good sand blast, you was like an expectant dad , hoping everything is ok, glad it turned out well, on to the next stage, All the best Brian 😃

[@bobt3374]

Amazing work the chap who did the job ts a real professional. So good news all around Dom.

[@SuperWestie01]

Huge congratulations on getting this far and for sharing the excitement of your labours for us all to see, thank you!

[@johnsammons9788]

I love seeing your progress. Your content is always enjoyable. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@philf5043]

Did something very similar with a Mk1 Cortina many years ago but panels were available making the job easier. Good luck with the Porche

[@jakobhansen2854]

Dom is like an expectant father nervously walking up and down the delivery room :)

[@boblow2186]

That’s looking good . Big step forward. I have had to deal with a lot worse. Just repair each panel one at a time and you will get there. Big👍.

[@peterpatch1998]

I love this project! You can see the beautiful car this is going to be. I love your enthusiasm for this massive challenge ahead. Keep going it’s going to be wonderful ❤

[@vayabroder729]

So the mystery was solved! Fjord Green it is!

[@joannehart9624]

This is a passion project! I doubt it would ever be worth the money if you had to pay someone to do the restoration. But for you love of the car, and us getting to watch on your channel, it's perfect. In a sense it's great that it's as far gone as it is, because we get to see what it takes to get through a 'difficult' restoration. It would be no fun at all if all it needed was a couple of parts and a coat of paint. 🙂

[@SailingYachtZora]

Awesome project, all forward from here

[@jeffbannon1345]

Yes, there is a lot of work ahead, but it only means you (and us!) have more opportunities to learn. I'm curious to discover what after market panels are available, and what panels need to be fabricated... Watching the process of how it all comes together will be insightful, so please keep at it. The real bonus is that a car that most would have parted out will now be saved.

[@judithbarnett2966]

Amazing. You kept the faith! 👏👏👏

[@michaelbachner1984]

Great videos, gorgeous work

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

Nice progress there!

[@markdaugherty6378]

You have a good eye Dom, this can be a jewel.

[@gregvonheraud-parker7739]

I am in the process of converting a ford mark 2 escort van to electric. I am starting with something that is a bit average. I appreciate your positive one thing at a time approach to projects. Thanks for giving me the confidence to keep going.

[@richardwhatton1249]

Great progress Dom and a super blasting job. Jon looks like he can’t wait to get stuck in and I can’t wait to see the fabrication, very exciting indeed. Kind regards, Richard.

[@williamward7707]

Great starting point...One Bite At A Time....and it is done....

[@jozsefizsak]

I assume you've seen the Classic Fabrications video about the horrendous 1955 356 Pre A Speedster that became an absolute jewel of a car. I'm thinking that's similar to what you're aiming for with the talk of new panels. It's very exciting as well as intimidating to contemplate. It's going to take hours!

[@Ragnar8504]

Slow and steady wins the race. Have a look at Yorkshire Car Restoration's Disaster Datsun!

[@esr243]

It,is great that you’re saving her

[@Straight_Outta_Hopton]

The order for spraying any vehicle is hardest to get to areas first (in car, underside etc) the parts you don't see much of next(inner wings etc) and finaly areas you see most of last (exterior etc) saves you trailing airlines over freshly painted areas.

[@joesgarage3920]

Very good! As said no more secrets! Keep going ! I can’t wait to watch the next episode !

[@chrisjackson9978]

Great to see more progress on the Porsche

[@johndavey72]

Hello Dom. Looks like it maybe a while before the spot welder is needed !! It's perfect for this project . So wished l lived nearer . I'm chomping at the bit to lend a hand !!! So is John a willing volunteer or do you pay as you go ....and mates rates ! That bead blasting must have cost north of £500 ..... Keep at it Dom . My number one tip ....don't look at the whole car , just concentrate on one piece at a time . Or do something completely different now and then , which is what you'll probably be doing in any case ! Cheers !

[@Anne6621]

looks cool and i can't wait for the first piece of new metal to go on and that will be the official start of the rebuild and you should make a special video of it Dom !!!!!

[@KyushaStyleTuning]

Another great video. It will start to come together quickly once the fab work starts. 🛠😎

[@ronniejarvis2679]

Eating popcorn with every installment

[@notchboy]

You are a mad man for restoring that Porsche. But thats part of the fun, doing what most would never do. Carry on then and poop on the nay sayers!

[@everydayrenaissanceman2246]

Wow, looks like a completely different car

[@joeetheridge1471]

Wow you can see the quality of the lamps on the video

[@johnmccanntruth]

At least there’s some metal left… not a lot, but some. Seriously, I am just interested to see how you come up with the new panels to replace the rot.

[@stephenblaze4571]

Great video Dom really enjoyed it

[@pintokitkat]

Oooo, 11:24 - deja vu!

[@nyqer6636]

That was over far to quickly Shell looks amazing after blasting and priming Oi John what time do you call that 😂😂😂

[@nickcockerill239]

Really interesting Dom. I have seen that there is someone in Chertsey selling a Ranalah o, on Face book, for £6,500. Cheers Nick

[@johnvaluk1401]

It’s coming along great Dom. Are there companies that do chemical dipping stripping and de rusting? Here in the states there are companies that have the ability to dip whole cars. Either way it’s a lot of work. And looking forward to more of your adventure

[@Ragnar8504]

Pete C, who's also in the UK, had one of his Cortina shells dipped but I can't remember where he's located.

[@peterbowden2646]

@@Ragnar8504 he's located somewhere round Manchester/Lancashire region

[@henryroberts7098]

glad to see there is enough left to work with, i was a bit worried about what you might find in the gutters and inner roof structure etc. did you get the panels that had been removed blasted too?

[@GARDENER42]

Funny how the primer makes it look better than it did as freshly blasted metal.

[@ian_morg]

Top job! Looks so much better when you got some primer on. Why is it that you didn’t have the roof done? Is that because you know it’s solid and doesn’t need it?

[@DominicChineas]

Yes also to avoid distortion

[@sphinxtk]

Loving the content Dom 👍 I'm only half way through so apologies if you cover this, but can I ask why you didn't dip it? To make sure all the box sections and seams are cleaned.

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. 👍😎

[@mikeparker3865]

so it looks like at least two more episodes before you're done. 🤣

[@leslietardif4687]

Nice process I’ve used silicon sand but it would destroy your car. After I blast anything I use phosphate acid that you can get at your Home Depot not sure what you have there but it’s in the paint department and it works amazing to neutralize the rust without painting it right away. I’m going to blast my 356 soon after I get a little bit more of rust repaired to stabilize my car. I’m about at the same in my build except my front fenders are made and the inner and outer rockers are done battery box is done and now I’m working on the rear section that I cut out and it is still good but really needed it off to roll it on my English wheel. I’m going to use my pressure washer with a sandblasting attachment and going to use a mixer of glass with baking soda to cut cost and be a little more gentle with it because I don’t have the right equipment like you have there I’m just to cheap to have someone doing it for me

[@stevepurbrickactor5208]

Do you have to fabricate ALL the replacement tin, or can you get off-the-shelf panel parts?

[@oldschool1993]

A better choice is a zinc or copper based weldable primer which will prevent rust, but leave you with a surface that can be patched and welded.

[@stevecarter4129]

Another great video Dom thank you. I want to power blast my Humber Sceptre as it is covered in surface rust, after I stripped it and left it for a long time in an ordinary primer. I don't need to strip out the headlining & the roof has a vinyl covering, both of which are in good condition. So I am intending to buy a sandblaster & strip the metal back in small sections, praying it after each session. Can you tell me what primer you have used after the blasting, it looks like it is able to be left in primer indefinitely without rusting, also what ratio you mixed it in to spray please.

[@paulg3336]

Or , if you live elsewhere other than the UK , you can use a light source we refer to as the Sun

[@lukemullender308]

What's the latest addition pre-war bike we can see glimpses of... looks BSA?!

[@granddadmark7639]

Really surprised how much was left 😳

[@frankdillon6127]

like a maternity waiting room with a new dad.

[@everestyeti]

All it needs now is 4 wheels a steering wheel and your ready to go. 😂🤣😂

[@moneymarty1]

While the rest of the US is watching the Super Bowl...I'm much more intrigued with this project...but then again, I'm not a gambling man. I would however take a gamble that this project will continue to be outstanding!

[@nanukvas]

Awesome job! Where did you get the Cillette body jig that's an excellent piece of equipment!

[@philcurran2313]

07:58 Was I the only one here to think of Kane in Alien when he discovers a room full of eggs?

[@neilkennykenny4113]

I thought I'd accidentally hit a button. (:

[@jonathanhawkins9147]

What a great episode, craftsmen at work. Let's hope that these crafts can be passed down. An apprenticeship for someone,I'm sure overabundance young lads a nd passed who would jump at the chance. In the meantime keep up the great work

[@RallyeRacin9]

How did you get the dust off before painting?