I bought a Mint Green 964 from Japan - With One Major Problem

[@wesbourne]

Stoked to help with this one and happy to see it join the collection! Let the fun begin.

[@thegreatwhite-hd3uo]

Dude always out balls his friends with a super nice clean car right off the back

[@mlg6992]

Jesus Christ, that's Wes Bourne

[@freedomfox8183]

​@@thegreatwhite-hd3uowell yeah it would be stupid to start with anything laugh when it would take so much money n work to get it to that point just to begin... Probably cheaper in the long run doing it the way he did unless your time isn't as valuable

[@PaulSprangers911]

If you install the manual gearbox, you should mount the clutch and flywheel of a 964RS: it’s a single mass flywheel and gives you a lot more responsiveness! Nice project!

[@SomeOne_86]

So a regular 3.6 would have a dual mass flywheel??? I don't know jack about older Porsche's, but that sounds pretty weird for a sports car of that period.

[@Stealth.Sierra]

You’d be amazed at how much of a difference a full tank of gas will make in terms of the understeer

[@alman-world]

Yup - my 964 C4 would be so different. The front drive and a full tank makes it a totally different car to a C2 rear only. I am saying TOTALLY different car.

[@JoJoJoker]

@@alman-world Porsche designed the AWD on these babies to truly power all of the wheels. Later cars, 993 and 996, made AWD an afterthought.

[@j.moneyfilms]

Well, this is a good sign that youtubers are gonna start scooping these up thx to Jimmy and Lz😂

[@tarungonneea4614]

TJ hunt is next, I’d put money on it🤣

[@miznitic5574]

As if these weren't expensive enough.

[@Skreamies]

They aren't the first lol

[@j.moneyfilms]

​@@SkreamiesI never said they were🤯

[@obomasinladen]

Makes me happy but also bums me out. Been interested in a 930 or 964 since I was in middle school. Thought it was going to happen in 2021 then Covid happened and they went from 30-80k to 100+. Sucks for us normal people.

[@xxhotelcrazyxx]

964 owner here, welcome to the club! Just had my rwb conversion finished July '23 after waiting 4.5 years. These cars are amazing! They are cars to keep for life! Air-cooled 911 ownership is a very special privilege!

[@jeremywwuu]

Front bumper frowny face super easy to fix, it’s just a bunch of tabs from the inner grille that you have to bend and pop back into place 👍 So excited for this build, I work with these little froggies every day and they’re beautiful machines.

[@Berm_Blaster]

Bend and pop is what I tell my lady every Sunday morning before we go to church

[@thejobrien]

Welcome to the aircooled world! Glad you caught the oil thing, it should be checked when its warm and up to temp and it should be right right in the middle of empty and full on the stick. Not sure about the 964 oil gauge but on the older 911s (like I have) the gauge is notorious for being wrong/faulty/dead so the best reading is typically done on the stick when at running temp. Have fun with it!

[@FreshcakesWaffle]

Finally got Yourself a Classic Porsche!

[@TomHamilton-rg7cp]

Great story. Super rare color for the model. Swapping out the trans for a 5 speed is the thing to do. Just make sure that you find one with a limited slip. They are found both open and LSD. Easy to check in a car or out. Turn one of the output shafts and the other should turn the same direction with pressure resistance from your other hand. Thats an LSD. The rest of the conversion is simple too. Contact one of the salvage companies and they usually have a complete kit for sale. Need to change out the speedometer too. That way you get away from the automatic gear indication on the face plate. If my memory is right, no need to worry about any wiring harness issues as Porsche tried to cover the car configured in any circumstance with one harness. The G50 transmission is a highly sought after unit for older car conversions so be ready to pay a few bucks. Make sure to put in a flywheel that doesn't have a rubber center. They tend to stall easily without the original dual mass flywheel. The automatic and its parts might have some slight value to the right person, but they are not popular as you can imagine. I had a 91 964 and had a bunch of fun with it. Wish I still had it too.

[@StanleyKubick1]

he knows how an LSD works, bud

[@TomHamilton-rg7cp]

thanks for the info bud. I'll stop giving any tribal knowledge about a 964 or where to buy parts.@@StanleyKubick1

[@garrett591]

impressively dense.@@StanleyKubick1

[@SB68SS]

or find a 993 6 speed

[@scottdunavant345]

He can reface the Tip speedo. Unplug the round harness

[@dustiinw]

WELCOME!!! So stoked for this!

[@jeandrewagener3538]

Thx for being such a cool guy Adam. Love the content

[@enriquecortez6868]

0:39 i was scared adam was gonna start busting some rhymes

[@petetofani4896]

Awesome find! Love air cooled 911. Really look forward to this project.

[@joshparks269]

This is so awesome!! Call me crazy but this would look so good with color coordinating plaid inserts into the seats!!

[@Kamryn_King25]

That’s nardwuear vibes right there

[@Berm_Blaster]

I agree as long as there's not to much of the color

[@joshparks269]

@@Berm_Blaster a tartan plaid design like the MK7 GTI But with mint green, grey and black stripes, white/off white background color with some other subtle tons would look perfect. Just the seat inserts, not the entire seat. Maybe even the door card inserts too but that might be a little too much

[@turbot_]

I first read this wrong cuz I was thinking the door cards would look sick. But why mess with an interior in such good condition. If he could find spare seats that need love that could be ideal. I still think it'd look better and more understated with just a small bit on the doors but great idea.

[@joshparks269]

@@turbot_ I wish I could share pics on here to show what design I’m referring to, it would be just enough to break up the entire black interior but not take away the true design or make it look gawdy… a few years ago, I saw an old volkswagen redone with plaid inserts and it was so subtle but made the biggest improvement! If done right it makes it just the perfect combo! And for sure, if he found another interior set to redo to keep the original ones in original condition, of course that would be ideal/up to him, might not be easy to find though… but of course, just my opinion

[@Angry_Abarth]

I think you should do a full dry ice cleaning on wheel wells, suspension and underbelly! See what all that factory stuff looks like!

[@mikl911]

Welcome to the air cooled Porsche world. They are great little cars and as a pro driver you will learn to appreciate what they really are and how far ahead they were. Looking forward to watching this build. I’ve built 2 outlaw cars a 67 911 R/RS and a Magnus Walker inspired 78 SC/R. Be prepared for the “purist” they can be brutal, for the most part, people love them.

[@DiZZoLabs]

You need a ruddy Mint plate trim. And thanks for answering immediately that it wasn’t going wide body my mind was racing. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Dan-vi3pi]

Do you really think he would do that? Honestly?

[@DiZZoLabs]

@@Dan-vi3pi anything is possible guy.

[@williamhoitink3658]

my neighbor who taught me how to drive stick on his air-cooled 1978 911 SC convertible recently passed away. it was an awesome experience learning on that car, and i wish to own one some day. cant wait to see more future vids!

[@Jon64scale]

Lz i bought a mint green 964 its really rare not gonna wide body it or nothing crazy next week its getting a widebody and twin turbo 1200HP and BBS lm's . He changes his mind to much lol but all jokes aside LZ it is a sick car cant wait to see the content with it keep up the great work 👍

[@jeremy_bragg]

I’ve painted a bunch of these. They love to rust around the windshield and rear window. As well as pretty much all the little nooks and cracks. That car looks really clean! Make sure you cavity wax it up after the clean up job.

[@AlexBeras]

15:58 Stained engine block may not be oil. It may be Cosmoline used to protect against corrosion at the factory. My 911 is highly original and is well protected!!

[@ebito9803]

I love the Mint Green it looks really good.

[@TheFastrider76]

Love seeing a young dude being so excited about the door handle sound (we all love it as well), just find it hilarious that engineers have been making all these digital handles with motors, when new generations actually are loving analog feel and sounds! Great stuff!

[@TheBullockFamily]

Excited to see Adam and the gang teaming up with some big time sponsors like E-Bay motors. I see them support other channels then you get like two maybe three episodes of a build at least Adam and Mike pump out the content on the regular.

[@ALC570]

Mike outdid himself on that opening sequence

[@ahmed91750]

I would love to see an in depth analysis and the thought process behind every decision made regarding the build of the pro E36 build

[@Adriengue964]

I bought my GRANITE GREEN METALLIC 964 1 month ago with the same philosophy as your « vibe car » philosophy. I’m learning about it everyday and it’s a dream. Thanks for documenting your journey with it, I’m sure I’ll learn a lot about my car with your videos !!

[@neildolin994]

Adam, I really love the content that you, and Colette put out there! I'd love to see you, spend some money on that cherry Porsche, by dry icing the suspension and undercarriage, of it!

[@TylerSqaure]

that door open and close feeling is same om all of the older porches Had the Luck to work and Canepa in Scotts Valley CA. Moved around lots of 959's and 911's. all feel perfect!

[@ThePremiumminers]

the best intro vibes i've felt in years for sure!

[@DaltonZMS]

There are also dry ice cold air boxes that pass air over it to help cool the temperature of the air passing over it then the engine if the air being pulled gets cooled by 5 degrees even that pretty good gains on the temperature taken from the fins as the air passes over them

[@jacksonevans9288]

Finally! Im ready to see you rip this thing.🔥

[@AlexBeras]

Having a tiptronic is not the worst thing in the world!! Enjoy the car! Two of my close friends are enjoying their tiptronics here in NYC! One is manual swapping, but the color and original paint forgives everything! Will polish out beautifully! Single stage is the best!!

[@cj.972]

Absolutely a fine example of an old porsche With Adams touch, wheels, engine upgrades and full paint correction and buff That will be stunning Adam Love it when u do bought a car video ace Ur car collection in 2025 is adding 15 more cars lol

[@Tube4TTT]

Dude the production level of the opening minute???? Chefs kiss to Mike there

[@carosigarage]

My shop specializes in air cooled Porsche so I see this stuff every day.. very interested to see what you do with this car!

[@robertnathanson2806]

Love the way the door closes. Epic.

[@thomaseisen304]

The small rear spoiler opens electronically controlled at a certain speed, but if they are not well maintained, the small aluminum gears break and the mechanism fails! You still should get parts from Porsche Classic ... or you find a used one in good shape .

[@DentForce]

The two best guys in Central Florida are Lou- Aero Dynamics and Jason Bretiwerks. Beautiful color. I have a 77turbo and a 77s that I’m backdating and going RSR wide. Congratulations!!

[@paulsinnett85]

Adam always killing it with the porche colors

[@CalebsBoring]

Finally! Been waiting for you to puck one of these up bro! Cant wait know its going to be a good build

[@majorfactor]

We need a walk through of Matts thoughts about it

[@noahhastings3326]

The intro with the reflection in the water!!👌👌

[@SmokeeBearDrifts]

I had a feeling that you were going to be the next one out of all your friends to get an old school Porsche since Jimmy bought his and now he's got 2. You'll have to get Jimmy and Spoon to come down for a week or so and help show you a few things about air cooled engines. You should do what Jimmy did and take out the engine and give it a Birthday as Jimmy and the Australians say. New gaskets and a little vapor honing and new paint and ol Thin Mint will look like a brand new car. Safari Porsche maybe

[@turbot_]

Old school 😭

[@MisterBibbles]

First LZ Video I've seen, super jealous what a car. Love Porsches especially in cool colours like this or Ruby stone Red

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Collete is going to want this car because of the pastel like color. i didnt know those were made in mint green but i like the color a lot too.

[@Clem_Kadidlehopper]

The weight bias is all rear. They like to push in corners. You are also puffing black smoke so its running really rich. Check your air filters amd then vacuum lines. The lines crack or break and it will cause a poor running issue.

[@lancemelchert2016]

The head studs on 964s are known to snap off, it would be a good idea to take the valve covers off and double check their condition, just lookin out love the car!👍

[@DangerDerek]

I can't even begin to explain how excited I am for you Adam, my dream has always been a 930 turbo like my dad used to have when I was little, I don't think I'll ever be able to afford one seeing as they are 100k+ but nonetheless I'm really happy for you Adam, she's a beauty! Enjoy her for me Adam!

[@zxzara]

imagine a perfect resto like everything mint and shiny build showing its true beauty

[@NomisChild1]

Nicely done! Didn’t know that was a factory color and the interior looked pretty damn clean. I wonder if big Adam has a way to take care of the cig scent.

[@Andyp310]

The Third Garage in New Milfird CT if I'm correct Adam , They specializes in these Porsche and other older cars. I remember working doing tree work in the area and just stopping in and admiring all the nice vehicles they had there. Home far away from home 😊

[@MattMenard1]

Adam saw jimmy having too much fun

[@gabrielrenaud1965]

Sooooo stoke about this new build! 911 , special the air cool one have been my dream car since I was 8 years old! Really looking forward to follow this one!

[@supercarspecifics]

congrats , maybe you can do your own version of a singer dls restomod, I mean the donor car for a singer dls is a 964 , but its also 2.5 million $ usd build through singer , but you so get henrey metzger and williams f1 racing divison working on your porsche, but still I would love to see what comes from your brain

[@raydm4015]

It would be sacrilege to widebody this car. Best would be to make it like an RS, but with some personal touches when it comes to wheels , engine and maybe seats.

[@supercarspecifics]

@@raydm4015 ah yes it would be , but never said anything bout wide body singer also does a narrow body 964 resto

[@Michael-vg3yx]

Brother these last 2 cars have been the best in a long time and Ik we will get that gt3rs video any month.

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification squad Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥

[@gregkirk7710]

What a sweet car. Please keep the paint it’s perfect for it. Fist time watching and I can’t wait to see what you do!

[@davidteixeira2928]

Soon to be the best car you own.

[@brianhillger1922]

Can't wait to see what level of build it will end up in. Keep killing the game lzmfg crew

[@420sx5]

Rudnick would put a giant mint or junk sticker on it

[@smoll.miniatures]

Slam it on tarmacs and give it away?

[@cshevlin]

And down the air cooled rabbit hole you go….lol. Beautiful car, Adam! Probably my dream car. Enjoy. This is going to be a great build. One word- BBS

[@biglefty08]

I wanna be like Adam when I grow up 🤘🏽

[@jongararjorundsson3345]

Me too. I'm 42 btw.

[@biglefty08]

@@jongararjorundsson3345Never to late to chase your dreams 💭💭

[@theejabroni]

Such a cool colour. Look forward to seeing your twist on it!

[@piotorzukablyat8544]

Would love to see a RAUH-WELT build on this😍

[@SamWilliams78]

I love how stoked you are on the door handles. A mk1 rabbit has the same door handles! Lol. But they are pretty satisfying.

[@duramax.]

Get the new dodge ELECTRIC charger/challenger and put a RB in it. Looks like a new 240

[@Joeyw6991]

19:14 reminds me of this video I saw from a tv show posted on Facebook of a car theft ring … lol

[@jtgaminghd8419]

If everyone likes this comment then he has to get Akira Nakai from RWB to build his Porsche

[@alexsoderstrom3075]

That car would look amazing on RH ZW1 rims

[@racingjimmer]

Funny I was about to comment that you need to start the engine to check the oil lol... It is a dry sump system. Cracking the case is no biggie either, the hardest part of reassembly is timing the cams which is not too hard as well...

[@IamMikeMessy]

Main channel... New channel... I'm watching! Also have water main panel box and secondary ones if piping is too far. Make it easy to service just like your racecars!

[@graemegreen7257]

Well congratulations you now own my lottery win garage. 32,33,34 gt3 touring and now the 964. Really looking forward to content on the 964, great colour choice. Keep up the great content 👍🏻

[@techlaw997]

I have a 997.1turbo. I love it because it’s six speed manual and all wheel drive. I think it has like 480 hp which isn’t much by today’s standards but is quick and fun. It is awesome and has that old school feel to it.

[@lucabombaci2522]

The 911 door pop had got to be the best thing ever. The feeling you get when you open an aircooled 911s door is unmatched

[@Jon64scale]

Lz wheres the white carrera you bought like 6 months ago and whats going on with that are we ever gonna see that again ??

[@davidyarbrough2197]

You and Jimmy need to cruise together now!!! 0:16

[@jakesmall3454]

Man that is a super clean car to start the build with. Can’t wait

[@rohanjacob2579]

I CANT WAIT FOR THIS SERIES!

[@jongib6096]

About time you went air cooled (& Thx for not ruining her with the build plan 😂

[@kraabol.mp4]

I'm happy to see Adam and Jimmy are still homies, I remember the BMX days for them going to different parks and ripping

[@tr8388]

Ive been loving Islandworks porsche 964 na build. Looking forward to this one

[@cesarhernandez8098]

Is no one really gonna talk about the one minute intro to this video? The editing and music and everything is just fucking amazing

[@averagecatlover2902]

So excited about all the new cars!

[@oldkingcole4300]

Pleeeeaaasse keep the color 🔥 can’t wait to see the build!

[@williammendez5757]

That’s a really nice color can’t wait for the content on this build 🤙

[@Quiksilver-ft8xz]

Porsche sells head units that are for old Porsches, but have the modern stuff and look like the stock one. They even come with CarPlay and Bluetooth, perfect for oem plus look, especially since it’s sold my Porsche

[@changedrivenclt]

Hi Adam, Congrats on the purchase!! Couple things: The Speedo/Odo will work just fine with the manual swap. If you can ignore the P,D,1,2,3 on the display. I also noticed the car is missing the option tag. I would be suspect that the hood has been replaced at one point. Paint meter readings will tell a lot. Best of luck!! Awesome!

[@anxietyrelieftoday-2025]

You deserve a Solid bro! Love the new ride!

[@teapotblack1688]

Jimmy doesnt follow trends.. He set's them!! 🤟

[@cracklingice]

That shot with the car reflecting in the pond.... FIRE

[@RUOFENDED]

Can't wait for this build !! Soo cool !

[@dannyv2335]

My neighbor had Slantnose when I was kid. He was a little eccentric and used to repaint it every year in some wild color cause he owned a body shop.

[@builtsubarusti7408]

That color is absolutely amazing. Especially on that car.

[@BV_928]

6:00 did Collette just reference the “open the door” meme😂

[@sickjohnson]

Congrats Adam, that 964 looks mint AF! Just watched a video the other day on a mint green Singer DLS...on Tim's channel.

[@davidyarbrough2197]

It won't be on te's. Probably some Blitz 03's since he hordes them. Lol 10:08

[@madstudiotoo5288]

Easy fix to remove the frown. Pervious own just bottomed out the front. Also not the sports seats. They have huge bolsters around the lower ribs.

[@WigneyR]

Just remember how many legends Porsche has taken to the grave elZed, be careful with this beauty

[@ChuckThree]

That color is too good 🥲