Lancia Fulvia Zagato restoration part 4. Engine gets rebuilt but the Zag's floor has gone!

[@niklaswejedal463]

This, combined with the restoration of the Jag, the car reviews and the Dakar-bike series = top notch content.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks. There's a few car reviews coming too but I like to mix it up a bit, so you don't know what's coming next..

[@johnj.baranski6553]

@@_gray_ then can't drive em. harry drives his stuff

[@michaelnaughton1393]

@@_gray_ I hope he sticks with the original plan, producing a gem of a car that will present fairly well, being built with engineering integrity and will be really useable... And then drive it don't put it away.

[@_gray_]

@@johnj.baranski6553 but he drives the Lambo?

[@AleksandrHalas]

@@harrysgarage Very nice content, I love that!!!! Big thanks for a job!!!!

[@johnsmith1474]

This is absolutely frightening level of restoration, and completely compelling. It's hard to believe it will work out in the end with four straight wheels and a bulletproof engine for rallying. It's a lovely sports car, a true gem. Nice work & dedication by these fellas, such confidence. This kind of skill in workmen is a national treasure.

[@kahdmus]

Very well said!

[@langraman8756]

usually the Americans are the best people to restore cars

[@matthewpayne42]

It's great to see poeple like Harry are prepared to get their cars restored properly and remove years of shoddy repairs by previous owners.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks, it's highly enjoyable process too, as you know the end result should last almost indefinitely once done.

[@CraigOnCars]

Hopefully im doing a similar thing with my bmw 8 series 😃

[@freakysteve140281]

Shoddy repairs aren’t all bad, it kept it on the road and off the scrap pile when it was essentially a worthless old car.

[@Jesse-B]

@@harrysgarage You're a champion Harry.

[@tillyfoxtrotter]

@@harrysgarage You are funding a nice job - Bravo but given what you have discovered would you have started the process or simply done what I and many others would have a sold it? I appreciate your fondness for the little beast (recall the early vid) but this car is looking like going beyond a labour of love and moving toward folly.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Two restauration projects at the same time. 😳 You’re a brave man mr Metcalfe - and a true Motörhead .......... in the best sense. It’s really pleasing for a bloke like me, who only can enjoy the cars i see on the web, to see the skill’s and determination performed at the workshops you’ve chosen.

[@lebojay]

My thoughts too ... the Jag and the Lancia at the same time, and last year was the Espada. Must have nerves of steel.

[@knoxyish]

@@lebojay no mate get it right he is a rich man. the lancia i see two fulvias both seem to be on michelin xas or xvs tyres the worst ive ever driven on from renaults to alfas.

[@knoxyish]

by the way i do like harrys channel and mr tyrell as well . !!!

[@lebojay]

@@knoxyish Certainly he’s rich, but he also clearly spends a lot of money, so one never knows how far these projects stretch him. Could be a drop in the bucket, but with his car collection, it’s not impossible that he’s both rich and near his limits. Just saying. I have no particular point. 🥸

[@FFM0594]

From restore, not restaurant.

[@Matteo_Licata]

That's a joy to see. What a lovely little gem it'll be when it'll be finished. Zagato had a bit of a reputation for... Less than stellar workmanship, let's say. But, after all, nobody at the time imagined that the cars they were making would still be around 50 years down the line. Thank you for sharing these fascinating videos and for raising awareness about Lancia's great cars, which I think are a bit underrated at the moment.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks for kind comments. I have to agree on the standard of Zagato workmanship! I thought the reason the inner wing wasn't welded to the outer wing was because of a poor previous restoration but no, it left Lancia like that! Having owned and driven several Alfa 105 (1600, 1750 and 2000) I very happy to own this Fulvia Zagato. It's the clever engineering that gets you first, then the surprisingly sprightly performance. End result is I'm very happy to own this Lancia, rather than the more obvious Alfa of the same period.

[@edwardfletcher7375]

Don't forget the Fiat124 coupes too - 1967 on AC through CC hardtops & convertibles - 1400cc to 2000cc - 4 wheel disc brakes independent suspension, Lampredi twin cams which were very tuneable & evolved into the 16 valve Lancia Delta engine - & just as rust prone......... My son & I spent many pleasurable hours working on & driving our 69 AC coupe.

[@NickNakorn]

Many years ago, when working for another firm, we had a Ferrari Daytona in the workshop and I was asked to make a few brackets for the boot compartment. With the inner boot trim removed, one could see the original rear space-frame and the welding was really shocking; crude, blobby, not welded 360 around tubes but just blobbed on one side, tubes misaligned etc.. I mentioned that the car had probably been in an accident and repaired but someone who was a bit of a Daytona expert said, no, they were like that from the factory.

[@gr182]

Great video. Love these Fulvia coupes and the number that have survived (Sport Zagato though was always rare) is a testiment to the fantastic engineering. But I shudder to think what a none skilled mechanic could do wrong on these cars. The guys at Day & Whites really are putting on a masterclass in how to rejuvenate this wonderful car!

[@KiwiStag74]

Lovely to see the progress, Harry. She's looking good - more than very good, really - and she's going to be a different drive for you when she's finished! Probably a lot less draughty too! There'll certainly be a lot less flex in the body, that's for sure! ...and that little V4 - what a corker of an engine and as you say, such a neat little feat of engineering. From the top down it looks like a box, yet the bores are actually on a slant - and 7000rpm limit right off the bat! The Italians certainly had some great engineers when it came to engine building. Like you, I've heard many theories as to the 'running in period', but the proof was in the pudding for me many years ago. A mate had an A35 van with a very tired 948 that we swapped out for a late model Morris Minor 1100 that we'd done up in his bedroom after the bores were ground and honed, with new pistons, rings, bearings - the works. Hooked her all up, pulled the starter and the engine turned over slowly as she was so tight. Not enough lube when putting her together I think and the engine locked up after a couple of minutes intermittent cranking. Towed it up the steep hill of the road he lived on and he got in, put it in 2nd, let her roll and dropped the clutch - and the little van screeched to a stop with the back wheels locked up. I stood on the towbar (a source of much leg-pulling considering what vehicle it was on), holding onto the roof gutter and told him to use third gear when we tried the manoeuvre again. Sure enough - that did the trick. Oil pressure was almost instant and by the time we had travelled the half mile down the hill, the engine was running free enough that it would run on its own without help from gravity and turning wheels. We took the car for a 30 mile run in the countryside - not pushing it hard nor nursing it, just driving normally - and by the time we got home, the van wasn't idling - it was purring and happily pulling itself along at an increasingly rapid pace when driven. We shut her down for a couple of hours, then started her up again - no problem. From that point, he drove her with a bit more vigour and it was amazing how much go that little engine had. The engine was still running strong some 70k miles later when he sold the car - 40PSI oil pressure at warm idle and no rattles or knocks. Since then, I've been a staunch member of the "just drive it" camp. I've also seen where someone has babied an engine for 500 miles on a 'run in' and ended up with a smoking engine after a few thousand more, so that has just added to my resolve. If she's going to fly apart, she's going to do it in a catastrophic way in the first fifty miles whether the engine is babied or driven normally, so why not let the engine know how you are going to treat it right from the start? Looking forward to seeing this baby again, Harry - she's a beautiful car both in looks and in sound - and worth every penny you are putting into her being put right in the proper manner. All the best.

[@EleanorPeterson]

There's a fine line between flawless and floor-less.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

“Factory flaw” .... thanks Lancia !

[@darrenprior6339]

That little Lancia has to be my favourite car in Harry's garage. What a gem of an engine. Say all you like about Italian build quality but Boy! Can they make a beautiful small engine. Watching this video is a joy!

[@mickymouse3491]

It’s a joy listening to and watching these men work...... they are truly professional 👍👍

[@vikramjain4256]

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[@GeneFraxby]

Those carbs look like a work of mechanical art.

[@arconeagain]

Pretty standard sidedraft carbs of the era. Weber DCOEs or Dellortos.

[@randomcol1378]

Nice to see proper mechanics at work, not just service tech's

[@jeremythomas6980]

amen

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Yes nothing like jamming in piston rings with a screwdriver a proper tool for slanted pistons should be acquired or be fabricated and then advising people to not run in an engine properly 🙈😂

[@jeremywilliams2478]

We are lucky that there are people like Harry with the resourses and enthusiasm to keep these cars on the road to be appreciated in the future.

[@gp92510]

There should be a Pulitzer Prize awarded "best restoration videos"...this one, the V-12 Jag...

[@tonypammen6150]

The one thing I’ve got from this restoration and the jag is that we still have highly skilled craftsmen in this country, shame that there isn’t the apprentices coming through. But really great content Harry, thanks for taking us with you.

[@allothernamesbutthis]

retro power have a young crew learning from some masters.

[@ceesklumper]

Is it a proven fact no people are entering the profession?

[@tonypammen6150]

@@ceesklumper I never said it was a fact, but in both of the videos they are not exactly teenagers are they, in my industry the age level is 40 and above, anecdotal I know.

[@rovingenglishman]

I want to learn but I’m in me fifties and skint, having ditched my previous career. These guys are an inspiration for sure. Dream job!

[@rossjahnke1252]

That's the coolest and most unusual 4 cylinder engine I've ever seen! The sound before restoration was great, cant wait to hear it in the finished car.

[@matthewbrown2037]

I've watched all of Harry's content religiously, ever since the beginning , and I especially enjoy these types of videos. Getting to watch the both the Lancia and the Jag through the various stages of restoration and engine rebuilds has been a real treat. Plus, it's always great to watch real professional craftsmen ply their trades.

[@jordanabraham1290]

So many people use “the potential value” of the vehicle to justify its restoration. It is refreshing to see a great job being done by masters of their craft just for the sake of doing it. The car will have value anyway because a) it is a zagato b) it is “famously” owned by Harry Metcalfe and c) the entire build has been documented. That said, you can see that this is an affair of the heart and it is brilliant. I have learned so much from all of your videos. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

[@randalllee5412]

The craftmanship is incredible. I loved this car how it was originally but after seeing the care that's being put into it, it's going to be amazing when its all put back together. I watch a lot of car build videos but there's clearly levels to this shit. Thanks Harry for the excellent content!

[@thetessellater9163]

Don't forget, these are investments here, so Harry will get a healthy return on his spend as they rise in value over time. But yes, great to restore these beautiful cars for future (wealthy) people to enjoy!

[@michaeltomlinson7245]

Fabulous to see those guys working on the car. Passion and knowledge. Just genius ! Can't wait to see more on the Lancia, the Jag Coupe and the Dakar bikes. Amazing stuff

[@oohmeconkers1968]

This is going to be one heck of a pretty little and rare car. Finally fixed well after years of botching! Can’t imagine anyone doing this to a Tesla in 50 years. Boooo to disposable cars with built in obsolescence. Surely cars like this are the greenest ones on the planet! Well done Mr M and all of the specialist guys involved in resurrecting your fleet!!

[@shadowred1980]

I like the running in advice, that's someone who has been there and done it. Great update.

[@harrysgarage]

Ha! I thought that too

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

I once had a mechanic tell me the best way to run an engine in is to take it out to the middle of nowhere and rev it hard while dribbling oil into the carby for additional lubrication. I think his theory was that it is then run in for high revs not for pottering around at low revs. I doubt that I would ever be inclined to follow his advice though.

[@HQBProductions]

@@StephenJohnson-jb7xe An old neighbour of mine and a seriously good mechanic used to say to fill a new engine with the cheapest oil he could get, flush and refill again at 300,600 and then 1000 miles then put good quality oil in and replace that at 3000 miles. Use plenty of Redex in the petrol and drive it briskly watching the temperature gauge....after that, drive on as normal!!

[@Kalimerakis]

could someone tell me what advice he gave? I can't understand it with the accent and him talking so quietly. @21:45 "... all this careful running in it wears the bores out" ? and "exactly, before ..." something will drop on the soil ? Thanks!

[@chrisbusbridge7031]

Day & Whites have done stellar work on my Zagato, including installing a Facet fuel pump and a 123 Ignition system. So pleased they are doing your car to the same high standards.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Harry has an enviable life but you can't begrudge him it because he's made it himself and he's a gent. Great stuff.

[@simonzero3815]

Going to be a very special video the day we get to hear the V4 burst back in to life. So interesting to be following this story. Great viewing. Thanks Harry.

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Not like a traditional V4 is it? New to ne.

[@phils2180]

I absolutely love seeing engines rebuilt "properly" like this by people who really know their stuff. Very interesting to hear the "20 minute" run-in rule condoned by an experienced engine builder. Running in is possibly the most argued about topic for new/rebuilt engines, the subject of many a heated discussion over a pint!

[@allow6389]

Fascinating engine, never did understand the Lancia V4 layout,got it now ta Harry

[@joneaton3366]

Great to hear and see the progress it's gonna be beautiful. Wow 180 hours labour so far (must at least 10 grand) and still plenty to go. Thank you so much for your video

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

Great to watch...21 minutes felt like 10. Seeing all those lovely shiny refurbed parts must feel like Christmas morning as a kid. It's literally going to be better than new.

[@marknelson5929]

Amazing how these cars started to 'dissolve' as soon as they left the showroom, not helped by some poor assembly/construction. True dedication it is to see her back on the road - well done.

[@ianbrade7754]

Not for the faint hearted... Nice showcase of enthusiasm and craftsmanship, though. Thank you for bringing us along on the journey!

[@gryfandjane]

Thanks for the inside look at this fascinating machine, especially that amazing little engine. I’ve seen many photos of the Lancia narrow-angle 4, but none to this degree of detail. Odd that with all that engineering cleverness, Lancia went with a simple leaf-sprung beam axle at the rear.

[@ericlovett9022]

Blimey No.4 - 180 hours just on the body shell. This is a labour of love. The engine and other mechanicals however are starting to look on point.

[@michaelfeeney8437]

I like how these projects are filmed as well. So you can actually see what’s going on in some detail. Very interesting.

[@rovingenglishman]

Those engine parts are like jewelry. Work of art ❤️ And that unique head design 😯. Going to have to do some reading up on these cars

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Harry - You are such a Brave classic owner enduring this hardship! Lancia 'Legion of Honour' is for you!

[@mikecrowe4674]

This little car is just a stunner. It’s my favourite in Harry’s collection. The engine is just such a beautiful compact little unit and with those twin 40s, the engine bay will be a delight to behold. Really been enjoying these restoration videos punctuated with the bikes. Won’t be long before the jag gets its new paint too so plenty going on.

[@Komuniecki]

Thank you Harry! Exciting to see this project enter the turn around phase (shiny bits going back together). Make sure they torque your engine bearings to spec, looked sort of just "tight". Body looking much better. thank you for the awesome content.

[@JJTWagenaar]

James May closed his tab when seeing all these tools being in one pile at the start of the video ;)

[@knoxyish]

james may? tools? really ? another total knob he wouldent khow what to do with any tools if they jumped up and bite in the head

[@hydorah]

James May is a poor excuse for a human being - and a true enemy of the British motor industry. Distressed by a pile of spanners? He is a bloody spanner. A crap one

[@Pete-z6e]

@@knoxyish ,calm down Sonny Jim.

[@MatthewPoxon]

Wow those webbers look incredible fully restored. Love the summons as well. Another great video Harry

[@rockervdrive]

I'm amazed at how well those parts cleaned up. Awesome work! The carburetors look brand spanking new!

[@davestraight8219]

its briliiant to see stuff like this done - the hard bit isnt the resto - its the fixing of other peoples work/notwork - also the running in thing is 100% what he said - weve got a 21 van that apart from waiting till its warm gets beasted everywhere 6k miles and no bother so far - so what yer chap said is completely right - done the same with motorcycles and never had an issue

[@adzy166]

This is tremendous. Such painstaking attention to detail and commitment to doing a proper job. Can’t wait to see the finished article, it’ll be stunning.

[@harrymuziek5234]

I love these video updates and makes me appreciate my fully (restored) MGB even more: no so special, but solid engineered (for 1960’s) Thanks Harry!

[@grayfool]

So good to see all the work being done to this fabulous car. It really is going to be a joy to drive. Thanks Harry.

[@salvofarnia8046]

These guys are doing beautiful work, a great car and history.

[@salvofarnia8046]

Those carbs are jewelry

[@MrNikodemus5]

What a generous guy Harry is !!! He let us see every step, and he takes the backseat position, and let these two proffesionals shine !!! And all of us, get all the more wiser. Thank you so much :)

[@williamr3840]

Wow! Those guys really know what they're doing! Great to see things being done properly. :0)

[@crashalot63]

Jonny Smith (Late Brake Show) and then Harry Metcalfe - perfect on a rainy Sunday! Thanks guys for super-interesting videos!

[@maxmartin-merrells3723]

What a mechanic! This man deserves a round of applause. True skill.

[@lami150sx]

these boys know their stuff, as said educational

[@McElhinney65]

Best motoring KZbin channel bar none.

[@dalemeadows225]

I love watching these old boys at work, a lifetimes experience and expertise 👌🏼

[@Fran_SG]

Very cool that Lancia. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ATomRileyA]

Really enjoying this build, love to see these great craftsmen bringing it back to probably better than new, cant wait to see it finished and driving.

[@Zincaloom]

180 hours so far. You can easily see where the hours have gone. It’s going to be a real beauty. Great to support the local craftsmen too.

[@paulm3965]

Brilliantant restoration, I am not a Lancia fan but I appreciate the rebuild excellent work, I was unaware of the craftsmanship existed in 2021. Emissions come to mine with Sadiq Khan being reelected. I gather this car will be used for the track days. Good report from true professionals.

[@LordandGodofYouTube]

You're going to love driving that once it's all back together and running nicely! I love Webbers, the sound is always sweet.

[@theslimeylimey]

the rebuilt mechanical components look absolutely fantastic.

[@kahdmus]

Wonderful update, that engine is a piece of art! Thoroughly love this series, thanks Harry!

[@markjohnson8352]

That was a joy to watch, thank you. What a beautiful little car.

[@johndavey72]

Hello Harry . The're bringing the bodywork back from the brink and there are definitely comprises being made but essentially the're making a silk purse out of a sows ear ! But that engine is looking sweet. Your certainly a glutten for punishment with this and the Jaguar! Thanks Harry.

[@taylorjs2534]

Congratulations Harrys... turned the corner.

[@christopherprose3881]

This should look great when it's finished. I would implore you to paint it factory yellow (if they had one). Black just hides too many of the details and grey is well.... just grey. The red one next to yours is gorgeous too. What a labor of love. Can't wait to see it completed.

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

On it goes, coachbuilt cars of this era ,there were never 2 identical ones,even before all the bodgey work was done.At least the engine looks good. That HF 1600 looks very nice,must be worth a fortune.Great watching skilled guys like this at work.

[@MrDuanewarren]

Omg i’ve never seen a v engine flat block, You learn something new every day

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

“Good job, it’s not a V12!” Love that comment Harry! Lancia piston madness!

[@simoncarter8763]

Another great video. The lancia is starting to look great. Well done for keeping another great car on the road

[@harrygatto]

I used to work on these things, Alfas too, in the 70s, Fulvias, Flavias and then it all went downhill with the Beta. There's nothing to beat the sound of an engine with a decent bit of valve overlap drawing its air through a pair of sidedraught Webers.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

Nice update Harry. Lovely to see old classics being restored, Lancia had some ground breaking design... A different way to do things, such a pity they are no longer around.

[@wotrulke5868]

These guys are amazing the workmanship is unbelievable 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@nickloftus4188]

I don't really understood most of what's being talked about but I'm still finding it riveting! Engines generally just blow my mind, thinking about how complex even the most basic ones are.

[@Android-vk8yh]

More great content from the grand Daddy of KZbin, these restorers are amazing it's so good seeing craftmanship still left in the UK

[@badgastein2]

Welcome to another edition of ‘Harry’s Bank Manager’. Great to see this car being rebuilt to such a high standard and thank you Harry for letting us see it evolve.

[@HQBProductions]

Good work Harry...it is so nice to see that engine being so carefully reassembled. The body is frightening...don’t buy an old Lancia!...but more frightening is the bill...at least £25,000 in labour already surely! Keep going..it’s only money!!!😱😱😎😎😎😎

[@The_Foulmouthed_Cypriot]

Haven't seen a Harry's Garage video for quite a few days now. Mr M never disappoints. Thought I'd see this latest Zag resto video first and watch the Cagiva Elefant video later. Always look forward to watching a HG video. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@nickblood5040]

Thank you so much for showing us all of this. Really good to see such a lovely car being restored so fastidiously. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you again

[@mikeday62]

I can't wait to see it finished, it's going to be a sweet machine. 👍👍🏆🏁

[@regfenster]

Amazing once again from Harry's garage, I just hope the farm has a cracking year of productivity as between this and the Jag I imagine some of those bills coming in are eye wateringly expensive. Great to see this car get the expertise, care and attention it needs to bring it back from the brink.

[@jonnyabba25]

Loved every minute of that, thanks Harry.

[@AngelFloyd27]

The level of craftmanship here is amazing Harry, it's like the whole frame is new. I'm in awe. This guys have nothing to envy to the coachbuilders of the era. I have no words.

[@classicjalopy]

Great to see all the details of what is happening. I somehow missed parts 2 and three so had to go back and catch up. I'm glad I did!

[@maxmoughal5183]

Awesome update, such a privilege to see one of these being worked on to this level.

[@caryknapton7233]

Love seeing this car coming together, that engine is a 🍑. I build Honda CBX 6 cylinder engines so seeing something a little different is really enjoyable to watch.

[@johnjones4825]

21:30 reminds me of rebuilding my first Alfa engine with no ring squeezer. I sliced my fingers wide open more than once when my "tool" (screwdriver) slipped off, that block has sort of sharp corners...aah, the joys of self teaching at 19, forty years ago.

[@kittonsmitton]

Harry I think only you could get the platinum service you are getting on all your restorations from different garages because you are you!

[@valentinorossi7771]

I once owned a Subaru but this V4 engine is such a compact and a masterpiece.

[@markhunt4120]

Great video - and for the first time I wasn't wincing. Onwards and at last upwards!

[@robinpratt1541]

A world I have no knowledge of but it's absolutely fascinating. They have such knowledge and understanding of the right way as the only way to approach it. Be great to see your maiden drive!

[@bobspeller2225]

Fantastic work going on with Lancia

[@petertapp6104]

I have never seen pistons put in this way without a ring clamp seems very difficult not to break a ring great video as normal keep them coming

[@multislipful]

A proper job. This little car strikes me as being so worthy of this detailed attention. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulders.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Such a fascinating project. So glad you’re covering it all. Terrific.

[@P.Galore]

I shudder to think what a restoration like this costs,,,,This is a total rebuild!

[@doccops]

The repair bill will be .... oh my. Love this sort of thing, just trying to avoid spoilers as I catch up ;) Oh, and what an interesting engine design.

[@joshuuaaaa440]

Absolutely love watching these restorations , it’s making me and I’m sure everyone else to start thinking about pumping some money into our classics to restore them

[@jimbob3165]

Nice job ,well done Harry and Team.

[@chrischallis4240]

..love seeing your cars being restored rather than you just doing car reviews..keep them being rebuilt..thanks..

[@andrewhill9513]

I love these restoration videos, i hope you do another after this.

[@markonmotoring]

It's great seing true craftsman at work. This the Jag and the Espada have been really interesting projects. Sometimes wish I could just sent my car off for a professional restoration. I'm missing the road trip videos but fully understand why they are currently on hold. I've actually been researching some of the ones with the Esprit and Testarrosa.

[@stephenswift9868]

When this is all finished and your driving along isn’t it great that you can now actually visualise everything inside the engine moving and working together!