Making a Porsche 356 Bonnet (Part Two) | Barn-Find Porsche 356 Restoration

[@bioux101]

That was like seeing into a magicians cave. What an incredible talent. Also your jig for the Porsche front was tidy as anything. Love this. I have my dads old dolly and slapper. He's been gone nearly 40 years!!!

[@peterhofmann8292]

I continue to be marveled by the talent and the precision in work

[@martinhaskell376]

Always great to watch an old school master craftsmen at work. Thanks for a brilliant series on the hood Dom!

[@grahamfoster9404]

Hi Dom , what a craftsman that man is and how fortunate to spend time with him learning . This has alwas been my argument when they finished apprenterships for young boys. No youngsters were coming into the construction industury and learning the skills. Such a shame. Good video Dom , looking forward to next week, Cheers.

[@todmillard5812]

Never assume your panel is wrong when fitting to a very old car. Cars may have been repaired even before sold as new, and many times since. After working with car bodies for 40 years I can tell you that some panel beaters are not as skilled as they should be and have been working for a profit. Many times near enough is good enough in bodyshops back in the 80s. Even the high end dealerships. Even the factory on mass production vehicles were quite sloppy back in the 70s. It could be your original bonnet didn't fit as well as you may though it was supposed to.

[@markf5653]

What an amazing treat to watch Masters at work. Thanks

[@johnvaluk1401]

Just love your enthusiasm Dom with this project. Your passion is unbelievable!! Well done 👍

[@everestyeti]

Totally agree. 👍

[@peterclarke1962]

I'm loveing this series but you have not shown how you made the inner part of the bonnet. Can you show us how it's done please.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

AMAZING! This and casting the Ranalah, best of youtube!

[@StaplesandVine]

Fantastic to see work on the Porsche. Geoff is an absolute master. Good luck with the Ranalahs and the Porsche restoration.

[@alharris3157]

That was so amazing. Kudos to you both for the fit being so good.

[@bobingram6912]

Just great to see a craftsman at work, bet your heads exploding with all that new knowledge!!!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@leebrewer1324]

As a panel beater I appreciate the years it would have taken to perfect making panels from scratch. Thank you for the video dom very enjoyable 👍

[@williamjamison5010]

Great work, love watching craftspeople at work. So many youngsters have no idea what they're missing. The apprenticeships are like hens teeth, nearly impossible to find. And finding the youngsters to do them.

[@chrisbanks5925]

Great video Dom . . proper craftsmanship on display.

[@RichardHanford-jl6tz]

Great to see a true craftsman

[@Omegaman1969]

Incredible. As long as the scuttle to bonnet fits then I’d say the body is probably out and can be tweaked to the bonnet.

[@paulatkinson2849]

Lot of head scratching involved in that wheel well done 👍

[@richardraby6266]

What a skilled tradesman , the UK used to be FULL of very talented blokes like Jeff but they are a dying breed and each year depletes the reserve even more. We must get the youngsters interested whilst there is still time to pass the trades over to them.

[@StanleyKubick1]

you're so genuinely excited. love that for you

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

Never seen aluminum welded with a torch. Mind is blown. So used to seeing everything done by Tig these days. Excellent job guys.

[@Comeriokid]

Geoff needs his own channel.. great craftsmanship!

[@vayabroder729]

Absolutely lovely and hard work! Can’t wait to see the progress in this project. A tough one but very deserving; all that hard work will be worth it in the end. The value of these cars has gone up astronomically in the past few years; they’re ALL worth restoring.

[@kentmckean6795]

Amazing job! You are so lucky to have access to such a Master Craftsman! Learn all you can, while you can.

[@youtuberAstar]

These last two episodes on You Tube are the best on You Tube. PERIOD !!! Utterly enjoyed this. Learnt heaps too. THANK YOU JEFF. What a master !! Thanks for sharing. From New Zealand . 20/10.

[@p.m3735]

Fantastic, great to see some of the process of making the bonnet.

[@The_Cotswold_Engineer]

True artist in alloy, that is a beautiful piece of panel beating!

[@superbear617]

Jeff is a genius with the wheel. The result is truly amazing. Thank you for highlighting this highly skilled trade and helping to perpetuate it.

[@1of1RTR]

Outstanding work ! Coach Built cars it's becoming a lost art 🤙 🇺🇸

[@patrickhostler5939]

I’m in total awe of the skill and enthusiasm it’s taken to produce this. What an amazing feeling of satisfaction you must have!!!

[@johnsholian4318]

Awesome Dom. Mind blown 🤯 watching Geoff work. Good on you for highlighting his craftsmanship, not to mention yours and the others involved in your Ranalah project.

[@paulvanhouts7291]

Jeff is a very talented fabricator, what an amazing job. This is going to be a project to follow to the end.

[@MikeSmith-sg9pt]

I thought I understood your passion for this before, but having seen the result in this video, I totally get it now. Incredible work

[@stebro2738]

Breathtakingly beautiful car... & work!!

[@andypandy955]

Enjoyed every second of this vlog. Thanks Dom for taking the time to show us a true craftsman at work.

[@glynharper1066]

Great work from Dom and the team.

[@JackBWatkins]

I never really understood coach work until you bought Ramala. I have seen English wheels on other KZbin channels, but they are not as stout as the Ramala. I can now imagine how cars were built before stamping. Watching the old school craftsmen you have on your show I can see how mater metal workers could build practically identical car bodies using a pattern in a reasonable amount of time. It is good to see that you are providing a new generation of metal workers the old tools of the trade.

[@grahamwest1079]

Lovely craftsmanship

[@bizzie1956]

It’s so wonderful watching a professional at work you can see that he loves his job and the lovely way he looks after his tools and you must have picked up so much working with Jeff

[@GARDENER42]

Jeff's classic craftsmanship & your enthusiasm make for great watching.

[@davidbates247]

🤯 Jeff is a true artist 🤯

[@DominicChineas]

He really is!!

[@davidbates247]

@@DominicChineas he's just pushing metal in and out the same way Picasso is just moving paint on a canvas 👌

[@KendalSmithy]

Parabolic curves are beautiful shapes created using very simple mathematics. The Ranalah parabola - it's quite poetic!

[@DominicChineas]

I like it!!

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Dom, Great results... enjoyable viewing, thank you. Take care Paul,,

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you so much!

[@trevsblog]

After watching the first video my thoughts were drawn to the poor fitment possibility. What a great job! you have a great gap! Like you’ve said that alignment will easily ease up or down. 👍

[@martinkavanagh9641]

This is a QUALITY honest video Dom. - excellent to watch - Most instructive. Thank You.

[@DominicChineas]

Your welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@davidquirk8097]

Tidy job Dom. Thanks for sharing the process with us.

[@byronwoolnough6941]

Great job, I would be very keen to buy a set of lower wheels when you get them sorted. My lowers have been ground and sanded by previous owners, and are beyond repair, I have been using Hoosier lowers, but they are not ideal for my Ranalah.

[@boydsargeant7496]

Fantastic 2 parter!

[@halvardollikainen3999]

Incredible to see the bonnet in place 😎👍

[@stephengirling7859]

Love watching a master at his craft.

[@stephenmayock3776]

So glad you are back working on the 356. That was the project that brought me to your site. Excellent work

[@cbmsysmobile]

He's a true craftsman. Not many left these days.

[@jozsefizsak]

Making that bonnet was mind blowing, just as you said. It's astonishing that anyone can do that with such precision.

[@moonstarer55]

Great job Dom. The look on yr face as the back- piece was offered up to the new bonnet…..glowing. And little wonder you were so excited…it fitted like a glove….with a few tweaks still to do. The Porche has a new bonnet and it now looks like a car. Well done to all concerned

[@Cradley684]

What a master Dom, he really know's his stuff, get him on The Repair Shop LOL, have a nice day all !!!.

[@grandaded]

Another great episode Dom; continued solid progress on what is such an ambitious project. So much other stuff going on too!

[@DominicChineas]

Appreciate it, thank you

[@Simon67316]

That was brilliant! Were the originals made by pressing the metal over a mould?

[@bobt3374]

Good day to you Dom. Both those episodes were amazing that chap is so good & such an expert & that was a pleasure to watch. Good lock with your new wheels & take care.

[@westaussiejeff1547]

Amazing skills Dom - Loved it!

[@thomaspollock4274]

Wow. Concur with all the comments. Creation of art, captured on video. Maybe even better than the original.

[@johanhofstedt7317]

Love the craftmanship!!!

[@richardwhatton1249]

Great skill and a great video, thank you Dom and good luck with the wheels. Kind regards, Richard.

[@ianhardin1148]

This is so great watching each piece created. First the hood...next?

[@DominicChineas]

I start work on the main body next

[@george8718]

Incredibley incredible congratulations 🎉🎊🍾

[@DIYDumpRat]

Wow that was brilliant. I'm just finishing off my first 2 videos of my 61 Karmann Ghia, and as a complete noob have to say I'm now a little worried 😅 Thankfully I don't need to go to as much trouble as yourself mate. I discovered your channel today and I'm already completely addicted. Can't wait for the next one!

[@phuketmusicscene9008]

Incredible talented metalwork.. im an ex sheet metalworker and I’m in awe of this skill level ! Sooo jealous 👍👍👍

[@ejharrop1416]

In a word, brilliant! Really enjoy what you have done and where you are headed. The bonnet would be 5,000quid I bet, the time and workmanship is impeccable. Thank you, take care and peace out.

[@maverick51]

An amazing video, so interesting and to watch a great master at work, i love the process. I can't believe that the bonnet virtuality fits even when it was made 300 miles away, can't wait for the next video

[@danieljuggins3439]

Truly fantastic workmanship, can't put a price on experience.

[@davidbenn7199]

The Porche Bonnet looks Fantastic Dom, what a work of art and what a clever man Goeff is . Love the video, just Brilliant 👏 😊

[@michaellane9873]

You are getting there Dom.

[@H1WEX]

Great to see some progress on the 356!

[@paulwhiteman3625]

That’s great news, Dom.! The finish line is in sight 🤩🤩

[@Handbuilt1]

The Bonnet is perfect! Well done !...... PS .. where the bonnet was made , is that Geoff new workshop ?

[@lynnhaswell1690]

Fabulous amazing teamwork with you Geoff and Paul Dom - Porsche bonnet looks amazing !!! 👌😊

[@campingstoveman]

lovely job, well done

[@florianrauscheder9505]

Very very nice work 🥰🥰

[@davidallinson2501]

Would love to see much more of the Austin Seven special in the background. In 1957/59 I built one but with very poor panel work. Great job on the bonnet.

[@mikeparker3865]

Dom that was great. I can't wait to keep seeing how both projects work out.

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Dom, Nice one, Just a little tweek , and no rushing pace yourself , stay safe All the best Brian 😃

[@Qspecialman]

Another masterpiece of educational videos. Very many thanks Dom and Geoff for sharing in the fun.

[@keithl4779]

Geoff has magic in those fingers!

[@colinfblair]

Great set of videos so far. Thanks Dom

[@davidhayward5207]

As an Austin 7 fan, any chance we could have a bit of info on the little special sitting in the back of Geoffs' workshop some time ? Lovely to see a master craftsman at work..

[@DominicChineas]

I do t know anything about it I am afraid!

[@VincenzoFidomanzo]

Thank you again!

[@michaelhallas6450]

Beautiful Workmanship

[@marchalliwell5503]

Wow just wow, Amazing skills

[@leslieaustin151]

Exciting stuff. Well done you two. Les

[@deanmarskell1518]

Well done Geoff and you too Dom your bonnet looks totally awesome keep up the great work ♥️

[@nickcockerill239]

Brilliant content. I look forward to you marketing your Ranalla profiling machine and watching the new BBC programme.

[@garrymatthews4430]

That has a better fit than a lot of new cars, well done to you both

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Great to watch this extreme craftsmanship!

[@paulmuff9883]

Brilliant 👍😀

[@frances7243]

Brilliant and I rather like the sort of Porsche lightweight approach to the new bonnet. In fact, why not. As for the final fit, I recall during a relatively recent tour of the Mercedes C-class production line the fitting of bonnets and doors just by some careful bending and the odd bash here and there with a wooden mallet. And it works, certainly according to the high-tech measuring and monitoring screens.

[@stephenlines9431]

So, are you planning to rebuild the whole 356 as an aluminium 'super-legere'? There's so little steel left that I could not see how you could restore this beautiful car. I continue to be amazed at your determination, skills, and, it has to be said, you have a great network of wizards! Loving this , thanks.

[@DominicChineas]

No no the car will be restored with steel panels, just the bonnet and engine lid will be aluminium

[@psk5746]

​@@DominicChineaswere they originally alloy?

[@possumheadcarpentry]

By the look of his tools, he also has the Axminster tool fetish. Excellent video as usual.

[@nicholasbrowett6806]

absolutely fascinating love what you are doing and what you stand for. thank you. regards Nick Browett

[@cinsc556]

Beautiful work!

[@michaelhunt2369]

Great stuff Dom

[@digitaIgorilla]

You can't fast-track a lifetime of experience. The re-profiled wheel set is going to be awesome for your customers.

[@jimmoore8943]

That beats spraying that old bike frame on telly

[@DominicChineas]

Doesn’t it just!!