New Beginnings!

[@jamesbaylis9438]

Graeme, make sure that yourself, your family and your livelihood is sorted first. Don't worry about use here, we'd understand if you need to get stuff sorted. We'll be waiting for you when you return. Keep Safe 😍😍

[@markbehr88]

Don’t worry Graham. You have to do what’s right for you. I’ll still follow you on the Stuart.

[@kpfpv8515]

A fresh start for the new year Graham... good luck on the move . I'm sure it will all work out for you.

[@noelmcgarry456]

Sad news Graeme, love that the tank stayed. Not owning the premises that your business runs from is alway a joy you can do without. You'll still have your followers and you only have 2 hands working by yourself so that the way it goes good luck happy new year to you and your family. Noel

[@joshmcnabb3569]

Hi Graham, In regards to finding a trucking mob: I used Aldinga Towing once a few months back to move a 8 tonne backhoe. I think they have larger tilt trays and low loaders looking at their website. They rocked up on time and it all went well winching the machine on. Cheers.

[@dsrunner69]

Graham, good luck to you in the New Year and the new shop! I've been watching your videos since finding you through watching Pete's videos. Now I look forward to Pete's, Jason's and your's next videos to drop. You all put out great videos showing quality work, with ample description of why and how you get the results that you do. I love all things mechanical. So it doesn't matter whether you are working on a car or a tank or a metal bucket. I will keep watching and enjoying your work. Good luck in the downsizing and de-cluttering of life. Thanks for all the great videos. Can't wait for more.... Cheers 🍻

[@brucescott2263]

A fresh start is a great life reset, a tactical retreat mate, you do what you have to, good on you for making the call. I will continue to watch with interest.

[@wayneholzer4694]

Happy new year and all the best for the new workshop..... Life is forever evolving we have to make executive choices to keep going forward you will get there... I know too well about unforeseen life things happening im 37 after a very serious MVA last march has rendered me unable to work as mechanic again from a permanent shoulder injury which really sucks due to some moron using their mobile phone and plowing their Landcruiser into the stationary vehicle I was in at the intersection of beach road just by the southern expressway overpass by bunnings however I am back studying and will be heading to Uni in 2025 to be a building inspector so it will be a big change for me but as they say change can be as good as a holiday... Look forward to when you post more videos again all the best mate.

[@MicKeyMooZiK]

That sounds like some painful decisions were made but in reality, it's more like some truths were acknowledged. Once you get settled in to the new shed you'll feel that cathartic release from all that weight. I've had to put down the world and take a breather before the weight of it crushed me so I know what it's like. All the best for the new year and keep looking forward.

[@jason35177]

Nice new workshop. I totally get what your saying, when you have two many projects it gets overwhelming. The fact that your workshop is your source of income and you do this rust repair work all the time. I get tired working in the shed for a week 😊 Its fair to say you have a good support network of youtube friends, thats because they like what you do and who you are. So keep doing your thing, and have a happy new year 😊

[@stefantrnacek1394]

Mate, you have to look after yourself and your family first. If other people don't like it, that's they problem. Making a big change and lighening your load can just be the way to get your passion back. I look forward to your future videos.

[@paulelmer5119]

Hi mate completely understand ur position u urself can see where u stand financially and tough decisions have to be made. As a ford lover it would have been nice to see the xw finished and even the eh. Ur viewers love ur work regardless of what ur working on. These cars would not have the chance to be what they are today without u and now have a future because of u. Keep doing what you’re doing and making the tough decisions when needed that are right for you. As an idea if u have contact with the new owners of key cars in ur videos that are sold off can u share pictures of them when they are completed. Take care looking forward to ur next videos

[@ashleycogdon9273]

Well done mate, great channel and I really enjoy your stuff. Glad to see you kept the tank and the Jeep. Family first always, all the best for 2024.

[@timbrown8581]

Clean start is always good but the EJ! I was looking forward to your progress as I was building mine. We must do what we must! Someone will get a great car. Good luck to you mate.

[@markc8602]

Was sad about the XW going but the talk about showing the rust repairs on customer cars sparked my interest

[@darrenbeattie1298]

Gotta do what ya gotta do. Several projects.... especially rare expensive ones is total stress. Thin the herd and put all your effort into 1 or 2. Learning that now myself. You had the balls to pull the trigger. Good luck. Happy New Year. Hope it settles down and is all for the better. East coast of Canada will be watching Brother. Keep it up.

[@stanleybaker5860]

Now doubt many of us have had to make major decisions too at some stage. Only wish I was there to help you move. Looking forward to your new start and the updates. Stay strong. Cheers Stan.

[@doctormengele961]

Sorry to hear you have landed in tough times champ, you gotta do watcha gotta do mate , weve all been there 👍

[@jaydee9761]

Good luck and a wise move, you were juggling too many balls. I really was looking forward to seeing the XW finished, but hey, life goes on. Been following you for yonks, still love watching you do rust work, I know for you it's boring. I have an XC which I had no idea about fixing the rust on until I caught your show, so thanks heaps.

[@stew6338]

Having to move is a very stressful and difficult time. I hope it goes well for you. As for the EJ this is one of my dads favorite cars. I wish I had the money you are asking for it as he would love to be the person to finish it off. OH well hope you find someone who can finish it off. Hope the move goes well and you get everything sorted. Thanks Stew.

[@robertshemory3541]

A person has to do whatever it takes to survive in today's world. Hope all goes well for you. Will watch as long as you keep making video's. Cheers ❤🇺🇸👍✌️

[@paulorchard7960]

What a shame, I was looking forward to EJ in its wedding dress, but you gotta do what you gotta do!🇦🇺👍

[@bheeler3]

Totally understand where you're coming from Graham. All the best with the new premises and new beginnings. The. Stuart is looking amazing too, cheers, Nick👍😊

[@leighschouten9858]

Graham look after yourself and the family. Mental health in todays society has become increasingly important. Thats number one. I have always loved your work and methods. I will still follow your channel. ;) BTW I do love the EJ. But could not do it justice as you describe.

[@peterfreeman927]

Hey Graham, you have to do what you have to do mate, you need to look after yourself and your family. Car are cars and can be replaced when the time is right. You cannot replace yourself or your family. Takecare bud and hope the move goes well. 👍

[@IGDZILLA]

In my experience these sort of events tend to work out for the best. Downsizing the list of projects is never easy. But lifting the weight from your mind as you're constantly processing them and managing the expectations and lack of progress will be felt immediately. The tricky bit is not picking up new ones. All the best Graham. PS. I am disappointed to see the EJ go.

[@bill13690]

I have really enjoyed both of your recent contents particularly on your X B Falcon coupe, Cheers from Bill.

[@matthewkenny9390]

Hey mate, love your work. Shame about the cars but you have to do what is right for you! Life is for living, take care!

[@garyashdown5376]

IM STAYING Its all about life balance!!!! It's your life and you balance it the best way that suits you and not others (us). It's sad that we're not going to see the finishing of your projects but I fully understand that life can take a different direction in a blink of an eye as I've been there and done it. Yes you might have some idiots that throw their dummies out of the pram but at the end of the day you're the guy who has been kind enough to let us follow you on the life and times of a restoration artist. Which I might say I find totally fascinating. I have learnt an awful lot because of you and will continue to do so so long as you're around. Now I'm 60+ and had more ups and downs than a rollercoaster and your a young chap with a long way to go at the start of the rollercoaster, well maybe first big dip and on the way back up so have a great ride and stay in control, and just remember, DON'T LET THE BASTARD'S GRIND YOU DOWN. wishing you every success on the next stage of life's adventure. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@chrisward2943]

Happy new year mate, I always wondered how you managed to find time to work on all of these projects... I hope it all works out and you life improves because of it.

[@nevillewomersley7841]

Loyalty does not pay! I hope to enjoy this new location.

[@MrButtonpresser]

All the best to you mate! Oh boy, that EJ would be great. I just don't have the space.

[@TigerRogers0660]

Sorry you've had to make drastic changes Graham. But as you say, if the rent was too much you had to make a change. I'm sure the shift will be for the better. I would LOVE to buy that EJ because i've seen all the work you've done - & 11 grand is a bargain!! But i would not have enough spare time to finish it. I hope it goes to someone that makes it a concourse car!!

[@Andrew.quigley]

You got to do what's right for you and family. The outrageous cost of living and geeedy people, squeezing the working person is ridiculous ATM. I'll still watch your videos on the tank and rust repairs. Hope you have a happy new year.

[@sashas8168]

Should sell the EJ to Peter. Shame you selling the cars, should have got rid of the tank, you will struggle to have space in the new shed. Onwards and upwards...things will work out!

[@triggeredleftyvegan6004]

Mate you sound deflated don't be, this move and direction you're taking is the best decision moving forward. Scale down the side projects but concentrate on the business first and it will be all up from there! Have a happy new year take care mate.

[@RestoHubAU]

One door closes, another one opens. I hear you about the cost of living, it's challenging for many at the minute. Happy new Year, I'm sure '24 will be a great one for you. 👍

[@pnr9730]

Happy new year Graham and happy new beginnings🎉

[@WTHAZZAreal]

I was looking forward to new videos on the xw but shit happens and ill look foward too that jeep and any other future projects that you do

[@phillipcara3232]

Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@WesW3187]

Wow! I feel for you. Sometimes things happen, both negatively and positive. I’m 65 and I’m getting ready to have a clear out at a domestic level, even at this late stage. I can’t afford to keep burning the candle at both ends. I think you will enjoy the restart, after the depression etc. Life eh?

[@TheMrShinagami]

Merry Christmas and Happy new year! You have to do what's right for you, I will still follow your channel whatever you are working on.

[@johnroche8307]

All the best for 2024 mate. It is often said, don't make your passion your career. But this is just a minor setback. You're still a spring chicken and there'll be other cars in the future that will re ignite your passion. It's just life. We all go through it. It'll all work out.

[@bambamfabrications]

I reckon with less stress and more dollary doos in your pocket your gonna enjoy your new space mate! and might i add that's a snazzy shirt you've got there!

[@craigexaustralia7147]

Good luck with everything.

[@AndysLittleWorkshop]

Good for you chap, I don't run a business because I don't want the stress $120000 a year saving is huge dude. I love a good clearing of the decks and I currently doing one haha It feels like I get lighter with every item I get rid of these days 😁

[@einfelder8262]

I don't think the saving is $120000, more like $12000

[@AndysLittleWorkshop]

oops to many 000's hahaha

[@earbus1]

All good brother I just dig ur attitude I still maintain doing a Datsun or Subaru repair could pay well.🤣

[@PeterBriggs01]

l hope things work out for you Graeme. You got to look after yourself and family.

[@PaulWGregson]

Even if it was a forced restart, sometimes it's a kick start to bigger and better things. Shame about the EJ, I hope the new owner finishes it so it can be featured on a later episode.

[@TheTigerQuoll]

A better head space in your new shed place👍

[@jasontaylor7837]

Tom's towing is the only heavy vehicle towing I know of

[@nickf6062]

Good luck mate be watching out for your video's glad the weather been a little cooler. cheers

[@timothysimper293]

Happy new year love your work tim

[@douglasamills]

Goodluck with the new shop Graham, yes rent is just horrible now.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

There is always a lot of talk about house rental prices but commercial properties tend to be even worse I have been fortunate to be able to run my business from home and never took on a factory until because of the excessive Rents they want and you get nothing for your money just a space Good luck with the move Graeme At least with this one if you need to you can have a cleanup before you go home if you need to I look forward to what ever you give us 👍👍👍

[@Mursaat666]

Bitter sweet video, but I understand how you feel, I started my project 4 years ago now... And by started I mean bought it and moved it into the shed 😂 time just gets away from ya, and life gets in the way.

[@adamhoffman3687]

Sounds like you are going in a good direction. Personally im more interested in the tank and jeep as well as the falcons

[@marks7502]

good luck in your new shed

[@GeeenJ]

sorry to hear you had to sell some cars but sadly it seems its a common thing greedy real estates and landlords milking the struggling people hope the new shed works out for you graham would of liked to see the xw finished a lot of work went into it hope next years a better year for you

[@einfelder8262]

I suppose you'd rent your building out for $0.00, because you're not a greedy landlord. But it's easier to bleat the "greedy landlords" phrase and prove yourself incapable of rational thought.

[@GeeenJ]

@@einfelder8262 no you obviously have never been gouged by a greedy real estate or landlord i have and no if i was a landlord i'd be fair with rental no gouge just because some imoral real estate says because of the market or area you should charge this amount infuture sport think before you become a keyboard warrior thank you for you time forest

[@einfelder8262]

@@GeeenJ That's just your opinion, not an expert one.

[@GeeenJ]

@@einfelder8262 its the truth happens every day

[@darrenbrown5248]

Your the best and we care

[@brunohoutwipper4225]

Good luck on your new adventure

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Happy new year Graham hope all goes well bro

[@deankdx]

The EJ in someone else's eyes may not need guards/doors just time which they may have more of, so that $2000 for guards doesn't come into if the ones there are repairable in that case. But yeah, saving $24k in 2yrs (or not hemorrhaging the same amount) in the next few years should be a load off.

[@jamiekaye3680]

Moving sucks! It’s good for a clean up, but that’s it, I truly hope this works out for you, and you and your family enjoy the after move rewards.

[@mobilisationlocksmithsptyl7063]

Heartbreaking to hear your not finishing the EJ! Would there be any way to keep it on the back burner if you could get some extra funds?

[@napolianwas]

got to do what you got to do graham.

[@Hazzy238]

Your mate with the tank farm could buy the tank? One more thing you don't have to worry about.

[@joe2097]

500 watt LED HI BAYS 6 would do for starters and they’re cheap heaps of light

[@larrylongprong5219]

All the best with whatever you’re doing👍

[@Roo0ooD]

ill keep watching no matter what ya make

[@geoffdunstan8567]

as John Lennon sang: "life's what happens when you're busy making other plans" best regards, Geoff D, Merimbula

[@nathanobrien6875]

New year new start mate!

[@AndyPandy27]

if i win Tatts tonight i will buy you a shop Keep up the vids Graham love your work you are amazing.

[@AzzaTheGreat]

Didn't realise you are based in Adelaide, shout out if you need a hand moving stuff. Would love the EJ but I've got a Torana that needs attention first.. very tempting though!

[@gfenwick1]

belated merry xmas and all the best. if you need an extra hand for whatever reason send a shout out, you might remember I'm local from when I dropped around for that M3 track link

[@adamheazlett1179]

New energy efficent flouros are great when they fall off a truck and cheap .Put the tank at home or outside is it woth the space money pit its great but you cant jump in and go on a Sunday drive.You will disagree I have had boats.

[@chippyjohn1]

Hope you are well Graeme. Did Ron show you the result of the rear armour cover for the Stuart, turned out alright. Thought next time you are in Vic, we should make a video of the laser cutter, something for your content maybe.

[@xacoupeguy]

Yeah it looked awesome!!!

[@clintjohnston1261]

its your channel its your life go forward

[@russelblackwell6041]

Well done mate greedy landlords his loss

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

I'll second that comment 😊👍🇦🇺😎

[@einfelder8262]

Commercial property yields about 3% to 5% gross. But you can keep spewing your ignorance.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@einfelder8262 its not ignorance its a true fact, our bike shop was doing really well, and the landlord found out and doubled the rent, we moved to a better place and stay there 9 yrs no rent increase was happy to have some renting it, now theres building vacant everywhere due to this, far from ignorant, Have a Happy New Year 😊

[@gfenwick1]

@@einfelder8262 I spent about 5 years as an insurance investigator, most of my trade was investigating dodgey commercial property companies. not many saints in that industry.

[@biastv1234]

Great move , sometimes less is more

[@Will_Nyenhuis]

Merry Christmas Happy New Year

[@greghuc7591]

Hope things get better for you 👍

[@TheBear351c]

Hi Graham, XAGT bonnet for sale.?? I'm in Barossa.

[@xacoupeguy]

Not my bonnet

[@knight2425]

Shame on the EJ, you’ve been tinkering with them for a while now and looked like you had ample parts for it but sometimes you need to change things up to keep your sanity. All the best mate

[@markorlando4817]

Hey mate how can I contact you regarding the EJ?

[@xacoupeguy]

Either thru the Graham's restorations Facebook page or look for the car on Facebook marketplace

[@brettsanderson3523]

Legend see you soon😊

[@tonypereira1484]

Is the XW for sale ?????

[@subaruadventures]

yep market place

[@pm270100]

can not see it

[@tonypereira1484]

Where on market place ??

[@xacoupeguy]

Been and gone chaps

[@tonypereira1484]

@@xacoupeguy no but I’m Always first on your KZbin channel 😭

[@paulcoote3094]

What a shame someone with such skills is an unnecessary victim of our government's cost of living crisis. If tax reform was implemented and housing affordability addressed we wouldn't have this issue. Australia is changing all because of housing $$$$. It sucks

[@chrisharris9341]

Hi mate I'm still building a xa coupe. An im still after a bootlid

[@markhorrell9213]

Been watching this for ages. The XW?

[@xacoupeguy]

Xw is gone

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

Bit of a shame. Completely understand..

[@nevillewomersley7841]

Good luck in 2024.

[@GODEES77]

Maybe Pete can take the EJ and offload his

[@Carsnbikes73]

Don't sell the spot welder

[@stuartsharples9520]

Oh no more XY rebuild..?

[@tonypereira1484]

1st again lol 😜

[@adamheazlett1179]

Cars way better profit turn around.EJ still needs at least 15k to finish is it worth it no .Flip popular cars v8 Ford or Holdens bring good dollars way better than an EJ work profit

[@charlesovergaard8765]

No cars - you lost me.

[@xacoupeguy]

Pretty sad too assume I'll never play with cars and film car things again even tho I mentioned in the video ill still keep car content coming. But hey if you wanna go, that your choice

[@traviswilliams1360]

Im not really surprised...unfortunately. Often wondered how you made a buck with the overheads and the lack of progress on the customers work.

[@xacoupeguy]

interesting your assuming im not working my backside of daily on customers cars. i dont think you should judge my life when you dont live it. i dont want too offend but i found your comment insulting.

[@traviswilliams1360]

Yeah no worries knackers ,if I was working my backside of and going backwards I'd give the ass. Hopefully you can turn things around ,good luck.

[@marks7502]

I gasped at "the young lad who bought that wrote that off in a half hour". 🥲