Porsche 356 Restoration From Steering Wheel to Wheels on the Ground. YAY!

[@wycoffwycoff1282]

356 videos are just as informative and inspiring as 911 videos, keep up the great work!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

🙏

[@craiggeiger167]

Keep The Faith… this applies to the making of 356 YT videos as well! Guys like me need these.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

KTF, The maestro used to put this after all his emails and posts. I miss that guy!

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

356 videos are fine for me. Those 911 videos are really informative, even for the non Porsche guys, like me. But i kind of like more these 356 videos, just because i like more older tin.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Perfect, thanks!

[@davidcain913]

Great progress and video. I wish I had taken pictures years ago during the disassembly of my '63 356B-nearly everything I pulled off was as-is from the factory. I remember that the steering coupler castellated nuts had cotter pins that were installed so that each end was bent back and fully tucked into the immediately adjacent crenel (the open part between merlons at the top of a castle wall). I tried to replicate it as best as possible with the new coupler. I do not mean this to be a debate over proper cotter pin installation, it was just the way I found it. Again, it is cathartic to watch the work.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Thanks for sharing the original steering coupler details. This was one of the first things I changed when I bought this car 25 years ago. I don't remember the cotter pin details, ha ha. But really good to know. Glad you swapped yours out too. Did yours have a ground wire too?

[@martinhoward1802]

keep doing what you do. Both cars are great and the ingenuity that goes in to them both is interesting and informative. Some guitar soundtrack work from the son is always a bonus:)

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Cool thanks. We've been making a guitar, so we've been holding off until it's done. It's looking so good!

[@danwood1047]

Great work Tom. Please keep the 356 videos coming (with a sprinkling of 911).

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Thanks Dan! Will do

[@jonjohnson7895]

Really appreciate this episode on the front end and steering wheel specifics. I'm now interested in the rehab of the turn signal unit and how you clean up the steering wheel.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Thanks for watching. The signal and wheel work will be coming soon I hope. My goal is to get this car driving in a few weeks!

[@27jpski]

Great job again. I like the content. It’s the real thing, and it needs to stay true to what real garage time is supposed to be. Personal request: before and after data of Mac on a track/road course. To compare the engine upgrade! Some driving footage is always appreciated too!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Thanks. One of the reasons I do this is because I thought too much detail was left out of car shows on TV. I show 95% of what all the steps are at least. I almost posted some video of me driving Benji's car with the new rear sway bar, but didn't. It got a little crazy on public roads 😂. For sure will do Mac track experiences and data. Thank you!

[@pyrogenusa]

Good to see the progress on the 356 , a couple hours every evening you will be done.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Yep.

[@CrispysProjects]

Keep whichever projects you need to work on flowing, personally I'm a 911 owner needing to find time start his, but all restoration methods are the same & similar parts! I'm going come away from my Corrado build on the my channel and move over the the VW T5 van as it's way more popular and I need to get rid of it! 😲😀

[@bin_chicken80]

Car is coming along nicely. No shorts please. Thanks!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

What's wrong with shorts?

[@bin_chicken80]

@@GarageTimeAutoResto It's just personal preference really. Here are the reasons: 1. I don't like the portrait format. I can see why you might use it for a video call but I feel it just isn't a good fit for the the type of content you and other content creators are making. 2. It sorta feels like a useless gimmick and KZbin is just trying to be like TikTok and other platforms that use that format. 3. I don't want them in my feed and there is no way to turn them off besides using some third party browser extension which I've found don't really work that well. 4. I think that type of content is shortening people's attention spans. These are obviously all personal opinions and you're free to do what you like. Thanks for the great content!

[@pril250]

356 is good to watch.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Thx, just less of them maybe?

[@olegregersen1024]

It is a wonder for me to see the progress on the 356. I found a very rusty A model when i was young but the owner would not sell the car. I watched it deteriorate over the years. It is a beautiful car, as are the 911. Very grateful to se Your videos. It can be a long wait to next saturday. 👍

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Thanks! The 356 and 911 are created so differently and it's fun to see Porsche's progress back then. Yes, they are both beautiful!

[@donrossi1603]

Lookin Good...!!!

[@carl545marchbanks4]

Great progress again. Will be a wonderful car!

[@jockellis]

I’ve been looking at those ultrasonic cleaning tanks for some time. Since you like yours, I ordered a 30 liter model last weekend looking forward to using it.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Nice! 30L....I'm jealous.

[@jockellis]

Got it today which was perfect because my wife is out of town.

[@jockellis]

@@GarageTimeAutoResto Now I’m wishing I’d gotten a smaller one, too. Maybe when we pay off our car loan this month.

[@CarsonKo]

This is awesome and informative. Can’t wait to see it running.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Me too.

[@bobnorman4730]

Came for the 911, stuck around for the 356. I have a 911, but will likely never have a 356, so I don't need all the tips and procedures and whatnot, but I enjoy it all, and... who knows.. maybe...someday.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Never say never, ha ha. I hope to do lots of driving comparisons of each.

[@lazaroskostelidis7336]

Tom even if you make a video of how too peel potatos i will watch it . Love the 356 ❤

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Well that would involve either a power tool or hammer, not sure which? Thank you 🙏🙏

[@davidnelson6893]

Cool see 356 at all

[@polloloci21]

Tom- what’s the wire for on the steering shaft coupler? Thanks for documenting this- we know it’s a lot more additional work. Take your time between videos- we’ll be here.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Thanks so much, I want to get this car driving, but keep restoring individual things. Such as the steering wheel and seats. I think that is a ground wire for the sliding horn contact.

[@vin9114]

I'm interested in what you're going to do with the front end of the 911. What components you're going to use, etc. I'm hoping you're going to raise the spindles. I would be interested to see how it's done. I want to do it to my 87 Carrera.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Raised spindles are absolutely in the works, but I'm mostly unhappy with the Bilstein B6 inserts for my car. They are just too stiff for a car that doesn't weigh anything in the front. Ian, is helping me and we have big plans for new stuff including shocks, spindles, sway bars, etc.

[@vin9114]

@@GarageTimeAutoResto Thats good news. Can't wait to see how you do it.

[@michaelcobb2044]

I'm curious what you will do w the turn signal switch. My "65 C switch is probably original, doesn't return when signaling "left" and the "right" is starting to not engage or stay "up". Easy to rebuild or send it to a "pro" or just buy a new one? I'm not the ME you are but not afraid to try and fail, then get help :) And yes your 356 videos are awesome ... sold my Outlaw "70 911E years ago but that is a another story in a 911 line.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

I have two of these 356 switches, so I should be able to make one work. Stay tuned.

[@richardporter6201]

Is that wire on the rubber coupling like on a Triumph TR6 for horn continuity?

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

I think so

[@izoyt]

one little bit off topic question: does 356 have any kind of crash-bar protection on steering rod etc? this things scares me most on classic cars of that era, if we are talking road use.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

To be honest, there really isn't any crush zones or break away elements to it. The 911 steering system is much better and safer. The good news is there is no engine up front to push the steering column in your face. So I guess the entire front of the car is a crumple zone.

[@Abrothers100]

Quick question, what bolt/nut size to attach a 356 engine yolk to mount on a stand? It’s my first time trying to get an engine on a stand. I’m going to try and rebuild it. Thanks!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

M10 x 90mm or so should work. There should already be two studs poking out under the flywheel, so you can use one of those.

[@georgeallen2124]

That must’ve felt awesome installing the steering wheel and sitting in the car again! How long has it been???

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

It's been 15 years at least! Feels great. I wish the wheel was fully restored, but I'll get there.

[@autobarnnarrewarren2903]

Hi, what type of paint are you using for the column (that is thinned with acetone)? Thank you

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Sorry, I forgot to mention this time. It's industrial Rust-Oleum. There is an Amazon link in the description and also for the hardener.

[@autobarnnarrewarren2903]

@@GarageTimeAutoResto thank you for the reply, much appreciated. I'll look into it as it seems to give a nice finish

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Yes, a decent spray gun helps a lot too. No way a rattle can do that.

[@Zincaloom]

It’s rolling under electric power now. I guess you have a limited range EV.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Exactly. Have winch travel...50 ft at a time.