Porsche DIY Restoration - ABANDONED Porsche 1969 911 Restoration By A Newbie!

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[@michaelmusson3593]

even without video your many pictures tells the story looks like a lot of work a lot of rust even the rockers even after having it together you have to deal with a wreck that almost took your life. The restoration of this car is a massive accomplishment. I have a 1971 Targa T that is in gray primer right now. It will require a lot of work as well. I did have to replace the front pan over where the batteries were but that and replacing the gas tank was about the extent of the rust I had to deal with. The interior will need a lot of work. I bought this car in 1989 and paid 4,500 for it. Now that there are people on You Tube restoring these old marvels I believe there is a community to draw for in order to help me as problems arise. Thank you for your channel

[@rickyward519]

Sorry for your loss keep up the good work

[@hazarddavid6987]

What can i say...its pure love...all the way from Malaysia...and subscribed...

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Another great vid mate. You are definitely a great story teller, and that was a very entertaining photo video, as most aren't.

[@rennch.]

Thanks Jeff. I wished I'd had video of the build, but I had to make the slideshow work!

[@typetwotim]

Heard you on Smoking Tire podcast, I’ve pieced together a throw away split window Bus into a hybrid camper back before the “Bu$ boom”. Love the project and Brother you show genuine humility , and how Mom and Dad are with you is Brilliant.

[@rennch.]

Rad! Do you still have it? I'd love to make one of those "Porsche Support Vehicles" out of a bus.

[@typetwotim]

Wet sanding for paint now , my vids are terrible but still learning,KZbin channel typetwotim nothing compared to your project but definitely related to your newby metal work , going on 1400 hours over 17 years this bus will be going on 1-3 year road trip in Dec ...

[@rennch.]

typetwotim love that idea! Get A/C in there!

[@skolenimation]

Just discovered this channel while looking for other people who've done DIY restorations on a Porsche. Wife loves them and I've recently been bitten by the bug when we rented a 911 in Vegas so I kinda want to do one for the next project car. Subscribed!

[@jonofriedrich5429]

Great video mate. Loved it. You and Jeff are an inspiration for all us DIY restorers!

[@rennch.]

Thanks bro! I love these things!

[@nigelpugh3409]

I read the title and misunderstood thinking you had"given up" on the restoration, Fantastic to see that not only had you carried on but completed it (as to date) to a very high standard, Great project and great work so far, Please keep the installments coming,

[@Dave_Boyer]

Pretty neat how you included your parents into the car, I have a car that both parents and deceased father in law all drove at one point or another. It has some great sentimental valve, and it’s just been sitting in my garage for 18 years now,

[@Draxindustries1]

Dedication where many would have given up. Nice work and love the colour and white Carrera graphics..

[@SteveLowtwait]

Cool story. I used to live in Boulder and know how tight some of those mountain roads are. I'm glad you were okay, and that you brought your car back to life.

[@rennch.]

Thanks man! I miss those roads, though we have some awesome ones here in California too. :)

[@BarnesysBuilds]

Sensational work mate, stripping paint has to be one of the hardest parts of diy restos I reckon. Love the Porsche

[@johndavey72]

What an adventure! I'm pretty sure you must have smelt fear when the Porsche left the road! Very lucky escape! And as for the "special mix" primer best my good lady doesn't see this it will give her idea's! (I'm currently restoring a '69 TR6 and have a '66 e-type to follow). Your graphically honest with the welding and yes, there is scope for major improvement . You have the enthusiasm, and capability to master all aspects. Have you considered going to welding classes to master the task. Of course you may have already done so. I restored a 911 T back in 1984. It at least matched yours for rust and the only parts supplied were the battery boxes. The rest l had to fabricate myself. Porsches were awful before they started galvanizing them ( from about 1978). I restored a number of Porsches the rarest being a heavily damaged (and very badly repaired) 912. Look forward to your future instalments.

[@Hangin_With_Shane]

Great video Michael!

[@frednoce3043]

Wow...great work on that restoration! Would love to see your car in person some day. I live in San Diego as well...please let me know if you ever take your car to a show.

[@rennch.]

Anytime man! I’m in North Park. You?

[@stephanieadkins9369]

That's a neat idea I have my husband's ashes I am trying to restore a 1985 911 maybe I should put his ashes in the primer

[@christopherbalfour4675]

Really enjoying your videos from "down under" Australia.

[@rennch.]

Chris Balfour Thank you Chris! I was just in your country for five weeks last year.

[@christopherbalfour4675]

I hope all the aussies looked after you and you enjoyed Australia. Hope you came to my hometown of Sydney

[@rennch.]

Chris Balfour had a BLAST in Sydney! Do you know the MCM boys?

[@christopherbalfour4675]

Sorry, no I do not know them.

[@rennch.]

Chris Balfour Really? Look up mighty car mods on KZbin.

[@vintageexcellence]

Next time you weld flares gas torch is the only way to go, like factory, welds are far less brittle than mig. The biggest point being it is easier to control warpage and thus a flat panel that needs very little filler for final bodywork.

[@futurenewmedia]

Great and also moving story. That U-pol Reface takes me back 25 years ago when I started restoring my first car, an only TVR 350i, can’t believe you rolled it on 😂 that stuff needs a minimum 3.0mm fluid tip on a spray gun it’s that thick 👍

[@rennch.]

Yea, it was like rolling house paint. :)

[@darrenbyrne4622]

You have done really well the results speck for them selfs well done

[@jamesgarcia9123]

all ways staying on it! re built that car'! your way', great custom work you do. peace jg

[@musclecarczarig4003]

Great video! Its really cool to see the Ghost's transformation over the years.Every car has a story, thanks for sharing yours I'm sure your parents would be very proud of you., I look forward to the next video!

[@rennch.]

Brent Musclecarczar thanks Brent. It’s been pretty rad.

[@Otaner142]

doesnt the chasssis rigidity get compromised when parts of it have rust and you have to cut them and weld the cut part ? Like welding the removed part.

[@vintageexcellence]

It’s as strong as original if you are a great welder, if the work is bad then no it’s not strong

[@joevergnetti767]

What did you do with the 72??

[@davidgray5583]

Another very high quality video. Real world fixes. Keep it coming !

[@jayinmi3706]

I've been watching a bunch of 911 restos lately, and they all seem to have severe rust in the same areas as yours did.

[@iamrichrocker]

labor of love for sure..fantastic video...gotcha new sub..

[@rennch.]

Thanks for the sub! I'm also a rocker! :)

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

Awesome transformation! Subbed. Fellow San Dieagan here!

[@rennch.]

Come check out the new build!

[@Rich_Lambert]

Enjoyed the video and looking forward to part 2. Oh...nice work!

[@rennch.]

I SWEAR it’s coming.

[@lucasdemiranda3453]

Muito lindo carro! já tinha visto fotos dele no Instragram. Nice Porsche :D

[@rennch.]

Thanks man!

[@scottross5706]

First heard you and your story on TST w/ Matt F. Love that you memorialized your Parents in the paint primer of your amazing 69' 911. Great story, great editing, Nice Work Michael ! FYI: Hey everyone - check out his Podcast 'The Solopreneur Hour'

[@rennch.]

Thanks for saying that about the editing. This one took me forever! I'm still very new to the video game, but I got a new camera for this one, and love how the video shots turned out.

[@scottross5706]

cheers brother you are off to an awesome start...props. I've got a 2006 Cayman S, love the analog rawness compared to the new stuff out , I can only imagine how incredible your 911 feels. Sister in law lives in San Diego (Cardif by the Sea) love to look you up when I'm out there

[@rennch.]

Scott Ross please do! We’ve got some nice roads here.

[@geoffsheppard8267]

Absolutely outstanding effort brother..!! Amazing car amazing story..!! Stay cool 😎

[@rennch.]

Geoff Sheppard I appreciate that bro!

[@996turbo]

Great job cool story!

[@rennch.]

Thanks! You guys a race shop?

[@sdlc308]

Excellent video!

[@MarkRLePage]

Great hearing and seeing the background on the Gray Ghost.

[@rennch.]

Mark R. LePage Thanks Mark! This video edit tested my skills as a newbie as well. :-)

[@johnd769]

Excellent content...Thanks

[@rennch.]

Thanks John!

[@rennch.]

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[@abdullahalmoqbali2455]

Allow me to contact you , one day i will buy a classic porsche and i will need your help!! Thanks for sharing videos Best regards Abdullah From Sultanat of Oman

[@jasebennett3189]

Rennch - Vintage Aircooled Porsche DIY done and done!! Keep up the great vids!!

[@rennch.]

Jase Bennett honored. Thanks Jase. Would love feedback Re:thumb and title.

[@drblast]

Media blast!

[@Jerod_Helt]

This is good motivation for my 911 project 👍

[@rennch.]

Get it!!

[@motors5153]

Love the Ashes part, your parents would be proud. Only a car guy would understand this procedure.

[@rennch.]

Totally. Thanks man.

[@Ricklopez1979]

This is great stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@rennch.]

Rick Lopez Thank you for watching Rick!

[@wilsonng911]

Labour of love 👍👍

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

Awesome job

[@rennch.]

Thanks Chris!

[@grantroberts4231]

where is part 2 ??

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Enjoyed your video, love your '69!

[@rennch.]

Thanks Brian! Working on #2 now!

[@azdubber]

that primer mixture made heart feels.

[@rickyward519]

🤙🏻

[@s3an6]

❤️

[@trefoil3000]

i wish rich people didn't have to inflate prices on all the cool shit. wouldve loved to do something like this and now theyre all untouchable

[@edwilko8819]

always drive with dash cam get the kids insurance to pay for everything as well as knock his lights out for bearly killing you both.

[@shaunolson8913]

I have so many newbie questions....

[@rennch.]

I'll answer what I can brother!

[@nicolasguilmot7802]

No gaz no like!

[@rennch.]

What’s that mean?

[@nicolasguilmot7802]

Soldering no gaz no good job!

[@truthseeker8483]

"I used a vibrator to paint my wheels" ......okay then.... :D

[@rennch.]

I’m working on part two as we speak. It’s a bear of an episode to edit, but I’m working on it. :-)