Project Kermit: The Finale

Time to hit the road!
Chapters
00:00 460 mile shakedown drive
18:29 MoT test
22:08 Project highlights
Project Kermit is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 109 (long wheel base) which is being stripped right down and rebuilt with a 200tdi engine and a few other improvements. The other videos in the series can be found in this playlist: • Project Kermit: A Seri...
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[@matthewayres9393]

I hope those new landrover bits you collected are going to be properly stored in a bramble patch until required

[@DaveKahn]

Top comment.

[@spungletrumpet]

Well, they are currently stored in my bramble patch, so they'll appreciate the change of scenery! ;)

[@tonixxl]

Good on you Mark for giving away Kermit. I hope Max lets you drive the car at some point 😉​@@spungletrumpet

[@user-vc4lb4ql2b]

Lol. Love this comment!

[@adamcfmacdonald]

Keep them fresh!

[@MyFabian94]

Screaming "IT'S A LOT QUIETER THAN I REMEMBER IT"; Hearing is probably a lot quieter than back then.

[@laurieross-fenty8517]

You made it to Mark and Grandad!!!! So many wholesome moments in one video. Mark asking for a photo of his mate with his old land rover to show his dad, to the pint with Mark and grandad, to you standing in the garage, just looking at Kermit with a big smile on your face. I've become more emotionally invested in this than any other build on KZbin and it was so great to see the enjoyment of everyone in this final build video. I'm really looking forward to the adventures of Kermit! Best wishes to yourself, Mark and Grandad.

[@chrissmith7655]

Totaly agree with you.

[@grumpy2.0]

I'm here for the Kermit Gearbox Rebuild!!

[@chrissmith7655]

Me to, can't wait.

[@jeph-rey]

The sentimental value of the Land Rover with the connection to Mark and Grandad makes it even more special and more than 'just a car'

[@ablacknambercat]

This has been the most entertaining, heartwarming and enjoyable series. The joy you get from doing it is infectious.

[@bertoltb1358]

Well done! After a complete rebuild and a 400 mile shakedown, you had one spade connection slightly wrong! Bloody brilliant, well done again.

[@biggels1990]

Love that Turbo whistle

[@petergilbert7106]

When Grandad appeared I think I got something in my eye. Bit of dust or something, really made my eyes water.

[@pcaunceuk]

The way Mark asked for a picture of you both in front of Kermit was one of the highlights. Awesome... 👍

[@markthecraneman8465]

Well done matey.... lovely touch taking it to show your grandad.

[@GG-im1cb]

Great project Max, I love my landies and it’s been much needed inspiration to get my V8 90 pushed on. Most of all I think we are all envious of the relationship you have with your grandad who’s clearly a fantastic bloke. Mine was of a very similar ilk, but I lost him when I was 15 (30 years ago) but wished he’d have been about a bit longer as I know we’d have been much the same. Enjoy 👍🏻

[@rogerwragg1492]

Brilliant job. So pleased it ended with a clean ticket too. Inspirational to everyone who loves land rovers. I watched your mig welding and learnt how to weld. My series 2 now has a new rear crossmember and repaired rear sections. Thank you for such a great story. Long live Kermit!

[@richard5652]

Thankyou, now I know how my wife felt when Game of Thrones came to an end! Well done

[@JayBrainstorm123]

I can't believe it! Your grandad only lives a few miles from me! My little boy would love to meet you, if possible, when you're this way. We've been watching you together for years.

[@jmpattillo]

Congratulations! Love seeing you take grandad out for his birthday.

[@Melicoy]

You have done a Fantastic job. The adventure was also fantastic. What is the next ADVENTURE? Heppy Birthday Grand dad

[@deepheight]

Congratulations Max that is a real achievement bringing Kermit back to life whilst at the same time providing hours of entertainment and education for an awful lot of people.

[@mully89]

I was going to say it's remarkably quiet for a Tdi in a series, the high ratio transfer box was a great call. I'm a little jealous. I've not been able to drive for 6 months on Dr's orders..can't wait to get my Series 3 MOT'd...then I just need a destinatto go on an adventure... Here's to many happy trouble free miles in Kermit 👍👍

[@chrisa2061]

What a wonderful end to this story. And so well documented

[@man8god]

congrats Max - you got there and it’s the most original new build on the road. can’t wait until you’re side by side with an ineos grenadier turning down offers to swap. Would be nice to see a video of you taking her to a land rover club exhibition day. how about a new build project for a nice big storage shed for that parts library?

[@richardcoombes9491]

well done max good to see the old landy make a maiden voyage and pass the dreaded mot with flying colours well done sir

[@steamwally]

Terrific! In a normal car that would have been a boring drive, but in a Land Rover it was an adventure! Your video also just serves to prove how loved these vehicles are, like a faithful old family Labrador..

[@maximusironthumper]

Yep! Talking of adventures, the next one will be rebuilding a gearbox - been watching back through your videos again to gen up.

[@brotherkith]

I'm wordless Max! What an amazing achievement. Thank you for taking us along with you in such detail for such an awesome venture 😊

[@daveb7999]

Congratulations Kermit, Max et al. have done you right. What an adventure, what a fun series. Thanks for sharing the build with us Max, reminds me a lot of my first rebuild of a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite, although yours is a much more extensive and complete job, fun stuff! Looking forward to further adventures, you've done a beautiful job, I see great fun in your future as you and Kermit head out to enjoy both on and off-road excursions.

[@aidanscapeing]

It turned out lovely

[@kevinnice108]

Simply excellent! Congratulations Max.

[@lpil]

Brilliant! Very satisfying to see the project finished, and what a result. Bravo Max

[@graples_stuff]

Hello Mark and Happy (belated) birthday Granddad! Well done, Max, you did great!

[@tomjohns8498]

Very happy to see you and kermit having fun again 😀

[@NotJustBikes]

It's great to see this project complete! And I have to say, it's nice to see a proper Land Rover, driven where it's meant to be, rather than the luxury version, with leather seats, driven by rich wankers on the streets of Amsterdam. 😆

[@NotJustBikes]

22:10 it's amazing to be reminded of the state that Kermit was in when you dragged her out of the bush! 😮

[@TheSevenUpMan]

Man, I love seeing Granddad. Also, happy to see all the work with Kermit really paid out. Hope you'll work on the ZIL in the forseeable future. That's what I came aboard for all those years ago.

[@user-yx5tb6bl5w]

What a chariot , nearly as good as grandads smile. Fantastic

[@danielstimpson7792]

This series is the best thing I have watched on KZbin in ages. So pleased for you Max

[@beardedbicyclist4557]

Congratulations mate, this project has kept me going through some hard times. I love your work, your passion, and am so happy you finished it. Shoutout to the legend that is Grandad.

[@edanhellmann1]

What an amazing project!!! amazing build, and amazing to see how you overcame all the obstacles along the way. Just to hear you always so positive although It was not easy I'm sure - was truly inspiring to me. Beautifully filmed and edited - as well as informative and lots to be learned from for any Land rover enthusiasts. I'm sure the decision to get Grand dad along will be priceless to you one day. In short... thank you for the opportunity to join along with you- enjoy your "new" Land rover !❤

[@lalexander2669]

I've loved every minute of this series. I have such huge respect for your abilities, your persistence, patience and resilience, but most of all your honesty and humanity. It is a priviledge to know you, even if it is at a distance through KZbin! Best wishes from Scotland.

[@jonathangreenwood793]

Absolutely fantastic. Brilliant work. Awesome content as ever. Looking forward to your next projects.

[@shelleymitchell7912]

well done fella a pleasure to watch from the start and happy birthday grandad x

[@cindyholton7234]

Congratulations Max! An amazing journey - and so nice of you to show grandad - what a birthday treat! Happy birthday Grandad!

[@alanlansdell7533]

If the rest of the box is good then, changing the 3rd/4th sychro cage is pretty straightforward, but make sure you use a genuine one not a blue box.

[@YellowBellyBob]

Very impressive, never thought i would enjoy a land rover restoration series this much but the way you presented it was just wonderful. Can't wait for more. Enjoy every mile you drive in that beauty.

[@TomLewisDesign]

Ive never had any interest in cars, yet I was utterly glued to this entire series! So calming to watch you re-build this from scratch. Whats blown me away is how something in such a state of what looks like its way past its time to be in a scrap heap can be made into something so amazing!

[@casto-]

Congratulations Max, that’s a get result putting those miles under it on its first run out 👌👍. I hope you enjoy many years of fun with Kermit

[@viriato8566]

Well done Grandad's gifted grandson! Gaia's speed Kermit! Happy birthday Grandad & nice to see Mark. A really in-depth & engaging series that made me smile every episode. Many thanks from Maine, USA.

[@danbrazil2405]

Max! Did you go through Wisbech on your way? You would have been more than welcome round my yard for a cuppa. Happy for you that Kermit is out in the wild now, congratulations!

[@mpersad]

What a lovely joyous video, to see Mark and your Grandad admire the final result was a treat!

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

It’s been great watching the progress and it’s even greater to see it back on the road. It has been heart warming to see your videos when your grandad was visiting but I you both visiting him with Kermit completed was lovely to see.

[@nathanrobson2457]

Congratulations, I'm not particularly a Land Rover fan, but I've been glued to each and every episode. The skill, craftsmanship, and problem solving have made for brilliant entertainment. Time to enjoy it now 👏

[@GustavLindstroem]

You've made that thing better than new. A well deserved "ending" for this project, may it bring you joy and trouble free ownership for many years and miles to come! It's been really fun and educational following this build, hope you find another project like this someday for us to join in on! :) Oh, and make sure that thing is insured to it's REAL value now. It's much more than just another Land Rover...

[@vza423]

Thank you Sir.

[@martinlewis4968]

Credit to you max with the help of mark and of cause GRANDAD

[@skyhawkdown]

i smiled the whole way through this video, as i've watched you rebuild kermit from day dot i feel emotional for you, well done old bean

[@johncochrane2707]

Well done Max fantastic work.

[@peterrichardson5664]

Kermit looks amazing well done Max

[@Crash_Low]

Absolutely amazing, I know I've said it before, but Max, you really are bloody inspiring!

[@chriswills4064]

The whole project is very impressive, Max, and the recap sequence at the end really encapsulated the depth of work you put in, and what you have achieved. It's been a great series; Thanks for the work you put in editing and uploading. 👍

[@AdeJohnson]

I wasn't prepared for all the emotions of this last instalment 😭😭

[@edco5965]

Well done, Max...

[@pwkubeczka4604]

Kinda sad but joyful about the end of this project. I kept up with this series over the last six months while recovering from a back injury. Last week, I was released from therapy what do you know Project Kermit has come to a close. Enjoy the ride! Cheers mate.

[@phildxyz]

A 'like' hardly seems enough for this epic project! Fabulous job Max...

[@sparkyinanissan]

Congratulations to all concerned. I think it should be called Project Awesome MKI. 👌👌

[@SonofChurchill]

Great. Nice see Grandad plus Mark see Kermit all finished. Will Kermit get a new name as not green!

[@redgrittybrick]

Kermit is a real triumph! ... I'll get my coat.

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Happy birthday Granddad.

[@freespiritnufc5661]

If this series of the Kermit build was done in the 80s,it would of been a best seller on VHS video for sure,by the way I still have my video player ,I'm a bit like you ,I throw nought away! Well done to you mark and the wise one grandad🧐🌈🌻

[@martindennehy3866]

What a journey, in every sense. You've created something amazing.

[@simonbartlett5]

Well done Max.

[@LydieBaillie]

Congratulations on getting road worthy approval. What a tremendous satisfaction. It's a great testimony to your meticulous build to specifications. Thanks for bringing us on the journey

[@Steveshub]

Loved the series of Kermit and cant wait for the next project!

[@hadlowwww]

Wasn't expecting Kermits first long drive to be to my home town! Congrats on finishing it

[@jacobthomas6337]

So enjoyable to see that build come along. The result is amazing, thank you for bringing us all along with you.

[@kevinisaac9139]

Well done Max I have really enjoyed watching you build Kermit you are very clever looking forward to seeing some more videos 👌👍

[@MJMC56]

What a heartwarming start to the weekend :) Very well done, an amazing project.

[@KeiteiVentures]

Yippee! 🎉 🥳 Great way to end the build series 😃 Happy belated birthday to Grandad 🍰 Kermit looks awesome! 😎

[@spungletrumpet]

Much yellower than I remember it! ;)

[@georgeclements2742]

Nice to see your response Keitei. I hope that you will be sharing in the future adventures of Kermit. Best wishes.

[@davep5829]

Brilliant work and lovely to see the smiles on everyone’s faces. I bet some lovely memories made with Grandad, who is, let’s be honest, the real star of the channel!

[@alastairmackay4589]

Remarkable. I’ve followed this since you were pulling rusty cruddy bits out of weeds and brambles! You’ve got great hands! 🙌

[@DietrichLopan]

I've thoroughly enjoyed this project from start to finish, and I look forward to see what you'll be doing next!

[@doncairns9275]

Thank you Max. Two absolute star performers in this project (sorry Mark!): your granddad, and the jay! Love your vids. You're one of about half a dozen people that I drop everything else to watch. Keep the faith!

[@super6954]

Thanks for sharing your amazing rebuild journey with us, and to Grandad ,Mark and any other people that helped off camera. I've done quite a few of these type projects with a Toyota Hilux/rover v8 mini monster truck conversion, an old Daihatsu jeep, lots of tractors including building a pulling tractor and JCB excavators, so totally get the achievement feeling at the end. You refer to it's agricultural feeling I've always said I couldn't understand why anybody would drive something daily, that would be the equivalent to putting wheels a diesel engine and a nice armchair in my late grandads potting shed. Then touring the country with it, I've driven quieter sounding tractors that are faster than some Landrovers over large distances L.O.L. Congrats to Grandad on another birthday it's great to see him again. Take care everybody

[@Lemma01]

17'23": "Mind the paintwork, Mark!"

[@gbentley8176]

Congratulations on reaching the finish line. Enjoy the fruits of all the hard work. Thank you for posting.

[@ribbo1]

liking and commenting because it's always nice to see a YT'er complete a project :) great job!

[@Classiccarbscouk]

Great finish boys 👌👌👌

[@GrahamDallas]

What a project, what a finale, I've loved every minute of it.

[@markwright3756]

Congratulations! I really enjoyed watching Kermit come to life 😁👍

[@BrisCapri]

That was a fun trip - with a little bit of drama too!

[@adalon5]

From beginning to end, great season Max, complete with those who helped along the way with Grand dad and Mark! What a treat.

[@NAYF76]

Nice trip video to end the project.

[@matthewcalder4351]

Congratulations Max you done so well m8 big well done to ya!!!👍

[@LeCuTuS1991]

Congratulations and well done on an amazing project!

[@paulbeaumont2911]

Max, your energy, drive and commitment show no bounds. I remember seeing it being birthed from the brambles and thinking, we’ll never see that on the road. Well, you’ve proved me wrong, what an amazing series of videos, inspiring, and wholesome. Well done mate, your pride in completing the task shines through. Can I suggest that it sounds quieter due to age of the operator, our hearing isn’t what it used to be 😂. Loud Landys save lives!

[@julianbeesley5059]

My Dad used to live in Spalding, Lincs, it’s quite a journey for me from Cornwall, I tried all routes but found the easier one was M5 and off around Evesham and drop past bottom of Coventry and then 2 hours later Spalding.Congratulations 😀

[@danmurphy6541]

A fantastic feat…and granddad enjoyed it..congratulations 👍

[@fbollaert]

love adventure, but at the same time, renewed appreciation for my old Honda civic ...

[@TheDinnermoney]

Congrats on the MOT.

[@glewcifer]

Great work! Congratulations on Kermit's completion. I really enjoyed following your adventures with this one. Onwards!! :)

[@marcduthie4327]

So great that you made it. What an awesome vehicle. Looking forward to the adventures of Kermit. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺

[@antonyfrith7583]

What a fantastic project. I was gripped by it, anticipating for the next episode to arrive. The Cherry on the cake was you driving right by my front door on the A47. Welcome to the Fens 🚜

[@paulwilliams3494]

Superb result.......deservedly happy.