Project P1 - Man vs Impreza... who wins?

We managed to get our hands on a Subaru Impreza P1 that was prime for a restoration project. Follow our progress over the coming weeks!
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[@jamest5149]

Glad you are setting the right standard of safety gear…. Most KZbinrs totally ignore this, while you can from a personal prospective they set a very poor guide for the young who are influenced… the risks are high. It’s not hard to wear the correct PPE and use things like angle girders correctly but… Well done. 👍

[@chrisp4899]

Great build series I'm 41 and my dad had a JDM turbo 2000 (wrx classic) L reg import when I was 15-16 it was the coolest thing people used to stop and ask about it , I've driven a few imprezas but never owned one

[@tkhayes83]

Normally when I cut out rust as had in the rails have, I mark out the area that needs to be repaired that will be cut out, then apply masking tape over it then trace the cut lines onto the masking tape (you can usually see the marker through the masking tape, I then mark and draw any bend and fold lines on the masking tape as well, then peel the masking tape off and transfer it on the new replacement sheet steel, I also put relief cuts into the masking tape so that it goes on to the new steel plate evenly and flat. You then can recreate the part pretty accurately and easily, as you have all shapes, fold lines, etc there for the shaping of the replacement steel piece is more accurate and easier to wield in place.

[@danepaulsen367]

Attention to detail is off the charts🤩

[@jah2mon]

One of the top builds on KZbin.

[@thadrobeck]

never seen a sheet metal shrinker used before, pretty neat.

[@rayread8993]

hi dan , great job ,im also restoring a P1,both front outrigger panels had been badly repaired and were still rusty , i managed to find a good donor car . [like you ] i drilled out the spot welds ,ready to transfer the rust free outriggers onto P1, keep up the good work, think of me , im doing mine outside

[@nottherealjk]

That is the most PPE I have ever seen anyone ever use in a KZbin fabrication video. Kudos to you!

[@danbarruffo7743]

And I still got injured🤣🤣

[@nottherealjk]

@@danbarruffo7743 Next time use less PPE and you'll be much safer!

[@declancarey1435]

How satisfying is it seeing that rust being cut out 😀

[@chrisprice4658]

I've just discovered this channel tonight.......I'm all in baby lol if I could have anyone work on my car it's this dude and this firm.....lovin' the story and adventure. 💜☮️💙

[@FeeeshEP3]

really nice work. back in the day I bought my Ek9 though TorqueGT. glad you guys are still around!

[@yoondi-2437]

Loving the additional information/knowledge you’re dropping every step of the way. Entertainment and learning in one vid. I hope this gets more views!

[@y.b.-]

As hard as it is to see an original body get chopped up, it is a necessary evil in order to restore cars to their original greatness (in most cases even better than original). Showing some serious commitment and epertise here guys, will definitivelly be on the lookout for every single episode.

[@christasker_]

You’re doing a cracking job on the P1 👏🏻

[@chrisrogerson]

I’d suggest having a few fire extinguishers to one side next time. 😂😂 Can I just say, as much fun it is taking the piss each time on crappy H&S matters. This series is top class, loving every moment. Would only be better if it were an EK9 project, but that’s next time right?

[@cypsoon]

At last 😁 best Subaru repair project on YT

[@KeithMcFly]

I look forward to the updates in this series!

[@neilt7145]

Brilliant to watch a proper craftsman at his work..... Looking forward to how the P1 progresses.

[@bsfunk44]

I've been looking forward to this. Keep up the good work, your content is superb! You will continue to grow!

[@seanmcneill8899]

I don't call this metal fabrication I call it Art. Amazing work, love every second of your chanel.😎

[@FlawlessCulture]

Really enjoying this build, its going to be amazing once its done. Its a car I've always wanted to own at some point.

[@nigeltrump6443]

Grab a p1 or type R now as next 2 years they will be out of price range for most.

[@trendliners9658]

Always safety first. Nice job!

[@jettech1041]

I’m really enjoying watching you restore the P1- Subaru! It’s a huge undertaking but it looks like you all have a good plan in place.

[@originunknown519]

Another fantastic instalment 👏🏻 don’t wanna take too much enjoyment out of your pain… but the irony of getting fully PPE’d up and still injuring yourself is not lost 😂

[@danbarruffo7743]

Honestly, still chuckling now.

[@ibnhussain968]

Brilliant resto. Great episode

[@richardbartholomew7924]

I love these cars love watching theses videos mate

[@trevorwalsh2474]

Great series guys! Keep it up.

[@fernandososa5547]

What a great video series, loving all the hard work and really showing how much effort this takes!

[@alistairjaffray3772]

Still loving the series can’t wait for the next episode, keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@Pandamonium004]

Love all the detail and explaining that goes on in these videos, great job. Cant wait to see this channel blow up and get huge! Only a matter of time :)

[@juanmecca6031]

Loving this build, the level of details, and the love for cars! Amazing work

[@gurveervirdee2899]

Dan you're doing an amazing job! love this series especially how you go about your work and explanations for everything! :D

[@makalu69]

Great to see the work being done - thanks!

[@andrewdudman5747]

Really enjoying this project, learning so much. Keep up the great work. Well done.

[@Hany_20vt]

Love you in depth explanations! Love to see more also more longer detailed engine dismanteling!

[@vwtdis]

Looking good so far, the skill and time going into the metalwork is amazing, good effort

[@CMos285]

it look amazing. Can't wait for the next vid. Great job.😎

[@alexknightwrc]

Hats off to you 🎩 That’s a very detailed and thorough job. Very diligent.

[@Nighthawk745]

Great video! I very much appreciate you explaining how you're going to tackle things and why. I learnt a lot! Thank you!

[@joaquinvillasenor4818]

I need a job like this! Now!

[@summiteater]

Outstanding 👏👏👏👏👏

[@RichCowie]

Awesome work!

[@BjornFSE]

pretty dang cool. would love to learn this

[@ianbingham1200]

Great show, was just thinking your work bench is a long way from the car, and then you moved it.... lol

[@peterharrison4375]

Great work again 👏 👏👏

[@sc00bieskylin34]

I'm loving this mate!

[@user-hv7bn9ic4f]

Excellent job congratulations beautiful car...

[@markroberts35]

Top work man

[@djstizl]

A guy I used to work with lost half a finger the exact same way. Always gloves with steel body panels.

[@martinmalone6324]

Dan don't go anywhere soon please, in 6 years you can do my impreza when I retire, just a heads up for ya ;)

[@wayneg85]

That's ace that mate well done could have watched you do that all day lol

[@graemeh2028]

Good vids bruv!

[@diavolo-o]

clean work, lovely)

[@roadmantop3769]

Top channel 👏

[@terryjones3755]

Nice job on the fabrication! With engine upgrades I'd recommend APS top mount intercooler and turbo upgrades possibly forged crank rods and pistons if they aren't already from the factory I know the EJ207 was not sure on yours though.

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

Amazing video, love to see this build continuing!! What a machine it will be once complete!

[@APASSIONFORDETAILING]

Watched this yesterday lol. But great build you guys really do have some knockledge

[@PerformanceLifestyles]

Epic build 😎

[@assamhussain7578]

nice work!

[@scottburnham8583]

New subscriber here for sure, loving the content! Seriously considering selling my vw scirocco and importing/buying a jdm car through you guys..

[@user-xq1ms6of5t]

Brilliant 👌

[@stevemartegani]

Funny, when I use an angle grinder/cutting wheel I just have some garden gloves and glasses lol

[@danbarruffo7743]

Safety squint is where it's at mate🤣

[@bat33.12]

Great to see quality fab work with nice clear explanations too. The old school ways of bodywork on cars fascinate me, today everything is photographed from every angle to help replicate the parts. Do you have to make card templates to help or is it all by eye and feel?

[@danbarruffo7743]

Bit of both. Cardboard can only tell you so much.

[@SubaruVideosUK]

More excellent viewing content 😎

[@Chris.Davies]

R22. Nice bodyshell!

[@johnteahan2333]

When you walked back from offering the part up I thought “that would drive me mad, all that walking”, 2 seconds later you move the bench 😂

[@mikeybmw1]

Super skill 👌

[@philipdenormandie1138]

The MANNNNNNN!

[@MrSCOOBY26]

Love it 👌

[@graemeh2028]

Good vids. When is next P1 update?

[@grahamhaynes7658]

I'm highly surprised the rear shock turrets aren't needing major surgery as it's common place for nasty rot.

[@danbarruffo7743]

Unbelievably solid.

[@clareclarefasler8532]

Loving the attention to detail of this resto, keep up the amazing work!. But, it has to be said.. A real technician would have either superglued or insulation tapped that cut up and cracked on 🤣.

[@danbarruffo7743]

Tried taping it but it wouldn't stop pissing blood🤣

[@bizling]

8:20 I haven't tried the cordless angle grinders yet, could do a promo work for dewalt! I have the 18v XR drill and love it.

[@williamfinucane]

Dynabrade or 3M belt Sanders are much better for removing spot welds. The only time I drill out spot welds is if I'm trying to save the panel. That little structural piece you cut out was junk anyway. So I'd use the belt sander to grind out the welds. Takes a few seconds per spot weld

[@williamfinucane]

I suppose you'd need access to air tho

[@mranderson3927]

Beef up the engine internals if its not a 207, bigger injectors, upgraded fuel pump, aftermarket downpipe, bigger/free up the exhaust, stash an aftermarket/tunable ECU somewhere out of sight, should bring plenty of power while keeping the stock lock. 6sp STi gearbox? (Might be a step too far but the 5spd isn't renowned for its love of extra power)

[@aaronredbaron]

This is very helpful for me seeing all of this inner structure! I have just finished getting my WRX swapped base model Impreza coupe running (1998 coupe with a full 2002 WRX drivetrain swap). My pinch welds are folded flat in some spots from a previous owner who used the jack in the wrong places (many times), but there is no rust, should I just leave them alone or any suggestions? Thanks!

[@danbarruffo7743]

Difficult to say without seeing it but if they're crushed and the paint has broken, get some treatment to prevent rust forming

[@G4Disco]

If Subaru were smart they'd keep these panels in production. Or do a run of shells. It works for the Mk 2 Escort. England needs to lay off the salted roads. I remember them salting roads when only a heavy frost was forecast. And that was in East Anglia. I saw proper snow 1 or 2 times in 3 years.

[@grezza3421]

Great series this, very enjoyable to watch all the processes. The H & S comments tho 🤦‍♂️🥱😴, some people need a new hobby.

[@MrSCOOBY26]

I've just done all my inner sills, reinforce inner sills, outer sills and inner rear arches, bought all genuine pannels from Japan, cost over 2k, now I'm watching these videos of how people just cut bits out and patch it up, now I'm wondering whether I'm stupid for spending that much or every KZbin video I've watched is just full of people who are just shit at repairing cars 😂 the first pannel you cut into then decided on taking it off completely (good move) they cost me £30 each from Japan then with shipping and import tax they were like £250 lol.

[@mathieupavillon9780]

hello congratulations for your project I am in the process of restoring a Subaru gt2000 myself, could you please tell me where to find the underbody reinforcement ''10:06 min'' because it is unavailable in France thank you in advance and congratulations again

[@mattt7329]

Dan that’s not more of your claret on the work bench at 20:43 on the vid is it ?, I know I put blood, swear and tears into my projects but you do know the NHS are pretty busy atm. That is some good fabrication though 👌. Can’t wait for the next instalment. Power wise remap only with possibly a new ECU, if you change the turbo etc etc it distances itself from what it was intended to be then the new owner has the option to go in whatever direction they want,that’s my view for what it’s worth.

[@danbarruffo7743]

Yes, yes that was more blood. I know the NHS are busy, I was quoted a 4.5hr wait time so I went home and my neighbour is a nurse so she sorted it out😁. Mot sure where we're going with the engine yet. I'm a big fan of upgrading the ECU just to make the best of what's there. I ran a Link on my Skyline, ended up with more power and better fuel economy. Can't argue with that!

[@tylerm6652]

Early again!

[@RatchetMAN107]

When I get a mx5 I know where to for body work because mx5s being mx5s lol 😂

[@oneeleven9832]

I’m interested to know why you pulled original video..as i was watching it😏…get the feeling the H & S police were giving you some grief ?….loving the content anyway 👍

[@Dennis-eh2vx]

Nice video again man. I am wondering what kind of antirust protection you’ll be using between the layers and in the cavities. Because due to your welds some primer is definitely burned and I personally don’t like those cavity waxes because they will melt when the car is in the sun. And when it runs out it will leave those dirty 80’s style marks on your seals like some cars had back than after the wax ran out off the bottom of the doors. And it will turn black eventually whet dirt sticks to it. I hope you have som cunning device which you can apply some 2k epoxy or a zink primer with for a proper durability. You have those lances for waxoil so why not for paint? Hope to see your solution in your next episode! Keep u the good work guys!

[@danbarruffo7743]

Dinitrol. Tbh,.won't get hot enough in the UK for any wax to drip out🤣

[@Dennis-eh2vx]

@@danbarruffo7743 That’s what I thought about my country, the Netherlands to but I’ve got my second Climate Control already installed in my house recently. The first one has done serious work in the past 17 years because it can get brutal in this country. And any car gets hot in even a view frugal days in a year, and I just don’t have a good feeling about bare metal treated with anything else than epoxy or zink based products. Overprotective or OCD I guess, ore both maybe 🤣

[@danbarruffo7743]

After every layer of metal I zinc primed the area before the next piece went in. Once the car is painted it will be getting full rust prevention treatment. In the meantime it is being kept in a temperature controlled energy so any flash rust will be minimal.

[@Scott555ish]

Rear arches were good then. No rot due to water traps in the boot/inner arch due to sealant blobs causing condensation traps ?

[@danbarruffo7743]

All good surprisingly.

[@chrisg4rr377]

If the impreza is fighting back, i geuss you could say its a Boxer

[@danbarruffo7743]

As a dad, i fully appreciate how awesomely bad/good this comment is🤣

[@dannewstead5510]

Whens the next video out

[@Christosan88]

Put a Modern STI engine in it with a matching modern STI transmission

[@Sambar37]

Since when did 35 minutes go so fast

[@Davewagon]

I spy lush looking Mercedes SL at 29mins, any news on that ??

[@danbarruffo7743]

Very very tidy, just in for paint on the bonnet at Torque Bodyworks.

[@saohengyoung5785]

First!

[@curtisbeef]

What magnetic spot flashlight is that you got?

[@danbarruffo7743]

Got it off the Mac Tools van. Made by a company called Power Hand.

[@albertomiragil850]

why haven't you painted the lower part after repairing it?

[@danbarruffo7743]

The whole lot is going to paint asap. Everything internally has had a coating of zinc primer

[@1am570yl3z]

all this health and safety. what happened to people learning the hard way??

[@GTRkilla]

Health and safety point... Your hoody ties were hanging out while using a drill and grinder. FFS! LOL

[@danbarruffo7743]

Ahhhh f%ck it. I give up🤣🤣

[@GTRkilla]

@@danbarruffo7743 🤣🤣

[@GTRkilla]

@@danbarruffo7743 Good job with the fabrication fella

[@rob1984p]

@@danbarruffo7743 I used to follow Barruffo Builds on Facebook years ago I think? Lexus Lada and some other epic projects spring to mind but I might be getting confused.

[@danbarruffo7743]

@@rob1984p that's me. Buffalo Builds.

[@3150xYz]

The presenter looks old and young at the same time

[@sd3457]

Cherry *blossom* red.

[@a9503128]

Can’t believe you didn’t wear a cricket box, you must take PPE seriously.

[@danbarruffo7743]

Who says I wasn't wearing one?

[@rohspeed]

POYO LA LU