REBUILDING a Destroyed Porsche 997 Turbo from a BARE CHASSIS

Chassis swapping a crashed 997 Porsche 911 Turbo race car. Can't be that difficult, right?? From a bare chassis to a completed car, what a journey this will be!
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[@brucewatt1032]

Funny that you referenced Matt Armstrong’s channel . For car renovations, i follow you, Matt and Tavarish. But only you do it all by yourself, so huge respect mate 👌

[@sphiwe.maphosa]

true, others even have car specialists to assist them behind the scenes (it don’t bother me at all but yeah)

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much guys!

[@Awilkinson1979]

I agree they do have a team now but Matt Armstrong started on his driveway repairing crash damaged cars on his own. I've been subscribed to him since he had around 10000 subscribers . It's only since he became so successful he now has more help. Really enjoy this channel. Watching from England.

[@brucewatt1032]

@@Awilkinson1979 Fair point mate 👍

[@mortenvinding]

Tavarish doesn’t really do that much anymore. He just talks a lot

[@thegrayrider148]

One of the previous crashes probably activated the inertia reel locks in the seatbelt mechanisms. There's a company called Safety Restore that you can send them off to to get them reconditioned.

[@matt13ross]

Would be it better to just get a used set or send mine to them?

[@ThatoBatisani-ip4cr]

Send to them, they can even customize the colour.

[@matt13ross]

But what color?? Orange?

[@bandwagon240]

I've used them before, highly recommended. They've got a great selection to choose from as well.

[@YogisGarage]

@@matt13rossthe one I recommended has a multitude of colors. Samcrac uses them too.

[@aaronf4201]

Ross and Armstrong are my two favourite channels. Great content!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much!

[@highwayrun21]

Loving your build on this one. There's nothing like a 997, it's not too old to have major issues but not so new it's impossible to work on

[@stevereno6799]

Matt, truly impressive. I did this kind of stuff back in the day with old MOPARS, but they were much simpler.

[@Onlooker71]

I see so many car builds have “gremlins” because of bad or missing ground wire connections. It’s a great time for you to make sure every ground is well connected and the metal surface is clean.

[@matt13ross]

They all look good to me.

[@SupermotoCentral]

Its going pretty quick! Might want to check the coolant reservoir for leaks they tend to crack

[@matt13ross]

Hrm, hope it isn't cracked!

[@gregglen-hoodedratmedia]

Good amount of work already completed on the light grey car, keep it up Matt!

[@StangspringDK]

Besides having a clutch that is activated, when pulling hard on the seatbelt, and possibly an explosive release mechanism (that requires a rebuild), it also has a ball that locks the seatbelt when you brake a bit harder than normal. When you tilt the mechanism, it activates that mechanism (it believe you are braking).

[@stuartbarker671]

FYI your mystery hard pipes DO indeed bolt to the front and side of the trans 👍 Great content…keep it going 😎🤙

[@matt13ross]

Awesome, thanks so much!

[@504yaj]

2 Matts making my day on KZbin, more power boys!

[@Bnm-fk9fi]

Hey Matt, don’t compare yourself to Matt Armstrong 😊 what you are doing is on an other level. I love his videos but remember he has a whole team around him and buckets of money. What you are doing on your own in a garage is brilliant. So good!! 😊

[@matt13ross]

You're right but man, I just want 1/10 of his views lol.

[@raymondgrieger9267]

Tim from BYB always sends his locked belts to LNC. They refurb and can change the belts to custom colours as well.

[@bmsixer]

Great work on this. Really looking forward to seeing it running

[@grantlingley1385]

Hey Matt, you are flying but lots to go yet Jane looking forward to all of your exploits moving forward. Can’t wait to see you start this car!

[@PompeyMatt17]

Amazing how you remember where everything goes !...you're effectively building a 997 from scratch.. us Brits often forget how international Mat Armstrong is now..but he gets a lot of help...with the seatbelts, they are weighted so open only when the are in the correct position...the one installed might be inertia locked, but for the other one, try installing it then try it...

[@matt13ross]

A lot of studf I don't remember, trust me lol

[@GreenG-314]

Orange belts and orange center stripe on the steering wheel. Also, there an etsy store that does custom painted Porsche badges. I had mine done in Gulf livery colors for my silver 997.1 Turbo.

[@gvrfour]

Do you remember the name of the shop?

[@Luka5581]

Check the forward mounted cross coolant lines that are above the subframe for corrosion before it's too hard to remove them afterwards...

[@BrunoS4]

Look forward to every new video. Hope it continues to go relatively smooth.

[@halosenpekka1090]

Usually seatbelts do not reel in, when on any position. I did install some additional seatbelts on one of my old cars, and then I discovered, that there was a "balance beamb" of a sort in side the mechanism, that prevented seat belt from reeling out, if in wrong position. It was quite annoying to find the proper "alignment" to get the full reel of seat belt out. But I used the "insitu" mimicing position, for that balance beam to ease off the lock. There after I could reel the seatbelt out and mount its opposing end to where it is supposed to be located in. By no mean that was easy to maintain the position nor to figure out this was the culprit of why reel-out was not plausible. Remember to have some sort of "antireel-in" at hand, so once reeled-out, it won't instantly reel back in. Tricky thing but I learned some in the process. So as a tip to @Matt13Ross see that you hold that reel of seatbelt in "like installed to car" position, when reeling the belt out. And OFC; if those seatbelts were worn, when the collision happened, you MUST refurbishe those. It is a thing. Edit: I saw you wiggling that reel on the palm of your hand and I instantly remembered this "positioning" thing. My thought was that "wait, that not gonna work like that."

[@marchough2424]

I just love your content I love the enthusiastic amateur point of view and the willingness and drive to tackle the tough jobs......Keep up the great work Matt.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much!

[@doccactus1989]

Came across your channel and have been binge watching your builds. Your channel and M539 restorations are best two build channels on KZbin by far. No comparison. You have given me motivation to pull my 130 defender out of storage and restore it. Amazing work mate!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you so much that's very kind!

[@chrislarson2699]

You can send your stock belts to Safety Restore. They can reset/rebuild them and even change the belt color if you want.

[@davable2505]

Love all the Porsche stuff. Followed the whole E36 build as well (btw it would be great if the playlist played from oldest to newest instead of newest to oldest). Great channel! Big fan and thanks for serving the country.

[@matt13ross]

Hrm, not sure if I can adjust that. KZbin makes the playlist automatically I think?

[@thesearch9048]

Great progress, Matt. Somewhere in Stuttgart, Gunther is smiling in approval.

[@juliotorres3005]

Love the willingness to try even though you admit you’ve never done this. Can’t wait till it’s complete and running!

[@Owlstare]

Fantastic work Matt, enjoy watching your work progress. Not easy to get the right pace of progress whilst being informative and showing some of the detail and complexity. Your stuff is really accessible and relatable. Keep it up 👍

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@007clownfish]

Post a video of you rebuilding the engine and trans so Porsche can send an honorary Porsche Master Mechanic Certificate ... amazing patience and work

[@matt13ross]

I'm not rebuilding it, that's for sure lol

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Hey Mat, this build is really progressing fast. Your mention of Matt Armstrong is interesting although you are a one man show and nailing it! This type of build using two doner cars is really engaging. Love the vids and the way you have inserted the sponsor adds genius best way I ever seen.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the support and kind words!

[@VelvetHammer1]

Before putting any of the interior in I would put sound deadening on every single panel including the roof and pillars. Would be like a vault inside that car and an awesome freeway cruiser with little to no noise. Might cost a few hundred bucks for the Amazon sound deadener but would be so worth it.

[@matt13ross]

I thought about it, but there is stock sound deadening in here plus the carpet is incredibly thick.

[@VA-sz6ev]

Matt, you are killing it! The Goonzquad boys send their seat belts to a company called "Safety Restore" to have them unlocked. The company can also reset your Air Bag module. They sometimes get the seat belts replaced in a custom color as well. It's a nice touch. Thank you for the content I am enjoying.

[@chrisalmaguer3681]

Really enjoying this build!

[@bernarddalbeck2199]

Fantastic work Matt that wiring install looked a nightmare 👍

[@Powershift]

Amazing work on a large project! I love Porsche 911 cars, and I'm learning a lot about them from your videos. This car build is going to be so awesome when done! Great color choice too.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! I'm learning as I go too.

[@geraldturner3935]

I really enjoy your post and I’m just amazed at your willingness to take on this project. Looking forward to see the finished result.

[@wiseoldmanlordofthemages3909]

Thoroughly enjoy the show. Strong work!

[@donaldcaissie]

Great work!! I love the Porsche and the new compressor I need a new one mine just died!

[@bob_j-8445]

Send out the seat belts to get refinished and even change the color or stitching, look up Vtuned, he sends out his belts to a place that rebuilds them and customizes them!

[@viktorklobucar7593]

Massive respect for taking on such a daunting rebuild !! Very impressed Matt

[@coolcolschannel8773]

For someone who's self taught and ambitious I'm amazed at how you make it so easy without any help, what vin are you registering it on , original or donor shell? Allways good to watch the next installment.

[@tjcunt3860]

Shes looking good Matt👌 its crazy how close it is to being 100%

[@mrmarcelino88]

So much respect for the amount of work you’re doing on your own! While other channels that get more exposure have a bunch of guys helping out with the rebuild. Hoping your channel blows up!

[@matt13ross]

If it ever blows up, I'd love to have some help!

[@paddyfriend3999]

You are smashing it mate. Very impressive.

[@cottondajuiceman]

You’re killing it Bro.

[@rickangelo9136]

Getting better every video

[@Jupiterider1]

While the engine is out, purchase the bbi coolant pipe kit and get them welded. I’m doing that right now on my 996tt.

[@matt13ross]

Boy I've got a surprise for you in the next video!

[@ce2749]

Nice work Matt! Thanks for attempting the projects we all want to do but don’t have the balls 😂

[@alman6581]

Keep going - we are here and enjoying it all

[@paulsullivan1901]

Another awesome production Matt! Glad to see everything is changing over with relative ease. As always looking foward to the next one no matter if it is truck, Porsche or my favorite...LS E36!!! LOL! Have a good one!

[@matt13ross]

I'm hoping the next mod for the E36 is a fresh paint job lol

[@danwedderburn5550]

The seatbelts have to be mounted in there exact plane for them to be pulled out, otherwise they keep locking up. If you bolt the rear mounting bracket to the body, the belt will work as it should. Fronts are a different matter as they are a pre tensioner seatbelt, these may of been activated in an accident at some point. Even if they were not in use, they would of been deployed s long as they were connected electrically. Hope that makes sense for you.

[@matt13ross]

I'm going to try that, thanks!

[@BG-ri8ww]

Great job again. I’ve read all the posts about the belts, so won’t add to that. You know what you’re doing. The dash will be “fun”, but will be such a huge thing off your plate. I’d echo the other comments about crash switches and modules needing resets, they like to hide those under dash areas, check out Matt Armstrong’s GT3 build, but am sure you have already. Looking forward to you getting this on the road

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for thr support!

[@billy.s.warner]

super motivating, I have a 996 that I have with an engine I need to install, you're giving me hope!

[@matt13ross]

Get it in there!!

[@Harvy500]

I'm glad it's not frustrating for you. Usual story, good preparation leads to a good job. Well done.

[@tegfest5418]

Send the belts to safety restore. They lock up in accidents and they can rebuild them.

[@jerehada]

Have to say you banged out the wiring change faster than the other Matt.

[@matt13ross]

Idk this has been a few weeks for me.

[@TWOTONEFARM]

Awesome progress, Matt!!

[@redtill1]

My god …. You might actually pull this off & have a working 997😲…love the channel 😎

[@matt13ross]

I better! Lol

[@chrisdunham6119]

That's an impressive amount of work, well done

[@wildeight3846]

You made my week with another update Matt. Great progress!

[@kylejessica6208]

Same.

[@kallefleck8717]

Mat is a big player now and i follow him on YT . BUT i like your vids because you are in to detail . Same as me . Clean inside and outside AND in the workshop 🙌🏻🙏🏻💯 nice work . I just want to se more .

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@jochemneeskens760]

Great video again Matt! car really is getting back into shape!😅

[@Chevy3o3]

great job, keep it up !!! pumped to see new videos on this build !

[@AdrianMulloon]

Great job Matt , keep grinding

[@chrismarrero7072]

making really good progress matt keep it up brother

[@carloscristino8846]

Great job, as always! Keep going!

[@andrewlemke8310]

Enjoying your builds.

[@GUMBLLnz]

Porsche chalk is an epic choice. Doesn’t look as good in photos as it does in person.

[@matt13ross]

Agreed!

[@brunskibeats]

Love your vids and the way you tackle problems, keep it up, can't wait to see it running. I've an 04 plate 996tt in the uk, so loved that build also!

[@xvzo7]

underrated af

[@joeyhill218]

Great job on this!

[@belledetector]

Great project. Must be so satisfying to have the opportunity to make a clean install of everything, although it looks like hard work..

[@matt13ross]

It's a lot of work for sure!

[@davemoore9327]

love this build

[@cshevlin]

Great progress!

[@ginopiccino1031]

Can’t wait to see the next episode when it is all done!!

[@matt13ross]

Won't be done that fast lol

[@beaucobb2996]

I think L and D solutions is that name of company that does the seatbelts and airbags. You could even change the color if you like. Great job. I’m watching super close as I am also rebuilding a 997. But mine was a flood car.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! How bad is the flood and how much needs to be replaced? I've eyed up a few flooded cars recently.

[@sutherlacd27]

Flood cars are such a gamble. They can be a steal of a deal or they can be forever lasting nightmares

[@jimmysplit7729]

Well done mate, you’re such a hard worker and deserve your success 👏🏻

[@kylejessica6208]

Always pumped for you videos. Thanks man!

[@walkershippy]

Good work Matt! Your’s are some of the few videos I still come on KZbin to watch.

[@matt13ross]

I appreciate that!

[@marvinvisser5039]

You are flying! But before you drop the engine in! Do all the stuff you can whilst its still out. Main seals, gaskets etc...

[@ernstar8296]

Looking very good Matt

[@CodeResp]

That was smart having the sucker ad in there while the build was goin on couldn’t fast forward cause I didn’t wanna miss anything

[@matt13ross]

Hahaha

[@travisa6311]

Crap load of work, looking good so far!

[@MyBallers]

I’d be interested in buying the crashed chassis also! Also this build is coming along, I know I was on board with the easier route of fixing the chassis but I am loving that the full swap is giving us extra content which is awesome!

[@matt13ross]

It's moving along quickly now, thankfully!

[@AntonOtto]

Gave you a thumbs up and this comment 😜

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much!

[@danielcgomez]

Great Progress Matt! ...Keep it up!

[@JohnathonGio]

Great work. Love the weekly videos

[@chrishaug]

Nice work! 😄 Ill bet that your Channel Will blow up soon!

[@matt13ross]

I hope!!!

[@markmanning5683]

You're a Machine Matt. A team of Union guy's would have taken 3 times the amount of time vs. what you have done on your own. Of course the Union guy's get paid by the hour. You're payday is when you fire that mother up.

[@matt13ross]

The unions are destroying the auto makers right now lol.

[@charha01]

Really killing it! Nice job!

[@josephpressinger1525]

I don’t know what your plans are but you could definitely make some sick tables or wall art with that old chassis. Maybe even some shelf’s to hold all the disassembled Porsche parts!

[@matt13ross]

I hadn't thought of that, that sounds awesome actually! But I need a much bigger garage lol.

[@josephpressinger1525]

Hahah very true! Could be a new vid idea… “building a brand new shed in 24hours!”

[@matt13ross]

Hahah! Maybe at my next home.

[@GlennBerry]

Don't forget to do audio wiring whilst it's all open, also if you're adding a reversing camera add the wires for that.

[@Bigelboe]

Consider installing a reversing camera while you have access to route the cable through to the stereo area!

[@matt13ross]

Do they make them for the Porsche PCCM+ head unit?

[@S2NAZ]

Really good content Matt 🫵🏻👍🏻 it’s been fun to watch this go back together and I’m sure you’re really excited. I would bet the engine and trans are already going in now. Lots of work but what a great reward!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Go Matt Go! 😁

[@mooniz6778]

really impressive work. 👍

[@bigospig]

#safetyrestore for seatbelt repair and color change if desired.

[@ryandpoe]

nice work, dude!

[@w.trunks2472]

Great progress

[@James-vk8pj]

Mat armstrong does do it and so can matt ross👍

[@Storstretas]

Amazing how you can do this, your content is rly good 👍🏻

[@kilove1]

I ❤ how “ time lapse makes it look 👀 so easy 🙌👏👏👏👏👏💯🔥

[@Cybernetic_Systems]

Incredible job Matt! The more of the old car I see, the more I realise how bad the body was. You made the right call! PS, I like the grey you chose, some look flat and boring, but the grey you chose looks mint! 🖖

[@matt13ross]

I initially regretted not fixing it. But now, I know I made the right choice.