OT: Builder with immense talent..., GT40 hand built car |
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OT: Builder with immense talent..., GT40 hand built car |
Cracker |
Jan 8 2017, 07:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
In light of seeing an abomination of a so called "build" recently...I had to get those visions out of my head.
I recalled seeing this true masterpiece of a build from some time ago (with a claimed 15000 hours invested in the project, and counting)! It is a spectacular car and well worth a few minutes of your time despite not being "Porsche" content. Tony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOV6xdlGl_U |
Cairo94507 |
Jan 8 2017, 08:23 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,781 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Amazingly talented. Cool build. Thanks for sharing.
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914Sixer |
Jan 8 2017, 08:43 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,887 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Man, that is a real craftsman at work. The best part is he goes out and drives the hell out of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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tygaboy |
Jan 8 2017, 09:11 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,296 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Inspirational... and well timed.
I've been frustrated with my build and it's people like this who remind me that it's about the journey, not the destination. Now you'll have to excuse me, I need to go rebody my 914 in alloy... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
Cracker |
Jan 8 2017, 09:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Chris - It actually might motivate me to re-assemble the front end of my car today too...its a bit "cool" in my garage (42 in / 15 out)! I plugged in the heater...
One thing I really appreciate about this build (and he mentions it) is the imperfection in certain places. The finished work around some of the vents and complex body seams are not absolutely "stamped panel" perfect - and there is nothing wrong with that! T |
cali914 |
Jan 8 2017, 10:02 AM
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cali914 Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California |
Very intricate build. Love the Aluminum. one thing that he mentions that is so true projects are never completely done.
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rick 918-S |
Jan 9 2017, 09:40 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,464 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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My 914 |
Jan 9 2017, 11:13 AM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
I love the exhaust sound!
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Mueller |
Jan 9 2017, 11:48 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
In light of seeing an abomination of a so called "build" recently...I had to get those visions out of my head. I recalled seeing this true masterpiece of a build from some time ago (with a claimed 15000 hours invested in the project, and counting)! It is a spectacular car and well worth a few minutes of your time despite not being "Porsche" content. Tony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOV6xdlGl_U Neat build, my wife walked into the garage while I was watching the video, her 1st comment was that the guy must be a retired millionaire to build that! I countered that it took him years and years to build it. |
whitetwinturbo |
Jan 10 2017, 12:31 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
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Dion |
Jan 10 2017, 01:18 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,766 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Tony that was excellent. Thanks for sharing that.
Talk about inspirational. Cheers,Dion |
KELTY360 |
Jan 10 2017, 01:29 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did you notice that the time of the video was 9:14?
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wndsnd |
Jan 10 2017, 03:31 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I was glad they revealed he was Australian. I was going to guess English, they have some fantastic craftsman still over there. I have been watching a series on Netflix recently about English Craftsmen that restore old Warbirds. Great Stuff.
Thanks Tony, I agree with your comments about the other, but Hey, you got to start somewhere. I learn something every time I am in the shop. |
flyer86d |
Jan 10 2017, 04:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
Wow. Those who can work with aluminum amaze me. Years ago I was at Jerry McCarthy's shop in CT with the 356 Registry group. The last RS60 and the first RS61 were parked side by side and a fellow was constructing a new tail for the RS61. The sheet metal on those cars is only slightly thicker than foil but all of the curves looked like beautifully formed stamping not beaten panels. He also gas welded it! Amazing stuff.
What amazes me is that he constructed his GT40 and also tracks it! That's cool. Charlie |
sb914 |
Jan 10 2017, 05:10 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,306 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
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old dog |
Jan 10 2017, 08:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 14-December 12 From: Oxnard,CA. Member No.: 15,257 Region Association: Central California |
In light of seeing an abomination of a so called "build" recently...I had to get those visions out of my head. I recalled seeing this true masterpiece of a build from some time ago (with a claimed 15000 hours invested in the project, and counting)! It is a spectacular car and well worth a few minutes of your time despite not being "Porsche" content. Tony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOV6xdlGl_U Thank you for sharing ! |
GaroldShaffer |
Jan 10 2017, 10:00 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,623 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Man, that is a real craftsman at work. The best part is he goes out and drives the hell out of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Wish I had 1/10th of that skill for |
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