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> OT: Builder with immense talent..., GT40 hand built car
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post Jan 8 2017, 07:59 AM
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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.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOV6xdlGl_U
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post Jan 8 2017, 08:23 AM
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Amazingly talented. Cool build. Thanks for sharing.
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post Jan 8 2017, 08:43 AM
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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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post Jan 8 2017, 09:11 AM
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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)
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post Jan 8 2017, 09:22 AM
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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!

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post Jan 8 2017, 10:02 AM
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Very intricate build. Love the Aluminum. one thing that he mentions that is so true projects are never completely done.
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post Jan 9 2017, 09:40 AM
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post Jan 9 2017, 11:13 AM
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I love the exhaust sound!
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post Jan 9 2017, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Jan 8 2017, 05:59 AM) *

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.
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post Jan 10 2017, 12:31 PM
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".............15,000 hours...."

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post Jan 10 2017, 01:18 PM
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Tony that was excellent. Thanks for sharing that.
Talk about inspirational.
Cheers,Dion
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post Jan 10 2017, 01:29 PM
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Did you notice that the time of the video was 9:14?
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post Jan 10 2017, 03:31 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat....
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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.
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post Jan 10 2017, 04:26 PM
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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
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post Jan 10 2017, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Jan 10 2017, 11:29 AM) *

Did you notice that the time of the video was 9:14?

Good eye! 914 I just saw that. Isn't ironic! Don't you think.
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post Jan 10 2017, 08:35 PM
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Jan 8 2017, 05:59 AM) *

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 !
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post Jan 10 2017, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jan 8 2017, 08:43 AM) *

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 building metal work.
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