A little tip. If you use a lube, there is always time for lube! It'll make those spot rivet drills last a fair bit longer. Another one if you want :) I would have just cut the front panel off, if it's to be replaced. You leave a thin strip left to remove. You can remove that like it was a sardine can lid and then wiggle while pulling once you reach the rivet point. It'll tear off around the rivet point causing no damage. Enjoyed watching this thanks.

The bleeping heart ❤️ of this man is incredible! He literally is taking Tin foil and making a car! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾! I’m watching every damn episode!

Having done a couple of full rebuilds similar to this , the best piece of advice I can give you is ... set yourself a daily or weekly target , it doesn't have to be silly an unachievable . Set achievable targets and stick to them religiously otherwise it'll never get done . 👍

I’m feeling very sorry for your part, you seem excited about all of this. Love watching the horror’s unfold 😂

Hi Dom I've restored many cars over 45 years including some 911s. I'm sure your receive plenty of advice over the next few weeks. One thing that may be helpful is to try some spot weld drills from Würth uk Ltd. They sell several sizes and I find them easier to use than the ones you have. They are a one piece drill that have been sharpened specifically to remove half of the weld. Use a fairly slow drill speed & they will last for quite some time with Just a little practice. Take care & stay safe 👍🇬🇧🍀

I wouldn't know where to start 👁👁 Glad we got a Dom to show us the way

Great video Dom . . . excellent progress.

Those historical " repairs " are shocking! Respect for your efforts.

That’s a lovely honest stool, had an identical one in my last yard.

Wow! Fair play Dom! Brave man. Enjoying the 356 updates.

Dom, I'd say Job would be jealous of your patience mate, going to great in the end

Love your enthusiasm Dom, I think I would keep on cutting and call the scrap man, but you're a better man than me, good luck, look forward to the next episode.

Dom- I am doing a 356B in the cotswolds. Have done many many VWs and British cars. Feel free to swing by and compare notes!

Enjoying the rebuild Dominic😃 John

I did a full restoration on a '71 Ghia, I know it took a lot of work, sweat and swearing but for a 356 I would happily do it again. Goodluck

I used some of those spot-weld drill bits and they lasted much longer with a bit of lubrication. Keep up the good work!

Looks great. Enjoying the project.

Ah, seeing those pop-rivets takes me back. As a penniless student I, too, performed similar butchery on the rusted out rear end of a 1964 Triumph Spitfire.

Make cardboard templates of how corners fit together before disasembly to help with reasembly. Ray Sheline has some very good techniques, especially his flexible shape patterns.

Thanks for the update, I wish you well in the restoration process. I don't know if you watch Harry Metcalf of (Harry's Garage) he has been showing the process of restoring a little lancia. Some of that car had over two inches of filler in places. Will be following your journey.

I'm 58, and I really hope I get to see this (and Binky) finished before I kick the bucket!

Thank you Dom. I have only done one complete yearn down of a badly rusted 68 Shelby Mustang. Best advice is keep plugging along wether it’s with the body or other components. Keep persevering and all will come together. I’m sure you have the skills to complete this project. The reward in the end will be awesome. Can’t wait to see her finished. I’ll be watching.

Great progress Dom, looking forward to next episode already 👍. Btw there is a great 356 restorer in Honiton, Devon, Classic Fabrications, he makes a lot of his own panels the old school way with the wheel, might be worth popping in if you are ever down that way

Beyond an epic challenge and you are eating an elephant one bite at a time and will certainly reach you goal. It is all about the journey and I appreciate you happiness will small successes along the way. Well done lad and cheers to you.

I love the original color. As an 8 year old in 1963 our neighbor had a dozen 50's Porches high n dry in a long narrow chicken barn. Petaluma California

Dang. That poor old 356 led a hard life and suffered at the hands of someone capable of only creating bodge after bodge. Glad to see it’s in good hands now!

Firstly join the USA 356 Register and the PCA Porsche Club of America. These two offer you contact with people who’ve done this. Most 356 restorations start with a new floor pan so you have a solid foundation to work from. Be prepared for a lot of expensive body structures necessary for structural integrity. I wish you luck tempered with the knowledge just how badly these car can deteriorate. Clark in Texas.

I feel your pain dom I have been part of a restoration on a 356 many years ago and they suffer with the rust and as you say hand built so nothing to straight. Keep plugging away and the light will appear. Great video 👍

Yeah, I worry about the sandblasting too - it’s just so easy to completely blow out an already rusted panel. Have ruined a few Jaguar panels and bonnets that way. Massive respect for you taking this on and for your confident optimism. I’m so looking forward to seeing more progress. Having seen how you so professionally tackled the Ranalah project, I share your confidence in you getting the Porsche done to a very high standard! Great stuff Dom, can’t wait for the next vid.

Just discovered your “channel”. And find it right up my alley. I’ll live thru you watching your videos I Look forward to the progress

Race car repair bodgary! Although I’m sure there are plenty of road cars that had the same inflicted on them. You must be the kind of person who can’t sit still Dom. I’m impressed you’ve gotten stuck into this so soon.

Watching this from behind the sofa ... scary!

Nice to see you busy like that. I have a 1940 Opel Kadett in that shape, to restore. About the spotwelding machine: me father bought a Tecna ® (Italian) to restore his T2 VW camper bus. He made longer cupper/cunifer bars himself, if the others did not have the right shape. He had a Dutch highschool electrical education and so knew what would be a good machine for spotwelding. I keep following this restauration.

Well done Dom this is a mammoth job. We are going to see your work for a few more years as you complete the car.

Hi Dominic I have been restoring 356's for over 20 years here in Epsom Surrey. If you need to see a 59 A in it's final stages of restoration then just pop over. Regards Drew

I feel for you Dom finding all the hidden troubles. Looks like a long process. Give me something to follow as I know it’ll be a brilliant finished Porka

More excitement today my father's day present from my daughter arrived. It's your book "Tools - a visual history". Dom it's a great book and was worth waiting for. It's interesting, easy to read and full of beautiful illustrations. Well done. It's not a book you read from end to end but it's full of information and history that I will read in little snippets. As a hardback it's also a good addition to the bookshelf. I'm really pleased. Good work. By the way - I just watched a Car SOS programme on More4. They restored a Porsche 356 that seemed to be in a similar condition to yours. There didn't seem much left after sand blasting and it apparently took 1200 hours to finish so I'm looking forwards to many more of your videos on this project.

Great update on the Porsche Dom - thanks for sharing 👌😊

Enjoying your work on 356. Would be my dream car

Amazing skills.. looking forward to the complete rebuild.

Wow a lot of bodges there to undo! Good luck though, can’t wait to see more 😎👍🏻

That looks gnarly Dom! Keep up the good work!

I use a propane torch and a scraper to remove bondo. Much cleaner technique with no dust. Works on tar as well.

Hey Dominic Chinea! Greetings from Vancouver British Columbia Canada! Thanks for sharing your epic journey to Porsche resto land! You will make it for sure! Ride ride ride!

I had a Californian 1971 Mustang Boss 351 4 speed I completely restored. Always something needing replaced. Mainly previous poor bodywork. Spent many hours drilling spot welds. It took me 2 years afterwork, weekends and holidays but boy was it worth it. Turned out better than new!

Really good to see you actually starting cutting metal Dom, but I think that I would leave the building while it's sand blasted!! 🙈 But it will be interesting to see what you are left with. Afraid I have no experience with car restoration but I'm sure that you will get some help and tips from other viewers. Brilliant video though, can't wait until next week Dom. 👍👍

I think I’d give up, but then I’m no expert in restoration and you are. Very interesting to follow your Vlogs. 🤓

That is quite the project to under take! I cannot wait to see the progress...

start looking for parts now, join as many forums as possible, speak to some of the restorers in the UK, some really friendly and helpful community, been working on my 911 G body for 3 years, if it was not for really helpful people and being able to source parts at a fair price, it would never happen :)

Having replaced the roofs on a couple of buses I feel your pain Dom. It seems old Porsches rot the same as old VW's. Looking forward to the next instalment.

Wise choice to begin restoring what you can now and set it aside. I did this with my 69 Beetle and now (at the end) when I reach for a part it's done and ready to be installed. I also did this with my 356B engine before I shipped back to the US from Germany. Wish I had it now. Great to see you spending time on the 356.

I'd be so disheartened by now but fair play to you Dom you just keep going👍👍👍 No advice, just an enthusiastic voyeur!!!!!!

that car is roached...like an old cigarette..God speed on this project

Great work again Dom! I had a '75 Westy Bus so was very familiar with rusty bits!

Great stuff Dom. I’m with you, every spot weld your removing I’m also doing it. Be safe and thanks for sharing

Massive undertaking, going to be a long journey but keep your eyes on the prize. Will be amazing driving down the road in a beautiful car that YOU restored. Never had that privilege myself so looking forward to it.

Great to see you back on this one now, it deserves a new life. I'm busy with a 1951 Ford Prefect - the body is fantastic apart from a few spots - the bottom of the driver's door ceased to exist many years ago. It's hugely challenging but hugely rewarding when things start to happen. Been hoping to see you get on with this for some time now, look forward to the next episode.

What a job to take on Dom and what an iconic car to restore can’t wait for the next episode (respect to you)👍

It's hard work Dom, but think of the end result! Air chisels with the right chisel fitted will really pop those panels apart.

Man massive respect. You have the patience of a saint, I cant wait to see how it turns out.

oh the dreaded spot welds, I've used the same cutter on my metro van, well over one thousand spot welds to pull the whole van apart. cant say I mastered it even when doing the last panel, especially when I had been at it for 10 hours. it seemed like every time I started the drill the cutter would just launch itself off the panel. love the Porsche project. hopefully one day I can order a Ranalah from you to

Acid dip the body Dom , less damage to the very vulnerable panels and the finish is Ace ! Good luck mate 😎🍺

Good luck don big job look forward to completion 👍

Dom, you are brilliant at what you do, and really brave taking on this project. Just wanted to say how impressive this is. Keep going brother!

Hi Dom, my heart was in my mouth, Brave Man, bring on the next step, stay safe All the best Brian 😃

Sooner you than me ,but it's worth repairing and I wish you all the best, Mike

What an awesome colour, I hope you're going back to it.

Looking forward to this Dom. Hope to see it on display at a future Bicester Scramble...

Spot weld drilling is a lot of work. I had to remove several panels on the '66 Beetle I restored. The first large panel I did was the luggage tray, I still remember to this day it was 190 spot welds.

Great video Dom, cant be far off a complete rust bucket, I admire your tenacity, old patches all over, it has had a charmed life, looking forward to the next vid

Good job Dom. you might want to try some cutting oil on the spot weld bit. It might get more life out of the bit and cut a bit faster.

Thanks

Such a big project in capable hands. Keep the faith. Atb.

You are doing it right. A good source for body panels is Restoration Design. They make them out of galvaneal steel to eliminate future rusting. I'm reassembling my 1964 C and wish you all the best on this.

scary what you find when you start taking things apart 😱

Hi Don, regarding a spot welder I highly recommend Clarke spot welder can’t remember the model number but it can weld 2mm + 2mm steel. I restore cars for living so I know it will do the job👍

Dom, this is bloody brilliant!! 🤩 I really wish I could offer some advice, but I can only dream of taking on such an amazing project! Keep up the great work my friend! 💪

It's great to have found your channel! A truly iconic car, an utterly epic project, brilliantly filmed edited and presented. Some of the most watchable content on KZfaq here. I recently restored a tired mid 90's Honda sports bike ... but this ... holy cow! It's so far beyond 'next level'. Mad respect to you for even considering it and a huge well done for putting in the monumental effort of saving such a wonderful vehicle. Nothing short of awesome!

Good luck with this, I can now see why you wanted the 3D scan. I follow a another channel dedicated in the main to old triumph sports cars. Elin Yakov's Rusty Beauties, he has done a lot of restoration and replacement of chassis and panels, making a lot of pieces himself. You might get some ideas from his channel. Good luck from Spain!!

At least you HAVE a 356!!! Great to see you progress. I had 5 VW Beetles...never a Porsche.. Good luck from the States🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸

"Bits and bobs....." that's hilarious!! too brit for me!

Hi Dom, great watch. If you cant get a spot welder you can get a shield for a mig welder that allows you to puddle weld. They work really well once you get used to them.

stage 4 and fully metastasized. This is why I sold my 356s and moved to G-Body 911s (galvanneal steel). I think Restoration Design has a lot of the panels and portions of panels to repair this car.

In Australia, there is the "She'll be right garage", where Mike has been restoring a scrapheap Ford Landau that has fewer usable parts than your 356. He drills out rivets, just like you have been doing & he bends, shapes & welds metal just as you are about to do. Two minds with but a single thought? He doesn't have a Ranalah though.

Eu já vi automóveis piores mais esse ganhou nas gambiarras estamos ansiosos pelos próximos vídeos um forte abraço dos brasileiros sucesso no projeto

Best of luck with that one that’s going to be a lot of work 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

my mum makes patchwork quilts, can lend her to you ! lolololol

Hello Dom, Another good step forward, well done... Sorry I can't help with the recommendations requested. Take care. Paul,,

Dom, if you can get it chemically dipped go that route and avoid the blasting, you'll save a lot more metal and come out with a better overall result. Going to cost more, but save you in the end. Cheers!

My word, I'm glad you know what you're doing! Taking an angle grinder to it seems so wrong, and in my hands it most certainly would be! Looking forward to the wheeling work on the new panels 💯

10:00 The mesh file from the 3d scan can be usedto check how symmetrical the repair is. Divide the mesh down the center and create a mirror image of the good side , then superimpose the mirror image over the repair to see if they match. The same procedure can be used to check if the whole body is warped in any way. edit: I see you are aware of the technique above

Great episode, thanks mate 👍

Holy moly. That's a lot of work.

I’m hoping that wasn’t a surprise to you. It was worse than I expected. You’ll certainly be an expert on the Ranelah by the end. I wish you good luck. It’ll be a long journey but it’ll be worth it. Cheers Don from Melbourne.

A great start Dom, well done. Kind regards, Richard.

OMG, That's one hell of a project you've taken on there, It's going to be interesting to see how much of the car is left after the sand blasting. I agree with the comments from 'The streets' set yourself weekly goals rather than jumping in gun hoe. It's easy to get disheartened when things don't go your way but just keep at it and remember 'Rome wasn't built in a day and nether will this project! Good Luck and looking forward to seeing the updates!

This is such a cool project. I've restored a few 911s. Thankfully the wings are bolt on. 😅

Great work. Doing the best you can and it shows. I'm a little bit envious but not too much. You'll get this thin on the road I'm very sure!

Great progress Dom.

I really like that original colour, just for a moment there I could imagine the car restored and gleaming in original lively, it will look amazing!!