By the way: I've noticed your car has the very desirable option of a full leather-wrapped interior, including the dash and roof. Man, that's fantastic, as it really makes it extra special! Excellent purchase!

Thanks, Matteo. You know what? I think I can almost feel how much time and good will Harm Lagaay and his team were given to think about the right way of putting this project in shape. And they did! And here’s a project idea for us: reaching out to him an making an interview …!?

Regarding the full leather interior, I have a secret plan. They guys in Spain have replaced the middle part of the seat covers with new leather and it looks absolutely devastating. Worst upholstery job I’ve seen for long. Also, we all know how difficult it is to match old and new leather, so I guess I’ll give her Pascha seats. Does that get your blessings?

Thanks, Chad. I’m going to print this out and put it on the workshop wall. Muuuuuuuch appreciated.

That’s exactly what it is, a comfortable GT, and never a successor to the 911.

Thanks for commenting, Scott. Can’t say no to that.

Thanks, Davon. In fact the design is magic.

Thanks for commenting. I’m currently in the “o lord what have I done” phase, but that’s going to go away after one or two major successes.

@@GreasyFingers if it can be endured, then something really great & special is coming your way!

I've never driven a Corvette, but just recently I've made a visit to inspect one. They're attracting me more every day.

But The german one was The one you could take your kid to school and corvette not.

Thanks for commenting, mate. I really like that story. I didn’t have filming to offer, so I went for some imposture to get into the cars I was yearning to drive. There was the Yuppie phenomenon in the eighties, so an expensive pair of jeans and a jacket with heavy shoulder pads sometimes did the job.

Thanks, mate. There’s nothing like an Alfa.

Thank you, Lester. Glad your here again. I think it won all sorts of design awards, for example the Car of the Year 78.

@@GreasyFingersSet the land world speed record at Leguna Sega in 89.

Tony Montana, yes! Scarface was first shown in 83, so that really works!

Thanks for the feedback, Steven. I’ve finished the disassembly of the doors, now waiting for parts to be returned by the plater …

Me too, Pantelis. 😊

Risky business is The film I Always have in back of my head while seeing old 928

Well, you can buy this one when it’s finished. 😬

Thanks, mate. „Landshark“ … 😄

Thanks for commenting, Mario. I totally agree, the 928 is a formidable GT and if you’re used to 911’s, which are puristic and simplistic, the amount of thought that went into the 928 is surprising. The flip side being it’s hilarious complexity in interior and electrical system.

It’s such an amazing piece of engineering and design.

Heck, now you planted this idea in my head … 😃

Heck, yes. 🙄

Yes, I get a feeling I’m not the only one. Next on my list: the doors and everything inside them.

I can't wait. My 928 has a blower that only works on high but my hand wont fit in to get the resistor.

Flying tools are sometimes seen in my workshop too. 😆😆

Exactly!

Heck, yes. 😊

Well, yes & no. I think they were well aware that this is more a GT than a real sports car. They thought, however, that their future lies in GT's and planned to give up the 911.

Thanks, Lester. Yes, it’s an interesting story with lots of people who shaped their little world.

Danke fürs Feedback! Ja, Matthias ist pures Gold für alle Transaxle-Fans.

Well, you could buy this one. 😊

@@GreasyFingers - Sadly.. I'm in the wrong country, with money that means almost nothing.

I wasn’t aware about Gloria‘s vehicle, but looked it up in the medical. Very cool, thanks for the heads up!!

Thanks & regards to Mavis.

We all have those car regrets, don’t we? There’s just one cure and you know it … 😊

Thanks for commenting, Rob. I’ve now also used the method for the pressboards of the doors and it again worked great.

Yeah, these "under the dashboard jobs" ... I'm too old for that 💩

I’m a fan of the 944 Turbo, very high up on my shopping list.

Thanks, Ole. Much appreciated. I’m a workshop, so not all the cars are exactly mine. In many cases, however, after I’ve finished one and before I sell her, it takes a couple of months and during this time I do enjoy them.

Danke, Uli. Das ist sehr nettes Feedback!!

Grazie, Tullio. Trovo anch’io!

Danke fürs Feedback, Georgios. Ich komme jetzt wieder regelmäßig mit neuen Filmen heraus … 2023 war ein wenig kompliziert.

Thanks for commenting. Yes. it's been too long. I'm glad you're all still here.

@@GreasyFingers Absolutely! Looking forward to content on your Giulietta as well :)

Thanks for your comment, mate. It's much appreciated. I totally agree to all you say, though I must admit that the devil on my shoulder was whispering in my ear that some of it might sure be alright. In fact I have an invoice at least about the belt, but given the quality of some of the repairs I find, I rather check it again / do it again.

They have lots of space inside, way more than 911’s. You might want to give it a try, it’s never too late.

Humour? What humour? 😆 Thanks for commenting, mate!

You wouldn’t believe how much work went into the repair of the hatch release. It was all electrical stuff, hence hard to film, but it was rather days than hours.

Cool, which year and colour is yours?

1982 wine red metallic, 5 speed. I bought the car in boxes and rebuilt the engine, quite a fun and rewarding experience.

@@TheLadeef That’s giving me hope, I’ve bought an Alfa GT in boxes and the moment when you realise what you’ve done …

Thanks for commenting. Yes, I know exactly what you mean. I guess, at the end of the day, the only bad thing you might say about a 928 is that it’s not a 911.

I knew, why I hated the 928. These silly frogeyes

Yes, they’re actually big comfy cars, but if you put them next to an SUV …

@@GreasyFingers or any modern Porsche

Thanks, Alex. In fact I’m trying to stay close to the ASMR line, but sometimes I get carried away. 😆

Humor? What humor? 😀

Yes, one of the things that attracted me buying this car is its great history.

Glad you like it, Chris.

Thanks for commenting, John. Though one comes across quite many annoying issues with these cars, they remain absolutely adorable and fixing stuff is even more rewarding than with 911‘s.

Thanks for commenting. I love the 944 too. In fact I’ve started scanning the classifieds …

@@GreasyFingers There is a red one in America! I am a bit of a puritan (not in the Presbyterian sense :) ) and I have endeavoured to keep mine original at every stage when possible - as long as the PET doesn't throw up 'NLA' and you can't find a replacement on Fleabay, or at the breakers. It's a lot easier and cheaper to modify. Too many classics are modified - even at a higher level like the Gunther works 993, the Singer 911's etc. Why? Travesties. So I enjoy your restorations because you are getting the cars back to what they must have been like when they left the factory. I've had an inkling of that now that 95% of the mechanical work is done with it's new bushing all round and the L Jetronic delivering, the tall but slick gear change. It's driving like it's meant to. Delete the problematic MAF, replace the torsion bars with coil overs, replace with gas struts, stick a short shift linkage in, over cam the engine, re-map the ECU, make it go faster... and in that process, you loose the soul within that was inexplicably Porsche; the thing you couldn't put your finger on because Porsche's are greater than the sum of all their parts and the only cars I have ever owned that are positively inexplicable. That complexity is what makes them and gives us headaches as you try to reverse the accumulated neglect and abuse. I wish you luck on this 928 journey.

@@pinno713 Couldn't agree more!!

I'm really glad to be back, especially when I read the letters ABROOKSH.

And you will! ☺️

Thanks, mate!

Good idea!

Thanks for an extensive feedback, Ryan. To me, the 928 is a widely misunderstood car. So many people consider it as the successor of the 911, but I never was. The actual reason for the concept is Mercedes’ success with their SL series. If you look at it that way, you suddenly realise how brilliant it is.

@@GreasyFingers have you read the excellent book about the 928’s development? I cant recall the name but it covered the hot and cold weather high mileage testing Porsche did, seek out this book if you’re loving 928’s. Crap i cant remember the name…

Glad to be back!!!!

Thanks, Steven! I’ve only just figured out a problem with the doors‘ back lights and while I was looking for the reason why the little buggers kept going even when the doors were closed, I cursed myself for the loudmouthed announcement to make an everything-works-car.

I loved the style and panache of my 928 but one of the biggest headaches was an “earth leak” causing the battery to constantly drain (tried several new batteries in trying to track it down). Even a local well respected automotive electrical engineer gave up eventually. Worked fine for years, then one day - the sound of the frustrating click of the ignition. Why, Porsche, Why?

😆😆 I‘m sure you’re aware, but testing the current over the sockets of the fuses helps you locating the problem. You might also want to remove the fuse and see which one’s absence avoids the battery’s discharge.

I like that comment, because the day will come when I have to sell her, so may many feel like you!

😆😆

That is nothing short of a full-scale tragedy.

Welcome! Glad you’re here.

I hope so, Joe. She's constantly pushing me to my limits.

Yes, patience is key with her. So complicated ...

Thanks, Robert. Stay tuned!

Thanks! In fact, making my films relaxing is top priority.

Thanks, mate!

Thanks for commenting. I had exactly the same thought and in fact I somehow expect it to fall off at some point. That’s when I’ll get my hard soldering equipment out … 😊 Thought I’d just give it a try the easy way first.

Welcome, mate.

Thanks for commenting. When I soldered the new resistor in, I already reckoned it won’t endure for long, but I wanted to give it a try. Till now it’s good, so let’s see … I’m having an eye on reasonable eBay offers in parallel. The sun roof troubles me a lot, so any good advice is highly welcome.

@@GreasyFingers @GuysWithRides1 has a video up that shows how hot the resistor pack gets. The larger gauge wires glow red hot without an airflow.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btanhbeEvJmmpmw.html

Hello again, it's great to be back.

Thanks, stay tuned, next will be the doors.

Hi Nick, you‘ve got to love them all. 😊

Maybe I can make you one? ☺️

I hope it won't disappoint you, mate!

What color is it? He doesn't say and it was videoed in the dark. I'm guessing White Gold Metallic (539)

That's exactly right, it's White Gold Metallic (539)

Thanks for commenting, Erik, glad you liked it.

Glad you’re here. Enjoy!

I’m hoping for a happy end.

Thanks, Bobby. Glad you liked it!

Thanks for telling us that story, mate. It’s fantastic! I guess it’s these little memories that build up in our minds to the insanity of buying and restoring one. 😄

@@GreasyFingersI loved that car.

Waaaaaa, fantastic! Nothing comes close to style of the early years' cars. What color is yours?

@@GreasyFingers Well, it was Guards Red when we got it, but we could obviously tell it was originally gold (black interior). I’m planning on taking it back to the original Gold Casablanca Beige Metallic.

Danke fürs Feedback, Philipp. Ja, hin und wieder ein Bier muss bei dieser Art von Auto sein.

Yes, and I’ve almost ended up with doing it!

Thanks, Bob. Stick around ...

😊

Yes, it was far to long of a break. I really missed it myself. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT CAR!!

I hope it's going to be soon.

Yes, I’m equally looking forward to the project. The 928 community is a joy to deal with.

Thanks, Connor.

You’re welcome, Ian.

When you start making KZfaq films as an amateur, one of the main challenges is to realise how strange you look sometimes.

Thanks, Rhett. Glad you like them. 😊

Thanks, Andy. I think I’ll print that out and put it on the wall. ☺️

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Thanks for commenting, mate. I can clearly see your point, I guess, it’s named Sierra Nevada for a reason. I guess my statement was made from a German perspective, where there’s road salt continuously from November to April. Specifically, I’ve found Alba doesn’t have any salt issues, so I guess she just was a typical long distance business car used between the metropolitan areas of Spain.

Yeeeaaaaah, go for it. Reminds me I should make a 928 shirt.

Yes, but I have a holy vow now: no more project cars. 🙄