Porsche 912 Restoration complete!! (Lets try this again)

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7 ай бұрын

My 1968 Porsche 912 is back on the road. In this video you'll see a few driving clips of the car and hear how the story unfolded when I was stranded in the canyon the last time you saw me.
This restoration took a lot of time, money, and effort. It's difficult to put into words how cool it feels to be here. Thank you for following this little series.
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@lunabouch 6 ай бұрын

I a bit jealous and your enthusiasm is definitely a factor. 💯👊🏻👊🏻

@nomdeplume2724 6 ай бұрын

Another great video Michael. The guy that never made any mistakes never did any work! You’ve done a great job with Duffy. Can’t wait to see more of it. Lovin’ the orange 912💥🍊

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

thank you! Mistakes are maybe the only guarantee haha

@DonAl9114 6 ай бұрын

These cars have been engineered and built with lots of passion and love. They are almost hand made. Enjoy this lovely little Porsche from Germany. 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻😊🇩🇪

@jimwhittemore4669 6 ай бұрын

👍👍

@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon 6 ай бұрын

You did it, Michael!! I know that it had to have been a LOT of work bringing Duffy back. He's living his best life back on the road now, and I think that's awesome. My dad had an absolutely beautiful '68 Bahama yellow 912 back in the 1980's. He got it by trading his '54 Austin Healey 100-4 that he had installed a stage III 426 max wedge into. Lol I sure sure wish he would have kept that 912 though!! It was stunning. He eventually traded it for a 280Z 😂 I know.. ouch.. 😬🥴

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was a lot of work, but worth it. Traded for a 280z! oh nooo haha

@nonradar 6 ай бұрын

Geez! I just found your channel! Love it!

@where-we-roam 6 ай бұрын

Dude. Stoked for you. Love this car. Cheers to creating more memories with the 'Duffster.'

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! The 'Duffster' lives on!

@simonboulton7554 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations - cool little motor….. a friend of mine had a 912 and what it lacked in power against my early 911 - it made up with character and on the back roads once I had momentum it was such a great drive. Personally, I do prefer having the confidence of the power of the 911 - just so I can get past slower traffic when needed. Great content keep it up👌👌

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Both are great cars for sure

@stevewarne1001 6 ай бұрын

Very cool to see the 912 running Mike, sounds magic. It's been a good bit of work for you but surely it's all worthwhile now mate. In that condition it's a rare little gem that's only going to get better with each tickle that you give it. Keep us in the picture as you carry on enjoying her.

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve! I'll keep posting if you guys keep watching. Appreciate it

@Rich_Lambert 6 ай бұрын

That's so cool that you love that thing.

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Rich! Having a blast with it

@jeffhaynes3246 6 ай бұрын

Your content is always spot on.

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@charliehermes7886 4 ай бұрын

Awesome series!

@ArrowheadGarage 4 ай бұрын

Love Love my 67 912 coupe, I will have to watch the rest of your 912 videos.

@justinmoe1257 4 ай бұрын

great video experience. thanks for the inspiration

@orlandocarsandcoffee 6 ай бұрын

Congrats on getting it going!

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@renemelendez2844 6 ай бұрын

Brother 🎉👍 super cool

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate it

@taylorjs2534 6 ай бұрын

Looks like a great match.

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Sure is :)

@Hulley29 6 ай бұрын

Great video, Mike! As I've said before, I love the SWB 912 and you listed all the reasons why, light handling, clutch and ease of use. I've been a motorcycle guy all my life and love the small bore motorcycles, you just feel like you're riding them and not them riding you. I really hope to one day own such a special car, love my SC but my heart is with a SWB 912. Good to see you and I hope life is treating you well!

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Steve! Comparing to a small bore Moto is exactly right. They're all fun truthfully. If you had a 912 you'd want an SC. Just a different experience. Hope you're well man!

@s_t_r_a_y_e_d 6 ай бұрын

I will never be able to afford a new Porsche let alone a restomod (Singer/Sportec), my only option is to buy a project 911/912 and fix it up. Videos like this give me some hope that it is possible with older aircoolers and a home garage.

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

If I can do it, anyone can do it

@totos987 6 ай бұрын

Awesome Porsche Michael...cool cauliflower ear too #respect #jiujitsu

@ezramorency7422 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Glad you were able to figure out what was wrong. Now you get to drive it all the time!

@timvanrooyen 6 ай бұрын

🖤

@skandahooligan88 6 ай бұрын

I'm just starting out at the beginning of this car's story so I'll be saving this video for later. I just wanted to say it would be awesome if you could make a playlist for all the videos related to this 912 ✌️

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

you know what..I really should do that. Thank you

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Playlist created. Good call!

@skandahooligan88 6 ай бұрын

@@michaelgideon6422 thanks man

@skandahooligan88 6 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds

@offsideundo 6 ай бұрын

Hey Michael. You're doing it right! Keep it up. Small note; you might want to talk to someone who knows racing config and safety belt dynamics to look at your over-the-shoulder belt rig. That's actually a not safe configuration of the shoulder belt anchor points. It's always something, isn't it?

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I know it's not consider safe. Appreciate the concern. I'll eventually change the mounting points to a higher location. Cheers!

@robertlloyd7493 6 ай бұрын

😊

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

thanks for watching

@Jack-si2pg 6 ай бұрын

Think I did hear "favorite car" - drive a slower car harder or a fast car at a fraction of the potential. The first one seems more appealing almost always (unless you're on a track). Great to see your 912 up and running :). Have you ever driven a 914?

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

With majority of driving being around town and quick drives, the slower car is more fun..unless on track..very true. Thanks Jack! I have driven a 914, loved it

@velvetkilla9911 6 ай бұрын

Which car did you sell from the stable. You mentioned you were selling one of them. Btw ibeen following the 912 build very inspiring.

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

I haven't sold anything. We'll see maybe this next year

@deanallen191 6 ай бұрын

Man this makes me so bummed that I missed the market on one of these. Epic car brotha!

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

you and me both haha. I'm probably the only person on the web that admits overpaying for every car haha. Thanks dude

@AmmarAwaad 6 ай бұрын

Loved following the journey of this build! Makes me reconsider the plans I have for my 69’ 912. I was planning on putting a flat six in it. After hearing it’s your favorite car, I think I’m gonna keep it as is. Is your engine stock or did you install a big bore kit?

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

If you plan on driving it as a regular car, I'd leave the 4 cylinder. I kept it stock, just a mild cam. It feels plenty quick unless you're on a hill climb

@nomdeplume2724 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, sometimes less is more….

@seandenny1553 6 ай бұрын

It’s cool your having in an cool old car but you’re never really stranded nowadays cause you got a cell phone unless you had to walk a few miles and your phone battery was dead.

@michaelgideon6422 6 ай бұрын

I did have to walk and hitch a ride