I love the aluminium trim finish!

@MikesRestorations

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

Always amazed at your knowledge- car looks amazing.

@MikesRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Polloloc Im thrilled with how she's coming out Cheers!

This is what perfection looks like...really incredible! I cannot wait for you to release another video!!

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anonymous Perfection can be quite an illusion=) next video in the works!

Thanks for teaching me the proper technique for mini flocking!

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike! Good to hear from you Its my pleasure..simple work and easy to apply..could be used on a lot of things!

Fantastic! We have a targa at the shop at the moment that could use an interior spruce up. Going to try some of these tricks. Thanks Mike!

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Feeesh Thats great! Please let us know how it works out=) Good Luck!

@FeeeshEP3

6 жыл бұрын

Will do when I get around to it!

Mike - just want to express my continued support. I watch your videos almost immediately after receiving the notifications. Looking great and can’t wait for the next one.

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Derek! Thanks for the dedication and appreciation=) Viewer enthusiasm is the best motivation for me to try my best and do some videos that makes sense. I hope they are easy to follow along and help out to brings the old classics back to life. New cars are great but these classics just have some beauty about them down to the smallest detail. They are like classic rolex watches! Thanks for always tuning in=)

Amazing attention to details. My hat off to you sir.

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan Detail is the real beauty with these old cars I think..Some of the things I come across when looking close at the engineering and work the did 50 years ago I cant believe they were able to do those things!

@danheaton2522

6 жыл бұрын

Mike, I totally agree, the level of engineering of 50 years ago is totally under appreciated. I appreciate master craftsman such as yourself who take the time to study past techniques and try to closely replicate it as much as possible. Keep those videos coming, your dedication to these classics is much appreciated.

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

They were masters for sure Dan and real pioneers I admire how they just went for it!

What a beautiful and detailed restoration! Probably the most authentic restored 67 SWB in the world, congratulations. These videos help me so much to do it properly on my own, thank you very much for that. I agree with you that the available repro aluminum dash trim does not meet the standard of the genuine ones, particularly with regards to the machined surface which looks and feels much deeper in the original ones on my 1968 SWB. Do you see any chance to reproduce high quality ones in cooperation for example with Buttys Bits? However there are repros I think there still would be a market...

@MikesRestorations

Жыл бұрын

Hello spochtfahrer, Thank you for such a high compliment Im not sure what the future brings but I'm open to ideas and also collaborating with others. I will give this some though and see where we go after the car is finished. This dash trim to reproduce by hand was extremely time consuming and dangerous. Im sure there must be other ways to mass replicate. Thanks for the interest and idea Cheers!

Awesome Mike. Can't wait for the next one.

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary Next one in the works!

very good job! Im excited for the next video!

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruno Its feels great to share your enthusiasm Keeps me motivated!

Mike another amazing video! Please don’t make me waiting that much before releasing the next one ;)

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Giovanni Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed=) Working on the next one coming up soon!

Mike, Your approach is so meticulous. One thing about which I have wondered is how much time you put into researching the processes and techniques used in each phase of the restoration. You display such a detailed knowledge of how the components should be assembled and work properly together as well the various techniques to restore them.

@mikec1096

6 жыл бұрын

Brett, He is so meticulous. I have also wondered how much prep time and background work he puts into each stage.

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Brett..Thats a good question Some of these things come from previous experience Some are similar experiences with principals carrying over to new methods And some are lots of R&D with lots of failures=) Once I get through the testing succsesfully then feel its okay to share with video I always appreciate viewers interest in the process as apposed to entertainment type video You guys really keep me on the ball! Thanks for always tuning in!

Nice job Mike

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troels!

wow new clean dash :)) great job Mike from the UK

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard She's starting to come together now=)

Always makes my day when I see you have a new video up, thanks again Mike. Everything you show is so helpful for my 912 project!

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew Thanks=) Thats great! Im so happy if the videos are really helpful My hope is by the time this project finishes..most of the mystery in restoration work is gone. Thanks for always tuning in!

Looks great mike.

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks mooney!

Amazing, thanks for the video. Can't wait for the next.

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caveman Will keep them coming!

Mike, that metal part of the ashtray is supposed to come out and flip up. It protects the dash from a lit cigarette. The idea was that you can't always be careful when dumping ash into your ashtray while driving. You need to look at the road in front of you and sometimes you could touch the dash with it. ;) Another great video btw! Thank you!

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Veltruski It Makes sense it should comes up ..couldn't get it to seat properly when flipping up and rubbing the new trim..I will have another look at it and see..she definitely needs some lube on the guide after the refresh that could be some of the issue. Will check it out and follow up. Thanks for sharing!

Hi Mike - I don't know how it took me so long to discover your channel. The work you do is so ridiculously awesome I can't even handle it. As an impact bumper 911 owner you are showing a tremendous amount about the internal bits of the car, and I don't get to see that very often on my own car. Keep up the great work! You think you'll be done in time for RRVI? I'm driving across the country in mine to attend - can't wait!

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Huybrecht Thank you & welcome to the channel The car is still much work to be done in progress as i am a hobbyist rather than a professional restoration shop I move a little bit slower depending on how much spare time I can contribute weekly Probably one more year before driving her around is my guess.. But will keep the detailed videos coming have a great time at the reunion=) One day I will attend!

yes

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil Good to hear from you! Though we might have lost you Hows things in Scotland?

@philzambo

6 жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks I cannot wait for another video

Mike - When I win a lottery, you'll build my 911 for me.

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff Ha! You got a deal=) You can be my first customer

Super....

@MikesRestorations

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edison!

With the engine out when I saw the aluminum trim I was sure you were working on a 912. I drove a 1964 911 that same year and recall the dash had a wood veneer, and I think a wood rimmed steering wheel. My Dad purchased an early 912 and the dash definitely was aluminium. Is my recollection accurate?

@MikesRestorations

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you are correct The earliest 911s & 912s had wood dash trim and wooden steering wheels. It was about mid 66 year and models built in 66 for the 67 year aluminum trim and different wheels were introduced. Exact production numbers the new style im not sure..the Porsche historians would know better than me. 66 was kind of a cross over year..some materials & aesthetics were slowing evolving

@johnkingery2347

4 жыл бұрын

Actually I have done some research, the 911 was introduced to the world in 1964 with the wood dash, jibes with my recollection. The 912 was introduced one year later in 1965 with the aluminum dashboard, I don't know when the 911 went to aluminium

What type of contact cement did you use?

@MikesRestorations

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jesse Cement was Permatex 81731 Super Weatherstrip Adhesive

I would like to make this type of product myself. does anyone have the dimensions or technical drawings? where can I find this information?

@MikesRestorations

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Morel Not aware of any technical drawings for the dash trim. I used the original trim to make wooden routing templates to replicate Good luck and please let us know if you have any success!