All that time and effort, to see the grin on your face as you floored the throttle and let the engine roar, completely worth it. Here’s to many more miles of happy motoring.

That look on your face when you burn through those gears is....PRICELESS!

If you don't fix that wire you won't sleep well at night. You will always know that it is there. 😄

@brycejeannotte7699

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I knew you couldn't resist. Really great job!

@kristensorensen2219

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Perfection isn't an ethereal fact for us humans it really means doing your best. So far so much better Eric❤🌈🕊🔯⚡🗯🍸cheers.

@thenormalyears

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You are supposed to leave one thing broken on your car because as soon as you fix that something else will break

I am also a restoration hobby participant. Your problem with the radiator hoses was totally Bubba’s fault. Doesn’t matter what kind of car, if it’s old, Bubba has been there and will modify or misuse any part anywhere. When I start a restoration I always look for Bubba’s work so I can correct it. Bubba really gets around!!!

@steveb6103

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You should have seen what he did on my 1966 Impala SS!

@tonymelendez873

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Should of seen what he did to my car

Bro you deserve that sweet little ride :)

Awesome work, Eric! The big smile on your face while driving it makes me happy! And as a Mechanic of over 35 years, I am proud of you for the job you did! And you should be proud too. Have a great day, Sir! And God Bless! o7

I share with you the same thought when it comes to "some cars are just good the way they are" as you grow older you really start to appreciate the simplicity of things and mostly in older cars. Sometimes less is more and anything can work and be functional as long as you take good care of it and give it the proper maintaneace.

Congratulations. Enjoy it 🙃.

Draining the coolant reminded me of that scene from Austin Powers. Evacuation compl... Evacuation compl... com... com... com... Evacuation compl....

It was worth watching all your work for that smile on your face when you stretched out second gear for the first time. Enjoy every drive.

From one 996 owner to another...well done! Enjoy the heck out of it.

38:07 That grin……willing to bet the last time it was that wide was at the birth of the first child…

The end was the best when you said there were a LOT of mods you could do but, you have matured to realize that driving a stock car is the best. I was 17 years old and a senior in high school when I got a 1969 Corvette t-top, auto, A/C, and every other option that was available (it was 1974 and it was only 5 years old- I didn't realize what I had). I was always tinkering with it and updating it instead of just driving it and doing maintenance. I now have a stock car that I simply enjoy driving. I did get all of the Weathertech items for it that I could but, it is so nice to just getting in, starting it, and simply driving off knowing you will get there. So- just enjoy the Porsche and all of your other cars!

Also, this car is pretty rare! It’s an early build (12/97-8-98), so it has a few interior specific things to that production group (one of about 3500), and it has amber tail lights. These early build cars are thought of to be the best 996’s. Hand built with the last 993’s. Also that color is awesome!

Congrats Eric, I hope it puts a smile on your face every time you drive it! I know my Pastel yellow 986 does. You have the best damn channel on you tube. Thanks for the education and entertainment. Big fan!

Great to see you have this one “done!” Can not say the new wheels look good - the originals looked better, but if you like it that way - why not! Congratulations!

It's nice to see young Adam Sandler enjoying a 996.

@jeffreyshepherd8488

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He even said h2o in the video, just didn't call it high quality h2o

Reminds me of a German Ford I once owned where the emergency brake cable(2) were about 100 ft long with pulleys and levers that went all over the place. Great in the rust belt.

As someone who has never understood the hate about the "runny egg" lights, if/when I buy a 996 I'd put decals on the bumper that look like yolks running down :)

@TinHatRanch

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That kept them REALLY cheap for years. I️ bought one 6 years ago with 19k miles for a relative song. They drive better than 993’s, the air and heat work really well, and they feel like tanks.

Dude. I love your channel. The engine work is my go to for chill eves but have to say I totally loved this build. Congrats man. You're inspiring people to go out and wrench. Enjoy the ride and put many miles on it.

You can just tell Eric has that "hmm, it actually works" look 36:37-36:38. Eric, if you see this, I have still have a set of stock LT1 heads I'll give you if you still need them for your C4. Swapped them out for a set of AFR heads off a 97 Trans am in 2001ish. I don't want them and have held onto them for 20+ years now, time to go to a better home.

I owned a turbo 911. Triple digits too fast. Sold for a base 911 convertible with 6 speed. So much fun with slower car.

Awesome laugh Eric when you were launching through the gears with the Porsche. Great times ahead for you.

Very nicely done. You have reached a point of satisfaction; that is a personal milestone in maturity.

Finally a normal man. Bravo! I applaud your approach. There are enough 'petrolheads' here on KZread that all they want is "1k hp to the wheel" [in a country that has hw speeds limited to 55-75mph and city 25-35mph - (what a joke)]. Enjoy the drive.

Eric, good job with the Porsche! You are more of a purist rather than a modder. I prefer the purity of originality over slapping on go fast bits. Congrats on finishing it as far as driveability Derek

The thing i like from your channel is ,been able to see the struggle and pain is the mechanical world

I had mine for 11 years. It did supermarket shopping, round town and the school run every day. Remember - it’s faster than any car limited to less than 175 mph. The performance is amazing and will not be improved by almost any modification except “ making like new”. God I miss the old girl.

I do a lot of project cars. Can’t tell you how much I enjoy un-fixing someone else’s crappy work.

Yep, his SEG gets bigger as the revs get higher, lol. Congrats on a working Porsche! Drive the hell out of it!

I don't know when Porsche went to the push together hose fitment system (wire bail), but they seem to be a bit easier to work with to me. Nice 911 you got there and time to enjoy it.

That epic moment when you realize that you've become your dad! Priceless!

Cheers to a nice, original looking car. Well done!

Your smile at the 38:05 was so satisfying! I agree with you...the older I get, i just want things working fine! I loved this video...and that flat6 sound!!

The new wheels are an improvement.

The smile was visceral and often unanticipated. Kinda reminds me of an old movie line "the only thing a man really loves is his car".

I wish I could like this video more than once. The ending was the best!!

This one looks like an absolute thrill to drive. Your face says it all on the in-car camera. Thanks for taking us along on the first drive! Excited to see what’s next

Eric, congrats on finishing the Porsche project. Just enjoy driving it for a while, you have earned it.

Nice to see a project come together. Cosmetically the only noticeable thing it needs is a good cut and buff to make the paint pop. I am only surprised that you didnt use a constant pressure clamp on your hoses but opted for worm clamps. Good job overall and hope you continue to enjoy driving it.

Yeah. What a great ride. I wish I had the time and tools...and money.

Congrats! Sounds amazing

Clearly a fan of Ed China saying things like spanner, and sorted. Love it.

Nice. Congratulations!

Well look at this from a different perspective. You are going to have the best smelling Porsche in your state. If the darn guy did his job correctly you wouldn't be in this situation. TMP from N.J.

Love the videos, keep them coming :)

Good Job!

It's always nice to get to the point of a project where it's drivable. It definitely breathes new life into the enthusiasm you have for it. That being said, I spent two long days helping my Nephew swap out the suspension on his '08 Volkswagen Golf R32. The entire first day was almost entirely spent on changing the front sway bar. The whole front suspension needs to be essentially dismantled to get it out. The best part was the aftermarket bar he bought to replace it didn't fit. As soon as the stocker was on the ground next to the replacement, it was very apparent that it wasn't going to fit, so we had to do all that work in reverse to re-install the stock sway bar. By comparison, the front struts and rear springs and shocks took maybe half a day. I now own a set of triple square bits I'll probably never use again, as well as the bit to spread the front knuckle to get the strut out. So, between that experience and watching your experience with fine german engineering has pretty much cemented the idea that I'd rather walk than own a german car. Glad it's back together, though!

Great job!!

Great video. Well done!!!!

Congrats!!!

Nice ride man! Enjoy!

Congratulations Eric! 👍🍾

Congratulations dude! Nice.

Great job sounds great

Congrats! Great to see, hope you enjoy it!!!

Congratulations! Time for some well-deserved driving fun!

Because of a wire the horse was lost. But the wire! Love the smile

Nicely done and a gorgeous machine.

That's awesome! Enjoy the ride, dude!

Smilin the whole time!! Sounds great!!

That’s awesome, congratulations looks like you’re having fun!

Well done! Much fun! Carry on, sir!

Great video 👍

My adult dream has been to someday own a 911. Of course, at my socioeconomic status, that would mean a 7-10-year-old, 100K mile example. But after watching this video (and I LOVE this channel by-the-way), I'm having second thoughts. I have neither the skills nor the patience of Eric. So Eric: please enjoy that 911, you've definitely earned it!

Congratulations Eric! You deserve it.

Great series... 🙂

Congratulations! Well deserved!!!

Well done Eric…love the look of the new wheels!

Your smiles during test drive says it all! Great job!

Well done, Eric. Can't wait for the next 'non-project' car!!!

Great car!

love the rims and seeing you smile while taking off

Love the wheels. Have fun with it😊

I enjoyed the series now you enjoy your efforts . Great series.

Well done getting the car running well

Congrats Eric - she's a beauty and sounds great

that car is to much work for me, its like working on a jet . no room to work. god bless you eric , you have a lot of drive you never give up and do a fantastic job.

You look so happy when test driving it 🙂

Great watching 👍

This was a great series to watch. Great advise on how to work on a project that you don't have all the history on. Great job and enjoy!

Great work! Those wheels look *chef's kiss*

Well done brother. Great job bringing it back to its former glory. Now enjoy. BTW...those Speedlines look amazing.

Nice choice on those wheels. And that sound!

fantastic upload, Eric!! thank you. your channel is always interesting to me. I worked on cars for a long time until an untimely accident disabled me. keep up the great content. stay healthy and safe.

Well worth the big smile on your face going through the gears. I just replaced the hoses and clamps with factory parts on my old FJ 40 and now will stop complaining, thanks.

“it’s fine…” - it was definitely, however, not fine.

Congrats man! Should be a fun driver.

Nice job ! Keep it simple keep it stock , your the man.

Been waiting for a Porsche video!

That smile on your face when you pushed it! - Love it!!!

Joy of accomplishement 🎉

Unique channel great stuff. Thanks from somewhere in Ontario Canada

That is a damn nice car after what you did to it! Nice job! I think it's damn near perfect!

Congratulations on finishing up the 911 - it’s a beauty! I hope you tackle the 928 next!

That wry smile says it all. Nice work.

Nice to how much you enjoyed driving the car. I hope you have many hours of fun in it.

Eric, major congratulations on a great video series on your 996. Additionally Major Congratulations on everything you did on this car. There are few things in life more pleasurable than driving a sorted out 911. Enjoy it. You deserve it.

Happy this repair is over and you can enjoy it! That's an awesome car now!

The fruits of your labor was all worth it. Great job on the car. I have a 2001 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet and I absolutely love it. Enjoy the ride. Happy Motoring!