Final Walk Around! Panel Gaps! Choline Fuel lines Beware! 

Sir, to comment on your workmanship is unnecessary, as you are a true craftsman. Just the time it takes to video this is an accomplishment in itself. I’m doing a 914, and thought, gee maybe I’ll record it also…I taps a lot of work, when your trying to do work! So, thank you. You’re a true inspiration to me. Thank you again.

I am in awe. This is the most dedicated restoration of a man made product ever. But give some thought to the designers back in the day. Next we have an engine/gearbox install or is that not ready yet?

Remember when cars used to come with manuals that had details pictures of how to actually fix issues? I currently drive a Dodge Durango R/T (which I really love), and my turn signal went out the other day - almost had to take it in to the dealership to get it replaced! A $7 part would have cost me approx. $300 to get replaced!! It's how they built the headlights, made it almost completely inaccessible. Only thing that saved me what RU-vid videos - but I still had to remove the full air filter assembly to change a simple turn signal!! Crazy times. Cheers for the videos Mike … really enjoy them.

Great Job ! If any of the Porsche management are watching, they'll be wanting to hire you in quality control :)

My hat is off to you Mike. You are a Superstar in my book !

Great video Mike. I was getting worried about your Dad as you have not posted in a while. Glad all is ok. Thanks for covering the Gaps, I'm getting close to setting mine before I shoot primer. The finished product is absolutely amazing. Perfect. Your hood if fine, leave it, you are the only one that will notice... well and your 6800 followers, now that you told them!

Hi Mike, hope you and dad are keeping well. The Porsche is awesome, absolutely beautiful, and a real testament to your patience, hard work and attention to detail, not to mention your high standards. Looking forward to the engine journey. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

Stunning results Mike. Your remarkable focus and attention to detail can be seen in the results. I can’t imagine another car exists that has been brought back to such a high level of perfection. 👍👍

Fantastic project and incredible level of details and quality not only on the restauration work but also in the videos. Super inspiring. Thanks Mike (Anders, recent 914 owner but following you all the years)

Mike, I have been watching since your first video. I so appreciate your attention to detail and your willingness to share with us your journey. Congratulations. I hope we will keep hearing from you.

Thank you so much for spending time to chat with me at the Werks Reunion! You are my hero and so honored that I was able to shake your hand. I’ll definitely come check your superb creations at Monterey the next time.

So much patience. Just beautiful work.

Seriously attractive car built to exacting standards, the envy of professional car builders! Best regards, your friend in the UK. Chris

one of best restorations ive seen online no short cuts top shelf excellent work!

Use a small thread needle and pop the bubble on the lettering and gently smooth out

Mike , awesome restauration . Great job . Devil is in the details

Congratulations, Mike. Bring on the power train.

Mike, the car is coming out amazingly well!!! Unbelievable attention to detail! I see that you’re going to install a prototipo wheel. Have you thought about a Momo California in wood and polished spokes? Would look amazing with all the chrome in the car. Keep the videos coming. I’m sure you have the engine in the car by now and I can’t wait to see the car running. Take care

World class restauration. Well done and absolutely inspiring. You are my hero🙏🙏🙏

Mike, Thanks for all the work documenting the restoration process in workable steps for the DIYers. I agree that the engineering and workmanship that Porsche put into these cars is top notch but it has become clear during my restoration that they did not intend or have the knowledge for these cars to last 50+ years. The fact that there are so many still on the road or being restored goes to show me that the excitement of that original platform still continues to this day.

I can't even believe it! Just wow! I see why it was so important that you got a unharmed orginal to start with, that seems like it would be impossible if not. 3 mm that consistent all the way back and forth in some parts? omg, I didn't even really consider about the paint thickness but that certainly could throw it off which means all the way down to the metal everything needed to be perfect. Including moisture, dry times, mixtures, gun tips, cleanliness. I need to go back and see those stages again, just hard to believe! Nice to know also about the fuel lines and concourse info. Looking forward to the engine and such!

I was just watching some of your old videos and here comes the notification for a new one! Well said about the fuel lines, ethanol eats fuel lines like crazy, should be replaced every 10 years in any vehicle, unless you want your classic car end up in fire like that poor F40 in Monaco. I know there are different specs but we use Cohline 2192 here in Europe which is what BMW uses as OEM (theres a different type for in-tank lines, the above is not for inside the fuel tank). The American fuel line spec SAE J30R9 is stricter than the European spec DIN73379. Make sure any fuel lines you buy has the spec on it and is not old stock...

Beautiful, Mike. You're my inspiration for my new TR4 project. Looking forward to seeing the engine videos!

Beautiful Mike, just beautiful!

Brilliant finish Mike!! Brilliant as always!! New found appreciation of the level of detail and engineering put into the car. Love the original wheels..

Wow. That was a great overview. So much work that you showed us while doing it and no doubt far, far more that we never saw. Looks great. The engine and transmission show is going to be very interesting.

Looking great Mike. Something to be proud of!

The rear/bottom of the engine deck lid cover was set at the factory to hang 3mm below the rear/back of the fender. This is on my 73.5T, never removed. It always bothered me until I saw a bunch of other 911's with similar overhang. Now, I simply accept that's the way they were built.

Congratulations on reaching this huge milestone! Can't wait to see the engine restoration!

It just keeps getting better!

Absolutely stunning

I've followed this from the start and enjoyed every video. Amazing work! Well done mike👍👍

I've loved every minute of watching this. Looking forward to the engine!!

Very very well done! 💪👍👍👍👏👏👏

Beautiful, Mike. Amazing work.

Looks amazing Mike great job

Absolutely gorgeous car. The craftsmanship is fantastic. Cheers

Honestly Mike, best thing for the bubbles is to remove those decals. Sorry to say anything negative about this amazing project.

Another awesome video mike, it looks absolutely stunning. I can't wait for the engine restoration.

Great Job!!!

Top 👍 très très beau boulot est une très belle réalisation bonne soirée

Mike, it’s a really gorgeous restoration . How many hours ? The quality is perhaps higher than when the car was delivered To it’s first owner .

Thanks Mike for ALL the vids' on this my dream car especially a Cali' car 🔥🔥🔥😎😍🚗👍👍👍

Mike, I like to watch the antics at the "Cold War Motors" channel and Scott had said the same thing about the fuels available today just yesterday. Plain garbage that is sold in todays automotive fuels. Of course he is working on a Model T that he has owned for a few years. 😣.

Perfect

Mike - when you say "high-pressure fuel line hose", are you replacing what is there now with braided rubber or braided stainless stell hose or smooth rubber hose? I need to replace my fuel line as well with 5/16" hose - I'm told either braided rubber or smooth rubber is OK, so I'm wondering which is best. I was also wondering what length I should get - the previous shop that did the initial install ordered 5 meters - am curious as to how you're proceeding with this - my car is a '68 912, not a 911, so that may make a difference, but I'm not sure about that. BTW - your car belongs in a museum!!! Beyond perfection!! Regards from Conn.

Looks amazing Mike! I hope your car is an exception but those door gaps may change when engine/trans are in. I have no experience with body work but notice the doors don't open/close well when the engines are out.

Have you tried using a needle on those air bubbles, seems obvious to me, and have used it successfully on window tint film? But maybe you have thought of this and just adverse to having those holes? It seems like a reasonable way to eliminate an air pocket?

When are you having us all over for the reveal party?🍺🍺🍺

Looks amazing ! Pretty sure it looks better than it did coming from the factory. Is the ride height ok ? It seems a little high. Of course the back will drop a bit once the engine is in but the front seems high as well. I wonder how you learned all this ?

how on earth did they do all that manipulation of the panels on the assembly line to get those gaps right? did they have some kind of jig?

are these side sticks factory? I mean, from the original project.

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Prick the decal bubbles with a pin….bubbles gone…invisible fix.

Who is "our" and "we"? I only see you...why do you keep saying this

Hey Mike, glad to see you back, and happy to hear your father is doing well! You complemented the original engineers and craftsmen as well as professional restorers, but they work(ed) in specialist teams. What is amazing about you is that you do EVERYTHING to that standard yourself. Big fan. When you can get back to Japan, please let me know. I'm a member of a Porsche "narrow" club that does fun drives with long-hood Porsches. Would love to introduce you to them and my other automotive buddies. Regarding the engine, I removed, updated, and re-installed mine by myself with no lift in a normal garage. It is completely possible to do. Here is a gif: www.dropbox.com/s/fniyzfz9xenxyz8/Porsche-Engine-Drop-GIF.gif?dl=0