DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Jonny Hart wrote:We've all been there!

I drilled through a tunnel fuel line mounting a hidden switch. Car was finished, all trimmed. Of course, It had a full tank of fuel didn't it!

Ouch, that sounds like something I would do.

Actually I had a mate who bought a damaged Maserati cheap, and couldn't get a replacement windscreen anywhere. He got one custom and it cost $5k. When he was doing the final dash install, he put in a screw a bit too far and cracked the new windscreen

This week I do the engine cooling mod to the cylinder air guides, and I put the finishing touch on the front end of the car, by restoring and installing the bonnet badge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1_Jlyj ... e=youtu.be

So I have had to sit the Porsche to the side as I am still waiting on engine parts, but that means it is time for me to start the build on my 1971 Datsun 240Z.

This weeks video is about 50/50 Porsche and Datsun. I first needed to replace the front wheel bearings on the 911 so I could put wheels on it and move it out of the way. I then got into doing a stocktake on my Z to see what it needed, and start formulating a plan for the build.

I realise these will not be Porsche videos for a while, but you can follow the Datsun build on YouTube if you are interested. I can also possibly start another thread on here with the Datsun build if people are interested.


Here is the episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoNU6Ij ... e=youtu.be

Home Built By Jeff wrote:.... I can also possibly start another thread on here with the Datsun build if people are interested.

Yes please!

I thought it was time to compile a video on how far I have come. The engine is still waiting on some very nice custom parts to be finished, but here is where we are up to.

https://youtu.be/H_N3-QihK2I

Nice summary video Jeff! Those seats and that windscreen really fought you didn't they...

Looking v cool - when do you think the engine will be back?

R

Still waiting on custom parts unfortunately. Hopefully something soon, seeing as that video has gone nuts and as of now, 4 days later, it has over 8 million views over all platforms. Craziness.

jeez - a YT star in our humble midst Must feel quite trippy huh?

Indeed, a good summary, I had forgotten all the early stuff you did.
For me the body and paint are the real high-lights, outstanding end result.

imho 10/10 for DIY skills and determination and 11/10 for Mrs Jeff helping with the screen....

So many of you have been asking me 'What is happening with the engine for the 911'?
So here is a bit of an update.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onn_6CTZyHg

That four minute recap is pretty trippy!
The rocker-shaft seal new innovation mentioned in today's update is very interesting.
Thanks for all the effort you put into sharing this with us. John in CT/USA.

I have travelled back over to California and I am finally getting into rebuilding my 911 engine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw5IZBU ... e=youtu.be

Day 2 on the 911 engine build and we get the heads done and the rods onto the crank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fZjfe- ... e=youtu.be

Day 3 of my 911 engine build and I am removing the oil tubes from the cam towers and gapping rings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XOltyp ... e=youtu.be

Day 4 of my 2.8RSR engine build was not my best day. I have plenty of dramas with my rings and bearings. Everything can be fixed though.

https://youtu.be/dZ1cBcfzhwc