DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

This week I continue trimming the second seat and then have a go at trimming some armrests up in leather.

https://youtu.be/bCg6TMO43pc

I'm really enjoying your updates Jeff. Great videos and entertaining too.

In this weeks episode I finally swap out the grey carpet for black, and continue tidying up some more trim bits.

https://youtu.be/0CHVDoR23Wo

This week I have been trying to get the door glass into to car. I have had a couple of set backs, but there is at least some more shiny stuff on the car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBwbdJ1rqZU

This week I fit the new rubbers to the rear quarter windows and I get into fixing up the trimming on the passenger seat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZAl1jVm_7A

Jeff - fair play to you for your persistence - and being so open with what works and what doesn't, and being unafraid to correct stuff as you go. I'd have no chance of doing it. It'll be great when it's done. Keep picturing that first drive. Will be v cool.

So - spill the beans, what's going to be in the back? What are the plans?

R

Thanks mate. It is getting there slowly, but I can't wait until it is done.

As for the engine, that will be revealed a bit later

This week I get the windows to wind up and down smoothly. I also strip off the anodising from the window frames, polish them up and then try out a product to protect them from oxidising.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvapN88jUdE

This week I struggle with installing the front and rear windows. I get the rear sorted, but I have to have a break from the front as it popped back out a couple of times. I have a plan to get it to pop in the way it needs to which I will try this week end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfYqLk7EewU

After struggling with the front windscreen, we almost had it in and we cracked it! I also fit a new fuse panel and then start sorting through the wiring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMEA8YSE-Xs

Just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying these, its inspiring albeit 3 months after ordering a replacement starter, I still haven't managed to get the old one off. Thats more down to my (lack of) competence

Keep it coming Jeff...good to see the latest progress....bummer about the screen....But at least you are having a go at fitting them..and they are awkward.....
Regards
Jonathan

Thanks guys. I am glad you are enjoying the build along with me.

This week I build a custom leather fan box cover and I get most of the froot put together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlMAihs1oUw

I have just arrived back home after a very packed, amazing week in Los Angeles. I spent the bulk of the time at Performance Developments, where Neil, in the spirit of my build, got me on the tools so I could do a lot of my own machining.
His knowledge is amazing, after spending 12+ years working in the Brabham Formula 1 team building engines, leading to 2 world Championships. Then moving on to Andial (the predecessor to Porsche Motorsport in the US), and TRD.
I have learned so much, in one week, and have gained a much better understanding of what good engine machining and building entails.
Here is my video of the week. It is a bit longer than usual, but I just had so much to cover.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCOS4weqDdw

Enjoyed that, thanks Jeff. Never tbought that you were going to get that head stud hole fixed. Nice bit bit of work!

What are the plans for the rest of the engine? What's going to get you to the 250 hp? Trick induction and exhaust?

All the best