Why Do I Keep Doing This to Myself?
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- Опубликовано: 11 авг 2023
- Back at the Karmann Ghia today! A major step to getting the Ghia in working order doing something about the worn out floor pans. But it also got me thinking about WHY I'm doing this in the first place. Let's keep this thing going 💪
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What kinds of large and ongoing projects are YOU working on right now?
Setting up a basement maker shop , since I moved to a new house.
'66 Airstream; Adirondack chair for my son; replace brakes and shocks on my truck; finish our remodel project; and on and on and on. All of these are to some degree started or nearly done or in between. Thanks for the inspiration to have the "grit" to finish projects.
I've been a professional studio bass player for almost fifty years, and I'm still learning how to play, still making progress. I finished practicing just before I watched this video.
Lots of things. Couple of knifes and sign hanger and letters for dog collars some other projects
Building my first "proper" workshop at my first house. It's a post frame style (very uncommon where I live) but gives me the flexibility to build in stages. Each step requires some figuring, and that keeps me mentally agile.
"The work is more important than the car." Timeless advice, Bob. Keep up the awesome work!!!
It makes you realize why you got into woodworking, medal working, etc in the first place. Sometimes it may not even be more cost effective but it's the process and then looking back at your finished work with pride that makes it worth it.
Words of a true DIYer
I love those little introspective videos where it's more than just a build. It's like a bridge between the usual videos and No Instructions
Same!
Yes! There is tons of value in “forever projects”. And the journey is more rewarding than the resulting thing.
I am destination person through and through. The introspection is a great reminder of why we all got into this stuff in the first place!
Love the thought process behind the rebuild, Bob! Hard work is good for the soul...maybe not so much the body, but definitely the soul, lol
It's just as well, the body is only temporary.
Did a floorpan one time for a Bug. Seems like a ton of work but went smoothly and easier than I thought. The feeling of accomplishment afterwards is the most rewarding!
Nice! Yeah wasn't that bad. And makes a big difference 👍
I love your aside about hard work. I've got a '98 Durango I've had since my family bought it new in '97. I saved it from the grave in 2015 when the body structure had failed from rust. I spent 400+ hours working in a local Makerspace when I was living in Dallas, TX learning how to do extensive body work and rust repair. Everyone asked me why - I could easily go buy a new vehicle and let this old Durango go to the crusher. It was the pride, joy, and challenge of taking on something even professionals laughed at even attempting. I am happy to report in 2023 she's still going strong and when I get her up on the lift in my shop I greatly enjoy looking over my hard work a near decade ago.
Really appreciate your reflection on hard work. Hope you do more content like this.
My first car in the 90s was a 1970s Beetle. I always wanted a Ghia, but they were too expensive. I fell in love with them for the same reasons you did. I'm so glad to see you working on this project again and I love the introspective clips weaved in to the project. Keep up the great work!
Right on!
Love this series. Takes me back to the mid-90s and my ‘72 Ghia. I was too broke to really afford all that needed to be done for her. I’m so happy for your progress and to watch these updates!
My dad was a VW mechanic, my mom taught me how to work on them after they got divorced and I basically grew up in them. She always called ghias the poor mans porsche. A few months ago, I noticed a house with their garage door open. Inside, a 356 and a 911. I stopped and talked to the guy about those cars, both were from his dad who had passed. I was lusting over both, more specifically the 911. He said, why spend the money on a 911 when you can have almost the same thing in a ghia, which is the car he was actually working on, as he pulled off the cover of his ghia. Great little cars and maybe some day I'll have one as well. Really enjoying the build so far! Keep at i!
Really appreciated the conversation in the video, specially the part about patience. Reminded me of Essential Craftsman when he's sharing knowledge in every job site/project.
Hey I just wanna say you're a big inspiration for me!
I always watch your ghia videos asap, love them and love the approach, not knowing a lot but still doing good work.
This comment was made because of your explanation why you did this, it really struck a cord with me.
Instead of trying to save money and buying a kinda good version of my favourite car, it's about the same age as yours, perhaps I am going to do the same as you. Buy a more wrecked one and fix it myself, to do exactly what your said in your explanation.
The story behind this video is great. More of that.
This is one of my favorite episodes! Really highlights why I enjoy watching you tackle any of the projects you take on.
Thanks for all you do to educate and entertain us!
Reference pile is an excellent name for it. Because you will have to measure from it. I rebuild the core support of my car(not a ghia)from scrap metal. Knowing where factory holes were drilled is priceless.
Bob I am on year 11 of a frame up restoration of a 1964 C10 stepside pickup. I resonate with everything you said in this video and totally agree with you. I am at about 95% done with mine and it is really enjoyable to drive around and enjoy. Really enjoy going on this same journey as you restore yours. Keep going never give up.
This is what makes your channel so valuable. Cool projects, your honest with the failures, and we get great life lessons.
I rarely start anything because it’s hard to learn, and then when I inevitably screw or up, I get frustrated.
Thanks for the advice.
"Hard work is about patience and perseverance and proving to yourself that you have the grit to stick with something to see it through" These words are worth more than gold. Thanks for sharing.
Good work 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks man 💪
Really enjoyed this episode. Takes me back to my attempts to restore and Austin Healey Sprite.....I was just 18 and had no money so I never did get it back on the road, but those hours in the bar taught me a lot, and kept me distracted from my parents imploding marriage. Keep up the good work. It's nice to know you are only human too.
My first job as a automotive mechanic’s apprentice was working in a VW bug, Karmann Ghia, and bus restoration shop. We basically had a boneyard full of vw’s and my job was to take them apart and tag the model and year of the part and store them. I eventually moved to engine rebuilds and whole vehicle rewiring. Watching you restore the ghia brought back memories and I just may restore another one for old times sake!
I think this is my favorite of your videos. Thank you for the insight on why you make stuff and why this car. I’m at the beginning of my woodworking journey, so every project seems big at the moment, but your words are super encouraging.
I subscribed to ILTMS when the first longboard build video came out. I must say that this series is the one that I enjoy the most. I don't know anything about cars and I don't have a drivers license but I just love watching this process.
I loved this video. I have an addiction to an old vehicle,which feels just like you said. I have a 1996 Land Cruiser that was my dream car. It is in good shape but still needs loving.
Your videos help give me courage that I could/can tackle this work that needs to be done.
The fear of not being perfect has kept me from starting some things. I really need to accept it won’t be “perfect” and that’s okay.
I really liked this video and the vulnerability you’ve shown through the process. So many videos are made where they only show the best and most “confident” versions of the work. Editing out the “oops” and “uh oh” from the finished version. I really like that you show more of the decisions you’re making as you work the solutions. It is gratifying to watch your process.
I hope you keep having fun!!
I appreciate your comments about patience. Great video as always!
Bob... I love watching you work as you inspire me to do more and better than I did the day before. You are an amazing human being, but the message of this video is so true, and said out loud the same things you did... the work is the fun part.
I started watching for wood working content! But I have been restoring a 68 elcamino that has been in my family for 50 years. There is a visceral feeling you get with old cars. And sometimes it is more about the past memories and the new ones to be made
Hard work and and the satisfaction of it (and delayed gratification) is something a lot of people don't seem to have these days. It's inspiring to see as I keep trying to build my business one day at a time, slowly adding to my skillsets
Part two.. this really hit home for me. Great video guys, it just shows all the mental strength and careful thought you put into your vids, it doesn’t all ( and yes I know it drives the channel)) have to be about product placement. One word that sums this video up.
Relatability
Save those seat tracks and the "buttons" where the carpet attaches. The seat belt attachment points are also an item you'll need to transfer... If you can find a rear clip in good shape; you'll be happier with the "crispness" of the engine bay stampings. The new ones are pretty rounded... When you paint the bottom of the pan, you might look into black raptor liner as a top coat. I'm going on 12 years, 20,000+ miles and it looks as good as it did when I shot it.
Really enjoying seeing your progress on this. It's inspiring to keep me going on my own projects. Every task completed is one more step forward. And trying to remember to enjoy the journey along the way. Nice job getting those floor pans in! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your thoughts on this. After watching your video you've reignited my commitment to restoring a popup camper I bought 3 years ago and has mostly sat in the driveway since. I have built a shed to get things out of the garage so I can work on the roof. Thanks for the video.
The videos in this series just keep getting better and better! I love the direction you all have taken to tell the story of the car and your relationship to its history. Having the synergy of the story with the ongoing work and improvement is really fun!
I’ve loved watching the car renovation videos you post, but I especially enjoyed this episode today. Seeing you being open and honest to camera and giving a breakdown on your philosophies and reasons behind choosing that car, was great to hear, and I would love to see that more in your videos. The DIY walkthrough is always amazing, but adding that level of “you” to it makes it all the more better! Great videos Bob and team, thank you for making them 😊
Im working on getting a 55 studebaker commander back on the road. Its an original one owner car thats been off the road for 40 or so years. This is my first project car and its solid, original, minimal rust, but its a heck of a project. Im still working on scraping the crap off of it which seems to be never ending. I really like your take on hard work and forever projects. This is going to take me years to finish and im looking forward to learning and using new skills like welding and sheet metal work. Everything on this car was meant to be serivced and rebuilt and that's the plan.
I love this video and this project, so many of the things in this video are related to the values I try and teach my sons about hard work and not shying away from things just because they are hard or we don’t know exactly how todo it. Hard work and perseverance build great things you can be proud of. Great video Bob!
Usually, when you post videos about the Ghia. I save it for a playlist for auto repairs. But this time, I'm saving it for my "Reasons for building things" Playlist. Thanks Bob. Keep up the good work.👍👏🤜
This may have been my favorite video you have ever made! The hard work part is completely the thing that is missing in a lot of people’s lives right now. As a air cooled VW guy myself and about to start a restoration of my 1972 Super beetle (my first car that I still own 30 years later) you have encouraged and inspired me! Love all your content but this one was a winner for me!
Dude - big ups on the chat about hard work. That really struck a chord. I am in the process of updating my house here and there and the longer-term projects are definitely more rewarding than the afternoon jobs, but those are rewarding in their own way... Anyway, I am really enjoying this series, and I'm rooting for you!
It's look like you're completely out of your comfort zone and it's pretty nice to see how you manage that. You're a true inspiration for me through the year. Keep up the good work!
This one made me happy. Love your projects and haven’t missed a podcast in years. Seeing a more personal side to your projects definitely makes me engage more, not sure about others
Love this build. So happy you came back to it. I wouldn’t mind longer time lapses of all the work. I think that give a good sense of how much work goes into it. I like the one ep builds and have enjoyed them for years. But man I love this one and i’m no car guy. Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks Bob for give me the ispiration for work on my project. I have bought a old van/rv and i strip out, i begun to weld some rust hole, change some windows and other stuff. Now i am in pause because i was involved in a work accident and i can't work on my project. But your videos on this old biuty makes hope on me for my project. Thanks again❤
Those “well… okay..?” moments are so filled with frustration and astonishment and plain old “what the heck do I do now?” We’ve all been there, and somehow we all get past them. Lessons learned.
My Dad had one in the military-once sledded down a mountain in Germany in the middle of the night, trying to get back to the barracks before he and his buddies got in trouble.
So many times I hear people tell a story but more often than not they don’t even give a hint about what lead up to that story. Thank you for giving us a look into the back story and a possible look into the future for this restoration!
My favorite format yet! Love the Ghia updates.
The work is definitely more important than the car. I've built ~6 show trucks, rebuilt several old cars with friends.
The memories and skills gained is so much better. Seeing the finished work is a fantastic cherry on top, every day.
Great message, thanks ILTMS team!
You’re doing great, I came from a car background into woodworking so woodworking really intimidated me for a while, having built a couple of cars for myself I can tell you driving a car you built is a experience like nothing else you will have a appreciation for that car like nothing else
I drove a '68 Ghia from 1979 to 1984. I still have dreams about that car - so much fun to drive! Thanks for sharing your process!
This project is so motivating to me! Thanks for sharing the joys and pains of this build!
We’re just getting started on restoring a 74 VW Bus and feel almost the exact same way. I am more excited about the work ahead than the finished bus, knowing it will be so much more rewarding in the end!
Love your attitude and approach, so inspiring.
9:52 is the PERFECT visual for this video and your though process Bob! Keep up the great work! God bless!
Really proud of you man. Been watching you since the tiny garage days and you helped re spark my interest in not just wood working but getting back to making things and loving it. You’ve come such a long way and I know this car build has been a hell of a journey for you, but you keep going and that’s amazing. I listen to “Making it” and even rewatch your videos because of YOU and not just the content. Just wanted to express that and show love. I admire the hell out of you dude. Keep inspiring! 🤘🏽
Thanks I really appreciate that 🤘
I will ALWAYS watch your car uploads. Keep em coming. You always exude passion in your projects, but even in the tougher ones with this car, you get a sense of that and I enjoy that
I appreciate that, thanks!
@@Iliketomakestuff let me clarify. I will always watch all of your videos for the same reason. But I too want to rebuild a car and force myself to do as much of my car work as possible without being much of a car guy, but to build a skill. Keep it up!
Thank you for sharing your healthy mindset in this video! Everybody who is working on a long term project and feels they are not making the progress they want should take a step back once in a while and just look at what they have learned and achieved thus far instead of staying fixated on how much there still is to do. This is especially true when working on a car, even the most simple automobile is an incredibly complex machine where it's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything. It's all about the journey; when the car is done eventually, every time you drive it will feel that much more special, since you know you are the one who made it work with your own blood, sweat and tears. I feel that way even when doing relatively simple repairs on my clapped out daily driver Accord: it wasn't working before, but now it does and I made it work myself💪😎
Yes! We need more car videos!
Lot of great advice in this video. I can relate to a lot of it as a writer/artist. The journey may never be easy...but sometimes, the easy path is not the most rewarding.
The first video I watched on your channel years ago was the custom Nerf Blaster, which I found just before you moved out of the house you started this channel in. You've been amazing all these years at covering all sorts of topics in these projects (the Soundwave Boombox remains my favorite), and I look forward to seeing what's next. Keep Making Stuff, Bob. 😊
I really enjoy watching you work on these larger more involved projects. I have mad respect for you always tackling them yourself and growing in areas you're not an expert in or even know much about.
That is coming along beautifully!
Keep on keeping on!
Working on a project myself. Paint and body work on my truck, followed by a 4wd conversion. Worked ling and hard the past couple years and saved up all the stuff I needed. Took a break and banging it out as we speak.
Great video and even better message. Thank you for sharing.
I think not all projects need to be finished quick is a great thought. We all have things we do that are for instant gratification "look what I just made" and things that you'll have for a long time that have a story that goes with them. I enjoyed the way this was shot with you just chatting. More personal than just a voice over.
Bob you are incredible every time, the projects you've done continuously amaze me. Thank you for doing this.
This is awesome stuff and I absolutely love the mindset.
oh nice! Slowly and steady, you got this bob! Really nice to see the progress
I loved this episode so incredibly much!!!! I know this feeling about new coowl projects and learning how to do this so well and according to me that is the best feeling in the world
Love your message! Hopefully at least one person who takes hard work for granted will take your message to heart.
Great video. I’m in the automotive industry my whole career it’s amazing what goes into making an automobile. 😊 Keep sharing with us Ty.
I hope you've been following Mic Bergsma's journey with his '67 VW Bus. Seeing the amount of craftsmanship (and time) it takes to restore a vehicle that far gone is truly mind blowing 🤯
Maybe invite in an expert for different stages just so you can apprentice for that day 👍
Really great video. Such a great and deep topic you explored
Awesome work on the floorpans, and thank you for the walk through of your thought process.
Bob . . . that was fantastic man! The work is the point. Spot on man, i needed to hear this today!
that was quite the words of wisdom from your grandfather. I'd never really thought about it in that way before, but it made me stop and go "holy crap, that's actually something I really like about my car. It's capable of getting me out of trouble, and isn't so low to the ground that it might get stuck on something."
I really like this project and the honnest dream behind it.
Thanks to share it with us and keep it up man !
I have 4 Classic cars and underline your insights.
When you drive in your Classic after working on it is just priceless.
People without this insight or dedication will never understand this feeling.
Keep it up!
I have a eclectic collection and also a VW;
1967 Ford Mustang
1968 Mercedes 280SE Coupe
1974 Beetle with a Porsche engine
1975 Alfa
This has been the coolest slow burn series. Thank you so much for sharing.
Glad you like it 👍
You can always waste your money on new shiny things. Spending your money on a education (building a car/ furniture / boats / toys / etc ...) is never wasted. The learning your get from physical labor is always more advanced than watching or reading can. Especially if you break something, learn how to fix it right! I also like this format of video, I have seen everyone you have ever posted, and the interview style is much more educational.
Looking great, Bob!
One of the most relatable restores on youtube. Doing great Bob!
Ah, the memories I have of our family's '67 Ghia. I learned to drive a stick-shift in it. It was a lot of fun to drive and always turned heads. It's a poor man's Porsche. You're in for a crazy amount of work and headache, but I'm sure it will be satisfying and personally (if maybe not financially) worth it in the end. Looking forward to your next steps.
I always enjoy the playful fun you bring to all of your content but with the Ghia it feel different. I can sense the extra passion and excitement for the journey. It is a true inspiration!
My current ongoing project is to finally commit to starting content creation like makers such as yourself have inspired me to do. Starting with the documentation of sorting through All of my ongoing projects and minimize for a move halfway across the country. Love what you do Bob, keep it up!
Thanks! And good luck 👍
Good video Bob! Thanks for always sharing the progress with us!💖👍😎JP
Im glad you're getting through the psychological hump of the project. Its inspiring for the long term projects that I have going as well. You're absolutely right that there projects are about the work itself rather than the finished product.
I really enjoy hearing Bob’s thought process. Thanks. Also, this has been such a struggle, it’s nice to see him get what I see as a win. Floors in!!
I really enjoyed this format - some parts working on something, with introspection sprinkled throughout. I loved the "why" of it.
Glad to hear it!
Long term project are awesome, expecially if they get you out of your comfort zone! I like to look at steps in the project as "a" project of it's own, and can be happy of completing one every so often along the duration of the whole project. This restoration is really interesting. 👍
The work you put in this car is a miracle!?
I’m super pumped to see this thing finally completed. Keep it up!
Absolutely love your videos! Keep up the hard work ;)
This video needs more views! Share with anyone you care about. Keep up the great work Bob!
THATS THE STUUUUUUFFF LOVE THE SEE THE SHINE BACK INTO YOU AND THIS BUILD. you're good. keep up!
One of my favorite videos so far!
Love your thoughts on the projects you are doing. Thanks!
I love and appreciate your hard work
Really like the "voice over / story behind", it put more depth... ❣
Thank you :)
6:00 Oh my god that ".... ok" and walk away thinking about how to escalate things I swear to god is a mood. I have 100% done this and I laughed out loud seeing myself reflected in you and your struggles here, puzzling through how to do something for the first time and applying all of your general knowledge and experience to the specific task at hand - pulling the bit out of the air tool lmao
I love human moments like this. ADHD people unite!
Love the hard work, uphill battle and mental challenge of this project