How I restored a classic Range Rover and saved it from the junkyard // SOUP Classic Motoring
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
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To everyone here - THANK YOU! Just FYI on a couple of the questions and observations; The car was bought new by my uncle in 1991 and yes it lived by the sea, travelled on ferries often and made regular family ski trips to the Alps. It is much loved but worked hard and has 210k+ miles under it's belt. My uncle is a conscientious man and I got the car with a bulging box file of history that begins with the brochure and options list. It details every bit of maintenance, and shows that the car missed only two scheduled maintenance intervals. One by 40 miles, the other by 500. All others were carried out early. Over £48k was spent on money no object maintenance in 25 years of ownership before I took over. The car was just under £38k new with many options. The fact the engine has that mileage without major rebuild is testament to how well it was looked after. The trouble was the people contracted to upkeep the bodywork weren't doing a proper job, unbeknownst to my uncle. Regarding brakes, suspension and general mechanics; the calipers and discs were new just months before I started, they just look tarnished after three years lying up, the car brakes like a modern. The shocks and springs too look a little scruffy but again weren't on the car long. In short it drives tight and even the steering box is almost free of play for a Land Rover. Later in the video I cut out floor sections, and pull back welds that I had already repaired, this was to rectify poor welding that I identified having gained experience. Yes I used a €99 gasless welder from the supermarket. That's all I had, and no money. I didn't do a frame off resto because it took me completely by surprise, it was supposed to be a two month turn around for a quick fix, but the deeper I dug, the worse it was. There were many times I thought 'this is nuts, scrap it' but I wanted to prove what can be done with a determination and passion. Plus there's a Lotus Esprit on the channel that I want to restore to perfection, so I treated the Range Rover as a skills building jigsaw. Practice. I'd recommend that mindset to anyone who has always wanted to do their own car resto. If you want it bad enough you can make it happen! I worked on this full time, and it's just me. The video production work in the project was like a day job, soaking up hours and getting in the way. This Range Rover is dear to me and the family, but no one is under any illusions, the job I did is far from perfect, it wasn't financially viable [but I wouldn't have farmed out the work if I'd had the funds]. What I learned is as rewarding and enjoyable as being able to drive the car. I fully expect to do a body off restoration on it later. But not before I enjoy it for a few years first ;) Thanks again! The other episodes explain the process and the average guy with no budget ethos of the build, and if you're into more, sub and catch up on the Lotus Esprit project. That's shaping up to be special. This project was funded by patron support only, you'd be surprised by how little it cost overall once you are determined to do the work yourself and make anything you can rather than buying. Any support you can give for the channel, whether it's a like/share/sub/turning on notifications/buying a tshirt, or direct financial support, will make a big difference and can be lent here: www.georgekarellas.com
I admire your persistence, I know very well range rovers and I'd have sent it to the junk yard with that level of rust. Removing the roof ... Crazy! But kudos for such a great work and filming it all the way!
A very dedicated piece of hard work (sort of like a Kamikaze) how long did it take?
Never mind. I listened to the introduction again.
I may be a bit stupid about this but if you remove the top sheet and find corrosion on underlying structure doesn't it stand to reason that probably a lot of the underlying structure is corroded as well?
Why then only treat the visible area and not disassemble all of it?
Looks to me this will corrode pretty quickly again from within.
I get that this wasn’t your plan but you already invested so much time and effort it seems a bit odd to then cut short.
Anyway great video looking foward to that Esprit.
Please pin your comment or add it to the description ... this explains why have you gone about fixing the Range Rover in this way. I commend you on the work done for both, the restoration and the video.
What ?!! No loud mouthed presenters with big budget sponsors?
No shitty rock music blasting over the music of machinery?
Just one man , with a vision , a welder , and crazy mad video editing skills.
This is surely entertainment of the highest level .
Your dedication , patience , and skill are just what RUclips needs.
May the wind always blow at your back.
Well stated my friend...
Wise words!!!!
Omg... Too much bla bla... You know Patrion? I hope you understood... Money talks shit walks, what a loquacious person☝️
You’re not wrong there, hate the thrash metal music you often hear on these sort of videos.
@@levisalvini4110 Range Rover is Hebrew for rotten egg.
I cant be sure that everyone watching this can appreciate just how much work has gone into the stop motion side of filming this. The guy has literally created over an hour of stop motion video while restoring the vehicle at the same time. The restoration is a massive project on its own but to combine it with one of the most time consuming filming techniques known to man is quite simply god like. How anyone can down rate this is beyond my comprehension of how people function . Not only do you have to set the camera into position but you have to set your shot up, compose it, make sure the dust has settled in-between shots, make sure the lighting is right and then edit the whole thing. Thank you for uploading this !
Dude i think George was telling me he had over 7 hours of stop motion footage of this resto !! whittled down into just over an hour for ease of watching. Insanity !! man has patience of a god !
I downvoted just because of your comment. Thanks :)
@@rene6055 That's very clever and edgy of you. You must be incredibly proud. Props to your wit. It's very unique and appreciated on the internet.
Downvoters are ingrates and cretins. I doubt they ever put a fraction of this energy into anything worthwhile.
Virgil Grillone
Downvoters ad to the YT algorithm.
I am just staggered at the whole video. Not only have you performed major, major intricate brain surgery on a very poorly Range Rover but you have also created an epic pain staking video in the process. You my man have the patience of a saint and the skills to match. I have never seen anything like it before you are a restoration God, and I thank you for making me realise nothing is beyond repair!!!
Came for the range rover, stayed for the the cinematography.
same!!
same.
Exactly!
Exactly! This is amazing
The music isn't bad either!!
I don't know what you've done to upset the RUclips overlords, but Im pretty sure you should have a couple extra zeros on the end of your subscribe button. .
The amount of work you've put into this is awe inspiring. I've had a 2 door sitting outside the kitchen window, for the last 3 years I stared at it every time I washed the dishes, I entered that weird trance you go into washing dishes and finally snapped out of it and dragged it into the drive. Im now 50% through the restoration thanks to you. Keep up the amazing work, you're an inspiration to thousands and thousands of people
Stick with it and thanks!
Lowveld Design mate keep at it you will look at it when’s she’s done and think I done that it’s a great feeling if you have part -restored a car keep using the spanner’s mate worth it totally 👍
Two doors rock! I've got a 78 in Sahara Dust doing it up too...
I bet he did a better job at building that thing than the people at Land Rover! They're great off road vehicles but people tell me the quality is absolutely SHITTY, probably the worst of any major brand. Even the crew at Top Gear bashed it for its amazingly low quality and legendary bad reliability.
By the way, the Range Rover that Jeremy Clarkson used in the jungle challenge had been souped up so many times that technically, it didn't even have the same engine. That might be why it was reliable. It even had carburetors! The trio couldn't believe it didn't completely break down and Clarkson was quite sure he would be forced to drop out of the challenge.
largol33t1 The early ones did have those SU carburettors though, so those were standard on at least quite a few Range Rovers even if that particular one may have rolled out the factory with the early fuel injecton system (I don’t remember if that was the case, it’s been years...)
Restoring a Range Rover is one thing but doing it whilst fliming in Morph-a-Scope is something else dude!!!
Right? Because the restoration wouldn't be hard enough apparently. Had to add stop motion welding to it and making it entirely possible he's mostly invisible. Seen a lot of car resto videos. Never seen one like this.
Morph-a-Scope!!! took me back to my childhood. What a production. We need more of this.
nw8000 I agree with you
@@iandavid7730 And you point is??
@@iandavid7730 restoration is fake this is all photoshoped
I've been on the internet since 1982 (it wasn't called that then of course). You won it. If you don't get the Oscar for this then I'm never watching that show again.
No kizzzy!!
ye olde acoustic coupler and bulletin boards.
I'm not sure what I was more impressed by: the amount of hidden rust, the incredible effort put into saving this classic, or the extremely cool footage. Amazing job and video!
🤯 Amazing video. This perfectly sums up why I could not restore my Range Rover Classic.
I don't even understand how this is possible... My brain has melted.
Epic, just epic. Absolutely amazing!!
I have the same reaction. Incredible.
He’s out of this world! 👽
This is the best video on RUclips. Period. Excellent production and great subject, well done Sir.
Paul Niel couldn’t agree more.
that is for sure! No doubt!
utterly amazing!!
If RUclips have there version of the Oscar's you've won it hands down my friend
I'm one minute in, and this is brilliant! I'm about to rebuild a RRC myself!
I'm about one hour in and the rust won't end. I started as enthusiastic as you did and I'm extremely happy I can now judge the scope of such a project.
I was wondering if I’d see you over here Andrew!
Surely waiting for your rebuild video series @4xoverland 😄
I'll say it, this is a masterpiece. Literally a labor of love on both the restoration and video skills.
A ridiculous amount of work went into filming this ridiculous amount of work.
Yah, that's it then.TWO hard projects at once.(I wonder how long it took to finish?)
best definition
3 years 1.20secs
mejor que muchos que se llaman artistas. o deportistas
That's all I wanna say. Respect to SOUP
He said: Honey, I'm going to the garage.
And he haven't been seen for five years.
lol
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AH SHIT
ha ha ha ha
ahahahahah
he never came back
I’ve had this flagged in my watch later list for a while now. Wish I watched it sooner. What an absolute masterpiece.
That'll learn ya
This Video is a work of industrial art!! Bravo!!
I can't decide what I appreciate more: the huge filming job or the job that was dedicated to restoration process. Great in both aspects, thank you!
Range Rover is Hebrew for rotten egg.
This is the only hour and a half long RUclips video I've watched from start to end with no skipping. Great job, man!
Same!
This was honestly incredible and *INFURIATING* to watch. Rust. Every layer of the car just made of holes and aggravation, and I am so impressed that you worked for three years to bring this family car back from the brink.
To use the meme; you are a man of focus, commitment and sheer fucking will.
The Defender is made from aluminium which is way better for making cars cause it's corrosion proof
"I once saw him restore a Range Rover for a hour and a half. A fucking hour and a half"
its absolutely insane how much work you have put into both the rover and the video with the stop motion style. one of the best videoes i've ever watched
Me too
Same here. Must think that without the shooting it might have taken about 6 months less to restore though... but respect and gratefulness for sharing!!! Stunning job! And the RR is a BEAUTY!!!
This is beyond restoring. Superb work. Not onyl with the car, but also with the camera. Respect.
The amount of time and effort to make this video.....
Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching!
It gave me a migraine just to witness the pure insanity of this video.
This is one of the most serious restoration work I´ve ever seen. Besides the camera work, of course. The detail and the effort is definitely unique. Not one single point of comparison with "restorers" all over the internet.
Standing ovation, dude.
Range Rover is Hebrew for rotten egg.
I just spent 90 minutes mesmerized by this video, and I wouldn’t ask for a second of it back. This was pure joy, through and through. Generations from now, when we have machines to assemble and repair everything we want from atoms, this video will occupy an honored position next to the Mona Lisa as an example of timeless art.
When I first saw the stop motion, I considered it a gimmick; a clever and entertaining one, but an indulgence nonetheless. But as I watched further, I realized it was also an extremely efficient and high-bandwidth way to visualize a tedious and time-consuming volume of work in perhaps the best way possible. It solves the perennial problem of filming in tight and constrained spaces - no extraneous human to block the view and the light. Seeing a whole row of nuts unscrew themselves was so immeasurably satisfying - much more than watching a pair of hands endlessly twisting a ratchet. So with the rest of the video - nary a buttcrack in sight.
This was a masterwork. It deserves an Emmy and an Oscar; and if RUclips even thinks of demonetizing it we should all converge on their headquarters, lift it on our shoulders, and deposit it in the Pacific Ocean.
The video production by itself is more work than 99.99% of people would even try to do. Leave alone the subject matter.
The amount of time patience and alone time needed to do this will earn me a divorce!
I don't know how you kept from going crazy. As the video went on, I was beginning to get more and more frustrated every time you found more rust, and more rust, and more rust.
The video is truly amazing. I mean if they had annual awards for best videos, this would have to be included.
This must have been a pain doing it normally, but spending that extra time to make it stop motion as well? I give you mad props man.
There is no word to describe how good this video is. That determination and craftmanship not to mention the filming. Respect👍
That Sir was a Masterclass in sheet metal working. And the camera work is beyond words ... Total respect ...
@stephen john gray He admits others will say they can weld better (but I doubt it) so your point was exactly? And of course you could do better. Whatever Pal. People like you who get on YT just to slag off others who have made excellent videos recording hundreds of hours of detailed work need need to go find a life. Or better still make their own videos rather than have an empty channel. But then that fits with the empty head.
Oh and by the way there is no such things as 'gasless' arc welding. Just different ways to create the gas around the weld - with a separate bottle feeding gas through the outside of the wire or self fluxing wire that creates the gas as it burns.
Oh wait you didn't know that?
This might well be the greatest RUclips video ever produced.
I agree.
I rather watch this than any movie on Netflix. Awesome!!!
Truly awesome stuff!
or pornhub ))
@@bujakaajackin1529 What's that? Never heard of it.
@@wasatch0
Its like fake RUclips
@@bujakaajackin1529 more explicit you mean
Having made a short film before I know just how many hundreds and hundreds of hours this masterpiece of a film will have taken to light, film and edit.
Absolutely amazing, not only the motor repair skills ,time and patience, attention to detail and of course the gorgeous end result but the sheer quality of the filmography. Completely in awe ! Would love to know if shes still running.
Range Rover is Hebrew for rotten egg.
I can't tell if this is insanity or genius, which means it's almost certainly GENIUS.
Good job! The man who managed to exhaust the entire country of Ireland's supply of welding wire ;-)
LMAO!
Me: Looks to nice to restore...
*few moments later...
Me: Thats the range rover rust we all know and love!
Cardboard is running low!
There's so much welding gone on that it's almost like he's 3D printed a new Range Rover using welding wire. Epic job!
I'm wondering if the Rover now weighs an extra 40 pounds because of all the spot welding...
I have never seen a car restoration video filmed this way. Very enjoyable to watch. Great job!!
I don't know how many times i've watched this but i love it every time.
the way you have put the video together and the time you have taken is inspiring.
Andy
I finally sat down through the entire thing and I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you for this it’s so refreshing and such an inspiration. This is what RUclips needs. More quality content like this
amen
One of the few videos on RUclips that are pure gold ❤️
That car is 30% Range Rover and 70% George Mobile. You Sir, deserve more credit. Great resto!!!
Hypnotic and amazing. What a wonderful film
So not only are you an incredibly skilled car restorer but also a brilliant videographer.
I am CNC brake press operator and I have to admit that your folding using only hammer and piece of wood is brilliant. Keep up on good work.
Built a 5ft brake in the midst of the project to fold the new load area rails, it's all in the episodes. Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
I don't know what I am more in awe of: your skill as a car restorer or your skill as a film maker. Absolutely mesmerising.
It's even better when you play it in slow motion. You see even greater detail. It's more than just educational in how to restore a vehicle. It's art.
This video reminds me of the reason why RUclips was created. Just amazing, I'm lost for words really, haha.
Hands down 'THE BEST RESTORATION VIDEO', this is how every restoration video should be done.
Thank you for such a treat.
Bloody hell. That takes some serious dedication to complete, congratulations!
I’m willing to bet this is the only complete stop motion restoration film. Epic. Thank you for giving us this George,
When I opened it in RUclips and saw 1 hour 28 minutes I thought to myself "OK- let's give it a few minutes to see if I can endure it." Spotting the Meath registration early intrigued (!) and then...BAM! What followed was masterful- the context setting with the 'layer after layer' of rust and decay; the painstaking disassembly; the way that cardboard cutouts were transmogrified into intricate metal shapes (I can only imagine the satisfaction when 'the piece fitted'); the spot welds and polishing; those 'tools magically walking across the workshop floor' to remind me of the kid buried somewhere within me!
An astounding labour of love to save the vehicle. And the video- a highly professional work of art. Meticulously filmed, perfect lighting, the extremely well constructed 'morphing effects', artistically edited and topped off with a superbly suitable soundtrack.
At this moment, i really miss my dad. So much
This is the best video about car restoration i`ve ever seen! Thank you for this hard work!
Brilliant. I took about 5 hours of watching this, pausing it to work and eat...just awesome.
I am currently restoring a Disco 1 and until I saw your video. I thought that I was on the cutting edge. I take a knee and bow to your superior effort.
Hell, I'm impresssed.
lol, I know exactly how you mean, I get that sting ALL the time. I find it fades though and the will to up the game remains. Thanks a mill man and good luck with the D1
This film deserve to be played in theatres. Wish to see it on a big screen.
Highly respect from Taiwan. This is the best car restoration film on RUclips.
This video must have taken you an unbelievable amount of time to complete, I can't begin to comprehend the amount of effort that has been put into creating this video. You'll be a 1m+ youtuber in no time with content like this!
So impressed! At the end it’s not a restored Rover. It’s the best Rover ever build.
might be over stating 😅
I am so impressed with how so much was repaired and re-used, rather than being replaced. SUCH a lot of work, but major kudos, Man!
I can't believe this video only has 20k views. The level of passion and craft throughout this video is some of the most I've ever seen on this site.
200K
Wow, seeing it all together is a reminder of how much blood, sweat and tears has gone into this! Lovely to see it come together.
Stop motion car restoration; this is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.
Absolutely stunning. This deserves to be a youtube classic. Art meets function. Well done.
I give thanks to whoever that made this video possible. I enjoyed every second of it.
There is no way he did this with stop motion. The only reasonable explanation is he is invisible.
the word you're looking for is immortal
I had the same thought. Its way too much effort!
But that would mean his tools are too. What kind of mad socery is this? : O
thats what i think too
Please explain your magic technique for motion!
the sheer amount of work that went into making this video, to say nothing of the restoration itself, deserves more appreciation than can ever be expressed by a "like" and a comment.
*This man is a god. There can simply be no other explanation for this.*
This is one religion I can subscribe to.
"take plenty of photo's when you're working on a project so you know how to put everything back together" *SOUP:* "ok"
😄
Two tremendous jobs, one on the Classic and the other on the filming. Top effort. 👍👍😎😎
This was better than a movie
This is beautiful! When my boyfriend told me he watched an hour-thirty video of a car restoration I turned my nose up - but this is truly a work of art.
That animation style is very Impressive this must off took along time
Probably one of the best restoration videos I've ever watched. Well done!
martin kirton it is both a massive warning to potential Range Rover buyers AND an inspiring work of restoration
Love the way this was filmed. It’s like having a superpower where you can restore a vehicle with your mind. So cool.
This is video is art. This would look absolutely at home in any gallery played on a loop. I've never seen anything like it. Mind blowing. Its actually really therapeutic watching it. The fact you did all the work and this crazy recording - stop motion thingybob is wild! Wild in all the right ways. Thank you so much!
The fact you’ve done all this wreck resurrection in stop motion is mind blowing. Wallace and Grommit eat your hearts out.
You are one patient dude.
I would've given up just by looking at the amount of rust that you tackled.
Amazing dedication bro.
Respect.
True such Respect, well done Soup
Probably the best video I've seen in my lifetime.
Man, I wish my car was one of these self welding cars...
JESUS YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE OF A SAINT !!!!! Bravo sir
Id rather watch this than a money no object build. Keep up the Good work you do. I cant wait to see the Lotus Build finished 😄
10/10 one of the best videos on car rebuilding. The work itself and the footage/editing are just top notch. If I may make a suggestion - for a project like this the one and half hour video is too long for the work you've done so I suggest breaking it into 30-minute clips to increase the video views/likes/comments/shares. You deserve all that money.
That's where the smart money is, but then there's no guarantee a three or four parter will get the same attention as the full feature. Thanks for the support and kind words Alan
I would see it even if video lasr 2 hours, great things dont give a damn about time, good things took a huge amount of time
@@Haryel1987 You don't understand what I am talking about. A 1-hour video with a million views will make just half of the money that two 30-minute videos with a million views each will make.
@@toomaskotkas4467 What money? I haven’t seen an ad on RUclips in years. Adblock for RUclips is helping to return the medium to its roots; sharing our content without trying to make a career out of it. Those RUclipsrs who still seek cash from their audience have Patreon accounts.
@@admiralbeez8143 You haven't, I have. And I bet million other people who don't have the Adblock installed because it doesn't allow to visit websites where the ads are mandatory. I am O.K. with some ads, I hate it when there are too many of them.
*Other RUclipsrs should learn from this guy. We don't need to listen to their constant bleating or even see any of their body parts.*
Guilty 😅[except for the body parts]
Not a single 'OK GUYS' gets right on my last nerve.
@@anth2154 "What's up, guys, remember to like and subscribe, and hit the little bell to get notifications"
Um, a lot of that 'bleating' is detailed explanation of processes. This was entertaining, but not particularly educational.
You have to admit the biggest "sin" of most RUclipsrs is over-talking. Over-explaining and trying to say the same thing seven different ways while accounting for absolutely every possibility and correcting themselves needlessly when they make blanket statements that are accurate for the specific scenario they were describing.
I absolutely love this! I’m not a car guy myself but dear lord... This is a piece of ART my friend. Be very proud of yourself
Cheers Noah
Wow, what a refreshing film. I cannot fathom the amount of work just the film work took.
This is probably the best video I have ever seen.
I just watched this in one sitting. I rarely have patience for watching RUclips videos without hovering over the forward button and pressing repeatedly. But not this time. A perfect way to unwind. Thank you for this and making a car nut relax for a change. And no graunching guitar music!! What a difference that really makes. Wonderful, beautiful art.
The craftsmanship, the welding is out of this world. And then the video editing skills. This is the best car restoration video I've ever seen. I'm so glad that I was recommended this video!
Man I had a LR Series of the 60's...I know what I am talking about. With all that rust I would have give up from the beginning. You are a hero! :)
George - a phenomenal achievement - not just the car but the amazing filmmaking. So glad to have you back - and to return with such a barnstormer! Fantastic
Wow, amazing video. Beautifully made. This is what makes RUclips great 👍
I could sit and sob at how beautiful this video is.
I love these amphibious exploring vehicle. Dennis would be proud.
This is insane, I've never seen a car restauration like this, it's just outstanding. Well done man!
The Oscar for best restoration video goes to: SOUP Classic Motoring! This is for 411
jealous people.
This is THE BEST VT i have ever seen on so many levels for someone who can not read manuals and cant stand pointless narration, epic edit skills too.
I've rarely seen a RUclips video with cinematography this good! 1 minute in and I can tell this channel is gonna be a good one!
🍻
I agree Chris L. I wish people looked for things like that. A little creativity goes a long way.. Since it's become so easy to play producer, director of photography 1st Assistant Director, production designer, props etc etc... yes I am a photographer, film or digitally taken... I'll shut up
Got up at night, couldn't sleep. Watched this whole video, gave a thumbs up and went back to bed.
Nights well spent.
Awesome video. I hope Range Rover watches it and rethinks their anti-rust methods though.
Can't get over how much work you've put into this. Not just the vehicle - but to do the stop motion. Mind is blown. Utterly blown.
What a massive accomplishment for both the Range Rover and the filming. I’ll keep an eye out for you on the road 👍
Flash 'n' wave ;)