We dragged home what’s barely a Porsche 356 – a chopped up shell with missing floors, hacked panels, and a roof held on with tape. But we’ve got BIG plans. Think Porsche 356 meets modern performance.
Curated by: Melomotive (61 videos)
What if Porsche made a 537? We’re building it — grafting a classic 356 body onto a modern 718 chassis with millimeter-precise fabrication and next-level metalwork. This episode is where it all starts to come together. We trim both body shells, align the new sills, and mount the doors to chase perfect gaps — all to ensure old and new become one seamless Porsche. This isn’t restoration. It’s re-engineering. 🔧 What You’ll See in This Episode • Trimming & aligning body shells for the graft • Installing new stainless sills (rockers) • Door mounting & testing for precise swing • Bodyline correction & reference measurements • Techniques for combining vintage & modern geometry 🧠 Why It Matters This is the foundation of the build — the moment where precision isn’t optional. Once the sills are locked in, there’s no going back. It has to be perfect — not just for looks, but for handling, performance, and long-term strength. If you’re into: 🛠️ Automotive fabrication 🧰 Coach-building 📐 Body alignment 🏁 Porsche restomods ⚙️ About the Build The Melomotive Porsche 537 Project blends the curves of a 1950s Porsche 356 with the chassis, handling, and power of a modern 718. We’re documenting everything: every weld, cut, and head-scratching moment — sharing our decades of restoration and fabrication experience with the world. 🚀 Watch Next • [Porsche Reborn – Cutting Up a 718 to Save a Classic 356] • [3D Scanning the Porsche 356 Body for Perfect Fitment] • [Metal Finishing & Surface Alignment – The Fundamentals] 📢 Join the Melomotive Community • 📺 Subscribe for weekly episodes → YouTube.com/Melomotive • ☕ Early access & extras → Patreon.com/Melomotive • 🧰 Aussie-made tools, coatings & gear → melomotive.com #Porsche537 #PorscheRestomod #Metalwork #CoachBuilding #Porsche356 #Porsche718 #CarRestoration #FabricationLife #WeldingLife #Melomotive #CustomChassis #ClassicCarBuild #RestorationGarage #356To718 #HandCrafted