Porsche 356/718 Frankenstein build.

Currently Playing: Porsche Doesn’t Build Them Like This Anymore… And There’s a Reason

There was a moment in this build where even the coachbuilder hesitated. This episode of our 356/718 Frankenstein project takes us back to the way Porsche used to build cars — shaping a Porsche 356 door from flat aluminium sheet using traditional coachbuilding methods. No stamping press. No reproduction panel. Just hand tools, experience… and a few “fingers crossed” moments. The shapes in a 356 are deceptively complex. Subtle curves, compound transitions, and edges that define one of the most iconic classic Porsche designs ever made. This door skin isn’t just a panel — it’s a milestone in our mission to graft a classic Porsche 356 body onto a modern Porsche 718 platform. This is craftsmanship, uncertainty, and problem solving — start to finish. If you’ve been following our Porsche 356 / 718 build, this is the first fully hand-built exterior panel for the project. And yes… we were holding our breath. In this video: • Hand shaping aluminium sheet metal • Traditional coachbuilding techniques • English wheel metal shaping • Shrinker stretcher work • Hammer and dolly forming • Classic Porsche 356 bodywork • Restoration craftsmanship • Custom automotive fabrication This 356/718 build combines old-school Porsche design with modern engineering. Follow along as we rebuild Porsche history — one panel at a time. If you enjoy classic Porsche restoration, coachbuilding, metal shaping, or high-end custom fabrication, make sure you subscribe and follow the build. To get early access to all of our videos join up to Patreon. #Porsche356 #PorscheRestoration #Coachbuilding #MetalShaping #ClassicPorsche #356Restomod #HandBuilt #AutomotiveFabrication #Porsche718