Well maybe not alternatives, but things to watch between episodes?
I found this series , its probably the first one I've found that I've
watched more than one episode back to back in a while. Ok its basically just an engine swap but I get very bored working permanent nights, and if you
skip the first 5 minutes of each episode I haven't found it anywhere as near annoying as most of the american stuff out there.
Anyone else found stuff worth watching? Obviously I've exausted most of the tv shows wheeler dealers etc
Oh and I think they've done one about turbo'ng an mx5 that might interest afew on here
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Building: MAC#1 ZR 1.8 1st time SVA pass..on the road Apr09
posted on 4/1/19 at 07:07 AM
Chris
I don't have access to youtube at work, so can't send you the link, but if you search for V8 stealth beetle, you should find a great
series on a guy based in Cape Town who builds a V8 into a standard beetle body, quality of the design and engineering is excellent. This series is 2nd
to Binky in my opinion.
quote:Originally posted by StrikerChris
Well maybe not alternatives, but things to watch between episodes?
I found this series , its probably the first one I've found that I've
watched more than one episode back to back in a while. Ok its basically just an engine swap but I get very bored working permanent nights, and if you
skip the first 5 minutes of each episode I haven't found it anywhere as near annoying as most of the american stuff out there.
Anyone else found stuff worth watching? Obviously I've exausted most of the tv shows wheeler dealers etc
Oh and I think they've done one about turbo'ng an mx5 that might interest afew on here
Chris
[Edited on 4/1/19 by StrikerChris]
Oddly enough, just before I clicked on the link I was going to suggest Mighty Car Mods!! It's a little childish in places, but the one thing I
really enjoy is that these guys aren't running off a mega budget like some of the other shows. OK they do have some sponsorship now but they
don't even rely on Youtube payments that cripple so many other shows. Over Xmas they did a 'movie' called turbos and temples, and I
thoroughly enjoyed their trip across Japan. I never knew Japan had a 'classic car' scene, but a couple of places they visited were crammed
with the sort of machinery that would make any old timer drool.
The other one I'm watching at the moment is 'This Old Tony', he's actually a
hobby machinist rather than a car guy, but the stuff he makes is really interesting, and the way he does his videos have left me laughing out loud.
Thanks for all the suggestions,I'll bookmark this post for myself.
I'll just add that I got all the way through to episode 11 lastnight in work,and once the guys mate turned up in the later shows I did find it a
little childish!,and the shamless plugs for their ecu supplier..... but found the ecu big interesting even with the name dropping
Obfipper I've been onto retropower for a while,partly because they built my mates chevette and partly because you can't have missed it if
your into your cars.
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Building: An Aries Locoblade named HappyBlade
posted on 5/1/19 at 03:29 AM
SOUP Classic Motoring (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9I7RgD0i7JZ58CK17kKHQ)
You have an Irish guy trying to restore a Lotus Esprit, a Range Rover and doing a few other things. All on a shoe string.
Definitely not the engineering quality of Binky, but entertaining none the less. The filming is very good.
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Building: It is an ex-Locost - it has gone to the IOW!
posted on 5/1/19 at 06:15 PM
quote:Originally posted by Slimy38
The other one I'm watching at the moment is 'This Old Tony', he's actually a
hobby machinist rather than a car guy, but the stuff he makes is really interesting, and the way he does his videos have left me laughing out loud.
There's always Ave - but not when kiddies are looking over your shoulder, as his
language can be a bit ripe! Very funny, often informative, sometimes very annoying... you have to be in the right mood to appreciate his videos...
At first you think "what a twit with no plans, having to keep changing stuff" ... then you start to see him fabricate.. then realise that
the lathe he is using - he built it, using a grinder and a drill press
'B is for Build' is entertaining. Workmanship can be a bit rough at times but he's slowly changing his ways as he learns.
Not afraid to take on a big project like rebuilding an Evora (that over here, would've been crushed), scratch build a Datsun 240z with an M5
engine and currently rebuilding a Hurracan (ditto the evora) with a 1500 bhp V8 and manual transmission and carbon fibre bodywork.
