Vista Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Who saw Bernie's new show on Channel 5 tonight? It looks like Lepu's out of favour as there's a Canadian guy on there with him. Tonight they "restored" a rough looking E Type in 4 weeks. Admittedly it did look very nice when finished but they should of got shot of that microwave sunroof. And how does restoring an engine like that simply consist of fixing a misfire? The show was a bit like wheeler dealers but without any of the interesting technical bits. Next week they're doing a zodiac so I guess I'll give it another chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyv6100e Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I Missed that will sky plus it for next week though to see the Zodiac "resto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2litreScapri Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Yeah I watched it. Wasn't as good as Wheeler Dealers but was funny with Bernie. As long as they keep to restoring cars to standard & not modified with Leepu then it's another car resto programme to watch. Zodiac should be interesting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 What a pair of tossers! He passes up a good solid californian @ 14k for a manky californian @ 12k! Where was the restoration? Don't know their arses from their elbows - can't even drive - backing the freshly painted car into an engine block and crane was peachy! Replaced a crap sunroof with a chav sunroof that probably cost the same as a roof skin! White wall tyres to match the white piped seats - Yuk! Just as well they obviously have a good team to do the work otherwise just a lot of shouting and psuedo 'stress'! Apple Pies - think i'll watch University Challenge next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 What a pair of tossers! He passes up a good solid californian @ 14k for a manky californian @ 12k! Where was the restoration? Don't know their arses from their elbows - can't even drive - backing the freshly painted car into an engine block and crane was peachy!Replaced a crap sunroof with a chav sunroof that probably cost the same as a roof skin! White wall tyres to match the white piped seats - Yuk! Just as well they obviously have a good team to do the work otherwise just a lot of shouting and psuedo 'stress'! Apple Pies - think i'll watch University Challenge next week! So what is it you're trying to say? Did you not like it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w p e Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 like i said before bernies as usefull as a flat tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 It was a pretty crap show and showed very little of the actual work done. I'm also highly sceptical of the figures quoted for the parts and labour it cost them to restore it. There's no way you could get a rough looking e type like that turned around for £8k. The paint alone should have been more than that, then every piece of chrome work needed re doing (including the wire wheels) a complete retrim, suspension and brakes rebuilt! And as for the shot showing Bernie pulling "E-type" spares out of a skip, what a crock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w p e Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 id'e like to find that sort of skip you would think adrian flux would sponsor something a bit better then that crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAZZA Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 The estimator seemed to have the right idea, lose the sunroof and the auto box. Still, fingers crossed he doesn't screw the Zody up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebringRS Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Who else would say the £30k price tag was a little steep and maybe just said to make it look like they would make some money?? Especially when you watch the show back after buying it and seeing all the filler that bottom rear quarter has now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I dunno, those early 4.2 straight six E types can fetch really big money. It's the series 3 V12's that are less desirable with their fat bottoms and guppy mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebringRS Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I just looked on ebay at S2's and scared myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbutilities Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 It's a porsche 911 next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morcheen Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 that lower 1/4 that the idiot smashed looked rusty as fook.that car will bubble out after one hard winter! pure shite excuse for a car restoration show.why can't they do a proper one for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Do i take it nobody was clambering to try and win it at the end then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-Door Pete Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think reversing into the engine on the crane was a stunt to make good telle. Why would you have a rusty old engine hanging on a crane blocking the door anyway? I enjoyed the show but I think they cut corners with the restoration. I certainly would put a set of brake discs on my car that came out of a skip. I entered the competition before I watched the show if I win I think I'll put it on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 The best bit is its another car show ,Not a patch on WD ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Transplanter Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 didnt see it, but going by the comments its sounds like a load of crap, and its hardly surprising with a bellend like that Bernie running the show What amazes me is that there is a wealth of talented craftsmen in this country, but we are forced to watch a big production American shows to see a real resto or any kind of craftsmanship All the shows done here is all "bogit & scarper" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Well I don't much fancy that MGB GT they did tonight! How can you turn around a car that is that rusty in two weeks without it being a short term bodge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w p e Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 the mugs cut the leaf springs clearly with a grinder then expect people in the know not to notice. what an insult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 the mugs cut the leaf springs clearly with a grinder then expect people in the know not to notice. what an insult It did look as if they'd been cut through when they dropped on the floor, but there was plenty of rust elsewhere too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w p e Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 plenty of rot no doubt and nice straight cuts on the springs. then the other muppet goes looking for another rear end has he put it . just trying to mug the average joe off into believing its all that easy . and they called it a bare metal respray did you see the state of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstreak Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 he brought round mirrors 4 it but they werent on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w p e Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 im pretty sure it was a different car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyesport04 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 would like to know how they put the roof an 1/4s in one minute there missing next clip it straight an painted id hazzard a guess its re shelled did like the axle falling off must think were all daft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now