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Wheeler Dealers are supposed to try and make a profit, Car SOS they don't. The later episodes they do push the boat out though. The Lincoln Continental one is worth a watch if you've any interest in Yank Tanks. They do a corking job on that.Originally Posted by walpurgis
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Seen all episodes of both progammes.
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I forget that you're retired.
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Don't watch telly during the day though!
The most recent car resto programme is 'Flipping Bangers' on Blaze If I recall. Watched it last night. Some proper bodging on that.
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Think I've heard of it.
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I'll look out for that, sounds good. Used to do a bit of that myself. Mk3 Escorts. Mate did the mechanicals, I did all the monkey work like the valeting. Buy them at £50 sell them at £325. The reason for £325 was that my mate was convinced that was the sweet price point, and it was his show. They did sell fast, though.Don't watch telly during the day though!
The most recent car resto programme is 'Flipping Bangers' on Blaze If I recall. Watched it last night. Some proper bodging on that.
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I used to do Minis. Not for money though. Just 'cos I liked them. Mine went pretty quick! There's not a job on those I've not done. All ended up modified and tuned.
My van was geared to pull 106mph at max revs in top and left things like XR2's standing! Owned thirteen Minis.
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Trick suspension on that mini? Is that a factory colour?
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Upgraded shocks & brakes. Ferrari red. I did the respray. It was an 850cc ex-electricity co. van and orange when I bought it. Built a 1014cc engine for it, flat top A plus pistons, gas flowed and skimmed 12G 295 Cooper head, Centre main bearing strap. No.948 rally cam & high lift rocker assembly, Cooper twin SU carb setup, duplex timing chain, LCB competition full exhaust, rev counter fitted and many other bits. Very quick!!
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