Mike Brewer's Magic Pockets
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robinessex said:
Silent1 said:
robinessex said:
I'd like a 'Super Wheeler Dealer' where they strip a car COMPLETELY, fix all the buggered bits, paint EVERYTHING, and then sell it as a Super renovation/rebuild at a premium price. Oh another thing. And can someone buy Ed an electric nut runner so he doesn't have to nearly send himself blind with that bloody ratchet wrench !!
Why a nutrunner and not an impact gun?PaulG40 said:
I love watching wheeler dealers, even if the work they actually carry out doesn't always add up to their total spend in the end. For instance, not always do they include the cost of spanky new tyres they put on.
Does anyone remember a programme that was called 'race car diaries'?? I think that was what it was called? He built a radical type car in his garden shed after he went through a divorce, so decided sod it, build a race car, then had to hire a crane to crane it over his house once it was built. IIRC, it wasn't that competitive, he made it too heavy and a too long wheelbase. It was a great watch though.
That was kit car crisis & was very interesting! You've remembered some bits right. Fuller story here:- http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...Does anyone remember a programme that was called 'race car diaries'?? I think that was what it was called? He built a radical type car in his garden shed after he went through a divorce, so decided sod it, build a race car, then had to hire a crane to crane it over his house once it was built. IIRC, it wasn't that competitive, he made it too heavy and a too long wheelbase. It was a great watch though.
tr7v8 said:
PaulG40 said:
I love watching wheeler dealers, even if the work they actually carry out doesn't always add up to their total spend in the end. For instance, not always do they include the cost of spanky new tyres they put on.
Does anyone remember a programme that was called 'race car diaries'?? I think that was what it was called? He built a radical type car in his garden shed after he went through a divorce, so decided sod it, build a race car, then had to hire a crane to crane it over his house once it was built. IIRC, it wasn't that competitive, he made it too heavy and a too long wheelbase. It was a great watch though.
That was kit car crisis & was very interesting! You've remembered some bits right. Fuller story here:- http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...Does anyone remember a programme that was called 'race car diaries'?? I think that was what it was called? He built a radical type car in his garden shed after he went through a divorce, so decided sod it, build a race car, then had to hire a crane to crane it over his house once it was built. IIRC, it wasn't that competitive, he made it too heavy and a too long wheelbase. It was a great watch though.
All that money spent for nothing!
chris watton said:
tr7v8 said:
PaulG40 said:
I love watching wheeler dealers, even if the work they actually carry out doesn't always add up to their total spend in the end. For instance, not always do they include the cost of spanky new tyres they put on.
Does anyone remember a programme that was called 'race car diaries'?? I think that was what it was called? He built a radical type car in his garden shed after he went through a divorce, so decided sod it, build a race car, then had to hire a crane to crane it over his house once it was built. IIRC, it wasn't that competitive, he made it too heavy and a too long wheelbase. It was a great watch though.
That was kit car crisis & was very interesting! You've remembered some bits right. Fuller story here:- http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...Does anyone remember a programme that was called 'race car diaries'?? I think that was what it was called? He built a radical type car in his garden shed after he went through a divorce, so decided sod it, build a race car, then had to hire a crane to crane it over his house once it was built. IIRC, it wasn't that competitive, he made it too heavy and a too long wheelbase. It was a great watch though.
All that money spent for nothing!
Riley Blue said:
swisstoni said:
He certainly speaks a brand of cockney I never heard in my first 20odd years of life in the East End. He might have grown up near Jamie Oliver 
Sounds more sarf of the riva to me.But MB is getting more sarf mockney as the time goes on
Watched the Camaro project episode this afternoon. Always enjoy these shows. Good to see informative hands on spanner stuff lacking in so many other car shows. Ever cheerful Mike is a perfect foil for Ed China who is a natural at explaining things as he works with an easy going and at the same time informative style.
Currently my favourite Car Show on TV and has been for some time. I look for the frequent repeats on the various Freeview Channels as I missed many first time around.
Plus, I'm from Norf of de River. Well a tad east of north ... so have no trouble with the lingo ..;)
Currently my favourite Car Show on TV and has been for some time. I look for the frequent repeats on the various Freeview Channels as I missed many first time around.
Plus, I'm from Norf of de River. Well a tad east of north ... so have no trouble with the lingo ..;)
MG CHRIS said:
robinessex said:
Silent1 said:
robinessex said:
I'd like a 'Super Wheeler Dealer' where they strip a car COMPLETELY, fix all the buggered bits, paint EVERYTHING, and then sell it as a Super renovation/rebuild at a premium price. Oh another thing. And can someone buy Ed an electric nut runner so he doesn't have to nearly send himself blind with that bloody ratchet wrench !!
Why a nutrunner and not an impact gun?.
robinessex said:
MG CHRIS said:
robinessex said:
Silent1 said:
robinessex said:
I'd like a 'Super Wheeler Dealer' where they strip a car COMPLETELY, fix all the buggered bits, paint EVERYTHING, and then sell it as a Super renovation/rebuild at a premium price. Oh another thing. And can someone buy Ed an electric nut runner so he doesn't have to nearly send himself blind with that bloody ratchet wrench !!
Why a nutrunner and not an impact gun?.
I suspect, this has been already posted...if so, ignore it.
"The show was created with a DIYer in mind. The costs, and thus any profit or loss for a given project, are assessed without consideration of the labour costs of mechanic Edd China (the assumption is that a well-equipped and able enthusiast could complete all work himself) but if repairs require professional help, like a body resprays or windscreen replacements, they are added to the final cost."
PS - discovered Wrecks to Ritches (USA programme). Not bad at all.
"The show was created with a DIYer in mind. The costs, and thus any profit or loss for a given project, are assessed without consideration of the labour costs of mechanic Edd China (the assumption is that a well-equipped and able enthusiast could complete all work himself) but if repairs require professional help, like a body resprays or windscreen replacements, they are added to the final cost."
PS - discovered Wrecks to Ritches (USA programme). Not bad at all.
soad said:
I suspect, this has been already posted...if so, ignore it.
"The show was created with a DIYer in mind. The costs, and thus any profit or loss for a given project, are assessed without consideration of the labour costs of mechanic Edd China (the assumption is that a well-equipped and able enthusiast could complete all work himself) but if repairs require professional help, like a body resprays or windscreen replacements, they are added to the final cost."
PS - discovered Wrecks to Ritches (USA programme). Not bad at all.
That's all very well but how many non-trade 'able enthusiasts' do you know with their own industrial unit, four post lift and massive collection of specialist tools?"The show was created with a DIYer in mind. The costs, and thus any profit or loss for a given project, are assessed without consideration of the labour costs of mechanic Edd China (the assumption is that a well-equipped and able enthusiast could complete all work himself) but if repairs require professional help, like a body resprays or windscreen replacements, they are added to the final cost."
PS - discovered Wrecks to Ritches (USA programme). Not bad at all.
A few simple amendments would silence most detractors. Just an acknowledgement of the time spent by Ed or stopping the claim that they have made money would probably do it.
The property programmes are no different. "Mr X bought the property for £200k, spent £50k on it and has now sold it for £300k making £50k profit in a year, less the usual fees and expenses!"
Yeah, well what about the fact that all properties in that area have increased in value by 15% in the last twelve months and that Mr X has spent every evening after work and every weekend for 12 months working on the place? He would have made just as much money by doing nothing to the property, working the hours spent on it as overtime or on a second job and with less risk.
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