"Classic Car Rescue" Channel 5 on Mon 24th Sep 20:00

[Roy C]

If the car is not sold (or fit to be sold) the commercial value will not be revealed.

If it is a prize, does it have to be in a "useable" condition? Winner beware??

Edited by Roy C on Wednesday 26th September 16:14

[rallyspit]

Damaged piston? Didn't even take the cylinder head off? That must be the piston in the SU carburettor then!

[Throttle Body]

dr_gn said:

Did you see how much filler flaked off the lower corner when he reversed it into that engine?

I thought that Jaguar used lead loading at that time to make their bodywork perfect, not plastic filler. I recall seeing Mark Evans having a go at lead loading his E-Type in his "Is Born" series. It looks like it needs a lot of practice!

[dr_gn]

Throttle Body said:

dr_gn said:

Did you see how much filler flaked off the lower corner when he reversed it into that engine?

I thought that Jaguar used lead loading at that time to make their bodywork perfect, not plastic filler. I recall seeing Mark Evans having a go at lead loading his E-Type in his "Is Born" series. It looks like it needs a lot of practice!

They definitely used lead loading at the factory at some point. Whether they ever used plastic filler I don't know.

[neutral 3]

Every Original E that I have bare metalled has Never had Any body filler , just lead And Lots of it !

[Riley Blue]

It's repeated this evening - enjoy!

[hedgefinder]

if no one called the competition line and made their opinions known to the programmme sponsors I am sure that channel 5 would pull the show..

[no17]

rallyspit said:

Damaged piston? Didn't even take the cylinder head off? That must be the piston in the SU carburettor then!

They weren't even S.Us they were the U.S. spec Strombergs

[dr_gn]

All that smoke could have been the piston/seal/a leak in the brake servo - brake fluid being sucked into the manifold would casue that kind of thing, and it would be a relatavely easy fix.

[Humper]

I'd say the.smoke couldve been Redex, just to help the " reality" bit;)

[jackpe]

They're doing a 911 next!!!!!!!!

[Hugo a Gogo]

with the smoky engine bit, they kept banging on, "oh bladdy ell, 'ope it ain't the bleedin engine gone guvnor" then "cor blimey, that woz bleedin good luck, innit" but in the end they did open up the engine to 'repair a piston' anyway, and didn't mention it

[hedgefinder]

interesting advert on one of the porsche forums looking for a car to "restore"....

contact..
Stuart Fennimore
Researcher – Classic Car Rescue
Blink Films UK
10 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DD
Mob: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.blinkfilmsuk.com

[jackpe]

hedgefinder said:

interesting advert on one of the porsche forums looking for a car to "restore"....

contact..
Stuart Fennimore
Researcher – Classic Car Rescue
Blink Films UK
10 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DD
Mob: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.blinkfilmsuk.com

Yes, it was for the car in the second show... next episode is a 911. dread to think what they will be doing on it.

This clip shows them talking complete st about 911s.

http://www.channel5.com/shows/classic-car-rescue/c...

[hedgefinder]

jackpe said:

Yes, it was for the car in the second show... next episode is a 911. dread to think what they will be doing on it.

This clip shows them talking complete st about 911s.

http://www.channel5.com/shows/classic-car-rescue/c...

erm, i know that... it was more interesting to find out which company was responsible for such a dire production.... I bet the 911 owners club are stting themselves.. I would be surprised if ANY rspectable Classic car owners club would allow them to place a wanted ad after reviewing their last offering..

[benjj]

I know, I know, it is my own fking fault that I watched that clip.

How did it make me feel? It made me want to travel back in time to the point they were filming that clip and lay a small but deadly mine field in the path of the Porsche. Then, once the terrible explosions had ripped them both to shreds I would turn a gun on myself, just to make sure I never, ever have to see or hear either of those s ever again.

[Riley Blue]

hedgefinder said:

interesting advert on one of the porsche forums looking for a car to "restore"....

contact..
Stuart Fennimore
Researcher – Classic Car Rescue
Blink Films UK
10 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DD
Mob: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.blinkfilmsuk.com

From their website:
"We make factual, features, documentaries, entertainment, drama-doc and comedy. Our award-winning programmes are known for their intelligence, warmth and creativity."

[LordBretSinclair]

hedgefinder said:

interesting advert on one of the porsche forums looking for a car to "restore"....

contact..
Stuart Fennimore
Researcher – Classic Car Rescue
Blink Films UK
10 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DD
Mob: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.blinkfilmsuk.com

From Blink Films Homepage "We make factual, features, documentaries, entertainment, drama-doc and comedy. Our award-winning programmes are known for their intelligence, warmth and creativity."

Factual????? Intelligence?????

The only thing they got right with Classic Car Rescue is the comedy bit - it is supposed to be a comedy programme, isn't it????

[neutral 3]

BUT..... What a real shame that didn't make a really Good Informative program about bringing an E Type back from the dead

[benjj]

Blink Films UK's track record:

Nazi Titanic.

Meet the Sloths.

The Great Sperm Race.

Married to The Eiffel Tower.

Miliband of Brothers.

Strange Love: My Car is my Lover.

Jesus fúcking wept.