Wheeler Dealers Frogeye Sprite
Discussion
I know this program has flaws but this one was a classic! Several bits of pipework and cabling were left in the engine bay when it went off to the re-spray then when it came back they seemed to be replaced with new bits.
I thought that by giving it a red re-spray and spending the saved money on what seemed to be an iffy hood would have been better.
And why replace original steel wheels with Minilight copies??
I thought that by giving it a red re-spray and spending the saved money on what seemed to be an iffy hood would have been better.
And why replace original steel wheels with Minilight copies??
zeb said:
For gods sake ...lighten up
fairly informative, nice to see the car in its finished state and ed gave a nod to the history of it as well.
If you dont like the programme so much then simply dont watch it???
I didn't say I didn't like it. I really like the program. I was pointing out that they had just paid a couple of grand for paint job and one of the parts had a massive paint run on it.fairly informative, nice to see the car in its finished state and ed gave a nod to the history of it as well.
If you dont like the programme so much then simply dont watch it???
Thought they did a good job with the Sprite. Not sure why they didn't try to do something with the roof. I agree the maglite wheels aren't really in keeping with it's old style. It would have been better if they had refurbed the original wheels IMO. Still a very watchable episode.
Edited by CooperD on Wednesday 27th April 17:54
I thought it was one of the better ones this episode too. Like was said before the P38 last week has kind of been done to death now, but the sprite was something entirely different for this programme.
I always thought the bonnet was going to be fibre glass so I was surprised to learn it was actually steel. They must be a kings ransom to replace..?
I always thought the bonnet was going to be fibre glass so I was surprised to learn it was actually steel. They must be a kings ransom to replace..?
Seems like a very familiar car is up for sale at £11,750 http://www.mgmidgets.com/stock_midgets.php
Fourth car down on the link.
Fourth car down on the link.
I remember when they did the 205 gti - head gasket went on it and that was "breezed over".
Using the same cambelt and standard head gasket on the cosworth they over uprated items.
Best one was Mike going "LARRRVELY WHITE COMPOMOTIVE ALLOYS ON THE MX5" when on screen you could clearly see the "Enkei" logo on the rim.
Having said that its on the best car shows on the box.. Is this a new series thought as I've not seen the frogeye sprite one?
Using the same cambelt and standard head gasket on the cosworth they over uprated items.
Best one was Mike going "LARRRVELY WHITE COMPOMOTIVE ALLOYS ON THE MX5" when on screen you could clearly see the "Enkei" logo on the rim.
Having said that its on the best car shows on the box.. Is this a new series thought as I've not seen the frogeye sprite one?
Gandi69 said:
I remember when they did the 205 gti - head gasket went on it and that was "breezed over".
Using the same cambelt and standard head gasket on the cosworth they over uprated items.
Best one was Mike going "LARRRVELY WHITE COMPOMOTIVE ALLOYS ON THE MX5" when on screen you could clearly see the "Enkei" logo on the rim.
Having said that its on the best car shows on the box.. Is this a new series thought as I've not seen the frogeye sprite one?
Yes it is a new series, currently showing 9:00 PM Tuesday on Discovery. Saab 93 next week.Using the same cambelt and standard head gasket on the cosworth they over uprated items.
Best one was Mike going "LARRRVELY WHITE COMPOMOTIVE ALLOYS ON THE MX5" when on screen you could clearly see the "Enkei" logo on the rim.
Having said that its on the best car shows on the box.. Is this a new series thought as I've not seen the frogeye sprite one?
That paint drip was uber! Just watched it, 3k easy to refurb that engine and gearbox, plus suspension... it was a bit "orange peely" on the boot too..... you could easy spend another 5 or 15k.....
(60 thou bore/ 1380 cc
KAD 16 valve large head conversion
JacKnight 6 speed sequential box
historic racing licence.....)
Fancy one though.....
(60 thou bore/ 1380 cc
KAD 16 valve large head conversion
JacKnight 6 speed sequential box
historic racing licence.....)
Fancy one though.....
Andy OH said:
Seems like a very familiar car is up for sale at £11,750 http://www.mgmidgets.com/stock_midgets.php
Fourth car down on the link.
Wouldn't be surprised if that's the same garage Mike bought it from in the first place.Fourth car down on the link.
Interesting restoration, and while it may not have been perfect it was still interesting and somewhat informative.
I am surprised they didn't do anything about the hood on the car, considering its condition. And why didn't they paint the engine too...have I missed something, like a major reason why you can't?
Anyway, sad to see it when the actors come in to buy at one price and its on the market later for another. Or even if it is a real person doing the purchasing, that they so often seem to be sold moments later for a much higher price. I always like to think the cars are being sold on to people who really want it and want to look after it.
I am surprised they didn't do anything about the hood on the car, considering its condition. And why didn't they paint the engine too...have I missed something, like a major reason why you can't?
Anyway, sad to see it when the actors come in to buy at one price and its on the market later for another. Or even if it is a real person doing the purchasing, that they so often seem to be sold moments later for a much higher price. I always like to think the cars are being sold on to people who really want it and want to look after it.
SpeedBash said:
Andy OH said:
Seems like a very familiar car is up for sale at £11,750 http://www.mgmidgets.com/stock_midgets.php
Fourth car down on the link.
Wouldn't be surprised if that's the same garage Mike bought it from in the first place.Fourth car down on the link.
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