Worst resto ever ?

dj jarvis

i came upon this MGB GT " resto" on you tube

i really cant figure out is this a piss take, and im not getting it, or this guy is actually doing this as a restoration

please do have a look at some of his videos - truly shocking and laugh out loud in disbelief at what he is doing

im not knocking him for effort - but holy god,has no one told him how bad he really is???

you would want to be actually mad driving this death trap :eek:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5GMWwWxS-s&feature=related

macplaxton

dj jarvis wrote: »

but holy god,has no one told him how bad he really is???

I had a quick flick through :eek:

Someone has told him how bad he really is - The MOT man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLkrfqeYExM

mamakevf

He makes good use of the old 'pigeonsh1t 3000' mig welder.:D

mb1725

If he ever hits anything with that it'll snow for a week afterwards!

red sean

If you ever see MDT 254W on ebay, run like fook in the other direction

Tazio

Using filler on a petrol tank? I'm no expert, but.... would a new tank be the way to go?

At 6:27 there is a comment "fortunately if there are any leaks there it'll be right at the top". That's a very scary attitude.

Sids Not

I ve seen plenty of shyte resto jobs at shows here............let he who is without sin etc etc............;)

Maybe the guy couldnt afford 20k to have some "expert" do it for him....;)

red sean

Sids Not wrote: »

I ve seen plenty of shyte resto jobs at shows here............let he who is without sin etc etc............;)

Maybe the guy couldnt afford 20k to have some "expert" do it for him....;)

Good point but...
I'm no mechanic or car restorer, just have a great interest in old cars because I'm old enough to remember the cars of the 60's. Got my first car in 74.
But if I was brave enough to do a restore I would'nt put it up on youtube until I had it nct'd.

Sids Not

red sean wrote: »

Good point but...
I'm no mechanic or car restorer, just have a great interest in old cars because I'm old enough to remember the cars of the 60's. Got my first car in 74.
But if I was brave enough to do a restore I would'nt put it up on youtube until I had it nct'd.

Yeah..i know what you mean, it just irks me when i hear another "enthusiast" havin a go at someone elses pride and joy...The guy has done trojan work on the car ,its not perfect but doesnt warrant the "worst resto ever" award....;)

kev1.3s

Sids Not wrote: »

Yeah..i know what you mean, it just irks me when i hear another "enthusiast" havin a go at someone elses pride and joy...The guy has done trojan work on the car ,its not perfect but doesnt warrant the "worst resto ever" award....;)

It's pretty poor to be fair! this guy has done a couple of "restos" and I can't really see why he would put the videos up unless it's for us to have a little chuckle. I'm not having a go at him by any means I think fair play to anybody who tries to restore a car but I also know to my cost the difference between a good job and a bad job so why can't we call it what it is and say it's a bad job?
But very funny:D

dj jarvis

Sids Not wrote: »

Yeah..i know what you mean, it just irks me when i hear another "enthusiast" havin a go at someone elses pride and joy...The guy has done trojan work on the car ,its not perfect but doesnt warrant the "worst resto ever" award....

sorry bud , but i have watched nearly all his videos and trust me , its not a dig at his work , i even said in my OP that not knocking him for trying
but it is dangerous at the extreme , nothing to do with having a 10,000 resto job done , its having basic and i mean BASIC knowledge of what you are doing

did you not see/hear the bit about FILLING the petrol tank , or see the massive holes in the floor pan that he just sprayed over ?
and in fairness , read the title - i was asking the question , is it the worst ? not making the statement that it is

but if i have to call a spade a spade - yes it ranks as poss one of the most haphazard dangerous welding/resto jobs i have ever seen

Trojan work ?? so filling a rust bucket with filler and pigeon **** welding is Trojan work ???

its a piece of scrap now just as much as it was before he started

Sids Not

dj jarvis wrote: »

hi ...first post...
im restoring 1 1972 vauxhall viva hc.... i need it resprayed , not to show quality but good.
poss just 1 colour.... black... and poss with a gun metal grey stripe on it..
does anyone know of a good person/company in either south dublin wicklow wexford area..... as close to arklow would be great
a lot of the prep work will be done before left for spraying so how much apx should i be looking at?
thank you in advance for all posts

dj jarvis

Any pics or youtube clips maybe..................:p

dj jarvis

Sids Not wrote: »

Any pics or youtube clips maybe..................:p

what has that to do with this thread ?
what point are you trying to make ?

i really dont understand why you are taking offence to me asking the question , and then dig up something i posted over 4 years ago ,
whats the connection and whats the point ?

Sids Not

dj jarvis wrote: »

what has that to do with this thread ?
what point are you trying to make ?

i really dont understand why you are taking offence to me asking the question , and then dig up something i posted over 4 years ago ,
whats the connection and whats the point ?

ouch........;)

Lets see your "resto" pictures and let us judge your effort........i think its quite clear in my posts....:rolleyes:

dj jarvis

Sids Not wrote: »

ouch........;)

Lets see your "resto" pictures and let us judge your effort........i think its quite clear in my posts....:rolleyes:

nothing to prove to some random troller - dont like the thread i started - then stop posting on it - simple

we are talking about this guys bodge job -not mine. you can better? then you start a thread with your resto on it - other wise - cop on and go away

because you really must not have watched his videos from no:29 to 32 , have a watch,and then try convince us all that he is " doing trojan work "

he clearly states many many times he thinks he is doing a sports car resto , but in fact he is filling a ROTTEN car with filler - you do understand by definition that is not a restoration dont you ?


as for my two restorations - dont you worry sonny - they are just peachy

Sids Not

dj jarvis wrote: »

as for my two restorations - dont you worry sonny - they are just peachy

Will they be at Terenure,. for inspection...????

BTW.......Terenure is a classic car show.....:pac:

Last post on this ridiculous thread.....

dj jarvis

Sids Not wrote: »

Will they be at Terenure,. for inspection...????

BTW.......Terenure is a classic car show.....:pac:

Last post on this ridiculous thread.....

REALLY ??? is it ?? i always wondered why others parked their cars next to my one in a field in terenure .......... you learn something new everyday.
funny really - i have attended every year since it was held in the army barracks in rathmines ............

so adios troller - you must try harder next time

Hermy

Sids Not wrote: »

Last post on this ridiculous thread.....

Thank god for that!:pac:

okistag

WOW !!!!! he really doesnt have a clue... mind you... not sure if he is any better than a lad who started a job on a BGT here who charged the earth moon and stars and has cost the same to put right..
That poor engine and gearbox will have some weight to pull around !!