12-12-2019, 02:31 AM
The programmes have been an eye opener re degree of rust in UK vehicles. Decades ago here the Trade, to avoid arguments arisng from unexperienced inspectors, succeeded in acheiving the con of effectively no rust. Sold to the public on the basis that was overseas practice.
I watched the 12/4 presentation with some amusement. Had not heard of metal stiching for decades, when it was very popular to keep our old over priced cars on the road. I was surpised how quickly the very tedious job was completed. It was an unstressed part and I reckon an experienced person could have successfully filled with solder (as had been crudely attempted before). Also appeared suited to brazing.
Most persons doing as they do with much out sourced, would spend more time on the phone than they do on full restoration.
At least they do not destroy cars as Clarkson did. For me partly cancelled the wry non PC Pom humour, now confined to history.
Does old age alone qualify for the programme?
I watched the 12/4 presentation with some amusement. Had not heard of metal stiching for decades, when it was very popular to keep our old over priced cars on the road. I was surpised how quickly the very tedious job was completed. It was an unstressed part and I reckon an experienced person could have successfully filled with solder (as had been crudely attempted before). Also appeared suited to brazing.
Most persons doing as they do with much out sourced, would spend more time on the phone than they do on full restoration.
At least they do not destroy cars as Clarkson did. For me partly cancelled the wry non PC Pom humour, now confined to history.
Does old age alone qualify for the programme?