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Ratchet Rebuilds
United Kingdom
Приєднався 6 бер 2010
After completing my Ford GT40 recreation, I’m diving into an exciting new project: building a recreation of the legendary Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. Watch as I take a Mercedes SLK donor car and transform it into a tribute to one of the most iconic cars ever made!
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Ep 02 - Chopping Up an SLK to Build a 300SL Gullwing!
In this video, I take the first big step in transforming a Mercedes SLK into a stunning recreation of the legendary Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. Watch as I strip down and cut into the SLK, preparing it for the iconic Gullwing body to be fitted.
This is where the magic begins-turning a modern roadster into a timeless classic! Stay tuned for the exciting journey ahead as I bring this automotive masterpiece to life.
This is where the magic begins-turning a modern roadster into a timeless classic! Stay tuned for the exciting journey ahead as I bring this automotive masterpiece to life.
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Відео
Ep 01 - Revealing the next BIG BUILD! - New Project Time!
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Finally I'm in a position to share with you all what the next big build will be, the replacement for the GT40 and I'm excited for this project to begin! ALL the juicy details will be revealed in the up and coming videos and I can't wait to start sharing this journey with you. If you read this before watching the video then good on you!! I'm going to be building a recreation of a 1955 Mercedes 3...
DIY Home Made Powder Coating Oven Build
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In this little interim episode I start to retool in preparation for the new build to kit off. Something I've been wanting to be able to do in house is to powder coat so I finally get around to making myself a powder coating oven. I hope you enjoy and it spurs you onto making your own system!
GT40 Restoration - Ep 64: IT'S GONE! I've Sold The GT40...
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This one's a biggie! I've found myself GT40-less after half heartedly putting the car up for sale someone came an bought it!!!!! So I give you the lowdown on the decision behind all of that, plus a recap of jobs carried out since the last video and then get into what's instore for the future so I hope something for everyone!
GT40 Restoration - Ep 63: THE GT40 GETS REPAINTED!!
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In this episode I tackle some damage to the bodywork that the cars picked up and make the huge change of colour scheme for the car. I also finally solve the oil leak issue I've been dealing with and make myself a bespoke toolkit for the car
GT40 Restoration - Ep 62: Making My Own Race Seat With Custom Foam Insert
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In this episode I make my very own bespoke race car seat with custom foam Insert. I run through making the aluminum seat frame before pouring the expanding foam insert, finally moving into trimming the seat and getting it fitted into the car. I hope you enjoy!!
GT40 Restoration - Ep 61: Bespoke Rear Diffuser, Reverse Lockout Mechanism and MORE! Made AND Fitted
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In this bumper episode and plough through loads of little jobs that I wanted to get done before the car hits the road in the spring. Firstly I upgrade the old wet cell battery to an Odyssey PC1100 AGM race battery which meant chopping up the battery tray I'd previously fabricated. Next up I fabricate myself a custom rear diffuser to cloak the last little part of rear chassis on show from the re...
GT40 Restoration - Ep 60: Reassembling The Car BUT There's A Serious BREAKAGE!
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In this episode I plough on with getting the gearbox back in the car but unfortunately not without quite a serious breakage. With no work around in sight I push on to get the car reassembled and work towards that first fire up after it's been standing for 6 months! Coasting by KV / kvmusicprod Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/4aW1nIJ Music p...
GT40 Restoration - Ep 59: One Step Backwards, Two Forwards.... Possibly
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In this episode I start making some steps forwards in getting this old bag of nails a small step closer to getting back onto the road. I tackle the leak(s) from the engine and have a big update in relation to the gearbox rebuild plus a few other bits a pieces to hopefully keep you entertained!
GT40 Restoration - Ep 58: Battered And Broken...
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 58: Battered And Broken...
GT40 Restoration - Ep 57: Building My Dream GT40 In 13 Minutes
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 57: Building My Dream GT40 In 13 Minutes
GT40 Restoration - Ep 56: A Trip To The Weigh Scales, Magazine Features & Engine Woes...
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 56: A Trip To The Weigh Scales, Magazine Features & Engine Woes...
GT40 Restoration - Ep 55: Tuning The Weber IDF48 Carburetors On The Dyno
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 55: Tuning The Weber IDF48 Carburetors On The Dyno
GT40 Restoration - Ep 54: Fitting Of The Quad Weber IDF48 Carburetors And Turkey Pan
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 54: Fitting Of The Quad Weber IDF48 Carburetors And Turkey Pan
GT40 Restoration - Ep 53: Straight Through Exhaust Silencers Fitted
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 53: Straight Through Exhaust Silencers Fitted
GT40 Restoration - Ep 52: First Cars & Coffee Event Which Doesn't Go 100% To Plan!
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 52: First Cars & Coffee Event Which Doesn't Go 100% To Plan!
GT40 Restoration - Ep 51: The First Drive...
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 51: The First Drive...
GT40 Restoration - Ep 50: Final Exterior & Interior Details Then DAYLIGHT!!!
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 50: Final Exterior & Interior Details Then DAYLIGHT!!!
GT40 Restoration - Ep 49: First Start Up In 2 YEARS!!!
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 49: First Start Up In 2 YEARS!!!
GT40 Restoration - Ep 48: Ticking Off The Final Jobs On The Engine Ahead Of First Fire Up
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 48: Ticking Off The Final Jobs On The Engine Ahead Of First Fire Up
GT40 Restoration - Ep 47: Working Through The Final 'To Do' List Jobs Ahead Of First Start
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 47: Working Through The Final 'To Do' List Jobs Ahead Of First Start
GT40 Restoration - Ep 46: Ford 302 V8 Cleaned, Prepped, Painted, Detailed & DONE!
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 46: Ford 302 V8 Cleaned, Prepped, Painted, Detailed & DONE!
GT40 Restoration - Ep 45: Ford 302 V8 Engine Strip Down In Readiness For The Makeover
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 45: Ford 302 V8 Engine Strip Down In Readiness For The Makeover
GT40 Restoration - Ep 44: Redesigning & Fabricating The Rear Clam Hinge Assembly
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 44: Redesigning & Fabricating The Rear Clam Hinge Assembly
GT40 Restoration - Ep43: The Front Nose Panel Doesn't Fit!! Plus Fitting New Head & Fog Light Covers
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GT40 Restoration - Ep43: The Front Nose Panel Doesn't Fit!! Plus Fitting New Head & Fog Light Covers
GT40 Restoration - Ep 42: Installing The Tornado Sports Car Parking Brake Caliper Kit
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 42: Installing The Tornado Sports Car Parking Brake Caliper Kit
GT40 Restoration - Ep 41: Fitting Fuel Tanks And Fuel System
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 41: Fitting Fuel Tanks And Fuel System
GT40 Restoration - Ep 40: Creating Bespoke Seats & Making The Carpet Set
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 40: Creating Bespoke Seats & Making The Carpet Set
GT40 Restoration - Ep 39: Problems with the Paint
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 39: Problems with the Paint
GT40 Restoration - Ep 38: Windscreen Fitted, Steering Rack Installed, Brake & Clutch Lines Made
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GT40 Restoration - Ep 38: Windscreen Fitted, Steering Rack Installed, Brake & Clutch Lines Made