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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:08 am    Post subject: Wheeler Dealer youtube on the Thing Reply with quote

Wheeler Dealer now has there post on youtube on the Thing build and it is Big Screen so shows up a lot nicer.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GxoEUwxOHc
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very NICE! Thanks Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That show is better than the sost in transmission episode. I still like my thing though way more than that one
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Blue one at the beginning is my 74. I fixed my thermostat for the gas heater using trouble shooting here on Samba and fixed my fuel pump by putting a little WD40 in it and hitting it a couple of times on the bench. Works perfect and saved $200 which I used on other parts. That was on the 1973 that I restored.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome Billy! You got a cameo with your Thing on the Telly! Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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We found it here it is not as clear as the Wheeler Dealer one but can still watch it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHipHMQSaZM
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 4:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That was cool. Thanks for the link!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

waxhead wrote:
That was cool. Thanks for the link!

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 6:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just watched it. I owned both a '74 back in the 80's, and more recently a '73... sure brought back some great memories.

No garage now, so my last Thing is gone. Heck, we even sold the Westy recently.

Someday I'll have another, or maybe go truly wild hair and get an Iltis.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The actual episode is scheduled to be on Velocity this week... Wednesday 9/9/ 7:00 p.m Mountain time with lots of repeats.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's about to start in 10min here in PA/NJ/NY!

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What's the deal with the disclaimer during the credits roll about all modifications complying with the law when show was filmed?

Don't remember seeing that before.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Standard legalese, I'm sure.:rolleyes:

As long as there are unscrupulous folks willing to file frivilous lawsuits, everyone must make these stupid disclaimers...

Common sense is all to Uncommon in our easy money society where everyone is a victim... Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great show. He did pay to much for a not so perfect car though. I'm surprised the Thing Shop didn't get involved as a parts supplier.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

German motor works is closer to them and also very helpfull. Arda and her husband know Things inside and out..

I don't think he paid to much.. no rust is worth a lot of $...
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

8k is a good deal for that car. I would have jumped on it.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are they now filming out of California? I always thought they were over seas.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Are they now filming out of California? I always thought they were over seas.


They setup some sort of "satellite" shop in California. Mostly for American vehicles. I'm sure the cost of shipping vehicles cut into the appearance of their "profit".
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The only reason I found the show interesting was because I am a Thing owner. I would have probably turned the show off otherwise as it seemed to try to stretch the time to make it fit.

Yeah, those guys are in California now. Not sure if it is for one season or just that they were doing too much of same thing only different after a while.

They obviously used CSP disk brakes to keep the 14-inch wheels.

I would have jumped at $8,000, too. It shows just because an auction stalled under the reserve (at $7,700), it doesn't mean a good deal couldn't still be had. That's how I got my '71 Super.
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