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Post by dave1800 on Aug 31, 2013 2:42:46 GMT
It is the monsoon season here which means more time at home and watching videos on Youtube on the Smart TV now internet speeds have risen a little above crawling pace. I have found a number of sites showing detailed restorations and repairs, some excellent others not so good. Here is an example of a series on a Farina model I know many of you here will appreciate the excellent detailed photos published by Chris (and others)that make things clear in a way a w/s manual and diagrams can not fully achieve. I imagine many of you have digital cameras capable of producing excellent quality videos. Next time you carry out a repair or restoration would you be willing to video your work and share it on Youtube or the other sharing sites. I am sure this would be enormously beneficial to other members of the group and the feedback may also help you with improving your understanding or techniques. Who knows this may open the door to a new career as a film producer.  What do you think of this idea? David |
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Post by Penguin45 on Aug 31, 2013 17:25:56 GMT
Excellent idea. John Twist at University Motors on Youtube has a large number of relevant videos about the "B" series engine - UNIVERSITY MOTORS. Peter (above) is excellent with a very down to earth approach. From a "covering our backsides" point of view, may I suggest that safety precautions are seen to be observed. There are many more readers of this site than there are active participants, so we have no idea of their skill levels. Chris. |
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Post by dave1800 on Sept 1, 2013 1:39:28 GMT
Agreed there would need to be a warning clause as I imagine many readers here are self taught and not professionally trained auto mechanics. I believe this actually makes videos even more desirable as many of the manuals are less than clear for the untrained and there is "nothing like watching someone do the job" for giving you the confidence. I know I have learned a lot about the 1800 engine from the John Twist MGB videos that I didn't fully understand previously. Eg the oilways linkEssential watching for anyone planning on rebuilding their engine, Andrew note We could perhaps have a section where people get stuck and need help. Access to the videos could presumably be limited to people who are signed in and read the disclaimers? David Excellent idea. John Twist at University Motors on Youtube has a large number of relevant videos about the "B" series engine - UNIVERSITY MOTORS. Peter (above) is excellent with a very down to earth approach. From a "covering our backsides" point of view, may I suggest that safety precautions are seen to be observed. There are many more readers of this site than there are active participants, so we have no idea of their skill levels. Chris. |
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Post by tommydp on Sept 1, 2013 7:48:41 GMT
"Do not change while engine is running" Wasn't that stamped on some US made fan belts?  |
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Post by indianajones on Sept 1, 2013 9:02:08 GMT
"Do not change while engine is running" Wasn't that stamped on some US made fan belts? I think I did read that on my replacement one for the Wolseley lol! -Andrew |
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Post by Nick RS on Sept 1, 2013 12:59:58 GMT
David,
I'm tidying and painting the garage now. I am also thinking of Kenny Everett's Reg Prescott DIY man....
Nick
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Post by dave1800 on Sept 3, 2013 12:29:13 GMT
Perhaps your videos will become Youtube sensations . I take it you fancy having a go - Chris also seems quite keen, I think. David David, I'm tidying and painting the garage now. I am also thinking of Kenny Everett's Reg Prescott DIY man.... Nick |
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Post by Nick RS on Sept 3, 2013 20:37:45 GMT
The main reason for doing up the inside of the garage is to have a nicer working environment for my growing list of winter season jobs. Everything is a bit of a jumble with no proper storage or working area. The concrete and breeze block walls give a constant supply of dust and 1798cc of B series adds a touch of oil to the mix. The amount of white paint going on the walls will add a lot of light which might make the filming feasible. I notice that the best videos have well lit set-ups but it's worth a go with what I've got and if the results are any good /interesting then I'll share. I don't have a YouTube account but shouldn't be too hard.
Nick
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