PeterAllen Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 According to their Facebook page - coming soon. https://www.facebook.com/MrWheelerDealer Quote
260DET Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 A Zed in the UK eh, wonder what his chances are of getting a rust free one Quote
phillay Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 i think they are in the USA for this one Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 21, 2015 Administrators Posted February 21, 2015 No doubt Mike will spout some incorrect nomsense about the history of the Z. Still looking forward to it though.. Quote
gilltech Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Pardon my deafening ignorance but who is this guy & what is his claim to being a public figure? Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted February 22, 2015 Moderators Posted February 22, 2015 Pardon my deafening ignorance but who is this guy & what is his claim to being a public figure? Mike Brewer is the host of British TV Series, on Pay in Australia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheeler_Dealers http://www.discoveryuk.com/web/wheeler-dealers/ Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 22, 2015 Administrators Posted February 22, 2015 If he credits the German with the design of the s30z I'll turn it off... Quote
brent012 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 If he credits the German with the design of the s30z I'll turn it off... I'm more worried that he will try to get Edd to add some tasteless mods, just like the FD they did. Quote
MaygZ Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 It was on a couple of weeks ago. They did a reasonable job on what looked to be a pretty straight 240. They did find that it was using a replaceable cartridge oil filter - using a toilet roll as the filter! They really only gave it a clean, a tune, put some new seats in it and few bits and pieces that the owner had laying around. they put new wheels on it and when he held the bare wheel up to the studs, the rim hit the spring perch - duh! Actually I might have the wrong show. That show had a small group of mobile mechanics that helped out - a bit like Pimp My Ride - but they don't fit playStations in the car. I think it was Garage Squad. Quote
PeterAllen Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 ...Actually I might have the wrong show. ... You have. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 22, 2015 Administrators Posted February 22, 2015 Yes that toilet paper oil filter was part of Garage Squad. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,687.msg164264.html#msg164264 Horrendous episode... in my opinion. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 22, 2015 Administrators Posted February 22, 2015 Haha that was great who made it? Looks genuine also with the watermark on it and all. I really hope they don't spout any of that nonsense I'll be eased if they don't. Bloody Ladyboy Z enthusiasts, too darn picky. Quote
HS30-H Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Haha that was great who made it? Looks genuine also with the watermark on it and all. http://zclub.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25164 Quote
Agno Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 They appear to be in the "fixing" phase of the 240Z. While I agree some of the stuff they do is really lacking in taste/boy racer but I think that's pretty consistent with what I see with most modified cars in the UK (google paints a painful picture). At the end of the day it will probably still be fixed/modified to a higher standard than the majority of old Datsuns have been in the past. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted March 5, 2015 Administrators Posted March 5, 2015 From here. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50923-wheeler-dealers-240z/ See eBay ad. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Datsun-240Z-/321665301615 Good work sourcing those original hub-caps Introduced in 1969, the Datsun 240z was an instant success in the sports car market. With its E-Type inspired body styling and powerful 2.4ltr overhead cam inline 6 engine, the 240z developed a cult following and spawned several generations of iconic Japanese sports cars that have enjoyed huge success around the world. We are pleased to present for sale this 1972 Datsun 240z. The car will feature in the new series of Wheeler Dealers, and will be shown worldwide on Discovery & Velocity channels The car is fitted with the later Nissan 280ZX manual 5 speed transmission for increased performance and more comfortable highway driving. It boasts refurbished carburettors, new rocker cover, poly bushed suspension and refreshed interior. It benefits from ice-cold factory air conditioning too The bodywork is painted in a fantastic retro shade of factory 112 Yellow and in excellent overall condition. This car offers the rare benefit of being totally rust free, having spent it's whole life in Southern California. This car has had a great deal of tine and attention lavished on it, not only by us, but throughout it's life. With the tasteful range of modifications, increase in performance and A/C blowing cold, this really is a classic car you could use every day. Clock reads 69,000 miles. Unverified Values on the Z cars, especially the sought-after 240 are consistently rising, and with a truly rust-free car, you'll be making a sound investment at a very reasonable price Located in Huntington Beach, California, we welcome serious enquiries and viewings. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions, or would like to view the car. Please note a condition of sale. You would be happy to buy the car on camera for series 12 of ‘Wheeler Dealers’ at our studio in Huntington Beach, California. You will need to be available to film with our presenter. Cost of travel and/or shipping is not included in the sale. PLEASE ONLY BID OR ENQUIRE IF YOU HAVE A GENUINE INTEREST IN OWNING THIS VEHICLE They didn't mention you'd have to shake Mike Brewers hand, that's a pretty big commitment. "Hold out yer hand fella, cause you just got a crackin' deal". Quote
dat240z Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Haha, thats gold Gav... Mike Brewer is annoying, but the shows cool...... Quote
gilltech Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Hmmm, the hubcaps...I think they are off an American 280Z; quite different to our contemporary 260's. Quote
PeterAllen Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 ... you just got a crackin' deal". Isn't that what John DeLorean used to say! Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted March 5, 2015 Administrators Posted March 5, 2015 Isn't that what John DeLorean used to say! I wonder what he said when he made a Gold Delorean? Even though they were not that great I still want 1. This was a good segment and gives some of the history on the company and the man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m-EdGJvRHc Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted March 5, 2015 Administrators Posted March 5, 2015 Hmmm, the hubcaps...I think they are off an American 280Z; quite different to our contemporary 260's. Those hubcaps are horrid compared to the 260z style mags. They remind me of trash can lids. Case in point. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Trash+can+lid&safe=off&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=qiD4VJ7TGobk8gW6nYKYCQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=667 I'll bet my socks, that Mike Brewer bought a polished valve cover off eBay and when it's installed he will exclaim to Ed China "Wow that really makes the engine bay pop, yerrr much better than that dull cover. Ed you are a master mechaNICK (sic)". Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted March 6, 2015 Moderators Posted March 6, 2015 Mike Brewer is annoying, but the shows cool...... I must confess that I do enjoy watching a few episodes when nothing else is on. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted March 11, 2015 Administrators Posted March 11, 2015 Not a bad interview... http://www.drivenews.co.za/2014/features/interview-wheeler-dealers-mike-brewer-ed-china/ Quote
PeterAllen Posted April 29, 2015 Author Posted April 29, 2015 If you can't wait for it to be broadcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4plqLloI2E Quote
Retro Z Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Here's a torrent link to Download the episode in proper quality compared to the cropped version on Youtube. https://kickass.to/wheeler-dealers-s12e06-datsun-240z-1080p-hdtv-x264-skorpion-mp4-t10571767.html Quote
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