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Restoration Blog

Installing Pertonix Electronic Ignition into a Classic Mini

Today I switch to Pertonix Flame Thrower electronic ignition in a Innocenti Mini Minor Mk II. After the pertronix is installed I replace the coil, cap, rotor and HT leads.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0261

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Tools

Testing the Vevor 5-Ton Pneumatic Jack

Today I unpack and test my new Vevor 5-Ton pneumatic jack. Product link to this air jack for cars: https://bit.ly/3R6wyGy

This Week With Cars – Episode 0260

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Car Show Triumph

Vintage Triumph Register All Triumphs Car Show

Today I attended the Vintage Triumph Register (VTR) 2022 Convention Concours d’Elegance and People’s Choice Show in Galena, Illinois. Everything was in attendance from the Triumph TR2 to the Triumph Spitfire and the Triumph TR8.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0259

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Barn Sprite #3

Round 3 – Barn Find Sprite #3 – Will It Run?

I am back with the Austin Healey Sprite name Barn Sprite 3 and today I put the head back on the engine and see if it will run.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0258

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Overland Camper Build

Building 4×4 LMTV R-Pod Overland Camper

Today I start building my second giant overland camper by combining a LMTV 4×4 military truck with a Forest River R-Pod. Watch all of my overland camper videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRMQ-ShmnWOatsXZotIJOqGKvPDOMZ77V

This is the first truck that I went and bought in my GovPlanet video. I had a lot of problems but I am working through them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDtIBgArwNc

This Week With Cars – Episode 0257

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Tools

RoyPow Lithium Deep Cycle Battery

Today I test the RoyPow 12V 30AH lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) deep cycle rechargeable battery. If you want to get one check out the specs on their website: https://roypowcell.com/products/roypow-12v-30ah-lithium-iron-phosphate-deep-cycle-rechargeable-battery

This Week With Cars – Episode 0256

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Land Rover Discovery XD

Part 3 – Will It Run – Land Rover Discovery XD

Today I get to replacing the fuel line in the Land Rover Discovery XD. Once the line is fixed I find out will it run.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0255

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Car Guy Review Toyota

Full Review of the Toyota GR86

Today give my review of the Toyota GR86 and discover what makes it tick and how easy it will be to service. I then take the GR86 for a drive and give my impressions of it. The 2022 Toyota GR86 is a Toyota branded version of the 2022 Subaru BRZ.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0254

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Tools

Using the Teslong Video Borescope

Today I show off the new Teslong Borescope available on Amazon and ended up finding a surprise hidden in my International Travelall. Get your Teslong Boroscope here https://amzn.to/3SMBCS8

More Teslong Products: https://teslong.com

This Week With Cars – Episode 0253

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Car Show

2022 Heartland British Auto Fest Car Show

Today I attended the 2022 Heartland British Auto Fest car show in Le Claire Iowa put on by the Quad Cities British Car Club. Last year time I was here I was showing my Austin Healey Sprite barn find 1 but today I drove my Austin Healey 100.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0252

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