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Barn Finds Elva

Will My New Barn Find Put Up a Fight or Start Right Up

Today I see if my Elva Courier Mark III race car will run or not and discover that mice got in the cooling system and there are many electrical issues to be worked out.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0417

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Barn Finds Elva

This Shed Was Full of Rare Abandoned Sports Cars

Today I travel to Michigan to pick up some rare sports cars found abandoned in a shed. After bringing them home I found one of the Berkeleys to be a rare three cylinder SE492 version as well as one of the last Elva Couriers built.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0416

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MG

Three Must Have Upgrades for the MGB

Today I install the three best upgrades for your MG MGB, I start with Moss Motors spin on oil filter conversion kit, then their alternator conversion, and finish with a Pertronix distributor.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0415

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MG

1966 MG MGB – Will It Run?

Today I take a look at a 1966 MG MGB that has been sitting for a long time and try to get it running again.

00:00 Walkaround
00:36 Testing Battery
01:13 Try to Start
03:09 Test Solenoid
04:49 Remove Starter
05:10 High Torque Starter
06:53 Test New Starter
07:04 Try to Start
07:40 Check Floats
09:17 Dirty Carbs
10:03 Reassemble Carbs
11:00 Test Drive

This Week With Cars – Episode 0408

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Restoration Blog

Labor Day Weekend Cars and Coffee

Today I take my 1977 Datsun 280z to a Cars and Coffee event to get it out and put some miles on it.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0407

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Barn Sprite #5

Cost of Rebuilding the 1275 Engine for Barn Sprite 5

Today I add up the costs for the 1275cc A-Series engine that is going into Barn Sprite #5.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0404

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Italian

Problems Getting Fuel So The Tank Must Go

Today I take a look at my Innocenti S Spyder that has been sitting on my shelf of cars for years. It is time to fix the fuel tank and see if it runs with all the changes.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0368

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Italian

Fuel Problems Everywhere on the Innocenti Spyder

Today I take a look at my Innocenti S Spyder that has been sitting on my shelf of cars for years. It is time to fix the fuel pump and take the carburetors apart and fix the fuel leaks.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0366

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Italian

New Ignition for the Innocenti Spyder

Today I take a look at my Innocenti S Spyder that has been sitting on my shelf of cars for years. With a box of new parts I fix the ignition and take the first steps to getting the car back on the road.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0364

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Barn Sprite #5

1275 Engine Tear Down for Barn Sprite Number Five

Today I take apart the 1275cc A-Series engine that is going into Barn Sprite #5. It has been sitting around for years outside the car on the ground. What will I find out about it when I take it apart?

This Week With Cars – Episode 0362

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