1800: - Wheeler dealers

wrinkles · Sep 29th, 2013, 14:02

I have just been watching Wheeler dealers doing a white P 1800 regRJW 844F anyone on here got it?

123GT-AMAZON · Sep 29th, 2013, 19:28

they cut a lot of corners on that one so i would give it a wide birth .... it was sold at the n.e.c and everyone picked holes init

regards
robert

purplebargeken · Sep 29th, 2013, 21:28

In what way? Looked pretty decent on the show. Shame.

123GT-AMAZON · Sep 29th, 2013, 21:38

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Originally Posted by purplebargeken

In what way? Looked pretty decent on the show. Shame.

main issue was they rushed it and the time it takes todo a well done P1800 was a lot longer than they could have was a long list a few of the guys had said about it but the bodywork was one and a lot of trim errors from memory but i remember them saying and they are experts in there field they said dont touch it and should never have got the price tag they did due to the car needing to be stripped back and redone properly i can gain the list if need be and come back with them but if they said what they did its with merit belive me

regards
robert

purplebargeken · Sep 29th, 2013, 21:52

I do wonder sometimes how well done some of the stuff is but hey, that's TV for you I suppose. Interesting.

Jack Spaniel · Sep 30th, 2013, 17:32

I reckon I've seen every Wheeler Dealers thats been made. Always been unhappy with the fact that they just reuse rusty nuts and bolts to bolt new bits on. As an ex-Lotus owner the Elan they did was the worst bodge when they repaired body damage with filler before respraying. Needed detailed glass fibre work and the filler will fall out in next to no time.
Still enjoy the programme though but always annoyed that labour charges are never included in their sums. Doubt they have ever made a true profit.

The funniest episode was when they bought a VW Beetle to do up. The engine was so far gone they bought a replacement. Then the body was so bad they decided to make a Beach Buggy using just the chassis. But the chassis was so shot they bought a new Beach buggy chassis, so in effect none of the original car was left. :0
Then there was the Suzuki SJ jeep they did up, fitted a roll over cage, resprayed the car black and then failed the MOT due to terminal rust they had failed to notice. Ended up selling it to a farmer to rag round his farm at half the cost they had spent.

Alf ista · Sep 30th, 2013, 17:59

All true but enjoyable none the less. Did ye see the new one with the Lamborghini Uracco? Really good, lovely car. But they brought it to Italy for the drive around when it was finished! Then back to the UK to sell it! Wonder how much that cost...

Burdekin · Sep 30th, 2013, 18:14

Our problem is that there isn't enough of these shows for us types, and I always get out voted when they are on anyway.

tdz840 · Sep 30th, 2013, 20:09

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Originally Posted by 1800necwinner

they cut a lot of corners on that one so i would give it a wide birth .... it was sold at the n.e.c and everyone picked holes init

regards
robert

Whoevers car was on that stand I guarantee by the end of the weekend there would be a similar length list. People tend to be over critical highlighting the bad bits rather than the good bits.

Personally I think it was good value with major fuel components replaced, head work, suspension work and I'm sure a warranty far better than you would get at any dealer. Any hint of an issue and the risk assessment would kick in and the production company would have it repaired.

At £8.5K I think it represents good value when you consider some of the tat being peddled. At least this looked ok, was road worthy and could be improved while running it.

There is some right horrors on eBay at the moment for money not far off this.

Far better to highlight the good bits, they considered a volvo as one of the cars to overhaul. All good for the mark and keeping these cars on the road.

I also agree with Mitch we need more of these programmes, perhaps a Overhauling UK with Chip Foose nicking my car and revealing a Vox lookalike!

Russ

steve m · Sep 30th, 2013, 21:03

I think some of you are missing the point. They arent doing a project car, theyre doing what a trader does every day of the week I.E. buy a cheap car, touch it up, polish it a bit and knock it out, and thats what they do, pur and simple

Sep 29th, 2013, 14:02	#1
wrinkles VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:55 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: telford	Wheeler dealers I have just been watching Wheeler dealers doing a white P 1800 regRJW 844F anyone on here got it? __________________ 1998 945 Torslanda estate named Wendy wood dash,Half leather. rear spoiler electric front windows, wind deflectors electric mirrors and egg crate grill all fitted by me. One life live it Volvo style

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123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Today 08:39 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	they cut a lot of corners on that one so i would give it a wide birth .... it was sold at the n.e.c and everyone picked holes init regards robert __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle !

Sep 30th, 2013, 17:32	#6
Jack Spaniel Senior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2017 19:13 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portsmouth	I reckon I've seen every Wheeler Dealers thats been made. Always been unhappy with the fact that they just reuse rusty nuts and bolts to bolt new bits on. As an ex-Lotus owner the Elan they did was the worst bodge when they repaired body damage with filler before respraying. Needed detailed glass fibre work and the filler will fall out in next to no time. Still enjoy the programme though but always annoyed that labour charges are never included in their sums. Doubt they have ever made a true profit. The funniest episode was when they bought a VW Beetle to do up. The engine was so far gone they bought a replacement. Then the body was so bad they decided to make a Beach Buggy using just the chassis. But the chassis was so shot they bought a new Beach buggy chassis, so in effect none of the original car was left. :0 Then there was the Suzuki SJ jeep they did up, fitted a roll over cage, resprayed the car black and then failed the MOT due to terminal rust they had failed to notice. Ended up selling it to a farmer to rag round his farm at half the cost they had spent. __________________ Previous Cars 1 x 1999 V70 2.0 10v 3 x 245 1 x 244

Sep 30th, 2013, 17:59	#7
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	All true but enjoyable none the less. Did ye see the new one with the Lamborghini Uracco? Really good, lovely car. But they brought it to Italy for the drive around when it was finished! Then back to the UK to sell it! Wonder how much that cost... __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Sep 29th, 2013, 21:28	#3
purplebargeken Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 23:14 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North London	In what way? Looked pretty decent on the show. Shame.

Sep 29th, 2013, 21:52	#5
purplebargeken Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 23:14 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North London	I do wonder sometimes how well done some of the stuff is but hey, that's TV for you I suppose. Interesting.

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Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 11:53 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Our problem is that there isn't enough of these shows for us types, and I always get out voted when they are on anyway.

Sep 30th, 2013, 21:03	#10
steve m Senior Member Last Online: May 17th, 2016 13:07 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: london	I think some of you are missing the point. They arent doing a project car, theyre doing what a trader does every day of the week I.E. buy a cheap car, touch it up, polish it a bit and knock it out, and thats what they do, pur and simple

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