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Car SOS 356
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 10:10 am
by neilbardsley
I'm watching this now. What a state the shell is in. They are struggling to raise the C on a lift.
https://youtu.be/_w9bnxKeNBU
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Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 6:41 pm
by Jeremy 356 (Jez 356)
I don't want to spoil the ending but let us know what your first thought is at the end !!!!!
Regards Jeremy
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 10:23 pm
by neilbardsley
I thought the car turned out very nicely
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Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:31 pm
by Mike Smith
Considering what they started with and the time scale involved - they did a fantastic job, for a really nice guy
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:37 pm
by KS
Great episode. Who's that dodgy bloke on the tractor, though?

Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:20 pm
by Mike Smith
I will certainly not draw swords with you over that `Dodgy Geezer`
I thought it was better than the usual S.O.S episodes - but to almost quote someone from our era
I would say that wouldn`t I
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:28 pm
by neilbardsley
Mike.l I understand they used their own team/people to build the engine did ask for any advice on the engine build?
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Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:53 pm
by Mike Smith
We supplied all the parts for the restoration but as you say, it was their man that built the engine
I am not around these days (Paul handles everything at PRS now) so I was not party to what was said on a day to day basis but have no doubt that Paul would have had some say in it.
It is what you see, they just got on with it and overcame every problem as it occured. and when you start to realise that they have to hit every booked date i.e. The Velodrome, The MOT etc, etc and also prepare for the future shows, you start to realise how professional they are.
They were a very nice crowd to work with
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:13 pm
by Hugo 356
Cheers for sharing Neil - thought I was gonna have to wait 'til they air that on Channel 4
The show's become very formulaic so I only tune in if they're doing an interesting car and I enjoyed that one. Another 356 back on the road as well
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:01 am
by Winston Teague
Where's it gone? I want to watch that one and a previous one about a mate and his Cannon Trials car but am not a NG subscriber.....anyone know where i can view these? W
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:23 pm
by Hugo 356
I suspect it was taken down as an infringement of broadcasting rights. The modern equivalent of a pirate video tape! Whoever posted it was considerate enough to hit pause during the adverts.
It'll be on Channel 4 some time in 2021 if it doesn't pop up on You Tube again...
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:40 pm
by Mike Smith
Thanks Neil,
I was there and this is the first time I have seen, what I assume to be, a a full version
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:07 am
by Ignatzcatz
Hi Winston, I received info on the Cannon trials car on SOS from a HST pal, this was the link which I haven't tried yet but this is how it was printed:
https://youtu.be/xyKSLTg-dLK
Hope it works for you
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:19 pm
by Jeremy 356 (Jez 356)
I really enjoyed that program
I think the car would have looked nicer with bumpers !!!!!
Re: Car SOS 356
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 6:30 pm
by Hugo 356
Bumperless T6 looks good with the right stance; front end reminiscent of the later 550 Spyders
