It's great that you take the time to learn the history then fix and understand the mechanicals and electrics on all these cars and 4x4s with care and thoughtfulness. Such an antidote to most other wrap/loud exhaust/bling type channels
I had forgotten how much maneuvering was needed to replace a Sprite starter. Years ago I helped my older brother’s friend work on his ‘58 Sprite. Being younger my hands were smaller. The number one car looks mighty good.
Hi Steve, You did exactly the right thing with number one. It would be sacrilidge to restore it. Best of luck with no. two. Look forward to the next episode.
Awesome find! My bugeye sprite has been in our family since 1968, before I was born, I restored it as a teenager, drove to meet Geoffrey Healey in it, he has even driven my car! Still have it, love it love to hear more about the story behind these 6 cars mate!
Wow, what an amazing haul of 1950's British motoring heritage, sadly because of our salted roads these are a real rarity in the UK now with most eaten away by the dreaded tin worm
Number one is a ten in my book, maintain and drive. Turned out great!! Number two is being difficult with lots of small fixable problems that just take time. Next video hope to see it running. May out shine one when done.
Looking at the green engine reminds me of my brothers Austin America. He was beating the crapola out of it and blew the headgasket. So I did that job, but the valves -seals were leaking -took it to the engine machine shop for valve job and resurface the head. Rebuilt the carbs as well. Fine running little machine when Finished. I appreciate your videos, no b.s. just the facts and you are a good mechanic.
I always find your videos very informative Steve. Sprite #1 is a gem! I’m also surprised to see how original and intact Sprite #2 is. Thanks for sharing !
Is there no starting handle for these cars? - with their age I'd expect it - it sure looks like akin to to a Morris Minor engine and that one has it - and such are extremely useful, especially in cold winters to loosen up an engine before the start-attempt.
Was going to say the exact same thing. My 59 MGA has a starting handle. Very useful - especially when the battery's a little tired. In this case would be great to turn the engine over with a drop of oil in the bores.
Something from the days when cars were simple enough for kids to fix and learn about car engines, with the added advantages of affordable parts and easy access. And when completed, an easy to maintain daily driver that they could feel proud of, and something that they can really enjoy driving . These little sports cars were, and are still, a lot of fun. I know that good examples now are not that cheap, but back in the day they were pretty affordable.
Ain't it funny how each car in the collection has "Evolved ". I'm impressed with your inventory of spare parts! Looking forward to the next update! Go Steve 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Number 1 looks great. As you say keep it as is. Same goes for number 2 although it's going to take more hands on to get running.l must have seen the Interceptor before as l think l remember the flared wings/fenders. They're becoming pretty collectable. i.e. valuable. Your obviously well known for your collection and knowledge if other shops come to get spares.
28-07-2020.Wow 5 frog eyes at onces you one lucky guy, how many sprites do you fix up in 1 year 10, 25?l wanted a bud eye but l got a MGA in 1975, not as much fun.Are there a lot of then in your area?Please keep the viodo comeing,Thanck you.
A family friend left/dumped her Frog-eye Sprite at our house when I was a kid. “Will it run?” is what my dad said every morning before going to work. Because Lucas Electronics.
These must have come from somewhere in the South or South West. In Michigan, with our 9 month winters and liberal use of salt, these cars just dissolved somewhere around 1990.
1:18 that looks very untidy, you could spend an extra 45 seconds and loom the wires so they are not leaning on stuff and looking like a rat's nest. My opinion though, I am sure it runs as is.
What you probably did not notice is that I have installed a cap from a later model that uses modern type HT leads so the wire do not come out on the side of the cap as they did originally. The new wires are also a set length as purchased which are much longer than those originally fitted. I did this for ease of use and serviceability.
@Dominic Pace LOL, yeah , the hate is just dripping right off me. I do engine swaps and wiring is what distinguishes the chop shop from the pro's as soon as you open the hood.
I get that you need to check the oil but why not spend $20 and change the bloody stuff rather than spread 20 years plus of rusty oil and condensed water around the engine.
It looks like you're un-partsing a former parts car that was being robbed to get one of the others going. I'm trying to picture in my brain where all these are. After the plague I need to visit to see if you've started suspending them from the ceiling with aircraft cable.
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It's great that you take the time to learn the history then fix and understand the mechanicals and electrics on all these cars and 4x4s with care and thoughtfulness.
Such an antidote to most other wrap/loud exhaust/bling type channels
I had forgotten how much maneuvering was needed to replace a Sprite starter. Years ago I helped my older brother’s friend work on his ‘58 Sprite. Being younger my hands were smaller. The number one car looks mighty good.
Hi Steve, You did exactly the right thing with number one. It would be sacrilidge to restore it. Best of luck with no. two. Look forward to the next episode.
Thanks, Steve ... the Barn Find Bugeye story has me looking forward to each episode.
Awesome find! My bugeye sprite has been in our family since 1968, before I was born, I restored it as a teenager, drove to meet Geoffrey Healey in it, he has even driven my car! Still have it, love it love to hear more about the story behind these 6 cars mate!
Wow, what an amazing haul of 1950's British motoring heritage, sadly because of our salted roads these are a real rarity in the UK now with most eaten away by the dreaded tin worm
Number one is a ten in my book, maintain and drive. Turned out great!! Number two is being difficult with lots of small fixable problems that just take time. Next video hope to see it running. May out shine one when done.
amongst the best - lots of techniques I have never heard of before, really informative, really logical approach.
Love these things. I worked on a couple of later Midgets, one was a 1275 engined hill climb car. Huge fun. Looking forward to the next vid. Thanks.
Looking at the green engine reminds me of my brothers Austin America. He was beating the crapola out of it and blew the headgasket. So I did that job, but the valves -seals were leaking -took it to the engine machine shop for valve job and resurface the head. Rebuilt the carbs as well. Fine running little machine when Finished. I appreciate your videos, no b.s. just the facts and you are a good mechanic.
thanks Steve; love following your stories. Your patient and methodical style and clear explanations are much appreciated.
Yes Steve, you are patient and methodical. Good video too. Lets us get right down into the 'innards' of the 'mechanicin'
I love this Sprite story, thanks for sharing.
I always find your videos very informative Steve. Sprite #1 is a gem! I’m also surprised to see how original and intact Sprite #2 is. Thanks for sharing !
I'm liking how you are doing these videos. Great information too. Gonna have to see every one of them.
What a find! Great history!
Is there no starting handle for these cars? - with their age I'd expect it - it sure looks like akin to to a Morris Minor engine and that one has it - and such are extremely useful, especially in cold winters to loosen up an engine before the start-attempt.
Was going to say the exact same thing. My 59 MGA has a starting handle. Very useful - especially when the battery's a little tired.
In this case would be great to turn the engine over with a drop of oil in the bores.
#1 looks great...Thanks!
Something from the days when cars were simple enough for kids to fix and learn about car engines, with the added advantages of affordable parts and easy access. And when completed, an easy to maintain daily driver that they could feel proud of, and something that they can really enjoy driving . These little sports cars were, and are still, a lot of fun. I know that good examples now are not that cheap, but back in the day they were pretty affordable.
frglee sprites used the classic A series engine and gearbox, so parts were plentiful and cheap. Lovely cars to work on.
the car isnt simple enough for dis clown to fix...what a wally
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Definitely right to keep it original, its in such good condition.
Amazing how well Sprite number 1 came up. Can't wait to see next episode.
So much fun to watch, you make it look easy. Would love to see more
Fond memories of my youth working on Austin's.If my old brain remembers some of the early model's came with starting Handel's.
Terrific that you have access to all the spare parts.
Man I love the British sportscars. Would love to see this ine rolling again.
Ain't it funny how each car in the collection has "Evolved ". I'm impressed with your inventory of spare parts! Looking forward to the next update!
Go Steve 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Steve, . I would love to see you fix all of these Frogs. That first one looked absolutely superb!
Thanks Steve great video
Steve, love the videos,but could you do one car from start to finish. Thanks David.
Number 1 looks great. As you say keep it as is. Same goes for number 2 although it's going to take more hands on to get running.l must have seen the Interceptor before as l think l remember the flared wings/fenders. They're becoming pretty collectable. i.e. valuable. Your obviously well known for your collection and knowledge if other shops come to get spares.
#1 looks great. I'm glad to hear that you're NOT going to restore it. On #2, I thought all Sprites were positive ground.
28-07-2020.Wow 5 frog eyes at onces you one lucky guy, how many sprites do you fix up in 1 year 10, 25?l wanted a bud eye but l got a MGA in 1975, not as much fun.Are there a lot of then in your area?Please keep the viodo comeing,Thanck you.
Well number 1 came out real nice.
Yes, more!
I like your videos. would you consider going with a longer format?
Junkyard digs is why I am here
Some good tips. Thanks
Its a very simple and reliable BMC engine. Pretty much as is in the first series BMC mini.
I’ve got boxes of those gauges in my shop.
More & longer videos, yes please
A family friend left/dumped her Frog-eye Sprite at our house when I was a kid. “Will it run?” is what my dad said every morning before going to work. Because Lucas Electronics.
Thanks for the video!
You hooked the battery up backwards. These cars were positive ground cars. Turn the battery around and try again you might get the starter to spin.
I'm willing to bet that the oil pressure gauge sprang a leak and oil got everywhere thus no carpets , was a very common problem .
I really like your videos and choice of cars.... I just wish they were 40 minutes long! :-)
No hand crank point on the engine pulley? Not possible to drive it over with a spanner?
No there is no clearance to the crank pulley on these cars.
These must have come from somewhere in the South or South West.
In Michigan, with our 9 month winters and liberal use of salt, these cars just dissolved somewhere around 1990.
feel your pain on this one, great watching however
Interesting I want to see No2 running Steve
Longer videos PLEASE!!!!
Steve, do you do all of the work yourself? And do you ever sell any of your cars...
Thumbs up.
cant get overall the hardtops fitted to allthese cars, , most of the bugs ive had anything to do with were all softtops only
You should put brand new oil and take out the old one
Wow, didn't Number 1 clean up nicely!!
This cute little car ( #-1 ) looks like a toy...... and very sexy indeed.......! 🤣🤣
My friend restored a Austin healy sprite
1:18 that looks very untidy, you could spend an extra 45 seconds and loom the wires so they are not leaning on stuff and looking like a rat's nest. My opinion though, I am sure it runs as is.
What you probably did not notice is that I have installed a cap from a later model that uses modern type HT leads so the wire do not come out on the side of the cap as they did originally. The new wires are also a set length as purchased which are much longer than those originally fitted. I did this for ease of use and serviceability.
@Dominic Pace LOL, yeah , the hate is just dripping right off me. I do engine swaps and wiring is what distinguishes the chop shop from the pro's as soon as you open the hood.
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......you can't have too many Sprites.........
I want more. 🌝🎶🎶
I get that you need to check the oil but why not spend $20 and change the bloody stuff rather than spread 20 years plus of rusty oil and condensed water around the engine.
It looks like you're un-partsing a former parts car that was being robbed to get one of the others going. I'm trying to picture in my brain where all these are. After the plague I need to visit to see if you've started suspending them from the ceiling with aircraft cable.
I think you are correct that someone was using it for parts. Shame because it would have been a good car just as it is.
Loooong before the advent of OBD-95. Today's sports-boats lose a lot in the translation. Sure, reliability is better... But the fun factor is lacking.