Restoring Dreams - inside working of Grand Tourer Restorations

JD86 · 04-03-2011, 09:01 AM

Hi Guys,

just starting a thread to make sure everyone tunes in to watch 'Restoring Dreams' on Wednesday 9th March at 8pm or channel 31.

It is a 13 part series about the inner workings of Grand Tourer Restorations. It will be a great viewing. Hopefully get heaps of viewers so Neil can do a 2nd series.

Below is a trailer;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6wwq52o5m8

Zero_PSI · 04-03-2011, 11:30 AM

Looks good man. Can see plenty of car enthusiasts tuning in

Jim Goose · 04-03-2011, 11:40 AM

Ill whack in the old video tape in the JVC....

Ch31?? on free to air? I dont get ch31 !!! argh!!!!

DRM ON · 04-03-2011, 11:51 AM

Subscribing so i get a reminder to this closer to the day cause knowing me i will bloody forget haha

JD86 · 04-03-2011, 12:08 PM

im not sure if its channel 31 because that is analogue. i will ask neil what channel it is. but it is SBS, i will find out for you guys

**GasoLane** · 04-03-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JD86

im not sure if its channel 31 because that is analogue. i will ask neil what channel it is. but it is SBS, i will find out for you guys

Perhaps you should have added the disclaimer "check you local TV guide for times"

If it's SBS out here in the bush all we get is..........

30...SBSHD
32...SBS 2
33...SBS 3
34...SBS 4

350...SBS ONE
351...SBS HD
352...SBS TWO
353...SBS 3
354...SBS 4

350125GO · 04-03-2011, 12:31 PM

Haha, I thought you meant the local TVS station which is 31 here and only analogue. SBS though is 3. Ill def check it out if i can.

The Yeti · 04-03-2011, 12:39 PM

TVS is digital now (Channel 44)

Sam_Boss260 · 04-03-2011, 02:01 PM

So is next Wednesday the first in the 13 part series?

**cs123** · 05-03-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam_Boss260

So is next Wednesday the first in the 13 part series?

I just watched it on SBS Bris ch 31 digital. Sat 5/3@11am. Didn't look like the first episode to me. Was good.

spebgtsprint · 04-03-2011, 02:41 PM

As I was the very lucky winner of FREEHO I can attest to first hand, the quality and true craftsmanship that Neil, Dan and the boys put into their work at GrandTourer Restorations.

The TV series can only enhance further their already impeccable reputation as one of Australia's premier car restoration shops

Cheers

Colin

Valid8 · 10-03-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spebgtsprint

As I was the very lucky winner of FREEHO I can attest to first hand, the quality and true craftsmanship that Neil, Dan and the boys put into their work at GrandTourer Restorations.

The TV series can only enhance further their already impeccable reputation as one of Australia's premier car restoration shops

Cheers

Colin

So spebgtsprint, do we get some pics?

JD86 · 05-03-2011, 08:04 AM

yeh it is on channel 44 i just spoke to neil

colin you are a very lucky man winning FREEHO

**GasoLane** · 05-03-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JD86

yeh it is on channel 44 i just spoke to neil

Sorry, you lost me. We don't get 44 (31) here as it's community TV, but according to ch 44's site 8:00pm Wed is 'Classic Restos'. Is it part of that program ?

Pity I wont get to see it though, we're part of the TV rating's panel and could have helped him beat My Kitchen Fools!

ea_boss_05 · 05-03-2011, 08:18 AM

If anyone can't get C31, after the forth episode they will release a DVD. You will be able to purchase it through the Grandtourer web site. 3 DVD's will be released during the course of the series.

Colin, good to see you still have the car and it didn't go to someone out to make some quick dollars. I hope your putting plenty of miles on the clock.

**GasoLane** · 05-03-2011, 10:18 AM

As I mentioned before here in the bush we get 9 SBS frequencies, but not 44 and no channels here have a 'C' prefix, as in C31

Are there different channel numbers for different areas, or am I just being thick?

LTDHO · 05-03-2011, 10:38 AM

It's a local Melbourne chanel

spebgtsprint · 05-03-2011, 11:33 AM

FREEHO will not ever be sold guys. I've done nearly 1000 miles on it since winning it and it drives so smoothly, it's like John Bowe said, better than new!

Grand Tourer certainly know what theyre doing when it comes to building up replicas and restoring real ones, just like we're about to find out in the forthcoming TV series.

Thanks guys, I will look after FREEHO and drive it likes it meant be driven!

GK · 05-03-2011, 01:41 PM

Neil is a very nice bloke and I saw him at the FPV Open Day last week, where he gave me a heads up about the show.

I reckon it'll be very good watching.

GK

351XY · 05-03-2011, 02:45 PM

we get channel 31 in sydney too but i heard this show was only going to be shown in melbourne... can anyone confirm?

ea_boss_05 · 05-03-2011, 05:38 PM

It will only be shown in Melbourne on Wednesday and will be on in other states soon.
You can stream the show from the C31 website on Wednesday night at 8-00pm.

**cs123** · 05-03-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ea_boss_05

It will only be shown in Melbourne on Wednesday and will be on in other states soon.
You can stream the show from the C31 website on Wednesday night at 8-00pm.

Something has gone screwy then. Because my tivo recorded an episode in Brisbane today. They were working on a copper bronze (colour, I think) XR GT, doing engine/gearbox assembly and speaking to the guy who is making reproduction shifter mechanisms for them.

Maybe it was a sneak peek..... I enjoyed it but it would have been even better if was more detailed on how they do the restoration

XESP351 · 10-03-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cs123

They were working on a copper bronze (colour, I think) XR GT, doing engine/gearbox assembly and speaking to the guy who is making reproduction shifter mechanisms for them.

Maybe it was a sneak peek..... I enjoyed it but it would have been even better if was more detailed on how they do the restoration

Thats exactly what last night's ep was about.

**Kingsley** · 06-03-2011, 08:12 PM

Be worth a look. But I don't think we don't get that particular channel in Newcastle.

Resurrection · 06-03-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD86

Hi Guys,

just starting a thread to make sure everyone tunes in to watch 'Restoring Dreams' on Wednesday 9th March at 8pm or channel 31.

It is a 13 part series about the inner workings of Grand Tourer Restorations. It will be a great viewing. Hopefully get heaps of viewers so Neil can do a 2nd series.

Below is a preview;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6wwq52o5m8

These guys do great work. Thanks for the info.

JD86 · 07-03-2011, 09:38 AM

yeh should be good, spread the word so it gets good ratings

DRM ON · 07-03-2011, 10:09 AM

would probably get GREAT ratings if people out of Melb could watch it too :(

JD86 · 08-03-2011, 08:57 AM

i think it will get played in other states at a later date?

Mickxr8 · 09-03-2011, 09:23 PM

Bugger, cant even live stream from perth

If it comes up on y/tube can some one post a link ?

JD86 · 10-03-2011, 08:34 AM

what did everyone think?
i thought it was a great first episode, showcased neil and the boys talent and passion for these wonderful cars
cant wait for next wednesdays episode

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