Classic/Antique Car Repair/kit car build

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Expert: - 6/23/2008


Question
Dear Brad,
A few years ago I watched your PBS TV video series where you built a 2 seat sports kit car.  Is there any way I could get a copy of that series?  I'm not sure what is in the video being offered on Amazon.com and I have purchased a Classic Kit Car MG TD on a Pinto frame and I need all the help I can get.
Thanks,
flbjr

Answer
Unfortunately the copies of that year show have been lost. That car was a Cobra with a big block Ford sitting on a Jag suspension set up. The tape for sale on Amazon is 20 easy do it your self jobs. Good luck with the kit. What part of the country are you in? Keep me posted. We will be doing a lot of motor home traveling this next 12 months.
Brad

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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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