This Was Tricky! | Austin J40 Pedal Car Restoration | Ep.5
TLDRIn this episode of Austin J40 Pedal Car Restoration, the host expresses gratitude for the support from Austin Pedal Cars and shares a link for parts in the description. The team addresses issues with the boot floor, seeking advice from Jeff Moss at mph motor panels, which leads to improvements in their approach. They also discuss the restorative process of the pedal car, including the challenges of shaping and fitting new metal panels. Additionally, the host announces the restocking of Randa key rings, which are available for purchase with proceeds going towards the AO engine fund. The episode features a visit to the repair shop during the bodgers ball, where various traditional crafts are showcased, such as wood turning, clog making, and broom making. The host reflects on his past achievements in the national scything championships and the importance of maintaining these rural crafts. The episode concludes with the successful reshaping and fitting of a complex metal panel for the car, emphasizing the dedication and skill required in restoration work.
Takeaways
- 🛠️ The video features a restoration project of an Austin J40 pedal car, emphasizing the challenges and process involved.
- 🔗 A partnership with Austin pedal cars is highlighted, offering support and parts for pedal car restorations through a provided link.
- 🔧 The host and Honest John face difficulties with the boot floor of the pedal car, leading to a remake after consulting with Jeff Moss from mph motor panels.
- 🛡️ Improvements are made to the tooling process, addressing issues from the initial attempt, such as excessive pre-stretch and wheeling.
- 📦 Randa key rings, which are back in stock, are mentioned as a limited edition item with proceeds going towards the AO engine fund.
- 🎉 A celebration is held for reaching a significant milestone of 100,000 subscribers, with a special award presented to the host.
- 🎪 The video includes a visit to the repair shop and the 'bodgers ball', showcasing various traditional crafts and rural skills.
- 🏆 The host discusses his past victory in the English style Championship of hayr making, a traditional craft that has seen a decline in recent decades.
- 🪵 The process of making brooms from broom corn, a plant originally from Northern Africa and traditionally used for this purpose, is demonstrated.
- 🛡️ The restoration work continues with the side panel of the pedal car, revealing the complexity and the need for careful measurement and shaping.
- ⏳ Time constraints and the pressure of filming while completing the restoration work are acknowledged, showing the dedication and effort put into the project.
Q & A
What is the main project discussed in the video?
-The main project discussed in the video is the restoration of an Austin J40 pedal car.
What is the issue with the boot floor of the pedal car?
-The issue with the boot floor is that it was not satisfactory, and the creators decided to remake it with improved tooling and techniques to avoid the problems from the first attempt.
Who provided guidance on the pedal car restoration process?
-Jeff Moss at mph motor panels provided guidance on the restoration process after watching the last week's video and discussing the issues with the creators.
What is the significance of the Randa key rings mentioned in the video?
-The Randa key rings are back in stock and are available for purchase. The funds from each key ring sold go towards the AO engine fund, which is a project the creators are working on.
What is the purpose of the bodgers ball event mentioned in the video?
-The bodgers ball is an event where various craftsmen and women gather to demonstrate and sell their wares, including wood turning, clog making, and other rural crafts.
What is the significance of the Queen Cyfir in the context of the video?
-The Queen Cyfir is the national singing championships in Somerset, which is relevant because the creator used to win the English style Championship in the past and is making bits and pieces for the event.
What is the problem the creators faced with the long side panel of the pedal car?
-The problem with the long side panel was that it was more complicated than expected, with many curves and old repairs that made it difficult to measure and shape the new panel accurately.
What tool did the creators use to shape the new panel for the pedal car?
-The creators used a bead roller with a new modified lower wheel to start the tip on the edge of the panel and a hand shrinker to bring the material back together after shaping.
What was the outcome of the first attempt to shape the long side panel?
-The first attempt to shape the long side panel was not successful and was deemed too complicated. The panel was discarded, and the creators decided to try a second approach.
How did the creators ensure the new panel would fit correctly with the original panel?
-The creators made a cardboard template of the inner arch profile of the original panel to match the radius and ensure the new panel would align correctly when clamped in place.
What was the final step in the process of attaching the new panel to the pedal car?
-The final step was to scribe the new panel to the cut lines on the original panel, trim it to size, and then weld it in place.
Outlines
🔧 Collaborating with Austin Pedal Cars and Workshop Update
The speaker expresses excitement about working with Austin Pedal Cars on a project, praising their support and the availability of parts for pedal cars on their website. The video transitions to a workshop setting where the speaker and Honest John discuss their progress in restoring a pedal car, including issues with the boot floor and improvements made after receiving advice from Jeff Moss. They also mention the availability of Randa key rings, which are back in stock and support the AO engine fund.
🎉 Bodgers Ball and Traditional Crafts at the Repair Shop
The narrative shifts to the speaker's experiences at the repair shop during the Bodgers Ball, an event featuring various traditional crafts such as wood turning, clog making, and blacksmithing. The speaker explores the event, showing interest in the different crafts and artisans present. There's a particular focus on a pole lathe, a traditional wood turning device, and the making of clogs and brooms. The speaker also discusses their own craft, making handles for hayr in preparation for an upcoming championship.
🎉 Celebrating a Subscriber Milestone and Metal Shaping
The speaker shares their joy upon receiving a subscriber milestone award for their video channel, expressing gratitude for the support from their audience. The video then transitions to a discussion about metal shaping, where the speaker and their team are working on reshaping a car panel. They credit Jeff for his advice that significantly improved their process. The team is also seen preparing to work on the side panel of the car, discussing the challenges and complexities involved in the repair work.
🛠️ Panel Repairs and Learning from Mistakes
The focus is on the meticulous process of repairing and reshaping a car panel. The team reflects on their initial complications and how they have learned from their mistakes. They discuss the importance of measuring and shaping the panel accurately, using tools like a bead roller and a hand shrinker to achieve the desired fit. Despite the pressure of time and filming, they make progress on the panel repair, although they acknowledge that they might not complete the welding in the current session.
🔩 Finalizing Panel Repairs and Wrapping Up the Workshop
The team continues their work on the car panel, using a cardboard template to ensure the new panel matches the original's inner arch profile. They clamp, mark, and prepare the panel for welding. The speaker emphasizes the complexity of the task due to the car's curves and previous repairs. Eventually, they manage to get the panel fitting well and ready for welding, although they run out of time to complete it. The video concludes with a reminder about the Randa key rings and a teaser for more updates on the AO engine project.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Austin J40 Pedal Car
💡Restoration
💡Boot Floor
💡Beading
💡Wheeling
💡Randa Key Rings
💡Bodgers Ball
💡Pole Lathe
💡Broom Making
💡Metal Shaping
💡Scribing
Highlights
Collaboration with Austin pedal cars for restoration project.
Availability of parts for pedal cars restoration through a provided link.
Remaking the boot floor due to dissatisfaction with the initial result.
Guidance from Jeff Moss at mph motor panels for improving the car's panel.
Introduction of new tooling to address previous mistakes in panel stretching.
Restoration progress with the long side panel and the day's work overview.
Randa key rings restocking and their contribution to the AO engine fund.
Visit to the repair shop and the bodgers ball event.
Description of traditional crafts like wood turning and clog making.
Mention of the queen cyfir and the national singing championships.
Craftsmanship of broom making with broom corn.
Celebration of a subscriber milestone with a special award.
Improvement in metal shaping techniques after advice from Jeff.
Starting the restoration of the side panel and the challenges faced.
Complexity of shaping the new panel to match the car's curves.
Efforts to remake the floor panel and the resulting fit.
Final thoughts on the day's work and the progress made on the restoration.