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Title: Cuban Chrome
Post by: Sidecardoug on September 01, 2015, 10:01:35 PM
For any of you who might have missed it, you really should watch  Cuban Chrome on the Discovery Channel-  One of rhe guys is rebuilding
a 1959 Austin Healey,  drives an MGA, and does some repair work on a Healey Silverstone.   What these guys accomplish with minimal resources is amazing!  If you want to learn some "Old School" techniques and just flat get inspired, give a look to "Cuban Chrome"!

Doug
Title: Re: Cuban Chrome
Post by: HealeyRick on September 02, 2015, 02:36:20 PM
I did see that episode.  It really points out how relatively "easy" it is to restore or modify a car here with online ordering of parts just a click away.
Title: Re: Cuban Chrome
Post by: Preform Resources on September 03, 2015, 03:52:15 PM
The amazing part for me is the incredulous repurposing of engines/ drivelines, an eclectic mix for sure!
Dave
Title: Re: Cuban Chrome
Post by: roverman on September 04, 2015, 12:34:39 PM
They don't suffer the problem of too many choices. Nobody poo poo's their parade, based on engine or drivetrain selections. Motor-On, mi cubanos, and can you send some cigars ?
Title: Re: Cuban Chrome
Post by: tbo on September 06, 2015, 09:32:03 PM
Why don't they order parts from Canada  ?We don't have a trade embargo withCuba. Tons of us go there on vacation every winter.
Title: Re: Cuban Chrome
Post by: HealeyRick on September 07, 2015, 12:44:52 PM
Average Cuban salary is about $25-30 a month.  Can't make much of a Moss order on that kind of income.
Title: Re: Cuban Chrome
Post by: tbo on September 07, 2015, 07:06:53 PM
Thanks Rick . I forgot about that Minor Detail !!!