Project Binky You tube Series

[AusGlenno]

I have no affiliation with these guys at all. I don't even live in the same country. But their series "Project Binky" where they take an old rusted out mini and try to fit a 92 Toyota Celica GT four engine, running gear and suspension into it without changing the original dimensions has some great stuff in it. Not to mention, heating, aircon, power steering, automatic wipers, central locking and electric windows.

Their welding skills whilst good, pale against a couple of posters on here, especially with Alu.

There is stuff for the beginners to the experts. The dolley they have the car on is fantastic. The fabrication, problem solving and ingenuity would appeal to many people on here. So in the spirit of this forum I'm recommending it. They are roughly 20-30min episodes and the guys have been on this for about 3 years in their spare time....

***Warning, their sense of humour is British ***

Look up "Project Binky" on Youtube. I can't post a link because I only have 3 posts on here. I spend most of my time reading and learning.

 

[4xdog]

Yes, I've been following Project Binky for a few years now. It's a hoot, and always a treat when a new episode drops.

 

[bimmer630]

Project Binky is Awesome. Im always telling people to watch that series... Its like Fab-****

 

[bimmer1980]

Yep, I've been following along with that series. They do a good job of explaining why they are doing things and then showing how it is done.

Just enough humor to keep it from being dry, but the fab skills keep it interesting!

 

[01-7700]

I have no affiliation with these guys at all. I don't even live in the same country. But their series "Project Binky" where they take an old rusted out mini and try to fit a 92 Toyota Celica GT four engine, running gear and suspension into it without changing the original dimensions has some great stuff in it. Not to mention, heating, aircon, power steering, automatic wipers, central locking and electric windows.

Their welding skills whilst good, pale against a couple of posters on here, especially with Alu.

There is stuff for the beginners to the experts. The dolley they have the car on is fantastic. The fabrication, problem solving and ingenuity would appeal to many people on here. So in the spirit of this forum I'm recommending it. They are roughly 20-30min episodes and the guys have been on this for about 3 years in their spare time....

***Warning, their sense of humour is British ***

Look up "Project Binky" on Youtube. I can't post a link because I only have 3 posts on here. I spend most of my time reading and learning.

I envy the people who are just finding this series - the wait between episodes is almost too much to take.

 

[Bopbop]

I have watched the series for a few years. I find the rotating welding table / jig is something I would really like to have.

 

[dr_clyde]

Yep, Binky is one of my favorite things to watch. Been keeping up with their projects for the last few years. They're talented guys.

 

[383 240z]

Binky is one of the only shows that I eagerly wait for the next episode of. The content is great, the humor keeps it entertaining. Most of all, no fake drama!!!

 

[richeyc2000]

The over engineered elements are so good. The wait between episodes is tough.
What’s a good show also is SOUP classic motoring.

It’s not as engineered as Binky but it’s a great motivator to keep on going through projects when they get tough. [emoji6]
As we all (some) know how that feels.

 

[Stuart in MN]

The over engineered elements are so good. The wait between episodes is tough.
What’s a good show also is SOUP classic motoring.

It’s not as engineered as Binky but it’s a great motivator to keep on going through projects when they get tough. [emoji6]
As we all (some) know how that feels.

I stumbled across SOUP a while back, I enjoy his videos. Not nearly as technical as Project Binky, but entertaining and good videography.

 

[AusGlenno]

Ha! My mate put me onto it a year ago and I only just got around to watching it. I don't get on YouTube alot. I think I would have to watch some episodes a few times to get the most out of them for tips.

I envy the people who are just finding this series - the wait between episodes is almost too much to take.

 

[AusGlenno]

Thanks for the tip

The over engineered elements are so good. The wait between episodes is tough.
What’s a good show also is SOUP classic motoring.

It’s not as engineered as Binky but it’s a great motivator to keep on going through projects when they get tough. [emoji6]
As we all (some) know how that feels.

 

[Threadkiller]

Great build. I love watching all the fab work. Guys are really funny too. Make the noise!

 

[larry4406]

Also a fan of Project Binky

 

[Ohmthis]

This is so funny, I was just this evening thinking about binky and when the next one would be out. I went and low and behold a new episode. I love the fab work and even though they are well outfitted, they are not using very technical machines (think water jet, laser, large mills or lathes) some are even homemade.

 

[KMinAF]

I really enjoy their problem solving and CAD engineering. Its impressive what they have done with a minimal amount of tools.

 

[jwith68]

Another Project Binky fan and follower here. Always a treat to see a new episode in my notifications!

 

[ratdoggy]

It's probably the best car "show"

 

[dr_clyde]

I watched the latest episode last night, and I have to admit, the problem solving for the packaging of the alternator and AC compressor is just insane! The amount of engineering they did to make them fit where they did was just bananas. That car is going to be bonkers cool when its done.

 

[Mario428]

I watched the latest episode last night, and I have to admit, the problem solving for the packaging of the alternator and AC compressor is just insane! The amount of engineering they did to make them fit where they did was just bananas. That car is going to be bonkers cool when its done.

I binge watched the series and there has been a steady progression in Nik's skill level and his desire to make every mini project better.
When they first started the alternator fix would not have been nearly as sophisticated.
Love the series and thanks to the OP for giving us the link.

 

[bad_idea]

I had not heard of the series until this thread popped up. Thanks for the heads up. Truly epic fab/engineering skills. Much more sophisticated than my typical solutions to custom work. I am more of a bash it till it fits type.

 

[FULLSCALE302]

Love the show, even my wife hasn’t missed an episode!

 

[Alfisti]

Watched every episode, some more than once, well worth binge watching if you haven't seen it before. Beware though, you might want to go out and attempt something similar!!N

 

[trecane]

I started watching Project Binky a week or so ago and it is fantastic. It's Wallace and Grommit meet Top Gear. I cannot recommend it enough. These 2 guys are absolutely insane and you have to love them for it.

What they are doing is so typical of the experience of rebuilding anything. Cars, houses you name it. We start out believing it will go one way and it ends up going up, down, sideways and around the block. They don't let anything stop them and that is inspirational. It's also hysterically funny at times. In a subdued British stiff upper lip sort of way of course.

 

[theoldwizard1]

***Warning, their sense of humour is British ***

And that is the best part !

 

[richeyc2000]

I watched the latest episode last night, and I have to admit, the problem solving for the packaging of the alternator and AC compressor is just insane! The amount of engineering they did to make them fit where they did was just bananas. That car is going to be bonkers cool when its done.

I must admit it feels like they got a nice cash injection to do that episode.
They must have had those brackets drawn up in CAD (probably not Cardboard Aided Design [emoji6]) as it feels like they would have shown us some iterations if they did.

It is absolutely mental the amount of work they have put in. Loved the wiring as you know you’ve turned a corner when that’s happening on a car!!!! [emoji23]

 

[NUTTSGT]

Gotta watch the latest episode myself. I always enjoy them.

 

[Jeeper]

I am a fan too. The brackets they make are incredible. From suspension to electrical they can whip up a stock looking bracket for a grinder, welder, cardboard and bender. Amazing!

 

[richeyc2000]

And we’re back. They are spoiling us!!

 

[richeyc2000]

I must admit it feels like they got a nice cash injection to do that episode.
They must have had those brackets drawn up in CAD (probably not Cardboard Aided Design [emoji6]) as it feels like they would have shown us some iterations if they did.

It is absolutely mental the amount of work they have put in. Loved the wiring as you know you’ve turned a corner when that’s happening on a car!!!! [emoji23]

I’m waiting to be proved wrong by the new episode. Haven’t watched it yet!!! [emoji1303][emoji4]

 

[richeyc2000]

Part II - [emoji4]

 

[Stuart in MN]

I can't imagine how much time they must have invested in the design of that flex cable drive.

 

[larry4406]

I can't imagine how much time they must have invested in the design of that flex cable drive.

I agree. I watched both episodes.

Hard to tell but when they made the pulley drive off the crank, I hope they did not omit the harmonic balancer.

 

[DocsMachine]

Hard to tell but when they made the pulley drive off the crank, I hope they did not omit the harmonic balancer.

-They probably plan to run the harmonic balancer off the end of the camshaft or something.

Doc.

 

[Keyblazer]

How many Door Skins?

 

[richeyc2000]

Have ye been keeping up to date with the bad obsession lads?

There’s life after Binky as she nears completion.

See below:

And some other projects. Nice

[emoji1303][emoji41]

 

[bulletpruf]

Love the series!

 

[richeyc2000]

I know I mentioned it before above but I really like this show. It’s called SOUP classic motoring.

In earlier episodes he did long videos with interviews but he had a realignment and decided to do shorter bursts as this is what ‘YouTube’ wanted.

He puts serious effort into stop motion for his builds. So much effort it’s impressive.

Between Soup and Binky I find they are both great motivators.

 

[richeyc2000]

Love the series!

[emoji1303] serious respect to them

 

[shedfullatools]

Well this thread inspired me to go check them out, spent last week watching every episode in the evenings. Love it, awesome skills with honestly a fairly basic set of tools and shop equipment. Very impressive fab, design and engineering work to say the least. Thanks for getting me into the series