johnthegoalie

anyone else lose an hour of their life watching this joke of a show?

78D200

Don't have cable to that degree but thanks for the heads up John.

67 GTX

is this the show where they "restored" the thunderbird in two weeks?

Silverick

I watched that dumb *** show last night.
They decided to build a Galaxie and had a decent story about the "history" of the '62 Galaxie..... but, the pictures that went with their story were Chevelle convertibles! The thing is.... the Chevelle pictures, mistake, didn't just happen once.... It was more like 3 different times throughout the show.

Silverick

Yes, that's the show.

mytracy

Yeah watched it last night show was ok not the best thats for sure, i miss overhaulin, i actually got a part from DVAP my lower control arm haha

67 GTX

it is not the worst show, but it has some quirks

Silverick

You're right! I watched the whole thing! lol

johnthegoalie

bought my 4 speed setup from them - after explicit instructions to save the bolts - they left me with 5 flywheel bolts and nothing elsr...

on the show, they all seem like tweekers and nothing seems like its done right at all...

XR01

I'd like to pick around in their boneyard a little while, They have an outstanding collection of old stuff there.
RB

Silverick

Same here! Could probably have a good time out in that yard!!

67 GTX

what cars have been restored so far?
the thunderbird, galaxie, and cuda right?
anyone notice how the cuda started with a /6 and ended up with a 273? they swapped cars and never told the viewers.

Silverick

And an Olds 442. I missed the 'Cuda and will record it on my DVR.
Good for fodder! lol

67 GTX

I missed the Olds. Same here, DVR'in it!

scotts74birds

It all kinda looked "hack" and "sloppy" for their work on the cars. Patch it up and sell it! Its clear these guys are not enthusiasts for any of those cars. Just a bunch of "flippers". Its just "product" to them.

Silverick

So, I watched the Barracuda episode today and yes, I think you're right.... they switched cars. The wierd thing is, before they had the second (V8) car, they were talking about the rarity of the V8/push button automatic that they were working on but, you could see the slant 6 in the car.
During their 'History Lesson'.... they showed what they described as a "Ford" Fleetline coupe that was "rodded".
A "Fleetline" is a Chevrolet.... as was the car that was being shown.

With some proper and correct editing... the show could be half way decent.

The car looked pretty good but, the only good thing about this Barracuda episode, is that the buyer did alright for what he paid for this car with a transmission that should be toast..... soon!

KC51

Im glad i wasnt the only one to realize that about the engine. I tried explaining to my fiance what i was talkin about. I laughed so hard when that back glass broke!! lmao yea and these dudes arent makin but a couple hundred bucks in profit... I dont remember how much it was but i think it said they made $125 or some **** of the cuda build.

67 GTX

I wonder if they are factoring in the amount they have to pay the workers in the profit amount. If not, they are probably losing money.

fivepoint

That show is like the rest of the "reality" shows. They create drama with some fabricated deadline. The rear window on the Cuda episode was staged to add more drama. They may be halfway good mechanics but they are horible actors. I guess they add deadlines and foulups just to keep it interesting.
Then if you watch the other automotive shows like Gearz or Two Guys Garage, you end up seeing nothing more than an infomercial. They move from table to table selling the latest and greatest their sponsor has to offer.

67 GTX

what is this weeks episode of desert car kings about?

68sportsatelliteragtop

I saw the show. When the cars go to auction they talk about the car being restored. I doubt they do much more than what is required to get it up to the block other than the cosmetic paint and interior work. The buyer for the Barracuda got the car at the right price for what it is.Hopefully he has some more coin to spend on the car, he will need it if he plans to drive it.

Silverick

So, I did some checking and....

It looks like it's going to be '66 Chevelle SS that they don't realize how rare this particular car is, until after the build starts!

There was also something about possibly another Mopar coming up in the future.

Mar 02, 10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Desert Car Kings
Chevelle SS
TV-PG (L)

Jason strikes gold when he discovers that a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle he bought is actually a rare SS model. But can the crew find a high roller who's willing to buy the restored car at their auction?

67 GTX

Haha. I wonder what their definition of rare is?

johnthegoalie

on the next episode of tweekers build cars - the fellers steal and sell all the copper out of an under construction house and blow most of their hard earned on an 8-ball and the rest on junkyard parts...

mtman399

Barfly

Nit picky? Maybe, but listening to the younger guy talk at the beginning of the show, his dialog was spot on for Rick on Pawn Stars. The whole show has the same feel as Pawn Stars. Must be they have the same writer or something like that.

I love the fact there is a car restoration show like this, it's one heck of alot better than "JersyRiffic" or whatever it is. But I get a little tired of the false dead lines, made up controversy etc.... Makes all these shows the same same.

Other than that duffis Rich Christensen, Pinks All Out is my favorite on TV.
That and Pass Time.

Joe.

67 GTX

the Chevelle episode was weird. the whole show they raved about how original the car was, then it winds up with a non-original motor.

scotts74birds

Now THAT I would watch!!!!