9pm est. TLC. Overhaulin. 69 HEMI RR VERT.

[TruckDriver]

I didnt care for the trunk stripes either. But over all it was cool.

[Troy]

Yeah, whats with those massive wheels     

Those were FOOSE wheels, so I guess it's an attempt to advertise his product. 

All of the cars on that show get custom Foose wheels - it's part of him being the lead designer. Haven't you noticed that it sounds like a NASCAR interview when they start naming sponsors? Edelbrock supplied motors for half the cars I think and that one place always does the exhaust. I tune the brand names out after a while.

Troy

[The Blue Beast]

well I liked  the car.  but hey then again I like third generation Chargers, so who am I to judge anything. 

[RT DAVE]

Yeah, whats with those massive wheels      

Those were FOOSE wheels, so I guess it's an attempt to advertise his product.  

All of the cars on that show get custom Foose wheels - it's part of him being the lead designer. Haven't you noticed that it sounds like a NASCAR interview when they start naming sponsors? Edelbrock supplied motors for half the cars I think and that one place always does the exhaust. I tune the brand names out after a while.

Troy

My point exactly.  I was trying to be sarcastic... 

[Troy]

Yeah, whats with those massive wheels     

Those were FOOSE wheels, so I guess it's an attempt to advertise his product. 

All of the cars on that show get custom Foose wheels - it's part of him being the lead designer. Haven't you noticed that it sounds like a NASCAR interview when they start naming sponsors? Edelbrock supplied motors for half the cars I think and that one place always does the exhaust. I tune the brand names out after a while.

Troy

My point exactly. I was trying to be sarcastic...

Yeah, I got that.

I noticed it first on Monster Garage but you'll find blatant product plugs on American Chopper and American Hot Rod as well. I guess they figured people stopped watching the commercials so they needed some way to draw the big sponsors.

Troy

[1970440RT]

Speaking of Boyd, anybody catch the bare shell of the 72 and up Chally sitting next to their latest build?  I would actually look forward to that show if the Chally was next.

[BrianShaughnessy]

Look around on any of the Biker Buildoff shows or any OCC, Overhaulin, whatever and all you'll see are advertisements and product placements.   OCC has an advantage in that the specialize in theme bikes based on the corporation that's paying for it.   To the corp that's getting a bike,  it's actually cheaper than paying for that much in TV commercials.   It's not wrong per se... it's just what makes the world go round.   

The biker buildoff series helped out some smaller guys like Detroit Bros.  because the suppliers gave them loads of new equpment and such just to be seen on TV.   It was a win/win for each.

Remember when stadiums didn't have corporate names on them?   I do.  Everything has sponsors nowadays... concerts, tours, everything...  it's just a way to keep the costs down to the consumer.... although I'm sure if that money wasn't there,  it wouldn't be getting wasted either.  Nobody should be upset at product placements and stuff... just watch it for entertainment purposes.

[RT DAVE]

Yeah, whats with those massive wheels      

Those were FOOSE wheels, so I guess it's an attempt to advertise his product.  

All of the cars on that show get custom Foose wheels - it's part of him being the lead designer. Haven't you noticed that it sounds like a NASCAR interview when they start naming sponsors? Edelbrock supplied motors for half the cars I think and that one place always does the exhaust. I tune the brand names out after a while.

Troy

My point exactly. I was trying to be sarcastic...

Yeah, I got that.

I noticed it first on Monster Garage but you'll find blatant product plugs on American Chopper and American Hot Rod as well. I guess they figured people stopped watching the commercials so they needed some way to draw the big sponsors.

Troy

I figured that was the case but wanted to make sure you didn't think I was a total dumbass.     I'm sure the majority of the people on this board will find a reason to feel that way eventually as I continue to post...