Graveyard Carz

[projectanimal]

Hey Tom, I have heard about the nationals from on here and Muscle Car Magazine and would love to go!  May have to plan a trip next year in our daily driver first as our 70 project may not be ready for that trip yet...  Our goal is to take our car to many car meets in the future and maybe hit the big road rally in Michigan (big dream) at some point.  

I had a feeling that the GYC crew was just like my buddy's, just having a good time and getting shit done with lots of ball busting in between. Good to know its not just for TV!  Great quick response to Daren as they will definitely have another dozen cars complete before his is drive able!    

Will reach out with a PM if we get a chance to hit NY!  We hope to catch up with Bill440 in NJ at some point as well!  

[70moparman]

I think I should be on the show. Just ask the guys on this site how much of an idiot I am.       I've been driving these guys crazy for years now and they haven't canceled me yet.  Here's a few things we need to talk about first.  I will need to be paid in cash due to a small legal issue.  Will I need to have a drivers Lic?  Will I have to be drug tested?  I will need my own hair & makeup people.  There's more but we'll talk later...        

LOL ~ you got my vote!

[polywideblock]

Tonight at 9 season 3 begins!!  We'll see how it's changed, I like this show.   

so was it as good as hoped or was it 80% bs and 20% cars like last seson

[projectanimal]

It was a good show with a better balance.... Seems like they are setting up for more car coverage.   

[Homerr]

I've been watching the Brit show 'Wheeler Dealers' and would love to see some of it's format introduced (especially an American all muscle car version of the show).  Very minimal drama and the repair part is done top-notch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylsRXNjPkIE

[Mopar Nut]

I've been watching the Brit show 'Wheeler Dealers' and would love to see some of it's format introduced (especially an American all muscle car version of the show).  Very minimal drama and the repair part is done top-notch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylsRXNjPkIE

There was a show they fixed up a 70 Charger from the U.S.

[projectanimal]

Wheeler dealers is one of my favorite shows, but since GYC doesn't just spin the spanners and shine the fiddly bits to flip a profit  ,  it's hard to compare....   
It would be great If GYC did shoot a little more of the cars on the lift while they switch old for new/reconditioned parts though..... 

[polywideblock]

Wheeler dealers is one of my favorite shows, but since GYC doesn't just spin the spanners and shine the fiddly bits to flip a profit  ,  it's hard to compare....   
It would be great If GYC did shoot a little more of the cars on the lift while they switch old for new/reconditioned parts though..... 

that's exactly what the automotive hobby needs a show where you get to see the "hand on" side of it not just the rusty heap/finished beauty, need more of the in between bits 

[Homerr]

I did see the Charger episode of WD as well as the Mustang.

Counting Cars is sort of similar and is really cool that they talk numbers and don't make that a mystery.  But the work on the cars is really hidden.

WD can make rebuilding a distributor, replacing a window, or a wheel bearing interesting.  Contrast with GYC where Mark "has to" become super-egoist and Darren super-annoyer.  I say "has to" because I believe it is all lowest common denominator/race to the bottom BS.  Present an entertaining and intelligent show and people will watch.

[r4daytona]

Here are4 pics Mark sent me.  I know he's been swamped (contrary to what you've seen on the show).  One of his goals is to start and finish one or two cars each season so you won't have to watch the start of a car in one season and then the finish in another.  It's going to take some doing since he produces the shows with his own money. He's hired a couple guys to help, so just know he's working on it. I still say, (of course I'm biased) lets simply enjoy a show about mopars and watch it develop.  Lets help him out with some decent comments on teh Velocity facebook so a chevy or ford show doesn't happen!  OK, yes I like some of those too.   You'll notice my swiss cheese floor that I was starting to drill the spot welds out then stopped so I could keep some of the structural integrity while being shipped.  I'll be glad to try and answer any other questions I can.  This shell is the way I got it.  I told mark that i prefer he blast it rather than dip.  Just my personal preference.

[ACUDANUT]

I see he cut the frame in half. 

[r4daytona]

Those were actually from the shipper that first brought it to my house in 2008.  Needless to say i was not happy about that.  If I don't drive the car back it's going to be tire strapped when it's shipped.

[mopar4don]

I see he cut the frame in half. 

Where do you see that the frame is cut in half?
The rear frame?

[r4daytona]

I know what you mean about the terminology, I don't see the frame cut in half either, I was figuring it was about the tear marks from those three frame holes.  I will never use that shipper again.  Showcar Services hauled the car out to oregon and they were great.  This first guy, not so much!

[ACUDANUT]

3rd picture down. No frame..Maybe I am blind.

[r4daytona]

The car is a unibody, thats where the frame ends and the floor pan starts.

[Dino]

I think he's talking about the crossmember.  I'm guessing it's still attached to the floorpans.

[r4daytona]

Not sure either I guess, there is a difference between removing a cross member and cutting a frame in half.  If anybody wants to call me with any questions, feel free, I'd be glad to talk.  I'm sure I'd learn a few things becasue there are guys ALOT more knowledege than I am about these cars: (716)549-1756  Tom

[r4daytona]

Found this picture, perhaps it helps? 

[mopar4don]

I know what you mean about the terminology, I don't see the frame cut in half either, I was figuring it was about the tear marks from those three frame holes.  I will never use that shipper again.  Showcar Services hauled the car out to oregon and they were great.  This first guy, not so much!

So how did the shippers tie your car down using the 3 holes in the rear frame?

[ACUDANUT]

Oh, that picture helps 100 percent. 

[Dino]

I know what you mean about the terminology, I don't see the frame cut in half either, I was figuring it was about the tear marks from those three frame holes.  I will never use that shipper again.  Showcar Services hauled the car out to oregon and they were great.  This first guy, not so much!

So how did the shippers tie your car down using the 3 holes in the rear frame?

Look at underside of the rear rails, the holes ain't so round no more.   

r4 would you mind telling us who that first shipper is so others can be spared?

[Mopar Nut]

The car is a unibody, thats where the frame ends and the floor pan starts.

[Paul G]

After watching this weeks episode I have come to the conclusion that GYC is a reality show no different than any of the others. It is primarily about the personalitys that make up the crew, how they interact, and how they mis behave. It has very little to do with the cars, very little. And that is a shame. It is very evident that they have great knowledge of how Mopars should be re built. That is what I, and I would think most of us on this board would love to watch them do. But instead we get to see them act more like the tow truck hillbillies.

[ACUDANUT]

I agree. They need to gear towards Trick my truck and overhauled. At least there they have before and after..Body, engine ect....