Graveyard Carz on Velocity?

[GYC Undertaker]

Mark, my wife and I are loving the show so far!  We were already fans of "Wheeler Dealer".  Your show has beat them out already.  (Mopars and the personal interaction between your employees is great).  The personalities remind my wife of a couple of my co-workers and myself. (SWAT Snipers are kinda headcases I guess )

Keep up the good work!

Richard.

Thanks Richard for watching and the kind words...I think everyone probably has a Daren in their life I really appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you are happy with the start because it only gets better by the episode.
~Mark

[r4daytona]

Hey guys, glad to see that some people are "lightening up" on being so critical at this point. Here's sopemthing I posted on the Aero Cars forum. To some this may be a repeat.  I'll add this though. I have 100% confidence in my car being awesome when it's done. Why? Becasue I was there and hung out with those guys. THey are just as crazy at dinner as they are on the show. But when you talk to Mark, you realize that he knows his stuff.  Anyway, here's what I posted:
I'm giving it some time too. I was also surprised there wasn't as much about cars, but as I said, and I can only pass this on, Mark said he's incorporating more about cars- and he said ALOT in season two.  THe following explains a bit of my investment (if you want to call it that)   I have ALOT more time in this than anybody can imagine--by my choice of course. I've made HUNDREDS of calls and I've gotten SEVERAL sponsors for stuff for my car and it's worked out that Mark has made a deal with some of them too.. discounts he can pass along to other customers.  I've been quite about what I've been doing because some people (at least around here) almost seem to get a bit jealous. I've made at least a few hundred calls about stuff for my car.  Several things have been donated some have been discounted. EX: Legendary is going to do the interior, they are going to fly a small crew out to his shop and film installing the interior and use it on the show and for their own use. Coker Tire set me up with Rims, trim rings, center caps mounted and balanced! Thanks to you guys, I looked, and found, wheelweights that are correct for 1969!  Accurate Exhaust is doing a complete exhaust system. Napa Sent basically an entire front end of ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, bumpers, master cyinder, power booster rear brake rebuilt kit and two 4-piston calipers so Mark can make it as original as possible. Kim at Passion4mopars is doing my wiper motor, alternator and carb. Their work is excellent, you should check it out. Vans Auto is supplying most of the "trim and trinkets" as I call it, and the rest will come from year one. Hey, I can't find everything original!  I actually found a 69 HP440 that came out of a 69 charger RT. Here's the part people will debate. Galen said I want to find a motor as close to June 2 (build date) as possible ... this motor is stamped june 2.  One change though, the heads needed to be redone, but since they look the same as stock heads, 440 Source discounted me a set of Alum Stealth Heads. AMD is helping out with the sheetmetal.  I'm glad to have done this work obviously and I know it will benefit others that have him do their car. So lets keep positive about a guy trying to build a show  about restoring mopars so we can see the daytona, superbird and A12 be restored! IF anyone wants to talk, please feel free to call (716)549-1756  Tom  Thanks

[thedodgeboys]

It's a good looking 70 road runner...

[moparstuart]

It's a good looking 70 road runner...

all 70 road runners are good looking   

[Budnicks]

Last night episode Darren's Day/Week, what ever it was called, was a little better, fractionally...LOL... I'm still trying to give it a chance, the phone thing/rant in the beginning was over the top, but they actually did some work on the 70 RR dash & gave some information on hardware & wiring options/restoration, the 2) the owner Mark & lead man Darren argue like an old married couple, I guess Mark robs parts off Darren's 4 spd BB E-Body all the time, for customers cars... Mark has a bad case of OCD, thats for damn sure...

[r4daytona]

Stuart, thanks for your continued support.  I also thought it was interesting the detail Mark goes to. I saw the GTX and 71 Charger finished but didn't know he went that far.  Remember, what you're watching no was filmed about two years ago without any help or feedback. Mark and I talk quite a bit and he is listening to what you guys say. I just sent him an idea about talking and demonstrating how and why the Daytona was developed. I'm going to talk with him later today on it.  I do know the story about the A12 car and saw it first hand since it was in the trailer when ShowCar Services picked up my motor. I'm not at liberty right now to tell you about it, but it is a great looking car could have almost been a survivor car if it hadn't been sideswiped.  I'll see what I can do about some photos.  Thanks for you support guys. As always, feel free to call (716)549-1756  Tom

[moparstuart]

Stuart, thanks for your continued support.  I also thought it was interesting the detail Mark goes to. I saw the GTX and 71 Charger finished but didn't know he went that far.  Remember, what you're watching no was filmed about two years ago without any help or feedback. Mark and I talk quite a bit and he is listening to what you guys say. I just sent him an idea about talking and demonstrating how and why the Daytona was developed. I'm going to talk with him later today on it.  I do know the story about the A12 car and saw it first hand since it was in the trailer when ShowCar Services picked up my motor. I'm not at liberty right now to tell you about it, but it is a great looking car could have almost been a survivor car if it hadn't been sideswiped.  I'll see what I can do about some photos.  Thanks for you support guys. As always, feel free to call (716)549-1756  Tom

[moparstuart]

  wings and a-12

[Charger-Bodie]

Mark got much better looking.

[TUFCAT]

Mark got much better looking.

How is that possible? 

[moparstuart]

Mark got much better looking.

How is that possible? 

that new host i my hero

[GYC Undertaker]

Mark got much better looking.

Hahah, I agree! Hey is that Stuart? Good lookin' Fella. You can take my job and I'll just work on the carz.

[moparstuart]

Mark got much better looking.

Hahah, I agree! Hey is that Stuart? Good lookin' Fella. You can take my job and I'll just work on the carz.

Lord no you dont want my ugly mug on TV thats my buddy who is a moderator here and not a fan of your show yet , but i'm working on him   :2thumbs:he is still watching so thats at least promising  

[nvrbdn]

oh yea, stu on the tele. i think so. at least have him do a guest appearance. he could cruise up in the birdible during an episode while building a wing car.

[moparstuart]

oh yea, stu on the tele. i think so. at least have him do a guest appearance. he could cruise up in the birdible during an episode while building a wing car.

  no no no

[Charger-Bodie]

Yes. I would watch for sure if Stu was the host!!

[moparstuart]

 

Yes. I would watch for sure if Stu was the host!!

Yup every one would fall asleep         and i would freeze and    but thanks   

[moparstuart]

toms message


   Hi Guys, just thought I send some info on the A12 and then I'd like to ask a favor.  Dave, the owner of the A12 is a very nice guy. I saw the car at my house when ShowCar services was picking up my motor. If it wasn't for the damage on the one side it could be a survivor car.  Anyway, here's what he wrote:


It was my dads, he bought it in 1970. he raced it and drove it often. the last time it was registerd was in 1983, it has 20k miles on it. its all #'s matching. I'l send some pics.
In 83, my dad and I were comming home late from his friends house, and he dozed off at the wheel, and lightly sideswiped a gaurdrail, and that is why it was parked. Thw damage is not bad, in fact the the car never stopped, my dad only rubbed the rail slightly.
My uncle Bill, was the body guy, and my dad the mechanic, and I think Bill was going to repair the car, but my dad wanted a new fender, and didnt want any bondo on the car. 1n the early 90's my uncle died of a heart attack, before a fender was ever found. 2years ago, an nos fender was found, and me and dad set to get the car restored, we were looking for a good body guy that my dad would feel was right for the job, last Feb my dad also past away from a heart attack. and now all this is on me.
I love this car,and its always been my dream car, I only want to get it done correctly, and be able to enjoy it just as my dad did when it was new.
Let me know if you get this.

thanks for reading Tom, talk to you soon

So I'd like to ask this, stories like this, my wing car search and Mike getting the birds with his son would never be heard if it wasn't for a show like Marks. SO can you please go to the Velocity blog and write something positive about the show so these stories can be told?  Lets all be a part of this and contribute so this can be a great show!

[moparstuart]

marks message from the aero car section thread 




The idea to create Graveyard Carz was inspired by a 1971 'Cuda 440+6 that a client of mine had purchased and wanted me to restore. This car had been totaled in 1980 and spent the next 30 years being picked apart and rusting.
Soon, rumors were in the air that I was going to "rebody" the 'Cuda, using the original body numbers, dash vin and fender tag. These rumors were started by folks in the Mopar community who did NOT believe the car could be saved...I was out to prove them wrong!

I decided to have a young film student from the University Of Oregon bring his camera over on weekends and document the restoration in hopes to validate the authenticity of the resurrection.
Thus, Graveyard Carz was born.

After creating a one hour pilot, featuring straight work on cars and no character interaction, I sent it out to the networks. After nearly a year of "sorry" or "unfortunatelies" I had find out why I was being passed by. Soon I made connection with A. Smith and Co. This is the company that produces shows such as Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Trading Spaces, etc. Under the direction of a very nice lady there, I learned that even "car shows" have to maintain certain elements to make it appealing to a network. Drama, Conflict and Comedy are the main ones...

So, armed with that knowledge, I set out to rework the program that housed my beloved Mopars. I have always hoped I could make a program that could showcase the cars I love and spread the word of how cool they are, to the masses. I felt it was important to establish characters in the series first and foremost because I knew the 'Cudas, Challengers, Chargers, Road Runners, GTX's, Superbirds and Daytonas would carry their own weight.
After revamping the program to a format desirable by networks, Graveyard Carz is now filming it's second Season. It has been sold and is airing in over 40 countries. Discovery Turbo for the UK purchased it and is set to air late this year. Discovery Latin America has bought Season I and Season II which is still in production. The list goes on and on...

If you want to see our beloved Pentastars on TV then you have to ride out the storm and realize we're trying to reach more than just car enthusiasts with Graveyard Carz. There is not another all Mopar show on TV and I doubt there will be another. Rest assured I listen to everyone and make notes to make the program better. But, I also have to make it appealing to the mainstream viewing audience if we want to be around for many years to come. Just thought I should say something.

I honestly do appreciate all of your comments and show them to the rest of the team. As long as I know the comments, opinions and two cents worth are from your Mopar hearts, I'll always listen.
~ Mark Worman


       

[nvrbdn]

cool story

[bakerhillpins]

Finally got a chance to watch the 3rd episode with them working on the RR dash. I learned something new... What a great thing.  Now I certainly am not a MOPAR guru by any stretch of the imagination but if I can get more out of a show than just entertainment then I certainly will continue watching!!!  What did I learn? Apparently my 69 Charger has a repro wiring harness in it because I have that same clip style regulator plug.


Thanks Mark! 

[Budnicks]

cool story

x2   

[moparstuart]

oh yea, stu on the tele. i think so. at least have him do a guest appearance. he could cruise up in the birdible during an episode while building a wing car.

closest you will ever get me to being host 

[moparstuart]

 or how about mark at me   

[moparstuart]

or our favorite moderator as me