Graveyard Carz

[bakerhillpins]

Pretty good show last night!  Cool info on the superbirds and putting front end together on the Cuda!

 

Seriously? They must have had a different episode on my tv because what I learned was that it takes 3 guys to assemble a K-frame and when you get down to it, barely anything was actually shown of the assembly. Worthwhile content: 45 seconds. Fluff: 5 minutes. Yes, the 4 minutes of the Superbird story(near the end) was very good, but other than that, there was nothing but fluff and nonsene in between.  I kept waiting to see something of real substance, but once again, the show didn't fail to let me down. Oh wait, Mark did manage to mention a new brand name; Outback steak house. I wonder how many free meals that got him. 

yep you got it, exactly what I saw too...    I also wonder what product will be pushed for freebies next week... 

Yea, I get it, 5 minutes worth of product placement is rough and other shows seem to be able to move through them faster (like 20 - 30 seconds) but gotta pay the bills somehow right?

I am with the other who wish there was more "History"...

[projectanimal]

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I am with the other who wish there was more "History"...
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I too agree.  They could have spent all of 2 seconds with the "surprise" birthday party.  We all know Daren plays games, so lets skip that part! 
It would be cool to have Holley contact some of us from the the forum and do quick histories on our cars with a few photos.... That would take 1-2 minutes and be great to see.   Hell, that would make it it real easy to plug more vendors...." This is so and so from the Mopar world, and he likes to use YearOne like we do".   

[71ChallengeHer]

I don't use Year One.  I can find the same products out there for cheaper , not back ordered and they still take you money.   

[moparstuart]

I don't use Year One.  I can find the same products out there for cheaper , not back ordered and they still take you money.   

and a third of the shipping cost 

[projectanimal]

I guess YearOne was a bad example!!   

[cdr]

the show last night was awesome ,,,,,,,,,,,,,HEY------------------------CHIP 

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I taped it, but for those who did watch it, can you please tell me if it's even worth my time watching the show in fast forward hoping to find more thasn 3 minutes of substance, or should I just not bother and delete this episode?

[Charger-Bodie]

Ive seen worse episodes. If Mark would fire himself hed have a lot better show.

[69 OUR/TEA]

Wow,chipped the Cuda door !!!! $$$$$ fix,take door off,feather out chip/prime,remove billboard decal(order new one),prep door,repaint,sand/buff again,re-install/decal !!!!!Be more carefull guys!!!!And don't be putting on stripes/decals until last for unfortunate occassions like this !!!!!!
They seem alittle more complacent working on and around unprotected finished cars than I would do,ntm,fooling around near them to !!!!!
Am I getting this correct after watching a few episodes now?Do Mark,Deren,Royal,and Josh just disassemble/reassemble these cars?Don't ever see them actually doing the bodywork.....plastic/primer blocking/painting/sanding/buffing?I know the episode where Mark said he was the only one on the planet that can paint an engine bay without getting runs and showed him doing it,but that's all I recall of him doing the physical work?
I'd like to see more of the actual bodywork happening,not just a shot of the Daytona with plastic down the quarter.Then there was episode where two other guys came out to take the Cuda door in for the bodywork,...why not show them?
I've been watching Fast and Loud every week now to,and think that show is great as they all dive in,plus Richards humor to me is funnier than Marks.To me Richard Rawlings is more real life without scripts.

[Dino]

I know the episode where Mark said he was the only one on the planet that can paint an engine bay without getting runs and showed him doing it,but that's all I recall of him doing the physical work?

If you can't paint an engine bay without runs, you're not a painter.  Pretty lame of him to make that statement.

[Charger-Bodie]

Wow,chipped the Cuda door !!!! $$$$$ fix,take door off,feather out chip/prime,remove billboard decal(order new one),prep door,repaint,sand/buff again,re-install/decal !!!!!Be more carefull guys!!!!And don't be putting on stripes/decals until last for unfortunate occassions like this !!!!!!
They seem alittle more complacent working on and around unprotected finished cars than I would do,ntm,fooling around near them to !!!!!
Am I getting this correct after watching a few episodes now?Do Mark,Deren,Royal,and Josh just disassemble/reassemble these cars?Don't ever see them actually doing the bodywork.....plastic/primer blocking/painting/sanding/buffing?I know the episode where Mark said he was the only one on the planet that can paint an engine bay without getting runs and showed him doing it,but that's all I recall of him doing the physical work?
I'd like to see more of the actual bodywork happening,not just a shot of the Daytona with plastic down the quarter.Then there was episode where two other guys came out to take the Cuda door in for the bodywork,...why not show them?
I've been watching Fast and Loud every week now to,and think that show is great as they all dive in,plus Richards humor to me is funnier than Marks.To me Richard Rawlings is more real life without scripts.

Yep, Decals last. You cant be 100 % sure that the doors will still be in that exact same spot when its all together. Meaning if anything changes at all,the stripes wont line up right.

[ozoner]

What is the deal with Marks shoes ? They look like spring loaded high heels. He must just wear them for the show to add height. I think he has little man syndrome. I do get a kick out of this show.

[69 OUR/TEA]

Did you hear Derens comment about the red Cuda quarter panels that had to get redone? "they finally got them straight,third times a charm!! "  Thought that was funny.I was pissing myself the episode when he kept saying to Mark,"I need some Dramamine!!!!Mark was getting pissed.

[Homerr]

I get the impression that the shop is a regular collision shop during business hours of the week.  Then on the weekends the 'on-camera' staff come in and shoot 10 hours of high-jinks and 10 minutes of turning a wrench which is edited down to a show.

[projectanimal]

I get the impression that the shop is a regular collision shop during business hours of the week.  Then on the weekends the 'on-camera' staff come in and shoot 10 hours of high-jinks and 10 minutes of turning a wrench which is edited down to a show.

Seems to be the case for sure.  That's how American Chopper was, especially when they started and Sr was still running the Steel shop.   With a lot of the additions and separating doors at GYC, it's seems like he's hoping this will become more of a solid business and not just a "nights and weekends" affair.  Takes a lot to make that work! 
For some reason my DVR didn't record last night, so now I have to wait a week for the re-run... 

[ACUDANUT]

 Fast and loud at least shows before and after results. GYC is a secret joke to lure us Mopar guys into their trap of stupid. worthless and non productive BS

[Mytur Binsdirti]

GYC is a secret joke to lure us Mopar guys into their trap of stupid. worthless and non productive BS

Yeah, that about sums it up.     

[bill440rt]

I watched the new episode last night. Save your space on the DVR. I almost can no longer read the "FF" on my remote.
First 10 min of Mark snapping on rear window trim. Uh, OK. Then 20 min of him out getting a haircut & going to a Dodge dealer while it takes 3 guys to install hood hinges.    (OK, the fenders, hood, & deck lid too).
Eclipse frame straightening equipment is the new product plug, but I'm baffled that as an owner of a collision shop he does not know how to measure a frame. 

To sum it up the banter far outweighed the car stuff this episode.
Aside from seeing the Mopars on the show, there is VERY little actual work to be seen. Other car "reality" shows such as American Hot Rod, Overhaulin', Fast-n-Loud, even American Restoration at least show actual work, it is most of the show. The average viewer does not need to hear every single trim code or number: "Today we're working on the FC7 Plum Crazy TX9 Black 1970 Challenger R/T factory sunroof car".    Yeah, OK.

My wounds will heal this week, so I'll watch the next episode anyway. 

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Thanks for saving me the time. I just deleted this week's episode.

[projectanimal]

Great recap Bill!!   

I'm still hopeful Mark will swing the show back to talking about the history and actually working on cars.... I know I shouldn't hold my breath.      Definitely glad they brought back Overhauling!  All around great show!!  West coast customs seems to show more work being done and still plug a bunch of product shit too!   
Anyone see last week when they took a 4 door jeep and made It I to a 2 door lifted for Shaq!?!?   Cool stuff!  He sure came a long way from pimp my ride!!!  

[67440chrg]

Yes its a shame. It realy could be somthing. I know fast and loud only flip cars but they do make it a car show about cars. You can see them do a lot of the work good & bad. I have watched GYC all along but am about done with it.

[Homerr]

I wrote my last post here before watching this latest episode, which I have just watched.  This episode more than any other confirmed that they are just there on the weekends filming.  That's fine, probably quieter for filming without hammering and air tools.

This episode was okay, not as retarded as some.  Less Daren playing the game, some work done.  The 'chips' thing was funny the first 3 times, then it lost value.  I like Mark's enthusiasm for Mopars, but every time I start feeling the love he starts in with the insults and ego BS.  Turd this, turd that. 

Mark, you've got to let it go.  I end up feeling a bit used after most episodes - used as the laugh track for the insults.  But I'm not laughing. 

As far as I'm concerned Daren and Josh can be let go and a couple of real craftsmen take their place.  Showing actual restoration processes, detailing, assembly, etc. can all be entertaining if filmed and presented well.  It might be interesting enough that even Ford and Chevy people could relate.  I'm close to throwing my arms up in the air too.

[polywideblock]

wheres all the "new members' defending the bs etc 

[bill440rt]

Gimme the grinding! Gimme the air tools! Gimme the welding! Gimme the sanding! The buffing! The sparks & dust flying! The WORK!! (Am I being too selfish?)   

On a side note, anyone else here thinks Mark is banging Holly??   
Can that be added to the poll? 

[projectanimal]

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On a side note, anyone else here thinks Mark is banging Holly??   
Can that be added to the poll? 
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Yes!!    The looks they give each other and then having her randomly on the show but not showing her working!?!?