Generally speaking, I like this show. He is doing something
with out vintage trucks and I do get a few ideas from watching
his show. I watch 3 shows like this regularly, Trucks, Two
Guys Garage and Weekend Mechanic. The first 2 are fairly
unrealistic for people on a budget (me). But...I understand
that RTM Productions and Brenton Productions are not going
to get these shows made unless they heavily promo their sponsors products. Such is the state of modern day television
production. Weekend Mechanic seems a bit more realistic
in their approach.

I think I remember years ago when the local PBS station did
a "weekend mechanics" type show. Few if any promos
and generally good info. However, given the takeover
of PBS by the "wine and cheese" crowd they have little
interest in doing anything concerning "infernal combustion
machines".

Lets face it, much of what's in these shows is eye candy.
They realize as I'm sure you do that there are very few people
in their viewing audience that have the necessary skills
to do restoration work. Probably 80 percent of the people
that do have those skills (or at least think they do) are
probably right here on this board.

Jim
Mt Juliet

I was a little disappointed also that they did not try to use repo fenders and doors. The premise of the project (I thought) was to start with a rolling frame and a cab and use aftermarket parts for everything else. I do have to give him credit for admitting to flaws in repo parts. I love the show but I will never have the deep pockets to do the projects he does.

I too thought the premise was "If you have a cab w/a VIN tag, it's possible to build a new 67-72 truck w/aftermarket parts."

Aftermarket frames, suspensions, brakes, drivetranes, & sheetmetal are all availible. I also used NOS sheetmetal on my truck, and let me tell you, it was hard to find the stuff since this was before the internet put us in touch w/each other & venders from across the country.

I'm disappointed that they didn't use repro stuff so we could see what it takes to make it work. I don't know about you guys, but I'm tired of hearing 'it takes some work to get aftermarket parts to fit'. I already know this.... what I don't know is how much work it takes to make them fit (& fit good!). If people knew, it would help them decide whether they should save/restore their old rusted stuff or go w/aftermarket.

If you spend $150 on an aftermarket fender but have to pay a shop $350+ to get it to fit & look good, you could prob get NOS for the same or less.

I like the show now and then, it is cool. I was up set that they did not use repo parts also. Jenna's 71 is all original parts and it is going to stay that way. But my truck well I need to find original, i dont want to do repos unless I have to.