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**mongocanfly** · 10-10-2016, 09:38 PM

That's what they claim it cost...if you can believe anything they say..

**mongocanfly** · 10-10-2016, 10:06 PM

Asking 175k..offered 135k..sold 150k....wonder how long it will take before we see another "sold" truck sitting in the background..like that LS powered dodge they "sold" for big money a couple years ago..they actually did a nice job on this truck though..

Donaldo · 10-10-2016, 10:11 PM

Keep in mind the quality of the cartoon artisrty has left the building, so they use reality people with monopoly money. It's still more entertaining than current politics......
I just hate being lied to !

**joedoh** · 10-10-2016, 10:15 PM

I think maybe I said this the last time it came up, but gas monkey the BRAND has revenues 20-30x the BUILDS.

there is an old story about a guy with a horse, its an old horse and not very useful any more, so the guy buys a new horse and sells the old horse for 20 gold pieces to a kid who doesnt know to look at the teeth or what a swayback is. a few days later the boy returns and says the horse died the first time he tried to plow a field. the man says thats a shame, but a deals a deal. a few weeks pass and the guy is feeling guilty so he stops by to see the kid and offer to plow his field. the kid has a brand new horse, and the guy asks how he got it. the kid explains he decided to raffle off the horse and sold tickets for 1/2 gold piece each. the guy cant believe it, he asks him, "didnt anyone care the horse was dead?!" the kid says "just the winner. I gave him his 1/2 gold piece back".

whatever sells t shirts and burgers and beard app advertising and gets people walking through the gift shops, THAT is where revenue is. I worked for a company that sold average stuff with a brand name and people were insanely loyal. Thats the power of marketing.

mobileortho · 10-11-2016, 12:07 AM

Cool,truck, but I don't see $150k!

b00sted · 10-11-2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I think maybe I said this the last time it came up, but gas monkey the BRAND has revenues 20-30x the BUILDS.

there is an old story about a guy with a horse, its an old horse and not very useful any more, so the guy buys a new horse and sells the old horse for 20 gold pieces to a kid who doesnt know to look at the teeth or what a swayback is. a few days later the boy returns and says the horse died the first time he tried to plow a field. the man says thats a shame, but a deals a deal. a few weeks pass and the guy is feeling guilty so he stops by to see the kid and offer to plow his field. the kid has a brand new horse, and the guy asks how he got it. the kid explains he decided to raffle off the horse and sold tickets for 1/2 gold piece each. the guy cant believe it, he asks him, "didnt anyone care the horse was dead?!" the kid says "just the winner. I gave him his 1/2 gold piece back".

whatever sells t shirts and burgers and beard app advertising and gets people walking through the gift shops, THAT is where revenue is. I worked for a company that sold average stuff with a brand name and people were insanely loyal. Thats the power of marketing.

Thank you for that example... I never heard it before but will never forget it now.

lyrikz · 10-11-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That's what they claim it cost...if you can believe anything they say..

That was the whole entire interior. 9 gs is very high, but that was a very custom interior. Still, really high. lol

solidaxel · 10-11-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That's what they claim it cost...if you can believe anything they say..

I thought I heard him tell Richard it was for the whole interior, between 6 and 9K ......... which is a good profit for the shop!

Not uncommon some of the high end roadsters will pay 10 to 14K for a roadster, check with Gabe Lopez.

He did say there was 85K profit for his shop, good money if you can get it!!

**mongocanfly** · 10-11-2016, 01:10 PM

85k profit is nothing to sneeze at..if you can believe it..I saw later on in the show they had done more interior than just the seat...at first I thought he said 9k just for the seat..still I can't see that much for an interior no matter what...I know upholstery people like others are skilled at what they do and deserve to be paid...but really..I just don't see it..i dont have 9k in my ls powered 81 and i redid the whole truck, engine, trans swap ,interior and paint, just about new everything.....
10-14k for a roadster...double wow..

mobileortho · 10-11-2016, 02:48 PM

Soooo, I see a link on Facebook saying they're giving it away!!

SKFengineer · 10-11-2016, 03:32 PM

I used to be a fan of the Gas Monkey show but as they have grown and gone so over the top on the TV side and stopped creating parts vs. buying parts (frame, drive train, etc) I stopped watching. Thankfully web shows like "Roadkill" have stepped in and replaced the automotive content I watch.

lyrikz · 10-11-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mobileortho

Soooo, I see a link on Facebook saying they're giving it away!!

WHere does it say they are giving that truck away? Its a picture of him and the truck about a sweepstakes.

mobileortho · 10-11-2016, 03:47 PM

You should see this below his pic. You have to click on one of the flags to take you to the entry form:

Zoomin · 10-12-2016, 12:34 AM

Beats "Dancing With the Stars".

b00sted · 10-12-2016, 02:29 PM

I watch it after I DVR it so I can bypass all the BS. So now I can watch the show in 3 minutes.

cyclonewade · 10-12-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b00sted

i watch it after i dvr it so i can bypass all the bs. So now i can watch the show in 3 minutes.

ftw!

my56chevytruck · 10-12-2016, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Beats "Dancing With the Stars".

AMENNNNNNNN!!!! but I don't see 150K

*Jesse Z* · 10-13-2016, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

...they'll still probably ask for (on tv) and get $80, 000 for it..

You underestimated by $70,000. You have no future in the automotive appraisal business ;-)

**hogfarm** · 10-13-2016, 06:48 AM

If I could get half of the $150,000 they got, my truck would be gone

**mongocanfly** · 10-13-2016, 07:54 AM

Yeah jesse..I give up ..my appraisal job went down the toilet when they truck "sold for" 150k ...i guess ill just stick to my patented method of spending twice as much on my truck as what I can sell it for...haha

dwcsr · 10-13-2016, 10:58 AM

I'm curious as to why a hood that was original to the truck no longer fit after all the cowl work ??????? and the hinge issues were amusing to watch.

Here is a link to hinge adjustments so you guys don't try a gas monkey hinge repair. If you find something missing or inaccurate let me know.

Hinge bending and adjustments

72freak · 10-13-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

stupid

That about covers it!

10-10-2016, 09:38 PM	#26
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: gas monkey ad That's what they claim it cost...if you can believe anything they say..

10-10-2016, 10:06 PM	#27
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: gas monkey ad Asking 175k..offered 135k..sold 150k....wonder how long it will take before we see another "sold" truck sitting in the background..like that LS powered dodge they "sold" for big money a couple years ago..they actually did a nice job on this truck though..

10-10-2016, 10:11 PM	#28
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: gas monkey ad Keep in mind the quality of the cartoon artisrty has left the building, so they use reality people with monopoly money. It's still more entertaining than current politics...... I just hate being lied to ! __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

10-10-2016, 10:15 PM	#29
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: gas monkey ad I think maybe I said this the last time it came up, but gas monkey the BRAND has revenues 20-30x the BUILDS. there is an old story about a guy with a horse, its an old horse and not very useful any more, so the guy buys a new horse and sells the old horse for 20 gold pieces to a kid who doesnt know to look at the teeth or what a swayback is. a few days later the boy returns and says the horse died the first time he tried to plow a field. the man says thats a shame, but a deals a deal. a few weeks pass and the guy is feeling guilty so he stops by to see the kid and offer to plow his field. the kid has a brand new horse, and the guy asks how he got it. the kid explains he decided to raffle off the horse and sold tickets for 1/2 gold piece each. the guy cant believe it, he asks him, "didnt anyone care the horse was dead?!" the kid says "just the winner. I gave him his 1/2 gold piece back". whatever sells t shirts and burgers and beard app advertising and gets people walking through the gift shops, THAT is where revenue is. I worked for a company that sold average stuff with a brand name and people were insanely loyal. Thats the power of marketing. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-11-2016, 12:07 AM	#30
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: gas monkey ad Cool,truck, but I don't see $150k! __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

10-11-2016, 01:10 PM	#34
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: gas monkey ad 85k profit is nothing to sneeze at..if you can believe it..I saw later on in the show they had done more interior than just the seat...at first I thought he said 9k just for the seat..still I can't see that much for an interior no matter what...I know upholstery people like others are skilled at what they do and deserve to be paid...but really..I just don't see it..i dont have 9k in my ls powered 81 and i redid the whole truck, engine, trans swap ,interior and paint, just about new everything..... 10-14k for a roadster...double wow..

10-11-2016, 02:48 PM	#35
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: gas monkey ad Soooo, I see a link on Facebook saying they're giving it away!! __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. Last edited by mobileortho; 10-11-2016 at 02:56 PM.

10-11-2016, 03:32 PM	#36
SKFengineer Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Macungie, PA Posts: 43	Re: gas monkey ad I used to be a fan of the Gas Monkey show but as they have grown and gone so over the top on the TV side and stopped creating parts vs. buying parts (frame, drive train, etc) I stopped watching. Thankfully web shows like "Roadkill" have stepped in and replaced the automotive content I watch.

10-11-2016, 03:47 PM	#38
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: gas monkey ad You should see this below his pic. You have to click on one of the flags to take you to the entry form: Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

10-12-2016, 12:34 AM	#39
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: gas monkey ad Beats "Dancing With the Stars". __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-12-2016, 02:29 PM	#40
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: gas monkey ad I watch it after I DVR it so I can bypass all the BS. So now I can watch the show in 3 minutes. __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

10-13-2016, 06:48 AM	#44
hogfarm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Appleton Washington Posts: 592	Re: gas monkey ad If I could get half of the $150,000 they got, my truck would be gone Attached Images

10-13-2016, 07:54 AM	#45
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: gas monkey ad Yeah jesse..I give up ..my appraisal job went down the toilet when they truck "sold for" 150k ...i guess ill just stick to my patented method of spending twice as much on my truck as what I can sell it for...haha

10-13-2016, 10:58 AM	#46
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: gas monkey ad I'm curious as to why a hood that was original to the truck no longer fit after all the cowl work ??????? and the hinge issues were amusing to watch. Here is a link to hinge adjustments so you guys don't try a gas monkey hinge repair. If you find something missing or inaccurate let me know. Hinge bending and adjustments



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