gas monkey ad

[mongocanfly]

I just saw a preview for next weeks gas monkey where they are building a ad truck..fingers crossed they don't go all stupid on it..they'll still probably ask for (on tv) and get $80, 000 for it..

[72Mountaineer]

Remember....its a "reality" show that has no reality.

[67GMCkid]

They will sell it to the first clown thru the door for stupid money and three seasons from now you will catch glimpses of it sitting in the background.. Like so many past big $ sales..

[b00sted]

I hope the IRS are watching these big $$$ sales from these shows...... Ass monkeys.. shhish

[mr48chev]

I refuse to watch those shows that do the "we are going to slap this thing together in a few days and make silly money".

I watch Kindig's show because he never once says anything about money including how much was spent or how much he made on a deal but there is always something said about the quality of the work they do. I might not much like the finished style of the build but appreciate the work and skill that go into the builds.

[Tod59]

As for Gas Monkey......I've always wondered why, when they sell a car, I often see the same car in the background on various episodes? Perhaps they film episodes and "paste" tapings together out of sequence?

Anyone know?

[mongocanfly]

Made for tv..they always seem to build a car in 2 weeks and always sell it..for ridiculous money..I've noticed the "sold" cars in the background of many episodes..made for tv..

[bosco]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

I refuse to watch those shows that do the "we are going to slap this thing together in a few days and make silly money".

I watch Kindig's show because he never once says anything about money including how much was spent or how much he made on a deal but there is always something said about the quality of the work they do. I might not much like the finished style of the build but appreciate the work and skill that go into the builds.

One of my favorite shows. I know its TV but it seems he treats his team well. I also like how they speak about how long these builds real take. Enjoy his designs as well.

[franken]

Originally Posted by 72Mountaineer

Remember....its a "reality" show that has no reality.

This. I live in the area so when I know the swapmeet they bought something at is several months before the one they sold it at (2 weeks after buying), its pretty obvious its surreality TV.

Not to mention a lot of their work is hacked.

[mongocanfly]

I've seen some of kindigs builds but sadly I don't have the channel his show is on..

[bosco]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I've seen some of kindigs builds but sadly I don't have the channel his show is on..

Sadly I don't think I can afford one of his designs. I would like to see the early 50s suburan coverted into a truck they created. Very cool build.

[iowaboynca]

Originally Posted by bosco

Sadly I don't think I can afford one of his designs. I would like to see the early 50s suburan coverted into a truck they created. Very cool build.

He's had this truck up at the West Coast Goodguys show the last 2 years up in Pleasanton.

To be honest i'm kinda "meh". Don't get me wrong, the work done was amazing and well thought out but, why not do that to an AD truck (Its not like they're hard to find ) or do the same level of work on the Burb, but keep it a Burb.

The work was top notch though and he was real nice to talk to in person. On a related note, i got a chance to KC Mathieu, who did alot of Gas Monkey's early paint jobs, at last year's Goodguys and again really nice guy. We actually spent alot of time talking about the weather...end of the day, its entertainment and fun to watch...better than watching "Flip or Flop" for the 5th time with the wife.

[bosco]

Originally Posted by iowaboynca

He's had this truck up at the West Coast Goodguys show the last 2 years up in Pleasanton.

To be honest i'm kinda "meh". Don't get me wrong, the work done was amazing and well thought out but, why not do that to an AD truck (Its not like they're hard to find ) or do the same level of work on the Burb, but keep it a Burb.

The work was top notch though and he was real nice to talk to in person. On a related note, i got a chance to KC Mathieu, who did alot of Gas Monkey's early paint jobs, at last year's Goodguys and again really nice guy. We actually spent alot of time talking about the weather...end of the day, its entertainment and fun to watch...better than watching "Flip or Flop" for the 5th time with the wife.

I agree with you about putting all that design into an AD, which he's done. Just thought it was a cool out of the box design. Of similar note my wife likes watching all the home shows, which I usualy tune out.

[hogfarm]

I like watching this and other shows about the same,I have gotten a few ideas for my builds

[my56chevytruck]

The GAS MONKEY'S upset me since they bring in a reasonably good looking vehicle, then the "master mechanic" (joke), goes about tearing everything out of it, puting in a new suspension, new rear end, new transmission and a new engine, WHEN all that was needed to be done was refurbish what came in it. And Richard asks for 2 to 5 times more than it's worth and complains he didnt' get as much money as he wanted I especially scoff when they remove a perfectly good carbureted engine with EFI. OUCH!!!!

[Jemezcrusher]

The shows can irritate you, but not as much as watching the news

[solidaxel]

Has anyone checked the hourly shop rates for these shops. Phantom Works did on one of his shows , but I did not calculate it

[Rude Dude]

I am guessing since all these shops are TV reality shows over a $100 US dollars an hour. There are always people that haven't a clue which side of the wrench to use will pay the price.

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Has anyone checked the hourly shop rates for these shops. Phantom Works did on one of his shows , but I did not calculate it

[67GMCkid]

In my area even the Monroe muffler shop gets $100 an hour, in fact they were charging that before the new car dealers...

[mobileortho]

Ha! I saw part one last night! They're frustrated because they can't get the hood to fit or the doors to line up! Maybe they should have checked this site for pointers! LOL!

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by mobileortho

Ha! I saw part one last night! They're frustrated because they can't get the hood to fit or the doors to line up! Maybe they should have checked this site for pointers! LOL!

My thought exactly!!!. You could certainly tell this AD was there first foray into that series truck door and cowl replacement.

[mr48chev]

Shop rate is in direct relation to you over head for where you are from what I have seen in most all automotive businesses around the country and a lot of others. Have a high profile location and a spiffy building and you have to charge a lot more per hour to cover expenses than the guy with the shop a couple of miles off the beaten path who still has a nice shop and turns out equal quality work but doesn't pay for the privileged of being in the hot business area of the city.

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by Jemezcrusher

The shows can irritate you, but not as much as watching the news

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Originally Posted by hogfarm

I like watching this and other shows about the same,I have gotten a few ideas for my builds

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this is 100% spot on
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Originally Posted by mobileortho

Ha! I saw part one last night! They're frustrated because they can't get the hood to fit or the doors to line up! Maybe they should have checked this site for pointers! LOL!

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The bald guy with the Goatie should stick to sanding (dim Bulb)
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[mongocanfly]

Watching part 2....9k for a seat? WOW..unreality TV..

[LEEVON]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Watching part 2....9k for a seat? WOW..unreality TV..

I don't get cable, so I will have to wait, but did you just say $9,000 dollars for a seat. As in a seat in a truck? What the cluck?