get off yer computer,turn on the TV...

[williebill]

It's about time to see some of my heroes on Monster Garage (especially Bill Hines)..Surprises the hell outa me that I remembered !! Thanks,HAMB,for the reminders...Almost makes the raping I get from cable every month worth it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Machinos]

This is way too cool.

[MercMan1951]

This is THE episode...FINALLY!!!

I've met some of those guys, this is the ONE TO WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those that are wondering...YES he (Bill Hines) is THAT short in real life! Where's his cigar?

[Thirdyfivepickup]

4" section... chop top...

7 days...

Gotta be some good editing on this one...


We'll see!

[Machinos]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/TJJ/SnapShots/PasoRobles98/robles5.htm

Anyone got any more pics of that car? I only saw it for like half a second at the beginning of the show and I wanna see more!

[williebill]

Damn..wish this was a 2 hour "special"...too many commercials,too much editing..

[zman]

This episode so fucking rocks.... I think JJ is in heaven right now.

[ramrod]

Sounds pretty cool.Almost cool enuff to get cable for.Almost.

[MercMan1951]

Man, you have no idea. This is Cash at Folsom Prison, it's like the Elvis in Hawaii concert...if that was your sort of thing...

This is awesome...this is what they need to do every week..but then agin, it wouldn't be "Monster Garage" it would be "Old School Rods & Kustoms Built the RIGHT Way"...and no one but US would watch it...which isn't good for ratings...or $$$ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[johnnygringo]

awwwnaww...Norm caught one in the shin..gotta hurt BAD

[ramrod]

Is anyone taping this?I'd love to see it.I'll pay!!!

[scarylarry]

I freakin' DARE someone to bad mouth this Monster Garage!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[MercMan1951]

Taping it...

This is BY FAR the best YET! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Anderson]

Bill Hines is a leadworking GOD. Someone let the Devil know I'm ready to sign with a pen in hand!

[Flatdog]

Looks like thr real deal to me.About time.

[MercMan1951]

AMEN Flatdog!

[cadlights]

Ah have seen GOD!!!!!!!!

[36couper]

in-fuckin-credible!

[long island vic]

they forgot more then we will ever know what a thrill to see

[JamesG]

They might aswell not make another Monster Garage and just keep airing this one for ever!

Theres no way they will ever top that.

That was about 1000 years of knowledge in that garage.

What a line-up-
Dick Dean, custom-car builder, San Jacinto, Calif.
• Norm Grabowski, retired actor and hot-rod owner, Lead Hill, Ark.
• Bill Hines, custom-car builder, Garden Grove, Calif.
• Mike Hines, automotive sales manager, Yorba Linda, Calif.
• Fat Jack, custom-car builder, Lake Elsinore, Calif.
• John Robinson Jr., crane mechanic, Long Beach, Calif.
• Gene Winfield, custom-car builder, Mojave, Calif.


That was bad ass! I'll have good dreams tonight......... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[MercMan1951]

That was THE Monster Garage to watch, hands down. Awesome.

[beatnik]

Unreal, best thing on TV ever. Girlfirend doesn't understand why I'm getting so excited over it, that's ok cause I do.

Gene kicked ass like he was a teenager, Hines lead work was jaw dropping, and Norm was hilarious

[Fat Hack]

Three words...

Fat Jack Robinson!!

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My personal "car guy" hero...first time I ever saw him 'live'...totally stoked here!

Best one hour of television I have ever seen...period!!

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[2tall2beahotrodder]

2 pics i had for a while.

[Machinos]

That was one damn nice car too. But an $1800 carburetor, good lord!

[2tall2beahotrodder]

by the way. that MG build took 3 months from the rumors.

[Thirdyfivepickup]

WOW.

That's all I can say.

WOW.

(all it needed was Barris)
... and that wasn't a $1800 carb. A Mighty Demon retails for $550. Must be inflation...

[Flatdog]

I hope some the young tikes watching learn a little about respect fron Jessies interaction with the masters.Pretty cool.

[fab32]

Well, I managed to do it again. Stayed out in the shop (restoring a mangled '70 Vette frame) and missed all but the last 10 minutes of the show. I'm going to have to start chaining myself to the TV after supper.

Frank

[Tony]

WOW!!
What else can you say... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

"Legends"

Damn i love that car!
And i agree fully, that was the BEST thing i've seen on tv as far as i can remember.
Tony..

[shoebox72]

Awsome episode. Definately a historic event in my book.

Billy

[MercMan1951]

I taped it...this is the show I'm gonna show my g/f and be like, "see, this is why I am a nut case"...maybe some of you will do the same...some people will never understand...

[trailer-Ed]

Just turned off the TV, Man I'm stoked, I was like a little kid at christmas watching that show. What I wouldn't give to have been a fly on the wall in there!!!! That hammer welding of Winfield, that lead work, damn, Bill Hines RULES!!!!! My opinion the best show ever!!

[JamesG]

I think I'm going to cruize up to Lead Hill(kool fucking name) and hang out in the front of Norms house like a love sick Elvis groupy! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I wonder what he would say to a bunch of us dropping in on him one day. He's listed in the phone book ya know.....lol.

Damn that was bad ass. That car should go to a museum. Is there another car thats had that many pioneers work on it before?

[ramrod]

If I can get a copy of this Please PM me.

[SwitchBlade327]

damnit, i just got in from the shop, anyone know when it'll air again?? I REALLY wanna see this episode.

[54_Nailhead]

I don't think I'll ever be able to watch Monster Garage again after tonights episode. They all are going to suck, nothing will ever be able to top this one. There is nothing better than watching guys like that do what they do best and see it turn out as sweet at that '54. I have some new heros to look up to now.

[Tim]

damn, watching the after shots was unreal. paint was killer.

it should be on again at like 11 iowa time

tim

[MercMan1951]

I taped it. $40.00 a copy, plus shipping, PM Me. Includes: grin: Free Monster House Episode- 'Roman House", at the beginning and a free "American Chopper-Mikey's Bike" at the end.."Mikey's Bike", a classic. Can't beat the price. HUrry, before I EBay it. Decent quality VHS. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[JamesG]

My wife does'nt understand. I think about old cars ALL DAMN DAY. I know I get on her nerves talking about them so much. But she loves me and puts up with me! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[1096]

Just rewound and goin again........

[Fat Hack]

The episode will re-run again at midnight EST, and should be on Saturday and/or Sunday afternoon as well for those who missed it. Deffinately worth watching several times over!!

[kustumizer]

what are you guys talking for, American Chopper is on now!!!! LOL ill record american chopper and sell them too! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif That was the best tv i seen in my life. nate

[squigy]

goose bumps and tears all in one episode.this episode should be IMAXed...this one should be shown once a week for the next 1000 years.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[choprods]

WELLLL.......I watched the WHOLE thing.I WAS actually looking forward to being let down.........BUT
I just want to say that the episode tonight was the Best one I think they[DISC] could ever make.
Jesse was full of HUMILITY- and RESPECT for these LEGENDS of our hobby/lifestyle.The way these fellows performed their tasks was something to see!I cannot say enough about the way theses guys went about the task at hand....I learned some things here [I thought] I knew!
The end result was really cool looking and I normally dont like evry car that is sectioned.
Again-this is what plan every episode of Monster Garage should have had in place from the get go.....Was glad to see they ditched pencil king-THOM TAYLORs idea to pie slant the hood! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif............I AM THOROUGHLY IMPRESSED!

[bradberry00]

No cable http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

but my ma is taping it for me so i'll get to see it on friday when i go home for spring break! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I was looking forward to spring break, but now I really am!!!

[MercMan1951]

$40.00 for the Monster Garage episode, plus freebies: Free Monster House Episode- 'Roman House", at the beginning and a free http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif "American Chopper-Mikey's Bike" at the end.."Mikey's Bike", a classic. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Can't beat the price. Hurry, before I EBay it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifb Decent quality VHS. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[JamesG]

What impressed me more than anything was how 60 to damn near 80 year-old men were kicking ass and getting the job done like they were 18 again. Damn.........

[bulletproof1]

i work in a 4x4 shop when they built that bronco and jesse went and tore it up on purpose. i said i wouldnt watch again,im over that now!!!!!!

[fitzee]

SHHHHITTTTTTT!!!!Missed it,came in from the garage with 10 mins left.I never even heard that this one was going to be on.guess with this being the best one it will be months till it is on agian.Should see the god dam garbage can truck or the fire limo shit agian first!!

fitzee

[tommy]

I sure learned a hell of a lot!!! How sweet it is to make something beautiful instead of something Goofy. That was fun!

[brjnelson]

Kick Ass, I am glad I got a digital recording of the show.

[geemann51]

It hasn't hit the West Coast yet, but I have been looking forward to this one for sure. Can't you buy DVD copies direct from the network of these shows? Like 25.00 a copy? Good investment....

[JamesG]

Its comming on again tonight in two hours........ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Heres some shots I found...
http://www.customrodder.com/hotnews/0401cr_mg_04_z.jpg
http://www.customrodder.com/hotnews/0401cr_mg_03_z.jpg
http://www.customrodder.com/hotnews/0401cr_mg_02_z.jpg

[52Chief]

[ QUOTE ]
It hasn't hit the West Coast yet, but I have been looking forward to this one for sure. Can't you buy DVD copies direct from the network of these shows? Like 25.00 a copy? Good investment....

[/ QUOTE ]

You can buy them at the Discovery Channel store thingy in malls. I know either North County Fair or the Carlsbad mall has one. (Sorry I can't remember which, I go to both regularly)

[52Chief]

Oh yeah, I watched it, (I've got satalite so I get to see everything on east coast feed). I'm in awe, speachless for sure. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Deyomatic]

"Best Episode, EVER" -Comic Book Guy

Bill Hines and Gene Winfield are officially my heroes. According to the show, Bill is 83 and still works on cars for 18+ hours per day. Gene just made EVERYTHING look so easy. I swear he can hammer like John Henry!

[williebill]

Met Bill Hines at the KKOA event in Lexington,KY a few years ago ('99 maybe?).He was in the Bat,and had a younger guy driving him around the country.The guy driving told me he had all his tools with him,and would travel to different guys shops to do lead work.Bill signed some stuff for my son,who was then 13 and very impressed.I was very impressed,too.I'm in total awe of these guys,and am glad that,in some circles anyway,they are getting the respect they deserve. Just sorry the show wasn't longer,guess the average viewer still has no idea of the work that goes into building a car like that.Tomorrow,some asshole will ask me why it's taking years to do my stuff,instead of 7 days... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Spedley]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif That was by far THE coolest episode of Monster Garage EVER!!!!!!!! I'm still pretty young, and am still trying to learn how to do all of this stuff.I have read about these masters of the hobby, and seen pictures of what they have done, but what they did to that car in so little time is nothing short of amazing. I would love to see Boyd try to do this sort of thing. An absolutely amazing show that I hope to see more of in the future. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Kustm52]

Damn good show...glad to see none of the staged bs... and glad to see JJ showing proper respect for the elders of the hobby...they can do more in a week than I can do in a year!

Brian

[52Chief]

If I may suggest an idea.

Perhaps we can each send the folks at the Discovery Channel an e-mail saying how much we enjoyed this show and would love to see more of it, as well as more like it. I know I'd like to see more of what they did, they had to skip a lot to fit it into an hour, well less with commercials and all. But perhaps if they get a lot of positive feedback about this, they will think about doing more of the same type of stuff?

I loved the fact there was no bickering and whinning and complaining! And I have a lot respect for JJ after seeing the way he treated those guys.

Anywho, just a thought.......

[kustomkat50]

Probably one of the coolest things that has ever aired on television!
Does anyone know if this car is going to be shown in the near future? Don't they film these shows months in advance before airing them?
It would be cool to see in person. This is easily one of the most memorable kustoms built to date. It would be awesome if they brought it up to Paso this year.

[hotrodladycrusr]

I didn't get home from work till 10pm so I missed the first go round. It's on again here in about 5 minutes. I plan on watching it but I put a tape in just in case I fall asleep http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Beside, I'll now be able to make copies and sell them on EBay for big bucks http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[williebill]

FALL ASLEEP??????? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Steve]

That was probably the best monsters garage I have ever seen.

[Spedley]

[ QUOTE ]
If I may suggest an idea.

Perhaps we can each send the folks at the Discovery Channel an e-mail saying how much we enjoyed this show and would love to see more of it, as well as more like it. I know I'd like to see more of what they did, they had to skip a lot to fit it into an hour, well less with commercials and all. But perhaps if they get a lot of positive feedback about this, they will think about doing more of the same type of stuff?

I loved the fact there was no bickering and whinning and complaining! And I have a lot respect for JJ after seeing the way he treated those guys.

Anywho, just a thought.......

[/ QUOTE ]
I already did this exactly, hope others will do the same.

[Kojack]

I just saw it now.... man, that was about the coolest goddamn thing i've seen in TV in a while. When you see a quality show like that, I just laugh when American Chopper comes one next with the usual bullshit that show is filled with. Fuck the drama, build something. I dig that Chevy alot... amazing how they made all that look just so easy. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[nor cal nic]

FU%K ME!!!! i'm humbled...
nic

[TheDooWopKid13]

i dont think they can top it off with that episode, because its so bad ass.

[133]

to save space, i'll just agree with everyone else. fantastic show and an even better car. i love the interior as well. bill sure is a short guy but man can he do some lead work.

[JamesG]

I learned more watching that one show than I ever did in metal when I was in HS.Damn!

I also now know how I'm going to get the ass end of my delivery down lower, thanks Fat Jack! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[A32Flathead]

Just watched it......best episode ever....

Best quote... JJ saying 'I don't need to tell these guys what to do, they already know'

Bill Hines...83 years old & still working http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Amazing.

Wonder if the car will appear at any of the shows???

Off to rewind & watch again.......

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[chip]

that show kicked ass!!!!! i loved the fact that one of my club members' car was on there, dick dean drove in tranny john's lincolin at the beginning of the show.(dick also did the chop,& side windows in it) i love watching all those guys work, btw, that show wasn't all filmed in advance, as gene was painting it the weekend of the detroit autorama.i agree with sending a e-mail to discovery channel, all i ask is for one season of those guys doing what they do, & i would be a happy guy till my death!!!......chip

[JamesG]

tonights message board (http://discovery.infopop.net/1/OpenTopic?a=frm&s=6941912904&f=9951983295)

Here a link to the message board ov er at Discover. We all need to get on it and show our supports for this episode. Maybe they will back-off on turning Honda Civics into bread makers.........

[Rude Dude]

Legends all of those old dudes. I wish the producers would get rid of the lawnmower, trash truck crap and stick with slick stuff what I saw today http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Broman]

I think every person who frequents this message board had better E-mail the Discovery Channel and let them know that we all agree that we want to see more of this kind of stuff. People who know what they are doing and who are respected for their talents.

I could use a lot less of the reality-based bitch-fests and deadlines with a little bit of bike/car building thrown in for good measure like what is found in American Chopper & Hot Rod. I mean it is insulting to me that they see the success of Am. Chopper and think that BECAUSE of the bitching we watch, ugh. It is even worse that they think that they can use that formula on car building with the same success. Like we are so fuckin' thick we can't see through that. I used to kinda sorta think Boyd was an ass, now we all know he's all that and some. What a jerk off - and if his crew worked at any other place of business they'd be fired. What a bunch of dildos (with a few exceptions).

I must say that I actually like Am. Chop. but I am almost ready to start watching with the mute button firmly pressed. I like to see a project built from scratch no matter what the end goal is. Drama is for chicks....shut up and build.

Fuck the deadlines,
Fuck the bitch-fests,
fuck the "reality-based" BS,
and fuck the constantly growing list of weird builds.

Build a car (or bike) like a normal human being,
show people getting along (that actually happens you know),
and show us the details. We like to see EXACTLY how the masters work.

I know it can be done, for christ's sake we can watch people building homes and re-furbishing old furniture without all of this crap. And those shows were successful on stations with a lot less pull than the Discovery Channel.

These shows come to mind first.
This Old House
The New Yankee Workshop
Hometime


Basically we all like this episode of Monster Gararge.
Not only that we all agree that this is probably the best show we've ever seen. I say there is a market for more of this. Give us more and give us more respect....

[67Imp.Wagon]

Both VCR's took a crap tonight so no tapeing for me.

Good show but they needed to make it a 5 part special. I wanted to see more details of the work.

Gene W is the man in my book.

They should give him his own show. They can just call it American Kustom.

They already have American everthing else so they should just go ahead and get it started now.

[JamesG]

If they gave Gen his own show they should call it"The Real Deal" It does'nt get any more real than him or any of the others on that show tonight.

I loved Norms impersonation of an Arkansas.......sorry fella's but you got to admit that was some funny shit! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

ps-whtf happened to Souther Chopper? I liked the old dude with the funny laugh.

[Dr. Shocker]

I nearly shit myself when I heard 10 min before airing who was on.....hands down a TV highlight of my life

[Broman]

Here you go guys. Voice yer opinion now or watch the same damn BS reality crap forever.....


http://extweb.discovery.com/viewerrelations


It might look like a little hassle, but c'mon. Vote or quit bitchin'......

[Tomcats30]

Awesome Show!

I think Gene was hammerwelding the roof with a Henrob?
It was quick though I could be wrong.

[Munson]

Great show, and it seemed like they really were happy to have that level of history and talent.

I learned alot from the show!

j

[BARNETT]

Just sent my email to the folks at Discovery. I think I was pretty well mannered....
[ QUOTE ]
I just watched the Monster Garage episode with the '54 chevy...THIS IS WHAT YOUR SHOWS SHOULD BE LIKE!!!! PLEASE...no more silly-scripted-fake-bickering-poorly acted-OCC/Boyd/SouthernChopper nonsense!! Lets see more of the masters in action. Lets see the stuff that was edited due to time constraints. Lets see more actual technicaly informative/useful things like the Monster Garage '54 chevy episode! PLEASE!!

Thanks for listening...you are listening, right?

Dan Barnett
danbabs@satx.rr.com

[/ QUOTE ]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Munson]

Maybe could've added a link to this post so they could see the appreciation.

I'd be 300lbs if that stuff was on all day!

[BARNETT]

[ QUOTE ]
Maybe could've added a link to this post so they could see the appreciation.

[/ QUOTE ]

damn. I knew I would forget something. Alright...somebody pick up my slack and send the link.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Jester]

I attached a link to this site along with comments.

[chopolds]

We have seen HISTORY in the making, boys! Words can't describe what I felt!
The BEST way to show that you'd like to see more of this type of show, even more than just E-mailing them, is to BUY the tape from them!!!!
Money talks! Let them know you support them financially, and maybe they''ll wake up and give us more of the "Masters" before they are gone! (Cushenberry, the Greek, Roth, Dutch)
Best team I've ever seen, got so much more done than most of the other scenester drama queens (sorry germ!).

[Mongo]

That was awesome. The end result is too cool. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifI wished they had shown more on the stuff they did to the back of the car, like the taillights and quarters and they went right from the back window section being removed to it being back in place with out showing what they had to do to make it fit .It was still the best episode ever. I just wish my VCR would have rewound it with out eating the tape http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Ron]

I watched part of it last night had to go to work so I taped it. Just as soon as I got home put the tape in. Great show! For the most part I don't watch Monster Garage but if more are like this I will watch for sure.

[BELLM]

It was awsome watching these legends at work. Especially Bill Hines working lead. My wife does damn good putting icing on a cake, maybe if I could teach her to handle a torch,....... nah! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
First time I ever watched a full episode of Monster Garage. Watching Jesse James show awe and proper respect to these gods totally changed my opinion of Jesse. Now, maybe Rides will have a good show tonight.

[TomH]

The ONLY MG I have watched from the beginning to the end!!

[oldandkrusty]

I just sent my email off to The Discovery Channel and indicated that I would like a response to my message. I got to thinking it might be interesting to see if they actually respond to me or to any of the other HAMBERs that took the time to let them know our feelings. If any of you read this that sent a message , how about we let the rest of Ryan's people know what is said. Just a thought.

[saltflataddict]

That was the best TV show ever. Its Tuesday morning and I am still in awe. They are all masters, I cant believe the work I just saw, how Gene just jumped in like a young buck and went at it. I love it I want to watch it over and over. I have to say, not only was the work and talent amazing, but the car was fucking beutiful. I think it might now be my favorite 54 Chevy I have ever laid eyes on, everything was right about it. And Jesse gave respect to these guys says alot. I too want to know if this car will be at any shows this summer?? Does anybody know if Jesse kept this build for himself?? I would!!!

[Tinbender]

[ QUOTE ]
Awesome Show!

I think Gene was hammerwelding the roof with a Henrob?
It was quick though I could be wrong.

[/ QUOTE ]
I was wondering if anyone else caught that. Best TV I've ever seen.

[colorado51]

Hey guys,

We need to LEAVE VIEWER FEEDBACK for Discovery!!

Let them know what you think, and maybe we will see more stuff like that.

http://discovery.infopop.net/1/OpenTopic?a=frm&s=6941912904&f=9951983295

[caddyman65]

Great show, awesome car...but was it just my imagination or did someone forget the front bumber

[SpeedRacer2002]

I thought it looked cool without a front bumper....

[sedan_dad]

Even Jessie relized that this was the real deal.I'm sure he feels the same as us.This was the only episode that wouldn't fit in with saturday morning cartoons.

[Smokin Joe]

Here's what I wrote to them:

Just wanted to say that you FINALLY got it right with the 54 Chevy build on Monster Garage. Watching true masters build a real custom is what this show always should have been about. Lose the drama and bull, show how real guys build real cars instead of stupid clown garbage. We watch to see masters at work, not to watch clowns tear stuff up or act juvenile. Showing real talent building real cars works. Check out the H.A.M.B. bullitin board on the net if you don't believe me!

[OGNC]

Several of the guys from the car club that I am in work for Monster Garage and West Coast Choppers. Yes they did work on the car after the build was over and even called in some help from a guy named Bob Grant from Northern Cal who is a total wizard with sheetmetal. But they do this after every build. Because they send all of the Monster Garage cars out to tour auto shows, trade shows and the like and they have to make the cars both idiotproof and bulletproof. They don't ever really change anything unless it is going to present a danger to someone who sticks their hand where it doesn't belong.
Funny thing is that they usually bitch about having to work on these vehicles that come off Monster Garage. This time Alex, Bobby, Josh and Ben were all happy to be there getting the car buttoned up.

[46mopar]

I am glad to see that the producers of the show didn't throw something stupid in the mix like a wood chipper or trash can thrower. Very cool you think Jesse might have a new favorite ride?

[52Chief]

I said what pretty much everybody else has said.

Maybe you guys can have your wives/girlfriends send one off too? Show the Discovery folks that it's not just guys that like it? I don't know if that'd help, but maybe?

[Django]

Nothing more to add other than it was way the hell too short. I want more. I just filled out the feedback form at Discovery as well.

I think we all have just been taken to school. At least I have been. I'm not worthy.

[JamesG]

I started a post on their message board...
MG post (http://discovery.infopop.net/1/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=6941912904&f=9951983295&m=163106 62&r=58310272#58310272)

And if you see Vanillagorilla......thats Jesse, tell him what you think too!

[ray]

no cable television for me so i didn't get to see it, but leave it to ray to complain...why did they section thru the front wheel openings? trying to make it look like a nash? if anything they should have raised them. everything else looks good!

[FrameDragger]

So after that, who is dying to see the next episode? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/monstergarage/episode/season2/episode_40.html

I think I'll just watch this weeks episode every Monday...

[2tall2beahotrodder]

One more pic

DELETE!

[JamesG]

[ QUOTE ]
So after that, who is dying to see the next episode? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/monstergarage/episode/season2/episode_40.html

I think I'll just watch this weeks episode every Monday...

[/ QUOTE ]

The Pezz, thats kool, but Rockem Sockem Scions? Those cars are butthole ugly!

See, there they go fuckin up again.......damn!

[MikeO]

Pics of bill hines in 91 custom rodder

[MikeO]

.

[MikeO]

..

[Broman]

I have been posting there too. Trying to hype it up as much As I can. I have gone to all of the other message boards I use and spread the news as well. We need to be active to get something done. Even if they can't get a dozen of these guys together every week I would love to watch a long term project take form.

I think that THEY thought they had a good idea with Boyd, but the boyd shop is so damn corporate it just sucks. I was always under the impression that Boyd was a metalsmith of godlike proportions and that the guys he hired were experts. Looks to me like the farm out anything too difficult for them and they take credit for it all in the mags. What a bunch of clowns....Fuck Boyd, lets watch the guys who actually BUILT the aluminum tub!!!

[40LUV]

That show was the best! Just another example how the W.W. II generation kicks ass. No fights, no egos, just a bunch of proven masters getting the job done. Even Jesse knew to stay out of their way. Loved it!

[BARNETT]

I got a "form letter" type response. Not neagative or anything, but not very encouraging either...

[ QUOTE ]
Thank you for contacting Discovery Networks. We appreciate your enthusiasm
regarding our programming. Positive feedback such as yours is very
important to us, as it assures us that our goals are being met. We will
pass your comments on to our program management and executive producers for
further review.

Since you enjoy the programming on Discovery Channel you might be
interested in Discovery HD Theater, a 24-hour real world entertainment
network that delivers the most spectacular images in the most spectacular
quality with high-definition content. Discovery HD Theater provides
programming in the same popular categories that viewers enjoy on Discovery
Channel, Animal Planet, Travel Channel and other Discovery Networks, but
with the most clarity, the most detail, the most life-like programming
available.

For information on how to obtain Discovery HD Theater, please go to
www.discovery.com/hd (http://www.discovery.com/hd) or call your local cable or satellite provider.

A reply to this message is not necessary. If you have any further inquiries
or comments, please contact us via our webform at
http://extweb.discovery.com/ViewerRelations. Thank you again for expressing
interest in our programming.

Sincerely,
LaNail
Viewer Relations
Discovery Networks



[/ QUOTE ]

[52Chief]

Sounds like a commercial to me.

[hightest]

great episode, I loved it.

but when I click on this post I get a pop-up asking me to enter my membership passcode to enter www.chopperdogs.com (http://www.chopperdogs.com)? is anyone else getting this?

[Broman]

mee too on the chopperdogs thang......

[williebill]

got the chopperdogs thing,too,ignored it...

[BARNETT]

[ QUOTE ]
Sounds like a commercial to me.

[/ QUOTE ]

Kinda what I was thinkin. A bit of a let down.

And what IS up with the Chopperdogs thing?

[52Chief]

I got the Chopperdogs thing too. I thought it was just my internet sending me some pop-up thingy. Weird.

[D Picasso]

[ QUOTE ]
I got the Chopperdogs thing too. I thought it was just my internet sending me some pop-up thingy. Weird.

[/ QUOTE ]

me too. somebody needs a vicious beating.

[Chopped54]

[ QUOTE ]
I got the Chopperdogs thing too. I thought it was just my internet sending me some pop-up thingy. Weird.

[/ QUOTE ]

I got it too...
It is because Rat_Rodder posted a pic from that site, which is a Jesse James pay site that requires a password to view....

[kustomd]

This was the best one yet!! And to think I almost missed it because I was working on my chopped 54 chevy. I wish I was as talented as they were then maybe my car wouldn't be such a pos compared to that one. Hopefully I can catch it on again so I can tape it. And after meeting norm at a couple of car shows he is as crazy as he was on tv.

[2tall2beahotrodder]

My bad guys.. Didnt know it had hyperlinking..

[Chopped54]

[ QUOTE ]
My bad guys.. Didnt know it had hyperlinking..

[/ QUOTE ]
Its cool..
I am interested in seeing it..
Save it to your computer and post it up that way...

[2tall2beahotrodder]

ya here it is.. Once i herd about the 54 chebbie build, i joined up there for a month

[zibo]

whenever I watch this show,
and at the end,
they say,
BUY THIS SHOW FOR 30 bucks,
I always wondered why,

I hope they have this one in the extended version!

tp aka zibo

[Kojack]

Is there really a $1800 carberator out there, though? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[HOTROD30]

Just think of all the film that ended up on the cutting room floor. If they can make OCC two or three hours on one bike, they could have make MG two or three hours long with the "masters" at work

[JamesG]

[ QUOTE ]
Is there really a $1800 carberator out there, though? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Or a 4,500 rearend?

[Mai Ki-Ki]

Heres the MG official slideshow..(hosted from my webspace)
Stolen from the official site.

<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_1_hzoom.jpg>
<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_2_hzoom.jpg>
<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_3_hzoom.jpg>
<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_4_hzoom.jpg>
<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_5_hzoom.jpg>
<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_6_hzoom.jpg>
<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_7_hzoom.jpg>
<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_8_hzoom.jpg>
<img src=http://img2.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ataribaby/39_9_hzoom.jpg>

That thing has that..might be off proportions look, then it looks perfect...sweet.

Cheers
mAIKI

[JamesG]

I wonder if they are going to run some kind of bumper on the front? The front just does'nt look finished to me.

[fitzee]

It was on agian tonite,Almost missed it agian.That was one show that will go down in history.I think the TLC guys should spend more time recording these old guys then dicking around with the TV hipe.Just think one whole hour with just lead work being done,Now that would be something to watch,Make a build like this take up 5 or 6 shows and show in detail how a car like this is build.You guys out west are so lucky.I have only been ready shit like this for the last 25 years while you guys can see it first hand.I grew up in the wrong part of the world!!

fitzee

[D Picasso]

my only quibble is the mass above the front fender lip. needs to be moved up about 3 or 4 inches. otherwise it's swellcakes.

[old beet]

I think they just cut the bottom off the front fender........OLDBEET

[plmczy]

That was the best one so far. I'm not one for chevies but that car looks real good. I see what you guy's say about the flow of the car. I too would like to see an extended build up of that on tape. Could you imagian what those guys could do if they were all working at the same shop? later plmczy

[2tall2beahotrodder]

Not sure , but from the chopperdogs site, i belive they didnt section the front fenders. just cut the bottom .. Havnt really looked hard

[Justin415]

[ QUOTE ]
If I may suggest an idea.

Perhaps we can each send the folks at the Discovery Channel an e-mail saying how much we enjoyed this show and would love to see more of it, as well as more like it. I know I'd like to see more of what they did, they had to skip a lot to fit it into an hour, well less with commercials and all. But perhaps if they get a lot of positive feedback about this, they will think about doing more of the same type of stuff?

Anywho, just a thought.......

[/ QUOTE ]

That sounds like a really good idea and you can bet I will be sending a letter in. That was the best hour of tv I have ever seen. Tears and Goosebumps for sure. I giggled like a girl when Gene was talking and laughing about how he "builds cars for a living". Those guys just tore it up like teenagers in there with the wisdom of auto-intilectual giants. MY GOD THAT WAS GREAT!

[Tony]

Foiled, i agree. That was the only thing that didn't look right to me.
I watched the show with my pops, and today we were talking about it and that was one of the things we bs'd about.

But either way, i still love it!
Makes me wanna section mine..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

But i won't, it'll take me a damn year!LOL

Rat...

[geno_86ed]

I nearly nutted when I saw this show was coming on. As I had to take an hour off from shaving my 54 Chevy just to watch real artists at work. Then I got a bug in my ass and worked until 5 in the morning.

They definatly left out a bunch of interesting work that was done on the car. Wish the show was spread out over a full week on one hour shows.

Any one know where this car is headed and in Jesse James is the owner. Imagine the amount of money this thing could fetch at auction because of the masters hands that have graced it.

It was this decades 'Rod and Custom Project Truck' brought to us in under one hour.

Still Geno, still impressed

[Scrub]

That's exactly what I was gonna say.

Brings back thoughts of R&amp;C's Dream Truck

Both have been sectioned, chopped, www on chromies, tube-ish grills, classically styled interior, smooth "dreamy" paint, low-long-slinky (almost like a Studebaker in the rear), and they were both graced by the hands of many masters.

Good stuff...

[59BuickWagon]

My two cents to Discovery:

Finally a GREAT Episode!!

MG finally got it right. No screaming, no bashing, no personality clashes, no BS.

You gathered a great bunch of customizers, and complimented it with great chassis guys and a clown for a little humor. If you can let the OCC guys take weeks to get a bike done where they farm everything but the assembly work out, you ought to be able take more than one episode when you have such talented guys doing such extensive work right before our eyes.

This episode was fantastic! It's the one episode that comes close (well actually this one surpasses) an episode of Rides. Please let us Learn from Masters instead of some director's Discovery of guys needing an anger management class.

Thanks for this great show!!!

[53Chebby]

Hey guys here's some more pictures that someone posted here a couple of weeks ago.
http://photo.starblvd.net/kustomkruizer/4-1-1.jpg
http://photo.starblvd.net/kustomkruizer/4-1-2.jpg

[littledeucecoupe427]

that car kicks some major ass! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[gotcha]

That was the only MG I ever HAD to watch more than once, just to take in everything they did...I agree, Jesse did a good job in the repect department...I sent my comments to Discovery, and got the same form letter back, but oh well, at least they sent something...

JP