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Anyone else see the past couple of episodes of 'Fast & Loud' where they restored a 67 or 68 Firebird convertible? They did a decent job on the resto BUT the price it sold for--$135,000???? Are you kidding me? That would be a world record, by about double!!

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They were done a few yeas ago!Tom

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Not the same Tom. This car was painted blue. Not the supposed first 2. This was new episode.

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Sorry,Have not seen that one yet!Tom

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Was thinking the same thing, very nice car with a killer drivetrain-but $130k?

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TV is fake. Sales are fake. Numbers are inflated. I have first hand experience.

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Quit watching that show a while ago, but I tuned in because Butler build the motor and not a LS. Turned out pretty nice. Not a big fan of the tires/wheels, but I wouldn't kick it out of my garage.

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It is a TV show. More about the personalities and drama than factual information. Many other "reality shows" have followed this same formula. More about sensationalism and shock value for ratings than truth.

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https://gasmonkeygarage.com/inside-t...1967-firebird/

Seems like a top notch list of parts they put in there. I wouldn't kick it out of the garage if it were dripping a little oil.

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Just wondering what do you guys think it cost to build that car? All in paying your employees parts etc....

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Whats up with the front parking lights..... that's the first thing I saw, very odd.

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Whats up with the front parking lights..... that's the first thing I saw, very odd.

Good catch. Appears they used a 1967 Camaro valence and parking lights. And may I say... ew.

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They just can't leave well enough alone. Hacks!

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They just can't leave well enough alone. Hacks!

Agreed. Both Birds had good valences. Why put an ugly Camaro one on it?

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