[grandam1979]

I have been watching this show lately how are they so popular when they are doing such basic stuff to junk. This what we did as teens and early 20’s and now you can make a career out of it?

[Skip Fix]

I think a lot of folks did not grow up doing that.

Be a blast to get paid for slamming an old motor in an old project car and taking a road trip with a back up car/truck behind you!

[lfdsteve]

Because the alternative is watching crappie street outlaws show. Was neat at first but after a season hyper focused on the farmtruck g@ys they moved on to some mouthy redneck dude and it became a satire.....

[Scott65]

I get a kick out of it. I think because it does take you back to days long gone. Freiburer is lucky guy in my opinion. He's made a career out of doing what he loves. We should all be so fortunate.

[73LeMans]

If it helps get younger folks into hotrodding, Im all for it.

[Dragncar]

We used to grind on Briggs ans Stratton 5 HP cams and "re grind" them by hand. And see how long the engine would last
Engines sounded "interesting" for about 2 minutes. Then it got quiet !
Used to cobble in XR 125 4 stroke engines into Suzuki 100 cc 2 stroke bike frames.
Never thought people could make a show about stupid crap kids did as teen age,rs .
It was fun, metal shop was a learning process. Teachers gave us a lot of freedom. Doubt kids get it today.

[67drake]

It’s the only car show I watch. Yeah,they’re hacks. But as someone else said, it reminds me of what my buddies and I did back in high school. We had more time and ambition than smarts and money.
Also the same reason I canceled all my car magazine subscriptions decades ago, but kept getting Car Craft. CC was geared more towards blue collar type every day cars and guys, not high dollar builds.

[Skip Fix]

"It was fun, metal shop was a learning process. "

Heck now at least in Katy you do not get any shop classes unless you go to the vocational school.

[Dragncar]

Originally Posted by Skip Fix

"It was fun, metal shop was a learning process. "

Heck now at least in Katy you do not get any shop classes unless you go to the vocational school.

Our junior and senior years we had what was called HROP Auto. It was 2 periods long and we had local customers, town folks cars. We worked on them and fixed them like regular shops did.
College town so a lot of college kids came in for the cheap work on their cars.
That class has started 5-6 auto repair business shops that I know of.
Then they closed the program down.
Dumbest decision ever. it was a model program.
Friends with the teacher to this day. He was only 5-6 years older than us at the time.

[Tom Vaught]

Originally Posted by Skip Fix

"It was fun, metal shop was a learning process. "

Heck now at least in Katy you do not get any shop classes unless you go to the vocational school.

Skip, In the farm community I grew up in we had the "college bound" and the "Aggies".

The College Bound had classes like Farm Management, Typing, Accounting, and Business.

The "Aggies" had classes like Welding, Woodworking, Metal Casting, running a Lathe, and using a Cutting Torch.

I still remember the Business Desk I built for my older Sister and the Custom "BENCH" Rifle Stock I made for
my .220 Swift Varmint Rifle.

Course I fooled them, too, with getting a Engineering Degree and working for Ford Engineering for 39 years and Holley Carb in Emissions work before that.

At the end of the day you are what you are because of the effort you put into the endeavor.

Tom V.

[67Fbird]

Originally Posted by Tom Vaught

At the end of the day you are what you are because of the effort you put into the endeavor.

Tom V.

Alot of truth there....with the only exception of some folks just aint got what it takes to do what they WANT and try to do. Some are NATURAL at things and hopefully actually enjoy what they are naturally gifted to do. As a Tool & Die maker, i have worked with some folk (20 yr exp)who bust their arss...try, try, try.....and yet fall short of actually achieving the desired result and others with 2-3 yrs exp that have the ability...the touch it takes to GET IT DONE.
As I have tried coach some of the apprentices I've had, you can take 20 yrs of work and knowledge and never be REALLY good at THIS!!! It's not a negative cocky thing....just plain truth so they can set their expectation at a realistic level.

oops...god off on a tangent...
Road kill guys make me cry.....just down right backyard here's what we got....make it work stuff

[Jay S]

I don’t have the Motortrend channel. So I am behind on the Road Kill shows. They are very entertaining though. Since I have pretty similar car back grounds to those guys it makes it that much more fun of a show.

Now occasionally some friends get together and do a “Road Kill Project”. Which is basically dragging some car out of the barn or weeds and putting it back on the road. Use to do that all the time. One memorable one was a 70 GTO.

Last winter it was putting a big block in a 65 Dart GT. Car hadn’t been on the road since the mid 90s, sat in a barn. Four of us changed the whole drive train out, I wish I had picture of the sledge hammer massaging the firewall for the big block. Crazy thing is how nice it turned out. Lol. Good times.

[TCSGTO]

I really enjoy those shows. It the most “real” reality on TV. Things rarely go as planned, stupid things happen, and old cars break, sometimes a lot. But you still have to keep going.

I think the main point of these shows is to inspire people to get an old car running and drive it.
It will probably never be restored or even painted but who cares if it is used and enjoyed. A refreshing change from all of the drama/billet shows that dominated the airwaves since Boyd Coddingtons’ shyte show started the genre.

[geeteeohguy]

Originally Posted by Jay S

I don’t have the Motortrend channel. So I am behind on the Road Kill shows. They are very entertaining though. Since I have pretty similar car back grounds to those guys it makes it that much more fun of a show.

Now occasionally some friends get together and do a “Road Kill Project”. Which is basically dragging some car out of the barn or weeds and putting it back on the road. Use to do that all the time. One memorable one was a 70 GTO.

Last winter it was putting a big block in a 65 Dart GT. Car hadn’t been on the road since the mid 90s, sat in a barn. Four of us changed the whole drive train out, I wish I had picture of the sledge hammer massaging the firewall for the big block. Crazy thing is how nice it turned out. Lol. Good times.

No need for having Motortrend channel. A bunch of it is on youtube for free. That's where I watch it. All the other ones like Hotrod Hoarders, Vicegrip Garage, and SouthEast Gassers. Good stuff with real people.

[geeteeohguy]

Originally Posted by grandam1979

I have been watching this show lately how are they so popular when they are doing such basic stuff to junk. This what we did as teens and early 20’s and now you can make a career out of it?

Yeah, WE did this stuff 40-45 years ago, but nobody has been doing it for about the past 30 years or so. Everybody is electronically distracted and owned by their phone now. So while it's old hat to you and I, it is refreshing to see younger people get interested in this stuff.
By far the best show is Hot Rod Hoarder, which is absolutely cool stuff....mainly old drag cars found and gotten running again or at least saved.
Vice Grip Garage is a hoot as well...basic stuff, but the host Derek is hilarious.

Dulcich's spread is only 75 miles from me.....I'd like to meet the guy but don't want to creep him out. Anybody who shoots a video of himself speed shifting a 1964 Dodge D600 dump truck powered by a slant six is The Man in my book!

[Formulajones]

I've enjoyed the show because Dulcich and Freiburger are what I consider "real" car guys. Some of their hacking is funny but they enjoy these cars, all kinds of cars, They aren't necessarily brand specific, they drive them everywhere, drive them daily, and they have a good time doing it. They aren't 100% into the spit shine and polish, and lets sit around and stare at it type of people.

It's refreshing to watch

[jerry455]

I love their show. They are very talented, I think they only play hacks when they need to. Dulcich is a very good body and paint man. He did a nice job on the Duster. They do great work when they want to or need to. It is great entertainment. I love the engine masters show also.

[62posbonny]

Not to mention Dulsich really knows engines. Some of his home ported heads have made big power, and I like the fact that he is awkward in front of a camera. He is the type of car buddy we have all had, wanted to have, or have been ourselves. I think the disgustang and vanishing paint challenger are exactly the type of inspiration aspiring car guys need. Start by getting something moving under its own power, when funds allow upgrade things system by system until you have something that is exciting to drive even if not exciting to look at. Let's be real, not everyone has $40k to buy a classic, but most guys could take a heap and over the course of a few years throw $10-15k at it to make a hot street car.

[ta man]

I'm currently working on a 1980 Trans Am. Slowly fixing all the issues it has. One was the brakes..beyond the fitting from the rear line to the splitter there wasn't much hope left. I wound up replacing the total rear brakes from another rearend that I had just purchased for the gearing and the posi. This was a complete job all the lines, brake cylinders, hardware, shoes and drums. It felt good doing this raiding parts to install on a running car.
I'm trying to show my son there are ways to save money on a build especially a driver..not everything has to be the best parts.
He is somewhat laughing at the next swap which is a good running 350 Pontiac replacing a tired 301. I told him I'm doing this for a reason there are many good 350's out there cheap..so why not...every build does not have to be that high dollar build. I also personally want to see how this engine runs with headers and a good exhaust.

[dragracerx2813]

I love the Roadkill shows. Makes you want to get out in the garage and work on something with your friends.