Re: Boyd

[Allen Sullivant <dart440@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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At 08:04 PM 10/12/2005, Jim500mopar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>Yeah, but it kind of chafes when they Monsterize a pretty decent old car....

Amen.  I've watched a few of those episodes, and it grates me real bad
when they take a decent old car (any brand) and "tunerize" it with
goofy paint schemes, tons of computerized junk sound equipment,
20" wheels, and all that other crap that passes for "custom" work
these days.  American Hot Rod is not nearly as bad as "Overhaulin"
in that regard.  

And what's with all those phony "deadlines" on
these shows?  You can bet your butt that if it were my 50 or 100
grand paying for a custom bike or car that I would allow all the
time needed to do it right.  They create these artificial deadlines
to torque up the tension among the crew members strictly for
effect.  I have to live with artificial deadlines and unrealistic
expectations 40 hours a week.  I don't need it on TV as well.
Why can't they just build the show around craftsmen at work?

I've got nothing against racers or rodders, but my personal preference
is restoration.  I'm much more impressed by someone who can take
an old beater and return it to just-off-the-line condition.  You've got to
know the car to do that, and know what's "right", not just how to chop one 
up to make huge wheels clear and day-glo electronic garbage light up.

Thanks for allowing me to rant a bit.


Allen Sullivant
Brentwood, Tenn.
62 Dart 440 See-dan
dart440@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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