Sure many may already know, but Graveyard Carz is going to be on Velocity this thursday the 14th. That is a basic cable station ch. 740. Suppose to be at 10 pm eastern time. My car won't be on this time-- suppose to be season 2. At least it will be interesting to see his show. I believe this season a a bit more geared towards building the characters. I did talk to Mark and he did say that in season 2 he's going to talk about the cars more than this season. Still should be fun. FINALLY a show that restores cars back to original-- and they are mopars!
Good news been waiting for this show to come on velocity
Wonder if Cablevision in NJ will carry that channel? :scratchchin:
Quote from: r4daytona on June 11, 2012, 04:17:38 PM
Sure many may already know, but Graveyard Carz is going to be on Velocity this thursday the 14th. That is a basic cable station ch. 740. Suppose to be at 10 pm eastern time. My car won't be on this time-- suppose to be season 2. At least it will be interesting to see his show. I believe this season a a bit more geared towards building the characters. I did talk to Mark and he did say that in season 2 he's going to talk about the cars more than this season. Still should be fun. FINALLY a show that restores cars back to original-- and they are mopars!
Cool, thanks for the heads up :2thumbs: I can't wait, looks like it could be interesting... It's #754 here where I live, in Calif. on Comcast Cable HD :shruggy:
We got comcast in S Jersey channel 205 for velocity
set my DVR right now we have sure west velocity is channel 657
Well, the replies show how little I know about Cable TV. Nothing. I figure Time Warner had all the same channel numbers! If you guys haven't already, check out his facebook page as he has pictures of the moonroof challenger he's painting.
I WILL DEFINETLY HAVE THE :popcrn: READY!
Just added to the DVR list. Thanks for the heads up.
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Wonder if Cablevision in NJ will carry that channel? scratchchin
they do channel 727
I wonder if they'll ever get around to fixing up that poor 'Cuda that they seem to drag around to every photo shoot?
:scratchchin:
Its on tonight premires Emmas car whatever that is
What time in Kansas?
9:00pm ok
recorded
TONIGHT
Quote from: BB1 on June 14, 2012, 04:44:46 PM
What time in Kansas?
9:00pm ok
recorded
TONIGHT
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I believe Emmas car is about him finding a pink Superbee for his granddaughter. I don't imagine it being the whole show, but as I mentioned Mark told me that this season, he has a bit more of the "personality building". Next Season he said he was planning on hitting the history and info about the cars more. I'm still trying to find Murray Crowe?? Any help would be appreciated guys.
Tom, have you spoken with Anthony Zachary? He says he has some paperwork for you, like an original title to the car.
Liked the part of the show with fender tag as birth certificate and how they traced from there and found owner and missing parts.Would have liked to seen more hands on repairs and segments of transition from before to after
Never a fan of created drama on these type shows. Hopefully the show gets better as it goes.
I did speak with Anthony a couple times and he did tell me about the title but said he didn't want to part with it. At least thats what he told me a few months ago. I also told him to send some pictures so I could get them to Mark. He was a nice guy to talk to. Believe it or not, thats really what those guys on the show are really like. When I was down there last August it was alot of fun. In the shop and when we went out to dinner they were just like that. Hell, even on the phone he and I are like that. I know what you mean though with wanting to see more about the cars, I did too. Before Mark and I decided for him to do my car I looked at some videos and had the same thought.. and mentioned it to him. He did tell me, like I mentioned earlier, that this is his first go around and he does plan on having more about the cars in his next season. He does listen to peoples opinions. Hopefully though it does come across how meticuilous he his with wanting to get things correct.
Tom, it sounds like he will part with the old title if you ask him.
Never saw drama, just guys trying to get the car back together.
If you like mopars your most likely never going to get another chance to watch an all mopar restoration show on TV , we should over look the antics and support theses guys so the show stays on . Twocents
I never seen anyone with a torch unprotected get under a dash.And clevis pins are easily replaced .Not like a unique wingcar part.Need to bag tag and put perspective car contents in labeled bins.And clean and organize the shop..The detail and level of work they do is unbelievable.My new favorite show looking forward to see more on 5000 mile FM3 Bee. And R4 Daytona episodes
I'll definitely watch and support any show that works on that many mopars. It really reminds me of my shop.
Right now we have five cudas, two challengers, two roadrunners, a superbird and a pro touring 67 Camaro. There always has to be one oddball. ;D
Waiting outside is a 68 roadrunner, a 70 Belvedere wagon, a 71 duster, a 71 rallye charger, a 70 Charger and a 74 dart. I do love my job. :yesnod:
I just wish that I still had several parts cars like they do. My stash is pretty used up.
At least it's about Mopars :Twocents:
ON NOW!!!
MOPARS
The show is not going in the direction that I had hoped. :eek2:
it will get better
:ahum: Yeah, it's kind of getting annoying.
I dvr'd it...but the first episode the dude got on my nerves...all he talked about was beating ppl up and finding a car for a newborn. :shruggy:
not what i expected . to much talking
Quote from: BigBlockSam on June 22, 2012, 10:22:31 AM
not what i expected . to much talking
Too much talking about punching people, etc.
The whole pumpkin thing was absolutely retarded. I guarantee you that my shop would make for a better television show. Coincidentally, I own a rough, 71 tor-red Cuda that we're getting parts gathered for a total resto. It's going to be a fun build. And, I wouldn't limit the air time on building a cuda to five minutes per episode. I do hope the show gets better. I really do.
i like when they show the work and not the peoples faces so much, like wheeler dealers . i dig that stupid show :icon_smile_big:
I like wheeler dealer too, they don't make much money but they have a ball doing it. :2thumbs:
Quote from: BB1 on June 22, 2012, 01:39:59 PM
I like wheeler dealer too, they don't make much money but they have a ball doing it. :2thumbs:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: he could make more if he stuck to his guns on the prices
I like ED he wont even fit in half the cars they build .
Quoteeven fit in half the cars they build .
neither would you or me :smilielol:
Quote from: BigBlockSam on June 22, 2012, 01:51:22 PM
Quoteeven fit in half the cars they build .
neither would you or me :smilielol:
british/ european cars and streets and garages are very small
:slap:
AND THEY CAN'T DRAG RACE ! :eek2:
ive watched 2 episodes not what i expected.its not holding my interest. 2 much talking and drama not much on car restoration.very disappointed. i up graded my direct tv to hd for this show. glad the other shows i like seems to be good. just my 2 cents worth
Pumpkins and sump pumps are not what I watch for .Lets see them take a writen off severly damaged car and show steps on how to bring it back :Twocents:
Hello all, I just hung up with Mark about the show so perhaps I can explain a couple things. I know some will think i'm biased.. perhaps I am a bit, but here goes. As I mentioned from the start I told Mark I also wanted to see more about the cars just like you guys. Here's what he told me,, and promised me. His intent was to not just have another cookie cutter show where there's always some deadline "we're never gonna make". He said his intent was to have a show about characters, who happen to love and restore mopars! He said in these first episodes he wanted to build some characters, to draw in a wider range of viewers, and slowly incorporate more about the cars. He said in these next episodes you will see the completion of the GTX and I think the 71 charger. Now do have to say I think some credit should be given since he had absolutely no help from anyone on putting this whole thing together. From buying the cameras, to editing, to getting it aired.. no help. Believe it or not he welomes constructive criticism and has told me that in the next episodes, there will some more about the cars. He didn't want to focus on just one car at a time, because that would be a bit boring. And I that I do agree with that. Believe it or not, the work he does is amazing. I was there and saw the 71 in his finishing room and the GTX. I also saw the moonroof challenger he's doing and the 71 cuda after it came from the dipper! By the way, his shop is not that disorganized, but they are pretty crazy and if you met them, like Dane and I did, I think you'd see what cool guys they really are. Now I did tell him that it would have been nice to hear more of the story about the cuda so don't think i'm just a yes man for him. He's told me he's got alot more about the cars in season 2. But I can ask this, lets give it a little time and would it really hurt to post some positive comments on the velocity blog? Because if there is no season 2 you'll miss out on an A12, my daytona and mikes superbird. Anyone can feel free to call me if they like (716)549-1756 Thanks for listening Tom
I got velocity in order to view automotive content material.But they have to have there share of drama for the auidence range of viewers
Like american chopper battles. Between the drama bike got built.I hope this show stays on a gets better
It has to be difficult trying to please everyone. For instance, it's going to take a lot more to keep someone like myself interested when it comes to restoring cars. I do it every day. What will interest one person may not interest another. As hokey as Boyd Coddington's show was sometimes, I really enjoyed it and miss waching it. Barry White's show kept my interest even with the threat of looming deadlines. It didn't take long to realize that the deadlines weren't real and they were just added to add a little excitement to the show.
I think Mark might think about getting away from the shop and possibly visiting other restoration shops both Mopar and other brands. He might want to visit car shows and look at interesting Mopars. He might have interesting people bring their personal Mopars by the shop to address small repairs needed. Who knows, I might tape something from our shop and send it to him. I might record a wild ride in the Black Ice Superbird of Death. :icon_smile_big:
:popcrn: i only have so much room in my dvr. hope the show gets better . usually if i don't like season one . i don't tivo season two . :cheers: :popcrn: good luck
10 mn talking about a sump pump I'm done :eek2: :eek2:
Show e the cars tell me about them I don't want to see hid daughter try to mike a simple word doc look like crap :smilielol:
Show e the cars if it's season 2 when does it start I'm done with season 1 :popcrn:
Quote from: thedodgeboys on June 22, 2012, 10:28:40 PM
10 mn talking about a sump pump I'm done :eek2: :eek2:
Show e the cars tell me about them I don't want to see hid daughter try to mike a simple word doc look like crap :smilielol:
Show e the cars if it's season 2 when does it start I'm done with season 1 :popcrn:
give it a chance , or you will never see an all mopar show again :Twocents:
i will hang in there, but the "im just getting so mad, i want to go back home again, why cant i just go home," weak. but ill hang in there to see the cars. i can fast forward through the nonsense. :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on June 22, 2012, 11:07:23 PM
Quote from: thedodgeboys on June 22, 2012, 10:28:40 PM
10 mn talking about a sump pump I'm done :eek2: :eek2:
Show e the cars tell me about them I don't want to see hid daughter try to mike a simple word doc look like crap :smilielol:
Show e the cars if it's season 2 when does it start I'm done with season 1 :popcrn:
give it a chance , or you will never see an all mopar show again :Twocents:
That might not be a bad thing :nana: if that's the kind of people representing our culture. I don't want a documentary but let there personality come out naturally as they take us through a week at the shop and actually work on something that attaches to a car. ::)
I clicked it off at the stupid pumpkin hunt part did anyone make a cool logo or car related carving?
I dought it another missed opportunity for something significant to be covered.
If this show is to survive it needs better editing and direction. At least this guy isn't acting like Paul Sr or that Boyd guy.
And another thing what's with the deadline thing, body shops never have a car ready by a promised date....
Stop pretending it matters :coolgleamA:
:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
the pumpkin carving part was a joke. no one can carve. my wife watched for about three minutes and said " those 2 guys are gay" "i dont know about the rest of the people on the show, but those two are gay" are they a couple off the show and pretend to argue? this was the first time ive watched the show, so im a bit behind on what they do. and so far what they do is film theirselfs and not cars. then sum up the show in the last two minutes.
Quote from: nvrbdn on June 22, 2012, 11:25:50 PM
i will hang in there, but the "im just getting so mad, i want to go back home again, why cant i just go home," weak. but ill hang in there to see the cars. i can fast forward through the nonsense. :2thumbs:
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hotrod98 I'll forward your ideas to Mark. I was thinknig about your suggestion about maybe going to a car show. I think it would be cool if he could find cars like one he's suppose to restore, and show it as " now this is what the car at the shop is suppose to look like when it's done" Now I don't know how many car shows are in Oregon, but I'll certainly suggest it. I think suggestions like yours are much more constructive than some of the other comments. As I said, I talked with Mark for a while on the comments and all I can say is yes, he's goofy and the guys at the shop are also a bit crazy, but when we went to dinner and were at the shop, I saw that he is a funny guy who is very knowledgeable and just trying to learn and build a nice show about restoring some cool mopars. I'd much rather have that than two british speaking guys talking about foreign cars that I can't relate to, or stuffy Wayne Carini flipping expensive foreign cars.
Quote from: r4daytona on June 23, 2012, 10:18:07 PMhe is a funny guy who is very knowledgeable and just trying to learn and build a nice show about restoring some cool mopars. I'd much rather have that than two british speaking guys talking about foreign cars that I can't relate to, or stuffy Wayne Carini flipping expensive foreign cars.
Here, here. :cheers: :cheers: (me too)
Mark's comfortable in front of a camera. I tend to be camera shy and lose focus easily. Most don't realize that making a video takes a certain kind of personality. One of my guys plays and sings in a band. He's a natural in front of a camera. I need to make videos of some of our work using him as my spokesman.
I've always admired people like Chip Foose and Troy Trepanier. They are naturals in front of a camera. I've met and talked with both of them and they talk to you like you're an old friend.
I'm hanging in there, I want a Mopar show to work, Still kind of dull though, but they did at least do some work this time on a painted B21 hood stripe package on the 70 Plum Crazy RR, in the Pumpkin Carving & Cuda Swimming/Drowning Episode (10/28/2009 it said on the stupid Pumpkin Carving flier the daughter was working on), hopefully it will be getting better every week, show more of the cars & less background reality show BS, again my perception is, the owner Mark is kind of a weird DUCK... We'll see if it lasts... Hopefully the newer episodes, for their sake start showing more of the cars & work...
I'm giving it some time too. I was also surprised there wasn't as much about cars, but as I said, and I can only pass this on, Mark said he's incorporating more about cars- and he said ALOT in season two. THe following explains a bit of my investment (if you want to call it that) I have ALOT more time in this than anybody can imagine--by my choice of course. I've made HUNDREDS of calls and I've gotten SEVERAL sponsors for stuff for my car and it's worked out that Mark has made a deal with some of them too.. discounts he can pass along to other customers. I've been quite about what I've been doing because some people (at least around here) almost seem to get a bit jealous. I've made at least a few hundred calls about stuff for my car. Several things have been donated some have been discounted. EX: Legendary is going to do the interior, they are going to fly a small crew out to his shop and film installing the interior and use it on the show and for their own use. Coker Tire set me up with Rims, trim rings, center caps mounted and balanced! Thanks to you guys, I looked, and found, wheelweights that are correct for 1969! Accurate Exhaust is doing a complete exhaust system. Napa Sent basically an entire front end of ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, bumpers, master cyinder, power booster rear brake rebuilt kit and two 4-piston calipers so Mark can make it as original as possible. Kim at Passion4mopars is doing my wiper motor, alternator and carb. Their work is excellent, you should check it out. Vans Auto is supplying most of the "trim and trinkets" as I call it, and the rest will come from year one. Hey, I can't find everything original! I actually found a 69 HP440 that came out of a 69 charger RT. Here's the part people will debate. Galen said I want to find a motor as close to June 2 (build date) as possible ... this motor is stamped june 2. One change though, the heads needed to be redone, but since they look the same as stock heads, 440 Source discounted me a set of Alum Stealth Heads. AMD is helping out with the sheetmetal. I'm glad to have done this work obviously and I know it will benefit others that have him do their car. So lets keep positive about a guy trying to build a show about restoring mopars so we can see the daytona, superbird and A12 be restored! IF anyone wants to talk, please feel free to call (716)549-1756 Tom Thanks
Quote from: r4daytona on June 25, 2012, 04:21:14 PM
I'm giving it some time too. I was also surprised there wasn't as much about cars, but as I said, and I can only pass this on, Mark said he's incorporating more about cars- and he said ALOT in season two. THe following explains a bit of my investment (if you want to call it that) I have ALOT more time in this than anybody can imagine--by my choice of course. I've made HUNDREDS of calls and I've gotten SEVERAL sponsors for stuff for my car and it's worked out that Mark has made a deal with some of them too.. discounts he can pass along to other customers. I've been quite about what I've been doing because some people (at least around here) almost seem to get a bit jealous. I've made at least a few hundred calls about stuff for my car. Several things have been donated some have been discounted. EX: Legendary is going to do the interior, they are going to fly a small crew out to his shop and film installing the interior and use it on the show and for their own use. Coker Tire set me up with Rims, trim rings, center caps mounted and balanced! Thanks to you guys, I looked, and found, wheelweights that are correct for 1969! Accurate Exhaust is doing a complete exhaust system. Napa Sent basically an entire front end of ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, bumpers, master cyinder, power booster rear brake rebuilt kit and two 4-piston calipers so Mark can make it as original as possible. Kim at Passion4mopars is doing my wiper motor, alternator and carb. Their work is excellent, you should check it out. Vans Auto is supplying most of the "trim and trinkets" as I call it, and the rest will come from year one. Hey, I can't find everything original! I actually found a 69 HP440 that came out of a 69 charger RT. Here's the part people will debate. Galen said I want to find a motor as close to June 2 (build date) as possible ... this motor is stamped june 2. One change though, the heads needed to be redone, but since they look the same as stock heads, 440 Source discounted me a set of Alum Stealth Heads. AMD is helping out with the sheetmetal. I'm glad to have done this work obviously and I know it will benefit others that have him do their car. So lets keep positive about a guy trying to build a show about restoring mopars so we can see the daytona, superbird and A12 be restored! IF anyone wants to talk, please feel free to call (716)549-1756 Tom Thanks
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In the opening segment, Mark states that he doesn't use reproduction parts. Lo and behold before the show is over they show a table loaded down with parts from YearOne. Maybe he meant no reproduction sheet metal parts. Eventually even that won't be possible.
Sad to say but cablevision does not offer Velocity in a regular channel. It is available on a high def channel but that means me getting a HD TV and a HD TV cable box. A lot of coin for a show that is just starting out. :brickwall: Now to try and figure out how to talk the wife into getting new high def tv for the living room and replace our old 34" tube type tv. :scratchchin:
Quote from: Ghoste on June 23, 2012, 10:22:27 PM
Quote from: r4daytona on June 23, 2012, 10:18:07 PMhe is a funny guy who is very knowledgeable and just trying to learn and build a nice show about restoring some cool mopars. I'd much rather have that than two british speaking guys talking about foreign cars that I can't relate to, or stuffy Wayne Carini flipping expensive foreign cars.
Here, here. :cheers: :cheers: (me too)
I don't believe you see the brits or Wayne carving pumpkins or getting spiked hair either. They seem to stick to the cars and the stories behind them... :Twocents: :shruggy:
Quote from: r4daytona on June 25, 2012, 04:21:14 PM
I'm giving it some time too. I was also surprised there wasn't as much about cars, but as I said, and I can only pass this on, Mark said he's incorporating more about cars- and he said ALOT in season two. THe following explains a bit of my investment (if you want to call it that) I have ALOT more time in this than anybody can imagine--by my choice of course. I've made HUNDREDS of calls and I've gotten SEVERAL sponsors for stuff for my car and it's worked out that Mark has made a deal with some of them too.. discounts he can pass along to other customers. I've been quite about what I've been doing because some people (at least around here) almost seem to get a bit jealous. I've made at least a few hundred calls about stuff for my car. Several things have been donated some have been discounted. EX: Legendary is going to do the interior, they are going to fly a small crew out to his shop and film installing the interior and use it on the show and for their own use. Coker Tire set me up with Rims, trim rings, center caps mounted and balanced! Thanks to you guys, I looked, and found, wheelweights that are correct for 1969! Accurate Exhaust is doing a complete exhaust system. Napa Sent basically an entire front end of ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, bumpers, master cyinder, power booster rear brake rebuilt kit and two 4-piston calipers so Mark can make it as original as possible. Kim at Passion4mopars is doing my wiper motor, alternator and carb. Their work is excellent, you should check it out. Vans Auto is supplying most of the "trim and trinkets" as I call it, and the rest will come from year one. Hey, I can't find everything original! I actually found a 69 HP440 that came out of a 69 charger RT. Here's the part people will debate. Galen said I want to find a motor as close to June 2 (build date) as possible ... this motor is stamped june 2. One change though, the heads needed to be redone, but since they look the same as stock heads, 440 Source discounted me a set of Alum Stealth Heads. AMD is helping out with the sheetmetal. I'm glad to have done this work obviously and I know it will benefit others that have him do their car. So lets keep positive about a guy trying to build a show about restoring mopars so we can see the daytona, superbird and A12 be restored! IF anyone wants to talk, please feel free to call (716)549-1756 Tom Thanks
I for one am going to give them all the time I can. I don't like all the banter crap either but it's probably some of the reason the network gave them a shot in the first place. I am very excited to hear that sponsors are getting behind the show because that says that they believe that the show has the potential to get to the folks that matter to them. I am looking forward to seeing several more episodes and hope that I will be able to see season 2. :2thumbs:
I will say that the banter seems to help keep my boys involved in the show (who are 10).
Quote from: r4daytona on June 23, 2012, 10:18:07 PM
hotrod98 I'll forward your ideas to Mark. I was thinknig about your suggestion about maybe going to a car show. I think it would be cool if he could find cars like one he's suppose to restore, and show it as " now this is what the car at the shop is suppose to look like when it's done"
Get his arse on a plane and have him make the rounds at Carlisle!!!!! :cheers: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Excellent idea! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
A reality show featuring little genuine substance other than fights and bickering? How original! :2thumbs:
I've never seen it, but by the sound of it I really don't need to.
I think what would make good tv would be the restoration of my future Daytona 414627. Its the perfect graveyard car, especially sence nobody thinks it can be saved. ;D
Quote from: bull on June 25, 2012, 09:24:43 PM
A reality show featuring little genuine substance other than fights and bickering? How original! :2thumbs:
I've never seen it, but by the sound of it I really don't need to.
Cm'on bull.. You are going to let someone else make make up your mind? :nana: Watch it for yourself, give it a chance, form your own opinion. :cheers:
Quote from: resq302 on June 25, 2012, 08:57:03 PM
Sad to say but cablevision does not offer Velocity in a regular channel. It is available on a high def channel but that means me getting a HD TV and a HD TV cable box. A lot of coin for a show that is just starting out. :brickwall: Now to try and figure out how to talk the wife into getting new high def tv for the living room and replace our old 34" tube type tv. :scratchchin:
yes you have to get the HD teir but you can still view HD channels on regular tv
There are 2 GYC thread ongoing..
Mark W. just posted up under a new user name on the thread in the Car Guys Discussion section.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86498.msg1054877.html#msg1054877 (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86498.msg1054877.html#msg1054877)
Quote from: bakerhillpins on June 26, 2012, 08:31:11 PM
There are 2 GYC thread ongoing..
Mark W. just posted up under a new user name on the thread in the Car Guys Discussion section.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86498.msg1054877.html#msg1054877 (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86498.msg1054877.html#msg1054877)
Quote from: GYC Undertaker on June 26, 2012, 08:16:14 PM
Hi Gang,
I had to re-sign up as I had forgotten my username and password from a while back. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone here for at least giving us a shot. I know there are a lot of car folks that were hoping for more work on our beloved Mopars in the first few episodes. I did focus on developing character in those first few episodes so i know they lack the car content. Be sure that I have never made a TV show before this and have learned a great deal. My dream was to bring our Mopars into every home possible and share why we love them so much. I felt that doing that for us car folks and Mopar lovers would be fairly easy, but to get housewives, mothers, kids, grandparents, etc to watch would take a little different spin.
Bear with the show, you will see that by episode 4 we are going hard on our cars and you will be along for the ride. We had great response for the most part on our debut and considering it had the ability to air in 14 million homes, that's a good thing. Velocity wrote us specifically to say we did very well in the ratings so I am hoping my strategy is working. If we can make GYC a show that highlights Mopars but is also entertaining to the masses, how cool would that be to us Mopar lovers.
As some of you know I am currently restoring Tom Partridges Daytona here in Season II and it's really going to be a beauty. I will be posting pictures soon so you can all watch some progress on her.
Thank you again to everyone here for watching and staying tuned...I know you will love GYC in the episodes to come! Mopar or No Car!
~Mark Worman
the two wing cars and the a-12 from next season
Drastic improvement to Marks head.
Quote from: 1HotDaytona on June 29, 2012, 09:13:06 PM
Drastic improvement to Marks head.
that guy is my wing car hero
Quote from: thedodgeboys on June 23, 2012, 03:49:02 AM
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Quote from: thedodgeboys on June 22, 2012, 10:28:40 PM
10 mn talking about a sump pump I'm done :eek2: :eek2:
Show e the cars tell me about them I don't want to see hid daughter try to mike a simple word doc look like crap :smilielol:
Show e the cars if it's season 2 when does it start I'm done with season 1 :popcrn:
give it a chance , or you will never see an all mopar show again :Twocents:
That might not be a bad thing :nana: if that's the kind of people representing our culture. I don't want a documentary but let there personality come out naturally as they take us through a week at the shop and actually work on something that attaches to a car. ::)
I clicked it off at the stupid pumpkin hunt part did anyone make a cool logo or car related carving?
I dought it another missed opportunity for something significant to be covered.
If this show is to survive it needs better editing and direction. At least this guy isn't acting like Paul Sr or that Boyd guy.
And another thing what's with the deadline thing, body shops never have a car ready by a promised date....
Stop pretending it matters :coolgleamA:
:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
The idea to create Graveyard Carz was inspired by a 1971 'Cuda 440+6 that a client of mine had purchased and wanted me to restore. This car had been totaled in 1980 and spent the next 30 years being picked apart and rusting.
Soon, rumors were in the air that I was going to "rebody" the 'Cuda, using the original body numbers, dash vin and fender tag. These rumors were started by folks in the Mopar community who did NOT believe the car could be saved...I was out to prove them wrong!
I decided to have a young film student from the University Of Oregon bring his camera over on weekends and document the restoration in hopes to validate the authenticity of the resurrection.
Thus, Graveyard Carz was born.
After creating a one hour pilot, featuring straight work on cars and no character interaction, I sent it out to the networks. After nearly a year of "sorry" or "unfortunatelies" I had find out why I was being passed by. Soon I made connection with A. Smith and Co. This is the company that produces shows such as Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Trading Spaces, etc. Under the direction of a very nice lady there, I learned that even "car shows" have to maintain certain elements to make it appealing to a network. Drama, Conflict and Comedy are the main ones...
So, armed with that knowledge, I set out to rework the program that housed my beloved Mopars. I have always hoped I could make a program that could showcase the cars I love and spread the word of how cool they are, to the masses. I felt it was important to establish characters in the series first and foremost because I knew the 'Cudas, Challengers, Chargers, Road Runners, GTX's, Superbirds and Daytonas would carry their own weight.
After revamping the program to a format desirable by networks, Graveyard Carz is now filming it's second Season. It has been sold and is airing in over 40 countries. Discovery Turbo for the UK purchased it and is set to air late this year. Discovery Latin America has bought Season I and Season II which is still in production. The list goes on and on...
If you want to see our beloved Pentastars on TV then you have to ride out the storm and realize we're trying to reach more than just car enthusiasts with Graveyard Carz. There is not another all Mopar show on TV and I doubt there will be another. Rest assured I listen to everyone and make notes to make the program better. But, I also have to make it appealing to the mainstream viewing audience if we want to be around for many years to come. Just thought I should say something.
I honestly do appreciate all of your comments and show them to the rest of the team. As long as I know the comments, opinions and two cents worth are from your Mopar hearts, I'll always listen.
~ Mark Worman
Hi Guys, just thought I send some info on the A12 and then I'd like to ask a favor. Dave, the owner of the A12 is a very nice guy. I saw the car at my house when ShowCar services was picking up my motor. If it wasn't for the damage on the one side it could be a survivor car. Anyway, here's what he wrote:
It was my dads, he bought it in 1970. he raced it and drove it often. the last time it was registerd was in 1983, it has 20k miles on it. its all #'s matching. I'l send some pics.
In 83, my dad and I were comming home late from his friends house, and he dozed off at the wheel, and lightly sideswiped a gaurdrail, and that is why it was parked. Thw damage is not bad, in fact the the car never stopped, my dad only rubbed the rail slightly.
My uncle Bill, was the body guy, and my dad the mechanic, and I think Bill was going to repair the car, but my dad wanted a new fender, and didnt want any bondo on the car. 1n the early 90's my uncle died of a heart attack, before a fender was ever found. 2years ago, an nos fender was found, and me and dad set to get the car restored, we were looking for a good body guy that my dad would feel was right for the job, last Feb my dad also past away from a heart attack. and now all this is on me.
I love this car,and its always been my dream car, I only want to get it done correctly, and be able to enjoy it just as my dad did when it was new.
Let me know if you get this.
thanks for reading Tom, talk to you soon
So I'd like to ask this, stories like this, my wing car search and Mike getting the birds with his son would never be heard if it wasn't for a show like Marks. SO can you please go to the Velocity blog and write something positive about the show so these stories can be told? Lets all be a part of this and contribute so this can be a great show!
well mark,i hadnt been a follower until now. i watched the latest episode and am understanding that you are trying to introduce the crew showing who they are personally. i was a bit lost as to what was going on untill stu started explaining what your trying to do. since then i have been trying to catch some reruns and waiting this out. love the cars, and love to see the restorations.good luck with this. hope you can keep the mopars coming. :2thumbs:
The only reason that American Chopper was as successful as it was, was because of the drama. I think it was exaggerated sometimes for ratings but eventually became all too real as the guys made more money. I totally agree that a show strictly about restoration would never sell to the public. Maybe I could drive the Black Ice Superbird of Death up there and cause some drama in the shop. No one likes a smartass, know it all, southern hick from Arkansas coming in and trying to tell everyone how things should be done...lol
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 01, 2012, 09:39:34 PM
The only reason that American Chopper was as successful as it was, was because of the drama. I think it was exaggerated sometimes for ratings but eventually became all too real as the guys made more money. I totally agree that a show strictly about restoration would never sell to the public. Maybe I could drive the Black Ice Superbird of Death up there and cause some drama in the shop. No one likes a smartass, know it all, southern hick from Arkansas coming in and trying to tell everyone how things should be done...lol
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: id watch that :D :D :D :D :D
yea, me too. :2thumbs:
I would kinda worry about gettin my butt whooped. My mouth writes checks that...well...you know the rest :)
:smilielol: i think it could be interesting to stir it up. they want character? you could add some southern style arkansas character. :2thumbs:
Quote from: nvrbdn on July 02, 2012, 08:44:28 AM
:smilielol: i think it could be interesting to stir it up. they want character? you could add some southern style arkansas character. :2thumbs:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: Larrys just a cream puff :nana: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 02, 2012, 01:00:06 AM
I would kinda worry about gettin my butt whooped. My mouth writes checks that...well...you know the rest :)
Good ole butt kickin' is what sells today, :icon_smile_big: :smilielol:
Seriously good idea though.
As others have said, I'd tune in for a black bird appearance. :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on July 02, 2012, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: nvrbdn on July 02, 2012, 08:44:28 AM
:smilielol: i think it could be interesting to stir it up. they want character? you could add some southern style arkansas character. :2thumbs:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: Larrys just a cream puff :nana: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Hey, I love all of my Yankee friends north of the Mason-Dixon but they do get on me nerves just a little. Okay...a lot ;D
As for southern heritage, I draw the line at welding my doors shut and sliding across the hood. I'm too old to crawl through the window and those hood pins could neuter a fella. Just sayin...
QuoteHey, I love all of my Yankee friends north of the Mason-Dixon but they do get on me nerves just a little. Okay...a lot Grin
easy there southern man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVRxdPWV3RM
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 02, 2012, 03:23:44 PM
QuoteHey, I love all of my Yankee friends north of the Mason-Dixon but they do get on me nerves just a little. Okay...a lot Grin
easy there southern man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVRxdPWV3RM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHsDa9_HSlA
:nana: i actually love neil
So from my understanding of one of Mark's latest post, there is contrived or added drama & added comedy to meet the criteria of the networks, to be able sell the show, now I understand the show a little better, still the "only Mopar Restoration Show"on TV won't last long, if you can't retain the viewers... Good luck, I hope it works for the overall Mopar community sake & the continued success of your restoration shops sake... I like seeing posts here, from the owner Mark, it shows he might actually care what other Mopar enthusiast think...
Quote from: BigBlockSam on July 02, 2012, 03:23:44 PM
QuoteHey, I love all of my Yankee friends north of the Mason-Dixon but they do get on me nerves just a little. Okay...a lot Grin
easy there southern man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVRxdPWV3RM
I prefer..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcsROMfxNyY&feature=related
:poke:
turn it up!
mark and I
yep, mark and stu co hosting. :2thumbs:
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Hey guys, Stu, you definetly are a fashion trend setter.... the way your shirt matches your wing is perfect -- no fashion police needed! As far as some contrived drama and comedy, maybe a bit, but honestly, like I said earlier, those guys are like that, best friends busting each others balls! It was like that at dinner. I spoke with Mark for a while yesterday about Carlisle and unfortunately he can not make it. He has to get his Season2 finished by the end of August. I will be there making the rounds to all the vendors that are helping with my Daytona so if you see a guy wearing a Graveyard Carz shirt, stop me, lets get a drink and I'll be happy to answer any questions. I also told mark that he needs to occassionally post some pics of progress on cars to keep you guys a little more "in the loop". Can't show you everything but some progress from time to time. Nice thing I found out about my car is that instead of dipping it, they blasted the remaining parts that didn't get soda blasted the first time. I told Mark I'd prefer that over dipping.
i think the show is doing well. i remember watching this online sometime last year and was just waiting for it to make tv. i wish i went to work everyday restoring mopars, instead of working for a import dealership that i hate. wonder if they're hiring?
the plum road runner is just awesome I love that car :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
it needs a little fine tunning, but ive seen a few episodes now and im rolling with it. mark is bringing all the mopars out which is cool. the wing next season will be cool to see. :2thumbs:
I have to admit i like the show i like the fact that they go to such lengths to restore a car ie the 71 cuda its nice someone care enough for these cars to do it that way :cheers:
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 01, 2012, 09:39:34 PM
The only reason that American Chopper was as successful as it was, was because of the drama. I think it was exaggerated sometimes for ratings but eventually became all too real as the guys made more money. I totally agree that a show strictly about restoration would never sell to the public. Maybe I could drive the Black Ice Superbird of Death up there and cause some drama in the shop. No one likes a smartass, know it all, southern hick from Arkansas coming in and trying to tell everyone how things should be done...lol
just came back from arkansas
Quote from: hotrod98 on July 02, 2012, 12:58:50 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on July 02, 2012, 08:46:01 AM
Quote from: nvrbdn on July 02, 2012, 08:44:28 AM
:smilielol: i think it could be interesting to stir it up. they want character? you could add some southern style arkansas character. :2thumbs:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: Larrys just a cream puff :nana: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Hey, I love all of my Yankee friends north of the Mason-Dixon but they do get on me nerves just a little. Okay...a lot ;D
As for southern heritage, I draw the line at welding my doors shut and sliding across the hood. I'm too old to crawl through the window and those hood pins could neuter a fella. Just sayin...
:smilielol: i'm with ya
Show is slowly getting fractionally better... The jury is starting to lean a little.... I do like the Plumb Crazy 70 RR... The guys 67 RT Coronet was nice too, not too smart driving 125-130mph in the rain though
Just saw another episode 67 Coronet RT driven 120 in the rain and 70 RR test drive .70 RR was missing front T/S lamps and wiper motor otherwise car looked great and showed flowed along
The 67 R/T was cool, but I was sure it was going to end up on its lid by the end of it. :o