Chasing Classic Cars - Fail

Referring to Hagerty? IIRC, that happened in a show a couple seasons ago also. It was a bit odd.

 

It's a commercial. What's the issue?

 

I saw it, and it's for an online company that sells detailing products. Unfortunately, Velocity uses that company to infiltrate several shows. Velocity should just show it as a commercial, and forget about using it in their lineups. Also, it isn't like they are selling Zaino or other high-end products. They are selling McGuires and other comparable products which you can get at Advanced Auto Parts stores.

 

i agree entirely. It feels like you have to watch commercials during the show, on top of the regular commercials.

Many good people make poor decisions to obtain more & more money. Good man bad move.

 

I saw that too. Very unwatchable now.

 

Get used to it, because it isn't going anywhere, in fact, it is going to get much worse before it gets better.

Advertising pays for these shows, and as the use of DVRs rises and more and more people are ffwd'ing through the ad blocks, these shows have to find a way to get eyes back on the advertisers products.

 

Overhaulin is the same way, I don't pay too much attention to it as long as they don't eff up the cars.

 

Ok. I agree on the Hagerty point. But the detailing thing is a commercial.

 

I agree that it is awkward. When Wayne seems like he just learned something new, it's not very believable.

 

I probably hate this more than anyone and that is why I no longer have a TV service. I used to love watching shows like this and hardly ever missed an episode of Pawn Stars. I really liked Pawn Stars for the history behind the item but more and more it became scripted. Not only with shows but the whole network. What does some of these shows have to do with History, on the History Channel. Ice Road Truckers or Axe Men, that's history. I shut it all off about a year ago and I haven't missed it at all. Somethings I can catch on the Internet and the rest was just a waste of time anyway. Think about how much time is wasted in front of the TV and for what?

 

Good for you. I cut the cord over three years ago and haven't looked back. Saving over $1200 annually (enough for a belt and tensioner change already???), more quality time with the kids, and more productive around the house. Anything I'm interested in I can find on the internet.

 

Just caught the autogeek "commercial", that was hard to watch.

 

Chumlee rocks!!

 

Biggest WASTE of auto airtime: MOTORWEEK.

What a dinosaur. The only show that makes cars look boring.

 

Chip Foose is a butcher. Screws up classic cars to make them look like silly modern day cartoons.

 

Couldn't agree more, just awful.

Couldn't disagree more.
Chip has an incredible amount of talent, I wish I had 10% of his skills. After watching the Mecum auctions this weekend it is obvious that there are plenty of original or close to original classics out there. There is room for the type of cars that Chip designs and builds, but they aren't for everyone. I've thought about buying a POS classic just so I could be on the show.

 

For the most part I really like the cars that he builds.

I am a little worried about the next episode of Overhaulin where they are doing a Lotus Europa. It's not going to end well...

 

Agree with you on all points. Been wondering how much he will mess up the Europa.

 

So far it looks like an incredible build. Plenty of stock Europas rotting in someone's garage(or worse) and quite a few nice restored stock cars. This car that Foose is building is amazing.

 

Agreed-his talent is undeniable, he's a genuinely nice guy, the builds at his shop are as good as it gets and most agree that he is one of the top builders out there. Am I a fan of the large, blingy wheels that end up on most of the cars? Not so much, but easlily rectified and Chip has shown restraint in the wheel department when asked by the client(or insiders, in the case of the show) Besides, its rare that Foose works his magic on a rare musclecar-they are usually pedestrian versions in need of much love.
I'm a fan.

 

I agree it looks outstanding so far! Ive never been a fan of the door lines on the Europa - looks like Foose feels same...tasteful, but still waiting on final result

 

Meh... he treats classic cars like they are some kind of kit car -- and with the same respect.