JBlack151 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I don't know about anyone else on here, but I am hooked on this show Fast N' Loud on the Discovery Channel. I know they don't restore/repair cars to some peoples liking, however their in it to make a quick buck. This past weekend they ran all the shows so I was able to catch up with them. I loved the 50 Oldsmobile Coupe Rocket 88 they did. It's was too bad they couldn't keep the original motor though. Now I can't wait for tonight's episode when they bag a 1970 Lincoln. Nothing beats a laid out Lincoln from the late 60's IMO! From what I've seen on the commercial it comes out looking pretty sweet. Here's a clip on the website about tonights show. Fast N' Loud : Discovery Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMADreamer Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'm watching it right now. I like it but it feels a bit fake to me. I don't know why but it does. Like these two guys are straight out of central casting and not really restoring these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigredmariner Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I love the show, I would like to see a little more mechanical action rather than re-hashing what happened before the commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1inblue Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 These guys are idiots. I was watching the episode from 9/3. They totally redid a Chevy Impala. When they lifted the hood and theh didnt even bother painting underneath hood. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Counting Cars is a pretty cool show so far.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 I haven't watched that one yet. I heard others say it was good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWpoke Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I gotta say I'm LOVING 'Fast N' Loud' but not really feeling 'Counting Cars' ...been watching both since the first episode. I'm not sure if its the projects/style/humor of Fast N' Loud and Richard and Arron (Major beard envy on my part ) but I just love that show!!! I'm of the mind that if its savable and can be restored it should be to OEM specs, but I also just love the "taking one mans pride and joy jacking it all up and doing a burn out in it" lol!! I think that's why I favor Fast N' Loud over Counting Cars. The guys at Gas Monkey embody what hot rodding is all about FUNNNN!!!!!!!! Where as it seems Count's Kustoms is more in it for the money and profit. Don't get me wrong BOTH are business' both are about making money, which there's no harm in doing! BUT it is at least portrayed like the guys at Gas Monkey love building the cars and having fun with them as much as they like making money. A business is a business but I'm one who wishes he was alive in the 40's and 50's when that scene really started taking off. Hot rodding and just about any car is about fun above all else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1inblue Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 The guys from Loud and Fast make a turd and change it into a polished turd. Like they say it its still a turd. Counting Cars restores cars like they should be. Just my observation. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savi01 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Kinda have to agree with the1inblue here, I've watched most of their episodes and like most things on television these days it's just too ... "staged"? That kills it for me. Plus the main guy is annoying, and the quality on the cars they turn around is LOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Machine Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Just taped a crap load of episodes waiting to watch like the one episode I watched!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 i've been watching it too. pretty interesting show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Machine Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Kinda have to agree with the1inblue here, I've watched most of their episodes and like most things on television these days it's just too ... "staged"? That kills it for me. Plus the main guy is annoying, and the quality on the cars they turn around is LOW. They never claim show quality on some yes but for the most part the auctions are not Barrett-Jackson or MECUM! they are just trying to make a buck! Cool shop with some cool cars! They make or change cars that you can drive and not have a coronary if you drive through a puddle.if you notice they don't go for the cars that everyone wants examples 68 and 69 chargers,chevelles old Mustangs etc etc ! I think it is more real than wrecks to riches or counting cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blick05SS Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I like fast n loud and counting cars but both have there own points but i lean more towards fast n loud because they do different stuff not your typical cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWpoke Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm sticking to my opinion I stated earlier. If its savable then restore it, if it's not then hot rod the heck out of it!! And mainly that's what the guys at Gas Monkey on Fast N' Loud does. Most of the cars featured aren't what I call savable from a business perspective, you'd end up sinking more money into the restoration to original specs than you would turn a profit....so they go a hot rodding route. So what? Do you (anyone) keep their car 100% oem stock?? No you don't...you add exhausts, intake manifolds etc. So to expect a a show about buying a junker and fixing it up to turn some kind of profit on by restoring it completely while you yourself modify your vehicle to your liking in my opinion is very unrealistic and founded in idealism and not the greatest business decision. How many cars at a show do we all go to that's had a repaint to a different color? A different motor, often from a different make entirely?? How many quote "mods" have been done to your personal vehicle? To each his own, both are good car shows and I for one am glad I have options for my car show viewing as I currently don't have HDNET or Velocity or whatever they're calling it now. As I said I love hot rods and hot rodding not cookie cutter Civics (no offense to any Civic owners). That said my all time favorite car shows besides the UKs Top Gear has to be Chasing Classic Cars love the oldies they pull out of the barns and garages and love that they fully restore them to all their former glory. Real time capsules and makes me sad I missed those times of what I think was the golden age of Americana (not the wax) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1inblue Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Im not disagreeing about what they do to the cars but why do a nice paint job and not paint under the hood atleast. I mean sounds like a used car dealership cutting corners Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 - Moal Coachbuilders - Oakland CA - <--- Pfft... now this guy can BUILD cars.... (from scratch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Suggestion for new show: Shine Kings, based in a town in Colorado. Follow the fearless leader and his crew as they battle evil swirl monsters at home and around the country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Suggestion for new show: Shine Kings, based in a town in Colorado. Follow the fearless leader and his crew as they battle evil swirl monsters at home and around the country! Could you imagine how much business Adam's would get if they were on a reality show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 It would be awesome, however just like any reality show there usually is some kind of bad involved in the end. The business would/could fade away and end up hurting them in the long run. I like the way their progress is going now. But I will admit it would be entertaining to watch something like that though. Why do I get the feeling Mook would be the little trouble maker/prankster that everyone would love. And now with Dylan there.......OH BOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 they wouldnt have to fake anything, or have crazy people beating on them or swearing at them like the other reality shows...I see cars every day that look scotch brite pad washed lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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