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Premiers November 27th. Saw at least one coin op in the previews. Anyone looking forward to it?

        That's great news! The acting sucks but the subject matter is cool, and it's always brought me new business. :happydrinkers:

I wonder if we will see any machines morph into something different. I still want my Coke 110 restored into a Mills 45. Maybe I should call them to get onto  the show(?)

Is this one still going to have Rick Dale in it?

Seems it's going to be 5 new groups; no Rick Dale.

Come on guys spill the beans, no trailers showing over here...

Rick Dale is a super nice guy.  He bought several machines from me and was very generous.  Brought copious amounts of attention to collecting and restoration.   Overall he is a positive to our beloved hobby. Hope the new cast does the same.

Official website:

http://www.history.com/shows/american-restoration

Says "Page Not Found".

Apparently there will not be any Rick Dale and his crew. All totally new companies and people. History Channel is not only shooting themselves in the foot with this move, but more like shooting themselves in the head IMO.

I've heard that Rick Dale is negociating with a different network to get "Rick's Restorations" on the air.

Haven't seen a single trailer.  Website is Yahtzee, channel guide shows nothing for today on history

They were running promos all over the channel; especially when watching history on demand. Agree on their website not showing any info. Just clicked over to history and see a marathon of pickers.

Here's an article I found about one of the restoration companies to be on the show when it premeriers tonight
http://lite987.com/steves-restoration-and-hot-rods-to-appear-on-history-channels-american-restoration/

Did the show actually run last night? I just kept seeing the Pickers marathon on the guide so I didn't bother tuning in.

Rumor is that's it's been canceled

Canceled ???

Wow !!! We didn't even get a chance to pic it apart Lol  :smile:

Saw an ad last night on the History channel for the this now premiering January 1st.  I guess we will see.

It is still going to air in January.  As mentioned there will be five different restorers featured for different specialities.  Wheels in Time in Maggie Valley NC will be one of the restorers featured.  Here is there web address it has an article about the upcoming series.



http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com/ (http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com/)

Meant to say Wheels Through Time

Wheels Through Time was featured on Chasing Classic Cars on Velocity.  Looks like a cool place.

Side note - anyone here watch CCC ?  I met Wayne (host/owner of F40) last year when a bunch of us stopped by his shop during a road trip.  He could not have been any nicer.  He came out and greeted us, chatted for 5-10 minutes about our cars and offered to take pictures if we wanted.   He's a legit car guy.   He even called one of his guys over who was detailing an old Lincoln and asked him to take the pics with my phone.

Love chasing classic cars! Great show.

I love chasing classics too. No bull there. A different class to all the other History Channel shows.

Yea I Love Chasing Cars  he's really a true collector and explains a lot .And his top guy Roger is funny in a off beat way and his knowledge of old cars is unbelievable !!!!!  

I have been to the wheels through time museum a few times and have been to Maggie valley plenty of times also I have a good friend there who has a nice antique shop there. The museum gets a lot of biker traffic during summer spring and fall.





Don

Make no mistake about it, Wayne Carini is no COLLECTOR...he is a FLIPPER in the purest form. Would be a boring show if he didn't sell anything and just bought cars to hang on to. I think he's a straight shooter that may keep a very small percent of stuff he buys but will eventually sell within 6 months. I enjoy watching the program but they never divulge what he pays for most of the cars. I wonder what Velocity pays him a year to do the show... I'm sure its a pretty penny.

I don't know what Wayne gets paid per episode by Velocity, but I read that Richard Rawlings gets paid $50,000 per episode for Fast n' Loud by the History channel.

He's both a collector and the owner of an exotic car dealership.  I think they are pretty up-front about that on the show, unlike a lot of the dreck on the History channel.  In a lot of cases, he doesn't own the car - he's being paid to 'represent' the owners and help them sell it.  They do call that out on the show as well.

When I stopped by his shop, it was a Thursday afternoon.  No cameras, no filming.  Roger was in the garage working on an old MG and Wayne was wandering around checking on the progress of a few other projects.  Pretty much just running the business.   

Anyway - I think the idea of the show is to expose people to some rare and beautiful cars.  In that sense I find it much more tasteful than, say American Pickers where they pretend to find things in some hoarder's barn and show you how much "profit" they sold it for.  Showing the car auctions is a way to give people a sense of the actual value of the vehicles they feature on the show. 

Jim

Saw this today;

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRestorationOnHISTORY/videos/1112284352149938/

Was just flipping through the channels and noticed tonight at 9pm eastern, after a marathon of Counting Cars is the premiere Season 7 Episode 1 titled "Under Fire"

We'll watched the first episode of the New American Restoration

The Fire Truck was nice

The Motorcycle was also nice ( this guy has been on before and I like his attitude and work And his Shop )

The  Barber Chair  look good also

They will ALL in my opinion will need to  show more restoration work

I reserve my opinion till after 3 Shows. That's what I give all my shows I watch if they can't keep my attention after 3    
I don't follow them

I just watched it too. What a let down. They definitely need to show more of the "nuts and bolts" of restoration work and cut out the b.s.

Otherwise, not worth watching.

Does anyone know what night it's on???

I wonder what their market research indicated, that made them want to change the theme like that?

Friday nights @ 9pm eastern.

Thanks! Will  catch it this week!

Not a bad show if you record it and fast forward to the good stuff.

A friend recorded the new show last week and just watched it. He said the "new" American Restoration was boring. Says he'll never watch the show any more.

Maybe they'll make some adjustments based on ratings and feedback.... Or maybe we're all just "gear heads" and the general public loves it!

I think you nailed it Brenda.  We (people on this site) love to see the stuff they bring in and the details on the work that is done.  The general public likes all the backroom drama.  At least that is my opinion from all these other reality type shows.

           Bring back good ole' Tricky Ricky!  :drinking:

Tricky Ricky.....I like it.  My opinion of Rick did take a hit when he pulled the 39/72 swap/resto.   :tounge:

I've been doing those conversions in my garage.  8)

I still want my Vendo 110 restored into a Mills 45.

How bout a Vendo 83 into a Ideal 55 slider... now that would be something!

I know Rick Dale played up for the Camera but at least he is there in his shop doing the work. Well at least he was the day I went and visited and he made the time to come down and say hello.

The producers of the show pulled the switcheroo and had him act the part.  I suppose he could have refused.

Anyone watch it last night?   I thought it was not bad.  Really thought that Wagner Motorcycle was very cool.

I saw it, thought it was good. I love seeing anything old come back to life.

I thought it was weak.

It's so staged (as they all are). They film the guy temporarily putting glass in the gas pump (knowing its not secured well), he walks in the office, and then you hear glass breaking in the room where the gas pump is. Lame.

Yes, the Wagner was cool, but thats not enough to keep me watching it live. I DVR it, skip thru the adds (and the stupid useless banter), and just FF to the segment/topic i like.

Overall, disappointing to me.

Rick Dale and crew had a much better show IMO

I enjoyed watching it and it has helped business in a huge way for us.
I've met rick and Ron several times at different shows and events. Both very nice, good people.

When I was in Vegas they took a big chunk of time out of their day to show us around the shop.

i find the show decent and like most people, watch to see the items and not the fabricated drama (pun intended).

Overall, think they should have renamed the show. Kind of has a Van-Hagar vibe going in keeping the original name.

We'll I didn't like much of the second show . To much set up . The Motorcycle was the best and Coolest .

They must of found all the parts for the arm wrestling machine at a local flea market to have it done in a week as the top Marquee was missing along with the dial But in 6 days they found it

And the gas pump was staged so bad  :Oo:

   

I agree with most or these opinions. I don't think the show has enough to keep me watching. We'll see what they pull out of their hats in the next few episodes.

Yeh it was so phony about the gas pump. At the start of the show they say it's a Wayne pump then later when it's revealed all "restored", it has Gilbarco faceplates! I thought something was amiss when I saw the computer faceplates didn't quite fit and you could see around the edges into the pump.

The dummies took a Wayne 505 pump, which has the correct computer faceplates reproduced and available and stuck in Gilbarco plates.   Grrrr!

Here's what the correct faceplates look like:

http://www.gaspumpheaven.com/shop/product.php?productid=17663&cat=359&page=1

How could they make a gross mistake like that?

Agreed, disappointment for another show series...
The only thing these shows have to offer is they bring unusual items for us to see...  And, with all the other drama and inaccurate restorations, it's not worth my time!

What a lame show!!! Won't be tuning in that again!

I didn't think that they'd have us wanting to go back to the old show, but......

I noticed about 90% negative comments on the show's Facebook page! A lot of people do NOT like this "new" version of the show.

Another yawner. Had a tough time staying awake watching the latest episode.

The Studebaker turned into a sink was retarded. The Grand Torino customized for wheelchair access was ok, but I wanted to see them working on the dashboard and engine, not watching them put on a door.

The Philco record player was boring. The dummy didn't even have the sense to use an isolation transformer on the amplifier chassis while it was out of the cabinet. The dummy got zapped good and blew out the circuit breaker in the building. And what's worse is he kept calling the tubes "transistors"!

I wonder what they're thinking when they write this stuff? The guys on the show can't be thinking this stuff up. They wouldn't last in business.

Made-for-TV "Drama".  I doubt he really didn't know to do that.

I watched the second episode and decided it wasn't worth my time.

Jim

Yeah... I doubt it will last past the episodes already shot. Too bad.

I've watched some show on restoring barn find cars.. love how they show the car being pulled from the shed, taken to the shop, disassembled , parts found and or
made and then put back together all the while as a narrator talks about the history of the car and even at time shows old photos of the car in it prime...
Wish shows would do that for all these pieces. As a artist I would love to see what others do to reproduce decals, lettering and signage. on my stuff I trace all
the lettering, scan it, rebuild it in Adobe Illustrator, then take it to my buddy's sign shop to have decals made. I love fonts and try to find fonts that match the original
or have to rebuild some of them. On these programs most just show the rough before image then you see someone knock it around with a hammer, shoot some
primer then the next thing you know it restored... You miss so much of how these were put together and the details but I guess arguments and employees that
break or loose pieces are found to be more entertaining. Oh well...

I couldn't make it through 3rd episode. Can't explain it, but turning a very cool old car into a sink made me angry.

How true. I absolutely hated them trashing that Studebaker just to make a sink. :darn:

Do I continue watching or not? This puts me in a pickle

Does anyone know if any of the show's cast are / were members on this site or oldgas etc..?

Not sure if he is a member but Bobs in marietta Ga is a great guy . I bought some parts from him to restore my tokheium 39 gas pump . I called him and we talked a little while and he offered for me to come by and look around and pick up my parts . Of course that has been a few years ago and he may not be as accessible now . I believe it was last year I checked with him on an island light for my display so I know he is still open for buisness to the public and not just a TV scam. check out Bobs garage on the web .

Give this show a fair chance.   It's not perfect but beats the kardashians.

I'd like to see a more hands on Restoration show ( which the former show with this title was)
This reminds me of the HG channel house flipping shows with the drama and truncated activity. Maybe that is what these guys are trying to clone but it doesn't work well for me personally.

       Anyone into restoring old cars must cringe at this idea.
       That was a solid and complete front end that could have saved another Studebaker from the grave.  :darn:

I agree!

 
I wish I wasn't so computer stupid  :tounge: :tounge: :tounge:

I'd like to contact them and give them an idea  . Like let's just visit Collectors see their  stuff (no actual location given)

I'd let them see my stuff and talk to them . My stuff is not that great but it took a while to get and the story & Friends behind the finds would be cool .

Just my 2 cents

We need a SMC show.  We have restorers, pickers, flippers, and collectors with all the associated stories.  You have a little bit of everything.

Someone should pitch that to the History Channel.

           I love this bar...... :biggrin:

I have pitched several ideas to Leftfield productions who is the one that produces Pickers/American Restoration and Pawn Stars.

They where in touch with me a few years back about doing something on me, I did not pursue, but gave them other ideas that I think would work....

They wanted major time commitments to help get something off the ground and I just don't have the time running a business, family and such...

This is a good idea.  I'll bet the members of this board have got some really great stories (and really great stuff).  And I think we've all figured out that most of us collect a lot more than just soda machines.  :biggrin:

PBS in Georgia goes around  the south filming yard sales and another show about food so I think going around the country talking with people about what they collect would be great .Wait american pickers does that but they stage it all . I hope america could handle the truth  from all of us .

A show about paint drying would be better than what they have on now. Switching over to the Rifleman when it's on.  :laugh:

Always liked rifleman

Sports guy turned actor? The opening scene? What's not to like :)

I heard that a Maryland collector that we all may know had shot a pilot... I wonder what happened with that? At least he's interesting....

If you like decals. LOL

First read thought he had shot an airline pilot. Funny how the mind works.
Creighton

This thread is nine pages long, what entertainment! We went from "bring Rick back" to shooting airline pilots. Great stuff.  :happydrinkers:

That is why SMC is just a mighty fine board. Nobody upset the thread has gone twenty ways from Sunday. Anyone happen to be in LV, NV. take the time to stop by Ricks place. Sketchy part of town. Lock the car doors. The tour was fun. Thread steered back on course somewhat :-)
Creighton 

Until it skews it off again. :laugh: no worries, it's entertainment at its finest!

Funny! I should have added "pilot episode" to my posts to avoid confusion. The English language is indeed funny.  :biggrin:

Another lame episode last night. I just don't connect with the "actors."

You're right. Another snooze fest again!

However, it was cool that they donated free of charge the restored J.C. Higgins bicycle to the family after the mom died.

That Gilbarco gas pump was another story. They receive a good condition pump computer, but later on when they show the "restored" pump, there's a totally different computer in it!

The show is directed at collectors like us, but the producers don't understand, we see the difference every time.
Well, maybe before the schtick dies it will add a few interested people into our collector base.

Well stuck in a motel, Watched the new episode. They made a bit of mess on the RC. Be careful folks with slider insulation may very well contain abestoses (sp) Plugging the fan in after tear down was really bad. Insulation flying.

The neon bit was pretty good.
Creighton

Yeah, I thought they butchered that RC 55. Didn't care for the paint job and always hurts to see a machine modified like that.

    American Restoration.......fixed a motorcycle, re-manufactured a neon sign and butchered a complete Ideal 55. What about restorations?
    The time to test that compressor would be before they cut the freon lines,  and the paint scheme sucked!
    And I was very impressed with how easily they removed and reinstalled that belt buckle guard!  LOL  (It is not removable)

I agree. When I saw them tearing the RC slider apart, I wanted to yell "STOP, that needs to be restored!" They could have at least found an old rusty shell instead of a complete machine.

I only caught the end of the show. I was wondering how they removed the scuff plate. Aren't they tack welded all around the inside? Did it show them taking it off?

Saw a few minutes of it last night; as they were hammering and grinding on the cooler. Said to myself "can't wait to see the comments on here tomorrow"

You guys sound too cynical  :happydrinkers:
Don't worry, I'll bet this won't last more than this season. Such talent goes to waste just to add drama into the mix.

Agree, will be shocked if renewed for another season.
Creighton

The ratings have to be dismal. I can't see this dreadful incarnation be renewed past this season. It's unwatchable now.

Yeah what they did with RC cooler was sad.... I didn't finish watching it. :darn:

Watched the last two episodes. Other than learning about the "old spokes home", could have done without them.

The are sandwiched in between the 2 pieces of metal a royal mess to remove one !!!

Now it's just another boring car "fixing up" show. I'm done with it.

It took you this long Ken?   :laugh:
I found out that the series is " on demand" so you can go back and watch your favorite episodes if you like. :darn:

Maybe it's because I started this post so I feel obligated to, but I'm still watching. I can look past the faux drama (like the need to drill a motorcycle fender with the tire still attached), I can even look past all the car restorations, but the shots where the "actors" are talking into one camera and you view them from the side drives me nuts.

      Same here !              It's like.............who is he talking to? .. :tounge:

Thank you. It's good to know I don't stand alone

I guess they gotta try new things. The traditional stuff isn't with for them.

Its going to air here in the next couple of weeks on the History Channel so they have obviously invested a great deal in it.

Just watched the first episode.. I thought it was quite good. What do I know though.

To each their own Dave. Let's us know your thoughts after the next few episodes.

Different perspective maybe. Yes Dave, please keep us informed after you've seen a few more shows.
No right or wrong answers.

I've heard that American Restoration is now officially cancelled.

I have to say that I actually quite enjoyed this series. Maybe its the new locations, I don't know. I know its all false etc but I thought it was better than the same old thing with Rick and it focused a little more on the time rather than just playing to the characters.