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Automotive reality shows

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by hikerduane, Jan 8, 2020.

  1. Jan 8, 2020 at 7:59 AM
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    hikerduane

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    hikerduane [OP] Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    Are these guys really qualified mechanics or just expert at customizing? Monkey Garage, Diesel Brothers?
    They go give a low ball offer for a classic, then find major issues when they get it to the shop and start tearing in to it. You and I would do better I think.
    Also, the shows on Alaska, some of that stuff just for show?
    Duane
     
    hikerduane, Jan 8, 2020
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  2. Jan 8, 2020 at 8:04 AM
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    rpowell25

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    The list is long but distinguished
    The reason for the lowball is that they generally do know its going to need a lot of work. The 'surprise' issues are all scripted dramatics. I prefer my automotive shows without the BS drama.
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2020 at 8:06 AM
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    andrewtheadventurer

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    You answered you own question in the title.. No "Reality" shows are real
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2020 at 8:33 AM
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    hikerduane

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    hikerduane [OP] Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    I've been of the opinion that some of the stuff on the auto shows and Alaska are a little staged or written that way for a little drama, adding a human factor maybe?
    Duane
     
    hikerduane, Jan 8, 2020
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