Finally!!! A car show that isn't full of drama and bullshit.

These guys are not car mechanics, they are car magicians! This film was absolutely awesome, there was everything, excitement, frustration and anxiety, almost like a film script and the end product? A real Oscar winner. So well done guys, fabulous job.

Three years. THREE YEARS I SEARCHED FOR THIS EPISODE AGAIN

@privateprivate1865

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations man. Its difficult to find old stuff with the way KZread changed search preference abilities. ☮️ Fellow car earthling ☺️👍☮️

What a fabulous job these guys did on this restoration. They kept on going despite almost insurmountable problems to create an automotive work of art. This team can be proud of a job extremely well done ! Great video.

@Machina_Official

5 жыл бұрын

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Ran into this by chance. Started watching because I always LOVED this type of customization and era. I am 68 and there has never been a better time than when these sleds were created. Hats off to ALL the big names. Now, add yours to this wonderful achievement. When I saw how run down and rusty this ride was I could have cried. How is it possible that can happen. That beauty would be so cherished , I would assume. Did not know Alan's name and was looking for the 1954 Olds F-88 Concept Car. I saw him sit in that car during the sale at Barrett/Jackson (broken arm at that time) if my memory serves. Remember him saying something like that car is mine and did the bidding from the seated position. That moment never left my heart. I was utterly amazed at the love for that creation. Something as "MAGNIFICENT" and historically significant to be cherished - rightfully so. If it were mine, I would be driving it. You done good Alan. What a great team of guys to pull off the restoration of such an iconic beauty. Joanne's Dream : Oh, My God BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for the thrill of delight.

I remember when my brother first present a book about Barris customs to me in the mid-1980s. I really didn't know what to make of it all. They looked like birthday cakes where the cake maker had gone overboard with ornaments. But that's just a matter of taste. Looking back I think it is brilliant that someone goes to extremes in restoring a 1960s style custom car. They are part of Western Culture pop-history as much as the music and the fashion of the day. Well done!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who were involved in this project. Fantastic and Beautiful. Cars such as this one need to be saved for all to see and enjoy for many years to come

I remember seeing this car at a show in Phila, Penn back in 1970. I was at this show where I was exhibiting my car and bike. I had my hand made low rider motorcycle and a wild 1946 Pontiac kustom low rider gasser race car. The amount of hard work that went into building this car is just amazing. I built a lot of cars back then and understand how to do the old time welding and lead work now a days no one has a clue lost art pretty much. When I was in high school back in 1970 I build a kustom 1950 Chevy panel truck low rider. I had 10 different horns rigged up to play. I even got to meet Ed Roth Big Daddy Rat Fink who was surprised to see how kool my work was for a high school kid. I got one of his hillbilly hats and tee shirts at the show that weekend I was in seventh heaven.

@ernestmulenga4749

4 жыл бұрын

Lester Miller that's cool history... I love it! its my passion to build old cars and giving them a life am building one too... a 1987 collora 4A carburetor engine. spares are still in the shops luckily hahaha but the challenge is cash to buy them am almost through with the car....

@gregorytimmons4777

4 жыл бұрын

Don't kid yourself into thinking that there are not craftsmen in this day and age that can do the so called "lost arts" of car customizing prevelent in the 50's and 60's. Most if not all the high end modern builds are better quality and better engineered than the ones built in the mid 20th century. That is not to say there was not some great stuff being done back then because there absolutely was but there were at times corners shoddily cut back in the day.

The dedication of these men to this project can only be truly appreciated by we who have trod this path. I spent eight years building a custom bike (when time allowed). I only rode it once before being crippled with arthritis. But that was the ride of a lifetime!

@jonanjoroge8762

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Bruce, If you could give one word to that ride, which word would that be?

This is a video production second to NONE....and also a team of older car experts that not only know what they are doing but seem to ONLY focus on the job at hand. The talented and obviously dedicated team involved with this particular RESULT really show how a well run team can collectively create ANYTHING they set out do from start to finish. WOW!

A fantastic renovation. It's a beautiful custom car.

Those headlamps and housings are from the 57-58 Chrysler & Desoto. I own a late 57 Saratoga

i remember this car when i was a kid..wow it's still just as stunning. i'm glad they brought it back to life..

Simply amazing to see a forgotten car receive this level of care. Awesome, truly awesome. Just hope now that she is restored she is cared for, always.

That car was built in early 63 in my father in laws garage on the south side of Chicago. They modified it to show again in 64. It was then traded into the local Oldsmobile dealer for a 442. Tommy’s wife was Joanne and the car was not her dream. They called the car Joannes competition. That car the way you found it,

@kimgeigner6128

4 жыл бұрын

With the molded bumpers and the altered hood has been that way since 64.

@xmo552

4 жыл бұрын

They should have found him

I am now 72YO...I have done glass...many years of glass...I know what you went through...BROKE A FEW MYSELF !!! I also remember seeing LEAD on joints of car bodies in San Diego(under the flight path of airplanes coming in low overhead to land...) GOOD JOB...AND KING GEORGE ...WOW...

Totally Brilliant. Great teamwork. Great Problem solving and communication. Congrats. Frank in Australia.

@Machina_Official

5 жыл бұрын

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Restoring this customized car is like turning Frankanstein back to life. Well done

Take that creation for a few hours ride down the potholed/chuckholed/sinkholed broken streets of our major cities (bet there's a few in Philly like that) and cracks will open up all over that super-pimped car. Best they leave it in their showroom. Fine work, lots of heart and dedication. Best of luck to them.

All of your hard work gentlemen paid off BIG time. Much respect.

What a fantastic effort, well deserved in every way, above all to be able to pass on these RARE talents to the next generation, very inspiring, what a team.

Awesome. Simply awesome. When I first saw the car I thought that there was no way that these guys would ever be able to restore this thing. Especially after they had it blasted. This is my first time watching an episode so I did not realize the dedication, perseverance, and sheer talent that these guys possess. Wow is all I can say, wow. Absolutely amazing work. You all deserve all of the awards that came your way and then some. I'm sure that this car has won many more since this show.

@markcontracting3303

4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@marcuslinton310

2 жыл бұрын

Anything can be restored, just time and money. Go look at the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda that Mark Worman started with. It was in a high speed wreck, practically looked crushed and had been rotting for 20 years.

CONGRATULATIONS, TO ALL THE TEAM. I WILL SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH MY OLDEST BROTHER NOW 80 YRS OLD.. THANKS FOR UPLOADING THE VIDEO AND KZread. 3/22/21. 8:27am.

When the old guy said the original builder only had a torch and a big hammer my respect went through the roof. Even I have more tools than that, I have a screwdriver. I’ve not worked out how to use it but I have one.

@nobrakes425

4 жыл бұрын

That guy has no idea what tools that guy had lol things where done very different back then so things didn't look as good under the paint.

Awesome Job! Incredible result! I love that color now. Looks like the body men used Magic! I actually met Mr Barris at a car show years ago. He let my son and I get a picture with him. I think at the time he had the Batmobile there.

Rest in Peace George Barris November 20th 1925 to November 5th 2015

@alansmlth7989

4 жыл бұрын

The only way George is resting in peace is if he knew Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour. otherwise he is in Hell for Eternity. Holy Bible,KJV.

@bjoardar

3 жыл бұрын

@@alansmlth7989 Why do you have to destroy a nice wholesome comment with your superstitious mumbo jumbo. Religious belief is like your privates. Don't take them them out in public. *KEEP IT TO YOURSELF!*

Getting the Barris Elegance Award from Barris would've felt crazy! Deserving. It's an impressive story, & beautiful car!

I am truly impressed by this rebuild. An absolute classic in the history of custom cars resurrected. Not copied, or modified, but resurrected to its former glory. This piece of history represents the epitome of home built custom cars of the 60s. (EDIT): It has everything; butchered parts from other cars, extreme body modding, trick engine and especially exhaust, wild colour and an eat of it interior (end edit). This is the foundation of nearly every modded car style today. Kudos to the team that re birthed this beast.

Here I’m at 4 in the morning watching the entirety of the episode...felt satisfied!

that sir who made that finishing touch was awesome.. joanne's dream

What an honor for him to get to drive his car again. Thanks Sir for your service!!!

What a Car & to be awarded by George Barris, truly remarkable. The original designer & fabricator had dreams & skill.👍

Words can’t express how much I love this car, and being in the auto body shop trade as my career for 30 years, I know what you guys went through. I think your crew outdid themselves and certainly paid homager to the original 1963 Custom. Car looks like a customized Corvette pickup, only better! Tremendous job guys! Thanks for sharing this great video!

very nyc work ...Love from Pakistan ❤

Absolutely love it when a group of men work their collective butts off and get rewarded ... This is how things should work.

Wow! What a team. One dream, One direction, One goal, One mind and a stout determination that paid off. CONGRATULATIONS!

I wish someone would re-edit all of the original footage and create a multi-episode special (without the added drama), that does this car and their work justice. It's an amazing creation and re-creation/restoration!

Wow. Well done lads. Your a credit to your profession. Amazing restoration and the awards are just deserts for your hard work. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Why do all the old videos and pictures from way back in the day just look so classy and fun? I know it wasn't always like that, but still. Also, wow America really knew how to make some really cool and unique cars.

Amazing Restoration!!!....Amazing Dedication of the Crew!!!....End Result IS Timeless!!!.....Beautiful Job!!!....Going BAck IN Time!!!

"all the girls will go crazy" - "yeah all the 60 year old ladies" 😂👍

Not my thing personally but I admire the skill and effort that went into it.

@georgeloyie7456

4 жыл бұрын

hahaa yeah I agree it aint yer cuppa tea from what I see of your shit bitch car picture you could never ever take something like this on, ever.

@maverickrivera2251

4 жыл бұрын

@@georgeloyie7456 that an evo 6 one of the most legendary jdm and rally cars of its time u cannot compare that purple olds nowheres nears what that evos accomplished

beautiful job by a dedicated group of pros. WELL DONE GUYS!!

I remember this Olds, it was custom built here in Binghamton, NY. I don't know anything about it, but it was a real eye catcher back then.

@xmo552

4 жыл бұрын

Who built it?

I really enjoyed watching this, It is exciting to see the end result! Very Good Work!

@jayclare371

7 жыл бұрын

Scott C

@ricktautkus6567

7 жыл бұрын

Scott C ,

Super Beautiful Work ! Congrats.

Good video. I watched all. The only video about restoration old cars l watched. INTERESTING. Watching it 3/22/21.

excellent video. if only the custom shops featured on cable TV were this classy . No drama just awesome talent !

please please please make more vids. its great to finally see car restorers not arguing on tv i realise its probably cut out but still 3 isn't enough

@Machina_Official

5 жыл бұрын

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@kevinmurtagh3434

4 жыл бұрын

have a look at Urchfab and Trevor here in the UK doing amazing work . step by step

This is wonderfull! I can imagine those happy tears...

That was an amazing and unique automobile back when it was 1st built and I can only imagine the time and energy plus the hours that was put into the car back when it was 1st built cause they didn't have the technology that we have now. I'm guessing alota led and bondo went into it and it's hard to tell how much weight was added to it. It takes alota patience and time to redo it back to the former builders glory, plus the paint was probably made out of different colors of paint. It blows my mind that he's willing to bring it back exactly the way the 1st builder done it

I discover your show on Netflix And you guys are amazing And you guys are right here in Cali Keep it up

wow man the man who wrote Joannes Dream with a paint brush is amazing

@WHEREISTHEREASON

6 жыл бұрын

I hand lettered and pinstriped for years. I was more or less put out of business by computerized decal cutters. I still do it but making a living at just that is no longer possible. It really is not that hard. Just a steady hand and patience. I'm an old fart now so I got butt loads of patience.

@yourallbrainwashed

4 жыл бұрын

@@WHEREISTHEREASON I admire your work. I draw cars.. and would do anything to have your steady hand. I have to rely on ship curves and other line guides to do nice looking work. I'd do anything to draw without those guides.

Simply Amazing!

Good job guys, lovely nostalgia and history. ;)

Superb video. Congratulations, guys. But I agree with Mahila Maseli... please drop the drama. We all know it's going to get done on time.

salute all your hard work... I am so impress your workout

Best car I've seen one of my favorite shows .i would like to know whats it called the paint /color of the car

@captainchaos7862

4 жыл бұрын

"Candy-Apple" Orchid Pink......

My first body shop job was 1973.The boss showed me how to mix filler.He said streaks of hardener caused cracks.I retired 2 years ago.In all that time I’ve never seen any of my filler crack.Also if everything is sandblasted clean there will be no bubbling.Sorry but every windshield I ever saw cut with sand broke.

ิThe Best Looking pickup Truck

That dude looks like Steve Carell !!

@seanjamesii4315

7 жыл бұрын

yessss

@gregorytimmons4777

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he does. Watched a mafia video the other night that had a detective that was Andy Garcia's double.

@christopherloewen1433

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously tho that what I thought the first time I saw him

“Ya all the 60 year old ladies “ I’m dying 😭

Outstanding job. What magnificent works all you guys did. Bravo

Well that was quite an amazing story! The handheld digital cameras really gave away the fact that this is at least 13 years old. People don't use them anymore they use their phones! Great job guys!

realy guyes. you are doing a great job I love it

7:20 wow, he always lets everyone look at the car. lol

I just stumbled on to your channel and as a person who grew up reading Hot Rod and Custom Car mags in the fifties and sixties it was amazing how many of the orginial pieces the builder used. I do believe that I recognize a '57 or '58 Ford SAW as being the donator fo the bed and tailgate. As well as I think '58 DeSoto headlight buckets and Corvette taillights. from '57. I love the luvers in the hood as I had them in my '56 Mercury as well. I think the grill came from a '54 Chevy, it was quite common back then as it didn't take much work to cut them down. I will say that I prefer the orginial roof which seems as though it might have come from a '57 Ford sedan than the Corvette top which was used later. You guys are great! Tell the young guy complaining about the engine that it wasn't about horsepower, it was ALL about STYLE. Thanks again.

@markusraitanen7674

4 жыл бұрын

I

The cool hot rod... nice insert .

Cars of the 50’s just looked so cool, I love that retro-futuristic design

@georgegriffith1755

4 жыл бұрын

These are from a bygone era when the carmakers had design studios and every year an all new design was brought to the dealer showrooms. There wasnt any 3 or 4 or even more year run of any particular design. Look at a 54chevy a 55 , a 56, 57, 58 59, each year a completely new body style came along. Unthinkable in todays mass marketing mind set. Those cars were works of art not just transportation.

Doesn't anyone get that this was originally a funeral flower car? Check out the caddy flower cars of the mid 50s

@Gurkenspecht

4 жыл бұрын

The car is presented as "Joanne's Dream" but the old newspaper article says that the car was made for a woman named "Joanne Dream" by her husband. It really could have been a flower car.

@xmo552

4 жыл бұрын

I wish they found the original builder

Wow!! Great color I wish I could afford your beautiful work on my 47 caddy. Your crew and you are one of a kind, keep up the great work. Times will once again be good. Be safe everyone

Speechles guys!!! A hell of a job.

dont care what the haters say, that car is goddamn beautiful

The team of restorer's did an almost impossible job recreating this iconic custom. As for all the Naysayers about using " Bondo" instead of Lead. True Lead is no longer available due to its toxicity, but there is an alternative to it available which you can buy from the Eastwood Company. Sure today we have Polyester fillers, Mig Welders, C.N.C Equipment. Ask the average Body Man of today if he can actually Steel Rod Weld. My son can draw his name with a Mig, but to actually Steel Rod Weld Metal together is a lost art. Your choices were to use a Arc Welder for Heavy Gauge Steel (Frames) but the heat from a Arc Welder would burn thru Sheet Metal. So you were left with two choice's, Brazing or Steel Rod Welding to join Sheet Metal together. In the early 80's in Vocational School we completely Restored a 1964 1/2 A code 4 speed Mustang Convertible. Have a 20% hearing loss in my right ear from having the rod "pop" while Steel Rod Welding New Torque Boxes in which I had to hand fabricate. No Taiwan Aftermarket parts available in those days.A Metal Brake, assorted Hammer's and Dollys and a Oxygen/Acetaline outfit what the order of the day.

@thecruiser2010

8 жыл бұрын

MOST PEOPLE ARE DELUSIONAL . YOU CANT BUILD A RADICAL CUSTOM WITHOUT FILLERS.. wITH PROPER PREPARATION BONDO FILLED CARS WILL LAST AS LONG AS ANY CAR . i HAPPEN TO DRIVE A RADICAL CUSTOM THAT WAS BONDOED IN 1976 AND IS STILL PERFECT LOL

@tylerboto8930

8 жыл бұрын

+Ivan Benic its true about the body filler lasting if prepped properly but in this video they never even primed it before they bogged it? i build hotrods as a job and before we do anything on bare metal we always prime it (except welding obviously )

@queenofyeay

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Scott Who told you body lead is no longer available? McMaster Carr will sell you the correct 70-30 body lead for cheap, Eastwood will too, just far less cheaply. I've used body lead a few times, I prefer it to bondo for smaller areas plus it won't ever crack.

@godbluffvdgg

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Scott LOL...I you can buy 100% lead as easy as pie! How many tons do you want? Here you go on ebay...50 lb lots for 80 bucks free delivery! www.ebay.com/itm/Lyman-50-Lb-Lot-Lead-Ingots-for-Casting-Bullets-Sinkers-/131795845072?hash=item1eafa4ffd0:g:57wAAOSwQTVV-uML

@maxwebster7572

7 жыл бұрын

you can't use PURE lead to repair a car. It is done with solder. Get your facts right before you post.

A love this color , wery fantastic , good job man

Why didn't they try to find the guy that built it in 1963? He was the true artist!

@Johia_Mapping_2

3 жыл бұрын

He is probs dead...

Coolant coming out the intake manifold gaskets? What!?

Inspired like never before, the best build I've ever seen, I enjoyed every minute,thank you for sharing your skills

@sebastianvalentin3366

2 жыл бұрын

sorry to be so off topic but does anyone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my account password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!

@kyreejad9833

2 жыл бұрын

@Sebastian Valentin instablaster =)

Wow That's amazing for the time it was completed .💪💪💪👌💯 This was a special .car coming back from the dead.🙏💰💰💰💰💰💰

Caught an error in the show. George Barris did NOT create KITT from Knight Rider. Michael Scheffe did. Barris was called on board to create the Super Pursuit Mode KITT that made its first appearance in Season 4. While Barris did try to lay claim to designing the KITT that appeared in seasons 1 through 3, he was quickly cut short when Scheffe sued him and won.

@sgtpepper1138

8 жыл бұрын

+Sussie Due Ol' George has claimed SOO much over the years. Granted, he's had a great career and his shop has done some great things, but he puts his name on a lot of things he didn't design.

@441rider

8 жыл бұрын

+sgtpepper1138 He should have stayed hosting the gong show, oh you said George. LOL!

@queenofyeay

8 жыл бұрын

+Sussie Due Yeah, and I caught another error, when they show a picture of the original car with the hood up the top lip of the grill goes up with the hood... the seventies redo obviously cut the hood to open much farther back. Oh well, guess the original lines are still there. I just saw another picture of the original car with the hood up and they hood break was where it is now, so apparently after having the hood as part of the grill originally, it was modified at a later date. The pictures of the 63 car show have the hood break where it is now. So there was more than one redesign of that car!

@the1onlyteagro

5 жыл бұрын

How about constantly calling the paint "candy apple", its just Candy....candy apple is a specific color.

@xmo552

4 жыл бұрын

@@queenofyeay These cars always went through reiterations to stay relative and competitant.

this is the good live with cars

!!! Simply phenomenal !!! Is an understatement . Congrats .

Great restoration. And the history is awesome. 😎✌️

I cant get past some of you guys with with these " Bondo " comments ? Its evident that your not old enough to know anything about custom car builds from the 50's and 60's. Before BONDO there was Lead, well you cant buy LEAD anymore...so you have to use bondo to mold a car. Now unless you making panels from scratch and TIG welding them together and a lot of grinding. I am just wondering how many of you that are commenting have even built a custom car ? smh

@steveyulenburg129

7 жыл бұрын

I get your point that Bondo replaced leading in body seams on customs, but your comment claiming "you cant buy LEAD anymore" is incorrect. One can buy as much lead as one wants to do what ever you want with it, it's just that not many body men know the processes of melting it into vehicle seams anymore, and Bondo is easier and less toxic to use if lead is not applied in a vented area.

@UberLummox

5 жыл бұрын

There's nothing wrong with plastic filler if you do it correct! In my shop for thicker reaprs I start with short-strand fibergalss reinforced plastic filler which is super strong and waterproof. Then use regular filler outer layer on top to get a smooth finish. Has held up on my custom for a decade or so, showing no signs of failure, and on all my customers cars for longer than that..

25:56 that guy needs to just shave his head... but mad respect for not giving a shit!

@civicsr2cool

8 жыл бұрын

😂😂

I watched this for less than five minutes and then subscribed. Keep it up!

Awesome master piece

@Machina_Official

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for Watching!

How about finding the man that built it first,After all its his design,You guy's brought it back,But he put together the design,Find him give him credit,Thanks

I wonder why we don't make classic cars like this, I know its about moving forward but I think it would be sweet if someone started making antique vehicles

Congratulations guys !u guys rock! sending best wishes and love to u guys from Plymouth Devon uk

Of course I loved the car, but as it ended I realized one reason this was so good to view. None of that fake childish in fighting, foul language, and staged drama. This was skilled crafts men acting as a team of grownups with a purpose and a goal. Well done and congrats.

Why would you go to Minnesota for a donor car? Everything we have is rusty.

Nice Resto!, I just wonder why this car was allowed to decay. its so unique.... Theres nothin wrong with plastic fill.....just be sure its quality.......all fill is NOT the SAME. Ive a project car that stood 30 years of time....with plastic...

Gentlemen a very large HAND SALUTE. OUTSTANDING JOB, SEMPER FIDELIS

It became a beautiful car! Congratulations to all the team!

Just once.. please... leave the time drama/over budget drama/ drama drama out of the show and just have a film of the car being built ffs...

@sgtpepper1138

8 жыл бұрын

+Mahila Maseli IKR, I've always hated the "we have not time and we're over budget BS that we see all the time.

@yourallbrainwashed

8 жыл бұрын

+Mahila Maseli agreed x a billion

@roymullins7919

8 жыл бұрын

+Personalbiz n fashion wild flash and loud

@Wormweed

8 жыл бұрын

+Mahila Maseli Yeah, its getting really old now. Creating drama that's not really there. How many times did people in these kind of shows miss their deadlines? I cant think of more than 2-3 episodes where that happend, and thats counting all the shows i watched the past 10 years.

@craigbuckley1520

8 жыл бұрын

That's why Fantomworks is one of the few tolerable shows, and Graveyad Kars, for the Mopar fans, has backed off on the "plot" and focused more on the technical stuff. I think anyone watching shows of this type was probably sick of the drama years ago from those Orange County Chopper idiots.

All the negative comments.. I wonder how many of the people leaving negative comments even know how to change a spark plug? If you can, do, if you can't, criticize those that can.

@bigdonward

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, see if they can change those back spark plugs on a Ford Triton V8 then ensure they don't blow out and strip the threads in the head.

@BackSeatHump

5 жыл бұрын

Toms Chevelle Bite me.

Love that in America You can use just wate r for a radiator coolant, here in Europe its always antifreeze witch can stand -30 C

Great work & brilliant perfection of all team therefore this car made a very eye catching 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗

Wish they found the original builder of it? or at least found a relative that knew more about it.