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.
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.
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 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.
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....
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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,
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.
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.
@@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!*
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!
@@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
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.
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
+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 )
+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.
+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
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!
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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..
+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.
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.
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
Such a beautiful car , I'll definitely be dreaming about her for many years to come one of my all time favourite designs of car , you just cant beat old American cars man nothing else will ever compare 👊
Right on for your team and it's documented REST IN PEACE GORGE your are one of the vest and you have inspired younger generation to build a custom something if not a car truck or motorcycle customize it for YOU!!
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.
+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.
+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!
The car is awesome. The skill of these guys in restoring a wild, one-off custom is amazing. The format of the show SUCKS. The "the clock is ticking/running out of time" bs drama is so worn out it is embarrassing. If the subject was any other car I would have switched to another video.
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.
wtf are you doin with that laminate glass? Take an oil filled glass cutter, and cut the pattern on one side of the glass. Take a pair of plate pliers, and break the score (cut) from let to right. Flip the glass over, follow your first cut with your glass cutter, break that score with your plate pliers, then take some denatured alcohol, squirt your cut, light it on fire, let it burn a minute, blow it out, and use your pliers to pry down on your score, and use a brand new razor blade, and cut the laminate as you pry down with those pliers. Easy....
This is a really detailed comment. I like it.Can you do this on plexi also? Just wondering for future projects. Not a car though, but still same concept?
+The Holy Bullet no you can't, you have to purchase a plexi cutter....a company out of LA, Calif supplies our glazing tools (I'm a glazer by trade, my Dad owns a glass shop) and it's C.R. Laurence Inc...used to be a company from Santa Clara, Calif called SOMACA Inc, but I think they're HQ'd in Chicago now...Google em both, they'll get you any and all glazing tools you'll need...hope this helps :-)
+The Holy Bullet and oh, you cut plexi with that cutter from only one side, using s straight edge, and you have to go over the same cut again and again...then, when you've scored thru all but a 1/16 to an 1/8 of the plexi, turn it til the score is perpendicular to the edge of your table, line that score up with the edge of said table, and snap it over the edge....if you're cuttin somethin more dense, such as polycarbonate, use a Skil Saw, cuz it takes, forever to cut thru with a traditional plexi cutter....
I too cringed when I watched them , they spend 100k fixing the car but not smart enough to hire a professional to cut the glass. My oil cutter was given to me 25 years ago by a guy who was retiring and it might be 60 years old or older . Never changed the cutting wheel and it cuts/ scores like new .I only worked as a Glazier for 3 years and always kept it in a cover . I think they do this crap just for the drama effect . I can't believe they got an award with a plexi windshield ,the fitment would be crap on that rubber seal if they had to drive it down the road the wind noise alone . My guess is that windshield is not made in large numbers , so I wouldn't want to be the one to cut it , but everything you said is exactly the way to do it. Most of the time it works but you know runs happen ,even when you do everything right. Then it will cloud in a few years as the laminate separates . They were dumb to try not knowing how to do it right with a rare piece of glass.
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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
Congratulations man. Its difficult to find old stuff with the way RUclips changed search preference abilities.
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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.
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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 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.
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....
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.
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
What a Car & to be awarded by George Barris, truly remarkable. The original designer & fabricator had dreams & skill.👍
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!
Hey Bruce,
If you could give one word to that ride, which word would that be?
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!
A fantastic renovation. It's a beautiful custom car.
Good video. I watched all. The only video about restoration old cars l watched. INTERESTING. Watching it 3/22/21.
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.
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!
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.
What an honor for him to get to drive his car again. Thanks Sir for your service!!!
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..
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!
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...
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.
Totally Brilliant. Great teamwork. Great Problem solving and communication. Congrats. Frank in Australia.
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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.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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.
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.
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.
Getting the Barris Elegance Award from Barris would've felt crazy! Deserving. It's an impressive story, & beautiful car!
Wow. Well done lads. Your a credit to your profession. Amazing restoration and the awards are just deserts for your hard work. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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.
CONGRATULATIONS, TO ALL THE TEAM.
I WILL SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH MY OLDEST BROTHER NOW 80 YRS OLD..
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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,
With the molded bumpers and the altered hood has been that way since 64.
They should have found him
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.
Here I’m at 4 in the morning watching the entirety of the episode...felt satisfied!
Gentlemen a very large HAND SALUTE. OUTSTANDING JOB, SEMPER FIDELIS
This car is absolutely Beautiful 🥰👍
salute all your hard work... I am so impress your workout
very nyc work ...Love from Pakistan ❤
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.
Absolutely love it when a group of men work their collective butts off and get rewarded ... This is how things should work.
Restoring this customized car is like turning Frankanstein back to life. Well done
"all the girls will go crazy" - "yeah all the 60 year old ladies" 😂👍
Love all these car shows and always loved American cars since I was a boy...although I live in Scotland I drive a Chrysler 300
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Which Chrysler 300 ?
Speechles guys!!! A hell of a job.
I really enjoyed watching this, It is exciting to see the end result! Very Good Work!
Scott C
Scott C ,
This is wonderfull! I can imagine those happy tears...
Super build...I remember this car as a kid
A love this color , wery fantastic , good job man
Rest in Peace George Barris
November 20th 1925 to November 5th 2015
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.
@@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!*
that sir who made that finishing touch was awesome.. joanne's dream
All of your hard work gentlemen paid off BIG time. Much respect.
beautiful job by a dedicated group of pros. WELL DONE GUYS!!
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!
Not my thing personally but I admire the skill and effort that went into it.
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.
@@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
Those headlamps and housings are from the 57-58 Chrysler & Desoto. I own a late 57 Saratoga
excellent video. if only the custom shops featured on cable TV were this classy . No drama just awesome talent !
Super Beautiful Work ! Congrats.
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.
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
+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 )
+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.
+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
you can't use PURE lead to repair a car. It is done with solder. Get your facts right before you post.
Amazing Restoration!!!....Amazing Dedication of the Crew!!!....End Result IS Timeless!!!.....Beautiful Job!!!....Going BAck IN Time!!!
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!
dont care what the haters say, that car is goddamn beautiful
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
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have a look at Urchfab and Trevor here in the UK doing amazing work . step by step
Congratulations guys !u guys rock! sending best wishes and love to u guys from Plymouth Devon uk
Wow That's amazing for the time it was completed .💪💪💪👌💯
This was a special .car coming back from the dead.🙏💰💰💰💰💰💰
Simply Amazing!
wow man the man who wrote Joannes Dream with a paint brush is amazing
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.
@@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.
Amazing job guys!! So glad this car was able to be resurrected!!!
Great selections of cool classic car builds
7:20 wow, he always lets everyone look at the car. lol
“Ya all the 60 year old ladies “ I’m dying 😭
Wow! What a team. One dream, One direction, One goal, One mind and a stout determination that paid off. CONGRATULATIONS!
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That dude looks like Steve Carell !!
yessss
Yes he does. Watched a mafia video the other night that had a detective that was Andy Garcia's double.
Seriously tho that what I thought the first time I saw him
realy guyes. you are doing a great job I love it
Nice Harley that you turned into a bager but it's very seemlor to a victory bike
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
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.
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.
Toms Chevelle
Bite me.
Doesn't anyone get that this was originally a funeral flower car? Check out the caddy flower cars of the mid 50s
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.
I wish they found the original builder
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.
Who built it?
GODBLESS nice 👍
this is the good live with cars
Cars of the 50’s just looked so cool, I love that retro-futuristic design
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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!
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Thanks for Sharing... I had seen this program years ago.
Beutyful car like,
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...
+Mahila Maseli IKR, I've always hated the "we have not time and we're over budget BS that we see all the time.
+Mahila Maseli agreed x a billion
+Personalbiz n fashion wild flash and loud
+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.
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.
Coolant coming out the intake manifold gaskets? What!?
The cool hot rod... nice insert .
I discover your show on Netflix
And you guys are amazing
And you guys are right here in
Cali
Keep it up
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
Best car I've seen one of my favorite shows .i would like to know whats it called the paint /color of the car
"Candy-Apple" Orchid Pink......
Beautiful people and most beautiful restoration endeavour
Such a beautiful car , I'll definitely be dreaming about her for many years to come one of my all time favourite designs of car , you just cant beat old American cars man nothing else will ever compare 👊
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@@robinrouk6707 you got that right
Wtf i never commented that i never saw that video
@@robinrouk6707 weird.. hacked maybe
well, i EAT MY WORDS! from WHAT WE SAW, it is built better than it was!
Why didn't they try to find the guy that built it in 1963? He was the true artist!
He is probs dead...
Right on for your team and it's documented REST IN PEACE GORGE your are one of the vest and you have inspired younger generation to build a custom something if not a car truck or motorcycle customize it for YOU!!
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.
+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.
+sgtpepper1138 He should have stayed hosting the gong show, oh you said George. LOL!
+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!
How about constantly calling the paint "candy apple", its just Candy....candy apple is a specific color.
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These cars always went through reiterations to stay relative and competitant.
The car is awesome. The skill of these guys in restoring a wild, one-off custom is amazing.
The format of the show SUCKS. The "the clock is ticking/running out of time" bs drama is so worn out it is embarrassing. If the subject was any other car I would have switched to another video.
Excellent !👏👍👌😉😁💨💨💨
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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.
wtf are you doin with that laminate glass? Take an oil filled glass cutter, and cut the pattern on one side of the glass. Take a pair of plate pliers, and break the score (cut) from let to right. Flip the glass over, follow your first cut with your glass cutter, break that score with your plate pliers, then take some denatured alcohol, squirt your cut, light it on fire, let it burn a minute, blow it out, and use your pliers to pry down on your score, and use a brand new razor blade, and cut the laminate as you pry down with those pliers. Easy....
This is a really detailed comment. I like it.Can you do this on plexi also? Just wondering for future projects. Not a car though, but still same concept?
+The Holy Bullet no you can't, you have to purchase a plexi cutter....a company out of LA, Calif supplies our glazing tools (I'm a glazer by trade, my Dad owns a glass shop) and it's C.R. Laurence Inc...used to be a company from Santa Clara, Calif called SOMACA Inc, but I think they're HQ'd in Chicago now...Google em both, they'll get you any and all glazing tools you'll need...hope this helps :-)
+The Holy Bullet and oh, you cut plexi with that cutter from only one side, using s straight edge, and you have to go over the same cut again and again...then, when you've scored thru all but a 1/16 to an 1/8 of the plexi, turn it til the score is perpendicular to the edge of your table, line that score up with the edge of said table, and snap it over the edge....if you're cuttin somethin more dense, such as polycarbonate, use a Skil Saw, cuz it takes, forever to cut thru with a traditional plexi cutter....
I too cringed when I watched them , they spend 100k fixing the car but not smart enough to hire a professional to cut the glass.
My oil cutter was given to me 25 years ago by a guy who was retiring and it might be 60 years old or older . Never changed the cutting wheel and it cuts/ scores like new .I only worked as a Glazier for 3 years and always kept it in a cover .
I think they do this crap just for the drama effect . I can't believe they got an award with a plexi windshield ,the fitment would be crap on that rubber seal if they had to drive it down the road the wind noise alone .
My guess is that windshield is not made in large numbers , so I wouldn't want to be the one to cut it , but everything you said is exactly the way to do it. Most of the time it works but you know runs happen ,even when you do everything right. Then it will cloud in a few years as the laminate separates .
They were dumb to try not knowing how to do it right with a rare piece of glass.