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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 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.
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!*
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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 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!
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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!
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,
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!
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.
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 👊
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.
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.
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.
+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.
how long will this restoration last? theres gallons of bondo on it which is bound to crack as the metal underneath shrinks and expands with temp changes, correct?
this will last for a long time the metal work is sealed so the bondo will last for a long time people are affraid of bondo but if its applied over good metal work it wont bubble
Did you notice all the 1963 Bondo on the original car, still in perfect shape? If it's done right plastic fill will last 50 years. The plastic does not deteriorate or fail, the metal underneath rusts away. Maintain the car, and do it right in the first place and there is no reason for it not to last. From a guy who has been working on old cars since the sixties.
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 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..
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.
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!
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 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.
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
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.
Finally!!! A car show that isn't full of drama and bullshit.
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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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
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.
Three years. THREE YEARS I SEARCHED FOR THIS EPISODE AGAIN
Congratulations man. Its difficult to find old stuff with the way UA-cam changed search preference abilities.
☮️ Fellow car earthling ☺️👍☮️
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!
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.
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.
A fantastic renovation. It's a beautiful custom car.
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?
Good video. I watched all. The only video about restoration old cars l watched. INTERESTING. Watching it 3/22/21.
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!
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!
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.
Totally Brilliant. Great teamwork. Great Problem solving and communication. Congrats. Frank in Australia.
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All of your hard work gentlemen paid off BIG time. Much respect.
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.
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...
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..
What an honor for him to get to drive his car again. Thanks Sir for your service!!!
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.
Getting the Barris Elegance Award from Barris would've felt crazy! Deserving. It's an impressive story, & beautiful car!
Here I’m at 4 in the morning watching the entirety of the episode...felt satisfied!
Amazing Restoration!!!....Amazing Dedication of the Crew!!!....End Result IS Timeless!!!.....Beautiful Job!!!....Going BAck IN Time!!!
Wow. Well done lads. Your a credit to your profession. Amazing restoration and the awards are just deserts for your hard work. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
excellent video. if only the custom shops featured on cable TV were this classy . No drama just awesome talent !
Restoring this customized car is like turning Frankanstein back to life. Well done
Super build...I remember this car as a kid
very nyc work ...Love from Pakistan ❤
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 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.
beautiful job by a dedicated group of pros. WELL DONE GUYS!!
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!*
A love this color , wery fantastic , good job man
"all the girls will go crazy" - "yeah all the 60 year old ladies" 😂👍
Thanks for Sharing... I had seen this program years ago.
Super Beautiful Work ! Congrats.
CONGRATULATIONS, TO ALL THE TEAM.
I WILL SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH MY OLDEST BROTHER NOW 80 YRS OLD..
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I really enjoyed watching this, It is exciting to see the end result! Very Good Work!
Scott C
Scott C ,
Absolutely love it when a group of men work their collective butts off and get rewarded ... This is how things should work.
salute all your hard work... I am so impress your workout
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 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!
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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that sir who made that finishing touch was awesome.. joanne's dream
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.
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
Wow! What a team. One dream, One direction, One goal, One mind and a stout determination that paid off. CONGRATULATIONS!
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
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
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?
“Ya all the 60 year old ladies “ I’m dying 😭
Speechles guys!!! A hell of a job.
This is wonderfull! I can imagine those happy tears...
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!
Simply Amazing!
dont care what the haters say, that car is goddamn beautiful
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
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.
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.
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
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
realy guyes. you are doing a great job I love it
Amazing job guys!! So glad this car was able to be resurrected!!!
25:56 that guy needs to just shave his head... but mad respect for not giving a shit!
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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.
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.
Congratulations guys !u guys rock! sending best wishes and love to u guys from Plymouth Devon uk
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.
I watched this for less than five minutes and then subscribed. Keep it up!
Why didn't they try to find the guy that built it in 1963? He was the true artist!
He is probs dead...
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.
This car is absolutely Beautiful 🥰👍
how long will this restoration last? theres gallons of bondo on it which is bound to crack as the metal underneath shrinks and expands with temp changes, correct?
scott 500 not to mention the rust popping back out after 2 years
this will last for a long time the metal work is sealed so the bondo will last for a long time people are affraid of bondo but if its applied over good metal work it wont bubble
Did you notice all the 1963 Bondo on the original car, still in perfect shape? If it's done right plastic fill will last 50 years. The plastic does not deteriorate or fail, the metal underneath rusts away. Maintain the car, and do it right in the first place and there is no reason for it not to last.
From a guy who has been working on old cars since the sixties.
!!! Simply phenomenal !!! Is an understatement . Congrats .
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
Great selections of cool classic car builds
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..
It became a beautiful car! Congratulations to all the team!
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......
Outstanding job. What magnificent works all you guys did. Bravo
well, i EAT MY WORDS! from WHAT WE SAW, it is built better than it was!
Good job guys, lovely nostalgia and history. ;)
Whatever negative comments here, they still got the award and managed to make an absolutely fantasic ride..
Do you think it would have been different if the cameras wasn't there
Those headlamps and housings are from the 57-58 Chrysler & Desoto. I own a late 57 Saratoga
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.
Inspired like never before, the best build I've ever seen, I enjoyed every minute,thank you for sharing your skills
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!
@Sebastian Valentin instablaster =)
Coolant coming out the intake manifold gaskets? What!?
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 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.
impressed by the level of restoration. In Kenya it may not be possible to do such restoration though the junkyards have just about any golden oldies
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
Thtas a real kustom car,these cars influenced me building custom cars during the past years
Very amusing how for the camera he acts as if he actually did something. Or even knew how to do something. Anything
Watch the show again. He claims 35 years in the trade and you can watch him sanding the car right along with his employees.