That car is awesome! I watched a ton of your videos. So awesome! I understand what you are going through with paint shops. I own the only Camaro versions of Knight Rider Kitt and have been trying to find a trustworthy paint shop here in Los Angeles for a while now. It's not easy. I just graduated from film school and my thesis was a Knight Rider parody 26 minute pilot episode. I'm in the middle of writing the script for episode 2 while looking for a paint shop. Wish me luck!
gotta say paint came out good my favorite tv show vehicles would be 1 Fallguy Chevy 4x4 2 Simon and Simon Bell Air convertible and their Power Wagon 4x4 3 Viper Viper 4 Batman tv series batmoble it was designed by legendary hot roders
That front end looks badass! Plus the cockpit with the instrument panel and lights look top notch. And I love the exterior camera that’s hooked into the tube tv for that authentic 80’s look.
They did a super nice paint job on that car. It looks better than factory. I wouldn’t worry about the way the exhaust sounds, because most are going to be looking at this while it’s standing still.
I want somebody to add self driving abilities to the car. Like an aftermarket solution you can add to an existing car. Then I want the KITT voice to map to real AI.. but not just KITT’s voice as the voice for SIRI, but an AI that has a personality like KITT, is sarcastic and funny. I want to be talked to, not just an AI that gives directions. I want it to also be aware and smart. I want to be able to stand in front of the mall, and hold up my smart watch, and say KITT come and get me. Then KITT says “I should make your fat ass walk, you’re lucky I’m in a good mood, I’ll be right there” then it comes and gets me. All the pieces/technology are there. Think the summon feature from Tesla. The smart watch which talks to your cell, has the ability to run custom apps for this. Somebody needs to make this a reality! That being said, this is an awesome implementation of KITT. Keep the dream alive!! Cool!
'Of all the Iresponsible behaviour, to leave me with my keys in the ignition and my doors open' 'I'm sorry, it won't happen again' 'K.I.T.T., K.I.T.T., what do you want from me?' 'A little consideration would be a beginning' 'I've got a lot on my mind and a lot of work to do' 'If it weren't for me, you'd be walking'
Paint looks great in video, it has to be better than what the last place did. The exhaust sounds great but for a Kitt car I wonder if it should have had a very quiet exhaust. If I remember correctly the movie car didn’t sound like the General Lee but more of a futuristic turbine sound so a quiet stock exhaust would be more fitting. Regardless the car looks great, job well done👍
I could be making an unfair judgement and its certainly true that finding a good business is hard. That all said, I would bet you go in with a low ball price in mind and a chip on your shoulder, so the more reputable businesses see that and quote themselves out of the job or tell you they are busy and give you deadlines they know won't suit. What you are left with are the businesses that are going to do a dodgy job, because that's the only reason they would take you on and have any capacity to do so. Personally I would go back and do the sums on the conversions and raise the base price, so you have the cash to get a good paint shop as a regular subcontractor for your cars and its financially worth their while to look after you. If that's not economically viable because its pushes the final cars retail out of your clients price range, then you are probably looking at a business model that at some point is going to fail anyway, because its not long term viable and only works if you low ball everything. In which case I would be actively looking for another business opportunity with higher margins to allow me to get out of what I was doing now.
I only use one body shop in my area and they've always done me right. When I pick up my vehicles, they're clean and inside...the owner inspects the car with me. You want those shops. Remember though, shops do not make money on custom work, because it takes a long time, and most people aren't willing to pay a shop to have multiple employees work just on their vehicle; they want their car stripped down to bare metal or glass, sprayed and cleared like it's in competition for the Riddler, but only want to pay $3000. Body shops make their money on bumper jobs, yank the bumper, spray the new bumper, bolt on the trim, slap the bumper back on and call it a day, collect their $1000-$2500
KITT came out really great looking. Glad that you didn't lose your wonderful sense of humor over everything that has happened lately. Glad you put JD on blast. I always had a funny feeling about him watching that show. Goes to show that no matter what someone claims, proof is in the pudding. Love your content Bob and keep up the great work 🍻
I agree with most of what you say about paint shops.. my brother owns his own body shop and he does paint cars for insurance repairs and every now and then if a paying customer willing to pay for a paint he does do the job but he does have a disclaimer saying there is no time line or deadlines as he does takes his time in doing a custom paint job.. I love every thing you have done on custom cars and movies and television cars.. thank you for sharing
If your wallet can handle it I would keep an ear out for a paint shop that is shutting down and see if you can scoop it up along with the shop paper work.
This the most beauty car in the planet. Video bob you done your job very smoothly and make customers very proud of your work and the teams as well. I give it 10 🌟. Again “one man can make a difference “ ✌🏻.
Wow. Awesome work. Once again, amazing work of art.😊👌👍 The sad part about it is that every so often you will find a punk or two trying to rip you off, losers.
2 days sand paint and 3 coats of clear and oven baked before cutting and buffing, plus you can see yourself in it. You cant even trust a main dealer body repair center My car went to one it came back 2 colours the insurance stepped in, and they had it back, went to get it with the insurance agent who wouldn't let me take it as he said they sprayed the interior as well as the exterior and had tried to use the glue on side moldings a second time and they were warped.
Wish you could use the guy that rebuilt my Mustang here in Houston. He does classics, show cars, Autorama cars, low riders, etc. Yes, he is not quick, it took almost 2 months, including body and frame work then paint, but it was well worth it. Hopefully you can find someone you can trust to do a great job!
The repair on the Bonnet (right hand side ) l know it was not this guy's doing ! But it would have been good if you had of seen it before it would have been an easy fix ! But yes with a cut/ buff it will be a much better job ! And in two days he has done well !!
I used to like the way my 5.0 92 Camaro sounded, straight pipe just catalytic converter... it had basically a big U shape for the rear dual exhaust tailpipes, and then a T fitting in the middle of the U connect it with a exhaust pipe. Was a real ghetto set up I didn't do it, didn't even know what was under there, but it sounded real good. Then somebody rear end me, and it broke the exhaust, my exhaust guy rip that stupid T set up off "as he called it" and put a completely new y-pipe to split the exhaust, to the tail pipes, I didn't like it as much, it was a bit louder and throat sounded like a loud truck. Would recommend a T fitting straight pipe type exhaust, like I had recommended to anyone even though it's a bit weird of a setup.
I've watched that show with JD on it you talk about. I thought at the time he was just getting by making a living. Real crappy how somebody like that does that to you. Keep making the great videos Bob, thanks!
Beautiful car. I could see quite a few spots in the paint but as you say for the price and speed it's as good as you are going to expect. It's going to bring back lots of memories to many people. One thing though, It does as you say, sounds great but has anyone piped the turbine sound to outside the car before?
I know it's tough to find a good paint shop. Doing an entire car is not good business for them because it's not a quick turn around like changing a fender or a door and repainting that. In on Monday, out on Wednesday. I looked for months until I found a really good, reliable family owned body and paintshop for my KITT. They did everything and more I asked from them, kept it within budget and delivered the car polished. Thank you www.ac-s.ch !
Glad to see KITT the way it should look, hopefully the sons of bitches that locked you in get what's coming to them. Looking forward to the next build.
Dang an iPhone 11 my boy Bob's living large. It's nice to see a fallen friend freshly painted and going to a nice home. #kitt lives on Also a quick question, how often do you rebuild a ecto 1?
Get a country Home with a shop in the back and paint to your heart's content! Anyway, the paint job is immaculate and you got it done in 3 days! Really? That's amazing and its a real good job with black paint (the world's most unforgiving color)! Nobody should ever complain about that. Ever. If you want it detailed, make it a part of the deal. I've had bad paint jobs too but then it was what I was willing to pay for so, yeah painting cars is not the best business, but I have found you get what you pay for. There's a lot of risk and everything comes at a price.
I agree that paint job this time around looks so much more respectable!!! Ive restored cars for years just like you said my biggest headache is always with paint and body guys. Not all of them but 98% of them. I watched that car sharks show that thirdgen guys always impressed me as a steamy turd, sorry to see he burnt you. Great work on the car man!!!!!
The KITT conversion does not completely destroy the trans am like the DeLorean time machine conversion ruins the car.
That is a good product of Videobob....patience, hard works, love all go with it.
Sounds and looks amazing - great job 👍😍
Bob, keep taking pride in your work. Your products are a reflection of who you are!
Nice to see it back and black. The customer should like it.
A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of paint shops that shouldn't exist. Nice car Bob. Well done.
Great paint! I'm glad you were able to get the paint redone. I didn't know about the issues with getting permitted for the painting shop. Keep at it.
Bob, my car doesn't look good wet or dry, it looks OK under 3 foot of snow.
That car is beautiful, a work of art. It takes me back to when I was a teenager. I loved Knight Rider
That car is awesome! I watched a ton of your videos. So awesome! I understand what you are going through with paint shops. I own the only Camaro versions of Knight Rider Kitt and have been trying to find a trustworthy paint shop here in Los Angeles for a while now. It's not easy. I just graduated from film school and my thesis was a Knight Rider parody 26 minute pilot episode. I'm in the middle of writing the script for episode 2 while looking for a paint shop. Wish me luck!
No such thing as a bad K.I.T.T. car when Video Bob is on the job. Well done. 😎👍
Good paint shops are like good mechanics, or good contractors: They exist, but they're RARE
Glad to hear the ordeal is done. Car looks fantastic!! I think I pass that shop on my way to Laredo. Glad for you dude.
gotta say paint came out good
my favorite tv show vehicles would be
1 Fallguy Chevy 4x4
2 Simon and Simon Bell Air convertible and their Power Wagon 4x4
3 Viper Viper
4 Batman tv series batmoble it was designed by legendary hot roders
Saw you on TV yesterday here in Norway. :) Pawn Stars I think it was.
Christ Bob your spitting out the videos lately, loving it :)
You're supposed to load the car into the trailer while following it down the road :)
Yes getting car body work done is miserable. Been there though the decades. Never changes.
That front end looks badass! Plus the cockpit with the instrument panel and lights look top notch. And I love the exterior camera that’s hooked into the tube tv for that authentic 80’s look.
Two days? TWO DAYS? Incredible job!
They did a super nice paint job on that car. It looks better than factory. I wouldn’t worry about the way the exhaust sounds, because most are going to be looking at this while it’s standing still.
Have not even watched the video yet. But I know its gonna be great so will give it like, then watch it later 👍👍💪💪
Liked the ending with KITT saying goodbye.
Well done Bob...
If u happy with the job, that's the most important thing! 👍😎
Good job bob 🔥👍🏴🇺🇸
It went from mud fence to grand piano.
Just wow! 😃Mind blown! 👌🏾 My favorite television show car of all time!!!😍😍😍
I want somebody to add self driving abilities to the car. Like an aftermarket solution you can add to an existing car. Then I want the KITT voice to map to real AI.. but not just KITT’s voice as the voice for SIRI, but an AI that has a personality like KITT, is sarcastic and funny. I want to be talked to, not just an AI that gives directions. I want it to also be aware and smart. I want to be able to stand in front of the mall, and hold up my smart watch, and say KITT come and get me. Then KITT says “I should make your fat ass walk, you’re lucky I’m in a good mood, I’ll be right there” then it comes and gets me. All the pieces/technology are there. Think the summon feature from Tesla. The smart watch which talks to your cell, has the ability to run custom apps for this. Somebody needs to make this a reality! That being said, this is an awesome implementation of KITT. Keep the dream alive!! Cool!
Brian Puente is like to win the lottery jackpot too buddy, we aren’t asking for much are we, lol 😂
Stink'n sweet! 🤘 I won't lie I got giddy seeing KITT go into the trailer.
I wonder if armor max would be willing to make a fully functional kitt. They make bulletproof cars with seriously James bond level gadgets in them
'Of all the Iresponsible behaviour, to leave me with my keys in the ignition and my doors open' 'I'm sorry, it won't happen again' 'K.I.T.T., K.I.T.T., what do you want from me?' 'A little consideration would be a beginning' 'I've got a lot on my mind and a lot of work to do' 'If it weren't for me, you'd be walking'
Despite all the crap you had to go through, you still put out a nice piece of work.
I hope that's not the last one because I was looking up order one myself!
Paint looks great in video, it has to be better than what the last place did. The exhaust sounds great but for a Kitt car I wonder if it should have had a very quiet exhaust. If I remember correctly the movie car didn’t sound like the General Lee but more of a futuristic turbine sound so a quiet stock exhaust would be more fitting. Regardless the car looks great, job well done👍
I could be making an unfair judgement and its certainly true that finding a good business is hard. That all said, I would bet you go in with a low ball price in mind and a chip on your shoulder, so the more reputable businesses see that and quote themselves out of the job or tell you they are busy and give you deadlines they know won't suit. What you are left with are the businesses that are going to do a dodgy job, because that's the only reason they would take you on and have any capacity to do so. Personally I would go back and do the sums on the conversions and raise the base price, so you have the cash to get a good paint shop as a regular subcontractor for your cars and its financially worth their while to look after you. If that's not economically viable because its pushes the final cars retail out of your clients price range, then you are probably looking at a business model that at some point is going to fail anyway, because its not long term viable and only works if you low ball everything. In which case I would be actively looking for another business opportunity with higher margins to allow me to get out of what I was doing now.
I only use one body shop in my area and they've always done me right. When I pick up my vehicles, they're clean and inside...the owner inspects the car with me. You want those shops. Remember though, shops do not make money on custom work, because it takes a long time, and most people aren't willing to pay a shop to have multiple employees work just on their vehicle; they want their car stripped down to bare metal or glass, sprayed and cleared like it's in competition for the Riddler, but only want to pay $3000. Body shops make their money on bumper jobs, yank the bumper, spray the new bumper, bolt on the trim, slap the bumper back on and call it a day, collect their $1000-$2500
Man the best ever talking about paint shops. Love it
Gorgeous car, and a very fast job. Glad to see it done, sad to see it go. Want an aircraft tug? lol
KITT came out really great looking. Glad that you didn't lose your wonderful sense of humor over everything that has happened lately. Glad you put JD on blast. I always had a funny feeling about him watching that show. Goes to show that no matter what someone claims, proof is in the pudding. Love your content Bob and keep up the great work 🍻
Excellent Job Bob to you & the guys from the shop! I do luv KITT!
Just find a good shop, have them put on the clear nice and thick and then get a good detailer to do a paint correction.
I agree with most of what you say about paint shops.. my brother owns his own body shop and he does paint cars for insurance repairs and every now and then if a paying customer willing to pay for a paint he does do the job but he does have a disclaimer saying there is no time line or deadlines as he does takes his time in doing a custom paint job.. I love every thing you have done on custom cars and movies and television cars.. thank you for sharing
If your wallet can handle it I would keep an ear out for a paint shop that is shutting down and see if you can scoop it up along with the shop paper work.
This the most beauty car in the planet. Video bob you done your job very smoothly and make customers very proud of your work and the teams as well. I give it 10 🌟. Again “one man can make a difference “ ✌🏻.
Wow. Awesome work. Once again, amazing work of art.😊👌👍
The sad part about it is that every so often you will find a punk or two trying to rip you off, losers.
2 days sand paint and 3 coats of clear and oven baked before cutting and buffing, plus you can see yourself in it. You cant even trust a main dealer body repair center My car went to one it came back 2 colours the insurance stepped in, and they had it back, went to get it with the insurance agent who wouldn't let me take it as he said they sprayed the interior as well as the exterior and had tried to use the glue on side moldings a second time and they were warped.
How about building the custom 18 wheeler garage/base for KITT to drive into.
Now that would be awesome 👍🏻
Checkout KnightRider Historians on ytube, Restoring the 18wheeler cab from the Series.
they did nicer work than that other body shop
Awesome job bob i want one .
Have you done a KARR? You have to with the two tone paint and the amber sensor.
DAMN, I understand Robert, great job/
It sucks that you can’t have someone with a portable paint shop who’s a independent painter sign on with your shop to do all the painting you need.
You should build a "KillDozer" for that paint shop.
Wish you could use the guy that rebuilt my Mustang here in Houston. He does classics, show cars, Autorama cars, low riders, etc. Yes, he is not quick, it took almost 2 months, including body and frame work then paint, but it was well worth it. Hopefully you can find someone you can trust to do a great job!
Uow!! I love this car!! Nice job!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
Gratulálok! Régi álmom egy ilyen,30 éve várat magára.
At 7:10 it sounds like it's saying...let er RIP! Let er RIP!....pretty cool ! Great videos!
The repair on the Bonnet (right hand side ) l know it was not this guy's doing ! But it would have been good if you had of seen it before it would have been an easy fix ! But yes with a cut/ buff it will be a much better job ! And in two days he has done well !!
I used to like the way my 5.0 92 Camaro sounded, straight pipe just catalytic converter... it had basically a big U shape for the rear dual exhaust tailpipes, and then a T fitting in the middle of the U connect it with a exhaust pipe. Was a real ghetto set up I didn't do it, didn't even know what was under there, but it sounded real good. Then somebody rear end me, and it broke the exhaust, my exhaust guy rip that stupid T set up off "as he called it" and put a completely new y-pipe to split the exhaust, to the tail pipes, I didn't like it as much, it was a bit louder and throat sounded like a loud truck. Would recommend a T fitting straight pipe type exhaust, like I had recommended to anyone even though it's a bit weird of a setup.
I've watched that show with JD on it you talk about. I thought at the time he was just getting by making a living. Real crappy how somebody like that does that to you. Keep making the great videos Bob, thanks!
16:12 "We have clearance Clarence!" "Roger Roger!"
Nice paint work.
About the guy that ripped you off..
Get a detective to track him down.. then find his home address and send him a couple of cops..
Beautiful car. I could see quite a few spots in the paint but as you say for the price and speed it's as good as you are going to expect. It's going to bring back lots of memories to many people. One thing though, It does as you say, sounds great but has anyone piped the turbine sound to outside the car before?
God I remember seeing KITT at several air shows back in the 80's at the Air Force base I was living at when I was a kid.
That exhaust sounds weird, you could have eliminated the catalyst and put strait pipes,nor somehow adapt a Corvette .muffler in.
You aren't alone in Texas. We have huge problems in Perth, Western Australia with companies promising the world and delivering zip.
Nice: ) I still wish it was camaro and not the firebird that got axed
I know it's tough to find a good paint shop. Doing an entire car is not good business for them because it's not a quick turn around like changing a fender or a door and repainting that. In on Monday, out on Wednesday. I looked for months until I found a really good, reliable family owned body and paintshop for my KITT. They did everything and more I asked from them, kept it within budget and delivered the car polished. Thank you www.ac-s.ch !
Kitt come back I miss you buddy
Promise kitt
Man that car is sweet. Look forward to what's next.
Glad to see KITT the way it should look, hopefully the sons of bitches that locked you in get what's coming to them. Looking forward to the next build.
Nice job! I drive by that place every day!
Can you expand to another city and open a paint and body shop there? Just me, but I believe these builds should be done all in house.
Waiting for that Ecto-1 video
Wow😳 haven’t heard that in years! Someone spouting off about there being A RV CAM? Lol
That guy needs to clean his booth. There is way too much dirt in that paint. Wet the floor down or something holy shit.
I would love to be able to get you to build one of these with a gas turbine engine.
That is awesome! Love the kitt car. Ever think of doing the wraith car? I believe it's a dodge m4s turbo
How in the hell is kitt gone. Its legendary. Hmm.😕😳.
Dang an iPhone 11 my boy Bob's living large. It's nice to see a fallen friend freshly painted and going to a nice home. #kitt lives on
Also a quick question, how often do you rebuild a ecto 1?
Took 7500 cash and run away,.... found him broke living in the Van....
Dang she sounds great..
Get a country Home with a shop in the back and paint to your heart's content!
Anyway, the paint job is immaculate and you got it done in 3 days!
Really? That's amazing and its a real good job with black paint (the world's most unforgiving color)! Nobody should ever complain about that. Ever.
If you want it detailed, make it a part of the deal. I've had bad paint jobs too but then it was what I was willing to pay for so, yeah painting cars is not the best business, but I have found you get what you pay for. There's a lot of risk and everything comes at a price.
Hope u keep this guy paint your cars. Hes seem so much better and professional compared the other guys that messed it up
Damnnn that thing was growling!!
Car finished, delivered. Time to get paid and go have another shot of some Louis XIV.👍🤘🤘🔧
I see you on a bunch of channels including bus grease monkey. Guess we have similar taste in videos
KITT is awesome.
I’m here for ya Bob to vent to. As long as you want😁
Bob it's a shame you can't bring your cars to Chattanooga for paint
I second that, I have a friend who has a guy that does great work and he is fair.
I think it looks great now
I’m glad it’s getting done! 👊🏻
hope you luck out with a good paint shop, shame you had a crap run of luck with paint shops.
Speedometer seems a bit off. Unless you really where doing 100+
Pain job "It's already better". That's not really saying much :P considering how bad it was before haha.
But it looks nice now.
Six thumbs down are from the other body shop. 😁
Seven actually. 😒
Wouldn’t doubt it
Kitt has come back. Welcome back Kitt
Why didn’t you take it to Felix to begin with 🤔 just asking ....
Gracie Little also wondering the same thing ?
I agree that paint job this time around looks so much more respectable!!! Ive restored cars for years just like you said my biggest headache is always with paint and body guys. Not all of them but 98% of them. I watched that car sharks show that thirdgen guys always impressed me as a steamy turd, sorry to see he burnt you. Great work on the car man!!!!!
The reboot series was ass
The actual car in Pittsburgh pa