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Offline grcamna2

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'American Restorations'
« on: August 25, 2021, 07:04:45 PM »
I miss American Restorations,the early days
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Re: 'American Restorations'
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2021, 08:34:01 PM »
 I liked that one too. Producing that much content must be a heavy burden. Several of the car shows can't keep help due to the heavy overtime required by producers.
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Re: 'American Restorations'
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2021, 09:48:43 PM »
That was the one with Rick Dale right? I liked that one. I'm a sucker for all the restoration/car tv shows that leave out all the drama.

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Re: 'American Restorations'
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2021, 11:19:07 PM »
That was the one with Rick Dale right? I liked that one. I'm a sucker for all the restoration/car tv shows that leave out all the drama.

yes,with Rick Dale;he restored lots of different stuff.I liked when the show was first aired better than the latter shows.



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Re: 'American Restorations'
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2021, 09:59:33 AM »
yes early shows were much better.

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Re: 'American Restorations'
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2021, 10:25:08 AM »
I miss American Restorations,the early days

Watch it on You Tube....

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Re: 'American Restorations'
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2021, 12:03:14 PM »
Stev-o,Yeah that's the show.The video seems strange though,like it's on Fast forward:they're speaking like they inhaled helium from a baloon  :D

I wonder if they have any other shows that do Restoration,similar to what Rick used to do,in a way? I just love seeing someone taking those solid,antique/vintage machines and bringing them back to their former glory  8)
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Re: 'American Restorations'
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2021, 03:22:02 PM »
That was my favourite show like that. It's some of the inspiration for what I am doing now. I'm not at that level yet but I'm having fun bringing bikes back from the dead. 8)
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Re: 'American Restorations'
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2021, 10:22:55 AM »
That show was a spin off from pawn stars. I'd much rather watch American Restorations  than watch  desperate losers coming home after loosing bets ,cards or slots needing to replenish their pockets, and selling there prize possessions at any price.
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