Graveyard Carz Fall 2015

[64BEL]

I don't have a problem with the sponsors or product placement. I remember when we couldn't get reproduction parts for our cars, and I'm thankful for the vendors who are producing and selling these parts now. The way I see it is if product placement helps them, it helps all of us. When my '70 GTX took a hit in the quarter panel around 1982, I couldn't find a replacement outside of cutting one off a junk car. Try finding a good used '70 B body quarter in Wisconsin. Forget it. Now AMD is finally selling repro quarters for our '62-'65 cars. This is a fantastic time we live in with our beloved cars, and we have these vendors to thank for it.

As for Mark, I enjoy his sense of humor, and to me he doesn't seem to take himself too seriously. I think he's mostly goofing on himself and exaggerating to a ridiculous level. I find that funny because I have a similar sense of humor and get how pushing it too far is funny in itself. The risk of that is some people don't get it and get turned off by it. I'm glad we finally have an all Mopar show - warts and all. We just have to remember that the show is entertainment first and foremost. A dry, informative show might be good for us Mopar gearheads, but we're a minority. Ratings are king, and there has to be a hook to keep people tuned in - gearheads or not. I think Mark understands that and that's what drives the show's format.

 

[moparstuart]

Speaking of just that, what does "HemiGuy" think of his car ? Perhaps he is the one here to pass judgement ?

Ok i hear Mark is taking care of all these problems and paying for it ( as well he should ) but should a car ever leave a "Quality Restoration Shop " with this many problems ?

Tolley,
Yeah I wish Things were better so I could at least drive the car, Mark says car was fine when it left Oregon but will reimburse me for whatever it costs to take care of the problems .So I guess as long as he keeps his word its not the end of the world. But I don't get reimbursed for my time, I leave for work at 4:15 in the morning and don't get home until around 6pm so my home time is very valuable to me.(as it is with most of us) Here is a list of some of the problems!!

1.No brake lights , flashers,or turn signals

2. headlight doors do not work

3. Exhaust is 2" to far back and bangs on the car when you hit a bump

4. No windshield washer nozzle on the drivers side


5. Missing paint on cowl ( primer visible)

6. Dome light doesn't work when turned on by switch on dashboard

7 radio doesn't work

8. Left turn signal indicator on dash doesn't work

9. Gas gauge,oil pressure gauge not working properly ( I am hoping the temperature gauge is accurate so I don't let it overheat and cause damage to the engine)

10. There is a relay in the dash that is making a popping noise constantly,when it makes the noise the ammeter .

jumps.. Not sure what this is all about?

11. Front windows don't roll down without putting extreme pressure on the crank

12. A lot of rattles in the entire car (and I've only driven it a mile to my buddies gas station and home.
13. Engine has a few oil leaks

Hopefully there will not be to much added to the list after I get to drive it for a while!!!



Guy

 

[hemi*guy]

Ok i hear Mark is taking care of all these problems and paying for it ( as well he should ) but should a car ever leave a "Quality Restoration Shop " with this many problems ?

Tolley,
Yeah I wish Things were better so I could at least drive the car, Mark says car was fine when it left Oregon but will reimburse me for whatever it costs to take care of the problems .So I guess as long as he keeps his word its not the end of the world. But I don't get reimbursed for my time, I leave for work at 4:15 in the morning and don't get home until around 6pm so my home time is very valuable to me.(as it is with most of us) Here is a list of some of the problems!!

1.No brake lights , flashers,or turn signals

2. headlight doors do not work

3. Exhaust is 2" to far back and bangs on the car when you hit a bump

4. No windshield washer nozzle on the drivers side


5. Missing paint on cowl ( primer visible)

6. Dome light doesn't work when turned on by switch on dashboard

7 radio doesn't work

8. Left turn signal indicator on dash doesn't work

9. Gas gauge,oil pressure gauge not working properly ( I am hoping the temperature gauge is accurate so I don't let it overheat and cause damage to the engine)

10. There is a relay in the dash that is making a popping noise constantly,when it makes the noise the ammeter .

jumps.. Not sure what this is all about?

11. Front windows don't roll down without putting extreme pressure on the crank

12. A lot of rattles in the entire car (and I've only driven it a mile to my buddies gas station and home.
13. Engine has a few oil leaks

Hopefully there will not be to much added to the list after I get to drive it for a while!!!



Guy

When I posted this I was a little upset to say the least, but I should have waited until I spoke to Mark about It. The car is 98% perfect and ALL the issues that it came home with are in the process of being resolved as we speak. I was assured by Mark ALL issues will be resolved and I have no reason to doubt him so far. Yes it did come home with problems that maybe should have been caught before it left his shop, but you have to remember every nut and bolt was replaced so with work of that magnitude going on I could see how a few things could slip through. The car is a blast to drive and It looks great!!!

Guy

 

[moparstuart]

When I posted this I was a little upset to say the least, but I should have waited until I spoke to Mark about It. The car is 98% perfect and ALL the issues that it came home with are in the process of being resolved as we speak. I was assured by Mark ALL issues will be resolved and I have no reason to doubt him so far. Yes it did come home with problems that maybe should have been caught before it left his shop, but you have to remember every nut and bolt was replaced so with work of that magnitude going on I could see how a few things could slip through. The car is a blast to drive and It looks great!!!

Guy

great , im glad he is making it right , but a simple check list and some quality controll goes a long way . Especially for the Best OEM Mopar shop on the planet .

 

[Bruzilla]

Not much different than any Magazine right?

True, but I can turn the page on an ad in a magazine. I'm stuck watching 20 minutes of infomercial on GYC.

 

[moparstuart]

Stu,
you forgot to post that Guy (owner of the car) took that post down when I believe he realized that he jumped the gun. he also posted that all of the electrical issues were due to a faulty new turnsignal switch and that Mark has been sand up and took care or is taking care of all of the issues, of which I don't believe all of the ones that he originally posted were valid upon further inspection.

He also posted how he has just won a trophy with the car and has been driving and using it.

So I know you seem to have it in for GYC but please post the full story, not just part of the story

So lets cover it up that they let cars leave with all these problems (DELETE ALL THE MESSAGES) LMAO , again great that Mark is making it right , but really IMHO he should have gone and gotten the car and made it right him self in his shop instead
of just writing a check to cover it up and get the problem out of his hair . Bottom line I can see a couple of things going wrong or a couple of things getting missed but this is a long list and and again where is the Quality Controll , Tout your the best , better be ready to either be the best or deal with the Back Lash .

 

[TONYMOPAR]

Stu, I believe that Guy also posted that all of the electrical issues were due to a faulty new turn signal switch. and Stu, Guy also took down his post pretty quickly when he realized that he maybe should have waited prior to posting it. Im also pretty sure that Mark put a few hundred miles on the car prior to delivery and the lights were all working then. Maybe some of the issues came to light during the 3000 mile trailer ride cross country, it can be a bouncy ride to say the least.

 

[moparstuart]

Stu, I believe that Guy also posted that all of the electrical issues were due to a faulty new turn signal switch. and Stu, Guy also took down his post pretty quickly when he realized that he maybe should have waited prior to posting it. Im also pretty sure that Mark put a few hundred miles on the car prior to delivery and the lights were all working then. Maybe some of the issues came to light during the 3000 mile trailer ride cross country, it can be a bouncy ride to say the least.

I like you tony and i buy your parts , I have no beef with you , We can agree to disagree on this one . I know you like the show , I did alot of Stumping for mark in the early years before he even got it on the network . My praise is all over the internet in Black and white . I'm just not going to drink the Koolaide anymore .

 

[hemi*guy]

Stu, I believe that Guy also posted that all of the electrical issues were due to a faulty new turn signal switch. and Stu, Guy also took down his post pretty quickly when he realized that he maybe should have waited prior to posting it. Im also pretty sure that Mark put a few hundred miles on the car prior to delivery and the lights were all working then. Maybe some of the issues came to light during the 3000 mile trailer ride cross country, it can be a bouncy ride to say the least.

Tony,
I like you and I appreciate you trying to help out M.ark, but don't put words in my mouth. All the electrical problems weren't because of a new turn signal switch...that took care of one problem and that was it having rear brake lights.(and the signal switch wasn't new) He is taking care of the problems( and yes he is having me bring it to a shop nearer to my home to have the issues taking care of). So lets leave it at that the problems do exist and some where were by no means caused by the ride home, but he is taking care of it. We all sometimes make mistakes ,but its what you do to make it right that counts. And Mark is doing the right thing!

Guy

 

[TONYMOPAR]

ok, I stand corrected. Guy, youd know best

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Stu,
I did delete my prior post when I saw that Guy had posted and I felt my post was redundant so I deleted it.
And yes we can agree to disagree, and like I said before if you ever want an earful on some of the other stuff, id welcome you to call and we'll have a good conversation.
thanks
tony

 

[moparstuart]

ok, I stand corrected. Guy, youd know best

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Stu,
I did delete my prior post when I saw that Guy had posted and I felt my post was redundant so I deleted it.
And yes we can agree to disagree, and like I said before if you ever want an earful on some of the other stuff, id welcome you to call and we'll have a good conversation.
thanks
tony

Are you coming to Talledega for the Wing Car meet next week , if so see you there .

 

[TONYMOPAR]

no, im sorry I wont. id like to, but I have to go to florida the following week chasing parts.
Hopefully they'll still have the event when I have the time

 

[moparstuart]

no, im sorry I wont. id like to, but I have to go to florida the following week chasing parts.
Hopefully they'll still have the event when I have the time

I have been trying to go for years , this will be my Virgin Trip , Keeping us on topic im sure i will get to See Mr Hill and get to hear about his latest Hemi Wing .

 

[747mopar]

On a different note!!!! Haven't even turned it on this year, I got so sick of the stupid antics last year that I'm just done with it. Bitchin Rides is by far the best out there in my book, they build badass cars and HAVE FUN DOING IT!

 

[moparstuart]

On a different note!!!! Haven't even turned it on this year, I got so sick of the stupid antics last year that I'm just done with it. Bitchin Rides is by far the best out there in my book, they build badass cars and HAVE FUN DOING IT!

Love Kindigit

 

[1967gtx]

OK - now that we have come this far we need to get a few things in order: A fairy tale starts out - Once upon a time, a lie starts out - this is a true story - no ****, the next thing is I keep hearing OE - OE - OEM, it's E - I - E - I - O!!!

Gary

 

[moparstuart]

OK - now that we have come this far we need to get a few things in order: A fairy tale starts out - Once upon a time, a lie starts out - this is a true story - no ****, the next thing is I keep hearing OE - OE - OEM, it's E - I - E - I - O!!!

Gary

Exactly If your going to Tout OE own it .

 

[1967gtx]

Exactly If your going to Tout OE own it .

Kool man - that's the green light I needed to tout my 67 GTX!!!

Gary

 

[1969CoronetR/T]

On a different note!!!! Haven't even turned it on this year, I got so sick of the stupid antics last year that I'm just done with it. Bitchin Rides is by far the best out there in my book, they build badass cars and HAVE FUN DOING IT!

Bitchin' Rides is the on only car show I watch. I like the fact that GYC is Mopar centric, but I have not watched a full episode yet.

 

[cr8crshr]

Pretty decent episode last night I thought despite the screw ups. That was a very nice Cuda they did for that couple...cr8crshr/Tuck