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Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet #2877530 01/20/21 08:56 PM 01/20/21 08:56 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,222 Anderson, SC resqguy OP top fuel
resqguy OP top fuel Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,222 Anderson, SC	Surprised to see them flip a car like this. So far, if you can get past their lack of Mopar history, they seem to have a good plan for the car. I think they overpaid at $16500.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: resqguy] #2877556 01/20/21 09:25 PM 01/20/21 09:25 PM
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resqguy OP top fuel Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,222 Anderson, SC	The episode probably won't make to the normal MT channel for another week. After seeing so much of the drama on shows like Garage Squawks, when it comes to Mopars, it was a relief to see a show where they did a "proper job". The assembly of the 727 was the highlight.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: resqguy] #2877839 01/21/21 01:17 PM 01/21/21 01:17 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 30,994 Oregon	https://www.hotrod.com/news/wheeler-dealers-b-body-mopar-1965-dodge-coronet-500/ I'm bummed that Ant and Mike didn't give me a call. I could've helped them with some parts.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: AndyF] #2877867 01/21/21 01:53 PM 01/21/21 01:53 PM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,123 Bend,OR USA	More disinformation being spread by those that don't know about much about Mopar history, the street 426W being the Hi Po V8 engine option in 1965 on production cars, not a 440 motor Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: Cab_Burge] #2877886 01/21/21 02:25 PM 01/21/21 02:25 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 30,994 Oregon	Yeah I noticed that. I think that was the junior writer at Hot Rod who made that mistake. He didn't know when the 440 became available, just assumed it has always been around or something.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: AndyF] #2877925 01/21/21 03:42 PM 01/21/21 03:42 PM
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resqguy OP top fuel Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,222 Anderson, SC	Given the range of vehicles that they buy/sell I am willing to give them a pass on their Mopar knowledge. I have less tolerance for the shows where they claim to be experts on American muscle cars. I had a picture in my head where Ant took the Coronet home to Christine and told her he was taking her out to dinner in the car. Imagine her reaction.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: resqguy] #2877929 01/21/21 03:49 PM 01/21/21 03:49 PM
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theraif master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,136 my own world	dont they try to make 20% on a flip

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: theraif] #2877953 01/21/21 04:28 PM 01/21/21 04:28 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 30,994 Oregon	Originally Posted by theraif dont they try to make 20% on a flip They don't make any money on their flips. If you watch the show you'll see that they low ball their costs. They do an entire restoration and then claim it only took 21 hours and they don't bill for their labor. They give away their labor just to flip the cars and keep the show going. They don't care, the real money comes from the TV company selling advertising. Nobody cares about what the cars cost or sell for.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: AndyF] #2877963 01/21/21 04:47 PM 01/21/21 04:47 PM
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stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,920 Grand Prairie,Texas	They over pay and undersell. So someone is paying for the show.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: stumpy] #2878011 01/21/21 06:56 PM 01/21/21 06:56 PM
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topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,748 A collage of whims	^^^ Agreed. It's obvious, when you see the final product, and all the work not tallied in their expenses. It's entertainment, with some insight & education on a variety of rigs, and I'm OK with that. Pretty sure they have other irons in the fire, and the production $ is covering the bills and then some.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: topside] #2878113 01/21/21 10:13 PM 01/21/21 10:13 PM
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not_a_charger Mr. Big Shot Moparts Moderator Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 19,859 Puttin' on the foil in Charles...	Ant is a talented guy. I liked Edd very much as well, but I thought Ant did a great job replacing him. Earning every penny of that moderator paycheck. DBAP

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: not_a_charger] #2878128 01/21/21 10:37 PM 01/21/21 10:37 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 30,994 Oregon	I liked Edd, thought he was a great mechanic but perhaps just a big odd in general. Ant is a little nuts but also seems to be very talented fab guy and mechanic. If I was a producer on the show I'd make it a little more realistic but overall it is a pretty good show.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: AndyF] #2878218 01/22/21 08:39 AM 01/22/21 08:39 AM
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56_Royal_Lancer My Mouth Is Shut II Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,491 Buckeye Lake	Ant had his own show last year in which he fabricated, completely from scratch, a replica post-war Alfa Romeo Grand Prix car. Verrry impressive skills.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: 56_Royal_Lancer] #2878267 01/22/21 11:04 AM 01/22/21 11:04 AM
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bee1971 master B Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,810 Sobieski Wi	Dash What is that Was that done by a 9 year old Hood Was it done by a pigeon Made me laugh I like the show 1971 Dodge Charger Superbee 2011 Ram Sport 1500 Quad Cab Deep Water Blue Loaded Siberian Huskies

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: AndyF] #2878438 01/22/21 03:29 PM 01/22/21 03:29 PM
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theraif master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,136 my own world	Originally Posted by AndyF Originally Posted by theraif dont they try to make 20% on a flip They don't make any money on their flips. If you watch the show you'll see that they low ball their costs. They do an entire restoration and then claim it only took 21 hours and they don't bill for their labor. They give away their labor just to flip the cars and keep the show going. They don't care, the real money comes from the TV company selling advertising. Nobody cares about what the cars cost or sell for. ok maybe it was just mike on another show he did

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: theraif] #2878569 01/22/21 07:18 PM 01/22/21 07:18 PM
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bee1971 master B Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,810 Sobieski Wi	They made it clear in this episode from the beginning , that they did not expect to make $$$$ , they wanted to have fun with the project and hopefully someone would enjoy the car I dont see an issue with that ??? Last edited by bee1971; 01/22/21 07:19 PM. 1971 Dodge Charger Superbee 2011 Ram Sport 1500 Quad Cab Deep Water Blue Loaded Siberian Huskies

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: theraif] #2878572 01/22/21 07:38 PM 01/22/21 07:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 30,994 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 30,994 Oregon	Originally Posted by theraif Originally Posted by AndyF Originally Posted by theraif dont they try to make 20% on a flip They don't make any money on their flips. If you watch the show you'll see that they low ball their costs. They do an entire restoration and then claim it only took 21 hours and they don't bill for their labor. They give away their labor just to flip the cars and keep the show going. They don't care, the real money comes from the TV company selling advertising. Nobody cares about what the cars cost or sell for. ok maybe it was just mike on another show he did Mike talks about trying to make money all the time on the show but it is just blabber. If you pay attention to how much money they spend it is obvious that they don't turn a profit on the cars. They make money from advertising, the cars are just entertainment. It would be a good deal to buy a car from that show. I've seen several that they have fixed up that I'd be interested in.

Re: Wheeler Dealers - 65 Coronet [Re: 56_Royal_Lancer] #2878853 01/23/21 12:39 PM 01/23/21 12:39 PM
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moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,342 north of coder	Originally Posted by 56_Royal_Lancer Ant had his own show last year in which he fabricated, completely from scratch, a replica post-war Alfa Romeo Grand Prix car. Verrry impressive skills. i saw that series, and was impressed with his skills as well. he seems to be well versed in all aspects of the auto restoration business.

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