Car DVD documentaries - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

lx406 · 24-08-2008, 12:48 PM

Lately I have been watching some DVD's about building hot cars and hot rods. I want to know what others there are around. I really enjoy watching them, seeing how other people build their projects.

I bought American Hot Rod boxed sets. Boyd Coddington builds some cool hot rods and muscle cars. Personalities are hot and cold.

Overhaulin is ok, but a bit wanky. Chip Foose is the main man. I also get a bit uncomfortable when they steal someones car and leave them upset for a week or so. If someone did that to me I would be after blood!!

76lxhatch · 24-08-2008, 02:14 PM

I always found it depressing watching these programs that they turn it into reality TV and concentrate on dramas between people instead of building the cars. Overhaulin isn't bad but if they took my car and gave it back with a stupid big stereo system and oversized pram wheels I'd be pissed off. Most of this stuff shows on Discovery channel

SS Hatchback · 24-08-2008, 02:30 PM

LX406 , you need to get RIDES. Thats an awesome series, it has alot of different car builders including chip and Troy Trepanier. You can buy these boxsets online or i even picked season 1 and season 2 from bigw one day for $15 each when at sanity music or other stores still had them for $45 or $50.

Cmon 76lxhatch, admit it you love Pimp My Ride.

STREETFIRE68 · 24-08-2008, 02:49 PM

Don't even MENTION Pimp My Ride...

SS Hatchback · 24-08-2008, 02:53 PM

hehehe its actually "Ruin My Ride"

Another one that i havent watched yet is "Wrecks to riches" and "Monster Garage" but i cant comment until i watch them. Waiting to finish my overhaulin series.

beeb · 24-08-2008, 05:10 PM

Monster garage is pretty wild, they take ordinary secondhand cars and turn them into budget versions of special application vehicles. There's one where they turn an old Ford Explorer into a garbage truck, complete with hydraulically operated swing open roof, and then they race it against a real garbage truck to see who can pick up the most rubbish in two minutes. It's pretty damn good fun. There's another where they took a Series IV RX7 and tried to turn it into a sand racer but failed, so Jesse James (the show's leading man) shoots it to bits with a truck mounted minigun. Pretty stupid, awesome fun.

beeb · 24-08-2008, 05:32 PM

There's also "C'etait un Rendezvous" which is some crazy bloke blasting through Paris early in the morning in a Ferrari. It only goes for 9 minutes but like "Climb Dance" (Peugoet 405 climbing pikes peak) it almost mandatory viewing for any motoring lover. It's real footage from the 70's, uncut, and the guy runs about 16 red lights while he's flying along. Can been seen on youtube but lacks punch without good audio.

Also, "Dust to Glory" is a great doco about the Baja 1000 mile rally in mexico, and anyone who likes V8's just has to hear the Trophy Trucks running. It's full of amazing footage from cars and bikes and really tells the story of the event well.

JA5ONS · 24-08-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by beeb

There's also "C'etait un Rendezvous" which is some crazy bloke blasting through Paris early in the morning in a Ferrari. It only goes for 9 minutes but like "Climb Dance" (Peugoet 405 climbing pikes peak) it almost mandatory viewing for any motoring lover. It's real footage from the 70's, uncut, and the guy runs about 16 red lights while he's flying along. Can been seen on youtube but lacks punch without good audio.

he than got arrested for it, but they couldnt proove it was him, so he got off.
i wanted to watch it, so i bought it off ebay for $45.. what a waste of cash lol

SS Hatchback · 24-08-2008, 05:49 PM

Yeah ive seen getaway in stockholm , pikes peak, ghost rider films (he's mad)and gumball rally films, not bad viewing .

76lxhatch · 24-08-2008, 08:01 PM

Wrecks to riches is another that glosses over the car building part a bit much but some of the cars are pretty cool. Monster garage is mostly not enthusiast type stuff but occasionally they do a hot rod or race car type build which is good to watch. Yes I love Pimp my ride...

SS Hatchback · 24-08-2008, 08:11 PM

hahahaha i knew it *jokes*

76lxhatch · 24-08-2008, 08:29 PM

Don't give away all my dirty secrets

WB5LTR · 24-08-2008, 08:55 PM

rides is good caught a bit of it on payTV once, they were reworking old mustangs into Gone in 60 seconds replicas good value

beeb · 24-08-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JA5ONS

he than got arrested for it, but they couldnt proove it was him, so he got off.
i wanted to watch it, so i bought it off ebay for $45.. what a waste of cash lol

Yeah, i'll pay that. It costs way too much to buy.

24-08-2008, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
lx406 Adds to global warming Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Traralgon, Vic Ride: HG Premier, 406 Chev, 11.48 @115. Daily 1968 HK Posts: 1,016	Car DVD documentaries Lately I have been watching some DVD's about building hot cars and hot rods. I want to know what others there are around. I really enjoy watching them, seeing how other people build their projects. I bought American Hot Rod boxed sets. Boyd Coddington builds some cool hot rods and muscle cars. Personalities are hot and cold. Overhaulin is ok, but a bit wanky. Chip Foose is the main man. I also get a bit uncomfortable when they steal someones car and leave them upset for a week or so. If someone did that to me I would be after blood!!

24-08-2008, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
SS Hatchback Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Coast Ride: SS Torana, VT Calais Posts: 1,267	LX406 , you need to get RIDES. Thats an awesome series, it has alot of different car builders including chip and Troy Trepanier. You can buy these boxsets online or i even picked season 1 and season 2 from bigw one day for $15 each when at sanity music or other stores still had them for $45 or $50. Cmon 76lxhatch, admit it you love Pimp My Ride. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/sslxtorana http://www.aussiev8.com.au/members/s...hatchback.html http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=Cruise01.flv

24-08-2008, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
STREETFIRE68 Chrome Bars = Real Cars Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide, SA Ride: Your sister :) Posts: 1,290	Don't even MENTION Pimp My Ride... __________________ Pop quiz: The 2008 Presidential Election was a: A. Comedy B. Landslide C. Farce D. Tragedy ___________________________________ Last edited by STREETFIRE68; Today at 07:50 PM.

24-08-2008, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
SS Hatchback Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Coast Ride: SS Torana, VT Calais Posts: 1,267	hehehe its actually "Ruin My Ride" Another one that i havent watched yet is "Wrecks to riches" and "Monster Garage" but i cant comment until i watch them. Waiting to finish my overhaulin series. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/sslxtorana http://www.aussiev8.com.au/members/s...hatchback.html http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=Cruise01.flv

24-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
SS Hatchback Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Coast Ride: SS Torana, VT Calais Posts: 1,267	Yeah ive seen getaway in stockholm , pikes peak, ghost rider films (he's mad)and gumball rally films, not bad viewing . __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/sslxtorana http://www.aussiev8.com.au/members/s...hatchback.html http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=Cruise01.flv

24-08-2008, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
76lxhatch Sure why not? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nelson NZ Ride: SS Torana Posts: 1,767	I always found it depressing watching these programs that they turn it into reality TV and concentrate on dramas between people instead of building the cars. Overhaulin isn't bad but if they took my car and gave it back with a stupid big stereo system and oversized pram wheels I'd be pissed off. Most of this stuff shows on Discovery channel

24-08-2008, 05:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
beeb casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, VIC Ride: HZ Wagon Posts: 239	Monster garage is pretty wild, they take ordinary secondhand cars and turn them into budget versions of special application vehicles. There's one where they turn an old Ford Explorer into a garbage truck, complete with hydraulically operated swing open roof, and then they race it against a real garbage truck to see who can pick up the most rubbish in two minutes. It's pretty damn good fun. There's another where they took a Series IV RX7 and tried to turn it into a sand racer but failed, so Jesse James (the show's leading man) shoots it to bits with a truck mounted minigun. Pretty stupid, awesome fun.

24-08-2008, 05:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
beeb casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, VIC Ride: HZ Wagon Posts: 239	There's also "C'etait un Rendezvous" which is some crazy bloke blasting through Paris early in the morning in a Ferrari. It only goes for 9 minutes but like "Climb Dance" (Peugoet 405 climbing pikes peak) it almost mandatory viewing for any motoring lover. It's real footage from the 70's, uncut, and the guy runs about 16 red lights while he's flying along. Can been seen on youtube but lacks punch without good audio. Also, "Dust to Glory" is a great doco about the Baja 1000 mile rally in mexico, and anyone who likes V8's just has to hear the Trophy Trucks running. It's full of amazing footage from cars and bikes and really tells the story of the event well.

24-08-2008, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
76lxhatch Sure why not? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nelson NZ Ride: SS Torana Posts: 1,767	Wrecks to riches is another that glosses over the car building part a bit much but some of the cars are pretty cool. Monster garage is mostly not enthusiast type stuff but occasionally they do a hot rod or race car type build which is good to watch. Yes I love Pimp my ride...

24-08-2008, 08:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
SS Hatchback Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Coast Ride: SS Torana, VT Calais Posts: 1,267	hahahaha i knew it jokes __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/sslxtorana http://www.aussiev8.com.au/members/s...hatchback.html http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=Cruise01.flv

24-08-2008, 08:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
76lxhatch Sure why not? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nelson NZ Ride: SS Torana Posts: 1,767	Don't give away all my dirty secrets

24-08-2008, 08:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
WB5LTR Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vic Ride: Holden WB ute, '05 WR450F Posts: 2,068	rides is good caught a bit of it on payTV once, they were reworking old mustangs into Gone in 60 seconds replicas good value __________________

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