American Hot Rod/Chopper

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Boyd wouldnt know a Rat Rod from a Subaru. Nothing made by Boyd would 
ever be allowed in the  "Hunnert Car Pile Up"  ( 
http://www.hunnertcarpileup.com/ check itout cool stuff) The guys at 
that show are true rodders in MHO.  His cars, while beautiful, are bling 
bling billet show cars. He is a good painter, so is Charlie, but his 
cars arent "Hot Rods". The term Hot Rod to me applies to a home built 
highly modified car, built by the owner for the owner. Perhaps back in 
the day, he may have made a few such cars, but now, its all billet, SBC 
powered, show cars built for wealthy guys who apparantly feel the need 
to compensate for their lack of....well add your favorite term here.

I dont blame him for farming the interior out, its almost more of an art 
form than simple talent.

The guys from Chopper have two things going for them. One, they struck 
with a great idea while the iron was hot. Two they are aparantly mopar 
guys. These guys have NO cred in the biker world. Many people have told 
horror stories about bikes bought from them. (poor quality, non-existant 
warranty, so service) If you are into bikes like I am then you probably 
already know this. I quit watching when Paul Sr. built the reindeer 
bike. While for a good cause, it was a complete waste. Mikey is the best 
part of the show. They have some talent there for certain, but I think 
as time goes by, less and less talent will be used and more machines 
like the flowjet will take over.

I like Jesse James. He certainly lives up to his namesake. Monster 
Garage gets a bit tiresome, some of their projects are dumb. The 54 
Chevy was awesome. THAT hot rod crew knows their stick. Complete 
opposites of Boyd. The one with the high school kids was good as well.

Well, thats my 2 cents. Hopefully I didnt tick off too many people.

Doc.

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