Moving the 30/31 Victoria on Amer. Pickers

[SHEC]

Did you guys notice the effort that Frank and Mike, "The Pickers" on American Pickers, went through to get to a '32 Roadster body shell out of a barn? In southern Ill. on a recent show, they had to "remove" = drag out a very nice and complete "barn find" stock Model A Victoria. It was a Steelback, with original looking paint and very complete.

I would be there in a heartbeat to save this little Vicky from further potential decay and get it on the road. I am amazed at just how many A's & T's are still out there hiding in varius stages of repair and disrepair. I would hop a flight to get a gander at this little gem!

Be well -

SHEC

[hop2it]

I would have left the 32 body and took the vicky

[jkelsh]

Vicky was definitely in better shape than the body

[Fordors]

Many is the time I wished I had X-ray vision to peer into old garages and buildings.

[peters180a/170b]

Hop2it your are right ! what were they thinking??? that 32 body was worth what?? The reproduction 1932 bodies are super for rodding .Part of History my ass... Looking for a ass for that 32 seat to buy... That Vicky looked super solid and did i not see a pickup [not the bed but a pickup truck..??? I don't think they [pickers] left anything behind.. they called the haulers out... to pickup the cars. Check their website and see in a few weeks if forsale...???

[QGolden]

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The production crew could not get the owners to sell the Model A, so the '32 was the next best thing to air a show. It's all for entertainment value, not education value.

[1937pickup]

The bigger issue was the guy who said he could get that roadster body going down the road for 13-15k. A rolling chassis will cost 8-10K alone, then there is the engine, 4k min. We have not even talked about interior, body work on the roadster-plus assemble, plus, plus, plus.

[peters180a/170b]

I can get that body going down the road for that price.. A super used F250 FORD pickup for $14,000.00 and a used snowmobile trailer....Sounds to me they did not want to pay the price for that Vicky.... ! cheap cheap like the birds...

[Roadster62]

You can't take that show too seriously, watch it to see what people have stashed away in there lifetime, and you will enjoy it IMO. I'd like to have the steelback Vicky too, the '32 Roadster body was bought right, and if the chassis and other missing bits are bought right I can see a shop knocking it out for $20,000 Mike said he wanted a "Rat Rod", and that body was the one to start with. Bob

[oldbird55]

That show is about as real wrestling.

[Phil]

Wrestling on TV is not real? Bummer. I am crushed to find that out. Oh my.

[Hank]

A quote from Bart Simpson "Kids in America we are being Duped!" Always liked that one.

[spdway1]

A quote from Homer Simpson - Wow, they have the internet on computers now.

[james hitchcock]

Next you'll tell me Storage Wars is rigged.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by james hitchcock

Next you'll tell me Storage Wars is rigged.

Never!!!!

[Slowplane]

I always liked John Prine's quote "...blow up yer TV..."

[29ModelA]

Looked like they had a few A's. I constantly see them in barns like that on that show, and usually the people have 2-3 of them.

[Ross/Kzoo]

Originally Posted by Fordors

Many is the time I wished I had X-ray vision to peer into old garages and buildings.

Reminds me of the first time I met my BIL in Montana. We hopped into to his (group ownership) single engine plane and flew back to the ranch. I saw a lot of nice metal behind the barns that you would never see from the road. That's a great way to spot old autos.

[SSsssteamer]

On "American Pickers" I have often seen them digging in dusty barns searching for their rare barn find. Everything around them is covered with about a half of an inch of dust and the are surrounded by only primitive junk. Then like a message from heaven, strangely one of them finds a perfectly clean motorcycle engine hiding behind some junk pile. These great barn finds have been planted, just like is also done in the storage lockers on "Storage Wars". On Storage Wars, they usually don't show any other bidders bidding except the 4 different bidders that bid every week. What about the other bidders that are there with bidder numbers? They never bid??? These TV shows are just a fantasy. Very little of it is real. I was a picker and I ran my own store for over 30 years. I still enjoy watching them though.

[SHEC]

No way to find out the location of this Victoria - believe me, I tried.

SHEC

[160B]

Originally Posted by SSsssteamer

These great barn finds have been planted, just like is also done in the storage lockers on "Storage Wars". On Storage Wars, they usually don't show any other bidders bidding except the 4 different bidders that bid every week. What about the other bidders that are there with bidder numbers? They never bid??? These TV shows are just a fantasy. Very little of it is real.

This is part of the "DRAMA/FANTASY"

The key point on storage lockers that I get a kick out of is all the drama of cutting the lock off!

When the rent goes past a certain date the locker owner cuts the renters lock off and installs his own lock until rent is paid or it is decided to auction the locker.

So why would you cut off a lock that you have the key or combination??

I know it makes great "drama"!!!

[SHEC]

Time for me to head "back east" and find this little Vicky!

Be well -

SHEC

[Stretch Cab]

Pickers was coming to our little town and ran an ad in the paper asking people to suggest places for them to search. Well, if we all know where the stuff is doesn't seem like a real find to me.

[spdway1]

Originally Posted by Stretch Cab

Pickers was coming to our little town and ran an ad in the paper asking people to suggest places for them to search. Well, if we all know where the stuff is doesn't seem like a real find to me.

Thats Funny!!
When are you coming to my little town again?

[eagle]

I've got a couple sheds they'd have fun in.

[Rowdy]

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I am always looking on the walls and benches for KRW tools and pay little attention to what they are buying. Not that I would know how to contact the people they meet about buying them. I tried to contact Antique Archeology at one point to ask how much of that stuff they ran into. No reply from them. Guessing if I am not offering to let them rumage through my stuff they don't answer e-mails. Rod

[rwp]

Originally Posted by Stretch Cab

Pickers was coming to our little town and ran an ad in the paper asking people to suggest places for them to search. Well, if we all know where the stuff is doesn't seem like a real find to me.

They sent our club an email asking for leads. I gave them a couple and they sent a guy out first to take some pictures, then came back later and taped a show that was on recently.

[brum1]

to me , they overpaid for the body-unless the gentlemen will work for nothing, that rat rod project will cost them 30k-what a waste their time would have been better served with the Vicky

[Roadster62]

^^^^ Maybe, but I like to think the Vicky is still waiting for Mr. Right to show up. Bob

[Keith True]

A few of us here are getting a big chuckle out of a little film event that happened at an old house.A TV crew filmed a mid 60's Chrysler product hauled out of a two car shed that was in the process of caving in.The car had an inch of dirt on it,and there was a running commentary of how long it had been there without being discovered.The previous owner of the shed is in his 90's,and when he sold the property two years ago the shed was empty.He jokes that it must have grown there.Also,he had a bad experience with Mopar just before he went off to the war,and he NEVER owned one after that.He also said there had not been a car in that shed since he owned it,and he bought the place as soon as the war ended.The neighbors tell about watching the car being placed there a couple of weeks before the shoot.The dirt was sprayed on the car with a hand crank grass seed spreader.The film crew said the car had actually been retrieved from a simular situation,but the environment made for poor filming.I've never seen any of the shows mentioned,my TV has tinfoil on the rabbit ears to get it to come in.I get a bunch of PBS channels and some news,so I'm good.

[FL&WVMIKE]

Originally Posted by SSsssteamer

On "American Pickers" I have often seen them digging in dusty barns searching for their rare barn find. Everything around them is covered with about a half of an inch of dust and the are surrounded by only primitive junk. Then like a message from heaven, strangely one of them finds a perfectly clean motorcycle engine hiding behind some junk pile. These great barn finds have been planted, just like is also done in the storage lockers on "Storage Wars". On Storage Wars, they usually don't show any other bidders bidding except the 4 different bidders that bid every week. What about the other bidders that are there with bidder numbers? They never bid??? These TV shows are just a fantasy. Very little of it is real. I was a picker and I ran my own store for over 30 years. I still enjoy watching them though.

SSssssteamer .......................
Sure, these programs are contrived ! But, they are fun to watch.
In Daytona, the Pickers bought some stuff, by "Free Styling". Then, an article came out in our newspaper, stating that an advance crew was in, two weeks earlier. It was the first time that the people met Frank and Mike, though.
I doubt if they drive the van across country. They probably tow it behind a hugh motorhome.
It is entertaining and like Roadster62 said, it is interesting to see what others have stored away. That is not faked.
MIKE

[SHEC]

The program showed up again as a repeat and the Vicky was STILL THERE!

LOL.............

[1931 flamingo]

If they show that program five years from now the Vicky will still be there.................
Paul in CT

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

If they show that program five years from now the Vicky will still be there.................
Paul in CT

I guess they don't sell well.

[EAK69]

Originally Posted by SHEC

No way to find out the location of this Victoria - believe me, I tried.

SHEC

Not true - I found the name of the town when I watched it the first time and would have to rewatch the episode to find it again. Something tells me it was a town either EAST or WEST of Peoria IL as they went to two towns on either side of Peoria IL.

I have family in Bloomington / Normal and thought... 'hmm, road trip??!' but never made it and came back home to Scottsdale....

[EAK69]

Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

They were in Washington, Illinois, east of Pee-o-ree-a. Been there many times, hard not to miss their 'square' in the downtown, pretty historic.

Thanks Jeff - I knew it was around Peoria...

I had the same issue with American Restoration. I do preservation / restoration work on Route 66 (as a hobby / charity) and I contacted the shop TWICE via Email about looking at some pumps for several projects I was working on and if someone could contact me as I was going to be in Vegas and can stop by - not one answer from anyone at the shop.... just pisses you off. And yes, I know their prices would be through the roof - but sometimes you walk into a place and just get ideas of what you are trying to accomplish...

I have turned off the TV and am spending my time finishing my 49 Ford F3 truck and researching my next project - a lovely Model A....

[SHEC]

So the Vicky was shown again this last week when the American Picker "boys" had a recap show. They are apparently celebrating the completion of 100 shows. Contrived, or set-up, yes indeed - but appears to be a very popular program when compared to any number of dull shows.

I still would love to cast my eyes on that Victoria - Thanks for the confirmation on the town location.

Be well -

SHEC

[SHEC]

Found the car and the alleged owner. So, I have a car connect headed over to look at it and see if it is TRULY for sale............... Vicky maybe headed West - we will see!

Will keep everyone posted

Be well - SHEC

[SHEC]

Update -

The "Vicky" is going to stay just where it has been hibernating - according to my Midwest source. The program keeps showing reruns and the Ford keeps appearing in my dreams...................

Perhaps there is another 31 Steelback Victoria out there for me?

Be well -

SHEC

[Dick M]

Entertainment indeed!! The update is that they paid 20k for an ugly '32 roadster rat rod.

[SHEC]

It is entertaining to watch others spend 20 large on a "crate" like that thing. You are correct sir.

[SHEC]

And so it goes - the result is that the "good stuff" is often overlooked on these shows and we, those that know better - spot the gems! This is in regard to our beloved old Fords that is.

It is still fun to watch and they must be popular or else the show would be cancelled. Go figure? Thanks for the input folks -----------------!!!

Be well -

SHEC

[SHEC]

My initial search regarding the Victoria on the "Pickers" show has prompted a lot of interest.

I have been contacted about other potential Vicky's by the lucky current owners from all around the country. Thanks folks for sharing so many pictures and stories about this beautiful Model A body style. You are all very kind!

I have even been told a couple are for sale - makes a guy think hard and twice about the prospects.

Be well -

Thanks again-

SHEC

[SHEC]

Bought a Victoria over the weekend - now, do I sell my Coupe?

[SHEC]

Not gonna sell the orig. family coupe - but I did think about (for half a second!!!!)

See any interesting A's in the background on some of these car shows recently? Seems to be a number of cars hidden away still from what I see on these car oriented television shows.

Be well -

SHEC

[RobertB]

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Last year the wife and I were passing through Nashville and decided to check out Mike and Frank's "store".

There are maybe two dozen high priced items for sale, a few dozen items from Mike's "personal collection" and hundreds of t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and assorted junk with their logo on them

The store is a tourist stop, not an antique store. When they show it on the series, the t-shirt racks are disguised and the couter has been stipped of all the knick knacks and stuff.

It was interesting to see things displayed there that we had seen them "pick" on the series.

I local blues group was playing for the tourist when we visited, and an old (A?) car door I saw them pick is on a stand outside so you can get behind it and have your picture taken.

Worth the stop, but dissapointing for antique scroungers like the wife and I.

In Gettyburg we visited the civil war museum they picked for and the pony tailed guy actually runs it. Nice collection of artifacts and even spent mini balls from the site for sale...or at least some nicely aged one to appear like those from the site.

[SHEC]

So ladies and gents - - how many times is this American Pickers program going to be rerun so that I still see them disregarding the real gem in the room? Pushing out the Victoria to get to the shell of a potential roadster for "ratrod" usage............... HUH?

Just saw "my Vickie" the other night on a rerun show - it hurts to watch it again and again. I know some will say - quit watching the darn program! Probably right on many levels !



SHEC

[NCDave]

I can't watch that show, American Pickers. I know it is staged, but I see items just like some pieces that have been stolen from me in the past. I sometimes wonder if those are my antique possessions that worked their way into somebody's hands. Probably not, but painful. And I really don't like people that show up uninvited and want to talk me out of stuff that I don't want to sell.

[SHEC]

I certainly understand the concern about folks just showing up unannounced hoping to "pick" something up. I am all for talking about the cars with folks keen on learning about the FORD and it's history - but yes this particular show has gone FULL- commercial and the visits are preset.

Lets just keep as many on the road as possible and perhaps watch the guys (if you want to do so), walk right by a quality car to get to some other "treasure".

Thanks -

Be well -

SHEC

[C26Pinelake]

Don't you find Pickers is a phony, staged scenario that has lost most of its viewers. It used to be everyone was talking about it now nobody cares about it anymore. Wayne

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

Don't you find Pickers is a phony, staged scenario that has lost most of its viewers. It used to be everyone was talking about it now nobody cares about it anymore. Wayne

I think it is phony to...You can not tell me that on their travels that there is not a lot of "other vans" following them putting "more" items within, that we, as a viewing audience, do not even see. They go to someones "cash" and only select a few items for the viewer to "lic their chops at" and put the rest of the goodies into waiting vans....Hmmmm...Am I full of it or am I right?

Pluck

[Wingnutz]

Originally Posted by Fordors

Many is the time I wished I had X-ray vision to peer into old garages and buildings.

You mean you don't? Hahaha!

Should've bought those Xray Vision glasses I saw in the comic books as a kid!

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

I think it is phony to...You can not tell me that on their travels that there is not a lot of "other vans" following them putting "more" items within, that we, as a viewing audience, do not even see. They go to someones "cash" and only select a few items for the viewer to "lic their chops at" and put the rest of the goodies into waiting vans....Hmmmm...Am I full of it or am I right?

Pluck

You are 100 % correct ! Wayne

[Hoogah]

Originally Posted by Fordors

Many is the time I wished I had X-ray vision to peer into old garages and buildings.

When I first got the vintage car "bug" as a teenage boy, I used to ride my bike around my home town up and down little used streets and lanes searching for old cars stashed in back yards. The bike gave me the height I needed to allow me to look over back fences and into the privacy of people's yards (just about every suburban house block in Australia is surrounded by a 5' wooden paling fence at the sides and rear). This is exactly how I found my Nash and, for $50, extracted it from under a tree in the back corner of a house block. Mind you, that was 1970!

Here's me, aged 16 and about to become the proud owner of my find.
P.S. It's still in pieces

[ronn]

Pluck,
I think it's called the "conspiracy" theory.....................

you've gotta watch your back with Frank around.

[Terry, NJ]

That reminds me off my Flight Instructor showing me the local lovers lane about a mile or so, off the end of the runway! Or the times we flew past Gunnison Beach at Sandy Hook. Gunnison Beach is clothing optional . There are three beaches very close and you could always tell which was Gunnison by the number of boats offshore. You can definitely see more from the air!
Terry

Originally Posted by Ross/Kzoo

Reminds me of the first time I met my BIL in Montana. We hopped into to his (group ownership) single engine plane and flew back to the ranch. I saw a lot of nice metal behind the barns that you would never see from the road. That's a great way to spot old autos.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

That reminds me off my Flight Instructor showing me the local lovers lane about a mile or so, off the end of the runway! Or the times we flew past Gunnison Beach at Sandy Hook. Gunnison Beach is clothing optional . There are three beaches very close and you could always tell which was Gunnison by the number of boats offshore. You can definitely see more from the air!
Terry

Yes, several years ago I had a connection for sheetmetal parts & bodies from Kansas & Oklahoma where he would go to small airfields to rent a plane & pilot. Usually they would fly for about 4 hours, flying fence rows and back roads looking behind barns and in gullies. He would carry a handheld GPS and binoculars and when he saw an area where he wanted to return to, he wrote down the coordinates. Later he would return to those areas with his 4WD truck and a winch-equipped trailer and most farmers were all too happy to sell it. Much of the vintage stuff he located would be hauled to Chickasha twice a year where he would sell out in short order. So yes, you do see more from the air!

[Terry, NJ]

Having done a little "Picking" myself, I have often considered this aspect. No one ever met me at the door or gate with a gun, but we were always waiting for that to happen. So here we were, in Big Swampy City, down the Little Catchacootie river, Population 198 people! We get to a old home, gas station, dealership, what have you and the guy's got a lot of parts, he's been trying to sell since 1995 with no luck because the locals can't see a market for "that old junk." We make a deal! and John Q Citizen gets some money for his stuff that would otherwise wind up in a scrap yard. The local economy gets a small infusion of cash. Everyone's happy! Now please tell me how I should know the ones who want to sell from the ones who don't without asking? Don't be annoyed at us, we maybe doing your wife and kids a favor!
Terry

Originally Posted by NCDave

I can't watch that show, American Pickers. I know it is staged, but I see items just like some pieces that have been stolen from me in the past. I sometimes wonder if those are my antique possessions that worked their way into somebody's hands. Probably not, but painful. And I really don't like people that show up uninvited and want to talk me out of stuff that I don't want to sell.

[SHEC]

Found another '31 Vicky on Craigslist - ( Northern ) CALIFORNIA today.

Green body, looks complete, no rust, - apparently stored 25 plus years, asking $$$$ 9K. Total restoration needed - or, get it running and go from there?

Note states that an inventory of parts has been taken with very little missing. Time to take a look at this Steelback Victoria?

Be well -

SHEC

[Quigley1930]

They bought a T and A in VA. last night.

Sewall

[SHEC]

Quigley -

Are the vehicles worth the $ they paid for them? I know it is difficult to tell via tv, but Frank seems to pay way over the top for older vehicles -

Maybe he has learned his lesson -

Thanks -

SHEC

[SHEC]

The latest on the "Picker Boys".

I have not watched the latest American Pickers to see just what is their latest car find. I have it recorded but have yet to find time to watch it.

The tease is "found an American Icon car - barn find"

Worth a look?
What model car are they speaking of? The track record for these folks is not that greatest when it comes to automobiles............. Just sayin'.

Thanks -

SHEC

[Stew Masche]

I've read in the paper that the Pickers are coming to our area. To be honest, I'd much rather deal with these "Pickers". They are much more entertaining and know their way around an old Ford:

[TBone69]

Originally Posted by SHEC

The latest on the "Picker Boys".

I have not watched the latest American Pickers to see just what is their latest car find. I have it recorded but have yet to find time to watch it.

The tease is "found an American Icon car - barn find"

Worth a look?
What model car are they speaking of? The track record for these folks is not that greatest when it comes to automobiles............. Just sayin'.

Thanks -

SHEC

It was an interesting episode and they picked up two Nash Healy coupes, seller has two more, both roadsters, and looking to sell.

They are at some old AMC dealer in NC.

[SHEC]

Thanks -

I watched it last night after our Ford club meeting and could not believe the condition of the once thriving AMC dealership. How do you let that much property and all those cars literally go to seed?

If my eyes did not deceive me, there was an AMX on the "showroom floor". Someone out there must want to get a hold of some of these rides - go figure.

TBone - you are correct that this was an interesting episode as we learned quite a bit about the Nash Healey make up. Thanks for the input.

Be well -

SHEC

[SHEC]

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Originally Posted by Stew Masche

I've read in the paper that the Pickers are coming to our area. To be honest, I'd much rather deal with these "Pickers". They are much more entertaining and know their way around an old Ford:

Stew Masche -

A classic shot and great line -

Thanks - we could really use these "boys" and the comedy they provided today!

Be well -

SHEC

[SHEC]

Steve -

I would have to agree on the phony aspect. The show continues to stir the pot with "finds" all over the place.

The last one that caught my eye was a '33 Ford Coupe that had been rusted and partially cut by someone in the past. They bought and dragged it home to IA. from CA., then let the shop guy turn it into the "consummate chopped Rat Rod".


What is in the next barn..................?

Be well -

SHEC

[CWPASADENA]

I like to occasionally watch American Pickers when I get depressed about all the junk I have.

Then, I don't feel so bad after I see some of the situations they come across.

However, I am surprised to hear some of you feel that American Pickers may not be totally on the up and up!!!

My thoughts,


Chris W.

[SHEC]

Is this program on the air currently? It seems like they are in "re-run" mode now..........

Thanks -

SHEC

[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by SHEC

Is this program on the air currently? It seems like they are in "re-run" mode now..........

Thanks -

SHEC

I watched a VERY short snipit last nite was turning the channel and they were on, and 'dealing' with a guy to buy his '39 Ford pickup. When that was over the channel got turned again. I only watched to see the pickup nothing else.

In answer to your question I THINK they are running new shows because the tattooed chick was on the road with some guy named Jeff, never saw him years ago when I watched the show and she was always at the home place.

From the 3 minutes I watched, I was able to surmise it is still the same BS phoney already done- deal show they have been promoting all this time. I believe in WWF wrestling before this crap.

Surprised it's still around.

[jimalabam]

SSsssteamer: Right on, best finds I have ever found were covered in dust and/or dirt...

[stewwolfe]

A couple in our club went to their "store" recently. Everything except the shirts, mugs, and other picker souvineers was marked NFS (Not For Sale). While I've always thought the show was a bigger joke then WWF, now I'm certain.

[48fordnut]

History channel is funding them. Mike makes about 500k a yr.

[1928Mik]

According a customer insider who filled me in at one time, those so-called pickers have people from the History Channel go in and see if it will make a good show. It is pretty much arranged beforehand what is for sale and what isn't. So then the guys 'show up' in their van which has been transported there previously on a separate trailer. Ever notice the camera is already in the driveway? Then they pick thru crap, and they really don't buy anything alot of the time, they just make it appear they do. That's why some stuff is actually not for sale in their store, it's just there to make it look good. The whole thing is a sham. It has hurt the whole industry, cause now everyone thinks everything is worth something.

[jm29henry]

When did this episode air?

[1931 flamingo]

My daughter's fiancé was at the store recently. Got me some of their logo'd rags (3/pk) I kept one and shared the others with my show buddies.
Paul in CT

[SHEC]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

My daughter's fiancé was at the store recently. Got me some of their logo'd rags (3/pk) I kept one and shared the others with my show buddies.
Paul in CT

Thanks for the updates ladies and gents. It seems this program generates quite a bit of response with regard to the lack of gearhead knowledge by Frank and Mike.

Maybe someone will be lucky enough to go out and save some of these beauties they are overlooking.

Be well - Chris
AKA - SHEC

[Jeff/Illinois]

1928Mik ya got dat right,,, the show ruined trying to buy anything petroliana or antique cars for the reason you stated.

Makes it pretty tough for a new guy or a young person to get into the hobbies.

Last time I heard, Frank and Mike charge something like $20K to show up at a home event and are charging ten bucks apiece for an autograph.

Oh brother.

[SHEC]

Hey Folks - Happy New Year and safe Model "A" ing to boot!

Be well -

SHEC

C. Shelby

[SHEC]

Howdy -

As an update on the Victoria........... what would be the current value on a car like that in long term "stored" condition? Your thoughts?

Thanks -

Be well -

Chris......

SHEC

[SHEC]

Today I saw the repeat of the American Pickers show and the now famous disregarded Vicky....
You know what, they still moved it aside in the repeat version also LOL.

I hope all are well -

Take care -

SHEC

[McMimmcs]

Show should be classified as a cartoon. Can’t believe people still watch it.

[Oldbluoval]

“Show should be classified as a cartoon. Can’t believe people still watch it.”

They do act like the old Beavis and Butthead cartoon. Maybe so, but I consider more palatable a lot of TV broadcasting. I do get sick of oil cans and bicycles!
At least no violence, sex, immoral message, swearing, political message, social stance, Fake news, lesson for the sheeple, pandering.....on on on

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

“Show should be classified as a cartoon. Can’t believe people still watch it.”

They do act like the old Beavis and Butthead cartoon. Maybe so, but I consider more palatable a lot of TV broadcasting. I do get sick of oil cans and bicycles!
At least no violence, sex, immoral message, swearing, political message, social stance, Fake news, lesson for the sheeple, pandering.....on on on

Your point is well taken. We’re both half right !

[Oldbluoval]

I think we’re both right 100%!
TV has become dangerous to society
I used to more or less limit it to news and sports. Now both of those are sickening too!
I once heard that one was old when they like everything better the way it was...
Here I sit proof of such!! Age 73 and that’s the way it is !!

[Bob-A]

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My mother use to say: "There are two things wrong with this world: television and to many people." She was born in 1918 and died in 2002. And I believe she was right......................


Bob-A

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by Bob-A

My mother use to say: "There are two things wrong with this world: television and to many people." She was born in 1918 and died in 2002. And I believe she was right......................


Bob-A

The older you get, the more you realize how smart they really were. The old saying goes “ when I was 15 my father knew nothing. Ten years later when I was 25 I was shocked how much he learned and how smart he got in those ten years.

[d.]

"the old saying"...is one of Mark Twain's.

[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

I think we’re both right 100%!
TV has become dangerous to society
I used to more or less limit it to news and sports. Now both of those are sickening too!
I once heard that one was old when they like everything better the way it was...
Here I sit proof of such!! Age 73 and that’s the way it is !!

oldbluoval there are a lot more like you than you believe. I'm one of them at 65 years old. I can hardly stomach TV anymore. I quit watching the NFL and the NBA after they politicized it. Good thing is, now that freed up a lot of time to do something worthwhile, rather than stare at overpaid individuals who either throw a ball or catch a ball or put a ball thru a hoop. I hope they all go broke.

The best TV to watch today is ME TV, COZI TV, and H&I they show REAL tv shows that are entertaining ( not x rated and brain dead fluff like today's coke head writers present to us), shows like Gomer Pyle, Green Acres, Andy Griffith, Westerns, etc., you know when television was actually fun to watch. Oh hey on Sundays on H&I they run The Untouchables marathons with Robert Stack, lots of old car scenes check it out

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by d.

"the old saying"...is one of Mark Twain's.

Many thanks, I didn’t know who the author was!

[SHEC]

Checking to see if anyone has current information on the 31 Vicky that was moved to get to a sad old 32 roadster body on the American Pickers program? It has been sometime but I believe some on this site lived in the area where it took place. Just curious to see if it was saved.

Thanks in advance -
SHEC

[SHEC]

Now that Frank seems to be missing from the American Pickers show, maybe we will find out if the Victoria makes it back on the Ford road......
A guy can dream and I do hope that the shows producers follow up with this sweet Victoria and its long hibernation story.
Mike Wolf - are you reading this? 😎

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by SHEC

Now that Frank seems to be missing from the American Pickers show, maybe we will find out if the Victoria makes it back on the Ford road......
A guy can dream and I do hope that the shows producers follow up with this sweet Victoria and its long hibernation story.
Mike Wolf - are you reading this? 😎

You’re not going to let this one go, are you.contact the show producers directly. But remember this show is as authentic as WWF wrestling.

[77Birdman]

I read a blip on another forum regarding a guy that sold a car 'to them for the show'. He said the deal actually started months before they even got there. The production co. arranged with another buyer. Said they were there all day filming for a 15 min segment. It appeared the pickers bought the car in reality it was someone else that paid the money. All for looks. WHAT a reality show that isnt REAL!

[Oldbluoval]

Yes, I’ve known 3 folks visited by Pickers. All scripted and orchestrated.
I think the “deals” were for real and consummated. Two said Mike was a really nice guy; Frank….well not so much. Also, the two bickered a lot among themselves.
Third person just complained it took over 12 hours to film the segment!
To me they seem like real life of the animation Bevis and Butthead !

[McMimmcs]

A proverbial waste of time. Soaps are more authentic! Hahaha

[Oldbluoval]

Basically watching TV by definition is a waste of time. Slanted news, over paid athletes, shows with social messages, vulgar themes and language……
I rest my point

[SHEC]

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

Basically watching TV by definition is a waste of time. Slanted news, over paid athletes, shows with social messages, vulgar themes and language……
I rest my point

Enough said.....

[CWPASADENA]

I had the opportunity to meet Mike at a small private gathering of vintage Hot Rods and other related material. Mike was very nice and a genuine car guy.
I watch the show just to see other people's junk and realize my stuff is not as out of control as a lot of other people's stuff.

Chris W.

[SHEC]

Thanks for the response. I would love to catch up with those folks out in the field some day. I know that it is a television show and all that goes with it. But as you have actually met Mike, then that confirms his knowledge and earnest interests. The show has gone through many changes of late - sadly including Mikes pending divorce and Frank no longer a daily presence.

So I will continue to wonder why the Vicky was overlooked and pushed out of the shed for the remnants of another Ford.....
I guess I’m a true Model A guy -
Be well ✔️🇺🇸

[SHEC]

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

I had the opportunity to meet Mike at a small private gathering of vintage Hot Rods and other related material. Mike was very nice and a genuine car guy.
I watch the show just to see other people's junk and realize my stuff is not as out of control as a lot of other people's stuff.

Chris W.

Chris W.
I love the part about your feeling better after watching the show when you realize you are not as out of control as some others 😅
Thanks for the remarks and inclusion about meeting Mike...
Take care ✔️🇺🇸

[mercman from oz]

1958 - $85.00 well spent! Thank you Dad
Here is a shot of "Annie" in 1958. All original and all black with dark green wheels.

[SHEC]

Well spent money indeed- ✔️

[SHEC]

Well said….

[ModelA29]

Originally Posted by oldbird55

That show is about as real wrestling.

All the "reality" shows are scripted and staged. A friend in the media biz said at one point they were getting 200+ pitches for different show scenarios a week.

[Oldbluoval]

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I’ve known 3 people that were “visited” by AP.
Definitely scripted per the visited. Segments took 10-12 hours to video 20 minute +- episode.

Oh! Is wrestling not real? Wow never knew that! ��

[Marshall V. Daut]

mercman from oz -
'Wanna make a fast $15 profit on that car??? Do you prefer check or PayPal?
Marshall

[SHEC]

I realize that I misquoted my Dads purchase price from 1958. He ended up paying $50.00 American US cash for the Ford….l reconfirm money well spent as it is still in the family. I took it to the gym yesterday as I do twice a week and we will be in the local “ Welcome Santa “ parade this Friday night. So I will have to politely decline the $15.00 profit offer. Annie is still on family duty.

[SHEC]

Originally Posted by Marshall V. Daut

mercman from oz -
'Wanna make a fast $15 profit on that car??? Do you prefer check or PayPal?
Marshall

It nearly costs me more to fill the Ford than what Dad paid for it in 1958…. $50.00 .
But I still have to politely decline the offer……