Anyone catch it?

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by earlyride

You pretty much trashed talked Carini. Did you have anything dealings with him that didn't work out? I just like to watch that show for entertainment myself, especially the earlier shows with Roger and not some much for any thing tech.

Yea pretty much I did, I've met him........I just don't care for how he has done several cars and their owner and told them "yea I gonna keep this in my "Personal" collection!!" and three weeks later its on the auction block at RM or Goodings. Just appears sleazy to me!!! JMO

[CHuDWah]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

If indeed it was a Model B, it would be a 4 cyl and I believe the B's had the number on the block like the A's, drivers side.
Paul in CT

Nope - top of flywheel housing. Curiously, the block still has the (blank) number pad like A.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by CHuDWah

Curiously, the block still has the (blank) number pad like A.

Why does that strike you as odd? It merely shows that there has been some sort of procedural or logistical change in the serializing of the individual assemblies while saving huge corporate dollars by not retooling that particular section of the casting fixtures just to get rid of that pad on a portion of the block that remained unchanged during any block updates. On top of that, if the "new" numbering procedure doesn't work-out too well for some reason, that crazy pad is already there to revert back to if needed. Not really too odd after all, huh? DD

[tubman]

They changed it just to confuse us 90 years later.

I have heard Henry got a little mean in his old age.

[Frank Miller]

While there are inconsistencies, it is one of the better shows on TV. You'll learn more stuff about cars you'll never see than you'll see mistakes. Give him credit for being someone dealing with million dollar cars but still shows appreciation for the old Fords. He may actually be helping our niche in the hobby, by maybe inspiring someone to see Model as are affordable.

[Bored&Stroked]

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Originally Posted by Hoop

He says "cool" too much. Guess he does it to show how ... "cool" ... he is.

Which he isn't.

(Better than "awesome" which has become disgusting. If it's your favorite word, try finding something that doesn't make you sound like you're trying to imitate your teenaged grand daughter.)

Maybe he should switch to "groovy" which needs to make a comeback.

(Good post, Rock.)

I use the word 'Groovy' all the time - just because I was around when it was first used and nobody uses it today. A couple other words we used a lot, but aren't used that much anymore are 'Boss' and 'Bitchen'. You occasionally see them used - just not much . . .

[rich b]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

I use the word 'Groovy' all the time - just because I was around when it was first used and nobody uses it today. A couple other words we used a lot, but aren't used that much anymore are 'Boss' and 'Bitchen'. You occasionally see them used - just not much . . .

May not say 'em out loud; but those terms still come to mind when looking at stuff.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

I use the word 'Groovy' all the time - just because I was around when it was first used and nobody uses it today. A couple other words we used a lot, but aren't used that much anymore are 'Boss' and 'Bitchen'. You occasionally see them used - just not much . . .

I use "Groovy" too.

It actually pre dates WW2 in US jazz circles.

Anita O'Day uses "groovy" in one of her songs from the ww2 era.

[CHuDWah]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Why does that strike you as odd? It merely shows that there has been some sort of procedural or logistical change in the serializing of the individual assemblies while saving huge corporate dollars by not retooling that particular section of the casting fixtures just to get rid of that pad on a portion of the block that remained unchanged during any block updates. On top of that, if the "new" numbering procedure doesn't work-out too well for some reason, that crazy pad is already there to revert back to if needed. Not really too odd after all, huh? DD

Wow - whole lotta drama over semantics. OK, amended comment:

The block still has the (blank) number pad like A.

Happy now?

[Detonator]

Wow, a little harsh. If arcane knowledge was the draw, guys like DavidG and Mart would have their own TV shows. Carini is personality, that's why he holds the mike. His time is spent out front, with the people he visits and the suits that produce his show. I've met him at the woodie events, he seemed personable and genuinely interested in what was going on around him. Where he lost me was his Moal-built hot rod "sportster." Neither groovy nor bitchen.

[tomcarman]

A little off topic but as long as we're discussing TV shows I enjoy Junk Yard Gold.

[prpmmp]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Did anyone catch the "Chasing Classic Cars" and the Nudnick Carini buying the 32 4 Door Sedan and him under the hood looking for the "Matching Numbers" on the engine block?? He's nothing but a "Slick" used car salesman and a dishonest (really) opportunist!! He should stick to his restoration business IMO.

We are suppose to be nice on this Forum(Ryan says so) So sit on it Potsie!!! Pete

[whizzernick]

i would like to see it ,. is it on u tube ?

[rockfla]

OKAY......here is my "MAIN" gripe with this post and my one last swat at this "dead horse". Carini's show.....and to a large degree, Carini his self, promote him as a "expert" on "classic cars". He is asked to be an "Expert" judge at "several" high level shows, Amelia Island is one!!! I'm okay with that BUT "IF" I was going to "self promote" that image, I damn well am not going to make that mistake!!! IF you don't know, you don't know, say so!!! BUT A) Don;t "fake" it and B) I've watched his show enough that he's had more than a couple of V8 Fords cross his path and "enough" exposure not to make "that" kind of blunder!!!! FOR AN "EXPERT"

[FHFD]

I personally do not know him..therefore I have no business judging his character.
As for the show, I watch it, as apparently all who have posted do.
I appreciate that there are TV shows based on a hobby we all enjoy, albeit not losing sight of the fact that it is entertainment, not necessarily 100% factual, or in some cases even truthful.
We complain that the interest in these old cars is dying out as we are, I can't help but think there may be cases where new interest has been generated because of them.
I, as we all, have the option of watching it or not.
I'm a car guy, I'll watch car shows.

[solidaxle]

Life's too short. Change the channel.

[2935ford]

Geez guys........getting big money per show would interest me! Honest, I wouldn't make any mistakes..........honest!

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by solidaxle

Life's too short. Change the channel.

Exactly!!! Reality TV is Fake Garbage.

Even the car shows. No, especially the car shows.

[flatford8]

^^^^^ what post #36 says^^^^^^.........Mark

[Heard]

Well, I sure as heck can't speak to his character or honesty.

But I can say without a doubt I would LOVE to make living doing barn finds. And like it or not, apparently there are quite a few people that call him when they are ready to open those barn doors.